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he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to influence this year’s election, but no one had seen a photo of Lenore Broughton... until Seven Days snapped her picture on Monday. Broughton is the Burlington heiress who, as of October 15, had bankrolled the conservative super PAC Vermonters First to the tune of $685,000. Despite her outsized influence on state elections this year, Broughton has kept a low public profile. She declines interview requests and has turned away every reporter who has knocked on her front door. Prior to the original Seven Days story, “Who is Lenore Broughton?” published on October 17, not much was known about the 74-year-old or the source of her sizable fortune. We couldn’t find any photos of her on the web to illustrate the story. We had tried to photograph Broughton during a public meeting of the Burlington Telecom Cable Advisory Council — a volunteer board on which she serves. She left the meeting to avoid getting snapped. So we went a little paparazzi. On Monday, Broughton came to Burlington City Hall for another public meeting of the Burlington Board of Registration of Voters. She’s one of its nine members. Photographer Andy Duback got her photo as she was getting on the elevator. As the doors closed, “She said, ‘You’re awful,’” Duback recounts. To which Duback says he replied that she was in a public building and, due to her funding of the super PAC, has become a public figure and the subject of public interest. Also interesting: Members of the Board of Registration of Voters serve as poll watchers on Election Day, and Broughton was scheduled to work on Tuesday at Ward 6’s Edmunds Middle School. How comforting to know she was “watching” over candidates she supported and ballot items she opposed — with six-figure checks.

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[Re “Enfant Terroir-ible,” October 24]: It’s hard to believe that your food critic Alice Levitt — in her recent review of Caroline’s Fine Dining — would say that “our entrées made us just about due for the vomitorium.” How classless.

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girls! This project was the subject of the keynote address in a recent “Meaningful Play” conference at Michigan State University. Champlain, Vermont and our female game developers are on the curve of change! The Breakaway team will talk about the project on November 26 at 6 p.m. in Perry Hall.

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the game space and in life. The Emergent Media Center has produced Breakaway, a game that addresses violence against women and girls with Population Media Center and United Nations sponsorship — to great success! One of the story’s subjects, Erin Trzcinski, worked on it. This year, one of our students, Mahmoud Jabari, introduced Breakaway in peace camps for youth in the divided West Bank city of Hebron, Palestine. The results were amazing: Children went from believing that girls shouldn’t play sports to playing soccer with

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Editor’s note: Context is everything. Levitt’s mostly glowing review of Caroline’s did contain a reference to the myth — now disproved — that ancient Romans threw up between courses to make room in their bellies for more food. The line was: “Though our entrées made us just about due for the vomitorium, we were so enjoying ourselves that we charged on to dessert.” Ancient Roman “vomitoria” were in fact the passageways within amphitheaters that allowed people to exit efficiently.


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Lake Champlain is beautiful and beloved, but it is not the sixth largest lake in the United States [“What Lies Beneath,” October 31]. If one speaks of natural, freshwater lakes in the United States, Lake Champlain ranks 12th in surface area. In addition to the five Great Lakes, six lakes have greater surface area than Lake Champlain: Lake Okeechobee in Florida, Lake of the Woods and Red Lake in Minnesota, Lake Iliamna and Lake Becharof in Alaska, and Lake St. Claire in Michigan. Unfortunately, the “sixth largest” falsehood has been mentioned in authoritative sources such as Lake Champlain books and research websites. It is repeated frequently by local media and tourist literature. I hope Seven Days can agree it’s not necessary to twist the truth to praise Lake Champlain!

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NEWS 16

Rash of Robberies Suggests Burlington Isn’t as Safe as We Thought

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Why Middlebury College Put Five Students on Trial Over a Dalai Lama Prank

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78 Art

“Crossing Cultures,” Hood Museum of Art

84 Movies

Highfields Pulls “Hot Compost” Nude Calendar After Unexpected Heat

BY CORIN HIRSCH

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Two Vermonters Return Home for the Show That Changed Their Lives

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30 A Man of Conviction Law: The many trials of Ben Chater, a disabled Chittenden County prosecutor

Humanities Council Considers Sacred Natural and Built Spaces

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34 Welcome to Shumland!

Short Takes on Film

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36 My Side of the Mountain

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28 Poly Psy

On the public uses and abuses of emotion

47 Side Dishes Food news

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OPEN SEASON ON VERMONT POLITICS BY PAUL HEINTZ

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or a few top Vermont Democrats, Tuesday was an early night. Within seven minutes of the polls closing, the Associated Press had called it for a trio of Democratic (and D-aligned) pols: Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (7:04 p.m.), Gov. PETER SHUMLIN (7:06 p.m.) and U.S. Congressman PETER WELCH (7:07 p.m.). But as Seven Days’ unfortunately timed weekly deadline came and went Tuesday night, the results of the really interesting races — state treasurer and auditor — were far from certain. Before the dust settled, though, we’d already learned a thing or two — or 13 — from this election:

NO. 4: THE DEMOCRATIC MACHINE IS A FICKLE

Imagine if the Dems did for their lieutenant governor and state auditor candidates — CASSANDRA GEKAS and DOUG HOFFER — what they did for Pearce. They didn’t. If either wins, it’ll be no thanks to the Democratic Party, which barely went to bat for them. No doubt that’s because Shumlin is BFFs with their respective Republican opponents: Lt. Gov. PHIL SCOTT and Sen. VINCE ILLUZZI (R-Essex/ Orleans). Here’s the lesson: If Vermont Democratic Party chairman JAKE PERKINSON or Shumlin campaign manager ALEX MACLEAN tries to get you to run against Scott in two years, just say no. BEAST.

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Nervous Democrats spent much of the last year fretting that KARL ROVE, the Koch brothers or some other GOP bogeymen would flood Vermont with super-PAC cash. In fact, the only two out-of-state super-PACs to cross the border were Democratic outfits: one backed by the Democratic Attorneys General Association; the other by the Service Employees International Union. The real super-PAC threat to Vermont Dems? A little old lady from Burlington named LENORE BROUGHTON, who spent at least $682,500 of her very-much-in-state cash on a slew of Republican candidates.

issues, distanced themselves from their national party and came across — fairly or not — as the centrist, nonpartisan candidates in their respective races. Take notice, fellow Rs.

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NO. 6: SHUMLIN IS ONE SERIOUSLY COCKY DUDE.

NO. 2: BEWARE THE THREAT WITHIN.

When it finally realized the threat Democratic State Treasurer BETH PEARCE faced from super-PAC-backed Republican WENDY WILTON, the Democratic political establishment scrambled the jets. Democratic donors ponied up. The party channeled resources — staff and money — toward Pearce’s campaign. Its attack dogs lit into Wilton and its luminaries campaigned alongside Pearce. If the political novice pulls this one out — as now seems likely — it won’t be thanks to her retail politicking skills or her ability to run an effective campaign. It’ll be because the Democratic machine climbed aboard and righted a sinking ship. NESS.

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IS SAFE FROM SUPER-PAC MONEY. By our count, the governor held just one campaign press conference, ran two TV ads for only three weeks and spent a fraction of the million dollars he raised. Bro never broke a sweat. With victory in hand, Shummy’s surely feeling good about that decision. But he should keep in mind that in a couple years he’ll have a much longer record for Republicans to run against. And with Scott’s stock rising, he might want to reconsider who he counts as BFFs.

NO. 7: DON’T BOTHER RUNNING AS A WRITE-IN.

Danby activist ANNETTE SMITH could’ve given Shumlin a real headache had she

succeeded in securing the Progressive gubernatorial nomination — and a podium at the debates. But without a major party behind her — or even a line on the ballot — Smith was mostly ignored in the general election. Now, watch industrial-wind backers cite Smith’s poor showing as evidence that the anti-wind movement is overrated. In fact, it’s evidence that write-in campaigns are hopeless. NO. 8: YOU CAN’T WIN IF YOU DON’T PLAY.

Republicans never had a chance to take down Democratic Secretary of State JIM CONDOS because they didn’t field a candidate. They never had a chance at making serious gains in the legislature because they didn’t play in enough districts. Here’s a message for Republican Party elders: Candidate recruitment is more than half the battle. NO. 9: THE VERMONT GOP NEEDS TEAM DOUGLAS.

If they want to stage a comeback, Vermont Republicans have to join the 21st century. A broke, volunteer-party apparatus cannot defeat a well-funded, professional organization — particularly in this liberal state. The Vermont GOP needs paid staff, dedicated legislative organizers and a real focus on fundraising. Most importantly, it needs former governor JIM DOUGLAS’ coterie of smart, savvy, centrist aides to get back on board and save the party from irrelevance. NO. 10: IF WILTON LOSES, IT’S HER OWN FAULT.

Running in a Democratic year in a Democratic state, the virtually unknown Rutland Republican had a tough row to hoe from the get-go. But everything changed when the Vermonters First super-PAC decided to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into her race against Pearce, the equally unknown incumbent. Wilton won the super-PAC lottery. With that advantage, she should have kept her head down and focused on her message of being Rutland City’s turnaround treasurer. But by getting nasty and floating ridiculous conspiracy theories, she turned off a lot of independents. NO. 11: IT’S WORTH BEING NICE TO PROGS. It’s highly unlikely that DON SCHRAMM or ED STANAK — the Progressive candidates for treasurer and attorney general, respectively — will cost their Democratic opponents the election. But they sure made things tougher for Pearce — and even for Democratic Attorney General BILL SORRELL. Had they engaged Stanak and Schramm


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earlier, the two Dems could’ve headed off the Prog challenges. Senate President Pro Tem John Campbell (D-Windsor) made a similar mistake in alienating Progressive/ Democratic state senate candidate DaviD ZuCkerman, who’s likely to win a seat. Had he played nicer, Campbell might have one more friend in the Senate. no. 12: in a presiDential eleCtion year, noboDy Cares about loCal ballot initiatives — anD that CoulD help burlington

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mayor miro Weinberger. When he pushed for a November vote on three cherished ballot items, Weinberger pictured a campaign as rousing as his own mayoral bid. In fact, pretty much nobody in Burlington paid attention until the Vermonters First super-PAC staged a lastminute effort to defeat one of them. If Weinberger’s initiatives clear the high, two-thirds threshold for passage, it’ll be because a lot of people turned out to the polls, shrugged and said, “Whatever, bro.” If they fail, you can expect to see hizzoner blame it on Vermonters First — not on bad timing or a lukewarm sales pitch.

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In September, the Stowe Reporter and Waterbury Record lost publisher maria arChangelo to a new community magazine division of Yellowbook. Later this month, the two papers will lose managing editor tom kearney to the same company. Kearney and Archangelo happen to be husband and wife. “What a bummer,” says biDDle Duke, who owns the two papers. “Tom and Maria represent a level of professionalism and experience that is very unique and very special for us. Their loss, because they have a lot of depth, is a bummer.” Before joining the Reporter in 2005, Kearney spent 36 years at New Hampshire’s Keene Sentinel — the last 20 as executive editor. In March, he was inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame. At Yellowbook, he’ll set reporting, editing and writing standards at more than 100 community magazines in the U.S., the U.K., Spain and Latin America. The company recently launched one in South Burlington. “It’s a chance to be part of a big publishing initiative that basically preaches the gospel of community news,” he says. “It’s going to be opening community-news magazines in lots of places that don’t have any real community-news coverage — that have been abandoned by bigger newspapers or never had any.” Guess he's never heard of The Other Paper. m

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With one election behind him, Gov. Peter Shumlin has another to go — for the chairmanship of the Democratic Governors Association. Early next month, Shumlin will attend the DGA’s annual meeting in Los Angeles. There, the nation’s Democratic governors will elect their next leader, who serves as chief spokesman, fundraiser and candidate recruiter. With no declared opponents, Shummy’s expected to, um, win. That means the second-term Vermont governor will be going toe-to-toe with Louisiana Gov. bobby JinDal, who’s been tapped to run the Republican Governor’s Association in 2013. In 2014, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to take over the RGA, assuming he’s reelected in 2013. With just two gubernatorial races on the ballot in 2013 — in New Jersey and Virginia — one of Shumlin’s primary responsibilities will be to ensure Christie’s defeat. The Obama-lovin’ Garden State

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Who would’ve guessed the 1972 Liberty Union candidate for U.S Senate, who won just 2 percent of the vote, would barely face a reelection challenge to hold on to that seat 40 years later? Sanders scared off any serious competition and raised nearly $6.2 million this cycle from an impressive, nationwide network of small-dollar donors. With his next reelection campaign six years away, look for Bernie to focus on building his national brand as the voice of the left.

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gov could be in for a tough fight against Newark’s star-turned mayor, Corey booker. In Virginia, where Republican Gov. bob mCDonnell will be term-limited out of office, another hot race is heating up: Republican Attorney General ken CuCCinelli, a darling of the social-conservative movement, is expected to face off against former Democratic National Committee chairman terry mCauliffe — or possibly U.S. Sen. mark Warner (D-Va.). If Shumlin runs for and wins a second one-year term at the DGA, things will pick up in 2014, when 36 governors’ mansions are up for grabs. Of course, Shummy will be up for reelection himself that year — and if the going’s tougher than it was this time, he might need to focus on the home front.


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urlington consistently makes the list of “safest cities in America” for its relatively low crime rate. But a sudden and dramatic increase in robberies this year is unnerving neighbors and putting the police department on high alert. For the last several years, the Queen City has averaged about a dozen reports of robbery, a violent crime that differs from burglary and theft because the victim is physically assaulted by the criminal, who is often armed. In 2010, there were 11 robberies; last year, that number inched up to 13. But so far this year, Burlington police have responded to 28 robberies — a more than twofold increase over 2011. Between August 14 and Halloween, there were 17 robberies, the worst of which was a brazen mugging and shooting in the Old North End on October 12 that left a 25-year-old librarian with a bullet in his back. “This is a very serious crime,” a stonefaced Police Chief Michael Schirling said during an interview at police headquarters last week. “It is, for us, at the level of murder, attempted murder, serious aggravated assault, sexual assault. They’re all at that top tier.” There were three robberies over a 72-hour period in late September, including a man robbed at knifepoint at 11 p.m. at the intersection of Main and South Union streets downtown. The robberies aren’t confined to one city neighborhood — they’ve occurred in every neighborhood from the South to New North ends — and the perps don’t fit a single description. The person who robbed Northern Lights on Main Street last April was a lone white male wearing a ski mask and a black T-shirt emblazoned with “Got Ammo!” The victim of an October 21 robbery at North Street and Elmwood Avenue described his attackers as two black males. And the suspects in the September 4 robbery of a Rotary Mart on Shelburne Road were two women who held up the convenience store with a fake gun. From the 17 robberies since August 14, police have made seven arrests. “That’s not bad,” Schirling commented, then added, “We’d like to have 17 arrests and stop this from occurring.”

Surveillance footage of a robbery at Rotary Mart on September 4

To that end, Burlington police are turning to federal law enforcement for assistance. Schirling would not discuss details of the collaboration for fear of tipping off the “bad guys,” but he said the BPD has renewed its partnerships with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to help combat violent street crime. Nationwide, robberies fell by 4 percent between 2010 and 2011, according to FBI crime figures. In Vermont, robberies were up last year in some communities, such as Barre and Colchester, and substantially down in others such as Brattleboro, where robberies dropped from 16 in 2010 to nine last year. Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan said his office actually prosecuted fewer robberies between May and November than during that same period last year — even as the number reported to police in places like Burlington increased. In other words, more robberies are being reported but fewer cases are getting solved. Donovan attributed that to a criminal justice system that is “overwhelmed” and also “under pressure” from Montpelier to reduce the number of pre-trial detainees. Donovan suggested

it makes no sense to arbitrarily cap the number of detainees prisons can hold, as the state has done. The result can be criminals being released who should be held for trial. “You have pressures from Montpelier because of budget concerns, rightfully so, that trickle down to the courtroom, that trickle down to the street,” Donovan said. The causes for the robberies, too, are all over the map. Unlike the rash of break-ins plaguing Burlington this year — largely attributed to drugaddicted criminals — there’s no single demographic that describes the robbery suspects, Schirling said. One thing that’s not a factor, according to police, is the bad economy. “Typically you see the same people involved in crime,” Schirling said. “You tend to see recidivism run across generational lines.” Sitting across a wooden conference table in Schirling’s office, Deputy Chief Andi Higbee chimed in, “And it’s not to put food on the table for their families. That’s not what’s going on.” “Some may be related to the drug trade, but it would be a vast overstatement to say that’s what’s driving all these,” the chief said. In one case, a 24-year-old Somali immigrant was robbed and stabbed by

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LAW ENFORCEMENT his alleged accomplices over their share of the loot from a series of thefts. On August 19, Ahmed Hirmoge stumbled into the Champlain Farms at South Winooski Avenue and Main Street at 4:20 a.m., bloodied from stab wounds. He told the clerk someone had “jumped” him behind the convenience store and took his cellphone, bicycle, leather jacket and $130 in cash. According to police, Hirmoge said he knew the guys who robbed him: They were all breaking into cars the weekend before and scattered when a Burlington police cruiser rolled by. Hirmoge told police he went to the gas station to “get a drink” and ran into his cohorts there, who collected their share of the “proceeds” by force. Within hours, police had arrested two teenagers for assault and robbery: Connor Fitzgerald, a 17-year-old high school senior from South Burlington with a tattoo on his neck that reads “wild boy”; and Tam Mai, a 16-year-old with a criminal record that began when he was just 10.


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In another case, two men posing as police officers robbed a 36-year-old man just after midnight on the Burlington Bike Path. Shane O’Roark was walking near Little Eagle Bay early on August 14 when a man jumped out of the bushes and tackled him to the ground. He wasn’t wearing a uniform, but the mugger acted like a cop, O’Roark told police, patting him down and removing $200 cash from his wallet. The alleged robbers lifted O’Roark off the ground and were frog-marching him toward a nearby apartment complex when a passing cyclist interrupted the assault. The muggers fled, but not before the cyclist wrote down the license plate of their getaway vehicle — a crucial piece of evidence that eventually led police to arrest 25-yearold Joseph Gilbert for assault and robbery. According to police, Gilbert later told officers he and his accomplice, Steven Ballard, had split a 30-pack of beer and neither remembers much about the crime. Information such as the license plate number — and a witness willing to report it — is often the key to solving robberies, Schirling said. Often, the people with information refuse to share it with cops because they fear reprisals from suspects who could soon be back out on the street. Even with big cash rewards for information leading to an arrest, people aren’t always volunteering what they know. That can leave police with only the sketchiest details about some suspects — such as the “lanky” black male with a “soul patch” who robbed a cab driver in the New North End on September 23, or the “two males wearing ski masks” who held up a Domino’s pizza-delivery driver at gunpoint in the Old North End two days earlier. Schirling says authorities are thinking about stepping up the pressure by prosecuting uncooperative witnesses who have exposure for other criminal offenses. He believes Burlington should

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t Middlebury College, satirists pay a price. That’s what five students learned after distributing a fake press release last month claiming that, in honor of the Dalai Lama’s visit, the college was divesting from companies that support war or environmental destruction. The press release was a hoax meant to draw attention to what students see as the college’s hypocrisy in publicly touting values of sustainability while privately investing in companies the students suspect are socially irresponsible. But Middlebury’s response was dead serious: It put the pranksters on trial for violating school policy in the first public judicial hearing on campus in more than five years. The five students on trial — Molly Stuart, Jay Saper, Sam Koplinka-Loehr, Amitai Ben-Abba and Jenny Marks — nabbed statewide media attention last month after they outed themselves as the masterminds behind the prank. But just days after they came clean, they learned that the college was investigating their action for potential violations of college policy — charges punishable by suspension or even expulsion. The judicial board found the students guilty of violating community standards of integrity and honesty, as well as the ethical and law-abiding behavior clause in the Middlebury handbook. “I think the action pointed out the contradiction between what we believe in and where we get our money,” says Laurie Essig, a professor of sociology and anthropology at the college. She likens it to the social commentary on the “The Daily Show” or “The Colbert Report” — or in the political theater of groups such as the Yes Men. “A lot of activism and social commentary happens on that line between hypocrisy and possibility,” she says. Middlebury earns a “C” for endowment transparency from the College Sustainability Report Card. And because the private college doesn’t disclose where that money is invested, the student activists were working on the assumption that some of the funds are tied up in companies that support war, arms manufacturing or environmental destruction. Is it a reasonable assumption? College

HigHer ed officials won’t discuss the investments — or the disciplinary hearing. An official statement from Dean Shirley Collado said the hearing proceeded “in an appropriate manner,” that the college “respects the judicial board’s decision” and that neither Collado nor others at the college will comment further on the outcome of the hearing, which was an unofficial reprimand — a slap on the wrist. Pressed for specifics about the endowment — whether the college invests in arms manufacturers or fossil-fuel companies — Director of Public Affairs Sarah Ray declined to comment beyond Collado’s statement, which did not address the issue. Patrick Norton, the college’s treasurer and vice president for finance, was unavailable for an interview last week to discuss divestment. But Essig says it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that Middlebury’s $881 million endowment would be at least partially invested in “big oil” and “big military.” She thinks it’s reasonable to assume that most pensions and endowments — unless they’re explicitly screening for socially responsible companies — have some money in those interests. “If there’s nothing to hide, great,” said

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Koplinka-Loehr — but he’s skeptical. It’s hard to know exactly what happened during last week’s judicial hearing. Campus security officers hovered outside the auditorium checking IDs, only allowing students, faculty and staff members into Dana Auditorium. The 272-seat auditorium — the largest on campus — was filled to capacity before the hearing even started. The students on trial say they only had brief access to the evidence the college presented against them. They also weren’t allowed access to legal advice or representation during the hearing. Each had a faculty advisor, who could pass notes to the students during the hearing and counsel them during breaks. Saper says the students also consulted with the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont and Vermont Law School faculty. They learned their press release constituted “protected speech” under the Constitution — but not necessarily at Middlebury, where the students are subject to the rules and guidelines of the college handbook. New accusations were leveled fewer than 24 hours before the hearing, according to the students, while the powers that be rejected their evidence and witnesses. “We found ourselves a day before the

hearing feeling that the game was completely rigged,” says Ben-Abba. On the steps outside the auditorium, student Anna Shireman-Grabowski — wearing a nose ring and red sweater — offered red-cloth armbands to students as they streamed inside. The students on trial had asked friends and supporters to show up wearing red as a sign of solidarity. Fifteen minutes before the hearing started, Shireman-Grabowski was out of armbands. So she offered a faded red flannel shirt to a passerby. Shireman-Grabowski called the Dalai Lama prank “a brilliant move” and said she was skeptical about the motivations for the hearing. “There have been comparable violations that haven’t been prosecuted in a similar way because they weren’t political,” she said. Students who came outside during the hearing said the atmosphere inside was “intense.” But exactly what transpired during the hearing — which stretched on for 10 hours — isn’t exactly clear. According to onlookers, subsequent interviews with the students on trial and coverage by the student-run Midd Blog, the hearing hinged on a few key questions. First: Was the fake email satire, as the students contended, or deception? Second: In signing the fake press release


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with a made-up name, did the students Now with the hearing concluded, violate Middlebury College handbook and the threat of suspension off the policies of honesty and accountability? table, the student activists say it’s time Finally: How much of a nuisance did the to focus on making the prospect of difake press release cause? vestment a reality. They argue there’s It certainly fooled some recipients — precedent for it. The college joined including David Stoll, an anthropology dozens of institutions in the 1980s in professor at Middlebury who showed divesting from South African corporaup a few minutes too late to catch the tions in protest against apartheid. More start of last week’s hearing. Standing recently, Hampshire College unveiled outside of the auditorium, he recalled last month that its endowment is curtaking the press release “at face value” rently free of fossil-fuel companies. on first read and feeling delighted. Divestment is fast becoming a “I do support the idea of divestment tactic used by student activists fighting as a consciousness-raising device,” says against climate change. Students at the Stoll. University of Vermont last month called But the questions before the judicial on the board of trustees to pull endowboard had less to do with the students’ ment funds from oil and energy stocks. message and more to do with execu- Also in late October, students at 18 coltion. Middlebury sophomore Fernando leges and universities staged a National Sandoval said he strongly supports Day of Action to pressure their addivestment, and enministrations to divest; thusiastically talked up the campaign involved environmentalist and some big-name instituMiddlebury professor tions, including Cornell, Bill McKibben’s new Boston University and campaign to persuade Harvard. schools, churches and At Middlebury, it’s other foundations to an idea that’s been simdivest their endowmering for years, but the ments from the oil, gas Dalai Lama Five say they and coal industries. He were impatient with the credits the press release lack of progress. The and McKibben’s camultimate goal, they say, paign with spurring him is to put the college’s to look more seriously at money where its mouth AmItAI BEN -AB BA the issue. is. “I knew that “Can five students Middlebury’s endowment wasn’t com- do that? No,” says Koplinka-Loehr. “It pletely socially responsible, but I didn’t is the fact that our student body cares know exactly what that meant,” he says. about this message, and cares about it Now he looks at divestment as poten- more than ever, that will actually make tially one of the most powerful tools in it happen.” the fight against fossil-fuel companies. Indeed, late last week, Norton, the “If almost $900 million don’t have an college treasurer, emailed the college impact, then what will?” community advertising new open But even Sandoval says he didn’t fully office hours to discuss college finances. support the methods the students used. Students are no longer hammering on He worried that their approach risked closed doors, says Ben-Abba, begging alienating students and faculty rather for college officials to listen. And they than encouraging them. “It sounded too take some pleasure in the fact that one radical,” he said. recurring message seemed to crop up at Koplinka-Loehr admitted, “A lot of their hearing. people were uncomfortable with our “Now everyone seems to be saying activism, and denounced it, or struggled that our method was wrong, but the with that concept of: Is there a ‘good’ message of divestment — ‘we totally beand ‘bad’ activism? I think that’s been a lieve in that,’” Ben-Abba says. And that, powerful discussion to engage in, in that he says, is a start. m we do have a very complacent campus.”

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Brattleboro Reformer Ends Practice of Candidate Endorsements b y PAuL H E i nTz Most newspaper editorial pages in Vermont spent the waning days of the campaign season rolling out their long list of candidate endorsements. But in a Saturday editorial, the MediaNews Group-owned Brattleboro Reformer announced it would end its practice of endorsing altogether. “Readers of our editorial page don’t need us to tell them we have a certain ideological standpoint when it comes to politics, and it probably would come as no surprise as to who we would endorse if we were to continue to do so,” the paper’s November 3 editorial read. “Simply put, the editorial board believes our job here at the Reformer is to profile the candidates and present their stances on various issues and let readers make their own decisions.”

