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<contents> AUGUST 26-SEPTEMBER 02, 2009 VOL.15 NO.01
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12A Hungry Vermonters Get in Line for Imani’s Monthly Food-For-All
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14A As Chain Stores Wither, Waterfront Video Keeps on Rolling Lighting Lit from Vermont’s Lampshade Lady Screen Scene Words to Live By
BACK TO SCHOOLPART 2: This week our focus on student life takes us to schools around the state. At Middlebury College, Associate Professor Jason Mittell teaches TV. No, really. Margot Harrison interviews the guy who puts the small screen in the big picture. Ken Picard looks at soldiers returning to become college students — on the newly pumped up G.I. Bill. Look for more back-to-school stories in weeks to come.
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Teaching Tube BACK TO SCHOOL
From Bullets to Books BACK TO SCHOOL The new GI Bill lands scores of combat vets on VT college campuses BY KEN PICARD
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The Creator’s Game SPORT Vermont’s newest team plays homage to Native American lacrosse BY LAUREN OBER
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Cutting Crew CULTURE Old-time barbers are getting ... old, but their services still appeal BY KEVIN J. KELLEY
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Spinning Plates FOOD At Montréal’s Tour de Ville, the international buffets — and the dining room — revolve BY ALICE LEVITT
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Beyond Bathtub Gin FOOD Some Vermont businesses find the spirits move them BY KIRK KARDASHIAN
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Old Spool MUSIC Local musicians get back to basics with cassette recording BY MATT BUSHLOW
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WEB/NEW MEDIA
A Middlebury professor shows students how to think inside the box
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Pamela Polston Don Eggert Cathy Resmer Colby Roberts Rick Woods Margot Harrison Ken Picard Lauren Ober Dan Bolles Suzanne Podhaizer Carolyn Fox Cheryl Brownell Steve Hadeka Joanna May Kate O’Neill Jessica DiNapoli Will Ryan Alexarae Wright
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<contents> auguST 26-SePTeMBeR 02, 2009 vol.15 no.01
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Fair Game
Open season on Vermont politics By Shay ToTTen
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News Quirks Odd, strange, curious but true news
movies
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Hackie A cabbie’s rear view By JeRnigan PonTiac
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Gallery Profile Visiting Vermont’s art venues: 215 College Gallery
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Side Dishes Leftover food news By alice leviTT and Suzanne PodhaizeR
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Mistress Maeve
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“On the Marketplace”
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Art review
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“Human = Landscape: Aesthetics of a Carbon Constrained Future” at the Firehouse Gallery
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Movie reviews Inglourious Basterds; Shorts
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CD reviews The Daredevil Christopher Wright, In Deference to a Broken Back; Pale Fire, Life Can Change So Fast
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< letters> REDCOATS IN IRAQ In “Bullets and Bandages” [August 5], your pullquote attributed to Thomas Middleton jumped off the page: “We’re facing an enemy that wears civilian clothes, melts into the civilian populace and triggers IEDs with cellphones.” It could just as easily read, “...melts into the civilian populace and shoots from behind trees and stone walls.” A medic for King George’s redcoats could have written it. We are the redcoats. We went in to Iraq on a lie. Let’s get out. Tom Barber BURLINGTON UVM ‘BOYS’ The UVM players you mentioned in the Baseball Issue [August 5] are certainly worthy of distinction. However, you omitted the two most successful baseball players to graduate from UVM: Vermont natives Ray Collins, a left-handed pitcher from Colchester; and Larry Gardner, a third baseman from Enosburg. Both of them helped UVM win the conference championship, graduated sometime in the Taft administration (1908-1909, thereabouts) and went on to enjoy success as big-league ballplayers. Both played major roles in helping the Red Sox win the 1912 World Series against the mighty New York Giants and their immortal pitcher, Christy Mathewson. Growing up
in Colchester, it was my pleasure to meet both men: Collins at his Route 15 farmhouse, and Gardner at a Colchester Point camp where he was visiting friends. In their post-baseball lives, Gardner and Collins both gave back to the community in many ways, and also raised fine sons who were skilled, compassionate professionals in education and medicine, respectively. Their legacies, both on and off the field, should not be forgotten. Tom Simon’s excellent book, The Green Mountain Boys of Summer, tells their stories in detail. And speaking of writers: Robert B. Parker, author of the Spenser series of detective novels, wrote in one sentence the best explanation I have ever heard or read about the inexplicable appeal of our national pasttime: “Baseball is the most important thing in the world that doesn’t matter.” Guy Page CAMBRIDGE
THE ‘WHOLE’ TRUTH After reading the first round of opinions published about Whole Foods coming to South Burlington [Letters, August 5], I am struck by the naiveté of those who wrote in support. Given the tremendous volume of information available about the true cost of cheap food, it is thoroughly depressing to hear folks harkening back to this narrow-minded and tired rationalization for competition and scale.
Seven Days wants your rants and raves, in 250 words or fewer. Letters must respond to content in Seven Days. Include your full name, town and a daytime phone number, and post to: sevendaysvt.com/letters or letters@sevendaysvt.com or mail to: Seven Days, P.O. Box 1164, Burlington, VT 05402-1164.
Holding price as our highest and only food value is what bought us our dangerously centralized industrial food system of monocultures that has sterilized our soil, polluted our water, killed our bees, and poisoned whole regions of our country. That’s what you buy when you buy cheap food. Instead of looking only at price, think about the multiplier effect of shopping at a local and independent business. Think about the distance food
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FLANAGAN’S FUTURE Ed Flanagan’s political, professional and personal friends need to sit down with him and get things worked out, but we now know this will not happen. A bulldog has no friends. Sad. Dale Tillotson BURLINGTON
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Vermont’s unemployment rate fell to 6.8 percent this month, but that’s still 2 percent higher than it was a year ago, which means there are a lot of jobless people out there. This summer, Burlington resident Joe Mescher, an Internet marketing specialist who calls himself a “social media commando,” set out to help these unemployed Vermonters find work. Joe created the Vermont Video Résumé Project. Its aim is to provide a free video résumé to every unemployed Vermonter who wants one. Video résumés are short, web video clips that introduce job seekers to potential employees. Joe has volunteered to film and edit these videos. Seven Days has volunteered to help promote his campaign, and showcase the videos on our website.
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A Friend of Joe’s: Larry McCrorey, 1927-2009 The local jazz community is saddened this week by the passing of saxophonist Larry McCrorey, who died at his Grand Isle home on Saturday. McCrorey was 82. McCrorey, a physiology professor at UVM from 1966 to 1993 and ardent social activist, was a pillar of the Burlington jazz scene. Most recently, he was a fixture at Halvorson’s “Friends of Joe” series, the weekly tribute to late, great Burlington sax man, Big Joe Burrell. In celebration of his life, Seven Days asked members of the local jazz community to share their remembrances of Larry McCrorey. Feel free to add your own thoughts in the comments section. I first met Larry in 1975 or so. I had moved to VT from Chicago several years earlier, where I had played with many players with Larry’s skills and background. But I was amazed and delighted to find someone like that here! Larry was one of the most multidimensional people I’ve ever met. Furthermore, he seemed to pull off each of his
multiple dimensions with complete skill and aplomb, as if that was all he did. If you met him on the bandstand (as I did) you’d never guess that he was also a dean at UVM — and, I imagine, his colleagues at UVM must have felt the converse as well! We played jazz together many times over the years. In fact, it was on one of Larry’s gigs with the band “Just Jazz” at a now-defunct club called Hawk’s Point that I met Big Joe Burrell, and invited him to come to sit in with our still-gelling Unknown Blues Band at Hunt’s — but that’s another story. Because of our similar musical backgrounds, I immediately felt a bond with Larry. And the bond continued to grow as I got to know him better. I really loved him, and will miss his vitality and enthusiasm enormously. Till we meet again, my friend! Paul Asbell, Guitarist (Kilimanjaro, Unknown Blues Band)
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t’s a common practice: Release bad news late on a Friday afternoon. That was the case in Burlington last week, when a shocking tidbit turned up in the email inbox at 2:57 p.m. on August 21. It came in the form of a joint statement from Progressive Mayor bob Kiss and steve allen, chairman of the city Parks & Recreation Commission. Had someone been maimed by a rogue disc golf player? Champ washed ashore? samuel de Champlain come forward to confess he was not the guy who “discovered” Lake Champlain? No, no and no. The two had reached a political accord over the commission’s role in the hiring of a new parks director to replace Wayne Gross. Kiss decided not to reappoint Gross to the post in June. I say accord because it’s been a metaphorical arms race among Kiss, the parks commission and Gross for more than a year.
Parks & Rec detractors seem to share a common misconception: that the city’s ever-quiet Ceo was, and is, secretly out to get them. Most recently, Kiss ruffled the commission’s feathers by appointing Chris Pearson, a Progressive and newcomer to the commission, to the select committee of people who would interview director candidates. Pearson was appointed to the legislature to fill Kiss’ House seat after Kiss was elected mayor of Burlington in 2006. Allen and other commissioners protested that Pearson was not familiar enough with the many issues that have come before the commission in the past 18 months. What was the mayor thinking? Perhaps Kiss came to the realization — as “Fair Game” has — that the commission has been at the epicenter of some of the most heated controversies of his administration: disc golf at Leddy Park, a months-long investigation into the city’s waterfront manager, a plan to jack up the rent for the Burlington Farmers Market at City Hall Park, a push to carve out “a penny for parks” on the city’s property tax, and the appointment of a new Parks & Rec director. In almost every case, Kiss found himself at odds with the commission and Gross. In fact, two high-profile and vocal commissioners — Democrat John ewing and Independent David hartnett — supported one of Kiss’ mayoral opponents: Republican Kurt Wright. Wright and others were critical of how Kiss handled the investigation of adam Cate, the waterfront manager accused of
playing fast and loose with marina cash and accessing the email accounts of fellow employees without proper authorization. Cate became their cause celébre: The probe was taking too long; it was too hush-hush and was nothing more than a “witch hunt.” Parks & Rec detractors seem to share a common misconception: that the city’s ever-quiet CEO was, and is, secretly out to get them. This paranoid vision was part and parcel of the story that unfolded behind closed doors during a disciplinary hearing the commission held at Cate’s request. Last fall, Gross decided to fire Cate, and Cate appealed that decision to the commission. “I was worried for my job, Wayne’s job, fellow employees’ well being, the autonomy and future existence of the Parks & Recreation department as we know it,” Cate wrote in a statement to Parks & Rec commissioners explaining his actions. Despite the fact that Cate lied to investigators about how he came across emails from union official bill Rasch and former Parks manager ben Pacy, the commission bought his story of a department under siege by an administration run amok. According to Cate, Pacy and Rasch were conspiring against Gross and the department. “The commission is persuaded that, under these circumstances, department supervisors had legitimate basis to question the motivation behind the HR investigation,” the commission noted in its report. That’s quite a statement. In other words, it was OK for Cate to hack into other employees’ emails (with the approval and knowledge of another top department official, bob Whalen), lie about it to investigators, and ask subordinates to hide both money and a city-owned laptop (which Gross later said contained pornography) all in the name of department loyalty? And then question whether the city should be questioning his actions? Jeepers. In the end, the commission reinstated Cate, suspended his pay for 30 days and put him on a six-month probation. Cate violated his probation earlier this year and was fired. For good. Now Gross is gone, too. That gives Kiss has a chance to shape Parks & Rec with new hires and appointments. Pacy’s position remains unfilled, and Whalen is on extended medical leave. Given his role in the Cate affair, I suspect he may decide now is the right time to start “spending more time with his family.” The idea of merging several departments — library, arts, parks, recreation and public works — has been around for 20 years. It was suggested twice in two years by a citizen budget task force. The mayor has said it’s worth exploring all the options, but nothing more. In fact, no firm proposals have ever surfaced. The only one that did — from Gross — would have boosted the salaries of a few key
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managers and granted them greater say over more employees. That didn’t sit well with the rank and file, and they complained, said Rasch. Both Kiss and Allen say they hope working together to choose a new director will ease past tensions. “I’m hoping that that’s history, and I’m hoping that it’s going to be a more constructive future, and I’m really committed to doing that,” said Allen. Kiss said he hopes to have a nominee ready for the city council to vote on by midSeptember. “I think there is potential for moving forward,” said Kiss. “My first goal is not to abolish the department, but with some new energy I hope to get everyone working together again in harmony.” Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Panels! — I missed the Tea Party rally at Taft Corners in Williston last weekend. More focused on the waning summer than on rising socialism, I s’pose. The rally took place on Vermont’s tax-free holiday. The “Party” animals weren’t protesting that. They like cheating the government out of 7 percent on every purchase, but they don’t like the public-option health care plan. Got it. Judging from the rally photos posted online, it appears that some of the protestors, er, “patriots,” are eligible for those dreaded public-option programs: Medicare and Social Security. But I’m sure if they’re eligible, they won’t accept the money or the health care coverage. They are patriots, after all. And what’s more patriotic than standing on the publicoption right-of-way next to a public-option highway complaining about … socialism? I’m sure if anyone complained or harassed them, they would have ignored the impulse to call the public-option police and turned to mall security, or their local militia, for help. Then again, if the police were called, they would drive their public-option cruisers along the public-option roads. And, what if an accident ensued? Then you’d have to call in the public-option rescue squad and fire department. Surprised Gov. Jim Douglas didn’t stop by to thank the group for doing their patriotic duty. As we’ve pointed out in “Fair Game,” he’s no fan of public-option health care. Unless, of course, it’s his personal health care plan — which is funded by, of course, Vermont taxpayers. As we’ve also noted in this column, at a reimbursement rate of $54 a day, five days a week, Douglas is a big fan of the public-option meal plan. Putting Truth on Hold? — News that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will
appoint a special prosecutor to investigate whether the CIA violated anti-torture laws could put the kibosh on Sen. Patrick Leahy’s (D-VT) call for a nonpartisan “Truth Commission.” Earlier this year, Leahy said absent a nonpartisan commission of inquiry, we may never get to the bottom of allegations that the Bush administration condoned the use of torture on prisoners in its custody. Holder’s probe would only look at CIA personnel or contractors, not the grand schemers of the Bush administration who OK’d the so-called “harsh interrogation techniques.” Still, Leahy said he hopes the probe will put to rest questions about whether the U.S. violated international anti-torture laws. “I recognize how difficult this decision has been for Attorney General Holder, and I am grateful that the Justice Department is finally being led by an independent attorney general who is willing to begin investigating this dark chapter in our country’s history,” said Leahy, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “I hope this investigation will also bring a measure of accountability to the American people in holding responsible those whose decisions may have undermined our values and our laws,” he added. Considering the narrow scope of the investigation, I wouldn’t bet on it. I’ve run out of jokes about the lack of “change” coming from Pres. Barack Obama. It’s just not funny anymore. Weeklies Are the Way — Here’s something humorous — or maybe ironic. The Pulitzer Prize-winning, family-owned Rutland Herald daily newspaper is launching … a weekly. “We want to reproduce the era when a local weekly served as your source for the day-to-day goings-on in your community,” said Randal Smathers, the paper’s editor, in a note to readers. “That’s where you come in. We’re looking for correspondents from around the county to report weekly on what’s happening in their communities.” The paper will launch with eight pages, and expects to double in size in short order, Smathers told “Fair Game.” Interestingly enough, it was a weekly publication launched by the Burlington Free Press that took that paper’s one and only top honor in the New England Associated Press News Executives Association writing contest. Lynn Monty of the Freeps took a first-place award in the special publications category for Hometown Weekly — a paper mailed to homes in Chittenden County. Guess somebody likes it. Congrats. Papers that cover Vermont nabbed a few other top honors, too. The Rutland Herald’s Dennis Jensen
took first place for his sports column; Adam White of the Bennington Banner got the gold for deadline sports coverage; staff at the Valley News (based in New Hampshire, but the paper of record for the Upper Valley region) won for best continuing coverage of last summer’s brutal murder of Randolph teen Brooke Bennett, while Dan Barlow, Brent Curtis and Peter Hirschfeld came in second for the Rutland Herald’s extensive coverage of gay marriage. Finally, Peter Jamison of the Valley News won first place for investigative work regarding police SWAT teams. His paper also won first place for headline writing. They’re Baacck! — Steve Cormier and Tom Brennan, aka “Corm & the Coach,” will bring their popular morning talk show back to the Champlain Valley thanks to a new radio station, WNMR-FM, at 107.1. Cormier is not only a show host, he’s president of Convergence Entertainment and Communications Radio Group — the local firm that owns the radio station, along with a couple of TV channels. One of those owners is Jeff Loper, who was a partner in WWIN-TV, which originally launched these local channels more than 10 years ago. “I originally started with WWIN-TV. We had some internal differences as to the directions to take the company, and I basically left and some other people ran it for awhile,” said Loper. He later returned when the company got into financial trouble and shepherded it through bankruptcy. When the next owner also filed for bankruptcy, Loper bought the station. Corm & the Coach will return to the air from 6-9 a.m., beginning mid-September, and later in the fall an hour of the show will be simulcast on sister TV station WGMU Channel 39. “I think it has a lot of potential,” said Loper. “I want to try to syndicate it and take it nationally.” Cormier says the station will launch with nationally syndicated programs by conservative talkers such as Michael Smerconish and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. “What we want to do down the line is incorporate more local talent into the station,” said Cormier. Local talent? Go figure. m
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unger isn’t hidden in Vermont’s most affluent county. On the third Friday of every month, it shows itself in a startling spectacle on the sidewalk outside the Imani Youth and Family Center on Burlington’s North Winooski Avenue. In scenes reminiscent of Depression-era bread lines, 100 or more Chittenden County residents await the 3 p.m. food giveaway, at which each receives a cardboard box filled with canned goods, bread, pasta and, occasionally, meat. In this lean year, Imani (“faith” in Swahili) has been distributing more than 20,000 pounds of food per month, according to Trista Miller, one of the center’s two paid staffers. Down the street at the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, some 12,000 Vermonters are expected to pick up provisions by the end of this year. That’s not counting the 200 or so who show up for a daily handout of bread and produce, or the 50-plus who eat a morning meal at the Food Shelf’s soup kitchen every weekday. The Barre-based Vermont Food Bank supplied Imani, the Food Shelf and more than 250 other agencies around the state with nearly 8 million pounds of food in 2008. That’s the equivalent of 13 pounds for every person in Vermont. And Food Bank spokeswoman Judy Stermer expects the amount to be significantly higher in 2009, the second year of a deep recession. Some local agencies are reporting increases in demand of 35 percent or more, Stermer says. At Imani, many of those waiting in line are disabled and jobless. All ages and colors are represented, and English isn’t the only language being spoken. It’s a diverse group whose stoic members share at least one characteristic: They don’t have enough to eat. Tina M. Holmes, who lives a couple of streets from Imani in the Old North End, says she underwent brain surgery for epilepsy in 2004. She has an 18-year-old daughter with spina bifida who lives in a
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resources. “The way the economy is right now, a lot of vulnerable people are hurting,” DiMasi says. “But if we look honestly, many of us may see we’re only one situation away from being on this line ourselves.” The Imani Center, founded in 1999, gives away food in the third week of the month because that’s when people who receive welfare checks on the first of the
Many of us may see we’re only one situation away from being on this line ourselves. Gayle DiMasi, verMont FaMily networK to what she describes as a comprehension disorder. “I can’t read or write,” explains Rockwell, who appears to be in her late thirties. Not everyone in the Imani queue is impoverished because of physical or mental problems. Take Bud, a bearded man in his fifties who’s wearing a baseball cap and a white T-shirt with an NBC logo. Bud, who declines to give his full name, says he worked for a food broker business until it moved out of state last year. Although he holds a master’s degree in education, Bud says he can’t find another job and thus collects $425 a week in unemployment compensation. He and his wife, who also lost a job, must make $1200 in monthly mortgage payments on their Colchester home and are struggling to pay $1300 in back taxes, Bud says. “Last year, my wife and I together made $100,000,” Bud notes. “Now I come here and to the Food Shelf so we can get by.” Bud’s circumstances appear to confirm an observation offered by Gayle DiMasi, an outreach worker from the Vermont Family Network who’s on hand to inform Imani food recipients about counseling
month tend to start running low on funds. Director Alan Robinson notes, however, that Imani uses food distribution as a means to an end. “Giving out food allows us to engage the community on health education and risk reduction,” Robinson says. Managing the crowd at Imani, volunteers hand each recipient a short pink form on which they’re asked to write their name, address, family size and income range. The highest acceptable annual income is $40,100. No one is made to verify his or her neediness. “We don’t have any kind of restriction on who gets served,” Robinson says. “It’s an honor system.” Doesn’t the organization worry about freeloaders? “We believe it’s humbling enough for someone to come here and ask for assistance,” Robinson replies. “In my gut, I’d say 99 percent of the people who come to us are genuinely in need.” The Food Shelf maintains a more rigorous system. It limits pickups to once a month for those who have a home of their own, twice a month for those living in shelters and three times a month for people living on the street. Income
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him from eating some of the items in the Imani parcel. He donates those back to the Food Shelf. Tom Partlow, who’s been living in his pickup truck the past four months, says he won’t take anything that requires kitchen prep. “I’ll leave that for somebody who can use it,” Partlow says, adding that he intends to make a cash donation to Imani as soon as he gets his first disability check from the government. m
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earching for the latest martial-arts assault on your senses from the “Muscles from Brussels,” aka Jean-Claude Van Damme? Netflix can probably feed your fi x. Looking for that preposterously cute puppy pic from Jennifer Aniston to tug on your heartstrings like they’re slobber-smeared chew toys? Video on demand from your local cable provider can sate that sweet tooth. But when it comes to serving the sophisticated tastes of true cinephiles — and fans of local film — nothing quite satisfies like the tactile experience of browsing through a real live video store. Despite last week’s story in the Burlington Free Press about the spate of video chain stores that are going the way of the Betamax, independently owned Waterfront Video is still hanging in there, hawking the Hitchcocks and serving up the Scorseses. At least, that’s the word from Waterfront video buyer Seth Jarvis, who’s been picking flicks for Burlington and Middlebury video customers since 1997 — more than 19,000 titles in all, at last count. “It’s definitely been a struggle” competing with the likes of Netflix, Redbox, the online arm of Blockbuster Video and other technological changes in the industry, admits Jarvis, who, incidentally, wasn’t interviewed for the Free Press story. “But we’re doing all right and we have no imminent plans for closure or anything like that.”
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The local indie store has seen a recent uptick in membership applications due to Video World’s closure. Over the years, Waterfront Video has experienced the equivalent of its own box-office bombs, not the least of which was its forced relocation four years ago from its eponymous location on Burlington’s waterfront. That move definitely cost the store customers for a few years, Jarvis says, though many eventually returned. Another bite was taken by the web-based Netflix, which delivers videos to viewers’ homes via the U.S. Postal Service for a monthly flat rate. Then there are the exclusive distribution rights that studio moguls negotiate with the big video chains, Lady’s Guide to Lighting Up Your Life, which includes directions for nearly 50 different lamp projects — including the wiring bit — and a generous resource list. She is, in a word, passionate about lamps, and has parlayed that into a livelihood. How did a creative little girl get to this place? Early inspiration, for starters. Lake’s “Grammy Gulian” was “a world-class knitter and needleworker” who studied fine arts at the Boston Museum School in the 1920s and went on to open her own studio in Greenwich Village. “We were birds of a feather, my grandmother and me,” Lake shares in her book, “always working with our hands, creating beautiful things.” Her own first entrepreneurial rush came in seventh grade, “when the macramé craze grabbed hold of me,” she writes. A local store in her hometown of Portland, Me., bought everything she’d made, transforming Lake from mere junior high hobbyist to a bona fide artisan. She began to study textile arts. By the time she graduated from the University of Vermont in 1981, with a studio art degree, Lake had an educated view of her field that was also informed by the “hundreds of craft shows” she’d attended with her mother. What she saw and learned during a Scandinavian year abroad contin-
Her look is distinctly cottage-y; antique lovers and the “shabby chic” crowd will surely find lamps to die for — or to make themselves. ues to influence her sense of design, she says. That may not explain “Duncan’s Cowboy-Boot Lamp,” pictured in Lake’s book, nor the shade made from 1950s floral tablecloths. The former is a lamp (named for her son) with an actual worn boot for a base and some nifty Lone Ranger cloth on the shade. That and the tablecloths, hankies, chenille bedspreads, embroidered towels and other vintage fabrics that overflow the shelves at Lake’s Lampshades indicate her fundamental M.O.: Find old stuff at flea markets and yard sales and repurpose it. Lake was an “indie” crafter before the term became hip. Though charming textiles dominate the design ideas in The Lampshade Lady’s Guide, Lake also shows how to make shades from treasured possessions such as baseball
which buy hundreds, if not thousands, of titles at a time, keeping them out of the hands of the smaller indie video shops. Waterfront Video has managed to survive those setbacks by finding a niche among local video hounds that the big dogs either can’t or won’t fill. For example, the store prides itself on its deep catalogue of local and independent features, “off beat” cinema, documentaries, foreign films, adult movies, TV series, obscure and outof-print titles and, notably, flicks that were never released on DVD. Bucking the global trend, Waterfront hung on to its sizeable VHS collection, which could experience a retro revival on par with the renaissance of vinyl records. In an effort to go with the flow, Waterfront now offers members a prepaid buying card — sort of like the EZ PASS on the New York Thruway — that gets them eight new releases for 30 clams, plus one non-new release gratis. And Video World’s demise has apparently raised the tide for Waterfront. The local indie store, which already had “several thousand” members in its database, has seen a recent uptick in membership applications due to Video World’s closure — between 40 and 50 new members a week, Jarvis estimates. Even with all the recent changes in the home-entertainment industry, he says both Waterfront branches will keep on rolling for as long as possible, proffering in-store employee recommendations and filling customer requests. Whether it’s the ice cream in the freezer or the giant gumball machine by the front door, there are some perks video on demand simply can’t offer. “When you get hooked on a series, sometimes you just need your second disc of ‘Mad Men’ right away,” Jarvis says, referring to the hit TV drama about ’60s-era Madison Avenue ad executives. “Sometimes waiting for Netflix to deliver is not what you prefer to do.”
cards, photographs or the pages of old picture books. In her own house, she reveals in a phone interview, she has “probably 30” lamps, with another six in the closet. “I change them around a lot,” she says. “Sometimes I make something [in the studio] that’s just so darn cool, I have to take it home.” Her look is distinctly cottage-y; antique lovers and the “shabby chic” crowd will surely find lamps to die for — or to make themselves. Those who prefer a stern minimalist or industrial look, on the other hand, won’t find much here — except step-by-step instructions for turning just about anything into a lighting fi xture. The techniques transcend tastes. Lake points out that her projects range from nightlights — so simple a child can make them — to couture shades that “would make any interior decorator swoon.” In 1985, Lake moved with her husband to a tiny town in southern Vermont and got pregnant. That might sound like a career killer, but Lake says the changes gave her a few years to “figure out what I wanted to do with my life.” Familiar with the craft-fair circuit, she thought about what she could make and sell. Then, one day, someone told her “to do one thing and do it well.” With that advice in mind, Lake began to focus on shades — “I didn’t need a lot of upfront money, and I could do it when my son was young,” she explains — and began to work her way up the “food chain” of craft events. Lake, now 50, concedes that finding the self-confidence to start her own retail business took “a long time.” But in 1996 she opened her store in Pawlet, where she holds classes for all ages. (WhistleStop Antiques coowner Mary Heinrich Aloi in Burlington is a recent “graduate” who now makes and sells her own shades through a new enterprise called Vintage Inspired.) Three years ago, Lake bought the “cute Cape” that she says was built in 1790. “I have it painted purple inside,” she notes. “Very funky.” With the publication of her book, the Lampshade Lady turns up the lights. The Lampshade Lady’s Guide to Lighting Up Your Life by Judy Lake with Kathleen Hackett, Potter Craft, 160 pages. $27.50. Judy Lake hosts a book signing and demonstration this Thursday, August 27, at Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, 7 p.m. On Sunday, September 6, she’ll sign books at her shop at 60 School Street in Pawlet Village, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in conjunction with Art on the Green. www.lakeslampshades.com More info about Vintage Inspired at www. vintageinspired.net.
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Screen Scene Can sexual predators be rehabilitated? Director Bob Byington’s 2008 film Registered Sex Offender offers a jaundiced and, some critics say, savagely funny answer to that question via a mockumentary about a young man recently released from prison who has a dangerous taste for dating teenagers. With a title like that, no wonder it didn’t land in any local theaters. But RSO has indie cred — former sitcom star Kevin Corrigan, Slackers director Richard Linklater and “mumblecore” auteur Andrew Buljalski all appear. Local movie buff Graeme Flegenheimer chose Byington’s comedy to kick off what he hopes will become a regular film series at Burlington’s DesignHaus. He’s even set up a post-film speaker-phone Q&A session with Byington, whose most recent film is Harmony and Me. Flegenheimer is just 17 — he’s headed back to high school at Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts this fall. But he says his friends at Angioplasty Media — a collective whose members “write about Burlingtony musicy things,” according to their blog — will keep things going while he’s gone. Flegenheimer has a whole list of festival films he’d like to bring to Burlington, including Breaking Upwards, Modern Love Is Automatic and Winnebago Man, a feature documentary about the very angry RV salesman featured in a viral video. In Vermont, “We don’t have a lot of selections for independent film or films that have run the festival circuit,” Flegenheimer says. “I’m just trying to expose films that wouldn’t be able to come to a smaller city.” ‘RegisteRed sex OffendeR’ scReening and Q & a
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WordS to Live By The University of Vermont uses its annual academic convocation to set the tone for the upcoming year. But this Sunday, townies might want to attend just to hear the keynote speaker, renowned nonfiction author Tracy Kidder. Among his books are House, The Soul of a New Machine, Among Schoolchildren and Mountains Beyond Mountains, the story of Dr. Paul Farmer and his struggle against third-world disease, which this year’s crop of UVM freshmen has been assigned to read before arriving on campus. Kidder’s newest book, Strength in What Remains, explores the incredible journey of a refugee from Burundi who went from sleeping in Central Park to graduating from medical school — and eventually used his skills to found a free clinic in his impoverished home country. The convocation is the Pulitzer winner’s only stop in northern Vermont on a national book tour that also includes Northshire Bookstore in Manchester; look for him there on September 26 at 7 p.m.
Art classes at the Fleming Museum provide an exciting opportunity for children to explore the Museum’s collection, experiment with art materials, and create their own works of art inspired by the galleries. University of Vermont art education students, supervised by their instructor Lisa Brunini Harvey, M.Ed., teach the classes, which offer individualized attention.
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SHOW US YOUR SIGNS! On Tuesday, September 1, gay marriage will become legal in Vermont. To celebrate this historic occasion, infamous activist Fred Phelps and members of his Westboro Baptist Church are planning to travel to the Green Mountain State to picket the Statehouse in Montpelier. According to the schedule posted on their website, they’re also planning to picket the Montpelier Clerk/Treasurer’s office. And while they’re here, they’re going to protest Vermont’s Jewish community, as well. They’re planning stops at the UVM Hillel office in Burlington, Chabad of Vermont, and the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue and school. GLBT activists have already begun spreading the word on Facebook, and are organizing online. Some community leaders are wary of drawing attention to Phelps, but
we suspect that there will be no shortage of Vermonters who step up to counter the WBC message. You can bet that, if they show up, members of the WBC will bring their iconic “God Hates Fags” signs with them. If you’re planning a counter protest, or if you just want to comment on Phelps’ brand of outrageous rhetoric, we’d like you to send us a photo of your sign. Put it on posterboard, scribble it on notebook paper, make an iPhone app, whatever — the more creative and visually arresting, the better. We’ll create a photo slideshow of the signs we receive on our website, and we’ll print a few of them in the September 2 issue of Seven Days. Email them to cathy@ sevendaysvt.com.
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Curses, Foiled again According to police in Jasper, Texas, gunman Alex Fowler, 26, confronted Dorothy Williams, 69, and Sue Erzen, 87, at their home and demanded money. When told they had none, he demanded their purses. The women refused, and Erzen attacked the robber with a can of RAID bug spray. The suspect fled on foot, police Lt. James Cook told the Beaumont Enterprise, but was quickly captured. • Two men broke into a home in East St. Louis, Ill., and demanded money, but the 11 residents said they had none. The robbers were holding them at gunpoint when police responding to a report of a home invasion knocked at the door. The homeowner denied anything was
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Further investigation found the malfunction, caused by a programming error, had been occurring for the past 30 years. The Yomiri Shimbun reported that in all that time, no other accidents or mention of the signals had been reported.
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amiss, Detective Michael Floore told the Bellevue News-Democrat, but the officers were suspicious and remained outside. Someone inside convinced the robbers to change their clothes and pretend to be family members, and then everyone would go outside together and tell police the robbers had left. As soon as they were out the door, the real family members fingered the outlaws to police, who arrested Terrance Dancy, 20, and Cortez Richardson, 28.
slow to Complain After both drivers involved in a collision at an intersection in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture insisted they had a green light, police determined the two traffic signals had in fact turned green for about seven seconds at a time.
Lindley Johnson, NASA’s manager of the near-Earth objects program, told the Associated Press that to accomplish its mission of finding 90 percent of the potentially deadly space rocks will cost $800 million. Even with just $300 million, Johnson said, it could find most asteroids bigger than 1000 feet across. The only thing Congress has given NASA so far is a deadline: 2020. NASA’s mission to return Americans to the moon, also by 2020, lacks enough money to meet that deadline. Instead, the agency’s $18 billion annual budget will only cover flights to and from the international space station and only aboard Russian rockets.
