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fighter plane’s arrival. Opponents plan to file suit in federal court against the Vermont basing decision, Leas said. The basing decision also warrants review under Vermont’s Act 250 because of the noise levels the plane is expected to produce, said Leas, who cited claims that the F-35 could be up to four times louder than the F-16, which currently flies out of the Air Guard station. But Tuesday’s announcement at the airport was made to a friendlier crowd. “For every single Vermonter, this is a great moment,” Shumlin told a crowd of 200 members of the guard. “It means thousands and thousands of jobs for Vermonters will be protected, maintained and strengthened in the future.” During the announcement ceremony, only Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, who supported the F-35 decision, mentioned the fierce opposition by some Vermonters. Weinberger pledged to work to address their concerns. The Burlington base is the first reserve base in the country to receive the F-35s. It’ll be home to 18 of the new jets — it could have received as many as 24 — and its fleet of F-16s will be gradually phased out. The guard’s staffing level of 1000 members is expected to remain the same. Mission accomplished?

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Only in Vermont: allegations of a drive-by with a muzzleloader in St. Albans. Pretty sure that’s beyond the scope of the Second Amendment.

5. “Making the Grade? Cuts at Burlington College Lead to Protests and Parodies” by Kevin J. Kelley. Budget cuts and staff departures are causing student unrest at Burlington College.

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For the second time in three years, a vehicle crashed into Merola’s Market in Burlington. The driver’s suspected of DUI — shocker.

4. “In Vermont, Users of ‘Cryptocurrency’ Bitcoin Are Few but Committed” by Ethan de Seife. A new internet-based currency is making waves worldwide, but it’s only just beginning to catch on in Vermont.

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3. “Are Precious-Metal Dealers Cashing In on Vermont’s Drug Epidemic?” by Ken Picard. Many jewelry dealers are flying under the radar, buying stolen jewelry and reselling it before victims can claim it.

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1. “Three New Lunch Options in Burlington” by Alice Levitt and Corin Hirsch. Bento, Lucky Next Door and Anatolian Grand Bazaar bring new flavors to Burlington’s lunch scene.

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espite fierce opposition from a vocal group of residents, the F-35 fighter plane will be based at Burlington International Airport starting in 2020, the U.S. Air Force announced Tuesday. The much-anticipated decision was trumpeted during a ceremony attended by Sen. Patrick Leahy, Gov. Peter Shumlin and Vermont Air National Guard Adjutant General Steven Cray, as Kevin J. Kelley and Mark Davis reported Tuesday on the Seven Days Off Message blog. “Today is a historic day for the Vermont National Guard. This is a milestone event for the Air Force in its next steps in securing the citizens of the United States,” Cray said. Leahy and Shumlin both hailed the successful campaign in support of the planes, which supporters say will preserve local jobs as they bolster national security. “I’ve never seen such a grassroots effort in this state,” Leahy said. But it wasn’t a universal one. The F-35 announcement came in the wake of protracted opposition from residents who worry that the jets and their noise will disrupt neighborhoods and threaten public health. Jimmy Leas, a leader of the Stop the F-35 Coalition, said that opponents will fight in court against the stealth

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DEMOCRACY RULES?

Kudos to Ben Eastwood for bringing up a point more important than the issue that was under discussion at the Burlington City Council meeting on October 28 [Feedback, November 6; “Last 7,” October 30; Off Message: “In Burlington City Hall, Eyes on the Ball,” October 29]. The whole point of having such a meeting is for residents to have their views heard and factored into the final decision. If councilors have already made their decision before the meeting and are simply ignoring those who have come to air their views, then we have not a democracy in Burlington, but a little kingdom. Whether or not they actually ignored people, they should keep in mind that apathy (or even the appearance of apathy) toward those they are supposed to represent is a danger to democracy. If they don’t care about those who have come to see them, when will apathy turn into feelings of annoyance, resentment and superiority? Brian Garen BURLINGTON

DAMN WRONG

The furor over the Cochran Road tower is justified [“Can You Hear Us Now? Richmond Officials, Residents Have Little Say on Cell Towers,” November 20]. AT&T plans to plop this 145-foot cell tower right next to a residential neighborhood, when they could easily move it a few hundred feet on the same site and not affect cell coverage, families’ hard-earned investments in their homes or the area’s natural aesthetics. What, this $126 billion company can’t afford the extra wire? You’re damn right we’ll complain, as most would about the prospect of seeing an imposing 145-foot structure from their living room windows and an empty field next to it where it could be sited out of the way. Check the facts before criticizing a legitimate pushback against AT&T’s site plan. We’re not against cell towers; we’re against a thoughtless, unnecessary and irresponsible act, and a problematic precedent for neighborhoods and related scenic corridors. Our hope is that we can alert AT&T and the state to the facts, and they’ll care. Earl Wester

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[Re “He’s Got It,” November 13]: Dave Keller’s soulful sound is a perfect mix of tradition and innovation. It’s never cliché, always fresh. Tony Lolli CABOT

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One of the scenes in Tara Goreau’s new mural at the entrance to City Market depicts a pig that’s about to get loose in the

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Swiss chard [“Making a Good Entrance: Tara Goreau Makes an Art Portal at City Market,” November 13]. It makes me nervous every time I see it! rob rock

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For the reviewer to refer to the film Beloved as an “Oprah-ized” film about “indentured servitude” tells me he didn’t see it [Movie Review: “12 Years a Slave,” November 13]. The film, based on Toni Morrison’s novel, was poorly reviewed, I believe mostly because it was so visceral and disturbing, so before the time we were willing to engage the history of slavery on this level. Oprah brought it to the screen, but there’s nothing Oprahesque about a story based on true events about a mother who murders her child rather than allow her to be sent into slavery, and about the vengeful little ghost who comes back to wreak havoc on the living. As I watched the film with my sister, we agreed that we had met that furious little spirit more than once in the classroom and in the courtroom. cynthia Gomez

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I would like to thank Kathryn Flagg for the thoughtful and well-researched article on St. Albans “adjusting to” Walmart [“After a Decades-Long Fight, St. Albans Adjusts to Its Newest Neighbor: Walmart,” November 27]. She captured precisely the substance of what we in the Northwest Citizens for Responsible Growth see as our mission going forward. We will be watching Walmart’s impact on our community unfold, and sharing the experience with communities across the country and even across the globe, thanks to our ongoing relationship with Al Norman and sprawl-busters.com. In this way, we hope that we can encourage better behavior by Walmart in our community and caution other potential host communities, in real time, about the company’s damaging effects, as they occur.

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There is a huge difference between development and destruction [Last 7: “New Haven for the Needy?” November 20; Off Message, “COTS Plans Services and Housing Near Street With History of Fighting Development,” November 18]. To say that I, or my neighbors, are against development is like saying we are against breathing. Every house that is built, every new hotel or place of business that rises, is a form of development. Development is a natural and necessary consequence of an evolving city. But picture this: A quiet, residential, family-oriented street finds it has two dinosaurs blocking either end — the already constructed and obstructing, trendy-sounding Packard Lofts at the north end, and the proposed housing

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[Re “JDK (Re)Design,” November 20]: JDK Reinvents Itself in 221 Characters: Marketing man markets himself as design Jesus while firing his employees and hiring them back as contractors so he can throw out their benefits and have them pay for the building they work in. Local newspaper eats it up!

development and day station COTS proposes at the south. Add to that a more than occasional, often late-night, very loud party below: The city wants all-year access to as many events, concerts and competitions as possible on the waterfront, day and night, in all seasons, and will soon be building a state-of-the-art skateboard park that it hopes will draw thousands. What do we have? Strangulation. Lakeview Terrace cannot absorb this; no street could. Just picture your own. And another thing, Mr. Kelley: How dare you post the names and address and date of a private meeting of neighbors? This is invasive and intrusive. What are you, the real-estate police? For your information, our meeting was intended to make sure we were prepared to discuss our concerns with Rita Markley so that we did not waste each other’s time, but you have tainted it and stained us. Pick on the other side for a change, or better yet, hang your head in shame.

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Vermont’s Chief Justice Is Speaking Out Against the Drug War: Is Anyone Listening?

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Home for Whom? COTS Feels Out a ’Hood on Transitional Housing

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Burlington-Raised Billy Cotton Is a Rising Star of Home Design

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Oy, Hannukah!

Holidays: This year, sweet potatoes collided with potato latkes

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Education: Meet Rebecca Holcombe, Vermont’s new secretary of education BY KEN PICARD

A “Fool” Brings His Funny Feast to St. Johnsbury

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Perfect Fit

Business: From global finance to intimate apparel, Andrea King puts her savvy to work for women BY PAMELA POLSTON

Road Worriers: Budget Cuts Bring Fewer Mobile Meals to Senior Citizens BY CHARLES EICHACKER

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Music: In the footsteps of Seeger and Guthrie, Vermont folk singer Rik Palieri travels the Almanac Trail BY DAN BOLLES

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Sticking to the Union

Documented on Film, Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Gives String Players a Chance to Shine

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I met a guy a month ago, and we hit it off. He works out of town for three weeks out of every month, so shortly after meeting we had to continue our conversation through text and emails. We were texting a lot, so much so that I thought we were almost diving into a relationship. As his homecoming neared, I fully suspected that we would be hanging out (and hopefully having sex). But as we got closer to him coming home, he wouldn’t make solid plans to see me. He said he had a lot of family stuff going on, so we didn’t hang out. Though I was disappointed, I decided to cut him some slack and continue our texting relationship while he’s been away this month. Now he’s planning another trip home, and again he doesn’t seem willing to commit to an actual date. What is he doing?!

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build a Walmart he’s proposed for Derby Line. In exchange for dropping their opposition to the store, the Vermont Natural Resources Council and the Preservation Trust of Vermont secured a promise from Davis that he wouldn’t propose another Walmart until 2020. To sweeten the deal, Shumlin pledged $500,000 in state funding to downtown tax credits, which have been a boon to Mayor Lauzon’s city — and to his personal real estate empire. Jay Peak’s Stenger, the brains behind a half-a-billion-dollar development project in the Northeast Kingdom, paid $20,000 in September to fly Shumlin and two other state officials to Asia to court foreign investors. Last year, he hired Shumlin’s former campaign manager and deputy chief of staff, ALEX MACLEAN, as a project manager. But the ski magnate, who contributed $1000 to attend Miller’s fundraiser, says those ties had no bearing on his decision to attend, adding, “There are no favors paid to Jay Peak. “I just simply feel he deserves my support when I give it to him. That’s why I showed up. Didn’t feel any pressure,”

says Stenger, also a Republican. “We’re a small state. The [idea that you can] conduct your business and not interact with government officials is naïve.” Miller, the party’s host, is a perfect example of that reality. In April, his Williston-based commercial real estate company, R.E.M. Development, paid the state $2.4 million for a disused, 180,000-square-foot building in Essex, the Vermont Press Bureau’s PETER HIRSCHFELD reported in July. At the time of sale, the 50-acre property was appraised at $4 million. Back in 2005, when Douglas was governor and the real estate market was booming, the state paid $6.2 million for the property. Officials hoped at the time to house a state police barracks, an emergency operations center, and health and forensic labs in the space. But after the economy tanked and state coffers dried up, state officials killed the project and tried to sell off the property. Secretary of Administration JEB SPAULDING, who negotiated the deal with Miller, says Shumlin was not briefed on it until the final stages, when he and legislative leaders signed off. Though the state lost nearly $4 million on the transaction, Spaulding says, “I feel we got the best deal possible.” Miller, who plans to tear down the existing building and replace it with 420,000 square feet of warehouse space, says of the deal: “I think it was fair on both sides. But I don’t think we stole it.” Organizing the fundraiser and collecting checks for Shumlin was not a lowly campaign staffer, but a member of his administration: Deputy Commissioner of Labor ERIKA WOLFFING. A former Vermont State Employees Association staffer, Wolffing has twice served as the Shumlin campaign’s finance director and landed in a government job after each stint. In June 2012, she left her position as principal assistant to Commissioner of Labor ANNIE NOONAN to help Shumlin raise $1.24 million for his reelect. When she returned to state government in January 2013, he promoted Wolffing to deputy commissioner. According to Shumlin, he has yet to hire or pay any campaign staffers this time around. Any political work his official, taxpayer-funded employees do, he said, is “on a voluntary basis.” “Erika has been a valued member of any election effort of mine,” he said. “And I’ve been having discussions with her about the future, but no decisions have been made.”

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Wolffing certainly wouldn’t be the first gubernatorial appointee to spin through the revolving door of campaign and state, though it’s less common for a deputy commissioner to do so. Several Douglas aides moved back and forth between political and government jobs, while all three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation employ official staffers who move to the campaign side during the election season. “I don’t think there’s been an incumbent governor of Vermont who hasn’t engaged people for their campaign that works in either the public or private sector when there is no campaign,” Shumlin said. Wolffing, who declined to comment, also appears to be involved in Shumlin’s work chairing the Democratic Governors Association. She and Shumlin chief of staff Liz MiLLer attended the partisan electoral organization’s fundraising “retreat” in Manchester last September, both said at the time. And while Shumlin won’t disclose where and when he’s been holding fundraisers lately, it appears that the DGA has been lending a hand with his reelection efforts, too. As the Connecticut Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas reported Tuesday, the DGA held a fundraiser on behalf of Shumlin and New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan last month at the home of Massachusetts Gov. DevaL Patrick. Pazniokas’ source? Walmart’s website, which bragged that the big box store’s New England spokesman, cHris BucHanan, attended “the intimate event,” at which “several governors … spoke positively about the shopping center industry.” “While the function was primarily focused on supporting Governors Shumlin and Hassan’s reelections, there was uniform acknowledgement of [International Council of Shopping Centers] members’ roles in employment and economic development across New England,” Walmart’s website says. A Shumlin spokesperson said the fundraiser benefited the DGA, not the Shumlin campaign, though it’s commonly acknowledged that the DGA credits governors who bring in cash for the organization and then doles it back out to their reelection efforts. This week, Shumlin’s at it again. According to Pazniokas, he and three fellow Democratic governors are scheduled to attend an exclusive “seated buffet breakfast” Wednesday morning in Connecticut at the Hilton Hartford, where the DGA is holding its “winter policy conference.” The breakfast is open to representatives of companies and labor unions that donate more than

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n recent weeks, Vermont Chief Justice Paul Reiber has gone public with an unusually assertive critique of the war on drugs and the “tough on crime” appr oach that has defined criminal justice for decades. Reiber, who holds an office in which occupants usually avoid saying anything remotely controversial, has s topped short of r ecommending policy or criti cizing any individuals or government bodies. But in a pair of speeches and a brief interview with Seven Days, he has declared ineffective the current reliance on police and punishment, and touted the merits of tr eatment-based models f or dealing with crime r ooted in sub stance abuse. “Even with our bes t efforts, we are losing ground,” Reiber told a cr owd at Vermont Law School last month. “The classic approach of ‘tough on crime’ is not working in this ar ea of drug policy . The public r esponds very well to this ‘tough on crime’ message , but that does not mean it ’s effective in changing in dividual behavior. If the idea is la w enforcement alone will slow and eventually eliminate drug use altogether , that isn’t going to happen … The criminal jus tice system can’t solve the drug problem.” Experts note that Reiber’s stance isn’t exactly revolutionary, as judges acr oss the country have become more comfortable in r ecent years speaking publicly about issues affecting the court system. But, backers say, his entr ance into the politically fraught debate about drug policy lends a po werf ul voice to their cause. “The public sees them as mor e of an authority figure and having a better un derstanding,” State Rep. Alice Emmons (D-Springfield) said of S upreme Court justices. “They command mor e respect than a legislator or commissioner , and they are held in high regard.” After initially declining an interview request, Reiber spoke with Seven Days and explained his r easons f or speaking out. As top adminis trator of the court system, Reiber said he is w orried that f ailures to curb addiction ha ve led to wave upon wave of both criminal and family court cases that ha ve pushed the

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system to a br eaking point. Of ten, he said, the V ermont judiciary tak es too long to pr ovide resolutions that don’ t end up fixing anything. “It’s a fine line that we have to walk; we don’t make policy,” Reiber said in an interview. “Our oath sa ys that w e will defend the Constitution, and if you look at the Cons titution, my responsibility and the r esponsibility of e very judge is to protect the sys tem as w ell as mak e independent decisions on the issues that come before us. I guess I’m trying to do what’s right in my mind for the state.”

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A native of Pittsbur gh, Pennsylvania, Reiber earned his la w degree f rom Suffolk Law School in Bos ton and worked in a Rutland law firm from 1986 until 2003, when f ormer go vernor Jim Douglas, a R epublican, appointed him associate justice. Although R eiber’s political leanings ar e not clear, observers say the v ast majority of Douglas’ appointments — as with most governors — came from within his party. Douglas promoted Reiber to chief justice the following year.

The appointment made Reiber the leader of the five-member Supreme Court, which hears appeals f rom Vermont’s criminal, civil andf amily courts. The job also came with an administrative responsibility: The chief jus tice is the head adminis trator of the court system and oversees the judicial budget. It was in that capacity that R eiber first came to public attention outside the Supreme Court’s chambers. In 2009, he became the first chief justice in 20 years to address both chambers of the legislature, which faced deep budget cuts as a r esult of the r ecession. Reiber advocated consolidating the state’s 60 separ ate courts under one management system, culling the number of probate court judges and stripping independently elected assistant judges — commonly known as “side judges” — of much of their power. Those ideas w ere well received and largely implemented. R eiber said his more recent speeches, which he delivered in September at a drug court conf erence in Bos ton and at V ermont Law School earlier this month, ar e an extension of those efforts.

The court system, he said, cannot operate efficiently for everyone if it continues to see cases fr om the same group of repeat offenders who have been unable to beat their addictions. “This is an access to jus tice issue f or me,” he said. “This is happening in numbers that’s alarming to me , and I think I have an obligation to defend the judiciary.” Statistics f rom the V ermont judiciary show the root of Reiber’s concern. Felony filings have jumped nine percent in the pas t f our y ears, and mor e than half of that spik e came in the f orm of drug cases. Abuse and neglect cases , meanwhile, are up 33 per cent in the same time frame. While difficult to pinpoint, experts say many of those cases are children suffering at the hands of drug-addicted parents. (Reiber said he recently observed a da y in A ddison County juvenile court, where the docket has grown in recent years, and watched parents who ar e about to be incar cerated give up their parental rights.) But Reiber’s two speeches co vered more than just Vermont’s swollen court docket. In his Bos ton speech, R eiber highlighted ref orms in P ortugal, which in 2001 abolished criminal penalties f or possession of all drugs , and r eplaced incarceration with drug tr eatment. Vermont’s chief justice called the results of that experiment “astonishing,” citing a study from the libertarian Cato Institute showing that Portugal experienced a large drop in drug use and a spike in the number of people seeking treatment. During that speech, Reiber even said that American drug courts — in which nonviolent def endants char ged with drug possession are diverted out of the court system and given a chance to turn their lives around — don’t go far enough. Only broader changes, he said, will have an impact. “Drug use addiction and associated crime are outstripping our bes t efforts to address these pr oblems through the drug court model. Giv en the e xplosion of drug addiction, should w e not assign a f ailure on the part of the system we have employed to address it?” he told the crowd. (His speech also referenced work

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from a Duke University law student and write opinions. The issues that who has researched drug legalization. come before the courts now seem to The law student is now working in the have a systemic impact. I think the job of Vermont judiciary — as Reiber’s clerk. chief justice has changed. It comes with Reiber said it was a coincidence, and he some risk, and one of the risks is you will was unaware of her research until after be criticized. Some people think a chief he hired her.) justice should be seen and not heard.” When asked if he supported a But the public is hearing more from Portugal-style drug legalization in sitting judges, especially from those on Vermont, Reiber demurred. the U.S. Supreme Court. “That’s not my job. That’s for someJustice Sonia Sotomayor recently body else to decide,” he said. published a memoir. Justice Ruth Bader But, as he is doubtless aware, Ginsburg has openly discussed gender Reiber’s job title assures his comments equity and other issues that have come are assigned more importance by both before the court. And Justice Antonin insiders and the public. Scalia has long spoken pub“What he said in Boston licly about his views on the was really remarkable, Constitution. both for its content and But unlike the U.S. his position,” said former Supreme Court justices, Windsor County State’s Reiber does not have a lifeAttorney Robert Sand, who time appointment and will attended the conference as have to again face the scrupart of his position spreadtiny of lawmakers. Vermont ing alternate justice pracSupreme Court justices are PAuL REibER tices in the Department of appointed by the governor, Public Safety. “To have the but have to be confirmed by chief justice saying we at least need to the legislature every six years. Reiber’s consider a fundamentally different ap- current term expires in 2015. proach to drugs and the idea of prohiVermont Law School Professor bition … that’s pretty significant. I was Cheryl Hanna said lawmakers shouldn’t stunned by the substance of what he hold Reiber’s public positions against said. It was a remarkable thing.” him. As long as he refrains from commenting on specific cases or suggestRiskier Business ing that drug laws be interpreted in a John Broderick knows well the line certain way, Hanna said, he is within his Reiber is trying to walk. During his six rights to speak. years as New Hampshire’s chief justice, “I think there’s a misperception that Broderick launched a few public cam- judges should sit in hearings, not say paigns of his own to alter the judicial anything and handle the cases that come system. before them. It misunderstands the realMost notably, Broderick said he ity of the relationship of equal branches irked some attorneys when he launched of government, and misunderstands the a program to aid poor defendants who necessity for judicial leadership,” Hanna could not afford legal counsel. Under said. “Judges have to take leadership Broderick, the judiciary streamlined the for how justice is served in the United forms that legal defendants fill out, to States. They have to serve as a check on save them money, passed rules “unbun- the executive and legislative branch.” dling” legal services, to allow at least Their view, from a perch atop the some partial access to lawyers, and vis- court system, is one worth sharing, ited nearly every firm in the state urging Hanna said. attorneys to do more pro-bono work. “If we see problems with the admin“I didn’t hear anyone in the legis- istration of justice and remain silent,” lature or governor’s office speak up,” Broderick said, “who will speak out?” m Broderick said. “There was a time when the chief justice could sit back and read Contact: mark@sevendaysvt.com

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truggling with opiate and alco hol addictions, Aaron Greene should have been r elieved to be admitted to an inpatient program in the White River Junction VA Medical Center. But the Essex native had no idea wher e he w ould go af ter the six-week program was over, and he feared a return to his old life — periods of homelessness interrupted by spells of couch surfing with people who wouldn’t help him maintain sobriety. “You have to call people your friends, and they might not be the best people to be around,” Greene said. “T o not ha ve someplace to go, it’s not a good f eeling when you’re coming out of a pr ogram like that, because everything is up in the air. I didn’ t want to f eel lik e a f eather, floating around.” Greene shared his s tory f rom the lounge of a tr ansitional-housing f acility in Winooski that is o wned and oper ated by the nonpr ofit Committee on Temporary Shelter, aka COTS. Since summer, his home has been this fivestory building — a mix of transitional and longer-term affordable housing units — that f eels lik e a mix betw een a dorm bef ore move-in day and an antiseptic chain hotel. Greene rested in a plas tic chair near a community kitchen, while an older resident played computer games in the corner. Other r esidents shuffled in and out, offering the occasional, “Hey, Aaron.” Although Greene, 26, has a highschool diploma, he kno ws “that’s not something that’s going to help me in the future,” he explained. “I want to have a career that’s fulfilling. I don’t want to go from menial job to menial job . I want to have to wake up, have my alarm go off at 6 a.m. and get up and take a shower and get a coffee and go to my job and meet someone, you know?” As Greene attempts to build his lif e , COTS is trying to e xpand its housing network to serve a growing population of people with similar needs in Vermont. The nonprofit recently inf ormed neighbors on B urlington’s Lakeview Terrace that its administrative headquarters, at the s treet’s southern terminus , could be the futur e site of 12 to 1 6 units of affordable housing f or single adults. On the same spot, its da y station could

provide a place f or homeless people to COTS executive director Rita Markley The proposed North Avenue facility, meet with counselors and mak e phone acknowledges the Old North End project in contrast, is surr ounded on all sides calls between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. could be a tougher sell than an y other by residential housing, the mos t vocal COTS hasn’t had a permanent da y endeavor proposed by COTS. In 31 years, occupants of which are expected to hail station since 2012 , when flooding de- COTS has grown from a single volunteer- f rom Lakeview Terrace, which runs stroyed the former facility in downtown run emergency shelter to an organization three blocks north along a bluff overBurlington. Af ter tw o years at a tempo - of 52 paid staffers that offers an array of looking the lake. The neighborhood has a r eputation rary location — in the United Methodist services to homeless men, w omen and Church — the organization is looking for children at nine locations. f or opposing de velopment projects. a new spot. When other options pr oved The Winooski complex where Greene Most recently, some r esidents were too pricey, COTS officials circled back lives is on a quiet stretch of Canal Street engaged in a pr otracted, and ultimately to HQ, at the corner of N orth Street and it shares with a f ew homes and busi - unsuccessf ul, battle against the upscale North Avenue, as a potential building site. nesses and an alternative school. Before condominium project at the s treet’s COTS has no final design for the COTS arrived, Markley said the site was northern terminus. From permitting project, nor an es timated price tag, and nothing more than an abandoned hole in to touch-up paint, it took eight years to is several months from filing even a pre- the ground. get the 25 rental units known as Packard liminary plan with Burlington City Hall. The current day station, one block Lofts built and on the market. But it has alr eady reached out to neigh - f rom Church Street, is adjacent to COTS is no stranger to such neighborhood opposition. While many of its recent bors to address their concerns. student-saturated Buell Street.

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Markley replied that they aren’t allowed to sleep outside — or inside — a day station. Markley said some neighbors seemed surprised to learn that COTS requires residents of its transitional- and permanent-housing programs to enroll in school or find work and stay sober. One week later, a few neighbors told Seven Days that they saw no problem with the project. “I think it’s good; so many people need COTS,” said Lakeview Terrace resident Lee Bronson, while walking his dog on a recent afternoon. “I don’t think it’s a big deal. It’s needed, and they’ve got a good track record.” Another neighbor, Stephanie Kaza added that fears that the new condos would bring more traffic or alter the neighborhood have turned out to be unfounded. The University of Vermont professor said an expansion of the COTS building would be no different. “People were worried, but it’s all settled down,” Kaza said. “I think the same could be true here. It doesn’t seem like a big change for the street. It seems like a logical spot.” Not surprisingly, the neighborhood Front Porch Forum has hosted lively debates on the issue. A few residents have wondered whether the expansion would prompt a parking crunch in the neighborhood and noted that the lot in front of COTS is often full, prompting visitors to park along Lakeview. Markley countered that many of the people using those lots have nothing to do with COTS and are parking there while visiting other destinations in Burlington. Perhaps the most interesting — and lengthy — Front Porch Forum post came from a “jobless, homeless” man identified as Albert Richmond, just before Thanksgiving. After an eloquent defense of his ilk, he went on to say that he loved living on Lakeview so much, he’d set up camp on a patch of land directly below the Packard Lofts. He also complained “My neighbor in the white house often dumps his garbage and recycling over the fence onto my shelter.” On Monday night, “the neighbor in the white house,” Alan Bjerke, called “Richmond” out as a fraud on Front

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they used to be . After budget cuts fr om the f ederal sequestration earlier this year, the White H ouse estimated that f our million f ew er meals w ould be de livered in 2013. The Meals on Wheels Association of America sugges ts that number may be closer to 19 million. In many states, that has r esulted in waiting lists. But in V ermont, where home-delivered nutrition services ar e set to lose $ 52,000 — a 5 per cent drop — Meals on Wheels has taken a different approach. Instead of cutting the number of cli ents served, Champlain V alley Agency on Aging nutrition dir ector Zoe H ardy explained, the amount of f ood in each delivery has dr opped f rom two meals — one hot and one not — to jus t one hot meal. (Through private f und-raising, Hardy added, the Esse x program still manages to deliver both.) An aging population, rising gas prices and a drop in donations ha ven’t helped the cause. But the program’s administrators argue for its preventive value. “People want to stay out of the hospital and nursing home. They want to be in

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Sophia Lorraine Nitya Glaser, 22, beloved daughter of Caitlin and Jacob (Jack) Glaser, died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on Friday, November 8. A film student at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, she was studying abroad at the prestigious FAMU film school in Prague for the semester. Born August 7, 1991, in Burlington, Vt., Sophie had a passion for learning. She attended the Bellwether School, Williston Central School, the Gailer School and Champlain Valley Union High School.°In the midst of her junior year, Sophie had brain surgery to remove a benign tumor. Despite the health challenges she faced during this time, Sophie graduated with honors from high school in 2009, and, with a newfound perspective

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many activities and eagerly accepted any opportunity to experience something new. She began working at

MBF Bioscience, her family’s business, when she was 14 and continued working there through college. A gifted writer since the age of 5, she was also interested in art, acting, cooking and photography before devoting herself to her great love — film. Inspired by trips to the Sundance Film Festival, Sophie developed a fascination for the entire filmmaking process from script writing to directing and editing. ˛ rough filmmaking she was able to find a fulfilling way to express her talent and creativity, and she was thrilled when she was accepted into the Tisch film school at NYU. Before starting at Tisch, she worked as a creative assistant at Leroy & Clarkson, a production company in Manhattan. She also worked as an intern for film producer Alicia Van Couvering. As a teenager, Sophie had already cultivated an appreciation for fine food, fashion, art and design. She was also an avid traveler, and, having studied Spanish in Malaga, Spain, and French in Nice, France, she had many great friends all around the world. She developed many more friendships during

her time in New York, and some of her closest friends she knew since childhood growing up in Vermont, or through spending time at a meditation ashram in South Fallsburg, N.Y. Sophie dazzled everyone around her with her beauty and exuberance. She had a compassionate heart and was loved by many. She is survived by her parents, Caitlin and Jacob Glaser of Williston; her grandfather, Edmund Glaser of Baltimore; her brother, Rama Gottfried, sister-inlaw Celeste Gottfried, and niece, Elodie Gottfried of Berkeley, Calif.; her greataunts and great-uncles Alice Weiss of New York, Marion and Sheldon Gimbel and Charlotte and Teddy Rutkovitz of Baltimore, and Dolores Montgomery of Temecula, Calif.; her aunts and uncles Barney and Noni

Logan of Temecula, Calif., Paul Boutyette of Tucson, Arizona, David and Nancy Glaser of Baltimore, Mimi Glaser of New York; her boyfriend, Ethan Christy of New York, and many close and loving cousins. We invite you to share your thoughts, memories and photos of Sophie at° sophieglaser.com. Donations may be made to: SYDA Foundation, Donations, PO Box 600, S. Fallsburg, NY 12779,°siddhayoga.org; or the PRASAD Project, 465 Brickman Road, Hurleyville, New York 12747,°prasad.org. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 8, at noon at All Souls Interfaith Gathering, 291 Bostwick Farm Road, Shelburne. A reception will follow until 4 p.m., where the family will receive guests.