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women in very sexually provocative poses, and the language around the ad was very sexist.” The backlash led Highfields to scrap the calendar and offer an apology on its website and Facebook page. “We want to apologize to anyone who found our recent ‘reward’ for our Kickstarter campaign offensive,” the message began. “In a race to the finish on our Kickstarter campaign we did not adequately reflect on our work prior to posting it and failed to achieve the intent it emerged from. We made a mistake as a result of moving too quickly and the calendar did not reflect Highfields as an organization. Lesson learned.” This isn’t the first time Vermonters have used saucy calendars to raise money. In 2008, Shoreham residents bared all in a calendar to raise funds for their local library. And back in the early aughts, the infamous Men of Maple Corner calendar raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a Calais community center. The latter project was what Highfields’ executive director Tom Gilbert and his staff had in mind when they brainstormed their “Hot Compost” calendar. “For years, there was a rash of cheeky, nude calendars that went out. As we were coming into the home stretch of our Kickstarter campaign, we wanted to get a little more energy behind it,” he says. “The compost heat thing made for some lighthearted banter and pithy framing.” Gilbert noted the models were all willing volunteers, and none felt objectified. But in the end, he said it “didn’t seem worth pursuing if it was going to make anyone uncomfortable.” m

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aising money by selling nude calendars is nothing new in Vermont, but a Hardwick nonprofit is in retreat after its plans for a “Hot Compost” calendar came under fire from at least a few people who found the concept demeaning to women. On Halloween, Highfields Center for Composing emailed roughly 2000 people offering “New Rewards for Highfields’ Heat Recovery Kickstarter Project!” The nonprofit is researching ways to better capture the heat generated by decomposing food scraps and is in the midst of a $40,000 Kickstarter campaign to help fund a heat recovery system. The two images that accompanied the email, though, were startling for some. In one, a smiling woman held up squash to obscure her naked breasts, while straddling a green placard with the word “compost” written across it. Another woman lay topless in a pile of dark humus, flinging some up with her left foot. Both models were volunteers for a 2013 “Hot Compost” calendar that Highfields planned to offer as a reward in its campaign. Highfields promised the “hotties n’ humus” calendar would feature “some of the finest ladies in the Hardwick local agricultural scene and some of the finest compost in the world.” But the cheeky photos sparked a half-dozen complaints. Kai Mikkel Førlie said he was “dumbfounded” by the images and thought they were a joke. His partner, Sheila Poettgen, said she was “quite frankly shocked because these were very objectified photos of

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t’s not often that actors who have made it on a national stage feel compelled to return to their roots in community theater. When it’s for Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent, however, the stakes are different. sara MacDonalD of Burlington’s lyrIc theatre coMpany directs the award-winning show, which opens on November 8 at the Flynn center For the perForMIng arts. MacDonald’s cast features a mix of newcomers and seasoned actors. Regardless of experience, she says, Rent requires them “to bring a level of honesty and vulnerability they may never have had to convey on stage before.” For two Vermont natives in the cast — Kelly teal goyette and JustIn D. QuacKenbush — that’s saying a good deal. Goyette, from Williston, has been a soloist on the national tour of Shrek: The Musical; Quackenbush, an Essex native, starred in The Beggar’s Opera at Manhattan’s Medicine Show Theatre and performed in the Metropolitan Opera’s Aida. The thespians traveled from the Big Apple to star as Rent’s Joanne Jefferson and Angel Dumott Schunard, respectively. Set in the early 1990s in Manhattan’s Alphabet City, Rent tells the story of an intertwined group of artists and musicians plagued by the AIDS epidemic. Producer erIn evarts says the intense subject matter “resonates because it is real and gritty and honest.” Goyette echoes Evarts’ sentiment, saying that Joanne — a Harvard-educated lesbian lawyer — is “the most ‘real,’ true-tolife character I’ve ever played.” A marked departure from her larger-than-life roles

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in Shrek, Joanne requires Goyette to be “stripped down to minimal makeup and street clothes,” she says. With no extremes of personality or appearance to rely on, Goyette embraces the challenge. She digs deep to portray Joanne as one of two headstrong women “not seeing eye to eye in their unfolding relationship,” she continues. “It’s been a blast getting to explore the entire emotional spectrum.” Quackenbush also finds himself immersed in a complex character, but one very unlike the grounded, cerebral Joanne. He says playing the drag queen Angel pushes him “to explore and magnify some

muSEum mANifEStoS The new England museum Association comes to Burlington this week for a three-day conference focused on, among other things, innovation. That’s the buzzword du jour in just about every field on the planet, but is perhaps more commonly associated with business and technology. So what does innovation look like in a place devoted essentially to collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts from the past? “navigating and being savvy about communicating with social media,” for one, suggests JanIe cohen, director of the university of Vermont’s FleMIng MuseuM oF art. “Time and money can be moved in that direction, but you have to be careful and smart about how you do it.” Cohen is co-chair of the nEmA conference, along with phelan Fretz, executive director of echo laKe aQuarIuM anD scIence center. Both sit on the nEmA board, and have talked together about ways their two institutions might collaborate. ECHO has from its start focused on interactivity and hands-on learning. The Fleming

of the more flamboyant aspects of my public persona.” While the role involves heavy makeup, a playful wardrobe — including high heels — and singing falsetto, Quackenbush also sees Angel as “the character that smiles at fear.” He’s “the one that eases the tension when things get dicey,” Quackenbush says, as things often do in Rent. For both actors, seeing Rent for the first time was an artistic turning point. Goyette recalls, “Maureen and Joanne’s show-stopping ‘Take Me or Leave Me’ was the most amazing thing I’d ever seen.” She credits Rent as “the greatest

influence on my musical career and my choice in moving to New York City in the first place.” Similarly, seeing Rent as a college student “was like a sucker punch” for Quackenbush, he says. “I decided that day I needed to change the trajectory of my life, and I left school and moved to New York.” Later, when he was contemplating taking a few months off from his big-city career, Quackenbush says, learning that Lyric was doing Rent was a deciding factor. Acting in the show, he says, has “been one of my dreams for a long, long time.” Though they’ve lived parallel lives in New York for the past 10 years, Goyette and Quackenbush first met on the set of Lyric’s Rent. Both actors say their nuanced experiences of the city inform their performances, but they’re also quick to praise the Vermont residents in the cast. “This cast is so incredible that it makes it easy for both of us to bring our ‘A’ game to every rehearsal,” Quackenbush says. Speaking to their connection — Goyette and Quackenbush are now close friends — and to that of the cast as a whole, choreographer Kate Whalen says, “It will be very clear to the audience that these people truly care for each other and support each other.” m

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offers engaging and often highly creative exhibits, but they are generally in the do-not-touch category; by necessity, visitors are passive recipients. yet Cohen and others in her field are looking at ways to foster greater community involvement; or, as she puts it, at “turning around the traditional flow of information and experience into something more participatory and interactive.” As an academic institution, the Fleming offers certain students opportunities not only to learn from the museum’s collections but to curate exhibits — the current “Oceanic Art and the performance of Life” show is one such example, researched and presented by the museum Anthropology 250 class. This kind of “service learning” is a great experience for the students, Cohen says, and takes learning “to a new level.” That’s just one of the considerations at a conference that also includes workshops on such topics as facility makeovers, effective programming and presenting in unconventional, off-site spaces. As befits the theme of innovation, nEmA invited MIchael Jager — chief creative officer of the internationally renowned Burlington design and branding studio JDK DesIgn — to deliver the


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dissimilar structures than an Islamic mosque and an early New England meeting house, or, indeed, two more dissimilar belief systems than those they represent. Three talks at “Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places” will nonetheless attempt to draw connections between different religions’ approaches to “belief made concrete,” as Gilbert puts it. Oden, who also taught religion at Dartmouth and is a scholar of Near Eastern languages and religions, will give the opening keynote address, titled “The Roles of Sacred Spaces Across Belief Systems.” He will also lead a breakout session — one of a dozen smaller, simultaneously occurring talks that attendees can choose from — on religious rituals of all types. TERRYL KINDER, a distinguished visiting professor at St. Michael’s College, will use another breakout session to examine the act of religious pilgrimage. SYLVIA PLUMB, VHC’s director of communications, sees the conference’s focus on architecture as “a way to get at the commonalities between us” as well as “a way to talk about issues that are very sensitive and could be inflammatory.” She adds: “That’s the strength of all the humanities disciplines.” Vermont Humanities Council Fall Conference: “Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places: Religious Architecture and Sites.” Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10, at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, Stowe. $99; $69 students. Register at vermonthumanities.org.

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“We don’t tend to know a lot about Muslim culture and religion in Vermont, aside from the Islamic Society of Vermont in Colchester,” notes Fitzsimmons. Rabbat, he says, “is interested equally in religion and how architecture expresses beliefs.” The MIT prof is one of the conference’s three major speakers, along with Robert A. Oden Jr., a former president at Carleton and Kenyon colleges; and Middlebury College professor of art and architectural history GLENN ANDRES. Andres’ talk will have a more local focus. In “The New England Meetinghouse,” he’ll point out that these iconic structures were at first “aggressively nonchurchy.” Calvinists and Puritans reacted against the Anglican tradition of steeples and grand entrances under gables and towers, he says. Instead, citing scripture’s lack of reference to physical churches, they built plain structures that placed the pulpit at the center, preferring to emphasize teaching and prayer leading over liturgy displayed on an altar. Vermont’s oldest extant public building, Rockingham’s 1787 meeting house, happens to be an excellent example. But there used to be thousands around New England, Andres says. “Now there are just a few, because they thought of them as temporary buildings.” Having captured images of these modest structures, Boston-based architectural photographer Steve Rosenthal put together an exhibit that will be on display at the conference, titled “White on White.” It’s difficult to think of two more

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any McKenzies missed the fête at the Met — that is, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. So last weekend, the Burlington family known for its meat-packing business welcomed home the clan’s most famous member — KEVIN MCKENZIE — for a local celebration of his accomplishments in the rarified world of ballet. The youngest of Ruth and Raymond McKenzie’s 11 kids, McKenzie ranked among the top male dancers in the world in the ’70s and ’80s. After he stopped performing, he switched roles — from dancer to artistic director of American Ballet Theatre. The company was on the brink of financial disaster when McKenzie took over in 1992. In the 20 years since, he has deftly led ABT through crushing debt, recession — and all too many Nutcrackers — to solvency. He helped the company establish a new school and saw Congress pass a resolution recognizing ABT as “America’s National Ballet Company.” The 58-year-old former altar boy may be the biggest local celebrity Vermonters have never heard of. But the McKenzies proudly claim him, even if most know more about Lake Champlain than Swan Lake. A crowd of about 100 — at least half of whom were relatives — gathered at South Burlington’s STUDIOTHREE last Saturday to watch the two video tributes they’d missed in New York back in June. The first told the story of how McKenzie made his way from South Burlington’s now-defunct O’Brien’s School

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of Dance to the finest stages in the world. Billy Elliot? “That was me,” McKenzie said in the video, referring to the title character in a British film and Broadway musical about a lad who emerges from a working-class background to become a ballet dancer — inspired by a true story. McKenzie’s second video tribute contained congratulations from choreographers all over the world, including modern-dance pioneer Mark Morris; 99-year-old Frederic Franklin, formerly of the Ballet Russe de

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Monte Carlo; and reps from England’s Royal Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada and Nederlands Dans Theater. Then, while McKenzie’s relatives and friends noshed on meatballs, local independent media producer FRAN STODDARD interviewed McKenzie on a makeshift stage, where his wife and former dancing partner, prima ballerina Martine van Hamel, later joined him. A natural storyteller,

McKenzie recounted how his father encouraged him to accompany his sister to a tap-dancing class, and “I loved it,” he said. He later admitted that his father may have been disappointed he didn’t follow in the footsteps of Fred Astaire. McKenzie also revealed how he got hired at ABT, after auditioning unsuccessfully for five years in a row: Van Hamel, who is tall for a dancer, requested the right-sized McKenzie when her regular partner sustained an injury. In between Stoddard’s questions, family members asked their renowned relative to retell stories they’d half heard, as if they were fans requesting songs at a rock concert. They wanted to know about McKenzie’s first encounter with Jackie Kennedy Onassis, a generous ABT donor and former board member for whom the ballet school is named; about how he wound up in a steam room with basketball player “Pistol Pete” Maravich; about the time McKenzie’s luggage got swapped with a priest’s. He obliged with grace and good humor. Neither McKenzie’s star power nor the formality of the “set” diminished the intimacy of what was essentially a family reunion. McKenzie’s brother Michael stood up and said, “Kevin has never forgotten who he is back home.” His cousin, Pete Beck, spoke for many when he thanked the tall, distinguished gentleman at the front of the room for the “vicarious pleasure you have given us,” referring to the knowledge

are listed for the dinner options. That’s an important detail that doesn’t always appear in online menus and, though a disclaimer on A Single Pebble advises users to contact the restaurant directly for accurate prices, it’s still a welcome addition. However, I was disappointed that the lunch menu doesn’t include pricing. You can also call or make online reservations at the press of a button, which is convenient — and appropriate for an app that is about promoting a business. The app also advertises other restaurant services, such as cooking lessons, which can be scheduled at one’s home for individuals or small groups. I was most impressed with the recipes function. The team from A Single Pebble has posted a few simple recipes for users to try. When you want or need to dine

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that “our family has produced one of the top dancers in the world.” McKenzie owes a lot to his loving family, too. Growing up with 10 siblings — in close quarters — approximates life in a touring ballet company. While the youngest McKenzie differentiated himself as a principal dancer, he was also perfectly prepared to embrace the less glamorous role of supporting a team, a family. One more thing he may have inherited from his clan: business acumen. After shrinking ABT by half — from a $27 million budget to a $13 million one — McKenzie has built it back up to a $40 million enterprise. Who knows what this practical “prince” will do in Act III? Fran Stoddard’s interview with Kevin McKenzie will air on Burlington’s RETN Channel 16 on November 13 at 8:30 p.m. and November 25 at 8 p.m.

at home but still feel like Chinese, this addition to the app is awesome. And, considering that A Single Pebble doesn’t generate any profit from the app — or from diners who decide to cook in — it’s a generous one, too. Chances are, though, that anyone attempting to duplicate A Single Pebble’s dishes at home will eventually want to go out to sample more — or more complex — entrées. When you’re hungry, the photos on it just might make you drool. On a budget? Check the app in advance for the most affordable plates. The app serves the restaurant and the user well. It’s attractive, easy to read and use, and its other features make it a solid choice for Chinese-cuisine lovers. Plus, it’s free. A SINGLE PEBBLE APP Free at the App Store. MICHAEL GARRIS


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If you live in Burlington, you may have been seeing Alison Segar’s name on a lot of lawn signs lately. By the time this paper hits the streets, the 52-yearold social worker will know whether she’s been elected to city council as a Ward 1 Progressive. But Segar has already helped influence the statewide conversation — as a documentary filmmaker. Her 22-minute film “We Have to Talk About Hunger” won the Footage Farm USA Documentary Award at last month’s Vermont International Film Festival. Partially funded by Hunger Free Vermont, it will have three free screenings this week as part of the organization’s 3SquaresVT Challenge. Segar, a native of the UK, came to Vermont in 1996. Her six documentaries explore subjects she “feels passionate about,” she writes on her website, including issues facing the Somali Bantu in Vermont, a local woman’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease, and class and racial divisions in the Burlington High School cafeteria. Her first short, “and i am me,” in which Segar talks with her adopted son about their family, garnered international festival attention in 2010. Segar’s films draw their strength from fiercely individual portraits. “We Have to Talk About Hunger” starts with an elementary school teacher asking her class to imagine people who don’t have enough to eat. Then Segar introduces us to a real person: a young single mother in St. Johnsbury who budgets carefully to feed her son. At one point, the young woman — whom Segar followed for a year — breaks down because her employer has instructed her to buy new clothes she can’t afford. At another, she learns that a bureaucratic shift has erased her accumulated food-stamp credits. “It was incredibly difficult to get subjects” for the film, Segar says. In a “small community,” having trouble nourishing one’s kids “is a very, very painful and private thing to admit to anybody.” But “When you follow the major story in the film, you think that she’s doing everything absolutely right, but she’s still living with hunger. It’s not ‘those people’; it could be all of us.” Would Segar ever quit social work to become a full-time filmmaker? “I wish,” she says, laughing. “There’s no money in documentary filmmaking.” She’s made her docs on tight budgets, often using equipment loaned by Vermont Community Access Media and help from the small but closeknit local filmmaking community. “Every project that I’ve done has relied on the good will of many other filmmakers,” Segar says. In “Hunger,” an expert notes that canned-food drives, while well intentioned, won’t solve a systemic problem. A similar thought process led the soft-spoken Segar to run for city office. “For many years I have wanted to support children and families, to help them make individual change,” she says. “What I now realize is that there needs to be institutional change. I like to think by taking a step into city government, I can help repair some of the broken systems and create new systems.” Whatever the outcome, look for more docs from Segar that give Vermont’s issues human faces and voices.

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f you walk in the main entrance of Red Rocks Park in South Burlington and head straight along the old carriage road, instead of veering left toward the beach, you’ll encounter a pleasing variety of flora and fauna. You’ll hear the occasional woodpecker hammering away in an old tree and pass fern groves. You’ll see dogs gallivanting in gleeful defiance of the posted leash laws — and you’ll hope their owners still abide by the poop-scooping law. In the warmer months, you’ll find hordes of thrill-seeking youths flocking to the park’s notorious lakeside cliffs, or perhaps an elderly couple on their way to the Shelburne Bay overlook. Red Rocks is a local treasure, a woodland diamond in the suburban rough. As you continue west, a few hundred yards before the hiking trails, you’ll notice a small clearing at the end of a worn path just off the gravel road. And, wait — what’s that? Looming above the forest stands a gnarled monolith and bona fide natural curiosity: the Wolf Tree. The tree is a twisted giant. While most of the forest here grows straight and true, the bare limbs of the Wolf Tree — also called the Wolf Pine — jut every which way. They wind upward and outward in arthritic spires until the old tree crests the forest canopy, where bushy pine needles, its lone vegetation, soak in sunlight a good 20 feet above the next-highest trees. Particularly in late-day light, the tree’s mangled limbs cast an eerie shadow, like something out of an Edward Gorey illustration. Considering that nearby eclectic lakeside neighborhood Queen City Park was once a summer colony of the Vermont State Spiritualist Association — a group rumored to dabble in the occult

causing the tree to grow in unusual directions. Looking at the twisting maze of limbs that begins about eight feet up the Wolf Tree’s expansive trunk, Mazowita suggests it was infested early in its life, and often. According to Mazowita, white pines grow one ring of limbs each year, so a naturalist can usually date a tree simply by counting rows of limbs. Not so the Wolf Tree. “It’s almost impossible to tell how old this tree really is,” Mazowita says, her gaze drifting upward as she notes where the main shoot has splintered, again and again, in myriad tangles. Nor can she date the tree by measuring the rings in its core. With a diameter of 51 inches, the Wolf Tree is too massive for Mazowita’s coring instrument to pull an accurate sample. By comparison, she estimates that the second-largest white pine at Red Rocks measures about 30 inches in diameter. Mazowita guesses the tree could date back as far as the 1700s, but she can only say for sure that the Wolf Tree has been an imposing fixture here for a very long time. From her backpack, Mazowita pulls a series of aerial photographs of Red Rocks dating from 1942 to 1988. In each, the massive tree is plainly visible as the landscape around it shifts from farmland to forest — photographic evidence that the Red Rocks Wolf Tree is indeed a sentinel from another age. m

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— it makes you wonder if the tree’s history includes otherworldly phenomena. Would that explain the railroad tie mysteriously spiked into its trunk? While reports of supernatural doings are unverifiable, the Wolf Tree also evokes a natural question. Red Rocks is a new-growth forest, former farmland that only became a wooded park in the middle of the 20th century. How, then, to explain the ancient Wolf Tree? We asked Sophie Mazowita, a graduate student in the Field Naturalist Program at the University of Vermont. As part of her master’s project, Mazowita is studying Red Rocks Park and reporting to South Burlington’s Recreation and Parks Department on strategies for managing the park’s long-term viability. She has taken a keen interest in the Wolf Tree. Mazowita explains that 150 years ago, the area around and including Red Rocks was pasture. In those days, she says, wolf trees were a common sight on Vermont farmland. While most trees were cut

down to make way for pasture, these were spared from the ax because they provided shade for grazing animals, such as sheep and cattle, and some degree of protection from predators, including wolves. Standing sentinel in open fields, wolf trees had no competition for sunlight and took full photosynthetic advantage of the opportunity to grow, both vertically and horizontally, to monumental proportions. That dominance of the landscape is thought to be another possible source of the term, owing to wolves’ reputation for monopolizing resources. The Red Rocks Wolf Tree’s likely history of lording unopposed over open farmland may explain its girth, but its crooked arms remain curious. Mazowita identifies the tree as a white pine, a tree that generally grows straight. That is, unless it’s invaded by the white pine weevil, a type of beetle. White pine weevils nest in trees and lay eggs. When the larvae hatch, they can deform the terminal shoot, or trunk,

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and virtually none have panned out. • The exception was in 1956, when geophysicist M. King Hubbert introduced the concept of peak oil in a famous paper. Drawing on analyses of U.S. petroleum reserves plus some informed conjecture, he correctly calculated domestic oil production would peak in 1970. • Global petroleum estimates were much fuzzier. Hubbert thought the “ultimate recoverable resource” for world oil was 1.25 trillion barrels; most reports I see now say it’s at least 2 trillion, perhaps much more. His prediction that global oil production would peak in 2000 was accordingly way

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off. • The official word is, we haven’t reached peak oil yet, and probably won’t for a while. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says world oil production was about 85 million barrels per day in 2011, and predicts a steady if slowing increase to 99 million barrels per day by 2035 — as far out as the forecast goes. • Now for the part no one anticipated in 2006: U.S. energy production has jumped in the last few years due to improved recovery techniques such as hydraulic fracturing of shale rock, also known as fracking. EIA statistics show a 24 percent increase in U.S. production of petroleum and natural gas between 2006 and 2011. Domestic natural gas is now so abundant the EIA predicts the U.S. will be a net exporter by 2022.

liquefied and used for transportation in a pinch, namely coal. What’s the recoverable world stash of that? One trillion tons, Una said, the equivalent of 3.3 trillion barrels of oil. • By now it had dawned on us that the limit of importance wasn’t oil, or oil plus gas, but all fossil fuels taken together. We computed global recoverable fossil fuels as follows: 2 trillion barrels of oil + 2.3 trillion barrelequivalents of natural gas + 3.3 trillion barrel-equivalents of coal = 7.6 trillion barrelequivalents total. • Finally we (well, I) took a stab at estimating peak fossil fuels, which I called PFF, or “piff.” Much depends on developments in the world economy, conservation, alternative fuels, and who knows what else, but I optimistically predicted PFF wouldn’t occur till 2100. That kicks the can down the road. However, let’s remember a few things. One, if we’ve burned through half the planet’s fossil fuels by 2100, our problem won’t be global warming, it’ll be global scalding. Two, fossil fuels provide the bulk of the energy for everything — transportation, heating, electricity. Looked at in that light, 2100 isn’t that far away. The market will remind us. Although natural gas now is cheap, long-term energy prices due to growing world demand will inexorably rise. That noise you hear? Perhaps you thought it was the ringing of the cash register. Ah, no. It’s tick tock.

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• This puts matters in a new light. Oil has been the focus till now because transportation relies heavily on liquid fuels — currently natural gas is mostly used for heating and electricity generation. However, it can also be used to power vehicles — some transit agencies use compressed natural gas to fuel buses. So we should really be talking about peak oil and gas. When might this occur? • My assistant Una dug through the statistics and established the following. First, as of 2005, ultimate recoverable natural gas in the world was between 8.5 and 12.5 quadrillion cubic feet. Second, between pre-fracking 2000 and frack-happy 2010, U.S.proved natural gas reserves increased 72 percent. • We then commenced arguing. I noted fracking was now mainly confined to the U.S., due partly to scruples about contaminated groundwater and such. Let’s suppose the world gets over all that and starts fracking as much as we do, with the result that world recoverable gas reserves jump at the same rate as U.S.-proven reserves. That would give us 17 quadrillion cubic feet. • This was too cavalier for Una. The most she’d concede was 12.5 quadrillion feet, the equivalent of 2.3 trillion barrels of oil. • Fine, I said. But another fossil fuel can also be

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f there’s a Tea Party in New York City, you don’t hear much about it. That’s not just because New Yorkers drink coffee. It’s because the city runs on government. The five largest employers in New York are government agencies: The City of New York had almost 150,000 workers in 2011, including its Department of Education, not-for-profit Health and Hospitals Corporation or Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The MTA employed 66,804. It was one of the only agencies to increase its workforce last year. Not a moment too soon. New Yorkers don’t hate the feds, either: With 50,700 on its payroll, the U.S. government is the city’s fifth-largest employer. City residents may complain about the bureaucracy — and it can be maddening — but the government is also remarkably efficient, even liked. Its system of providing government information and non-emergency services, 311, one of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s first innovations, gets callers or those online quickly to the right place, often to a human being, at which point they can

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do anything from reporting peeling lead paint to finding out the hours a museum is open. The system keeps track of how many calls each city function receives and directs resources accordingly. The mayor’s greatest legacy will no doubt be his ambitious sustainability initiative, PlaNYC. Most visible are the million young trees, miles of bike paths, and acres of parklands and gardens the project has given the city. But PlaNYC is largely a regulatory regime. In five years, its environmentally stringent building codes, energy audits, retrofittings and other greening measures have reduced the city’s carbon footprint by 16 percent. The single greatest contributor to New York’s quality of life is its massive public transit system, whose subways alone transport more than five million people, from school kids to janitors to Wall Street brokers, every weekday. Indeed, New York is the only city in the nation where fewer than half the people own cars. It’s no surprise that Bloomberg endorsed Obama because of his stance on global warming. This is not to say that this most public

of publicly minded cities, or its mayor, isn’t a subsidiary of business — in particular, the real estate industry, which has been displacing poor and workingclass people since the Dutch West India Company screwed the Lenape in 1626 The limp, 1000-foot crane waiting to crash down on 57th Street is no anomaly. That the construction site is One57 only intensifies its role as a symbol of who rules — and threatens — New York. Apartments at One57 are selling for almost $100 million, yet its developer is getting affordable-housing tax breaks. In 2008, when the 14th and 15th construction workers were killed on the job — the furious pace of development and lax oversight had pushed construction accidents up 83 percent that year — the mayor was typically unapologetic. “Construction is a dangerous business,” he said, “and you will always have fatalities.” But during Sandy, private enterprise could not hold a candle — or, in the case of the electric company. Con Edison, could only hold candles — to government. On the first day, the post office was


delivering the mail. The public-health system kept serving patients. The stock market was closed. Some subways starting running by Wednesday. The streets, without the rest of the subways, were an endless, static clog of cars. During Sandy, the Daily News, New York’s furthest-right paper, ran an article praising big government. Even New Jersey Gov. and fiscal-hawkin-chief Chris Christie was making googoo eyes at Washington. And while President Obama deployed FEMA and expedited federal relief to those in need, Mitt Romney collected canned goods and prayed. The Republican Party’s most firmly held religious tenet — that the states can do it better than the feds, and private businesses can do it even better than the states — was underwater. Thank you for calling Bain Disaster Response. We are experiencing an unusually high volume of calls. Please remain on the line… When Irene hit Vermont, much was made of the Vermonters’ neighborliness, of the extraordinary work of volunteers mucking out the cellars, delivering medicine to cut-off communities and warming the homeless; websites ticked up the donations pouring from individuals into ad hoc relief funds. More frequently taken for granted were the tax-paid road crews, the transportation and agriculture department officials and the millions of state dollars pouring into those chain saw gas tanks and asphalt trucks. Any Vermonter who thinks the world can be saved exclusively by acting locally should take a look at Irene recovery czar Sue Minter’s June report: a de facto ode to big government, listing federal agency after federal agency sending $22.7 million here, $17.6 million there,

doling out the lion’s share of the $733 million it will take to restore Vermont’s bridges and roads, homeowners and communities, farms and businesses to wholeness. Gov. Shumlin and the Congressional delegation negotiated a deal wherein the feds will reimburse 90 percent of the recovery costs rather than the usual 75 percent. New York Sen. Charles Schumer, who is asking Washington to do the same for his state, was blunt about the money. “We cannot cut corners. We cannot count nickels and dimes.” Speaking both of Sandy and of climate change, he said: “This isn’t a New York disaster, a Connecticut disaster, a Jersey disaster. It is national disaster. It needs to be treated that way...” Romney drew big laughs at the Republican National Convention when he ridiculed the president who “promised to begin to slow the rise of oceans. And to heal the planet.” He got long applause with his humble pledge “to help you and your family.” (In response, ClimateSilence.org has posted a powerful ad: “Tell Mitt Romney: Climate Change Isn’t a Joke.”) But it must be dawning on the people of Atlantic City, N.J., and Red Hook, Brooklyn — as it should on the people of Waterbury and Wilmington, Vt. — that if you don’t heal the planet, you and your family can kiss your ever-warming, ever-damper asses good-bye. And to those handing their babies from the floodwaters into the arms of National Guardsmen, it should be clear that it takes a government to save a child, or a planet, from disaster. m

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having a public defender appointed to them. Chater, who sits in a motorized wheelchair with his head cocked, eyes turned upward and right arm extended horizontally, responds, “Yes, your honor.” Even those three words seem to require enormous physical effort. The judge calls the next defendant, a thirtysomething man arrested in Burlington for driving under the influence of alcohol with a suspended license. Chater drops his contorted left hand into

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all of them are this hectic for Chater, a Chittenden County deputy state’s attorney. Some days, he has only five or six arraignments. Today he’s got 33. But Chater is keeping his cool, notwithstanding the trickle of sweat on his brow. His eyes rapidly scan the documents that his personal assistant, Andy Dolan, holds up for him to read. Occasionally, Chater asks him to jot down a note or two in the file and then flip to the next one. Chater has cerebral palsy. His physical impairments make it impossible for him to lift the sheets of paper containing the criminal charges he’s prosecuting. But State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan, who hired Chater in February, gives him no special treatment, and Chater asks for none. At any given time, he has 150 to 200 active cases — not including the ones, like today’s, that he covers for his fellow deputies. Like every prosecutor in Vermont’s busiest criminal division, Chater is expected to pull his own weight. Shortly after 10 a.m., Judge Robert Mello asks Chater if he’s ready for the pro se defendants — those who have chosen to represent themselves rather than paying for a private attorney or

a stirrup that, like a joystick, controls his wheelchair. With his wrist bent downward at a 90-degree angle and his fingers splayed like an eagle’s claw, he steers himself around to face the judge. “Your honor, the defendant has quite an extensive motor vehicle record,” Chater says in halting, slurred speech, his body twitching. “We have no reason to believe he will get his license back.” Upon hearing Chater’s voice, the previously sedate spectators in the gallery suddenly perk up. Two young women in the back of the courtroom glance at each other but say nothing. Their reaction is understandable. At first, Chater’s voice can be difficult to understand, like a thick foreign accent. It can take a while to attune one’s ear to its tone and modulation. But after a couple of minutes of listening to Chater address the court, an observer finds it obvious he is well versed in the law and the facts of the case. Ultimately, the defendant pleads guilty to the DUI charge, agrees to pay a $300 fine and is sent on his way — but not before Judge Mello issues him a stern warning not to drive again, drunk or sober, or he’ll


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are more interested in spending their lives thinking and talking about why some people don’t have the same advantages as other people. The world is not always a fair place. It sucks,” he says. “But I don’t want to spend my life pointing out everything that’s wrong with the world.” Still, Chater — and the court — will feel the impact of the decision, given that a crucial component of his job is “marking the file” of each defendant to track every development in the case. As Chater can’t physically do that, Dolan must do it for him. Ironically, if Vermont weren’t experiencing a huge delay in implementing its new, $4.7 million electronic casemanagement system, which is already a year behind schedule, Chater wouldn’t even need an assistant in court. Give him a laptop or a tablet, and he could mark the file himself.