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Terron D. Ingram, 38, after they spotted him riding a bicycle in St. Charles Parish, La., carrying a 3-foot alligator on his shoulders. Ingram dropped the gator and fled but was captured. Capt. Pat Yoes told the Times-Picayune he didn’t know where Ingram got the gator or what he planned to do with it. • The next day, a 10-foot alligator bit the leg off an 80-pound Dalmatian that was off leash illegally and drinking from a city park lake in Jacksonville, Fla. The Florida Times-Union reported signs warn people to keep their dogs leashed, not to feed alligators and not to swim in the lake, but the dog’s owner, Charles Rust, said he hadn’t seen an alligator in the 10 years he’s been coming to the park. If they do pose a danger, he said, park officials should have removed them. • Three days later, in Harbordale, Fla., police broke up a tug-of-war between several middle school children and a 10foot alligator. Observers said the children tied a raw chicken to a rope to attract an alligator swimming in a canal, but after the gator ate the chicken, its snout got caught on the rope, which the children wouldn’t relinquish. “They were pushing and pulling the gator back and forth on the rope,” postal carrier Kim Kryza told the St. Petersburg Times.
Crime Pays In the wake of the conviction of Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff, New York Assemblyman James Tedisco introduced a bill that would charge wealthy criminals $90 a day for room and board at state prisons. Tedisco explained the measure is designed to ease the $1 billion annual cost of incarcerat-
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percent of the problems presented are none of our business. While it is true that [Sen.] Ed [Flanagan] has a traumatic brain injury, that does not make him an ineffectual senator, and he wouldn’t be any worse than the present one. Show some humanity and allow the voters of Vermont to decide without this campaign of innuendo and half-truths to besmirch the reputation of a good man. If he has committed a crime, charge him. It is time to put up or shut up. William A. McLaughlin S. BURLINGTON
SOMALI IS AMERICAN I enjoyed reading Alice Levitt’s article on the Community Halal Store [“Somali Tastes,” August 12]. I want to correct Ms. Levitt on one point, however. She says that Mr. Sharif, the store’s owner, “looks at first like any young American,” but once he starts interacting actually seems “foreign.” Mr. Sharif, with his accent and Somali culture, is in fact as American as anyone else in Vermont. All Americans come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, and many of us are recent immigrants. I realize that Vermont is one of the whitest states in the Union. We should not forget, however, that much of the U.S. is heavily populated with people who are not descendents of Europe. Ms. Levitt’s article, in the end, did highlight one of the greatest things about the U.S.: the ability of a plurality of people and cultures to live in a safe place, participate in free enterprise, and enjoy civil rights. Kudos to Mr. Sharif for inviting all of the recent immigrants in our area into his store. Josie Weldon BURLINGTON
CLASSIC JULIA My husband and I saw Julie & Julia the day it opened [“Being Julia,” August 12]. Julia Child became very popular while I was a young married woman with a very small son. I would feed him his messy baby food while watching her reveal the secrets of “real” cooking. I had been cooking with my grandmother since the age of 3, so I always loved playing in the kitchen. But with the TV show and the book, it opened up a world of food and travel and markets etc. all over the world for me. I actually can’t wait for the sequel with just the story of Julia Child’s success as a TV chef. I actually did meet her once in Boston, when she and Jacques Pepin were promoting their new book. After a prepared demo, they opened questions from the audience. One young man asked Julia how she could still continue to cook with all that butter, when we now know about the dangers of cholesterol. Julia got very quiet and stared down at this person. Then after what seemed like several minutes, she replied in her very strong voice: “Young man, I am a cook. I never professed to be a doctor!” I’ll never forget that moment. Barbara Silver COLCHESTER
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hen the blue-eyed man jumped into my cab, I thought, “Well, it’s about time.” This was a guy I had noticed on the downtown streets for years — usually at night, hanging in front of the music clubs while engrossed in animated sidewalk conversation. His graying hair was helterskelter — balding but shoulder length, and often fastened carelessly in a ponytail with plenty of unruly escapees. He had to be in his forties — older, anyway, than the twenty-to-thirtysomethings who compose the bulk of the post-dinner crowd. So I’d always been curious: What was his story? I am, you see, the self-appointed Cataloguer of All Things Burlington, with a particular emphasis on the fauna, human division.
if the name didn’t do it, the accent did: this was a russian expat. “I am Mischa,” he told me from the shotgun seat, extending a hand. If the name didn’t do it, the accent did: This was a Russian expat. “I am Jernigan,” I reciprocated, matching his formality, and we shook on it. Détente accomplished, he said, “Can you take me to Northgate, brother?” I said, “That I can,” and off we drove. “Do you work downtown, man?” I asked right off the bat, anxious to fill this glaring gap in my city survey. “’Cause I see you around all the time.” Mischa smiled and chuckled quietly. I sensed that he, too, had noticed me cruising the streets behind the wheel of my taxicab. After 25-plus years at this, I suppose I now qualify as a Queen City fixture. “I am working sometimes,” he replied. “I am sound man.” It took me a few seconds to process the phrase. Was Mischa asserting his mental or physical stability? Figuring it out, I said, “Oh, OK — so you’re doing technical work for bands?” “Yes, I’m sound man.” “How’d you get into that line of work?” “Well, it started when I lived in Russia in the 1980s — the U.S.S.R., it was then. I was musician, but someone recruited me to help organize a big music fest. This was even a few years before glasnost, so this was very radical idea at the time. So, I put together the sound system. I had to build everything from scratch, I remember.” “But you say you started as a musician? What kinda stuff were you playing back in the U.S.S.R.? I guess this would have been the ’70s?” “Oh, brother — we were playing
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TUBE� A Middlebury professor shows students how to think inside the box Story Margot Harrison Images Caleb Kenna
At Middlebury College, students who like to follow the twists and turns of complex narratives can take courses devoted to Henry James, Vladimir Nabokov, Shakespeare … and the HBO show “The Wire.” Watch TV for credit? It sounds like an undergraduate’s dream come true — especially since the college now has an HD- and Blu-ray-capable screening room, located in the new Axinn Center at Starr Library, that makes some commercial multiplexes look dinky. But the 200-level course Watching “The Wire,” offered last spring by Middlebury’s Program in Film and Media Culture and designed and taught by its chair, Associate Professor Jason Mittell, involved more than sitting in a chair and watching all 60 hours of David Simon’s acclaimed drama series about the dark side of Baltimore. The students read texts about the drug-dealing life such as Richard Price’s Clockers and Philip Bourgois’ ethnography In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio. They analyzed the show’s storytelling methods and its portrayal of American urban race relations, education, politics and journalism. When the class was over, Mittell used its blog to ask students, “What have you learned?” “I have peered into a part of society that I could not have gotten from any other medium,” wrote one. Another said the course had taught him “how to critically watch television, and all from a show that was beyond any television I had ever seen.” A third student, intrigued by the real-life problems treated by “The Wire,” noted, “This is the first class in a while (maybe ever)
to inspire me to read multiple related but extracurricular books…” While Watching “The Wire” was an unusually intensive look at a single show, it was no radical departure for 38-year-old Mittell, a scholar who has been focused on television since he wrote a paper on “The Simpsons” in grad school at the University of Wisconsin. In 2002, Middlebury hired him “to add more nonfilm content” to a program that was then primarily focused on cinematic history, criticism and production, he says. The Program in Film and Media Culture currently has five full-time faculty and a handful of “affiliates” from other departments, but Mittell is still the only television specialist. He teaches an entry-level survey course that has spawned a 450-page textbook called
culture: everything from social networking to online video to remix culture to video games,” as he describes it. Film and Media Culture has a cohort of 15 to 20 majors each year, says Mittell — up from about 10 when he first arrived. At a time when college budgets are tight, the program is soliciting applications for a tenure-track position in comparative media studies, with expertise desired in “online video, social software, videogames, new media art, digital media pedagogy, transmedia convergence, media and the environment, or global media,” according to the ad. Mittell is currently answering questions from potential applicants on his Wordpress blog, Just TV — an unusual move in a process traditionally shrouded in secrecy.
I’m trying to look at questions that haven’t been asked, like How does television tell stories?
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Television and American Culture, published last February by Oxford University Press. (Mittell says he’s heard from faculty who plan to adopt it for similar courses at other schools.) He also teaches a course on “digital
With a shock of salt-and-pepper hair and an unpretentious manner, the professor is approachable in person, too. Mittell is equally at ease whether he’s talking about plot developments on “Lost”; his favorite
new show, “Breaking Bad” (“It’s so intense and focused”); or the complexities of the Nielsen ratings system. In his first book, he explored the development of TV genres from early quiz shows to “The Simpsons.” Now his research focuses on serial dramas such as “Veronica Mars,” “Battlestar Galactica” and, yes, “The Wire.” “One of the great things about being a media scholar is that you can write about what you love,” Mittell says. “I don’t have to focus on a particular period or genre.” But when you offer students the opportunity to study what they love to watch, will they learn? Mittell acknowledges that not all the 50-odd undergrads he sees in his Television and American Culture survey each year come to class expecting a mental workout. “Anyone who’s teaching something about popular culture has to overcome the initial stigma or assumption that this is gonna be a gut class, or that personal expertise will equal academic achievement,” he says. “I try to dispel that right off the bat and say, ‘Some of you in this class have watched a lot of TV and feel really comfortable talking about TV, and that’s great. But the way in which you’ve talked about it probably is not going to help you in this class.” A glance at the many online forums devoted to television shows suggests that young people do, indeed, “talk about TV” more than ever. But what’s generally missing from
such off-the-cuff discussions, says Mittell, is “history. A lot of people assume that television began when they started watching television.” TV fans also tend to forget how “the institutional apparatus of television matters,” he points out. “What I always try to impress upon my students is that the programming itself is really important for us, the viewers, but for the institution it’s the worm on the fishhook … If you think about a TV program as an eyeball magnet for advertisers, that really changes your perspective.” In short, “I see a lot of what I do as providing media literacy,” Mittell says. When it comes to new media, Mittell is an avid user. A fan of open-source academic publishing, he says he no longer submits to journals that don’t offer their content free on the web. Of the three essays he’s writing this summer, he’s shared drafts of two on his blog. One is about “Narrative Construction and the ‘Veronica Mars’ Pilot,” another about how serial dramas draw on viewers’ long-term memories. In his scholarship, Mittell is surprisingly traditional — that is, he has more to say about the craft of television storytelling than about the political subtexts beloved by cultural theorists. In literary studies, he notes, critics started out by exhaustively analyzing novels and poems simply as artworks, then moved on to questions of “culture and history.” In television studies, which “emerges in the 1970s and ’80s from British cultural studies,” the process has been the inverse: With television already the focus of so much public debate, critics started with politics. “I’m trying to look at questions that haven’t been asked, like How does television tell stories?” Mittell says. “It’s a very basic question, but it’s one that really hasn’t been given enough attention.” Right now, that means asking how the serial format originally associated with the lowly soap opera — with its command to “tune in tomorrow” — came to be the basis of acclaimed shows in traditionally “masculine” genres, such as “The Wire.” More and more, Mittell’s research suggests, American viewers don’t need or even want the closure of a mystery that can be solved in 40 minutes plus commercials. They have patience for elaborate stories that drag on, sometimes indefinitely, and they enjoy trying to solve the mysteries on their own time, often with help from the web. Anne Moore, an English doctoral student at Tufts University who graduated from Middlebury in 1998, says she finds Mittell’s work “incredibly useful. He’s at the forefront of a lot of really interesting things that are happening in the field.” Moore’s own current research is split between television and the printed word: Each of her dissertation chapters compares a “serial” from the small screen with a Victorian novel, such as “Twin Peaks” and Dickens’ The Mystery of Edwin Drood. (Like TV shows, many Victorian novels were doled out in installments.) Moore first studied television as a sociology and anthropology major at Midd, where she wrote a thesis on “Star Trek” fans. Back then, “nobody [at Middlebury] was talking about television at all, except as a sort of cultural studies and anthropology thing,” Moore says. “I think things have changed really radically.” She sees Mittell’s scholarship as “important work, because people don’t look at television formally [that is, in terms of form] that much. People only think about television in terms of what it does in the world, because it’s relegated to this low cultural space.”
“Relegated to a low cultural space” is one way to describe the popular view of TV. “Boob tube” is another. Then there’s the Kill Your Television bumper sticker — as perennially popular in some parts of Vermont as giant satellite dishes are in others. “In Vermont, there is a kind of antitelevision bias that’s widespread,” says Mittell. He recalls an interview he did with Vermont Public Radio’s “Vermont Edition” during the change-over from analogue to digital broadcasts earlier this year. “I think there were seven calls in. Six of them were people saying, ‘Well, I don’t watch television,’ which made it a very boring conversation.” But when he probes people who claim not to watch television about their entertainment choices, he says, they often turn out to be, well, watching television. They just aren’t using a cable or an antenna: “‘But do you rent DVDs?’ ‘Oh, yeah! I get “The Sopranos” or “Six Feet Under” or whatever via Netflix.’” Other “TV-free” folks watch shows online at YouTube JASON MITTELL IN HIS OFFICE
or Hulu, raising the question of what it means nowadays to watch TV, anyway. “Oftentimes when people condemn what television is, what they’re really condemning is what television was,” Mittell maintains. In the 1960s and ’70s, he says, TV programming was “very restrictive” and “overtly commercial.” Owing to landmarks such as “Charlie’s Angels,” the medium became associated with the lowest common denominator. And, says Mittell, “amongst people on the left, it became a sort of shorthand way of being countercultural: ‘Turn off the TV.’” But what about all the research into the deleterious effects of TV on children? On that point, Mittell, who has three kids of his own, stands firm: “I think TV can be, if used and framed properly, a remarkably positive influence in children’s lives,” he says. “These days, there’s a vast array of television out there for kids that I would argue is much better than movies.” When it comes to using television “properly,” Mittell says, encouraging kids to talk about what they watch is vital. But so is modern technology. In his household, the sole TV is connected to a TiVo stocked with recorded shows he and his wife have vetted. Unlike the bored kids of yesteryear, who “watched whatever was on,” today’s children “can choose and really get a sense of ownership and control.” But can they flip? Not in his house, says Mittell: “The only time my kids see live TV is when we have a sports game on, or maybe the news.”
No doubt about it, the Internet and devices such as DVRs are changing our concept of what it means to watch — or kill — our televisions. But will web surfing someday replace channel surfing altogether, as broadcast television’s content moves online? Mittell says not to expect such a radical shift any time soon. But a 2009 graduate of Midd’s Program in Film and Media Culture, Connecticut resident Aaron Smith, says he’s poised to take advantage of those changes when they happen. At Middlebury, Smith wrote a thesis called “Transmedia Storytelling in Televison 2.0” that examines how the creators of shows such as “Lost” use web content, video games and novels to expand the stories told on screen. Postgraduation, he won a fellowship from the International Radio & Television Foundation that landed him a summer internship at Deep Focus, a New York marketing agency that runs online campaigns for HBO and AMC. His studies at Middlebury were “a big reason why I was able to get it,” Smith says of the internship, which he left with a “long list of contacts” in the industry. Smith says his studies with Mittell taught him to watch TV “differently. I’ve developed an eye for how a show’s narrative is constructed, what cultural representations are being reinforced, the economic logic that’s motivating it.” And, he adds, “media studies is becoming more important, because we are in this digital age where everyone can produce a blog or a video. Technology is so democratized now. You need a critical eye to sift through it.” Astri von Arbin Ahlander, a 2007 Middlebury graduate, concentrated on film within the FMC program — today, she confesses, she doesn’t even own a TV. Nonetheless, she recalls Mittell’s survey class as one that made her “consider journalism and television programming with new eyes … Most students enter the class thinking they are going to be watching TV and goofing off,” she writes in an email, “but thanks to Jason’s extraordinary breadth of knowledge … they leave with a new appreciation for television as a legitimate art form and for television studies as a crucial field of study necessary to fully appreciate contemporary society.” Since graduation, Ahlander has cofounded the nonprofit Lattice Group, helped make a viral Sarah Palin-themed video, written for the Huffington Post and entered a Columbia grad program in writing. Smith isn’t sure where he’s headed next — perhaps to grad school — but he knows he wants to be “at the intersection between new media and television,” he says. “I like to think the job I will have in the future does not exist right now.” To outsiders — even those who wouldn’t miss an episode of “The Wire” — studying television may sound like the proverbial path of least resistance. But to scholars such as Mittell and Moore, it’s about finding surprises in the familiar. Moore says she sometimes assigns her English students to write about TV because it’s an occasion for “taking the skills of critical thinking and applying it to the world around them.” While students often feel awkward commenting on great literature of the past, she says, they loosen up and use their critical faculties more freely when the topic is “things they’re already knowledgeable about and obsessed with.” Describing his survey course, Mittell puts it more succinctly: “It’s about taking something that people assume to be shallow and providing some depth to it.” And, if “Kill Your PC” or “Kill Your iPhone” ever replaces “Kill Your Television” as a rallying cry, his students could be the first to know about it.
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WHERE ELSE CAN YOU STUDY THE TUBE? At the University of Vermont, students can major in Film and Television Studies, a program directed by film scholar Hilary Neroni that shares its faculty with the English department. (Former English Chair Robyn Warhol-Down, primarily a literary scholar, authored a book called Having a Good Cry that delves into the appeal of daytime dramas.) Next spring, students can take a course on Celebrity Culture from Sarah Nilsen, who’s “currently working on a book about the history of television and rise of gun culture during the 1950s,” according to her web page. Fall course offerings include Introduction to Television, Advanced Film/TV Theory: Psychoanalysis & Film/ TV and a senior seminar called Violence in Film and Television. Over at St. Michael’s College, students are more likely to learn about the practical side of television production in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. Jon Hyde, an associate professor of new media and global communication, teaches courses such as Introduction to Digital Film and TV: Analysis and Production. Likewise, at Burlington College, the BA in Cinema Studies and Film Production, emphasizes practical skills. On its website, fall courses include The Art of the Interview with Fran Stoddard, who honed her skills on Vermont Public Television. Champlain College has majors in broadcasting, mass communications and digital filmmaking — and its own TV studio. But don’t expect to find TV-study electives with funky titles here; the lists of required courses are resolutely businesslike. Castleton State College’s communications major offers an array of courses with titles such as Introduction to Popular Culture and Media and Politics, but nothing devoted solely to television. At Norwich University, which has a similar hands-on major, the catalogue describes a course in Television Criticism that “introduces students to the complexities of dramatic and nondramatic programming.” The Community College of Vermont offers a communications course called Television in America, to be taught this fall at the Upper Valley branch by Marianne Shaughnessy. The textbook is called Tube of Plenty; no word on whether they’ll watch “The Wire.” — M.H.
TV STUDIES 101 If your favorite show was on the air for more than a couple of seasons, chances are someone has written a scholarly exegesis of it. Here’s a sampling of intriguing book titles from the University of Vermont’s Bailey Howe Library. Planet Simpson Seinfeld, Master of Its Domain Kermit Culture: Critical Perspectives on Jim Henson’s Muppets Dear Angela: Remembering My So-Called Life Interacting with Babylon 5 Cylons in America: Critical Studies on Battlestar Galactica Beautiful TV: The Art and Argument of Ally McBeal The Office and Philosophy (sample essay title: “Can Michael Ever Learn? Empathy and the Self-Other Gap”). This is part of a series of anthologies that also includes 24 and Philosophy, Lost and Philosophy, and so on. Sex and the Slayer: A Gender Studies Primer for the Buff y Fan Paying Respect to The Sopranos Taking South Park Seriously Gilmore Girls and the Politics of Identity — M.H.
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enter the service themselves on graduation. And they’ll get a sense of what to expect from their classmates. Botenhagen is one of 110 veterans returning to or starting college this fall at Norwich. That number includes 17 freshmen, part of Norwich’s largest incoming class in more than three decades. Nearly all those vets are attending college under the new “Post 9-11 Educational Assistance Act,” which was signed into law last year. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that by 2011 more than a quarter-million U.S. service members will have enrolled in college under the new GI Bill, the most generous educational assistance program for vets since FDR signed the first one in 1944. The bill gives all U.S. veterans who’ve served on active duty since September 10, 2001, including National Guardsmen and reservists, the option of receiving an in-state undergraduate education at little to no cost. The program also offers vets monthly housing stipends, annual book allowances and fees for other educational programs and tutorial services. Moreover, the privileges of the new GI Bill can be transferred to the dependents of veterans. This new provision reflects the recognition that many service members have already attended college by the time they’re deployed, but may not be able to afford it for their spouses or children. The dollar amount of veterans’ tuition assistance is based on the length of their military stint and their home state’s highest in-state undergraduate tuition. Here, that’s tuition at the University of Vermont. Eligible Vermont vets can claim up to $488 per credit hour, or a total of $2511
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n a sultry summer evening, there’s no place Rip Harrison would rather be than the Essex Skating Facility. Sure, he could be out swimming in the lake, cycling on the bike path or, better yet, tossing back some cold ones at a local watering hole. But instead, the 27-year-old is covered in padding from the waist up, sweating his sweet one off while equally sodden fellows try to knock the stuffing out of him. Welcome to indoor lacrosse, known as “box lacrosse” because it’s played on the concrete floor of a dry ice rink. Harrison, a 2004 University of Vermont grad, is one of nearly two dozen men on the Vermont Voyageurs, a new semiprofessional box lacrosse team that began its inaugural campaign this year. Brainchild of local lacrosse enthusiast and coach Jeff Culkin, the team is made up of players whose experience ranges from local clubs to the professional ranks of Major League Lacrosse. Since they come from all around northern New England and southern Québec, biweekly practices can be sparsely attended, but everyone turns out for the games. In the interest of full disclosure, this writer is all about lacrosse. If there’s a stick with a net attached to it, I’m into it, unless it’s for catching butterflies. I was in sixth grade when I began playing the “Creator’s Game,” as it is known by the Iroquois who invented the sport hundreds of years ago. Granted, I was only playing catch with my neighbor, Harry, but it was enough to pique my interest and get me hooked on the sport for life. I played lacrosse — the women’s version, without the pads and the brutality — throughout high school and college. When I couldn’t keep up with the young’uns anymore, I began coaching. Today, I am just a fair-weather spectator, which is why the Vermont Voyageurs caught my attention. In a state dominated by cold-weather sports, the Voyageurs are a novelty. Vermont has professional baseball and
basketball teams as well as top-flight collegiate ice hockey programs and a semi-pro football team, but there’s never been much lacrosse to watch; it has always taken a backseat to more traditional sports. But with the Voyageurs comes an opportunity for hard-core enthusiasts to sate their passion for the game, as well as for lacrosse newbies to observe what’s known as the fastest game on two feet. During the Burlington International Waterfront Festival in July, the team played two exhibition games against the U.S. Developmental Team in front of sizeable crowds and split the series evenly. Lacrosse has a long and storied history in the First Nations communities of southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States. Amongst the Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois Confederacy, the sport is considered medicinal, a way of healing tribes and bringing honor to nations. It is believed that the game was given to native peoples by the Creator and should thus be respected for its spiritual component. The warrior men who played the game were often some of the most important figures in their communities. Box originated in Canada in the 1930s as a way to generate business for ice hockey arenas during the summer. Over the years, the sport’s popularity grew and it became the preferred form of the game on Iroquois reservations around Canada and New York. Rez teams such as the Kahnawake Mohawks, the Caughnawaga Indians and Akwesasne Thunderbird represent formidable competition for nonindigenous teams like the Voyageurs. The sport of box lacrosse is the gritty, more rough-and-tumble cousin of the field sport. In field lacrosse, 12-a-side games are played on pitches 110 yards long. The game is so fast, it’s hard to keep track of the tiny, white ball. The teams are composed of attackmen, face-off players and long-pole defenders, whose sticks are up to 72 inches long. In box, each team
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fields six players, and defenders, attackmen and transition players rotate into the game on the fly, much like they do in ice hockey. Rotations last no longer than a minute. Because it’s inside a “box,” the indoor game isn’t as fast, but it’s as hard-hitting as the field version, if not more so. As in ice hockey, fans wait for the moment when a player bashes another into the boards. Rip Harrison, who serves as an assistant coach of the boys’ lacrosse team at Rice Memorial High School, is the Voyageurs’ de facto team leader. He views the team’s development as an opportunity to resurrect his own career. A few years ago, Harrison was drafted to the Chicago Machine, a professional team in Major League Lacrosse. Shortly after, he destroyed his knee and his pro dreams were dashed. He had never played box before this year, but sees it as a good fit. “It’s been a ton of fun. But it’s a huge learning curve,” Harrison says. Teammate Doug Moses, who played with Harrison at UVM, was also fairly new to box when the Voyageurs formed. He played the game with Voyageurs teammate Andy Thomas in Prague a few years ago and caught the bug. “It was really fast and competitive, and the skill level was really high,” Moses says.
together to give them some tips. “Box lacrosse, to me, is like NASCAR racing. It’s full throttle all the time,” he says, trying to pump up the players. The pep talk works and the team members pick up the pace. Many wear extra arm shields to protect them from wrap checks. During a five-on-five drill, players practice an intricate pick-and-roll routine. One player feeds the ball into the choreographed fray while his teammates set picks on the defenders. Ideally, another offensive player will pop out for the ball, receive the pass and take a shot. Even when the men are getting the drill right, it’s nearly impossible to get a shot past the goalie, who is suited up to look like the Stay-Puft marshmallow man. With 90-mile-per hour shots coming at close range, the goalie can’t afford to take any chances. A lacrosse ball on unprotected skin can do extreme damage. As the practice continues, the box begins to take on the gamey aroma of sweaty gloves and pads. The weekday warriors show signs of fatigue. One player skips a shot past the goal cage and yells, “Fuck!” and slams his stick to the ground. Another vomits all over the bench. “It’s not a practice unless someone vomits,” the jocular Fairfoull quips. “That’s how I look
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at it.” Culkin is pleased with his team’s performance so far, especially since it’s the first season they’ve played together. They have “exceeded expectations,” he says. While it’s doubtful box will ever achieve the level of popularity in Vermont that it enjoys in Canada — where box lacrosse players are revered on native reservations — Culkin is hopeful his team will draw crowds. And if not, there’s always ice hockey. m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Lauren Ober at lauren@sevendaysvt.com.
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Cutting Crew Old-time barbers are getting ... old, but their services still appeal
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arber shops used to be quintessentially male domains — neighborhood places, sort of like clubhouses, where men gabbed about sports and politics, and where they took their sons and grandsons, not just to get a haircut but to experience a rite of passage. There aren’t many barber shops like that left anywhere, and Vermont is no exception. “We’re a dying breed,” laments Dick Chagnon, 69, who’s been cutting hair in a strip mall on Williston Road for 30 years. Barbering chains, such as the Haircuts Plus just 100 yards from Dick’s, have supplanted many of the old-time shops, just as big-box discounters have killed off independently owned variety stores. The revolving red-and-white barber pole is becoming a curio. Metrosexual salon décor is replacing quirky, male-branded mementos such as the collection of police and army badges displayed at Dick’s, or the yellowing newspaper clippings that cover the walls of Web Williams’ 70-yearold barber shop on College Street. These days, men are more likely to have their hair cut by women. Vermont doesn’t compile statistics on barbers by gender, but Christopher Winters, director of the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation, says women probably account for a majority of the 147 licensed barbers in Vermont today. And he estimates that about 95 percent of the state’s nearly 3000 cosmetologists are female. Women become barbers partly because the job offers flexible hours, suggests Teresa Sheehan, co-owner of 5-year-old Main Street Barbers in Burlington. She notes that, of the 16 students in her class at the Vermont College of Cosmetology in Williston, 15 were women. “There’s also the whole aspect of wanting to make somebody look good and feel good,” Sheehan says. A significant number of Vermont’s remaining male barbers — as opposed to male hair stylists — are well past the traditional retirement age. Williams, for example, is 84, although the former marathon runner looks at least 10 years younger. A couple of blocks down from Williams’ inconspicuous College Barber Shop, Ron Corey, 76, still works most days (when he’s not in Florida) at Associates in Haircutting. David Larrow, 68, has been barbering in Vergennes since 1971, and Joe DeGray, 76, works two hours every weekday morning at the shop in Middlebury that he owned from 1968 until 2007 — when he sold it to a woman. A few younger men still complete the 1000 hours of training required to become a licensed barber in Vermont. Jeff Wetmore, the only other male at Corey’s shop on College Street, took up the tonsorial trade last October because he was “sick of the corporate thing” and wanted to own a business that he could one day pass on to his 6-year-old son. Wetmore also finds old-school barbering culturally and aesthetically appealing. Most days he wears a bow tie and starched white shirt while cutting hair, although on a recent day he was outfitted in one of the T-shirts he collects from barber shops around the country. Corey, Wetmore’s boss, enrolled in a Montréal barber school in 1950, when
he was 16 years old. The Burlington native opened his first shop on Bank Street — near the State Theater and the Black Cat Café, he recalls. He later started “Vermont’s first and only barber school” in the same location, but it burned down, along with the rest of the block, in the early 1970s. Corey tried to re-establish the school in the College Street space his shop now occupies. But his effort was successfully opposed by the owners of most of the 18 other downtown barber shops that were then competing for customers. “They said I was flooding the town with barbers,” Corey remembers. “They
sideburns to guys who couldn’t look that way at work,” Williams says. “After I fixed them up, they could go out and disco all night.” A decade earlier, Williams had been ringing up regular sales from students at the University of Vermont and St. Michael’s College who were enrolled in the Reserve Officers Training Corps. “The commanders used to come down here with those ROTC kids and line them up outside the shop. The training was tough, and if one of them started falling asleep in the barber’s chair, an officer would tap him awake with a walking stick,” Williams
The commanders used to come down here with those ROTC kids and line them up outside the shop. Web Williams, barber were also charging $1.25 for a haircut, and I was charging 90 cents. It was a school, after all.” But the real source of his colleagues’ problems wasn’t so much the price differential — it was those damn hippies, Corey says, with one of the gleaming smiles that his darkly tanned skin accentuates. The long-hair fashion for men put plenty of barbers out of business, agrees Web Williams. But for him, it actually proved to be a source of extra revenue. “I made a lot of money in the ’60s selling hair pieces, false mustaches and Elvis
recalls. His shop was also a frequent stop for reporters and editors from the Burlington Free Press, situated directly across the street. “I had many good friends from the paper,” Williams says. “Now, hardly anyone from there comes in here.” College Barber Shop continues to attract long-time customers, but they’re sure to stop by before noon, when Williams closes his shop for the day. Bob Melillo, who’s been getting his hair cut there since 1981, keeps coming back because “Web does a pretty good job — at least I walk
out with my ears still on.” Melillo often brings both his kids to Williams’ shop, as well. David Larrow, who sold his City Barber Shop in Vergennes to his stepdaughter a couple of years ago, notes that a few of his regulars go back to 1971, when the place opened on South Maple Street. “Some others have died,” Larrow adds, “but I still get some of their children — who aren’t children anymore.” One of Joe DeGray’s regular customers in Middlebury was none other than Robert Frost. In the summers, the whitehaired poet would come down from Bread Loaf, where DeGray, who once worked in the kitchen of the School of English, used to play softball with him. Corey has had a few famous customers, too. In the 1950s, Frank Gifford, a star running back for the New York Giants and later a TV announcer, would come in for a haircut when the Giants had a day off from their training camp at St. Michael’s College. John F. Kennedy once thumbed through magazines in Corey’s shop while waiting for Fred Fayette, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Vermont, to finish his turn in the barber’s chair. Kennedy was in town to speak at a fundraiser for Fayette that Saturday night in 1957, Corey recalls. DeGray began working as a barber on Middlebury’s Main Street that same year, soon after earning his license from a school in Schenectady, N.Y. He’d attended it on the GI Bill and decided to become a barber because “there was a recession going on at that time, and I figured that if things got really tough, I’d at least be able to swap a haircut for a chicken.” With the country now shuddering through another recession, business is picking up at Corey’s Associates in Haircutting. The $11.50 Corey charges for a haircut is luring men who don’t want to pay $25 or more at one of Burlington’s unisex salons. Short hair is also back in fashion, Corey notes: “A lot of guys are getting buzz cuts, and you have to get those regularly.” Men have to pay another $25 at a place like Clip in Burlington to get a straight-razor shave. Shaving used to be a central function of barber shops, but none of Vermont’s old-time barbers still perform it. AIDS changed everything, explains Corey. “Barbers were being sued in the ’80s if they cut their customers while giving them a shave,” he says. “My insurance company told me they’d raise my premium $700 a year if I kept giving shaves.” For old time’s sake, Corey keeps leather strops attached to some of the barber chairs that face the mirrors with their century-old, hand-carved Obeechi wood frames. Salvaged from the former court house on Main Street, those frames lend a traditional touch to a shop that otherwise looks like a swank salon. Many of the men who still entrust their hair only to Medicare-eligible Vermonters with scissors probably don’t care much about the ambiance. They come mainly to carry on conversations that started decades ago. “You’ve got to like to talk to be in this business,” says Larrow in Vergennes. “You’ve got to like people. That’s really the whole thing.” m
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I EXHIBIT “Human = Landscape: Aesthetics of a Carbon Constrained Future,” a group show in various media, part of the Energy Project. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington. Through October 24. On Tuesday, September 1, painter Jean-Pierre Roy discusses his work in a presentation titled “Landscape and Apocalypse” at 7 p.m., followed by a reception. Info on other programming at www. burlington cityarts.com. ARTWORK “Lineage” by H. Keith Wagner PHOTO Courtesy of the Firehouse Gallery
f any single artwork in the Firehouse Gallery’s “Human = Landscape” allows viewers to absorb at a glance the rationale for this eco-conscious show, it’s “Galveston, TX.” The light jet print by photographer Alex S. Maclean shows a development of McMansions built in tight concentric rings with engineered water frontage. The arrangement allows each home to have its own dock, albeit little land. The image succinctly exposes humans’ hubris, sense of entitlement and indifference to environmental impact. Not to mention tawdry nouveau-riche taste and overpopulation. Yes, we humans have been a sorry lot, squandering the planet’s resources in the most self-centered ways. Maclean’s aerial views of disruptive earthling constructions often, ironically, make pleasing compositions. But, while the photos are compelling, they do not tell the whole story of this exhibition. And what a relief. “Human = Landscape,” an ambitious undertaking filling all four floors of the Firehouse, forms part of the Energy Project Vermont, a collaboration of the gallery, the University of Vermont and the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. Collectively, the project aims not just to show us how we arrived at an environmental tipping point but also to imagine where we might go from here. As such, it has the potential to be unbearably earnest. For the most part it is not, however, thanks to curator Chris Thompson’s choice to cast a wide net. The 22 artists in the show are far too diverse to hew to a single perspective, style or medium. The works range from traditional photography and oil painting to faux futuristic furniture crafted from Styrofoam packaging; from an oversized kinetic sculpture made of blown glass, wood and steel to an anaerobic digester. After perusing this variety, a viewer is just as likely to walk out of the Firehouse feeling somewhat hope-
ful as hopelessly cynical about our future prospects on Earth. But to observe all these artworks closely is to run the emotional and conceptual gamut between those two extremes. Some pieces revile what we’ve come to, and some seem to suggest an inevitable apocalypse. Other artists took it upon themselves to address — seriously or facetiously — the subtitle of this show: “Aesthetics of a Carbon Constrained Future.” What does that mean, exactly? Well, to Burlington landscape architect H. Keith Wagner and builders Alex Carver and Chris North, it means using clever design to give housing a dramatically smaller footprint. This trio is responsible for the 10-by-10foot “MicroHouse” ensconced in City Hall Park behind the Firehouse. While few of us might be willing or able to reside in such a teeny space — except, perhaps, the homeless denizens of the park — it does provoke thought about how many square feet most humans currently require. It’s also a handsome and sturdy little building, constructed from plywood and sheet steel, and has drawn curious viewers of all ages. Call it a teachable monument. Wagner contributed one of the indoor pieces as well. “Lineage” is a 24-foot-long steel I-beam filled with neat equal portions of grass, soil, rock and asphalt. Sprawling across the front room of the Firehouse at street level, it’s a commanding work in the vein of contemporary Earth art. Conceptually, the piece represents the “waves of physical change” in the Vermont landscape over 400 years of European settlement. It serves as a reminder that our ideas about land use — sheep farming, anyone? — have evolved as a matter of functionality and necessity; accordingly, so have our definitions of “beautiful” and “ugly.” Indirectly, Wagner addresses the current Vermont schism on the issue of wind power and our sacrosanct vistas, between >> 31A
‘What Is the Essence of Beauty?’: In this “Essential Art Series,” gallery owner and artist Anne McKenna hosts a discussion on the concept and philosophy of beauty, and invites members of the public to share their views. Wednesday, August 26, 7-9 p.m., The Joy Gallery, Burlington. Info, 310-469-4493. Jean-Pierre Roy Lecture: The former film-industry matte artist discusses his work, which is filled with fantastical landscapes of a world devastated by an unspecified natural disaster. Part of the Energy Project. Tuesday, September 1, 7-8:30 p.m., Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington. Info, 865-7165.
