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JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 26, 2012 COMPILED BY ANDY BROMAGE & TYLER MACHADO

So Long, 2012!

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“Romney Begins Vermont Visit By Getting Stuck in Traffic Behind a Tractor” by Tyler Machado. Failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney began his Vermont debate-prep-trip in the most Vermont-y way possible: stuck behind a tractor on a rural road.

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“El Cortijo and Sukhothai Open; New Eatery from August First Owners” by Alice Levitt.

Back in January, people were really excited for some highly anticipated restaurants in Chittenden County.

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“Battle Lines Drawn in Skinny Pancake Livable Wage Controversy” by Andy Bromage.

The Skinny Pancake defended its decision to seek a waiver from a law requiring it to pay employees a livable wage at its new airport cafés.

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“Chief Schirling Says Pic ‘Clearly’ Shows Protester Reached for Cop’s Baton; Photographer Disputes Chief’s Version” by Andy Bromage. Burlington Police Chief Michael Schirling said a photo proved that a protester tried to take a cop’s baton during a July protest, but a closer view of the photo showed that was not the case.

That’s how many days Burlington had gone without a snowfall of six inches or more as of press time (Dec. 18), according to National Weather Service data. The city hasn’t received that much snow in one day since March 7, 2011.

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2. WTF: “What’s up with the baseball players on Spear Street?” by Dan Bolles. Every September — and only in September — a lawnsize art piece in South Burlington pays tribute to Willie Mays.

3. “Are Burlington Restaurants Discriminating Against Québécois Customers?” by Kathryn Flagg. Some local eateries got busted for what they called the “Queeb tax” — an automatic gratuity added to the bills of customers that appeared to be from Québec.

4. “Flu Shot or Not? State Health Officials Warn Against ‘Alarmist’ Reaction to Young Girl’s Death” by Ken Picard. A young girl died suddenly late last year — and her parents believe the flu shot vaccine is what killed her.

5. “Why Middlebury College Put Five Students on Trial Over a Dalai Lama Prank” by Kathryn Flagg. Five Middlebury students faced a judicial hearing for putting out a hoax press release claiming the school was divesting from fossil-fuel companies.

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ear-end issues are full of lists, and this edition of Seven Days is no exception.

Paul Heintz runs through the 10 biggest political stories of 2012 in Fair Game on page 12. Music editor Dan Bolles has his annual roundup of the 10 best local CDs of the year on page 71. Staff writer Ken Picard has two entries: his annual list of aptronyms (people whose names match their professions) on page 33, and a list of stories we’ll never write (so please stop asking) on page 31.

Not to be outdone, food writers Corin Hirsch and Alice Levitt list the best — and worst — Vermont food finds from the past year on page 44.

Increasingly, our food and news writers are breaking stories online. That compelled us to retire our one-size-fits-all blog, Blurt, this year to create two new blogs: on Bite Club, Hirsch and Levitt serve up the region’s latest food news; political junkies get their fix from Off Message, which features upto-the minute news analysis from Heintz, Andy Bromage, Kevin J. Kelley, Picard and Kathryn Flagg.

While you can still count on finding a hard copy of Seven Days near you every week, our website and e-newsletters deliver news that can’t wait until Wednesday.

So here’s another list: the most-read Seven Days blog posts from 2012. These are the online-only stories that you, our readers, found compelling, provocative, interesting or amusing. Our reporting is just the beginning. Your comments are what turn a story into a dialogue. So thanks for all your great comments this year — even you, Sutton_ Hoo! — and keep ’em coming in 2013.

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by Paul Heintz. While in Vermont, the governor of Maine suggested that the IRS is headed in the direction of the Nazi secret police.

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Perhaps Seven Days should have its representatives stick to the written word rather than radio interviews. I heard Fair Game columnist Paul Heintz on WVMT’s “Charlie + Ernie + Lisa in the Morning!” program supporting high gas prices in Chittenden County. After all, according to Heintz, high prices are nothing more than capitalism at work — a concept our country was founded on. It’s this right-wing take on things that continues to make me wonder what planet I live on. I’m sure Heintz knows that with only three companies setting prices, it’s not capitalism but greed at work here. At the same time, he was including some negative things about Sen. Sanders in his comments. Apparently he found it funny that the senator was trying to do something about this outrageous hold on gas prices.

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I approached the Savoy Theater in Montpelier at least six months before they were cited [“Feds Crack Down on Long-Ignored ADA Violations; Vermont Businesses Pick Up Tab,” December 5]. I am hearing impaired and offered

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to assist owner Terrence Youk with a fundraiser to provide needed money for a new system. I never heard back from him. His complaint that he was taken by surprise is baseless. The system he finally installed is fraught with problems; entire sections of the theater are “dead,” and the system echoes. It is not used frequently because it is, for the most part, useless.

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A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

Being an art critic — as Kevin J. Kelley tries to be in [“Reality Show,” December 5] — is not easy. Of Julie Y Baker Albright’s “Nathaniel Hawthorne” painting, he says that she presents sensuous details with exceptional precision.

Kelley makes particular note of the reflection in a wooden tabletop of the yellow lettering on the spine of the book depicted in the painting.

However, the book is not located in a position that would generate such a reflection. The book is positioned too

rearward on the tablecloth placemat, such that the book spine’s reflection would not be seen in the tabletop.

While Albright may have some art talent, this misplaced book spine reflection is not one of those talents.

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UNFAIR GAME

I request a written apology from Paul Heintz for the use of the term “blue-hair” in describing the audience at Cathedral Square [Fair Game, December 5].

Imagine Mr. Heintz describing an audience of Asians as “black hairs,” or African Americans as “nappy heads” or women by a common anatomical feature.

Everyone makes mistakes, including editors, and when it comes to racism, sexism, ageism and the like, we all have much to learn.

Apologizing for this perjorative epithet is owning the mistake.

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SWEET SATISFACTION

Thank you, Patricia Bettinger; you’re a saint to share the chocolate chunk [cookie] recipe [“Chips Off the Old Block,” December 5; Feedback, “R.I.P. Fresh Market,” November 21]. Now I’ll have to see if I can do it justice.

Michael Levine MIDDLESEX

TREE TOPPER

With all due respect to Lisa Yankowski’s memories of the “Wolf Tree” [Feedback, “A Tree Grows in South Burlington,” December 12; WTF: “What’s up with the ‘Wolf Tree’ at Red Rocks Park?”

November 7], trees might expand in width throughout the plant’s life but only lengthen from the terminal bud at the top. It is very unlikely that the railroad spike would have moved higher up the tree.

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BY KEVIN J. KELLEY

ARTS NEWS

20 Pianist Michael Arnowitt Celebrates 50 With a Birthday Concert

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It happened one April morning when a certain pajama-free governor heard a few bears prowling around his Montpelier backyard, munching on birdseed. The governor in question leapt into action, risking life and limb to protect his cherished bird feeders — and barely escaped with his life.

If that terrifying mental image doesn’t prompt you to burn this newspaper, we encourage you to read on. We’ve assembled a list of the 10 bear-free, Vermont political stories we hope you didn’t miss this year.

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Nuke Rebuke

Perhaps the biggest political story of the year came just 18 days into it. That’s when U.S. District Court Judge J. GARVAN MURTHA ruled that Vermont had overstepped its bounds when it effectively blocked renewal of Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant’s license to operate past March 2012.

In his decision, Murtha got all up in the state legislature’s grill, citing loose-lipped lawmakers’ testimony as evidence that they were totes trying to shut down the plant 12/19/11 12:10 PM because of radiological safety concerns.

That’s a no-no, Murtha argued, since the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has sole jurisdiction over such matters.

SOMEONE Much of the political blame for the episode was placed — fairly or not — at the doorstep of Attorney General BILL SORRELL, whose office argued the state’s case. Mostly avoiding responsibility was the guy who actually orchestrated the 2010 Senate vote to shutter the plant: antinuke crusader Gov. PETER SHUMLIN, who led the Senate at the time.

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Burlington’s beleaguered Progressive mayor, BOB KISS, chose not to run for a third term this year — perhaps because his stewardship of Burlington Telecom made him, um, unelectable.

But that didn’t keep the candidates vying to replace him — particularly Republican KURT WRIGHT and Democrat MIRO WEINBERGER — from running against Kiss’ record.

In the end, Queen City voters looked askance at the more politically experienced Wright, who’d served for years on the city council and in the state legislature.

They opted instead in the March election for a little-known real estate developer and

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Democratic operative whose only prior public service was a stint on the airport commission.

Weinberger’s win had much to do with the support he received from the Vermont Democratic Party and a slew of highprofile statewide Dems, who were itching to take back city hall after a three-decade drought.

But the biggest reason he won?

Burlington’s a liberal town, folks. And without a Prog on the ballot, lefties had little choice in the matter.

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When Vermont’s second-largest electric company, Green Mountain Power, made an offer in June 2011 to buy the state’s largest, Central Vermont Public Service, the deal seemed destined for swift approval.

But a persistent, media-savvy campaign led by the iconoclastic Sen. VINCE ILLUZZI (R-Essex/Orleans) forced regulators to reconsider whether the merged companies — both to be owned by Montréal-based parent company Gaz Métro — should control Vermont’s electric transmission lines.

Meanwhile, the Vermont AARP launched its own attack on the deal, arguing in television ads and direct mail that CVPS should first reimburse consumers the $21 million they paid in higher rates as part of a 2001 bailout of the company.

The deal became high political theater in the waning days of the legislative session last spring, with a motley crew of opponents staging a successful vote in the Senate and an unsuccessful one in the House to mandate ratepayer reimbursement.

In the end, the power companies got their way, as they always do. The Public Service Board approved the messy merger in June — and the two became one big, happy, foreign-owned family.

Plane on the Brain

The fight over whether to base nextgeneration fighter jets in South Burlington only got louder this year when the Air

Force released its long-awaited draft Environmental Impact Statement.

Opponents panned the April report for underestimating the number of homes that would be impacted by the new F-35s, which will be louder than the Vermont Air National Guard’s current fleet of F-16s.

Supporters — led by the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation, Vermont’s congressional delegation, Shumlin and Weinberger — argued that if the F-16 isn’t replaced when it’s phased out, the region will most definitely lose jobs.

Sure, Vermont’s local and state politicians won’t have much — OK any — say in the Pentagon’s final basing decision. But they’re still feeling the heat from a mix of concerned homeowners and professional activists. Whether anyone outside of Chittenden County cares — and whether the politicians will suffer any fallout — remains to be seen.

Law and Disorder

Used to be that incumbent Vermont politicians were safe from a serious challenge until they croaked.

That changed in 2012, when Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J. DONOVAN took on — and very nearly defeated — 15-year incumbant Bill Sorrell in the Democratic primary for attorney general.

Donovan’s opening arguments were well received: that Sorrell had lost too many high-profile cases, had alienated too many Democratic allies and lacked the energy of his 38-year-old challenger.

But after snoozing through the first half of primary season, Sorrell finally woke up and realized his job was in jeopardy. In a big assist, he benefited from $200,000 in television ads bought by a Washington, D.C., super PAC financed by his fellow attorneys general.

Sorrell narrowly won the Democratic nomination in August — and went on to defeat Republican JACK MCMULLEN and Progressive ED STANAK in November — but Donovan performed well. You can bet he’ll make another run for statewide office soon.

FEMA Fail

State lawmakers spent much of 2012 grappling with the biggest story of 2011: Tropical Storm Irene.

Faced with a damaged state psychiatric hospital and a waterlogged office complex in Waterbury, legislators rejiggered the footprint of state government. They planned a new facility in Barre, consolidated offices in Montpelier and designed a new complex for Waterbury.

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Most dramatically, they opted to replace the state hospital with a network of public and private placements throughout the state. They also planned a 25-bed psychiatric facility for Berlin.

But the plot thickened in July when the Shumlin administration learned that FEMA was unlikely to reimburse Vermont nearly as much as expected for the lost state buildings. His Republican rival for governor, Sen. Randy BRock (R-Franklin), pounced, arguing that Shumlin had misled the legislature about funding sources.

Though FEMA’s decision could set the state back more than $100 million, Shumlin has said it will not deter him from rebuilding as planned.

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The biggest story of the 2012 campaign season was an utter lack of big campaign stories.

Why? Vermont Republicans mostly failed to put top-notch candidates up against incumbent Democrats — and they failed to provide those they fielded with the resources to win.

Sen. BeRnie SandeRS (I-VT) and Congressman PeteR WeLch (D-VT) both faced no-name, no-chance opponents.

And Brock’s campaign against Shumlin never gained traction. Brock was a wellliked, reasonably well-known candidate going into the race — and he ponied up $300,000 of his own dough — but he failed to articulate a coherent message and organize a credible campaign infrastructure. Brock’s 11th-hour decision to go über-negative probably didn’t help either.

The sole star in the Vermont Republican lineup? Lt. Gov. PhiL Scott, who easily defeated health care lobbyist caSSandRa gekaS, a Progressive and Democrat, to hold on to his part-time job.

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With no big-league matchups to hold their focus, political observers turned their attention to a pair of down-ballot races for seemingly second-tier offices: those of the state treasurer and auditor.

In the former race, appointed Democratic State Treasurer Beth PeaRce faced off in a nasty fight against Wendy WiLton, Rutland’s Republican city treasurer and a former state senator. Wilton’s candidacy was boosted by a ton of ads financed by the Vermonters First super PAC, but her chances appeared to fade after her campaign went super-negative and Democrats rallied behind their candidate.

Pearce prevailed, defeating Wilton 52 to 42 percent.

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision to uphold the federal Affordable Care Act was good news for Shumlin, who plans to use Obamacare as a springboard for his own, more comprehensive plan.

But don’t hold your breath for single-payer.

Despite promises from Shumlin early in his tenure that he would secure a federal waiver to implement his plan sooner than 2017, the governor now seems to accept that such a waiver is not in the offing.

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It took two years, but the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision finally hit Vermont’s political system. And hit it hard.

The floodgates were thrown open in July when a liberal group called Vermont Priorities registered the state’s first super PAC. Just weeks later, an outof-state Democratic super PAC called the Committee for Justice and Fairness flooded Vermont’s airwaves with television ads in the attorney general’s race.

It only got worse.

In September, a new conservative super PAC popped up, calling itself Vermonters First and spending heavily on behalf of Republican candidates for state treasurer, auditor and the legislature.

That group, funded almost entirely by Burlington resident LenoRe BRoughton, invested a million bucks in campaign ads and mailers — but in the end, few of its candidates won.

Nevertheless, look for incumbent Dems, who’ve been squeamish in the past about placing limits on campaign cash, to finally do something about campaign finance in the legislature next year. And look for more super PACs to sprout up nonetheless.

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ews has a short shelf life — especially in the digital age. One minute a story is the talk of the town, and the next it’s in the ash heap of history.

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But our stories don’t end when the paper gets tossed in the recycling bin, nor do the people in them disappear. They go on, sometimes taking turns that are more interesting than what made us pursue them in the first place.

While 2012 didn’t have an all-consuming story like Tropical Storm Irene, the year was memorable for the many ways that Vermont changed. Democrats took

control of Burlington City Hall for the first time in three decades. The emergence of super PACs like Vermonters First confirmed that big-money politics are here to stay. A diversifying Burlington High School began a long, hard conversation about racial equity. And wind turbines became a permanent part of Vermont’s landscape.

That’s one reason we asked our reporters to update some of the stories they wrote this year — to write the next chapters, if not the conclusions, of Vermont’s ongoing history.

DMV Computer Debacle Ends, But State Still Out Millions In January, Seven Days broke the bad news that a Department of Motor Vehicles computer project was millions over budget and years behind schedule. Development of the DMV’s new VT DRIVES system had been plagued by what Commissioner Robert Ide called catastrophic code problems; only 10 percent of the system was functional. The state had spent $18 million to upgrade its 40-year-old database with one that updates driver data in real time. But after six years, the DMV had almost nothing to show for it.

Ide said the state’s only recourse might be to sue the company building the system, Hewlett-Packard, which inherited the job after acquiring Electronic Data Systems — the tech company founded by Texas billionaire Ross Perot that bid on and got the Vermont contract.

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weeks ago, Gov. Peter Shumlin announced the state had terminated its contract with HP as a result of the failed system. The settlement agreement stipulates that HP will refund the state $8.37 million, and the state will return to the company physical and virtual rights to all software and documents created by HP. While the $8.37 million reimburses the state for everything it paid to HP, state taxpayers are still out $5 million for DMV staff time and expenses plus $2.3 million paid to other vendors who worked on the system.

The remaining $2.7 million represents the amount spent on HP components that are usable.

“There comes a point in time where you realize you’re out a lot of money and the project is going nowhere,” says Ide, adding that getting some money back was “better than going forward and losing 100 percent.”

Meanwhile, the DMV has reverted to using its decades-old “legacy” computer system while the agency evaluates its options, according to Ide. Maybe the DMV should hire Burlington Police Chief Michael Schirling to design a modern system. He did it for the Queen City.

Word has it he’s a programming whiz.

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After Sitting Out the Election, Bruce Lisman Reboots His Campaign for Vermont Retired Wall Street executive Bruce Lisman raised eyebrows in Montpelier when he started blanketing the airwaves with ads for Campaign for Vermont, the fiscally conservative “policy campaign” that he founded in late 2011. Lisman said the group was nonpartisan and would focus on common-sense solutions to spread economic prosperity to all Vermonters.

But many Democrats had their doubts, wondering aloud whether Lisman was laying the groundwork to run for statewide office as a Republican. Lisman repeatedly said he was not and that his nonprofit group wouldn’t take sides in political campaigns, even as he criticized the Democratic governor and legislature. In February, Vermont Democratic Party chair Jake Perkinson asked the attorney general to investigate Lisman’s group for campaign finance law violations over an ad that mentioned Gov. Peter Shumlin by name, but the Democratic AG rejected the charge.

Shumlin’s reelection campaign, meanwhile, called radio stations to find out how much Lisman’s group was spending on ads. No matter how many times Lisman insisted otherwise, some Dems couldn’t shake the feeling that he would emerge as another Rich Tarrant, the wealthy Vermont businessman who used his personal fortune to run for Senate against Bernie Sanders. Or that he would become the Green Mountain State’s Sheldon Adelson, a conservative sugar daddy who has spent millions to influence elections.

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UPDATE: As promised, Campaign for Vermont went dormant during election season — a deliberate move, Lisman says, to avoid being dragged into partisan battles. Lisman himself stayed on the sidelines; neither he nor Campaign for Vermont publicly endorsed any candidates.

In April, CFV’s first lobbying disclosure report revealed that Lisman had spent a whopping $212,343 to get his message out; Lisman wouldn’t reveal where that figure stands now. And with the election over, Lisman says CFV is gearing up for another policy push. In December, his group unveiled

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an education reform proposal that will be promoted by the public relations firm run by Jason Gibbs, who was press secretary to former Republican governor Jim Douglas. Lisman says CFV has signed up 6000 email subscribers and has 300 “partners” — people who’ve said they “believe in the direction [we’re] taking,” he says.

Lisman says the economy is still CFV’s primary focus but adds, “We think education is the way to get there.” Lisman says he and CFV’s cofounders will be writing op-eds on education, energy and the economy in 2013, but he hasn’t decided whether he’ll spend more money on paid media. Asked whether he has changed his mind about running for office, Lisman replies, “No. Sorry.”

Ironically, a wealthy conservative did make trouble for Vermont Democrats this election season, but it wasn’t Lisman. The biggest threat to Democratic candidates came from a different millionaire: a publicityshy Burlington resident named Lenore Broughton.

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UPDATE: So whatever happened to Wright and Hines? The latter did not return several calls and emails from Seven Days. But Peter Owens, director of Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office, confirms that Hines continues to work for the city, directing its Social Equity Investment Project.

As for Wright, he won a seventh term representing the New North End in the Vermont House in November. He also got a new job: Wright became a licensed real estate agent and recently began work at Burlington’s Century 21 Advantage.

Wright says he’s been out knocking on doors, reintroducing himself in his new role and drumming up business for the firm.

“It’s sort of like a political campaign,” he says. “One person came to the door saying, ‘What are you running for now?’ They said, ‘Hey, I always vote for you. You don’t want me to move!’”

Wright says he’s categorically ruled out running for mayor again, but that doesn’t mean he’s staying away from Queen City politics.

Recently, he’s spoken out on several high-profile issues: opposing Weinberger’s so-called “fiscal stability bond,” which was passed by voters in November; and urging the city council to maintain representation of the New North End as it undergoes redistricting. Earlier this month, he joined two Progressive city councilors at a press conference calling for a referendum to gauge support for retaining the Moran Plant as a city-owned property.

So why is Wright speaking out?

“There didn’t seem to be anybody even trying to educate the public about making sure they hear both sides of an issue,” he says. “I think right now the council is not a strong, independent body. It appears to be becoming an extension of the mayor’s office.”

That said, Wright’s not critical of all things Weinberger.

“I think he’s great at the messaging. I think he’s great at getting out ahead of the issues,” Wright says.

“I just don’t see as much transparency and openness as I would like.”

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Vermont Canoe Paddlers Complete 1200-Mile Voyage to Canada’s James Bay On Easter Sunday, 10 summer camp counselors took off from Salisbury’s Lake Dunmore on a 1200-mile canoe trip to the shores of James Bay in northern Ontario.

Their goal: to paddle five handcrafted wood-canvas canoes into the northern interior along ancient trade routes. Also, to raise nearly $220,000 for scholarships to Keewaydin Dunmore, a 102-year-old Vermont camp known for its epic canoe trips into the Canadian interior.

Many attended Keewaydin as campers before they graduated to counselor status.

When Seven Days caught up with the crew of “Expedition 2012” to canoe alongside them for a few days, the group was 200 miles and 13 days into their spring journey. Having paddled up Lake Champlain and down the Richelieu to the St. Lawrence Seaway, they were working their way west along the Ottawa River.

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Meth Labs, Arrests Rise Slightly in Vermont A March 14 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot column posed the question, “How has Vermont avoided the crystal meth epidemic?” At the time, reports from the Drug Enforcement Administration indicated that in 2010 only three labs were found here, compared to 1197 in Tennessee and 1624 in Missouri — both states that are as rural as Vermont.

Similarly, a nationwide survey measuring state-level methamphetamine use ranked Vermont 45th in the nation; only 0.17 percent of Vermont respondents admit they’ve used the drug. Local police either couldn’t explain or were reluctant to theorize about why Vermont’s meth market was so meager.

Agent Todd Scott at DEA headquarters in Washington, D.C., suggested it could be attributable to a commonly used method of cooking meth, which requires anhydrous ammonia, a chemical fertilizer found primarily on large farms. Not surprisingly, the meth epidemic grew rapidly in rural states with industrial agriculture, such as Indiana and Kentucky.

Vermont, by contrast, has fewer large farms, and anhydrous ammonia is harder to find. While some western states have been “inundated” with meth produced by Mexican drug cartels, Scott said the East Coast stuff tends to come from “mom-and-pop” labs that produce smaller quantities of the drug.

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Update: Several high-profile meth lab raids in the last six months, including ones in Hinesburg and Island Pond, reveal that meth production is probably more widespread in Vermont than was previously believed.

Lt. Reg Trayah commands the Clandestine Lab Team for the Vermont State Police. He says that in the last year, he’s doubled the size of his team — from six to 12 members — to combat the rising number of illegal labs being discovered in Vermont.

“I can’t remember us having any more than two labs a year,” says Trayah, who’s been on the team since 1999 and became its head in 2010. “But since last November, I think we’ve had six.”

Of particular concern, Trayah adds, is the number of labs found to be using the “one-pot” method — mixing chemicals in a single, 20-ounce plastic jug, then waiting until enough pressure builds up to produce crystal meth. The process is so explosive, he says, that when such a lab is found, he deploys the explosive ordnance disposal team to “disarm” it.

The bad news, says Trayah: “I have never spent as much time on the Clandestine Lab Team as I do now.”

The good news: Because Vermont is always slightly behind the times on crime trends, the state saw this coming. It made a commitment in the late 1990s to put this team together.

“Now that it’s hitting us a little harder,” Trayah says, “We don’t have to play catch-up.”

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Update: It took 67 days, but all 10 members of the Expedition 2012 crew made it to James Bay and back to Keewaydin in time for the summer camp season.

“It was pretty awesome most of the rest of the way through,” reports crew member Bill Souser, who’s now back at Penn State University, where he’s completing a doctorate in history.

The boys encountered bear, moose and countless beaver — and paddled through an eighth of

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Non Nukes: Québec Shutters Its Only Nuclear Power Plant Most Vermonters have probably never heard of Gentilly 2, the 675-megawatt nuclear power plant in Bécancour, Québec. But, as Seven Days reported in May, “G-2” is closer to northern Vermont than any American reactor, including Vermont Yankee. And, like the Vernon plant, G-2 got a new lease on life when its owner, Hydro-Québec, announced plans to refurbish the reactor and keep it operational for another three decades.

Canadian antinuke activists have fought for years to shut down G-2. Since going online in 1983, the plant has experienced problems eerily similar to those at Vermont Yankee — but worse. G-2 releases more radioactive tritium into the air and water each day than the tritium estimated to have leaked from Vermont Yankee in all of 2011.

Yet despite those problems and overwhelming opposition from Québécois — 320 Québec municipalities adopted resolutions calling for G-2’s closure — Canadian regulators earlier this year gave the plant approval to continue splitting atoms.

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an inch of ice on one northern lake. The hardest stretch, Souser says, was a remote section of Ontario’s Whitefish River, which was obstructed by numerous logjams — some six or seven feet high — prompting them eventually to portage to another river entirely.

“We worked and worked and worked that day and only got three miles done,” Souser says.

In spite of the occasional hardship, morale held up — particularly as the group reached the larger, open waterways leading to James Bay. “It became more and more likely that we were going to make it to the Bay and we were going to make it back for camp,” Souser says. “Everybody was super stoked about that.”

Where are they now? Three crew members are traveling the world, five are living and working in New York City and another is teaching in New Jersey. Group videographer Kyle Sauer is culling footage of the trip for a film, and Souser himself is working on a book about the voyage.

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Update: In October, Hydro-Québec announced it would close G-2 at the end of this year — specifically, on December 28.

Why the change of heart? The company cited “increased production costs” — $6.3 billion compared to $1.8 billion to decommission the plant — combined with “falling market prices” for electricity.

Politicians, too, were against the plant. During last summer’s election, Québec’s newly elected premier, Pauline Marois, promised to shutter the province’s only nuke when its license expires at the end of 2012.

Gordon Edwards, president of the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility, hailed the decision, saying “Québecers are proud that ours will be the first jurisdiction in North America to phase completely out of nuclear power.”

But even after G-2’s electricity is long gone, its radiation will linger. HQ plans to leave the facility dormant for 40 years before removing its spent fuel and radioactive equipment, dismantling the facility, and restoring the site. That work won’t be completed until 2062.

— k .p.

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Source: Goldman Sachs Has Cut Dozens of Jobs at Burlington Investment House expected job losses at Dwight Asset Management when Goldman Sachs may Everyone took over the Burlington-based investment firm earlier this year. One of many unanswered questions that remained after Seven Days broke news of the takeover was: “How many?”

Asset-Backed Alert, a newsletter focused on securities transactions, predicted that Goldman would pink-slip about 40 highly paid “structured-product professionals” at Dwight.

A source closely acquainted with the Burlington company offered a darker prognosis. He suggested that Dwight’s workforce, which peaked at around 100 a couple of years ago, could be slashed to fewer than a dozen employees as Goldman absorbed most of the firm’s operations into its Manhattan offices.

Such a hollowing-out of the company founded in 1983 by John K. Dwight of Charlotte would enfeeble one of Vermont’s only finance-sector powerhouses. Dwight Asset Management, which specializes in stable-value funds for retirement plans, reported $42 billion worth of assets at the end of 2011. Some of its executives were said to have been making $500,000 a year or more in boom times for bond markets.

A spokeswoman for Goldman Sachs declined in May to estimate how many jobs would remain in place at Dwight; similarly, state and local officials could only guess at the impact.

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“Several people are traveling right now,” Dwight employee Kelly Currell said before declining to answer any questions.

Currell referred a reporter to a Goldman Sachs PR representative, who did not respond to subsequent messages asking for comment on Dwight’s status in Burlington.

The source who warned in May of impending decimation of Dwight’s workforce says now that fewer than 50 employees remain in the Burlington office. Goldman has “kept on some of the client-service professionals in order to maintain a consistent face with clients,” the source reports. “Continuity is very important to clients.”

Many of the Dwight executives who lost their jobs in the past six months have left Vermont, the source says, while others have found work at National Life in Montpelier or Performa Ltd., an asset-management firm with a small office in Burlington that focuses on the captive-insurance industry.

Peter Owens, director of Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office, says he met in July with a Goldman Sachs managing partner who traveled to Burlington from New York. The Goldman official “indicated optimism,” Owens recounts. “He said he saw Burlington as a good place to stay and grow” but made no promises about job totals here, Owens adds.

Lawrence Miller, secretary of the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, says he hasn’t spoken with Goldman “in months.” But Miller adds, “They seem to have concluded that they want to keep an operation here.”

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Feedback « p.7 snow, and parking in a loading zone at 10 a.m. on a Sunday morning.

According to the Vermont Agency of Transportation, Winooski’s traffic circle is the most crash-prone intersection in the state. Additionally, the city has also grown to become one in which it’s difficult to park and patronize local business. There was a time when my family and I frequented Sneakers for breakfast on a fairly regular basis, but now that parking enforcement officials have added even more loading zones — limiting parking near the city center — the likelihood of me visiting Winooski has been severely diminished.

Here’s an idea: If you want the public to patronize your city’s businesses, you might want to think about adding some welcoming elements instead of continually adding deterring ones.

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Currently this program only serves people who have experienced crime in Burlington. If you are interested in seeing it developed in your area, please contact us.

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Thanks for publishing this interview with my favorite UVM professor, matthew Davis Richard Sugarman [“The Wondering Jew,” December 12]. It’s sometimes Monkton hard to say “favorite” profesKen Picard responds: sor, because I had many Matthew Davis may be correct great ones at UVM. about the story’s somewhat But Sugarman misleading headline; was the best. the Morrisville plant I graduated blends biodiesel but in the class does not manufacture of 1979 — it. But the story does yikes. I was not claim that fryer an in-state grease and biodiesel student. are one and the same.

From day Rather, it states that one Sugarman Bourne’s Energy sells was warm and biofuels that are made personable. from recycled cooking oil.

Over time, we The pure B100 biodiesel is file: M at t h eW even became friends. thorSen purchased from White Mountain Whenever major decisions Biodiesel, which does, in fact, pay $1 per or changes are coming up in my life, he gallon for used cooking oil. is right there to offer an insightful opinion and loving word of encouragement. mEAt iN tHE miDDlE UVM is extremely lucky he’s there.

I’m glad that Gary Kowalski brings And you guys did a fantastic job on the up the issue of eating meat as a grow- interview. ing problem in our modern society Philip Jacobs [Feedback, “Divest from Big Meat,” South royalton

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In response to a story about the recent uptick of robberies in Burlington [“Rash of Robberies Suggests Burlington Isn’t as Safe as We Thought,” November 7], we wish to remind the community of the unique assistance available through Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime. This internationally recognized program is a joint endeavor of the Burlington Police Department, CEDO’s Community Justice Center and the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services. Now in its seventh Ashley m. Pulaski year, it has proven enormously effective northfield in supporting those affected by crime, especially with safety concerns and basic needs.