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of State’s Attorneys wants to fund the position, it’s free to do so. Ed Paquin, executive director of the advocacy group Disability Rights Vermont, also can’t comment directly on the decision but says he’s disappointed by it. “Ben is an individual who has a lot of potential, a lot of spirit and a lot of intelligence,” says Paquin, who also uses a wheelchair. “If some lack of creative thinking makes it unfeasible for him to do the kind of good work he can do, it’s a big loss, not just to T.J.’s office but to all of us.” It would be understandable if Chater were irate about the DHR’s denial. He’s not. As with virtually every obstacle he’s encountered, Chater takes it in stride and moves on. “I’ve met people in my lifetime who

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He’s now facing a new challenge: Dolan, who has been his personal assistant since Chater was in law school, is moving on, and Chater needs a replacement at the prosecutor’s table. Earlier this year, Donovan requested state funding under the Americans With Disabilities Act’s “reasonable accommodation” provision to help pay for the assistance. Currently, Chater pays Dolan out of his own pocket. The Vermont Department of Human Resources denied that request — and won’t comment on what it considers a confidential personnel matter. John Berard, in the department’s labor relations division, could say only that the decision is just a “recommendation,” and if the Department

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find himself behind bars. Another case closed. While the judge takes a short recess, Chater rotates his wheelchair toward the spectators and flashes a smile to this reporter. Dressed in a black sports jacket, gray slacks and cornflower-blue tie, the blond-haired, blue-eyed Chater looks sharp, confident and professional. No one can deny the Montpelier native, now 29, has achieved a lot: a dual degree in English and linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley; a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin; admission to the bar in both Vermont and Texas; and a Capitol Hill internship with the Senate Judiciary Committee. That last earned him glowing praise in the Congressional Record from Sen. Patrick Leahy, who called Chater’s accomplishments “nothing short of awe inspiring.” Donovan, his boss, agrees. “By every measure, the guy is a star.” “I never would have thought I’d be here,” Chater says, just before the judge returns to the courtroom. “I guess you never know what life is going to bring you.”

ne flight up from courtroom 2B, Chater returns to his small, thirdfloor office overlooking Pearl Street to catch up on some emails. Chater does many things slower than most people, but writing isn’t one of them. “I guess you’ve never seen how I do things,” he says, maneuvering his wheelchair under a head harness that rests in a cradle beside his computer. Chater quickly ducks his head into the harness, which is mounted with an angled aluminum pointer he uses to type — his “head stick,” he calls it. “This is my third hand, my primary tool for everything,” Chater explains, deftly pecking at the keyboard with astounding speed and accuracy. “Over the years, I’ve tried various pieces of software and adaptive equipment, but I’m more comfortable with this. I kind of get into the zone when I’m working.” Chater has written this way since the third grade and can now type about 25 words per minute. That’s how he took the Texas bar exam, a grueling endurance test that involved six eight-hour days, including 12 essays, 200 multiple-choice questions and 40 short-answer questions. “It was insane!” he recalls. While Chater makes it look easy, it’s anything but. “I expend more physical energy doing just about everything than most other people do,” he says. “But this is the only body I’ve ever had, so for me, I don’t notice it.” Chater has been physically disabled since birth. Owing to complications during his delivery, his brain was briefly deprived of oxygen, resulting in brain damage. Although his mental capacities are intact, his motor functions were permanently impaired. “I have very unique body mechanics, which are difficult to describe in a way that other people can fully understand,” Chater explains. “I’m totally in tune with my body. I know the patterns of how it works. I’m one with it.”


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Chater could have chosen a more sedentary job as a lawyer. But he says he loves the adrenaline rush and fast pace of the courtroom, even though it requires considerable stamina for him to keep up. “I definitely want to have an impact on my world,” he says. “The way I have chosen to make that impact is by doing my thing and letting people see how I do my thing.” After his long explanation, Chater takes a breather, lets out a deep sigh, then stares out the window in Zenlike contemplation. For nearly a minute, his entire body falls still, momentarily freed from the jerks and spasms that otherwise keep him in constant motion. During these brief interludes of calm, it’s easy to see beyond the disability to the man within. Just down the hall, Donovan recalls their first meeting in the summer of 2011, when Chater applied for an unpaid clerkship. Donovan was immediately struck by the amount of effort Chater had to put into their conversation. “I remember seeing him sweat — and it wasn’t from the types of questions I was asking,” Donovan says. “It was the duration of the interview. And at the end I said, ‘We want you.’” Chater clerked for Donovan for the next six months. In February, when a full-time prosecutor’s position opened up, Chater was one of several clerks to apply. Looking back, Donovan admits he had serious reservations about hiring Chater. He wasn’t the only one. According to Donovan, his entire staff met for a “really honest and hard conversation” about the decision. While no one doubted Chater’s legal acumen — indeed, Donovan describes his research and writing ability as “one of the best” he’s seen — several staffers questioned whether Chater could hack it in such a physically demanding environment. But then someone in the room pointed out that, decades ago, people used to say the same thing about blacks and women in the workplace. That comment, Donovan remembers, cast the conversation in a whole new light. “The guy just won me over with his work ethic and his determination,” he says. “He thought he could do the job. I thought he could do the job. So we gave him the opportunity.”

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onovan isn’t the only one Chater has won over. Understandably, local judges contacted for this story declined to be interviewed. But several defense lawyers who routinely deal with Chater in court have nothing but good things to say about him. “I’m extraordinarily impressed with Ben,” says Frank Twarog, a defense attorney with the Burlington firm of Murdoch Hughes & Twarog. “I haven’t seen any of

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his physical limitations be an impediment to his effectiveness as a prosecutor. His knowledge of the law and his ability to advocate for the state are quite effective.” There’s one milestone Chater has yet to reach as a litigator: He hasn’t argued his first jury trial. Like all new deputy SAs in Chittenden County, Chater mostly handles misdemeanors, the overwhelming majority of which settle before going to trial. But it’s only a matter of time before Chater makes his case to a jury, a daunting prospect for any new lawyer, let alone one with his challenges. As Donovan points out, trials are physically and mentally exhausting, requiring long days in court under constant pressure. A prosecutor has to be able to think and react quickly, raising objections to questions before a witness can respond and potentially influence the jury. And as any experienced litigator can attest, there’s more to winning cases than just having the facts and the law on one’s side. Trial lawyers not only have to be persuasive; they must also put jurors at ease and connect with them emotionally. Could that be an issue for Chater, especially with jurors who have little or no experience

around someone with a severe physical impairment? “It may be. Only time will tell,” Donovan allows. “But every challenge Ben has faced in this job, he’s met and overcome. Give the guy a chance. Will he relate to a jury? I have every confidence he will.” Twarog, who’s been a trial lawyer for more than a decade, agrees. While he concedes that Chater’s disability could be a stumbling block to some jurors, people with such discomfort or bias will most likely be weeded out during the voir dire, or jury-selection process. Indeed, Twarog suggests that Chater’s disability could just as easily work to his advantage, as juries may view him more sympathetically. Or, Twarog adds, they may simply find him to be a likable guy. “I think Ben’s personality is endearing to the people who meet him,” he says. “Honestly, I would prefer to try a case against a drone.” Defense attorney Paul Jarvis, with the Burlington firm of Jarvis, McArthur & Williams, has been a litigator for 40 years. He is equally unbothered by Chater’s physical limitations. “I enjoy dealing with Ben,” Jarvis says.

“He’s a smart young man, he’s a good prosecutor and, with years of experience, he’ll only get better.” Jarvis concedes that sometimes he has difficulty understanding Chater when he speaks, “but that’s more my own problem. My hearing is not the best.” Others in Burlington’s legal community have deeper reservations, not only about Chater’s ability to make himself understood but also about the pace at which he works. Margaret Jansch is the supervising attorney for the Chittenden County Public Defender’s Office. Chittenden County sees between 5000 and 6000 cases a year. The 11 attorneys in her office handle at least 75 percent of them. While Jansch has had only limited direct contact with Chater, in talking with her staff she’s heard one consistent observation about him: “It takes at least twice as long in court to get anything accomplished.” That’s a concern for her office, she says, “and I’m sure it’s a concern for the court.” Jansch recounts one recent incident in court when it seemed to take Chater an especially long time to get his words out. “Because the judge knew where he was going anyway, rather than having Ben complete the state’s argument, he just cut to the chase,” Jansch says. Chater, she adds, “was cut right out of the picture.” While such delays may be minor inconveniences during arraignments and other routine proceedings, Jansch won’t hazard a guess as to how Chater will perform under the stress of a full-blown trial. “I don’t know,” she says. “The jury is still out.”

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hile plenty of local lawyers can speak to how hard Chater works on the job, Bo Muller-Moore knows firsthand how hard Chater works to have a good time. Back in 1998, before he was the “Eat More Kale” guy who got slapped with a trademark suit by the national fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, Muller-Moore worked at Montpelier High School as an aide for a young man with autism. It was there that he met Chater, then a sophomore who needed someone to drive him home each day and help with routine chores. Initially, Muller-Moore recalls, it was just about “making a few extra bucks.” But soon the two, who share similar tastes in music, developed a close and lasting friendship. After school, they’d often go for long drives together, listening to Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd or Phish. After a while, Muller-Moore says, “Taking a check for that friendship didn’t feel right at all.” When Chater began thinking about attending college, he told his friend he was considering Duke or the University of Connecticut. Surprised, Muller-Moore told Chater he’d assumed his friend would prefer a “freakier” campus — like Berkeley. Two months later, Chater informed


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respite from that. If he wakes up at 2 a.m. with an itch between his shoulder blades, that’s tough luck, you know?” Chater met Andy Dolan, his current personal aide, in March 2010 through an employment ad on Craigslist. When Chater finished law school and decided to return to Vermont, Dolan agreed to move north with him and help him get settled. “I was only going to stay a few months, but we have a very comfortable working relationship,” Dolan says. “Ben is a really great guy to work for. He’s really calm. Nothing fazes him. And he’s become a really good friend of mine.” Dolan is one of up to 10 personal assistants who work for Chater in various shifts throughout the week. As Dolan explains, Chater prefers surrounding himself not with “professional” personalcare attendants but with diverse people who have unique backgrounds, including an organic farmer, a horse trainer and, in Dolan’s case, a theater director. Dolan calls them “Ben’s eclectic family of caregivers.” Soon, though, Dolan will return to his hometown in St. Paul, Minn. Who will replace him at Chater’s side in court remains to be seen.

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Muller-Moore he’d been accepted at Berkeley and was going there that fall. Chater graduated with honors in 2006. He was awarded the Departmental Citation for Excellence in Linguistics by his faculty, the only Berkeley student that year to receive the honor. Despite the distance between them, Chater and Muller-Moore maintained their friendship. Chater moved to San Francisco, just two blocks away from the famed Fillmore Auditorium, and the two occasionally met up for concerts and road trips. Muller-Moore enjoys seeing live music with Chater, though he’s often astounded at the way people treat his friend. Some will come up to Chater and, without even asking, hug him, bless him or tell him how proud they are that he’s attending the show. But lovey-dovey Phishheads are nothing, Muller-Moore adds, compared with the people who walk up to Chater, speak to him in a loud, slow voice as though he were mentally impaired, “then pat him on the head.” Muller-Moore, a self-described “wiseass hillbilly from Alabama,” says he usually unleashes on those people. Chater doesn’t, he says. Invariably, he returns such condescension with dignity and grace. “He accepts that people don’t mean any harm by it,” Muller-Moore adds, “and he treats them with more respect than they deserve.” In the fall of 2007, Chater left the Bay Area to go to the UT-Austin School of Law. As if attending law school full time weren’t enough work, Chater also took on a 20-hour-a-week job as a criminal law clerk in the Travis County Attorney’s Office. At UT, as at Berkeley, Chater made a big impression on the faculty and his classmates. One of his professors, Wayne Schiess, remembers having Chater in his first-semester legal-writing class. “One day, as I was saying good-bye to a student who had been in my office to ask for an extension on an assignment, I saw Ben waiting. I thought he was there to get an extension, too,” Schiess writes in an email. “He began to explain that he was going to California for a conference, and I was even surer that he was going to ask for an extension. And why not? He types his papers with a rod strapped to his head.” Schiess was ready to offer the extension when Chater said, “‘Could you reach into my backpack and pull out my paper? Since I’m going to be out of town, I’m turning in my paper ahead of time.’ This is the kind of thing that endears a student to a writing teacher,” Schiess notes. While he’s shown exemplary individual drive, Chater must still rely almost exclusively on other people for his most basic personal needs — eating, bathing, dressing, shopping, getting in and out of bed. Says Muller-Moore, “You’ll never know how much effort that guy puts into life until you go on a road trip with him ... And he gets no

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bright-pink Marmot jacket. She was making a routine visit to the site, her fifth since construction began. Bob Keller, a contractor with GMP who has worked on wind projects for 30 years, asked if Powell had any interest in venturing to the top of one of the turbines. She laughed. “Oh God, no!” she exclaimed. “Honey, you’re never getting me to the top of a turbine.” Instead, we stayed earthbound, winding our way up the mountain in Keller’s SUV. The mood was upbeat. Pughe said that the workers have started noticing vegetation growing back, including wild raspberries and tree saplings. Keller talked up the wildlife sightings — deer, moose, bear, turkey. “It’s going to be quite pretty,” said Powell. The towers, which appear quite large from the road, are enormous on the mountaintop. Ten of the turbines were generating power on that day, their vast blades curved under the force of the wind as they made their methodical, mechanical rounds. “I think they’re quite beautiful myself,” Powell said. At 400 feet tall, with 179-foot blades, these are undoubtedly feats of engineering. “There’ve been people clamoring to come up and see them,” said Powell, and GMP plans to hold educational tours. She said that the “small but vocal minority” of opponents has sometimes drowned out the other side of the story — the enthusiasm of wind-energy advocates and the curiosity of a public eager to see the new turbines. The temperatures were bracing this particular morning. We hopped out of the SUV at turbine one, the northernmost tower. With the wind blowing between six and nine meters a second, the turbine was functioning at about half power. The sound at the base of the tower came at us in a whoosh, whoosh, whoosh — distinct but not overpowering. A few minutes later, back in the SUV, Powell talked about the opposition this project has generated. She’s not sure why it stirred up so much vehemence — though she speculated that it was because

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My Side of the Mountain « p.37 Lowell followed so quickly on the heels of Sheffield’s First Wind development. “The reality is that you will always have opposition,” Powell said. “But did we anticipate that it would catch as much of an edge in the media? Maybe not.” On her dark days, Powell said, she took comfort in the renewable-energy projects, such as hydro dams, that her predecessors at Green Mountain Power had sponsored. “What heartened you on those dark days?” she asked, turning to Pughe. He paused, then said, “A donut down at Joanna’s in Jeffersonville.” They hit the usual talking points: This project, Powell said, is the most costeffective form of renewable generation for GMP ratepayers. In developing the mountain — which required clearing fewer than 150 acres — GMP also conserved more than 2700 additional acres with conservation easements. GMP will make hefty tax payments to Lowell, and neighboring communities in the project’s “viewshed” will each receive a cut of a Good Neighbor Fund. Despite these arguments, opposition to wind power in Vermont has only grown stronger since GMP broke ground at Lowell. Residents in Newark and Windham voted to amend their town plans to explicitly forbid ridgeline wind development. The increasingly mediasavvy opposition staged protests this fall on the Statehouse lawn, and just last weekend unfurled enormous banners decrying Gov. Shumlin’s position on wind from the roof of the Capitol Plaza Building in Montpelier. But Powell thinks time will be on Lowell’s side. “Once we go through this process of people adjusting, and the opponents lose some of the traction of raw emotion, people are going to start to reconsider,” she said. On this overcast day, the views from the mountains were obscured in places by thick swaths of fog. Pughe and Keller noted their favorite vistas — but Powell said that, as an infrequent visitor to the site, she’s more interested in the turbines. I asked her about lessons learned from Lowell. Taking a moment to gather her thoughts, Powell responded, “I’m really proud of the project for the company … I feel like you have to follow what you know is your North Star. I don’t know what else we could have done.” Keller chimed in a few minutes later with this: “After a year or so of these being up here, people won’t even notice.”

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ut right now, it’s hard not to notice the turbines, and there are signs of quiet resistance around the mountain — in the little placards nailed to some fence posts calling for the protection of the Lowell ridgeline, or the political

lawn signs supporting Annette Smith, the write-in candidate for governor who has made her name in part by supporting communities that are battling wind projects. I noticed those signs for the first time when, a few days after my tour with Powell, I returned to the mountain — this time following Route 14 north past Craftsbury and navigating a dirt road in Albany up to the eastern base of the ridgeline. That’s where I met Anne Morse and Ron Holland, members of the Lowell Mountain Occupiers group that has vehemently opposed the wind project’s construction. Morse is a professor of outdoor education at Sterling College in Craftsbury Common; Holland is an emergency room physician from Irasburg. It was snowing, and thick clouds shrouded the top of the mountain. We couldn’t see the turbines, but we could hear them. We’d met up at the end of a rutted dirt road just past the little, white farmhouse of Don and Shirley Nelson, neighboring property owners to — and thorns in the side of — the GMP project. The Nelsons turned down an offer from GMP to buy the couple’s 600-acre mountainside farm and are locked in a property-line dispute. As Morse, Holland and I prepared to set off on our hike, Don Nelson pulled up in his pick-up truck. He and his schnauzer clambered down from the cab. We chatted about the noise — a dull, rushing sound in the distance, like a fast-moving river. It was twice as loud the day before, Nelson said, and he’d driven around to his neighbors to collect signatures attesting to the nuisance. “Some didn’t care much at first, but, boy, are they opposed now,” he said. “It’s not over,” Holland told Nelson, and the three friends embraced. The retired dairy farmer blinked back the tears in his eyes, muttering, “God damn it.” “It’s what it’s doing to Shirley,” he said a few moments later, shaking his head. Then he gruffly turned away, climbed into his truck and backed down the dirt road. We made the roughly mile-long hike up the mountainside in single file. Neon pink and yellow ribbons marked the way, but for Morse, who has taken this hike dozens of times, the trail markers seemed irrelevant. We trudged over damp, fallen leaves and through the muddy ruts of an old logging road. The path grew steeper, the snow thicker, as we ascended. Along the way, Holland and Morse

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told me about how It hung, limp, wet and they’d come to join tattered, from a dead the opposition. For tree branch. Holland, it began with Atop the mountain, his deep skepticism a stone’s throw from about the project’s cost one of the turbines, effectiveness. Morse was the noise had grown harder to win over. She to a roar that Holland lives off the grid and is likened to a jet engine. a big fan of renewable I asked Holland energy. She’d been on what he had meant the fence about wind when he told Don for a long time, but was Nelson, “It’s not over.” inclined to agree with The turbines are up. the argument that, as Wasn’t it, in a sense, she put it, “we all need to over? make some sacrifices.” “Truth and justice But Morse ultimately have a way of winning didn’t see the sense in the end,” Holland in harming an intact replied. ecosystem in exchange The trouble in mArY PowE ll for a project that she Lowell is that truth and Holland believe will and justice look quite make little, if any, difference in fighting different depending on what side of the climate change. mountain you’re standing on. Atop the ridgeline, where an inch of The trip down the mountain was snow covered the ground, we stopped speedier, even with Holland lugging a castat the line of trees posted with warnings off sign used in one of the mountaintop about blasting and property boundaries. demonstrations. It reads “Corporate Holland and Morse set to work tidying Service Board,” and skewers the Public up the campground where protesters Service Board that awarded the permits had gathered for months. They folded for this project’s construction. The roar of up snow-dusted tarps and moved them the wind turbines softened as we hiked. At into the one small tent that’s still in place. the trailhead, we parted ways. Holland grappled for a long time with a The turbines were still invisible in the blue and green flag strung up in the trees, early-winter squall, but they aren’t going but ultimately couldn’t wrench it down. anywhere. And neither, apparently, are their opponents. m

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year ago, after living for eight years out west, I drove from the Pacific Ocean to Vermont, my home. Within two days of arriving, I was on the Long Trail, backpacking south from the Québec border through low gray clouds and swirling rainbow leaves. The trip lasted 20 days, culminating at the Massachusetts border in a snowstorm. Its ending was the beginning of something much bigger. Sitting alone on a dark bus that snowy night, heading north through the storm, I tried to make sense of my experience. I’d seen so much, the faces of so many mountains, so many turns of trail. I’d gazed out over countless vistas, been soaked by rains and dried by the sun. I’d slept on the ground and been filled with its dreams: of moss, of mice, of schist and dirt. My brain hurt with the question: How does it all hold together? An image from Aristotle came to me. It’s an image that defies imagining: an animal 1000 miles long, a sprawling body that can never be seen in its entirety from any single angle. Too big, this body. Unfathomable. And yet real, tangible, an animal whose parts and places we can engage with and in some sense come to know. The Green Mountain spine. The spine of an immense, living being. I relaxed into my seat, enjoying the idea. Six weeks after the Long Trail hike, I took a hitchhiking trip. Another six weeks passed, and I embarked on a three-week ski tour. It went on like this: 500 miles on a bicycle, 260 miles in a canoe, 10 days swimming Lake Champlain. I hung Vermont road maps all over my office, plotting my routes and paths and tracks in dark-blue ink. Sometimes, between trips, I stared at the maps, lost in fantasies of future journeys and memories of journeys past. Each inky thread was an animal 1000 miles long. Vermont appeared before me as a menagerie. Nearing the end of my year of travel, just a few weeks ago, I allowed myself a treat I’d been looking forward to for months: I plotted all the paths onto a single map. Doing so, I felt as though I were drawing together the objective map of Vermont and my subjective experiences of it. Blue threads — stories — ran parallel, crisscrossed, bunched up, knotted, frayed out. They covered ground, as I had. Though my travels have tended to be open and uncertain, I’ve always known how my Seven Lengths of Vermont project would find its end. October would disappear into the churn of seasons and be spit back up 12 months later. Geese and leaves would fly, and I would take to the air with them. I fantasized that after a solid year of exploration I would rise out of the folds of land to see Vermont all at once, unified and whole. Even if it lasted only a second, I wanted to gather the threads of my journeys and braid them together. The impossible view: everything at once. My best chance, I figured, would be a plane.

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in front of 27 State Street in Montpelier, the former home of Capitol Grounds. There, owners DouG and JEnnIfEr hauGEn are introducing Vermont’s capital to lefse. Text on the cart’s side defines it as a “mind-numbingly labor-intensive, mindnumbingly tasty old-world Norwegian, crêpe-like potato flatbread.” According to Doug Haugen, his Italian American wife has a natural knack for making the bread that can take Scandinavian housewives a lifetime to master. “It’s a multistage process,” says the former law professor, who left New York’s Wagner College for slowerpaced Vermont earlier this year. “My mother and sister took classes for this and gave up. It’s so hard. You can rush it and do it in a 40-hour period, but it takes [Jennifer] three days.”

diners of service hours, but Doug Haugen says they should be up and running soon. The cart was designed to withstand freezing weather, and a spot at Stowe Mountain Resort is in the works. Whether schussing or walking to walk, visitors to the Grünhaus will have a cool new way to warm up this winter.

Where can you get pot stickers à la a sInGLE PEbbLE, River Run Restaurant’s barbecue catfish breakfast and the smoked burger popularized at short-lived Clean Slate Café? At Vermont Thrush Restaurant, which opened on Monday at 107 State Street in Montpelier, the site most recently home to Clean Slate and previously to the beloved Thrush Tavern. It’s thanks to former Thrush Tavern owners PauL and tom rumLEy that sarah moos and camEron moorby’s new restaurant carries that familiar moniker. “We’re so grateful they gave us the name,” says Moos. “They had a copyright on it, but honestly, we wouldn’t have gotten nearly as much notice without having that name.” Perhaps, but both front-of-house specialist Moos and chef Moorby have noteworthy names on their own CVs. Both worked at the KItchEn tabLE bIstro, and Moorby began training with A Single Pebble’s cheffounder, stEvE boGart, when the younger chef was in high school. It was Bogart’s role as an unofficial consultant to Vermont Thrush that led to Moorby’s inclusion of oncepopular Washington County dishes on the menu. But most of the fare is all Moorby’s own. The dinner menu, for instance, features lobster cakes with Thai peanut dipping sauce and hot clarified butter; peppers stuffed with smoked tofu and dressed in creamy vegan cashew sauce; and poutine with hand-cut fries, Maplebrook Fine Cheese curds and house chicken gravy. When it comes to recreating the original Thrush, Moos says, “We can’t bring back the prices, but we can bring back the drinks.” House cocktails include old-school tipples such as Grasshoppers, Stingers and Old Fashioneds. Moos also promises “a good selection of vodkas, scotches and bourbons and good artisan beers on draught.” In addition to daily dinner, Vermont Thrush serves weekday lunches with chalkboard sandwich specials and daily soups — one vegetarian, one meaty. Brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday, too — ensuring that diners will have plenty of opportunities to grab tastes of Montpelier, past and present.

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Fairfax’s Country Pantry DInEr may seem to have nine lives. Over its decades-long existence, it has opened and closed more times than residents can count. After its most recent hiatus, the diner reopened on September 27 with new owners who have spruced up the menu with daily specials, among them bacon-wrapped meatloaf, shrimp Alfredo, crabcake burgers, pulled pork over rice and chicken Carbonara. The reimagined diner fare is the brainchild of co-owner and chef ErmIn JukIC, who recently returned to Vermont after a dozen years

running restaurants in Florida. When he and his colleague nIhaD BasIC discovered that the Country Pantry was for sale, they jumped on the opportunity. “I kind of decided it was time to start something on my own,” says Jukic, who treks in early each day to make soups and bake fresh focaccia for the diner’s panini. Late risers may be dismayed to hear that Country Pantry no longer serves breakfast all day. But if they show up before 11:30 a.m., they can still score omelettes, pancakes, French toast, waffles, eggs Benedict and hearty “house skillets” filled with breakfast goodies. Thursday nights bring stuffed lobster, while Friday is seafood night. Located at 951 Main Street in Fairfax (8490599), Country Pantry is closed Mondays and open for breakfast through dinner the rest of the week.