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‘The Figure & Beyond’: A show of work by Warren-based painter Billy Brauer and his students over the past 40 years. Through October 25 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, August 28, 5-7 p.m. Info, 828-8743. Amy C. Storey: “Amor Vincit Omnia,” a show of recent paintings. Through September 5 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Reception: Thursday, August 27, 3-5 p.m. Info, 635-1469. ‘On the Landscape: A Feminine Eye’: This group show features the paintings of Kate Emlen, Bunny Harvey, Ginger Levant, Celia Reisman and Frances Wells. Through October 4 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Reception: Saturday, August 29, 5-7 p.m. Info, 767-9670. Bonnie Anderson: A closing reception for “Here and There,” drawings and paintings of Burlington and beyond. At CarShare Vermont in Burlington. Closing reception: Wednesday, August 26, 5-7 p.m. Info, 540-0209.
ongoing :: burlington area ‘A Beckoning Country: Art and Objects from the Lake Champlain Valley’: In celebration of the quadricentennial anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival to the lake that bears his name, the works in this exhibit examine the features of the Champlain Valley landscape through objects and art created from and inspired by it since pre-European contact. Through September 20 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750.
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Aline Smithson: Images from three of the nationally known photographer’s collections: “Arrangement in Green and Black”; “In Case of Rain”; and “Toy Camera.” Through August 31 at Pine Street Art Works in Burlington. Info, 863-8100. Anna Dibble: “Dog People,” 17 prints on fine-art paper of selected oil paintings and collages. Through September 30 at Healthy Living in South Burlington. Info, 824-4369. ‘Best in Show’: A group exhibit of animal art in a variety of media and styles. Through August 31 at Rose Street Artists’ Co-op in Burlington. Info, rosestreetgallery@hotmail.com. ‘Buffalo Soldiers in Vermont’: Rare historic photographs of African American army soldiers who fought in several wars for their country, including the 10th Cavalry Unit that marched into Vermont in 1909; the exhibit marks the centennial of that march. Through September 13 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0570. Carol MacDonald: Monoprints, Gates 1 & 2; Marc Awodey: Mixed-media paintings, Skyway; and Nancy Reuben: Mixed media. Through August 31 at Burlington Airport in South Burlington. Info, 865-7166. ‘Contemporary Explorations: Twelve Artists View Lake Champlain’: The almost-great lake inspires a collection of works in various media and styles from Bonnie Acker, Elizabeth Allen, Anne Austin, Skye Forest, Janet Fredericks, Kathleen Kolb, Virginia McNeice, Jeannie Peterson, Dianne Shullenberger, Brian Sweetland, Arlene Targan and Adelaide Murphy Tyrol. Through September 19 at Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. Info, 985-3848. Daniel Tomaino: “Abstraction of Consciousness,” paintings that address “internal narration” and explore experience through language and symbols. Through August 31 at Speaking Volumes in Burlington. Info, 355-2337. David Luekens: “Southeast Asia Life,” 25 shots of people and scenes taken this year in Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. August 29 through September 30 at Sapa Tea and Coffee in Burlington. Info, 310-4135. ‘Designing for the Environment’: An anniversary exhibit of display boards that illustrates the company’s commitment to sustainable design with projects spanning four decades. Through August 31 at TruexCullins Architecture & Interior Design in Burlington. Info, 658-2775.
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PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitions and spotlights are written by Pamela Polston. Listings are restricted to exhibits in truly public places; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the editor. Submit art exhibitions at sevendaysvt.com/art or send via email by Thursday at 5 p.m., including info phone number, to galleries@sevendaysvt.com.
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Paintings and drawings, primarily from the 19th century, that offer a window into the personal nature of collecting; and ‘pAtty yoDEr: rugs oF thE blACk housE FArM’: From one of the most acclaimed rug hookers (1943-2005), this exhibit includes rugs from her series “The Alphabet of Sheep.” Through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346. ‘huMAn = lAnDsCApE’: “Aesthetics of a Carbon Constrained Future,” a multimedia and multi-location exhibition that poses questions to viewers about the Vermont landscape, taking into account economic realities, appearance and sustainability. It is part of the Energy Project, a partnershhip with the ECHO center. Through October 24 at Firehouse Gallery in Burlington. Info, 865-7165. jAnE ClArk brown: A retrospective of illustrations, paintings, sculptures and political cartoons, along with a full-sized kayak, by the late Vermont artist and boat builder. Through September 30 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Info, 865-7211. jAnE hornEr: “Intermediaries,” mixedmedia installation, assemblage, drawings and paintings by the Vermont artist. Horner is installing “Solace,” composed of 50 birch and poplar saplings, one ladder and paint. Through August 31 at Flynndog in Burlington. Info, 734-1002. jEroME Milks: “Dramatic Light in the Champlain Valley,” large-format photographs of landscape and nature. Through August 31 at City Market in Burlington. Info, 545-2030.
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‘treAsures AnD tAles oF lAKe ChAmplAin’: Selected objects and stories from members of the community displayed as a component of the current exhibit, “A Beckoning Country.” Through September 20 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750. ‘wArren Kimble’s AmeriCA’: The renowned, Brandon-based folk artist shows his paintings and mixed-media works of barns, flags, landscapes and animals in the 1871 Lighthouse. Through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.
:: central bArbArA leber: “Birch Trees,” paintings by the local artist. Through August 31 at The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. big reD bArn Art show: A group show of works in various media by local artists is part of a monthlong celebration of the arts in the Mad River Valley. Open Thursday through Sunday; times vary. Through August 30 at Lareau Farm Inn in Waitsfield. Info, 496-4789. CelebrAting montpelier’s wAter treAtment plAnt: Photographs, history and a mural extol the virtues of purifying the capital city’s most vital fluid. Through September 30 at Montpelier City Hall. Info, 229-5676. ChArlotte potoK retrospeCtiVe: The gallery celebrates its 10th birthday with an exhibition of pottery by its late founder. Through August 31 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Info, 454-0141. hope rAppAport: “Portraits in Painting,” works in oil. Through September 30 at The Shoe Horn in Montpelier. Info, 223-5454. ‘inspireD by stories’: In this juried show, 18 artists reflect on the historical collection of the Sullivan Museum with original works of art, on display with the objects that inspired them. Through August 28 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield. Info, 485-2448. JAyne shoup: “Home Grown: Painting in Middlesex,” vibrant landscape and floral paintings inspired by the artist’s environs. Through August 31 at Red Hen Bakery in Middlesex. Info, 223-0100. KAtie FlinDAll: “Young Hearts, Starry Nights,” illustrations by the central Vermont artist. September 1 through 30 at The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. leslie bArtlett: “Give Me Your Hands: The Barre Sculptors & Their Stone,” expressive hand “portraits” of stone carvers by the Gloucester, Mass., photographer, along with large quarry photos printed on fabric and hung like scrolls. Through September 4 at Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. linDsey VlADyKA: “New England State Fairs,” large-scale, black-and-white photographs; and “new worK, new DireCtions”: A collection of photographs by 2009 grads of the BFA photography program at the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Through August 30 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 728-9878. loCAl Artists group show: Brandon-based folk artist Warren Kimble shares an exhibit with watercolorists Margaret Stringer and Peter Huntoon, photographer Fred Michel and ceramic artists Diane Rosenmiller, Nicholas Seidner and Liza Myers. Through August 28 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College, in Poultney. Info, 287-8926. lois eby: Abstract paintings by the Vermont artist inspired by Asian brush and ink. Through August 28 at Vermont Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. mAry ADmAsiAn: “Pins and Needles,” mixed-media work that turns white paint, molded cloth, pins, needles and thread into paintings of two-plus dimensions. Through September 20 at The Lazy Pear Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 223-7680.
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Doin’ it for themselves who joined the co-op last winter. The rent for the sunny but small two-room space also gets divided 12 ways. “I’m very proud of the gallery,” says cofounder Catherine Hall. “It’s taught me the power of a group, of a community.” Many of the artists actually succeed in selling works they display at 215 College.
of the pieces in her “Small Works” show in June. It may have helped that her close-up, semi-abstract studies of natural forms were priced in accordance with their diminutive dimensions, the artist says. One of the advantages of the co-op arrangement is that 215’s artists pocket every penny from a sale. There’s
Charlotte Hastings. The space had been Hall’s private studio, but she’d decided to leave it after several years. “As I was packing up to move, though, I felt more and more that I wanted to keep the space,” Hall relates. So she asked Hastings, “one of my most can-do friends,” to help recruit local artists for an envisioned co-op.
no gallery owner taking a 20 percent or bigger bite. Business may get even better in the coming months. “The gallery is becoming better and better known,” Hall says. “Our audience is expanding.” Hall, a painter and sculptor widely exhibited in both her native England and adopted New England, launched the co-op about three years ago along with fellow artist
Hastings died of cancer in 2006, but Hall and other artists kept it going. The all-female makeup of 215 College isn’t intended as a feminist statement, the artists note. “It’s just developed that way,” Whittemore-Hill says, adding that the co-op did include one man until last year. Xavier Donnelly, the 17-year-old son of co-op
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ooperative ventures often fail to fulfill the hopes of their members, especially in the egocentric art world. Ideals are becoming real, however, at the 215 College Gallery in Burlington. The 12 women who compose the co-op share all the responsibilities of running the upstairs space at the
I’m very proud of the gallery. It’s taught me the power of a group, of a community. CatHerine Hall
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<exhibitions> ongoing << 29A RebeccA Lepkoff: “Almost Utopia: In Search of the Good Life in Mid-Century America,” black-and-white photographs depicting the daily life at Pikes Falls, Vt., a community that formed around pioneer back-to-the-landers Helen and Scott Nearing. Through September 15 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964. ‘RefLections on bAsin HARboR’: In this 23rd annual juried exhibition, 21 Vermont artists-in-residence show works inspired by, and painted at, the Lake Champlain resort. Through August 31 at Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes. Info, 475-2311. sAmAntHA tALbot keLLy: The Montpelier artist makes a fashion statement with newspapers, representing the collective consciousness in our interconnected lives. Through September 8 at The Brick Box Gallery, Paramount Theatre, in Rutland. Info, 235-2734. tAd meRRick: “A Certain Ambiguity,” personal images from the longtime commercial photographer. Through September 13 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222. tHe bLue swAns: The Middlebury-based group of nine local artists collaborate on a mixed-media, cross-pollinated exhibit dedicated to the theme of “house.” Through September 5 at The Art House in Middlebury. Info, 458-0464.
:: northern August feAtuRed ARtists: This month the gallery showcases paintings by Chepe Cuadra, Beth McAdams and Henry Trask Reilly, and stained glass by Karen Scheffler. Through August 31 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403. ‘cLeAR Visions’: An exhibition of new works by Norwich photographer Jon Olsen and Hardwick glassblowers Harry and Wendy Besett, all inspired by nature and mastery of form. Through September 29 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans’ Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158.
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Lynne beRARd, meLVin HARRis & stefAn VoLAtiLe-wood: Three new artists to the gallery show their paintings in floral watercolor, computer-generated landscapes, and hyperrealist acrylics, respectively. Also cLAiRe dunn returns to the gallery with black-and-white photographs of local buildings, as well as new abstract paintings in watercolor and acrylic. Through October 24 at Staart Gallery in St. Albans. Info, 524-5700. monique bonneAu: An exhibit of the Vermont illustrator’s evocative paintings for the new book, The Fairy Garden, by Tanya Sousa. September 1 through 30 at Sterling College in Craftsbury Common. Info, 586-7711, ext. 159. susAn LARkin: “Paintings of the Champlain Islands,” recent works in oil and pastel by the Isle La Motte landscape painter. Through October 10 at Merchants Bank in South Hero. Info, 928-3081.
:: southern AnnuAL gRAfton ARt sHow: Works in various painting pigments, as well as mixed media and sculpture, made the grade in this juried show, on view at The Old Tavern, Gallery North Star and the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art. August 30 through September 10 at various locations in Grafton. Info, 800-843-1801. m
:: regional ‘expAnding HoRiZons’: Painting and photography of the American and Canadian landscape, 1860-1918, examining the artistic expression of the two countries’ westward momentum in works by the best artists of the period. Through September 27 at Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. Info, 514-285-1600. feLix de LA concHA: “Private Portraits/ Public Conversations,” a multimedia exhibit of 51 portraits that explore how members of the Upper Valley and Dartmouth communities have encountered conflict and how they made, or are making, their journey toward reconciliation. Through September 27 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. m
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appear only on video. In the case of Dutch “wind artist” Theo Jensen, that’s apropos, because his works must be seen in action to be believed. On a flatscreen monitor, viewers can watch Jensen push his gigantic sculptures — made of simple materials such as PVC conduit, scrap wood, cable ties and tape — along a flat stretch of land. As the wind seizes them, the pieces seem to move of their own volition. One skitters crab-like; another resembles a pack of galumphing elephants; a third is perhaps best described as Tinkertoys-meet-The Empire Strikes Back. Jensen’s ingenious constructions benefit from his training in both science and art, while his aesthetic marries unlikely partners: playfulness and fervent wind-power advocacy. “Human = Landscape” is an unusually large exhibition and deserves more discussion than space allows here. Part two of this review will appear next week. m — pAmeLA poLston
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phenomenon known as a fire whirl? It happens on rare occasions when a fire produces a tornado-like vortex that rises up vertically, spinning madly. It’s beautiful to behold but is not something you ever want to be close to. I bring this to your attention in the hope that you will not let yourself turn into the human equivalent of a fire whirl in the coming week. You’re not yet close to being one, but there are signs you’re headed that way. With just a modicum of adjustment, you can ensure that you’ll be more like a blaze in a fireplace or a wild but controlled bonfire on a beach – not a fire whirl.
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H = refund, please HH = could’ve been worse, but not a lot HHH = has its moments; so-so HHHH = smarter than the average bear HHHHH = as good as it gets
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Inglourious Basterds HHH
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killbilly Pitt saves Tarantino’s latest with his gutbusting portrayal of a good ol’ boy on the war path for Nazi scalps.
uentin Tarantino came up with a beaut of an idea — a bunch of brainstorms, in fact — for a madcap World War II cartoon. And then never really figured out what to do with them. Inglourious Basterds is a movie about the writer-director’s fevered obsession with movies and, I regret to report, not terribly much more. When you factor out the countless in-jokes and references to other films (most of which will mean zip to 99.9 percent of the audience), what you’re left with is an extraordinarily longwinded, often stunningly dull and frankly insensitive comic fantasy about Jews exacting payback from the Nazis. There are an awful lot of characters and storylines in this movie, but only three of them really matter. The German-born actor Christoph Waltz has resurrected his career in the role of SS officer Col. Hans Landa. He won the Best Actor award at Cannes in May and has received glowing notices for his performance. The thing is, his character, nicknamed “The Jew Hunter,” is something of a one-trick pony, not to mention a cliché. The history of cinema is jam-packed with Nazi officer characters who are gracious and civil one moment and calmly barbaric the next. Now it must make room for one more. The talented French actress Mélanie Laurent plays Shosanna Dreyfus. As a teenager, she escaped into the woods after witnessing the massacre of her family at the hands of Col. Landa. Years later, we find her living under an assumed name in Paris, operating a small jewel of a movie house and hatching a plan to lure the Third Reich’s high command to the place and burn it to the ground with everyone from Joseph Goebbels (Sylvester Groth) to the Führer himself (Martin Wuttke) locked inside. Even in this picture’s topsy-turvy comic book universe, it’s a tad much to expect us to play along with. We’re talking about
some of the most powerful and paranoid people who ever lived. In what world would they neglect to bring a small army’s worth of security? Thank God for Brad Pitt. The film comes to life almost solely when he’s on screen, and, if you’re like me, you’ll wind up wishing Tarantino had resisted the temptation to show off and simply made a movie about Pitt’s character and the men he leads. Pitt’s hilarious as thickly accented hick Lt. Aldo Raine. Half Apache and a descendant of Tennessee mountain man Jim Bridger, Raine leads the Basterds, a band of Jewish-American soldiers behind the lines in occupied France. His mission is simple: Strike terror into the hearts of the enemy. His methods are old school: He orders each of his eight men to bring him 100 Nazi scalps. “We will be cruel to the Germans,” he drawls, “and through our cruelty, they will know who we are.” Tarantino pays homage to the squad in the title of his picture but gives way too little attention to it in the story he tells. Only one of the eight Basterds, Sgt. Donny Donowitz (Eli Roth) is allotted even a single dimension — he beats prisoners to death with a baseball bat. (Yes, Quentin, we enjoyed The Untouchables, too). Several squad members are denied even a single line. The original script included backstories for Raine and a number of his men, but the auteur got so carried away cramming in extraneous characters and subplots that the Basterds end up little more than question marks with machine guns. Even Pitt’s character winds up more or less a celluloid pile on the cutting-room floor. That glaring scar around his neck, for example? A remnant of an attempted lynching never referenced in the final version of the film, never accounted for in the matrix of his savage motivation, but pivotal to his fleshing out in the original
screenplay. Can you believe a mere 15 years have passed since Tarantino gave the world the masterpiece that was Pulp Fiction? Here’s the bottom line: The man’s still capable of coming up with snazzy ideas, cool twists and the occasional run of inspired dialogue — just not enough of them to sustain a two-and-a-half-hour-long film. I could barely make it through his half of Grindhouse, though I can watch his early work on a weekly basis and never cease to be astounded. Inglourious Basterds is a fading talent’s attempt to distract from his diminished artistry with what looks like a precocious film student’s riff on Nazis, the Holocaust and a ridiculous, giggling Hitler. Pitt’s performance provides a handful of gut-busting moments, but, those aside, the first casualty of war in this case is fun. Rick Kisonak
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braces loaded The class bully shows off her hardware in Rodriguez’s latest kiddie flick.
ou know a technology is really pervading our culture when you see it satirized in a film aimed at the 8-to-12year-old set. Shorts, the latest live-action kids’ movie from writer/director Robert Rodriguez, takes place in a company town called Black Falls where all the adults are hard at work designing the latest version of the Black Box, a device that looks like a rough-hewn Lego sculpture and can make phone calls, text-message, surf the web, play music, monitor your baby, floss your teeth, make your dinner — well, you get the idea. While the Black Box and its millions of apps have wrested market share away from the Purple Pyramid and the Silver Cylinder — as lockjawed company president James Spader proudly tells his team — the thing is too overtaxed to hold a battery charge for more than a few minutes. As zany cultural critiques go, Shorts is no “The Simpsons.” But it does draw a nifty parallel between the all-in-one magical communication gadgets modern adults lust after and the age-old tales of talismans that grant wishes. In all those stories about genies and monkeys’ paws and sand fairies, of course, the instant gratifier of desires exacts a price. And so it is here. When a group of Black Falls kids discover a candy-colored magic rock that has tumbled from the heavens, they naturally ask it for all the wrong things. Just as naturally, all their wishes become occasions for loud, fast-moving action sequences, comic miscalculations, Day-Glo color schemes and clunky computer effects. When Rodriguez isn’t revolutionizing the indie film industry or teaming up with his buddy Quentin Tarantino to play grindhouse director, he makes high-concept
kids’ films like the Spy Kids trilogy. As such things go, Shorts isn’t brilliant, but it has enough random oddities to keep adults from nodding off. The story is told in a way that might best be described as Pulp Fiction reimagined for 10-year-olds. Because the hero and narrator, Toby “Toe” Thompson (Jimmy Bennett), can’t remember the chaotic events in the order they happened, we view them out of order, as a series of disconnected “shorts.” While it’s nice to know Rodriguez considers today’s kids capable of processing nonlinear narratives, he doesn’t do anything cool with this device. It simply gives him an excuse to tell stories such as that of the germophobe mad scientist (William H. Macy) who accidentally creates a giant man-eating booger. Each linked tale targets a modern foible and ends with a tidy lesson: The germophobe family learns not to fear fresh air. Three couch-bound brothers (Trevor Gagnon, Rebel Rodriguez and Leo Howard) learn there’s more to life than TV and video games. And Toe’s parents (Jon Cryer and Leslie Mann), who make an unwise wish to be “closer” and end up Siamese
twins, learn that not all communication can be done via text-message. But when it’s time for Spader’s monstrous corporate tycoon to learn his lesson, Rodriguez wimps out. The movie is like a would-be Roald Dahl story in search of its cold, misanthropic heart. Shorts does have a scruffy charm that keeps it from crossing the line into blandness. Probably its most enjoyable element is Jolie Vanier as the tycoon’s big-eyed daughter, Helvetica Black, a ferocious bully who’s a cross between Veruca Salt and Wednesday Addams. (She evokes Christina Ricci in the pre-sexy-starlet days.) I’m going to go out on a limb and guess many little girls would like to be Helvetica. Though her nickname may be Hel, she has her own theme song. And when she feels like using a wish to punish her annoying brother, she turns him not into a cockroach but into a “dung beetle,” Kafka-style. Now that’s imagination. The movie has other amusing touches, such as a baby afflicted with genius who communicates telepathically in the superior, soporific voice of a New Age book on tape; and an ongoing stare-off between a bug-eyed brother and sister. While it’s not ground-breaking entertainment, we can say this for Shorts: It contains no digitally animated talking chipmunks or chihuahuas. Not a one. Too bad this point in its favor will seal its fate at the box office. And, yes, if you want to check the weekend take, your iPhone probably has an app for that. Margot Harrison
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ADAM: A lonely young woman reaches out to her handsome neighbor who has Asperger’s syndrome in this drama from first-time director Max Mayer. Rose Byrne and Hugh Dancy star. With Amy Irving. (95 min, PG-13. Roxy) THE FINAL DESTINATION: The newest trend in Hollywood: fun with definite articles. Final Destination (2000) was a decent silly thriller about some teenagers who cheat death — literally — and then try to dodge the wrath of the Grim Reaper. Does the title indicate that this third (and 3-D) sequel is, in fact, the final installment? Expect all projectiles to come straight at you. With Bobby Campo, Shantel VanSanten and Krista Allen. David Ellis directs. (82 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset, Welden) HALLOWEEN II: A couple of Labor Day weekends ago, Rob Zombie’s grisly “reboot” of the Halloween franchise scored number one at the box office. Hence this sequel, in which masked killer Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) chops up some folks on the way to a reunion with his baby sister (Scout TaylorCompton). Somehow or other, Malcolm McDowell is back, and Zombie helms again. (101 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Sunset) HUMPDAY: Call it Ben and Andrew Make a Porno. Two college buddies who took different paths in life reunite and hatch a most unusual scheme — making a sex tape together — in Lynn Shelton’s offbeat indie. With Mark Duplass and Joshua Leonard. (94 min, R. Palace) IN THE LOOP: A politician’s careless onair comment ignites an international crisis in this down-and-dirty political satire from the U.K. Veteran TV writer Armando Iannucci wrote and directed. With Peter Capaldi, James Gandolfini and Tom Hollander. (106 min, NR. Palace) LEMON TREE: A Palestinian widow (Hiam Abbass of The Visitor) fights a legal battle to save her lemon grove, which happens to occupy the green line border between Israel and the West Bank, in this drama from writerdirector Eran Riklis. With Ali Suliman and Danny Leshman. (106 min, NR. Roxy)
TAKING WOODSTOCK: Director Ang Lee’s latest is the fact-based comic saga of how Elliot Tiber (Demetri Martin) brought the generation-defining music festival to his rural backyard. With Emile Hirsch, Liev Schreiber and Imelda Staunton. (120 min, PG-13. Marquis, Roxy, Savoy)
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(500) DAYS OF SUMMERHHH1/2 Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel are paired in this romantic comedy in which boy meets girl, girl dumps boy, and boy spends the rest of the film reliving their time together in an effort to figure out why. Kelly Minka costars. Director Marc Webb makes his feature film debut. (95 min, PG-13. Marquis, Palace, Stowe) ALIENS IN THE ATTICHH1/2 No, those aren’t mice scuttling overhead. The house is infested with pint-sized space invaders bent on (you guessed it) world domination in this actioncomedy from Honeymooners director John Schultz. Featuring Kevin Nealon, Doris Roberts, Ashley Tisdale and Tim Meadows. (86 min, PG. Bijou) BANDSLAMHHH1/2 Think School of Rock without the Jack Black character. Disney Channel superstars Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Alyson Michalka star in the story of youngsters who yearn for victory in the local battle of the bands. With Lisa Kudrow. Directed by Todd Graff. (111 min, PG. Majestic, Palace; ends 8/27) DEPARTURESHHHH1/2 Winner of this year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Yojiro Takita’s latest offers a moving rumination on the link between the living and the dead. Masahiro Motoki stars as an out-ofwork cellist who takes a job preparing the deceased for their journey to the next world after answering a help wanted ad with a life-changing misprint. With Tsutomu Yamazaki and Ryoko Hirosue. (131 min, PG-13. Roxy; ends 8/27) DISTRICT 9HHHH Director Neill Blomkamp makes his feature debut (the TV ads had you thinking Peter Jackson helmed this, am I right?) with this sci-fi saga involving aliens who’ve been relocated to South Africa by the various governments of Earth. Starring Jason Cope, David James and Mandla Gaduka. (112 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Sunset, Welden)
FOOD, INC.HHHH Robert Kenner serves up this eye-opening exposé of the modern American food industry, featuring interviews with experts such as Eric Schlosser and Michael Pollan. Barf bags strongly recommended. (94 min, PG. Big Picture; ends 8/27) FUNNY PEOPLEHHH In his latest, writer-director Judd Apatow combines *Up to $200; expires 9/20/09 laughs and leukemia. Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jason Schwartzman and Jonah Hill play comics at various levels of the show-biz food chain. (136 min, R. Sunset; ends 8/27) G-FORCEHH Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell and Tracy Morgan are among the voice cast in Disney’s computer-animated 2x3-Girlington072909.indd 1 7/28/09 10:04:14 AM comedy about a group of guinea pigs trained by a covert government bureau to operate as elite espionage agents. Hoyt Yeatman directs. (86 min, PG. Big Picture, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Welden) G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRAHH1/2 You know the world has changed when a Hasbro production is considered a 6/2/09 10:19:48 AM motion picture with a pedigree, but 2x1-wptz(bw).indd 1 so it is, thanks to the toy maker’s collaboration with Paramount on the megasuccessful Transformers franchise. This time around, the companies partner on an action-adventure about an elite soldier and his outfit, who battle a shadowy organization bent on plunging the world into chaos. Channing Tatum, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Brendan Fraser, Dennis Quaid and Farmer Appreciation Night with Barn Dance and Open Music Circle. Slow Food VT tasting: Heirloom tomatoes. Joseph Gordon-Levitt star. Stephen Plus American Flatbread, Bluebird Tavern, Skinny Pancake, Maple Wind Farm, New Farms for New Americans, (The Mummy) Sommers directs. (118 Pop-Cycle, book signing for “Cooking Close to Home: A Year of Seasonal Recipes,” and kids activities. min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARDHHH Look vaguely familiar? Remind you just a bit of Anchorman? Maybe Talladega Nights? That’s because this comedy about car salesman for hire Don Ready and his rowdy crew is the first release from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s new production company. Jeremy Piven, Ed Helms and Ken Jeong star. Neal Brennan directs. (89 min, R. Majestic, Palace, Sunset, Welden) THE HANGOVERHHH1/2 From Old School director Todd Phillips comes this comedy in which a group of friends takes a trip to Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party and winds up 2x4-intervalethursdays082609.indd 1 8/24/09 2:07:02 PM losing the groom. Featuring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and 2009 2010 Justin Bartha. (96 min, R. Majestic, Sunset)
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The Flynn Center’s MainStage will be uniquely transformed into a cozy bistro and our guest chefs—David Hoene of Pauline’s Café; Donnell Collins of Leunig’s Bistro; Christina Duval of A Single Pebble; James (JJ) Vezina of Windjammer Restaurant; Aaron Josinsky of Bluebird Tavern, and Jozef Harrewyn and Scott Sorrell of Chef’s Corner Café and Bakery—will take center stage when we turn the Spotlight on Chefs. Each chef will create a special culinary delight and fabulous wine will be chosen to pair perfectly with the food. The evening will conclude with an auction of a few distinctive items.
THE FESTIVAL Sunday, September 20 from 2-5 (rain or shine)
The Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms
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Prepare for another spectacular wine and food tasting as the Flynn’s Fine Wine and Food Festival returns to the historic Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms. Wander around and savor delicious food and taste wonderful wine. To add to the fun there will be music, a raffle of exquisite food baskets and a live auction of fine wines. Generously Sponsored by:
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HARRY POTTER AND THE HALFBLOOD PRINCEHHH1/2 The young wizards of Hogwarts are back in the adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s sixth book, wherein Harry prepares to face the looming Voldemort threat and his teenage hormones. David Yates directs. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis and a host of other Brit thespians. (153 min, PG. Essex, Majestic) THE HURT LOCKERHHHH Kathryn (Strange Days) Bigelow directs this highly acclaimed account of life inside an American bomb squad in Iraq that specializes in disarming IEDs. Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Bryan Geraghty star. (105 min, R. Roxy) INGLOURIOUS BASTERDSHH1/2 Brad Pitt stars as the leader of a band of Jewish soldiers that takes revenge against the Nazis one scalp at a time in the latest from Quentin Tarantino. Also featuring Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, and Christoph Waltz. (152 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Sunset, Welden) JULIE & JULIAHHH Meryl Streep and Amy Adams are paired in writerdirector Nora Ephron’s fact-based comedy about foodie doyenne Julia Child and the New York office temp who decides to prepare all her classic recipes and blog the results. With Chris Messina and Stanley Tucci. (123 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe) MOONHHH1/2 Sam Rockwell plays a lonely astronaut stuck on the moon for a mining job in this low-key, mind-bending sci-fi drama set in the near future. Kevin Spacey voices his computer. Duncan Jones directs. (97 min, R. Savoy; ends 8/27) ORGASM, INC.: Eight years in the making, Liz Canner’s documentary investigates the pharmaceutical giants’ race to be the first to win FDA approval for a product that can guarantee women the big O. (80 min, NR. Roxy.) PONYOHHHH1/2 From worldrenowned master of animation Hayao (Spirited Away) Miyazaki comes this “Little Mermaid”-inspired story of a goldfish and her dream of one day becoming human. Featuring a voice cast including Matt Damon, Tina Fey and Lily Tomlin. (101 min, G. Palace) POST GRADHH Alexis Bledel and Zach Gilford are paired in this romantic comedy about a young woman who graduates from college with big dreams but is forced to put them on hold and move back home, where she grows unexpectedly close to her old best friend. Jane Lynch and Rodrigo Santoro costar. Vicky (Shrek) Jensen directs. (89 min, PG-13. Capitol, Majestic) SHORTSHH1/2 The latest from Robert Rodriguez tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who’s hit on the head one day by a rainbow-colored rock with the power to grant wishes. Which leads to much magical mayhem, as everyone in town tries to get their hands on it. With Jimmy Bennett, Jon Cryer, William H. Macy and Leslie Mann. (89 min, PG. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Sunset, Welden) THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFEHH1/2 Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams play a couple whose relationship is perfect except for one problem: They never know when he’s going to disappear and pop up in another time and place. Rare genetic anomaly or boneheaded plot device — you be the judge. Based on Audrey Niffenegger’s 2004 bestselling weeper. Arliss Howard costars. Robert Schwentke directs. (107 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy)
THE UGLY TRUTHH1/2 Robert (Legally Blonde) Luketic directs this romantic comedy about a morning TV show producer and the new cohost for whom she’s absolutely certain she could never develop feelings. Starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. (101 min, R. Bijou, Majestic, Sunset) X-GAMES 3D: THE MOVIEHH Steve Lawrence directs this digital 3-D look at some of extreme sports’ most iconic figures in action, including Shaun White, Danny Way, Kyle Loza and Bob Burnquist. (92 min, PG. Essex, Majestic; ends 8/27)
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ADVENTURELANDHH1/2 Apatowa-thons don’t get a whole lot more real deal than this. Superbad director Greg Mottola helms this comedy about a recent college grad who takes a job at an amusement park when his original postgraduate plans fall through. Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart are joined by veterans of Superbad and Knocked Up, including Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig and Martin Starr. (106 min, R) DUPLICITYHHH1/2 Julia Roberts and Clive Owen get even closer (get it?) in their second pairing, a drama from Michael Clayton director Tony Gilroy about two spies turned corporate operatives who work for competing multinationals that will stop at nothing to acquire the formula for a revolutionary new product. With Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti. (124 min, PG-13) FIGHTINGHHH How many new variations on ass-kicking are there, anyway? And who keeps thinking up new ones? We just sat through a gritty saga about a young man rising to the top of the corrupt mixedmartial-arts circuit. Now we get to watch a young man rise to the top of the corrupt bare-knuckle circuit. Channing Tatum and Luis Guzman star. Dito Montiel directs. (105 min, PG-13) GOODBYE SOLOHHHH Ramin (Chop Shop) Bahrani directs this acclaimed indie exploration of the unlikely bond between a young Senegalese cab driver (Souléymane Sy Savané) and a tough old Southern fare (Red West) who has an unusual request for him. With Diana Franco Galindo. (91 min, R) THE INFORMERSHH1/2 Gregor (Buffalo Soldiers) Jordan adapts Bret Easton Ellis’ 1994 collection of interlocking stories about the beautiful, rich and bored folk of L.A. in the early 1980s. The ensemble cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Brad Renfro, Mickey Rourke, Jon Foster, Austin Nichols and Amber Heard. (98 min, R) RUDO Y CURSIHHH1/2 Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal play brothers who work on a banana plantation until their talent as soccer players provides them with an opportunity to transform their lives. With Jessica Mas. Directed by Carlos Cuaron. (103 min, R) SUNSHINE CLEANINGHH From the folks who brought you Little Miss Sunshine (and who obviously have a thing for the word “sunshine”) comes the saga of two sisters who make a killing in the crime-scene clean-up business. Amy (“name a movie I’m not in”) Adams and Emily Blunt star. Christine (Sylvia) Jeffs directs. (102 min, R) TROUBLE THE WATERHHHH New Orleans Ninth Ward resident Kimberly Rivers Roberts used her new camcorder to record the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the footage became part of this documentary about the disaster. With Scott Roberts. Tia Lessin and Carl Deal direct. (93 min, NR)
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<movietimes> 48 Carroll Rd. (off Rte. 100), Waitsfield, 496-8994. wednesday 26 — thursday 27 G-Force 4, 6. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 5, 7. Food, Inc. 8. friday 28 — sunday 30 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 7. Vermont International Children’s Film Festival: See theater website for schedule. Check www.bigpicturetheater.info for updates.