SliPPErY SubJEct When a robbery or other crime [Re “A Morrisville Company Turns is reported to the Burlington Police Used Fryer Grease Into Heat and Department, the trained staff and volPower,” November 14]: First point: unteers at Parallel Justice reach out to Biodiesel and used cookoffer aid. Depending on the situaing oil or fryer grease tion, victims can receive assisare not the same tance with security upgrades, thing. Sure, people information about what use both as fuel for happens next in a criminal diesel engines or investigation and court case, for heating, but that or a chance to tell their story doesn’t mean the and find ways to regain their terms are synonysense of power. il mous.

Vegetable oils e: Je In addition to addressing bW — used or virgin — and al l a c e- b tangible needs, many victims rodeur fats are primary ingredients served by our program have reported in the production of biodiesel, but techthat their sense that the community nically, biodiesel is one product of the cares when something bad happens transesterification process. It can be was restored. If you or someone you used as a fuel in diesel engines but is no know have been the victim of a crime in longer “fryer grease.”

Burlington and needs help, please conSecond point: Bourne’s Energy, or tact our team at the Burlington Police

December 12]. Worldwatch Institute reports that worldwide meat consumption has increased 20 percent in the past 10 years and tripled over the last 40 years, and most of it comes from factory farms that have a severely damaging impact on the environment — without even considering methane production from the animals themselves.

Heavy use of inputs such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, and the amount of water that is used, are causing tremendous pollution that can be traced directly to the production of fossil fuels. The fossil-fuel industry has its hands deeply into industrial animal agriculture. Those inputs are all petroleum-based. Government subsidies influence the cost of food, and the advertising industry influences the choices people make about what they want to eat. If we had to pay the true cost of meat that is humanely raised and sustainably farmed, our choices would be very different.

Eating less meat and supporting small local family farms at every level is essential to combat the destructive trend of factory farms and increase food security. I would say that in the fight against fossil fuels, we are allies.

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Kevin J. Kelley’s article [“Angry Masses or Hungry Masses? Occupy Vermont Reaches the 99 Percent by Feeding Them,” November 28] is an example of our governed cultures coming together as dependents under the regulations and policies set. The majority of us at some point in our ancestry gave up selfsustenance and relied upon supplies of regulated resources. If we were left wild, we could procure our necessities as we see fit, although this has been known to cause warfare.

Thus we developed notions of necessity and desire, right and wrong, legal and illegal. But a drug is a drug — a substance ingested for purposes other than nutrition. Ken Picard’s interview with Michele Campbell [“Drug Remedies,” November 28] about the legalization of marijuana as a recreational drug is another example of regulations on materials that are not necessary but desirable. It is not fitting to punish the majority for a minority that cannot selfregulate their use of substances.

any other fuel dealer selling biodiesel (if that is indeed what Bourne’s is selling) in Vermont, is not “turning fryer grease into heat and power.” They are merely “blending” and selling fuels to their customers. They purchase biodiesel from a producer and then blend it with petroleum diesel.

Third point: Biodiesel blends refer to the ratio of biodiesel or fatty acid methyl ester to petroleum diesel in a given quantity of fuel. For instance, B5 refers to a ratio of five parts bio to 95 parts petroleum diesel. Once again, there is no “fryer grease” included in these fuel blends, as was suggested by Ken Picard.

Fourth point: It is highly unlikely that White Mountain Biodiesel is buying used cooking oil for $1 per gallon and then selling it to “customers like Bourne.” They are actually taking that fryer grease and then processing it into biodiesel using the transesterification process. A quick examination of their website confirms this.

I get that people often mix up the terms biodiesel and vegetable oil. It is not uncommon for someone to suggest that they know someone or met some “hippie dude” driving a “biodiesel car.”

It does bother me, however, that a wellrespected Seven Days author would write such a factually confusing article.

It is certainly possible to blend used cooking oil with petroleum diesel and use it as fuel, but I’m pretty sure that is not what is being described in this article.

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Pianist Michael Arnowitt Celebrates 50 With a Birthday Concert

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he first thing you notice about meant jump to the difficult ending of the Michael arnowitt’s music room, piece. “I didn’t play well,” Arnowitt recalls. aside from the Steinway grand “And I didn’t get in. But my parents spoke piano, is that there’s a lot he to the director.” On the basis of his earlier doesn’t notice about it. He’s concentrating audition, he was accepted as a composition on playing music. And Arnowitt is nearly student with a piano minor. blind and unable to spot the clutter on the After Arnowitt graduated from high floor, the letters stacked on a table, or the school, he tried two paths. His parents sugview outside three shuttered windows — gested he not enter the conservatory after of Montpelier, from a fine vantage point all but attend college for a well-rounded overlooking the Winooski River. While he education. After a year and a half at Yale can’t fully savor this sight, living in central University, he spent time in New York Vermont means more to Arnowitt than City observing the music scene. He didn’t seeing a landscape. It’s a place where he like what he saw. Professional auditions can live with political and artistic integrity, were two minutes long. “They would he says. decide right away: ‘No, we don’t want this After two solo appearances with the person,’” Arnowitt says. “Honestly, art isn’t Boston Symphony as a teenager, Arnowitt’s about this.” career could have taken him into the comArnowitt wanted more from music, and petitive side of the music world. Instead, from life. He took a two-month solo bicyhe moved to Vermont in his early twenties. cle trip to think about next steps. Traveling He values small-town life and the pursuit from Maine to Virginia, he passed through of music as its own reward, he explains.

Vermont, and fell for it. “I had never spent “It was a choice,” Arnowitt says. “I can any significant time in the country,” he play Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody says. “It was so beautiful.” in Blue’ over and over and Arnowitt moved to make more money, but it Plainfield and enrolled at wouldn’t be that interestGoddard College, where he ing to me. I’d rather do studied ecology. “Goddard what I want creatively, betaught me something, and cause I only have one life.” central Vermont taught me The pianist will mark a something: You have to be a milestone in that life — his self-starter,” he says. “Go out 50th birthday — with a gala and do things and don’t wait concert on Sunday, January for people to invite you.”

6, in the Montpelier Arnowitt did just that.

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After graduating, in the MIcHAEl ARnOw IT T Arnowitt will be the fea1980s, he worked on comtured soloist, composer munity music projects, using and arranger, and he’s assembled a 55- concerts to raise money for causes such as piece orchestra, to be conducted by Scott the peace movement. He conceived two Speck. programs integrating music and poetry, “When I was growing up, I really loved one about World War II and another for the orchestra,” Arnowitt says. “The irony Holocaust Remembrance Day. is, I play the only instrument that isn’t Arnowitt has traveled to Europe and typically in it.”

Russia seven times to perform and has reArnowitt was raised in the Boston area, leased five recordings, including one that with what he jokingly calls “my pushy par- features music by Vermont composers. In ents,” who wanted every opportunity for 2004, filmmaker Susan Bettmann made their musically gifted son. When he was a documentary about his life and music, in high school, they brought him to New Beyond 88 Keys: The Music of Michael York to audition at Juilliard. The screen- Arnowitt, which has aired on VerMont ing process began with a pre-audition, in Public teleVision.

With a concert centered on a significant which he played well and was encouraged to apply. The following year, at his formal birthday, Arnowitt is thinking about the arc of his career. Over time, his style has audition, he played a Chopin Ballade.

“I played a little bit, maybe 30 seconds evolved. “I feel like I can get a lot of new, or so, and I can still remember this teacher’s different colors out of the piano now that voice.” Arnowitt does his best imitation of I couldn’t when I was 26,” he says. “On the a growl, though his own voice is too gentle flip side, there are some things I was maybe for it. “‘Cut to the business,’ he said.” That better physically able to do when younger.

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Your muscular control is crisper. But there aren’t significant problems for a pianist until they get into their mid-seventies,” he adds. “Your joints might age, but there are so many other aspects to piano playing.”

Each selection on his concert program encapsulates a theme of Arnowitt’s career.

The major piece will be Brahms’ Piano Concerto no. 2, which he says he’s always dreamed of performing. “I fell in love with Brahms at 13. I really connected and identified with his music,” he notes.

Arnowitt also has an affinity for Bach and, for this concert, has selected the Italian Concerto. It survives only as a work for solo harpsichord, but Arnowitt has rearranged it for full orchestration, effectively restoring the score to the concerto status its title indicates.

Though Arnowitt is principally a classical musician, he has also composed and played jazz. From 2001 to 2006, he presented concerts and workshops with Green Mountain Jazz, a group he cofounded. So it’s no surprise that jazz will be included in his birthday concert. Arnowitt is bringing in fellow jazz musicians to perform his composition “Bulgarian Hoedown.”

The other original on the program is a new piece called “Haiku Textures.”

“The orchestra is starting to get a little nervous because I haven’t given them the music yet,” Arnowitt says with a laugh. “It needs to get finished.”

But he’s confident about meeting his deadline, despite the challenge of his poor vision. Arnowitt has retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease. “It may not be accidental that I’ve gravitated toward a life activity that isn’t focused on vision at all,” he muses. “It’s your sense of hearing first and foremost, and secondly your sense of touch. To create the sounds, you

need to have a good sense of touch.”

Diagnosed at age 9, Arnowitt is unsentimental about his loss of sight. “There’s a progression of the disease that’s different for everyone, but you do go blind from it,” he says. He’s been night-blind since his twenties and now can only roughly distinguish faces and forms. This meager view is cloudy and filled with gray specks. “I feel like I’m pretty near the end of the disease,” he says quietly.

To read or learn a new score, Arnowitt uses a display that scans a page and magnifies it. His computer is adapted for his visual disability, but it’s no simple task to move an oversize cursor with a mouse and place a note in his composition software.

His pleasure in writing music, though, seems to overshadow the difficulty. In the composition “Haiku Textures,” Arnowitt explains, the poetic form, built on three measures of five, seven and five syllables, is an organizing principle.

Arnowitt will sit in the audience to experience the effect of the musicians positioned in different corners of the auditorium. “I’m taking some trios of instruments and breaking them off from the orchestra,” he says. “So the sounds are going to be coming at the audience from all around.”

For his birthday concert, Arnowitt is urging the orchestra to take risks. “I’m a firm believer in the tightrope,” he says. “It’s better to have a creative performance with some moments that were flops than to play it safe throughout.”m Michael Arnowitt Birthday Gala, January 6, 2 p.m. at Montpelier High School Smilie Auditorium. $20-50. Info, 229-0984. ma@mapiano.com. mapiano.com

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In 2009, ANNI MACKAY told Seven Days that BIGTOWN GALLERY was “about the celebration of the arts.” True to her word, Mackay has not only exhibited dozens of visual artists at her Rochester venue, but also hosted both reading and backyard concert series in the summer, often featuring artists of national renown. At summer’s end in 2011, Mackay had occasion to do rescue work, as well, when Tropical Storm Irene devastated her tiny central Vermont town (the gallery was spared from flooding; some of its neighbors were not so lucky).

Mackay’s devotion to the arts — and bringing them to a rural outpost — has been tested, and strengthened. To take it to a new level, she’s about to launch a nonprofit called BigTown Projects. “It’s actually been in the works for a couple of years,” she says. “I’m kind of a deep researcher, and I like to really think about the possibilities before I get down to it.” That rumination led Mackay to the realization that she could get support for some of the things she’s already been doing, and collaborate with other arts groups and educational institutions.

“It’s been a process of really understanding the role of arts in a place like this,” she says. “My understanding about how to make them sustainable had to be broadened.”

With the possibility of applying for grants and working with other nonprofits, Mackay envisions “connecting the dots between urban and rural settings,” including continuing to present world-class artists, writers and musicians, creating relationships with organizations such as the VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL and schools such as Middlebury College, on the other side of the mountain.

In addition, a new outdoor oven provides the opportunity for more culinary-centered events. “I started to understand in the past couple of years,” says Mackay, “that when we have a food component, it slows things down; people really enjoy it and want to hang out.” Facilitating “fabulous conversations” between artists and audiences in an intimate setting seems to be Mackay’s mission. And, of course, cultivating a community of art lovers who will also pay for it.

Mackay says BigTown Projects will really kick into gear in 2014, but she’s starting to fundraise already — anchored by a gift from a family foundation she chooses not to name just yet. First comes an invitation-only dinner to “celebrate this new chapter” with supporters and friends at the gallery this weekend.

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Opera Theatre of Weston Storms Into 2013 With an All-Ages Show — and Cast B y Amy Li LLy

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ast summer, Benjamin Britten’s 1957 opera Noye’s Fludde (“Noah’s Flood”) made a surprise appearance on the big screen in Wes Anderson’s remarkable film Moonrise Kingdom. The movie’s young stars meet at a lavish production of the work — the girl is performing the raven’s part — and the opera’s dramatic score practically orchestrates a final flood scene.

Given that kind of exposure for a 20thcentury opera, it seemed logical that the Opera theatre Of WestOn would choose Noye’s Fludde to produce in January 2013 as its annual winter opera for children and families. But nan naLL, who founded OTW with fellow Weston resident Lise Messier 13 years ago, says the company made its decision long before the movie came out — just after Tropical Storm Irene hit Vermont on August 28, 2011.

“We would have performed it last January,” she explains, but area towns hit hard by flooding from the storm, such as “Noah’s Ark” in progress at King BoatWorks Jamaica and Rochester, were still coping with the devastation. “One girl from Chester watched her house go down the street,” Nall adds. play, a medieval genre used to teach bibliThat child was one of 2600 in 22 south- cal stories to illiterate audiences. And the ern Vermont schools who participated in action is simple.

OTW’s extensive outreach programs this To wit: God asks Noah to build an ark; year. Each year, the company helps area Noah and his family do so — onstage, teachers find cross-disciplinary ways to in six minutes; the animals board two prep their students for by two; Noah’s wife its productions, and would rather drink it brings scaled-down with her “gossips” versions of the operas than board, so her to their auditoriums. sons have to carry her But this year it added a on (“Forsooth, such new outreach program another one I doe not with a therapeutic knowe!” Noah wails bent. The Storybook in frustration); the Opera Project, run climactic storm and

by OTW choreograflood come and recede; pher ashLey henseLthe raven and dove fly BrOWning — a danceout and the latter reeducation specialist turns; and God creates who earned her masa rainbow to signify ter’s in education from his promise that he’ll AnniE D’OLivO Harvard — helped never do that again. local schoolchildren All this takes place write about, and act out through dance, in a wooden house that magically transtheir experiences of Irene. forms into a beautiful ark. At least that’s Noye’s Fludde is likely to captivate all the plan, according to the set’s creator, kids, traumatized or not, for many reasons. graeMe King, a world-renowned wooden Inspired by another devastating flood that rowing-shell builder based in Putney. King hit the composer’s hometown on England’s BOatWOrKs has a backlog of handcrafted east coast in 1953, it tells the world’s most single-scull orders going back to a wedding recognizable flood story in a single act that present commissioned 13 years ago. (“I tell lasts under an hour. It’s in English, albeit them it’s holding their marriage together,” an antiquated version — Britten adapted says the native Australian with a laugh. “If his libretto from a 15th-century miracle I make it for them, they’ll get divorced!”)

But King put those projects aside to devise a set that could hold 34 people, rotate 90 degrees and be dismantled and converted by the cast as they sing.

Best of all for young audiences, Noye’s Fludde features only three adult performers — Noah, his wife and the Voice of God (played by the Houston-based baritone Christopher Besch, Stratton soprano peggie teLscher and Weston Playhouse producing director steve stettLer, respectively) — and 32 children. Local kids will sing the parts of Noah’s three sons and their wives and 12 pairs of animals, and dance the raven and dove parts.

Britten put his juvenile and adult singing roles on equal footing in a truly powerful score. And into his slightly dissonant music he wove three famous and melodic hymns that many children may recognize — especially the one that punctuates the growing percussive chaos of the storm scene, the Victorian naval song “Eternal Father, Strong to Save.”

“The storm scene will not be scary at all, because some children have really been affected by Irene,” promises annie D’OLivO, the production’s general manager and the lead percussionist in its small orchestra. For one thing, the audience will be invited to sing that hymn (and the other two, which open and close the opera) along with trained singers who will sit in their midst. And D’Olivo’s section, which includes some young musicians, will have

fun creating the storm. Britten’s unusual orchestral directives include hitting “slung mugs” — six cups strung together — with a wooden spoon to imitate the first drops of rain.

D’Olivo, a percussion-piano-voice teacher who studied Britten in her native Britain, says the opera’s music ranges from “very somber at the start to absolutely delightful and simple when the children come out. It’s very accessible,” she adds.

And who knows what impact it will have on young ears? Wes Anderson was in a production of Noye’s Fludde when he was “10 or 11,” he explained at the Cannes premiere. “That music is something I’ve always remembered, and it made a very strong impression on me. It is the color of the movie, in a way.”

OTW’s audiences may not become opera singers, but they will likely retain the feel of that Britten score for a long time. m

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of memories,” Wells says following the movie. “I spent a lot of time with that group of people. It was really a family.”

Wells remembers that the first week of rehearsals, overseen by original codirector John Caird, consisted of just theater games and improvisation, before singers began learning the complex score.

After watching performances such as Anne Hathaway’s wrenching “I Dreamed a Dream,” Wells admits, “It’s more emotional than I expected.” He notes that film director Hooper achieved a special measure of intimacy with extreme closeups, often in single shots, for a number of the most dramatic solo moments. “It’s so intimate, I almost feel like I’m intruding,” he says.

Though Leach is a dyed-in-the-wool fan, the director he handpicked for Lyric’s production will be seeing Les Misérables for the first time at the movie theater. Kelly Kendall is familiar with the score and the Victor Hugo novel, but as of this writing had not yet seen the film or the stage musical: “I’m looking forward to being swept away and experiencing the story — to let it wash over me,” she says.

Kendall also hasn’t yet seen the script from which she’ll be directing, which was recently released by its licensing company, Musical Theatre International, for use in amateur, nonschool productions such as Lyric’s. That script may or may not come with a new song, called “Suddenly,” written specifically for the film. But Kendall says she’s far enough along in her research and reading that she expects her vision will not be swayed by Hooper’s. “I fall in love with different sections [of the show] every time,” she says. “There is no subtext.

Everyone just says what they feel.”

Whether Les Misérables storms the Oscars or not, the musical’s fans can look forward to plenty of live, local renditions of “On My Own” in the future. m

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But, for a few Vermonters with special connections to the musical, watching the movie version was more than a chance to rave or pan. It brought back memories for Craig Wells, a local actor who toured nationally with the stage version of Les Mis. And it offered inspiration to sean leaCh of Burlington’s lyriC TheaTre Company, the stage manager and force behind the production Lyric will stage in April 2014.

“Believe it or not, there are still people out there who have never seen the show,” Leach says. “[The film] will give it great exposure. We think the show will sell out anyway, but this will probably make sure that happens.”

The movie resurrected personal memories for Wells, who was fresh from his Broadway debut in the rock musical Chess when he won a supporting role in the second national touring company of Les Misérables. From 1988 to 1990, when he transferred to the Broadway production, Wells played drunken student Grantaire and the foppish lout Bamatabois, while covering the larger role of fiendish innkeeper Thénardier (played in the film by Sacha Baron Cohen).

Wells left the New York stage behind in 2006 and now works as external relations officer for the dean’s office of the University of Vermont. He occasionally returns to the boards for memorable roles at the sT. miChael’s playhouse, including a 2011 turn as the nostalgic narrator of The Drowsy Chaperone.

For his first viewing of the new film, Wells joined Lyric’s Leach, who has seen the musical multiple times, including a performance in London. Leach says he’ll drive anywhere within six hours of Vermont to bask in the rousing score.

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Burlington Superintendent Weathered Racial Storm But May Be Departing Soon

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Investors worried that the company would lose its edge when the factor most responsible for its success — two patents related to its Keurig singleserve coffee brewers — expired in September. But the competition has been slow to respond.

GMCR’s fourthquarter earnings report, released last month, was strong.

Sales were up 33 percent, and net profits increased 22 percent, according to a Wall Street Journal report. While announcing those results, outgoing CEO Larry Blanford said his company retained an edge over competitors in the K-cup market thanks to the diversity of brands it sells — from Starbucks to Snapple — and its ability to produce and sell K-cups cheaply and efficiently.

Meanwhile, Green Mountain’s board last month hired Coca-Cola Refreshments president Brian Kelley to replace Blanford.

As for Stiller, he continues to own 8.4 million GMCR shares and remains on its board, though he has not regained the chairmanship role. Stiller made waves locally in October when he donated $10 million to Champlain College for a business school that will bear his name.

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IMMIGRATION

Deportation Case Leaves Farm Worker Activist in Limbo In May, Seven Days profiled Danilo Lopez, the 22-year-old Mexican farmworker who has become a prominent spokesman for migrants laboring on Vermont farms. Lopez began volunteering for the Burlington-based advocacy group Migrant Justice after a fellow farmworker was killed on the job in 2009. He became something of a cause célèbre after he was detained in a traffic stop and handed over to federal Border Patrol officers in 2011.

Even as he faced deportation, the undocumented Lopez publicly lobbied — at Statehouse hearings, press conferences and Occupy Vermont rallies — for state policies that would help his fellow farmworkers. He racked up one victory for migrant workers when Gov. Peter Shumlin revised state police policy to prohibit troopers from asking suspected illegal immigrants about their status unless evidence of another crime is present.

But federal immigration authorities looked less kindly upon Lopez: He faced imminent deportation unless the government decided to extend him a little-used form of leniency called “prosecutorial discretion.”

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UPDATE: Lopez is still in Vermont — but it’s unclear how much longer he can stay here. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement denied his request for prosecutorial discretion last summer, and a federal immigration judge in Boston denied a motion by Lopez’s lawyer to suppress evidence gathered by authorities. That would be his confession to Vermont State Police during the September 2011 traffic stop, admitting he is here illegally.

His lawyer has now appealed the judge’s denial, Danilo Lopez meaning that Lopez is in limbo until that request is decided. It could happen soon or take one to two years, explains Brendan O’Neill of Migrant Justice.

In the meantime, Lopez and his allies scored another policy victory for farm workers: On December 12, a legislative committee in Montpelier cast a preliminary vote in favor of granting driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants employed on local farms.

The full legislature will take up the measure when it convenes in January. If he hasn’t been deported, Lopez and his allies will no doubt be there, pushing for its passage.

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Complaints of racism within the Burlington School District came to a head last spring, and it looked like superintendent Jeanne Collins might lose her job as a result.

The debate began in the fall of 2011 but heated up in January, when Burlington High School math teacher David Rome refuted aspects of a report that highlighted an achievement gap between white and minority students at Burlington High School. Rome was branded a racist by some angry parents, and students picketed in front of the high school.

In February, Integrated Arts Academy principal Trevor Christopher resigned, hinting that race played a role in his decision to step down. Christopher also alleged the school board refused to reinstate him when he tried to rescind his resignation several months later, because he was African-American.

School board member Haik Bedrosian called the racially charged series of events a “perfect storm.”

By May, prominent minority community leaders and a parent group called Diversity Now were calling for Collins’ ouster, saying she had failed to address institutional racism in one of Vermont’s most ethnically diverse districts.

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It was a rocky year for Waterbury-based MAY Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. After reaching the stock-market stratosphere in September 2011 — the company was briefly worth $17.1 billion — GMCR became a victim of Wall Street’s high expectations in 2012. A bleak second-quarter earnings report caused the company’s stock to plunge. Shares lost half their value in a single, 24-hour period in May. One casualty of that precipitous decline was the company’s founder and board chairman, Bob Stiller.

Having borrowed against his massive holdings of GMCR stock, Stiller was forced by his bank to ditch five million shares, worth $125.5 million. Stiller’s fellow board members subsequently stripped him of his chairmanship because the sale came during a period when company insiders were barred from buying and selling stock.

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That same month, she unveiled a new plan for tackling race and equity in the schools that included a new bullying and antiharassment policy, better training for teachers on handling racism complaints, improved data collection, and more outreach to parents — particularly those of recently resettled refugee families.

Collins also added positions in the district’s diversity and equity office: Nikki Fuller was hired to recruit and retain more minority teachers, while Henri Sparks was hired as the new director of equity.

Change won’t happen overnight, Collins says, but “it’s really important that we be allowed the time for the seeds that we’re planting to take hold.”

Are Collins’ former critics satisfied? Yes and no.

Kyle Dodson, a parent of three biracial students in the district, says he was encouraged that every Burlington student recently visited the ECHO Lake Aquarium on field trips to see an exhibit called “Race: Are We So Different?” But Dodson, who heads Champlain College’s Center for Service and Civic Engagement remains impatient with the pace of change in Burlington schools and doesn’t believe Collins shares his sense of urgency.

Collins made news again this month, when the Burlington Free Press reported that she is one of two finalists in the running to be superintendent of the Addison Central Supervisory Union. Collins told the Free Press she’s made no decisions about leaving Burlington.

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Miro’s Condos Are Now Miro’s Apartments Several homeowners on or near Lakeview Terrace in Burlington were shocked last summer by the sudden leveling of a 16,500-square-foot structure that had stood for decades at the northern end of the scenically situated street. The developer won city approval to convert the former packard automobile showroom and an adjoining warehouse into 25 condos and a café — twice as many units as are normally allowed under zoning rules — in part by promising an “adaptive reuse” of the partially historic structure. To many neighbors, the project looked more like wholesale demolition.

Critics also questioned the project because the developer, the hartland Group, was cofounded by Mayor Miro weinberger. The then-newly elected mayor said he was no longer active in the company, though he did retain a “passive minority” stake and acknowledged he could potentially derive financial benefit from the packard Lofts project.

The hartland Group never specified how much of the entire structure — the historic showroom plus the architecturally insignificant warehouse — would be left standing, although it implied there would be no radical alterations in the building’s appearance. As it turned out, everything except two walls of the showroom was destroyed.

Asked last summer whether the demolition could be seen as an example of “adaptive reuse,” former development Review Board member Ellie Kenworthy said, “It doesn’t pass the straight-face test.”

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by July.

Lakeview Terrace resident Ivan Goldstein opposed the project throughout an eight-year review process and still doesn’t see it as “a positive contribution.” He criticizes Packard Lofts as grossly out of scale with nearby homes and says the building will ultimately resemble “a nicely designed cruise ship.”

But the Hartland Group has managed to mollify Goldstein and others who had earlier complained about construction issues. “Initially,” Goldstein says, “it really sucked because the concrete people were racing down the street.” The builders have since become “more considerate,” and do keep neighbors informed via Front Porch Forum, he adds.

For his part, Weinberger says, “I wish it had not been as controversial as it was.” He defends the project on the grounds that “this is a city that needs more homes at all income levels and of many types,” adding, “I hope that over time people come to see it as a positive contribution to the neighborhood.”

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State Police Withhold Records in Controversial Taser Death Last summer, a 39-year-old Thetford man died after a state trooper shot him with an electronic stun gun. Macadam Mason had a lifelong epileptic disorder that occasionally impaired his cognitive abilities, and he suffered a seizure on June 19. The next day, Mason called a mental health crisis line at DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center and told the operator that he planned to kill himself and others.

When police confronted Mason in his front yard, trooper David Shaffer deployed his Taser, striking Mason in the chest. A New Hampshire medical examiner later determined that the Taser’s electronic jolt caused Mason’s death.

As soon as it happened, there was public outcry over the supposed “less-than-lethal” nature of stun guns and the appropriateness of using them on people with emotional or cognitive disabilities. Disability-rights advocates and the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont called for an immediate moratorium on their use — a measure rejected by Gov. Peter Shumlin, the Vermont State Police and the commissioner of public safety.

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However, Costello asserts in court filings that the state police have withheld documents and other materials critical to Davidonis’ case. Among them: the audio recording of Shaffer at the scene of the incident, formal statements made by all VSP personnel who were present, documents related to Shaffer’s Taser training and Mason’s autopsy report.

The Vermont attorney general’s office, which is representing the VSP Family photo of and Shaffer, declined to comment on the Macadam Mason suit or on its criminal investigation into Mason’s death. The VSP, which is conducting its own internal-affairs review, also declined to comment.

But in court papers filed in October, assistant attorneys general David Cassetty and Jana Brown argued that the requested materials are “entirely irrelevant” to Davidonis’ claim, fall “beyond the scope of discovery,” or are “confidential” due to a pending criminal investigation. In his legal response, Costello calls VSP’s “virtual blanket objection” to produce those and other materials “nonsensical and unsupported by statute or decisional authority.” A formal hearing on the requested materials is scheduled for mid-January.

Shaffer, meanwhile, remains on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the official investigations into the lethal incident. Following Mason’s death, authorities also revealed that Shaffer never completed the VSP’s mental-healthcrisis training because he went through the academy before it was mandatory.

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Sanders and Vallee Take Fuel Feud to New Level Earlier this year, gas-station magnate Skip Vallee purchased a Route 2 filling station in Plainfield at a foreclosure auction. But rather than make the former Red Store another link in his chain of Maplefields minimarts, Vallee put the property up for sale — with a catch. A deed restriction prohibited any new owners from using the property as a gas station.

Vallee already owns a service station in nearby Marshfield.

Plainfield residents accused Vallee of putting his own profits over the town’s economic development interests. “It’s difficult enough to get businesses to move into a small town,” said Sarah Albert, a Plainfield resident who worried the extra restrictions might scare away potential entrepreneurs.

Fueling the Plainfield furor was last summer’s slew of headlines about high gas prices in northwestern Vermont. Sen. Bernie Sanders hammered gasoline distributors — including St. Albans-based R.L. Vallee Inc. — claiming they were gouging customers by charging more in the Burlington area than in other parts of the state.

Sanders singled out Vallee for attempting to block Costco’s plans to build a self-serve filling station in Colchester, just a stone’s throw from a Vallee-owned Maplefields. Vallee said his concern was largely environmental: Costco’s gas pumps would be built on sensitive wetlands, he said. The Mobil mogul also complained that increased Costco traffic would negatively affect his own gas-station business.

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Meanwhile, the former Red Store is still empty — but Vallee reports that he has two potential tenants: a gallery owner and the Twin Valley Senior Center. The senior center has outgrown its current space in Marshfield and is looking for a new home. Albert says that grumblings about the store have died down in Plainfield. “[It’s] sad to see these empty buildings in a town that doesn’t have many commercial buildings to begin with,” Albert says, adding that the senior center would bring “new life” to the building.

Vallee cautions that the space may need work, including accessibility improvements, before the senior center could move in. “If we could make it work, it would be a fabulous use for the space,” says Vallee.

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Burlington Says Au Revoir to “Queeb Tax” Burlington made international headlines at the height of the summer tourism season when a few local restaurants ’fessed up to a highly questionable — and possibly illegal — tipping practice: adding automatic gratuities to the checks of diners who appeared to be Québécois.

Steve Hulsey and Anne-Marie Humbert realized they’d been hit with the so-called Queeb tax after a July meal at Splash at the Boathouse. Though the couple resides in Williston, Humbert is originally from France. On this occasion, her French-speaking nephew was visiting, so they were all speaking French at dinner.

When Humbert asked her server about the 18 percent tip on her bill, she said the waitress explained that she heard them speaking French, and the restaurant had “kind of a policy” to tack on the gratuity for parties that appeared to be from Québec or Europe.

Why? Because foreign diners have a reputation for being poor tippers.

Humbert also complained of similar treatment at Asiana Noodle House, where the owner, Sandy Kong, acknowledged that she let servers decide whether or not to “auto-grat” the tabs of foreign customers.