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hunks of chicken and pork in an ever-so-slightly sweet, tomatobased sauce, layered with onions, carrots and cannellini. Though it had soft edges, the stew felt as if it might benefit from a heartier dollop of fat or even more time in the pot; the separate parts didn’t quite gel, leaving the dish somehow disjointed. But it was still good enough to make us eat at least half before admitting defeat. Needless to say, we had no room for the poached prunes with mascarpone — a recipe Alberti says he swiped from an Italian café in Brooklyn. Fortunately for our stomachs, he was out of tiramisu. By the time we lumbered out into the night, the river was still low and still. The next day, Sandy would blow into Vermont with a few strong gusts but not much more, and Peasant would stay open for one more night before the chef and his family decamped for R&R in Florida. They’ll be back in the saddle on November 15, when Alberti plans to change up the menu with winterinspired dishes such as Moroccan beef stew. When the snow starts flying, I hope to return for some of the dishes I didn’t have a chance to try — meatballs, for one, and all-too-rare (on menus, at least) chicken scarpariello. With any luck, those sandbags protecting Peasant will go unscathed through many future storms. m

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and roadside finds and brought in enough food for a first meal. Voilà — Wild Fern was born, named for the couple’s daughter, Zoe Fern. “I take each day as it comes by going simple,” says Lynne, who offers only a handful of specials based on ingredients she can find fresh that day. In addition to the bagels, croissants and breads that are rote to her, the baker cooks up soups, sandwiches, pizza (on Wednesday and Friday nights) and stromboli, all from produce she gathers from Stockbridge farms. Lynne bounces around the bistro as Wild Fern’s “cheftress, waitress and baketress,” as she puts it, saying, “I’ve tried to combine the best of three worlds: music, food and art.” During Sunday brunch, she and Redington entertain diners with instruments crafted from cigar boxes. Located at 1731 Route 100 in Stockbridge (746-9119), Wild Fern is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; on Fridays


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Québécois food history and etymology on nearly every block. For instance, Poiré told us the French word for turkey, dinde, has its origin in the disappointment of European explorers who arrived in Canada expecting to have reached Asia. The meaty fowl they discovered there got its name from a shortening of “poulet d’Indes” or “chicken of India.” Another animal of the New World, the beaver, was a popular culinary discovery. Though conservation laws now protect the animals from hungry Québécois, they were much appreciated in the 17th century on Friday nights. The Bishop of

Europea’s dinners for all 11 nights were sold out well before Taste MTL began. One diner lucky enough to snag a reservation was Ronald Poiré, who’s playing his own role in promoting stick-season Montréal food tourism. Each summer, Poiré guides culinary walks through neighborhoods across the city; this year, just for Taste MTL, he’s organized a fall series through agency VDM Global. “As far as food tours go in Montréal,” says the rotund culinary expert, “I invented them 15 years ago.” Before heading to dinner, I joined Poiré and eight other souls hungry enough for knowledge to brave the cold rain on a cocktail-hour walk through Old Montréal. We met at the rue St. Jacques entrance to the Square Victoria metro station, where the genial guide explained that his Taste MTL tours are all bilingual, rather than split into French and English options like his summer walks. He hopped between the two languages seamlessly, sharing stories of French and

Québec, François de Laval, obtained approval from theologians at the Sorbonne to call the amphibious mammal a fish, so Catholics could dig in even when consuming meat was forbidden. Poiré shared more stories with the group over glasses of wine at Hotel Nelligan. Named for poet Émile Nelligan, the luxury hotel is a far more comfortable setting than the mental institutions where the psychotic writer spent much of his later life. At the Verses Bar, our group heard about his history while tucking into miniature risotto balls. The tour ended with a stop in front of Marché Bonsecours, once one of Montréal’s largest markets, today a shopping and conference center. Poiré ducked into Chez L’Épicier across the street from the old market and emerged with a brown paper bag to offer a final lesson. “Food is fashion, and there’s always the trendy new thing. It was cupcakes; then Jérôme Ferrer brought in macarons,” he said. “Look for

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tempted by the four courses, including savory takes on dessert such as foie gras crème brûlée, at Bistro le Répertoire, a restaurant I’d never heard of. 4:11 PM Taste MTL is the brainchild of the city’s tourism board, although Patrizia Dri, director of membership for Tourism Montréal, says her staff never intended to run the program themselves. “We were hoping somebody was going to organize it,” she recalls. “We really felt we had to push the culinary tourism market. We said, ‘It’s time we have a Restaurant Week.’ No one was doing it, so we started putting it together for the industry. In a lot of the U.S. cities, it’s the tourism board that puts it together, so we said, ‘OK, this makes sense.’” Dri began by approaching the 200 restaurants that were already members of Tourism Montréal. Presentations and additional emails to some 600 restaurants resulted in a total of nearly 100 participants, well beyond the 65 to 70 restaurants Dri and her team were shooting for.

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food a shower of something described on the menu as “maple sugar sparkling.” It was homemade, maple-flavored Pop Rocks. And they did indeed sparkle, adding a hint of maple taste that literally popped alongside the soft crème brûlée. One main-course option was bison short ribs in a chocolate and sesame sauce that burned like a slicker, Frenchinfluenced mole. Another was giant crispy ravioli that filled an entire plate. Stuffed with braised, savory guinea fowl, green beans, matchstick-cut root veggies and mashed parsnips, the huge pastry was covered in a sweet and tangy sauce made of local wild blueberries. Though dessert was largely unnecessary after that meal, I was offered a choice between white-chocolate fondant and orange sauce with a crackling praline crisp; and a second crème brûlée, this one flavored with pistachio that packed a three-dimensional punch. The meal was the perfect way for Morant, who opened Le Répertoire in 2009, to show his stuff to Montréal and its visitors. For this chef, Taste MTL is working. “Normally, this is a very quiet period for us,” Morant says. “This has been a great way to drive Montréalers and tourists to restaurants.” In quiet little Rosemont, Bistro le Répertoire is now booked through next weekend, so Vermonters hoping to take advantage of the prix-fixe menus will have to choose another restaurant. An entrée at Répertoire normally costs nearly as much as four courses do this week, but Morant says he’ll definitely participate in the next Taste MTL. As for Dri, she says next year’s fall Taste MTL is a done deal; her office is floating the idea of a spring session, as well. For chefs and culinary tourists, restaurant weeks are a win-win proposition: Popular spots and lesser-known restaurants such as Le Répertoire all get to promote their fabulous fare at a lean time. The rest of us get to taste it — and perhaps wish we’d arranged for a longer stay. m

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natural cotton candy next, but for now, it’s marshmallows.” With that, Poiré presented each guest with a bag of fluffy vanilla marshmallow squares, popularized by L’Épicier’s chef, Laurent Godbout. After a good-bye handshake, I returned to my car for the 20minute drive east to Bistro Le Répertoire. I found it in the Rosemont neighborhood, between a tobacconist and a ladies’ hair salon that both looked like they’d changed little in the last 50 years. The 30seat restaurant was unassuming inside, too — a hole in the wall that might easily have been home to poutine in canned chicken gravy. But there turned out to be nothing pre-fab about the tiny bistro whose chef is inspired by traditional Québécois cuisine and ingredients. My $29 dinner began with the house cocktail, a combination of local hard cider and Fragoli, an Italian strawberry liqueur filled with tiny wild berries. It was intoxicating — not in an inspire-you-to-revealall-your-darkest-secrets sense, but in a way that transported me from the homey little restaurant to a fairytale castle. Or at least to a hidden gem of a modern Parisian bistro. Our server presented the hot rolls individually with tongs, a high-end touch for a spot where most of the young diners were dressed in jeans. The first-course choices were two dishes of the day: chicken-liver mousse and onionparsnip cream soup. Both made use of sweet caramelized onion to brighten a darker, earthier flavor. While those dishes were delicious examples of the Québec terroir, the second course was where chef Franck Morant pulled out the big guns. A round panna cotta was made from bleu cheese created by Benedictine monks in nearby Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Québec. Beside it, a salad of arugula and toasted almonds was dressed in honey and served over toasted bread that exploded with the meaty flavor of baked-in bacon chunks. Though the dessert-concept-turnedappetizer was a big-flavor bonanza, it couldn’t compare with another dish conceived along the same lines: crème brûlée made with foie gras. The thick custard had just enough cream to water down the mineral taste of the liver, offering a full-on assault of fatty, luscious pleasure. On top of the tureen’s sugar crust rested


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moNtpElIEr BIkE SummIt: pedalers and pedestrians map out a route toward on-street bike lanes, a mountain-bike trail network and the creation of a citywide bike festival. Lounge, Noble hall, Vermont College of fine Arts, montpelier, 6-8 p.m. free. info, 223-9506. WINooSkI CoalItIoN for a SafE aND pEaCEful CommuNIty: Neighbors and local businesses help create a thriving onion City by weighing in on public-health and civic-engagement initiatives. o'Brien Community Center, Winooski, 6-7 p.m. free. info, 655-4565.

conferences NEW ENglaND muSEum aSSoCIatIoN CoNfErENCE: National experts offer pioneering ideas for "pushing the Envelope: innovation and the future of museums." sheraton hotel & Conference Center, south Burlington, 8 a.m.-6:15 p.m. Various prices; see nemanet.org for details. info, 781-641-0013.

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grEEN mouNtaIN ChaptEr of thE EmBroIDErErS' guIlD of amErICa: textile artists preserve the needle craft. pines senior Living Community, south Burlington, 9:30 a.m. free for first-timers; bring a bag lunch. info, 372-4255. makE Stuff!: Defunct bicycle parts become works of art and jewelry that will be sold to raise funds and awareness for Bike Recycle Vermont. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. free. info, 264-9687. opEN kNIt & CroChEt: stitch and tell: fiber fans work on current projects in good company. Kaleidoscope yarns, Essex Junction, 4:30-6:30 p.m. free. info, 288-9200.

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film 'arraNgED': Vastly different cultures are compared in this film about the friendship between two young women — one an orthodox Jew, the other a muslim. fletcher free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. free. info, 865-7211. 'aSk uS Who WE arE': Bess o'Brien screens and discusses clips from her award-winning documentary about youth in Vermont's fostercare system. goodrich memorial Library, Newport, 7 p.m. free. info, 334-7902. ClaSSIC fIlm SErIES: tom Blachly and Rick Winston introduce and spark discussion about a favorite flick from the silver screen. Jaquith public Library, marshfield, 7 p.m. free. info, 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com. tEllurIDE mouNtaIN fIlm fEStIval tour: Adventure hounds get carried away in award-winning films celebrating mountain culture, outdoor sports, sustainable living and the environment. Dana Auditorium, sunderland Language Center, middlebury College, 7 p.m. free. info, 443-5000.

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games BurlINgtoN go CluB: folks gather weekly to play the deceptively simple — and highly strategic — Asian board game. uncommon grounds, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. free; bring a set if you have one. info, 8609587, dfelcan@yahoo.com.

health & fitness amErICaN rED CroSS BlooD DrIvE: healthy humans part with life-sustaining pints. Covenant Community Church, Essex, 1-6 p.m. free. info, 6586400, ext. 3244. fooD DrIvE: New patients bring donations for the Chittenden Emergency food shelf in exchange for spinal adjustments. All appointments must be made in advance. Drs. marko family Chiropractors, south Burlington, 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. & 2:45-6:15 p.m. $50. info, 863-0334. 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. mEDItatIoN, hEalINg & rEaDINg: psychic medium michele Nappi hosts a spiritual group session to access individual and collective energy. moonlight gifts, milton, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. info, 893-9966.

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Cedric Watson wasn’t born in Bayou Country, but he can navigate Creole, Cajun and zydeco traditions like a native. In fact, he swirls them all together with AfroCaribbean polyrhythms, creating a sound that one critic called “refreshingly new and joyously old school at the same time.” Backed by his band Bijou Creole, the twentysomething Grammy nominee trades off between a button accordion and a fiddle, creating a spicy jambalaya of two-steps and waltzes. Tap your toes to his rip-roaring fusion — and lyrics en français — in Morrisville on Sunday.

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NOV. 14 | COMEDY Buzzworthy Wit It’s pretty obvious why Ron White, who often performs with a glass of scotch in one hand, a cigar in the other, named his latest comedy special “A Little Unprofessional.” Sure, at times he resembles the “Drunk Uncle” character from “Saturday Night Live.” But his endearingly inappropriate shtick is working. Since rising to fame with Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour in the early 2000s, the Texas native has appeared on Comedy Central, been nominated for a Grammy and landed a role on Horrible Bosses. Become part of the “Rontourage” when White delivers intoxicating humor at his sole Vermont stop.

roN WhitE Wednesday, November 14, 7 p.m., at paramount Theatre in Rutland. $44.50-75.50; for mature audiences only. info, 775-0903. paramountvt.org

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swings through Vermont on Tuesday with a trio of engagements: She’ll speak on humane livestock farming at UVM, her personal experience with autism at the Essex Cinemas and our connections with companion animals at a formal dinner at Shelburne Farms. Expect Grandin to touch upon the common thread in her life and work: weaving opportunity into adversity.

TEMPLE GRANDIN Tuesday, November 13: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, in Burlington. Free: 2:30-4 p.m. at Essex Cinemas and T-Rex Theater. Free. 6-10 p.m. at Shelburne Farms. $100 (proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Chittenden County). Info, 862-0135, ext. 15. chittendenhumane.org

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Curious how to best care for your ferret? Nostalgic for neon spandex? Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett sure are. In 1991, the Wisconsinites began collecting discarded videotape gems from garage sales, thrift stores and, at times, dumpsters. They took their hobby to new heights in 2004 and became curators of the Found Footage Festival, which is built on unintentionally funny material that only VHS players accept. The critically acclaimed pair returns to Vermont as part of a 50-state tour showcasing this obscure art form. A screening of Volume 6, their newest production, grants audiences access to their side-splitting commentary.

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Nia Class: Blending Eastern and Western movement, concepts and philosophy into a powerful practice, this session with Suzy Finnefrock inspires health, fitness, and exploration of human potential and purpose. Burlington Dances, Chace Mill, 6:45-8 p.m. $13. Info, 522-3691. PubliC Flu CliNiC: Adults immunize themselves against the infectious disease. Enosburgh Falls Ambulance Service, 9-11 a.m. $35 for recipients without coverage. Info, 527-7531. stress less about ibs: Emily Irwin explores the physiology of irritable bowel syndrome, then offers coping strategies for the condition and the anxiety it provokes. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 224-7100.

kids 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. 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. HigHgate story Hour: Gigglers and wigglers listen to age-appropriate lit. Highgate Public Library, 11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. May's World MusiC & MoveMeNt: Energetic children lace up their dancing shoes for a fun class with May Poduschnick. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097. MoviNg & grooviNg WitH CHristiNe: Two- to 5-year-olds jam out to rock-and-roll and world-beat tunes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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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.

youtH eNviroNMeNtal suMMit: Community and environmentally minded students in grades 7 through 12 learn about worms, alien invaders and making a positive impact at this annual statewide conference. Transportation and lunch provided. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $12; preregister. Info, 7356551, ext. 115. youtH Media lab: Aspiring Spielbergs learn about movie making with Middlebury Community Television experts. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 388-4097.

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'MessiaH' CHorus reHearsals: Experienced Messiah singers join the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra in Handel's best-known oratorio. Chorus room, Spaulding High School, Barre, 7 p.m. Free; bring your own score. Info, 244-6208. 'roCket sHoP' live: tHe beerWortH sisters, keegaN NolaN: A local folk-rock band and singer-songwriter take the stage at a new monthly concert series hosted by MC Matt Gadouas. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 865-1140.

seminars baCkyard astroNoMy: HoW to ideNtiFy CoNstellatioNs: Frank Pakulski schools stargazers on the intricacies of the night sky. Telescope viewing if weather permits. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6-8:30 p.m. Free; children 8 and older admitted with an adult. Info, 878-4918. buttoN-uP WorksHoP: Vermonters learn to lock in heat and lower fuel costs through simple home improvements. Cold Hollow Career Center, Enosburg Falls, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 933-4003, ext. 13. Herbal Class: Folks gain experience making a comfrey-root poultice for any major closed-wound injury with instructor Sage Zelkowitz. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3-5 p.m. $1-10 slidingscale materials fee. Info, 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com. WiNNiNg soCial-Media develoPMeNt strategies: The Vermont Retail Association hosts Power Shift, whose experts discuss optimum scheduling, integrating accounts and other techsavvy implementations vital to success. Stowe Town Hall, 8:30-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 839-1931.

sport greeN MouNtaiN table-teNNis Club: Pingpong players swing their paddles back and forth in singles and doubles matches. Knights of Columbus, Rutland, 7-10 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership fee. Info, 247-5913.

talks briaN MoHr & eMily joHNsoN: In "Off Piste in the Northeast," these Vermont photographers share appreciation for skiing in our region and beyond through stellar stills and video footage alike. Proceeds benefit the Vermont Land Trust's campaign to protect the Bolton Valley nordic and backcountry trail systems. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations accepted; $5 per raffle ticket or $20 for five. Info, 496-5434. eriN talMage: Birds of Vermont Museum's executive director identifies the winged wonders that weather out Vermont's winter season in a discussion of birding, conservation and citizen science. Milton Historical Society, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 734-0758, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com. gretCHeN Holbrook gerziNa: In "The Brontë Myth," the Dartmouth professor looks at public perception of the literary family — and how the sisters themselves helped spark the myths. Congregational Church, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

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history. Weathersfield Proctor Library, Ascutney, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 674-2863. Katy Smith abbott: The Middlebury College professor examines several sides of the famed Mona Lisa painter, including his dedication to his journals, in "The Original Renaissance Man: Understanding Leonardo da Vinci." Rutland Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. manSour Farhang: This former ambassador to the UN touches on capability, consequence and their implications — for both the Middle East and the world at large — in "The Iran Nuclear Dispute." Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. mary ChilderS: The author presents "Welfare Brat," referencing the ethical issues she faced when publishing her memoir of the same name, which deals with her troubled childhood and government aid. 1867 Room, Dewey Hall, Johnson State College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1251. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. natalie KinSey-WarnoCK: In "Patchwork: Piecing Together Family History," the writer discusses the importance of stories passed between generations and displays her grandmother’s quilts that inspired her first book. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. rolF diamant: In "From Chittenden County to Baton Rouge: Vermonters, the Civil War and the Road to Emancipation," this writer discusses the impacts of the war. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

theater 'Sleuth': Plot twists and turns abound when a famous mystery writer instigates a real-life game of cat and mouse in Anthony Shaffer's play, presented by Northern Stage. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $15-60. Info, 296-7000.

"go or no go" decision about launching their biz. This week's topic: "Great Idea." Office Squared, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. $25. Info, 951-6762.

conferences Fall SympoSium on adoleSenCe: Raymond Chin and Martha B. Straus present on the neuropsychology and co-regulation of adolescent trauma, respectively. Board Room, Main Street Landing, Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. $119 for one day; $198 for both days. Info, 862-8347. neW england muSeum aSSoCiation ConFerenCe: See WED.07, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

crafts Women'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.

dance 'and loSe the name oF aCtion': Dancerchoreographer Miguel Gutierrez and the Powerful People perform a provocative séance linking the real with the unexplainable in a Flynn Center cocommissioned new work. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966.

environment eCho aFter darK: UVM professor Tom Macias presents "Race and Environmental Justice: Bridging the Gap Between Us," exploring how certain social connections affect attitudes about our natural world. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m.; discussion at 7 p.m. Suggested $5 donation; for ages 21 and up. Info, 877-324-6386.

etc. WinooSKi natural reSourCeS ConServation diStriCt annual meeting & ChiCKen dinner: Secretary of agriculture Chuck Ross guest speaks about Vermont's changing agricultural environment at an suppertime presentation of current and future projects. Waterbury Congregational Church, 5:307:30 p.m. $13; preregister. Info, 828-4493, ext. 113.

the national CirCuS oF the people'S republiC oF China: Straight from Beijing, the prestigious troupe has won more than 20 international medals for its high-flying feats. Lyndon Institute, 7 p.m. $22-53. Info, 748-2600.

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'the underStudy': A smug Hollywood star and his new Broadway backup don't exactly hit it off in this Pulitzer Prize-nominated comedy about backstage rivalry, presented by Vermont Actors' Repertory Theatre. Brick Box Theater, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 775-0903.

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megan mayheW bergman: The local author's new book of short stories, Birds of a Lesser Paradise, explores moments of biological pull, when nature impacts human decisions. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

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telluride mountain Film FeStival tour: See WED.07, proceeds support the UVM Outing Club. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. $8-12. Info, 888-547-4327.

food & drink CooKing the Whole (loCal) bird: Andrea Todd teaches foodies how to deal with an entire chicken — from roasting to making stock to specific recipes — all of which can be applied to Thanksgiving turkey. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister . Info, 861-9700.

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

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alburgh playgroup: Tots form friendships over music and movement. Alburgh Family Center of NCSS, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. 'dorothy meetS aliCe': Aspiring actors of an after-school drama program stage the unforgettable tale of the "Wizard of Wonderland." Auditorium, Enosburg Falls Junior/Senior High School, 7 p.m. $3-5. Info, 933-6171.

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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.

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middlebury preSChool Story time: Little learners master early-literacy skills through tales, rhymes and songs. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4369. 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. read to a dog: Bookworms share words with a friendly, fuzzy, registered-therapy pooch. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 849-2420. Write here! homeSChool Support in Writing: Out-of-classroom learners ages 10 to 14 take a two-hour field trip into their imaginations in this collaborative workshop with writing prompts and art activities. The Writers' Barn, Shelburne, 1-3 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 985-3091.

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Choral ConCert: Spectacular singers from five area colleges and an orchestra of professional instrumentalists join forces on Fauré's serene and moving Requiem. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, The White River Valley Players present 12v-ThreeBros1112.indd 1 8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 654-2284. JohnSon State College ConCert band: Musicians lend their airs to a community ensemble in weekly rehearsals of contemporary compositions. Room 207. Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 821-0504, steven.light@jsc.edu. lenore raphael: The ivory keys spring to life at the fingertips of this award-winning jazz pianist and composer, now joined by guitarist Jack Wilkins. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $15; $30 includes dinner package; BYOB. Info, 465-4071, info@brandonmusic.net. 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 p.m. Free. Info, 238-8369, me2orchestra@gmail. com.

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'gummo': Cinephiles screen Harmony Korine's 1997 directorial debut, a surrealist ensemble piece set in a town scarred by a tornado. BCA Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 865-7166.

Forza: the Samurai SWord WorKout: Folks channel their inner warrior in an intense fitness class building strength and power. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $8-10. Info, 578-9243.

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Chard deniord & Cynthia huntington: Two of the region's most esteemed poets read from new and forthcoming works. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

'Food Stamped' & 'We have to talK about hunger': Two films raise the red flag about America's broken food system just before National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Discussion follows and audiences are encouraged to take the 3SquaresVT Challenge. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 382-9222.

ameriCan red CroSS blood drive: See WED.07, Cambridge Elementary School, Jeffersonville, 1-6 p.m. Free.

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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 to register (space is limited). Levity, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 383-8104.

alFred hitChCoCK & the art oF SuSpenSe: Eeee-ee-ee-ee! Film buff Rick Winston uses movie clips to illustrate the evolution of the director's craft. Michael's on the Hill Restaurant, Waterbury Center, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0223.

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'the Complete WorKS oF William ShaKeSpeare (abridged)': Audiences brush up on the Bard on a comic express tour through some of the greatest stories ever told, brought to life by six actors from the fine-arts department. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

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camEron Visiting architEct talk: Pilar Proffitt and Robert Bristow of Poesis Design discuss their take on buildings, interiors, decor and furnishings. Room 304. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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grEgory sharrow: Vermont Folklife Center's director establishes a sense of place as he probes the state's past and present farm legacy. Blake Memorial Library, East Corinth, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 439-5338.

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huEy copEland: In "Tending Toward Blackness: Lorna Simpson’s Object Relations," the speaker considers the artist’s often-overlooked 1991 installation Five Rooms, an emotional meditation on racial oppression. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury 10/1/12 2:43 PMCollege, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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'angEls in amErica: a gay fantasia on national thEmEs, part onE: millEnnium approachEs': Carol Dunne directs Dartmouth Theater in a landmark production of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning epic, set in 1980s New York. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-19. Info, 603-646-2422.

'rEnt': Based on Puccini’s La Bohème, this New York City East Village tale enacted by Lyric Theatre Company follows artists and bohemians as they grapple with life, death, love and art. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $21-33. Info, 658-1484.

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'BaBy with thE BathwatEr': Mounted by LSC's Twilight Players, Christopher Durang's dark satire follows a child's disastrous upbringing by two totally clueless parents. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, 7 p.m. Donations accepted; content is not suitable for young children. Info, 626-3663.

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'slEuth': See WED.07, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 'thE araBian nights': A king afraid of infidelity ruthlessly executes a new wife every morning ... until he weds a sly storyteller known as Scheherazade in this enchanting production by UVM Theatre. Royall Tyler Theatre, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $7-18. Info, 656-2094. 'thE complEtE works of william shakEspEarE (aBridgEd)': See WED.07, 7 p.m. 'thE undErstudy': See WED.07, 7:30 p.m.

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astrid hElEna nicolay: Listeners go nuts as the author of The Squirrel Diaries offers action-packed tales about her adventures as a wildlife rehabilitator. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

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Book discussion: 20th-cEntury prEsidEnts: History buffs examine the brilliant successes and public failures of one of America's most memorable leaders, as related to Robert Jackson's That Man: An Insider's Portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

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rogEr hill: The longtime meteorologist forecasts the future as part of a three-week lecture series on climate change in Vermont. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 229-6206.

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agriculture indoor gardEn workshop: Localvores learn the steps to harvesting fresh salad greens with only a cupboard and a windowsill. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 2238004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.coop.

art digital camEras with Bryan pfEiffEr: Budding photographers — or those looking to refresh their skills — learn about the buttons, dials and menus essential for crafting images. First Baptist Church, Montpelier, 6-8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 454-4640.

bazaars oriEntal carpEt Bazaar: Handmade, vintage rugs display the colors and patterns unique to the Middle Eastern countries in which they were created. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3862.

community VErmont works for womEn 25th anniVErsary Bash: Celebrate "herstory" and the debut of "Labor of Love," a multimedia exhibit of photographs and interviews honoring females and their careers. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. $50 includes hors d'oeuvres; cash bar. Info, 655-8900, ext. 121.

conferences fall symposium on adolEsEncE: See THU.08, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. nEw England musEum association confErEncE: See WED.07, 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. VErmont humanitiEs council fall confErEncE: Attendees explore this year's theme, "Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places: Religious Architecture and Sites," by examining these structures and the cultural values they embody. Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, Stowe, 4:15-5:30 p.m. $69-99; pregister. Info, 262-2626, ext. 304.

dance 'and losE thE namE of action': See THU.08, 8 p.m. 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. community swing dancE: Fancy footwork on the dance floor follows a genre-jumping lesson with Samir and Eleni Elabd. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-9 p.m. $10-12. Info, 223-2921. QuEEn city contra dancE: Frost and Fire doles out live tunes as Peter Johnson calls the steps. Beginners session at 7:45 p.m. Shelburne Town Hall, 8-11 p.m. $8; free for kids under 12. Info, 371-9492 or 343-7165. 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. $7. Info, 658-5225. '¡flamEnQuEando!': Fiery rhythms by critically acclaimed musicians set the tone for this sizzling performance by the Flamenco Dance Project. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7:30 p.m. $12-25. Info, 457-3981.

etc. EpilEpsy foundation of VErmont annual mEEting: Guest speaker Christopher LaPointe shares his journey with this neurological disorder at an evening dinner and silent auction with live music and a short business meeting. Elks Lodge,

Burlington, 6 p.m. $10-18 for dinner. Info, 800-5650972, epilepsy@sover.net.

food & drink thE pEnnywisE pantry for thE holidays: An interactive, hands-on store tour highlights the best foods for maintaining a budget when preparing extra meals and sweet treats. City Market, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9700.

health & fitness amErican rEd cross Blood driVE: See WED.07, Montpelier High School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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. food driVE: See WED.07, 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. & 2:45-6:15 p.m. forza: thE samurai sword workout: See THU.08, 9-10 a.m.

kids 'dorothy mEEts alicE': See THU.08, 7 p.m. EnosBurg falls story hour: Young ones show up for fables and finger crafts. Enosburg Public Library, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. fairfax community playgroup: Kiddos convene for fun via crafts, circle time and snacks. Health Room, Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. islE la mottE playgroup: Stories and crafts make for creative play. Isle La Motte Elementary School, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. montgomEry tumBlE timE: Physical-fitness activities help build strong muscles. Montgomery Elementary School, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. prEschool story hour: As part of the ongoing "Race: Are We So Different?" exhibit, little ones learn about race and racism through literature and personal stories. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; free for kids ages 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. 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. swanton playgroup: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

music choral concErt: See THU.08, Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. iris dEmEnt: The After Dark Music Series draws one of the country's most celebrated country-folk artists to the stage. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30-9 p.m. $27-30. Info, 388-0216. JoE criBari & katrina VantynE: An acoustic twosome blend folk, Americana and Irish song traditions. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189. martin luthEr king spiritual choir: Listeners clap their hands and make joyful noise as the choir performs African American spirituals and gospel selections in "Lift Your Voices and Sing!" Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. pacifica QuartEt: This Grammy award-winning foursome, recognized as one the world’s best chamber-music ensembles, performs selections from Beethoven and beyond. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Pre-performance talk at 6:30 p.m. $15-30. Info, 656-4455. pErlman music program: chamBEr music concErt: Twenty-four young virtuosi and alumni of the program display instrumental excellence


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as they perform movements from masterworks by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Brahms and Smetana. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $15-30. Info, 760-4634. Peter Mulvey: This singer — whom the Boston Globe deems "all substance, which is his style" — brings the energy of the present moment into a vast catalog of originals and covers. North End Studio A, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 864-5888. PhiliP Brisson: The musician brings a magnificent Karl Wilhelm tracker-action organ to life with selections from Bach and others in "Masterpieces for Organ." St. Paul's Cathedral, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-15; free for kids under 15. Info, 863-5966 or 864-0471.

heroes, presented by Trumbull Hall Troupe. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. Donations accepted for area charities. Info, 603-448-0400. 'the araBian niGhts': See THU.08, 7:30 p.m. 'the cherry orchard': Swirling together great characters and missed opportunities, Chekhov's tragicomedy — presented by the White Valley Players — paints a portrait of Russia at the start of the 20th century. Rochester High School, 7:30 p.m. $8-12. Info, 234-5514.

elder education enrichMent Fall series: In a series about current foreign policy, retired CIA station chief Haviland Smith considers "Assessing Active and Potential Threats to the U.S." Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 drop-in for all ages. Info, 864-3516. GeorGe sPrinGston: The Norwich University professor of geology and environmental science discusses the geologic history of local landmarks. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

theater 'anGels in aMerica: a Gay Fantasia on national theMes, Part one: MillenniuM aPProaches': See THU.08, 8 p.m.