BIJOU CINEPLEX 1-2-3-4 Rte. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293.
wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Inglourious Basterds 6:45. The Ugly Truth 6:55. District 9 7. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 6:50. friday 28 — thursday 3 Inglourious Basterds 1 & 3:45 (Fri-Sun), 6:45 (all week), 9:15 (Fri & Sat). The Ugly Truth 6:55 (all week), 9 (Fri & Sat). District 9 1:30 & 3:50 (Fri-Sun), 7 (all week), 9 (Fri & Sat). G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 6:50 (all week), 9 (Fri & Sat). G-Force 1:20 & 3:40 (Fri-Sun). Aliens in the Attic 1:10 & 3:30 (Fri-Sun). Times subject to change. See www.bijou4. com.
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93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343. wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Inglourious Basterds 7. Post Grad 6:30, 9. The Time Traveler’s Wife 6:30, 9. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 6:30, 9. Julie & Julia 6:30, 9. friday 28 — thursday 3 *The Final Destination 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. Inglourious Basterds 1:15 (Sat & Sun), 6:15 & 9 (Fri & Sat), 7 (Sun-Thu). Post Grad 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30. The Time Traveler’s Wife 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 9. Julie & Julia 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. See www.fgbtheaters.com.
ESSEX CINEMA
Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Rte. 15 & 289, Essex, 879-6543. wednesday 26 — thursday 27 District 9 1:15, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1, 4, 7, 9:40. G-Force (in 3-D) 1, 6:40. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 3:15, 9. Inglourious Basterds 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20. Julie & Julia 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30. Shorts 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:10, 9:15. The Time Traveler’s Wife 1:30, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20. X-Games 3D: The Movie (in 3-D) 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:10, 9:20. friday 28 — thursday 3 *Halloween II 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:35. *The Final Destination (in 3-D) 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30. District 9 1:15, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1, 4, 7, 9:40. G-Force 1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 9. Inglourious Basterds 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20. Julie & Julia 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30. Shorts 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:05. The Time Traveler’s Wife 4:15, 6:50, 9:20. Times subject to change. See www. essexcinemas.com.
MAJESTIC 10
190 Boxwood St. (beside Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners), Williston, 878-2010.
(Thu), 1:20, 4, 6:40, 9:10. wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Inglourious Basterds 12, 3:10, 6:20, 9:30. Shorts 12:05, 2:20, 6:40, 8:45. Post Grad 7:15, 9:25. X-Games 3D: The Movie (in 3-D) 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 7:05, 9:20. District 9 1:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45. The Time Traveler’s Wife 1, 4, 7, 9:35. Bandslam 4:20. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard 8:50. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35. Julie & Julia 12:30, 3:40, 6:45, 9:30. The Ugly Truth 6:35. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 12:10, 3:20, 6:30. G-Force (in 3-D) 12:40, 3:30. The Hangover 9:40. friday 28 — thursday 3 *The Final Destination (3-D) 12:30, 2:35, 4:40, 7:05, 9:15. *Halloween II 1:20, 4:20, 7:15, 9:45. Inglourious Basterds 12, 3:10, 6:20, 9:30. Shorts 12:20, 2:25, 4:30, 6:35. Post Grad 9:35. District 9 1:15, 4:10, 7:10, 9:45. The Time Traveler’s Wife 1:10, 4, 7, 9:35. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard 8:50. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:30. Julie & Julia 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 12:10, 3:20, 6:30. G-Force (in 3-D) 12:40, 3:30. The Ugly Truth 7:20, 9:40. Times subject to change. See www. majestic10.com.
MARQUIS THEATER
Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841. wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Inglourious Basterds 7. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 7:15. G-Force 6. The Ugly Truth 8. friday 28 — thursday 3 *Taking Woodstock 3 (Sat & Sun), 6:15 & 9 (Fri & Sat), 7:15 (Sun-Thu). *(500) Days of Summer 3:15 (Sat & Sun), 6:30 & 8:45 (Fri & Sat), 7:30 (Sun-Thu). Inglourious Basterds 2:45 (Sat & Sun), 6 & 9:15 (Fri & Sat), 7 (Sun-Thu).
MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMA
222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456. wednesday 26 — thursday 27 ***I Puritani 6 (Thu). Inglourious Basterds 12:45, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20. Orgasm, Inc. 1, 6:40. The Time Traveler’s Wife 1:20, 3:30, 7:10, 9:30. Julie & Julia 1:25, 4, 6:50, 9:10. District 9 1:15, 4:10, 7, 9:25. The Hurt Locker 1:05, 3:45 (Wed only), 6:45 (Wed only), 9:35. Departures 3, 8:35. friday 28 — thursday 3 *Taking Woodstock 1:10, 3:40, 7:10, 9:30. *Adam 1, 3, 7:15, 9:35. *Lemon Tree 12:50, 5. Inglourious Basterds 12:45, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20. District 9 1:15, 4:10, 7, 9:25. Julie & Julia 1:25, 4, 6:50, 9:15. The Time Traveler’s Wife 7:10. The Hurt Locker 9:10. Orgasm, Inc. 3. Times subject to change. ***For special event descriptions, see Calendar in Section B or www.merrilltheatres.net.
friday 28 — thursday 3 *In the Loop 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1:05, 3:40, 6:50, 9:10. *Humpday 4:20, 8:30. *The Final Destination 12:30, 2:35, 4:45, 7:10, 9:25. (500) Days of Summer 12:15, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:20. Inglourious Basterds 12:05, 3:15, 6:30, 9:40. Julie & Julia 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1, 3:45, 6:35, 9:15. Ponyo 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20. District 9 1:10, 3:55, 6:45, 9:35. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 9:05. Shorts 12, 2:15, 6:25. The Time Traveler’s Wife 1:20, 4, 6:40.
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THE SAVOY THEATER
26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0509. wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Moon 6:30, 8:30. friday 28 — thursday 3 *Taking Woodstock 1:30 (Sat-Mon), 6:30, 8:40. See www.savoytheater.com.
STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678.
wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Inglourious Basterds 6:30, 9:15. Julie & Julia 7, 9:15. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 7, 9:15. friday 28 — thursday 3 (500) Days of Summer 2:30 & 4:40 (Sat & Sun), 7 (all week), 9:15 (Fri & Sat). Inglourious Basterds 2:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30 & 9:15 (Fri & Sat), 7 (SunThu). Julie & Julia 2:30 & 4:40 (Sat & Sun), 7 (all week), 9:15 (Fri & Sat).
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155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 8621800. wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Shorts & G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Inglourious Basterds & Funny People. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard & The Hangover. District 9 & The Ugly Truth. friday 28 — sunday 30 *Halloween II & The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard. Shorts & *The Final Destination & G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (no last feature Sun). Inglourious Basterds & The Hangover. District 9 & The Ugly Truth. First shows start at dusk. See sunsetdrivein.com.
PALACE CINEMA 9
10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 8645610.
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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Inglourious Basterds 12:05, 3:15, 6:30, 9:40. Shorts 12, 2:15, 4:30, 6:35, 8:40. (500) Days of Summer 12:15, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:20. Julie & Julia 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1, 3:45, 6:35, 9:15. Ponyo 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20. Bandslam 1:15. District 9 1:10, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 12:50, 3:35, 6:45, 9:30. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard 3:50, 7:10, 9:25. The Time Traveler’s Wife 10:30 a.m.
wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Inglourious Basterds 2, 6:45, 9:30. Shorts 2, 4, 6. District 9 2, 7, 9:15. The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard 4:30. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 4, 7:30, 9:30.
104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888.
friday 28 — thursday 3 *The Final Destination 4 (Fri-Sun), 7, 9. Shorts 2 & 4 (Fri-Sun). Inglourious Basterds 2 (Fri-Sun), 6:45, 9:30. District 9 2 (Fri-Sun), 7, 9:15.
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“We have many tours from France, Mexico, U.S.A. and Japan, and it’s a nice opportunity for us to demonstrate that we have culinary histories in Canada,” he explains. The line snaking into the restaurant for the 8:30 p.m. seating suggests even greater diversity than promised. A Chinese woman chatters excitedly with her two daughters. As we ascend the circular staircase to the dining room, a couple break from their Indian dialect to discuss their reservation with the manager.
One unique appetizer is a ginger- and sesame-redolent spring roll made with rabbit from Québec’s Eastern Townships. This elegant dish is $13.75 on the à la carte menu. A tangy game terrine in wild sprout marinade is made in house and includes whichever animals — venison, bison, wild boar or pheasant — happen to get baked in a gloriously buttery and flaky pastry. Our table is well positioned for the next course, too, which features soups and entrées. A chicken and corn bisque is creamy without sacrificing the fresh maïs taste therein. Even better is the chilled cape
From May through October, Dumont’s Friday and Saturday night theme dinners showcase “dishes emanating countless flavors that reflect Canada from coast to coast.” Comfortably entrenched in a circular booth, our almost embarrassingly indulgent server, Naj, brings a ringed metal basket filled with olive ciabatta rolls and a warm butter rosette. We look down at an Ernst & Young skyscraper and face a bright landscape painting by Québecois artist Yves Groulx. The next time we look, the trees have turned from vivid red and orange to varying shades of green. The restaurant is turning, and with the revolution, a series of Groulx’s paintings colors the view. Conveniently, our table is right next to the buffet featuring salads and appetizers. With 17 dishes represented, it’s not easy to choose. Several seafood salads are credited as Amerindian, including a delicate combination of green beans and smoked salmon. In a post-dinner interview, Dumont explains that he found that recipe during a 1994 trip to James Bay, where he met some “Amerindian fishermen and hunting men” who introduced him to their food. From that experience also came Dumont’s fusion dish of Native American black lentils and cranberries with a duck confit he makes himself. The confit process is laborintensive enough when you’re working with a few duck legs. How long does it take to prepare dozens of them, as well as at least 35 other dishes with numerous individual components? According to Dumont, doing the research is what takes the longest. Once the menu is planned, each buffet takes two days of prep work. Four chefs work all day to ensure each dish is up to par on Friday and Saturday nights.
gooseberry and cranberry soup, though the delectably sweet broth may have made more sense as a dessert. One chafing dish is filled with pegs of squash painstakingly hollowed out to contain maple-kissed turnip purée. There’s also a barley casserole and a tray of mixed roots. Everything else in the line is meat. Pheasant appears again, this time as sliced supremes in a cider reduction with a side of zesty apple-raspberry compote. Remarkably, the skin remains crisp. Another favorite is the Québec milk-fed piglet in black currant sauce. Trout filet marinated in ginger and lime with local strawberry salsa stays moist, as does the cod, crusted with salted wild herbs. How do these meats retain their character while languishing in chafing dishes? Executive sous-chef Réné Jungling explains, “We bring out very small amounts at a time. We don’t want to be like a Chinese buffet, sorry to say.” Then there's the veal, served quite red and drenched in a sauce of caviar-like oyster mushrooms. “We try to serve red meat rare,” says Dumont. That explains the rack of lamb: gorgeously bloody, perfectly seasoned, cleanly presented and accompanied by garlic-cedar jelly, a deliciously pine-y take on the usual mint confiture. As I wait in line for madeto-order rollatine with an addictive rosé sauce, one half of my body begins to move. I have inadvertently found the seam in the floor. I step back onto the carpeted section and glide further away from the carving table. So that’s how it works … A three-tiered system
includes the stationary center of the room, which holds the kitchen and buffet lines. Diners are seated on a rotating platform, which, despite the odd bump, does not feel like it is moving. The art changes because the walls and windows also stay in place. My efforts at understanding the room’s engineering make me hungry for dessert. I opt to bypass the table full of regional cheeses in favor of the sweet stuff. Though Dumont is more than proficient in the art of pâtisserie — he is French, after all, and studied pastry as part of his culinary education in the historic ski resort town of Chamonix — here he gets desserts from an outside bakery: Aux Gourmandises de l’Arlequin. Each day the pâtisserie churns out fresh cakes, tarts and even ice cream for the hotel, which also includes the more casual eatery Chez Antoine and banquet service. The glace sits on ice, vivid renditions of vanilla and strawberry, with raspberry and mango compotes on the side. Single cape gooseberries appear atop several desserts, including a perfectly Gallic fruit tart and a chocolate mousse cake. A blueberry mousse cake is the star, though: Creamy layers generously dotted with tiny wild blueberries alternate with moist but sturdy cake, which I’m finishing just as our table comes full circle, back to the Ernst & Young building. After speaking with Dumont about his dessert recipes, I wish I’d been present at his Japanese buffet, for which he commissioned a wasabi tart. This adventurous spirit makes each buffet exciting for its chef. “I like to work at Centre-Ville because I have the opportunity to do a different cuisine all the time,” he says. Dumont describes an event for which he teamed up with a Malaysian chef. When shopping for obscure ingredients, he says, “We found everything you need in Montréal.” That includes assistance. To buffer his own ample knowledge and abilities, Dumont admits that he goes into ethnic markets for advice. “When I have the chance, I ask for help from people in the city from that country.” For a Portuguesethemed buffet, “I go to a Portuguese market and say, ‘Can you come with me and show me how to do it?’” Starting in September, Dumont will switch his offerings to “the Cuisine of the Southern United States.” After that, holiday extravagance takes over, including a dish of foie gras, which Dumont prepares differently every year. Last year’s version was sweetened with a cape gooseberry sauce. In the New Year, who knows? It depends where the traveling chef lands and picks up what he calls “traditional recipes and new vision of cooking around the world.” m
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August First, a new Euro-style bakery in Burlington’s South End, offers the lunch crowd skinny, homemade loaves layered with classy toppings. If you want a fresh, healthy baguette sandwich on the other side of town, though, Asian’s your best option. Premade Vietnamese Bánh Mì subs have long been available at Thai Phat Market on North Street, and now you can grab a freshly made version at 99 Asian Market, across the street from QTee’s on North Winooski Avenue. The bread comes with the customer’s choice of grilled beef, pork or tofu, plus zingy carrot and daikon slaw with jalapeños and cilantro. Friday marks the first day the spot will serve up dishes cooked to order. Maria Thach, owner Niem Duong’s sister-in-law, says to expect “noodles, stir fries, rice soup, appetizers, egg rolls and beef noodle soup.” Though prices had not solidified at press time, Thach expects egg rolls and other starters to cost “around $1 or $2.” Weekly specials, which will change each Friday when Duong arrives with fresh produce from Boston, will include Vietnamese noodle bowls such as pork soup with quail eggs and shrimp — a dish that’s also available at Thach’s mom’s restaurant, Leelawadee in Winooski. On Monday, the buffet included brightly colored bamboo, shrimp and vermicelli stir fry; a garlicky, chili-bedecked dish of pigs ears and greens; and luxuriantly sesamescented cha gio rolls. An even more out-of-the-ordinary planned offering is what Thach describes as a “buffet of meats: pork belly, stomach, liver and all that stuff. People take what they want and we prepare those parts. They take it home and add it to their rice porridge.” Customers can also have lobster tails and crab legs from Boston fried to order in their choice of sauce. The varied Asian fruits and veggies available at the market will inevitably make their way into the entrées. For now, the meals will be takeout only, but Duong says she hopes to add seating early next year. Need a snack? Sample fresh sugar-cane juice, iced coffee and fruit smoothies. For dessert, grab some mochi-enrobed lychee ice cream from the freezer. — ALice LeviTT
mostly tourists,” he explains. “They’re not buying tomatoes and pork chops, because they’re staying in hotels.” On those festive weekends, Wagner suspects, locals eager to avoid parking snafus and crowds simply stay home. Wagner notes that prepared food vendors are an exception to the rule: “They can be up by about 25 percent,” he guesses. At the same time, the profits of “agricultural vendors” drop by about 50 percent. For many, the 26-week summer market represents most of their yearly income, so a significant decrease in weekly sales has real impact. The solution? Wagner thinks that expanding the market into other areas of City Hall Park would make it a bigger draw and dramatically increase weekly revenue. “We had to turn down 40 or 50 vendors this year because we didn’t have the space,” he notes. “We wish we could take over the other beautiful grassy part that ends up being an impromptu drum circle.” Another plus: If the market spanned the entire park, it might encourage groups planning festivals to hold them on different days. “People are latching onto the success of the market and planning a festival for Saturday to draw the crowd away from the market, when it could have been held on a Sunday,” Wagner suggests. So far, Wagner says, the Burlington Parks & Rec department hasn’t granted the market any more space. “I think they make more money off the other festivals,” he says.
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It’s always exciting to scoop bigger publications, and on August 12, Seven Days staff writer Lauren Ober did just that. Her cover story “Buying the Farm” told the story of Ken and carol Borland, dairy farmers who were forced to sell their cows and equipment when low milk prices kept them from making ends meet. The next day, Barry estabrook of Vergennes, a Gourmet contributing editor, posted a story about the Borlands to the food mag’s website. In “Politics of the Plate: Selling the Farm,” Estabrook — who, like Ober, attended the farm auction — briefly touches on the relationship between big ag and poor pricing. But he primarily focuses on portraying the hardworking Vermonters who lost their livelihood. “Before the auction,” Estabrook writes, “Borland had told his son that he planned to sleep until noon the day afterwards. Fat chance. He was up at 3:30 in the morning, as always.” Katherine Hayward and Shawna Lidsky, cofounders of the vermont Brownie company, may not get to hang with Emeril when he comes to Vermont in September, but the ladies have their very own TV gig on the way. A few weeks ago, the duo got a call from a Food Network talent scout requesting a demo tape. “She asked us to really showcase how we bake our brownies and show ‘a lot of personality,’” Lidsky recalls. The former WCAX sportscaster says her 12 years of work in broadcasting helped her whip up a demo in short order. “We hear that babies and animals sell, so we went for that,” Lidsky half-jests. The official response? As she recalls, her Food Network contact said: “We’ve never seen anything quite like it.” The video is available on YouTube. And, she reports, network staffers claimed they could “taste the quality ingredients” in the brownies. The upshot: The Food Network plans to feature the VBC on a not-yet-disclosed show, with a likely air date in February. They’ll film the segment around Halloween. “They asked if we have anything going on in October, and I said, ‘Nah, only my wedding and my honeymoon,’” says Lidsky.
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laments, are still the biggest obstacles for people trying to distill spirits. Regulations often treat alcohol as a hazardous substance that can only be manufactured in a setting that conforms to strict fire codes. “The rule books are written for massive operations,” Owens explains. “It’s like if you wanted to start a bike shop but had to follow the same rules as GM.” He says he knows people who have moved to a state specifically because of its distillery-friendly laws. Even in a friendly climate, it’s no small feat to get a distillery going. It can take three years or more to create a business plan, build a distilling and bottling plant, and get a license. Along the way, all manner of questions come up: How many gallons will I make? How many fermentation vessels will I need? Am I going to double distill? What kind of barrels am I going to use? When those are sorted out, the license application process begins. William Goggins, director of the Vermont Department of Liquor Control, says the first step is to get a Distilled Spirits Plant permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, an arm of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The bureau collects $13.50 for each gallon of 100-proof spirits and wants to make sure the money isn’t flowing from some shady corporation acting as a front for organized crime. With
the permit in hand, would-be distillers apply to Goggins’ agency, which does its own set of background checks and site inspections. After maybe nine months of this, they could be in business. Want to make a little liquor in your basement just for “personal use”? You’ll need to run the same bureaucratic gauntlet to stay on the right side of the law. None of that deterred Stromberg, 37. His operation in Cambridgeport, where he makes Sapling Vermont Maple Liqueur, is the newest in Vermont. Stromberg’s family came to the United States in 1906 from Lithuania, which has a liqueur tradition that dates to the 17th century. His grandfather made a spiced honey liqueur called krupnikas in his private still in Brooklyn during the Prohibition era. You might say distilling is in Stromberg’s blood. (“If it’s in your DNA, you’ve got to get busy,” as Owens puts it.) That’s what Stromberg did after he and his wife moved to Vermont in 2002. Stromberg, who has a distinctly Eastern European visage — slightly Asiatic eyes and a broad nose — was trained as a manufacturing engineer. In his spare time he built a two-story, 1800-squarefoot barn. Then he asked himself what he was going to do with all that space. Liquor, he realized, “is the one thing we
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can still make at home.” Stromberg’s challenge was to create something that could compete for shelf space with big names such as Cointreau and Grand Marnier. He decided to make a maple liqueur for a few reasons: It wasn’t a far cry from his grandfather’s krupnikas; he likes things that have taste (as opposed to vodka, which should have none); and nobody had done it yet. Now he has competitors in Vermont (Green Mountain Distillers in Stowe) and New Hampshire (Flag Hill). But as of last December, after just two years of production, Sapling was one of the best-selling liquors in the state. “I was really proud of that,” Stromberg says. Understandably, Stromberg is tight lipped about how he makes his liqueur. “I have a recipe that I mix up,” he explains, “then I stick it in a barrel and age it until it’s just right.” “How long do you age it?” I ask him. “A while.” He will divulge that he obtains his syrup in 40-gallon drums from Black Bear Sugar Works in Guilford, mixes batches to ensure consistency, and buys his grain alcohol from a supplier instead of distilling it himself. It was enough to get the ingredients and the production going first, he says, without worrying about distilling the alcohol. “Finally I’m at the point where I’m ready to tackle it.” Stromberg is happy to use Vermont’s maple industry to sell a locally made product, and he’s excited about employing Vermonters to help him do it. A Brattleboro artist designed the label, which features a delicate maple tree. Stromberg also commissioned Frank Hawkins, the sign painter who created the controversial “See Bellows Falls” mural, to make a pastoral advertisement that appears in Vermont Life. In it, a tipped bottle of the liqueur creates a river that flows under a covered bridge and past a white-steepled church. While Sapling may be a taste of Vermont, the bottles, with their slender shape that echoes the tree on the label, hail from France. “The clarity of this bottle is not something you can get in the U.S.,” Stromberg explains, “just based on the sand we have available.” Stromberg is on the hunt for a new production facility with better visibility and easier access, since he didn’t design his barn with a distillery in mind. And he’s enthusiastic about the opportunities the new law creates. Before May, liqueurs could only be tasted at a bar or restaurant; now Stromberg can get his product out on the festival circuit. This means he
can catch people before they form a prejudice about how maple liqueur should taste. “It’s not a flavor people are familiar with,” he says. “It’s not a shot of maple syrup.” Some distillers, unlike Stromberg, are happy to boil and toil far from passing tourists. Sebastian Lousada and Sabra Ewing, owners of Flag Hill Farm in Vershire (which is not connected to New Hampshire's Flag Hill), have accepted that they’re too removed from a main road to have any sort of retail presence. Their consolation is 250 acres of beautiful hilltop pastures and orchards, with clear views to the White Mountains. Since about 2002, they’ve been distilling organic still and sparkling hard cider, and they recently began making pear and apple eau de vie, a kind of local version of Calvados, the French apple brandy. Lousada, 46, is a lanky fellow with a wavy mop of black and gray hair and round glasses. On a recent sunny morning, he’s wearing a Flag Hill Farm T-shirt, blue jeans and an untucked button-down shirt, an ensemble that could be described as hippie-business-casual. Originally from England, with an American mother, he moved to the U.S. to attend the College of the Atlantic in Maine. Lousada and Ewing bought this place in the mid-1980s and used it to breed first parrots, then angora goats. Somewhere in between they planted about five acres of apple trees. “Then, 10 years later,” Lousada says, “you suddenly have quite a crop.” They began using all those apples to make regular cider. A book by another Vershire couple — fiction writer Annie Proulx and her former husband Lew Nichols — gave them a how-to on crafting the hard variety. Lousada is a little more forthcoming than Stromberg when it comes to production methods. The couple presses the apples, some of which come from wild trees, on site. For the still cider, they ferment the juice for two years in a stainless-steel barrel and distill it — which basically consists of boiling an alcohol-bearing liquid and catching the condensed vapor — twice on a propane-fired still. The sparkling cider is made using the traditional “méthode champenoise,” a French process that creates carbonation from yeast and sugar. The eau de vie — “not for the faint of heart,” Lousada says — starts out as still cider, is aged with oak chips of various aromas, and gets double distilled again. The result is a dry, potent after-dinner drink that’s best enjoyed in a brandy snifter, since the nose is
responsible for at least half our sense of taste. Outside his barn, which contains a distilling room, a bottling area, and various cool, dank grottoes with tanks and barrels, Lousada pours me a sample of the apple eau de vie. I swirl it around and breathe in notes of oak and fruit. After barely an ounce, I’m feeling the alcohol and thinking this would make a nice addition to a roaring fireplace on a winter’s night. “I don’t drink that much myself,” Lousada admits, “which is probably just as well. You get some characters in this business — their noses are red a mile off.” m
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Ground is closed all week. Perhaps they’re just resting up for the Journey tribute night in two weeks. Or maybe for the unbridled kickassitude that is the remainder of their fall calendar. Seriously, check it out. I’m impressed. This just in from Waylon Speed: The speedwestern revivalists are beginning work on their debut album. No word on a release date yet, but I’m stocking up on denim just to be prepared. The Waterbury Reservoir Restaurant and Tap Room is unveiling a new series on Wednesday, September 2 — that’s right, we’re talking about September already … sigh — entitled “Ladies Night, with Shrimp on the Side.” There is a lewd joke in there somewhere, I swear. Anyway, every Wednesday, eclectic multi-instrumentalist Glenn McElwain (aka Shrimp) will be joined by different female songwriters from around the region, which may be the most creative way to meet women I’ve ever heard of. First up is Somerville’s Danielle Miraglia. So I told you that story to tell you this one. Future installments will see the likes of Sara Grace, pam Manning, The day this issue hits newsstands, the second Erin McDermott and Taryn Noelle. (I was totally kidding about the installment of our annual college guide, What’s Good meeting-women thing. … er, excuse me, our awardUnless it’s true. In which winning college guide, What’s Good, case, well played, sir!) will also make its debut. And you I am absolutely know what? It’s good. And I’m not tickled that JP’s Pub is saying that just because I wrote a doing weekly live music. lot of it. Really, it’s a great read. No, I won’t take any An award-winning read! Ahem. credit for it. But I will Though it’s technically directed point out that I made at incoming college students, I’m the suggestion in this guessing even townies will find it very column mere weeks useful for scoping out cheap eats, before the Thursday-night off-the-beaten-path hangouts and, series began earlier this of course, great local bands. summer. Coincidence? As we did last year, 7D Yup. Still, it’s pretty cool. will be hosting a local music The fun continues this showcase in celebration of the week with local electroguide, our general awesomeness, acoustic chanteuse Nuda the awesomeness of our cozy Veritas and a pair of scene and, most importantly, the NUDA VERiTA out-of-towners, Chicago’s awesomeness of the Queen City’s A Lite Sleeper and low-power beacon of eclecticism Brooklyn outfit pure — and awesomeness — the Radiator, to whom all horsehair. proceeds from the show will go. Awesome. And speaking of The big night will be Wednesday, September 23, Nuda Veritas, if you at both Nectar’s and Club Metronome, so mark that haven’t seen the latest night on your calendars. Do this right now, please. installment of her semiWe’re still ironing out the final lineup details, but regular local music TV as of this printing confirmed acts include Anaïs series on Channel 16 Mitchell, the Gordon Stone Band, in Memory of with Ryan power, you pluto, Lendway and BURNTmd. And of course, WAYLON SpEED are missing out. It’s I’ll keep you posted as events warrant — or even incredible. Check it out when they don’t, provided it’s a slow news week online at www.burlysong. like this one and I need to fill some column space. blip.tv. Or on my blog, Solid State (7dblogs.com/solidstate). Moving on… And finally, the Champlain Valley Fair starts this week, which means we are nearing the end of the “Summer of [Blank],” which as 2x6-UpYourAlley082609.pdf 8/25/09 11:22:06 AM Kid Rock’s third regular readers know, officially concludes following encore on Sunday, September 6. Where does the time go? m You know it’s a slow time of year on the music front when Higher
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This is why I love my job. The sweet, familiar musk of rock show — that would be sweat and cheap(ish) beer — hung heavily in the air last Friday night at Nectar’s. Milling about the bar, a sizable crowd — especially for a late-summer evening in a college town — hummed with idle chatter as it awoke from a druggy hypnosis, courtesy of increasingly impressive garage-psych duo The Vacant Lots. There was a palpable excitement in the room, evident on the faces of those in attendance — some familiar from years of show hopping and others, seemingly new blood. It was a classic scene, evoking the fondest of memories from the fabled glory days of Burlington Rock City. Following a blistering set from art-punk favorites Blowtorch, I stepped outside into the close August night. Both in conversations I had personally and those overheard on the sidewalk in front of the club, a familiar undercurrent began to take hold. Dude Number 1: “Hey, you know what tonight kinda reminds me of? Club Toast.” Dude Number 2: “Yeah, man. Totally.” [Drags on a cigarette and exhales while wistfully gazing toward the sky.] If you hang around the Burlington music scene long enough, you will undoubtedly overhear someone — usually in their early to mid-thirties and almost assuredly drunk — lament the passing of the late, great Club Toast. And with good reason. The place served as a cornerstone of the local music scene until its doors closed in 1998. It is a testament to the club’s profound lasting effect on our tiny hamlet that it is still mentioned with such reverence today. In fact, “this kinda reminds me of Club Toast” is just about the highest compliment that can be paid ’round these parts when it comes to a night on the town. But if you think about it, that’s actually pretty sad, isn’t it? And it is hardly fair that local rock brilliance like that on display Friday at Nectar’s — if I failed to mention it, the cave Bees and Rough Francis rawked — needs to be framed by a dive that hasn’t been around for more than a decade. It’s time to move on, people. That said, the show was reminiscent of the essence of what made
Toast and that era so special — at least among those of us old enough to remember it. A bar is just a bar. A stage is just a stage. Call me a cheeseball — hell, you’ve called me worse. But what makes a venue great are the people inside it. And for the first time I can recall in longer than I care to admit, I felt a true sense of community and excitement at a locals-only show at a Burlington nightclub. And it was wonderful. It was a throwback. It was rockin’. Well done, Nectar’s. Here’s to more nights just like it in the near future.
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FRI.28 << 11B CLuB METRONOME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5. FRANNy O’s: ’80s Night (’80s dance party), 9:30 p.m., Free. gREEN ROOM: DJ Francise (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. JP’s PuB: Dave harrison’s starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. LIFT: The Mash up presents Kaiser’s going Away Bash with DJ EFX (Top 40, house), 9 p.m., $3. MARRIOTT hARBOR LOuNgE: Christopher Peterman Quintet (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. ThE MONKEy hOusE: Andy Friedman, Maryse smith (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., $6. NECTAR’s: seth yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Blues for Breakfast (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $5. NIghTCRAwLERs: Melonheads (rock), 9 p.m., Free. PARIMA MAIN sTAgE: Free2Bu featuring DJ QDO (hip-hop), 9:45 p.m., Free. RADIO BEAN: steamboat wanderlust (rock), 7 p.m., Free. Anna Dagmar (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Matt singer (indie), 10 p.m., Free. Find:r (rock), 11 p.m., Free. Marygoround (rock), 11:45 p.m., Free. RAsPuTIN’s: Top hat Danceteria (DJ), 10 p.m., $3. RED sQuARE: Jason Cann (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Jamie McLean Band (rock), 9 p.m., $3. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3. Rí Rá IRIsh PuB: supersounds DJ, 10 p.m., Free. ThE sKINNy PANCAKE: Mayfly, stripmall Ballads (indie-folk, bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5 donation. VERMONT PuB & BREwERy: Kip Meaker (blues), 10 p.m., Free.