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urlington High School gr aduate Billy Cotton has gotten a lot of media lo ve in r ecent years. Now a Pratt Institute grad, too, he lives in N ew York City and designs f urniture, tableware and interiors with ref reshingly unpretentious style. Three years ago, when he w as 29, Elle Decor declared Cotton a “rising star.” The magazine touted the tw o lines he had just introduced at Bergdorf Goodman — his classic-meets-edgy lacquered f urniture and his “clean-lined dinnerware that’s surprisingly affordable: A plate r etails for a mere $15,” the writer marveled. Since then, Cotton’s star has contin ued to soar — 24 high-end retailers on three continents carry his w ork — and with that ascent ha ve come more gushing spreads in design magazines . This month alone has seen tw o prominent ones. Architectural Digest writes about how, in Eas t Hampton, N.Y., Cotton recast Cindy Sherman’ s “dilapidated 19th-century home as a richly la yered, charmingly eccentric r ef uge.” The r enowned photographer is sho wn reclining on an antique settee , surrounded by the artf ully contrasting objets that have come to define Cotton’s look. It was Cotton’s feature in December’s Domino magazine ( tagline: “bring y our style home”) that particularly caught our attention. It’s all about the residence of his par ents, Paul and Nancy Cot to n, in Burlington, where Billy Cotton gr ew up f rom age 13 . Declares the writer of Cotton’s design work there: “The result: a modern-day farmhouse filled with the charm and character of the past.” The home on South Willard Street where John Dewey was born in 1859 is hardly a “ f armhouse”; stately and serene-looking on the outside , the white, classic N ew England s tructure has beautif ul bones and a w elcoming, manicured entrance. In the article and in a r ecent phone con versation f rom his studio in New York, Cotton is quick to credit his mother with collabor ating on the interior design. “I t’s her home ,” he points out, yet acknowledges that he sometimes “pushed her comfort zone a little.” Such as when he painted a r oom an eggplant hue. Nancy Cotton agr ees that w as a stretch and notes that her impassioned son can push pr etty hard f or what he

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wants. “He has really extended my taste,” she says, adding with faux chagrin, “but he’s usually right.” In turn, Billy acknowledges her influence. “My mother has amazing tas te, an incredible eye,” he says. “She’s been collecting for 40 years. I feel like her editor.” The result of their collabor ation is beautif ully depicted in the pages of Domino: One w all of the house’ s living room is hung with an antique theater curtain whose lak e-and-mountain painting mirrors the view thr ough tall windows to the west. It’s a piece Cotton convinced his parents to buy from a New York dealer. The furniture — a dark blue contem porary couch with motley patterned pillows, a simple glass-topped coffee table, an antique Persian rug — offers the clean lines of modernity and the w arm patina of age. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the dining r oom give it a libr ary-like calm, while a s tark, sculptural chandelier hovers over the round antique table.

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Cotton makes no distinction between old and new , expensive and not. H e adores objects, honors their history and creates spaces that are meant to be used, not just looked at. “It’s the la yering of what w e live with,” Cotton e xplains of his aes thetic, and adds that he can appr eciate both “the Calvin Klein white box and the layered patterns of Riyadh.” Though “eclectic” is an o verused word, it cons tantly

comes to mind when scr olling through the photographs of Cotton’s rooms. His unexpected juxtapositions w ork; each object retains its o wn integrity, and there is no disorienting clutter despite a mix of patterning. Absolutely nothing is “matchy-matchy”; f or him, the con vention that this must “go with” that would be unthinkable. According to his mom, Cotton has been passionate about design and

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ob Berky is of ten billed as a “clown,” but that ’s not the whole picture. He’s a funny guy, to be sure, but in his act, Berky — who bears a passing r esemblance to fellow comic Robin Williams — eschews such trappings as bulbous red noses and seltzer bottles. He’s a master of comedic gesture and movement, and has directed shows and perf ormed f or audiences all over the w orld. The r ecipient of a f el lowship f rom the National Endowment f or the Arts as w ell as an Obie A ward, Berky will bring his solo sho w A Fool’s Feast to the S t. Johnsbury School on December 7. Much of Berky ’s best work evokes that of the silent -film comedians whom he admires — he names B uster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Fr ench star Max Linder, and he has been compared to Jacques Tati, whose comedy w as of ten wordless. But that doesn’ t mean Berky is not quick with a jok e. Speaking b y phone f rom his home in J ackson Hole,

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SEVEN DAYS: How did you get started in your profession? BOB BERKY: I s tarted out as a musi cian — a trumpeter . In se venth grade, when my beautif ul music teacher said that we needed a Fr ench horn player, I, of course, immediately leapt at the op portunity to ingr atiate myself with her. In college, I started doing some theater. I was an athlete at the time , and I did some physical theater and really enjoyed it. Later, I studied with a very wonderful [mime and perf ormance] teacher, Tony Montanaro, who was famous in his da y. I went to M aine to tak e a thr ee-week workshop with him and s tayed almost four years. SD: You perform, write, direct, teach and, you know, you’re a clown. How do you describe yourself? BB: I don’t! That’s really not for me to do. The word “clown,” especially in this country, has a relatively narrow definition, and often has to do with cir cuses. I’ve always

seen clowns in a much different light. Our laughter is a way that we approach truth. Clowns or f ools ha ve always been, soci etally, those individuals that have tried to explore what the truth is. SD: Which comedians have influenced you? BB: I w as very much influenced by Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. And Oscar Levant in particular. His acerbic wit and his famed cynicism was a way of him really exploring and telling y ou to cut the bullshit. On the other hand, I was also a musician, and I equate everything with music. Words are music; mo vement is music; everything I see is music. The way comic moments are structured is musical f or me. That’s why stillness is important, as well as asymmetrical movement. SD: What do you do when there are kids in your audience who are afraid of clowns?

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ericho native Sarah H otchkiss trained as a violis t f rom the age of 11, played in the Vermont and attended Youth Orchestra the Crane School of M usic in Potsdam, N.Y., for her first two years of college . Though she lo ved playing Beethoven and Bach in string quartets, she felt “ambivalent” about the fit, recalls the no w 54-year-old. So Hotchkiss took up fiddling, a musical tradition she calls “ f un and acces sible.” That’s partly because it ’s passed on aurally — that is , by demonstrating a tune and ha ving students join in until they’ve learned it, too. After years of teaching at her priv ate Montpelier studio, Wood bur y Strings , Hotchkiss decided to giv e her s tudents and local fiddlers a chance to experience ensemble playing. In 2003, she founded the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra . The aim was to include players of all abilities and still sound good. Twenty fiddlers showed up for the first rehearsal at Chris t Episcopal Church in Montpelier, indicating that Hotchkiss’ creation filled a need. Ten years later, the VFO is sailing

right along with 30 to 50 musicians , mostly fiddlers plus a rhythm section of cello, guitar, flute, bass, accordion and mandolin players. The gr oup rehearses weekly and perf orms thr ee concerts a year — including this Saturday’s holiday concert in Montpelier. The orchestra also plays gigs, such as Firs t Night celebrations, f rom Woodstock to Burlington. Members are “teachers, f armers, businesspeople, people f r om all walks of lif e ,” says the f ounder, and she misses them. Hotchkiss stepped down as the VFO’s organizing f orce af ter its 10th anniversary concert in April. She now lives in Winooski and is w orking on moving Woodbury Strings to Burlington with her husband and f ormer VFO music arranger, John Mowad . Hotchkiss’ decadal achie vement, however, won’t survive solely in aur al

tradition like so man y fiddle tunes. Burlington up-and-coming filmmaker Eliza beth R ossano — Hotchkiss’ daughter — is currently polishing a documentary she began making three years ago about the fiddle orchestra and its f ounder . Rossano will premiere No Audition Required: The Vermont Fiddle Orchestra 2003-2013 in M ontpelier and Burlington a w eek after the holiday concert. Not every aspiring filmmaker dreams of making her first f eature-length documentary film about her mom. When ask ed how the pr oject came about, Rossano responds, chuckling, “How should I say this? I think of it as a f unny story because she [Hotchkiss] suggested it — a film about herself — and I didn’t quite take her seriously at first.” Soon af ter starting the project, however, Rossano found herself “genuinely inspired.” It was the VFO’ s ethic of “ access-

Member s ar e “teacher s, far mer s, businesspeopl e, peopl e fr om all walks of lif e,” says the founder.

ibility” that caught the 28 -year-old’s imagination. Beginning fiddlers, Rossano notes, participate in per f ormances alongside well-known soloists, even if all they can contribute is one note per bar. Eric Sil vers , one of three members whose personal stories Rossano tells in the film, joined as one such newbie. The East Montpelier stay-at-home dad took up fiddling so he could play with his daughter, who was learning cello. Silvers’ daughter isn’ t in the VFO , but the or chestra has a subgr oup f or children ages 5 to 1 4 called the Sap R un Fiddlers , who open every concert. “Thinking that if y ou’re not going to be a shining star, then there’s no point? There’s a lot of point,” the filmmaker emphasizes. Among other things, the orchestra provides a sense of achievement and a social support network. Rossano has an ey e f or deeply com mitted artists who are unconcerned with the “shining s tar” judgment — people such as Burlington potter Dan Siegel , the subject of a short she made and uploaded to YouTube. Just last month, R ossano and f ellow filmmaker Ashle y DeL ucco

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BB: They have good reason to be frightened. Clowns have embodied grotesqueness throughout history — that’s their reason for being there. I find [the heavily made-up, red-nosed] clown face very frightening. Yet if you go back to earlier societies, clowns wore masks, or their faces were adorned or manipulated to indicate an entrance into some kind of spiritual state. Part of what happens is that we lose contact with why it happened before. It can become very two-dimensional — it doesn’t resonate anymore. The performers themselves may not even know what they’re doing. It’s like carrying a gun and not knowing how to use it. You need to create an empathic bond. You have to find a way, as a performer, of creating that. Or at least allowing the audience to know you’re not gonna bite them. SD: What are you working on now, besides the Fool’s Feast tour?

BB: I direct for [the Pink Garter Theatre in Jackson Hole] occasionally. And I do some teaching here and there, and still tour a little bit. I’m directing a new show in New York, immigration stories written and performed by a former student of mine and three hip-hop musicians. I’m doing a lot of writing — all of my plays have been performed somewhere. Right now, I’m writing a novel. I play banjo and concertina, and ride my road bike, and ski and snowboard. SD: I want to issue you a challenge. Use your skills at pantomime to tell me a joke over the phone. BB: (pause) Did you get it? m

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won the 2013 Vermont International Film Festival’s James Goldstone Award, which honors emerging local directors. Their short, “Toby MacNutt: Body of Work,” features a dancer who is otherwise wheelchair-bound. Rossano majored in film and TV studies at the University of Vermont and cut her filming teeth making Bite Club videos for Seven Days. She is now channel coordinator at Vermont Community ACCess mediA, one of Burlington’s three community-access television stations — a job that is itself about accessibility. Rossano credits free access to the station’s equipment with making her documentary possible, but she adds that anyone can use those tools, employee or not. When Hotchkiss started the orchestra, Rossano was graduating from high

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first noticed the white panel truck on the s treets of Middlebury with this puzzling name emblazoned on the side: “V ermont Underground Locators Inc.” In smaller type , it elabo rated: “Finders of Lost Utilities in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Beyond.” But that e xplanation did nothing to answer my immediate questions: WTF is a los t utility. And wh y would anyone need to find one? So I asked the driver of the truck. “There’s a lot of w ays utilities get lost,” said Kirs ten Corcoran, who iden tified herself as a pr of essional locator. “Generally, it’s poor r ecordkeeping. Or there may have been great records, but they’ve been lost in fires or floods. The most common thing is that people retire — the water guy who worked there since he was 15 laid e verything in the gr ound himself , knew wher e everything was, and everyone just assumed he’d always be there.” Turns out, the gr ound beneath our feet is crisscrossed with buried s treams of the essential ingr edients of civiliza tion — w ater, gas, oil, sew age, steam heat, electricity, telephone signals , and cables f or TV and internet. F or saf ety and by law, nobody in V ermont may excavate without first calling in Dig Saf e, a service of the V ermont Electric Cooperative, which will come and mark the lines to avoid. But Dig Safe’s purview is limited to lines belonging to member utilities, and much more can be going on below. Independent companies such as Vermont Underground Locators ha ve sprung up to fill the gap. Not everyone bothers to check before digging into the earth. A ccording to Corcoran, landscapers and fence installers are often lax. But it pays to doublecheck, because the s takes are high. Whack your backhoe blade into a sew er line, and y ou get a s tinky mess along with a stiff repair bill. A pierced gas line can trigger an enormous explosion. Slice into a hidden high-tension po wer cable, and you’re literally toast. In 1984, Vermont Gas w orker Dick Mulvaney jackhammered his w ay into live wires and received an instant, nearf atal 15,000-volt electrocution. His survival was considered a mir acle, and r ehabilitation and recovery took a couple of years. When M ulvaney returned to work f or Vermont Gas, he became a

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locator. In 1992, he started his own company, Vermont Underground Locators — which, as its truck announces , now serves a tri-state area and beyond. Locators don’t have X-ray vision, but their tr ained eyes and intuitions come close. Tools range f rom low-tech fiberglass probes and electr omagnetic wave detectors to Cor coran’s f avorite tool, a r olling cart fitted with groundpenetrating radar (GPR), tuned anten nas and an imaging scr een. Its powerful radar signals penetr ate the earth and then bounce back a sort of topographical image of what lies beneath. The depth the GPR can “see” depends on the soil

conditions, but 15 feet is typical — or up to 30 f eet f or conductiv e lines such as TV or po wer cables. By contrast, radar might penetrate as little as f our f eet in Addison County’s dense clay, particularly after last spring’s endless rain, according to Corcoran. Exact details about wher e cables are buried are important, but the inf orma tion tends to be r eleased on a need-to know basis. Corcoran called this secu rity through obscurity. “First, people are stealing copper. Then there’s terrorism, domestic or f or eign,” she said. “ Some cables, if taken out, would knock out all of Vermont and N ew Hampshire. It’s

best if the gener al public doesn’ t know exactly where they are.” Utility lines ar en’t Corcoran’s only quarry. Recently she volunteered to map unmarked paupers’ gr aves in a B arre cemetery so that a planned bik e path could be routed respectfully. “When we see a body, we’re not seeing the bones . Sometimes there’s a casket, but paupers’ graves don’t even have that,” she said. “What I’m looking f or is a v oid, the air pocket left by the body when it decom poses, leaving a calcified shell. “Every time I learn to look for some thing new,” Corcoran continued, “it ’s something I can tak e back to the utility work. We look f or voids under parking lots and cement slabs. If an area has been backfilled with lar ge rocks, or hasn’ t been compacted well, that’s something you need to know before you build above a sinkhole.” What’s the strangest thing she’s ever found? Corcoran laughed, remembering a September day on a property in Bolton. As she guided her radar cart across a pasture in search of a lost leach field, a puzzling image on the screen stopped her. It seemed to sho w an enormous tr ench f raming a peculiarly shaped air pock et. Her client sa w her looking completely conf used, and sang out, “ Oh! You’ve found Magic!” Magic, it turned out, w as a horse that had died jus t bef ore the owners were leaving for vacation. “The easiest place to bury him was where our old swimming pool w as backfilled with sand,” the client explained. Corcoran, who originally tr ained as a pilot and a viation tech, described her work as trying to assemble a 3-D jigsa w puzzle, except someone has taken away the box top with the picture. Among locators, a common occu pational hazard is that they can’ t stop imagining all that hidden infr astructure underground. “It drives me nuts when I’m on vacation in some stunningly beautiful place,” said Corcoran. “I’ll be riding with a friend, talking, and she’ll sa y, ‘Hey, quit looking at the poles!’” m

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abortion. Being a great believer in proof-by-graph myself, I’ll say this — Drum makes a good case that the link between lead and crime warrants further study. To get the ball rolling, here’s what I could dig up on Drum’s key points: • Childhood lead exposure significantly lowers IQ, and may lead to ADHD and other disorders. The harmful neurological impact of lead is well established. Although the ADHD link seems tenuous, studies have found IQ reductions of nearly five points by age 12 due to lead exposure. • Elevated lead levels have been disproportionately found in criminals, especially juvenile offenders. There’s abundant evident supporting this claim: (1) A study of 250 Cincinnati children found those with higher average blood lead

levels throughout early childhood had a 30 percent greater chance of being charged with violent crime as adults; those with higher lead levels at age 6 had an almost 50 percent greater chance. (2) A study of 340 Pittsburgh kids found those with excessive lead in their bones were 90 percent more likely to have wound up in juvenile court. (3) A meta-analysis of 19 studies of 8600 kids and teens showed a strong association between lead levels and reported problem conduct. • The correlation between childhood lead exposure and adult violent crime is consistent across jurisdictions at all levels, including cities, counties, states and nations. One of Drum’s primary sources, economist Rick Nevin, collected data from the U.S.

for the reduction in crime in their city during the 1990s, the drop had begun before they took office, and crime rates were falling similarly in many other cities, too. However, other explanations aren’t so easy to poke holes in, and as far as we could tell, no one has yet systematically attempted to determine which theory best fits the data. And of course it may be that multiple factors contributed. In a 2003 analysis, freakonomist Steven Levitt ruled out everything except more cops and imprisonment, the fading of the crack epidemic and legalized abortion. The role of lead at the time was conjectural, but he thought it bore looking into. Levitt — or somebody — should get back on the case, for two reasons. First, although lead has long since been outlawed, Drum points out that many poor families still live in old homes with lead paint, and he argues that a nationwide lead-abatement drive would pay off big-time. Second, lead paint and leaded gasoline were banned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency, and it’d be nice to have a definitive demonstration that meddlesome federal bureaucrats occasionally do some good.

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dunno, Dean. When a show like “Duck Dynasty” is gaining viewers and sponsors, you can’t tell me brain damage in this country is on the decline. Political blogger Kevin Drum made the bold claim you cite in an article titled “America’s Real Criminal Element: Lead” in the January/February 2013 issue of Mother Jones. The gist is that violent crime in the U.S., which rose sharply after 1960 and plummeted after 1990, tracked closely with per capita use of lead in gasoline, offset by 23 years. In other words, kids whose heads were messed up by high exposure to lead in infancy went on to become violent criminals as adults. Your initial reaction is likely to be: Yeah, right. As Drum notes, a slew of theories have been advanced to explain the unexpected drop in crime over the past 20 years, ranging from better police work and more imprisonment to legalized

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and eight other countries and says in every case, allowing for the time lag, environmental lead and violent crime rose and fell at similar rates. Likewise, a study of air lead levels in 2772 U.S. counties found a strong link between lead exposure and both violent and property crime. Nevin thinks exposure to lead paint in old, dilapidated urban housing has played a greater role in the baseline crime rate (which continues to decline), whereas lead in gasoline was largely responsible for the mid-tolate-20th-century spike in crime. • Teen pregnancies followed the same up-and-down trajectory as violent crime, except the lag vs. lead exposure was 15 years, not 23. This is another example of proof-by-graph, but no question, the curves are a pretty close match. The difference in lag time is easily explained by the fact that teen mothers are (duh) teenagers, whereas criminals don’t reach peak mayhem output till later. • Lead exposure is a better explanation for the drop in crime than competing theories. For example, Drum notes that though New York mayor Rudy Giuliani and his police commissioner Bill Bratton were happy to take credit

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his Thanksgiving, Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez — aka the San Antonio Four — had something momentous to be gratef ul f or. On N ovember 18, three of them walked out of prison. V asquez, who had been released last year, had her parole restrictions lifted. The f our f riends , all lesbians , have served more than a dozen years for violent sexual acts committed on Ramirez’s nieces, then 7 and 9. All along they ha ve maintained their innocence and turned down plea deals. In 1994, when the alleged acts took place, the “satanic ritual abuse” panic — when allegations proliferated of strange and devilish sexual rites pr acticed on children, particularly in da ycare — s till resonated in Texas. Homosexuals were alleged to be habitual abusers. An industry of dubious specialized ther apy and investigation methods had developed. The f our w omen were young. They had no criminal records and were working or taking college courses. Rivera and Ramirez were mothers. The stories the nieces told w ere bizarre — the women were topless; they raped the girls with tampons coated with gel and white powder. A reporter later said the girls’ statements “sounded like a porn mo vie … a man’ s version of what women do in their spare time.” Or, more to the point, what lesbians do. In the courtr oom, the pr osecutor suggested as much, and the def ense at torney didn’t object. The prosecution’s medical e xpert, pediatrician Nancy Kellogg, testified that marks on the older girl’s hymen indicated abuse. In her notes, the doctor also conjectured that the alleged acts might be “satanic related.” Given the social atmospher e and the def endants’ se xuality, the jury had no trouble believing the impr obable allegations. Three of the w omen were sentenced to 15 y ears. Ramirez, the alleged “ring leader,” faced 37 and a half. But they w ere innocent. N o crime ever occurred. From prison, the w omen wrote to every innocence project they could find, to no avail. In 2006, Darrell Otto, a scientist living in the Yukon, was researching f emale sex offenders online and came

upon the women’s story. He dug further and became convinced they’d been railroaded. He also tried — and failed — to procure legal representation. “I’m dying,” Vasquez told a filmmaker while still behind bars. Then, in 2008 , Ottof ound the National Center for R eason and Justice (on whose board I sit). B y 2010, the organization — which helps people falsely accused of crimes agains t children and advocates f or r ef orms in the criminal justice and child-pr otective systems — had brought community support and press attention to the case. Finally, the NCRJ persuaded the Innocence Project of T exas to take it on. Af ter reading an exposé in a local paper, one of the “victims,” by now a young woman, recanted, tear f ully recounting how her father — whose repeated advances were spurned by Ramirez — coerced her into lying about the “ abuse.” In a letter , she asked her aunt’s forgiveness. “I was only 7,” she wrote, “and I was scared.” Kellogg signed an affidavit saying that, had she kno wn then what she knows now about se xual-abuse f orensics, she w ould not ha ve come to the same conclusion. In fact, she should ha ve known then. In 1992, Kenneth Lanning, the FBI’ s

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eminent behavioral scientist and sexcrime expert, released a report shedding serious doubt on the existence of satanic abuse. In 199 4, the N ational Center on Child Abuse and N eglect concluded a five-year nationwide investigation of more than 12,000 satanic-abuse accusations, most in daycare centers. It found “not a single case where there was clear corroborating evidence.” The trials w ere not until 1997 and 1998. Before Kellogg testified, her theory had been discredited as “junk science.” This last f act is what got the SA4 out of prison. The women’s attorneys used a new T exas law allowing retrials for people falsely convicted on junk science. The DA has agreed not to r etry the women, effectively dropping the charges. It’s up to a higher court to clear their names. For now, the f our ar e eating pizza, learning how to use smartphones and getting to know their children. Also in Texas, and thanks to the same law, daycare proprietors Fran and D an Keller are coming out of prison. The Kellers were among the las t Americans still behind bars f or con victions of “sa tanic abuse.” In 1992, when they w ere accused, it seemed plausible to almos t everyone that the Kellers had dismembered babies

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and animals, sawed up a passerby with a chainsaw, and flown children to Mexico f or the day to be abused by soldiers — getting back in time for supper. The Kellers served 23 y ears of their lif e sentences. They ha ven’t seen each other once in that time. Charges of sexual abuse are no longer as dramatic as these. You don’t hear much about animal sacrifice, flying or white powder. But disgruntled f amily members or ex-spouses still conjure up sexual abuse and pressure children to mak e allegations. In f act, the less spectacular the charge, the more credible it sounds. People who work with kids may assume a child w as sexually abused if she or he is acting out in school or camp. Mandated reporters such as teachers or psychologists are trained to infer sexual harm when the child might ins tead be severely neglected or subjected to other emotional or physical battery. The panic about adult male volence toward children shows no signs of waning. In f act, it has spread beyond sex. Increasingly, when a child dies ac cidentally, prosecutors look ar ound f or an adult to accuse of deliber ately killing him or her by arson, starvation or violent shaking. The National Registry of E xonerations at the U niversity of Michigan r ecently reported that one in five known criminal exonerations was like the SA4’s and the K ellers’ — a case in which no crime occurred. Three-quarters of these involved child sexual abuse.

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Women are far more likely than men — 53 percent of female exonerees versus 17 percent of males — to have been falsely convicted of a violent crime against a child; more than half of these are “no-crime” cases. Such convictions often hinge on forensic evidence. They can be overturned if the forensics are proven to be junk. There are many forms of junk science besides scarred hymens and other alleged signs of sexual assault — such as certain kinds of charring and some claimed symptoms of shaken-baby syndrome. The American Civil Liberties Union also includes findings of “future threat.” In Texas, this evaluation has been used to justify execution. Another use of future threat — called by the less ominous, more objectivesounding name “risk of reoffense” — is to condemn a sex offender to indefinite psychiatric civil commitment after he has completed his prison term. Vermont almost enacted civil commitment in 2005. The commissioners of health, safety and corrections recommended it; legislative council opposed it. Thankfully, the legislature took the latter advice. But this year, the release of “highrisk” sex offender Timothy Szad renewed calls for civil commitment, and that’s likely to happen again. Gov. Peter Shumlin told Vermont Public Radio he was “willing to take a look at it.” Civil commitment is a no-crime penalty: A person is locked up for an offense that may never occur. The policy is also based on dodgy “science” — risk assessment, which by definition is right only some of the time. As the physicist Niels Bohr said, “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” It’s hard to believe there are no falsely accused people in Vermont’s prisons. A junk-science law like the one in Texas would give them a path to justice even if they’ve exhausted their appeals. In the meantime, lawmakers should ensure that the system never intentionally incarcerates a person when no crime has been committed. Vermont should not institute civil commitment, ever. m

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Rik Palieri has an unusual pen pal. The 58-year-old Vermont folk singer dutifully k eeps all of his corr espondence from the past 30 years in a finely bound scrapbook. (His wife, Marianna Holzer, is a professional bookbinder.) The collection includes more than 70 messages, yellowing letters both handwritten and typed, and dozens of dog eared postcards sent from all over the country. “Pete was really into postcards for a time,” says Palieri as he pages thr ough the hef ty book, which sits on a coffee table in the living r oom of his cozy home in rur al Hinesburg. Beyond a picture window, late-day light glints off distant Lake Iroquois, just visible through a thick grove of brown, yellow and orange trees. “Pete” is American folk-music icon Pete Seeger. Palieri is looking for one letter in particular: a tw o-page missive from Seeger that Palieri says is the foundation of his own latest, and perhaps greatest, project.

— “Precio us Friend” by P ete Seeger (1974) He flips page after cellophane-covered page, pausing occasionally on old pictur es that accompany many of the let ters. There’s one of Seeger and a hea vily sideburned Palieri onstage at a festival in upstate New York. There’s a snapshot of them singing together in fr ont of a fireplace in Seeger ’s cabin in Beacon, N.Y. There’s a news clipping from a gig they played in Palieri’s native New Jersey. Then he finds what he’s looking for. “Ah, here it is,” Palieri says, pointing to a typewritten letter dated August 9, 1983. “Dear Rik,” it begins. “Thanks for y our letter and the fascinating enclosure. I think it’s one hell of a good idea.” “And that’s how this whole cr azy thing s tarted,” says Palieri, grinning beneath his bushy, graying mustache. Palieri has recently returned from realizing the “hell of a good idea” he first pitched to Seeger 30 years ago. It was a 9000-mile trip in which he and New York folk singer George

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Mann recreated a 1941 tour of American labor -union halls by a short-lived band called the Almanac Singers. Little has been publicly documented about the Almanacs, at least in comparison with the reams written on the group’s most famous members, Seeger and Woody Guthrie. But Palieri says the cultural, musical and political ripples its famous tour created among subsequent generations of folkies ar e crucial pieces of American music his tory. In fact, of American history, period. “It was a very important time for folk music, ” says Palieri. He adds that he’s just finished reading The Mayor of MacDougal Street, the Dave Van Ronk autobiography (written with Elijah Wald) that serves as the partial basis for the new Coen brothers movie, Inside Llewyn Davis. The book and film are set in New York City during the folk boom of the early 1960s. “This was way bef ore that. I t was the first surge of people using their music as a w eapon,” says Palieri of the Almanac Singers’ tour. “That’s why Woody Guthrie had that sticker on his guitar: ‘This M achine Kills F acists.’ Because in that old lyrical Left, you were using music as a weapon of change, trying to get people to wake up.” For Palieri, the tour — and the subsequent r ecord, The Almanac Trail, that he and M ann made to commemor ate the project — ar e crowning achievements in his quietly brilliant career. Cut f r om similar tatter ed cloth to elder hobo minstrels Seeger and Guthrie, Palieri has toured the world many times over. As “Totem Pole” Rik Palieri — a nickname that references both the instruments he “totes” around and his Polish heritage — he penned a book in 2003 chronicling his life and tr avels: The Road Is My Mistress: Tales of a Roustabout Songster. Palieri has r ecorded six solo albums and is in r egular rotation on f olk -centric radio stations around the globe . He appeared on the compilation Singing Through the Hard Times: A Tribute to Utah Phillips, in honor of his old friend and mentor. The comp was nominated for a 2009 Grammy. Palieri keeps the paper certificate acknowledging that nomination on his living room wall, where it is crowded in by more interesting cultural knickknacks and memorabilia he’s picked up on his tr avels — photos, tribal jewelry and handmade instruments, almost all of them gifts. “I guess they only giv e you the little s tatue when you win,” he jokes. Since 1999, Palieri has hosted a cable access television show on Burlington’s Vermont Community Access Media, “The Songwriter’s Notebook.” There he interviews and perf orms with lik e-minded songsters, f rom locals to in ternationally known performers such as Seeger , Phillips, Tom Paxton and the Car olina Chocolate Dr ops’ Dom Flemons. The v olumes of tapes and D VDs of that sho w were recently acquired by the American F olklif e Center for permanent collection at the Library of Congress. But f or P alieri, none of these accomplishments and accolades has quite the emotional heft of completing the Almanac Trail. That tour was the realization of a dream 30 years in the making , and a car eer-defining endeavor that began, quite simply, with a letter from a precious friend. ◆

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Palieri’s music career almost didn ’t happen. “The thing was, I had tried a lot of musical ins truments as a youngster, and none of them w orked,” he says. “I was at the point that I didn’ t know if I was meant to play music. And then I started hearing the sound of a banjo. “There was no banjo around,” he continues. “I just kept hearing this sound, and to this day I really don’t know why.” Possessed by the otherw orldly strains of a phantom banjo, a 15-year-old Palieri went to a local music s tore in his hometown of Newark, N.J., and bought How to Play the 5-String Banjo, written by none other than Pete Seeger. He did not, however, buy a banjo. “I practiced by tapping on m y school desktop , or on my pillow,” Palieri says with his signatur e high chuckle . “I practiced on anything that I could make believe [was] a banjo.” To save money to buy an actual ins trument, Palieri practiced a time-honored method of righteous protest: the hunger strike. “I realized my only income w as my lunch money ,” he explains. “So I basically didn’ t eat until I had enough money.” Soon, his hunger for food tr ansferred to music. Palieri began religiously watching Seeger’s television show at the time, “Rainbow Quest.” He began reading the old folkie’s books and consuming all things Seeger. “He became m y role model,” Palieri says. “In high school, all my friends were playing rock and roll, and I was thinking about banjos.” Eventually, he conf essed to his mother that he had been squirreling away his lunch money in pursuit of a banjo. Seeing how serious he was, she gave him the rest of the cash, and Palieri purchased a secondhand instrument from a newspaper classified ad. “I still have it,” Palieri says, pointing to a batter ed old Gibson Mastertone leaning in a f ar corner . “My lunchmoney banjo.” It was then that Palieri wrote the first of his letters to Seeger, never expecting a reply. “But he wrote me back,” says the Vermonter, a trace of surprise still in his voice some 40 years later. “He said, ‘I’m kind of busy. But someday I’m sure we’ll meet.’ That’s what stuck with me: ‘Someday I’m sure we’ll meet.’”