'BaBy With the BathWater': See THU.08, 7 p.m. 'BaBy, the Musical': The Marble Valley Players deliver this tuneful, Tony-nominated play about conception — and its painful, rewarding and comical consequences — right on time. Town Hall Theater, West Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $15-18. Info, 775-0903. 'return oF the Moose': Vermont playwright Tom Blachly's farce features a group of hunters trapped in a Northeast Kingdom deer camp by a crazed moose. Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-15; parental discretion is advised due to mature language. Info, 426-3955.

'sleuth': See WED.07, 7:30 p.m. 'suPer!': Best-selling author Jodi Picoult cowrote this original musical of special effects and action

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harvest Bazaar: A chicken-and-biscuits lunch and a fashion show accent an annual sale of crafts, baked goods, household items and collectibles. First Congregational Church, Burlington, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5010. holiday Bazaar: Antiques, treasures and baked treats await at this sale of books, crafts, jewelry and more. All Saints Episcopal Church, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9750. old north end art Market: Craftspeople display and sell their endlessly creative works. North End Studios, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 238-7994. saMPlinGs oF verMont's Best: Artisans and food producers demonstrate their craft and offer tastings on a weekly basis. Their wares are for sale seven days a week. Vermont Artisans Craft Gallery, Burlington Town Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4600.

community huG on a ruG release Party: This open house celebrates a "small rug with a big purpose" with snacks, games and the sale of these unique, handcrafted items on which people embrace for peace. North End Studio A, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 660-9709, hugonarug@gmail.com. Marines Birthday Ball: Col. Gerald P. Carr, former Marine fighter pilot and NASA astronaut, is the guest of honor and keynote speaker at this black-tie event that includes cocktails, dinner and live music. Elks Lodge, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $35; preregister. Info, 578-6508 or 862-2058, marine6489@myfairpoint.net.

conferences verMont huManities council Fall conFerence: See FRI.09, 10:45 a.m.-noon & 3-4:15 p.m.

crafts nuthatch carvinG class: Green Mountain Woodcarvers' David Tuttle imparts whittling wisdom for creating ornamental avians. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $25-35; preregister. Info, 434-2167, museum@ birdsofvermont.org.

dance norWich contra dance: Folks in clean-soled shoes make moves to tunes by Northern Spy and calling by David Millstone. Tracy Hall, Norwich, SAT.10

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'rules For droWninG': Firefly Productions Inc. presents Keefe Healy's quirky take on the global financial crisis, from the agents who "work" bad debts to the desperate people on the "sinking ship." Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 540-0773.

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'the Music Man': Will Harold Hill win over the the residents of River City, Iowa? Local actors take audiences back to 1912 as they explore this predicament in Meredith Wilson's play. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $8-12. Info, 518-932-6339.

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auditions For 'anythinG Goes': Individuals ages 10 and up, and those with background in tap dance, are strongly encouraged to showcase their talent for the spring production. Callbacks will be Sunday, November 11th at 1 p.m. Chazy Central Rural School, 4 p.m. Free; see chazymusictheatre. org for specific instructions . Info, 518-569-1635.

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'the coMPlete Works oF WilliaM shakesPeare (aBridGed)': See WED.07, 7 p.m.

tiM o'Brien: The contemporary bluegrass LL multi-instrumentalist and CO HA IC UR US TE S M Grammy winner gives a sample y O F C H A N D LE R of his song repertoire. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $30-35. Info, 728-6464.

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8 p.m. $5-8; free for kids under 16; by donation for seniors. Info, 785-4607, rbarrows@cs.dartmouth. edu.

education Portfolio Day: Driven doodlers bring their sketchbooks to the admissions office for reviews as they learn about the center's MFA and certificate programs, meet faculty and students, and tour the campus. Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 295-3319.

etc. an EvEning of Music cElEbration: Jim Hudziak sums up his research indicating the positive impact music can have on brain development, learning, and emotional and social growth at a cocktail reception hosted by the Vermont Children's Trust Foundation. BCA Center, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Cash bar; RSVP. Info, 598-9520, linda@vtchildrenstrust.org.

richMonD historical sociEty annual Potluck suPPEr & fall PrograM: Vermont Auto Enthusiasts Club members Wendell Noble and Charlie Thompson hit the brakes to discuss early car travel in the Green Mountain State at a community meal. Richmond Congregational Church, 6 p.m. $2 for dinner; bring a main dish to share. Info, 4346453, rhs@oldroundchurch.com. sEasonal clothing swaP: Neighbors generate goodwill at an exchange of necessities. Bugbee Senior Center, White River Junction, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; nonperishable food and clothing donations accepted. Info, 295-9068.

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craft fair: Local and regional vendors take the floor — and the stage — with everything from fabric arts to jewelry. Enosburg Opera House, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 933-6171, info.fotoh@gmail. com. vErMont crafts & ProDucts fair: Iron workers, knitters, jewelry makers, bakers and flower arrangers set up shop with their handmade wares. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Northfield, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 485-8313.

film founD footagE fEstival: Two curators from the Onion and "The Late Show With David Letterman" blend live comedy with clips from vids found in garage sales, thrift stores and dumpsters throughout the country. See calendar spotlight. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 864-7999. 'habEMus PaPaM': Nanni Moretti’s gently satirical film explores the challenges facing the Vatican's unlikely new pope and the unconventional psychologist hired to cure him. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. 'onE alcoholic to anothEr': Eleanor Lanahan and Orly Yadin's 2011 documentary seeks to demystify the reputation of Alcoholics Anonymous through archival footage and informative interviews. Discussion with the Burlington filmmakers follows. On the Rise Bakery, Richmond, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 318-5447, info@ontherisebakery.net. tElluriDE Mountain filM fEstival tour: See WED.07, Proceeds benefit the Waitsfield Children's Center. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 6:15 p.m. $8-15. Info, 496-8994.

food & drink autuMn winE & fooD fEstival: Gourmands sample edible offerings from area vineyards and artisan vendors while stocking up for the holidays. Proceeds benefit the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. Shelburne Vineyard, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nonperishable food donations accepted. Info, 985-8222. brEakfast for DEEr huntErs & faMiliEs: Early risers — and those who get to the table later — partake in a hearty meal of pancakes, sausage, eggs and all the fixings. Baptist Building, Fairfax, 4-9 a.m. $3-7. Info, 849-6313. grEEk Pastry salE & DinnEr: Phyllo dough delights like baklava and spinach pie complement heartier eats such as chicken souvlaki and beef gyros. Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, Burlington, pastry sale starts at 10 a.m.; dinner and take-out at 11 a.m. Cost of food. Info, 862-2155. lasagna suPPEr: Oozing and cheesy, a bakedpasta dish is the pièce de résistance at this buffet-style meal, which also includes green beans, salad, Italian bread, dessert and beverages. United Methodist Church, Vergennes, 5-6:30 p.m. $4-8; takeout available. Info, 877-3150. MiDDlEbury wintEr farMErs MarkEt: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers' totes. Mary Hogan Elementary School, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 247-4699, gildrienfarm@gmail.com.

games casino night: Play blackjack, Texas hold'em and other games for prizes, then dance to live music to benefit KidSafe Collaborative of Chittenden County. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $25 includes $100 in chips; light fare and cash bar. Info, 861-3427.

health & fitness hErbal MEDicinE Making: syruPs & Elixirs: Sore throat? Betzy Bancroft demonstrates how to make appropriate remedies — including kid-friendly concoctions — for this common cold-weather ailment. City Market, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 861-9700.

kids 'Dorothy MEEts alicE': See THU.08, 7 p.m. franklin PlaygrouP: Toddlers and their adult companions meet peers for tales and sing-alongs. Franklin Central School, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. franklin tuMblE tiME: Snacks power free play in the gymnasium. Franklin Central School, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. north hEro tuMblE tiME: Kiddos hit up exercise stations around the gym. North Hero Elementary School, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. oPEn tot gyM & infant/ ParEnt PlaytiME: Snacks fuel feats of athleticism. Gymnasium, Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

barbary coast Jazz EnsEMblE: In "Cubanola: More Than the Spanish Tinge," Grammywinning pianist UR TE Arturo O'Farrill SY OF and alto saxophonist RO B ST R O NG Donald Harrison highlight a joyous recital exploring the common roots of jazz in Havana and New Orleans. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-16. Info, 603-646-2422. brooklyn riDEr: Known for eschewing convention, this indie-classical outfit propels 300 years of string-quartet traditions into the 21st century. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. burlington EnsEMblE: In "Giving Bach," noted pianist David Kaplan interprets the composer's Goldberg Variations. Ninety percent of the proceeds benefit several local nonprofits, including the Vermont Children's Trust Foundation. College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 598-9520. choral concErt: See THU.08, Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 654-2284.

rEsEt your boDy: Folks learn about a five-day weight-management program designed to boost energy and metabolism while ending cravings and shedding pounds. Artemis Fitness Vermont, South Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3769 or 865-8381.

cuMbErlanD bay barbErshoP chorus: Celebrating 53 years of harmony, the a cappella group pays tribute to catchy numbers by Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, the Beach Boys and beyond. Downtown Crossing, the Minor Adjustments and the Champlain Valley Sweet Adelines join in. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. $10-12. Info, 518-561-0545.

winooski hEalth fair: Adults and children alike fend off disease by taking advantage of free flu shots, glucose tests, blood-pressure checks and health-related activities. O'Brien Community Center, Winooski, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 655-4565.

gallicantus: With a name meaning “rooster song,” in reference to pre-dawn worship services of antiquity, this group dedicates itself to Renaissance music through consort singing. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-20. Info, 443-3168.

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kingDoM coffEEhousE: Fiery jigs meet Celtic music and folklore from Vermont's Wind That Shakes the Barley. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, 7 p.m. $10 includes refreshments. Info, 723-6551.

annual christMas bazaar: Folks embrace "the most wonderful time of the year" at a sale of homemade crafts, baked goods and attic treasures. Soup and sandwiches are available for lunch. United Church of Colchester, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 879-5442. holiDay bazaar & silEnt auction: Edible treats and one-of-a-kind gift items inspire shoppers to start early. Lyndon Outing Club, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 274-2951. Milton PrE-christMas craft show: A festive spirit takes hold as more than 70 vendors peddle unique wares. Lunch is available for purchase. Milton High School, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; bring a nonperishable food donation for the local food shelf. Info, 893-7387.

master singers in soaring works by Bach, Barber, Tchaikovsky and others. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $22.50-45. Info, 760-4634. social banD: The lively Burlington ensemble plays songs from its newest album, Those Stars, a compilation of celestial-inspired choral music that includes new Vermont compositions, as well as 16th-century masterworks. Christ Church Presbyterian, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Info, 658-8488, info@socialband.org. thE starlinE rhythM boys: A honky-tonk hootenanny evokes the juke joints of the 1940s and '50s American South. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $3-8. Info, 388-6863. vErMont contEMPorary Music EnsEMblE: An all-star cast of classical musicians revels in "The Wonder of It All" with new or rare works from Kevin Puts, Thomas Read and Paul Hindemith. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $5-25. Info, 849-6900.

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bEnEfit concErt & buffEt DinnEr: Over dinner, attendees learn about the workshops, courses and mission of the Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences. A concert with Jeanne White Eagle and John Pehrson follows. Best Western WaterburyStowe, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 2447909, info@jungiancenter.org.

wooDstock filM sEriEs: In order to fulfill their mother's dying wish, twins travel to the Middle East on a journey for their roots in Denis Villeneuve's Academy Award-nominated film Incendies. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 p.m. $5-11. Info, 457-2355.

MaD rivEr choralE 20th annivErsary concErt: "Remembering: The Singers' Choices" presents beautiful music that choir members have performed over the years and want to share once again with audiences. Waitsfield Church, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-2048 or 496-3927.

outdoors birD-Monitoring walk: Beginning and novice birders fine-tune their eyes and ears to recognize winged residents as part of an e-bird database project. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8-10 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068. raPtor roMP: Hikers have a hoot treading through the woods to a bird-on-glove demonstration. Shelburne Farms, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $5-6. Info, 985-8686. wagon-riDE wEEkEnD: Riders lounge in sweetsmelling hay on narrated, horse-drawn routes. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $3-12; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 457-2355.

seminars gEnEalogy workshoP: Barb Wicker lets familytree enthusiasts in on tools and techniques for using the new 1940 U.S. Census. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.noon. $5. Info, 238-5934. introDuction to Digital viDEo EDiting: Final Cut Pro users learn basic concepts of the editing software. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 651-9692. lEasing your lanD workshoP: Landowners, farmers and community groups attend a panel discussion covering the logistics of maintaining active production on agricultural property. Rutland Area Farm and Food Link Office, 1-4 p.m. Free; preregister at landforgood.org/workshops. Info, 417-1528.

sport ski & skatE salE: Sweet snow-sport deals mark this annual stick-season rite of passage. Consignment gear in good condition is accepted on Friday between 4 and 7 p.m. Waitsfield Elementary School, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 496-3643.

talks 'burlington's changing coMMunity': As part of the Community Conversation Series, panelists and attendees discuss the impacts of the city's evolving demographics. A 4 p.m. screening of a film on race follows at Revision Lakeside Pavilion. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $2. Info, 877-324-6386.

MiriaM bErnarDo, Jairo sEquEira & ruth EinstEin: Sizzling Latin tunes fly as part of the Adamant Winter Music Series. Adamant Community Club, optional potluck, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m. $10-15. Info, 456-7054.

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PErlMan Music PrograM: orchEstral & choral concErt: Maestros Itzhak Perlman and Patrick Romano conduct a string orchestra and

'baby with thE bathwatEr': See THU.08, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

'angEls in aMErica: a gay fantasia on national thEMEs, Part onE: MillEnniuM aPProachEs': See THU.08, 8 p.m.

'baby, thE Musical': See FRI.09, 7:30 p.m.


fiND SElEct EVENtS oN twittEr @7dayscalendar 'Rent': See THU.08, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 'RetuRn of the Moose': See FRI.09, 7:30 p.m. 'Rules foR DRowning': See FRI.09, 8 p.m. 'sleuth': See WED.07, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 'supeR!': See FRI.09, 7 p.m. 'the ARAbiAn nights': See THU.08, 7:30 p.m. 'the CheRRy oRChARD': See FRI.09, 7:30 p.m. 'the CoMplete woRks of williAM shAkespeARe (AbRiDgeD)': See WED.07, 7 p.m. '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. VFW Post, Morrisville, hors d’oeuvres, 5 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m.; performance, 7 p.m. $8; free for veterans. Info, 888-5535. 'the MusiC MAn': See FRI.09, 7:30 p.m. 'the teMpest': Composer Thomas Adès conducts the Metropolitan Opera premiere of his interpretation of Shakespeare's comedy in a live broadcast featuring inventive staging and baritone Simon Keenlyside as Prospero. Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. $10-29. Info, 603-646-2422. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 1-4:30 p.m. $1218. Info, 518-523-2512. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $10-23. Info, 748-2600. 'the unDeRstuDy': See WED.07, 7:30 p.m.

words book DisCussion: southeRn wRiteRs: Readers consider how Eudora Welty's A Curtain of Green and Other Stories portrays the lower half of the United States. Varnum Memorial Library, Jeffersonville, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 644-6632. pACeM sChool liteRARy extRAvAgAnzA: Candlelight flickers as scribes of all ages read up to 5 minutes of their creative writing at a familyfriendly benefit. Reading Room, Noble Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation for dinner. Info, 223-1010, laura@laurawilliamsmccaffrey.com. steven Metz: Accounts of a hypothermic ferret found in a freezer and a boa constrictor caught napping in an acoustic guitar highlight an evening reading by the author of Exotic Tails: a Veterinarian's Journey. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

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fleA MARket: Vermont’s largest indoor gathering of eclectic offerings features over 100 tables, each boasting a bargain. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $3; free for kids under 12. Info, 878-5545.

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film AlfReD hitChCoCk & the ARt of suspense: See THU.08, Tenney Memorial Library, Newbury, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 866-5676. 'fooD stAMpeD' & 'we hAve to tAlk About hungeR': See THU.08, North End Studios, Burlington, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-0255. 'tReAsuRes fRoM the fAR fuR CountRy': Filmmaker Kevin Nikkel presents highlights of restored silent footage from the spring of 1919, when two New York City cameramen documented Canada's northern wilderness. A discussion follows the screening. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 748-2600.

food & drink All-you-CAn-eAt bReAkfAst: Wake up and smell the coffee — not to mention the eggs, pancakes, bacon, home fries and more. Proceeds benefit the fire department. Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department, 7 a.m.-noon. $6-7; free for kids under 6. Info, 796-3402. intRoDuCtion to the gluten-fRee Diet & stoRe touR: Cristi Nunziata answers questions about this protein and people's intolerance to it. Several products offer alternatives for healthy meals and the holidays. City Market, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9700.

games the geogRAphy gAMe show: Armed with a marker and a white board, Cape Cod artist Neal Nichols draws a map of the world from memory before quizzing the audience on its cultural and geographical features. The Renaissance School at Shelburne Commons, Shelburne, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. $10; $30 per family of four; space is limited. Info, 425-2355, geographygameshowvt@yahoo.com.

health & fitness ConneCting with the seAsons: Chinese MeDiCine in AutuMn: Based on thousands of years of practice, this nutritional approach presents options for a balanced diet and lifestyle in harmony with nature. City Market, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9700. niA ClAss: See WED.07, South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m.

holidays veteRAns DAy MeMoRiAl: Folks observe the federal holiday honoring armed-service veterans at the small cemetery across from Camp Johnson in Colchester. After, the Will Miller Green Mountain Chapter of Veterans for Peace proceeds to the Burlington Town Center Mall to participate in a rally to call for the closing of the School of Americas. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 425-6509. SUN.11

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CelebRAtion of life: CoMMunity ReMeMbRAnCe & CAnDle-lighting CeReMony: The Hospice Program of Franklin County Home Health Agency hosts this nondenominational service where staff, volunteers and families gather for readings, poetry and music. Holy Angels Church, St. Albans, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 527-7531.

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CAlenDAR publiCAtion pARty: Eleanor Ott and Jane English share their 2013 photo calendar at a celebratory launch with a poetry reading, cider and cookies. Maple Corner Community Center, Calais, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 456-1004.

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kids Kids & Teens CooKing Class: Homemade soup To eaT & sHare: Budding chefs fill their bellies with pots of potato corn chowder and chicken-noodle, then send the rest as a care package to families at the Committee on Temporary Shelter. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister; for kids 8 and up with accompanying adult. Info, 861-9700.

donald WiCKman: O, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave? The historian elucidates the long history of Vermont's Civil War flags in "Our Faded and Torn Banners." Vermont History Center, Barre, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 479-8500.

'angels in ameriCa: a gay FanTasia on naTional THemes, parT one: millennium approaCHes': See THU.08, 2 p.m. 'BaBy WiTH THe BaTHWaTer': See THU.08, 2 p.m.

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Code 11: The Chittenden County band intersperses original songs with classic rock and blues favorites. United Church of Westford, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 879-4028. mad river CHorale 20TH anniversary ConCerT: See SAT.10, Warren Church, Warren, 3:30-5:30 p.m. soCial Band: See SAT.10, Congregational Church, Charlotte, 3 p.m.

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CedriC WaTson & Bijou Creole: The Grammynominated accordionist and singer-songwriter supplies a mix of Afro-Caribbean and ragin' Cajun. See calendar spotlight. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 4 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Info, 888-1261.

universiTy oF vermonT ConCerT Band: Professor D. Thomas Toner conducts a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and Gould's American Salute, among others. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2295. vermonT ConTemporary musiC ensemBle: See SAT.10, FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $12-25. Info, 863-5966.

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BurT porTer: Music intertwines with history as the singer-scholar reveals "The British Ballad Tradition in New England." Craftsbury Community Care Center, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 586-2414.

FrenCH ConversaTion group: dimanCHes: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.

Bill sTaines: The unofficial folk troubadour of the Granite State culls his repertoire of traditional classics, such as "The Roseville Fair." Tunbridge Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 431-3433.

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arlo guTHrie: In "Here Comes The Kid: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie’s 100th Birthday," his eldest son performs a new solo tour to celebrate the singerwriter-philosopher's contributions to American folk music. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 6 p.m. $44.5054.50. Info, 775-0903.

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Martin Memorial Hall, Ascutney, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 263-5626.

'reTurn oF THe moose': See FRI.09, 7:30 p.m. 'sleuTH': See WED.07, 5 p.m. 'super!': See FRI.09, 3 p.m. 'THe araBian nigHTs': See THU.08, 2 p.m. 'THe CHerry orCHard': See FRI.09, 2 p.m. 'THe musiC man': See FRI.09, 2 p.m. 'THe TempesT': Hanover: See SAT.10, 1 p.m. 'THe TempesT': See SAT.10, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 12:55-4 p.m. $10-24. Info, 382-9222.

talks adam BoyCe: In "The Old Country Fiddler: Charles Ross Taggart, Vermont's Traveling Entertainer," the fiddler intersperses stories of the performer's life and career with live music and humorous sketches.

in THe WiTCHes’ KiTCHen: Grace Hurley teaches participants about the benefits of adding herbs to their culinary endeavors in this hands-on class about how to make food our medicine. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10-12; additional $5 suggested for materials. Info, 224-7100 .

kids drop-in sTory Time: Reading and rhyming activities help youngsters develop early-literacy skills. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. imaginaTion sTudio: Creative juices flow as school-age kiddos sit down to arts activities with naturalist and eco-crafter Rachel Klatzker. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.

'THe undersTudy': See WED.07, 2 p.m.

my FirsT yoga: Toddler-friendly poses meet storytelling and song in this program for kids 4 and under. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.

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sHaKe your sillies ouT: Tots swing and sway to music with children's entertainer Derek Burkins. JCPenney court, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:35 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.

'THe TempesT': sT. joHnsBury: See SAT.10, 12:55 p.m.

community neW ameriCan aCTion To improve THe sTudenT plaCemenT proCess: As part of a Vermont Interfaith Action and Partnership for Change initiative for Burlington and Winooski high schools, folks support our new American neighbors as they ask school officials for specific commitments for change. St. Paul's Cathedral, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 651-8889.

etc. operaTion CHrisTmas CHild naTional ColleCTion WeeK: Community members help fill empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and clothing for overseas youngsters in need. Essex Alliance Church, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 878-1028.

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inTernaTional eduCaTion WeeK Film series: 'HalF THe sKy': Wagon-ride CO Screened in two parts, the documentaUM WeeKend: See SAT.10, 10 UR SE TE MU ry follows celebrity activists as they travel S D y N a.m.-3:30 p.m. OF BI LLINGS FARM A the world, making a personal impact in health care, education and economic empowerment. sport Fireplace Lounge, Living/Learning Center, UVM, green mounTain Curling CluB: Players of all Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 656-9816. ability levels sweep the ice every Sunday through'THe WelCome': Part of the Cost of War film out the season. No special equipment is needed. series, Kim Shelton's documentary follows recently Green Mountain Arena, Morrisville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $12 returned veterans as they struggle to readjust to per game with membership; $16 per game othercivilian life. Peace and Justice Center, Burlington, 7 wise. Info, 399-2816. p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 8. sKi & sKaTe sale: See SAT.10, 9 a.m. Women's piCKup soCCer: Ladies of all abilities break a sweat while passing around the spherical polyhedron. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3; for women ages 18 and up. Info, 864-0123.

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

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love your FaTs: Clinical herbalist Rebecca Dalgin gives the skinny on quality lipids — those essential to our body's functioning. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5-7 p.m. $8-10; preregister. Info, 2238004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.coop.

health & fitness ameriCan red Cross Blood drive: Essex High School, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

souTH Hero playgroup: Free play, crafting and snacks entertain children and their grown-up companions. South Hero Congregational Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. sWanTon playgroup: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Mary Babcock Elementary School, Swanton, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

music reCorder-playing group: Musicians produce early-folk, baroque and swing-jazz melodies. New and potential players welcome. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0030, info@prestomusic.net. samBaTuCada! open reHearsal: New players are welcome to pitch in as Burlington's samba street percussion band sharpens its tunes. Experience and instruments are not required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017. THe CHamplain eCHoes: Weekly open rehearsals draw new singers looking to chime in on four-part harmonies with a women's a cappella chorus. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 6:159:15 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0398. vermonT Fiddle orCHesTra reHearsals: Established members and newcomers alike fiddle around at practice time. St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. First rehearsal is free. Info, 223-8945, ext. 1.

sport Coed adulT dodgeBall: Players break a sweat chucking and sidestepping foam balls at this friendly pickup competition. Orchard School, South Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $5. Info, 598-8539.

talks elder eduCaTion enriCHmenT Fall series: Alan E. Steinweis, UVM history professor and the director of the Center for Holocaust Studies, shares "Recent Trends in the Study of the Holocaust." Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 drop-in for all ages. Info, 864-3516.

words KrisTen iversen: A shocking account of a government cover-up comes to light in the author's nonfiction narrative, Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. marjorie Cady memorial WriTers group: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through "homework" assignments, creative exercises and sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@ comcast.net.

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simple sTeps For sTarTing your Business: A five-part series helps entrepreneurs reach a "go or no go" decision about launching their biz. This week's topic: marketing. Frank Mahady State & County Courthouse, Middlebury, 6-9 p.m. $25. Info, 951-6762.

community reading WiTH FrosTy & Friends THerapy dogs: Participants of all ages bring a book and read to canines who comfort. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister for 10-minute individual sessions. Info, 878-4918.

education sCHool open House: Prospective 7th through 12th graders and their parents get to know the Compass community through school tours, a homemade dinner and a presentation by director Rick Gordon on 21st-century learning. The Compass School, Westminster, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 463-2517.

environment green drinKs: Activists and professionals for a cleaner environment raise a glass over networking and discussion. Skinny Pancake, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2253.

etc. operaTion CHrisTmas CHild naTional ColleCTion WeeK: See MON.12, 4-6:30 p.m.

film 'CHoose your advenTure': Taking audiences from an abandoned Arctic mining town to the cliff faces of British Columbia, PowderWhore Productions' newest ski film meets its debut. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $20 includes a raffle ticket; cash bar. Info, 229-9409, events@onionriver. com. inTernaTional eduCaTion WeeK Film series: 'THe darK side oF CHoColaTe': The title of this 2010 documentary doesn't refer to semisweet or bittersweet varieties, but rather the child trafficking and slave labor that help produce them. Fireplace Lounge, Living/Learning Center, UVM, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-9816.

food & drink gluTen-Free BaKing For THe Holidays: Abby Knapp and Matt Tucker, co-owners of From the Ground Up, help participants make muffins and stuffing, and demonstrate the inner-workings of a gluten-free grain mill. Sustainability Academy, Lawrence Barnes School, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $510; preregister at citymarket.coop. Info, 861-9700.

health & fitness ameriCan red Cross Blood drive: See WED.07, American Legion Post 27, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. BeaT THe WinTer Cold & Flu Blues naTurally: Flu shot — or not? Dr. Thauna Abrin reviews the


pros and cons of the vaccine, and offers herbal, homeopathic and hydrotherapy remedies for staying healthy. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:15 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.coop.

Andy Bromage, Hamilton Davis, Kristin Carlson, Bob Kinzel and Sam Hemingway — as they weigh in on the probable impact of our newly elected officials. Billings North Lounge, UVM, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4389.

Start the ConverSation: health Care Planning: Franklin County Home Health Agency staff explore options for end-of-life care. Fourwinds Independent Living, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 527-7531.

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StePS to WellneSS: Cancer survivors attend diverse seminars about nutrition, stress management, acupuncture and more in conjunction with a medically based rehabilitation program. Fletcher Allen Health Care Cardiology Building, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2176. tueSday night yoga: Michelle Chasky Weed guides practitioners through creative stretching and deliberate breathing exercises. Cold Hollow Career Center, Enosburg Falls, 6-7:15 p.m. $5; bring a mat. Info, 933-4003.

kids Creative tueSdayS: Artists engage their imaginations with recycled crafts. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. FairFax Story hour: Good listeners up to age 6 are rewarded with tales, crafts and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. highgate Story hour: See WED.07, 10-11 a.m. MuSiC With robert: Music lovers of all ages engage in sing-alongs with Robert Resnik. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. riChFord PlaygrouP: Rug rats let their hair down for tales and activities. Cornerstone Bridges to Life Community Center, Richford, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. SCienCe & StorieS: Migration: Curious about those geese flying south, or feathered friends that endure the winter? Attendees explore what makes some birds stay and others go. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free with admission; $9.50-12.50. Info, 877-324-6386.

language FrenCh ConverSation grouP: Beginner-tointermediate French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Halvorson's Upstreet Café, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.

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lynette CoMbS: Listeners bring their lunch and sip hot beverages as the organist plays selections from North German composers in "From Buxtehunde to Distler." St. Paul's Cathedral, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0471.