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:: central BLACK DOOR BAR & BIsTRO: Durians (live electronica), 9:30 p.m., $5. ChARLIE O’s: starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 10 p.m., Free. LANgDON sTREET CAFé: happy hour with Abby Jenne & Friends (rock), 6 p.m., Donations. session Americana (Americana), 9 p.m., Donations.
:: champlain valley
CITy LIMITs: Top hat Entertainment Dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free. TwO BROThERs TAVERN: DJ Jam Man (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.
:: northern BEE’s KNEEs: Jean Jacques (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations. JD’s PuB: Live Music, 9:30 p.m., $3. MATTERhORN: The Nerbak Brothers (rock), 9 p.m., $5. RusTy NAIL: DJ Eric g (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.
:: regional MONOPOLE: Peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free. Blind spot with Mike suave (rock), 10 p.m., Free. MONOPOLE DOwNsTAIRs: gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., Free. NAKED TuRTLE: Rodney Putnam (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free. hello Control (pop-punk), 10 p.m., Free. OLIVE RIDLEy’s: Benjamin Bright (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.
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:: burlington area 1/2 LOuNgE: Quiet songs: The Myra Flynn Trio (neo-soul), 7 p.m., Free. stereophonix with DJ Tricky Pat (jazzy downtempo), 10 p.m., Free. 242 MAIN: Rough Francis, Death Is Easy, Vultures of Cult (rock), 7 p.m., $7. AA. ALEXANDER’s PuB AT ThE LINCOLN INN: hot Neon Magic (’80s New Wave), 9 p.m., Free. BACKsTAgE PuB: Dan Parks (rock), 9 p.m., Free. BREAKwATER CAFé: gutterpup (rock), 6 p.m., Free. CLuB METRONOME: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. FRANNy O’s: Balance DJ & Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. gREEN ROOM: Envy with DJ haitian & Friends (mashup), 10 p.m., Free. JP’s PuB: Dave harrison’s starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. LIFT: spyce saturdays with g. Mattick & Cody Rice (Top 40, house), 9 p.m., $3. ThE MONKEy hOusE: The Daredevil Christopher wright (indie), 9 p.m., $5.
51 MAIN: Dan haley is Mr. Casual (pop), 8:30 p.m., Free. ThE ART hOusE: Bread & Bones (folk), 8:30 p.m., $8.
NECTAR's: Justin Levinson and his songwriters Circle (singersongwriters), 7 p.m., Free. Band of gypsys Tribute Band (funk), 9:30 p.m., $5. strength in Numbers (hip-pop), 11 p.m., $5. NIghTCRAwLERs: Run for Cover (rock), 9 p.m., Free. PARIMA MAIN sTAgE: DJ Dakota (hip-hop), 9:45 p.m., Free. RADIO BEAN: Butterfly starpower (punk), 6 p.m., Free. River City Extension (folk), 7 p.m., Free. DEM, whoarfrost, hOLy shEET, the le duo, VIKOMT (experimental), 8:30 p.m., Free. great Elk (rock), 9 p.m., Free. The special goodbye (rock), 11:45 p.m., Free. RAsPuTIN's: Massive (DJ), 10 p.m., $3. RED sQuARE: DJ Raul (salsa), 5 p.m., Free. gordon stone Trio (bluegrass), 6 p.m., Free. The Blue Method (funk), 9 p.m., $3. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3. Rí Rá IRIsh PuB: Red hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 10 p.m., Free. ThE sKINNy PANCAKE: Days wait, Call Kettle Black (roots), 9 p.m., $5 donation. VERMONT PuB & BREwERy: Blue Velvet (blues), 10 p.m., Free.
:: central ThE CENTER BAKERy & CAFé: Billy Caldwell (acoustic), 9:30 a.m., Free. ChARLIE O's: Brothers McCann (progrock), 10 p.m., Free. LAMB ABBEy: holy ghost Tent Revival (Americana), 9 p.m., Donations. LANgDON sTREET CAFé: Morning Music with Michael Arnowitt (jazz), 11 a.m., Donations. Rusty Belle, Primate Fiasco (acoustic), 8 p.m., Donations. wATERBuRy REsERVOIR: Torpedo Rodeo (punk), 9:30 p.m., Free.
:: champlain valley CITy LIMITs: Dance Party with DJ Earl (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. TwO BROThERs TAVERN: The horse Traders (rock), 9 p.m., $3.
:: northern BEE's KNEEs: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., Free. MATTERhORN: given groove (rock), 9 p.m., $5. ThE TAMARACK gRILL AT BuRKE MOuNTAIN: David Maguire (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free.
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venues411 1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 242 Main St., Burlington, 862-2244. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. 51 Main, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 388-8209. Akes’ Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. The Alley Coffee House, 15 Haydenberry Dr., Milton, 893-1571. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. Avenue Bistro, 1127 North Ave., Burlington, 652-9999. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Dr., Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. The Bearded Frog, 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9877. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Big Fatty’s BBQ, 55 Main St., Burlington, 864-5513. Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361. Big Picture Theater & Café, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. The Blue Note Café, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd., Lincoln, 453-3803. Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444. Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711. Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. The Bristol Bakery, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280. B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292. Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Buono’s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, 865-7166. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. The Center Bakery & Café, 2007 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center, 244-7500. Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576. Charlemont Restaurant, 116 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-4242. Charlie B’s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355. Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. Cider House BBQ & Pub, 1675 Rt. 2, Waterbury, 244-8400. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. City Sports Grille, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Dan’s Place, 31 Main Street, Bristol, 453-2774. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4636. Designhaus, 22 Church St., Burlington, 310-5019.
Dobrá Tea, 80 Church St., Burlington, 951-2424. Drink, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239. Green Door Studio, 18 Howard St., Burlington, 316-1124. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122. Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Harbor Lounge at Courtyard Marriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Harper’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6363. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. The Hub, Airport Dr., Bristol, 453-3678. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. Iron Lantern, Route 4A, Castleton, 468-5474. JD’s Pub, 2879 Rt. 105, East Berkshire, 933-8924. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135. Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-8433. Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-570-8888. L.A.C.E., 159 North Main St., Barre, 476-4276. Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lift, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Maggie’s, 124 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-562-9317. Main St. Grill & Bar, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Main St. Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Jct., 356-2776. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. Mary’s at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington, 864-6044. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. Monty’s Old Brick Pub, 7921 Williston Rd., Williston, 316-4262. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Murray’s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl., Essex Jct., 878-4901. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. Nightcrawlers, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209. Old Lantern, 3620 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116.
Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-324-2200. On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015. Peabody’s Pub, 11 Clinton St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-561-0158. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. The Pour House, 1930 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 862-3653. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Red Mill Restaurant at Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse at Living and Learning, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782. Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246. Roque’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377. Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern, 1022 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 863-2342. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188. Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202. Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Stowe Coffee House, 57B Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Stowehof Inn, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-0666. Tamarack Grill at Burke Mountain, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7394. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 654-8008. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Rd., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. Two Friends Bistro, 1210 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 658-4810. Three Bean Café, 22 Pleasant St., Randolph, 728-3533. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St., Vergennes, 877-6737. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6765. Wasted City Studios, 1610 Troy Ave., Colchester, 324-8935. Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469.
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old Spool Local musicians get back to basics with cassette recording Story & Image matt BuShlow
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hether you’re a baby boomer with kids who download, or you’re one of millions who trade music online, you know that music distribution has changed radically over the last decade. From Napster to iTunes, music has become ubiquitous and breezily easy to access online — whether you want to pay for it or not. The process of recording music has undergone a similar transformation. Bedroom studios are easy to set up, and anyone with a laptop, a few instruments, and a microphone or two can cut an album without spending expensive hours in a studio. In fact, you can even use free software and the mic on your computer. Voila! Your own basement tapes. But when Paddy Reagan (Cannon Fodder, Paper Castles) teamed up with fellow local musician and producer Ryan Power to record Burlington-based songwriter Maryse Smith’s new album, he proposed an idea: Why not use a cassettetape four-track? A classic fixture in bedrooms and jam spaces during the 1980s and 1990s, small, portable machines such as the Tascam 424 made recording possible on the cheap, even though you only had four tracks to work with and had to record onto a cassette tape. (Remember those?) Curious to hear more, Seven Days recently sat down with Reagan and Power in a sunny loft studio on College Street to talk about recording on cassettes in the era of hard disks and MacBooks.
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SeVeN DayS: you guys are resourceful, experienced musicians. what was the motivation for working with what many would consider a throwback format that people don’t use anymore? PADDY REAGAN: I had [the fourtrack] because one of the guys from The Powder Kegs left it here. And actually, I was listening to an Elliott Smith album today and it reminded me of why I even had the idea. And I don’t know if I even brought this up with Ryan. That sort of sparked my interest in using it. And I didn’t know a ton about it. One of the
than a computer would. You have more limitations, in a way, with the four-track, but that frees you up to not overthink things. Recording on a four-track gives the recording a certain sound, sort of like a Polaroid picture, instead of a cold digital photo. It sounds intimate.
SD: there is that idea, but as you worked on the project, did it go the way you thought it would? PR: It’s cool because we had four tracks to deal with, so we’d have to figure out what would go on the first track so we could pile other things
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cool, but a lot of the guitar solos are super-Frankenstein guitar solos, where it’s just like… RP: Comped together…
Recording on a four-track gives the recording a certain sound, sort of like a Polaroid picture, instead of a cold digital photo. It sounds intimate. ryaN Power things I had been talking about for over a year was recording Maryse’s songs, so I wanted to get that done, and I saw an avenue to do it. And I didn’t necessarily have a ton of money to do it. So I had this thing, I had this space, and I talked with Ryan about doing it, so it was just sort of a necessity thing. And I really like the sound we got with it.
RYAN POWER: I thought it was a great idea, just ’cause tape definitely captures sound in a different way
on. There was one track where Jenny Montana sang backup and I played bass, so those are on one track. RP: And if you’re recording that way, you’re already making all of these mixing decisions, because the level you get between the background vocal and the bass, that’s it. You can’t change it. You’re making a lot of decisions in the moment, which is good, because with computer technology, you can save a lot of decisions for later, and it can become a hellish process sometimes. PR: The Cannon Fodder recordings were [done in digital and were] really
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SD: ryan, what were your initial thoughts about it?
PR: Yeah, even to the extent that we took one guitar solo from one track and dumped it on another track, because we ended up using that take as “the one.” But the guitar solo was cool on this one, so we dumped it over, took some of the spaces out, and the phrasing sounds genius…
SD: how do you feel about the difference between that and what you guys were doing, between using digital editing to make music instead of playing it? RP: I think it’s fine as long as long as
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it still sounds coherent, as long as it doesn’t sound like it was all plopped together. I record on the computer mainly, and I use the computer as my sketchpad and edit and cut and paste stuff all the time, so I’m completely open to doing that. And you can approach a computer like a tape machine. You just have to not take advantage of all these options you have — the editing and such. PR: I think something Ryan said that clarifies my view of either of those is that in art, in general today, there’s the digital world and the analog world. And it’s all just a decision. I think we’re really lucky to have both of them. I was really psyched to do Paper Castles’ recording on Ryan’s [analog] eight-track, and then I bought some used digital gear from him, you know? We’re just incredibly fortunate to have that. RP: I kind of felt bad selling to him, because now he has all these options … [Laughter] And all those options can lead you down different places. I mean, it’s good. You just have to not get too neurotic about it, you know? m
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(Amble Down Records, CD) Were there any justice in the world or, more specifically, the music industry, The Daredevil Christopher Wright would grace the playlists of countless hipsterly iPods — not to mention an Apple TV ad or three — and would be prominently featured at Pitchfork-friendly festivals around the globe. Of course, at least where the music biz is concerned, justice is a rare commodity indeed. So you can hardly be blamed if you haven’t discovered the shattering brilliance that is the Wisconsin trio’s debut full-length, In Deference to a Broken Back … yet. A swooning phalanx of strings introduces “Hospital” and, thus, the album. Over this vocalist Jon Sunde delivers a graceful, elegiac exhortation, singing, “I died, on the way to the hospital, I died. / You cried, all the way to the funeral, you cried.” There is a stark, autumnal comfort in his sturdy, classically trained croon. Picture a somewhat less haughty — and far less grating — Colin Meloy and you’re sort of on the right track. The sweetly somber mood continues on “The East Coast” and, to a lesser degree, the following track, “Acceptable Loss.” An air of wistful melancholia pervades the entire album. This is probably due in part to the disc’s producer, Justin Vernon, of indie-folk savior Bon Iver renown. “A Conversation About Cancer” lightens the mood — atmospherically, if not exactly thematically. It’s a surprisingly raucous tune boasting a flurry of sucker-punch rhythmic and melodic changes. “Bury You Alive” is pure, breezy pop splendor. Where the preceding numbers feature a head-spinning consortium of complicated arrangements, here a lone flute flits around straightforward, staccato guitar hits, while Sunde delivers subtly sinister lyrics. “War Stories” is similarly stunning in its simplicity. Brooding and hypnotic, the song washes over the listener in mournful, cleansing bliss. The band tosses a lifeline with the following track, “A Near-Death Experience at Sea,” which is equal parts doo-wop charmer and irreverent indie scorcher. The Belle and Sebastian-esque “Stewardess” — a fictional tale about a couple who aspire to be a playwright and an airline stewardess, respectively — closes the album. Lyrically, it is the strongest track, encapsulating the dichotomy that serves as the disc’s conceptual cornerstone: the heartbreaking beauty of the mundane. The Daredevil Christopher Wright play the Monkey House in Winooski this Saturday, August 29. Dan Bolles
It is all too easy to get into trouble when reviewing albums made by kids. Approach them with the same critical intensity reserved for grown-ups and you risk being called a bully, a monster or worse — big fat poopyhead comes to mind. Grant a free pass based on youth and you betray your readership, who should be able to depend on you to tell it like it is. It’s a no-win situation. So it is that we come to Life Can Change So Fast, the debut offering from Celtic-rock Pale Fire. The quartet is composed of four local young’uns in high school or early college. By this stage in their educational development, one would hope they have had at least some experience on the business end of constructive criticism. Fortunately, there isn’t much to take issue with here — I’ll bet you thought I was going somewhere else with that last line, didn’t you? From the outset, Pale Fire display not only a breadth of technical skill but a depth of musical sensitivity. At times the group’s relative inexperience betrays their heightened ambitions. But those instances are few and far between. The disc opens with a double dose of traditional Cape Breton reels, “McKensie’s, Frank’s Reel,” followed by an original reel written by fiddler Duncan Yandell, “B-minor Set.” Yandell stars on both tracks — dude has chops on top of chops. The latter cut imparts something of a nü-Celtic aesthetic that, for better or worse, defines much of the album. Dylan Hudson’s acoustic guitar churns below Yandell’s roiling string flourishes and could induce some serious jigging/fist pumping. However, the hybrid thing doesn’t always work. “In the Dark Part II” is one such cut. Here, and in moments throughout the disc, the culprit is not a flawed performance but a suspect distortion effect on Hudson’s acoustic that lends the tune a bland, manufactured feel — sort of like listening to Clannad in an elevator. Alternately brooding and blissful, “The North Storm” is the record’s centerpiece. Each member of the band shines in this sweeping, cinematic tour de force. “You Can’t Go Home Again” represents the album’s lone non-instrumental track. Drummer Kaitlyn Boudah ably handles lead vocal duties with shimmering, youthful charm. Here’s hoping she is featured more prominently next time around. Gotta love those singing drummers. Though not without its flaws, Life Can Change So Fast marks an intriguing debut from a singularly talented young band. Given time to grow into their kilts — and maybe buy a new distortion pedal — Pale Fire should be a welcome addition to the local clan, er, scene. Dan Bolles
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:: central LANgDON sTREET CAfé: Open Mic, 7 p.m., Free.
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ALExANDER's PuB AT THE LINCOLN INN: Jam Night with Matt Nerbak & friends, 7 p.m., Free. LEuNIg's BIsTRO & CAfé: Dayve Huckett (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. LIfT: Karaoke … With a Twist, 9 p.m., Free. THE MONKEy HOusE: Hip-Hop Open Mic with Dakota, 10 p.m., Free. MONTy's OLD BRICK PuB : Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Free. NECTAR's: WBKM Bluesday Tuesday with The Book'em Blues Band, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: gua gua (psychotropical), 8 p.m., Free. Honky Tonk sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. RED sQuARE: Bashment Demolition Dancehall (reggae), 9 p.m., Free.
NECTAR's: True school Wednesday with Nastee & A-Dog (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. PARIMA MAIN sTAgE: Hump Day Double Bill with funkwagon & fink (funk), 9:30 p.m. RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. Irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. RED sQuARE: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.
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WED.26 environment Energy Workshop: Folks looking to reduce their carbon footprint check in with Alteris Renewables for solar-electric, solar-thermal and wind solutions. City Market, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.
etc. AARP Safe Driver Course: Motor vehicle operators ages 50 and up take a quick trip to the classroom for a how-to refresher. Winooski Senior Center, Winooski, 1-5 p.m. $12-14. Info, 655-6425. C-SPAN Civics Bus in Plymouth: The traveling multimedia demo center and TV production unit welcomes folks aboard to tour the operation. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 202-626-7974. C-SPAN Civics Bus in Rutland: The traveling multimedia demo center and TV production unit welcomes folks aboard to tour the operation. Rutland Free Library, Rutland, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 202-626-7974. Italian Conversation Group: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869. New Member Orientation Social: Female volunteers dive into the Junior League of Champlain Valley, an organization that plans community projects to improve the quality of life for children, women and families. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9785.
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take it from the top Talk about setting high goals: Up to 800 runners and mountain bikers will crest the literal high point of the state — Mount Mansfield — on Sunday’s second annual Race to the Top of Vermont challenge. And they’ll have to brave 4.3 miles along a mostly gravel, 2550-foot vertical incline to get there. The race, which benefits the Catamount Trail Association and Mobius, the mentoring movement, includes roughly 80 mentors and mentees striving for the stellar view overlooking three eastern states and Canada. “It’s a great way to teach goal setting and get a reward for reaching it,” says James Fredericks, executive director of the CTA. A post-race barbecue and party also sweeten the pot for successful athletes. Onward and upward! ‘FJG Race to the Top of Vermont’
Sunday, August 30, 9 a.m., at Midway Lodge on Mount Mansfield. $30-55. Info, 864-5796. www.catamounttrail.org
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TINY DANCER While most dancers merely practice in front of a mirror, Vermont dancer and choreographer Patty Smith’s classically trained steps are like a mirror, reflecting her inspirations from the surrounding world. Smith’s take on everything from pop culture to political affairs shines through her two-part solo production at Town Hall Theater this Friday. In “Tiny Divas,” the 4-foot-10 artist portrays her admiration for diminutive songbirds Edith Piaf, Lotte Lenya and Judy Garland (all under 5 feet in height). “What is striking about these women is what they were able to express in their tiny little selves,” Smith explains. “They were huge.” From there, the “Vermont treasure,” as dance critic Sharry Underwood has called her, portrays her opinion of conflict in “War Dances Redux.” Take an inside peek at the dancer’s influences as she takes center stage.
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BLUES BROTHERS Fall is just around the corner, and if that realization has you wishing for a getaway, make a temporary break by checking out a concert that’s straight-up New Orleans. The Neville Brothers’ soul-funk r&b, boosted with brother Aaron’s four-time Grammy-winning vocals, transport audiences to the humid South. Since forming in 1977, the band has collaborated with big names, such as Carlos Santana and Branford Marsalis, and their blues blends are often dosed with social commentary. Keyboard and vocal legend Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) continues with the genre, seasoning his Creole sounds with psychedelic rock. A mini-vacation with the Neville Brothers and Dr. John may be just what the doctor ordered.
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At pop. 2700, Vergennes nabs the title of Vermont’s smallest city. But what it lacks in size, its residents make up for in spirit — just watch the downtown swell with festivities this weekend. For the 28th annual Vergennes Day (which gets a head start with a Friday night street-dance kickoff), hundreds of townspeople and day visitors throw the diminutive district a community party. An early a.m. pancake breakfast gives walkers and runners fuel for the Little City 5- and 10K race, followed by constant musical acts on the City Park bandstand. Shoppers search for treasures at more than 75 craft booths throughout the day, and the town’s signature traditions — Rubber Duckie Race, anyone? — make for a packed afternoon. Seems like Vergennes is really more “one size fits all” than “XS.” ‘VERGENNES DAY’
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<calendar > WED.26 << 19B Root Cellaring Workshop: How did people store food before fridges? Richard Czaplinksi clears up questions by sharing his underground growth and preservation system. Sodom Pond Road, Adamant, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-1730. ‘Village Building Convergence’: Montpelier comes alive with a week of workshops pertaining to sustainable living, practical homesteading skills and the local community. Visit www. villageconvergencevt.org for a full schedule. Various downtown locations, Montpelier, 4-8 p.m. Various prices. Info, 454-1167.
fairs & festivals Vermont Festival of the Arts: Painters, photographers and craftspeople around the valley open their doors to visitors for exhibits, workshops and demos — including roughly 50 free events — during “August is Art.” Schedule available at www.VermontArtFest.com. Various locations, Mad River Valley, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Various prices. Info, 496-6682.
film ‘Bike-In Movie Theatre’: Vermont Community Access Media and Outer Space café team up to show big-screen faves out of doors for two-wheeled travelers. Outer Space, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 378-6162. ‘Brüno’: A flamboyant Austrian fashionista (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) creates an upset when he visits Red State America in Larry Charles’ 2009 comedy. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. 7 p.m. & 8:45 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. ‘Valentino: The Last Emperor’: Director Matt Tyner’s fly-on-the-wall film explores the world of haute couture fashion through Italy’s famous designer and his longtime business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.
food & drink Champlain Islands Farmers Market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3420. Middlebury Farmers Market: Crafts, cheeses, breads and fresh veggies vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178. New North End Farmers Market: Local veggies, root beer, artisan-baked goods and more mix with live tunes for easy shopping. North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-8072, newnorthendmarket@hotmail.com.
South End Farmers Market: Residents of the Queen City’s southernmost neighborhood peruse seasonal produce at outdoor stalls. Flynndog, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8526. ‘Vino Making with Local Plants’: Wine enthusiast Fred Cheyette sheds light on the best techniques for transforming dandelions, elderberries, rhubarb and rose hips into vintage drinks. Downs Road, Worcester, 6-8 p.m. $10. Info, 229-0173. Wild Edibles Workshop: Annie McLeary of Widsom of the Herbs School helps discern which greenery to give the go-ahead, and which to shy away from. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-1730.
health & fitness Zumba Burlington: Exercise in disguise? People of all ages and abilities get a workout at what appears to be a Latin-dance party. North End Studio, Burlington, 5:45-6:45 p.m. $7. Info, 734-5621.
kids Babytime: Crawling tots and their parents group up with comrades for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘Circus Still Lifes’: Imaginative children gather in the Owl Cottage Family Activity Center to create a static scene from the Big Top, based on the work of artist Patty Zeigler. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Regular admission, $10-20. Info, 985-3346. ‘Live Action Role Play’: Little ones play out imaginative scenarios as they create characters and improvise actions and words. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Open Casting Call: Fifth and sixth graders try out for TV spots in a “Fifth Grade Pop Quiz,” to run during the commercial breaks of this season’s “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” University Mall, South Burlington, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. Origami Instruction: Delicate squares crease into intricate, threedimensional flowers as youngsters learn the ancient art of paper folding. Preregister. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
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‘FJG Race to the Top of Vermont’ (outdoors)
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Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival: As part of a newly founded classical-music fest, musicians perform the sounds of Schubert and Shostakovich. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $10-25 includes post-concert dessert and coffee. Info, 863-5966. ‘Music on the Porch’: Rich Magnuson and the Swingin’ Vermont Big Band lend their musical stylings to a picnic on the porch. Waterbury Station, Green Mountain Coffee Visitor Center & Café, Waterbury, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 882-2289. ‘Slice of Summer’ Music Series: The Eames Brothers Band keep cool with smooth blues, rock and jam arrangements. Piecasso, Stowe, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 253-4411. Summit School Showcase: Special guests Didymo join local master folk musicians Dan Haley, Katie Trautz, Mark Greenberg and more in an evening of tunes. Langdon Street Café, Montpelier, 8-11 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 917-1186, music@summit-school.org.
outdoors ‘Liquid Garden Fertilizers’: Soil expert Mark Krawczyk imparts strategies for creating easy, organic and enriching dirt enhancers. 87 Walnut Street, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-2768, burlingtonpermaculture@ gmail.com. Monarch Butterfly Tagging: In 2007, a black and orange flier identified at the nature center was recovered in Mexico. Folks catch, tag and release the migrating monarchs to help with future connections. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.
sport ‘Pick-Up Broomball’: Runners tackle a new game by sweeping the ice to score goals. Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $5; additional $2 for equipment rental. Info, 865-7558.
talks ‘Foreign Policy & the Citizen’: Perplexed, angry or curious about U.S. foreign policy? Join a 27-year vet of the U.S. Foreign Service at this open discussion exploring ways private citizens can help shape our actions in the world. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8483. ‘Forum on Henry Louis Gates’: Politically minded folks discuss the race relations implications of the Harvard professor’s arrest for “breaking” into his own home. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. & 1:15-2 p.m. Free. Info, 657-4219. ‘Growing a Regional Food System’: The public explores a community root cellar and two ongoing projects established to provide sustainable local eats in this workshop with Martin Kemple, cofounder of FoodWorks and the Two Rivers Center. Two Rivers Center, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0087. Heather Rice: The doctor separates vaccine facts from fiction in order to ease minds about medical decisions. Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850. Mark West: The founding director of the Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology covers some tough stuff in “Pressure Building (Concrete Falls in Love)” as he shares his techniques for forming concrete in affordable fabric sheets. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Warren, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.
‘Transcendental Meditation’: Folks learn more about the easiest form of deeper awareness in this lecture. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-2286.
theater ‘Alice in Wonderland’: Kooky dances, puppetry and costumes create a vivid picture of Lewis Carroll’s world down the rabbit hole in the Dorset Theatre Festival’s family-friendly production. Dorset Theatre, Dorset, 7 p.m. $16. Info, 867-5777. Auditions for ‘The Full Monty’: Thespians master singing, dancing and line reading to score roles in Lyric Theatre Company’s fall production of the British comedy. South Burlington High School, South Burlington, 6-11 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1484. Fiestavus Vermont Comedy Tour: A group of comics on a weeklong driving tour through the state put the car in park to bring audiences their laugh-out-loud standup. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 373-4703. ‘Footloose’: Everybody cuts loose with this musical stage version of the film about a town that has outlawed dancing — and the boy who breaks the rules. Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 253-3961. ‘Marry Me a Little’: Dorset Theatre actors perform songs by Stephen Sondheim in a musical story that juxtaposes the dreams of two lonely hearts, each alone on a Saturday night. Dorset Theatre, Dorset, 3 p.m. $37-42. Info, 867-5777. ‘Other People’s Money’: Directed by George Pierce, the Waterbury Festival Players explore greed and desire in the trappings of the modern financial world. Waterbury Festival Playhouse, Waterbury Center, 7:30 p.m. $20-22. Info, 498-3755. ‘The Musical of Musicals’: Four actors tell the time-honored tale of a damsel in distress in the style of five different musical theater composers. Weston Playhouse, Weston, 7:30 p.m. $28-33. Info, 824-8167. ‘YC Movement Theatre’: Three artists create a fluid combination of movement and narrative as they work to express the beauty of the human soul. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y. 8 p.m. $12. Info, 518-962-4449.
words ‘Vermont Reads’ Book Discussion: Bookworms dive into conversation about Julie Otsuka’s When the Emperor Was Divine. Bradford Public Library, Bradford, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.
THU.27 business Vermont Venture Network: Networkers dig into a continental breakfast as Burr Warne, president and CEO of Global Classroom, speaks on starting up from scratch. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.
dance Argentine Tango Lessons: It takes two to tango, but no partner is necessary to learn this vibrant style of movement, which originated in Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 723-4014.
environment ‘Alternative Energy 101’: Jim Grundy of Elemental Energy warms the community up to the potential of solar power. Montpelier City Hall, Montpelier, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-1730. Central Vermont Regional Energy Meeting: Town groups and individuals share bright ideas on renewable energy and efficiency. Montpelier City Hall, Montpelier, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1167.
etc. Basic Computer Tutoring for Seniors: Volunteer Emily Moynihan helps preregistered seniors conquer newfangled technology in a no-stress environment. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. & 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Bike Night: Motorcyclists convene to talk about spinning their wheels over games, food and live music. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn, Essex Junction, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4778. Chamber Mixer: The Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking mingle complete with door prizes and refreshments. Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Barre, 5-7 p.m. $10-15. Info, 229-5711, cvchamber@aol.com. Thursdays at the Intervale: Folks learn more about heirloom tomatoes in a day devoted to local food, the local economy and land stewardship, before a barn dance and open music circle in honor of Farmer Appreciation Night. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 660-0440, ext. 101. ‘Village Building Convergence’: See WED.26, 5-9 p.m.
fairs & festivals Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.26, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
film ‘Valentino: The Last Emperor’: See WED.26, 7 p.m.
food & drink Hinesburg Farmers Market: Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. United Church of Hinesburg, Hinesburg, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3904. Mills Riverside Farmers Market: A local band serenades passersby grazing through fresh goods and knickknacks. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-5899. Peacham Farmers Market: Seasonal berries and produce mingle with homemade crafts and baked goods from the village. Peacham Farmers Market, Peacham, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3632. Winooski Farmers Market: Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home. Champlain Mill, Winooski, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 734-6175.
kids ‘Become a Junior Ranger!’: Kids ages 7 to 10 explore the grounds with a park ranger and complete a variety of activities to earn a badge. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. ‘Circus Still Lifes’: See WED.26, 12:30-4:30 p.m. ‘Improv’: Kids create funniness on the fly through improvisation games with friends. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Music with Peter: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Reading Certificate Pickup: Youngsters who survived and thrived in a summer of reading get rewarded with a free book. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Young Writers’ Workshop: Scribes tote a notebook, writing utensils and creative enthusiasm to a pencil-pushing exercise led by local writer Rabia Gail. Bradford Public Library, Bradford, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘Groovin’ on the Green’ Concert Series: Fox & Company sound out classic rock on the village green. Maple Tree Place, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-9100.
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‘I PurItanI’: Big voices come to the cinema as opera fans catch Bellini’s tale of love during the English Civil War in high-def, prerecorded at Teatro Comunale in Bologna, Italy. Merrill’s Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 6 p.m. $18-20. Info, 864-3456.
outdoors OutsIde thursdays: Fresh-air enthusiasts convene to paddle, hike or swim as a group. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2647. WIggly WOrms: Toddlers ages 3 to 5 and their parents go sleuthing for squirmy subterranean friends. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 1-2 p.m. $8-10 per adult/child pair; $4 for each additional child. Info, 434-3068.
sport dr. BIke: A cycle-shop pro introduces free wheelers to the basics of brakes, shifting and commuter maintenance. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. saucOny Fun run: Run Center staff lead joggers of all ages on a moderately paced traverse through town. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. ‘traIl rOck ‘n’ run’: Runners of all ages and levels pound a recreational trail with Skirack. Meet at the Burton Snowboards lot at 152 Industrial Parkway. Red Rocks Park, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.
theater ‘alIce In WOnderland’: See WED.26, 3 p.m. audItIOns FOr ‘the Full mOnty’: See WED.26, 6-11 p.m. FIestavus vermOnt cOmedy tOur: See WED.26. Positive Pie, Montpelier, 9 p.m. ‘FIve FlIghts’: This quirky and comedic play about a family struggling with loss explores religion, sexuality, commitment and longing. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. $12-15. Info, 518-878-3104. ‘FOOtlOOse’: See WED.26, 8 p.m. ‘marry me a lIttle’: See WED.26, 8 p.m.
‘Other PeOPle’s mOney’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m. ‘smOkey JOe’s caFé’: This Grammy award-winning musical theater revue features a lineup of pop standards, rock ‘n’ roll, and rhythm and blues tunes by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y. 8 p.m. $12-25. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘the musIcal OF musIcals’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.
words ‘BOOk dIscussIOn serIes: When cultures meet’: The quadricentennial gives bibliophiles food for thought as they peruse William Cronon’s Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England before in-depth conversation. North Hero Public Library, North Hero, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5458.
FRI.28 dance argentInean tangO: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077. BallrOOm dance sOcIal: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10-14. Info, 862-2269. Bread & PuPPet theater dances: Folks flock to the Papier Mâché Cathedral to catch the Lubberland National Dance Company performing “Dirt Cheap Money Dances,” followed by “Dirt Floor Cathedral Dances.” Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 8-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 525-3031. ‘sOngs OF exPerIence’: Vermont dancer and choreographer Patty Smith breaks out fresh moves in her newest solo pieces, “Tiny Divas” and “War Dances Redux.” See calendar spotlight. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 382-9222.