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Sticking to the Union « P.31 A few years later, in August 1975, Seeger was giving a concert in New York City’s Central Park with the late Woody Guthrie’s son, Arlo. Palieri had gone to the park early, while his mother took his tw o younger sisters, Tina and Lisa, to a museum with plans to meet af ter ward. Upon arriving at the concert later , they couldn’t find Rik. “My sister Lisa, who w as only 10 or 11 at the time , she got the idea that, because of all the albums ar ound the house, I mus t be r eally close with P ete Seeger; I must be backs tage with him,” Palieri recalls. “They wandered over to the guar d and told him that their brother was backstage with Pete Seeger, so he brought them in.” Palieri was nowhere to be f ound, but, unbekno wnst to him at the time , his sisters spent the afternoon in the company of Pete and his wife, Toshi Seeger. The very next day, at another f es tival in H oboken, N.J., Palieri was jamming with some friends when Seeger walked up and joined in. After a song or two, Seeger took notice of the starstruck kid with a banjo. “Rik?” Seeger asked. Palieri nodded. “I met y our sisters yesterday,” Seeger told a s tunned Palieri. “They told me y ou’re a w onderf ul banjo pla yer. Why don’t you come onstage, and we’ll play a few tunes together?” “My whole life changed at that moment,” Palieri says. A week later, Seeger called P alieri and invited him to join his Hudson River Sloop Clearwater organization, an environmental group he had founded with his wife. Palieri was enlisted to help run fes tivals, which introduced him to a v ast network of f olk musicians . He joined Seeger ’s Sloop Singers and toured up and down the Hudson on the titular Clearwater, the 106-foot wooden sailing sloop that has come to symbolize the riv er’s rebirth under Seeger ’s guidance. “That was our tour bus,” says Palieri, winking beneath the brim of his black cowboy hat. As has happened with man y rambling folkies, Palieri’s lif e would soon twis t and turn with the wind. H e spent a year in a r emote village in P oland, learning the P olish bagpipes. He moved to V ermont, f ollowing his lo ve to the Green Mountains. He made records. He crisscrossed the country in a Toyota truck with a camper bed, pla ying schools and bars and gr ange halls and N ative American reservations. He forged a career, in fact, modeled on that of his idol-turned-mentor, Pete Seeger. But the call of the Almanac Trail remained. “Something about the idea of these f our guys going f rom union hall to union hall and singing acr oss the United States really appealed to the w anderlust that I’ve always had,” says Palieri. He made a few meager attempts at recreating the tour, but they all failed. “I was too young. I didn’t have the contacts, and the unions weren’t interested,” Palieri admits. In his 1983 letter, Seeger had warned Palieri that the unions would resist. “Your big job is to get thr ough the opposition of the businessmen types that contr ol the labor unions no w,” wrote Seeger. “They are going to try and discourage you and also, more importantly, discourage the people who would like to hire you to come and sing for them.” Palieri was indeed discour aged. But every now and then he would reread that heartening letter fr om Seeger, waiting for the right moment. “I let it sit for a long time … until I met George,” he says. ◆

But out in Detroit here’s what they found, And out in Frisco here’s what they found, And out in Pittsburgh here’s what they found, And down in Bethlehem here’s what they found, That if you don’t let Red-baiting break you up, If you don’t let stool pigeons break you up, If you don’t let vigilantes break you up, And if you don’t let race hatred break you up — You’ll win. What I mean, Take it easy — but take it!

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— “TALKING UNION” BY MILLARD LAMPELL, LEE HAYS AND PETE SEEGER (1941)

American folklorists have canonized Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, but, in 1941, not a lot of people knew who they were. And the gener al public paid little attention at the time to the Almanac Singers’ activities. “They hadn’t really become f amous yet,” explains Palieri’s tour mate, George Mann, by phone from his New York home. “They were more committed to the political stu˜ with the unions than they were to making records.” Guthrie had begun to mak e a name f or himself in New York and Los Angeles, and he did not appear on the Almanac Singers’ 1941 debut album, Songs for John Doe. He was in Oregon at the time it w as recorded, writing songs for the Bonneville Power Administration — and penning some of his mos t enduring songs, including “Pastures of Plenty” and “Roll On Columbia.” Guthrie joined the Almanacs later that summer, mostly because he w as intrigued b y the idea of touring in sup port of the Congr ess of Industrial Organizations, a union f ederation, with Seeger, Millard Lampell and Lee H ays. (Hays would later join Seeger in the seminal folk band the Weavers.) “The first thing to remember is that he was 27 years old,” says Nora Guthrie, Woody’s daughter and the o verseer of the Woody Guthrie Foundation in New York City. “He was curious,” she continues in a r ecent phone call. “And that curiosity w as a v ery powerf ul element in him that led him along various trails. “Our family joke was that he would go out for a pack of cigarettes and come back two weeks later,” Guthrie says of her father. “But it wasn’t wanderlust for the sake of impatience; it was born out of curiosity.”

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with Palieri f or “The Songwriter ’s Notebook,” Seeger called the gr oup “very sloppy perf ormers,” adding that Guthrie used to joke that the band only r ehearsed when they got onstage. Often during the 1941 tour, they would invite singers and pla yers f rom whatever town they happened to be in to join them. Some of those players would latch on for longer stretches. “When Pete and Woody were out for the second leg of the tour, there were a lot of people who were honorary Almanac Singers for a da y or two,” Palieri says. He and Mann honored that tradition, inviting folk singers such as Anne Feeney and Larry Penn along for portions of the trip. In San Francisco, the duo pla yed f or the H arry Bridges ILWU Local 10, a longshore workers union in San Francisco f or whom the Almanac Singers had

still-looming shadow of the Occup y Wall Street movement. “It was exciting because of the timing of no w,” says Palieri, noting recent declines in membership of American unions. “[The tour] w ouldn’t have been as important in 1983. “The rights that we have today were not given to us by the bosses,” he says. “They were fought for, tooth and nail, sometimes with people’s lives. “We’re at a point wher e some things that w e take for granted, like paid vacations, working an eight-hour day — all of those things could disappear if people don’t realize and honor where those rights came from,” Palieri adds. “That was part of our job, to remind people what unions are all about.” And to remind people where all those old union songs came from.

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“These songs have been sung in labor halls for years,” Palieri says. “What people don’ t realize is wher e they came from. And it all goes back to the Almanacs.” He notes that Seeger also has a motto ar ound the ring of his banjo , albeit gentler than Guthrie’ s f amous f ascist-slaying creed: “This M achine Surrounds Hate and Forces It to Surrender.” “It’s the same thing: using music as a tool to bring about peace,” Palieri says. “That’s what the Almanacs belie ved. If they could get the people in the unions singing , that’s the first step to bringing peace and brotherhood into the world.” Since the tour ended in A ugust, Palieri says, he has been contacted by unions all over the country asking him and Mann to do the Almanac Trail show again. “The seeds have been planted,” he says. m

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perf ormed. In attendance w ere several people who remembered seeing them 72 years earlier. “I have to say it was a gray-haired audience,” concedes Palieri. “But they came and told us s tories about what it was like to see [the Almanacs], what it w as like to see Woody Guthrie.” Palieri says that a woman in Berkeley claimed to have seen Guthrie and co . when she w as a child. She r ecalled being transfixed by the diminutive singer’s “tiny, tapping feet.” “She said she remembers the sheer joy he had when he played,” says Palieri. So, if two middle-aged folk singers walk in the footsteps of giants and dust off old labor songs, does that amount to anything more than a pet pr oject, a his torical curiosity? Surely the impact of M ann and Palieri’s tour couldn’t be as profound as was the original Almanac Singers’ rabble rousing. On the contr ary, Palieri says the Almanacs’ message , captured in classic songs such as “U nion Maid,” “Which Side Are You On?” and “I Don’ t Want Your Millions, Mister,” is as r elevant as ever. Consider the pr esent state of labor accord around the country: the Wisconsin labor protests of 2011, the current Walmart strikes in Ohio, the

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SEVEN DAYS: You’ve worked all over the world— ANDREA KING: Yes, I’m tired. I don’ t want to go anywhere anymore. SD: How did you happen to come to Burlington? AK: That’s where my husband was living. I met him — Hugh Wilkinson — nine years ago. We met in Ottawa — he’s Canadian,

too, and also w orks in de velopment. We got married while I was in London. SD: He was here, so you left London. AK: I didn’t want to be working for a group and traveling for months at a time, because I was pregnant. I took a year off to have the baby. SD: So this one is number two? AK: Yes. And I’v e got tw o teenage s tepdaughters. All girls! SD: You didn’t start Aristelle right away when you got here, then. AK: I had a s tartup — Partner Bank — to help international companies find local businesses in developing countries. I had a list of 60 qualified small businesses. SD: What does “qualified” mean? AK: Qualified by me, as in “This would be a good local business to w ork with.” Say you wanted to build a dam in Somalia. You could go to this lis t to choose businesses to work with. But that was boring. I don’t even want to talk about it. SD: How did you get to bras, then? AK: My mom had retired and was working part time in a lingerie s tore. She told me all these amazing s tories about changing women’s lives. It struck a chord with me — I’ve always been interested in empowering women. And it sounded like fun. I thought I could combine m y interest in business and making women’s lives better. SD: So when did Aristelle open — and where did that name come from? AK: Aristelle opened F ebruary 1, 2013 . Aristos is the word for “the best” in Greek, so we just kind of played around with that. SD: Is the store all yours, or do you have partners? AK: It’s all mine. It was funny going to the bank — I had enough money to s tart but wanted a line of cr edit. They ask ed how much experience I had running a business and I said none . Then I sho wed them my 100-page business plan, and the financials won them over. SD: So explain the empowering women part. AK: I definitely consider myself a feminist. While I w as working in London, I spent a lot of time working with the bank on its own gender-equity policies, such as equal

“Pop Some Tags” pay, encouraging women to be on their boards, etc. You start becoming so aware of the continued inequality — pay, maternity leave, childcare burdens, all those issues. Also, just being a woman and having a lot of women friends — there are lots of body issues, and pressures that come from external sources. I’m trying to embrace “This is my body and I’m happy with it.” To express confidence and be successful in life … body issues can hold you back. That’s why we have 100 bra sizes. We say, “You don’t have to change your body; we’re going to find something to work for you.” Victoria’s Secret came out with a teen line, and it’s very sexy — padded bras, pushup bras. I want a store that fights against that thinking. Those are your breasts and that’s how you’re supposed to look.

SD: So you hired them to do your own photos? AK: Actually, Beltrami approached us and asked if we wanted to do a partnership. Jonathan was trying to promote his boudoir series. We did a 65-year-old woman, and a woman with 36G breasts, a pregnant woman. There were some surprising responses. One woman called and said, “I love your ads, thank you.” Another woman called and said she was afraid to open the paper because she was so offended by the pregnant woman in the underwear ad.

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SD: Have there been sizing changes in bras, like in other women’s clothing? AK: Yes, it used to be bands 32 to 40 and A to DD. Now we have 28 band sizes, and cups go all the way to H. SD: So you’ve opened a second store — is it the same name? AK: Yes, Aristelle in Portland, Maine. It actually looks almost exactly the same as this store [in Burlington]. SD: Do you have designs on a lingerie empire? AK: I’ve kind of said 10 [stores] by the time I’m 40.

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SD: Weird. AK: Those were small challenges. I can accept that sometimes you can’t have pictures of women in lingerie, and that’s fine. But I ask, why do we have those issues? What’s the difference between a woman in underwear and a woman in a bathing suit?

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SD: What kind of responses have you had? AK: I’ve been surprised at what some people will allow. Some papers wouldn’t let me put a live model [in the ad] but were fine with pictures of just bras. But they were fine with pictures of women in swimwear. Others wouldn’t even accept pictures of lingerie!

SD: Let’s talk about bra fitting. What are women doing wrong [re: size]? AK: The problem really comes from a lack of sizing from most stores. If you go to a store that only goes up to DD, [the bra] might fit your breasts but not your chest. So having the full size range allows me to fit everyone. Mostly the band is too loose. When it’s loose, the band will ride up, and that’s what causes the back fat everyone is so worried about. When you go down in the band, you go up in the cup. I can almost count on two hands the number of women who have come into the store in the right size bra.

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SD: You have gotten some flack for your ads, though. AK: One of the women who works here has worked in lingerie for years. In our advertising, I didn’t want to look all sex kitten, but it is sexy. She laughed and said, “You’re going to get criticism no matter what you do, so just get ready, and ignore it.”

SD: Are all the complaints from women? AK: I’ve definitely had more complaints from men. They have their stereotypical ideas about what women should be doing. If the complaints were all from women, that would mean we’re even more boxed in.

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Oy, Hanukkah! « p.41 more accepted spellings than “Muammar Gaddafi” — is the Jewish Festival of Lights. A relatively minor holiday on the Hebrew calendar, its status was greatly inflated by its proximity to a major celebrity’s birthday. Hanukkah celebrates the ancient Hebrews’ military victory over the Greeks to reclaim and resanctify the holy temple in Jerusalem. The Hanukkah “miracle,” as the story goes, is that a single night’s supply of lamp oil burned brightly for eight nights, thereby cementing another timeless Jewish tradition: boasting about what a great bargain we scored. For secular Jews such as myself, the true miracle of Hanukkah is frying latkes, or potato pancakes, without setting off the smoke alarm. When I was a kid, those of us who played on the blue and white team (i.e., the Jews) would brag to our red and green brethren (the Christians) that, unlike them with their one-day holiday, we could enjoy eight nights of wrapping-paper-tearing ecstasy. Of course, ours was an empty boast. Most years, Hanukkah week started out strong, as we landed A-list presents such as the 250-piece LEGO set, or the G.I. Joe amphibious assault vehicle with dual airbags, on a single night. But as the week wore

on, the presents became more utilitarian: socks, sweaters, gloves, underwear, more socks. By the eighth night, even the most gifted of thespians among us couldn’t feign exuberance over a new shoehorn or a $10 gift card from Radio Shack. In many traditional Jewish homes, kids play a gambling game with a dreidel, a four-sided spinning top with Hebrew letters etched into each side. There are even fake gold coins, called Hanukkah gelt, to enhance the faux-Vegas effect; they come in small satchels made from the same mesh material used in deepsea driftnets. The foil-wrapped chocolate coins are sort of the Jewish equivalent of Mardi Gras beads, baubles given out to those too young or naïve to realize they’re not actually worth anything. Legend has it that the custom of playing with the dreidel arose during Greek rule of ancient Jerusalem. The Jews, who were forbidden from studying Torah, or holy scriptures, would pretend to play with a dreidel whenever a Greek soldier walked

by. For me, that story never quite rang true. It would be like pretending to shoot craps while surreptitiously doing my algebra homework. As for making a dreidel out of clay, as the classic Hanukkah children’s song suggests, I’m pretty sure mine was made out of petroleum products in a factory in China. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not down on Hanukkah, even when it tests my already-challenged math skills to figure out how many candles I’ll need for the remainder of the week. According to tradition, Jews are supposed to light one new candle per night. Thus, the menorah, or nine-branched Jewish candelabra, bears two candles on the first night, three candles on the second night, four on the third, and so on, until nine candles are burning on the eighth and final night. Why nine and not eight? The ninth candle, called the shamash (literally “attendant”) candle, is used each night to light the others and stands higher than the rest, like the ref at Wimbleton. Hence a

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standard box of Hanukkah candles comes with the requisite 44. Of course, those of us who, say, sometimes forget to light the candles — and then use the leftovers for kids’ birthday cakes throughout the year — tend to accumulate half-used boxes of Hanukkah candles. At our house, they’re stored in the cupboard next to the half-eaten boxes of Passover matzoh likely dating to Bill Clinton’s first term. I keep old matzoh in case my family ever has to shelter in place — because, after all, can anyone really tell when matzoh goes stale? This year, celebrating Hanukkah in November — or “Thanksgivikkah,” as the media dubbed it — seemed even more out of sync with the season, and not just because Black Friday fell on night three. There’s just something wrong about having to turn down the volume on the Raiders-Cowboys game to sing the Hanukkah prayers. What’s worse, the Jewish Festival of Lights was exiled entirely from December, that darkest month of the year when it’s still socially acceptable to eat and drink too much and lounge around the house in gravy-stained sweatpants. Wait, that sounds like Thanksgiving. This year, we’ve had leftover sandwiches with turkey and pot roast, and the last serving of stuffing survived eight nights. m

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FROM AFGHANISTAN TO THE UPPER VALLEY become a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for the Wall Street Journal. In 1989, the couple moved to Vermont. ° ough they have spent some time since then living out of state, they currently reside in Norwich with their son, a sixth grader at the public Marion Cross School, and their daughter, an eighth grader at Francis C. Richmond Middle School in Hanover, N.H., which is part of an interstate school district. Holcombe traces her interest in public schooling to her post-graduate studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She didn’t initially plan to go into teaching, but while there, she says she realized that “public schools are where it’s at. I guess I

was coming home and didn’t know it until I got there. From there, I was hooked.” After Harvard, Holcombe attended what is now known as the Upper Valley Educators Institute for her teaching certification. For a time, she taught at Francis C. Richmond Middle School, then became principal at Vermont’s Fairlee Elementary School, where she helped create one of the country’s first interstate school districts. Public school, Holcombe explains, “is where we achieve equity. It’s where we bring each other together and become a civil society. It’s the means for making sure every child has a chance.” Inequity in schools, she notes, leads to inequity later in life.

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all English-speaking students and teachers. Because Holcombe’s family stayed, she got a brief taste of homeschooling. “My dad actually had to teach me algebra,” she remembers. Holcombe eventually returned to the United States and attended Milton Academy, a boarding school near Boston. But during vacations, she routinely joined her parents overseas, including in Fiji and Sudan. She even attended a year of high school in Spain and still speaks fluent Spanish. After high school, Holcombe attended Brown University, where she met her husband, James Bandler, who went on to

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ebecca Holcombe, Vermont’s new secretary of education, has an ambitious vision: Close the gaps in learning opportunities . Public education, she sa ys, is “the civil rights issue of our time.” But Holcombe herself isn’t the product of U.S. public schools . The daughter of United Nations workers, she went to U.S.government-run international schools in Af ghanistan and P akistan, f ollowed by boarding school just outside Boston. Holcombe’s interest in public schools came later in lif e (see “Fr om Af ghanistan to the U pper Valley”). Af ter earning degrees f rom Brown and H arvard universities, she taught at a middle school in Hanover, N.H., and earned a r eputation as a visionary young principal in F airlee, Vt. (see “Consolidation Across State Lines”). In January, Holcombe, a 47 -year-old Norwich resident and mother of tw o public school students, will leave her job as director of the Teacher Education Program at Dartmouth College to r eplace outgoing Secretary Armando Vilaseca. Holcombe inherits a school sys tem in which declining enr ollments, shrinking financial resources and a rapidly changing global workplace are forcing Vermont parents, educators and o° cials to rethink their approach to public education. She says her fi rst priority in January will be to meet teachers, administrators and agency sta˛ , then sit do wn, listen and learn fr om them. While she declined to addr ess recent controversies such as Chittenden County’s e˛ ort to adopt a y ear-round school calendar, Holcombe gave Seven Days a glimpse into her vision for education in Vermont.

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SEVEN DAYS: What was it like growing up with such an international background? Rebecca Holcombe: The power of living abroad is you have to look at yourself from the outside. When you’re in one of those international schools, you’re going to school with children from so many different countries. That challenges you to think about things you take for granted. You realize quickly how important language facility is to doing well. It’s an incredibly privileged way to grow up. SD: What were some of your biggest frustrations as a teacher? RH: any time you’re doing anything in a democratic institution, part of it is dealing with conflict. That doesn’t bother me. but this work is really hard, and it’s really hard to teach well. I wish people understood how complex teaching is, because it’s easy to judge from the outside and say, “You should be doing better.” What sometimes is hard — in the context of high-stakes accountability where you’re giving students these tests and constantly getting feedback — is if you don’t measure up, there are punitive consequences. We’ve got to stop talking about test scores and start talking about the act of teaching. SD: How do we do that? RH: We need to move beyond this national narrative of school failure, which I don’t think is accurate. We’ve got to be comfortable talking openly about what we’re doing, the same way we’d expect from our doctors. If they made a mistake, we want them to sit down and diagnose it so it doesn’t happen again. We need to be able to do the same thing in our schools.

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SD: Why is the narrative of school failure inaccurate? RH: The reality is, schools are actually doing better now than they’ve ever done. Vermont has some of the highest graduation rates in the country. our graduation

rates are much higher than they were 50 years ago. We have kids going to college who wouldn’t have gone years ago. We have kids going to school who wouldn’t have gone to school years ago. our test scores have been rising. The federal government just published a report that placed [Vermont] seventh in the world for math and science. So we need to have a more sophisticated conversation about what it means to do well. SD: How does poverty make the work of schools more difficult? RH: The real challenge is that we have growing child poverty. We know that child poverty is associated with higher levels of special-education services, because if you’re not getting adequate nutrition in utero, you’re going to have problems later on in life. Poverty causes stress, and stress suppresses working memory. That impairs school performance. So it’s not that our schools aren’t doing well. It’s that we have these changing social dynamics, which are going to make it more difficult for children to learn.

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In the mid-1990s, Fairlee Elementary was struggling with dwindling enrollment and limited resources for such programs as art, music and athletics; other nearby schools were confronting the same problem. Faculty turnover in the school district was so high, it was virtually impossible to make lasting improvements. Those are just some of the challenges Rebecca Holcombe faced when she became principal of Fairlee Elementary in 1996, at the age of 29. As a result of her leadership, voters in four towns — three in Vermont and one in New Hampshire — approved the formation of the Rivendell Interstate School District in 1998. Such school “consolidation,” as it’s called, has been hotly debated in Vermont for decades. On the pro side, it’s a way for

small schools to share resources, increase efficiency and save taxpayer money. Opponents argue that school consolidation erodes local control and has the potential to destroy communities. Gail Keiling, now head of elementary schools for the Rivendell district, was a new teacher at Fairlee Elementary when Holcombe first arrived and took an active role in the interstate-district planning committee. “She was a very young principal, but you would never know it because she was just so knowledgeable about education and about curriculums,” Keiling recalls. “She was really a driving force to help us build this new school system.” Doug Tifft, who worked with Holcombe on the planning committee, agrees.

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SD: Should universal preschool be a mandate? RH: It should be an opportunity. Though this is still in the early stages, we need to find ways to work with the people and agencies that are already providing early education services to come up with clear criteria for high-quality preschool and find the resources to support them. We don’t have the specifics for how that will work yet, but it has to be a high priority.

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SD: In your application letter you wrote, “We should not make every child college-ready but innovationready.” What did you mean? RH: I don’t think it makes sense for every child to go to a traditional four-year college. What we need is to make sure every child has a choice and has the skills and understanding to be successful in their career, because careers are not what they used to be. SD: Is too much emphasis placed on attending college as a prerequisite for success? RH: [In the future], anything that can be done by computers will be done by a computer. When you go to the drugstore, you check out with a machine. When you fly, you get your ticket at a kiosk. These jobs are going to be gone for students, so we can’t educate them for those terminal jobs anymore. We need to educate them to be “innovation ready” because they need to be constantly reinventing themselves for a very dynamic workforce. They need to be able to handle ill-structured problems and deal with nonstandard situations, because a computer can’t do those things. They need to be able to integrate masses of information that’s meaningful and use judgment, because computers can’t do that, either.

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What did Holcombe learn from the experience? That community involvement is key. “We had members of the community who were willing to come together in a sustained way over a period of time and ask the hard questions, do the research and figure out what was going on and keep having engaging conversations with the town about what the right outcome would look like,” she says. “Townspeople did not feel this was forced upon them. They had multiple opportunities to weigh in through multiple community forums. We involved them very actively in designing all aspects of the project, so people who had concerns were able to bring them to the table.”

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He calls Holcombe “a visionary,” “an intellectual” and “the Thomas Jefferson of our effort.” Holcombe, he says, had a knack for bringing reluctant citizens and stony-faced community leaders to the table, not merely to begrudgingly accept school consolidation, but to embrace its potential. In the end, 80 percent of voters supported the measure. “Throughout the whole process, Rebecca was always able to connect us to the latest understanding of what education could be,” Tifft adds. “People didn’t feel as though they were leaving something. They felt as though they were creating something new.” More than a decade later, the Rivendell District has vibrant language, music and arts programs and the faculty turnover rate is back to normal.

ground over the summer because they’re not engaged, they’re not stimulated. Meanwhile, their peers are charging ahead. High-income kids actually gain over the summer, because they’re reading, they’re supported, like science camps or LEGO robotics. All those enrichment programs not only build and maintain their academic skills, they give you a sense of purpose.

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SD: Should Vermont extend its school day and/or school year? RH: We know from good empirical research in other areas that the opportunity gaps and achievement gaps we’re seeing aren’t happening during the school day or school year. They’re happening in out-of-school time. You go into any highincome community, those kids are busy all summer. You go into a low-income community, many of them are sitting at home because their parents can’t afford camp. That is the achievement gap. It doesn’t matter how hard they work during the year. We know those low-income kids lose

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t’s a typical W ednesday morning: I rush into the o˜ ce, throw my laptop bag do wn on m y desk and give a once -over to whate ver has landed there during the pr evious two days. A newspaper clipping f r om my boss, a seed catalog , a car dboard box. This last I cut open to fi nd a pair of f oot-long cardboard cylinders. I pop o˛ their plas tic caps and slide out the contents: two 12-ounce bottles of beer, cool to the touch. I stand the beers beside the jars of soup that arriv ed the pr evious week. The drawer below them holds vials of peppermint and or ange extracts f rom a national spice compan y that sends me and fellow food writer Alice Levitt new blends a few times a year, packed in confetti, despite our protests that Seven Days covers only Vermont-made goods. (Even so, we secretly love opening the boxes.) Both Alice and I commonly hear the remark, “You’re a f ood writer? That must be such an amazing job .” Yes, it can be . We eat and eat, and eat some more, and sometimes bottles of beer (or pints of ice cr eam) arrive bef ore lunch. Y et a f ew f acets of our jobs are downright uncomf ortable: We must review restaurants opened by people w e admire; we chase do wn some sources who despise the press, or us; and w e are relentlessly inundated with samples and pitches. We puzzle over how, or whether , to addr ess all the local ones. But since Seven Days is Vermont-centric, we have no choice but to dismiss the others , which range f rom mildly inter esting to so f unn y they’re almost endearing.

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classes in cheese making, and also work with people interested in moving our food system in a much more responsible direction,” Kehler said in a press release. According to Cenkl, Kehler also helped connect Sterling with instructor Ivan Larcher. Larcher is based in France, but the affineur and cheese-making consultant has taught in Vermont before as a visiting international expert for VIAC. Cenkl says that the enticements of instructors Larcher, Mateo Kehler and the latter’s brother, Andy, have attracted students from across the country to the intensive. In fact, Sterling’s director of communications, chrIsTIaN FEuErsTEIN, warns, “There are just a few seats left.” Class sessions are also taught by the director of Sterling’s sustainable food systems program, aNNE ObElNIckI, and take place at the Cellars at Jasper Hill, Hardwick’s vErmONT FOOD vENTurE cENTEr and the college. The $3000 course lasts two weeks and covers all aspects of the science of cheese making, beginning with milk and ending with troubleshooting problems that come up in production. Students learn about sales, distribution and marketing, as well as cheese history and food-systems awareness. The result should be a crew of about 20 prospective cheese makers ready to start their businesses. The cheese making intensive will be offered again in May and August 2014. But if curds aren’t in your future, Sterling has other options coming up in the summer. Look for more info soon about an artisan meat program and a short course on lacto-fermentation.

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Until Next time catering Presents Big Easy mondays The high ceilings and dark wood of the ArtsRiot dining area make the room particularly mutable. On Monday nights, it becomes the Big Easy as Tara Norrell shouts out New Orleans street names to match plates with diners. Those names replace the number cards used on other pop-up nights, and Virgin Mary votive candles light each table as Norrell delivers bowls of red beans and rice. For $8, diners get the stick-to-your-ribs meal with a pint of Switchback — an auspiciously nutty, spicy pairing. Norrell, manager of Bluebird Tavern, says that she and her husband, Kevin, wanted to serve on Mondays for two reasons. First, it’s his day off from the line at Hen of the Wood Burlington; second, red beans and rice, stewed all day with pork bones left over from Sunday night, are a traditional Monday dinner. That’s exactly how the couple prepares the dish in ArtsRiot’s well-appointed, spankingnew kitchen.