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Marilyn danielS: Talk about hands-on: The author of Sign to Speak: Toddlers at Play and Babies Can Talk spells out the benefits of nonverbal communication for little ones. Fairfax Community Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. Miv london: The cofounder of UVM's Mindfulness Practice Center speaks on "Cultivating Kindness in the Midst of Chaos: Skills and Support for Difficult Times." Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 598-1908. teMPle grandin: eSSex CineMaS: In “Autism and My Sensory Based World,” this doctor of animal science touches on how her challenges shaped her life experiences. See calendar spotlight. Essex Cinemas & T-Rex Theater, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 862-0135, ext. 15, megan@chittendenhumane.org. teMPle grandin: ira allen ChaPel: The nationally renowned animal-welfare expert and advocate discusses humane agricultural practices. See calendar spotlight. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 862-0135, ext. 15, megan@chittendenhumane.org. teMPle grandin: Shelburne FarMS: Attendees mingle with the author and advocate and listen to a presentation on how to create the best life possible for companion animals, at a formal dinner. See calendar spotlight. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 6-10 p.m. $100. Info, 862-0135, ext. 15, megan@chittendenhumane.org.

Pre-order your Stonewood Farm, Misty Knoll, or Tangletown Farm turkey: • Order online at www.citymarket.coop/turkeys • In person at our Meat & Seafood counter • By calling (802) 861-9705 City Market, your cooperative grocery store, thankful for our local food partners throughout the year. 82 S. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 Open 7 days a week, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. (802) 861-9700 www.citymarket.coop

theater 'Sleuth': See WED.07, 7:30 p.m. 'tiMon oF athenS': Showcasing top performances from across the pond, the National Theatre of London presents a timely production of Shakespeare's tale of consumption, death and ruin. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $10-23. Info, 748-2600.

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handel SoCiety oF dartMouth College: "Away From Home," an eclectic program of choral and orchestral works, features the commissioned premiere of Roots and Wings by rising composer — and '04 Dartmouth grad — Oliver Caplan. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-31. Info, 603-646-2422.

SPend SMart: Those who struggle to save learn savvy skills for managing money. City Market, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 8601417, ext. 114, growingmoney@cvoeo.org.

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baSiC introduCtion to CaMera uSe: Budding videographers learn about media production and opportunities for becoming a Channel 17 volunteer community producer. 294 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 862-3966, ext. 16, morourke@cctv.org. energy-eFFiCienCy ForuM: See THU.08, State Police Barracks, St. Albans, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-921-5990.

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aarP SaFe-driver CourSe: Motor vehicle operators ages 50 and up take a quick trip to the classroom — with no tests and no grades! — for a how-to refresher. Colchester Parks & Recreation Department, 9 a.m. $12-14; preregister. Info, 264-5646.

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Gurney's Later Life. Norwich Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 296-2191. Vicki Hoefle: The educator and author of Duct Tape Parenting: a Less Is More Approach to Raising Respectful, Responsible and Resilient Kids shares her hands-on approach to child rearing. Brandon Free Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 247-8230.

keynote Brad Robertson — explore the integration of new and traditional media. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $165-190; preregister at vtwebmarketingsummit.com; includes breakfast and lunch. Info, 862-8783.

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Vermont Businesses for social responsiBility fall conference: Folks committed to financial success as well as the well-being of employees, the environment and the community come together in workshops, panel discussions and networking. Grand Summit Resort Hotel, West Dover, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $90-100. Info, 862-8347.

comedy improV nigHt: See WED.07, 8-10 p.m. ron WHite: This cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman, formerly of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour — one of the most successful franchises in entertainment history — entertains audiences with gifted storytelling. See calendar spotlight. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $44.50-75.50. Info, 775-0903.

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community cinema film series: Solar Mamas chronicles the bright idea behind India's Barefoot College, where women from all over the world train to become solar engineers in order to bring electricity back to their communities. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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montgomery story Hour: Good listeners are rewarded with an earful of tales and a mouthful of snacks. Montgomery Town Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

HigHgate story Hour: See WED.07, 11:15 a.m.

moVing & grooVing WitH cHristine: See WED.07, 11-11:30 a.m. music WitH mr. cHris: See WED.07, 10 a.m.

acupuncture clinic: Julie Suarez and Brooke Moen offer 15-minute introductory sessions of this

pajama story time: Evening tales send kiddos off to bed. Berkshire Elementary School, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. st. alBans playgroup: See WED.07, 9-10:30 a.m. youtH meDia laB: See WED.07, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Want to get your kids involved in a brainbuilding activity? Rook no further. The QUEEN CITY CHESS CLUB’s Saturday morning drop-in sessions are open to kids ages 5 through 14. Players get a quick lesson, QUEEN CITY CHESS CLUB: Saturdays from September through May, Healthy Living Market & solve puzzles and play Café, South Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, games while coaches 324-8450. encourage critical thinking and empathy in a low-pressure environment. Paul Fitzgerald started the group four years ago when his son, then in kindergarten, started playing chess. With support from South Burlington’s Healthy Living Market & Café, which hosts the sessions, the kids in the club are playing — and winning — at state chess tournaments, and challenging adults from the Burlington Chess Club.

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jernigan pontiac: Seven Days' "Hackie" columnist shares real-life accounts from his cab and beyond in "Combating Prejudice and 'isms' on a Personal Level." Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

community Dinner: Friends and neighbors gather for delicious fare and an evening of togetherness and holiday spirit. School District Cafeteria, 60 Normand St., Winooski, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 655-4565.

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BaBytime 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.

fairfielD playgroup: See WED.07, 10-11:30 a.m.

Burlington go cluB: See WED.07, 7-9 p.m.

green mountain taBle tennis cluB: See WED.07, 7-10 p.m.

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'a gnostic patH to spiritual aWakening': Religious thinkers discuss the "new mode of life" in a compelling PowerPoint presentation. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 524-9706, vermont@goldenrosycross.org.

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american reD cross BlooD DriVe: See WED.07, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, noon-5 p.m. Free. Info, 658-6400, ext. 3244. meDitation & Discussion: See WED.07, 7-8 p.m.

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alternative medicine practice that originated in ancient China. City Market, Burlington, 3-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9700.

language 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.

music Dark green folk WitH josH: Listeners get all folked up with funny, and sometimes dark, original songs and "green" covers. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 496-8994, gryneman@gmail.com. 'messiaH' cHorus reHearsals: See WED.07, 7 p.m. song circle: Community members chime in at a sing-along with Rich and Laura Atkinson. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 4263581, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com. stuDent piano recital: This fall concert on the black-and-white keys celebrates the talents of those taught by Diana Fanning. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

seminars outsmarting inVestment frauD: William Carrigan, a securities examiner with the Vermont Securities Division, outlines common fraudster tactics and ways to reduce risky behavior. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-8790. tarot for tHe curious: Students drawn to the occult learn to read the stars through the cards. October Tea Room, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 651-1054. Writing aBout your artWork WorksHop: BCA curator DJ Hellerman leads this lecture-based workshop on successful artist statements. All creative disciplines are invited to bring current written samples. BCA Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $15; member discount available. Info, 865-7166 .

laura BeeBe: The graduate student presents an illustrated discussion of ethnobotany and the cultural significance of food in "A Berried Geography — Fruit From the Circumpolar North." Hardwick Inn, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 472-5334. racHael eDitH lyncH: In "Permaculture for Everyone," the speaker shares design principles for self-sufficient ecosystems. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2295. tom BrancHick: In "Case Studies in Art Conservation," the director and conservator of paintings at the Williamstown Art Conservation Center discusses the preservation of artwork in museums around the world. Twilight Auditorium, Middlebury College, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

theater 'sleutH': See WED.07, 7:30 p.m.

words Ben alesHire: ArtLab's latest artist-in-residence reads from Dropped Apples, his poetry collection, at a book-release reception. BCA Center, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. Book Discussion: Readers analyze The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler, a collection of short stories exploring human thought and behavior. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. Book Discussion series: farms & garDens: Bookworms rehash their impressions of Jamaica Kincaid's My Garden as part of a series about tending and growing. Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 254-5290, ext. 101. Book Discussion series: WHat a cHaracter!: Voracious readers consider the lasting impact of fictional protagonists, using Ralph Ellison's The Invisible Man as a guide. South Hero Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209. Book Discussion: Women's literature: Esmeralda Santiago's American Dream celebrates the foreign-born author's dual heritage. South Burlington Community Library, 6:30 p.m. Info, 652-7076. Burlington Writers WorksHop meeting: See WED.07, 6:30-7:30 p.m. greg paHl: The author of Power From the People sparks interest in renewable-energy production as he lays out a guide to community resilience. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. jareD paul: A two-time Individual World Poetry Slam finalist melds activism and spoken word in an electrifying performance. Room 102, St. Edmund's Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. WHat's next? WorksHop for Writers: Information about the writing, revision and (self-) publishing process helps motivate wordsmiths to take their manuscript to the next step. The Writers' Barn, Shelburne, 6-8 p.m. $25. Info, 985-3091. m


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DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina. com. Salsa classes, nightclubstyle, on-one and on-two, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $13/ person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! DSANTOS VT SALSA: Mon. evenings: beginner class 7-8 p.m., intermediate 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $10/1-hr. class. Location: Movement Studio, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 5989204, crandalltyler@ hotmail.com, dsantosvt. com. Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world-famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we

Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online.

burlington city arts DROP-IN: SAT. YOUTH ART STUDIO: Drop in every other Sat.: Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 & Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $10/ class. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to the BCA Center to paint, draw, sculpt and more. Participants may work on the special project of the day or work on an individual project to take home. Parents are welcome to stay or may drop their child off. All materials provided. No registration necessary.

teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Cost: $50/4-wk. class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Lessons also avail. in St. Albans. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance. com, FirstStepDance.com. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend and no partner is necessary.

drumming TAIKO, DJEMBE, CONGAS & BATA!: Location: Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3-G, Burlington. Info: Stuart Paton, 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com. Call for Thursday 9:30 a.m. conga class location. Friday 5 p.m. conga and 6 p.m. djembe classes are walk-in classes for $15/ class. Drums are provided. Call to schedule your own classes!

education ENGAGING ACTIVE LEARNERS: Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $65/ members, $70/nonmembers. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington. Info: 6524539, cvedcvt.org. A day of workshops for educators K-12 on effective ways to integrate dance and theater into the curriculum. Cosponsored with Champlain Valley Educator Development Center.

empowerment INTUITIVE IMAGERY: Nov. 7-14, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $60 Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 2447909. Learn to harness your intuition in this proven process by peering into the future and experiencing the vast potential that is your “inner genius.” Led by John Pehrson, of Intuitive Imagery: A Resource at Work, and pioneer in the application of the intuitive imagery process in business and other venues.

healing THE HEALING POWER OF SOUND: Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $75/seminar. Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909. Sound holds enormous healing potential, as well as serving to shift personal and global vibrations. Explore and experience shifting fear and chaos into love and creating the possibility of a new loving world. Jeanne White Eagle, who healed herself from cancer through the use of sound, leads.

herbs COMMUNITY HERBALISM CLASSES: The Magic of Super Foods w/ Aisling Badger, VCIH clinical intern, Mon., Nov. 5, 6-8 p.m.; Stress Less About IBS w/ Emily Irwin, VCIH clinical intern, Wed. Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m.; In the Witches Kitchen w/ Grace Hurley, VCIH clinical intern, Mon., Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m., $5 suggested materials fee. Cost: $10/ members; $12/nonmembers. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 250 Main Street, Suite 302, Montpelier. Info: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 224-7100, info@vtherbcenter. org, vtherbcenter.org. Registration required.

WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Now accepting applications for Wisdom EightMonth Certification Program, Apr. 20-21, May 18-19, Jun. 15-16, Jul. 1314, Aug. 10-11, Sep. 7-8, Oct. 5-6 & Nov. 2-3, 2013. Tuition: $1750; nonrefundable deposit: $250; payment plan: $187.50/mo. Applications for Wild Edibles spring term: Apr. 28, May 26, Jun. 23, 2013. Tuition: $300. VSAC nondegree grants avail. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@ wisdomoftheherbsschool. com, wisdomofthe herbsschool.com. Earth skills for changing times. Experiential programs embracing local wild edible and medicinal plants, food as first medicine, sustainable living skills, and the inner journey. Annie McCleary, director, and George Lisi, naturalist.

holistic health INDIGENOUS WELLNESS: Classes begin Jan. 1, 2013 and run through winter if filled. 9-11 a.m., 3 times weekly. Cost: $75/person for 3-day class. Location: RavenWolf Earth Adventures, Inc., 9 Bausch Lane Hill, Chittenden. Info: 802-4836397, chris_laro@yahoo.com. RavenWolf Earth Adventures is a two-year study using indigenous paths for holistic tutorials. Lakota focus here! Location on private land for ceremonial study. Crafting, hiking and Lakota tutorials. No new age, authentic indigenous focus only with Christopher Laro — over 20 yrs lacol wicohan. Mitakuye oyasin!

language ASI APRENDEMOS ESPANOL: Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Ctr. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter. com. Connect with a new world. We provide highquality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers lesson package. Our fifth year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private instruction, student tutoring, AP. See our website for complete information or contact us for details.

martial arts AIKIDO: Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal & Light), Burlington. Info: 951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org. This Japanese martial art is a great method to get in shape and relieve stress. Classes for adults, teens and children. Study with Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 6th-degree black belt and Vermont’s only fully certified Aikido teacher. Visitors are welcome seven days a week. AIKIDO CLASSES: Join us for a free & fun children’s aikido class (6-12 years old) Sat., Nov. 10, 9:3010:30 a.m. Cost: $65/4


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learn tO MeDitate: Meditation instruction avail. Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Meditation sessions on Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m. and Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. The Shambhala Café meets the 1st Sat. of ea. mo. for meditation & discussions, 9 a.m.noon. An Open House occurs every 3rd Fri. evening of ea. mo., 7-9 p.m., which incl. an intro to the center, a short dharma talk & socializing. Location:

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Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr. org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

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consecutive Tue., uniform incl. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 8629785, vermontaikido.org. Aikido trains body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and strong center within flowing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate presence, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Vermont Aikido invites you to explore this graceful martial art in a safe, supportive environment. Martial Way SelfDefenSe Center: Please visit website for schedule. Location: Martial Way Self Defense Center, 3 locations, Colchester, Milton, St. Albans. Info: 893-8893, martialwayvt. com. Beginners will find a comfortable and welcoming environment, a courteous staff, and a nontraditional approach that values the beginning student as the most important member of the school. Experienced martial artists will be impressed by our instructors’ knowledge and humility, our realistic approach, and our straightforward and fair tuition and billing policies.


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North End Studio B, 294 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington. Info: Tango Wise LLC, Elizabeth M. Seyler, 6585225, elizabethmseyler@ gmail.com, tangowise. com/workshops. Express yourself and experience your relationship through movement and play. This series for 4-6 couples uses Argentine tango to explore listening and speaking without words. Couples of all ages/configurations welcome. Wear clean indoor shoes or socks. No dance experience required. Instructors: Kevin Gallagher, MS, LCMHC, NCC and Elizabeth Seyler, PhD.

Piat-Landolt, 453-3690, whitecloudarts@gmail.com, whitecloudarts.org. Learn the guiding principles and fundamental forms of this authentic yang style practice as both civil and martial art. Teachings include: Long Form; Qigong; Push Hands; Fast/Family Set; Knife and Sword. Cultivate harmonious flow, aligning body/mind/ spirit to renew and sustain vital life force with supreme benefit.

tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, iptaichi. org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. TUNG TAI CHI CHUAN: Ongoing all-level classes: Mons., 5:30-7 p.m. Burnham Town Hall, River Rd., Lincoln. Weds., 5:15-6:45 p.m. McClure Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Introductory Seminar: Sat., Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. McClure Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Cost: $25. Demonstration: Sat., Dec. 1, 12 p.m. McClure Center, Free. Cost: $15/ class, $50/month. Info: White Cloud Living Arts Foundation, Madeleine

come up? Wondering what those symbols mean? We will look at some of the cards’ meanings, how to get the most from a reading and even do a few mini-readings while we are at it.

theater EXPLORING THE ART OF SONG INTERPRETATION: Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $75/ participants, $40/auditors. Location: Studio Three at Spotlight for Dance, South Burlington. Info: 862-7326, billreedvoicestudio.com. Alan Langdon, acclaimed acting teacher and faculty member at The Circle in the Square Theatre School in NYC, will work with students in exploring the art of song interpretation. Geared toward high school juniors/ seniors auditioning for musical-theater college programs; however, anyone who is interested is welcome!

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tarot TAROT FOR THE CURIOUS: Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Location: October Tea Room, 15 Center St, Burlington. Info: October Tea Room, Francesca W., 6511054, info@octobertearoom. com, octobertearoom.com. Have you always wanted to get a tarot reading but worried a “bad” card would

DOG CLASSES: FUN, EFFECTIVE!: Basic: Nov. 16-Dec. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Beyond Basic: Nov. 16-Dec. 21, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Preregistration req. Location: South Burlington Recreation/Gold Star Dog Training, South Burlington City Hall. Info: Gold Star Dog Training, Deborah Helfrich, 849-2363, deb@goldstardog. com, goldstardog.com. Basic Training/Social Skills: 6-week class covers obedience, bonding techniques and social skills. Focuses on understanding your dog and applying simple dog training concepts. Exercises are fun and positive. Beyond Basics: 5-week class teaches more advanced levels of obedience and response. Exercises are taught such that dogs at various levels benefit.


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Barkan Method Hot Yoga TM in a 95 degree heated studio accompanied by eclectic music. Try something different! laughIng rIver Yoga: classes 7 days a week. Classes range from $5$13, 10 class card $115, monthly unlimited $130. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com. The time is now. Study yoga with highly trained instructors commited to serving you. We offer Kripalu, Jivamukti, Vajra, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Dance and more. Deepen your practice with Sunday morning intensives or one of our beautiful yoga retreats. Yoga teacher training begins January. All bodies and abilities welcome. m

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HEN SHE WROTE AND RECORDED HER LATEST ALBUM, Tramp, Sharon Van Etten was homeless. No, she wasn’t a vagabond begging for change on street corners. But she spent that year couch surfing in Brooklyn, penning the songs that would make up the album in quiet, stolen moments when her hosts were at work or sleeping. Tramp is a follow-up to two critically lauded efforts, Because I Was in Love (2009) and Epic (2010). Where those records were spare, cozy and mostly acoustic, Van Etten’s latest finds the notoriously shy indie tunesmith coming out of her shell. Produced by Aaron Dessner of the National, Tramp is noticeably louder and edgier, revealing a newly confident songwriter pushing her own boundaries while retaining her endearing confessional intimacy. In advance of her upcoming show at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Saturday, November 10, Seven Days caught up with Van Etten by phone to talk about her new album, under-the-radar songwriters and the pop genius of Kylie Minogue.

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SEVEN DAYS: You were essentially homeless when you wrote and recorded Tramp. How did that transient lifestyle influence the album? SHARON VAN ETTEN: I think bouncing around from place to place and writing it in pieces helped the album have a lot more variety. There’s more of a mix. I was nervous that would actually be a weak point of the album. But I think it ended up being a strength. Recording was actually the constant. It was the one place that I could go to. The grounding part was going to the studio.

said he’s more heart and his brother is more head. Bryce is more trained and classical, and Aaron is more rock and roll. So they have an interesting balance that’s inspiring. They also work nonstop. And that’s really motivating.

SD: Not having your own space to write must have been a challenge. SVE: Definitely. You have to plan your life around your host, because you don’t want to be the jerk that’s jamming on the guitar and singing her heart out until four in the morning.

SD: Tramp is more rocking than your earlier albums. Did [Aaron Dessner] help you find your inner rocker? SVE: The one thing I’ve wanted to do in the last few years writing and recording is to have a natural progression and let things happen organically. I went from acoustic guitar to a hollow-bodied guitar. Then I went into the studio and Aaron hands me his brother’s Jaguar. And when you play that guitar, it’s just so sad when you don’t turn it up. It just wants to go. It doesn’t want to be on two, it wants to be cranked up, it wants to rock out. So it felt right.

SD: You have had a lot of guardian angels pop up over the course of your career, many of whom show up on the album, including Aaron Dessner. How did touring with the National influence you? SVE: There’s something to be said for having a healthy relationship with the people you’re traveling with. And I think that shows in writing and recording, too. Aaron and his brother Bryce [Dessner], they’re twins. And Aaron has always

SD: You’re often characterized as a sad songwriter and a lot of your music is melancholy. Why is it that we find sad music so cathartic? SVE: Every since I was a kid, I was taught to let your emotions go. I was one of those kids who had a really hard time communicating. So my mom gave me a journal and I would just write when I was dealing with something difficult. Being able to compartmentalize your emotions in a way that you can take

them out of yourself and put them down on paper and let it be its own thing — as a kid, it was a really simple but complex idea. And I’m still trying to understand it. But that’s where my songwriting has tended be. Whenever I’m going through something hard, I pick up my guitar and I play and sing and rant. It’s form of selftherapy. And most of the time I don’t want to share it with people because it’s me trying to understand myself and get through it. But every now and then there’s a message or an idea that I feel is universal, and I try and take that moment and turn it into a song, generalize enough that people can relate to it. I think everyone goes through hard times and not many people talk about it. I hope people learn from it and that people connect with it. SD: The songs on the new album feel less confessional than your earlier stuff. Was that an intentional decision or just a natural evolution? SVE: You know, I think most of my songs are still pretty confessional. But for some reason, because there’s more of a backbeat, there’s more production around them, they’re not perceived as being as confessional. I think they are more confident songs. But they’re still confessional, I think. I am trying to learn how to separate myself, to create a little bit of

distance between myself and my songs, which I think can be good. SD: Folks like Justin Vernon, Aaron Dessner and Kyp Malone have been singing your praises for a long time and have helped people learn about your music. Now that you’re becoming more well known, are there any under-the-radar artists you’re excited to tell the world about? SVE: I really like Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. She’s got such a beautiful spirit. I just heard Angel Olsen for the first time, and I think her new record [Half Way Home] is beautiful. She’s from Chicago, and she sort of sings somewhere in between Roy Orbison, Scott Walker and Diana [May] Clark. Those are two songwriters who I think are on their way to really amazing things. SD: Do you have any guilty musical pleasures? SVE: I just read a really interesting article about Kylie Minogue, and I want to get back into her stuff. She writes really amazing pop songs, and in my world pop is really underrated. But she’s a pop genius. Sharon Van Etten plays the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Saturday, November 10, 7:30 p.m. $15. Damian Jurado opens.


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This week, Burlington will say goodbye to one of its longest-running and most highly regarded bands, PuLse ProPhets. The reggae outfit is calling it a career after about a decade with a show at Nectar’s this Friday, November 9. And I, for one, will be sorry to see them go. SoUnDbITeS

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years, That Guy From Seven Days. The highlights from the day — and night — are almost too numerous to mention, which will happen when you’ve got bands playing every 15 minutes. But I do have a few thoughts I’d like to share. In no particular order… rebekAh Whitehurst of the CAve bees provided perhaps the most punkrock thing I’ve ever seen when she stepped to the stage with her infant daughter strapped to her back, and the band proceeded to play just about the rockingest set of the day. (Chill out, uppity parents. The kid was wearing industrial-strength ear protection. F-35s coulda blown through the Bean and she wouldn’t have heard a thing.) A few people I spoke to remarked about the increased number of kids and babies at the party this year. I guess, as a collective scene, we’re getting a little older. So it’s nice to be reminded that growing up and rocking out aren’t mutually exclusive. Also, that kid is probably gonna be the coolest person you or I will ever know. Unless she rebels against her rock-and-roll parents and becomes, well, something else. Josh PAndA. Hot damn. This was my first chance to see Panda’s newly

constituted outfit, JoshuA PAndA And the hot dAmned — see what I did there? The new four piece — guitar, drums, vox and keys — provides the Kung Fu Panda with a decidedly leaner, popcentric aesthetic. Though still soulful as hell, he seems to be moving away from the rootsy Americana sound he’s best known for and into gutsier rock and roll. It’s an interesting move and one that could pay off beyond the cozy confines of the Green Mountains. There have been whispers of big things on the horizon for Panda. Judging by what I heard, it wouldn’t surprise me to see those rumors materialize. Stay tuned. Speaking of new acts, I might have a new local favorite in PAnty toWn — that’s the name of the band, not a creepy derivation of Burlington’s “Girlington” nickname. A local all-star group, the rocksteady band is fronted by miriAm bernArdo and kAt Wright and includes doLL Fight!’s JAne boxALL and Christine mAthiAs — on drums and sax, respectively — LindA bAssiCk on guitar, CAroLine o’Connor (vedorA) on bass and dAnieLLe koPLinkA-Loehr on trumpet. Rude and reckless in my younger days, I’ll always have a soft spot for ska and, by extension, its laid-back cousin, rocksteady. (Bonus points to you if you caught the sLACkers reference there.) Playing only their second show, Panty Town were remarkably polished and delivered an instantly likable and soulful rocksteady groove that had me longing for my old skinny tie and checkered suspenders. The band is a side project and all of its members have main gigs that will likely keep them busy. So who knows how often they’ll play live? But they’re worth seeking out when they do — such as when they play an acoustic set at the Bean this Sunday, November 11, as part of the Girls Rock VT showcase.

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1/2 LoungE: scott mangan (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Rewind with DJ craig mitchell (retro), 10 p.m., Free. CLub MEtronoME: crawl Babies, shana Falana, Nuda Veritas (rock, experimental pop), 9 p.m., $5.

bagitos: Joel meeks (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free. tHE bLaCk Door: Dare to Be square with Her majesty streak-O-Lean, 6 p.m., Donations. CHarLiE o's: Bingo Night, 8 p.m., Free. grEEn Mountain tavErn: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

Franny o's: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

nutty stEPH's: Bacon Thursday (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free.

HigHEr grounD baLLrooM: "The Dream Factory" (ski film), 8 p.m., $8/10/12. AA.

PurPLE Moon Pub: Open mic, 8 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

JP's Pub: Karaoke with morgan, 10 p.m., Free.

51 Main: Justin Perdue Quartet (jazz), 8 p.m., Free.

ManHattan Pizza & Pub: Open mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

bar antiDotE: Ray mason (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., Free.

MonkEy HousE: Billy Wallace & the Virginia Blues (blues), 9 p.m., $5.

City LiMits: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free.

nECtar's: Kelly Ravin (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Flipped Wednesday: the Edd and guests (live electronica), 9 p.m., $5. 18+. on taP bar & griLL: chad Hollister (rock), 7 p.m., Free. raDio bEan: Aaron Burroughs (r&b), 7 p.m., Free. irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. rED squarE: Lannie Flowers Band (rock), 7 p.m., Free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. skinny PanCakE: Joshua Panda and Brett Lanier (soul), 7 p.m., $5-10 donation. t. bonEs rEstaurant anD bar: chad Hollister (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

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bagitos: Acoustic Blues Jam with the usual suspects, 6 p.m., Free. gusto's: Open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free.

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City LiMits: Karaoke with Let it Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. on tHE risE bakEry: Open Blues session, 8 p.m., Free.

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bEE's knEEs: Al 'n' Pete (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Moog's PLaCE: chicky stoltz (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., Free.

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bEE's knEEs: Kate mcNally & Eric mcDonald (singer-songwriters), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

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limitless connotations associated with the word and applied them to his music. The result, he writes, is a “layering of dichotomies,” a beautiful yet fractured work that is both light and dark, organic and synthetic, simple and complex. This Sunday, November 11, Deacon performs at the Higher Ground Ballroom with HEigHt WitH FriEnDs, CHEstEr EnDErsby gWazDa and aLan rEsniCk.

Moog's PLaCE: Tim Brick (country-rock), 8:30 p.m., Free. ParkEr PiE Co.: can-Am Jazz Quintet (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. riMroCks Mountain tavErn: DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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MonoPoLE: Dynomatics (rock), 10 p.m., Free. MonoPoLE DoWnstairs: Gary Peacock (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free. oLivE riDLEy's: Karaoke, 6 p.m., Free. tabu CaFé & nigHtCLub: Karaoke Night with sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

9 p.m., Free/$5. Dobrá tEa: Robert Resnik (folk), 7 p.m., Free. Franny o's: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. HigHEr grounD baLLrooM: motionless in White, chelsea Grin, stick to Your Guns, crown the Empire, upon This Dawning (rock), 6:30 p.m., $15/18. AA. HigHEr grounD sHoWCasE LoungE: Keys N Krates (hip-hop, electronica), 8:30 p.m., $8/10. AA. LEvity : Open mic (standup), 8:30 p.m., Free. ManHattan Pizza & Pub: Hot Wax with Justcaus & Penn West (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. MonkEy HousE: matt Townsend cD Release (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $5.

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MuDDy WatErs: seth Eames with miriam Bernardo (mountain blues), 8 p.m., Free.

CLub MEtronoME: mushpost presents Youngbloodz: spacecamp, Obey city, FRNDs (EDm),

nECtar's: Trivia mania with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. The Brew, Potbelly (rock), 9 p.m., $7/10. 18+.