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BrOWn Bag luncheOn serIes: Researchers and grad students of UVM’s Transportation Research Center share their roadwork in a Q&A-style midday meet. The topic: “Gas Tax Increases.” Farrell Hall, UVM, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 656-3131. ‘create a Bat haBItat’: Fans of these night fliers craft cozy homes to encourage their nocturnal services, which include pest control, fertilization and pollination. 190 Main Street, Montpelier, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 999-2768. ‘FIll-the-BOOt FundraIser’: Burlington firefighters stake out the intersection of Main and South Winooski as they raise funds for local families affected by muscular dystrophy. Main Street, Burlington, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 518-489-5495. ‘FruIt & nut tree PrOPagatIOn’: Green thumbers wise up on methods to naturally distribute plants. East Hill Tree Farm, Plainfield, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 454-1167. ‘mOtOWn hIts’: Grill masters dish out all the fixings for a summer barbecue before folks dressed for the occasion do the twist to live tunes. Burgers and brew from 6 to 8 p.m.; music starts at 7. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 6-10 p.m. $5-15; cost of food. Info, 888-1261, info@riverartsvt.org. tertulIa latIna: Latino-americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440. ‘vIllage BuIldIng cOnvergence’: See WED.26, 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
‘dePartures’: An unemployed cellist uncovers the wonder of living when he accepts an unusual job offer as a nokanshi, one who prepares dead bodies for burial. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘mOvIes On the hIll’: Folks gather to watch the 1999 flick Iron Giant, in which a boy befriends a large alien robot that the government is trying to destroy. Rain date: Saturday. Vermont College, Montpelier, seating begins at 7 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Free. Info, 828-8600. vermOnt InternatIOnal chIldren’s FIlm FestIval: Seven animated, live action, and experimental short and feature flicks promote intelligent cinema for kids ages 3 to 18. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. $5 per film. Info, 496-8994.
fairs & festivals ‘vergennes day’: A two-day extravaganza in Vermont’s oldest city includes a pancake breakfast, 5- or 10K race, horse-drawn wagon rides, bandstand music and more than 75 crafters and vendors. See calendar spotlight. Various locations, Vergennes, 7-11 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7951. vermOnt FestIval OF the arts: See WED.26, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
food & drink charlOtte Farmers market: Farmers within 10 miles of the park share their bountiful homegrown goods with neighbors as they hike and picnic nearby. Mt. Philo State Park, Charlotte, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 425-2390. ‘cOrn day’: Ears perk up as Bruce Hennessey and Beth Whiting from Maple Wind Farm provide grilled corn and cooking techniques for farmers market shoppers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273. ‘FOOdWays FrIdays’: Recipes from the 19th century get a revival as folks learn how heirloom garden veggies become seasonal dishes in the farmhouse kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. hardWIck Farmers market: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Route 15 West, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 626-7225. rIchmOnd Farmers market: Live music entertains fresh-food browsers at a melody-centered market connecting farmers and cooks. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273.
WestFOrd Farmers market: Purveyors of produce and other edibles take a stand at outdoor stalls. Westford Common, Westford, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-9053.
health & fitness ZumBa BurlIngtOn: See WED.26, 5:45-6:45 p.m.
kids ‘BaBe’: Farmer Hoggett’s runt pig embarks on an unusual career of herding sheep in this well-loved 1995 film. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. ‘cIrcus stIll lIFes’: See WED.26, 12:30-4:30 p.m. FamIly mOvIe: Little ones and their families settle in to watch Bedtime Stories, a flick about a hotel handyman whose tall tales magically come true. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. matthys levy: The author of Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis turns to topics of natural disasters with tots and their parents. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. readIng certIFIcate PIckuP: See THU.27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Bread & BOnes: The Vermont-based acoustic trio, composed of Richard Ruane, Beth Duquette and Mitch Barron, creates imaginative traditionalroots harmonies. The Art House, Middlebury, 8:30-10:30 p.m. $8. Info, 458-0464. dark star: Bill Myregaard and Joe Carlomagno bring the Grateful Dead back to life through song. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273. green mOuntaIn sWIng: The 18-piece ensemble executes big band favorites to support the Shep Resnik Scholarship Fund. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $10 donation. Info, 272-4284.
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Lake ChampLain Chamber musiC FestivaL: As part of a newly founded classical-music fest, musicians perform the sounds of Ludwig, Kurtág, Schumann and Messiaen. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $10-25 includes post-concert dessert and coffee. Info, 863-5966. ‘symphony sampLer’: Two local high school musicians provide entertainment along with Vermont Symphony Orchestra group Harp & Soul at this buffet fundraiser for the VSO’s upcoming season. East Side Restaurant & Pub, Newport, 6-8:30 p.m. $20-30. Info, 334-8110.
poet’s niGht: Pen-and-paper scribblers share aloud their sonnets, haikus, short prose and more. Outer Space, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6106.
outdoors ‘edibLe LandsCape instaLLation’: Neighbors pitch in on revamping the land with terrace building, fruit tree and shrub installation, design discussion, and more. 190 Main Street, Montpelier, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 999-2768.
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sport GoLF tournament: Players try to sink balls into holes with as few strokes as possible to support the Swanton Recreation Department’s youth programs. Champlain Country Club, Swanton, 1 p.m. $400 for team of four. Info, 868-2493.
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VSO: Made in Vermont Music Festival (through 10/4) @ Various Vermont Locations Bruce Hornsby @ Flynn MainStage Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ Flynn MainStage Keb’ Mo’ (on sale to Flynn Members 9/8 and to the public 9/14) @ Flynn MainStage Kaufmann-Gratkowski-De Joode @ FlynnSpace Brian Regan @ Flynn MainStage
SEPTEMBER 2009 9/1 TUE Champlain Valley Fair: Extreme Motorcycle Show @ Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Jct. 9/2 WED Champlain Valley Fair: Demolition Derby @ Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Jct. 9/4 FRI Champlain Valley Fair: Kelly Clarkson @ Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Jct. 9/5 SAT Champlain Valley Fair: Jeff Dunham @ Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Jct. 9/6 SUN Champlain Valley Fair: Kid Rock @ Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Jct. 9/7 MON Champlain Valley Fair: Tractor/Truck Pull @ Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Jct. 9/9 WED “Menopause the Musical” (through 9/10) @ Flynn MainStage 9/12 SAT “The Complete History of Vermont Stage (abridged)”: A Gala Celebration of VSC @ Flynn MainStage 9/12 SAT Martha Tormey: “Don’t Encourage Her” @ FlynnSpace 9/12 SAT Burlington Chamber Orchestra @ UVM Recital Hall 9/12 SAT VT Latino Festival Boat Cruise @ Spirit of Ethan Allen III, Burlington Community Boat House 9/16 WED Vermont Comedy Divas @ FlynnSpace 9/17 THU An Evening with The Sweet Remains @ FlynnSpace 9/18 FRI Wormtown Music Festival @ Camp Kee-wanee, Greenfield, MA 9/19 SAT Flynn Center’s Annual Premier Tasting Dinner @ Flynn MainStage 9/20 SUN Flynn Center’s Annual Fine Wine & Food Festival @ Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, Shelburne 9/20 SUN The Decemberists @ Flynn MainStage 9/22 TUE “Stand Up, Sit Down, and Laugh” @ FlynnSpace 9/24 THU Selene Colburn: “History of the Future Collection” (through 9/25) @ FlynnSpace 9/24 THU VSO: Made in Vermont Music Festival @ Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College 9/25 FRI Marta Gomez @ UVM Recital Hall 9/25 FRI VSO: Made in Vermont Music Festival @ Johnson State College Dibden Auditorium, Johnson 9/26 SAT Ira Glass @ Flynn MainStage 9/26 SAT David Binney Quartet @ FlynnSpace 9/26 SAT Muay Thai Mayhem 2 @ Memorial Auditorium 9/26 SAT VSO: Made in Vermont Music Festival @ Lyndon State College Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon 9/27 SUN Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble: “Sextet” @ FlynnSpace 9/27 SUN VSO: Made in Vermont Music Festival @ Haskell Opera House, Derby Line 9/29 TUE VSO: Made in Vermont Music Festival @ Castleton State College Fine Arts Center, Castleton
‘introduCtion to permaCuLture’: Folks gather ideas on how to boost the health and productivity of their backyard in this workshop about sustainable design by Mark Krawczyk of Burlington Permaculture. 190 Main Street, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-2768. ‘the Way oF tWo WheeLs’: Lecturer Carl Etnier shares tales of and tips for intelligent transportation, covering his experiences pedicab chauffeuring in Norway, commuting etiquette and authorized hitchhiking. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1167.
theater ‘aLiCe in WonderLand’: See WED.26, 3 p.m. Fiestavus vermont Comedy tour: See WED.26. The Hartswick Studio, Sheffield, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 626-9278. ‘Five FLiGhts’: See THU.27, 8 p.m. ‘FootLoose’: See WED.26, 8 p.m. ‘marry me a LittLe’: See WED.26, 8 p.m. ‘other peopLe’s money’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m. ‘smokey Joe’s CaFé’: See THU.27, 8 p.m. ‘the musiCaL oF musiCaLs’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.
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activism aCtivist aWards: The Peace and Justice Center toasts those working for social justice at an evening chock-full of food, drinks and music. Union Station, Burlington, 6-10 p.m. $40-50. Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.
dance Contra danCe: Caller Nils Fredland keeps feet moving to music from Coincidance. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 744-6163.
etc. CarvinG demos: Robert Spear Jr. and Ingrid Brown whittle life-size wooden recreations of birds. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-3 p.m. $3-6. Info, 434-2167. ChampLain storyteLLer’s series: Folk musicians Tom Stamp and Rik Palieri entrance listeners with tunes and folktales of Lake Champlain. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 2 p.m. $5-8. Info, 877-6737. FrenCh roundtabLe: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. GraFFiti CLeanup: A short training provides neighbors with the know-how and tools to erase the evidence of midnight tagging. Center for Communities and Neighborhoods, Burlington, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 865-7548. historiC tour oF uvm: Folks register online, then meet at Ira Allen’s statue to tour the campus’ modest early clapboards and grand Victorians, led by UVM Emeritus Professor William Averyt. UVM Waterman Building, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 656-3131.
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masoniC auCtion: Shoppers bid on antiques, horse-drawn wagon sleighs, farm equipment and more at this inaugural bidding event benefiting the Northfield and Waitsfield Masonic Lodge’s scholarship funds. Cox Brook Road, Northfield Falls, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 485-8349. ‘pLantinG hope CeLebration’: The nonprofit organization fosters sustainable growth and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Nicaragua with a short film, slide show presentation and discussion about Service Learning trips. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 778-0344. ‘soLar hot Water Workshop’: Local energy groups open up about efficient water options for homeowners in this Q&A discussion. Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 1-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 454-7702. used musiCaL instrument saLe: Gently used music makers find new owners at this fundraiser for music scholarship assistance. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0295 or 229-4416. ‘viLLaGe buiLdinG ConverGenCe’: See WED.26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. yard saLe: Shoppers scout out recycled goods to add to their home collections. River Rock School, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4712.
fairs & festivals ChampLain vaLLey Fair: A lumberjack show, quad-themed sand sculpture, circus acts and natural anomalies join top musical acts and a wealth of fried food at Vermont’s largest fair. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. - midnight. $5-10 admission; $4 parking. Separate tickets required for grandstand concerts and events. Info, 878-5545 or 863-5966. ‘moose FestivaL’: The antlered members of the deer family get time in the limelight at this daylong bash including a moose watchers’ breakfast, a country fair with music, food and entertainment, a moose calling contest, and more. Various locations, Canaan, N.H. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. $3. Info, 603-237-8939. ‘verGennes day’: See FRI.28, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. vermont FestivaL oF the arts: See WED.26, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
film ‘departures’: See FRI.28, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. vermont internationaL ChiLdren’s FiLm FestivaL: See FRI.28, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
food & drink ‘basiC Food preservation’: Wish you could freeze time in order to keep enjoying summer fruits and veggies? Organic gardener Henry Homeyer teaches how to prolong seasonal eats by root cellaring, dehydrating, storing and, yes, freezing. Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, 10 a.m. - noon. $10-15. Info, 434-4122. burLinGton Farmers market: Vendors sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to ethnic cuisine to pottery to artisan cheese. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-889-8188. CanninG Workshop: Foodies put summertime in a bottle — sort of. Put a lid on the season’s produce by preserving tomatoes for later in the year. Town Hall, Worcester, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 229-0173.
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CaPitaL CitY FarmErs markEt: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, home-baked foods and handmade crafts lure local buyers throughout the growing season. Capital City Farmers Market, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4360. ChamPLain isLands FarmErs markEt: See WED.26. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ‘how to BE a LoCaLvorE’ Cooking CLass: City Market’s general manager helps folks whip up corn chowder and tossed salad using area ingredients before a tour of the Intervale farms in preparation for September’s “Eat Local Challenge.” Sign up at City Market’s customer service desk. Intervale Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 861-9700. ‘LoCaLvorE PotLuCk’: Neighbors feast on summer bounty with shared dishes, volleyball and music. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1167. middLEBurY FarmErs markEt: See WED.26, 9 a.m. - noon. northwEst FarmErs markEt: Stock up on local, seasonal produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 373-5821. shELBurnE FarmErs markEt: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables at a presentation of the season’s best. Shelburne Parade Ground, Shelburne, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472. st. JohnsBurY-CaLEdonia FarmErs markEt: Folks browse through local baked goods, handmade crafts and fresh produce. St. Johnsbury Farmers Market, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 626-8396. waitsFiELd FarmErs markEt: Local bands enliven an outdoor outlet for homegrown herbs, flowers and fruits, and handmade breads, cheeses and syrups. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027. wiLListon FarmErs markEt: Shoppers seek prepared foods and unadorned produce at a weekly openair affair. Town Green, Williston, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7728.
health & fitness ZumBa BurLington: See WED.26, 9-10 a.m.
kids ‘CirCus stiLL LiFEs’: See WED.26, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. arthur Zorn: Rare instruments collide in low-key melodies as the pipe organist joins Ian Chase on the 18-string double-neck guitar and Parker Shper on the grand piano. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 229-4431. ChiCago: The rock group with a killer horn section kicks off the Champlain Valley Fair’s opening night. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $44.75-58.25. Info, 863-5966. ‘goin’ grEEn on thE grEEn’: Vorcza, the Real Deal and the Pulse Prophets lend their musical stylings to this solar-powered fest, featuring demos in which members of the green team can measure their carbon footprint and eat cookies baked in a solar oven. Volunteers Green, Richmond, noon - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4939, info@solarbus.org. LakE ChamPLain ChamBEr musiC FEstivaL mastErCLass daY: Music fans tune in to hear young Vermont musicians being coached by festival artists throughout the day, with virtuoso performances at noon. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $5-12. Info, 863-5966.
nikki Juvan & gaBriELLE maiLLoux: The singer-actors voice songs of Broadway and beyond to piano by Susan Summerfield in this benefit for the American Cancer Society. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 7 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 877-6737. oh darLing: The L.A.-based band joins other musicians in an outdoor benefit concert for the Animal Rescue and Protection Society. Motel in the Meadow, Chester, 3-7 p.m. $10 donation. Info, 463-3240. thE nEviLLE BrothErs & dr. John: A four-man band brings the heart and soul of New Orleans to the stage with blues-soaked grooves, before the multi-Grammy-winning keyboard and vocal legend busts out a blend of funk, R&B and psychedelic rock. See calendar spotlight. Grounds open at 5. Suicide Six, Woodstock, 5:30 p.m. $20-75. Info, 457-3981. traditionaL irish musiC: Ben Wang, Hilary Schrauf, Eric Everson and Kerry Alley create the indigenous tunes of Ireland in concert, followed by a music lesson. Rose Street Co-op Gallery, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 863-6411.
outdoors BikE FErrY: Cyclists go the distance between Burlington and the Champlain Islands on what used to be a railroad bed, thanks to Local Motion’s causeway-bridging ferry. Colchester Causeway, Colchester, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 316-6382, brian@localmotion. org. Bird waLk FiELd triP: Binocular buddies join Green Mountain Audubon Society members in scouring the Dead Creek shoreline for birds and migratory waterfowl. Meet at the Goose Viewing Area on Route 17. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Vergennes, 8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-2436. ‘CausEs & ConsEquEnCEs’: A ranger guides a tour of the Civil War-era historic sites in Woodstock, which remain largely unchanged, and examines the birth of the nationalpark concept. Meet at the Billings Farm Visitor Center. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 2-4 p.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. East hiLL trEE Farm visit: Folks interested in sustainability, ecological integrity and functional beauty catch these principles in action on a tour of the nursery. East Hill Tree Farm, Plainfield, 8 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 607-227-4456, burlingtonpermaculture@gmail.com. ‘thE FormaL gardEn & BEYond’: Walkers discover that beauty and conservation are intertwined in the 19th-century design of the park’s colorful gardens and grounds. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. - noon. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22.
sport ECho LakE road raCE: Athletes take strides for Orleans County Citizen Advocacy in a 5- or 10-mile run, bike or fun walk. Echo Lake Fishing Access, East Charleston, registration begins at 8 a.m.; race starts at 9. $20. Info, 525-6212.
talks nanCY ruBin stuart: The author of The Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren introduces listeners to the little-known Founding Mother of our country, before a group walk on Baldwin Trail. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 1 p.m. $5 includes museum admission and access to grounds and trails. Info, 828-3051. ‘rEConnECting to naturE sPirits & ELEmEntaL BEings’: Greenskeepers tighten ties to Mother Nature in this thoughtful workshop covering biodynamic gardening. 421 Bliss Pond Road, Calais, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-1730.
theater ‘Bus stoP’: A blizzard strands eight unlikely folks in a Kansas diner in William Inge’s romantic comedy. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 518-8911854. FiEstavus vErmont ComEdY tour: See WED.26. On the Rise Bakery, Richmond, 8:30 p.m. ‘FivE FLights’: See THU.27, 8 p.m. ‘FootLoosE’: See WED.26, 8 p.m. ‘marrY mE a LittLE’: See WED.26, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘middLEBurY’s got taLEnt!’: The theater rounds up musicians, performing artists, comedians and others to share their expertise in the spotlight. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 382-9222. ‘othEr PEoPLE’s monEY’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m. ‘smokEY JoE’s CaFé’: See THU.27, 8 p.m. ‘thE musiCaL oF musiCaLs’: See WED.26, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
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words CathErinE Frank & margarEt hoLdEn: The authors of A Kayaker’s Guide to Lake Champlain give paddlers of all levels the scoop on choice shorelines, bird watching, diving and hiking. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 864-8001. ‘moth in thE Barn’: Josh Broder hosts an evening of shared stories from the audience on themes of home, sweet home or “the road.” Phantom Theater, The Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 496-5997.
SUN.30 dance Latin saLsa danCE: Dancers master weight changes and shoulder shimmies at a movement lesson for all ages, followed by a performance to the Nuestra Cosa 13-piece salsa orchestra at 3 p.m. Gate House Lodge Plaza. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 1:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 583-6300. triP danCE ComPanY auditions: Dancers show off their form and moves in tryouts for this nonprofit youth dance company. Ages 8 to 11 audition from 10 a.m. to noon; ages 12 to 18 audition from noon to 2 p.m. Stowe Dance Academy, Stowe, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-5151, info@stowedance.com.
etc. CommunitY gardEn PartY: Neighbors divvy up their shared harvest at this picnic potluck complete with music and outdoor games. George Ratcliffe Park, White River Juncion, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 295-5804. dungEons & dragons: Paper-andpencil adventures await imaginative XP earners. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. root CELLar tour: Farmer Lee Blackwell introduces curious folks to the design and veggie storage capabilities of both a homestead basement and commercial cellar. Blackwell Roots Farm, Cabot, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 475-5070. ‘viLLagE BuiLding ConvErgEnCE’: See WED.26, 2-7 p.m.
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‘Walk’: The lives of undocumented dairy farm workers inspired Vermont filmmaker Meredith Holch to create this animated short film about walls and the freedom of movement. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031.
‘cIrcuS StIll lIFeS’: See WED.26, 12:30-4:30 p.m. ‘read to a dog’: Stories form a bond between young readers and Deali, a Pembroke corgi from Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
food & drink ‘Ice cream SundayS’: Visitors ditch the ice cream man to churn their own flavors while learning about the scientific and historical aspects of the tradition. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, noon & 3 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. marrIage equalIty FamIly PIcnIc: The House of LeMay, Jason Lorber and other local artists provide the outdoor entertainment at this food-and-rights fest benefiting the Vermont People with AIDS Coalition. Cider House BBQ and Pub, Waterbury, 3-7 p.m. $20; free for children 12 and under. Info, 244-5378. ‘PIe & Ice cream SocIal’: This oldfashioned dessert shindig also features a library book sale and town farmers market. Mount Holly Community Center & Library, Belmont, 2-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 259-3707. StoWe FarmerS market: Preserves, produce and other provender attract fans of local food. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027.
health & fitness ‘groW & make your oWn medIcIne’: Clinical herbalist Julie Mitchell teaches the ins and outs of influenza, and how handmade herbal preparations can help win the battle. EOS Botanicals, Monkton, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $15-20 includes materials. Info, 434-4122.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. arthur Zorn: See SAT.29, 1 p.m. Brad PaISley: The reigning Country Music Awards Male Vocalist of the Year joins special guests Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne for some down-home country tunes. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. $50.50-66. Info, 863-5966. lake chamPlaIn chamBer muSIc FeStIval: As part of a newly founded classical-music fest, musicians perform the sounds of Schafer, Dvoruák and Schubert. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. $10-25 includes post-concert dessert and coffee. Info, 863-5966. moZart concert WIth Scott WoolWeaver: The violist performs classical music by the famous composer with flutist Deborah Boldin, violinists John Lindsey and Benjamin Russell, and cellist Karen Kaderavek. Our Lady of the Snows, Woodstock, 4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 457-3981. ‘muSIc In the meadoW’: Asleep at the Wheel enliven the air by jumping from Western swing to boogie to roots refrains. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. for picnicking. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe, 5:30 p.m. $10-30. Info, 253-5720.
‘SalvItur amBulando (Sort It out WhIle WalkIng)’: Pianist Cody Michaels produces exhilarating original songs that pay tribute to nature at this multimedia celebration of the Appalachian Trail experience, with photography by Rev. David VanderlindeAbernathy. Potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. Barre Congregational Church, Barre, 7-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 476-3065.
outdoors BIke Ferry: See SAT.29, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. natural hIStory FIeld Walk: From railroad lines to glacial lakes, naturalist Teage O’Connor covers the grounds and the rich past of the East Woods. East Woods, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7284. nature aWareneSS claSS: Adults and families with children 8 and up engage their senses through games and exercises in the woods. Meet at Devil’s Den parking lot. Chase Hollow Road, Bradford, 9-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.
sport ‘FJg race to the toP oF vermont’: Up to 800 runners, hikers and mountain bikers ascend Mount Mansfield before kicking back to live music at a postrace chicken barbecue to raise funds for the Catamount Trail Association and Mobius mentoring group. See calendar spotlight. Start at Midway Lodge. Mount Mansfield, 9 a.m. $30-55. Info, 864-5796. ‘Zoe’S race’: Hip-hop dance troupe Cheeks get walkers and runners in the mood for a 5K traverse or 1K kids’ fun run, to benefit families receiving support from Howard Center Developmental Disabilities. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 11 a.m. $15-25. Info, 488-6546.
talks ‘hoW change haPPenS’: Keynote speaker and Radical Simplicity author Jim Merkel gives food for thought as he sums up the Montpelier area’s Village Building Convergence, before a finale by Brazilian samba group Sambatucada. Lamb Abbey, Montpelier, 4-7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 454-1167. uvm convocatIon: Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist and author Tracy Kidder addresses students, staff and faculty en masse. A post-talk walk down Main Street to the University Green paves the way for the class of 2013’s twighlight induction ceremony. UVM Patrick Gymnasium, South Burlington, 6 p.m. Free, but tickets required. Info, 656-4205.
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‘FIve FlIghtS’: See THU.27, 2 p.m. ‘mIddleBury’S got talent!’: See SAT.29, 2 p.m. ‘Smokey Joe’S caFé’: See THU.27, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘the dIrt cheaP money cIrcuS & Pageant’: An inventive, politically charged performance highlights an all-afternoon event made up of museum tours and smaller shows. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 2:30-5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 525-3031. ‘the gIn game’: The Pulitzer Prizewinning drama focuses on the isolation and detachment that sometimes accompany old age. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $15. Info, 518-891-1854, pdragon@northnet.org. ‘the muSIcal oF muSIcalS’: See WED.26, 4 p.m.
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‘the true coSt oF coal’: The Beehive Design Collective, a political arts nonprofit, explores mountaintop removal through artwork, audience participation, anecdotes and performing arts. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031.
words ‘auguSt readIng SerIeS’: Writers Joan Hutton Landis, Robert Williams and Thomas Powers take a break from scribbling to share passages, thoughts and experiences. BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 767-9670. hoWard dean: The former Vermont governor summarizes his plan for the future with excerpts from his new book, Howard Dean’s Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform: How We Can Achieve Affordable Medical Care for Every American and Make Our Jobs Safer. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. JameS l. nelSon: The writer behind Benedict Arnold’s Navy chronicles the lost Battle of Valcour Island before a book signing and reception. Camp Dudley’s Witherbee Auditorium, Westport, N.Y. 1 p.m. $15. Info, 518-546-3008.
MON.31 dance aFro-carIBBean dance claSS: Penelope Newcomb leads high-energy, imaginative dances for all skill levels, derived from Cuba, Haiti and Brazil, to the beat of live drums. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 5-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 723-4014.
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May 15–November 11, 2009 www.EnergyProjectVT.com
The Energy Project’s goal is to educate a broad audience about the potential for energy choices to alter our lifestyles and our landscape, and to explore the role aesthetics play in those choices here in Vermont. Spread across several locations will be a variety of exhibitions, speakers, school curricula, interactive art, technology and more.
ENERGIZING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE THROUGH SCIENCE AND ART. UPCOMING EVENTS: WIND ENERGY - THE NEXT BEST CHOICE FOR VERMONT? Thursday, September 17th, 6:30-9:00pm @ ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain LANDSCAPE AND APOCALYPSE Tuesday, September 1st, 7:00-8:30pm @ The Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts
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September 9 - 12 & 17 - 19 8:00 p.m. Alumni Auditorium | $20/general | Champlain students free with I.D. Tickets available at the door or call 651-5962
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ChamPLain VaLLEY Fair: See SAT.29, 10 a.m. - midnight. VErmont FEstiVaL oF thE arts: See WED.26, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
ChamPLain VaLLEY Fair: See SAT.29, 10 a.m. - midnight. VErmont FEstiVaL oF thE arts: See WED.26, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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‘DEParturEs’: See FRI.28, 7 p.m.
‘DEParturEs’: See FRI.28, 7 p.m.
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‘DEParturEs’: See FRI.28, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
‘inCrEDiBLE EDiBLE intErVaLE tour’: Food enthusiasts meet local farmers and sample their homegrown bounty. Pre-tour lunch, tasting and discussion at 11:30 a.m. at Half Pint Farm. Intervale Center, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $15-40. Info, 922-7346.
oLD north EnD FarmErs marKEt: Local farmers sell the fruits of their fields, and their labor. H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073.
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LaughtEr Yoga: What’s so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 8-9 a.m. Free. Info, 355-5129.
ZumBa BurLington: See WED.26, 5:45-6:45 p.m.
kids FamiLY musiC CLass: Young tots and their caregivers use simple instruments and their own voices to create original tunes in this fun music-and-moves workshop. The Art House, Middlebury, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 253-4294. ‘First-timE KinDErgartEnErs’: Little ones heading into the classroom prep by meeting up with peers through stories and crafts, and snagging a free book for their backpacks. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. musiC with PEtEr: See THU.27, 10:30 a.m.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. aFro-BraZiLian PErCussion CLass: Community band Sambatucada teaches the pulsating rhythms of samba, samba reggae, baião and maracatu. Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-7107. stainD, shinEDown, ChEVELLE & haLEstorm: This four-band bill offers alt-rock airs from the “Stimulate This!” tour. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $47.50. Info, 863-5966. VErmont FiDDLE orChEstra rEhEarsaL: Bows make vibrations on stringed instruments as the orchestra tunes up its tunes in practice sessions. New members welcome. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877343-3531, info@vtfiddleorchestra. org.
theater ‘smoKEY JoE’s CaFé’: See THU.27, 8 p.m. ‘thE gin gamE’: See SUN.30, 8 p.m.
TUE.01 etc. ‘ExPLoring thE Path to EnLightEnmEnt’: Fill your head with facts about Tibetan Buddhism while filling your body with a sense of peace in this meditation and discussion series. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136. graFFiti CLEanuP: See SAT.29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. marriagE EquaLitY wEDDing rECEPtion & DanCE PartY: Proud folks don cocktail-party attire to celebrate the first day of the marriage equality law with wedding cake and DJ-ed music. The Essex, Essex Junction, 6-11 p.m. $17-34. Info, 244-5378. PausE CaFé: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088. quiLtErs guiLD mEEting: Blanket sewers take a pause from stitching for social time and sharing. Essex Alliance Church, Essex, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 872-9973.
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mEDitation CLass: Those hoping for some peace of mind fall into a deeper state of awareness in this guided meditation and stress-relieving exercise. Natural Bodies Pilates, Colchester, 7:45-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 863-3369.
ED rEnsi: The former McDonald’s CEO and founder of the Ronald McDonald House shares what he’s learned about leadership along the way. Dole Auditorium. Norwich University, Northfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2886.
theater auDitions For ‘murDEr mYstErY ComEDY DinnEr thEatEr’: Hopefuls master script reading to land roles in the Brandon Town Players’ annual whodunit plot. Brandon Congregational Church, Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-6720. ‘Bus stoP’: See SAT.29, 8 p.m.
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‘gEt to Know Your BiKE’: A cycleshop pro introduces free wheelers to vehicle anatomy, flat fixes and roadside skills. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.
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ChamPLain isLanDs FarmErs marKEt: See WED.26, 4-7 p.m. miDDLEBurY FarmErs marKEt: See WED.26, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. nEw north EnD FarmErs marKEt: See WED.26, 3-6:30 p.m. south EnD FarmErs marKEt: See WED.26, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
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CrEatiVE tuEsDaYs with FranK gonZaLEZ: Artists of all ages bring old newspaper to create puppets, masks and other dramatic papier-mâché. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. FamiLY musiC CLass: Young tots and their caregivers use simple instruments and their own voices to create original tunes in this fun music-and-moves workshop. Stowe Free Library, Stowe, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 253-4294. ‘musiC with roBErt rEsniK’: The host of a weekly folk and world music show on VPR explores tunes with music lovers of all ages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. toDDLEr storYtimE: Youngsters ages 1 to 3 gather for songs, finger plays, puppets and stories. Preregister. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
Also, see clubdates in Section B. grEEn mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5439, w1sj@arrl.net.
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‘quiLt aLPhaBEt’: Twenty-six letters accompany poems and clues to aid little ones in learning the ABCs, before kids take a trip to see exhibited patchwork patterns. Preregister. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 457-2355.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘aLisa EnDsLEY & russELL amEs’: The songstress and pianist put the focus on the lyrics in “Songs for the Storytellers,” with tunes by Mercer, Sondheim, McBroom and Fields. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y. 8 p.m. $12. Info, 518-962-4449.
outdoors monarCh ButtErFLY tagging: See WED.26, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
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theater auDitions For ‘murDEr mYstErY ComEDY DinnEr thEatEr’: See TUE.01, 6:30 p.m. ‘CanDiDa’: When two men compete for Candida’s love, the question is ... What does she feel? George Bernard Shaw’s fast-paced comedy examines themes of marriage, rivalry and domestic power. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 518-891-1854. ‘FootLoosE’: See WED.26, 8 p.m.