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before they shuttered their restaurant at the end of October. They had a new idea: Would he be willing to run a collective kitchen featuring regular pop-up meals? “I just kind of fell upon it. The cosmos brought me here,” jokes Winrock of his good luck, which followed a year out of the business, working as a carpenter. Last month, ArtsRiot launched its Kitchen Collective, serving a different pop-up cuisine every day of the week except Sunday. Since then, Matt Sargent, creator of Wednesday night’s Phantom Dinner, has amicably left the lineup. But five other chefs, including Winrock, are rocking meals every week, many with the goal of one day running their own restaurants. As part of the ArtsRiot collective, chefs pay for their own food and helpers as well as a rental fee for each night they’re in the kitchen. We hit Winrock’s Saturday night “Handmade Food” pop-up — where he’s revived popular fare from his Tommy’s days, including mole, cheesesteaks and hot wings — after this story’s deadline. Read about that meal in this week’s Alice Eats in the Bite Club blog on sevendaysvt.com. Before press time, we tried the other nights and have much to report below. Who will take over Wednesday nights? Another foodie with a dream? Seven Days spoke to the chefs about what it takes to be part of the ArtsRiot Kitchen Collective.

The Norrells hope that, before long, Until Next Time will become a restaurant of its own. “We have a family, and we can’t go jumping ship from our regular jobs. But we are out there getting exposure, and hopefully our food will create a good following from there,” Tara says. “And if someone walks in and says, ‘We want to invest in your restaurant,’ that would be awesome.”

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Beans and rice are a staple, but the Norrells, who once lived in New Orleans, change the rest of their menu weekly. Last week, dishes included bourbon-glazed chicken with dirty rice and tangy, thyme-spiked gravy. Tara Norrell’s lemon icebox pie came topped with a buoyant cloud of meringue.

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they’ll encompass everything from ultra-local items to ones embodying distance, whether it’s “cultural, emotional, flavor-wise or historical,” Egan explains. Whatever the dish, it’s all part of the learning curve for Egan as he prices, sources and solidifies recipes for the future Cauldron.

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In sharp contrast to Egan, chef Brian Stefan says he doesn’t think he’s mature enough to own a restaurant yet. The man behind food Brian Clark on Cauldron. The name is based on the ting, or cauldron, men- truck Southern Smoke would rather tioned in the I Ching. According to remain mobile. That’s how the formerly Egan, “The mixing pot represents a lot Charleston, S.C.-based fine-dining chef of different things in terms of hospital- ended up cooking everywhere from Bali to Thailand to Alaska to the ity, community, room for Caribbean. It’s also how growth.” Stefan learned the flavors And he hopes his rustic that inform his culinary New England menu will anthropologist’s take on embody those values, too. international barbecue. While the Norrells keep Stefan was the first to a full-time restaurant as a join the ArtsRiot pop-up distant goal, Egan joined scene with his occasional the Kitchen Collective “Hard-Core Foodie tommY WiNrock with a plan. “This is a Nights,” which began last chance to focus on cookmonth with dishes such as ing and let people know I’m out there,” says the chef. “In the blood-and-chocolate pudding. But the next 12 to 18 months, I hope to open a chef’s Thursday dinners are far more brick-and-mortar restaurant [version approachable — his options to date have included barbecue from the Southwest, of ] Cauldron.” When Egan does — likely in his Asia and Jamaica. hometown of Morrisville, he says — Burlington diners will already be familiar with the fare. There will be oysters, of course, but also creative seafood, such as last week’s salmonscallop-cilantro ceviche. Grilling for guests at his home inspired Jerk chicken bowl with Egan to include Jamaican pork patty skewered items. A recent skewer plate featured meaty The jerk chicken Stefan offered at the chunks of local pork marinated with herbs and lemon, then served in a pool Jamaican theme night was more smoky of cider gastrique with half a roasted than spicy: a large leg smoked to juicy perfection and served over spiced rice quince. Soon Egan will expand his menu to with buttery, roasted plantains and a include two items each in three cat- hash of squash and green peppers. Even egories: Here, Near and Far. Together,

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Festival oF trees: An evergreen extravaganza features holiday films, a road race, a parade down Main Street, the "Northern Lights" gala and much more. See festivaloftreesvt.com for details. Various locations, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 309-4487.

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Meet roCkin' ron tHe Friendly Pirate: Aargh, matey! Youngsters celebrate the hooligans of the sea with music, games and activities. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. 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. PresCHool art Class: Budding Picassos ages 3 to 5 and their adult caregivers get creative with painting, clay sculpting, collage and more. Davis Studio, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $20; preregister. Info, 425-2700. read to CoCo: Budding bookworms share words with the licensed reading-therapy dog. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-4665. story Hour WitH traCey CaMPBell Pearson: A reading of the local author's Elephant's Story delights little listeners. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 985-3999. story tiMe & PlaygrouP: Engaging narratives pave the way for art, nature and cooking projects. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. story tiMe at tHe aquariuM: HiBernation: Just how long is a "long winter's nap?" Preschoolers explore winter survival strategies with a tale and themed crafts. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. Free with admission, $9.5012.50. Info, 877-324-6386. story tiMe For 3- to 5-year-olds: Preschoolers stretch their reading skills through activities involving puppets and books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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aMaryllis: verMont's early voiCe: Susanne Peck directs members in "Laudibus! A Renaissance Choral Christmas," featuring Nicholas Gombert's Magnificat and other notable works. Trinity Episcopal Church, Shelburne, 7:30 p.m. $12 suggested donation. Info, 453-3513. natalie MaCMaster: Fiddling and world-class step dancing complement powerful vocals in the Nova Scotia native's ode to her roots, "Christmas in Cape Breton." Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $20-58. Info, 476-8188.

PerCussion enseMBle ConCert: Feel the beat! Jeffrey Salisbury directs student drummers in a spirited performance. UVM Southwick Ballroom, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776.

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englisH-language Class For neW aMeriCans: Beginner-to-advanced speakers improve their skills. Administrative Office and Pickering Room. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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Book talks For HoMesCHoolers: Students in grades 4 to 8 discuss titles from this year’s Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award list. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

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BaBytiMe PlaygrouP: Crawling tots and their parents convene for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 876-7555.

verMont syMPHony orCHestra 'FiddlestiCks!' string trio: soutH Burlington: See above listing. Rick Marcotte Central School, South Burlington, 12:45 p.m. & 1:45 p.m. Free. Info, 800-876-9293, ext. 14.

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aFter-sCHool CraFt: WaterColors: Local artist Nicole Vance helps youngsters ages 6 and up dive into a creative project. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 849-2420, fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com.

BaBy & Me story tiMe: Mother Goose-inspired plotlines entertain parents and little listeners ages 2 and under. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30 11/25/13 1:20 PMa.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

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Holiday artisans Bazaar: More than 40 regional artisans and specialty food producers exhibit handcrafted wares, mouth-watering delectables and other seasonal creations. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 431-0204.

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adult WindoWs 8 WorksHoP: An interactive session teaches participants the basics of the computer program. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-noon. $20. Info, 864-1502. essential online tools For nonProFits WorksHoP: An open format with Rob Fish helps local organizations utilize digital technology to meet specific needs. St. Albans Free Library, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-6091.

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green Mountain taBle tennis CluB: Pingpong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Knights of Columbus, Rutland, 6-9:30 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913.

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Ben CHase: Referencing his travels in Muslim countries, the former Montpelier Episcopal rector explores Islamic societies' diverse interpretations of foundational beliefs. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. Frank Bryan: Hit the road! The UVM professor emeritus details the cultural and historical impact of the interstate highway system on Vermont. Congregational Church, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184. JaMes HeFFernan: "In Want of a Wife: Romance and Realism in Pride and Prejudice," presented by the Dartmouth College professor emeritus, examines themes in Jane Austen's classic novel. Rutland Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. Jere daniell: The historian considers the influence of lumbering, log drives and paper mills in the Upper Connecticut River Valley. Greater Hartford United Church of Christ, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 295-3077. JoHn stauFFer: In "Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln," the Civil War scholar examines the legacies of the influential historical figures. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

reeve lindBergH: The author and daughter of aviator Charles reflects on four decades of her mother's previously unpublished musings in "Rowing Against Wind and Tide: The Journals and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh." Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902. Woden teaCHout: A discussion of historical study by the author, historian and professor outlines the intellectual and cultural benefits of revisiting the past. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

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adult auditions For 'les MiséraBles': Thespians showcase their skills for consideration in Lyric Theatre Company's upcoming production of the musical phenomenon based on Victor Hugo's eponymous novel. Participants must be 15 years old by January 31, 2014. The Schoolhouse, South Burlington, 5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 363-4599. 'agitating Barriers: siMPly reiMagining oF land and loCal': Inspired by the exhibit "Of Land and Local," Salmagundi presents a performance art variety show of poetry, music, video, puppets and more. BCA Center, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $10 suggested donation benefits the Old North End Farmers Market; cash bar. Info, 865-7166. 'it's a WonderFul liFe: a live radio Play': Five versatile actors join forces with a sound-effects ace to bring Frank Capra's classic holiday story to life. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10-15; free for kids 11 and under with paying adult; infants and toddlers not admitted to theater. Info, 229-0492. 'WHite CHristMas': Carol Dunne directs this Northern Stage interpretation of the holiday film about two World War II veterans who bring their theatrical show to Vermont to win over the singing Haynes sisters. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $10-60. Info, 296-7000. 'Winter tales': Under the direction of Cristina Alicea, this seasonal celebration of stories and songs features Vermont Stage Company actors and folk singer Patti Casey. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $28.08-33.75; $55 for Sunday night gala. Info, 863-5966.

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Frank deCker & lois roseBrooks: The coauthors of Brooklyn's Plymouth Church in the Civil War Era: A Ministry of Freedom discuss the religious institution's role in the antislavery movement. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-708-5607. Healing Journal & Creative Journeying: Attendees develop new material in a guided, supportive session led by Kat Kleman. Rainbow Institute, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $10. Info, 671-4569.

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verMont HealtH ConneCt one-on-one assistanCe: Health care navigator Jon Hodgkin helps folks choose appropriate individualized plans. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-6955.

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'Clara's Dream: a NutCraCker story': Choreographer Jennifer Henderson adapts the classic ballet for an Upper Valley audience — reinterpreting the Sugar Plum Fairy and adding a new scene. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. $11.5016.50. Info, 603-448-0400. DaNCe CompaNy of miDDlebury iNformal showiNg: Members present diverse and dynamic new works to be performed during Winter Carnival. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. seNior thesis CoNCert: 'figures of speeCh': Adeline Cleveland and Amy Donahue present an original piece inspired by contemporary dance, gender dynamics, contemplative practices and multimedia expression. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $612. Info, 443-3168.

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sChool opeN house: Parents of preschoolers and kindergarteners learn about options for alternative early-childhood education programs. International Children's School, South Burlington, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister for a private tour. Info, 865-3344.

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art auCtioN & DiNNer: Live music and a hearty chili dinner fuel art lovers for bidding on oils, pastels, watercolors, pottery and jewelry. Old Meeting House, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10. Info, 229-9593. Joy to the ChilDreN beNefit: An evening of live entertainment, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, libations and a silent auction raises funds for youth arts programming. Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, Lake Placid, N.Y., 6-9 p.m. $100-130. Info, 518-523-2512.

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'half the sky': Excerpts of short documentary film clips feature celebrity activists, who travel internationally to address the economic and educational oppression of women and girls worldwide. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

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systema with ryaN miller: An in-depth exploration of breath and natural movement informs this individualized approach to the Russian martial art. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 7-8:15 p.m. $14. Info, 870-0361.

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DeCk the halls: See WED.04, 1-4 p.m. festival of trees: See WED.04, 6:30 p.m. goverNor's tree lightiNg CeremoNy: Folks kick off the holidays and celebrate local tree growers with musical guests the Kurn Hattin School Choir. A reception featuring live music by Carolyn Wesley follows. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-0664.

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holiDay artisaNs bazaar: See WED.04, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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rapiD reviews for the holiDays: Modeled after speed-dating formats, booksellers offer brief assessments of popular titles to help shoppers select the perfect page turner for everyone on their list. Phoenix Books Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. 'rifftrax live: saNta Claus CoNquers the martiaNs': Former members of the Emmynominated cult classic "Mystery Science Theater 3000" hit the big screen with wisecracking commentary aimed at the 1964 film. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $12.50. Info, 864-5610.

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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: Preschoolers convene for tales, songs and crafts. Haston Library, Franklin, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 285-6505. miDDlebury presChool story time: Little learners master early-literacy skills through tales, rhymes and songs. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4369.

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'tiCket to riDe': The newest installment of Warren moNtgomery iNfaNt/ Miller's legendary film setoDDler playgroup: Infants ries takes skiers and riders CO to 2-year-olds idle away the hours UR TE on an adrenaline-packed journey SY with stories and songs. Montgomery OF T ER T A to the world's most daunting peaks. OWN HALL THE Town Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, cash bar, 7 527-5426. p.m.; film, 8 p.m. $18; cash bar. Info, 382-9222. musiC with Derek: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song-and-dance moves to traditional and origigames nal folk. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, opeN briDge game: Players of varying experi10:30 a.m. Free; limited to one session per week ence levels put strategic skills to use. Ilsley Public per family. Info, 878-4918. Library, Middlebury, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, musiC with mr. Chris: Singer, storyteller and 462-3373. puppeteer Chris Dorman entertains tykes and parents alike. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 health & fitness a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. CommuNity yoga Class: Rachel DeSimone pJ story hour & Craft: Little ones decked out guides participants of all experience levels for bed listen to a reading of Webster's Christmas, through a series of poses. Room 108, Burlington followed by a puppet show from the Traveling College, noon-1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, Storyteller. Fairfax Community Library, 6-7:30 p.m. 862-9616. Free. Info, 849-2420. forza: the samurai sworD workout: spaNish musiCal kiDs: Amigos ages 1 through Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental 5 learn Latin American songs and games with focus when performing basic strikes with wooden native Argentinian Constancia Gómez. Fletcher replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. 865-7216. group meDitatioN: Westford Library, 7-8 p.m. worCester playgroup: Crafts, snacks and Free. Info, 878-3725. outdoor adventures delight little ones up to age healiNg with aNCieNt wisDom: Reiki master 5. Doty Memorial Elementary School, Worcester, Christy Morgan helps folks find relaxation through 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-1312. the Japanese technique, aromatherapy and Andara crystals. Rainbow Institute, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $11. Info, 671-4569.

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heBrew CLaSS: Those looking to learn the ancient language attend this weekly session. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 862-5125.

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raLLy For roBin hood tax & hiV/aidS reSourCeS: On a procession between the offices of senators Bernie Sanders and Patrick Leahy, locals call attention to a proposed tax on international bankers, the profits from which would address pressing global issues. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

Beginner SpaniSh LeSSonS: Newcomers develop basic competency en español. 57 Charlotte Street, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757, gsyaranga@gmail.com.

FirSt thurSday MuSiC in the LoFt: Awardwinning singer-songwriter Derek Burkins entertains wine-and-pizza lovers with captivating lyrics and acoustic guitar skills. Tasting Room Loft, Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8:30 p.m. Free; donations and food proceeds benefit the Refugee Resettlement Program. Info, 985-8222.

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Mt. phiLo inn artiSt SerieS: Paul Asbell joins the Hokum Bros. for an eclectic, salon-style performance of acoustic tunes in a historic ballroom. Local wine, brews and culinary delights round out the evening. Mt. Philo Inn, Charlotte, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; preregister. Info, 425-3335, garbose@mtphiloinn.com.

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aCting workShop: Budding thespians ages 16 and up develop their craft under the direction of seasoned actor Tom Nielsen. Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts, Chester, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 875-1018.

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Cirque aLFonSe: 'tiMBer!': Inspired by lumberjacks, loggers and farmers, the famed Québécois acrobats deliver a one-of-a-kind circus accompanied by live French Canadian folk music. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $15-40. Info, 603-646-2422.

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VerMont itaLian CLuB LeCture: Dawn Terrill gives a narrated slide show detailing her trips to Tuscany, Italy, with Vermont's VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 862-2595.

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SoCiaL JuStiCe aLuMni Career paneL: As part of World AIDS Week, distinguished alumnae share how HIV/AIDS advocacy work has extended into their professional careers. Room 315, St. Edmund's Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2356.

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'art FroM the earth': exhiBit & SiLent auCtion: Folks sample tasty fare, then bid on artwork and wellness products at this benefit for the herbal clinic and apothecary. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 224-7100. Stone VaLLey artS FundraiSer: Folks benefit the recently opened community arts center at a raffle of eye-catching artwork. Stone Valley Arts, Poultney, 6-8 p.m. $15. Info, 353-0940, gobelk@ greenmtn.edu.

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preStige Bni networking eVent: Area professionals mingle at this gathering of business specialists. Personal presentations and 100 business cards for distribution required of attendees. People's Trust Company, St. Albans, 8-10 a.m. Free. Info, 557-0111.

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SteaLing FroM work: The local sketch comedy troupe presents a fast-paced evening of laughs before a live studio audience with "Episode II: Son of the Bride of the Shadow Goes to Camp, in 3D!" For mature audiences. Lake Champlain Access TV Studio, Colchester, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5724. VerMont CoMedy diVaS: Founded by local comedienne Josie Leavitt, the nation's only all-female touring comedy troupe presents "Divas Do Good." Proceeds benefit Northeast Community Action. Foeger Ballroom, Jay Peak Resort, 7 p.m. $20; $40 VIP tickets. Info, 748-2600.

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dinner & ConVerSation with FriendS: Patrons of the arts chat over gourmet fare prior to an evening of guitar music by Xuefei Yang. Lower Lobby, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 6:30 p.m. $25. Info, 443-3168. hoMeShare VerMont inForMationaL SeSSion: Those interested in homesharing and/ or caregiving programs meet with staff to learn more. Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5625. VitaL CoMMunitieS open houSe: Folks learn about the regional nonprofit while mingling over food, music and spirits as part of White River Junction's First Friday festivities. Upper Valley Food Co-op, White River Junction, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, marymargaret@vitalcommunities.org.

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BaLLrooM & Latin danCing: Samir Elabd leads choreographed steps for singles and couples. No partner or experience required. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, introductory lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance, 8-10 p.m. $14. Info, 862-2269. 'CLara'S dreaM: a nutCraCker Story': See THU.05, 7 p.m.

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Dance night: The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble and the Middlebury College swing dance club host an evening of live music and fancy footwork. McCullough Social Space, Middlebury College, introductory lessons, 8:30- 9 p.m.; dance, 9-11 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. DsantosVt salsa social: Cross-cultural rhythms — including salsa, reggaeton, kizomba and bachata — get feet moving and hips shaking. North End Studios, Burlington, free lessons, 8-9 p.m.; music, 9 p.m.-midnight. $5. Info, 227-2572. english country Dance: Pam Bockes, Susan Reid and Aaron Marcus provide music for newcomers and experienced movers alike. All dances are taught. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, introductory workshop, 7-7:30 p.m.; dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $8-10; bring a snack to share. Info, 899-2378. Johnson state college Dance club: Creative choreography drives this raucous end-of-the-year show. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7 p.m. $3-5. Info, 635-1476. Queen city tango Milonga: No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. North End Studios, Burlington, introductory session, 7-7:45 p.m.; dance, 7:45-10 p.m. $7. Info, 877-6648. senior thesis concert: 'Figures oF speech': See THU.05, 8 p.m.

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star party: Folks meet Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation members and use a stateof-the art research telescope to check out the night sky. Northern Skies Observatory, Peacham, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3057. WilD nite out For WilDliFe: Green Mountain Animal Defenders hosts a benefit for area wildlife featuring vocalist Audrey Bernstein, a silent auction and vegan eats. Crop Bistro & Brewery, Stowe, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 860-913-1021. yesterMorroW open house & graDuation cereMony: Architecture enthusiasts celebrate the accomplishments of this semester's graduating students, including a tiny house design/build project. Yestermorrow Inc., Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 888-496-5541.

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'goD loVes uganDa': Roger Ross Williams' award-winning documentary follows an American evangelical campaign to bring Christian-right beliefs to African culture. RU12? Community Center, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1496.

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canDy-cane-Making DeMonstration: See WED.04, 11 a.m. Fish Fry: Plates of crispy, golden-brown fish satisfy seafood lovers. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 878-0700.

coMMunity Wellness Day: Practitioners offer Reiki, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, acupressure, energy work and more to those looking to experience alternative healing. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sliding-scale donations; preregister. Info, 870-0361. MeDicine cabinet MakeoVer: Tiffany Buongiorne explores the versatility of essential oils — including improved immunity, weight loss and stress and anxiety relief. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

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burlington garDen club holiDay tea & craFt Fair: A formal tea party complements offerings of sweet treats, baked goods, handmade items and more. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $5 suggested donation benefits BGC academic scholarships. Info, 863-6764. cots tree sale: See WED.04, 7 a.m. Deck the halls: See WED.04, 1-4 p.m. 'FaMily christMas MeMories' bazaar: Folks of all ages turn out for crafts, baked goods, a gingerbread mansion, raffles, tea time and a visit from Santa. St. Ambrose Parish, Bristol, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2488. FestiVal oF trees: See WED.04, 7 p.m. FestiVal oF trees & light: Seasonal songs accent a nondenominational celebration featuring 10 decorated holiday trees and menorahs. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 6-8 p.m. Donations of outerwear accepted. Info, 253-8358. holiDay artisans bazaar: See WED.04, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. holiDay carD Making: Seasonal tunes and hot chocolate set the mood for a DIY artistic session. For adults and teens. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2878. holiDay pottery sale: Art lovers nosh on light refreshments as they browse unique wheel-thrown ceramic wares. Claude Lehman Pottery, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1077. holiDay story tiMe: Gale Parmelee reads classic tales based on the adventures of Charlie Brown and his sidekick, Snoopy. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-4295. Johnson holDiay Jubilee: Area businesses open their doors to locals, who take to the streets with a scavenger hunt, a tree lighting ceremony, caroling and visits with Santa. Main Street, Johnson, 4-8 p.m. Free; donations of toys or nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 635-2611. piano holiDay sing-along: Music educator Patricia Pierce leads an evening of popular seasonal tunes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. shelburne holiDay stroll: Community carols and tree lighting festivities get kiddos excited for hot cocoa and cookie decorating at the Shelburne Country Store. Village Green, Shelburne, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3657. WalDorF holiDay Fair: Adults and older teens peruse handmade gift options over crepes and live music. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2827.

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great brisket bake-oFF: Diners pile their plates with slow-cooked meat at a Hanukkah dinner party complete with games and music. Bring brisket, a side dish or dessert. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5125.

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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barre holiDay FarMers Market: Vendors proffer fresh produce, meat, eggs, preserves and quality crafts. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 279-0396.

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'ticket to riDe': See THU.06. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. $19.27. Info, 863-5966.

bingo night: The right combination of numbers and letters wins big at this benefit for the Spaulding High School student council. Cafeteria, Spaulding High School, Barre, 6-8 p.m. $5 for stack of cards. Info, 476-4811.

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Acorn club Story time: Little ones up to age 6 gather for read-aloud tales. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. children'S Story time: Budding bookworms pore over pages in themed, weekly gatherings. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. 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, 878-6956. eArly bird mAth: Inquisitive minds explore mathematic concepts with books, songs, games and activities. Richmond Free Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 434-3036. enoSburg FAllS Story hour: Youngsters show up for fables and crafts. Enosburg Public Library, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. homework help: See WED.04, 3-6 p.m.

lionheArt: Adapting lauda melodies from 13th- and 14th-century musical manuscripts, the acclaimed vocal ensemble presents "Christmas in Medieval Italy." UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-35. Info, 863-5966. middlebury community wind enSemble: Affectionately known as the "Midd Winds," the group performs works by Percy Grainger, William Byrd and others under the direction of Alice Weston. Holley Hall, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-4963. 'motherS, childbirth And children': Pianist Mary Jane Austin and double bassist Evan Premo accompany soprano Mary Bonhag in a voice recital benefiting the Vermont Midwives Association. First Light Studios, Randolph, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-7166. muSic night with bluebird: Bassist Kim Provost and guitarist John Penoyar bring two-part harmonies to classic country and rock tunes. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189.

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muSic with robert: Music lovers of all ages join sing-alongs with Robert Resnik. Daycare programs welcome with one caregiver for every two children. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; groups must preregister. Info, 865-7216.

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Annemieke SpoelStrA & JeremiAh mclAne: The Dutch classical pianist joins the master accordionist to deliver a diverse repertoire. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, Woodstock, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3500. 'broAdwAy direct': Veteran performer Bill Carmichael and a lineup of talented thespians lift their voices in an evening of popular tunes. Proceeds benefit the Vergennes Opera House. Vergennes Opera House, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 877-6737.

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French SAlon: Parlez-vous français? Madame Maggie leads a relaxed, supportive evening of conversation. 5:30-7 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 233-7676.

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write on!: Budding wordsmiths ages 6 to 10 brainstorm ideas and spin a story or two. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

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burlington beethoven cycle: The award-winning Fine Arts Quartet interprets selected works by the famed composer. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, pre-concert lecture, 7 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 863-5966. colcheSter community choruS: Pianist Frank Whitcomb and harpist Heidi Soons provide accompaniment for "Heavenly Harmonies," which features works by Michael Braz and others under the direction of Carol Reichard. Auditorium, Colchester High School, 7:30 p.m. Free to attend; donations accepted. Info, 862-3910. dAve keller cd releASe pArty: Backed by an all-star lineup of stellar musicians, Vermont's award-winning blues artist performs selections

pAtti cASey & Steve light: The singer-songwriter lends her powerful pipes to a performance featuring the hardpicking banjoist at the legendary Palmer Street Coffeehouse. Taylor LaValley opens. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:3010:30 p.m. $10. Info, 518-561-6920. Student recitAl: Middlebury College students culminate a semester of study with original compositions. Middlebury College Chateau Grand Salon, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. vermont philhArmonic orcheStrA & choruS: Lisa Jablow conducts a spirited performance of Handel's Messiah featuring soprano Stefanie Weigand, alto Jennifer Carol Hansen, tenor Kevin Ginter and bass Brian Lynam. St. Augustine Catholic Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 476-8188. XueFei yAng: China's most accomplished classical guitarist interprets works by Schubert, Benjamin Britten and others. See calendar spotlight. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-25. Info, 443-3168.

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chuck roSS: Vermont's secretary of agriculture discusses current issues facing local farms — including emergency and disaster preparedness. Q&A follows. Conference Room, UVM Extension, St. Johnsbury, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 272-0822. collApSe & opportunity! lecture SerieS: Gwen Hallsmith, coauthor of Creating Wealth: Growing Local Economies With Local Currencies presents "Causes and Cures of Our Economic Instability." Bugbee Senior Center, White River Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 683-4078. elder educAtion enrichment lecture SerieS: Middlebury College professor of political science Alison Stanger considers the digital age in "Is Technology Rendering Congress Obsolete?" Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

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'A chriStmAS Story': The Valley Players present a stage adaptation of Bob Clark's 1983 classic film about a boy growing up in the 1940s whose holiday hopes repeatedly fall short. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $8-12. Info, 839-9037. 'chittenAngo': UVM students stage an original play written and directed by Taylor Gregory. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $1. Info, 484-574-4871. cirque AlFonSe: 'timber!': See THU.05, 8 p.m.

liSt Your EVENt for frEE At SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTEVENT 'Die FleDermaus': A broadcast production of Johann Strauss' famed operetta by the Vienna State Opera explores the adventures of bumbling lovers on New Year's Eve. German with English subtitles. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 382-9222. 'it's a WonDerFul liFe': The Lamoille County Players interpret Doug Rand's stage adaptation of Frank Capra's 1946 film about a despondant man saved by a visit from his guardian angel on Christmas Eve. Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. $1218. Info, 888-4507. 'Pinocchio': National Marionette Theatre performs Carlo Collodi's epic tale about a puppet who yearns to become a real boy. Mater Christi School, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. & 6-7 p.m. $8; $30 per family; preregister. Info, 658-3992. 'rent': See THU.05, 7:30 p.m. 'talent From the hills anD hollers': Upper Valley residents showcase their creative skills at this benefit show for Royalton Community Radio. South Royalton School, 7 p.m. $8; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 431-3433. the logger's holiDay Variety shoW: Backed by his band the Fellers, Rusty DeWees leads an evening of music, comedy and acting featuring special guest Uncle Furmon. South Burlington High School, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 888-8838.

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Winooski scholarshiP train shoW: Locomotive lovers feast their eyes on model displays, books, videos and more at this benefit for the Winooski Dollars for Scholars program. Winooski High School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $1-5; free for kids under 6. Info, 655-2555.

recycleD craFts WorkshoP: Folks sip hot chocolate and put a personal touch on handmade gifts at this crafty meet-up. Some materials provided. Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Donations of nonperishable food items benefit COTS. Info, 863-5744.

Burlington Westie Dance: Movers and shakers don quirky outfits for a "Clothes You Don't Wear" theme at this west coast swing dance party. North End Studio A, Burlington, introductory lesson, 6:30-7 p.m.; swing workshop, 7-8 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $7-10. Info, 781-964-6762. 'clara's Dream: a nutcracker story': See THU.05, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

environment

Book sale: Bookworms eye new, gently used, rare and antique tomes. Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

FrienDs oF BroWnell Book sale extraVaganza: Bibliophiles add new titles to their literary collections. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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an eVening at the liBrary: Live music and auctions complement hors d'oeuvres and wine at this gala honoring mystery author Archer Mayor. Proceeds benefit the library. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $60. Info, 223-3338. east state street theraPeutics oPen house: Complimentary massages relax folks as they learn about bodywork, yoga and workshop services. East State Street Therapeutics, Montpelier, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 522-0374. ghosts through history: Winooski's FaVorite haunts: Referencing photographs, local author and historian Thea Lewis shares stories about the Onion City's spirited past. A Q&A follows. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 310-9285.

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riVer oF light lantern ParaDe: Burlington's 20-member band Sambatucada! lead a themed "Under the Sea" procession of lantern-weilding locals through town to a community bonfire. Main Street, Waterbury, 5 p.m. Free. Info, mmonley@ wdsdvt.org. Vermont commons school artisan Fair: A blacksmith demonstrates his trade alongside 30 craftspeople, who display work ranging from jewelry to woolen goods, candles to honey and artwork to pottery. Vermont Commons School, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 865-8084. Vermont international FestiVal: See FRI.06, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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PittsForD craFt shoW: Local artisans display a wide variety of jewelry, pottery, knitted items and homemade eats. Gymnasium, Lothrop Elementary School, Pittsford, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 483-6351.