1/2 LoungE: silent mind (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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o'briEn's irisH Pub: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free. on taP bar & griLL: Joe moore Band (blues), 7 p.m., Free. raDio bEan: Dave Fugal & Julian chobot (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Kat Wright & the indomitable soul Band (soul), 11 p.m., $3. rED squarE: The Gravel Project (rock), 7 p.m., Free. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. rED squarE bLuE rooM: DJ cre8 (house), 10 p.m., Free. rí rá irisH Pub: slickbitch (rock), 8 p.m., Free. signaL kitCHEn: Delicate steve, Ryan Power (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $12. 18+. skinny PanCakE: Phineas Gage (old time), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

tHEraPy: Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYcE (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

unknown : Fattie B (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LoungE: Zach Rhodes (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., Free. 2K Deep Presents Good Times (EDm), 10:30 p.m., Free. baCkstagE Pub: Karaoke with steve, 9 p.m., Free. CLub MEtronoME: Funniest comic Vermont semifinals (standup), 7 p.m., $10/12. 18+. No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5.

vEnuE: Thirsty Thursdays, 7 p.m., Free.

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That last statement may come as a surprise to regular readers. This column has something of reputation for being harsh to irie-island music. Perhaps you’re thinking, Isn’t this the guy who hates reggae? Nope. I really dig reggae — see “ska, rocksteady” above. This is the guy who hates bad reggae and gets pissy when the genre is co-opted by bands who think it’s just music to get blazed to or a vehicle through which to spout disingenuous mystical shit. It’s a complicated relationship, I know. Anyway, I’ve always found Pulse Prophets to be one of the most genuine reggae acts working in the region. It’s “higher conscious” stuff, which can be a little suspect in the wrong hands. But the Prophets seem to come by their worldview honestly and are positive without being preachy. It’s a fine line that Pulse Prophets have navigated deftly over the years. Plus, they can throw down some serious roots-reggae grooves, which never hurts. Happy trails, guys.

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station celebrates in style at Nectar’s this Saturday, November 10, with an allstar band led by my favorite ginger axe man — apologies to Trey — BOB WAGNER. I’m told dudes will be tearing through some DEREK AND THE DOMINOS tunes, including, obviously, “Layla.” Word on the street is that the opening rounds of the Funniest Comic in Vermont contest at Levity last weekend were simply riotous. I couldn’t attend — see “Radio Bean,” above — but I’ll do my best to drop by the semifinal and final rounds at Club Metronome this Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10, when

the 14 comics who advanced — out of 37 — square off for the right to represent Vermont at the Funniest Comic in New England competition next year. And you should, too.

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JP'S PuB: starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. lift: Ladies Night, 9 p.m., Free/$3. marriott HarBor lounge: Anthony santor (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free. nectar'S: seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. pulse prophets, sould Rebel project, the Hornitz (reggae), 9 p.m., $5. on taP Bar & grill: Leno & Young (acoustic rock), 5 p.m., Free. Last Kid picked (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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monoPole: mr. Breakdown (rock), 10 p.m., Free. tHeraPy: pulse with DJ Nyce (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.

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1/2 lounge: Weird science with Wave of the Future (rock), 8 p.m., Free. DJ Luke skyrocker (EDm), 10 p.m., Free.

room: Lynguistic civilians (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

radio Bean: Hip swayers (folk), 6 p.m., Free. 90 mile portage (folk), 7:30 p.m., Free. Womack Family Band (folk), 9 p.m., Free. Tommy Alexander Band with Alanna Grace Flynn (basement soul), 10:30 p.m., Free. selecta supaslice, 1 a.m., Free.

tuPelo muSic Hall: Dixie Dee and the Diamonds (r&b), 8 p.m., $10.

red Square: mint Julep (jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Ghost of Vigoda (jam), 8 p.m., $5. Erin Harpe and the Delta swingers (blues), 8 p.m., $5. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. red Square Blue room: DJ Raul (salsa), 6 p.m., Free. craig mitchell (EDm), 10 p.m., $5.

BacKStage PuB: Night Train (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

rí rá iriSH PuB: The X-Rays (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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

Signal KitcHen: Leon Redbone (jazz, blues), 9 p.m., $25/50. 18+. Leon Redbone Afterparty with spielpalast cabaret (cabaret), 11:30 p.m., $10/12.

franny o'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. HigHer ground SHowcaSe lounge: sharon Van Etten, Damien Jurado (indie), 7:30 p.m., $15. AA. JP'S PuB: Karaoke with megan, 10 p.m., Free. marriott HarBor lounge: christopher peterman Quintet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free. monKey HouSe: shelly shredder, the Feverbreakers (alt-country), 9 p.m., $5. nectar'S: Adam Reczek (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Funniest comic in Vermont Finals (standup), 7 p.m., $10/12. 18+. WBKm Birthday Bash with Bob Wagner & Friends, Zephrus, the Kind Buds (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

SKinny PancaKe: The Four Legged Faithful (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. t. BoneS reStaurant and Bar: Open mic, 7 p.m., Free.

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two BrotHerS taVern: House Dance, 10 p.m., Free.

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Bee'S KneeS: Audrey Bernstein & the Young Jazzers (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations. cHow! Bella: The Best Little Border Band (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. moog'S Place: Harvest: A Tribute to Neil Young with Leslie Grant and seth Yacovone, 9 p.m., Free. ParKer Pie co.: Blue Fox (blues), 8 p.m., Free. rimrocKS mountain taVern: DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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tHe BlacK door: Bob and the Troubadours (folk), 9:30 p.m., $5.

taBu café & nigHtcluB: All Night Dance party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

BagitoS: Jake sorgen (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free.

cHarlie o'S: Blind Owl Band (bluegrass), 10 p.m., Free.

monoPole: mr. Breakdown (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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the era of vaudeville and Tin Pan Alley. The famed songwriter is a throwback in the most genuine — and genuinely appealing — way possible. His music, and the persona he’s cultivated over his distinguished career, is timeless. This Friday, November 9, and Saturday, November 10, Redbone plays a pair of intimate, speakeasy-style shows at Signal Kitchen in Burlington.

tHe BlacK door: montana skies (alt-folk), 9:30 p.m., $5.

green mountain taVern: DJ Jonny p (Top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

champlain valley

51 main: Alyssa Yeager (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free. city limitS: city Limits Dance party with Top Hat Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. on tHe riSe BaKery: mayfly (folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

northern

Bee'S KneeS: steve morabito (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations. moog'S Place: Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 9 p.m., Free.

rimrocKS mountain taVern: Friday Night Frequencies with DJ

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

central

BagitoS: Karen mayhew (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free.

ParKer Pie co.: celtic Acoustic session, 7:30 p.m., Free.

51 main: Werner and Friends (singersongwriters), 5:30 p.m., Free. Diallo House Quartet (jazz), 9 p.m., Free.

roadSide taVern: DJ Diego (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

two BrotHerS taVern: Arts Rock Fundraiser: Bob mcKenzie Blues Band 10/26/12 2:51 PM(blues), 5 p.m., Free. speaker of the House (house), 10 p.m., Free.

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Venue: 18 & up Destination saturdays, 8 p.m., Free.

cHarlie o'S: swamp candy (bluegrass), 10 p.m., Free.

“The tobacco shop with the hippie flavor”

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Signal KitcHen: Leon Redbone (jazz, blues), 9 p.m., $25/50. 18+. Leon Redbone Afterparty with spielpalast cabaret (cabaret), 11:30 p.m., $10/12.

Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LoUNge: pop Rap Dance party with Tommy & Jory (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. HigHer groUNd BaLLroom: Zion i & minnesota (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $17/20. AA. HigHer groUNd SHowcaSe LoUNge: Dan Deacon, Height With Friends, chester Endersby Gwazda, Alan Resniek (experimental pop), 8:30 p.m., $12/15. AA. Nectar'S: mi Yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., Free. Dangermuffin, the Whiskey Dicks (rock), 9 p.m., $7/10. 18+. oN tap Bar & griLL: Andrew parker-Renga (singersongwriter), 10:45 a.m., Free. radio BeaN: Bohemian Blues Quartet, 11 a.m., Free. saloon sessions with Brett Hughes (country), 2 p.m., Free. Trio Gusto (gypsy jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Girls Rock Vermont (rock), 7 p.m., Free. Joe Adler (singer-songwriter), 11 p.m., Free.

central

SkiNNy paNcake: Kate mcNally & Eric mcDonald (folk), 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.

northern

Bee'S kNeeS: David Langevin (piano), 11 a.m., Donations. David Langevin & Big John (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. moog'S pLace: Take me to the River: Benefit for River Arts, 1 p.m., Free.

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river HoUSe reStaUraNt: stump! Trivia Night, 6 p.m., Free.

oN tap Bar & griLL: Open mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., Free.

red SqUare: industry Night with Robbie J (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

red SqUare: Kyle morgan Band (rock), 7 p.m., Free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

1/2 LoUNge: Booty Trap stripper Rap with JJ Dante & Jory (trap), 10 p.m., Free.

t. BoNeS reStaUraNt aNd Bar: chad Hollister (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

cLUB metroNome: metal monday presents: Holy Grail, Amadis, made in iron (metal), 8 p.m., $7/10. 18+.

central

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

Levity : Live music Open mic, 7:30 p.m., Free. moNty'S oLd Brick taverN: Open mic, 6 p.m., Free.

1/2 LoUNge: Family Night, 10:30 p.m., Free. moNkey HoUSe: The Awful Truth, Hello shark (indie), 9 p.m., $5. 18+.

red SqUare BLUe room: DJ Frank Grymes (EDm), 11 p.m., Free.

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radio BeaN: cherry case (folk), 5:30 p.m., Free. irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

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red SqUare: craig mitchell (house), 7 p.m., Free. craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., Free.

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gUSto'S: Open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free.

Hide and Seek As the title of their latest album, Olly Oxen Free, implies, South Carolina’s daNgermUFFiN are ready to come out of hiding. The new record finds the

city LimitS: Karaoke with Let it Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. oN tHe riSe Bakery: Open Bluegrass session, 8 p.m., Free.

including ska, calypso and straight-up Southern fried rock. This Sunday, November 11, go

two BrotHerS taverN: Open mic, 7 p.m., Free.

seek them at Club Metronome in Burlington, with locals the wHiSkey dickS.

northern

Bee'S kNeeS: silent mind (rock), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Bar: Trivia with General Knowledge, 7 p.m., Free.

central

Back to vermoNt pUB: John Gillette & sarah mittlefeldt (folk), 7 p.m., Free. cHarLie o'S: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

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HigHer groUNd SHowcaSe LoUNge: martha Wainwright (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., $15. AA.

oN tap Bar & griLL: pine street Jazz, 7 p.m., Free.

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oN tap Bar & griLL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free.

HigHer groUNd BaLLroom: Jeremy Jones' "Further" (ski film), 8 p.m., $8/10/12. AA.

Nectar'S: Flipped Wednesday: the Edd, Orange Television (rock), 9 p.m., $7/10. 18+.

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

oLde NortHeNder: Abby Jenne & the Enablers (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

FraNNy o'S: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

maNHattaN pizza & pUB: Open mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

northern

Nectar'S: JGB Tuesdays with cats under the stars (Jerry Garcia Band tribute), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

Free. scott mangan (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

Jp'S pUB: Karaoke with morgan, 10 p.m., Free.

rUBeN JameS: Why Not monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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radio BeaN: Reverend Ben Donovan (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Open mic, 9 p.m., Free.

radio BeaN: stephen callahan and mike piche (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. The West Trio (electric space trumpet), 8:30 p.m., Free. Honky-Tonk sessions (honkytonk), 10 p.m., $3.

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Nectar'S: metal monday: unconscious Disturbance, s'iva, Fading Fast, Tween (metal), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

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two BrotHerS taverN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Free. monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

northern

Bee'S kNeeS: Jake sorgen (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

moog'S pLace: Open mic/Jam Night, 8:30 p.m., Free.

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moog'S pLace: Bob Wagner and D. Davis (singer-songwriters), 8:30 p.m., Free.

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

1/2 LoUNge: Rewind with DJ craig mitchell (retro), 10 p.m.,

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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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giLLigAN’S gEtAWAY, 7160 State Rt. 9, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-8050. moNoPoLE, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. NAkED turtLE, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. oLiVE riDLEY’S, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-324-2200. tAbu cAfé & NightcLub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-0666. thErAPY, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-561-2041.

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51 mAiN, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 388-8209. bAr ANtiDotE, 35C Green St., Vergennes, 877-2555. brick box, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. thE briStoL bAkErY, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280. cAroL’S huNgrY miND cAfé, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. citY LimitS, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. cLEm’S cAfé 101 Merchant’s Row, Rutland, 775-3337. DAN’S PLAcE, 31 Main St., Bristol, 453-2774. gooD timES cAfé, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. ND’S bAr & rEStAurANt, 31 Main St., Bristol, 453-2774. oN thE riSE bAkErY, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. South StAtioN rEStAurANt, 170 S. Main St., Rutland, 775-1730.

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StArrY Night cAfé, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. tWo brothErS tAVErN, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002.

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1/2 LouNgE, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 242 mAiN St., Burlington, 862-2244. AmEricAN fLAtbrEAD, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. AuguSt firSt, 149 S. Champlain St., Burlington, 540-0060. bAckStAgE Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. bANANA WiNDS cAfé & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. thE bLock gALLErY, 1 E. Allen St., Winooski, 373-5150. brEAkWAtEr cAfé, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. brENNAN’S Pub & biStro, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main St., Burlington, 656-1204. citY SPortS griLLE, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. cLub mEtroNomE, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. DobrÁ tEA, 80 Chruch St., Burlington, 951-2424. frANNY o’S, 733 Queen City Park Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. hALVorSoN’S uPStrEEt cAfé, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. highEr grouND, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. JP’S Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. LEuNig’S biStro & cAfé, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. LEVitY cAfé , 9 Center St., Burlington, 318-4888. Lift, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. mAgLiANEro cAfé, 47 Maple St., Burlington, 861-3155. mANhAttAN PizzA & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 864-6776. mArriott hArbor LouNgE, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 854-4700. moNkEY houSE, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. moNtY’S oLD brick tAVErN, 7921 Williston Rd., Williston, 316-4262. muDDY WAtErS, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. NEctAr’S, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. o’briEN’S iriSh Pub, 348 Main St., Winooski, 338-4678. oN tAP bAr & griLL, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. oNE PEPPEr griLL, 260 North St., Burlington, 658-8800. oScAr’S biStro & bAr, 190 Boxwood Dr., Williston, 878-7082. PArk PLAcE tAVErN, 38 Park St., Essex Jct. 878-3015. rADio bEAN, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. rASPutiN’S, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. rED SquArE, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. rEguLAr VEtErANS ASSociAtioN, 84 Weaver St., Winooski, 655-9899. rÍ rÁ iriSh Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. rozzi’S LAkEShorE tAVErN, 1022 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 863-2342. rubEN JAmES, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. SigNAL kitchEN, 71 Main St., Burlington, 399-2337. thE SkiNNY PANcAkE, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188. t.boNES rESturANt AND bAr, 38 Lower Mountain Dr., Colchester, 654-8008. VENuE, 127 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067.

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he exhibit of contemporary Australian Aboriginal art at Dartmouth College’s Hood Museum is sure to dazzle light-deprived northern New Englanders with its blasts of sunny colors and pulsating patterns. The show will also surprise — maybe even shock — many visitors. Described by critic Robert Hughes as “the last great art movement of the 20th century,” Aboriginal painting and sculpture from Down Under remain little known in North America 40 years after the start of their renaissance. By contrast, work by living indigenous artists commands high prices in Australia and is frequently featured in European galleries and museums. Curators in the U.S. were slow to appreciate the quality and vitality of the art making that got under way in 1971 in Papunya, a desert settlement in northern Australia. There, a group of Aboriginal men supplied with materials by a local schoolteacher began painting images that arose from 50,000 years of collective cultural memory. They applied to boards and canvas a pictorial language inspired by the Dreaming, the Aboriginal creation myth. In 1988, Asia Society in New York mounted a landmark exhibition titled “Dreamings: The Art of Aboriginal Australia.” It caused a sensation — but only briefly. Not until 2010 did the Metropolitan Museum, the nation’s foremost world-art repository, stage a show of Aboriginal work, and even that one included only 14 pieces. The Hood, however, got clued in to Aussie indigenous art early on. It helped immensely that the museum’s former director, Brian Kennedy, had headed the National Gallery of Australia from 1997 to 2004. At his instigation, the Hood staged a 2006 show by Aboriginal female artists, titled “Dreaming Their Way,” that proved momentous. American art collectors Will Owen and Harvey Wagner, who lent paintings to that exhibit six years ago, were so impressed by Dartmouth’s integra-

tion of the work into course curricula that they agreed to donate their entire collection to the Hood. The 100-plus pieces now on display represent about a fifth of the pair’s gift to the museum. The Hanover, N.H., institution has thus become North America’s foremost treasure chest of Australia’s reborn Aboriginal art. At least a couple of hours are needed to take in “Crossing Cultures: The Owen and Wagner Collection of Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Art.” The show is overwhelming in size, variety and, often, in sheer beauty. Most visitors will also need time to acclimate to an unfamiliar set of premises and references. This is one case in which text panels elucidate the works on view rather than divert attention from them. The paintings viewers see may appear to be geometric abstractions, but as the commentary makes clear, they’re actually symbolic expressions — of the Dreaming, yes, and of natural features such as “soakages” and “rockholes.” Those terms — referring to pools of water in the desert and sunken land forms, respectively — are unfortunately not defined in the show. The outback is clearly the source of the palettes used by most of the painters. Ningura Napurrula, for example, swirls browns and blacks into circles and furrows in “Wirrulnga,” the name

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IN SIZE, VARIETY AND, OFTEN, IN SHEER BEAUTY. of a rockhole in western Australia. Her colors evoke the desert while paying homage to the sand drawings composed by her ancestors. In such an environment, water serves as a source of inspiration as well as life. Shorty Jangala Robertson’s “Ngapa Jukurrpa,” translated as “Water Dreaming,” could be read as a trio of elongated, big-eyed figures with small wheels for feet. The painting, in aqua blue and green, is actually a representation of water coursing through a dry riverbed,

obligatory, given the ongoing legacy of anti-Aboriginal racism in the antipodes. Tony Albert’s gauzy watercolor “black’n’blue” shows a dark, hunched figure bookended by blue men with assault rifles embedded in their bodies. Owen and Wagner collect sculpture, too. Some of these pieces, such as a set of “law poles” striped in ochre and other objects fringed with feathers, may require that viewers consult the explanatory panels for better comprehension. But some sculptures couldn’t be more accessible. A grouping of wood-carved animals, for example, includes a dingo that looks a lot like one of the dog carvings of late Vermont folk artist Stephen Huneck. Such a resemblance across time and space is congruent with “Crossing Cultures.”

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according to the accompanying text. Many of the paintings are executed with a pointillist technique that calls to mind the French postimpressionist Georges Seurat. But the marks these Aboriginal artists make are more the size of droplets than of points, and they don’t create forms Western viewers would describe as representational art. Some of the younger artists in the show do depart from the style that emerged at Papunya. Samantha Hobson, born in 1981, appears to have been influenced by Jackson Pollock-style action painting in her phosphorescent “Wave Break at Night.” Political pieces appear at the Hood, as well. Their inclusion is practically

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“Crossing Cultures: The Owen and Wagner Collection of Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Art,” Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Through March 10. hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu


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TAlks & eVenTs '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. Talk: Curator stephen gilchrist delivers "indigenous ways of Knowing: An introduction to Crossing Cultures," Tuesday, november 13, 12:30 p.m. info, 603-646-2095. 'old norTh end ArT mArkeT': local artists sell their work. saturday, november 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., north end studios, burlington. BriAn mohr & emily Johnson: "off piste in the northeast: A Celebration of northeast skiing Adventure," a multimedia slide-show presentation benefitting the bolton Valley backcountry and nordic lands project; presented in partnership with the Vermont land Trust as part of the couple's 8th annual "wild people, wild places" series. wednesday, november 7, 7 p.m., Film house, Main street landing performing Arts Center, burlington. info, 496-5434. derriCk AdAms: The new York-based artist delivers the Cameron Visiting Artist Talk. Adams has exhibited or performed at MoMA ps1 greater new York 2005, peRFoRMA 05, brooklyn Museum open house, The Kitchen nYC and more. wednesday, november 7, 4:30 p.m., Johnson Memorial building, Middlebury College. info, 443-3168.

CAlendAr puBliCATion pArTy: photographer Jane english celebrates the publication of her new calendar with a poetry reading by eleanor ott, plus cider and cookies; calendars, large photo prints and books by both women for sale. sunday, november 11, 3-5 p.m., Maple Corner Community Center, Calais. info, 456-1004.

‘hidden TreAsures’: works by 25 deceased artists from personal collections of gallery numbers; keVin fAhey & mAry s. mArTin: paintings. november 9 through December 30 at bryan Memorial gallery in Jeffersonville. Reception: sunday, november 11, 2-5 p.m. Fahey and Martin participate in a roundtable discussion until 3 p.m. info, 644-5100.

wATerBury youTh murAl proJeCT: The town unveils its new mural created by 3rd through 8th graders participating in seminary Art Center's summer day camp. saturday, november 10, 3 p.m., Anderson Field, waterbury. info, 279-4239. riChArd lAngdell: The artist opens his studio to exhibit his handmade papers; door prizes and food and drink. saturday, november 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., AVA gallery and Art Center, lebanon, n.h. info, 222-0503. food 4 fArmers BenefiT & holidAy ArT sAle: printmaker Casey blanchard sells her work to benefit a Vermont nonprofit working to build long-term food security for coffee-growing families throughout latin America. november 9 through 11 at studio 266 in burlington. Food 4 Farmers principals give a presentation: Friday, november 9, 6:30 p.m. info, 985-3037. VermonT works for women AnniVersAry CeleBrATion: Celebrating 25 years helping women and girls, the organization debuts "labor of love," an exhibit featuring photos of and excerpts from interviews with women who are passionate about their work, are an inspiration to others and exemplify excellence in their field. Friday, november 9, 7-9 p.m., elley-long Music Center, st. Michael's College, Colchester. $50. info, 655-8900. hArlAn mACk: "waking Rage: The Tank Ages," the local sculptor and mixed-media artist's MFA thesis show. Through november 24 at Julian scott Memorial gallery, Johnson state College. Talk: Tuesday, november 13, 3-5 p.m. info, 635-1251.

ongoing 'A TAsTe of The VermonT inTernATionAl fesTiVAl': exotic treasures from the private collection of April werner and ben bergstein, presented in conjunction with their 20th annual Vermont international Festival at the Champlain Valley exposition. Through november 30 at north end studio A in burlington. info, 863-6713.

ThomAs fuss: "backroads America," photographs of Americana, from Monument Valley and the California redwoods to graceland and the murder scenes in Truman Capote's In Cold Blood; 'figuring iT ouT': work by participants in River Arts' figure drawing open studio sessions. Through January 7 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Reception: Thursday, november 8, 5-7 p.m. info, 888-1261. kAren guTh: "Vestiges," black-andwhite photographs capturing the depopulation of Detroit. Through December 7 at living/learning Center, uVM, in burlington. Reception: The artist discusses her work Thursday, november 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. info, 656-4200. 'lighT & spACe': work by printmakers sabra Field and Dan o’Donnell, fiber artist Karen Madden and sculptor pat Musick. november 9 through May 10 at The great hall in springfield. Reception: Friday, november 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. info, 885-3061. kAThArine monTsTreAm ArT sAle And BenefiT: The burlington artist shows "lake exhibit," a summer's worth of watercolor paintings done plein-air on docks, beaches and steps leading to the lake, in her 24th annual benefit exhibit. november 9 through 11 at union station in burlington. Reception: Friday, november 9, 5-8 p.m. Montstream will paint an original watercolor on the spot for a $20 donation: saturday, november 10, 1-3 p.m. info, 862-8752.

AAron sTein: "Food for Thought," work by the burlington artist. Curated by seAbA. Through november 30 at pine street Deli in burlington. info, 862-9614. AlexAnder CosTAnTino: Mixed-media paintings. Curated by seAbA. Through november 30 at speeder & earl's (pine street) in burlington. info, 658-6016. Ali BAddoe: Acrylic portraits and abstract paintings inspired by travels in haiti. Through December 14 at Community College of Vermont in winooski. info, 654-0513.

'lABor of loVe': An exhibit featuring photos of and excerpts from interviews with women who are passionate about their work, are an inspiration to others and exemplify excellence in their field. Created by Vermont works for women in collaboration with the Vermont Folklife Center. november 10 through December 31 at winooski welcome Center & gallery. Reception: saturday, november 10, 2-5 p.m. info, 655-8900.

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'1sT AnnuAl sToCking sTuffer show': local artists such as haley bishop, Jude bond, Jeannie Tucker, lisamarie Charlesworth, laura Dame and Rachel wisdomork sell their smaller-than-six-squareinch artworks for the holidays. november 8 through December 24 at Vintage inspired in burlington. Reception: nick Aloi Trio play live jazz, Thursday, november 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. info, 355-5418. philip Brou: "Central Casting," paintings of veteran film extras. november 12 through February 1 at office hours gallery in burlington. Reception: Monday, november 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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winooski holidAy ArT mArkeT: Art, crafts and other locally made products from around the region. open wednesday through saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through December 31 at winooski welcome Center & gallery. info, info@kasinihouse. com. Reception: The grand opening features live music, food from bluebird barbecue and a cash bar, saturday, november 10, 5-7 p.m.

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AusTin furTAk-Cole: "Fantasms," paintings. Through november 27 at The gallery at burlington College. info, 862-9616. AuTumn group show: photography, paintings, handmade paper, artist books, jewelry and sculpture by 35 Vermont artists. Curated by seAbA. Through november 30 at VCAM studio in burlington. info, 651-9692. BriAn sweeTlAnd: Recent oil paintings of rural Vermont. Through november 27 at Furchgott sourdiffe gallery in shelburne. info, 985-3848.

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'smAll works show': paintings, 16t-crowbookstore100312.indd 1 drawings, photographs and mixedmedia constructions — all under 14 square inches and $500 — by more than 20 gallery artists (through January 2); ellen grAnTer: paintings by the Massachusetts artist whose work was featured on the cover of Kathryn stockett's novel The Help (through november 30). At edgewater gallery in Middlebury. Reception: The gallery celebrates its third birthday with catering and cupcakes from otter Creek bakery, wine and other festivities, saturday, november 10, 5-7 p.m. info, 458-0098.

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‘hooked in The mounTAins xVi’: The annual exhibit showcases more than 500 rugs and fiber-art pieces by green Mountain Rug hooking guild members, including featured artists Catherine henning, Ann winterling and elizabeth guth. november 10 through 17 at The Round barn at shelburne Museum. Reception: saturday, november 10, 5-7 p.m. info, 434-4517.

kAThleen fiske: landscape paintings. november 10 through 30 at norman williams public library in woodstock. Reception: saturday, november 10, 5-7 p.m. info, 457-2295.

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Ben Aleshire: "slow Art: photographs & prints," natural-light portraits made with a mediumformat Mamiya twin-lens camera and hand-bound books, presented as part of an Artlab residency. Through December 31 at bCA Center in burlington. Aleshire reads from Dropped Apples, honeybee press' third full-length collection of poetry, made from paper recycled from egyptian cotton fabric that has been letter pressed, block printed by local artists and hand bound:

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'middleBury ArTs roCk fundrAiser': A bob MacKenzie band show, with a silent auction, snacks, a cash bar and more, benefits Middlebury Arts walk. Friday, november 9, 5-8 p.m., Two brothers Tavern, Middlebury. info, 388-7951, ext. 2.

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Champlain College FaCulty exhibit: work in a variety of media by art professors geebo Church, Jill Madden, Marc nedal, Toni-lee sangastiano and bob selby. Through november 24 at black horse Fine Art supply in burlington. info, 860-4972. Christy mitChell: "A grand petition," 1000 components comprising a single series of work that explores our desires and fears expressed through the act of prayer — and fills all 160 feet of gallery wall space. Through november 30 at s.p.A.C.e. gallery in burlington. info, spacegalleryvt.com. 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. Craig mooney: "Reflections," cityscape, landscape and figurative paintings. Curated by west branch gallery & sculpture park. Through December 3 at Main street landing performing Arts Center in burlington. info, 253-8943. dona ann mCadams: "A View From the backstretch," photographs and audio stories from the venerable saratoga racecourse, produced in collaboration with the Vermont Folklife Center. Through January 26 at Amy e. Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center, in burlington. info, 652-4510. dug nap: Art Affair by shearer presents prints by the iconic self-taught burlington artist. Through December 31 at shearer Chevrolet in south burlington. info, 658-1111.

eriC eiCkmann: "Drive by love," new acrylic paintings. Through november 28 at speaking Volumes in burlington. info, 540-0107. Fall group show: works by nancy Dwyer, [michael smith], Ray brown, Clark Derbes, elizabeth nelson and Ron hernandez. Curated by seAbA. Through november 30 at The innovation Center of Vermont in burlington. info, 859-9222. gallery grand opening: Artwork and artisan food and crafts by Kimberly bombard, Karen barry, Annalisa parent, Ann McFarren, Chantal lawrence, Tinka Teresa Martell, ben Thurber and others. Through December 31 at Vermont Artisans Craft gallery, burlington Town Center. info, 863-4600. graCe Cothalis: Mandalas, collages and works in pastels and colored pencils. Through november 27 at Vintage Jewelers in burlington. info, 862-2233.