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After Seven Days broke the story, it went viral in the U.S. and Canadian media. Seven Days received a record number of letters to the editor on global tipping practices as well as the pros and cons of paying workers that way. At least one restaurateur is still smarting from the unwelcome attention. When we called for an update, Splash owner Barbara Bardin told us to “shut up about it” already.

Asiana Noodle House owner Sandy Kong says her Church Street restaurant was flooded by phone calls from Canadians after the story spread. “They would call us and harass us,” she says. “We got this one guy — I think he was Canadian — he came into the restaurant, walked straight through to the kitchen, and started yelling and screaming at us.”

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Now her menu clearly states that tips will be automatically included for parties of five or more — regardless of nationality — but her waitstaff no longer has permission to add a tip whenever they feel like it.

The good news? The talk blew over, and Kong says the Canadians who do visit the restaurant seem to be tipping more generously.

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Barre Hasn’t Bagged a Downtown Grocery Store — Yet Last summer, a group of neighbors in Barre launched a campaign to create something residents had sought for 20 years: a downtown grocery store. Organizers behind the Granite City Co-op thought the time was right to push for it. Barre’s $17 million Main Street revitalization project was just winding up, and residents spoke of a a renewed sense of civic pride.

Barre has chain grocery stores — there’s a Hannaford two miles from downtown and a Price Chopper three miles away — but the city center doesn’t offer much more than a few small food markets.

“We’re tired of waiting for someone to come along and meet our needs,” Barre resident Emily Kaminsky said in August, adding that if bigger grocery store chains didn’t want to build downtown, Barre would go it alone.

Adding to the sense of optimism: Developers were about to break ground on the City Place development, a mixed-use office and retail space that would bring hundreds of new state employees into downtown Barre on weekdays. The development included plans for a first-floor grocery — seemingly perfect timing for Kaminsky and her compatriots.

“I feel like there’s definitely a renaissance coming,” predicted Hilary Schwoegler, a board member for the would-be food co-op.

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Barre’s downtown residents are still going the distance for groceries. But Kaminsky and company have signed up 270 prospective members of the Granite City Co-op, now referred to as the Granite City Grocery. The goal is to get 300 pledged members by the end of December and 600 by next spring. The group also raised more than $12,000 through a homegrown fundraising drive to pay for a feasibility study. By February, organizers will have identified at least three prospective sites for the new grocery store.

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After the City Place groundbreaking was delayed, Williston-based developer DEW Properties now expects construction to begin in January. DEW vice president Steven Morton says he’s in talks with several prospective tenants for the first-floor space, including the Granite City Grocery group.

How’s that civic pride?

“It’s like the floodgates were opened up, in terms of emotion and energy, once Main Street was open,” says Kaminsky. By the time October rolled around, she says the sense among Barre residents she spoke with was, “Wow. Things are really possible here.”

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The Year 2012 Sets a Record for Burlington Robberies In a typical year, Burlington experiences about a dozen armed robberies. But an increase in hold-ups in August, September and October put the city on edge.

Burlington Police Chief Michael Schirling said there were 28 robberies through October — a more than twofold increase over 2011. Seventeen of those came in the six weeks between August 14 and Halloween. The worst incident 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.

Confounding the situation, the violent crimes didn’t fit any clear patterns. The suspects, the weapons they used and the neighborhoods they hit were all over the map. And unlike the surge in property crimes — largely attributed to drug-addicted criminals — there’s no single demographic that describes the robbery suspects, Schirling said. This fall, police turned to federal law-enforcement agencies — the U.S. attorney’s office, the drug Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms — for help in combating violent street crime.

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Deputy Chief Andi Higbee said the department plans to reconstitute its two-officer Street Crimes Unit — which has been inactive for a year — to tackle robberies,

Surveillance footage of a robbery at Rotary Mart on September 4

as well as burglaries and drug offenses. The officers will hit the streets before year’s end, he said.

Higbee said police have made no additional arrests since November 7 but said that the cases remain open and active. “They are not closed until we exhaust all investigative avenues,” the deputy chief said. “If some information were to pop up, we will follow those leads.”

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Christmas Gifts “Well, Dad died in a traffic accident when I was quite young, but my mother fancied herself a moderate, which really made no sense if you think about what was going on. I always knew, though, that her heart was in the right place. I do remember two great-aunts who were, like, total racists. But over time, even they changed, thank God.” “Did you have much contact with black folks growing up?”

“Not in our segregated, all-white neighborhood, and not in school — well, until the high school was integrated, anyway. When Dad died, though, Mom had to work full

and said, ‘How would you feel if your sister was killed?’ You know how something sticks with you your whole life? That really changed me.”

“Yeah, I know what you mean,” I said.

“I’ve had incidents, someone saying something to me that, like, wakes me out of some sleep or unconsciousness in which I’d been living. It can be quite stunning.”

Coming up on the Stowe exit, my mind drifted to the fast-approaching Christmas season, and I hoped for the snowfall that would brighten the prospects for Vermont’s many ski resorts and villages. That got me thinking about families of tourists, and of

MAYBE IT WAS THE REMINISCING, OR THE HOLIDAYS, OR HER MOM’S RECENT DEPARTURE,

BUT IT SEEMED I’D INADVERTENTLY STRUCK A NERVE. time, so Rachel, a black woman, was hired to take care of us after school and whatnot.

She was called a ‘domestic,’ whatever that means. One time, Mom had a weekend overnight date, so we actually stayed with Rachel at her home. Let me tell you, that was radical at the time. You just didn’t do such a thing. My aunts surely would have thrown a fit if they had known. Me and my kid brother and sister had a ball. Rachel lived in a rambling old house, and there were a lot of kids our age to play with.

“I’ll never forget — it would have been around the time of the church bombings — we found out Rachel’s sister was killed in some incident, probably racially motivated.

I must have said something to her about it, something kidlike and naïve. She stopped what she was doing, looked right at me

my own mom, who died quite young and unexpectedly exactly 30 years ago.

“So Erica,” I restarted our chat, “is your mom still around? Did she ever remarry?”

“No, she passed away quite recently, as a matter of fact. And she never did remarry, despite years of dating. I actually liked some of the guys, too.”

Erica took a deep breath. Maybe it was the reminiscing, or the holidays, or her mom’s recent departure, but it seemed I’d inadvertently struck a nerve.

“Yes, my mom,” she said with a sigh.

“She never did know what to do with me, her eldest. I was a very, let’s say, expressive child, and it was as if we were from different planets. Our relationship was always contentious, to say the least.

“I’ll tell you one story,” Erica continued.

“One Christmas she gave me money — I don’t know, maybe $15 — to go to the department store and buy two presents for my brother and sister. I came back emptyhanded. ‘Where’s the toys?’ she asked. I told her the truth, which was that I had given the money to the Salvation Army man with the bell in front of the store.”

Erica’s throat caught, and I could see she was tearing up. I just stayed quiet, respecting the moment she was having.

“And here’s the thing,” she continued, “she didn’t yell at me, rebuke me for that or even say anything. And I remember thinking — I must have been maybe 11 or 12 — I was thinking, She probably thought that was a stupid thing to do, but she respects my judgment and that’s why she’s not punishing me. That was a gift my mother gave to me.”

Erica was full-on crying now. I reached over with one hand and patted her shoulder a few times. I said, “Gifts can come in all kinds of shrouded packages, can’t they?

Especially, at times, gifts from our parents.”

“I’ve been thinking about her a lot when I do my yoga,” she said. With moist eyes but no longer crying, her face took on a composed and peaceful quality. “Wherever she is now, I have this strong intuition that we now understand each other much better.

I don’t know how that’s even possible, but that’s what I feel.”

“I know what you mean,” I said, “and I believe it, whatever the explanation. Hey, I got it — why not just call it a Christmas miracle and leave it at that?” m

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snuck a glance at the person sitting beside me and concluded that Erica was aging well — a slender, cool customer, indeed. Her shoulder-length, strawberry-blond hair looked natural, or close to it, and her high cheekbones remained well defined, nicely setting off her clear, blue eyes. Erica’s fashion style appealed to me, as well — a mauve, formfitting fleece jacket over relaxed black cotton pants and chunky, tan Ugg boots. If I were a woman, I thought to myself, this is how I’d dress.

We had just left the Burlington airport, Erica having departed from Memphis early that morning. The afternoon was crisp and sunny as we cruised south on the highway, en route to a school for yoga instructors outside Montpelier. “How’d you get into yoga teaching?” I asked.

“It’s been a gradual process,” Erica explained. “I’ve been studying and teaching yoga my whole adult life, basically. But, for work, I was an ER nurse. Then, two years ago, I had to take a month off from the hospital to tend to a family crisis. When it was over, I had what you might call an epiphany — I knew I had to devote my work life to yoga. And that’s just what I did — I quit the ER, and now I teach classes full time.”

“What a life-changing decision,” I said.

“That had to have taken a lot of guts.”

“I suppose,” she said, “but I’m the type of person who lives by her guts.” She paused and chuckled. “I don’t know any other way.

Seriously, it’s all I got.”

“I can dig it,” I said, chuckling as well.

“So you flew up here from Tennessee. Is that where you grew up?”

“No, I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama.

And, yes, as a child in that town, I was right in the middle of the civil-rights era.”

“Where’d your folks, your family, come down on the issue?”

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Dear cecil, my girlfriend is currently having her period. Does that mean that I am riding the cotton pony as well? I am a male, but I definitely notice an increase in tears shed while watching tV dramas, war stories and cheerleader movies. my temper is also noticeably shorter, but that might just be because I ain’t gettin’ any.

I’m aware of the pheromones pumping out of her armpits and such, and since I have a mild armpit fetish I get a pretty hefty dose (more info than you probably needed).

Is that mutual menstruation stuff just for sorority sisters, or should I stock up on midol and tissue boxes?

Bitchy in Busan, South Korea in the scientific community that human pheromones actually exist.

That’s not to say your girlfriend’s moods and yours don’t swing in tandem — the effect, if there is one, could be purely psychosomatic. Whatever’s going on, getting weepy during movies is the least of what you’ll want to watch out for. Let me introduce you to the concept of sympathetic pregnancy, also known as couvade, probably from the French couver, meaning to brood or hatch.

Sympathetic pregnancy is pretty much what it sounds like — a pregnant woman’s partner develops similar physical signs, even putting on weight. There are two forms: ritual couvade and couvade syndrome.

Ritual couvade shows up in

some primitive cultures and involves things like pretending to have morning sickness or, in an extreme case from New Guinea, slitting the underside of the penis with a knife, apparently to simulate the purifying postpartum menstrual flow. Various anthropological theories have been advanced to explain these practices.

Ignoring the New Guinea outlier, I notice the common denominator seems to be that the father gets to lounge in bed for a few days after the birth while the mother often has to get up and care for the kid. So it’s safe to say it wasn’t women who thought this up.

Of greater interest in our enlightened times is couvade syndrome, which is involuntary, or anyway ostensibly so.

Male pregnancy symptoms may

cortisol levels and increased estrogen levels in the months leading up to and following their child’s birth.

Some think sympathetic hormone swings have an evolutionary basis. Fathers with lower testosterone are more likely to care for a crying baby, as are those with higher prolactin, and thus couvade may help to perpetuate the species. Then again, maybe that’s just wishful thinking by defenders of overworked moms.

Since you and your girlfriend seem to be attuned, Bitchy, you’re a potential test bed for these notions. If the relationship advances to the procreational level, make sure you take good notes.

QUEStIoNS WE’RE StILL tHINKING ABoUt I used to have a friend, and when we were together, we ended up being considerably more gassy than we were on our own. I have also had a roommate who had this effect on me. There weren’t any physical factors that could contribute, except maybe more junk food in our diets. Is it possible for two people to affect each other’s body chemistry like that just by being in the same room together?

— eseromit See above, my friend. One thing at a time.

Is there something you need to get straight? cecil adams can deliver the straight dope on any topic. Write cecil adams at the chicago reader, 11 e. illinois, chicago, il 60611, or visit www.straightdope.com.

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h, “riding the cotton pony”? If I ever find myself researching a question about the expat frat-boy scene in South Korea, I’ll know who to get in touch with.

Let’s start with what you ended with: synchronized menstruation, discussed in this column in the past. It’s known as the McClintock effect, after Martha McClintock, the University of Chicago psychology professor who first described it more than 40 years ago. The premise is that when women hang out together for a long time, their menstrual cycles synchronize due to pheromones, chemical signals in sweat that work through the sense of smell. However, later researchers claimed most cases of apparent synchrony were coincidence, and there’s considerable skepticism

include vomiting, lassitude, food cravings, headache, fever, abdominal swelling, cramping, dizziness and, interestingly, toothache.

Psychological symptoms may include depression, insomnia and nervousness.

Though unrecognized as a medical diagnosis, couvade syndrome is seemingly more common than might be supposed. A 1965 British study of 327 men whose wives had just given birth in a modern hospital found 11 percent reported sympathetic pregnancy symptoms. In a U.S. study, 40 percent of lower-middle-class men in Boston said the same.

This isn’t just hipster males showing off their feminine side in solidarity with their partners.

Often the men reporting symptoms find the experience an ordeal; some case studies have found the guys are domineering conservative types.

Are they trying to suppress the woman within? Maybe, but some researchers think there’s a physiological basis: • A study of 34 expectant couples in Newfoundland found the men’s testosterone, prolactin and cortisol levels all changed significantly during the pregnancy, delivery and afterward — the men’s hormone levels tended to move in step with their wives’.

• In another Canadian study, researchers found that 23 first-time fathers showed suppressed testosterone and

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• Any press release from a publicist in, say, California.

If you have to Google Vermont to see what time zone you’re calling, save the long-distance charges. Our mission is to write about what’s happening here. Of course, if you’ve got a band touring Vermont, fire away.

• Food-story pitches promoting a scrumptious new product that’s not available in any Vermont stores? Thanks, but we’ll pass.

• Any press conference/ photo op that involves smiling executives standing behind an oversized check. Sorry!

• Ditto for any event involving a large ribbon and giant pair of scissors for unveiling a newly completed project. Just to mix things up a bit, how about erecting a huge cardboard wall, à la Pink Floyd, then tearing it down?

• You’re about to celebrate your 10th (25th, 50th, etc.) anniversary of doing business in Vermont?

Mazel tov! But that alone does not a story make.

• Any press release announcing that so-and-so has been promoted from deputy assistant whatever to assistant whatever. Congratulations! Be sure to send that to Vermont Business People.

• Any letter or press release addressed to the “Seven Days tobacco editor.”

Huh? • An email from someone in Vermont’s congressional delegation claiming credit for securing a federal earmark (aka pork) for some pet project, which then gets their name emblazoned on a building. Aren’t buildings supposed to be named after the people who paid to build them?

• This actual story pitch requires no explanation: “Rainforest Action Network Alerts Consumers of Ties to Rainforest Destruction in HarperCollins’ Books, including Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas.”

• And this one: “Why aren’t there any decent G-rated shows like ‘Andy Griffith,’ ‘Leave It to Beaver’ and ‘Bill Cosby’ on TV anymore? Is it because we have a family value problem in America?”

• The “Did you ever realize...?” stories.

Any email or press release that starts with those four words meets with delete. Some recent examples: “Did you ever realize that gelatin products aren’t just for summer barbecues anymore?” “Did you ever realize that one in five Americans are concerned that the world will end on December 21, 2012?” And “Did you ever realize that you can lose weight and get paid cash to stay in shape?” If I did, do you think I’d still be overweight and working at a newspaper?

• The most recent newcomer to the pile of pitches is Kickstarter campaigns. Sure, we wrote about a few of them in Vermont when the platform was new and exciting.

But now we get several requests a week from locals who’ve launched a campaign for XYZ and are eager for free publicity.

We can’t and don’t want to cover them all, so, with occasional exceptions, we’re not covering any. Best of luck, though — and if you meet your goal and actually make that movie, let us know.

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• Equally unlikely are story pitches about threatened or endangered wildlife that doesn’t even exist in Vermont.

Sure, we all love polar bears, timber wolves and manatees — hell, who could hate those so-ugly-they’re-cute cows of the sea? But unless the animal runs, flies, swims, burrows, nests or reproduces in

• Among our most frequently received story ideas are the ones we call “Vermonters who go elsewhere to do great stuff.” Just opened a fairtrade yarn store in Bangladesh?

Building composting toilets in Sudan?

Awesome. Let us know if you move your project to Hardwick.

• Then there’s the special, in-house category we call “Alice Levitt’s rejected story ideas.”

Levitt, the quirky-but-lovable food writer at Seven Days, occasionally pitches stories that her editors and coworkers find too creepy or weird to print. In the last few months, she’s proposed doing a humorous story about searching for the man who allegedly has been exposing himself in public (“Fun with Flashers”?) and a comparative taste test of Bill and Lou, the working oxen at Green Mountain College that in November were destined for the slaughterhouse. Alas, only Lou was euthanized, and his carcass was promptly buried rather than being made into Lou burgers. Sorry, Alice. Maybe this winter some lucky ice fisherman will snag Champ, allowing you to resurrect your story idea for “mythic creatures” seafood recipes.

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• Pitches from people who just moved to Vermont and are eager to write a quirky, first-person essay about how quaint, progressive, hip, eco-marvelous

• An article you’ve written yourself about your new business, practice or other enterprise.

Hello, conflict of interest! While you’re undoubtedly well acquainted with the subject matter, this is what reporters are for: to provide a reality check and objective perspective for our readers.

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• A story pitch about your plans to bike (walk, juggle, unicycle, etc.) across America to raise money and public awareness for fill-in-the-blank cause.

Good for you! But this won’t come up in our weekly editorial meeting.

and/or delightfully manure-scented Vermont is. Glad you love Vermont, like we do, but this is old news.

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ne question we journalists frequently hear is “Where do you get your story ideas?” The answer is often from you, our readers. Each year, our staff receives thousands of letters, phone calls, emails, tweets and personal visits to our office from people eager to get a story written — or to write it themselves — about some new idea, business, product or activity.

While we don’t publish press releases, per se, we do get often-useful news from them.

Many other ideas are pitched to us by communications directors, publicity agents and other professional media mavens known collectively in the industry as “flacks.” The late William Safire, Richard Nixon’s speechwriter and longtime language columnist at the New York Times, once explained the origins of the word: “Flack” derives from the puffs of smoke produced by exploding anti-aircraft shells during World War II. “The puffs,” he writes in Safire’s Political Dictionary, “derogatorily refer to puffed up or inflated, exaggerated information.”

Hence the term “puff piece” — meaning entirely, nonobjectively positive.

Seven Days is routinely asked to write puff pieces on a variety of topics.

And, as politely as possible, we routinely turn them down. What follows, in no particular order, is a rundown of the kind of story ideas we commonly receive and just as frequently reject.

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n the first day of 2013, you can contemplate your fitness resolution for the New Year — say, over a mimosa and a croissant — or you can take it to the streets of Burlington, preferably dressed as a Stormtrooper, a gingerbread man, Little Red Riding Hood or whatever disguise suits your mood. Thanks to FirstRun, nearly 1000 revelers will shake off the champagne and mark the changing calendar with a 5K trot. Starting from Memorial Auditorium, this energetic but nonintimidating run is a moving costume party.

“The emphasis is on ‘fun and festive,’ rather than competition,” says Leandre Waldo-Johnson, the director of communications for RunVermont, which has produced FirstRun since 2005.

“Although the race still attracts its share of fast runners,” she observes.

Originally staged by the Green Mountain Athletic Association, and supported by Burlington’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the running community over the years, FirstRun marks its 25th anniversary in 2013 — and a surge in participants. In 2012, a record 848 people toed the line for the 11 a.m. start, which led organizers to introduce

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chip timing — that is, computer chips attached to each participant to measure his or her net running time.

Most FirstRun entrants, however, are more interested in having a good time than in clocking a fast one. Back at Mem Aud postrace, there are awards for top costumes as well as prizes for the first-place male, female and masters runners.

Fairfax’s Rev. Moretti and his son, Johnny (now 17), who registers

as “Johnny Rockstar,” have entered FirstRun since 2008, dressing up as penguins, cowboys, shooting stars, and a whoopee pie and whoopee cushion, among other costumes.

“We don’t have a TV and aren’t night owls, so we haven’t stayed up to midnight to usher in the New Year, and wanted to do something celebratory to acknowledge it,” says Moretti, 44. “We look for our friends every year, make new ones, and laugh hysterically at all the funny and punny costumes — it’s a super-fun party.”

For pint-size partiers, there’s a halfmile or mile-long kids’ run. The New Year’s race is part of RunVermont’s growing youth programs, which also include Ready, Set, Run! in schools and the annual YAM Scram.

It was Bob Osmond’s offspring, ages 9 and 12, who helped inspire

The 25th annual FirstRun 5K and Kids’ Fun Runs are on January 1, 2013, beginning and ending at memorial Auditorium in Burlington. Race-day registration and packet pickup begins at 9:30 a.m.; kids start at 10:30 a.m.; and the 5K (strollers permitted) begins at 11 a.m. For more information or to register in advance visit runvermont.org.

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him to sign up for his debut FirstRun this season. “Doing FirstRun felt like a great way to kick off the year and signal our intention to keep running, on our own and as a family,” says Burlington’s Osmond, who hasn’t yet decided on his outfit.

Since the weather can range from bitterly cold to almost balmy, creativity in costume planning is key. WaldoJohnson notes that some of her favorites from years past include “a group of runners dressed as fast food — french fries, pizza and pigs in a blanket — a bobsled team that carried sleds while they ran, and guys dressed as Jeff Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, who carried a surfboard for the duration of the race.”

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• Jermee Slaughter: Burlington transient who admitted to stealing from an acquaintance in June 2011, then taking part in an assault in which the victim was hit on the head with a skateboard and nearly killed.

• Forrest Wilder: staff writer at the Texas Observer who specializes in environmental reporting

• Linda Cruise: former communications and special-projects coordinator at Vermont Caribbean Institute

• Todd Bacon: McDonald’s senior supply-chain officer

• Julia Frankenstein: German brain scientist

• Adam Firestone: U.S. Army instructor and weapons-systems engineer who’s developed a self-guided bullet

• Rep. Tom Price: U.S. House Budget Committee member

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was another banner year for aptronyms — that is, people’s last names that match their professions, pursuits or personal proclivities. We’ve been collecting them for a few years now. For sure, we thought this pastime couldn’t get any more fertile than it did in 2011. That’s when a family of scissor-wielding Amish thugs named the Mullets went on a mad, beard-cutting bender against their fellow Amish. And a New York City congressman named Anthony Weiner resigned after getting caught emailing inappropriate photos of his wang to six women. Weiner, indeed.

But then this year, the world watched the fastest man alive: three-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt. At last summer’s Olympic games in London, the Jamaican-born lightning bolt of a runner bolted to record times in both the 100- and 200meter sprints — the first person ever to hold both world records simultaneously.

Locally, we encountered a few apt aptronyms, too, such as Paul and Carol Brouha of Sutton, longtime opponents of the Sheffield industrial wind project. Few Vermont news stories generated quite the brouha(ha) that industrial wind did in 2012.

Then there was Emily Proctor, the Middlebury College mathematics professor who was awarded the 2012 Perkins Award for Excellence in Teaching. Way to go, Emily! Born to proctor!

More ignominious were Sarah Stark, landowner in Ferdinand, Vt., who got felled for overlogging 59 acres of timber in violation of her forest-management plan; and Robert Stone, a St. Johnsbury man charged with punishing a 14-year-old boy by putting him outside, barefoot, in early January, causing frostbite to the boy’s feet. Stone-cold cruel.

Here, in no particular order, are some of the other aptronyms we encountered this year.

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e made it! If you’re reading this, you survived doomsday and all the hype leading up to it. The world didn’t end, and neither did the fun. As Bing Crosby sang in his song “Let’s Start the New Year Right,” “Twelve o’clock tonight, when they dim the light, let’s begin.” It’s time to follow Bing’s lead and partake in festivities that showcase local and regional talent. St. Johnsbury’s and Burlington’s First Nights have much to celebrate — the cities mark their 20th and 30th years, respectively. Happy anniversary to those who have created so many memorable events.

Buy a button or a wristband — they’re your tickets to music, theater, dance and fireworks. Burlington’s fête begins at noon, while St. Johnsbury follows suit at 4 p.m.

The Queen City leaves no downtown stone unturned with its signature 12-hour arts festival. Headliners include Circus Smirkus, Tony Barrand and John Roberts, and Frenchy and the Punk, to name a few. Favorites such as the Dragon Parade, the House of LeMay ladies and the Bluegrass Gospel Project dazzle attendees yet again. Fireworks illuminate the sky twice, at 6 p.m. and midnight.

In the Northeast Kingdom, St. Johnsbury hosts headliners Wicked Smart Horn Band, among returning talent that includes fire artists Dancing Djinn. New equipment allows for better access to popular planetarium shows, while the Family Fun Fair lets kids run wild with creative activities. Revelers gather at the St. Johnsbury Academy Field House parking lot at 8:30 p.m. to set lighted lanterns aloft, then return at midnight to bid 2012 farewell with a fireworks show.

Former First Nighter Montpelier changes things up this year. See sidebar for a sampling of the capital city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations — complete with a disco ball at city hall — along with a sampling of parades, parties and good eats in other towns.

So long, 2012; it’s been a (mostly) good one. Here’s to new beginnings!

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Frenchy and the Punk bilingual singer and a former hardcore punk guitarist, influenced by world music, folk and the 1980s, channel vaudeville, cabaret and steampunk flair in their performances? Say what? It’s best just to watch and listen as Samantha Stephenson and Scott Helland of Frenchy and the Punk do their thing. French-born Stephenson pens lyrics inspired by art, dance and travel, to which Helland brings compelling sound and style.

Frenchy and the Punk 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Flynn MainStage If you like this, try: 35th Parallel Grace United Methodist Church, 10 and 11 p.m. at First Night St. Johnsbury

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ony Barrand and John Roberts had an unusual start to their now decades-long musical career. The Englishmen met at Cornell University in the late 1960s, where both were psychology graduate students. Since then, the two have established themselves as master interpreters of ballads from the British Isles — particularly sea shanties, drinking songs and seasonal carols. Passionate about the art form, both Barrand and Roberts also perform in Nowell Sing We Clear, a foursome known for its annual yuletide concert series.

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Free. Info, 877-926-5866. boltonvalley. com New Year’s Eve Party & Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Jay Peak Resort, Foeger Ballroom & tramside. Call for price. Info, 988-2611. jaypeakresort.com Fireworks & Torchlight Parade, 6:45 p.m. at Lincoln Peak, Sugarbush Resort in Warren. Call for price. Info, 800-537-8427. sugarbush.com

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‘Baroque and Blue’, 7 p.m. at Bethany Church in Montpelier. $10 suggested donation. Info, 223-9604. montpelieralive.org Boogie on the Bayou New Year’s Eve Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield. $5. Info, 496-8994. bigpicturetheater.info Castlerock Pub New Year’s Celebration, 9 p.m. at Sugarbush Resort in Warren.

Free. Info, 800-537-8427. sugarbush.com New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m. at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. $15. Info 382-9222, townhalltheater.org The Concrete Rivals’ Beach Party Blast to 2013, 9 p.m. at Charlie-O’s in Montpelier. Costumes encouraged. Call for price. Info, 223-6820.

Dining

New Year’s Eve Dinner & Theater, 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Middlebury Inn. $88 includes wine, gratuity and admittance to Town Hall Theater party. Info, 382-9222.

New Year’s Gala, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center in Burlington. $125. Limited tickets. Info, 864-1848, ext. 134. echovermont.org/gala Imagine: New Year’s Eve, 6:30 to 10 p.m. at NECI on Main in Montpelier. Limited seating; reservations required. Call for price. Info, 223-3188. neci.edu New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dancing, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. seatings at North Hero House Inn & Restaurant. $59 plus tax & gratuity. Reservations required. Info, 372-4732. northherohouse.com

If you like this, try: Bobbi and Me Universalist Church, 6 and 9 p.m. at First Night St. Johnsbury

Move to the Music Karen Amirault Dance Company

Mind & Body

New Year’s Eve Road Race, 3 p.m. at Pavilion State Office Building, Basement Auditorium in Montpelier. $10. Info, 223-9604. cvrunners.org New Year’s Eve Ceremony, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Vermont Zen Center in Shelburne.

Donations; bring a noisemaker. Info, 985-9746. vermontzen.org FirstRun, 9:30 a.m. on January 1, starting at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington. $5-25. Info, 863-8412. runvermont.org

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Karen Amirault Dance Company & KIDZ 2 to 2:40 p.m. and 6 to 6:40 p.m. at Burlington City Hall Auditorium; 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Flynn MainStage If you like this, try: Dina Danielson Contemporary Dance Company Morse Center for the Arts, St. Johnsbury Academy, 5 p.m. at First Night St. Johnsbury

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ST. JOHNSBURY Monday, December 31, 4 p.m. to midnight at various downtown locations. $13-20 wristband; $50 20th-anniversary commemorative blinking button; free for preschoolers. Info, 748-2600. firstnightstj.com

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hat began as a side project turned into a North Country icon. Fifteen years and four albums since they began, New Hampshire’s Wicked Smart Horn Band have performed at gubernatorial inaugurations, opened for the Oak Ridge Boys and played just about every kind of gig in between. This 11-member ensemble energizes blues and rock numbers with its collective musical strengths. Three saxophones and a clarinet punch out riffs that keep listeners’ feet moving.

Wicked Smart Horn Band 8 and 9 p.m. at Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy If you like this, try: Gordon Stone Band First Congregational Church Sanctuary, 8 to 8:40 p.m. at First Night Burlington

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hether using cards, coins and illusions or putting audience members into a trance, Marko the Magician & Hypnotist unfailingly elicits laughter and amazement. After studying under world-renowned hypnotist Ormond McGill, Marko began performing in 1970 and never stopped. His family-friendly shows entertain all ages and consistently incorporate new material. This year, he makes a special stop at the pancake supper to bring his act tableside.

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If you like this, try: Christopher McBride Flynn MainStage, 3 to 3:40 p.m. at First Night Burlington

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New Year’s Eve Don’t miss the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks followed by music in the James Moore Tavern and a Teen Dance Party at the Indoor Amusement Center.

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That’s one lesson you learn from reading submissions to the Because Project, a series of essays curated by the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation and Kids VT, Seven Days’ monthly parenting publication.

The Because Project invites Vermonters to share stories about people and experiences that have shaped their lives, particularly during their formative years. Kids VT prints one of these essays in every issue.

Each essay begins with a statement that illustrates how a teacher, neighbor, family member or camp counselor has influenced the writer. The help or guidance adults offer in these stories ranges from minimal to extensive; in every case, it proves life changing.

Kids VT has published 11 of these essays so far; we’re reprinting some of them here.

Find the entire collection at kidsvt.com.

MENTORS

VCTF conceived of the series as a way to encourage participation in the statewide prevention programs it supports. So if these stories inspire you to sign up to be a mentor, great. But if all they do is prompt you to share a kind word with the kid who lives around the block, that’s good, too. Another lesson you’ll learn from the Because Project: Reaching out to one kid creates a ripple effect that can touch lots of lives. You never know how far it might extend.

Got a story to submit to the Because Project? Email fagan@vtchildrenstrust.org.

Submissions should be 300 to 600 words long and should respond to the prompt, “I am/ decided to/learned to______because of ______.” Kids VT will feature one of these stories in each issue.

The Because Project is a partnership of Kids VT and the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation.

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came to Harwood Union as a seventh grader, not her students as peers and but also to be our mentor. She knowing where I belonged in school. The middle balanced that beautifully. and high school years are a very scary time.