Vermont community energy & climate action conFerence: Workshops, roundtable discussions and general sessions provide strategies for tackling key environmental issues at local and state levels. Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $40; preregister. Info, 223-2328.

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international Boutique: The world comes to Vermont with handcrafts and unique toys from India, Nepal, Bali and beyond. Proceeds benefit Amurtel. Masonic Lodge, Waitsfield, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5500.

introDuction to ecological Design & Permaculture: Ecological designer Lily Jacobson outlines ways to positively impact the ecosystem — from backyard homesteads to alternative wastewater treatment. Burlington Cohousing, 1-4 p.m. $5-12. Info, 831-236-6247.

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First FriDay Book sale & signing: Lovers of comics and graphic novels stock up on eye-catching volumes and meet CCS faculty, who sign works in print. Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 295-3319.

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'White christmas': See WED.04, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

art & author night: Frederick Rudi displays works from "Laundry and Eggs," followed by readings from writers Gregory Sanford and Sylvie Daley. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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'the nutcracker': Audience members experience the magic of a young girl's dreams that come alive onstage and transport her to the Land of the Sweets in this holiday production. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $12-18. Info, 518-523-2512.

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'tWelFth night' auDitions: Thespians showcase their skills for consideration in the Shelburne Players’ April 2014 production of the Shakespearean comedy. Upstairs Meeting Room. Shelburne Town Center, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 985-0780.

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'March of the Wooden SoldierS': Following screenings of short films from local collections, cinephiles watch preserved 16mm footage of the 1934 flick starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free to attend; donations accepted. 'UpStreaM color': Shane Carruth's experimental flick melds romance with sci-fi and mystery as a woman struggles to reconcile her new reality after being drugged by a small-time thief. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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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.

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candy-cane-Making deMonStration: See WED.04, 11 a.m. 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. chaMplain iSlandS Winter farMerS Market: Baked items, preserves, meats and eggs sustain shoppers in search of local goods. South Hero Congregational Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3291. norWich Winter farMerS Market: Farmers and artisans offer produce, meats and maple syrup alongside homemade baked goods and handcrafted items. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.

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rUtland Winter farMerS Market: More than 50 vendors sell local produce, cheese, homemade bread and other made-in-Vermont products at the bustling indoor venue. Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 753-7269. Silent aUction & pancake BreakfaSt: Diners fill up on flapjacks and applesauce, then bid on a diverse offering of holiday gift items. Sustainability Academy, Lawrence Barnes School, Burlington, 8:30-11:30 a.m. $5-8; $15 per family. Info, 864-8480. SMUgglerS' notch BreWfeSt: Hops lovers sip local and regional craft beers while mingling over music and munchies. Smugglers' Notch Meeting House, Jeffersonville, 6-10 p.m. $20; for ages 21 and up. Info, 855-814-7325. SoUp feStival & Silent aUction: Steaming bowls of broth sate appetites at this benefit for Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $10; free for kids under 10. Info, 866-661-4091, soupfestival@gmail.com.

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coMMUnity yoga With peggy pineiro: Folks stretch their bodies and still their minds with poses, breathing exercises and final relaxation. Personal mat required. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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kUng fU With david Mcnally: The seconddegree black belt brings 25 years of experience to a practice of the martial art's five-animals style. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 10:45-11:45 a.m. $14. Info, 870-0361. r.i.p.p.e.d.: See WED.04. North End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. yoga With reBeccah Brinton: A mix of asana, pranayama and meditation makes for a mixed-level, occasionally rigorous class. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 9-10:30 a.m. $14. Info, 870-0361.

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a.r.c. holly Jolly chriStMaS party: Individuals with developmental disabilities celebrate the season with dancing, crafts, caroling and camaraderie. North Cafeteria, Bellows Free Academy, St. Albans, 2-4:30 p.m. Free; donations of winter gloves accepted. Info, 524-5197.

in anticipation of Santa's arrival. City Center, Montpelier, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-9604. feStival of treeS: In silent and live auctions, auctioneer Bob Prozzo elicits bids on more than 225 items, including vacation getaways, home furnishings and more. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 5:30 p.m. $10; cash bar. Info, 775-0903. feStival of WreathS: Food, music and more than 100 decorated wreaths welcome winter in all its glory. Silent auction proceeds benefit the Mary Johnson Children's Center. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free to attend; donations accepted. Info, 382-9222. holiday artiSanS Bazaar: See WED.04, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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OWN HALL THE anna deWdney: The award-winning children's author reads Llama Llama Holiday holiday craft Bazaar: Handmade ornaments, Drama, then demonstrates her illustration process. jewelry, and knitted, crocheted and needle-felted A book signing follows. Vermont Country Store, items help shoppers find one-of-a-kind gifts. Bellows Falls, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 362-5990. Country Park Apartments, South Burlington, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Free. Info, 658-5000. Bella voce holiday concert: Under the direction of Dawn Willis and accompanied by the holiday pottery Sale: See FRI.06, 10 a.m. Northern Bronze Handbell Ensemble, the allholiday treeS With character Sale: Families female ensemble presents works by Ola Gjeilo in honor the unique shapes and sizes of wild trees "Ding! Dong! Merrily on High." First Baptist Church, harvested from Vermont's fields and forests. Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-18. 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Lily and Heath are in need of a family that will commit to them longterm, while their permanent plan is determined. If you are interested in learning more about Lily and Heath, please contact us today! Heath’s foster family shared the following about him: Heath is a kind, friendly and loving little boy. He loves younger children and plays well with them. He loves sports, hunting, being active and playing outside. Everything he does is a new adventure to him. He loves learning and experiencing new things. Heath has goals and aspirations for his future. He wants to be a firefighter or police officer when he grows up. He smiles from morning until night. He is a joy to have around.

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Lily’s respite provider described Lily as: A sweet, loveable girly-girl. She loves to shop, get dressed up, and put bows in her hair. She especially loves to play with her baby dolls. She plays well by herself and with others. She loves dogs, cats, and especially horses! She is a great eater and will eat most anything. Lily is very cooperative and easy going. She loves to be read to at bedtime. Lily really misses her brother and would love to live with him again.

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'motHers, cHildbirtH and cHildren': See FRI.06, unitarian Church, Montpelier, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-7166. nortHeast Fiddlers association meetinG: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. Canadian Club, Barre Town, noon-5 p.m. Donations. Info, 728-5188. sunday Folk series: Tim Eriksen and the Trio de pumpkintown hit the stage for an intimate acoustic show of Christmas music and seasonal standards. New City Galerie, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 735-2542. tHetFord cHamber sinGers: See SAT.07, First Congregational Church, Thetford, 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $8-12. Info, 765-4703. vermont cHoral union: Jeffrey Rehbach directs "unto us a Child," featuring music for Advent and Christmas by Hildegard von Bingen, Tchaikovsky and others. St. paul's Cathedral, Burlington, 3 p.m. $12-17. Info, 864-4934 or 863-5966. vermont pHilHarmonic orcHestra & cHorus: See FRI.06, Barre Opera House, 2 p.m. $515. Info, 476-8188.

outdoors

Hike mt. abraHam: A moderately difficult trek gains 2500 feet in elevation as hikers follow the Battell Trail to the summit. Mount Abraham, Bristol, 8 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, dsmith.vt.us@gmail. com.

talks

micHael conForti: The Jungian analyst considers Hemingway's famed tale in "patterns of the Depths: The Old Man and the Sea: Humanity's Relationship to the Depth." Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts, Chester, 2 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 875-1018.

theater

'a cHristmas story': See FRI.06, 2 p.m. 'beauty and tHe beast': See SAT.07, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. 'Four beers' auditions: See SAT.07, 1 p.m. 'it's a WonderFul liFe': See FRI.06, 2 p.m. 'rent': See THu.05, 3 p.m. 'tWelFtH niGHt' auditions: See FRI.06, 1-5 p.m. 'WHite cHristmas': See WED.04, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

kids

'Winter tales': See WED.04, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Jambo! aFrican-style teen dance party: Middle and high school students boogie down at this multicultural meet-up. North End Studio B, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. $3-5. Info, 862-2608 or 863-6713.

elizabetH conrad vanbuskirk: The award-winning local author explores South American culture in Beyond the Stones of Machu Picchu: Folk Tales and Stories of Inca Life. Shelburne Town Hall, 4 p.m. Info, 985-3999.

HomeWork Help: See WED.04, 2-6 p.m.

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Bethany Church, Montpelier, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 778-0881.

russian play time WitH natasHa: Kiddos up to age 8 learn new words via rhymes, games, music, dance and a puppet show. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.

language

FrencH conversation Group: dimancHes: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

lgbtq

ru12? Fiber arts Group: Creative types of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and skill levels convene for knitting, crocheting, weaving and more. Ru12? Community Center, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 860-7812.

music

middlebury community Wind ensemble: See FRI.06, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 453-4963. montpelier community Gospel cHoir: See SAT.08. A reception and silent auction follow.

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Jane austen in vermont: birtHday tea & lecture: Austen enthusiasts join guest lecturer uVM professor Rebecca McLaughlin, who presents "Dear Jane: How Do I Choose the Right Spouse? Or, Why Does Mr. Darcy Get the Girl?" at this cup-andsaucer affair. Hauke Campus Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 2-5 p.m. $5-30; preregister. Info, 343-2294, jasnavermont@gmail.com.

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adaptive international Folk dancinG: Creative movers of all ages, abilities and mobility learn international routines. Walkers and wheelchairs are accommodated. North End Studio A, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. $5; free for assistants. Info, 863-6713. salsa dance class: DsantosVT leads hip-shaking steps for dancers of all experience levels. North End Studios, Burlington, beginners, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 863-6713. Women's ancient ritual Folk dances: Ladies learn international circle and line dances from centuries past. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Free to attend; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 978-424-7968.

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tibetan sinGinG & HealinG boWl meditation: using multitonal frequencies, Kirk Maris Jones accesses the power of the ancient instruments. Rainbow Institute, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $9 suggested donation. Info, 671-4569.

games

cHess & bridGe clinic: Monty Montgomery shares his expertise with players in a supportive environment. Vermont Room, Ilsley public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. trivia niGHt: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. Lobby, Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 651-5012.

health & fitness

avoid Falls WitH improved stability: See FRI.06, 10 a.m. aWareness tHrouGH movement: Feldenkrais WitH uWe mester: Increased flexibility and range of motion allow participants to address habitual neuromuscular patterns. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, noon-1 p.m. $14. Info, 870-0361. lauGHter yoGa: Giggles help students decrease stress and tap into a playful practice. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 888-4928218, ext. 300. prenatal yoGa: Sila Rood leads expectant mothers in poses and stretches focused on preparing the body for birth. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 7 p.m. $14. Info, 870-0361. r.i.p.p.e.d.: See WED.04, 6-7 p.m. selF care For lympHatic HealtH: Massage therapist Hannah Rohloff demonstrates noninvasive techniques for manual lymph drainage. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 2238000, ext. 202.

holidays

cots tree sale: See WED.04, 7 a.m. cHristmas WitH tHe annie moses band: Blending fiddle, jazz and classical influences with folk-inspired vocals, the ensemble presents Americana favorites and original tunes. Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $15-25. Info, 476-8188. elder education enricHment lecture series Holiday luncHeon: Following a shared meal, journalist Barrie Dunsmore presents "Egypt and Its Evolving Revolution." Faith united Methodist Church, South Burlington, noon. Free; preregister. Info, 864-3516.

agriculture

kids

terrarium WorksHop: Green thumbs transform a pot and tiny plants into an enchanting landscape. Gardener’s Supply Company, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Cost of materials; preregister; limited space. Info, 660-3505, ext. 4.

alice in noodleland: Youngsters get acquainted over crafts and play while new parents and expectant mothers chat with maternity nurse and lactation consultant Alice Gonyar. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.

bazaars

imaGination station: Kiddos craft original creations with Legos and other building materials at this arts-and-crafts session. Jaquith public Library, Marshfield, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

international boutique: See SAT.07, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

music WitH peter: preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song-and-dance moves to traditional

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and original folk. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:45 a.m. Free; limited to one session per week per family. Info, 878-4918.

the lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Indoor shoes required. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

customized holiday greenery. Fairfax Community Library, 10 a.m.-noon. $10; preregister; limited space. Info, 849-2420.

StorieS With Megan: Little ones expand their imaginations through tales, songs and rhymes. Daycare programs welcome with one caregiver for every two children. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free; groups must preregister. Info, 865-7216.

education

kids

Story tiMe at the aquariuM: hibernation: See WED.04, 11:30 a.m.

'aSSeSSMent of Prior learning' inforMation SeSSion: Attendees learn how to earn college credit for knowledge acquired through past employment and other experiences. Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 828-4064, priorlearning@ccv.edu.

WilliSton PajaMa Story tiMe: Kids in pJs bring their favorite stuffed animals for stories, crafts and bedtime snacks with Abby Klein. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 497-3946.

ccV Middlebury inforMation SeSSion: potential students learn about upcoming degree programs, certificates and continuing education courses. Community College of Vermont, Middlebury, 5:15-6 p.m. Free. Info, 388-3032.

music

film

recorder-Playing grouP: Musicians produce early folk, baroque and swing-jazz melodies. New and potential players welcome. presto Music Store, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0030, info@prestomusic.net. SaMbatucada! oPen rehearSal: New faces are invited to pitch in as Burlington's samba streetpercussion band sharpens its tunes. Experience and instruments are not required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

politics

VerMont PoliticS SPeaker SerieS: Area professionals ranging from reporters to state government officials past and present weigh in on relevant topics. Ellsworth Room, Willey Library & Learning Center, Johnson State College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1408, events.jsc.edu.

seminars

eSSential online toolS for nonProfitS WorkShoP: See WED.04, Milton public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-6091.

talks

Peter Macfarlane: The Addison resident details his aquatic adventures in the narrated slide show "One Man, One Canoe, 750 Miles: A personal Odyssey Along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail." Ilsley public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

theater

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community

dance

SWing dance Practice SeSSion: Twinkle-toed participants get moving in different styles, such as

health & fitness

beginning Meditation WorkShoP: Newcomers learn basic tools for calming the mind. 132 South Main Street, St. Albans, 9-9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 782-3821. faMily-friendly yoga With deborah felMeth: Meditation, Vinyasa-style asana, chanting and yogic philosophy help parents tap into creative expression. Kiddos ages 3 through 5 do the same at an art class across the hall. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 9-10:30 a.m. $14; $25 includes kids art class; preregister. Info, 870-0361. healing & MeditatiVe ScentS of the SeaSon: Aromatherapist Lauren Andrews explores the versatile properties of resinous essential oils. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. kirk MariS joneS: The KyronSchool of New Consciousness instructor details the multistep approach to spiritual awakening. Rainbow Institute, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 671-4569. Marina MironoVa: The emotional-freedomtechnique practitioner details ways to overcome unhealthy food cravings. Rainbow Institute, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 671-4569. SySteMa With ryan Miller: See THu.05, 7-8:15 p.m.

holidays

cotS tree Sale: See WED.04, 7 a.m. central VerMont chaMber of coMMerce holiday Mixer: Local professionals bond over catered fare, door prizes and a raffle. Blanchard Block Building, Barre, 5-7 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 229-5711. 'MannheiM SteaMroller chriStMaS': Grammy Award winner Chip Davis and his multiplatinum group meld their signature sound with multimedia effects in a dazzling holiday show. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $39-75.75. Info, 863-5966. Winter craft SerieS: Folks make glycerin soap gifts at a drop-in creative session. Ilsley public Library, Middlebury, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. Wreath Making: Helen Fersing guides participants ages 8 and up through the steps of creating

PreSchool art claSS: See WED.04, 10-11 a.m. PreSchool Story hour: 'counting & coMParing': Kiddos up to age 6 have fun with engaging narratives and crafts. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

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PreSchool Story tiMe & craft: Books and creative projects help little ones tap into their imaginations and gain early literacy skills. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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Story tiMe With corey: Read-aloud books and crafts led by store employee Corey Bushey engage young minds. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. 12v-barrio120413.indd 1 Story tiMe at the aquariuM: hibernation: See WED.04, 11:30 a.m. Story tiMe for 3- to 5-year-oldS: See WED.04, 10-10:45 a.m. Story tiMe for babieS & toddlerS: picture books, songs, rhymes and puppets arrest the attention of kids under 3. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Student Matinee SerieS: 'MuSic MeanS the World to Me': Youth soloist Christopher Jordan and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra present an international musical tour of symphonic literature and various instruments. For grades K through 6. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 10 a.m. $8. Info, 863-5966.

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teen art Studio With galen cheney: The multidisciplinary artist discusses her work and inspires teens to pursue their own artistic visions. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 253-8358. youth Media lab: Aspiring Spielbergs learn about moviemaking with television experts. Ilsley public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 388-4097.

language

conVerSational SPaniSh: David Forman chats en español with folks whose skills allow them to converse comfortably. Ilsley public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2118. french conVerSation grouP: Beginner-tointermediate speakers brush up on their linguistics. Halvorson's upstreet Café, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. interMediate conVerSational SPaniSh leSSonS: Adults sharpen their grammar skills while exploring various topics. 57 Charlotte Street, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757, gsyaranga@gmail.com. PauSe-café: French students of varying levels engage in dialogue en français. panera Bread, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

music

flynn ShoW choirS: Fifty of Vermont's top singers, actors and dancers ages 9 through 18 perform Broadway favorites and pop hits with live accompaniment. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 863-5966. VerMont youth orcheStra choruS & concert chorale Winter concert: Jeffrey Buettner leads area musicians in selections from Brahms' Liebeslieder and Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, as well as other works. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $7-12. Info, 863-5966. TuE.10

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South burlington School diStrict coMMunity WellneSS & reSilience PrograM: program coordinator Laurie Crosby presents "Joy! practices to uplift Our Hearts." Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School Library, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-4850.

gaMing for teenS & adultS: Tabletop games entertain players of all skill levels. Ages 13 and under require a legal guardian or parental permission to attend. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

little dribblerS baSketball PrograM: See FRI.06, 5:15 p.m.

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bazaars

cheSS club: Checkmate! players of all ages and abilities apply expert advice from a skilled instructor to games with others. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420, knorwood@ fwsu.org.

lego fun: Budding builders in grades K and up create unique structures with brightly colored pieces. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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loSt nation theater 2014 SeaSon auditionS: Actors, singers and dancers ages 10 and up perform brief monologues and songs to secure roles in future productions. Bring a headshot and resume. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 5:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-0492.

games

fall Story tiMe: See WED.04, 10 a.m.

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VerMont council on World affairS annual Meeting: Keynoter H.E. Robert Gosende presents "Black Hawk Down: How Should the u.S. Deal With Change Across North Africa and the Middle East?" A wine-and-cheese reception follows. pomerleau Alumni Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, meeting, 3:30 p.m.; lecture, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-2343.

coMMunity cineMa: 'the State of arizona': Carlos Sandoval and Catherine Tambini's documentary captures the complex issues surrounding illegal immigration at the state's border. A panel discussion follows. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

children'S Story tiMe: See FRI.06, 10:30 a.m.

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EssEntial OnlinE tOOls fOr nOnprOfits WOrkshOp: See WED.04. Alburgh Public Library, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-6091.

sandra O'flahErty Cain: The lecturer outlines the efforts of the Climate Reality Project and the science, consequences — and solutions — behind the global warming crisis. South Hero Community Library, 6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 372-6209.

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COst Of War spEakEr & film sEriEs: In honor of International Human Rights Day, attorney David Sleigh presents "Guantanamo, Vermont and the Constitution." Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-2345.

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CharliE BrOWnE: The naturalist and environmental educator considers the effect of climate change on the future of Vermont's bird populations. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2436.

lOst natiOn thEatEr 2014 sEasOn auditiOns: See MON.09, 5:30-8 p.m. 'WhitE Christmas': See WED.04, 7:30 p.m.

Early Buyers $5 (7:30 AM), General Public $2 (9:00 AM)

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words

Cady/pOttEr WritErs CirClE: Literary enthusiasts improve their craft through assignments, journal exercises, reading, sharing and occasional book discussions. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 349-6970.

'COnvErsatiOn With thE WOrd WEavEr': Lit lovers join linguistics scholar Lois Liggett, who provides roots and definitions of words to spark creative, intuitive responses. Kellogg-Hubbard 12/2/13 1:41 PM Library, Montpelier, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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vErmOnt COmmunity dEvElOpmEnt assOCiatiOn WintEr mEEting: Bruce Seifer, coauthor of Sustainable Communities Creating a Durable Local Economy, presents ways to promote economic development in the state. St. Leo's Hall, Waterbury, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $40; preregister. Info, 229-9111.

COmmunity CinEma: 'thE statE Of arizOna': See TUE.10, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. 'in thE high COuntry' sCrEEning & disCussiOn: Joel Wolpert's documentary follows ultra-runner Anton Krupicka, who trains in the Colorado Rockies. A Q&A and short film by Bernd Heinrich follow. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 651-0833.

food & drink

Candy-CanE-making dEmOnstratiOn: See WED.04, 11 a.m.

health & fitness

BrEaking thrOugh illusiOn: karma, EmptinEss and thE 12 links Of dEpEndEnt arising: See WED.04, 6:30-8 p.m.

hOliday BOOk salE: Bibliophiles add high-quality titles to their bookshelves, or find gifts for fellow readers. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7212.

CrEativE flOW yOga With dEBOrah fElmEth: See WED.04, 5:30-7 p.m.

talEs frOm thE BEar CavE: Dre Idle emcees a night of open mic, off-the-cuff storytelling based on the theme "Skeletons in the Family Closet." ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Suggested $2 donation. Info, 901-496-6918.

OpEn Chakras… OpEn hips: trust thE BOnEs yOga sEriEs With sansEa sparling: See WED.04, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

kundalini yOga With CalliE pEguEs: See WED.04, 9-10:15 a.m.

OpEn mEditatiOn: See WED.04, 8:30-9:30 a.m. r.i.p.p.E.d.: See WED.04, 6-7 p.m.

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hOliday COOkiE sharing & gift making: Folks bring their favorite recipes and cookies to share, then make presents with provided materials. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

mOBilE markEting fOr small BusinEss WOrkshOp: Professionals learn the basics of mobile technologies and how to use the ever-changing digital world to their advantage. Mascoma Savings Bank, White River Junction, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-6091, pripley@vtsbdc.org.

friEnds Of BrOWnEll liBrary annual mEEting: Locals mingle over refreshments and music, then learn about the organization's plans for the coming year. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. hOmEsharE vErmOnt infOrmatiOnal sEssiOn: Those interested in homesharing and/or caregiving programs meet with staff to learn more. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.

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mEntOring disCussiOn grOup: "Big buddies" in the King Street Center's program find common ground over a lunch meeting focused on mentor/mentee relationships. King Street Center, Burlington, noon. Free; preregister. Info, 862-6736.

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COts trEE salE: See WED.04, 7 a.m. hOliday artisans Bazaar: See WED.04, 5-8 p.m.

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intErnatiOnal BOutiquE: See SAT.07, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

ClOud COmputing fOr small BusinEss WOrkshOp: An interactive training session focuses on creating an online presence, protecting sensitive documents and increasing office efficiency. Room 105, St. Joseph Hall, College of St. Joseph, Rutland, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-6091, vtsbdc.centerdynamics.com.

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bazaars

yOga Class: See WED.04, 5-6:30 p.m.

hOt ChOCOlatE hut: See SAT.07, 5-8 p.m. WintEr hOliday CEntErpiECE: Participants tap into their creative streak and use provided materials to make table arrangements with Sharon of Williston's Buds and Roses. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

kids

BaBy & mE stOry timE: See WED.04, 10:30 a.m. BaBytimE playgrOup: See WED.04, 10:30 a.m.-noon. fall stOry timE: See WED.04, 11:15 a.m. histOry fOr hOmEsChOOlErs: In "Myths and Legends," children ages 6 through 12 listen to tall tales about the state's past. Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $4-5; preregister; limited space. Info, 828-1413. hOmEWOrk hElp: See WED.04, 2-5 p.m. littlE ExplOrEr prOgram: 'disCOvEr yOur COmmunity': Little ones learn about bird feeders and how they provide food to feathered flyers during the winter months. Sheldon Elementary School, 11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970. mEEt rOCkin' rOn thE friEndly piratE: See WED.04, 10-10:45 a.m.

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Moving & grooving With Christine: See WED.04, 11-11:30 a.m. PresChool Art ClAss: See WED.04, 10-11 a.m. reAd to CoCo: See WED.04, 3:30-4 p.m. reAd to vAn gogh the CAt: Feline lovers share page turners with the therapy cat in 10-minute sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918. reAd to A dog: Lit lovers take advantage of quality time with a friendly, fuzzy therapy pooch. Fairfax Community Library, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 849-2420. story tiMe & PlAygrouP: See WED.04, 10-11:30 a.m. story tiMe for 3- to 5-yeAr-olds: See WED.04, 10-10:45 a.m.

language

english-lAnguAge ClAss for neW AMeriCAns: See WED.04, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

lgbtq

lgBtQA fAMily PlAygrouP: Like-minded folks bring infants and children up to age 4 together for crafts and physical activities. Leaps and Bounds Child Development Center, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 860-7812, jean@ru12.org.

Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

seminars

Adult WindoWs 8 WorkshoP: See WED.04, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

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AMAryllis: verMont's eArly voiCe: See WED.04. St. Stephen's on the Green Episcopal Church, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $12 suggested donation. Info, 453-3513.

green MountAin tABle tennis CluB: See WED.04, 6-9:30 p.m.

flynn shoW Choirs: See TUE.10, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Jeff Mullen: In "Racing the Tour Divide: 2745 Miles in 23 Days," the Richmond resident recounts what many consider the most difficult mountain bike race in the world. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-2700.

Johnson stAte College MusiC enseMBles: Students give a rousing end-of-semester performance of funk fusion, jazz and percussion. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2356. 'lessons And CArols': Under the direction of Nathaniel Lew, the St. Michael's College Chorale complements readings of biblical text with a performance of works by Mozart and Vivaldi. Chapel.

'PrivAte lives': A broadcast production of the 2012 revival of Noël Coward's 1930 comedy of errors stars Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor as divorcées whose love is rekindled upon a chance meeting. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300. 'White ChristMAs': See WED.04, 7:30 p.m.

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nAtionAl theAtre live: 'MACBeth': Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in a broadcast production of Shakespeare's tragedy about a corrupt

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general's quest to become King of Scotland. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $18. Info, 457-3981.

elenA georgiou: As part of the Readings in the Gallery series, the local writer excerpts poetry and short stories from Rhapsody of the Naked Immigrants, mercy mercy me and The Immigrant's Refrigerator. A book signing and reception follow. See calendar spotlight. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. heAling JournAl & CreAtive Journeying: See WED.04, 7:30-9 p.m. m

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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. DIY NIGHT: WRAPPING PAPER, BAGS & TAGS: Co-owner of New Duds Tessa Valyou will help you print your own wrapping paper with premade silkscreen designs that are ready to print. Fold paper into handmade gift bags, make customized gift tags. A great class to get in the holiday mood. Plenty of time to make multiples. No experience needed. Ages 16 and up. Instructor: Tessa Valyou. Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

craft ART/WORD JOURNAL: We all have a story to tell. We will be turning a vintage book into a journal and work of art as well as picking up some mixed media tips along the way. Bring an old book (that will be taken apart) and if you have an image that you feel represents yourself, please bring it. Supplies provided. Dec. 7, 11 a.m. Cost: $40/person. Location: Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: 488-5766, info@vintageinspired. net, vintageinspired.net.

dance B-TRU DANCE W/ DANIELLE VARDAKAS DUSZKO: B-Tru is focused on hip-hop, funkstyles (poppin, locking, waaking), breakin’, dance hall, belly dance and lyrical dance. Danielle Vardakas Duszko has trained with originators in these styles, performed and battled throughout the world. Classes and camps age 4-adult. She is holding a Hip-Hop Yoga Dance 200-hour teacher

training this fall/winter. $50/ mo. Ask about family discounts. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.

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DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: 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! Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

ANIMATED DRAWINGS: TEEN WORKSHOP: Animators-in-themaking combine creative forces to bring drawings to life! Product a sequence of drawings that will be interwoven with the group’s in one fluid Quicktime animation. Be ready to draw a lot and experience the thrill of working on an artistic team. Instructor: Leif Goldberg. Dec. 11 & 12, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $75/person. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, helenday.com.