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ARTSY FLOWER CHILD I’m a fun-loving artist. I enjoy being creative. I take care of myself & maintain a healthy lifestyle. I love clean air, lakes, beaches & waterfalls. I support the Green movement. I like movies, Scrabble, arts-&-crafts shows, healthy foods and staying in to snuggle or going out. I’m looking for a well-balanced, easygoing, honest, caring, professional man. Artsypeach69, 40, l, #114767 BRUTALLY HONEST, CHILL CHICK I’m looking for a guy who I can hang out & have a good time with; someone who’s down for whatever and can be spur of the moment, but can also make plans and stick to them. vterchick, 27, u, l, #114759
WOMEN seeking WoMEN HI EVERYONE! Not really sure what kind of response I will get on this, but I’m relatively new to Burlington especially the lesbian scene here - so figured I would put myself out there. I’m easygoing, work hard & play hard. Looking for someone who is interested in being friends & from there ... who knows? :). active20, 22, l, #114885
ISO FRIEND W/ BENEFITS My ideal person is a woman who is confident enough in herself to understand & go get what she wants. I am attached and not looking to get detached. Mine is a “Don’t ask, don’t tell” situation that works out well. If you are really in the market for a “friend”, give it a chance and write! kwan35, 36, #114937 ROMANCE & HONESTY Been alone for awhile, wanting to get back into finding somebody to share things with & see where it goes. dlmek2000, 47, l, #114916 ADVENTURER, TRAVELER, DANCER, PHILOSOPHER I just want to meet someone who knows how to be a good friend & wants to have some fun. footloose95, 49, l, #114914 FUNNY, ACTIVE, KIND I love my daughter more than anything and I am dedicated fully to making the best decisions I can for her future & my own. I’d like a woman who is dedicated & honest, but I’m not interested in running her life. I want to be open, honest & direct. marklap1, 32, l, #114775
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SHY GUY LOOKING FOR FRIENDSHIP/ ROMANCE I am a shy fellow looking to meet a nice woman to enjoy spending time with. Would like a new friend that could go further if things go well. JP8382, 27, u, l, #114887
ADVENTUROUS, FUN, LOVING, SMART Well-balanced, interesting, healthy yoga teacher. Specialize in keeping my life & my body juicy. flowerlady, 59, #114770 LOOKING FOR A GREAT WOMAN! I am a 28 y.o. single mom to a wonderful boy. Searching for someone to date & get to know. I enjoy going out or staying in, as long as it’s w/ good company. I am a femme looking for a butch! I have a job, house & my own car. Hope to hear from you soon! skittles55, 28, l, #114677
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ADVENTUROUS WINDS Adventurous winds lifted me & brought me to the great state of VT. I’m often found biking, rock climbing, pulling weeds, building snowmen, making popsicles, or searching for a field of fireflies. If you love the outdoors & are looking for a new adventure, perhaps we will be a good match. wolfelet22, 25, l, #109977
LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER Let’s call me a “Reluctant Romantic.” I can be kind of a challenge/hard nut to crack, but if you take the time to get to know me & earn my trust, I might be the girl of your dreams. I’m a bit of a tomboy, love baseball, action movies, rockband, beer. Would love to meet a cute, artistic, intelligent cat lover. brakeforcats, 26, u, l, #114773
CULTURED COUNTRY BOY I’m a fast learner who likes new things. I enjoy outdoor activities: fishing, sports, etc. I’m looking for someone down to earth who’s sweet & easy to get along with. arbor85, 24, l, #114930
HI! Never thought I would be doing this ... I just got out of a relationship; I guess I would like to meet some cool people to hang out with. Coffee and conversation? Catch at the beach? I am easygoing, goal oriented, just want to have fun. If you would like to hang out, let me know. looking23, 22, #114873
SHY, BEAUTIFUL, ADVENTUROUS About to turn 21 at the end of August. Once you get to know me I’m very outgoing & love to laugh. In my free time I love to go for long walks, read a good book or just spend time w/ friends & family. Am looking to meet a guy to date, have fun with and see where the path may lead. browneyes4, 20, u, l, #114787
KIND, CARING & LAUGHING I am said to be a welcoming person. Kind, caring, beautiful, lovely & can be a little wicked. It would be wonderful & amazing to find someone to be able to sit still with, to laugh & enjoy a day with & have no reservations. I would like to meet someone who is aware, humorous, kind, sensual & caring. bellamoon, 35, l, #114774
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THROWING IT OUT THERE Nice, open-minded, active guy. I enjoy the outdoors & everything that goes with it. I’m happy to try anything at least once, and want to experience new things w/ good people. Honestcomet, 26, l, #114881 CRREATIVE, SINCERE Visual artist seeking mature woman to share ideas, movies & late-night dinners with. Honesty is a plus. Not interested in “fun & games”. afterimage, 63, #114869 MAGICAL HANDS I’m 31 & looking for someone to enjoy my time with. Love to give massages, and have been told I have magical hands. So if you’re in need, just let me know. cande924, 31, u, l, #108369 SLIGHTLY NERDY, STILL PRETTY BADASS I’m looking for someone to bring flowers to, someone to dance with. I’m quite romantic and have no one to spend my affections on. Me: 22, 6’, not hideous, mostly sane, education student. You: Self-confident, nothing else matters. architeuthisdux, 22, l, #114847 SMILING NOW I’m just a good guy looking to meet someone new & interesting. I’m a lover, not a fighter, and I am a laugher, not a biter. (Well, maybe sometimes...) Up for anything :). jaysolo, 34, l, #114786 FUNNIEST GUY YOU EVER MET Or at least in the top 10. So if you like humor ... Warning: I have made people pee (and not just with diuretics!). Also warning: Expect not Fabioesque looks & physique. I’m more like the guy you saw one time who, unbeknownst to you, looked just like me. hroo, 55, l, #111374
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MEN seeking MEN I ALREADY HATE YOU I’m a gamer who has been put up to this, and really I’m just not into Vermonters; especially the gay public. But if you think you can sway my mind, give it a try. I’m a poet & thriller novelist who has spent way too much time playing World of Warcraft & many other tedious video games. Lestat, 19, l, #114946 LOOKING FOR MY FAVORITE PERSON If that person exists, they will fill my head w/ ideas, questions, longing. 30, live off the grid on a farm where I work. Planning to travel to Central America this winter or to do a yoga training. Hope to find an attractive, smart person within 10 years of my age. I have average build, brown eyes, grey/dark brown hair. tomasjay, 30, #114927 TOTAL ODDBALL Uh ... first time on the dating scene. I’m not your average prospect, though: gay, furry, gamer, night owl, rarely drinks, no drugs, tall but in OK shape, thinks he can sing well, occasional writer, loves carbs, uses lots of sarcasm, and thinks Keanu Reeves is a good actor. I’m looking for another guy to have a decent relationship with. Shino, 23, l, #114848 CHARMING, EDUCATED, SEXY Hopeless romantic searching for the one who will sweep me off my feet. 38, single and looking to experience all that life has to offer with that special someone. Enjoy spending time w/ friends, travel, dance, cook & being outdoors. maverickvt, 38, l, #114741 LOOKIN’ I am a nice, honest guy; very straight-forward, loving, caring, outgoing. Look up these words & you will find me beside them... islandboi88, 21, l, #114482 COFFEE DRINKER SEEKING COFFEE GUY Hi, guys. Kind of checking out the scene, looking for a fellow coffee drinker to enjoy life in all its varieties with. All interested parties encouraged to apply! Love to be outside & enjoy the sun. Love to cook & spend hours prepping meals to enjoy w/ friends. Would love to find a guy who thinks along the same lines. Coffeedude83, 25, #114012
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i Spy... Watch Evil Dead w/ me? Do you know that I’d pledge never to kill another spider if you’d only grab my hand? I am not looking to complicate or change things for you, and I know the odds are crazy at best, but the next time you ask me to blow pink fluffy smoke in your face could we seal it with our lips? When: Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Where: Stowe. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906288 Williston, 8 a.m., Friday You: having a bagel w/ your daughter (I believe.) Me: could not stop looking at you & happy to hold the door open for you. Single? When: Friday, August 21, 2009. Where: Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906287 7D intern, Unzipped backpack At the PO I saved you from losing all of that really important stuff you had in your backpack. You had a pencil woven in your hair & presumably still do. I was wearing sandals. You’re real cute. You’re a writer & so am I. What do you write? I have 11 more words & will use them all. Yes! When: Friday, August 21, 2009. Where: Burl. PO. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906286 Smile You: dark hair, pixie cut, driving a big beige (gray?) truck, flashed me a sweet grin out your window. Me: brunette, glasses, maroon & blue dress, tall brown boots, walking down the street in Middlebury. Message: Gosh you’re cute. When: Thursday, August 20, 2009. Where: Middlebury. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906285 Met at The Scuffer Sat next to you at the bar at The Scuffer on 8/20. Friend of Dave L. We talked about skiing, picked on you about the Red Sox. You seemed interested ... Care to chat a bit more sometime? When: Thursday, August 20, 2009. Where: The Scuffer on Church St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906284 I’m still waiting I’m still waiting for you to say it first, and it’s driving me crazy ... I love you! I love everything about you! I love sleeping w/ you & waking up to you! I love it all, baby. I’m the happiest girl in the world! At least this can ensure anonymity - it’s like I never said it first after all! When: Thursday, August 20, 2009. Where: my fun little world. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906283 Dirty & Thirty I spy a birthday coming up. Creating your present was fun, but not easy & far from perfect. You will need a PSM and an IERL to finish the job. A completed puzzle gets you another gift & a round of shots. ;-) When: Thursday, August 27, 2009. Where: out most weekends, somewhere on Union St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906282 Belle de Jour A woman in love. She uses smoke & mirrors to veil her feelings in certain circumstances, revealing herself openly in private & in select arenas. I spied her letting down her veils at Ri Ra & at the Roxy, and walking uninhibited on Church St. on a hot & sticky Sunday. She is beautiful to see, and sees it herself sometimes. When: Sunday, August 16, 2009. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906281 Chris at JP’s Karaoke Caught your eye during karaoke last weekend at JP’s; we were both busy with friends. I think your name is Chris. You asked what I planned on singing, but I was too bashful to get onstage! Go for a walk sometime? When: Friday, August 14, 2009. Where: downtown Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906279 Farmer Ben, curly hair At all the shows, taking my breath away w/ that heavenly smile. You are radiant, gorgeous! Keep rockin, you beautiful man. When: Saturday, July 11, 2009. Where: Waterfront Park. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906278 My Alien outside Koto’s Remember reading I Spys with me outside of Koto’s. After our long walk, it was nice to rendezvous with California rolls & great conversation, despite the rude waitress. You w/ your blond locks & beautiful smile, but our blue eyes should seal the deal. Squeeze squeeze. I’ll miss you. Ever Thine, Ever Mine, Ever Ours. When: Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Where: Koto’s restaurant. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906277
Lookin’ at some hotness You looked damn fine the other day outside of the tattoo shop. Smokin’ cute purple top & a black skirt. I wore a brown cap, shirtless, blue shorts. Spent some time w/ you, no number. Drinks sometime? When: Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Where: Burlington Ink. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906276 Love you Isabella! Toward an open ocean you & I both drift; to me there’s no comparison or greater gift. With only peace & calm water, these tranquil views demand us sail farther. Despite the turbulent seas that we’d both drifted above, I can now say that you are the one I truly love. When: Sunday, August 16, 2009. Where: our weekend in Cape Cod. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906275 Creator of the Night Blonde hair & blue eyes - I see almost every night when I am at work. You run around in uniform saving the city. Blue & freshly pressed, what an impression you make. I’d like you to let me join your catch & release program. When: Thursday, August 13, 2009. Where: under the city lights. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906273 Button Bay Pool Must have looked at you 36 times at Button Bay pool. You were w/ your 2 young sons & I with my 2 young children. Wanted to talk, but couldn’t make myself do it! You have salt & pepper hair, maybe more salt, and I’m the tall woman sitting on the other side of the pool. If you’re single & interested, contact me! When: Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Where: Button Bay pool. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906272 shawn - star farm beach hottie I don’t think I’ve ever been admired by anyone as much as I have been by you. You came looking for me 3 times; liked what you saw. Like to know more. The sun is hot but to lay next to you in it would be even hotter. You have to make that move. Be at the beach Thursday. Rick. When: Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Where: Star Farm beach. You: Man. Me: Man. #906271 Witty at Waterfront Spotted: Chris (?). Where: Waterfront Video. Shy girl spotted a cute, funny guy at the video store. Helped her find a video that’s not even out yet. Thank you. When: Sunday, August 9, 2009. Where: Waterfront Video. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906270 Cutie in big, old truck A huge green truck, driven by a very pretty lady, pulling out of parking lot behind Bethany Church in Montpelier. You’re sexy; so’s your truck. Wanna take me for a ride? Me: Driving much wimpier red Toyota w/ wooden bed full of lawn mowers, inspired by your awesomeness. When: Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906269 SPAC Second Set Balcony You were taking pictures of the band a foot behind me along the railing in the balcony. My friends & I were all getting down and it was nice to have you join us even if by accident. Brown hair, black tank & jeans. Although second set was amazing, I just wanted to say you were what made my night. When: Sunday, August 16, 2009. Where: SPAC. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #906268 Corporate Plaza, Downtown Blond, curly hair w/ a great smile! We shared an elevator ride down from the 4th floor after you came out of the law office. Contact me for some lunch or a drink. I would like to see that smile again. When: Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906267 Heavy-duty Zircon-encrusted Tweezers Saw you at Zappa Plays Zappa. It was jampacked, in front of the keyboard player. I liked your smile and got to see it when we sang along to Bamboozled by Love & Bobby Brown. I was in a straw fedora (it’s a REAL fedora, Dora). When: Monday, August 10, 2009. Where: Higher Ground. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906266 Your nose stud clued me... That maybe you are not the totally innocent professional it seems. You were irresistibly, unbelievably cute. I was late, then had to go for my card. Contact me and we’ll have some fun together! When: Monday, August 17, 2009. Where: Battery St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906263
re: wish for Aram post Whoever posted the wishes ad, cheer up. What if this guy thought you were the purest & young, ripe & actually the sweetest woman out there? What if he doesn’t want the world placed in his hands. It could be better than you think. Maybe simply holding your hand means the world to him! Just trying to lighten the vibe. When: Monday, August 17, 2009. Where: a tango bystander. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906261 The sweetest beer cart girl You: bright blue shirt, blonde, green eyes, curly hair, certainly cheered me up every time we crossed paths on the course. Me: black shorts, gray golf shirt, green hat. The cold beer was alright, but nothing can brighten a day like those brief conversations we had. When: Saturday, August 15, 2009. Where: out on the course. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906260 Cave Dweller seeks Similar In a cave in S. Burlington, by Kinney’s. You: beautiful & little. Me: bug attacked. A nice dog liked us both. I can be found between VT & Honduras. Look hard; I WILL. Things will be fab & dairyfied. When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Where: Kinney’s Cave, S. Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906259 Molley You flirted at me (hroo) several months ago (probably late winter/early spring), but I had given up and wasn’t even checking anymore, so I missed it. I just now discovered it, but your profile is gone, so I can’t get back to you. If you still want to flirt, please do. When: Sunday, March 1, 2009. Where: Two 2 Tango. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906258 Sassy Grace I love curly hair AND I love food, so let’s get some Mexican & go from there... When: Monday, August 17, 2009. Where: she knows where. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906257 My One & Only! I can’t believe it’s been a year; the best year of my life! Words can’t express how much I love you & love being w/ you. You are what I want & have been waiting for, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life w/ you. Love you. When: Saturday, August 2, 2008. Where: Shelburne & Williston. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906256 Tumbling Across Granite Blocks Meeting you was a cool surprise that hot Sunday night. We lazed by dirty water, then escaped the motorized townies. Moss, grit & spit everywhere. Then an uncertain route back to the road. If ever you’re into, I’d gladly rescue your bag & borrow your towel again. Yeah, you’re easy to find, but I don’t want to box you in. When: Sunday, August 16, 2009. Where: Deep Woods quarry. You: Man. Me: Man. #906255 Mon Amour I had such a great time getting to know you. Swimming in the lake, cliff jumping, lying in your bed ... Screw fate, I will make sure we meet again. Until then, love, au revoir! When: Saturday, August 1, 2009. Where: all around town. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906254
Dear Mistress Maeve, When a good friend of mine moved out of town recently, she left behind a great guy. They had only just begun dating when she had to move suddenly, and I guess they ended it, because I haven’t heard her talk about him since. I ran into the guy the other night at a show, and we flirted and chatted off and on all night. I was overcome by a sense of guilt toward the end of the night, so I left without saying goodbye. I’m not sure where my friend left things with him, and I don’t want to upset her. He just sent me a friend request on Facebook, and I’m not sure what to do. He’s cute and nice, and I am totally attracted to him, but what do I do about my friend who now lives five states away? Signed, Torn Dear Torn, Dating a friend’s ex is a difficult situation that requires extreme care, even if they only dated for a little while and she now lives five states away. First, determine whether or not there’s potential for a real relationship with this guy. Thus far, you only flirted at a show, and you do not want to mess up your friendship over a would-be hookup. If you genuinely want to pursue something with this guy, talk with your friend (preferably before she sees that you’ve become buddies on Facebook). Let her know something may be on the horizon with her ex, but that her friendship is also valuable to you. Remember, you’re not asking her for permission to date him, but you are trying to show her respect by filling her in before anything happens. Last, be ready for your friendship to change. No matter how thoughtful you are during this process, your friend will most likely feel uncomfortable and may pull away. In this case, it’s not her physical distance from her ex but her emotional distance that will determine the outcome for your friendship.
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Wishes for Aram I wish I was: still pure for you; young, ripe, sweet; lacking crippling fear that consumes; a lifetime still before me awaiting exploration; w/ no haunting memories to stifle my voice. I wish I had the world to place in your hands, but sadly all I have to give is my bruised, tattered heart. When: Monday, August 17, 2009. Where: forevermore in my heart. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906252 star farm beach, sprayed my back This goes out to the straight, bi-curious hottie who sprayed my back w/ lotion. Thanks, it was awesome of you. I saw you again as I was leaving; you obviously came back for me, but had to go. Anyhow, hope you read this and will see you at the beach again, soon. This time my turn to spray you. When: Sunday, August 16, 2009. Where: Star Farm beach. You: Man. Me: Man. #906251 coffee cutie Long dark hair, glasses - you were w/ a friend getting coffee. I was in the corner and you flashed a terrific smile at me. Will you know it’s you if you read this? Will you know it’s me? When: Saturday, August 15, 2009. Where: downtown coffee. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906250 Cute city market check out Spotted you bagging groceries at City Market today. I commented on your hotness as my friend & I left the market. “That’s funny,” he says, “I watched her staring at you in line.” Care to get a closer look? When: Sunday, August 16, 2009. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906249
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Social Distortion front row To the beautiful brunette, hand in the air, singing along center stage at Social Distortion: You rock. Let’s catch a show sometime. When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Where: Higher Ground Social Distortion. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906247 august 2006 OK, I don’t know if this is the right person, but if it is, I’m still (unfortunately) in the pizza game. So call me there & ask for me, otherwise I will know this was a missed connection. When: Saturday, August 8, 2009. Where: I Spy. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906246
SPINACH! nonorganic? Saw you at Price Chopper. We discussed spinach briefly. Then later you offered up your Price Chopper card! Too bad my tongue dries up & shrivels around super-hot girls. You: super- cute brunette, salad shopping as well. Me: spinach shopper in need of Price Chopper card. Not sure if this works, but spy me back or contact me - however this works! Assistance w/ tossed salad needed!? When: Thursday, August 13, 2009. Where: spinach aisle (conventional/nonorganic)?. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906244 Hey Mister I’m sure you know this, but, indeed, there comes a time when one cannot win. Even as one objects to it being a game, it enables the game. Therefore, I hope that you know in your heart that I really appreciate when you pass me that growler. When: Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Where: Motion calender. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906243
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Center, Burlington. This drop-in class is open to adults of all levels and facilitated by a BCA staff member and professional model. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. *Purchase a drop-in card and get the 6th visit for free!
astrology Introduction to Astrology: Sep. 12-26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Weekly on Saturday. Cost: $75. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. A basic course for the novice. Study the ancient symbol system of the stars and learn how it relates to your inner and outer life. Led by Patrick Ross, professional engineer and astrology teacher. Info, call Patrick, 802-479-5017 or Sue, 802244-7909.
burlington city arts Drop-in: Tadpole Preschool: Sep. 8 - Dec. 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Tuesday, Friday. Cost: $6/per parent/child pair, $5 BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This popular drop-in program introduces your child (ages 1-5) to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social. Participants draw, work with clay, create collage, paint murals and more! Parents must accompany their children. All materials provided. No registration necessary. *Purchase a drop-in class card and get the 6th visit for free! Drop-in: Fri Night Family Clay: Sep. 11 - Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $6/ participant, $5/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, Burlington. Learn wheel and handbuilding techniques at BCA’s clay studio. Make bowls, cups and amazing sculptures. Staff will give wheel and hand-building demonstrations throughout the evening. Clay for practice and fun is free. If you want to keep something, you can bisque and glaze it for up to $3 per item. No registration necessary. *Purchase a drop-in class card and get the 6th visit for free! Drop-in: Fri Night Teen Clay: Sep. 11 - Dec. 11, 7:30-10 p.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $6/participant, $5/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Teens - bring your old clothes and some tunes and come create with clay. Staff will show you how to hand build or how to use the wheel. Clay for practice and fun is free. If you want to keep something, you can bisque and glaze it for $3 per item. No registration necessary. *Purchase a drop-in class card and get the 6th visit for free! Drop-in: Life Drawing: Mondays, Sept. 14 - Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No class on Oct. 12. Cost: $8/session, $7/session for BCA members. Location: Firehouse
Drop-in: Pollywog Preschool: Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Dec. 17 (no class 11/26), 9:3011:30 a.m.. Cost: $6/per parent/ child pair, $5/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. This popular drop-in program introduces young children to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social. Participants will work with homemade play dough, paint, yarn, ribbon, paper and more! Parents must accompany their children. All materials provided. No registration necessary. Ages 6 mo. - 5 yrs. Purchase a drop-in card and get the 6th visit for free! Jewelry: Beginning Jewelry: Sep. 29 - Nov. 3, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $150/$135 BCA members (materials fees vary based on type and amount of metals used. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main Street, Burlington. Learn how to use jewelry hand tools to make original finished pieces of jewelry. Students will learn many techniques including sawing, forming, soldering and more. There will be two loosely based assignments adapted to each student’s ideas. Painting Contemporary Portrait: Wednesdays, September 23 - November 18 (no class 11/11), 1:30-4:30 p.m.. Cost: $285/$256.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. For intermediate and advanced painters exploring nontraditional portraiture with emphasis on color, composition and expression. Participants will use water-soluble oils and will have a choice of human subjects (clothed models and mirrors for self-portraits will be available each week). Some portrait drawing experience needed. Materials list will be provided. Limit: 10. Drawing and Painting: Sep. 29 - Dec. 1, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $265/$238.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Begin with the basics of drawing and transition to painting with water-soluble oils. Students will learn many drawing and painting techniques and will learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to their work. Materials list will be provided. BCA will provide glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. Limit: 10.
Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com. Teacher bios are also available online.
business Start Up: August 27 - December 13, 2009, Thursdays and every other Sunday. Cost: $1,795/ grants and scholarships available. Location: Mercy Connections, 346 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Info: Women’s Small Business Program of Mercy Connections, Lorna Lyons, 802-846-7338, www.wsbp. org. Start Up is a semester-long course that guides prospective and existing business owners through the necessary steps to write a completed business plan, while testing the financial and market feasibility of their businesses. The Start Up curriculum includes Financials, Marketing and Business Management.
climbing Indoor Rock Climbing Clinics: Co-ed weekly on Tuesdays, September 15 - October 20, 6-8 p.m.; women’s weekly on Thursdays, Sept. 17 - Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $175/2-hour class + 6 additional visits. Location: Petra Cliffs Climbing Center, 105 Briggs St., Burlington. Info: The Petra Cliffs Group, 802-657-3872, www. petracliffs.com. Join into a co-ed or women’s clinic this fall to meet other climbers, learn new skills and to bring your climbing to the next level! No experience necessary. Clinics cover belaying, footwork, balance and basic movement. Clinics include 6-visit card to climb outside of class, gear rentals and expert instruction!
computers Seniornet Computer Classes: Computer classes begin Sept. 10. Location: Pines Senior Living Community, S. Burlington. Info: SeniorNet, PO Box 64694, Burlington, VT 05406. for class descriptions, schedules and to enroll, 802-864-1502, information@seniornetvt.org, seniornetvt.org. The SeniorNet Learning Center of Vermont offers low cost computer classes to adults over 50. Instructors are experienced professionals who volunteer to help their peers learn in a friendly, informal setting. Classes this session include a new class on using Vista, the beginner’s fundamentals, Introduction to Computing, and seminars on Scrapbooking, Photos w/ Picasa 3.
Dance Studio Salsalina: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802-598-1077, info@ salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style. One-on-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walkins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! Natural Bodies Movement Class: Join beginning-level adult/teen classes Monday evenings 5:00-6:30 p.m.. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rte. 127, 5 minutes from the Burlington waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, Lucille @NaturalBodiesPilates. com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Stimulate your sense of artistry and innate creativity while developing strength, flexibility and coordination in a fun and relaxing studio environment. Learn to practice a mix of Pilates (Mat, Cadillac & Jump Board), Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, Dance Notation, and Element of Ballet. Beginning & intermediate students welcome!
drumming Burlington Taiko Classes: Location: Taiko Space (across from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-999-4255, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Beginning classes Tuesdays - Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $47/6 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20 p.m., $53/6 weeks. Session begins 10/28. Advanced Beginner/Ensemble class meets weekly on Mondays at 5:30-6:50 p.m., $48/6 weeks, beginning 10/27. Gift certificates are available! For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.
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INTRO TO FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS: Sep. 14-28, 7-9 p.m.. Cost: $75/incl. personal fingerprint decoding & consultation. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Janet, 802-279-8554, janet@ handtales.com. Introduction to Fingerprint Analysis: Accessing and Claiming Your Soul Purpose. Learn to decipher your prints, define your life purpose and identify what might be keeping you from living your higher purpose. Led by Janet Savage, master hand analyst.
Ballroom Dance Classes: Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, www.FirstStepDance.com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance!
The Art of Living & Dying Well: 9/11, 10/9, 11/20, 12/10, 1/15, 2/12, 3/26, 4/23, 5/21, 6/11; 6:30-9 p.m.. Cost: $100. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Get insights into what it means to live well and die well as you gain a deeper sense of your own philosophy around appreciating life and facing death; multiple hands-on exercises, practical tips and documents for end-of-life planning. Led by Kathy Rude, teacher and writer,
and Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Info, call Sue, 802-244-7909, or Kathy, 802-879-3379.
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FORZA Samurai Sword Workout: Sep. 11 - Oct. 16, 9-10 a.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $50/six 1-hour classes. Location: The North End Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Stephanie Shohet, 802-578-9243, steph@forzavt.com, forzavt.com. Shock your muscles by trying something new! FORZA is a unique, lowimpact warrior workout. It is based on martial arts, but no martial arts experience is necessary. You will burn calories, build muscle, improve concentration and vent frustrations while swinging a sword. What could be better? Give FORZA a try!
Kitesurf & Windsurfing Classes: Location: Lake Champlain: Charlie’s Boathouse, North end of North Ave., Burlington. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@ stormboarding.com. Learn one of two great water sports. Get windsurfing in one hour (thanks to modern equipment). Kitesurfing begins with a ground school lesson (two hours) followed by your first water lesson (three hours). See detailed info on www.stormboarding.com. Beginning and advanced, individual and group lessons available 7 days/ week. $60-$150.
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Wisdom of the Herbs School: Wild Edible Intensive 2009: Enhancing Local Food Security. Taught by Annie McCleary and George Lisi. Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer Term: September 20 and October 4, 2009. Tuition $300. $50 nonrefundable deposit each term. VSAC non-degree grants available. Primitive Skills: Shelter Water Fire Food (new program!) taught by Nicholas Neddo of Roots School. Sept. 5-6 and 19-20, 2009. Tuition $400. Nonrefundable deposit $50.. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802-456-8122, annie@ w isdomof theherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOf TheHerbsSchool. com. Unique experiential programs embracing the wild plants, holistic health, and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with Nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.
Bonjour! French Lessons: Location: Wingspan Atelier, 4 Howard St., 3rd Floor, Burlington. Info: Wingspan Atelier, Maggie Standley, 802-233-7676, maggiestandley@yahoo.com, www. maggiestandley.com. Private and small group French lessons taught by experienced, encouraging instructor in beautiful atelier. Maggie has taught both youth and adults and uses creative learning modalities to home in on your specific goals/needs. She has lived/worked in Paris, France and Francophone Africa. Slots available for day or evening. Allons-y!
kids Gym-tastics!: 3:15-4 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $40/Y members, $60/nonmembers. Location: YMCA, Burlington. Kids will learn basic gymnastics skills with a focus on balance, tumbling and creative fun with both floor and ring exercises. Ages 5-7. To register for this class, visit or call the Y at 862-YMCA. For more information, contact Stacia at 862-8993 ext. 145. Kids Improv: Starts September 15. Tuesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. Cost: $35/Y members, $55/nonmembers. Location: YMCA, Burlington. Calling all future stars! The Y is looking for creative, energetic kids who like to act out and have a great time performing skits and productions. Ages 8-12. To register for this class, visit or call the Y at 862-YMCA. For more information, contact Stacia at 862-8993 ext.
French Classes this Fall: Cost: $225/10-week session. Location: Alliance-Francaise, Lake Champlain Region, #304 Dupont Building, 123 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 802-497-0420, www.aflcr. org/classes.html. Alliance-Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region French School offers evening French classes at multiple levels taught by experienced teachers who are native French speakers. Four 10-week sessions run Sept. 14-Nov. 19. Classes meet 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuition: $225.00 due with registration/includes membership in AFLCR. Parlez-vous francais?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Burlington, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-496-7859, yvescomprere@yahoo.com. Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Taught by Yves Compere, French native. SPANISH FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN: Cost: $155/10 1-hour classes. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802659-4181, spanishparavos@gmail. com, www.spanishwaterburycenter. com. New fall Spanish class offerings. September 1-10: Rapid Spanish for Travelers. Beginning week of September 14 for 10 weeks: adult evening classes, Sunrise Spanish, Spanish for Seniors. Sign-up-together discount. Also private classes, tutoring, les-
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This unit was renovated and designed for the developer to occupy. 2 bedrooms plus office, 1.5 baths, gorgeous architectural details, curved window, balcony on second floor overlooking custom kitchen & open living room. City, mountain and lake views! $579,000
Four spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, central air, 2 baths, one brand new! New kitchen opens to family room with fireplace and built-ins. 2 bonus rooms on lower level, one with fabulous sauna! Quiet cul-de-sac location. Fairly private backyard. $459,000.
Beautiful, private 1.3 acre lot! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, fireplace in family room, one bedroom on first floor with walk-in closet. You can hear the rushing water from the falls while gardening! $295,000
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Permitted building lot with lake access. Wooded and hilly with nice area for proposed homesite. Option to purchase three +/- adjacent acres with lakefront and seasonal cottage and part of very cool hanging bridge. Call today! $125,000. MLS#2907347.
Choices! Two ground floor, end unit Condos for sale in the Bay Court development (Units 301 and 311). Both have nice updates and a back deck facing the woods for privacy. Unit 301: $153,800; Unit 311: $155,800
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maritime Shipwreck Exploration: Cost: $18/person for a 1-hour tour. Location: Perkins Pier, Slip #34 at the Boathouse - in front of ECHO, next to Friendship, Burlington. Info: Shipwrecktour.com, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@stormboarding.com, www. shipwrecktour.com. See incredibly well-preserved wrecks from the 1800s without getting wet. We use an ROV camera - everything it sees, we see on screens on board. This is a unique and exciting outing great for families. We combine technology and history with a great boat trip on Lake Champlain. All ages.
martial arts AIKIDO: Adult classes meet 7 days a week. Children’s classes resume on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 4 p.m. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, aikidovt.org. This non-competitive Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome! Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th Dan - Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido teacher. T’AI CHI - MONTPELIER: Cost: $108/12-week semester. Location: Montpelier Shambhala Center, 64 Main St., 3rd floor, Montpelier. Info: Ellie Hayes, 802-456-1983. Hwa Yu T’ai Chi: Fall Semester begins Monday, Sept. 14, runs 12 weeks., $9/class. Introductory class: 5-5:45 p.m. at 64 Main St., 3rd floor, across from City Hall. Instructor Ellie Hayes has been teaching T’ai Chi since 1974. Come experience the many benefits of T’ai Chi for yourself. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-6604072, www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head instructor is five-time Brazilian Champion Rio de Janeiro, certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie. Classes for men, women and children. First class is free. Vermont Aikido: Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-8629785, vermontaikido.org. Practice the graceful martial art of Aikido in a safe, supportive environment. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Visitors are always welcome in the dojo! Class hours are at our homepage.
massage Asian Bodywork Therapy Program: Cost: $5,000/500-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-2888160, scott@elementsofhealing. net, www.elementsofhealing.net. This program teaches two forms of Oriental massage, Amma and Shiatsu. We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, Yin Yang and 5-Element Theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught. Rehab & Spa Massage Classes: Location: BodySoul Spa & School, 132 N. Main St., St. Albans. Info: BodySoul Spa & School, Hope Bockus, C.I.A.M.T, 802-524-9005, w w w.bodysoulmassageschool. com. A very popular 10-month rehab massage and bodywork course. Offering class times on Mondays (Start 9/7) or Sundays (Start 9/13). Pick your class day and additional electives. Specializing in training you for a career in rehab massage care. Filling up quickly. Call now. 524-9005.