I had a very special bond with Di and the music I found my home in the music department. Diane department. I saw them go through ups and downs. I Phillips was my choir teacher. She made me feel like saw them struggle through budget cuts, changes in the choir wasn’t just a class — it was a lifestyle. It was a schedule — just the lack of resources in general. commitment to my voice, and to quality, to becoming Di would always spend extra time with you if you knowledgeable about different genres needed it. She didn’t just pack up her of music. bags and go home at the end of the Choir might sound boring, but she day. If you needed her, she was there made it exciting. She always brought for you. unbelievable energy and enthusiasm On the week of our second CD to every single session we had. release, I actually flew home so I When I was in ninth grade, I was could surprise her at her retirement finally able to audition for her exclucelebration — she taught at Harwood sive choir. I stayed after school and for 39 years. I played piano at a highpracticed for three weeks just to get school assembly. in. She showed me that commitment The day I was there, it really sunk to something you care about can in. You could see that nothing had create the groundwork for the rest of changed in the 10 years since I had your life. been at Harwood. All these students When I was in 10th grade, I came knew exactly what I was talking GRAC E P O T TE R to her with some music of my own, about. They all understood how powand asked if she would let me write it erful an influential teacher can be. into a choral piece and have the entire choir perform it.

When kids are influenced by somebody, whether it’s She said yes. at age 5 or 6 or during the formative teenage years, that The sound a choir makes when they’re all singing respect never fades. Everybody understands the emonotes you’ve written is pretty thrilling. It was a very tional connection you have to someone who encourballsy thing for a teacher to do, to let go of the reins aged you and pushed you to do things you may not have a little bit and allow a student to do that. I think she known you were capable of. understood that I was reaching beyond the notes on the I mentioned my trip to Di’s retirement celebration sheet music. to my friend, country-music singer Kenny Chesney.

And it wasn’t just me. She gave other students the Within a week, a white baby grand piano showed same opportunity a couple times after I did it. I thought up at the school. He sent it because he related to my it was a really commendable thing for an adult to treat story; Kenny had an influential music teacher, too.

I DEDICATED MYSELF TO MUSIC

BECAUSE OF MY HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR TEACHER, DIANE PHILLIPS.

Grace Potter is the piano-and-guitar-playing lead singer of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. The band recently released its fourth studio album, The Lion the Beast and the Beat.

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s I think back on the people who touched my I don’t know exactly what Zelda saw in me that life, I’m reminded of a summer camp counselor summer afternoon that made her tell me I had potennamed Zelda, who taught us modern dance tial, but I do know what effect it had on me. Why else to the sound of a new and exciting piece of music: would I remember that brief conversation? It made me Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” She pulled me aside one stand taller than if I had won first place in a dance conday and said, “Madeleine, I think you have potential.” test. Her words allowed me to expand my sense of who “Potential?” I asked.

I was and who I could become. They She was not talking about dance, encouraged me to dream and, eventualthough I would have been pleased ally, to strive to fulfill those dreams. to hear that. She was talking about One small word, said at just at the potential in life. I was 14 years old at right time, can make a lifelong differthe time. The camp was located on ence. Perhaps that is why I recently a farm in Binghamton, N.Y., and, by told a high school student, “You have today’s standards, was very basic. Our great presence” after she had just activities consisted of piling into the given a campaign speech for “goverback of a pickup truck with a milk can nor” at a workshop for juniors and full of red Kool-Aid, which we would seniors about how to run for public drink at the lake after our swim. We’d office. (I was there to deliver the come back and play simple games like keynote.) volleyball and ping-pong, and when it The look on her face expressed an rained, we would make lanyards. The emotion that can be best described as mAD E l E iNE K uN i N highlight of the season was the Color relieved happiness. She glowed.

War. I was on the blue team. We were “That means a lot to me, especially all from New York City, and before that, from war-torn coming from you,” she said.

Europe.

I knew exactly what she meant.

I remember Zelda because she was the first person who said the word “potential” to me. My mother had Madeleine Kunin was the first woman governor of Vermont, talked to both me and my older brother about America and served as deputy secretary of education and ambassador to switzerland in the clinton administration. she is currently as the land of opportunity, but I had never interpreted a Marsh professor at the University of Vermont. chelsea Green the American dream personally. My older brother was publishing released her third book, The New Feminist Agenda, expected to write the next chapter of the Horatio Alger in April. Kunin has four grown children and lives in Burlington success story for the simple reason that he was a boy. with her husband, John Hennessey.

There was no similar Harriet Alger.

A summer cAmp counselor told me I hAd potentIAl

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s a kid, I had what I deemed “off-stage fright.” I creating. Joan thought I would be perfect. When the was a pale, awkward, sometimes socially inap- camera crew came to my house, I felt like I was doing propriate white girl with a dark Afro. I had a something important. gravelly voice and used big words.

Those child-abuse-prevention films were shown in Then, when I was 7 years old, I joined Riverside elementary schools throughout Riverside. Once in a Children’s Theatre in Riverside, Calif., where I learned while, a kid or parent would stop me in the mall to ask if to project my voice, tap dance and I was that kid in the video. I didn’t feel sing pitch-perfect lyrics to every song like just a regular kid; I was an actress. in Annie.

Not one of those creepy child stars, Joan Wing was my first teacher but someone who acted out stories. there. Joan recognized that I wanted This is what Joan taught me to do — to be famous. I wanted to be Annie. act out stories believably.

She played acting and theater Joan believed in me. She saw a games with her students. She’d give spark in me, which helped me see that us a hat or sunglasses or cane, and spark in myself. we’d create characters and become Now I run my own theater proeach other’s audience. She taught gram, Theatre-in-Action. I use imme to memorize lines — and that no provisational techniques to educate one dies from forgetting their lines youth about bullying prevention, Kim Jo r D AN onstage. conflict resolution and social justice.

She showed me that we wear I’ve run workshops in schools and at masks all of the time: We play various characters off- social service organizations in Burlington, St. Albans stage in our lives, and the more aware we are of what and Montpelier and throughout Vermont. I think about we want (our motivations) and how we get it (our tac- Joan a lot — she’s the one who taught me that growntics), the better we know ourselves (our character). ups can ignite a kid’s passions. That improvisation Above all, she taught me to improvise in front of an builds resilience, collaboration and acceptance; that audience, to trust my instincts and create something theater can be a tool to help a child know herself. from nothing.

One afternoon, Joan called me at home. A child- Kim Jordan is the founder and program director for Theatreabuse-prevention organization had approached her in in-Action. she teaches acting and theater through champlain college, the community college of Vermont and the Flynn need of a child actress for educational videos they were center for the performing Arts.

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BEcAUsE And EFFEcT

CoURTESy oF ANAÏS MITCHEll

Because and Effect « p.37 old, he was still doing some consulting, so he and my I played for several years, then crossed a threshold grandma traveled a lot. I remember my excitement of adolescence through which the violin could not pass. when they’d return home from their trips, full of exotic I was so afraid to disappoint my family, especially my stories and descriptions of new friends. Their suitcases grandparents, by quitting. They’d never been pushy inevitably held a gift for my brother and me. Once, after about the instrument, but they had made it clear that a trip to Hong Kong, they returned with a tiny, one- if they were going to pay for my lessons, I was going to have to practice. To my great relief, eighth-size red violin, perfect for a small pair of arms like mine. everyone understood the changes I They knew I wanted one. A series was going through, and they were of musicians had just visited my unsurprised when, a year or two later, elementary school to demonstrate I quietly picked up the guitar and different instruments. One stunningly began writing songs. beautiful, elfin-looking woman played So much about those violin years the violin. I had fallen instantly in informed and inspired my life as a love with it; when I got home I had songwriter today. There was the ear announced that I wanted to play, too. training and sense of melody that So I started taking lessons, orgabecomes second nature to very young nized and paid for by my grandparplayers. There was the practicing ents. My granddad would pick me up — the daily dedication to a craft — ANAï S mitc h E l l from school, drive me to my weekly which I still find difficult, but it’s still lesson and read the newspaper in the true that cups of tea and encouraging car until I’d finished. I’d practice before school in my words make it easier. There was the knowledge that I grandma’s sewing room. She’d bring tea with milk and could get up on stage even if my hands trembled and say things like, “You’re sounding great!” and “You’re that, no matter what, my family loved it. really getting that piece now!”

I travel a lot nowadays, too; it was my grandparents I dreaded the recitals that were an inevitable part who showed me that we can be at home in the world even of the lesson cycle. Somehow all the music that was when we’re far from home and that the world is a friendly, so easy to play in my grandma’s sewing room became wonderful place, full of people who will take us in. nearly impossible on stage. My heart pounded, and my hands trembled, giving every note a scratchy, un- Anaïs Mitchell is a musician, singer and songwriter who grew intended, unprofessional vibrato. It never ceased to up in rural Addison County. She has produced five albums — four of them, including the soundtrack to her rock-opera amaze me as a kid, riding home from what I thought Hadestown, are on Ani DiFranco’s label, Righteous Babe had been an unmitigated disaster, when my family told Records. Her fifth album, Young Man in America, came out on me with glowing faces, “You were wonderful!” her own Wilderland Records earlier this year.

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was 10 years old during the hot, steamy summer but beyond the board, exactly the opposite was happenof 1963. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would lead the ing — a white man was teaching a black person to play.

March on Washington in August, I was captivated by the game. and the racism in my post-Jim Crow Later that summer, I brought home town of York, Penn., was palpable. the Colston family’s first chess set.

My father was an entrepreneur I paid forward Mr. Graham’s gift acquiring apartment buildings in and taught friends in my neighborour neighborhood. He worked with hood. I began to play in chess tourHugh Graham, director of the York naments at the local YMCA. Chess Redevelopment Authority, which was taught me about strategy, perseverlocated just across the street from our ance and thinking outside the box. It home. showed me that by out-maneuvering Mr. Graham was a stout white man my opponent, I proved I was every with a shock of white hair and a wide bit as smart. And it demonstrated that smile. One afternoon I walked across it didn’t matter whether you chose hAl c o l Sto N the street to his office. I wanted to black or white chess pieces — you see my father, and I was wondering could be a winner either way. if he and Mr. Graham had finished their meeting. Mr. I didn’t realize it at the time, but Mr. Graham was a Graham said that my father had gone to another meet- pioneer. What an uncommon connection we shared. I ing. I saw a checkered board on a side table in his office am forever grateful to him for taking the time to reach with strange pieces on it. out to me.

“What’s that?” I asked him.

Hal Colston is a social entrepreneur who created the Good News “That’s a chess set,” he said.

Garage in 1996 and NeighborKeepers in 2006. In 2011, he was “I’ve never heard of chess,” I told him. appointed by Gov. peter Shumlin to be the executive director of Mr. Graham asked me if I wanted to learn to play. I SerVermont, which administers AmeriCorps state programs and said I did. Over the next few weeks, he taught me the has a mission to promote, support and recognize volunteerism game. and community service. Colston lives in Winooski.

In chess, white and black pieces battle to the end,

I learned to see past racIal dIfferences

because a white neighbor taught me to play chess.

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A lot can change in two years. And we don’t want this relationship to stagnate.

So we’ve got a new set of prying questions to ask you — anonymously, of course.

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Gender: ❍ Female ❍ Male ❍ M-F trans ❍ F-M trans ❍ Other

I was ____ years old when I lost my virginity.

Do you feel sexy in your own naked body? ❍ Yes ❍ No

How many sex partners, if any, have you had in the last year? ____________

If you have a penis, is it circumcised? ❍ Yes ❍ No

Age: ❍ 19 or younger ❍ 20-29 ❍ 30-39 ❍ 40-49 ❍ 50-59 ❍ 60-69 ❍ 70 or older

Occupation: _______________________ Where did you grow up? ___________________________________

Are you satisfied with your current sex life? ❍ Yes ❍ No

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I ____ have sex on the first date. ❍ always ❍ never ❍ sometimes

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How often do you watch porn? ❍ Multiple times a day ❍ Once a day ❍ A few times a week ❍ At least once a week ❍ At least once a month ❍ A few times a year ❍ Never ❍ Other _________________________

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nother year of eating has passed, and the Vermont food world just seems to keep getting richer. It’s now more of a surprise to see a restaurant not using local ingredients than it is to find yet another one listing its farm connections.

Ethnic fare, from Turkish to IndoChinese, continues to make our state a more diverse place to live and gorge.

This year, food writers Corin Hirsch and Alice Levitt were so impressed with the culinary treasures they found that they put together a list of notable achievements, high-school-senior-class style. Chefs, if you want to sign our yearbooks, please return them to us by the end of the day.

CH: The cocktails at Burlington’s

Bluebird Tavern are always elegant; those of Waterbury’s Prohibition Pig are muscular and imaginative. For sheer novelty, though, the savory Mr. Figgy at Stowe’s Crop Bistro & Brewery carried the moment. It’s Maker’s Mark bourbon swirled with rhubarb bitters, fig reduction and tiny shards of rosemary, served up with a crisp slice of maplecured bacon across the top of the glass.

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Corin Hirsch: Though I’m told that North Hero House has always served

solid fare, the dishes that new chef Tim McQuinn assembled for a recent ciderpairing dinner suggested comfort food on Venus. Think velvety, sous-vide pork belly in a cider glaze; seared foie gras atop a smear of quince paste; halibut rolled in crushed pumpkin seeds. When we talked with him, McQuinn seemed a little nervous about spending his first long winter in the islands; I hope plenty of hungry people pay him visits.

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CH: In Pizza Land, there are sloppy,

Alice Levitt: Prohibition Pig had me at hello, or at least at panko-fried pimiento cheese and chopped, smoked pork. But now, just in time for the holidays, new chef Michael Werneke has brought the restaurant a number of gifts from his former digs, the Rusty Nail Bar & Grille.

Pro Pig plus duck-fat fries and handmade banh mi? What’s a girl to do but belly up to the bar for a cocktail or some Cheerwine and pig out?

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AL: I never thought I’d be able to get Scandinavian food on the street in Montpelier. But, thanks to the fine folks at Grünhaus Nordic Street Eats, the unlikely has become reality. Sure, there are no frikadeller or lutefisk at the food cart, but ultra-rich, dark, hot drinking chocolate and sausage-and-sauerkrautfilled potato wraps make up for it.

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quick slices that grease up your fingers, and there are pies that require you to savor them more slowly. Pizzeria Verità’s pies are the latter; each crust begins its life with a long, lazy rise and then is blistered inside a very hot oven, its bottom dusted with char marks. The sauce is bright, and the cheese is made fresh here, so that eating a burratatopped pie is akin to moving your mouth through a savory cloud.

Ninety miles downstate, Woodstock gained a new pizzeria this year, too — Pi Brick Oven Trattoria. Here, the pies are more raucously oily and messy but equally satisfying.

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AL: Adam Longworth calls one of the fathers of New American cuisine his mentor, but at the common man in Warren, he has stepped out of Alfred Portale’s shadow. Longworth’s cooking is worth traveling for — from anywhere

— and easily stands among the best in Vermont, just as the chef’s food stood out when he was chef de cuisine at Gotham Bar and Grill in New York City. Whether he’s preparing stunning salads or perfectly seared halibut with an electric coconut-lemon emulsion, the Northfield native is surely making Portale proud.

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AL: Part of what makes my partnership with Corin so much fun is our contrasting tastes, but I agree wholeheartedly that Pizzeria Verità scratches an itch I didn’t even know I had. The chewy, charred crust is the blanket that wraps the whole sensuous experience luxuriously together. High-quality ingredients are key, but so are creative combinations.

Last summer, the Maïs pie brilliantly married salty speck, sweet corn and heavy cream.

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AL: Maybe you don’t believe there’s such a thing as a transcendent hot dog?

Then you haven’t tried one of the Noble Pig’s coarsely ground, natural-casing franks made from local beef and wheyfed pork and served on a warm, steamed, Mexican-style cemita bun. Best of all, the folks behind the Noble Pig, Cloud 9 Caterers, have a heated food truck to keep the sausages — plus ramen bowls and Mexican tortas — rolling all year long. cH: If you blinked, it was gone, but for a

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glorious summery blip in time, a brightred food truck appeared in a White River Junction lot full of rusted-out cars, like a giant cherry in a sea of mud. At the StrEats mobile canteen, you had to shout above the occasional passing train to order burgers topped with local eggs, or skewers of cumin-y grilled shrimp, or even cardboard containers filled with sage-flecked gnocchi. No word on what StrEats’ two owners, Jason Northup and Chris Brewer, are doing now, but I hope they resurface soon.

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Lots of feel-good bluster accompanied the Skinny Pancake’s recent announcement that it would take over concessions at Burlington International Airport — but what a difference a month makes. When it emerged that owners Jonny and Benjy Adler had wiggled out of paying their employees the city-ordained livable

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wage, the story became Crêpegate. It also jump-started a thoughtful dialogue about the real cost of local food and running a viable food business. In the end, most commentators were convinced that the Adlers were earnestly seeking to balance fairness with business sense.

AL: Buying the Rusty Nail Bar & Grille was a longtime goal for Kim

Kaufman and Jim Goldsmith, owners of the Blue Donkey in Stowe. Their dream turned into a nightmare that left the couple $1.5 million in escrow when they learned the previous owners had $27,000 in back taxes and unpaid sewer fees. According to Darrow H. Mansfield, director of Kaufman and Goldsmith’s company, BIG Builders, “We are hearing that People’s United Bank seized the property and padlocked the place (mortgage default) and it is going to foreclosure. Word is it will not reopen.” If that’s true, it’s a sad end to a Stowe favorite.

Most Delicious Reason to Cross the Border AL: So far, I’ve been too cheap to try the

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Fortunately, last summer a new set of owners resurrected the space as Lunch Dinner Sunday Brunch Bailiwicks on Mill, carrying over the 27 Bridge St, Richmond comfort-food menu from their sister restaurant in Littleton, N.H. That menu Tues-Sun • 434-3148 may be what the town has been hungry for: During a recent visit to Bailiwicks, the space was more packed than I’ve12v-toscano121912.indd 1 12/14/12 ever seen it.

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cH: A line almost always snakes out the door of Kazu, on rue Ste-Catherine

AL: The untimely passing of the cheese outlet/Fresh market cookie. When

the take-out eatery and market closed this past fall in Burlington’s South End, it took with it the chocolate-chunk cookies that fueled my days at the office. Even after getting the recipe from the cookies’ creator (published in our December 5 issue), I still haven’t recovered.

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Ouest in Montréal’s Concordia ghetto.

I never got inside until, this summer, a late-afternoon lull allowed me to breeze right into this tiny Japanese izakaya joint and take a seat at the counter. Kazu’s magnetism suddenly made sense: The menu is huge, the portions generous

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and the prices low. After inhaling some gingery, 48-hour pork and a plate of razor-thin chirashi sushi, I ordered a rich, gorgeous bowl of pork-belly ramen with homemade noodles. It wasn’t easy to leave.

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the Laurier 1936 rôtisserie chicken restaurant. That’s why I can’t wait to see how taste mtL, the city’s new restaurant week, grows next year. I was mightily impressed by my meal at Bistro Le Répertoire this past fall, and I’m already primed for more creative cuisine — at a discount.

really got cranking and exquisite local spirits began to flow. caledonia Spirits’ Barr Hill Gin is like the butterfly of the gin world, delicate and sweet; the creamy vanilla notes of Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Rum, which is aged in Jim Beam barrels, can get you through an entire winter. Vermont’s next distilling wave seems to promise whiskey, so 2013 should be an equally satisfying (and tipsy) year.

On the culinary side, I was intensely happy to see ceviche appear on one, then three, then numerous menus around the state. ¡Viva citrus-cooked raw fish!

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The charcuterie boom is exciting, as is the sudden preponderance of homemade ramen at casual eateries and food trucks alike.

I named this the Year of the Pizza back in July, but it was new artisan ice cream makers that really made their mark on our dairy state this year. chill Gelato in Montpelier, Scout’s Honor in Waitsfield and lu lu in Bristol all added personality to Vermont’s reputation as a destination for well-made, deliciously flavored milk products. Cheese makers, you’ve been warned.

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cH: Down on Long Island, where

my family lives, is a place called Mr. Sausage. Despite the ridiculous name, it’s a glorious, perpetually busy mecca.

In Vermont, we have no single place to get capicola and prosciutto sliced before our eyes; an Italian sub dripping with vinegar; a fresh ball of mozzarella — the wobbly kind that hasn’t yet seen the inside of a cooler: containers of broccoli rabe sautéed with garlic; and fresh slabs of lasagna that you didn’t have to cook yourself. I wish others felt this vacuum as acutely as I do.

AL: I have the same wish every year: Korean barbecue. All I can eat and cooked right at my table.

I would also be open to great Indian food, particularly a well-stocked buffet with lots of regional specialties. Or a Slavic restaurant.

Finally, can I get a little Uyghur food in this place? I’m ready for mutton kebabs and goshnan, Vermont-style.

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from a pub-crawl-worthy strip to a diverse collection of places where you can not only slake your thirst but sate your appetite, many of them survivors of that storm we swear not to mention anymore. On any given night, you can get lengua tacos inside Blackback Pub & Flyshop (from the Mad Taco, which recently set up shop there); shrimp and grits at Prohibition Pig; a grass-fed burger at the Reservoir Restaurant and Tap Room; oysters and Prosecco at Cork Wine Bar & Market ... and now pizza at the Blue Stone Pizza Shop and Tavern.

(We haven’t even mentioned that giant foodie haven hovering just outside of downtown, Hen of the Wood.)

Now all Waterbury needs are more places to lay a drowsy head after a night out.

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cH: In wine parlance, Tropical Storm

Irene had a “lingering finish” — it was all we could think about for days, months, a year. Some food folk are still dealing with the fallout (as are homeowners still waiting for their FEMA assistance), but ask anyone who was flooded, and most will say, “Irene made us stronger.” From Quechee to South Royalton to Waterbury, Waitsfield and Rochester, it seems like most people have finally let her go. So will we. m

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AL: In the summer of 2011, I had every intention of lauding Waitsfield as a new foodie haven at the end of the year. Then Irene struck, and much of what made the town great was destroyed — or, at the very least, required rebuilding.

This year, the town rose again stronger than before, with a still-growing food hub, booming farms and destination eateries, including a whole new set occupying the space that once housed the beloved Green Cup Café. Way to go, Waitsfield.

cH: In what seems like less than a year, Waterbury’s downtown has changed

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Low- and no-alcohol cocktails — aka mocktails — and savory spirits

We’ll still see savory cocktails in 2013, including increasingly bitter ones. (Deirdre Heekin, the sommelier at Woodstock’s Osteria Pane e Salute and cocreator of the apple-based aperitif Orleans, already has another Campari-like aperitif in the works.)

Unusual savory spirits — such as eau-de-vies made from odd items like carrots — may also appear more often on bar shelves. Also in the shaker will be more low-alcohol drinks made with the same degree of artistry and care as their boozy cousins. This year, South Burlington’s Guild & Company Steakhouse rolled out a compact Temperance menu with drinks bearing such names as the Importance of Being Earnest — grapefruit sherbet, Holy Trinity syrup and fresh lime. Expect interesting syrups and infusions to keep on taking the place of spirits, but color is key: No one really wants to sip a brown drink unless it makes them tipsy.

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Enough with red, green and yellow tags to signal sustainability in the seafood case.

The smaller the fish, the better it is for you and for the health of the sea, so expect mackerel, anchovies and sardines to show up on your plate more often. These petite swimmers are not only plentiful; they’re packed with those good omega-3 fats that make for glowing skin and humming organs. Plus, they tend to be cheaper and intensely flavorful, though the briny burst of a sardine takes some getting used to.

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Artisanal cheeses invade the supermarket

If you regularly shop at a co-op or natural-foods store, you’re used to seeing a wealth of local and artisanal cheeses in the cold case. But I almost fell over recently when I found Nettle Meadow Farm Honey Lavender Fromage Blanc (from upstate New York) in my local Price Chopper, right next to the Boursin. It joins sheep’s-milk feta and Maplebrook Fine Cheese mozzarella, which also recently made it to the mainstream grocery — cheeses that will multiply and crowd out those orange American slices.

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If you think the muffins you buy each morning are less sweet than they used to be, and your lunchtime soups less salty, it’s not your imagination. Thankfully, the American palate is evolving from craving salty, tip-of-the-tongue sensations toward appreciating bitter and sour flavors that pack more of a wallop. It’s now possible to talk about “flavor balance” with the average diner, and he or she will nod in recognition. The latest flavor in ascendancy is sour — that sensation that strikes the outer-middle edges of your tongue. Lemons are puckery, of course, but so are buttermilk, yuzu, tamarind and even gueuze, a sour lambic beer.

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Ceviche had a moment of menu glory this year, and right behind it come arepas and alpaca, yucca and plaintain, quinoa and loads of pepper, cilantro and citrus. After Vermont’s recent Mexican wave, chefs may find themselves reaching even farther south and tapping South American dishes that make imaginative use of beans and fresh fish, corn flour and citrus and, above all, color. South American spirits pisco, mescal and cachaça will come along for the ride. At least, if the Department of Liquor Control catches up.

Up With the Languedoc

While a Bordeaux or Burgundy is the common French wine of choice, Asians’ thirst for those bottles is pushing their prices ever upward. In response, importers — and distributors and restaurateurs — are turning their attention to regions that offer better value, and to bottles that evoke the classic observation, “This wine drinks way beyond its price point.” For the last few years, the Rhône offered that value, but now that newly wealthy Chinese are snapping up Rhône reds, too, Languedoc-Roussillon is on the rise. While some of the wines are a little rough around the edges, others mirror the polish of their Rhône counterparts and use the same grapes, to boot.

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Wroten last year, would also have been a contender had it been a wholly new restaurant and not just under new ownership.

But back to El Cortijo and Bluebird Barbecue. Since I’ve been to both restaurants many times, I can do better than regurgitate the details of my early, for-review meals. Instead, here’s a side-by-side guide to what made them the best new restaurants of 2012.

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El Cortijo: It was the first great thing I ate in 2012, and I still crave it as if for the first time. The tocino taco is only available at Saturday and Sunday brunch, but it’s worth making time for a daylight-hours binge.

Scrambled eggs with an ample stuffing of cilantro are the base for a luxurious combo of ultra-creamy queso fundido and cubes of meaty, slightly sweet housemade bacon.

But it’s the salsa verde that makes it sing. Tangy and bright, with just a slight wash of heat, it makes me salivate long after I’ve finished my meal.

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Bluebird Barbecue: Do I really have to choose?

Actually, no. That’s why I try to bring three friends with me when I visit the Riverside Avenue resto, so we can order the Family Reunion Pack.

The meal for four includes tastes of every meat and side on the menu. From smoked-ringed baby backs and rosemary-rubbed, lightly crisped brisket to sage-flecked house sausage and well-vinegared, barky pulled pork, there isn’t a loser in this carnivore’s wet dream. Even the collard greens and sweet pit beans come with bits

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A pair of great Burlington restaurants became part of the same trend this year with sequels that may well have outstripped the originals.

Right at the beginning of 2012 (or on December 31, 2011, to be exact), El Cortijo Taqueria Y Cantina finally remedied the dearth of high-quality, flavorful Mexican food in the Queen City, bringing a whole different concept from the locavore burgers at its sister restaurant, the Farmhouse Tap & Grill. In July, Bluebird Barbecue pulled off a similar feat with smoked meat. Taking over the space where Bluebird Tavern opened two years earlier (before it moved downtown last winter), the new restaurant is a casual, lower-priced extension of the increasingly upscale original.

Both restaurants started out as something special, but each grew and improved throughout the year to join the company of the most consistently delicious eateries in the state. Now, at the end of 2012, they’ve become two of my most frequent destinations, right along with my picks last year for best new eateries, San Sai Japanese Restaurant and Farah’s Place.

There were other close contenders. The meal I had at Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen in Barre might have qualified it as my selection for best new restaurant if I had had more than a month to see it grow. Incidentally, the Common Man in Warren, which Cornerstone co-owner Keith Paxman sold to Adam Longworth and Lorien

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El Cortijo: In my first year with El Cortijo, I’ve developed a routine. And, believe it or not, it involves a double dose of salad. The greens with citrus vinaigrette are so refreshing, I order

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El Cortijo: The menu doesn’t refer to its Margaritas as “wicked fly” for naught — especially in the case of the Caliente, made with jalapeño essence. Fresh limejuice sweetened with agave nectar gives way to a powerful, throat-coating burn that makes the cocktail a complex experience in itself.

Bluebird Barbecue: Rookie’s Root Beer designed a drink just for Bluebird Barbecue, called Rookie’s Red. Its makers refer to it as a “lemon-orange-vanilla experience.” Maybe it’s just the candy-applered color, but it makes me think of a grown-up, citrus-infused Shirley Temple. Good Ship Lollipop, indeed.

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Bluebird Barbecue: If trying every smoked meat and every side in the Family Reunion Pack isn’t enough, I recommend a mix of greens very unlike the ethereal combination at El Cortijo.

Betty’s Salad is more heart-stopping than refreshing, with a thick slab of chicken breast, beautifully brined and then fried in a thick batter, resting atop a pile of cucumbers, tomatoes, homemade

Bluebird Barbecue: The front room’s pub space has a TV and shuffleboards.

When I dine in the barroom, there always seems to be someone at the foosball table. Bluebird Barbecue practically screams “fun.”

But the greeting painted near the entrance, entreating guests to “Meat Here!” gives merely a hint of the friendly vibe that emanates from owner Sue Bette herself. I’ve rarely seen a table of customers leave the place without her asking for their frank opinions on the experience and calling them “friends.” m

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a taco plate with two orders of salad instead of the perfectly yummy Spanish rice or black beans.

One of the two tacos on my plate is invariably either the crisp flounder taco with tangy cabbage slaw or the juicy pork carnitas with charred pineapple salsa. From there, I spring for a special, such as the shredded Misty Knoll chicken taco with creamy pepita sauce and fried plantain treasure that I recently tried.

El Cortijo: The dinerstyle counter and booths remain as a nod to former tenant the Oasis Diner, but they’re not the most fun thing about the décor at the restaurant, which is known for its neonorange-and-blue sign and matching details along the wood bar. The most fun thing is the toilets.

Whether or not nature calls, it’s worth a trip to the WC to see one of these porcelain artworks, painted by Sarah Ryan with busy, Mexican-style flowers and vines.

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IMPROV NIGHT: Fun-loving participants play "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"-style games in an encouraging environment. Spark Arts, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $7 suggested donation. Info, 373-4703.

fairs & festivals

WINTERFEST: Animal-care demos, snowball fights, family story times and snowflake stations augment the museum's exhibit offerings. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; free for kids ages 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

film

WARREN MILLER'S 'FLOW STATE': The biggest names in skiing get in the zone in this feature film, a thrilling study of epic powder. See calendar spotlight. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 253-9911.

games

BURLINGTON GO CLUB: Folks gather weekly to play this deceptively simple, 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.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: Families celebrate like it's 1899 with a variety of traditional activities, which may include candle dipping, ornament making, horse-drawn sleigh rides and sledding. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Regular admission, $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

MONTPELIER HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: Affordable titles of all kinds are arranged by category for easy browsing. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

kids

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.

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.