DSANTOS VT SALSA: 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! ° ere is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.: intermediate, 8:159:15 p.m. Cost: $10/1-hr. class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com. LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: 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. Private lessons also available. Cost: $50/4wk. class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com.

design/build WOOD SUP BUILDING: We’re opening our shop to stand-up paddleboard enthusiasts ready for the challenge of building their own personalized wooden SUP. Our craftsmen have dedicated SUP stations for individuals willing to work hands-on to create their own

boards; from wood skeleton to fiberglass. Work is mentored by skilled shop foremen. Tue. &/or ° u. evenings. 6-9 p.m., + 1 weekend. Cost: $1460/2 mos. desk space & materials. Location: Tao Woodworking, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Tao Woodworking, Duane Albro, 9993075, duane@taowoodworking. com, taowoodworking.com.

drumming TAIKO, DJEMBE & CONGAS!: Taiko drumming in Burlington! Tuesday Taiko Adult Classes begin Dec. 3 & Jan. 28, 5:306:30 p.m., $72/6 weeks. Kids Classes begin on the same dates, 4:30-5:20 p.m. $60/6 weeks. Djembe classes start Dec. 13, & Jan. 17, 6 p.m., $60/4 weeks, $18/class. Montpelier Djembe classes start Jan. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $54/3 weeks! Location: Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3-G, Burlington & Lane Shops Community Room, 13 N. Franklin St., Montpelier. Info: Stuart Paton, 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com, burlingtontaiko.org.

empowerment HOW TO BE SUPER! A YOUTH CONFERENCE (ALL AGES WELCOME): Each of us has incredible capacities. We are striving to become Human Beings, to find our talents and put them into the service of our destiny. ° rough exploring our passions and our quirks, we will dive into the depths of what is possible. We will cultivate our abilities and look into our biography to explore our unique mission. Facilitated by Per Eisenman, David Sewell-McCann, Hannah Schwartz, and Seneca Gonzalez, this is a casual, creative and open event. Location: Lake Champlain Waldorf High School,

Charlotte,. Info: Per Eisenman, 825-8636, peisenman@gmail. com.

gardening MASTER GARDENER 2014 COURSE: Learn the keys to a healthy and sustainable home landscape as University of Vermont faculty and experts focus on gardening in Vermont. ° is 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! Weekly on Tue., Feb. 4-Apr. 29, 6:15-9 p.m. $395/ person includes Sustainable Gardening book. (Noncredit course). Location: Various locations, 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. STONE WALL WORKSHOP: Our introductory stone wall workshops for homeowners and tradespeople promote the beauty and integrity of stone. ° e one-day, hands-on workshop focuses on the basic techniques for creating dry-laid walls with a special emphasis on stone native to Vermont. Workshops are held inside warm greenhouses in Hinesburg. Space limited. Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Mar. 22; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $100/1-day workshop. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Queen City Soil & Stone, Charley MacMartin, 318-2411, macmartin@igc.org, queencitysoilandstone.com.

herbs WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Currently interviewing applicants for Wisdom of the Herbs 2014 Certification Program, Apr. 26-27, May 24-25, Jun. 28-29, Jul. 26-27, Aug. 23-24, Sep. 27-28, Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 8-9, 2014. Learn to identify wild herbaceous plants and shrubs over three seasons. Prepare local wild edibles and herbal home remedies. Practice homesteading and primitive skills, food as first medicine, and skillful use of intentionality. Experience profound connection and play with Nature. Handson curriculum includes herb walks, skill-building, sustainable harvesting and communion with the spirits of the plants. Tuition $1750; payment plan $187.50 each month. VSAC nondegree grants available to qualifying applicants; apply early. Annie McCleary, director. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool. com, wisdomoftheherbsschool. com.

kids MATHMAGIC, ART, NATURE CAMP: Do you know that math can be found throughout art and nature?! Join us to explore people-made structures, such as the Pyramids and Notre Dame, and nature’s treasures, such as sunflowers and pinecones. In a

real working studio, you’ll create your own 2-D and 3-D masterpieces! Mon., Dec. 23; Fri., Dec. 27. Cost: $75/per day. Location: wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: wingspan Studio, Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@ yahoo.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com.

language ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Join us for adult Spanish classes this winter. Our seventh year. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for young children; they love it! See our website or contact us for details. Beginning wk. of Jan. 6 for 10 wks. Cost: $225/10 classes of 90+ mins. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

martial arts AIKIDO: ° is circular, flowing Japanese martial art is a great method to get in shape, develop core power and reduce stress. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, Vermont’s senior and only fully certified Aikido teacher. Visitors are always welcome. Visit our new website at burlingtonaikido.org. Adult introductory classes begin on Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m.; children ages 7-12, 4 p.m.; ages 5-6 kids classes begin Jan. 2, 4 p.m. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal & Light), Burlington. Info: 951-8900. AIKIDO CLASSES: Aikido trains body and spirit, promoting flexibility and strong center within flowing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate presence, respect for others, and confidence in oneself. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, vermontaikido.org.

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AIKIDO IN BALANCE: Learn how to manifest balance internally and externally. Move with grace and precision. Begin the study of observing your own mind.˜ Tue. & ˜ u., 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10/class, $65 for monthly membership. Location: Tao Motion Studio, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Aikido in Balance, tyler crandall, 598-9204, tyler@aikidoinbalance.com, aikidoinbalance.com. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,

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meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: ˝ rough 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. ˝ e Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Meditation instruction avail. Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.noon, or by appt. Meditation sessions on Tue. & ˝ u., noon-1 p.m. and Mon.-˝ u., 6-7 p.m. ˝ e Shambhala Cafe meets 1st Sat. of ea. mo. for meditation & discussions, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house occurs 3rd Fri. 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.

pilates ALL LEVELS BARSCULPT CLASSES: Pilates Evolved! ˝ is high energy class uses ballet barres, small hand weights and mats for a one-hour wonderfully

intense workout. Change your body in just a few hours every week, led by a friendly, licensed instructor. Build strength and cardio, and create long, lean muscles while lifting your seat. Daily. Cost: $15/1-hr. class. Location: Studio 208, A Lifestyle Community, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3K, Burlington. Info: Burlington Barre at Studio 208, 862-8686, corestudioburlington@gmail.com, burlingtonbarrevt.com.

avail. online. By appt. Cost: $50/person; multiple-session discounts. Location: Satori Float Spa, 145 Pine Haven Shores Rd. No. 1135, Shelburne. Info: Satori Float Spa, Rahn Bouffard, 498-5555, rahn@satorifloatspa.com, satorifloatspa.com.

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HWA YU TAI CHI, MONTPELIER: Hwa Yu is an early form of Tai Chi in the Liuhebafa lineage. Regular practice of Tai Chi can enhance physical and spiritual well-being, improve balance and coordination, ease tension, and wake up the mind. Get grounded and let your energy flow. Mixed-level class maximizes mentoring potential. Weekly on Mon. starting Jan. 6, 5-6 p.m. Cost: $160/16-week semester; $88/half semester. Location: Montpelier Shambhala Center, 64 Main St., 3rd floor, Montpelier. Info: Ellie Hayes, 456-1983.

AWAKENING THE HEALER WITHIN: In many shamanic traditions there is an understanding that the role of the shaman is to awaken the Healer that lives in the heart of every person. In this workshop we will journey to meet the Healer Within and consider ways we may awaken the Healer. Register by Dec. 5. Sat., Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $35/3-hr. class. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: JourneyWorks, Michael Watson, 860-6203, mwatsonlcmhc@hotmail.com, journeyworksvt.com.

sports BEGINNING FENCING CLASSES: Classes in Middlebury and Charlotte, ages 9 through adult. Fencing is fun, challenging and a great workout. No experience necessary, all equipment provided. vtfencingalliance. com for more info. Mon. in Middlebury, 6:30-9 p.m.; Tue. in Charlotte, 7:30-9:30 p.m., starting Jan. 6. Cost: $135/10-wk. course, incl. equipment rental. Location: Mary Hogan School & Middlebury/Charlotte Central School, Middlebury & Charlotte. Info: Vermont Fencing Alliance, Viveka Fox, 759-2268, vfox@ gmavt.net, vtfencingalliance. com.

stress reduction ART OF FLOATING AWAY STRESS: Learn the art of letting go and releasing holiday stress while floating like a cork in a warm Epsom salt bath. Our comfort controlled Samadhi Floatation Tank provides the solitary peace and quiet needed for complete relaxation and effortless meditation. Unique gift idea! Instant gift certificates

to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited, $15/ class or $130/10-class card, $12/class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.

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SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: ˝ e Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org. YANG-STYLE TAI CHI: ˝ e slow movements of tai chi help reduce blood pressure and increase balance and concentration. Come breathe with us and experience the joy of movement while increasing your ability to be inwardly still. Wed., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m. $16/class, $60/mo., $160/3 mo. Tai Chi for Lunch, meets weekly on Tue. at noon. $16/person. Location: Mindful Breath Tai Chi (formerly Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center), 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: 735-5465, mindfulbreath@gmavt.net.

yoga BURLINGTON HOT YOGA, TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT!: Offering creative, vinyasa-style yoga featuring practice in the Barkan Method Hot Yoga in a 95-degree studio accompanied by eclectic music. Go to our website for the new fall schedule. Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. 1-hr. classes on Mon. & ˜ u. at 5:30 p.m.; Wed. & Fri.: 5 p.m.; ˜ u.: noon; Sat.: 8:30 & 10 a.m. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N Winooski Ave., Old North End, Burlington. Info: 999-9963, hotyogaburlingtonvt.com. EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical ˝ erapy offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere: Beginner, advanced, kids, babies, post- and pre-natal, community classes and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, ˝ erapeutics and Alignment classes. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $14/class, $130/class card, $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St. , Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt. com. HONEST YOGA, THE ONLY DEDICATED HOT YOGA FLOW CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access

LAUGHING RIVER YOGA: Highly trained and dedicated teachers offer yoga classes, workshops, retreats and teacher training in a beautiful setting overlooking the Winooski River. Check our website to learn about classes, advanced studies for yoga teachers, class series for beginners and more. Gift certificates available online too! classes 7 days a wk. $5-14/ single yoga class; $120/10-class card; $130/monthly unlimited. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com. YOGA ROOTS: Flexible, inflexible, an athlete, expecting a baby, stressed, recovering from an injury or illness? Yoga Roots has something for you! Our aim is to welcome, nurture and inspire. A peaceful studio offering: Prenatal, Postnatal, Vinyasa Flow, Heated Vinyasa, ˝ erapeutic Restorative, Gentle, Kundalini, Kripalu, Anusara, Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation! Location: Yoga Roots, 6221 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne Business Park. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt.com.

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drummer and bassist found their signature Inspired by hip-hop, Bill Frisell, J ohn Scofield and Eric lockstep only af ter fi ve years of intensiv e Krasno, duPont became the obvious choice to replace playing and touring , though this r eporter Kizina. recalls, hazily, a cr ammed show at a SMC The reimagined lineup embarked on writing new matownhouse in 2004 wher e the congruent terial and made good on most of the scheduled Ropeadope rhythm section held hea vy and s teady f or dates. Rather than attempt to mimic Kizina’s intricate guiminutes on end, allo wing Andrews and tar lines, duPont, who also plays with his brother, Sam, in Kizina to race atonally along a series of ca- local soul outfi t the duPont Brothers, brought in his o wn thartic peaks. style. His succinct playing fit well withOutgrowing the camin JR’s new direction. He worked to cut pus bubble, JR spilled down on solos and to build “sonic landinto Burlington clubs scapes” in their place. with their college cr owd “I get to have a more textural focus in tow. They played in Japhy,” duPont says. weekly at the Waiting Thime says the band became mor e Room — no w Pizzeria about its members “ha ving an equal PAT O R MI S T O N Verità — and cultivated role” with the guitar pla ying more a f ollowing at Rí Rá and subdued. Andrews adds that he isn’ t Nectar’s bef ore heading out to v enues in “shredding trumpet” as much anymore and instead reachRochester, New York, Cleveland, Ohio, New es for diversification. Thime roped in percussionist Matt York City and beyond. They earned enough Deluca, another SMC alum, to thicken and expand the cash on the r oad to buy a v an but ne ver drums. The new JR sound can be heard on their most remade enough to justify quitting their jobs back in town. cent release, In Session, a far cry from their more aggresThough under the constant strain of traveling and play- sive early years — which the band prefers to let go. ing, JR’s e˜ orts were rewarded in 2008 with a distribution “We can do now what we were trying to do then,” Ormcontract f rom Ropeadope Records, home of like-minded iston says. He’s referring to their ambitious attempts at Afjazzbos Medeski, Martin and Wood, the Benevento/Russo robeat and club that they may not have had the chops to Duo and Antibalas. play early on. Deluca says part of the change in the band’s The Philadelphia-based label had lined up a tour f or sound is a r esult of an e volving audience. He recognizes the band, though the proverbial fly dove into the ointment that DJ and production culture has advanced so quickly when Kizina, who had de veloped tendonitis from exten- in the last 10 years that the cr owd of Japhy Ryder’s early sive playing and was stressed from a family issue, realized, years had a far di˜ erent relationship with music and techafter a show in Harrisburg, Penn., “I kind of don’t want to nology than do current crowds. be here.” “The challenge,” Deluca asks, “is how do you replicate The band wasn’t blindsided. Aside from Kizina’s injury that live?” preventing the consistent guitar playing he sought, his and Beyond the anniversary show, the band has no plans to the rest of the band’s musical directions were diverging as tour, though the members concede they ’re due for an alwell. While they edged to ward a mor e low-key, spaced- bum of new material next year. They remain friends with out groove, referred to once in this paper as “porn pr og,” Kizina, whose wrists aren’t as stressed these days. He has Kizina was still writing r ock. He called Ormis ton a f ew new material in the works with Thime. days later with his decision. At one point in The Dharma Bums, Japhy Ryder teaches “They dealt with it better than I did, ” Kizina remem- the bodhisattva protagonist Ray Smith, “You can’t fall o˜ a bers, “But I think it w as hard for them to decide whether mountain.” There’s an easy parallel to the Burlington band to go on or not.” in that notion. Japhy Ryder’s relative longevity in an era of By that point, Andr ews had s tarted another v enture, easy distraction is a testament to constant motion. WEST (Will’s Electric Space Trumpet), an endeavor that Still at St. Mike’s, Lew says he’s proud of the band’s 10leaned toward the jazz fusion of Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew year tumble, though he takes no credit. and beyond. Ormiston was just beginning a group dubbed “I just kicked them do wn the s tairs and gr avity took Invisible Homes. As JR teeter ed, Higher Gr ound asked over,” he says. them to open f or the N ew Deal, and the decision to f ollow through was made. Billed as WES T, they played that March 2009 show with Zack duPont, a guitarist they had INFO met earlier in their car eer when he book ed the band to play his theme house at Sarah Lawrence College. Japhy Ryder 10th Anniversary Party with the DuPont Brothers DuPont had mo ved to to wn and s tarted the short - and Otis Grove, Saturday, December 7, at ArtsRiot in Burlinglived Hollywood Farm before joining Andrews in WEST. ton. 9 p.m. $10/12. 18+.

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he Japhy Ryder of Jack Kerouac’s The Dharma Bums is a peripatetic Zen B uddhist poet, based upon the real-life Gary Snyder, who, as Kerouac describes him, answers questions, “right o˜ the bat f rom the top or bottom of his mind. ” The Japhy Ryder of Burlington, Vt., are a jazz-funk band with a “space” trumpet player and a mean cover of Snoop Dogg’s “Gz and Hustlas” buried in their musical quiver. Like their namesake, the band has a tendency f or its own kind of spontaneity and heady improvisation, a quality developed and cultivated over its 10-year run. The band celebrates its decennial anniversary on Saturday, December 7, at ArtsRiot in Burlington. Japhy Ryder (the band) began at S aint Michael’s College in 2003 as a senior thesis pr oject for founding members Pat Ormiston, who plays bass, and guitaris t Jeremy Kizina. Under the auspices of professor Nat Lew, the two graduating seniors enlis ted f ellow SMC J azz Ensemble peers Will Andrews on trumpet and J ason Thime on drums to write and r ecord music f or their fi nal project, in lieu of the “100-page books” Ormiston recalls his classmates writing. Lew, who comes f r om a s trict classical-music back ground, admits it w as “quite a stretch to even meet them half way,” given their f unky genus . He remembers the group sustaining enthusiasm f or the pr oject throughout, never having to wrangle in their collective f ocus. The quartet recorded a four-song EP, The Soft Glow Sessions , to hand in alongside their compositions and capped o˜ the project with a formal recital at the college’s McCarthy Arts Center in December 2003. Breaking through the f ormal structures binding their written compositions, the band soon developed a more improvisational sound anchor ed by the budding synchr onicity between Ormiston and Thime . Andrews claims his

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One of the reasons I dig the holidays is holiday-themed shows. Most years, several take place each week at clubs around the region, most featuring a smorgasbord of local talents getting their Christmas cheer on — read: spiked eggnog. I’m partial to Brett HuGHes’ annual-ish Holiday HoDown. Sadly, Hughes writes recently that he’s canceling Christmas this year. Or at the least the HoDown. Since it features roughly every musician in town — including on occasion, certain soused music editors who really should know better — I imagine it’s a polar bear to organize. Still, it’s hard to imagine Christmas without, say, Mark Ransom’s rendition of “Blue Christmas” or Lendway’s take on “Little Drummer

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Welp, the leftovers are gone, or at least reduced to an indeterminate mush. We’ve recovered from an overdose of intensive family time and football — though I’m personally a fan of both. An ever-unhinged Morrissey flipped out on the president for pardoning a turkey. Star 92.9 FM is all Christmas, all the time. Black Friday again confirmed many of the worst stereotypes about American culture. And my neighbor down the street — possibly Clark Griswold — has erected his ridiculously gaudy but kinda awesome inflatable holiday display. This year’s latex ode to Christmas includes — swear to God — a life-size outhouse with an elf opening the door to reveal Santa on the can. Upon opening the door — yeah, it’s motorized — the elf puts his pudgy little hands to his pudgy little face, covering his mouth and nose. Whether this is out of embarrassment at finding Saint Nick dropping yule logs or … er, some other reason is unclear. All of which means that the holiday season is officially here. I actually quite enjoy this time of year — my other

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By now, you’ve probably heard about the new Coen brothers movie, Inside Lewellyn Davis, which opens this week. If you haven’t, um, are you sure you’re in the right place? Maybe you’re looking for Mistress Maeve — it’s cool, no judgment. I ask because this is a music column, and many critics are theorizing that the flick could do for folk music what the Coens’ O Brother, Where Art Thou? did for old-time and bluegrass music more than a decade ago. If this relationship is going to work, you really need to know these things. Anyway, the movie is set in NYC during the folk boom of the early 1960s and centers on the fictional title character, Lewellyn Davis. Davis is, at least in part, based on the late dave van ronk, an iconic singer of the era, who, as it happens, had a pretty strong Vermont connection. Namely, Van Ronk recorded a pair of his later albums, Sunday Street and Somebody Else, Not Me, for the Vermont label Philo Records in the late 1970s. Van Ronk was reportedly close with label founders Bill sCHuBart and

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the Cambridge folk scene in the 1960s — a scene concurrent with that of Van Ronk’s in NYC, BTW. He wrote a great book, Bossmen, comparing the lives of MUDDY WATERS and BILL MONROE. And he tells amazing stories. Seriously, ask him about LED ZEPPELIN at the 1969 Newport Jazz Festival. You’re welcome.

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is getting the band back together for a show at the Goddard College Haybarn this Saturday, December 7. The group is led by percussionist GABE HALBERG and oud player MAC RITCHEY and features a host of SATURN PEOPLE’S SOUND COLLECTIVE members, including BRIAN BOYES, ROB MORSE, ZACH TONNISSEN and SIMEON CHAPIN. According to a recent press release, the group’s blend of Turkish, Arabic and jazz compositions was once called “pure sonic sorcery” by Seven Days … oh, wait.

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Speaking of folk and Americana icons with local connections, producer JIM ROONEY is slated to give a Vermont performance at Bagitos in Montpelier on Thursday, December 12, alongside COLIN MCCAFFREY. I know, I know. We usually work week by week, so I’m throwing you a curveball. But Rooney very rarely performs in his adopted home state, and I wanted to get that show on your radar early. If you’ll recall from the cover story we did on him earlier this year [“Record Time,” February 20], Rooney is among the most highly regarded folk and country producers alive, having helmed records for IRIS DEMENT, NANCI GRIFFITH, TOWNES VAN ZANT and JOHN PRINE, to name a few. He was at the center of

Wednesdays during December — except for Christmas Day, of course — as GRACE POTTER AND THE NOCTURNALS drummer MATT BURR teams up with guitarist BOB WAGNER, keyboardist DANIEL MUNZING and bassist JOSH WEINSTEIN for a series they’ve dubbed Dark Side of the Mountain. The boys, along with some weekly guests, will be recreating some of their favorite Floyd tunes, including the album Obscured by Clouds in its entirety. Also, there will be lasers. The residency wraps up on Sunday, December 29, with a special all-star jam featuring KAT WRIGHT, KELLY RAVIN, LUKE LAPLANT and MATT HAGEN. Oh, and MARCO BENEVENTO.

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thE Daily PlanEt: keith Williams (blues), 8 p.m., Free. Franny o's: karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free. halFloungE: Wanted Wednesday with DJ craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., Free. JP's Pub: Pub Quiz with Dave (trivia), 7 p.m., Free. karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., Free. lEunig's bistro & CaFé: James stout & Tyler Bolles (gypsy jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

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Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Open mic with andy lugo, 9:30 p.m., Free. MonkEy housE: al moore Blues Band, 9 p.m., Free. nECtar's: What a Joke! comedy Open mic (standup), 7 p.m., Free. Dark side of the mountain: Pink Floyd Tribute, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

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raDio bEan: irish sessions, 8 p.m., Free. mass air Flow (folk rock), 11 p.m., Free. rED squarE: Joe moore Trio (blues), 7 p.m., Free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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SCAN HERE Wednesday in montpelier (singerTO$5-10 LISTEN songwriter), 8 p.m., donation.TO sWEEt MElissa's: Wine Down with TRACKS D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., Free. Open Bluegrass Jam, 7 p.m., Free.

highEr grounD ballrooM: Grandtheft, JsTJR, coopDaville, alXO (EDm), 8:30 p.m., $15/17. aa.

WhaMMy bar: Open mic, 6:30 p.m., Free.

JP's Pub: karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., Free.

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Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Hot Waxxx with Justcaus & Pen West (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free.

City liMits: karaoke with let it Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

SCAN HERE TO LISTEN TO tWo brothErs tavErn: Trivia TRACKS night, 7 p.m., Free.

on thE risE bakEry: Open Blues session, 7:30 p.m., Free.

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thE hub PizzEria & Pub: seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Moog's PlaCE: allen church & alex (folk), 8 p.m., Free. ParkEr PiE Co.: Trivia night, 7 p.m., Free. PiECasso: Trivia night, 7 p.m., Free.

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MonoPolE: Open mic, 8 p.m., Free. olivE riDlEy's: aDk Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., Free.

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artsriot: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub squad, steady Betty, argonaut & Wasp (reggae), 9 p.m., $12/15. aa.

gusto's: Open mic with John lackard, 9 p.m., Free.

thE Daily PlanEt: Hot Pickin' Party (bluegrass), 8 p.m., Free.

nutty stEPh's: Extempo: live Original storytelling, 8 p.m., $5.

Dobrá tEa: Robert Resnik (folk), 7 p.m., Free.

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MonkEy housE: near north, the mountain says no (rock), 9 p.m., $5. nECtar's: Trivia mania with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. Dr. Ruckus, the Bumping Jones (jam), 9 p.m., Free (Free/$5. 18+). o'briEn's irish Pub: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free. on taP bar & grill: nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., Free. raDio bEan: cody sargent & Friends (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. shane Hardiman Trio with Geza carr & Rob morse (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free. The Family night Band featuring alex Budney (rock), 11:30 p.m., $5. rED squarE: michael Vincent Band (blues), 7 p.m., Free. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. rED squarE bluE rooM: DJ cre8 (house), 10 p.m., Free. rí rá irish Pub: longford Row (irish), 8 p.m., Free.

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PositivE PiE 2: laughs by the slice (standup), 10:30 p.m., $5. sWEEt MElissa's: Tennessee Jed (americana), 8 p.m., Free. WhaMMy bar: Parts unknown (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

SCAN PAG IN THE MUSIC SECTIO champlain valley 51 Main: cooper & lavoie (blues), 8 TO WATCH VIDEO p.m., Free. City liMits: Trivia withOF Top Hat THE ARTIS Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free.

on thE risE bakEry: Richard salzman and Ed Furrer (folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations. tWo brothErs tavErn: DJ Dizzle (EDm), 10 p.m., Free.

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thE hub PizzEria & Pub: Dinner Jazz with Fabian Rainville, 6:30 p.m., Free. Open mic, 9 p.m., Free. Moog's PlaCE: Open mic, 8:30 p.m., Free. ParkEr PiE Co.: Jeanne miller and Jim Daniels (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Free.

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MonoPolE: The snacks (rock), 10 p.m., Free. MonoPolE DoWnstairs: Gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free. thEraPy: Therapy Thursdays with DJ nYcE (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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baCkstagE Pub: karaoke with Jenny Red, 9:30 p.m., Free. Club MEtronoME: no Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5. Franny o's: slant sixx (rock), 9 p.m., Free. highEr grounD shoWCasE loungE: First Friday with sisterfunk,

DJs Disco Phantom & Precious (funk), 8 p.m., $5/10. 18+. JP's Pub: Karaoke with Megan, 10 p.m., Free. Lift: Ladies Night, 9 p.m., Free/$3. Marriott Harbor Lounge: Anthony Santor (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Monkey House: The Willoughbys, Jerichovox (folk), 5:30 p.m., $5. nectar's: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Cats Under the Stars, the Edd (Jerry Garcia Band tribute), 9 p.m., $5. on taP bar & griLL: King Me (acoustic rock), 5 p.m., Free. Sticks & Stones (rock), 9 p.m., Free. PenaLty box: Salsa Night with Hector Cobeo, 9 p.m., $3/5. 18+. radio bean: Kid's Music with Linda "Tickle Belly" Bassick, 11 a.m., Free. Lisa Mulcahy (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Joshua Glass presents Accidental Noise (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Freddy Shehadi (soul, Americana), 9 p.m., Free. Michael Chorney & Hollar General (indie folk), 10:30 p.m., Free. Phil Yates & the Affiliates (indie rock), 12:30 a.m., Free. red square: Zach Nugent (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., Free. Mystic Bowie (David Bowie tribute), 8 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5. red square bLue rooM: DJ Mixx (EDM), 9 p.m., $5.

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artsriot: Japhy Ryder, the DuPont Brothers, Otis Grove (rock), 9 p.m., $10/12. 18+. backstage Pub: Smokin' Gun (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free. cHurcH & Main restaurant: Night Vision (EDM), 9 p.m., Free. cLub MetronoMe: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. franny o's: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

HigHer ground sHowcase Lounge: Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Conehead Buddha (soul), 8:30 p.m. Marriott Harbor Lounge: The Beerworth Sisters (Americana), 8 p.m., Free. Monkey House: Crushed Out (indie), 9 p.m., $5. nectar's: Skyler (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Seth Yacovone Band, Crooked Coast (blues), 9 p.m., $5. on taP bar & griLL: Burwick & Abair (acoustic rock), 5 p.m., Free. Nightrain (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

skinny Pancake: Charity Hilarity Fundraiser (standup), 8 p.m., $10. 18+. Venue: 10,000 Views with Mindtrap, Killinton (rock), 8 p.m., $10.

red square: Pardon Me Doug (Phish tribute), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (mashup), 11 p.m., $5.

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red square bLue rooM: DJ Raul (salsa), 7 p.m., Free. DJ Stavros (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

bagitos: Art Herttua and Steve Morabito (jazz), 6 p.m., Donations.

ruben JaMes: Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., Free.

cHarLie o's: Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 10 p.m., Free.

rí rá irisH Pub: The Complaints (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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

Venue: Saturday Night Mixdown with DJs Dakota and Jon Demus (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

PositiVe Pie 2: The Amida Bourbon Project (folk rock), 10:30 p.m., $5.

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rí rá irisH Pub: Supersounds DJ (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

skinny Pancake: Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards (post-folk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

bagitos: Irish Sessions, 2 p.m., Free.

sweet MeLissa's: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., Free. New Nile Orchestra (Afrofunk), 9 p.m., NA.

tHe reserVoir restaurant & taP rooM: Red Hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 10 p.m., Free.

wHaMMy bar: Pipers Den (Irish), 7:30 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

51 Main: Joe Moore Band (blues), 8 p.m., Free. city LiMits: City Limits Dance Party with Top Hat Entertainment (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

two brotHers taVern: Avant Garde Dogs (rock), 6 p.m., $3. DJ BP (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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bee's knees: Karen Krajacic (folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

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sweet MeLissa's: Andy Pitt (acoustic), 5 p.m., Free. The New Line (indie folk, Afropop), 9 p.m., Free. wHaMMy bar: Broken String (bluegrass), 7 p.m., Free.

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51 Main: Mint Julep (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. city LiMits: Dance Party with DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

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PickLe barreL nigHtcLub: Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime, 8 p.m., $15/20.

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Though it’s sometimes a risky proposition, the commingling of disparate musical cultures can often produce enlightening results. In the best cases, such as Abigail Washburn’s marriage of Appalachian and Chinese music traditions with the Sparrow Quartet or, more famously, Paul Simon’s landmark album Graceland, a savvy composer can highlight complementary qualities in far-flung styles that inspire listeners to view each with a new perspective. Brattleboro’s Brendan Taaffe is one such songwriter.

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His new record with his band the New Line, Can’t Hold the Wheel, is an absorbing mixture of American and African musical styles, presented through a collection of reimagined Americana classics. Or, as Taaffe puts it on his Bandcamp page, “music from the intimate borderlands of indie folk and Afropop.” Two instruments with symbiotic tones are found throughout the recording and forge the album’s multicultural sonic identity. The first is the mbira, a traditional African thumb piano with origins in Zimbabwe — where Taaffe recently traveled to study with masters of the instrument. The second is likely more familiar to Western audiences: the banjo. Taaffe enlisted North Carolina-based banjo virtuoso Adam Hurt, who plays the steel-string banjo common to American roots music as well as a version of that instrument’s West African ancestor, the gourd banjo. Together, the banjos and mbira both complement and contrast with each other. The former’s languid, piercing ripple weaves around the rounded tones of the latter, creating a complex and delicate tapestry that breathes new life into 12 timeworn favorites. Joining Taaffe and Hurt on songs such as Dock Boggs’ “Danville Girl,” Dylan’s

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In that sense, it’s a nifty artistic move. Though on first listen, you could be forgiven for checking to make sure your stereo is still in working order. “CallYourParents” begins the record in earnest. By the way, every song with more than one word in its title is presented in a similarly smooshed fashion, which probably means something. It’s a meandering song, built on languid guitar lines courtesy of Reagan and Wren Kitz, which entwine with John Rogone’s serpentine bass, punctuated by Brennan Mangan’s skittering drums. “Play the con in confidence / Calm you down / Play the hand that draws you in / Play the hand that holds you down,” Reagan sings in his disaffected but somehow affecting delivery.