'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. Through november 28 at luxton-Jones gallery in shelburne. info, 985-8223. 'in praise oF elders': white Cloud living Arts Foundation presents artworks by bill Kershaw, Myrna lopez, Marge benedict, ernie Coates and Anne Cassidy. supported by bristol Friends of the Arts, Merchants bank, living well Care home and the Champlain senior Center. Through november 21 at McClure Multigenerational Center in burlington. info, 453-3690. Jason hanasik: "Fall in line," photographs and video projections that aim to unpack traditional western expectations related to masculinity, social class and valor within the context of the military. Through January 19 at bCA Center in burlington. info, 865-7166. John briCkels: "pipe Dreams," new steampunk wall sculptures incorporating vintage dials, meters and valves. Through november 30 at brickels gallery in burlington. info, 825-8214. John ChurChman & Jerry lasky: "Autumn glory," photographs. Through november 30 at shelburne Vineyard. info, 985-8222. Joy huCkins-noss: "The Texture of light," oil paintings of the Vermont landscape. Through January 2 at pompanoosuc Mills in burlington. info, 229-0832. Julie y baker albright: "painted holidays," photorealistic oil paintings of items created by other Frog hollow artisans. Through December 31 at Frog hollow in burlington. info, 863-6458. kyle 'Fattie b.' thompson: "pop shoTs," signed and numbered prints of pop-art designs by the local artist and DJ. Through november 30 at 1/2 lounge in burlington. info, 865-0012. 'latitude/longitude: weaving themes, assembling stories': Reflections on identity and geographical coordinates by bren Alvarez, Merche bautista and Tina escaja. Through november 30 at Flynndog in burlington. info, 363-4746. lauren brownell & Jayson argento: paintings by brownell; photos by Argento. Through november 30 at Red square in burlington. info, 318-2438. leah van rees: landscape and seascape paintings. Through november 30 at Metropolitan gallery, burlington City hall. info, 865-7166.

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martin lalonde: watercolors by the Vermont artist. Through november 30 at Davis studio gallery in burlington. info, 425-2700. niCole mandeville & susan nova: "optasia," paintings inspired by the natural world and the magic of the universe. Through november 30 at The gallery at Main street landing in burlington. info, 660-9005.

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'oCeaniC art and the perFormanCe oF liFe': intricately crafted objects, including masks, textiles and weaponry, from indigenous cultures of the pacific islands. Through May 24 at Fleming Museum, uVM, in burlington. info, 656-0750. open studio weekend show: work by mixedmedia artist Donna Kunkel, watercolorist Cindy gage stotz, photographer Ashley Marie barbeau and woodworker David scrase. Through november 15 at The gallery at phoenix books in essex Junction. info, 872-7111.

‘Small Works Show’ When Edgewater Gallery opened in Middlebury three years ago, it took a decidedly more

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Saturday, November 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. for cupcakes and wine at the opening reception. And don’t miss the paintings of artist of the month Ellen Granter, whose work was featured on the cover of the best-selling novel The Help. Through January 2. Pictured: “Oakland Seashores” by Janis Sanders.

'red': photographs that celebrate the color of blood, paprika and heat. Through november 18 at Darkroom gallery in essex Junction. info, 777-3686. renee lauzon: "if we Are Two, They will have to believe us," an audio installation that explores subjectivity and objectivity in accounts of violence. Through november 30 at pickering Room, Fletcher Free library, in burlington. info, 865-7211. 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


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VaneSSa compton: mixed-media works, shown in conjunction with the 20th Annual south end Art hop. Through november 7 at petra cliffs in Burlington. info, 657-3872.

alySSha cSük: photographs of the region's operating and abandoned quarries. Through December 31 at slate valley museum in Granville. info, 518-642-1417.

'WinnerS circle': work by the winners of the 2012 south end Art hop Juried show: John Brickels, Gabriel Tempesta, paige Berg Rizvi and nissa Kauppila. Through november 30 at seABA center in Burlington. info, 859-9222.

art Faculty exhiBit 2012: work by Jennifer Baker, Kevin Bubriski, Jessica cuni and Karen swyler. Through november 10 at Feick Fine Arts center, Green mountain college, in poultney. info, 287-8398.

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'autumn in the upper Valley': paintings by 32 members of the vermont watercolor society, white River Junction chapter. Through november 14 at Zollikofer Gallery at hotel coolidge in white River Junction. info, 234-5219.

'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.

BarBara leBer: "sunflowers and skies," acrylic paintings. Through november 30 at capitol Grounds in montpelier. info, curator@ capitolgrounds.com.

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adam Blue: "Astroexplorer," an exhibit featuring two narrative series: "constellations for the new

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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.

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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. info, 656-0750.

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Norwich. Info, 649-2200. HeatHer ritcHie: Acrylic paintings of ethereal dreamscapes. Through November 30 at The Shoe Horn at Onion River in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. LesLie Parke: "Chrysalis," paintings that reimagine the Adam and Eve story, examining themes of shame, expulsion, interdependence and transformation. October 7 through November 11 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College in Poultney. Info, 287-8926. Linda Maney: "Meditating on Movement and Stillness," abstract work on paper and canvas. Through November 4 at City Center in Montpelier. Info, 793-6038. Marcia HaMMond & robin Mix: Hammond's weavings and Mix's glasswork are presented as part of the gallery's "Vermont Living Treasures" showcase. Also, wooden toys by Michael Whitman, and jewelry by Lochlin Smith. Through October 31 at Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. Info, 235-9429. 'odanaksis: Leaf PeePer exHibition': Work by the Upper Valley community art group. Through October 28 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 674-9616. 'tHe History of Goddard coLLeGe: an era of GrowtH, exPansion and transitions, 1960-1969': An exhibit of photographs, historical records, college papers, interviews and video recordings that focus on the college's response to the rapid growth of the 1960s, in the Eliot D. Pratt Library. Through December 20 at Goddard College in Plainfield. Info, 454-8311. 'wet: wasHes, enerGy and tecHnique': Juried work by Vermont Watercolor Society members. Through November 12 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 431-0204.

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'wHo cares?': Artwork inspired by the word care, produced on 4-by-4-inch canvases distributed by Montpelier's Reach Care Bank, a network of individuals and organizations who provide preventive care and support for each other. Through November 21 at Montpelier City Hall in Montpelier. Info, 262-6043. 'wiLd tHinGs: conteMPorary art insPired by nature': Work by 22 artists chosen as part of the annual "Art in the Round Barn" exhibit. Through October 14 at Joslyn Round Barn in Waitsfield. Info, 496-7442.

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‘Hooked in the Mountains XVI’ The hookers are back. Each year, the Green Mountain Rug Hooking

arcHitecturaL desiGn exHibit: Work by the New York firm Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects (Tsien is in residence at the college). Through October 19 at Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College in Middlebury. Info, 443-3168.

Guild fills the Round Barn at Shelburne Museum with some of the coolest, most intricate rugs and fiber-art pieces around. This year,

'backstaGe at tHe rainbow cattLe co.: tHe draG queens of duMMerston, VerMont': Folklife Center audio interviews paired with the photographs of Evie Lovett, who spent two years documenting the queens at the Rainbow Cattle Co., a gay bar on a rural strip of Route 5 just north of Brattleboro. Through December 4 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964.

person opening a box of tools, all rendered beautifully in fiber; and featured artist Liz Guth’s colorful interpretation of a computer chip.

caMeron scHMitz: "Marks of Passage," paintings and drawings inspired by the Brattleboro Retreat trails and Vermont's back roads. Twenty percent of proceeds benefit the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund. Through November 6 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222. deanna sHaPiro: "Acrylic & Collage," a tribute to the moon, birds and trees. Through October 30 at Abel & Lovely in Charlotte. Info, 425-2345. don ross: "Stone, Water, Metal," photographic works inspired by the historic marble quarries of West Rutland and their current use by contemporary artists. Through October 16 at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Info, 438-2097.

more than 500 works are on display, including Mariah Krauss’ brooding, photorealistic portrait of a young woman, whose fiery locks look more like ram horns than hair; Ann-Marie Littenberg’s surprisingly masculine “Toolbox” (pictured), which depicts a plaid-clad November 10 through 17.

'endurinG traditions: tHe art of MeMoriaLs froM MarbLe VaLLey': Historical photographs and modern reproductions of traditional carving patterns tell the story of Vermont's marble industry from the end of the Civil War to the early 20th century. October 7 through November 13 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Info, 775-0356. fran buLL: "8.15.11," a series of drawings executed in a single day using computer scanning and enlarging techniques, in the Calvin Coolidge Library. Through October 7 at Castleton State College in Castleton. Info, 468-1266. 'How did i Get Here?': Recent acquisitions presented within the context of how they came to Middlebury by art history students; 'Painted Metaphors: Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya': Nineteen Chamá polychrome ceramics accompanied by more than 100 objects illustrating Maya daily life, religious ritual and shifts in ruler-

ship. Through December 11 at Middlebury College Museum of Art in Middlebury. Info, 443-3168. 'iconic siLHouettes: new enGLand barnscaPes': Classic rural imagery reimagined in colorful paintings by Woody Jackson, Michele Dangelo, Suzanne Crocker, Peter Batchelder, Kathryn Milillo and Jean Jack; Barbara Baker-Bury: Abstract oil paintings (through October 31). Through November 6 at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 458-0098. Joan curtis: "Greener Grass," colored-pencil drawings that conjure up the feeling that a quest is taking place; 'Art Makes Brandon Tick': This year's townwide art project features artist-created, functional clocks, which will be auctioned off in October to benefit the BAG (through October 8). Through November 2 at Brandon Artists' Guild in Brandon. Info, 247-4956.

'Lake cHaMPLain tHrouGH tHe Lens': An annual juried show including work by photographers Colin Bristow and Stephen Beattie, among many others. Through October 15 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Info, 475-2022. MicHaeL GoodHart: Photographs of found natural and synthetic elements arranged in a way that forces the viewer into a new perspective of the so-called mundane. Through October 21 at WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room in Bristol. Info, 453-3188. racHi farrow: "XXXL," sculptures of really big women made from recycled material. Through October 7 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College in Castleton. Info, 468-1119. robert bLack: "The Memory Chamber," an architectural installation; 'Photographic Memory': An exhibition by photographers of all ages. Through November 4 at Gallery in the Field in Brandon. Info, 247-0125.


Call to artists . rarE EartH PHoto EXHiBit: Darkroom Gallery explores how varied the landscape-photography genre can be. Deadline: December 12. Juror: William Neill. Info, darkroomgallery.com/ex37. PHotoGraPHY BY DEsiGN: This Darkroom Gallery show examines the principles of design that make a good image better. Deadline: November 14. Juror: Joe Baraban. Info, darkroomgallery.com/ex36. EXPosED 2013: Open call to artists and writers for the 22nd annual Exposed Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Deadline: January 4. Info, helenday.com/exposed. MEMBErs’ art sHoW: All current Helen Day Art Center individual and family members are encouraged to exhibit their artwork in the Member Art Exhibit and Sale. Submit up to two current artworks; we try to accommodate all pieces submitted. Deadline:

November 16. Not a member? For information on how to enter, go to helenday.com. Call For 2-D/3-D sUBMissioNs: Chandler Gallery in Randolph is holding a call to 20- to 30-year-old artists for a show on January 13. Submissions are due December 5. Info, janetensia@ gmail.com. tHiNKiNG oUt oF tHE BoX: This show features art made from cardboard in all of its forms — corrugated, boxboard, tubular and more, including cardboard that is imprinted, painted or basic brown. Shape it, bond it, sculpt it, build it, wear it, bend it, mold it — use it! Deadline: December 14. Show dates: January 22 through February 22. Info, studioplacearts.com. Call For ENtriEs: The Vermont Folklife Center announces the 14th annual gingerbread-house competition from November 30 through December 19. Registration due November 20. Info, 388-4964 or vermontfolklifecenter.org.

tWENtYsoMEtHiNG sHoW: Chandler Gallery in Randolph is holding a call for work by 20- to 30-year-old artists for a show on January 13. Deadline: December 5. Info, janetensia@ gmail.com. PHotoGraPHY BY DEsiGN: There are principles of design that will make a good image much better. Darkroom Gallery. Deadline: November 14. Juror: Joe Baraban. Info, darkroomgallery.com/ex36.

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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. FraNK WooDs: Paintings by the Montpelier artist. Through November 25 at Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 472-7053.

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FLYING HIGH Washington plays a pilot who hits bottom — hard — in Zemeckis’ often overwrought addiction drama.

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t’s always nice when a movie asks questions but even nicer when those questions are complex, morally ambiguous or at least a bit tough. With his first live-action feature in 12 years, director Robert Zemeckis takes nearly twoand-a-half hours to grapple with a question I think most audience members can answer in a couple of seconds: Even if you’re a really good pilot and can hold your liquor, is it OK to fly a crowded commercial jet when you’re hammered? Uh, no. The end. Closing credits. Lights up. The problem with Flight is that its makers would like you to believe there’s more going on than that, that it’s more profound. And it’s not. What the film is, is intermittently engaging. It stars Denzel Washington, whose career, if one is honest, has also been only intermittently engaging. Critics tend to cut him all kinds of slack, but the fact is that, for every Philadelphia or Training Day, he’s collected paychecks for three or four forgettable projects such as the Preacher’s Wife, the Bone Collector and Out of Time. And Déjà Vu, Virtuosity, The Siege, The Taking of Pelham 123, the Book of Eli and Unstoppable. If this

movie raises a single question of note, it’s this: Is Washington’s batting average any better than that of, say, Nicolas Cage? Cage, of course, earned his best reviews and an Oscar for a brilliant performance as a drunk in Leaving Las Vegas. Hollywood has always had a thing for sagas of addiction and salvation. Washington borrows several pages from Cage’s book in his contribution to the genre. His Captain Whip Whitaker loves to fly. When he’s not flying on a SouthJet plane — and sometimes when he is — he’s flying on booze, coke, weed and painkillers. As the movie opens, Whitaker has just spent the night partying with a nubile flight attendant and snorts a couple of lines to get straight for his morning Orlando-to-Atlanta run. The surprise isn’t that there’s trouble; it’s that he’s not the cause. When a mechanical failure sends the jet hurtling earthward in a terrifying nosedive, Whitaker keeps his cool and executes a hotdog maneuver that saves the day. If you’ve seen Cast Away, you know Zemeckis can direct a digital air disaster with the best of them, and this sequence is by far the movie’s most engaging.

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Wreck-It Ralph ★★★★

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ids’ movies don’t have to be good to rake in the dough. They just have to be good babysitters. Wreck-It Ralph is the exception: an animated adventure with enough clever writing and visual style to keep adults entertained for 108 minutes, too. The surprise is that it comes not from Disney’s most prestigious property, Pixar, but from the mouse itself. This is director Rich Moore’s first feature, but he’s responsible for dozens of episodes of “Futurama” and “The Simpsons,” and the experience shows in his knack for combining slapstick with satire and sight gags. Many of those throwaway jokes involve the 30-year history of video games. But viewers who haven’t touched a joystick since the heyday of Pac-Man will still have no trouble following the story, which is set behind the scenes — or, more precisely, behind the screens — of a present-day arcade. Its title character is a relic of the era when many of today’s parents were kids. Voiced by character actor John C. Reilly, Wreck-It Ralph plies his trade as the destructive villain of a classic arcade game called Fix-It Felix Jr., which we see at the film’s opening in all its pixelated, eight-bit-scored glory.

The rest is a letdown. Six people of the 102 on board die when Whitaker crash lands the crippled aircraft in a field, and an investigation is launched to determine whether, given his blood alcohol count, the pilot is a hero or should be charged with manslaughter. Since we watched the plane malfunction, we already know his condition didn’t affect the jet’s, so this thread of the story doesn’t generate much suspense. Nor does the thread involving a heroin addict (Kelly Reilly) who falls for Whitaker and nudges him toward AA, or the one involving Whip’s by-the-numbers battle with his demons. If you’ve ever seen an afterschool special on the perils of alcohol abuse, the screenplay by John Gatins (Coach Carter) will offer few surprises. Washington’s work is solid throughout. He’s won two Oscars. Playing a drunk probably didn’t rank among the greatest chal-

lenges of his career. A number of dependable performers are excellent in supporting parts: Bruce Greenwood as Whitaker’s union rep; Don Cheadle as his disapproving attorney; and John Goodman — on a hot streak following Argo — as the pilot’s colorful supplier. Unfortunately, the movie fails to prove greater than the sum of these parts. At a pivotal point, Whitaker realizes that, however the investigation turns out, he’s guilty of betraying the public trust. Zemeckis is guilty of the same crime, on a more benign level, for luring ticket buyers in with a first act he had to know his second and third couldn’t equal. After that spectacular opening, the movie isn’t just downhill — it’s dull, preachy, sappy and predictable. My suggestion: Think twice before buying the hype. This Flight wouldn’t be a tragedy to miss. RICK KISONAK

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Ralph’s arms may be gorilla like, A video game villain finds his fists gigantic hammers, but himself in the land of Reilly imbues him with rue and cute in Disney’s latest. courtliness. He’s weary of living in a dump and sowing wreckage for the game’s hero, the perky, goodytwo-shoes Felix (Jack McBrayer), to repair. He wants to be the hero for once. So begins an odyssey of selfrealization that would be pretty standard for an animated film, if not for its imaginative details. Ralph’s first stop is a support group for game villains, at which Hero’s Duty — only to be shocked by its he has to intone, “I’m bad, and that’s good.” This and later sequences introduce a gritty, high-definition violence. He flees to a conflict with genuine stakes: Arcade games gorgeously saccharine, anime-inspired racneed their characters — or, technically ing game called Sugar Rush and strikes up a speaking, their chunks of code — to do cer- friendship with one of its aggressively cute tain things. Those who achieve independent sprites, Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silconsciousness and step out of line make the verman), who turns out to be on a dangerous game malfunction from a human player’s quest of her own. Wreck-It Ralph doesn’t tug adults’ heartperspective, precipitating doomsday when someone pulls the plug. In short, just like strings as skillfully as Up or the Toy Story in real life, self-realization isn’t as simple as movies, but it’s consistently funny, and the surreal gamescapes offer plenty of eye candy grabbing a brass ring. Or a gold medal, which Ralph sets out — literally, in the case of Sugar Rush, which to win in a first-person-shooter game called looks like it was conceived by Dr. Seuss on

a dessert bender. Perhaps the best testament to the movie is that, like Toy Story 3, it has a pivotal scene in which even adults may find themselves wondering if this story will have a happy ending. It will, of course — this is Disney, not the Brothers Grimm, and problems will work themselves out a bit too neatly. But Moore & co. have made a movie about the repetitive joys of gaming with a plot that doesn’t go in circles, and that’s good news for fidget-prone parents everywhere. MARGOT HARRISON


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PITCH PERFECT★★★ Bring It On with warbling? Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow play members of an all-female college a capella group who go for broke in their battle with the boys. With Rebel Wilson. Director Jason Moore makes his feature debut. (112 min, PG-13. Majestic, Roxy) SAMSARA★★★1/2 Director Ron (Baraka) Fricke combines wordless footage from 26 countries into a visual spectacle intended to evoke the cyclical nature of existence. (99 min, PG-13. Palace) SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS★★★★ Playwright Martin (In Bruges) McDonagh returns to film with a twisty drama about a screenwriter who finds himself in trouble after his friends kidnap a gangster’s beloved lapdog. Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Abbie Cornish and Woody Harrelson star. (109 min, R. Palace) SILENT HILL: REVELATION★ A young girl (Adelaide Clemens) finds herself drawn toward a creepy alternate reality in the second film based on the horror video game series, and the first to be released in six years. Michael J. Bassett directed. With Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean. (94 min, R. Capitol [3-D], Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Marquis, Welden [3-D]) SINISTER★★1/2 Just in time for Home Movie Day comes a scare flick about a true-crime novelist (Ethan Hawke) who watches a box of found footage and learns way too much about the history of his new house. With James Ransone and Juliet Rylance. Scott (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) Derrickson directed. (110 min, R. Majestic, Paramount) TAKEN 2★ If you thought Liam Neeson systematically eliminated every thug in the European Union in Taken — well, now he’s vacationing in Istanbul. And those thugs’ loved ones want revenge. With Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen. Olivier (Colombiana) Megaton directed. (120 min, R. Majestic, Stowe)

WRECK-IT RALPH★★★★ In this animated family comedy, an old-school video-arcade villain (voiced by John C. Reilly) leaves his game on a quest for self-realization. But can he find a place in the world of modern gaming? With the voices of Jane Lynch and Jack McBrayer. Rich Moore directed. (108 min, PG. Big Picture, Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Marquis [3-D], Palace, Paramount [3-D], Welden)

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South Korean men spent $495.5 million on skincare products last year, accounting for nearly 21 percent of global sales, according to the market research firm Euromonitor International. And Amorepacific, South Korea’s biggest cosmetics company, estimated total sales of men’s cosmetics in South Korea this year will exceed $885 million, making the Asian nation the world’s male makeup capital. Noting American men are often wary of makeup, Roald Maliangkay, head of Korean studies at Australian National University, said South Korean men regard effeminate male beauty as “a marker of social success.” (Associated Press)

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While Frank Rodriguez-Tapia, 20, was on his way out of jail in Santa Fe, N.M., he stole $80 from another inmate who was going through booking. He treated himself to lunch before he was caught and returned to jail. (Albuquerque’s KOAT-TV)

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Renewable energy around the world is causing problems because it can’t be stored, so when it’s generated, it must be consumed or risk overloading the power grid and causing blackouts. The oversupply problem affects China and Texas but is particularly serious with wind energy generated by Germany. On windy days, it overpowers Central and Eastern European countries, causing them to consider disconnecting their power lines “to prevent accidents and destruction,” Pavel Solc, Czech deputy minister of industry and trade, said. (Bloomberg News) Sweden’s program to generate energy from garbage is so efficient that Sweden has had to begin importing trash from other countries, to the tune of 800,000 tons a year. Only 4 percent of Sweden’s garbage makes it to landfills. Norway pays Sweden to take its garbage, and Catarina Ostlund, a senior adviser for Sweden’s environmental protection agency, said it’s looking at Bulgaria, Romania and Italy as potential sources of garbage to provide electricity. “I would say maybe in the future, this waste will be valued even more,” Ostlund said. (NPR) Connecticut’s nuclear power plant had to shut down one of its two reactors this summer because seawater used to cool the plant was too warm. The Millstone Power Station, which uses water from Long Island Sound, provides half of all power used in Connecticut and 12 percent in New England. It was the first time in the 37-year-old plant’s history that excessively warm water caused a shutdown. (Associated Press)

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In addition to spreading Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ticks may be boosting vegetarianism. University of Virginia researchers found that a bite from a Lone Star tick can cause victims to become allergic to alpha-gal, a substance found in the meat of hooved animals. Sufferers break out in hives or full-scale anaphylaxis a few hours after eating meat. (Sierra)


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(april 20-May 20): What if you have a twin sister or brother that your mother gave up for adoption right after you were born and never told you about? or what if you have a soul twin you’ve never met — a potential ally who understands life in much the same ways that you do? in either case, now is a time when the two of you might finally discover each other. at the very least, taurus, i suspect you’ll be going deeper and deeper with a kindred spirit who will help you transform your stories about your origins and make you feel more at home on the planet.

Scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21)

This is not prime time for you to rake in rewards, collect hardearned goodies and celebrate successes you’ve been building towards for a long time. It’s fine if you end up doing those things, but I suspect that what you’re best suited for right now is getting things started. You’ll attract help from unexpected sources if you lay the groundwork for projects you want to work on throughout 2013. You’ll be in alignment with cosmic rhythms, too. Your motto comes from your fellow Scorpio, writer Robert Louis Stevenson: “Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.”

caNceR (June 21-July 22): Conservationists are surprised by what has been transpiring in and around nepal’s Chitwan national Park. The tigers that live there have changed their schedule. Previously, they prowled around at all hours, day and night. but as more people have moved into the area, the creatures have increasingly become nocturnal. researchers who have studied the situation believe the tigers are doing so in order to better coexist with humans. i suspect that a metaphorically similar development is possible for you, Cancerian. Meditate on how the wildest part of your life could adapt better to the most civilized part — and vice versa. (read more: tinyurl.com/Humantiger)

fall? The term may refer to the location of an extinct waterfall where a river once fell over a cliff but has since stopped flowing. Döda Fallet in sweden is such a place. “Dry waterfall” may also signify a waterfall that only exists for a while after a heavy rain and then disappears again. one example is on brukkaros Mountain in namibia. a third variant shows up in “Cliffs beyond abiquiu, Dry Waterfall,” a landscape painting by georgia o’Keeffe. it’s a lush rendering of a stark landscape near the new Mexico town where o’Keeffe lived. soon you will have your own metaphorical version of a dry waterfall, leo. it’s ready for you if you’re ready for it.

viRgo (aug. 23-sept. 22): you are getting

to where you need to be, but you’re still not there. you have a good share of the raw materials you will require to accomplish your goal, but as of yet you don’t have enough of the structure that will make everything work. The in-between state you’re inhabiting reminds me of a passage from the author elias Canetti: “His head is made of stars, but not yet arranged into constellations.” your next assignment, Virgo, is to see what you can do about coalescing a few constellations.

libRa (sept. 23-oct. 22): Doctors used to believe that ulcers were caused by stress and spicy foods. but in the 1980s, two researchers named barry Marshall and robin Warren began to promote an alternative theory. They believed the culprit was H. pylori, a type of bacteria. to test their hypothesis, Marshall drank a Petri dish full of H. pylori. Within days he got gastric symptoms and underwent an endoscopy. The evidence proved that he and his partner were correct. They won a nobel Prize for their work. (and Marshall recovered just fine.) i urge you to be inspired by their approach, libra. Formulate experiments that allow you to make practical tests of your ideas, and consider using yourself as a guinea pig. sagittaRiUs (nov. 22-Dec. 21): on a beach, a man spied a pelican that was barely moving. Was it sick? He wanted to help. Drawing close, he discovered that ants were crawling all over it. He brushed them off, then carried the bird to his car and drove it to a veterinarian. after a thorough examination,

caPRicoRN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): a farmer in Japan found a 56-leaf clover. Well, actually, he bred it in his garden at home. it took effort on his part. Presumably, it provided him with 14 times the luck of a mere four-leaf clover. i don’t think your good karma will be quite that extravagant in the coming week, Capricorn, but there’s a decent chance you’ll get into at least the 16-leaf realm. to raise your odds of approaching the 56-leaf level of favorable fortune, remember this: luck tends to flow in the direction of those who work hard to prepare for it and earn it. aQUaRiUs (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The largest

bell in the world is located in Moscow, russia. Called the tsar bell, it’s made of bronze, weighs 445,170 pounds and is elaborately decorated with images of people, angels and plants. it has never once been rung in its 275 years of existence. is there anything comparable in your own life, aquarius? some huge presence that has never actually been used? The time is near when that stillness may finally come to an end. i suggest you decide how this will occur rather than allowing fate to choose for you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): are you inter-

ested in experiencing a close brush with a holy anomaly or a rowdy blessing or a divine wild card? if not, that’s perfectly oK. Just say, “no, i’m not ready for a lyrical flurry of uncanny grace.” and the freaky splendor or convulsive beauty or mystical mutation will avoid making contact with you, no questions asked. but if you suspect you might enjoy communing with a subversive blast of illumination — if you think you could have fun coming to terms with a tricky epiphany that blows your mind — then go out under the night sky and whisper a message like this: “i’m ready for you, sweetness. Find me.”

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the doctor realized the pelican was suffering from a fungus that the ants had been eating away — and probably would have removed completely if the man hadn’t interfered. Moral of the story: sometimes healing takes place in unexpected ways, and nature knows better than we do about how to make it happen. Keep that in mind during the coming weeks, sagittarius.

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aRies (March 21-april 19): The data that’s stored and disseminated on the internet is unimaginably voluminous. and yet the 540 billion trillion electrons that carry all this information weigh about the same as a strawberry. i’d like to use this fun fact as a metaphor for the work you’re doing these days — and the play, too. your output is prodigious. your intensity is on the verge of becoming legendary. The potency of your efforts is likely to set in motion effects that will last for a long time. and yet, to the naked eye or casual observer, it all might look as simple and light as a strawberry.

gemiNi (May 21-June 20): i urged my readers to meditate on death not as the end of physical life, but as a metaphor for shedding what’s outworn. i then asked them to describe the best death they had ever experienced. i got a response that’s applicable to you right now. it’s from a reader named Judd: “My best death was getting chicken pox at age 13 while living in the Philippines. My mother banished me to the tV room. i was uncomfortable but hyperactive, lonely and driven to agony by the awful shows. but after six hours, something popped. My suffering turned inside out, and a miracle bloomed. i closed my eyes and my imagination opened up like a vortex. images, ideas, places, dreams, people familiar and strange — all amazing, colorful, and vibrant — flowed through my head. i knew then and there that no material thing on this earth could hook me up to the source of life like my own thoughts. i was free!”

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