ST. ALBANS PLAYGROUP: Creative activities and storytelling engage young minds. NCSS Family Center, St. Albans, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Read-aloud tales pave the way for themed art, nature and cooking projects. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30

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STORY TIME FOR 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS: Preschoolers stretch their reading skills through activities involving puppets and picture books.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

YOUTH MEDIA LAB: Aspiring Spielbergs learn about moviemaking with local television experts.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 388-4097.

outdoors

SLEIGH RIDES: Jingling horses trot visitors over the snow on a wintry tour of rolling acres, weather permitting. Rides leave every half hour; seats are first come, first served. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $6-8; free for kids under 3. Info, 985-8442.

sport

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Ping-pong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Knights of Columbus, Rutland, 7-10 p.m.

Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913.

TRAPP NORDIC CUP 2012-13: Race against the clock in the first of 12 weekly, nordic 5K skate and/ or timed trials at the home of the first crosscountry ski center in the U.S. Trapp Family Lodge Nordic Center, Stowe, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $8 plus trail pass; see trappfamily.com for specific prices. Info, 253-5719.

theater

'PETER PAN': Broadway performers join local children in Northern Stage's production about an unforgettable trip to Never Never Land. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $31-70. Info, 296-7000.

words

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. Preregister at meetup.com. Levity, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 383-8104.

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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.

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Hosted by Jonny Moseley, Miller’s 63rd annual ski and snowboard film documents the world’s most daunting peaks. Alaska’s Chugach range requires Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety to call upon all his skills, while Chris Anthony gives 70-year-old 10th Mountain Division equipment a whirl. Whether in Japan, Norway, California or elsewhere, Miller’s signature attention to detail and high-quality production grant audiences access to locales that very few ever experience firsthand.

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For physical comedian and circus performer Brent McCoy, it was a no-brainer to call his act The Real McCoy Show. Good thing he has the confidence and ability to back up that name. Growing up on a dairy farm in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, McCoy developed an affinity for juggling and entertaining.

Cutting his teeth as a teacher at Circus Smirkus, he went on to earn a degree in painting, but eventually returned to his first passion. He engages the audience dressed as a construction worker and is equally comfortable juggling parking cones as he is knives and flaming sticks.

Looking to get moving after holiday indulgences such as one too many New Year’s Eve toasts? Or perhaps you want to make good on a resolution? Lace up those running shoes and put your best foot forward for RunVermont’s 25th annual FirstRun. To brighten spirits — and the landscape — crazy costumes are encouraged during this 5K through Burlington’s downtown and Old North End. Youngsters join the action with half-mile and one-mile jaunts; little ones are welcome in strollers.

Participants partake in post-race food, awards, a raffle and prizes in several costume categories.

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Husband and wife team Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson of Ember Photography have a deep appreciation for natural beauty. They approach the images they capture — whether atop a mountain or at a wedding — with reverence. Dedicated environmentalists, the couple present footage from their international travels in their Wild People, Wild Places exihibit and slideshow series. “Two Planks, Two Wheels — The Alps” documents their bike-and-ski journey across the Swiss and Italian Alps. Proceeds ‘TWO PLANKS, TWO WHEELS — from the January 5 event THE ALPS’ Friday, December 28, 7 p.m., at Castlerock Pub benefit the Green Mountain in Warren and Saturday, January 5, 7 p.m. at Club, one of the many Mad River Glen Ski Area in Fayston. Free, $5 conservation organizations raffle. Info, 496-5434. emberphoto.com that Jonhson and Mohr support.

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'LEGEND OF AAHHHS: A TRUE FABLE': Filmmaker Greg Stump's first ski movie in 10 years captures the exhilarating history of freeskiing from 1920s Germany to today. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 5 p.m. $1. Info, 760-4634.

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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.

health & fitness

FORZA: THE SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Folks channel their inner warrior in an intense fitness class. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $810. Info, 578-9243.

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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.

LEGO FUN: Budding architects in grades K and up piece together snazzy structures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

music

GREEN MOUNTAIN MAHLER FESTIVAL: OPEN CHORAL & ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL: Singers and musicians who wish to perform in a New Year's Day concert of Beethoven's Ninth join fellow classical enthusiasts. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7-10 p.m. Free; preregister at vtmahler.org. Info, 864-0788, wharw32487@aol. com.

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SLEIGH RIDES: See WED.26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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MUSIC WITH RAPHAEL: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves to traditional and original folk music. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 12/3/12 3:19 PM Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free; limited to one session per week per family. Info, 878-4918.

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BALLROOM LESSON & DANCE SOCIAL: Singles and couples of all experience levels take a twirl.

Jazzercize Studio, Williston, lesson 7-8 p.m.; open dancing 8-10 p.m. $14. Info, 862-2269.

WARREN MILLER'S 'FLOW STATE': See WED.26, 6 p.m.

food & drink

MEET THE BUTCHER: Foodies sink their teeth into the market's own cob-smoked kielbasa, cheddar and Swiss cheese. Sweet Clover Market, Essex, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8288.

GAME SHOW DINNER THEATER: See FRI. 28, 7 p.m.

fairs & festivals

WINTERFEST: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

film

health & fitness

WOODSTOCK FILM SERIES: Jaak Kilmi's Disco and Atomic War documents the 1950s "information war" in Soviet-occupied Estonia, where the obsession with Western pop culture rivaled the control of the totalitarian regime. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 p.m. $5-11. Info, 457-2355.

FORZA: THE SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: See THU. 27, 9-10 a.m.

holidays

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m.

MONTPELIER HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

kids

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Imaginative XP earners in grades 6 and up exercise their problem-solving skills in battles and adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

GINGERBREAD COMES ALIVE!: Animation enthusiasts ages 12 and up use stop-motion techniques to bring to life a Hansel and Gretel-inspired structure.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 388-4097.

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.

WARREN MILLER'S 'FLOW STATE': See WED.26, 6 p.m.

food & drink

A VERY MERRY PIG ROAST: Ready to pig out? Folks convene in the cafeteria for a feast, live music and family entertainment. Gate House Base Lodge, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $7-12.95.

Info, 583-6571.

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.

holidays

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m.

MONTPELIER HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

music

SONGS & STORIES WITH MATTHEW: Musician Matthew Witten helps kids start the day with tunes and tales of adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

'BAROQUE AND BLUE': Flutist Laurel Ann Maurer and pianist Claire Black migrate from French composer Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano to Vermont composer David Gunn's Forbidden Flute. First Baptist Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 881-8153.

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DOWNTOWN MUSIC SERIES: Acoustic instrumentalists (and drummers, too) recover from the holiday season at a community jam session. Recycled Reading of Vermont, Bristol, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-5982.

JATOBA: Vermont's "groove-grass" band employs fast tempos, tight harmonies and indomitable energy. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 760-4634.

THE USUAL SUSPECTS: The Chicago-style blues band serenades sippers of Vermont wine. Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery, Berlin, 6-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-1151.

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'LEGEND OF AAHHHS: A TRUE FABLE': See THU. 27, 7 p.m.

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.

GAME SHOW DINNER THEATER: Three-course meals lead into rollicking rounds of "New Year's Survey Says" on Friday and the "Not-So-Newlywed Game" on Saturday, each hosted by Tim Kavanagh and Jamie Polli. North Hero House Inn & Restaurant, 7 p.m. $69 includes dinner, show, tax and tip. Info, 372-4732.

practice. Congregational Church, Charlotte, 10-11:30 a.m. $13 or trade/sliding scale. Info, 846-7576.

SPARKLING DRINKS TASTING: Cheers to the new year! Folks sample some nonalcoholic bubbly that's suitable for the whole family. Sweet Clover Market, Essex, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8288.

BRIAN MOHR & EMILY JOHNSON: The Vermontbased adventurer-photographers offer a multimedia slide show, "Two Wheels, Two Planks — the Alps," about their human-powered travels. See calendar spotlight. Castlerock Pub, Warren, 7 p.m.

Free; $5 raffle. Info, 496-5434.

WINTERFEST: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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DANCE OF THE GODDESS, DANCE OF LIGHT: Myndy Kinzie and Spyralhead Lady lead participants in creative movement that incorporates spiritual

SLEIGH RIDES: See WED.26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

seminars

VCAM ACCESS ORIENTATION: Video-production hounds learn basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 651-9692.

theater

'PETER PAN': See WED.26, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

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'STARS ON ICE': Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill joins a world-class figure-skating cast in the "Now and Then" tour. Olympic Center, Lake Placid, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Info, 518-523-3330.

fairs & festivals

WINTERFEST: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

holidays

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY CHURCH TOUR & CONCERT: Visitors ooh and ahh over the festive decor of three nearby churches before performances of Vivaldi's Gloria, Telemann's Recorder Sonata no. 6 and Buxtehude's Cantate Domino. Bethany Church, Montpelier, tours start at noon; refreshments, 2:30-3 p.m.; concert, 3 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 223-2424, ext. 224, arthurzorn@hotmail.com.

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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.

drinks. Castlerock Pub, Warren, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 800-537-8427.

music

FIREWORKS & TORCHLIGHT PARADE: Sugarbush employees light up Lincoln Peak at this sparkly New Year's Eve tradition. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 6:45 p.m. Call for price. Info, 800-537-8427.

'BAROQUE AND BLUE': See SAT. 29, Community Church, Stowe, 7 p.m.

outdoors

EVENING SLEIGH RIDES: Pat Palmer of Thornapple Farm and a team of Percheron draft horses lead a celestial ride under the winter sky, weather permitting. Shelburne Farms, rides depart at 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $7-15; free for children under 3; preregister. Info, 985-8686, jpenca@shelburnefarms.org.

SLEIGH RIDES: See WED.26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

sport

GREEN MOUNTAIN CURLING CLUB: Players of all abilities sweep the ice every Sunday throughout the season. No special equipment is needed. Green Mountain Arena, Morrisville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $12 per game with membership; $16 per game otherwise.

Info, 399-2816.

WOMEN'S PICKUP SOCCER: Ladies of varying skill levels 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.

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m.

FIRST NIGHT BURLINGTON: Circus arts, theater, music, dance and fireworks make for an auspicious New Year’s at this substance-free celebration for all ages. See story, this issue. Various downtown locations, Burlington, noon-midnight. $5-27 First Night button; family packs may be available; additional $4 tickets required at select venues. Info, 863-6005.

FIRST NIGHT ST. JOHNSBURY: Thousands of revelers convene for first-rate entertainment, from the fiery street performances of Dancing Djinn to mind-boggling sleights-of-hand by Marko the Magician. See story, this issue. Various downtown locations, St. Johnsbury, 4p.m.-midnight. $13-20 First Night Button; free for preschoolers. Info, 748-2600.

MONTPELIER'S NEW YEAR'S EVE: A mirrored ball drops and lanterns take flight at this citywide celebration featuring puppetry, DJ’d dance parties, ice skating and music. See montpelieralive.org for schedule. Various downtown locations, Montpelier, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION: Merrymakers usher in the new year with all-ages dance parties, a bonfire on the village green, a torchlight parade and — wait for it — fireworks. Smugglers' Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, 6:30 p.m. Call for price.

Info, 644-8851.

theater

'DEAD MAN RISES AND OTHER SHORT SHOWS': Commemorating half a century of towering puppets and political narratives, Bread and Puppet Theater revives favorite works from the past.

Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 595-2233.

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Tracy Hall, Norwich, 8 p.m.; beginners session, 7:45 p.m. $10-15; half price for seniors; bring finger food to share. Info, 785-4607, rbarrows@cs.dartmouth. edu.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & THEATER: Vermont singers offer classy cabaret-style entertainment after a sumptuous dinner in the Founder's Room. Middlebury Inn, 6:30-10 p.m. $80 includes admittance to the Town Hall Theater party. Info, 382-9222.

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY: Dancers kick up their heels to classic rock and modern pop by the Horse Traders, pausing only for a free champagne toast on the porch at midnight. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 382-9222.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & DANCING: Attendees get their eat on with a four-course meal before getting their groove on to tunes provided by a live DJ. North Hero House Inn & Restaurant, seatings at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $59 plus tax & gratuity; reservations required. Info, 372-4732.

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IMAGINE: NEW YEAR’S EVE: Foodies ring welcome the new year with a champagne reception, followed by a multi-course tasting menu and handcrafted desserts, all prepared by New England Culinary Institute students. NECI on Main, Montpelier, 6:30-10 p.m. Call for price; limited seating; reservations required. Info, 223-3188.

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DOG PARADE: Costumed canines and their companions wag their tails while welcoming the new year. Gate House Courtyard, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 4 p.m. $5. Info, 583-6571.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE CEREMONY: Attendees literally ring in the new year with the ringing of the Temple Bell 108 times, zazen meditation, repentance, chanting and silence.

Vermont Zen Center, Shelburne, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Donations; bring a noisemaker; members children only. Info, 985-9746 .

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SLEIGH RIDES: See WED.26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE PUBLIC SKATING: Blade runners glide around a frosty rink. Memorial Sports Center, Middlebury, 8-9:30 p.m. Free admission; $4 skate rentals. Info, 388-1238.

FIRSTRUN: Community members of all ages start 2013 off on the right foot on a 5K course through downtown. See calendar spotlight. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. $5-25. Info, 863-8412.

NEW YEAR'S EVE TORCHLIGHT PARADE & FIREWORKS: Folks ring in the New Year with a sky-high lights show, best viewed from the base lodge. Bolton Valley Resort, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 877-926-5866.

NEW YEAR’S EVE ROAD RACE: Folks of all ages looking to end the year on a good note, or just have fun, get a running start on the new 5K course.

Prizes awarded to top finishers. Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 3 p.m. $10; bring sweets for post-race treat table. Info, 223-9604.

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KIDS MOVIE: 'MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED': African animals on their way to the Big Apple disguise themselves as a traveling circus in this 2012 animated adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Sunday, January 20 at 3:00 pm Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Featuring Metropolitan Opera Artists Latonia Moore and Jesus Garcia

MUSIC WITH RAPHAEL: See THU. 27, 10:45 a.m.

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FIRST NIGHT BURLINGTON: FLYNNARTS CLASSES: Performers-at-heart take the stage in music, theater and dance workshops of their choice. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; preregistration recommended. Info, 6524548, ext. 4, flynnarts@flynncenter.org.

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THE CONCRETE RIVAL’S BEACH PARTY BLAST TO 2013: Attendees get their surfer groove on to the band's signature sound — including five new tunes — along with mystery guest burlesque dancers.

Charlie O's, Montpelier, 9 p.m. Call for price. Info, 223-6820.

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IMPROV NIGHT: See WED.26, 8-10 p.m.

film

CLASSIC FILM NIGHT: Movie lovers watch favorite flicks from the silver screen. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

games

BURLINGTON GO CLUB: See WED.26, 7-9 p.m.

holidays

MONTPELIER HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

kids

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

FAIRFIELD PLAYGROUP: Youngsters find entertainment in creative activities and snack time.

Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

GEORGIA PLAYGROUP: Stories, songs and crafts offer an intermission to free play. Georgia Elementary & Middle School, St. Albans, 9-11 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.

outdoors

SLEIGH RIDES: See WED.26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

MOVING & GROOVING WITH CHRISTINE: See WED.26, 11-11:30 a.m.

theater

RICHFORD PAJAMA STORY TIME: Kids up to age 6 wear their jammies for evening tales. Arvin A. Brown Library, Richford, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

'PETER PAN': See WED.26, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

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fairs & festivals

YOUTH MEDIA LAB: See WED.26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

WINTERFEST: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

outdoors

health & fitness

ISLAND POND BIRD COUNT: Avian enthusiasts combine their sightings at this allday feather fest. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $5; preregister.

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ZUMBA FITNESS MASTER CLASS: Jen Skinner-Cisse and Rachel Smith of Fuego Fitness kick off 2013 with a highenergy workout. North End Studio A, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $10-15; space is limited. Info, 863-6713.

holidays

sport

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TABLE TENNIS CLUB: See WED.26, 7-10 p.m.

kids

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.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN MAHLER FESTIVAL: Community strings players and singers add to a large-scale performance of Beethoven's Ninth.

Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0788.

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NILS DAULAIRE: The director of the Office of Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services offers a broad view of "Vermont, the U.S. and the World: How Our

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Health Ties Together." Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

PAUL BIERMAN: Archival photographs depict the arrival of the interstate to the most rural state in the UVM professor's talk, "Remaking the Landscape, 1958-1978." St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-8291.

PAUL VINCENT: In "Daily Life in Pre-War Nazi Germany," the Keene State professor explores how ideology and terror undermined humanity. Rutland Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

RONALD B. SOBEL: The well-known rabbi weighs in on "The Meaning of Faith in Christian and Jewish Thought." Congregational Church, Norwich, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 649-1184.

SIENNA CRAIG: Recounting years spent living in Nepal, the anthropologist speaks on "Horses Like Lightning: A Story of Passage Through the Himalayas." Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.

SUSAN WATSON: The Middlebury professor looks at the foundation of modern physics, laid down by Albert Einstein at the age of 26. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

WODEN TEACHOUT: Refuting Henry Ford's claim that "History is more or less bunk," this author and professor sheds light on "What We Learn When We Learn About History." Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

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'PETER PAN': See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.

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MONTPELIER MOVEMENT COLLECTIVE WORKSHOP: Intermediate to advanced dancers pay special attention to their technique, improvisation and composition in this collaborative class.

Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 4-5:30 p.m. $15. Info, 229-4676.

holidays

MONTPELIER HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

kids

ALBURGH PLAYGROUP: See THU. 27, 9:30-11 a.m.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS: Pizza fuels teen discussion of books and library projects. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

FRANKLIN STORY HOUR: Lovers of the written word perk up for read-aloud tales and adventures with lyrics. Haston Library, Franklin, 10-10:45 a.m.

Free. Info, 527-5426.

HAND IN HAND: The Middlebury youth group organizes volunteer projects to benefit the environment and the community. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.

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.

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MUSIC WITH RAPHAEL: See THU. 27, 10:30 a.m.

PAJAMA STORY TIME: Little kids rock nightgowns and flannels as special guests read from books.

Fairfax Community Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 527-5426.

music

'ROCK @ HOME': Upper Valley bands Derek and the Demons and Front Bend take the stage with blues- and groove-inspired rock and roll. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 603-448-0400.

STEVE KIRBY: The American guitarist offers expressive, lyrical jazz selections. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $15; BYOB. Info, 465-4071.

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'PETER PAN': See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.

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BALLROOM LESSON & DANCE SOCIAL: See FRI.28, 7-10 p.m.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Lar Duggan, Albert Joy and Margaret Smith provide music for an evening of creative expression by newcomers and experienced movers alike. All dances are taught. ElleyLong Music Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, introductory workshop. 8 p.m. $8-10; bring snack to share. Info, 899-2378.

FREEDOM FRIDAY DANCE JAM: This alternative to the club scene involves a conscious movement practice led by curiosity, creativity and inspired music. North End Studio A, Burlington, 8-10:30 p.m. $10. Info, 363-4912.

health & fitness

AVOID FALLS WITH IMPROVED STABILITY: A personal trainer demonstrates daily practices for seniors concerned about their balance. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 10 a.m. $5. Info, 658-7477.

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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.

MONTGOMERY TUMBLE TIME: Physical fitness activities help build strong muscles. Montgomery Elementary School, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: See FRI.28, 11 a.m.

'TWELFTH NIGHT CELEBRATION': The Essex Children's Choir of Vermont and the Adirondack Liturgical Dance Troupe commemorate the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem through song, dance and prose. United Methodist Church, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 518-335-7385.

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DOUBLETREE CANS FOR COOKIES FOOD DRIVE: Fans receive sweet treats in exchange for their good-will offerings at the St. Michael's College men's and women's hockey games. Cairns Arena, South Burlington, 4-7:30 p.m. Donations of nonperishable food items. Info, 660-7552.

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DANCE OF THE GODDESS, DANCE OF LIGHT: See SAT.29, 10-11:30 a.m.

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‘DOWNTON ABBEY’ PARTY & AFTERNOON TEA: Fans of the popular television show celebrate the premiere of its third season and learn about the period's fashion from Middlebury College theater professor and costume designer, Jule Emerson.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4369.

VERMONT FANCY FELINES & ALOUETTE CAT CLUB SHOWS: Animal lovers spend some time in the ring with purrfectly groomed kitties. Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-7. Info, 819-322-7148.

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WOODSTOCK FILM SERIES: Werner Herzog's Cave of Forgotten Dreams gives viewers an exclusive look inside a Southern France cave that contains the earliest-known human paintings. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 p.m. $5-11. Info, 457-2355.

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BURLINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Farmers, artisans and producers offer fresh and prepared foods, crafts and more in a bustling indoor marketplace with live music, lunch seating and face painting. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172, info@burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.

CALEDONIA WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Freshly baked goods, veggies, beef and maple syrup figure prominently in displays of "shop local" options.

Welcome Center, St. Johnsbury, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 592-3088.

CAPITAL CITY WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Root veggies, honey, maple syrup and more change hands at an off-season celebration of locally grown food. Gymnasium, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958, manager@montpelierfarmersmarket.com.

health & fitness

SWANTON TUMBLE TIME: Vivacious youngsters monkey around in an open gym. Mary Babcock Elementary School, Swanton, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

music

BURLINGTON ENSEMBLE 90/10 SERIES: Artistic directors Sofia Hirsch and Michael Dabroski lead the professional chamber group in "Mentors," featuring Beethoven's complete Cello Sonatas. Ninety percent of the proceeds benefit local nonprofits.

College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 598-9520.

outdoors

SLEIGH RIDES: See WED.26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

WINTER TREE ID: Foresters help folks distinguish ashes from alders, and beyond. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, 9:30 a.m.

-noon $10; preregister. Info, 723-6551, ext. 115, events@northwoodscenter.org.

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BRIAN MOHR & EMILY JOHNSON: See FRI.28, Mad River Glen Ski Area, Fayston, 7 p.m.

PAUL BORTZ & JOHN GAWORECKI: Two members of the Midd-Vermont Train Club are right on track in a hands-on talk and demonstration of "125 Years of Toy-Train Fun." Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, noon. $2 minimum donation; free for museum members. Info, 388-2117.

theater

'PETER PAN': See WED.26, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

THE MET: LIVE IN HD SERIES: Hanover: Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, Marcello Giordani and Dwayne Croft star in a broadcast production of Les Troyens. Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. $10-29. Info, 603-646-2422.

THE MET: LIVE IN HD SERIES: Lake Placid: See above listing, Loew Auditorium, Lake Placid Center For The Arts, N.Y., noon. $12-18. Info, 518-523-2512.

THE MET: LIVE IN HD SERIES: Middlebury:See above listing, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, noon. $10-24. Info, 383-9222 'THE REAL MCCOY SHOW': A physical comedian dons his hard hat for breathtaking circus stunts.

See calendar spotlight. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 877-6737.

'TWELFTH NIGHT CELEBRATION': See FRI.04, Snow date: January 6. Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 863-9161.

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VERMONT FANCY FELINES & ALOUETTE CAT CLUB SHOWS: See SAT.05, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

language

FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: DIMANCHES: See SUN.30, 4-5:30 p.m.

outdoors

SWANTON PLAYGROUP: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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PUPPY WORKSHOP: New pooches and their people "sit" and “stay" for a fun, interactive class on basic commands with Gold Star Dog Training. Pet Food Warehouse, South Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $20 donation suggested for a local dog-related nonprofit; preregister. Info, 849-2363, deb@goldstardog.com.

ENOSBURG FALLS TUMBLE TIME: Kiddos bound around an open gym, burning off excess energy.

Enosburg Falls Elementary School, 9-10 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.

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sport

FROZEN ONION WINTER BIKE RACE: Chip the icicles off your trusty steed for a lung-burning loop with lap options. Proceeds benefit the Moxie Sparks Scholarship Program. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, registration, 9:30 a.m.; race, 11 a.m. $20-25. Info, 229-9409, events@onionriver.com.

theater

'NOYE'S FLUDDE': A twist on the biblical tale of Noah's Ark, this one-act production by the Opera Theatre of Weston considers the balance of nature, man and God. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 2 p.m. $15-28. Info, 775-0903.

'PETER PAN': See WED.26, 2 p.m.

THE MET: LIVE IN HD SERIES: Hanover: See SAT. 05. Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. $10-29.

Info, 603-646-2422.

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health & fitness

AVOID FALLS WITH IMPROVED STABILITY: See FRI.04, 10 a.m.

holidays

MONTPELIER HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

kids

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.

MUSIC WITH RAPHAEL: See THU. 27, 10:45 a.m.

RU12? RAINBOW READING HOUR: LGBTQA families come together for stories and activities. Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 6-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 860-7812, sam@ru12.org.

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.

STORIES WITH MEGAN: Preschoolers expand their imaginations through tales, songs and rhymes.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 865-7216.

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.

language

SPANISH IMMERSION CLASS: An experienced teacher offers an interactive music class en español. Tulsi Tea Room, Montpelier, 9-9:45 a.m. $15; for ages 1-5. Info, 917-1776, constanciag@gmail.com.

music

OPUS 25 LIVE CONCERT: Professional musicians perform original student compositions for brass, percussion, piano and voice. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 879-0065.

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.

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KAREN ENGELMANN: As part of the MFAW Visiting Alumni Series, this 2009 grad reads from and signs her new novel, The Stockholm Octavo. Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 322-1724.

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EVENING KNITTING CIRCLE: Needleworkers pull up a chair and get loopy with fellow crafters over dessert. Shelburne Farms, 7-9 p.m. $5; preregister.

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YOUNG TRADITION REUNION: Local, regional and nationally recognized performers, composers and recording artists band together in Burlington. The lineup includes Elias Alexander, Nicolas Babineau, Jaden Gladstone, the Irregulars and many more.

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966.

MONTPELIER HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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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.

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LAUGHTER YOGA: What's so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 355-5129.

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NIKKY FINNEY: As part of the MFAW Visiting Alumni Series, this National Book Award Poetry winner reads her lines and stanzas. Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7-8:30 p.m.

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MEDITATION & DISCUSSION: Powerful energies arise from this participant-led session, followed by 20 minutes of meditation and a brief discussion.

Inspired Yoga Studios, Jay, 5:45-7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 988-0449.

MONTPELIER HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

ASPIRING NATURALISTS TEEN PROGRAM: Nature-loving adolescents observe changes in the landscape and learn primitive skills, such as fire by friction, carving, foraging and tracking animals.

Shelburne Farms, 4:30-7 p.m. $10-15 sliding-scale; preregister; for ages 14 to 17. Info, 985-0327 , mburke@shelburnefarms.org.

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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.

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MOVING & GROOVING WITH CHRISTINE: See WED.26, 11-11:30 a.m.

PAJAMA STORY TIME: Evening tales send kiddos off to bed. Berkshire Elementary School, 6-7 p.m.

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ST. ALBANS PLAYGROUP: See WED.26, 9-10:30 a.m.

TODDLER TAEKWON DO: Kellie Thomas of K.I.C.K.S. leads little ones in a playful introduction to this ancient martial art. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4369.

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COMMUNITY CINEMA FILM SERIES: Christine Khalafian's The Powerbroker follows the journey of one of the Civil Rights era's most important leaders, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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burlington city arts CLAY: INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WHEEL: Weekly on Thu., Jan. 31-Mar. 28, 9:30 a.m.noon. No class Feb. 14. Cost: $252/BCA members, $280/nonmembers. Clay sold separately at $20/25-lb. bag. Glazes & firings incl. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Local pottery artist Jeremy Ayers will help you refine your wheelwork in this morning class for intermediate and advanced potters. Learn individual tips and techniques for advancement on the wheel. Demonstrations and instruction will cover intermediate throwing, trimming, decorative and glazing methods.

Students should be proficient in centering and throwing. Over 30 hours per week of open studio time included.

CLAY: WHEEL THROWING: Weekly on Thurs., Jan. 31-Mar. 28, 6-8:30 p.m. No class 2/14.

Cost: $216/BCA members, $240/nonmembers. Clay sold separately at $20/25 lb. bag.

Glazes and firings incl. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This eight-week class is an introductin to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio.

Learn basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, vases and bowls. Learn various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes.

No previous experience needed!

Class includes over 30 hours per week of open studio time to practice. Instructor: Chris Vaughn.

DESIGN: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS6: Feb. 5-Mar. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $184.50/BCA members, $205/ nonmembers. Location: BCA Center Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, a program used to create interesting

graphics and more! Learn how to lay out and design posters and other single-page documents.

Explore a variety of software techniques and create projects suited to your own interests. This class is suited for beginners who are interested in furthering their design software skills.

DESIGN: SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS: Feb. 7-Mar. 7, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $202.50/ BCA members, $225/nonmembers. Location: BCA Center Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Learn how to create and publish your own artist books using Adobe Creative Suite and online publishing tools such as Blurb and LuLu. Basic layout and design principles, color management, and software techniques utilizing InDesign. Photoshop and Bridge will be covered.

Students will end the session with a beautiful book layout ready to publish. Bring highresolution files to the first class.

DRAWING: Weekly on Wed., Jan. 30-Mar. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

No class Feb. 27. Cost: $176/ BCA members, $195/nonmembers. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Learn a variety of drawing techniques, including basic perspective, compositional layout and use of dramatic light and shadow.

Students will work with a variety of media, including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, charcoal, conte crayon, and colored pencil.

Comics and illustrations may be incorporated based on student interest. Instructor: Marc Nadel.

DRAWING: FASHION: Weekly on Thu., Jan. 31-Mar. 14, 6:30-9 p.m. No class Feb. 14. Cost: $176/ BCA Members, $195/nonmembers. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Learn the basics of fashion drawing!

Students will draw and paint using gouache, watercolor and more and will be encouraged to render fabrics, illustrate their own designs and experiment.

Mixed-level class, open to both beginners and advanced students, some prior drawing experience is helpful. Class will include figure drawing with a live fashion model. Instructor: Jacquelyn Heloise Liebman.

PHOTO: INTRO FILM/DIGITAL SLR: Feb. 6-Mar. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $144/BCA members, $160/nonmembers. Location: BCA Center Ditigal Media Lab, Burlington.

Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take

the photographs you envision.

Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring an empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and it’s owner’s manual to class.

PHOTO: PORTRAIT: Weekly on Mon, Feb. 11-Mar. 11, 6-9 p.m.

No class Feb. 18. Cost: $157.50/ BCA members, $175/nonmembers. Location: BCA Center Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Prerequisite: Intro to SLR Camera or equivalent experience. Improve your portraittaking skills in this hands-on class. Camera techniques, composition, the use of studio and natural light, working with a model and more will be covered.

Bring your camera and memory card to the first class. Instructor: Dan Lovell.

PRINT: BEGINNING ETCHING: Jan. 30-Mar. 20, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $198/BCA members, $220/nonmembers.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Join local printmaker and illustrator Hilary Glass at BCA’s newly renovated studio and discover the ancient printing technique of etching.

Learn the basics of etching a plate through drypoint and acid bath and using a printing press and explore some fundamentals of intaglio printmaking. No experience needed. Materials will be provided, except the cost of paper. Over 25 hours per week of open studio time is included.

PRINT: INTRO TO SILKSCREENING: Weekly on Thu, Jan. 31-Mar. 28, 6-8:30 p.m. No class Feb. 13. Cost: $207/BCA members, $230/nonmembers.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Torrey Valyou, local silkscreen legend and owner of New Duds, will show you how to design and print T-shirts, posters, fine art and more! Students will learn a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Cost includes over 25 hours per week of open studio hours. No experience necessary! Some materials are included.

PRINT: SILKSCREEN CLOTHING DESIGN: Jan. 28-Mar. 18, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $207/BCA members; $230/nonmembers. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Fashion design meets printmaking in this class! Fashion designer and silkscreen expert Amy Wild will show you how to print on jackets, leggings, skirts, pants and of course T-shirts.