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iewed on its o wn, a w ork of art will look one way. Viewed in conjunction with other pieces both like and unlike it, that same work might be seen quite di˜ erently. This synergistic e˜ ect operates at f ull f or ce in a new group show of about 50 w orks by 18 artis ts at Furchgott Sourdi˜ e Gallery in Shelburne. “Boldly Patterned and S ubtly Imagined” spotlights the la yered monoprints of Car olyn Shattuck and the playful pottery of Bo yan Moskov. Their works demand — and reward — individual attention. But Shattuck’s three-part suite combining r ecognizable f orms with scr atchy squiggles, and M oskov’s nine patterned cer amics of various shapes and sizes , gain nuance fr om the array of pieces accompanying them in three small rooms. Many of the other artists included in this 22nd edition of FSG’s annual winter sho w are well known in Vermont. They w ork in a r ange of s tyles and tr aditions, including landscape, botanical and ornithological studies, ffound-object ound-object collage and ffree-form ree-f orm abstraction. The combinations combinations mak makee up aa medley medleythat that enhances each of its parts. Dianne Shullenberger’s and Kathleen Kolb’s scenes of Vermont’s seasons are paired in one room that also displa ys similar but looser looser rrenderings enderings of of fi fields and forests by Bonnie Acker. Shullenberger has painted painted a a stream bordered by autumnal colors, along with two close-up views of slender one with withbudding buddingbrbranches trees — one anches and the other with boughs that are becoming bare. Kolb’s almost-photographic exacbeautifully demonstrated titude is beautif ully demons trated here, we’re presented even when w e’re being pr esented with an a digital rreproduction eproduction rather than an with the the original work. That’s the case with of K Kolb’s of aatangle tangleofof print of olb’s painting of leaves, a mossy log and newly bloomed onpaper paperprprogress lilacs. Acker’s oils on ogress from a realistic depiction of puff pu˜ y trees seen at a distance to a fuzzily impresof cloud cloudand andhill, hill, sionistic interplay of and then to a larger-scale composition in which the artist applies splotches of to hint hint at at purple, aqua, lime and beige to field, pond, trees and sky. It’s like seefi ing Monet starting ffrom rom water lilies and winding up with washes and dabs of pure color. show Acker’s work in this sho w acts as aa bridge leading from the realistic works, such as DDavid avid Maille’s wood-panel paintings of rivers and rocks, to the ab-

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ing white vortex, but it is analogous to the di˜ erence between, say, a Turner seascape and a Fr ankenthaler stained canvas. An avian strand also helps tie the sho w together. Don Hanson is represented by a haunting study of a horned owl, as well as by “Three Ravens and Four Flying,” in which the birds stand proudly side by side in the top register of the painting, while they wing away gracefully in the horizontal band immediately belo w. Each of the pieces in Shattuck’ s series also contains one or more birds.

SHATTUCK’S “KOTHBIRI” IMAGES INCLUDE AN UNDULATING FORM THAT CAN BE READ AS AN ELONGATED FEMALE TORSO:

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shadings,, texstract exercises in shadings patterns bbyy Dick Weis, Weis, tures and patterns Gail SSalzman. Catherine Hall and Gail alzman. small,white white-onKelly Holt’s ffour our small, -on— white, mixed-media compositions — collectively titled “Lost Trees” — play a similar role. The distance isn’t great between her dreamy suggestions of Weis’ of snowstorms and W eis’ whirl-

Her three “Kothbiri” images include an undulat ing form that can be read as an elongated female torso: sensually curving hips, breasts and buttocks. Seashells are present, too, in these cryptic but harmonious combinations of lines and designs. Moskov, a N ew Hampshire-based potter born in Bulgaria, introduces contrasts in both mood and me dium to a sho w dominated by serious-minded painters. He has come to the gallery to entertain as well as to impress visitors. Some f o M oskov’s ceramics are incised with hatchings reminiscent of the accent marks marks that that Keith Haring often used totocon convey of ten used vey movement by his graffiti figures. One piece has aa rrounded ounded orange tallneck neckwith withthin, thin, black-and-white base and aa tall black -and-white rings that resemble the jewelry worn by women with distended necks in Burma and parts of Africa. While they readily serve as decorative objects, Moskov’s pots could also be put to practical use — a few have spouts or lids. But for this particular potter, funk takes precedence over functional. K EV I N J . K EL L EY

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receptions todd Kiel: Paintings by the 2013 Wall-to-Canvas winner, whose influences include vintage comics, retro signs, wartime propaganda posters, Bauhaus and the avantgarde. Through December 31 at Magic Hat Brewing Company in South Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, 658-2739. 'Feast': Food-related work by photographers from around the world, presented in association with Hunger Free Vermont. Through December 8 at Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction. Reception: A silent auction of matted and framed works from the gallery archives benefits Hunger Free Vermont. Sunday, December 8, 3-5 p.m. Info, 777-3686. JacKson tupper: "Oh Um Ah," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through January 28 at New City Galerie in Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5:30-9 p.m. Info, 735-2542. Jen Morris: "Pastoral," photographs that explore the history and complexity hidden in Vermont’s idyllic countryside. Through December 27 at Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-7 p.m. Info, 828-0321. Janet McKenzie: Artwork depicting an African American Jesus and the women of the Bible whose stories were untold. December 6 through 31 at Salaam and the Men's Store in Burlington. Reception: Lisa Moroz plays the hammer dulcimer; hors d'oeuvres are served. Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, 658-8822.

sarah rosedahl: Illustrations from the artist/author's new book Chickens!, about chicken breeds from A to Z. Through December 31 at The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, December 6, 4-8 p.m. Info, 223-1981.

hannah sessions: "Living Summer," luscious paintings with animal and agricultural themes. Through December 31 at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-7 p.m. Info, 458-0098. ceilidh galloWay-Kane: "The People, the Places," works in watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite by the Vermont artist. Through December 29 at Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, December 6, 4-7 p.m. Info, curator@ capitolgrounds.com. Jonathon Wells: "Earth Exposure: Vermont," photo-geologic composite images that reveal both landscape and underlying earth layers within a single view. Through December 20 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College. Reception: Thursday, December 5, 5-7 p.m. Info, 215-460-7737. 'interpreting the interstates': Compiling photographs from state archives taken between 1958 and 1978, the Landscape Change Program at the University of Vermont produced this exhibit, which aims to illustrate how the creation of the interstate highway system changed Vermont's culture and countryside. Through April 26 at Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Reception: The exhibit is free during Montpelier's Art Walk, Friday, December 6, 4-7 p.m. Info, 479-8500. Jon young: "Where the Wild Things Were," paintings of North American wildlife versus human expansion. Through December 31 at Red Square in Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m. Info, 318-2438.

'large WorKs': Artists display works between three and 15 feet in size in this annual exhibition. Through January 31 at Soda Plant in Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-9 p.m. Info, spacegalleryvt.com. gingerBread house coMpetition & holiday Boutique: Gingerbread houses made by a number of locals of all ages adorn the gallery, along with artful gift items. December 6 through 21 at Chaffee Downtown Art Center in Rutland. Vote for your favorite gingerbread house before an awards ceremony gives first, second and third prizes at 6 p.m.; live music by Sharon Godrick and children in the Rutland Youth Theatre. Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m. Info, 775-0356. Festival oF trees & light and MeMBers' art shoW & sale: Ten holiday trees decorated by members of the community, along with a display of menorahs and more than 180 pieces of artwork by 100 member artists. December 6 through January 5 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Reception: The Giving Tree accepts contributions of warm outwear for neighbors in need; carols by the Green Mountain Choraleers, and hors d'oeuvres. Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, 253-8358. holiday shoW: Small works by artist members in a variety of printmaking media. Through December 31 at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, 295-5901. group JeWelry shoW honoring laurie peters: The retiring UVM fine-metals teacher and 15 of her former students show their works in this commemorative exhibit. December 5 through 18 at Von Bargen's in Burlington. Reception: Wednesday, December 11, 5-8 p.m. BarBara K Waters: An exhibit of mono prints in various styles by the local artist. December 6 through January 31 at New Moon Café in Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-6:30 p.m. Info, 383-1505. deluxe unliMited: "Wreckage," a janitor's closet filled with collages that explore "the doomsday-happy world we live in, and the cultural debris left in its wake," by the local artist also known as Ben Peberdy.

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www.BurlingtonHistoryTours.com devon Kelley: "You Could Never Be Boring," an installation of cut-paper BurlHistoryTours@aol.com banners that communicate inspi802.863.9132 rational and motivational phrases collected through conversations with women. December 6 through 22 at ArtsRiot in Burlington. Reception: 11/8/13 1:43 PM Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, 16tBurlingon-History-Tours111313.indd 1 540-0406. haley Bishop: "Day Dreaming," mixed-media works by the local artist. Through December 31 at Vintage Inspired in Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m. Info, 355-5418. elizaBeth Mayor: Innovative prints that turn into collage, sculpture and mini installations. December 6 through 31 at Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction. Reception: Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, 295-0808.

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diane gaBriel closing reception: The artist greets viewers on the final day of her earth-centric installation in the group show "Of Land and Local." at BCA Center in Burlington. Reception: Saturday, December 7, 3-5 p.m. Info, 658-1371. 2nd annual artist MarKet: A selection of handcrafted jewelry, greeting cards, glassware and other holiday gift options by local artists. December 6 through 31 at SEABA Center in Burlington. Reception: First Friday and South End Holiday sHop, with live music and refreshments. Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m. Info, 859-9222.

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'surreal': Surreal and otherwise weird paintings, photographs, sculptures and video by northern Vermont artists Bradleigh Stockwell, Mary Brenner, Donald Peel, Diana Mara Henry, Chris Hudson, Sam Thurston and Mandee Roberts. December 7 through January 31 at 99 Gallery and Center in Newport. Reception: Saturday, December 7, 6-8 p.m. Info, 323-9013.

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'Boldly patterned and suBtly iMagined': The 22nd annual winter group show highlights the work of painter/printmaker/book artist Carolyn Shattuck and potter Boyan Moskov and also features works by 16 regional artists in a variety of mediums. Through January 31 at Furchgott Sourdiffe

Janice WalraFen: "Grief and Praise," decorative clay masks created by the artist in reflection of a seven-day walk-about fast in Arizona. Through January 21 at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5:30-8 p.m. Info, 223-1242.

'giFts $50 and under': A dozen local artists display their works for one-of-a-kind, affordable presents. December 6 through 31 at Backspace Gallery in Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-9 p.m. Info, spacegalleryvt.com.

artistree local artists & artisans: Works by 50 artists on panels that are 50 square inches, each sold for $50. December 6 through 22 at ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in Woodstock. Reception: Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, 457-3500.

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carol Boucher: More than 40 landscape paintings created from memory in the artist's Essex Junction studio. Through December 31 at Alchemy Jewelry Arts Collective in Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-7 p.m. Info, 660-2032.

tiMothy Jude sMith: In the Upstairs Gallery, Smith's solo show, "Wherever There Is a Soul to Admire," uses video and photography to investigate the midwestern phenomenon of suburbs being named after Walden Pond of Massachusetts, made famous in the writings of Henry David Thoreau. December 5 through 27 at West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe. Reception: Saturday, December 7, 5-6 p.m. Info, 253-8943.

'sMall WorKs': In this annual exhibit, artworks in a variety of media and subject matter measure 12 inches or less. Through January 31 at S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-9 p.m. Info, spacegalleryvt.com.

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'rural revolution': More than 300 vintage photographs, plus 3-D assemblages and short films, made by Goddard students and faculty in the 1970s. Through December 7 at Martin Manor, Goddard College in Plainfield. Closing reception. Saturday, December 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Info, 229-6991.

'aprons-r-us': The Catamount Fiberistas organized this group exhibit, which "celebrates the apron through personal response and historical and cultural artifacts." On view are two- and three-dimensional samples made from fabric, clay, paper, recycled items and more. Through December 31 at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. Reception: Friday, December 6, 5-7 p.m. Info, 748-2600.

WilliaM B. hoyt: "Realizations," realistic paintings. December 7 through February 28 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Saturday, December 7, 5-7 p.m. Info, 253-1818.

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Buddhist thangKas: Beautiful scrolls by various artists from Nepal and India are for sale, to benefit the nonprofit Child Haven International. Through January 31 at Tulsi Tea Room in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, December 6, 4-8 p.m. Info, 223-0043.

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Al SAlzmAn: "subversive," paintings and drawings. Through January 17 at ArtsRiot in Burlington. info, 540-0406.

loCAl ArtiSt grouP ShoW: paintings by carl Rubino, Jane Ann Kantor, Kim senior, Kristine slattery, Maria Del castillo, philip hagopian and vanessa compton on the first floor; and by holly hauser, louise Arnold, Jacques Burke, Johanne Durocher Yordan and Tessa holmes on the second. curated by seABA. December 6 through February 28 at innovation center of vermont in Burlington. info, 859-9222.

Antonello BorrA & DeliA roBinSon: Borra's new collection of bestiary poems, Alfabestiario, with illustrations by Robinson, is displayed alongside Robinson's new works on canvas called "The Middle sister." Through December 31 at Flynndog in Burlington. info, 863-0093.

'look AgAin: imAgeS of DAily life, 17th-21St Century': Depictions of daily life by Adriaen van ostade, John Thomson, Martin parr, Tina Barney, nikki s. lee, Guy Ben-ner and laToya Ruby Frazier. Through December 14 at Fleming Museum, UvM, in Burlington. info, 656-0750.

'Art of Winter' exhiBition AnD PoP-uP Art mArket: eleven vermont artists explore the season in paintings and photography; a temporary shop from Kasini house offers artful gifts in a variety of media. Through December 28 at Burlington Town center Mall in Burlington. info, info@kasinihouse.com.

lyDiA littWin: "Blind contours," works drawn from memory, or from direct observation, with eyes closed. curated by seABA. December 6 through February 28 at pine street Deli in Burlington. info, 859-9222.

'Cool moVeS! ArtiStry of motion': An interactive exhibit that explores the beauty of motion. Through January 6 at echo lake Aquarium and science center/leahy center for lake champlain in Burlington. info, 877-324-6386. CArl ruBino: A selection of landscape photographs taken over the last six years. Through December 31 at Artspace 106 at The Men's Room in Burlington. info, 864-2088.

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CArolyn WAlton: "visions," an exhibit celebrating walton's 15 years showing her paintings at the gallery. Athenia schinto, susan Bull Riley, Betty Ball and Tineke Russell also exhibit their work. Through December 28 at luxton-Jones Gallery in shelburne. info, 985-8223. 'Color, PAttern, WhimSy, SCAle: the BeSt of ShelBurne muSeum': nearly 100 works from the permanent collection including paintings, folk art, furniture, wallpaper, decorative arts, textiles, costumes and more, exhibited in conjunction with the grand opening of the pizzagalli center for Art and education. Through December 31 at shelburne Museum. info, 985-3346. Courtney merCier: "escape," photography that represents adventures in the here and now. curated by seABA, including in adjacent ReTn offices. December 6 through February 28 at vcAM studio in Burlington. info, 859-9222. 'Dorothy AnD herB Vogel: fifty WorkS for fifty StAteS': work from the vogels' extensive collection by more than 20 artists, including carel Balth, Judy Rifka, pat steir and Richard Tuttle; 'eAt: the SoCiAl life of fooD': A studentcurated exhibit of objects from the museum collection that explores the different ways people interact with food, from preparation to eating and beyond. Through May 18 at Fleming Museum, UvM, in Burlington. info, 656-0750.

nAnCy tomCzAk: Avian watercolor paintings by the local artist and ornithologist. curated by seABA. December 6 through February 28 at speeder & earl's (pine street) in Burlington. info, 859-9222. niCole WelCome: "Reflections on vermont," landscape photography in the Montpelier area. Through December 29 at Fletcher Free library in Burlington. info, 865-7211. 'of lAnD AnD loCAl': A multidisciplinary, statewide exhibition designed to initiate a dialogue about issues surrounding the vermont landscape; heather McGill: "night Moves," sculptures that incorporate automotive paints, hand-detailed lines and highly polished finishes to reference muscle car culture and custom motorcycle gas tanks. Through December 7 at BcA center in Burlington. info, 865-7166. 'PoSter riot: 32 yeArS of PerformAnCeS At the flynn': show posters from the Flynn archives, plus posters from partner organizations such as lyric Theatre company, vermont symphony orchestra, vermont stage company, UvM lane series, higher Ground and the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Through January 4 at Amy e. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn center, in Burlington. info, 652-4500. Steez Art: "viBes," signed and numbered prints by Kyle 'Fattie B.' Thompson. Through December 31 at halflounge in Burlington. info, 865-0012. SuSAn lArkin: "land & lakeshore," oil paintings of lake champlain and northern vermont landscapes. Through January 2 at skinny pancake in Burlington. info, 928-3081.

elVirA triPP: Art Affair by shearer presents work by the Mexican-born artist. Through December 31 at shearer chevrolet in south Burlington. info, 658-1111.

teSSA hill: "Black Rhino Designs Mushrooms," wall hangings composed of painted polymer clay mushrooms and found wood. Through December 30 at speaking volumes in Burlington. info, 540-0107.

'exPoSure': A group photography show featuring black-and-white and color figurative images by students of Burlington college. Friday through sunday, December 6-8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at contraFlux studio in Burlington. info, 355-5418.

Vermont ArtiSAn CrAft ShoW: The seasonal pop-up gallery features works in a variety of media by more than 50 crafters. Through December 28 at vermont Artisans craft Gallery, University Mall, in south Burlington. info, 652-0376.

inAugurAl exhiBit: prints by Bill Davison, sculpture by Kathleen schneider, photographs by Don Ross and paintings by John Gonter. Through January 9 at vermont Metro Gallery, BcA center in Burlington. info, 865-7166.

Vermont Photo grouP: seven local photographers show their memorable images of portraits, still lifes, landscapes, abstracts and nature. Through January 1 at Mirabelles in Burlington. info, 658-3074.

internAtionAl Art exhiBit: Art objects from around the world from the private collection of Ben Bergstein and April werner, along with artwork by winners of last year's contest in the vermont international Festival. Through December 31 at north end studio A in Burlington. info, 863-6713.

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mAllory BrAtton riCh: oil and pastel paintings of the landscapes of rural vermont, eastern new York and coastal Maine and north carolina. Through January 2 at left Bank home & Garden in Burlington. info, 862-1001.

AnnuAl holiDAy ArtiSAnS' BAzAAr: More than 40 area artisans and specialty food producers offer everything from pottery and blown glass to wreaths and chocolates. see website for hours wednesday through sunday. Through December 23 at chandler Gallery in Randolph. info, chandlerarts.org. cenTRAl vT shows

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First Friday art Walk: Galleries, shops and other venues around downtown stay open late to welcome pedestrian art viewers. Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m., Various downtown locations, Burlington. Info, 264-4839. essex art league Meeting: Members gather for business and social time, plus a presentation by a guest artist. Thursday, December 5, 9-11 a.m., First Congregational Church, Essex Junction. Info, essexartleague.com. liFe draWing For artists: Artists 18 and older bring their own materials and sketch, draw and paint from a live model. Wednesday, December 4, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesday, December 11, 6-9 p.m., Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts, Chester. Info, 875-1018. liFe-draWing session: Artists practice their painting and drawing techniques with a live model. Reservations encouraged. Wednesday, December 4 & 11, 6-9 p.m.; Sunday, December 8, 2-5 p.m., Black Horse Fine Art Supply, Burlington. Info, 860-4972. BarBara ackerMan: “Histories,” an MFA thesis exhibit influenced by a recent trip to the American Southwest. Through December 14 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Talk: Thursday, December 5, 3 p.m. Info, 635-1469.

annelein BeukenkaMP deMonstration: The master watercolorist shows how she does it. Saturday, December 7, 1-3 p.m., Frog Hollow, Burlington. Info, 863-6458. Zoe ink annual studio sale: The Burlington graphic designer offers her letterpress paper products in a shared holiday sale with jewelry designer Tina Christensen. Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, December 8, noon-4 p.m., Zoë Ink, 266 Pine St., Ste. 103, Burlington. Info, 863-1468. studio 266 holiday grouP exhiBition: Fourteen resident artists display their works in a variety of media for First Friday and the South End Holiday sHop. Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, December 8, noon-4 p.m., Studio 266, Burlington. Info, 578-2512. holiday PoPuP shoP: The one-day event featuring locally made clothing and jewelry includes Where Clothes, Found and Foraged, Althea Designs, Maisie Wormser and more. Sunday, December 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monkey House, Winooski. Info, 203-913-5627. Book arts guild oF verMont: At this monthly meeting in the Sophia Fahs Community Room, members share a potluck and swap-andshop. Wednesday, December 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, Burlington. Info, bookartsvt@gmail.com.

MontPelier art Walk: Pedestrian art viewers take in exhibits all around town. Friday, December 6, 4-8 p.m., Various locations, Montpelier. Info, 223-9604. randoMiZojustiFicator-athon: Ben T. Matchstick brings his oracular installation to the access station for a prerecording of a New Year’s Eve party. Be part of the documentation and feel your presence on Earth Randomizojustificated. Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m., ORCA Media, Montpelier. Info, 279-8500.

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Festival oF Wreaths: This annual holiday event features wreaths, decorated by community members and offered in silent auction, along with food and music. Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. Info, 388-1436

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‘sPark’: An exhibit of works by local artists. Through December 6 at Stone Valley Arts in Poultney. All work will be raffled to benefit Stone Valley Arts. Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, goebelk@ greenmtn.edu.

annual holiday oPen house: Visitors are invited to few the Midd-Vermont Train Clubs layout of electric toy trains, as well as Wendy Copp’s “Fantastical Fashions” exhibit, listen to carols and enjoy refreshments. Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, December 8, noon-4 p.m., Sheldon Museum, Middlebury. Info, 388-2117.

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Peter Miller Book signing: The Waterbury photographer talks about and signs copies of his book, A Lifetime of Vermont People. Friday, December 6, 2-4 p.m., Frog Hollow, Burlington. Info, 863-6458.

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‘art FroM the earth’: An annual exhibit of natureinspired work by local artists, with snacks and a silent auction. Friday, December 6, 7-9 p.m., Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier. Info, 224-7100.

holiday oPen studio: Print and craFt sale: Photographs by Terry Allen, woodblock prints by Mary Azarian, glass by Chet Cole and Nii Viiler, and sculpture by Georgia Landau in a seasonal show and sale. Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8, 11 a.m.4 p.m., Terry Allen Studio, East Montpelier. Info, 229-0303 .

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Frederic rudi: “Laundry and Eggs,” paintings. Through January 7 at Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. Art and Authors’ Night, featuring state archivist Gregory Sanford and writer/radio host Sylvie Daley. Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Info, jaquithpubliclibrary@ gmail.com.

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‘south end holiday shoP’: More than 40 businesses, studios and artist markets welcome holiday shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind gifts. Friday through Sunday, December 6-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Various locations, Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

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carol Boucher: The artist will give a demonstration using oil pastels and talk about how she creates her works. Saturday, December 7, 1-2 p.m., Alchemy Jewelry Arts Collective, Burlington.

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Ellen Spring and Bru ce Baker : Hand-dyed silk wearables and silver designer jewelry, respectively, by the Vermont artists. Through December 31 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032.

Arthur Zorn : "Cooling Bouquets for Summer Days," new paintings by the Barre artist. Through December 6 at Angeleno's Pizza in Montpelier. Info, 229-5721. 'Celebr ate' : An annual show of fine art and craft by artist members. Through December 28 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069.

'Fashion & F ant asy at the Edge o f the Forest' : Selections from the museum’s vintage clothing collection paired with Vermont artist Wendy Copp's imaginative couture creations made from natural materials such as ferns, birch bark and hydrangea. Through December 31 at Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. Info, 388-2117.

'Earth as Muse: Beauty , Degr adation, H ope, R egener ation, A w akening' : Artwork that celebrates the Earth's beauty while reflecting on tensions between mankind and the environment by Fran Bull, Pat Musick, Harry A. Rich, Jenny Swanson and Richard Weis. Through April 4 at Great Hall in Springfield. Info, 258-3992.

Jackson Galler y Sixth Annu al H oli day Show : The juried exhibit includes works by 28 regional artists in a variety of mediums, from painting to quilts to jewelry. Through December 31 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222.

Georgi a Myer : "Authenticity," mixed-media works featuring oil, paper, pastels, charcoal, ink and watercolor on paper, canvas and linen. Through December 27 at Governor's Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

John Gemign ani : "Painting Outside the Lines," representational, graphic paintings and abstract, textural works by the Vermont artist. Through December 27 at WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room in Bristol. Info, 453-3188.

'Goo d Beginnings: Group H oli day Exhibition' : Work in a variety of media by artists from around the region. A portion of proceeds benefit Good Beginnings of the Upper Valley, a charity for newborns and families. Through December 24 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 674-9616.

Meg McDevit t : "Links," sumi-e ink drawings filtered through various papers onto wood panels and more paper, creating surfaces that evoke topography. Through December 7 at Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. Info, 468-1266.

Group Show : Work by fiber artist Alison Cannon, blacksmith Chris Eaton, and beeswax candle makers Bonita Bedard and Shawna Sherwin. Through December 31 at Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. Info, 457-1298.

'New L ives, New Engl and': Weaving, henna art, drums and other cultural traditions illustrate how Vermont's refugee communities stay connected to their heritage and form new lives from "whole cloth." Through February 8 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964.

H umberto Ram ire z: Recent acrylic paintings by the chair of the art department at Landmark College. Through December 17 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College, in Poultney. Info, 283-8397.

'Screene d and Sele cte d II: Conte mpor ar y Photogr aphy and Video Acquisitions, 2006–2011': Acquisitions the college made with the help of students, including images by Bernd and Hilla Becher, Chuck Close, Robert Mapplethorpe, Shirin Neshat, Cindy Sherman, Alex Soth and James Welling, among others. Through December 8 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-3168.

Janet Fre deri cks : "Quiet Observations: Anthills, Insects & Water," contemplative paintings on the natural environment by the Vermont artist. Through January 10 at Central Vermont Medical Center in Barre. Info, 371-4100.

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Jennie Ha rri man & Christopher Smith : "Intersectionalism: An Interdisciplinary Art Show," drawings, prints, paintings, sculpture, works of graphic design and childrens' literature, plus a participatory art activity. Through December 27 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404.

Silk-s creen Print Exhibition : Students in Michael Jordan's printmaking class display new works. Through December 6 at Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. Info, 443-3168.

L is a Forster Beach : Abstract paintings by the Stowe artist. Through December 31 at Festival Gallery in Waitsfield. Info, 496-6682.

'Small T re asures' : Small-scale artwork and craft by guild members, plus handcrafted holiday ornaments. Through January 28 at Brandon Artists Guild. Info, 247-4956.

Mar c Beer man: Wildlife and nature images by the Pennsylvania-based photographer. Through January 5 at VINS Nature Center in Quechee. Info, 359-5001.

T om Merwin : Abstract paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Brandon Music. Info, 465-4071.

Mar y L . Collins : Photographs and other items that reflect the artist's close relationship with the Oglala Lakota nation of Pine Ridge, S.D. Through December 18 at Hartness Gallery, Vermont Technical College, in Randolph Center. Info, 728-1237.

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Peter Miller : An exhibit celebrating the iconic Vermont photographer's new book, A Lifetime of Vermont People. Through January 2 at Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock. Info, 457-2295.

an FBI agent. Turns out one of his artworks, which he

'R oun d': Circular objects ranging from uniform buttons to oddities such as a foot-powered dentist’s drill; 'T hese H onore d Dead: Priv ate and Nation al Co mmemor ation' : An exhibit that tells the stories of Norwich alumni from both sides of the Civil War, focusing on the military draft, prisons and mourning rituals. Through December 20 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield. Info, 485-2183.

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'Something to Celebr ate' : A twofold exhibit includes "Out of Bounds," works by Vermont Watercolor Society members Richard Weis, Johanne Durocher Yordan and Frieda Post; and a variety of pieces by returning VTica artists Nancy Pulliam Weis, Miranda Updike, Laura Rideout, Irene Cole and Nicholas Kekic. Through January 19 at Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts in Chester. Info, 875-1018.

has been sending to random addresses found on Google School of Mines and T echnology. The image on the card was of a cowboy and a rifle. The legend: “Another disaster.” Sadly, schools tak e pretty much e verything as a per ceived threat these da ys, and so the f eder al agent paid a visit. Peberdy checked out as the innocent artist he is — albeit one with a slightly unusual pos tal project. The venue f or his new exhibit of collages is

T he Palet teers o f Ver mont Art Club : "Peaceful Places," works by members that speak to the theme. Through December 27 at Aldrich Public Library in Barre. Info, 262-6400.

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'T he W hite Stu ff': The group exhibit featuring local artists celebrates the "glory, glitter and moods of snow." Through December 29 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Info, 522-3172.

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W inter Group Show : Sculpture, illustration, photography and acrylic and oil paintings by nine Vermont artists. Through January 4 at Axel's Frameshop in Waterbury. Info, 244-7801.

Peberdy calls “the doomsda y-happy world we live in,

“Wreckage” with a reception this Friday, December in White Riv er Junction. The images addr ess what and the cultural debris left in its wake.”

'Vito A ccon ci: T hinking Space': An exhibition that marks the inauguration on campus of a replica of Acconci’s "Way Station I," which was constructed in 1983 near what is now McCardell Bicentennial Hall. Through December 8 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-3168. 'Your Junk, My Art : T he T r ans for mation o f Foun d Objects' : Work by B Amore, Nancy Weis, Karen Koziol, Catherine Hall, Bob Hooker, Janet Van Fleet, Kristin Humbargar, Ronni Solbert, Dick Weis, Susan Farrow, Gene Childers, Tom Absher and Ruth Hamilton. Through December 15 at Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon. Info, 247-3000.

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Caspi an Arts Exhibit : Sixteen members of the artist group show paintings, glass, sculpture, fiber works, jewelry and more. Through December 22 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211. 'Cats and T igers and T urtles, Oh My!' : Artwork by Gayleen Aiken, Berta Diller, Huddee Herrick, Dot Kibbee and Phyllis Putvain. Through January 14 at GRACE in Hardwick. Info, 472-6857. Chris Ste arns : "Vermont on Aluminum," high-dynamic-range landscape photographs printed on sheets of aluminum. Through January 2 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 888-1261. Elinor Osborn : Photographs. Through December 16 at Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. Info, 525-3366. Gabe T empest a: Works in charcoal that focus on bumblebees. Through December 21 at Art House Gallery, Studio & School in Craftsbury Common. Info, 586-2200. Kent Sh aw : Color photographs taken in Morrisville, Elmore and Hardwick. Through January 20 at Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 472-7053.

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CALL TO ARTISTS CALL FOR DRUM-RELATED ART: Green Mountain Drums is now accepting designs for our 2014 merchandise. Submissions accepted through December 13. See our Facebook page for more information. CALL TO PHOTOGRAPHERS: Professional and amateur photographers are invited to participate in an exhibit at the Jericho Town Hall from January through April. One requirement: All images must include at least one actual Jericho road. You may submit up to two photographs of any

size. The show will not be juried; there’s no participation fee and no commission if you wish to sell your work. Deadline: December 15. For info and registration, contact Barbara Greene, 899-2974, blgreene@ myfairpoint.net. LOVE: CALLING FOR PHOTOS: Deadline: January 8. Jurors: Joe DiMaggio and JoAnne Kalish. Love. Hearts entwined. Unrequited. Moonstruck. Starcrossed. Info, darkroomgallery. com/ex52. CALL TO ARTISTS: Seeking faith-based or nature-inspired artwork in any medium, two- or three-dimensional. Deadline: December 15. Send résumé,

'KICK AND GLIDE: VERMONT'S NORDIC SKI LEGACY': An exhibit celebrating all aspects of the sport, including classic and skate skiing, Nordic combined, biathlon, ski jumping, telemark and back-country skiing. Through October 13, 2014, at Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. PAUL GRUHLER: Abstract acrylic paintings on linen. Through January 2 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 888-1261. 'SHADES OF FALL: SMALL PICTURE EXHIBITION': One hundred fifty paintings by 88 artist members. Through December 29 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100.