Learn a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Cost includes over 25 hours per week of open studio hours. No experience necessary! Some materials included. Instructor: Amy Wild.

PAINTING: OIL: Weekly on Tue., Jan. 29-Apr. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. No class Feb. 26 or Mar. 5. Cost: $225/BCA members; $250/nonmembers. Location:

BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Learn how to paint with nontoxic, water-soluble oils. With an emphasis on studio work, this class will consist of fun exercises. Discover a variety of painting techniques and learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to your work. BCA provides glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. Instructor: Linda Jones.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 5981077, info@salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style, on-one and on-two, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $13/person for one-hour class.

No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

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, 598-9204, 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 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.

dowsing GEOMANCY: Jan. 12, 9 a.m.noon. Cost: $50/person. Incl. a pair of dowsing rods & resource list. Location: Stowe area, Vermont. Info: Rachel, 244-7909, sound.health@yahoo.com.

Dowsing is a practical skill that can improve your intuition, put you in touch with your inner guide and help you improve your health. Learn some of the basic principles of geomancy and dowsing in this empowering, experiential workshop. Led by Rachel Chevalier, dowser, teacher and energy healer.

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 walkin classes for $15/class. Drums are provided. Call to schedule your own classes!

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BarSculpt is ideal and challenging for all fitness and age levels. BarSculpt integrates the fat burning format of interval training, the muscle shaping technique of isometrics and the elongating aspects of dance and ballet conditioning. This class will lift your seat, flatten your abs and tone your arms. Other key benefits a student can receive are increased metabolic rate, increased bone density, nonimpact workout, quick results, improved posture and flexibility.

NIA: Tues./Thurs./Sat. 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $13/1-hr. class. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St, Burlington. Info: Rebecca Boedges, 922-2400, rboedges@ hotmail.com, rebeccaboedges. com. Mind/body fitness that will change your life! Joyful movement for the body and soul.

Fusion fitness that incorporates dance, martial arts and the healing arts with a focus on joy. Love your body, love your life! Join me.

DOING CHANGE: COMPONENTS OF PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION: Weekly on Thu., Jan. 10-Jan. 31, 7-9 p.m.

Snow date Feb. 7. Cost: $60/4 2-hr. classes. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244652-4548 7909. No one likes change, but flynnarts@flynncenter.org it is an inevitable part of living.

Learn how to “wake up” and han1x1-FlynnPerfArts093009.indd 1 9/28/09 3:32:51 PM dle the major transformations that we will soon be facing in this experiential, exercise-based course. Led by Sue Mehrtens.

ADULT ACTING, STANDUP COMEDY, JAZZ MUSIC, & VOICE INTRODUCTION TO WORKING LESSONS: Classes start in Jan. WITH SYMBOLS: Weekly on Location: Flynn Center for the Mon., Jan. 7-Jan. 28, 7-9 p.m.

Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Snow date Feb. 4. Cost: $60/4 Burlington. Build skills and find 2-hr. classes. Location: 55 Clover a creative release in a supportive Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244environment led by professional 7909. Learn how to recognize, teaching artists. Discover your interpret and work with the iminner spark and potential! ages that form the basis of art, creativity and your dream life in AUDITIONS FOR ADULT this workshop suitable for CEUs. CABARET PROGRAM AND TEEN Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher SHOW CHOIR: Jan. 5, Location: and author.

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

LIFE IS A SPIRITUAL TREASURE Adults work on honest delivery HUNT: Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. of meaningful material while Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover rehearsing toward performance Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244of an original cabaret. Teens 7909. Learn to read the signs develop “triple threat” skills in and messages that surround us acting, singing and dancing as a all the time that can provide us dynamic ensemble. Both groups with the information that can perform in FlynnSpace in May. help us move forward in positive Audition info online. ways. Led by Susan Ackerman, teacher, author, counselor and KIDS AND TEENS CLASSES: astrologer.

Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Kids’ and teens’ acting, dance, creative play, BARSCULPT: Dec. classes: Wed. jazz music and musical theater 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thu. 27, 4:30classes start in January. Ages 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

4-18, plus a parent/child music Cost: $15/Dec. 17-Jan. 1 classes class for infants and toddlers. are $5-10 donation-based. 1st Nurturing teaching artists, class is always free during this imaginative journeys and social/ period. Location: BarSculpt emotional growth for everyone, at Core Studio, 208 Flynn plus serious skill development Ave, Unit 3K, Burlington. Info: for aspiring performers!

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MASTER GARDENER 2013 COURSE: Feb. 5-Apr. 30, 6:15-9 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $395/ person. Incl. sustainable-gardening book. Late fee after Jan. 18. Noncredit course. Location: Bennington, Brattleboro, Johnson, Lyndon, Montpelier, Middlebury, Newport, Randolph Ctr., Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans, White River Jct., Williston. Info: 656-9562, master.gardener@uvm.edu, uvm.edu/mastergardener.

Learn the keys to a healthy and sustainable home landscape as University of Vermont faculty and experts focus on gardening in Vermont. This noncredit course covers a wide variety of horticultural topics: fruit and vegetable production, flower gardening, botany basics, plant pests, soil fertility, disease management, healthy lawns, invasive plant control, introduction to home landscaping and more!

Stone Wall Workshop: All workshops Sat. 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Jan. through Mar. Cost: $100/1-day workshop.

Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Road, Hinesburg. Info: Queen City Soil & Stone, Charley MacMartin MacMartin, 318-2411, macmartin@igc.org, queencitysoilandstone.com. Our introductory workshops for homeowners and tradespeople promote the beauty and integrity of stone.

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herbs Wisdom of the Herbs School: Now accepting applications for Wisdom EightMonth Certification Program, Apr. 20-21, May 18-19, Jun. 15-16, Jul. 13-14, 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.

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Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool. com, wisdomoftheherbsschool. com. Earth skills for changing times. Experiential programs embracing local wild edible and medicinal plants, food as first medicine, sustainable living skills, and the inner journey.

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Location: St. Michael’s College, Ross Sports Building, Tarrant Dance Studio, Colchester. Info: SMC, Annette Urbschat, 8609927, sundancestudiovt@gmail. com. Creative movement for children 4 and 5 y/o. This class is taught by Annette Urbschat as part of an undergraduate teaching course at SMC. Children will explore seasonal movement themes and dance favorite stories, observed by SMC students who will later teach short segments of the class under supervision.

language ALLONS-Y ET BONNE ANNEE! FRENCH CLASSES FOR PRESCHOOLERS, YOUTH & ADULTS: Preschool FRART! Jan. 11-Feb. 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Youth Afterschool FRART! Jan. 16-Feb. 20, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Adult Adv. Beg., Jan. 15-Mar. 19, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Adult

Intermediate, Jan. 15-Mar. 19, 5-6:30 p.m. Location: winspand Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@yahoo.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com/ classes. Immerse yourself in a beautiful, supportive and fun environment learning French and opening new doors. New Sessions begin January. Maggie Standley, fluent speaker and experienced instructor has lived in Paris and West Africa. Weaving together cultural knowledge, multiple learning modalities and familiarity w/ language pitfalls, these classes are “vraiment chouette!”

martial arts Aikido: Adult introductory workshop on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal & Light), Burlington. Info: 9518900, burlingtonaikido.org. This Japanese martial art is a great method to get in shape and relieve stress. Classes for adults, teens and children. We also offer morning classes for new students. Study with Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 6th degree black belt and Vermont’s only fully certified Aikido teacher. Visitors are always welcome.

Aikido Classes: New: Tue. afternoon Children’s Class (6-12 y/o) 4:15-5:15 p.m. Starts Dec. 4. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington.

Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, vermontaikido. org. Aikido trains body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and strong center within flowing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate presence, respect for others, and confidence in oneself. Vermont Aikido invites you to explore this graceful martial art in a safe, supportive environment.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 6604072, Julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com. Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian JiuJitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and self-confidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a

friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations.

Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian JiuJitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian JiuJitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

meditation INTRODUCTION TO MYSTICISM: Weekly on Wed., Jan. 9-Jan. 30, 7-9 p.m. Snow date Feb. 6. Cost: $60/4 2-hr. classes. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909. This experiential course explores the nature and features of mysticism and what it means to be a “mystic” via a series of readings and exercises.

Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

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 Cafe 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: 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.

nature ORIGINS: Feb. 2-Oct. 12. Cost: $3,100/For a 9-mo. program.

Location: ROOTS School, 20 Blachly Rd, Marshfield. Info: ROOTS Schoool, Sarah Corrigan, 456-1253, Info@RootsVT.com, RootsVT.com. Tools are made to be used. Limits are made to be pushed. This program, beginning in February, meets over nine months to study, make and use the tools of a land-based culture.

This ends with a weeklong trip living in the woods putting our tools to the test.

photography Intro to Nature Photography: Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $145/8-hr. class. Location: Green Mountain Photographic Workshops, TBA, Central Vermont. Info: Green Mountain Photographic Workshops, Kurt Budliger, 2234022, info@kurtbudligerphotography.com, greenmtnphotoworkshops.com. Ever wonder how professional photographers

create those stunning images you see in magazines, calendars and books? Join professional photographer Kurt Budliger as he sheds light on the secrets.

Beyond lots of inspiring imagery, this workshop will give participants practical take-home skills to help master exposure/metering, composition and working with light.

psychology Winter Blues & SAD Treatment: Wed. 6-8 p.m., Jan. 9-Mar. 6 or Sat. 10-noon, Jan. 12-Mar 9. Cost: $240/2-hr., 8-wk. class. Location: Exquisite Mind Psychotherapy and Meditation Studio, 88 King Street, Suite 101, Burlington. Info: Exquisite Mind, Arnie Kozak, 660-8043, exquisitemind@me.com, exquisitemind. com. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an efffective treatment for winter blues and SAD. Combined with mindfulness, CBT skills are portable √¢?? you can carry them for the rest of your life and you don’t need to sit in front of an expensive light box everyday.

spirituality LIFE IS A SPIRITUAL TREASURE HUNT: Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $75/8-hr. class. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909. Learn to recognize the exciting clues in nature that surround us in our daily lives and help us understand the path we have chosen in this workshop that combines lecture, discussion and readings. Led

by Susan Ackerman, teacher, counselor and author.

tai chi HWA YU TAI CHI/MONTPELIER: Jan. 7-Apr. 29, 5-6 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $150/15-wk. semester. Location: Montpelier Shambhala Center, 64 Main St, 3rd floor, Montpelier. Info: Ellie Hayes, 456-1983, grhayes1956@ comcast.net. Hwa Yu Tai Chi winter-spring semester runs 15 weeks. Beginners welcome.

Come in from the cold, breathe easy, get grounded, let your energy flow. Enjoy the many benefits of Tai Chi. Fully commit to the path of least resistance; discover renewed calm and coordination.

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.

Yang-Style Tai Chi: Wed., 5:30 p.m., Sat.,

8:30 a.m. $16/class, $60/mo.

Beginners welcome. New 8-wk. beginners session starts on Wed., Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m. $125/8 classes. Location: Vermont Tai Chi Academy & Healing Center, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington.

Immediate right turn after railroad tracks. Follow the curve, then turn right & go through the parking lot, passing Express Appliances. Turn left at the end of the brick building & you will find a Tai Chi sign on your left. Info: 434-2960. Tai chi is a slow-moving martial art that combines deep breathing and graceful movements to produce the valuable effects of relaxation, improved concentration, improved balance and ease in the symptoms of fibromyalgia. For more info, 735-5465 or 434-2960.

theater Audition for College Musical Theatre Programs: Jan. 5, 2-6 p.m. Cost: $75/participants, $40/auditors. Location: StudioThree at Spotlight on Dance, South Burlington. Info: 862-7326, admin@theatricalsinger.com, billreedvoicestudio. com. This workshop will feature Scott LaFeber, director and associate professor of performing arts at Emerson College in Boston. The workshop is geared toward high school juniors and seniors auditioning for musical theatre college programs.

However, the workshop is open to the public and anyone interested is highly encouraged to observe/audit.

Psychodrama meets Playback Theater: Connections & Reflections: Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $100/person. Scholarships avail. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 860-6203, jkristel61@hotmail. com, journeyworksvt.com.

Celebrations of the Soul and JourneyWorks collaborative training workshop. Jointly led by Jennie Kristel, MA, CET, Playback Theater Trainer Herb Propper, PhD, TEP.

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training Dog Classes: Fun, eFFeCtive!: Basic: Jan. 4-Feb. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $110/$132. Beyond Basic: Jan. 4-Feb. 1, 6:45-7:45 p.m. $95/$114. Preregistration req.

Location: South Burlington Recreation/Gold Star Dog Training, South Burlington City Hall, S. Burlington. 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.

vermont center for integrative therapy CirCle oF Courage: Jan. 16Apr. 3, 12-1:15 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $40/session. Inquire about insurance. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Therapy, 364 Dorset St., Suite 201, South Burlington. Info: Amy Poland, 658-9440. Do you struggle with body image and disordered eating? Many women find the experience of an eating disorder an extremely isolating experience. Together we can take steps toward understanding the parts that are attached to our eating disorder, building connections with others and creating a foundation for a compassionate recovery.

DialeCtiCal Behavior therapy: Jan. 10-Feb. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Weekly on Thu.

Cost: $185/6-wk. segment.

Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington.

Info: Adrienne Slusky, 658-9440.

This ongoing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group meets on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This group consists of four six-week segments dedicated to each of the four DBT modules or skill sets: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, emotion Regulation and Interpersonal effectiveness. advanced registration and brief information session required.

yoga evolution yoga: $14/class, $130/class card, $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington.

Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt. com. evolution Yoga offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere: beginner,

advanced, kids, babies, post- and prenatal, community classes, and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, core, Breast cancer survivor and alignment classes. certified teachers, massage and PT, too.

Join our yoga community and get to know the family you choose. hot yoga Burlington: 2— for—1 offer. Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 5-6 p.m; Sat. 10-11 a.m. Cost: $14/1st 2 classes, multi-class cards avaliable. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N Winooski Ave, , Old North End, Burlington. Info: 999-9963, hotyogaburlingtonvt. com. Hot Yoga Burlington offers creative vinyasa style yoga featuring practice in the Barkan Method Hot Yoga TM in a 95 degree heated studio accompanied by eclectic music. Try something different! laughing river yoga: classes 7 days/wk. Cost: $-$13/class, 10-class card $115, monthly

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Theory of Evolution Catching up with Rubblebucket’s Alex Toth B Y D A N B O LLES

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SEVEN DAYS: Rubblebucket’s sound has come a long way from the early Afro-funk “Orchestra” days. How aware of the band’s evolution are your nonlocal fans?

ALEX TOTH: That’s an interesting question coming from Burlington. We first went out to California for our first festival with an established sound that had already evolved over two and a half years. So the majority of people don’t know about our earlier roots. But in Boston and Burlington, there are still people who are shouting out “Scumbucket,” a hidden track on our first record.

SD: How does the new sound fit into the original concept for the band?

AT: I remember standing outside the Radio Bean after my, like, fifth Afro-Cuban or funk gig of the week, and I had this vision. I wanted a band that was totally a vague vision, a medium for the wildest ideas of my imagination.

But something that could be successful, like Radiohead or Björk, artists that have crazy, unique, original ideas and take them really far.

SD: So it’s been a natural evolution?

AT: When Kal and I were in John Brown’s Body, this band, Boston Afrobeat Society, did some shows with us and they were doing this crazy Afrobeat stuff. To me it was like modern Duke Ellington. Like, if he were playing right Rubblebucket with Marco Benevento, Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band and DJ Disco Phantom at the Higher Ground Ballroom on Sunday, December 30, and Monday, December 31, 9 p.m. $17/20/35. AA.

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hen Burlington expats Alex Toth and Kalmia Traver first debuted their band in 2008, it was as the Boston-based ensemble Rubblebucket Orchestra. In the years since, the group has trimmed its name to Rubblebucket and relocated to Brooklyn. The pair also transformed the band’s sound from an unwieldy, progressive Afrobeat aesthetic to an equally unwieldy and at times indefinable form of indie dance pop that has more in common with Björk and tUnEyArDs than Fela Kuti.

Along the way, Rubblebucket have become a staple of the festival circuit, highlighted by an appearance at Bonnaroo last summer. In the fall, they made their latenight-TV debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Most recently, the band released a critically acclaimed new EP, Oversaturated, which Paste magazine tabbed as one of the top EPs of 2012, alongside the likes of Dirty Projectors, Dum Dum Girls and Punch Brothers.

Rubblebucket wrap up a remarkable year with a twonight New Year’s Eve run at the Higher Ground Ballroom on Sunday, December 30, and Monday, December 31.

In advance of those shows, Seven Days spoke with Toth by phone from his home in Brooklyn to discuss the evolution of Rubblebucket and the challenges of balancing art and success.

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now, his form of dance music might sound like this lush, hybrid Afrobeat thing. It sounded fucking amazing to me.

So I started shifting my brain to incorporate polyrhythms around claves [percussion instruments]. But I knew I never wanted to stay in one place with it. Our ears are constantly evolving, and we’re constantly getting better at understanding aesthetics and where we fit into a wider context. But that was an interesting place for us to start.

It got us right into the dance clubs, and it was really challenging, stimulating music for us.

SD: How did that morph into what the band does now?

AT: We started with these long, tribal jams that were really polyrhythmic, and from there we kept a lot of the same balances. But we wanted it to sound cool to us and be something that we’re down to dance to and listen to.

So we kept shaping it. But I don’t really know. We don’t sit down and say conceptually we want to do this artist meets this artist. We follow our ears.

Sometimes I wish we had a more organized approach to writing. But at the same time, I’m grateful to have a band that we can just follow our ears.

SD: I imagine that could be an unwieldy process at times.

AT: It can be. In January will be the first time that we can take an indeterminate amount of time off from touring to write and record. That, to me, is extremely exciting because it will allow us to really let out all the stuff that wants to come out.

It’s so important to us to be forging our own sound and bring all of these ideas to the musical table. And I think that’s where some of the unwieldiness comes from. Trying

to create something new, that comes with the territory. It’s almost a responsibility for us to really give ourselves the time to wield what is inherently unwieldy.

SD: The band has had a big year, playing major festivals, doing the late-night-TV thing, etc. Is reconciling that creative ambition with commercial realities something you consciously consider?

AT: It’s a dangerous thing to bring directly to a creative process. We want to be able to do this thing and survive off of it. So in that regard, yes, you want to balance out on some sustainable level. You want to get paid for your art. But that kind of thinking inhibits the creative process rather than facilitates some million-dollar idea.

SD: [Laughs] Sure. But at a certain point doesn’t that become the nature of the beast in the music industry, finding a way to maintain artistic integrity but also eat?

AT: Something occurred to me when I was reading a long interview with Radiohead. How did they have the balls to just go so deep and original, when they already had this major thing? Some artists recoil and get too bogged down by external stuff. And they talk about caring about nothing but the song. So I wonder if you don’t have to strike a balance. Maybe you just have to look deep within and follow your shit as soulfully and honestly as possible. And if you’re doing that, maybe the really awesome stuff just comes out. The truth might be that it’s best not to think of external stuff at all. As humans we arrive at stuff that other humans love because those messages are naturally compelling.

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Some other quick thoughts from 2012: I interviewed “weird Al” yAnkovic. No news there. Just wanted to mention it again.

African refugee hip-hop trio A2vT provided perhaps the coolest story I can recall emerging from the local scene in my nearly six-year tenure at this job.

It was a pleasure to cover. Plus, that “Winooski, My Town” video is pretty awesome.

In March, I made my maiden voyage to the shit show that is South

by Southwest in Austin, Texas. No, I’m not claiming that’s one of the big stories

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is that the Precipice 2.0 will be a major highlight of 2013.

The Tupelo Music Hall in White River Junction had a trying year.

Following speculation this summer that it would close — and following flat-out denials of said speculation, among other bizarre shenanigans from TMH owner scoTT hAywArd — the Upper Valley venue did indeed shut down in August for good. That is, until September, when it reopened. I’m still confused by the whole thing. Let’s just move on, shall we?

After a remarkable 40-year run, the godfathers of Vermont bluegrass, BAnJo dAn And The Mid-niTe PlowBoys, called it a career, playing their farewell show at the Barre Opera House in September.

Though the ’Boys are no more, founding brothers dAn and willy lindner plan to continue playing, at least in some capacity.

Also in September, we said good-bye to ed BeMis, who passed away at the age of 84. Bemis was a pillar of the local jazz community, which he almost singlehandedly created. Bemis hosted the first jazz radio programs in Vermont, was instrumental as a member of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival’s advisory board, helped found the jazz studies program at the University of Vermont and was arguably the local jazz scene’s most ardent champion. nicole nelson, of local blues and soul

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Well, folks. That about wraps it up.

Another year in the books. But before we light cigars and turn the page on 2012, let’s take a look back at some of the bigger stories in local music in the year that was. (Cue squiggly flashback wipe.)

2012 got off to remarkable start with what was quite possibly the show of the year, Sonic Youth’s ThursTon Moore at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Burlington in January. Especially in such an intimate setting, Moore was astonishing. As I wrote at the time, he pushed “the limits of what one can do with a 12-string guitar and balloons.

(You had to be there.)”

Interestingly, that show, a coproduction between Msr PresenTs and AngioPlAsTy MediA, came on the heels of neuTrAl Milk hoTel’s Jeff MAnguM at the same church the previous summer — also a MSR/Angio dealie.

The speculation at the time was that the church was becoming a legitimate destination for similarly excellent, intimate shows. But those rumors never materialized. Here’s hoping 2013 finds a few more concerts in the space.

Not that we lacked for amazing live music. Two fests emerged this year that shone a spotlight directly on the local scene. The first was the second annual Waking Windows, curated by Angioplasty Media, which essentially took over downtown Winooski for a weekend last spring. The fest was a remarkable union of regional underground talent and local bands that had the town buzzing — and introduced us to the sheer radness that is Middlebury’s AlPenglow. I’m already hearing chirps about the 2013 incarnation, which suggests round three will be even bigger and better. No pressure, though.

The Precipice, the brainchild of Radio Bean’s lee Anderson and Joe Adler, among others, was a three-day throwdown at the Intervale featuring, well, pretty much every band in town.

Despite being assembled essentially on the fly, the fest was a rousing success and probably gets my vote for my single favorite live-music experience locally this year. It was that good. Given a year to fine-tune the setup — the one real flaw was perhaps one too many stages, especially when acoustic artists were playing opposite louder rock bands a few dozen yards away — the guess here

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Club MEtronoME: The NEKtones, Wombaticus Rex, Learic of the Aztext (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5.

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

HalFloungE: scott mangan (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free. Rewind with DJ craig mitchell (retro), 10 p.m., Free.

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

ManHattan Pizza & Pub: Open mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. nECtar's: mallett Brothers Band (country-rock), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. on taP bar & grill: Ryan Hanson Band (rock), 7 p.m., Free. raDio bEan: irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

Free. Kat Wright & the indomitable soul Band (soul), 11 p.m., $3. rED squarE: People skills (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. vEnuE: Thirsty Thursdays, 7 p.m., Free.

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bagitos: isaiah mayhew (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free.

tabu CaFé & nigHtClub: Karaoke Night with sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free. tHEraPy: Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYcE (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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CHarliE o's: Bingo Night, 8 p.m., Free.

baCkstagE Pub: Karaoke with steve, 9 p.m., Free.

grEEn Mountain tavErn: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

banana WinDs CaFé & Pub: malicious Brothers (rock), 7:30 p.m., Free.

nutty stEPH's: Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Ball (drag show), 6 p.m., Free/$5.

Club MEtronoME: 2K Deep & mushpost Present Platinum (EDm), 9 p.m., $3.

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

HalFloungE: Zack Dupont (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free. Bonjour-Hi (house), 10 p.m., Free.

raDio bEan: Gang of Thieves (rock), 12:30 a.m., Free. All About Autmn (indie), 7 p.m., Free. TJay (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

Dave Keller (soul, blues), 9:30 p.m., Free.

Jonny monster Band (rock), 11 p.m., Free.

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

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

HalFloungE: DJ cre8 (house), 10:30 p.m., Free.

HigHEr grounD sHoWCasE loungE: Dwight & Nicole, Bob Wagner (soul, blues), 8:30 p.m., $15/17. AA.

Marriott Harbor loungE: Jake Whitesell Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free. nECtar's: mildred moody's Full moon masquerade: Barika, the Human canvas (West African groove), 9 p.m., $5/7. on taP bar & grill: The Rhythm Rockets (rock), 9 p.m., Free. raDio bEan: The shift with Nick cassarino (jazz), 3 p.m., Free. Edie Rae Baumgart (singer-songwriter), 4:45 p.m., Free. curtis Becraft (folk), 6 p.m., Free. milton Busker (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Free. Debe Dalton (folk), 9 p.m., Free. Dan and Rachel (twisted love rock), 10:30 p.m., Free.

Moog's PlaCE: Jason Wedlock (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., Free.

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

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CHurCH & Main rEstaurant: Night Vision (EDm), 9 p.m., Free.

lEvity : Aaron Black, carmen Lagala, mike Thomas, Phil Davidson, matt Kona, John Baglio (standup), 8 p.m., $8.

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baCkstagE Pub: The Hitmen (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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

tWo brotHErs tavErn: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Free.

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CHarliE o's: Abby Jenne and the

on tHE risE bakEry: Open Bluegrass session, 8 p.m., Free.

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bagitos: A Fraction of the Whole with Bob Kinzel, 6 p.m., Free.

City liMits: Karaoke with Let it Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

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rED squarE: Audrey Bernstein & the Jazzers (jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Adam Ezra Group (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

burlington area

Shake and Stomp If Dick Dale and Motörhead played beach blanket bingo with Annette

Funicello and then wrote a killer album about the experience, said album might sound a lot like Eat Their Weight in Snakes, the debut effort from Montpelier’s ConCrEtE rivals. Ranked among the top-10 Vermont

HalFloungE: samara Lark (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free. Electro shock with selector Dubee & Liam Havard (moombahton), 10 p.m., Free.

albums of 2011 by this very paper, the record was a gleeful, and at times gleefully sinister, fusion of slippery

HigHEr grounD ballrooM: The Devil makes Three, Brown Bird (indie folk, Americana), 9 p.m., $18/20. AA.

Charlie O’s in Montpelier.

surf guitar and metal mayhem. Ring in the New Year with Concrete Rivals this Monday, December 31, at

tWo brotHErs tavErn: DJ Dizzle (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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

northern

lEvity : Aaron Black, Josh star, mike Thomas, Phil Davidson,matt Kona, John Baglio (standup), 9 p.m., $8.

bEE's knEEs: carol Jones & Alan Greenleaf (folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

o'briEn's irisH Pub: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free.

Moog's PlaCE: Tim Brick (country), 8:30 p.m., Free.

on taP bar & grill: Jive Attic (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

ParkEr PiE Co.: music Night, 7:30 p.m., Free.

raDio bEan: Dave Fugal & Julian chobot (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. michael chorney & Dollar General (Amerarcana), 8 p.m., Free. shane Hardiman Trio End of the Year super Jazz Jam, 10:30 p.m.,

regional

MonoPolE DoWnstairs: Gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free. olivE riDlEy's: Karaoke, 6 p.m., Free.

rED squarE bluE rooM: DJ Raul (salsa), 6 p.m., Free. craig mitchell (EDm), 10 p.m., $5. rí rá irisH Pub: Kenny mehler Band (rock), 10 p.m., Free. skinny PanCakE: Danny & caroline, the Dead creek singers (folk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. vEnuE: 18 & up Destination saturdays, 8 p.m., Free.

central

lEvity : standup comedy Open mic (standup), 8:30 p.m., Free.

nECtar's: Trivia mania with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. Lucid, capital Zen (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

tHEraPy: Pulse with DJ Nyce (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.

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champlain valley

ManHattan Pizza & Pub: Hot Wax with Justcaus & Penn West (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

MonoPolE: Dynomatics (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

skinny PanCakE: Ed & the Red Reds (folk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

WHaMMy bar: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., Free.

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

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rí rá irisH Pub: supersounds DJ (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

tHE PinEs: Open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free.

Dobrá tEa: Robert Resnik (folk), 7 p.m., Free.

riMroCks Mountain tavErn: Friday Night Frequencies with DJ Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

rubEn JaMEs: DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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

Club MEtronoME: citizen Bare (rock), 9 p.m., $7/10.

PositivE PiE: Jatoba (bluegrass), 10:30 p.m., $5.

rED squarE: Julie Winn (singersongwriter), 5 p.m., Free. superfrog (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ mixx (EDm), 9 p.m., $5. DJ craig mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5.

skinny PanCakE: Josh Panda and Brett Lanier (rock), 7 p.m., $5-10 donation.

central

Moog's PlaCE: Dead sessions (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., NA.

conniption Fits (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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rED squarE: Zack duPont (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

NA: not availaBlE. AA: all agEs.

bagitos: irish sessions, 2 p.m., Free. The Well Trained monkeys, 6 p.m., Free.

Enablers (rock), 10 p.m., Free. grEEn Mountain tavErn: DJ Jonny P (Top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

tHE blaCk Door: Evan crandell and the 2 Hot 2 Handle (funk), 9:30 p.m., $5.

PositivE PiE 2: superfrog (rock), 10:30 p.m., $5.

liFt: Ladies Night, 9 p.m., Free/$3.

champlain valley

Marriott Harbor loungE: The shift with Nick cassarino (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free.

City liMits: Toast (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

PurPlE Moon Pub: Bill shafer & Friends (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

on tHE risE bakEry: The milo White Band (Americana), 8 p.m., Donations.

champlain valley

nECtar's: Jay Burwick (solo acoustic), 5 p.m., Free. seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Dopapod, the Karma Exhange (funk), 9 p.m., $10/15. on taP bar & grill: Loose Association (acoustic rock), 5 p.m., Free. The

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bEE's knEEs: The Hubcats (folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

City liMits: Dance Party with DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free. tWo brotHErs tavErn: DJ Dizzle (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

MattErHorn: Funk collection with cam cross (funk), 9 p.m., $7.

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its 30th anniversary. (Three words: hologram MILES DAVIS.) For rumors to become reality and someone to finally open a venue in Montpelier to fill the void left by the Langdon Street Café. (It’s gotta happen eventually, right?)

That a wayward drone strike accidentally blows up Memorial Auditorium (when it’s empty, of course), forcing the city to build an adequately large concert venue.

Enjoying whatever crazy shit Lee Anderson tries to pull off next.

Seeing what the next EDM craze is, and what it’s called.

More live performances from the SATURN PEOPLE’S SOUND COLLECTIVE. For another Vermont band to make

the jump from local to national.

And continuing to be amazed, flustered, surprised, chagrined, delighted, pissed off, exhausted, fascinated, challenged and, ultimately, entertained by the music that will come out of Vermont and by the incredible people who make it.

Happy New Year, folks.

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And here are some things I’m looking forward to in 2013: New records from PARMAGA, SHELLY SHREDDER and ROUGH FRANCIS. And maybe BRETT HUGHES? Seeing what the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival has up its sleeve for

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of 2012. Though I’ll point out that I did pimp the LUMINEERS in my reports from the fest — after also marveling at them when I caught them at CMJ the previous fall. To anyone who saw them at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, or later at Burlington’s Waterfront Park during the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival … I told you so.

The WOODY GUTHRIE tribute album, New Multitudes, a collaboration between Burlington’s ANDERS PARKER, SON VOLT’s JAY FARRAR, CENTRO-MATIC’s WILL JOHNSON and MY MORNING JACKET’s JIM “Yim Yames” JAMES was one of the better records of 2012. I caught the band at the Newport Folk Festival and was pretty much blown away. Maybe a VT show in 2013, gents?