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PAT MUSICK: “Our Fragile Home,” sculptures and works on paper inspired by the words astronauts have used to describe seeing the Earth from space. Through February 28 at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Info, 257-0124.

“popping up” all over at this time of year, but the crafters’ collection at the Iozen has been running a seasonal show and sale with more than 50 Vermont artisans for most of the last decade in the South Burlington outlet. The cooperative features everything from functional items such as calendars and cutting boards to painted gourd ornament by Julia Emilio.

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AVA'S HOLIDAY SALE AND EXHIBITION: Locally made artisanal gifts by artists long affiliated with the gallery, as well as new ones. Through December 28 at AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. Info, 603-448-3117. 'BETWEEN TRADITION AND MODERNITY: THE ART OF FAN TCHUNPI': Oil paintings, works on paper and ceramics by one of the most important and prolific Chinese artists of the modern era; 'SHADOWPLAY: TRANSGRESSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART': Photographs from the mid-20th century onward that startle, disturb and cause one to question. Through December 8 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2095. JULES DE BALINCOURT: A premier exhibit of contemporary paintings by the Franco-American pictural artist. Through March 13 at Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. Info, 514-285-2000.

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'PICASSO: THE VOLLARD SUITE': A series of the artist's 100 etchings created between 1930 and '37. Through December 20 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2095. 'SPLENDORE A VENEZIA: ART AND MUSIC FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO BAROQUE IN VENICE': An exhibit featuring approximately 120 paintings, prints and drawings, plus historical instruments, musical manuscripts and texts, including the first edition of The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Through January 19 at Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. Info, 514-285-2000.

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'STUDIO SELECTIONS': Work by current students in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Through January 26 at Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y. Info, 518-564-2474.

Winter Art Mart January 15th – March 15th 2014. Any medium, winter scenes in Vermont are encouraged. For more information please call Edna

'THE FLOATING WORLD: UKIYO-E PRINTS FROM THE LAUREN ROGERS MUSEUM OF ART': Woodpanel prints from Japan’s Edo Period, 1600-1868. Through December 16 at Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y. Info, 518-564-2474.

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SABRA FIELD: “Cosmic Geometry,” work by the Vermont printmaker. Through March 9 at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Info, 257-0124.

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FIVE ELEMENTS: PHOTO COMP: Photograph the beauty of nature; five elements provide the foundation for our entire physical world. Deadline: December 11. Juror: Eddie Soloway. darkroomgallery.com. Exhibit is in January.

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CHAOS: We are looking for two- and three-dimensional work, abstract or figurative, that reflects pandemonium, disorder and turbulence, and blows us away. Deadline: December 6. Exhibit dates: January 21 through February 22. Info, studioplacearts.com.

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DAISY ROCKWELL: “The Topless Jihadi and Other Curious Birds,” paintings of women in political situations such as members of the FEMEN movement, a Ukrainian feminist group that stages protests topless. Through December 30 at Bennington Museum. Info, 447-1571.

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nd just like that, Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand are robbed of the title of M ost Cloying and Thoroughly Preposterous Duo on a Road Trip in Movie History (for last year’s The Guilt T rip). Who could’v e imagined a film would come along and snatch it away so soon? But this — and this alone — is what f ormerly credible director Stephen Frears (The Grifters) has accomplished with his latest. Philomena is so pandering , patronizing and proudly by the numbers it makes the The Guilt Trip look like Lawrence of Arabia. The supremely gif ted Judi Dench pulls a De Niro here, trading on her legend in the service of a pr ofitable triviality. I’ve seen Lifetime movies with more artistic integrity than this adaptation of M artin Sixsmith’s 2009 book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee. Scripted by Je° Pope and the fi lm’s costar, Steve Coogan, the picture tells the fact-based story of an Irish woman who teams up with a Brit journalist to find the son she was forced to give up 50 years earlier. Lee, we learn, was a victim of the Magdalene Laundries, a collusion between the government and the Catholic chur ch in which unmarried mothers were forced to perform slave labor in con vents. Enormous pr ofits were amassed not only fr om contracts with hotels and the military but f rom the sale of

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children born ther e. The Irish go vernment o˛ cially admitted complicity f or the fi rst time this year. All that’s in the book. And that ’s where most of it stayed — the better to morph the tale of a w oman’s lif etime of r egret into a f eel-good buddy fi lm. The of ten incongruously comic odyssey takes the odd couple to Washington, D.C., and o° ers yuks at the unsophisticated biddy’s expense. The filmmakers portray Philomena as being as clueless as if she’ d left the con vent that week rather than decades bef or e. At a hotel, for example, scanning the on- demand options, she declar es Big Momma’s House irresistible. Visiting the Lincoln M emorial, she quips, “Look at him up ther e in his big chair!” She’s demeaningly depicted recounting the plots of bodice-rippers she reads. Of course, that’s when the fi lm’s not contriving to jerk tears. The pair’s search yields heart-tugging results. Odds ar e defied, and the nuns who victimized Philomena in her youth make a thir d-act reappearance. We learn they continued to victimize her in adulthood, secretly intervening to block at tempts at a r eunion. These ar e some seriously twisted sisters. Which brings us to perhaps the pictur e’s only unpredictable aspect. W ith the arriv al of awards season, the movie’s makers are

HOLY HELL Coogan produced, cowrote and costars in this bizarro attempt to wring laughs from an old woman’s life of church-inflicted loss and regret.

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limit its appeal to v oting bodies, Harvey Weinstein has gone into damage -control mode. He petitioned the Motion Picture Association of America to get the fi lm’s rating softened to PG -13, concerned that an R r ating would be o° -putting to “ church f amilies.” Both Coogan and Dench assisted in the e° ort. The one unexpected voice in this Tinseltown jockeying is that of Lee herself , who took the unusual step recently of responding to the author of a negative review. “I forgive

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t’s o˛ cial: Disney is courting the smart-moms demographic with its latest princess movies. In Tangled (2010), Rapunzel didn’t wait around f or a prince to climb up her hair. And in Frozen, romance plays second fiddle to the evolving relationship between two estranged royal sisters. These princesses s till wear sparkly dresses, the better to sell millions of tie -ins to parents of 4-year-olds, but they have personalities that go beyond “f eisty” and make hard choices. That’s a breath of fresh air. Nordic air, to be precise. The production team has jettisoned most of the plot of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, leaving it with a cr edit for “inspiration.” (Script credit goes to Jennifer Lee [Wreck-It Ralph], who codirected with Chris B uck.) That’s ironic, given that Andersen’ s is one of the few fairy tales in which a girl saves a boy. But Disney has v eered in a di° erent direction, turning the “snow queen” from a cold-hearted witch who willfully brings eternal winter upon the land to a misunders tood girl with an unwieldy superhero power. The result is a movie less tense than it might have been — there’s no villain w orthy of the name — but also more emotionally resonant. Elsa (voiced by Tony winner Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) are heirs to the generically Scandinavian kingdom of Arendelle. Their parents separate them after Elsa accidentally endangers her y ounger sister with her ability to turn summer to winter

youYOUR for not taking the time to understand myYOUR story,” she wrote. “Stephen’s movie is meant TEXT TEXT to be a tes tament to good things , not an at tack [on the church].” I won’t give away theHERE HERE film’s ending, but m y guess is an yone who sees Philomena will be hard-pressed to compile a list of good things the chur ch did f or this poor woman. Indeed, its cruelty and corruption ar e sort of the point of Sixsmith’s book. You can’t blame Lee for defending the fi lm made from it, I suppose . Just bear in mind, this is the same woman who considered Big Momma’s House must-see moviemaking.

ICE WORK Menzel voices a queen who turns her foes into popsicles in Disney’s latest family animation.

and flash-f reeze most anything. The king exhorts his eldes t to conceal her po wers, dooming her to a lif e of repression. When, after a sequence of unfortunate e vents, Elsa embraces her inner ice queen in the spec tacular ballad “Let It Go,” any viewer who’s ever been labeled “di° erent” is likely to be on her side. The more conventional Anna, who jus t wants to do princessy stu° and roll back the perma-freeze Elsa has wrought, is an equally sympathetic figure. Frozen starts strong, with

musical numbers that es tablish the sis ters’ troubled bond and teenage Anna’ s f renzied eagerness to escape her lonely palace life by engaging herself to the fi rst hot nobleman she meets (Alan Tudyk). Later, the film loses some focus, as Anna embarks on an Oz-style quest studded with the usual busy action sequences and comic-relief characters. For the littler view ers, there’s plenty of slapstick involving a summer-obsessed snowman (Josh Gad) and matchmaker trolls. Older ones are more like-

ly to appreciate the sassing that flies between Anna and her r eluctant companion, Kristo° (Jonathan Gro° ), who’s basically H an Solo with a reindeer BFF instead of a Wookiee. The object of the heroine’s quest is a witch/Darth Vader who doesn’t really want to hurt anybody, and that ’s a bold switch in the formula that Disney half pulls o° . By default, this fantasy’s only real villains are selfish profiteers — a believable twist, if not the most compelling one. The songs b y Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez grow less clever and hummable as the mo vie continues, but the visuals remain gorgeous. The Ar endelle palace teems with N ordic decorative motif s and rich hues — teal, magenta, turquoise — while Elsa’s arctic mountain lair sparkles beneath crimson sunrises and sunsets . The anthr opomorphic snow critters she cr eates are less interesting than their en vironment, but overall, Disney has crafted another animated landscape magical enough to k eep everybody in the family from fidgeting for nigh on two hours. And those moms who don’ t want their daughters piningly opining that “ Someday My Prince Will Come”? They may have issues with the sparkly dr esses and tiaras, but I think they’ll be pleased with Frozen’s twist on the notion that true love conquers all. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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BlUe is tHe WARmest coloR HHHH1/2: a high school student comes of age when she finds herself falling in tumultuous love with another woman in this french drama from director abdellatif Kechiche. with adèle Exarchopoulos and léa Seydoux. (179 min, nc-17.) tHe Book tHieF HH1/2: In nazi germany, a young girl (Sophie nélisse) bonds with the Jewish refugee her adoptive parents are sheltering. brian Percival directed the drama based on Markus Zusak’s novel. with geoffrey Rush and Emily watson. (131 min, Pg-13. Roxy) cAptAiN pHillipsHHHH1/2 tom hanks plays the title character in this drama based on the true story of the Vermonter whose cargo ship was boarded by Somali pirates in 2009. with barkhad abdi and barkhad abdirahman. Paul (The Bourne Ultimatum) greengrass directed. (134 min, Pg-13) DAllAs BUYeRs clUB HHH1/2: Matthew Mcconaughey plays Ron woodroof, a texas good ol’ boy who defied government regulations to import aIdS drugs after he was diagnosed in the 1980s. Jared leto and Jennifer garner also star. Jean-Marc (The Young Victoria) Vallée directed. (121 min, R. Roxy) The hunger games: CaTChing Fire

new in theaters tHe HoBBit: tHe DesolAtioN oF smAUg: are we really only in the middle of this Middle Earth saga adapted from tolkien’s short novel The Hobbit? bilbo baggins clutches his precious as his dwarf companions set out to reclaim their homeland in director Peter Jackson’s adventure. Martin freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard armitage star. (161 min, Pg-13. Starts Thursday, december 12)

DeliveRY mAN HH: In this remake of the Québécois comedy Starbuck, Vince Vaughn plays an underachiever who discovers that his sperm-bank donations have produced hundreds of now-grown children. with chris Pratt and cobie Smulders. Ken Scott again directed. (104 min, Pg-13. bijou, capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy) FRee BiRDsHH: Back to the Future … with turkeys? two gobblers go back in time to get their species off the time-honored Thanksgiving menu in this animated family comedy from director Jimmy (Jonah Hex) hayward. with the voices of woody harrelson, Owen wilson, amy Poehler and george takei. (91 min, Pg) FRoZeN HHH1/2: In the latest disney animation, inspired by hans christian andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” a girl embarks on a quest to end the eternal winter enfolding her kingdom. with the voices of Kristen bell, Josh gad and Idina Menzel. chris (Surf’s Up) buck and Jennifer lee directed. (108 min, Pg, bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Stowe, welden)

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tHe HUNgeR gAmes: cAtcHiNg FiRe HHH1/2: In the second flick adapted from Suzanne collins’ best-selling dystopian ya trilogy, rebellion in the districts leads to a very special 75th hunger games. with Jennifer lawrence, Josh hutcherson, liam hemsworth and Philip Seymour hoffman. francis (I Am Legend) lawrence directed. (146 min, Pg-13. Starts Thursday, november 21. bijou, capitol, Majestic, Paramount, Stowe, welden)

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BiG picture theater

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wednesday 4 12 years a slave 5:30. Free Birds 5. The hunger Games: catching Fire 7. thursday 5 — thursday 12 Full schedule not available at press time.

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wednesday 4 — thursday 5 delivery man 4, 7. Frozen 6:30. Frozen 3d 4. The hunger Games: catching Fire 4, 7. Thor: The dark world 4, 6:50.

www.KissTheCook.net 72 Church Street 863-4226 Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm

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Games: catching Fire Fri: 6, 9. Sat: 2, 6, 9. Sun: 2, 7. Mon to Thu: 7.

friday 6 — thursday 12 captain phillips 1, 8:30. delivery man 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10. Frozen 1, 3:30, 6, 8:30. Frozen 3d 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40. Gravity 3d 12:30, 2:35, 4:40, 6:45, 8:50. homefront 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30. The hunger Games: catching Fire 12, 12:35, 3:05, 3:40, 6:10, 6:45, 9:15, 9:50. *out of the Furnace 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10. Thor: The dark world 3d 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:35.

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

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190 Boxwood St. (Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners), Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 captain phillips 9. delivery man 1, 4, 7:10, 9:30. Frozen 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20. Frozen 3d 12:40, 1:30, 3:30, 6:10, 6:40, 8:40. Gravity 3d 3:50, 9:10. homefront 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:30. The hunger Games: catching Fire 12:30, 1:30, 3:10, 3:40, 4:40, 6:45, 7:45, 8:45. Jackass presents: Bad Grandpa 6:20. last vegas 12:30, 6:30. Thor: The dark world 12:45, 3:30. Thor: The dark world 3d 12:55, 3:35, 6:15, 8:50. friday 6 — sunday 8 delivery man 12:40, 3:20, 7:20, 9:35. Frozen 11:30, 12:20, 2, 4:30, 6:55, 9:20. Frozen 3d 1, 3:40, 6:20, 8:50. Gravity 12. Gravity 3d 9:40. homefront 11:50, 2:20, 4:35, 7, 9:45. The hunger Games: catching Fire 12:10, 1:10, 2:50, 3:30, 4:20, 6, 6:40, 7:50, 8:40, 9:10. last vegas 3:50, 6:10. *out of the Furnace 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 6:50, 9:30. Thor: The dark world 12:50, 9:15 Thor: The dark world 3d 2:10, 4:40, 7:10. monday 9 — thursday 12 delivery man 1:05, 3:20, 6:50, 9:10. Frozen 1:40, 4:05, 6:30, 9:10. Frozen 3d 1, 3:40, 6:15, 8:45. Gravity 1:25. Gravity 3d 8:50. homefront 1:30, 4, 7, 8:40. The hunger Games: catching Fire 1:10, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:40, 6:40, 7:40, 8:40. last vegas 1, 3:50, 6:10. *out of the Furnace 1:40, 4:20, 6:40, 9:15. Thor: The dark world 1:10, 9:15. Thor: The dark world 3d 3:40, 6:25.

marQuis theatre Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 Full schedule not available at press time. friday 6 — thursday 12 12 years a slave Fri: 6, 9. Sat: 2, 6, 9. Sun: 2, 7. Mon to Thu: 7. Frozen Fri: 6, 8:30. Sat: 1:30, 6, 8:30. Sun: 1:30, 7. Mon to Thu: 7. The hunger

merrill’s roXy cinema wednesday 4 — thursday 5 12 years a slave 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:20. The Book Thief 1:15, 4, 6:50, 9:30. dallas Buyers club 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:25. delivery man 1, 3:05, 5:10, 7:20, 9:35. The hunger Games: catching Fire 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20. philomena 12:55, 3, 5, 7:10, 9:15. friday 6 — thursday 12 12 years a slave 1, 3:55, 6:30, 9:10. The Book Thief 12:55, 3:30, 6:35, 9:05. dallas Buyers club 1:05, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25. The hunger Games: catching Fire 12:50, 3:35, 6:25, 9:10. philomena 1:15, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20. *wadjda 1:20, 3:50, 6:50, 9:15.

palace 9 cinemas 10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 all is lost 12:55, 4:10, 6:20, 9:10 (Wed), 9:20 (Thu). captain phillips 3:20, 8:30. delivery man 1:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15. Free Birds 2:10. Frozen 1, 3:50, 6:30, 8:50. Frozen 3d 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30. homefront 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:15, 9:25. The hunger Games: catching Fire 12:40, 3:10, 3:40, 6:10 (Wed only), 6:40, 8:40. Thor: The dark world 12:45, 6. Thor: The dark world 3d 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:20. friday 6 — sunday 8 all is lost 12:30, 3:20, 6:20, 9. captain phillips 12:10, 3:10, 6:10, 9:05. Frozen 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:25. Frozen 3d 1, 3:30, 6:30, 8:50. homefront 12:20, 2:30, 4:50, 7, 9:15. The hunger Games: catching Fire 12, 1:10, 3, 4:20, 6, 7:30, 8:40. *out of the Furnace 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20. Thor: The dark world 12:40, 6:40. Thor: The dark world 3d 3:40, 9:10. monday 9 — wednesday 12 all is lost 1:05, 4:05, 6:20, 9. captain phillips 1:15, 3:10, 6:10, 9:05. Frozen 1:40, 4:40, 7:10, 9:25. Frozen 3d 1, 3:30, 6:30, 8:50. homefront 1:50, 4:50, 7, 9:15. The hunger Games: catching Fire 1:10, 3, 4:20, 6, 7:30, 8:40. *noel coward's private lives Wed: 7. *out of the Furnace 1:20, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20. Thor: The dark world 1:30, 6:40. Thor: The dark world 3d 4, 9:10.

paramount twin cinema 241 North Main St., Barre, 4799621, fgbtheaters.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 Frozen 6:25, 9. The hunger Games: catching Fire 6:10, 9:20. friday 6 — thursday 12 Frozen 6:25, 9. Frozen 3d Sat & Sun: 12:20, 3:15. Mon to Thu: 6:25, 9.*The hobbit: The desolation of smaug Thu: Midnight. The hunger Games: catching Fire Fri: 6:10, 9:20. Sat & Sun: 12, 3:10, 6:10, 9:20. Mon to Thu: 6:10, 9:20.

the savoy theater 26 Main St., Montpelier, 2290509, savoytheater.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 12 years a slave 6:30, 9. Blue is The warmest color (la vie d’adËle) 4, 7:15. friday 6 — thursday 12 Blue is The warmest color (la vie d’adËle) Sat & Sun: 12:30, 4, 7:15. Mon to Thu: 4, 7:15. dallas Buyers club Fri: 6:30, 8:45. Sat & Sun: 1, 3:30, 6:30, 8:45. Mon to Thu: 6:30, 8:45.

stowe cinema 3 pleX Mountain Rd., Stowe, 2534678. stowecinema.com

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 Frozen 3d 7. The hunger Games: catching Fire 7. last vegas 7. friday 6 — thursday 12 Frozen 3d Fri: 6:45, 8:45. Sat: 2:30, 4:30 (2D), 6:45, 8:45. Sun: 2:30, 4:30, 7. Mon to Thu: 7. The hunger Games: catching Fire Fri: 6:30, 9:10. Sat: 2:30, 6:30, 9:10. Sun: 2:30, 7. Mon to Thu: 7. last vegas Fri: 7, 9:10. Sat: 2:30, 4:30, 7, 9:10. Sun: 2:30, 4:30, 7. Mon to Thu: 7.

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

wednesday 4 — thursday 5 Frozen 7:05. homefront 7:10. The hunger Games: catching Fire 7. white christmas (free) Wed: 6:30. friday 6 — thursday 12 Full schedule not available at press time.

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lAst veGAsH1/2: A 60-plus version of The Hangover? Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline play friends throwing a bachelor party in the title city in this comedy from director John (National Treasure) Turteltaub. (104 min, PG-13) pHilomeNA H: Stephen (The Queen) Frears directed this fact-based drama about a journalist (Steve Coogan) who helps a woman (Judi Dench) search for the son the Catholic church forced her to give up decades earlier. (98 min, R. Roxy) tHoR: tHe DARK WoRlD HH1/2: The saga of the Marvel superhero universe continues as the Norse god of thunder (Chris Hemsworth) faces a threat too extreme for the denizens of Asgard to handle. Expect smiting. With Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston and Christopher Eccleston. Alan Taylor directed. (125 min, PG-13) WADJDAHHHH Haifaa Al Mansour’s story of a pop music-loving 10-year-old (Waad Mohammed) is the first feature film shot in Saudi Arabia by a female Saudi director. (98 min, NR)

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Johnny Deleon, 20, was thwarted in his attempt to steal hubcaps from cars parked outside a restaurant in Harris County, Texas, where law officers were holding a retirement party. After an officer who spotted Deleon confronted him, about 30 deputies inside the restaurant rushed outside to assist. Noting that Deleon failed to notice the parking lot held “a multitude of marked and unmarked police vehicles,” Assistant Chief Tim Cannon commented, “Unfortunately for him, his zest for thievery overrode any form of common sense, which placed him straight into the hands of law enforcement’s finest.” (Houston Chronicle) While leading police on a high-speed chase on the Massachusetts Turnpike, two men in a stolen minivan struck another vehicle from behind and then crashed into the median. The men fled on foot, but driver Vini Bunted Proeung, 18, was arrested when he tried to run through a state police barracks in Charlton. (Worcester’s Telegram & Gazette)

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Biologists studying the speed of mammal extinction on islands created when the Thai government built a dam across the Khlong Saeng river 36 years ago reported in the journal Science that on most of the islands in the 60-square-mile reservoir, all the original native species have vanished. They’ve been replaced by Malaysian

sives produced several versions to test. While agents were testing one model, made from a kind of plastic called Visijet, it blew up in their faces. (The Huffington Post)

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A 65-year-old man shot out a wall at South Dakota’s Bismarck Airport while trying to disarm his gun so he could check it. Police Sgt. Mark Buschena estimated the damage at between $1000 and $2000 but said no charges would be filed because the gunshot was accidental. (Bismarck Tribune)

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After six adults and two children fled from a burning house in Columbus, Ga., Walter Serpit returned to rescue some valuables. “Being an alcoholic, I was trying to get my beer out,” Serpit said after escaping the flames with several cans of his favorite brew. (Columbus’s WTVM-TV)

Intruder Alert

An animal-control officer responding to a report of a bat inside a home in Arlington, Va., found that the intruder was actually a sweatband. (Washington Post)

Second-Amendment Follies Concerned about the spread of plastic handguns made from 3-D printers, officials with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explo-

Chicago police who arrested Tiara M. Paul, 20, said they put her in a police cruiser, but while they waited for a female officer to arrive to conduct a search, Paul tried to hide a concealed handgun in the cruiser. She accidentally shot herself in the back. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Drone On

Amazon.com founder Jeffrey P. Bezos, 49, unveiled a working prototype of a drone that he predicted would pave the way for using drones to deliver packages in as little as 30 minutes. The unmanned aerial vehicle uses a claw to scoop up packages at Amazon fulfillment centers and transport them to customers. Appearing on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Bezos said the technology could be fully implemented within five years. (Washington Post)

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Residents of the Norwegian town of Rjukan, which sits in the shadow of surrounding mountains for six months of the year, saw the winter sun for the first time after three computercontrolled, 183-square-foot mirrors were placed on one of the mountains, 1500 feet above the town square. “Before, when it was a fine day, you would see that the sky was blue, and you knew that the sun was shining, but you couldn’t quite see it,” local tourist official Karin Roe said. “It was very frustrating.” (Associated Press)

Litigation Nation

While fighting a house fire in St. Petersburg, Fla., Fire Lt. Lawrence Wilson fell on the porch and injured himself. Citing pain and suffering, hospital bills, legal bills and emotional distress, Wilson sued homeowner Carl Gregory, who he claimed caused the injury by installing “slippery tile on the front stairs.” (Tampa Bay Times)

Pity Payoff

Former University of California Davis police lieutenant. John Pike, who was suspended and later resigned after pepper-spraying protestors demonstrating against a tuition increase, was awarded $38,055 in workers’ compensation for “psychiatric injury” and “continuous trauma” resulting from the incident. (San Francisco Chronicle)

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The standard dictionary says that “righteous” is a word that means virtuous and highly moral. The slang dictionary says that “righteous” describes someone or something that’s absolutely genuine and wonderful. Urbandictionary.com suggests that “righteous” refers to the ultimate version of any type of experience, especially “sins of pleasure” like lust and greed. According to my analysis, the coming week will be jam-packed with righteousness for you. Which of the three definitions will predominate? It’s possible you will embody and attract all three types.

(May 21-June 20): “Lead us not into temptation, and deliver us from evil,” is a request that Christians make of God when they say the Lord’s Prayer. If we define “temptation” as an attraction to things that feel good even though they’re bad for you, this part of the prayer is perfectly reasonable. but what if “temptation” is given a different interpretation? What if it means an attraction to something that feels pleasurable and will ultimately be healthy for you even though it initially causes disruptions? I suggest you consider experimenting with this alternative definition, Gemini. for now, whatever leads you into temptation could possibly deliver you from evil.

caNceR (June 21-July 22): “you get tragedy

where the tree, instead of bending, breaks,” said the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. but you don’t have to worry about that outcome, Cancerian. The storm might howl and surge, but it will ultimately pass. And although your tree may bend pretty far, it will not break. two weeks from now, you won’t be mourning your losses but rather celebrating your flexibility and resilience. Congratulations in advance!

leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s a perfect time to

start reclaiming some of the superpowers you had when you were a child. What’s that you say? you didn’t have any superpowers? That’s not true. before you entered adolescence, you could see things and know things and feel things that were off-limits, even unknown, to

ViRgo (Aug. 23-sept. 22): not all darkness is bad. you know that. sometimes you need to escape from the bright lights. It can be restorative to sit quietly in the pitch blackness and drink in the mystery of the Great unknown. The same is true for silence and stillness and aloneness. now and then you’ve got to retreat into their protective sanctuary. Dreaming big empty thoughts in the tranquil depths can heal you and recharge you. The magic moment has arrived for this kind of rejuvenation, Virgo. libRa (sept. 23-oct. 22): In the movie Clueless, the character played by Alicia silverstone describes someone as a “full-on Monet.” What she means is that the person in question is like a painting by the french Impressionist artist Claude Monet. “from far away, it’s oK,” says silverstone. “but up close, it’s a big old mess.” you may still be at the far-away point in your evaluation of a certain situation in your own life, Libra. It appears interesting, even attractive, from a distance. When you draw nearer, though, you may find problems. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should abandon it altogether. Maybe you can fix the mess so it’s as engaging up-close as it is from far away. scoRPio (oct. 23-nov. 21): your power animal for the coming months is the bateleur eagle of Africa. In the course of searching for its meals, it covers about 250 square miles every day. It thinks big. It has a spacious scope. I hope you get inspired by its example, scorpio. In 2014, I’d love to see you enlarge the territory where you go hunting for what you want. fate will respond favorably if you expand your ideas about how to gather the best allies and resources. As for this week, I suggest you get very specific as you identify

the goals you will pursue in the coming months by exploring farther and wider.

caPRicoRN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the dreams you’re having at night, Capricorn, I bet you’re traveling through remote landscapes in all kinds of weather. Maybe you’re recreating the voyage of the Polynesian sailors who crossed hundreds of miles of Pacific ocean to find Hawaii 1500 years ago. or maybe you’re hiking through the Darkhad Valley, where the Mongolian steppe meets siberia’s vast forests. It’s possible you’re visiting places where your ancestors lived or you’re migrating to the first human settlement on Mars in the 22nd century. What do dreams like this mean? I think you’re trying to blow your own mind. your deep self and your higher wisdom are conspiring to flood you with new ways of seeing reality.

aQUaRiUs

(Jan. 20-feb. 18): It wouldn’t be too extreme for you to kiss the ground that has been walked on by people you care about deeply. And it wouldn’t be too crazy to give your special allies the best gifts ever, or compose love letters to them, or demonstrate in dramatic fashion how amazed you are by the beautiful truths about who they really are. This is a unique moment in your cycle, Aquarius — a time when it is crucial for you to express gratitude, devotion and even reverence for those who have helped you see what it means to be fully alive.

Pisces

(feb. 19-March 20): In a letter to f. scott fitzgerald, ernest Hemingway described his vision of paradise. It would have a trout stream that no one but him was permitted to fish in. He’d own two houses, one for his wife and children and one for his nine beautiful mistresses. There’d be a church where he could regularly confess his sins, and he’d have great seats at an arena where bullfights took place. from my perspective, this is a pretty vulgar version of paradise, but who am I to judge? I suggest you draw inspiration from Hemingway as you come up with your own earthy, gritty, funky fantasy of paradise. It’s an excellent time for you to get down to earth about your high ideals and dreamy hopes.

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aRies (March 21-April 19): sometimes I think too fast and too much. My logic gets sterile. My ideas become jagged and tangled. When this happens, I head off to turtle back Hill for a hike through the saltwater marsh. The trail loops around on itself, and I arrive back where I started in about 15 minutes. sometimes I keep walking, circumambulating four or five times. Going in circles like this seems to help me knit together my fragmented thoughts. often, by the time I’m finished, my mind feels unified. I recommend you find your own version of this ritual, Aries. from what I can tell, you need to get rounder and softer.

taURUs (April 20-May 20): In the mid19th century, french art was dominated by the government-sponsored salon, whose conservative policies thwarted upcoming new trends like Impressionism. one antiauthoritarian painter who rebelled was Camille Pissarro. “What is the best way to further the evolution of french art?” he was asked. “burn down the Louvre,” he replied. The Louvre, as you may know, was and still is a major art museum in Paris. Judging from your current astrological omens, I surmise that you might want to make a symbolic statement equivalent to Pissarro’s. It’s time for you to graduate from traditions that no longer feed you so you can freely seek out new teachers and influences.