Why do I always forget to mention that CAVE BEES bassist CRESTON LEA played on that record, too? Sorry, Creston.

(Also, guitarist and BTV expat MARK SPENCER helped mix it.)

If I had to choose a Vermont Record of the Year, it would be Spaces by WOODEN DINOSAUR. I’ve mentioned this in various year-end music roundups lately — the “Vermont Edition” music show on Vermont Public Radio and my episode of the “Tour Date with DJ Llu” podcast — but I believe it to be one of the best locally made albums since Eat Crow by the PANTS.

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Patrick Watson, Adventures in Your Own Backyard Beach House, Bloom Alabama Shakes, Boys & Girls The Lumineers, The Lumineers

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In observance of the end of 2012, this week’s totally self-indulgent column segment highlights what was on my iPod, turntable, eighttrack player, etc., this past year.

Frank Ocean, Channel Orange Tame Impala, Lonerism Cat Power, Sun Father John Misty, Fear Fun Grizzly Bear, Shields

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Open Mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., Free. Justice (rock), 10 p.m., NA.

MOOG'S PLACE: Dead Sessions (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., NA.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Mind Trap (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

POSITIVE PIE: Andy Lugo (singersongwriter), 9:30 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: All Day NYE Party, 10 a.m., Free. Open Mic, 9 p.m., Free.

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RED SQUARE: The Steph Pappas Experience (rock), 3 p.m., Free. Cats Under the Stars (Jerry Garcia Band tribute), 6 p.m., NA. DJ Robbie J (EDM), 9 p.m., NA. DJ Cre8 (EDM), 10 p.m., NA. Industry Night with Robbie J (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: All Night Dance Party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Bernie Worrell Orchestra, Funkwagon, Serotheft, A2VT (funk), 8 p.m., $12/15. 18+.

HALFLOUNGE: DJ Craig Mitchell presents Deeper Underground (house), 10 p.m., Free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Rubblebucket, Marco Benevento, Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band (soul, indie), 9 p.m., $17/20/35. AA. NECTAR'S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., Free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Brunch with Pine Street Jazz, 11 a.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Queen City Hot Club (gypsy jazz), 11 a.m., Free. Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle's Old Time Session, 2 p.m., Free. Jeremy Gilchrist (alt-folk), 5 p.m., Free. Alex Dube (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Wylia Skye (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Benjamin Roque (indie rock), 8 p.m., Free. Joe Redding & the Boozers (country), 9 p.m., Free. The Would I's (rock), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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BAGITOS: Jazz Brunch with the Will Eberle Trio, 11 a.m., Free.

PURPLE MOON PUB: Shrimp (blues), 8 p.m., Free.

SKINNY PANCAKE: Dan and Rachel (folk), 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL: Teen Dance Night, 7 p.m., $10.

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burlington area

MONTY'S OLD BRICK TAVERN: Open Mic, 6 p.m., Free.

OLDE NORTHENDER: Abby Jenne & the Enablers (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical), 6 p.m., Free. No Walls, 8:30 p.m., Free.

Honky-Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3.

RED SQUARE: The Hardscrabble Hounds (Americana), 7 p.m., Free. Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., Free.

RUBEN JAMES: Why Not Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Frank Grymes (EDM), 11 p.m., Free.

central

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THE BLACK DOOR: Dave Keller Band (soul), 9:30 p.m., $8.

BAGITOS: Karl Miller (jazz), 6 p.m., Free.

CHARLIE O'S: Concrete Rivals NYE Beach Party (surf), 10 p.m., Free.

WHAMMY BAR: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Free.

THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: Torpedo Rodeo (surf), 10 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

TUPELO MUSIC HALL: About Gladys (rock), 7 p.m., $45.

champlain valley

CITY LIMITS: DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: The Blame (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

northern

MATTERHORN: Slickbitch (rock), 9 p.m., $35/40.

MOOG'S PLACE: Dead Sessions (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., NA. Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 8 p.m., Free.

regional

MONOPOLE: Eat Sleep Funk, Sinecure, Shameless Strangers (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

CHARLIE O'S: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

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

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BEE'S KNEES: Rakish Paddy (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

MOOG'S PLACE: Open Mic/Jam Night, 8:30 p.m., Free.

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FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

HALFLOUNGE: Rewind with DJ Craig Mitchell (retro), 10 p.m., Free. Scott Mangan (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., Free.

JP'S PUB: Karaoke with Morgan, 10 p.m., Free.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Chad Hollister (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

LEVITY : Standup Comedy Open Mic (standup), 8:30 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free. Zack duPont (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Mushpost Social Club (downtempo), 11 p.m., Free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Hot Wax with Justcaus & Penn West (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Trivia Mania with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. Joe Moore Band (blues), 9:30 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

SKINNY PANCAKE: Josh Panda and Brett Lanier (rock), 7 p.m., $5-10 donation.

Josh Panda & Brett Lanier (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

O'BRIEN'S IRISH PUB: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free.

central

RADIO BEAN: Dave Fugal & Julian Chobot (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band (soul), 11 p.m., $3.

CHARLIE O'S: Wes Hamilton & Jesse Gile (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: Flabberghaster (jam), 7 p.m., Free. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

BAGITOS: Acoustic Blues Jam with the Usual Suspects, 6 p.m., Free.

NUTTY STEPH'S: Extempo (storytelling), 8 p.m., $5.

THE PINES: Open Mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

CITY LIMITS: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Blues Session, 8 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Free. 50s Night, 10 p.m., Free.

regional

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (house), 10 p.m., Free.

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

central

BAGITOS: Colin McCaffrey & Lewis Franco (folk), 6 p.m., Free.

CHARLIE O'S: Bingo Night, 8 p.m., Free.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

PURPLE MOON PUB: Open Mic with Bruce Jones, 7 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

CITY LIMITS: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free.

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ON THE RISE BAKERY: Songwriters in the Round with Derek Burkins, Joshua Glass (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., Donations.

burlington area

DOBRÁ TEA: Robert Resnik (folk), 7 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Dizzle (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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Heads, Bernie Worrell is hardly a household name. But his pioneering synthesizer explorations have influenced generations of artists across

genre boundaries — to wit, his riffs are among the most sampled in the entirety of hip-hop. This Sunday, December 30, the BERNIE WORRELL ORCHESTRA headlines a show at Club Metronome with locals FUNKWAGON, SEROTHEFT and A2VT.

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

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HALFLOUNGE: Clancy Harris (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free. The Harder They Come (moombahton), 10 p.m., Free.

Proto-Synthesis Despite being a founding member of Parliament/Funkadelic and later an integral member of the Talking

MATTERHORN: Superfrog (jam), 9 p.m., $7.

CLUB METRONOME: MiYard Reggae NYE with DJs Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., $6.

HALFLOUNGE: Jake Davis (house), 1 a.m., Free. DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Rubblebucket, Marco Benevento, Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band, DJ Disco Phantom (soul, jazz, indie), 9 p.m., $25/30/35. AA.

MONKEY HOUSE: Pop-Up! New Year's Eve Queer Dance Party with DJ Doughboy, DJ Rob Douglas, DJ Llu

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Luke Fox's Holiday Party with Zach Rhoads & Friends (funk), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic

BEE'S KNEES: Rebecca Padula (folk), 10:30 a.m., Donations. Alan Greenleaf & the Doctor (blues-folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Dave Grippo Funk Band (funk), 9:30 p.m., $15/20/25. AA.

with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

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NECTAR'S: Dr. Ruckus, Kloptoscope (funk), 9 p.m., $5.

MATTERHORN: The Equalites (reggae), 9 p.m., $7.

MONOPOLE: Lucid (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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(house), 9 p.m., $10-15.

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Recapping the best Vermont-made recordings of 2012

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Montpelier’s State Main Records had another strong year, including electro-pop goodness from Champagne Dynasty, boygirl sweetness from First Crush and a lo-fi scorcher from new duo Bedeviled Eggs — the last on cassette.

In Barre, Teleport reeled in the year with hooky, blue-eyed soul, and Stone Bullet offered a mullet-metal soundtrack for the IROC-Z set. Rounding out central Vermont rocking, Spit Jack augmented their rep as the state’s rowdiest band with a debut that might get them kicked out of every record store in the state.

From Rutland, Split Tongue Crow offshoot Thompson Gunner delivered a dark treatise on cowpunk and gritty altcountry, while just up Route 7, Boatman’s Lament unleashed hell.

Meanwhile, in the Queen City, rock — particularly the harder varieties — once more reigned supreme. Vultures of Cult indulged their multiple personality disorder with a genre-bending take on metal and hardcore. No Submission submitted a furious debut. Doll Fight! again proved that local ladies rock as hard as the guys. Ska punks Husbands AKA picked it up one last time. Spirit Animal and Trapper Keeper crushed their 2012 releases.

Vetica and Vedora lost their V-cards with strong debuts.

And high school punks Problem Child assured us that the next generation of local rock is in good hands.

Jenke Records gave voice to Burlington’s musical misfits with a slew of new releases, including from Quiet Lion, Tommy Alexander and a touching collaboration between Greg Al-

mountain music, but 2012 saw an impressive volume and variety of twang reverberating in the Green Mountains.

The godfather of Vermont bluegrass, Banjo Dan, bid a fond farewell with (perhaps) his final record. But he leaves the local grass scene in capable hands. Transplant Bob Amos upped Vermont’s collective cred with Catamount Crossing.

The Bluegrass Gospel Project helped us find religion. Releases from After the Rodeo, the Flat Top Trio, Jatoba and the Modern Grass Quintet furthered the jazzier grass varietals.

Longtime sidemen Steve Light and Mark Struhsacker finally claimed a bit of the spotlight with excellent solo outings. And Gold Town put the whiskey in whiskey-grass.

Country music had us crying in our beers, thanks to a rollicking effort from rambling man Jimmy T. Thurston, an instant-classic debut from Rose and Los Cohorts, an outlawcountry-inspired debut from Joe Redding, and a sparkling gem by Katie Trautz and the Tall Boys. While not exactly country, Starline Rhythm Boys’ bassist Billy Bratcher paid homage to his heroes with a remarkable solo record.

Blues releases were few and far between. But a musical reworking of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice by David Sokol and Dennis Willmott, featuring blues-rock duo Dwight & Nicole, suggests the Bard could have been a Son house fan.

From the state’s spunky folk scene, Spencer Lewis gave us an “impressionistic folk” rumination on Tropical Storm Irene, and an ode to folkie Eric Andersen. Deb Flanders raided the archives to keep Vermont traditional music alive. Local folk guru — and 7D contributor — Robert Resnik proved he can

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play it, as well. And Resnik had high praise for the debut from John Gillette and Sarah Mittlefehldt.

As for jazz, the state’s hepcats were in a progressive mood this year. Eight 02 posted a clean take on postbop, the Patricia Julien Project offered a flight of flute fancy, and Soule Monde got their organ groove on. Japhy Ryder took their unclassifiable sounds to sexy new places.

It was a lean year for local hip-hop releases, but the albums we did see were impressive, including a high-minded effort from Jenke’s Mavstar and a transglobal debut from A2VT. Old friends in new places released some exceptional work, too, including NYC transplants Rubblebucket and Anaïs Mitchell — who will forever be our favorite righteous babe.

J.P. Harris made some tough choices — and a killer country record — when he moved to Nashville.

We say this every year, but trying to figure out which of these deserving candidates represented the “best” of Vermont music is a daunting task. Ask 10 different fans what the 10 best local records were and you might get 10 different lists. (Some of them would likely include albums by Swale, James Kochalka, Loveful Heights and Doug Perkins, which are among albums disqualified from my consideration due to a personal conflict of interest.)

But choose we must. So here are the 10 albums, in no particular order, which struck this critic as representing the finest music Vermonters made in 2012. Thanks for listening.

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As usual, indie rock was also well represented in BTV. Chamberlin kissed and made up. Hello Shark said “Hi.” Kinky Creature got kinky. And longtime indie-pop twee-ty birds the Smittens charmed all over again with a deeply nuanced record.

On the major-label front, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals got beastly with the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach. And GPN guitarist Benny Yurco released an intriguing solo project.

At the rootsier end of the spectrum, Americana seemed to undergo a local rebirth. Not that Vermont ever lacks for

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here to begin? 2012 was surely among the most prolific years in the history of Vermont music.

My desk practically collapsed under the weight of new local music flooding in all year long.

Given the increasing ease of recording and distributing music, perhaps that output is to be expected. But the robust quality was just as remarkable as the quantity.

Consider the always-vital rock scene. The genre’s many derivations flourished in every corner of the state. Upper Valley label What Doth Life unleashed several choice offerings, highlighted by a ragged effort by Windsor punks the Pilgrims.

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CLUB DATES NA: NOT AVAILABLE. AA: ALL AGES.

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northern

BEE'S KNEES: Spider Roulette (acoustic blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

PARKER PIE CO.: Music Night, 7:30 p.m., Free.

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MONOPOLE: Sinecure (rock), 10 p.m.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Karaoke, 6 p.m., Free.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: Karaoke Night with Sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

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

FRI.04

burlington area

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5.

SKINNY PANCAKE: Caitlin Canty (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

central

BAGITOS: Jay-KOH (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free.

CHARLIE O'S: Vorcza (jazz), 10 p.m., Free.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Jonny P (Top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

POSITIVE PIE 2: First Friday Dance Party with DJ Bay Six (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free.

PURPLE MOON PUB: Sugar Shack (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL: East Bay Jazz (jazz), 8 p.m., $13.

champlain valley ON THE RISE BAKERY: Zack duPont (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Donations.

JP'S PUB: Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

northern

MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE: Dave Grippo (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free.

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RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: Supersounds DJ (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

HALFLOUNGE: Taylor (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free. BonjourHi (house), 10 p.m., Free.

LIFT: Ladies Night, 9 p.m., Free/$3.

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RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Beat Back the Blues Benefit with the Bud Leeds Ensemble (blues), 4 p.m., $25. Clint Bierman & the Necessary Means (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

LEVITY : Kyle Gagnon, Natasha Claire, Carmen Lagala, Ryan Waning (standup), 9 p.m., $8.

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songwriter), 5 p.m., Free. The Big Takeover (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ Mixx (EDM), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5.

NECTAR'S: Jay Burwick (solo acoustic), 5 p.m., Free. Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Blues for Breakfast (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno & Young (acoustic rock), 5 p.m., Free. Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Dirty Merge (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

BEE'S KNEES: Malicious Brothers (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN: Friday Night Frequencies with DJ Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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MONOPOLE: Blind Owl Band (bluegrass), 10 p.m., Free.

THERAPY: Pulse with DJ Nyce (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.

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burlington area

CHURCH & MAIN RESTAURANT: Night Vision

RADIO BEAN: Neptune’s Car (folk), 7 p.m., Free.

Incus (tribal rock), 1 a.m., Free. October Gold (indie folk), 8 p.m., Free. Bill Bayer (acoustic blues), 9 p.m., Free. Truman Coyote (post-rock), 10:30 p.m., Free. Fat City Bird (spy-funk), 11:30 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: Charlie Hilbert (singer-

(EDM), 9 p.m., Free.

songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

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

TUPELO MUSIC HALL: Cheryl Wheeler (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., $30.

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

HALFLOUNGE: Andrew ParkerRenga (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., Free. Space Echo with Jahson Deejay (house), 10:30 p.m., Free.

JP'S PUB: Karaoke with Megan, 10 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

CITY LIMITS: Dance Party with DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

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MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE: The Beerworth Sisters (Americana), 8:30 p.m., Free.

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RADIO BEAN: Less Digital, More Manual: Record Club, 3 p.m., Free. Randal Pierce Trio (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. Joshua Glass (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

Pappy (old time), 9 p.m., Free.

Luck-E 13, 10 p.m., Free. Set Up City (basement soul), 11:30 p.m., Free. Reverend Ben Donovan, 1 a.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. Storm Cats (rock), 5 p.m., Free. Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 8 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa), 6 p.m., Free. Craig Mitchell (EDM), 10 p.m., $5.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: Lynguistic Civilians (hip-hop), 10 p.m.

SKINNY PANCAKE: Sarah Stickle (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

MATTERHORN: Josh Panda and the Hot Damned (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: All Night Dance Party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

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HALFLOUNGE: Building Blox (EDM), 10 p.m., Free.

LEVITY : Comedy with Kyle and Friends (standup), 7:30 p.m., $5 donation.

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

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Brunch with Zack duPont (singersongwriter), 11 a.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Bohemian Blues Quartet (gypsy jazz), 11 a.m., Free. Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle's Old Time Session, 1 p.m., Free. Trio Gusto (gypsy jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Tango Sessions, 7 p.m., Free. Chris True (Americana), 9:30 p.m., Free. ReVibe (rock), 11 p.m., Free.

central

central

SKINNY PANCAKE: Caitlin Canty (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.

POSITIVE PIE 2: Ellis Ashbrook (rock), 10:30 p.m., $5.

PURPLE MOON PUB: Steve Hartmann (singer-

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HALFLOUNGE: Family Night Open Jam, 10:30 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Metal Monday: Vaporizer, Savage Hen (metal), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

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

RADIO BEAN: Open Mic, 9 p.m., Free.

Project Organ Trio (groove), 7 p.m., Free.

Free. Scott Mangan (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free.

JP'S PUB: Karaoke with Morgan, 10 p.m., Free.

LEVITY : Kit Rivers, Sam Pelletier, Will Betts, Ian Stuart, John Tole (standup), 8 p.m., $6.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: What a Joke! Comedy Open Mic (standup), 7 p.m., Free.

Insigniya (funk), 9 p.m., $5/10.

18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Pine Street Jazz, 7 p.m., Free.

TUE.08

RADIO BEAN: Zack duPont (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Free.

Ensemble Five (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

MONTY'S OLD BRICK TAVERN: Open Mic, 6 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: Michael Vincent Band (rock), 7 p.m., Free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

burlington area

OLDE NORTHENDER: Abby Jenne & the Enablers (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

burlington area

BAGITOS: Jazz Brunch, 11 a.m., Free.

CHARLIE O'S: World Famous Dance Party, 10 p.m., Free.

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

NECTAR'S: TallGrass Tuesday with TallGrass GetDown (honkytonk), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

VENUE: 18 & Up Destination Saturdays, 8 p.m., Free.

BAGITOS: Irish Sessions, 2 p.m., Free. Neptune's Car, 6 p.m., Free.

central

CHARLIE O'S: Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Free.

BEE'S KNEES: Z-Jaz (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Real Deal (r&b), 9 p.m., Free.

RUBEN JAMES: Why Not Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Ten Rod Road (rock), 7 p.m., $3.

LEVITY : Jason Lorber, Kyle Gagnon, Natasha Claire, Carmen Lagala, Ryan Waning (standup), 8 p.m., $8.

NECTAR'S: Andriana Chobot (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Kinky Creature, Thompson Gunner, Zack duPont Band (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Industry Night with Robbie J (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Honky-Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. Stephen Callahan and Mike Piche (jazz), 6 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Frank Grymes (EDM), 11 p.m., Free.

central

CHARLIE O'S: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

WHAMMY BAR: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

SKINNY PANCAKE: Josh Panda and Brett Lanier (rock), 7 p.m., $5-10 donation. Josh Panda & Brett Lanier (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

central

BAGITOS: Acoustic Blues Jam with the Usual Suspects, 6 p.m., Free.

CHARLIE O'S: Mark LeGrand (country), 8 p.m., Free.

THE PINES: Open Mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free.

PURPLE MOON PUB: Bruce Jones (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

CITY LIMITS: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Bluegrass Session, 8 p.m.

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

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Free. Open Mic, 9 p.m., Free.

northern

northern

BEE'S KNEES: Children's Sing Along with Lesley Grant, 10:30 a.m., Donations. Lesley Grant & D. Davis (country), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

BEE'S KNEES: Max Weaver (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

MOOG'S PLACE: Open Mic/Jam Night, 8:30 p.m., Free.

MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

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WED.09

burlington area

CLUB METRONOME: Normal Instruments (live EDM), 9 p.m., $7/10. 18+.

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

HALFLOUNGE: Rewind with DJ Craig Mitchell (retro), 10 p.m.,

Hell of a Band With a devious blend of Americana

as rooted in old-time and country as it is in rockabilly and punk, the

DEVIL MAKES THREE

trade in an infernal sound that might inspire

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the cloven hooves of Satan himself to hit the dance floor. This Thursday, December 27, the band returns to its Vermont roots — two members grew THU.27 // THE DEVIL MAKES THREE [AMERICANA] COURTESY OF THE DEVIL MAKES THREE

up in VT, the third in New Hampshire — with a show at the Higher Ground Ballroom. Providence, R.I.’s BROWN BIRD open.

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big PicturE thEAtEr & cAfé, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 4968994. 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, 4223035. thE PiNES, 1 Maple St., Chelsea, 685-3344 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. thE WhAmmY bAr, 31 W. County Rd., Calais, 229-4329.

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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, 4727053. 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 PlAcE, 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. thE PiNES, 1 Maple St. Chelsea, 685-3344. 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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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, 7751730.

StArrY Night cAfé, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316.

tWo brothErS tAVErN, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002.

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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. brENNAN’S Pub & biStro, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main St., Burlington, 656-1204. church & mAiN, 154 B Church St., Burlington, 540.3040. 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. hAlflouNgE, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 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. olDE NorthENDEr, 23 North St., Burlington, 864-9888. oN tAP bAr & grill, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. 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. thE VErmoNt Pub & brEWErY, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500.

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VISITING VERMONT’S ART VENUES

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Beauty and the Barn Studio profile: Shelburne Pond Studios

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PHOTOS: MATTHEW THORSEN

Shelburne Pond Studios

Jill Abilock

Dana Dale Lee

Katharine Stockman

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P

ond Road in Shelburne wends past an operating farm before gradually climbing a hill and arriving at Shelburne Pond Studios, where more than a dozen artists hone their respective crafts in a converted dairy barn.

The place isn’t prominently marked, but you’ll know you’ve found it by the swooping aluminum, smooth marble and gnarly reclaimed-metal sculptures all over the grounds.

Those pieces are the work of Vermont sculptors James Irving Westerman, Bruce Hathaway, James Santos, Leila Bandar and Katharine Stockman, the stone carver who owns the property with her husband, Rad Romeyn. The sculpture display was her friend Hathaway’s idea. Bemoaning the dearth of year-round sculpture parks in Vermont, the metal sculptor suggested that Stockman turn her 12 acres into just such a place, where area artists could display works that are for sale.

Stockman happily agreed; she takes inspiration from the works, which she calls “constant eye candy.”

Shelburne Pond Studios, 1260 Pond Road, Shelburne. shelburnepondstudios. wordpress.com

WE JUST STARTED

Lin Warren

MARCHING

TOWARD THE BACK OF THE BARN, USING TWO COW STALLS AT A TIME AND USING A LOT OF OUR RECYCLED MATERIALS. KATHARINE STOCKMAN

Stockman and her husband moved to Shelburne from Cambridge, Mass., in 2005. She set up a stone-carving shop in an outbuilding, and the couple started a job-site waste-management recycling company in the barn. But eventually, she says, they ran out of people in the area looking for salvaged materials.

So, about three years ago, after listening to artist friends complain about how difficult it was to find affordable studio

space in Burlington, Stockman decided to convert the barn, stall by stall, into low-cost artist studios.

Fellow stone carver Dan Webster was the first tenant. As word got out, the couple converted more studios. “We just started marching toward the back of the barn, using two cow stalls at a time and using a lot of our recycled materials,” Stockman says.

Over the next year and a half, the couple converted the entire barn. Now,

14 artists work in a dozen studios, and the waiting list is always full — not surprising, considering the rent: $175 to $300 per month. “We’ve never, ever had a vacancy,” says Stockman.

The first thing you see when you step into the barn is the informal gallery space where resident artists exhibit their work during First Friday art walks and statewide open-studio events. It still feels a little like a barn in there: Artwork hangs from stanchions, and feed

Art ShowS open fri & Sat 10am–5pm or by appointment

Art opportunity for VterS: Fun-A-Day mission: do something creative every day for the month of January.

Fun, free, noncommercial, noncompetitive, all-ages community art project. Visit funadaybtv.tumblr.com.

Color Story photo eXhiBit: Calling for submissions.

Deadline: January 19. Juror: seth Resnick. if a confident use of color defines your work, we want to see it. info, darkroomgallery.com/ex38. 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.

CreAtiVe Competition_004: presented by the Root gallery. $8 entry fee. people’s choice vote; winner takes all (compounded entry money). limit one piece, any size, media or subject. First Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Vote for your favorite piece until awards ceremony at 8:30 p.m. location: Rlphoto, 27 sears lane, burlington. info, publicartschool@gmail.com.

tAlKS & eVentS eSSeX Art leAgue meeting: Members gather for business and social time, plus a presentation by a guest artist. Thursday, January 3, 9-11 a.m., First Congregational Church, essex Junction.

BriAn mohr & emily JohnSon: "Two wheels, Two planks — the Alps," a multimedia slide-show presentation of the photographers' bicycle-powered skiing adventure, presented as part of the couple's 8th annual "wild people, wild places" series. saturday, January 5, 7 p.m., Mad River glen ski Area, Fayston. info, 496-5434. 'trAinS! trAinS! trAinS!': An elaborate, three-level electric-train display with a background painted by local artist gayl braisted. Through January 12 at sheldon Museum in Middlebury.

Midd-Vermont Train Club members paul bortz and John gaworecki present a hands-on talk, demonstration and discussion called “125 Years of Toy Train Fun," saturday, January 5, noon info, 388-2177. 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. McAdams discusses her work, Friday, January 4, 6:30 p.m. info, 652-4510. roSelle ABrAmoWitz: The artist sells her painted kimonos at a pop-up gallery, Friday, December 28, 4-7 p.m., well heeled, stowe. info, 253-8372.

as well as work by Vermont photographer Jack Rowell, to trace the nation's changing workforce and work environments over the last 150 years. Through January 27 at AVA gallery and Art Center in lebanon, n.h. Dartmouth history professor emeritus Jere Daniell discusses the first water-powered mills and the once-flourishing lebanon textile industry in "The new england Mill Town," sunday, January 6, 4 p.m. info, 603-448-3117.

JeAnne CArBonetti tAlK & dinner: The painter gives a talk before dinner; a discussion and art-buying session follow. Coordinated

by Vermont institute of Contemporary Art. $25 prix fixe; reservations required. sunday, January 6, 4-8 p.m., Castle hill Resort & spa, Cavendish. info, 226-7222.

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reCeptionS polly WhitComB: "old implements & Fresh Clay," sculptural wall hangings made from salvaged industrial parts. December 28 through February 28 at stowe Craft & Design. Reception: Friday, December 28, 5-7 p.m. info, 253-7677. miChAel StrAuSS: paintings in acrylic and ink by the university of Vermont chemistry professor emeritus.

January 4-31 at seAbA Center in burlington. Reception: Friday, January 4, 5-8 p.m.

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AmAndA Shrimer: paintings, in the greenhouse; Jen KriStel: Monoprints, in the dining room; melody BeSSett: Abstracted landscapes, in the bar. Through December 31 at the Daily planet in burlington. info, 862-9647.

ChriStiAn tuBAu ArJonA & BriAn 6v-timothygrannis(alchemy)122612.indd 1 JenKinS: Arjona's series, "Textures of the earth"; Jenkins' photographs of local musicians. Through December 31 at nectar's in burlington. info, 658-4771.

Ben AleShire: "slow Art: photographs & prints," natural-light portraits made with a medium-format Mamiya twin-lens camera and hand-bound books, presented as part of an Artlab residency. Through December 31 at bCA Center in burlington. info, 865-7166.

Cindy griffith: "newest works," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through December 31 at east shore Vineyard Tasting Room in burlington. info, 229-4326. dAmien hirSt: Two spot paintings by the english artist presented alongside bruce R. MacDonald's stainless-steel light sculptures, Joel urruty's minimalist sculpture and george peterson's abstract wood wall panels.

Through December 31 at the havoc gallery in burlington. info, 863-9553. doK Wright: "The love of light," photographs. proceeds benefit Vermont CARes. Through December 31 at Artspace 106 at the Men's Room in burlington. info, 864-2088.

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'CAll of the Wild': Two- and three-dimensional work made from gathered materials by wendy Copp, Juliet McVicker, Cindy Cowles, bethany Myrick, John Rivers, ben barlow, Max hodgson and John hodgson. Through December 28 at All souls interfaith gathering in shelburne. info, 985-3819.

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In mid-December, the gallery was filled with large, energetic mixed-media paintings by Christine LaMar; painterly monoprints by Lyna Lou Nordstrom; and intricately sewn fiber collages by Jill Abilock, among other works.

The breadth of artistic endeavors going on simultaneously at Shelburne Pond Studios is impressive. In one sunlit but unheated studio (she likes it that way), retired librarian Ruth Murphy incorporates antique bottles and jasper stones into her hand-beveled glassworks. “I have my big machines here because I can’t fit them in my home,” she says.

Across the hall, Laurel Fulton and Jenn Cullen share a much toastier studio. Cullen illustrates in pen and ink, gouache and watercolors; Fulton paints Vermont landscapes, often with swirling skies and exuberant colors. Lately, she’s taken to tracing around the knots in reclaimed-wood cabinet doors with paint. “I started to see landscapes in the grains of wood,” Fulton says.

A few doors down, Lin Warren has recently returned to her art after taking time off to raise children. She says she’s been thriving creatively since she set up shop at Shelburne Pond Studios. “I haven’t really been with so many other artists since college,” she says excitedly.

The walls of her space are almost entirely covered by her mixed-media paintings, in which she favors big, expressive brushstrokes and metallic paints.

Next door, bookbinder Elizabeth Rideout shares a studio with Abilock, who specializes in book arts. The pair holds workshops in this spacious studio, which features many imposing and beautiful tools, such as small nipping presses, a letter press, a guillotine and a 300-pound book press they lovingly call Gigantor. Abilock used to work as a Japanese translator; she named the hulking piece of equipment after the flying-robot manga character.

At the far end of the barn, Dana Dale Lee shares a studio with his wife, Stephanie Bush. She often paints self-portraits in which she’s draped in so many layers of vividly colored fabrics that she almost disappears beneath the swaddle.

Lee, who manages the art department at the Community College of Vermont, has a darkly comedic self-portrait of his own on display: His head is impaled on a bloody two-by-four.

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Group show: works by lorraine Manley, nancy Dwyer, [michael smith], Ray brown, Clark Derbes, elizabeth nelson and Ron hernandez. Curated by seAbA. Through February 28 at the innovation Center of Vermont in burlington. info, 859-9222.

'harry pottEr's world: rEnaissancE sciEncE, maGic and mEdicinE': A traveling exhibition that uses materials from the national library of Medicine to explore harry potter's world and its roots in Renaissance magic, science and medicine. Through February 1 at Dana Medical library, uVM, in burlington. info, 656-0695.

Jackson tuppEr: line drawings transposed from the burlington artist's freshman-year notebook onto the white walls of the venue. Through January 31 at signal Kitchen in burlington. info, 399-2337.

JEan luc dushimE: "The hands of hope," a photographic celebration of immigrants and former refugees who have rebuilt their lives in a new country. Through January 31 at ArtsRiot gallery in burlington.

JEnna EndrEsEn: "Circling back," mandalas created with pen and ink and other media. Through January 25 at new City galerie in burlington. info, 735-2542.

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JEssE azarian: "To boldly search for bacon," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through December 31 at Red square in burlington. info, 318-2438.

Jill maddEn: landscapes in oil, in the skyway; Jim moorE: photographs, in gates 1-8; Joan hoffman: "sand Dunes" and "Cathedral Rocks," landscapes in oil, escalator. Through December 31 at burlington Airport in south burlington. info, 865-7166.

John andErson: "Drawings: 2006-2012 Constructed Conceptual," four bodies of work by the Vermont-based artist and architect in which paper and graphite drawings are cut, torn, rolled, twisted, folded and painted to create sculptural objects; 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.

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JolEnE Garanzha & dana dalE lEE: "MotherFather," prints by garanzha; paintings by lee. Through January 31 at Vintage Jewelers in burlington. info, 862-2233.

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Group Exhibit: photography by Jaques burke and Kristen watson; paintings by Marie lapre grabon and leslie McCool; mixed-media work by Maria Anghelache and Alan Arnold; collage work by elizabeth nelson and erika lawlor schmidt; and sculpture by Janet Van Fleet. Through April 30 at Maltex building in burlington. info, 865-7166.

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'Gifts for stranGErs': Vermont artists' visual responses to the question: what would you give to a stranger for the holidays? Curated by Art's Alive.

Through January 30 at union station and the wing building in burlington. info, 660-9005.

halEy bishop: Mixed-media pieces inspired from childhood memories and locations made from pen-and-ink illustrations, watercolors, acrylics and computer scans. Through December 31 at Vintage inspired in burlington. info, 355-5418.

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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 warrEn: paintings inspired by the wildflowers of the north Country. Through January 15 at Vermont Farm Table in burlington. info, 888-425-8838.

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. kathryn milillo: "barns and landscapes," paintings, giclée prints and notecards by the Vermont artist. Through January 30 at left bank home & garden in burlington. info, 862-1001. kElly schulzE: Animal portraiture by the owner of Mountain Dog photography. Through January 15 at the gallery at phoenix books in essex Junction. info, 872-7111. '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; winooski holiday art markEt: Art, crafts and other locally made products from around the region. open wednesday through saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Through December 31 at winooski welcome Center & gallery. info, 655-8900. 'latitudE/lonGitudE: wEavinG thEmEs, assEmblinG storiEs': Reflections on identity and geographical coordinates by bren Alvarez, Merche bautista and Tina escaja. Through December 30 at Flynndog in burlington. info, 363-4746. lEah van rEEs: landscape and seascape paintings. Through December 31 at Metropolitan gallery, burlington City hall. info, 865-7166. lincoln halloran: impasto paintings from the artist's "sunday studio" series. Through January 31 at speaking Volumes in burlington. info, 540-0107. 'local: a wintEr art salE': Affordable works

by Vermont artists beth pearson, gary hall, Karen henderson, steven goodman, gillian Klein, Roger Coleman, lisa lillibridge, Tom Cullins, Mike strauss, susan larkin and more. Through January 25 at bCA Center in burlington. info, 865-7166. lynn bEach & JoycE carroll: A holiday window display created in collaboration with the lake Champlain land Trust. Through January 15 at the green life in burlington. info, 862-4150. mariannE dEvaux: Food-themed artworks.

Through February 27 at pine street Deli in burlington. info, 862-9614. mark boEdGEs: "one Year Anniversary show," new paintings by the plein-air artist. Through December 29 at Mark boedges Fine Art gallery in burlington. info, 735-7317. mary anGElina: portraiture, abstracts and multimedia work. Through December 31 at salaam and the Men's store in burlington. info, 658-8822. matthEw & maGGiE rosE boGosian: "Folk heart," a brother-sister photography collaboration that explores the relationship between the man-made and natural worlds. Through December 31 at City Market in burlington. info, 861-9700. nicholas hEiliG: work by the burlington artist.

Curated by seAbA. Through February 28 at VCAM studio in burlington. info, 859-9222. '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. philip brou: "Central Casting," paintings of veteran film extras. Through February 1 at office hours gallery in burlington.

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‘The Way We Worked’ A lot has changed in the American workplace over the last 150 years. Drawing from

the National Archives, this traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit uses historical photos, film, audio and interactive components to

examine the effects of industrialization, urbanization, immigration, labor unrest, wars and economic depression on Americans. Each Art Center in the old mill town of Lebanon, N.H., is showing portraits of former H.W. Carter & Sons factory workers by Vermont photographer Jack Rowell. Through January 27. Pictured: “Follensbee 2012” by Rowell.

'PhotograPhy by Design': Work by photographers guided by design principles. Through January 6 at Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction. Info, 777-3686.

'soUth enD holiDay shoP artist market': Artist-made holiday gifts such as greeting cards, jewelry, glassware and many other crafts. Through December 31 at SEABA Center in Burlington. Info, 859-9222. steve clark: Watercolor, acrylic and mixed-media works depicting iconic Vermont scenes. Through February 28 at Shelburne Vineyard. Info, 985-8222.

We art Women: Work by members of the Vermont art co-op: Vanessa Santos Eugenio, Katherine Taylor-McBroom and Carrie Wicks. Through December 31 at Uncommon Grounds in Burlington.

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athena tasioPoUlos: "Transcend," found photographs embellished with graphite, watercolor and acrylic. Through December 30 at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, curator@capitolgrounds.com. 'begUileD by the WilD: the art of charley harPer': Twenty-three serigraph prints by the artist known for his highly stylized wildlife prints, posters and book illustrations, presented alongside hands-on art activities and a companion exhibit, cartoonists' take on charley harPer: graPhic Work from the center for cartoon stUDies. Through February 3 at Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. Info, 649-2200. 'celebrate': Locally made pottery, scarves, paintings, journals, hobby horses, ornaments, cards, jewelry and more, on sale for the holidays.

Through December 28 at Studio Place Arts in Barre.

Info, 479-7069. cameron hoWarD: Hand-painted floor cloths.

Through December 31 at Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. Info, 457-1298.

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'strength in nUmbers': Work by 11 Vermont art teachers who meet twice monthly to work on their own art. Through December 29 at Mezzanine Gallery, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington. Info, 865-7211.

'Watercolor gone WilD': Works by Vermont Watercolor Society members who use mixed media, unusual surfaces and nontraditional painting methods. Through January 20 at Davis Center, UVM, in Burlington.

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'small Works & ornaments': Artist-made holiday ornaments and works smaller than 12 square inches; 'small gifts UnDer $50': Work by 10 local artists, in the Backspace Gallery. Through January 26 at S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. Info, spacegalleryvt.com.

vermont artisans craft gallery: 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 Burlington Town Center Mall. Info, 863-4600.

equipment, including a cannon likely used by Norwich cadets. Through April 30 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield. Info, 485-2183.

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'Projects of 8': Work in a variety of media by visual art majors at the Community College of Vermont. Through December 31 at Rose Street Co-op Gallery in Burlington. Info, 540-0376.

'this Place of vision: 21st annUal Winter groUP exhibit': Work by more than a dozen artists, including featured artist Kerry O. Furlani.

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Dan Barlow & Scott Baer: "Green Mountain Graveyards," photographs of Vermont's historic, artistic and spooky cemeteries. Through December 31 at Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

Info, 356-2776. ellen Urman: "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall..." a variety of mirrors in artist-made ceramic frames.

Through January 1 at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio in Montpelier. Info, 229-4676. 'expreSSionS': Bronze and alabaster nests, wall sculptures made from found objects and abstract paintings by Blake Larsen, Mareva Millarc, Pat Musick, Polly Whitcomb and Johanne Durocher Yordan. Through January 27 at Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts in Chester. Info, 875-1018.

HoliDay SHow: Member artworks, including small, unframed pieces for holiday gifting. Through January 31 at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Info, 295-5901.

'HoliDay SHow 2012': Works priced under $1000. Through January 13 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670.

Kat clear & torin porter: "Unfamiliar Picnic," works by the Vermont sculptors. Through January 4 at Goddard Art Gallery in Montpelier. Info, katherineclear.com.

Kelly mcmUllen-FeKert: "Groovy Green Designs," artworks upcycled from furniture.

Through January 1 at Red Hen Bakery & Café in Middlesex. Info, 496-7895. 'ligHt & Space': Work by printmakers Sabra Field and Dan O’Donnell, fiber artist Karen Madden and sculptor Pat Musick. Through May 10 at the Great Hall in Springfield. Info, 885-3061.

myra HUDSon: Landscape and figure oil paintings by the Royalton artist. Through January 18 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404. piper Strong: "Mastering the Figure Through Time: Steel, Brass and Enamel," painted metal constructions of art-history classics. Through January 31 at Montpelier City Hall. Info, 745-8600.

SanDra Heller BiSSex: Photography, sumie brushwork and collages that focus on the interplay of light and dark. Through December 31 at Auto Craftsmen in Montpelier. Info, 229-0086.

'SUrvival SoUp': Collage, painting and mixedmedia work by Randolph artists Travis Dunning, Matthew Riley and Seth Tracy and White River Junction artist Ben Peberdy. Through March 8 at Main Street Museum in White River Junction. Info, 356-2776.

SUSan aBBott: "Paris/Provence," still-life and landscape paintings. Through January 18 at Central Vermont Medical Center in Barre. Info, cvmc.org/ art-gallery.

SUSan BUll riley: Oil and watercolor paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Vermont Thrush Restaurant in Montpelier. Info, 225-6166. 'tHe Holly & tHe ivy': A holiday exhibition and sale of art and fine crafts by local and out-of-state artists. Through January 26 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 674-9616. 'tHe mary azarian Family exHiBit': Paintings, fabric collages, wood-cut prints and books by Ethan Azarian, Melissa Knight, Jesse Azarian, Tim Azarian, Willaiwan Phonjan and Mary Azarian.

Through December 31 at Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. Info, 223-3338.

tHeoDore Kaye: Photographs from central Asia, including landscapes, images from daily life and scenes from buzkashi, a fierce version of polo on horseback. Through January 27 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Info, 454-0141. tracy peScHe: Nature-inspired works in painted wood, clay and wire. Through January 7 at the Cheshire Cat in Montpelier. Info, 223-1981. warD Joyce: "Human Landscapes," paintings and drawings that explore the forms of the city and the architecture of the human body. Through January 31 at Hartness Gallery, Vermont Technical College, in Randolph Center. Info, 728-1237. 'we are vermont Strong': Artworks created in response to Tropical Storm Irene, first exhibited in Randolph to commemorate the disaster's one-year anniversary. Through December 28 at Governor's Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

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'2012 winter all memBerS SHow': An annual exhibit of member artwork. Through January 12 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Info, 775-0356.

FiFtH annUal HoliDay SHow: Art and fine crafts by 27 regional artists. Through December 31 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

Info, 382-9222. 'in tHe Spirit oF tHe SeaSon': A holiday show of member artworks priced under $200. Through January 15 at Brandon Artists Guild. Info, 247-4956. racHel BairD & graziella weBer-graSSi: "All Manner of Angels," semiabstract renderings of angels, prints and collages. Through December 30 at ZoneThree Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 249-3562.

Sam talBot-Kelly: "Soiled," sculptures made from harvested scraps and rotten wood from central Vermont. Through January 4 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College. Info, 224-6878.

'Small worKS SHow': Paintings, drawings, photographs and mixed-media constructions — all under 14 square inches and $500 — by more than 20 gallery artists; vcevy StreKalovSKy: Paintings by the 1960 Middlebury College graduate.

Through January 2 at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 458-0098.

carolyn SHattUcK: Works created by layering individual monoprint plates over one another to create subtle environments of color, pattern and line. Through April 1 at Brandon Music. Info, 465-4071.

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'contemporary JewelS: an oFFering': Works by five artists of Tibetan heritage presented in honor of the Dalai Lama's recent visit to Middlebury. Through January 11 at Davis Family Library, Middlebury College. Info, 443-5235.

'Barn paint oUt': Plein-air paintings of Vermont barns. Through December 28 at Jericho Center Town Hall. Info, 849-2049.

DeB rUnge: "Naturally Vermont," watercolors by the retired elementary school teacher. Through December 28 at Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg. Info, 482-2878.

ann FaiSon: "Backyard Birds and Trees," watercolors. Through January 14 at Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. Info, 525-3366.

DecemBer SHow: Bentwood boxes by Carl Newton, photography by Maggy Young and paintings by Jim Foote and Martha Ohliger. Through December 29 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403.

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linDa Hogan: "Ever Moving... Ever Changing," digital photographs by the Montpelier artist. January

2 through February 25 at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio in Montpelier. Info, 229-4676.

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may be over, but the artwork in this annual end-of-the-year show at Jackson Gallery in Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater is timeless. Jean Cherouny’s playful encaustic paintings hang beside Gabrielle McDermit’s evocative paintings of romantic, far-flung locales. Klara Calitri’s ceramic bowls accompany Bruce Baker’s silver jewelry, Hope Johnson’s quilted pieces and small, hand-woven tapestries by Elinor Steele. In the spirit of holiday gift giving, all the works are affordably priced. Who knows? They may even inspire you to extend the shopping season. Through December 31. Pictured: “San Spitito” by McDermit.

'FiGurinG iT ouT': Work by participants in River Arts' figure drawing open studio sessions. Through January 7 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 888-1261.

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It’s also time to recognize the trends that defined 2012. At the top of my list: old movies retrofitted with 3-D, Scottish action figure Gerard Butler’s weird bid to dominate mainstream American cinema and the way so many motion pictures seemed to come in pairs. There were two movies about Snow White; two movies about Abraham Lincoln; two movies about Alfred Hitchcock; two movies about comical retirement communities (both featuring Maggie Smith — what are the odds?); two movies dealing with slavery; and two movies depicting American secret missions, to name just a few examples of the phenomenon.

Most Stellar Performance RK: I admired a number of performances. Emmanuelle Reva was heartbreaking in Amour; John Hawkes was a revelation in The Sessions; Beasts of the Southern Wild’s Quvenzhané Wallis was precocious as hell, and, in The Master, Joaquin Phoenix was so good you almost forgot that just two years ago he was pretending to have retired from film to pursue a career in hip-hop.

But, in my book, only one piece of acting transcended, and that was Daniel Day-Lewis’ Lincoln.

MH: I was riveted by Naomi Watts’ terror in The Impossible, Denis Lavant’s quick changing in Holy Motors, Jack Black’s unexpected subtlety and sweetness in Bernie, and Michael Fassbender as the most human character in Prometheus — the android. But I’m also going with Day-Lewis.

He made what might have been a ponderous hagiography into something surprisingly light on its feet — with the help of a stellar supporting cast.

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MARGOT HARRISON: Hey, you forgot the two movies about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s sexual shenanigans. And Gerard Butler was only in two movies this year, while Bradley Cooper headlined four (more on that later). The biggest trend I noticed, though: The compulsory digitization of theaters is making their cash-strapped owners reluctant to program films that aren’t 3-D action spectacles or part of a franchise.

On the plus side, those spectacles are getting smarter, their makers more self-aware. For each couple of Battleships this year, we got a thoughtfully crafted entertainment such as Skyfall or The Avengers. On the downside, those spectacles, smart or not, are reducing our theatrical choices and driving “small” movies to On Demand.

We’re lucky still to have a handful of art houses in Vermont, and we should support them.

Misérables. But the winner had to be everybody in The Odd Life of Timothy Green.

sequels ago, and not even Eugene Levy could save its tired gags.

MH: Tom Hanks as six different reincarnations of the same guy in Cloud Atlas. His over-the-top stylings in every role made me laugh, but most of the stories weren’t supposed to be funny.

Halle Berry earns an honorable mention for sleepwalking through her parts.

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Best Comedy RK: Ruby Sparks, 21 Jump Street and Casa de mi Padre have special places in my heart, but I absolutely loved This Is 40, Judd Apatow’s freeform meditation on marriage and middle age.

MH: If you like your humor dark, as I do, The Cabin in the Woods and Bernie deserve your attention on video. Goon is sweet and hilarious. But Silver Linings Playbook is the first good romantic comedy I’ve seen in ages.

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Most Annoying Performance RK: I guess Eddie Murphy’s goes without saying. Which seems appropriate, since the character he played in A Thousand Words was mostly mute. Also awful were Sacha Baron Cohen in The Dictator, a mumbly Tom Hardy in Lawless and Russell Crowe’s singing in Les

RK: Taken 2 was a bitter disappointment, but let’s be honest: We weren’t expecting great art, were we? Lawless was a different story. The latest from Australian-born director John Hillcoat (The Road, The Proposition) didn’t so much fail to live up to the standard he’s set in previous work as just plain fail.

RK: Woody Allen has a long history of following his most masterful creations with misfires, so perhaps it shouldn’t have come as a surprise that his first film since Midnight in Paris — the biggest hit of his career — was the most feebleminded, forgettable movie he’s ever made. But it did. I didn’t watch To Rome With Love; I gaped. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing was so stilted, haphazard, meaningless and borderline amateur hour. Not to mention almost never funny.

MH: American Reunion. I think this franchise’s comic inspiration petered out a couple dozen straight-to-video

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MH: Both Argo and Sleepwalk With Me were word-of-mouth successes, and more power to them; it’s great to see proof that people can enjoy movies sans explosions. For me, though, they fell pretty flat. Mike Birbiglia’s sheepish charm seemed disingenuous. And I love the trend of international thrillers set in the 1970s, but European filmmakers have been doing this for a few years now — better than Ben Affleck.

Biggest Surprise RK: That Ridley Scott’s Prometheus came as close as it did to making it into that last category.

MH: Bradley Cooper. Acting. He floated through The Words like a blanker version of Michael Fassbender’s prettyeyed android, then delivered a funny, disturbing, extremely human per-

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Most Unnecessary Remake RK: Hmm, does it get more unnecessary than Red Dawn? It may. Remakes are planned for The Birds, Mad Max, Poltergeist and Scarface. mh: Total Recall.

RK: The correct answer, no doubt, would be The Avengers or The Dark Knight Rises, but I’ll go with Ted. Seth MacFarlane’s tale of a foul-mouthed teddy with a weakness for weed has seriously grown on me since its release.

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RK: Critics continue to include Flight in best-of-2012 conversations, and I continue to be baffled. If you’ve ever seen an after-school special on the perils of alcohol abuse, this story offered few surprises. Denzel Washington was solid, but the guy’s won two Oscars, so you’ve got to figure playing a drunk didn’t rank among the greatest challenges of his career. After that hair-raising first-act crash, the movie didn’t just go downhill — it went dull, preachy, sappy and predictable.

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Best Documentary RK: Bully, The Gatekeepers, The Invisible War and The House I Live In, among many others, took on serious social issues, but Searching for Sugar Man told one of the most amazing and heartwarming true stories I’ve seen on screen in years.

Classic Movie That Most Cries Out for Rerelease in 3-D RK: I’m thinking 2001: A Space Odyssey would be a trip. mH: “Fake” 3-D looks pretty fake, making it better suited to camp classics than real ones. I wonder if it would actually improve the strange debacle that is David Lynch’s Dune. Giant, phallic 3-D sand worms? Why not?

Classic Movie That Least Cries Out for Rerelease in 3-D RK: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf ?

Elizabeth Taylor is scary enough without the extra D. mH: Anything else by David Lynch.

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RK: The fact that the postapocalypticish premise of Beasts of the Southern Wild no longer seems all that farfetched. A decade ago, that movie would have looked like something in the Mad Max series. Today, not so much. mH: And it was a trend that extended from the art house to the multiplex.

The only thing more ominous than the sheer number of doomsday-themed movies made in the past two years is the fact that one was a big-budget romantic comedy starring Steve Carell.

mH: The Invisible War, about sexual assault in the military, was the rare advocacy doc that riled me up. The filmmakers have a lot of witnesses, and they’re diverse, credible and compelling.

Best Movie With No Movie Stars RK: Beasts of the Southern Wild, though one cast member may not remain obscure for long. There’s buzz that the film’s star, Quvenzhané Wallis, who snagged the role of Hushpuppy at the age of 5, may become the youngest actress ever to take home an Academy Award. If that doesn’t happen, there’s a consolation prize: In her next movie, she’ll costar with Brad Pitt. mH: The harrowing Mexican thriller Miss Bala, which wasn’t released in the U.S. till 2012. Also the equally harrowing (but quieter) Compliance.

Worst Movie With an All-Star Cast RK: There was no shortage of star-studded duds this year. Battleship, Savages, Dark Shadows, Trouble With the Curve, Prometheus, Rock of Ages, The Dictator

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and Cloud Atlas, to name just a few, all blew big-time despite having big-time A-list casts. But, for me, none of those blew half as much as Darling Companion, in which Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Richard Jenkins, Dianne Wiest and Sam Shepard helped Lawrence Kasdan (Body Heat, The Big Chill) reimagine Lassie Come Home as a mindless, meandering boomer dramedy. mH: Rock of Ages, a film that should eternally embarrass Tom Cruise, Bryan Cranston, Catherine ZetaJones and Paul Giamatti but did give us a priceless clip of Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand declaring their love for each other in song.

RK: Michael Haneke’s Amour, easily the most depressing great movie ever made. But, hey, are we stunned they’re not rushing a French-language rumination on old age and death into cineplexes for the holidays? More surprising is the time it’ll probably take for Vermonters to get a peek at Promised Land.

It’s a wonderful film in the tradition of Silkwood and Erin Brockovich, directed

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Since embarking on a life of crime in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1985, Jack Mannino, 44, has been thwarted repeatedly and spent most of his adult life in prison. “I never got away with anything,” he stated while testifying in federal court after pleading guilty to bank robbery and agreeing to testify against his former partner, Gary Fama, to get a lighter sentence. The pair stole $5,658 and sped away in reverse, blowing the transmission in Mannino’s new Lexus only two blocks from the bank. They fled, but, in addition to the car, registered in his name, Mannino left behind his wallet, containing his driver’s license and credit cards. After hearing his testimony, Fama’s attorney, Elizabeth Macedonio, commented, “You must be the worst criminal in the history of criminals.” (The New York Times)

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lEo (July 23-aug. 22): For years, the gravestone of irish dramatist oscar wilde was covered with kiss-shaped lipstick marks that were left by his admirers. unfortunately, wilde’s descendants decided to scour away all those blessings and erect a glass wall around the tomb to prevent further displays of affection. in my astrological opinion, leo, you should favor the former style of behavior over the latter in 2013. in other words, don’t focus on keeping things neat and clean and well ordered. on the contrary: be extravagant and uninhibited in expressing your love for the influences that inspire you — even at the risk of being a bit unruly or messy.

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ScoRPIo (oct. 23-nov. 21): in 2013, i will try to help you retool, reinvent and reinvigorate yourself in every way that’s important to you. i will encourage you to reawaken one of your sleeping aptitudes, recapture a lost treasure and reanimate a dream you’ve neglected. if you’re smart, daily

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aQUaRIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “genius is the ability to renew one’s emotions in daily experience,” said French painter paul Cezanne. what do you think he meant by that? here’s one interpretation: Many of us replay the same old emotions over and over again — even in response to experiences that are nothing like the past events when we felt those exact feelings. so a genius might be someone who generates a fresh emotion for each new adventure. here’s another possible interpretation of Cezanne’s remark: it can be hard to get excited about continually repeating the basic tasks of our regular routines day after day. but a genius might be someone who is good at doing just that. i think that by both of these definitions, 2013 could be a genius year for you aquarians.

PIScES (Feb. 19-March 20): home is not just the building where you live. it’s more than the community that gives you support and the patch of earth that comforts you with its familiarity. home is any place where you’re free to be your authentic self; it’s any power spot where you can think your own thoughts and see with your own eyes. i hope and trust that in 2013 you will put yourself in position to experience this state of being as often as possible. do you have any ideas about how to do that? brainstorm about it on a regular basis for the next six months.

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taURUS (april 20-May 20): are you familiar with the fable of the golden goose?

The farmer who owned it became impatient because it laid only one gold egg per day. so he killed it, thinking he would thereby get the big chunk of gold that must be inside its body. alas, his theory was mistaken. There was no chunk. From then on, of course, he no longer got his modest daily treasure. i nominate this fable to be one of your top teaching stories of 2013. as long as you’re content with a slow, steady rate of enrichment, you’ll be successful. pushing extra hard to expedite the flow might lead to problems.

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scorpio, you will reallocate resources that got misdirected or wasted. and i hope you will reapply for a privilege or position you were previously denied, because i bet you’ll win it this time around. here are your words of power for the year ahead: resurrection and redemption.

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Confetti used in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City contained shredded confidential police records from Long Island’s Nassau County Police Department. The paper strips included personal information, the identities of undercover detectives and details of Mitt Romney’s motorcade route last to a debate last fall. “There are phone numbers, addresses, more Social Security numbers, license plate numbers, and then we find all these incident reports from police,” parade-goer Ethan Finkelstein, 18, said. The records were reportedly brought to the parade by a department employee, who tossed the easily identifiable documents with his family during the parade. (New York’s WPIX-TV)

Samsung disclosed that it subjects its smartphones to stress tests that involve sprinkling rain on them, pressing their home button 20,000 times and using a robotic tush covered by pants to sit on the phones. (Samsung video release)

The Florida sheriff’s office that investigated the disappearance of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony in 2008 overlooked evidence that someone in the Anthony home did a Google search for “fool-proof” suffocation methods on the day the girl was last seen alive. The victim’s mother, Casey Anthony, was tried for her daughter’s death but acquitted because jurors doubted prosecutors conclusively proved how Caylee died. Orange County Sheriff’s investigators missed the search after pulling 17 vague entries from the computer’s Internet Explorer browser, because they ignored the Mozilla Firefox browser that Anthony regularly used. It contained more than 1,200 entries, including the suffocation search. A computer expert for Anthony’s defense team did find the search before the trial, and lead defense attorney Jose Baez mentioned it in his subsequent book about the case. (Associated Press and Orlando’s WKMG-TV)

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The log video was changed to a thank-you message to fans, Roughriders CEO Jim Hopson said, adding that before turning on the fireplace scene, “Someone jokingly said, ‘Y’know, I don’t know about that yule log. Someone is going to think the stadium is on fire.’ Sure as heck, someone thought the stadium was on fire.” (CBC News)

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Read any magazines or blogs this week and you’re likely to find an array of top-10 lists — from the best books and movies to the biggest news stories of 2012.

As you’re finishing holiday leftovers and stocking up on champagne to ring in the new year, I encourage you to make some lists of your own. What were your top orgasms from the past 12 months? Top dates, romantic moments, kisses and sexual positions?

As you reflect on the year, be grateful for the love and lust you’ve experienced — and don’t forget to include pleasure in your 2013 resolutions. I assure you, a resolution to have more sex will be easier (and more fun) to keep than going to the gym.

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I challenge you not only to watch this porn but get off on it. You are hot and you deserve to see people just like you giving and receiving pleasure.

• Make out more. This isn’t the first time you’ve heard me give this advice (and it won’t be the last).

Couples always ask me how to keep things exciting.

I recommend going back to high school, when making out and dry humping were the ingredients for a perfect Saturday night. Sex can become routine — to make it exciting again, go back to the beginning and start with a kiss.

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HELP! When: Friday, December 14, 2012. Where: two to tango. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #910861 starburst hottie!

We were standing next to each other in the checkout line (different registers). We exchanged a few chuckles about long waits. I’d love to see that smile again, and maybe share some Starbursts?

(Save me the orange!) You: dark hair, dressed in all black. Me: black coat, black pants and hat. When: Thursday, December 6, 2012.

Where: Walmart around 5:45 p.m.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #910860 FroM la to btv Any more hints? When: Thursday, December 13, 2012. Where: i spy.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #910858 ecstasY Let the lover be disgraceful, crazy, absentminded. Someone sober will worry about things going badly. Let the lover be...

When: tuesday, november 13, 2012. Where: in my past. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #910857 You caught Me And you reeled me almost all the way in ... and then you just stopped and left me on the line. We had a great first week together, and then after a week apart you just pushed me away. Leaving me to wonder.

If you have something to say, SAY IT! Like a fish left stuck on the line, it’s killing me! When: sunday, november 18, 2012. Where: 802.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #910856

YMca Workout chick You: blond, in grey/green, I think.

Were treadmill-running, and I (brunette, in short Spandex) was stair-climbing, around 5:30 p.m. at the Y. We later exchanged smiles in the wellness center (at which point neither of us was wearing much). Wanna go for a run with me? When: Monday, December 10, 2012. Where: YMca. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #910855 guitars anD tats?!

So what are you waiting for?

Talk to me. When: Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Where: i spy.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #910854 blue-eYeD boY at hoMePort You are a super-beautiful, darkhaired, blue-eyed boy working the cash register at Homeport. I really wanted to talk to you but you looked super busy. I was reading greeting cards, laughing at them.

Bought one in hopes to say hi to you. I chickened out. I was wearing a bright-blue top and trench coat.

When: Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Where: homeport. You: Man. Me: Woman. #910853

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honeY bee I can not show you how thankful I am having met you. You have truly opened my eyes to things I never thought imaginable or possible. I am in constant admiration and will be forever yours. I am so lucky to have you! I can’t wait to live a life full of freedom and bliss with you :). When: saturday, september 15, 2012. Where: everywhere.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #910852 FroM la to btv Starbucks, not Capitol Grounds.

Church Street, not Maple Tree Place.

Saturday, December 22nd, 11a.m.

Me? Red cowboy boots and blond hair. When: Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Where: burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #910851

suPer-cute blonDe at M-saigon You were in a blue shirt and black pants and I couldn’t stop glancing in your direction. I was with my two friends though, so I didn’t even have the chance to try and say hi. If you are available and would like to get a coffee or something sometime, let me know. When: Monday, December 10, 2012. Where: M-saigon. You: Woman. Me: Man. #910849 uvM Math Saw a tall blonde in front of me at City Market. You gave me a backward look or two (I just got out of work and probably looked it). Always saw you around Votey, should have asked for your number. How about a second chance? When: tuesday, December 11, 2012. Where: city Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #910848 thanks For the Pitcher We ran into each other walking up S. Winooski. I was going to go to the Needs and you invited me for a pitcher at OP. Thanks for the generosity and I hope to see you again. I’m infamous for my Irish exits. When: saturday, December 1, 2012. Where: burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #910846 reD jetta on 89 OK, so I have never done this. We played leap frog from exit 2 to exit 11 on 89 on Sunday. You had a great smile and drove a red VW Jetta.

Been thinking of that smile ever since. If by the slim chance you read this, send me a message. Drive safe. When: sunday, December 2, 2012. Where: 89 north. You: Woman. Me: Man. #910845 re: stePhen king, 12/1 Barnes and Noble When: saturday, December 1, 2012.

Where: bookstore. You: Man. Me: Woman. #910844 healthY living - 12/9/12 Red fleece, white hat and blue jeans shopping in the a.m. at Healthy Living on the 9th of December. We exchanged a quick smile. I was in a scarf. Tea or a drink? When: sunday, December 9, 2012. Where: healthy living.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #910843 stars “When you smile I melt inside ... I dread the thought of our very first kiss, a target that I’m probably gonna miss.” Which I did. When: Monday, october 8, 2012. Where: first date.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #910841 cjW9F at 3PennY I saw you across the room at the Taproom a month or so ago while I was with a group of friends and couldn’t help but notice you looking my way, or so I thought - I wanted to tell you here that you are beautiful.

When: Thursday, november 8, 2012. Where: Three Penny. You: Woman. Me: Man. #910840 re: olivia I really wish you would just man up. When: Friday, December 7, 2012. Where: work. You: Man. Me: Woman. #910837

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