Two intro meditation programs: Starting Sept. 11. See our website. Cost: $95/program ($50 for students). Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave. (corner of King St.), Burlington. Info: Burlington Shambhala Center, 802-658-6795, w w w.burlingtonshambhalac tr. org. “Shambhala Training Level I” and “Meditation in Everyday Life.” Shambhala warriorship is a path of nonaggression born from the bravery and gentleness of meeting our world without bias or judgment. This path shows how to view the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action. Shambhala training includes group and individual instruction in meditation, personal interviews with a meditation instructor, discussion groups and talks by a senior teacher. WEEKLY MEDITATION RETREAT: Wed. nights at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15/class. Location: King Street Holistic Center, 35 King St., Burlington. Info: Barry Weiss, 802343-7265. Meditation is the most effective stress-reduction technique in the world today. And a retreat is the most essential next step in your spiritual progress. You’ve got to get away from it all and practice the art of sitting still - and watch the ripples unfold into your daily life.
meditation Introduction to Zen: Sat., Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $55/all-day workshop, lunch incl.. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, vermontzen.org/ workshops.html. The workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher and focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Preregistration required. Call for more info, or register online. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Lovingkindness Meditation: Six Wednesday evenings, Sept. 9 - Oct. 21, 7-8 p.m. First class will go until 8:30 p.m. Cost: $75/six 1-hour classes. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, www.vermontzen. org. Mettabhavana is a Buddhist meditation leading to the development of unconditional lovingkindness & friendliness. Metta helps us rid ourselves of internal & external conflicts; overcome lacerating guilt; be open to loving acceptance of ourselves & others. Includes lectures, meditation instruction, practice periods and discussion.
music MUSIC MATTERS!: Location: Hammers Music Ed. Studio, Shelburne Village. Info: 802-236-2528, dawnah@earthlink.net, www.dawnahammers.net. Sign up now for fun, educational music lessons and music therapy sessions with wonderful music teacher; Dawna Hammers! Private voice, piano, recorder, hand drum and songwriting lessons & weekly classes for parents & toddlers, recorder ensembles, chant, drum & dance circles and children & adult singing groups now forming! “Music for the Heart & Soul!”
paddling Paddlesurfing: Cost: $30/ private/semiprivate and $20/ student for groups. Location: Lessons launch from Oakledge Park unless otherwised scheduled, Burlington. Info: Jason, 802-881-4905, jason@paddlesurfchamplain.com, www.paddlesurfchamplain.com. Stand up and learn everything you need to know about stand-up paddlesurfing in one comprehensive hour-long lesson from Paddlesurf Champlain. Lessons cover the unique features of a stand-up paddleboard, safety and weather considerations on the lake, basic and advanced paddle strokes, and balance and boardhandling skills.
painting Painting Contemporary Portrait: Wednesdays, September 23 - November 18 (no class 11/11), 1:30-4:30 p.m.. Cost: $285/$256.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Info: Burlington City Arts, 802-865-7166, www.BurlingtonCityArts.com. For intermediate and advanced painters exploring nontraditional portraiture with emphasis on color, composition and expression. Participants will use
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pilates ALL Wellness, LLC: Many package/pricing options to suit your budget. Please call for pricing details. Location: 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Health Counseling services. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. First mat class is free! Also, please join us for a free introduction to the reformer, the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 - just call to sign up. Natural Bodies Pilates: Discover the difference that natural core strength makes for you in your life. See our full schedule of classes online, and call for special rates on packages and class cards. Call for a free half-hour consultation to come in, see the studio and find out how to get started.. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rte. 127, 5 minutes from Burlington’s waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, Lucille@NaturalBodiesPilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Challenge your ability for coordination, flowing movement, and balance in small classes and private sessions. Join Pilates Mat and Reformer, Integrative Movement, Elements of Ballet classes, or try our 90-Minute Combination Studio class. Develop advanced body-mind awareness along with your articulate, strong and flexible body in a relaxed studio environment.
shelburne art center Experimental Paint Methods: Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. Session 1: Oct. 6-27. Session 2: Nov. 10 - Dec. 8. Cost: $115/members, $125/nonmembers, + materials list. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter.org, www.shelburneartcenter.org. Get motivated to think outside the box, by using house paints, enamels, leftover paint and what is around you to create amazing abstract paintings. We will experiment with waterbased house paints, enamels, inks and more. Create depth, illusion and amazing color with everyday materials. Hangin with Masters: Intro Oil: Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m. for 7 weeks, Sept. 28 - Nov. 9. Cost: $200/members, $220/nonmembers, + materials. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-9853648, info@shelburneartcenter. org, www.shelburneartcenter.org. “Hey, let them call it old school, but some of us really love oil color.” Learn to paint using rules and proper techniques from Sean Dye, a recognized expert on oil painting process and materials. Learn Sean’s favorite methods and techniques for successful oil paintings. All skill levels are welcome. Show Me the Pigment: Mix Media: Sep. 25 - Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $200/members, $220/nonmembers, + materials list. Location:
Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-9853648, info@shelburneartcenter. org, www.shelburneartcenter.org. Have you ever been mesmerized by a pastel painting? Learn how to combine materials, underpainting, and Sean Dye’s favorite techniques to make vibrant paintings. Sean is founder of the Vermont Pastel Society, nationally recognized expert in mixed-media techniques and author of The Mixed-Media Sourcebook. All skill levels are welcome. Jewelry Making: Beginner: Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Session 1: Sept. 22 - Oct. 20. Session 2: Nov. 3 - Dec. 1. Cost: $135/members, $150/nonmembers, $23/materials. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter.org, www.shelburneartcenter.org. Students will acquire skills and learn the art of fine craftsmanship by completing a series of practice pieces before designing and creating a wearable, finished piece of jewelry. Each week Sarah Sprague will demonstrate sawing, drilling, piercing, annealing, forming and soldering. Students may continue pieces and skills building into session 2. Handbuilding: Sep. 18 - Oct. 16, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $120/members, $135/nonmembers, $30/materials & firing. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Habor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter.org, www.shelburneartcenter.org. For thousands of years, hands and clay worked together to create functional and sculptural beauty. We will join this tradition, reference historical pots, use coils and pinching techniques, then move through time to more modern techniques. All the while, just like our ancestors, we will laugh, commune and be happy.
including pattern selection, design, glass selection, glass cutting, project assembly and finishing. Stained Glass Copper Foil: Sep. 12, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-9853648, info@shelburneartcenter. org, www.shelburneartcenter. org. One-day introductory stained glass workshop teaches beginners the Louis Comfort Tiffany copperfoil method. Learn to select glass colors, cut glass, apply copperfoil, solder, and finish a panel. All materials will be supplied for this workshop and students will take home a completed panel. Bring your lunch, please. Members $115, nonmembers $130, materials $20. Comics & Pop Art Ages 11 & Up: Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Session 1: Sept. 16 - Oct. 14. Session 2: Oct. 28 - Dec. 9. Cost: $95/session. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter.org, www.shelburneartcenter.org. From American-style comic books and Japanese animation to political cartoons and funny pages, we’ll delve into contemporary pop art that tells a story. Students will learn basics of creating characters and panels in a variety of styles and explore figurines using clay to take 2-D creations into 3-D! Woodworking: Beginner-Advanced: Mon., Tues., Wed., 6:309:30 p.m., Sept. 16-21 through Nov. 18-23. Cost: $300/members, $335/nonmembers, $80/materials. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-985-3648, info@ shelburneartcenter.org, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Beginner classes held Monday evenings cover machine work and hand tools to introduce techniques for making beautiful furniture. Intermediate and advanced classes taught on Tuesdays and Wednesdays tackle more complex projects including dovetails and skills that students seek to master.
Wheel Throwing Begin to Intrmd: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 15 - Oct. 13, or Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Sept. 10 - Oct. 8. Cost: $120/members, $135/ nonmembers, $30/materials & firing. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter.org, www.shelburneartcenter.org. SAC Resident Artist Barbara Efchak will teach basics of throwing clay on the potter’s Untitled-30 1 5/11/09 2:26:39 PM wheel and complete clay process from wheel to kiln. Students will learn centering and how to create foundational shapes such as cylinders and bowls. Teens ages 14 and ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY: Sep. 9-30, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesup are welcome to join the class. day. Cost: $60. Location: 55 CloFused Glass Art: Oct. 5-26, ver Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $110/members, 802-244-7909. Discover the “hidden wisdom in the Holy Gospel” in $120/nonmembers, $25/matethis workshop that uses exercises rials. Location: Shelburne Art and hands-on experience to reveal Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. the deeper layers of meaning in Info: 802-985-3648, info@shelboth the Old and New Testament. burneartcenter.org, www.shelLed by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher burneartcenter.org. Students will and author. learn about design, basic fusing
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skills, temperature, materials and tools, and experiment with different techniques such as using frit, slumping and using dichroic glass. Participants will create a small dish and a cabochon (an oval form) that can be used to create a small piece of jewelry.
Comprehensive Stained Glass: Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., 9 weeks, Sept. 17 - Dec. 3. Cost: $270/members, $295/nonmembers, $35/materials. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 802-9853648, info@shelburneartcenter. org, www.shelburneartcenter. org. Create a beautiful stained glass window, panel or lampshade in this class for beginner students and intermediate crafters seeking additional instruction. Learn Louis Comfort Tiffany copperfoil technique and traditional lead came method through demonstrations and hands-on practical experience
sports NEW! Saturday Sports Club: 10:45-11:45 a.m., Weekly on Saturday. Cost: $40/Y members, $60/ nonmembers. Location: YMCA, Burlington. Learn new skills, play games and make new friends! Kids in this “club” will play a fun and different sport each week led by an experienced staff person. Sports will include dodge ball, floor hockey, non-contact rugby, ultimate Frisbee, mat ball, indoor soccer, and basketball. Ages 7-12. To register for this class, visit or call the Y at 862-YMCA. For more information, contact Stacia at 862-8993 ext. 145.
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2-3 BR ranch. New efficient hot water boiler in 2008. Newer kitchen and bath, hardwood floors, HUGE fenced yard, attached garage, Ethan Allen Park, K-8 schools just around the corner. $218,000 at 27 Charity Street. Info: 865-1778.
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FSBO-CReiss081909.indd 10:08:36 AM 3000 sq.ft. home includes8/11/09 motherin-law apartment with separate entrance. Total of 14 rooms which consists of 3 bathrooms, 7 bedrooms, dining room, 2 eat-in kitchens, office and a laundry room. Large yard (.52 acre lot), 2 story barn, attached sheds, many perennials. Walk to restaurants, stores and schools. $292,000. Info: 802-453-4739.
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8/12/09FSBO-JBenjamin081909.indd 3:08:22 PM This Malletts Bay home has 2 bedrooms, finished basement, loft, an office with lake views, dock and two deep water moorings. Located on a private gated road only 15 minutes to downtown Burlington. $650,000. Info: 802-238-0660 or jmp617@myfairpoint.net.
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Maintenance free living on Lake Champlain. 2-BR, 2.5-BA, 1400 sq.ft. Garage. Great views. Near bike path w/ beach access. Fireplace, deck, tennis, pool. Amazing sunsets year round. $278,999. 802-734-6770.
Net zero energy, beautifully crafted 3 bedroom home. Stunning views, access to conserved land with trails, walking distance to town, to be built this fall by an award winning construction company. HDWD floors, natural slate, geothermal radiant heat powered by integrated solar panels. This home will not have utility bills. $478,000. Vermont Building Resources, 482-3295.
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8/17/09 6:45:00 PM 1 Creek, S. Burlington. Bright, sunny unit in fabulous location 8/14/09FSBO-KPepperBurlington-080509.indd 1:16:05 PM 2-BR condo at Indian Cozy two bedroom, one bath farmFSBO-JParadee081909.indd close to shopping, schools & recreation. 12 min. to downtown, 5 min. to Rte. 89. style house with lots of charm. Many Unit is located at far end of complex w/ minimal traffic. Excellent condition w/ recent updates including new wood recent paint, carpeting & tile. Unit incl. 1.5-BA, ample closet space, fireplace living floors, wood-stove and updated room, solarium kitchen, deck, one car garage. Indian Creek is a park like complex w/ bathroom. Deep back yard. A must mature vegetation, pool & tennis courts. See indiancreekcondos.org for more info. see! $178,000. For info contact Matt, & photos. $219,500. 802-881-2811. 802-484-7213.
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10:20:22 AM The Meadows, 5 bedroom,8/4/09 2 bathroom. Hardwood floors. New family room and cherry kitchen. Garage, full high dry basement. Large covered porch. Walk to stores, schools, Hubbard park, the pool and state house. $296,000. 802-497-0890 or 802-522-4852.
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stand-up paddleboarding STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING: Mon & Wed: 7-8 a.m.; Tues. & Thurs: noon-1; Tues.: 5-6 p.m. and Wed. 6-7 p.m. Plus on your own schedule by appointment. Cost: $18/person per outing. Location: Lake Champlain, Burlington based, but will visit other waterways. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@stormboarding.com, www. stormboarding.com. Stand-up paddling is easy to learn, fun, beautiful and a great full-body workout. Outings focus on core strength, balance, flexibility, having fun and enjoying the lake. Weekends feature family events, exploration outings & race series. Custom outings available - great for families or visiting friends. Burlington based but mobile.
tai chi SNAKE STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802-8647902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi
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6/22/09 FSBO-PIreland082609.indd 10:30:01 AM Spacious, historic, 2 bedroom condo. Huge master bedroom, hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen & bathroom. Large basement storage/workshop. Recreational areas & community gardens at your doorstep. Minutes to St. Mike’s, UVM, FAHC & Burlington. $196,500. Call Sean & Molly, 802-310-4414.
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method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.
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women LIVING YOUR WHOLE LIFE: Sept. 25-27. Cost: $220/room, meals and retreat materials. Location: Lumen Christi Retreat Center, Benson. Info: Anthe Demeter Athas, Retreat Director, 802-865-4416, empowerment@ demeterresolutions.com, www. demeterresolutions.com. Explore the different aspects of your life, relationships, activities, spirituality, etc., through writing, art, collage, and simple peace and quiet, and discover where and who you
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EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels, conveniently located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu, Iyengar and babies/kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/ post-natal yoga. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog.
1998 TOYOTA COROLLA LE 4-door sedan w/ 92K. Auto. transmission, A/C, cruise control, Alpine radio w/ CD, ADS speakers, power W/L, alarm system, remote keyless entry. Newer tires. Snow tires w/ mag wheels incl. Well maintained, very clean, NS owner. Recently replaced shocks & struts at required mileage. Full maintenance records avail. Info: 802-244-1598.
THE STUDIO AT THE FIELD HOUSE: Daily yoga & Pilates classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome; no membership required. Cost: $15/ drop-in, $60/month (6 classes). Unlimited yoga, $70 (incl. club membership). Location: 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne. Info: 802985-4406, www.shelburneathleticclub.com. Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga & Kripalu classes as well as reformer, mat & senior Pilates.
Bicycles SPECIALIZED WOMENS BICYCLE Dolce. Great condition. Smooth ride. Barely used. Frame size 54 cm. Paid new: $799. Asking $575. Must sell. Info: 802-238-7106. TANDEM MOUNTAIN BIKE Barely used 21-spd. Univega. $599. Info: 802-899-5225.
Boats LIGHTNING CLASS SAIL BOAT #10838. Completely refurbished, 2 complete sets of sails. Ready to sail. Info: 802-859-0840.
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2000 FORD E150 PSNGR VAN Good condition, Chateau package. Auto., tinted windows, power everything, front/rear A/C, cruise control, quad seating (seats 7), privacy glass, towing package, CD player. In Montgomery Center. Info: Christine Coffee, 802-3262232, greengardengirl71@yahoo. com. 2002 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD Highly rated, fuel-efficient, reliable SUV. Woman owned, well maintained, runs great. 94K but drives like new & has many more miles left! Info: 802-434-5149. 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA SE Clean, 3.5L, 245hp, V6 auto. ltd. slip w/ sport suspension & 17” alloy wheels, silver w/ black cloth, power S/M & HID xenon headlights. 92K. $8000/OBO. Info: 802-249-1261.
8/21/09 3:38:45 PM Beautiful old Adirondack lakefront cottage on Willsboro Pt. 5-BR, great room, stone fireplace, sleeping porch, deck, dock, nice beach, mooring, half acre with gardens and outbuilding. 1 hr. from Burlington. Unique place & setting. $419,000. Info: 518-963-4568 or tcwick56@comcast.net.
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2004 VW PASSAT 1.8 TURBO Heated seats & side mirrors! Less than a full VT winter. Will email photos. Really fun to drive! Info: 802-760-8047. 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA LE $11,000. 42K mi. Very clean. 2 owners. Info: 802-865-6828. 2005 TOYOTA FORERUNNER Very nice. Well maintained, factory CD, new oversized snow tires, clean interior, only minor cosmetic dings, which are reflected in the price. Info: 802-496-9027.
Motorcycles 1985 HONDA SHADOW Fuel efficient & easy to ride. A great, classic bike. Call John at 453-4192 & test ride in Burlington area. HARLEY FXWG SHOVEL STROKER 100% rebuild, 1980 engine, 1976 frame. Harley title. 8K since reassembly. S&S forged pistons, stroker motor, SU card, dual plugged, powder coated heads & bottom end, a classic shovelhead sport bike. Very powerful & fast. Over 15K invested. Info: 802-8604965. YAMAHA VIRAGO 1100 Comfortable bike, ready to ride. Great deal. Info: 802-453-4192.
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For Rent 1 & 2 BR - MORRISVILLE, VT Several apts. avail. for $625-$675 incl. heat, HW, snow removal, coin-op W/D on premises. Email annette@bournes.net or call Annette or Pete for specifics. Info: 802-888-2611. 1-3-BR Affordable Apts. 1-BR apts., $817/mo. 2-BR, $966/mo. 3-BR, $1179/mo. Incl. heat & HW! Weekly yoga classes, fitness center, movie room & monthly community events! To qualify: 1 person makes less than $31,740/ yr., 2 people <$36,300 combined, 3 people <$40,800 combined, 4 people <$45,360 combined. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. 2-BR, HEAT INCL., Winooski W/ off-street parking, storage, & yard. Incl. heat, water, trash, Internet. Tenant pays electricity, HW. Lease & sec. dep. NS/pets. Avail. Oct 1. $1100/mo. Info: 802-655-1292. 2/3 BR, Great Location Beautiful, light-filled apt. Wide pine floors, efficient gas heat/range, enclosed sun porch, 10 min walk to Church St. Tenant pays heat/ electric. No pets. Oct 1. Year lease. Info: Jamie Garvey, 802863-0188, gridguide.com. Avail. now Burlington 485 Colchester Ave. (3) 2-BR apts. Freshly painted, spacious. Heat, HW, parking incl. On the bus line, convenient to UVM/hospital. Dep., 1-yr. lease. NS/pets. $1000$1150/mo. Info: 802-985-4196. BURLINGTON Brookes Ave. Entire 2nd floor: quiet, bright Victorian; 6-room, 2-BR apt.; eatin kitchen; balcony; backyard; parking; basement W/D; storage. Lease, deposit. Avail. Sept 1. $1290/mo. + utils. Info: 802-8993015. Beautiful 1-BR Apt. Private, 1st floor, HDWD, tiled BA, lots of light & high ceilings. Gardens, utils., W/D, garage. NS/pets (firm). Call 999-5670. Burlington 3-BR w/ nice open deck, new paint/flooring. Lg. eatin kitchen w/ dishwasher. Excellent parking. NS/pets. Avail. now. $1650/mo. Info: 802-598-8782. Burlington Avail. Sept. 163 Maple St. Lg. 4-BR house, 2 full BA, W/D, storage, etc. $2000/mo. 31 Hyde St. 3-BR condo, 1.5-BA, W/D. $1395/mo. No dogs. Info: 802-862-7467. Burlington 4-BR house 2 BAs, in the New North End. Private, lg. yard, next to bike path. Pets welcome. 802-863-3663. Burlington Colchester Ave. 3 BR. Parking, W/D. No dogs. Avail now. $1170/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. www.nevilleco.com. Burlington Downtown Quiet, 2nd floor. Bright, spacious, beautiful. Lg. kitchen. Wood floors. Porches, storage. W/D. Near downtown/FAHC. Gas heat. $1860/mo. + utils. NS/pets. Avail. Sept. 1. Info: 802-862-4584. Burlington Duplex 3-BR Lg. remodeled S. End duplex. 3-BR, 1-BA, new gas furnace, $1550/ mo., incl. water, trash, winter parking, backyard. Deposit, refs., lease, no pets. Info: 802-6608957.
Burlington/Winooski Roommates wanted to share lg. furnished house. All utils. incl.! 2.5-BA, W/D, parking, on bus line. No pets. Rent individually or w/ friends. Year lease or summer sublets avail. $650/mo. per person + dep. Info: 802-863-9612. Cambridge Lg. L-shaped bedroom, modern kitchen, full BA, W/D, backyard, quiet neighborhood. $750/mo. incl. heat & electricity. Avail. Sept. 1. Info: 802229-9604. Charlotte Lg. studio apt. in private home. $650/mo. incl. all. Avail. Sept. 1. Info: Mike, 802734-0470. Charming 2-BR Winooski Apt Clean, well maintained, quiet residential neighborhood. Gas heat. Extra room for storage & nice porch. NS/pets. $850/mo. + utils. Deposit/ref. Info: 802-655-0626. Church St. Marketplace Studio, HDWD floors, heat incl. Avail. Sept. NS/pets. $709/mo. Info: 802-922-8518. Colchester Unfurnished 2-BR, 1.5-BA, eat-in kitchen, W/D hookups, garage. Avail. Oct. 1. $1200/ mo. Info: Gail, 802-846-9519. Colchester 1-BR Unfurnished apt. on Main St. avail. now. Completely remodeled. W/D in basement. Natural gas heat & HW. NS/ pets. Refs., dep., lease req. $775/ mo. Info: 802-864-6395. Colchester 2-BR APT. Clean, modern, on top floor. Utils. incl. Fully carpeted w/ DW & coinop W/D on site. Income-based, credit check required. 1st month’s rent free for those who qualify. $1020/mo. Avail. now. Info: 802578-6389, cpoland1125@yahoo. com. Colchester Village, 1-BR In quiet neighborhood. No pets. $760/mo. incl. all heat, electric, parking, garbage, plowing. 802-876-7843. Info: Pierre Apartments. Cozy country apt. Quiet studio located 25 min. from S. Burlington, Middlebury & Mad River Glen. Incl. heat, electricity, water, sewer & cable. 6-mo. lease & sec. dep. required. Info: Rene Carpenter, 802-453-5954. Downtown Burlington Condo Vt House condos, great downtown location, 6th floor, central heat & A/C, many extras, lg. closets, clean & secure building, on-site coin-op W/D. Info: Daniel McCarthy, 802-864-0799, handymandanvt@hotmail.com. ESSEX JCT 2-BR CONDO Bright, clean, quiet upstairs unit. Recently renovated w/ new windows/flooring. W/D on site. 1-car garage w/ storage. NS/pets. Utils. not incl. $925/mo. + sec. dep. Avail. Sept. 1. Info: Louise Daigle, 802-879-5125. ESSEX JCT. BIG 3-BR HOUSE Office space, lg. eat-in kitchen, garage, unfinished basement, gas heat, W/D, DW, deck, backyard, 2 driveways, NS/cats/dogs, refs., credit check, dep., 1-yr. lease, $1500/mo. + utils. Water, sewer, trash pickup, lawn care incl. Info: Jan Morse, 802-343-4631, janmorse@comcast.net. Essex Jct. 3-BR. $1200/mo. + utils. W/D, new windows & refrigerator. NS/pets. Info: Matt or Emily, 802-862-9505. Essex Jct. 1- or 2-BR home, private lot, easily heated. $875/ mo. + utils. Rent reduction possible for small lawn care. NS/pets.
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Hinesburg Studio Apt. Gas woodstove, breakfast bar, views, gardening, biking, hiking, cross country skiing. Pet considered. 25 min. to Burlington, 35 min. to skiing. Avail. Sept. 1. $775/mo. Info: 802-482-4544. LG. Room for Rent Everything incl. W/D. Use of kitchen & own bathroom. Furnished or unfurnished. Great neighborhood, easy access to Burlington bike path & beach. Info: Darcey Belisle, 802-865-2052, sunshinefamlee@ netscape.net. Luxury Apartments Keen’s Crossing! Are you looking for the space & convenience of a home in an apt. setting? 17 floor plans, incl., variously: lg. closets, bay windows, private exterior entrance, W/D hookups, central A/C! Our community offers many amenities, such as fitness & movie rooms. Prices vary, but all incl. heat, HW, sewer/trash. Call for details & pricing! EHO ADA. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. Monkton: Breathtaking Home Windy Ridge: 3-BR, 3-BA contemporary w/ 2900 sq.ft., spectacular views, kitchen w/ granite & stainless appliances. Beautifully renovated, HDWD throughout, master suite, affordable utils. $1675/ mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. New Haven Charming 3-BR country house. Completely renovated, energy efficient tilt windows, lg. LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, full BA + shower/W/D room. Carpeted den, garden space. Burlington 25 mi., Middlebury 10 mi. 1st, last, sec., refs. $1250/mo. + utils. Info: 802-453-2197. Private Williston Condo 1/2 of duplex for sale. Lg. yard, deck, W/D, DW, close to interstate & shopping. Built in 2006, $1350/ mo. Call Alex. Info: 802-310-3933, apkpopwp@myfairpoint.net. Quiet Townhouse 2 lg. BRs, 1 small BR, free W/D, NS, just painted, rent + utils., 9-mo. lease, $1000 deposit, avail. now, show anytime! Info: Stephanie Mack, 802-735-7292, sfrobel@hotmail. com. S. Burlington Treetop condominium, 2-BR, natural gas, carport, W/D hookups, tennis, pool. NS/pets. $1100/mo. + utils. Refs. req. Avail. now. Info: 802-9858564. S. Burlington Townhouse 2-BR close to FAHC, UVM & shopping mall. W/D, DW, microwave. Quiet location. $1200/mo. 1 cat or dog allowed. Info: Phyllis, 802343-0331. Ski in-out Bolton Condo Great spot, top of Bolton Access Rd, fun neighbors, 1 lg. BR, lg. closets, freshly carpeted, W/D hookup, $850/mo. + utils. Lease w/ buy option. Info: 802-999-1265, ft1103@aol.com. Spacious Milton Condo 3 BRs, w/ 2 full BAs upstairs & a half BA down. Open floor plan w/ a sliding door to rear deck, + a front porch. Plenty of storage space in full basement & attached garage. W/D incl. A great, roomy place. Close to shopping & town park. Lease required. Info: Tom Morley, 802-363-0240. Stonehedge Condo for Rent Great location: Close to UVM, hospital, & town. End unit: Clean, bright, new paint, fireplace, carport, W/D. Steps to the bike path & public park. Avail. Aug. 15. Info: 802-233-3478.
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. “Honey-Do” For all of those jobs your honey can’t get to. Small or large, home or office, 24-hr. service. A division of SS Contracting. Call Scott Sasso today! Local, reliable, honest. Info: 802-3106926. ALTOGETHER INTERIORS We consign updated furnishings, sell new, & do color, remodel & renovation consultations. For all of your decorating needs call for an appt. or stop by 11 Maple St., Essex Jct. Info: 802-288-1100. ODD JOBS YOU BETCHA Pressure washing/painting, fascia & trim (install, replace, repair), windows/doors, roof repairs, gutters (clean, repair), fences & decks (new, repair) + much more. Free estimates. 20+ yrs. exp. Info: 802-373-2444. Stone Horse Landscapes LLC Creative stonescapes, lawn mowing, walking paths, gardens, raised flower beds, compost beds, driveway maintenance, property maintenance, etc. Info: 802-2763626, 802-279-4202. VT Fieldstone For Sale VT For steps, walls, walks, patios, etc. Installation avail. Call 802-4335995 or cell 802-522-3994. Info: Frank Mitchell, www.mitchellquarry.com.
Electronics Nikon N65 35mm SLR camera Comes w/ original Nikon lens, 2880 mm, along w/ a Quantaray AF 70-300 mm lens. Great condition. Please email me w/ questions or interest. Price $250. Info: 802223-4184, kari_spunky@hotmail. com. Philips TV 20 inches. $59/OBO. Incl. remote. Call 802-578-4378, lv. msg. if no answer.
Entertainment/ Tickets Drivers w/ late-model vehicles possessing entertainment and MC qualities wanted to host shows w/ exotic dancers. Info: 802-658-1464. Solid gold, Dancers Exotic dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette, Mardi Gras parties or any time good friends get together. #1 for fun. New talent welcome. Info: 802-658-1464.
Free Stuff Pet Dog Walker Avail. Reliable walker avail. to care for your dog while you work. I can also help train basic manners. Rates vary depending on your dog’s needs, so please call to discuss! Info: 508-274-0245.
Is Your House Haunted? Let us check it out for free. The Vermont Spirit Detective Agency: “The Private Eye For Those Who’ve Died.” Contact: vermontspirits@gmail. com. Info: Matthew Borden, 802881-1171, bigbigdeal3@aol.com.
Furniture Bunk Bed Set Wooden. Has desk & drawers also in it. Very sturdy. Great deal. Info: Linnie Miller, millerlinnie@gmail.com. HOT TUB Spa - 2009 model Loaded w/ jets & horsepower, ozonator, cover, insulated & efficient. Under full warranty, never used. Retails $4495. Sell $2800. 802-734-0788.
Appliances/ Tools/Parts vermont casting woodstove $1500/OBO. In great shape, green enamel. Info: Joey Bourgeois, 802-236-0493, joey05701@yahoo.com.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings, advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any home seeker who feels her or she has encountered discrimination should contact the:
HUD Office of Fair Housing, 10 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02222-1092 (617) 565-5309. OR Vermont Human Rights Commission, 135 State St., Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633-6301. 800416-2010 Fax: 802-828-2480
Kid’s Furniture - NEW Kid’s furniture, new in boxes. Solid wood. Crib, 3 in 2, $345. Bunk bed w/ ladder, $350. Twin bed w/ trundle, $450. Twin mattress, $105. Nighstand, $95. 802-735-3431. Mattress & Box - NEW Therapedic Euro Top w/ warranty. Never used, new. Sell $275. 802-7353431. Memory Foam Mattress Visco w/ allergen-resistant cover. Warranty incl., still in plastic, never used. Twin $350, full $450, queen $550, king $675. 802-5980316. Mini Bedroom Set Mattress/box spring, dresser & bookshelf. Light oak finish. $300. Cash, money order, pickup only. Info: 765-7023685. Oak table w/ 4 chairs Solid round table w/ matching chairs. Solid wood, antique. $350. Info: 802-482-2175. Pub Height Table & Chairs 54” table w/ inside leaf & 4 chairs - excellent condition. $800. Info: 765-702-3685.
Garage/Estate Sales Moving Sale Vergennes 47 Main Street. Maple desk, bed frame, dresser, camelback sofa/ bed, cedar chest, shelves, office chairs, rugs. Newer gas range + fridge avail. mid Sept.
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teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians. Info: 802-655-5800, www.guitarschoolofvermont.com. Guitar instruction All styles/ levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM & Middlebury College faculty). Info: 802-8627696, www.paulasbell.com.
Pets 2 AKC Reg. Black Labs 20 months, neutered/spade, crate trained, novice level rally, tracking & agility. Info: Marian, 802922-5880. Free orange male cat Adult, fully vetted. Needs to be only pet. Affectionate, loves to purr & sit in your lap. Great companion cat! Info: Kristine Zaker, 802865-0594. NEw Collapsible Dog Kennel Never used, canvas, pop-up. Lightweight, w/ zipper pockets, mesh windows & a handle to transport. For med.-sized dogs. Asking $80. Info: 802-497-0192.
Sports Equipment 1999 Prowler 40’ Camper 2 slide-outs, sleeps 6, full-size appliances, queen size bed, W/D hookups. Currently set up in local campground. Good condition. Asking $16,000. Will negotiate. Info: 802-752-5442. Double your biking fun! Univega 21-spd. tandem mountain bike. Excellent, excellent condition & a lot of fun to ride. $599. Info: 802-899-5225. Mad River Explorer Canoe Green 16’ Royalex. Wood trim, 3 seats, yoke, 2 bent paddles. 1 seat needs replacement. Good condition. $400/OBO. Info: Keith Bennett, 802-879-0386. Old Town Canoe/Sailing kit 16 ft. $1000/OBO. Great condition, has barely been used. Info: Jacob Jimmo, 802-734-2807. Specialized womens bicycle Dolce. Great condition. Smooth ride. Barely used. Frame size 54 cm. Paid new: $799. Asking $575. Must sell. Info: 802-238-7106. Thule 4-bike carrier Gently used, 2-inch hitch compatible, w/ swing-away arm for easy rear door/window access. Complete w/ cable lock & key. $199. Info: 802899-5225.
Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966. Cash For Records & Stereos LPs, 45 RPMs, stereos, concert posters, music memorabilia, instruments. Convenient drop-offs in Montpelier (State St.) & Burlington (corner of Church & Bank). Buy/sell/trade. Info: Burlington Records & Riverwalk Records, 802-223-3334, saiddone@hotmail.com, www.BurlingtonRecords.com.
Bands/ Musicians Teresa Tudury will perform at Langdon Street Cafe in Montpelier, Tues. Sept. 8, 2009. Teresa brings together blues & humor & much more. http://teresatudury. net. Info: Baruch Zeichner, 503545-7102, www.wbkm.org. Wanted: Female Singer Hot Neon Magic, Vermont’s premiere ‘80s cover band; steady regional gigs and growing. Must have pipes, stage presence, commitment & a great attitude. See what it’s all about at hotneonmagic. com. Info: Hot Neon Magic, 802264-9708.
Music Lessons Piano, guitar, bass, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 25 yrs. exp. Friendly, individualized lessons in S. Burlington. Info: 802-864-7740, eromail13@gmail.com. Saxophone Lessons Classical and jazz training of over 13 years. Alto, soprano & tenor saxophones. Price is negotiable. Info: Kate Mohanty, 631-241-2698. Voice Lessons Indiana University & Chicago Lyric Opera alumnus. Info: 802-598-1190.
Drums For Sale Yamaha Rydeen 5-piece drums. Blue, in excellent condition. Great sound, w/ ride, crash & hi-hat cymbals + hardware. $425, firm. Info: 802-2889122. Piano for Sale Yamaha U1 black studio, $3500. Info: 802-3244940, kathleen@madriver.com.
ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092
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On August 14, 2009, Links at Lang Farm LLC and Why Not LLC, filed application #4C0608-23C for a project generally described as:
Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo & more. All ages/skill levels/interests! Supportive, professional teacher offering references, results and convenient scheduling 7 days a week. Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail.com, www. andysmountainmusic.com.
the construction of a 10,000 sf. clubhouse with cart barn structure. Clubhouse to include 450 sf. teaching facility and 200-seat restaurant. Additional construction of a 75 vehicle parking lot and stormwater pond. The project is located on Essex Way in the Town of Essex, Vermont.
Bass lessons Upright & electric bass instruction w/ Ian Kovac, senior of jazz studies at UVM. Well versed in all styles. Flexible schedule & rates. Will travel. Info: 203-305-1580, ikovac@uvm.edu, www.myspace.com/ikovac. Drum Lessons Have fun while achieving your goals as a drummer! Experienced, professional & active drummer seeks students of all ages, styles & abilities for private instruction. Study at your convenience in my Burlington studio, or in your own practice space. I offer a custom curriculum, flexible scheduling & the best rates around. Info: steve@ stevehadeka.com. Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802-864-7195, rickbelf@ myfairpoint.net, www.rickbelford.com. Guitar School of Vermont “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple
Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 18th day of August, 2009. By/s/ Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us Advertisement for Bids The City of South Burlington is requesting bids from qualified firms to construct a Shared Use Path, STP EH 07(13), from Tilley Drive to Community Drive. Copies of the Bid Documents are available for review at Works in Progress, 20 Farrell Dr., S. Burl. and S. Burl. Public Works, Landfill Drive, S. Burl. Copies of the Bid Documents are available at Blueprints Etc. 20 Farrell Dr.; S. Burl. This RFB is open until September 24, 2009.
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Bass Guitar Lessons For all levels/styles. Learn technique, theory, songs, ear training, slap-bass. Years of teaching/playing experience. “...one of the most highly sought-after session & touring bass guitarists in the country...” -Northeast Performer Magazine. Info: Bass Lessons with Aram, Aram Bedrosian, 802-598-8861, info@arambedrosian.com, www. arambedrosian.com.
Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by September 8, 2009.
The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Essex Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above. No hearing will be held unless, on or before September 8, 2009, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.
BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Tuesday, September 15, 2009 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium, City Hall to consider the following applications: 1. 10-0034CA; 198 East Avenue (I/RL, Ward 1) 198 East Ave LLC Final Plat review of 10-unit planned unit development in 2 new buildings; one with 4 units and the other with 5 and 1 unit in an existing single family dwelling. Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning office, (City Hall, First Floor, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This may not be the final order in which items will be heard at the meeting. Please view the final Agenda, at www.ci.burlington. vt.us/planning/drb/index.php or posted on the Planning and Zoning Office notice board, one week before the hearing for the specific order in which items will be heard. Individuals who require special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact the Department at least 72 hours in advance. For information call 865-7188 (865-7142 TTY). David White, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Motor Vehicles, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 13. No parking any time except trucks loading or unloading. No person shall park a vehicle at any time on the following streets, unless the same is a truck actually engaged in loading or unloading, and for no more than 30 minutes:
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« legals (1) through (6) As Written (7) On the east side of North Winooski Avenue beginning sixty (60) feet south of Riverside Avenue [fifty (50) feet from the intersection of North Winooski Avenue and Riverside Avenue] and continuing for sixty (60) feet [forty (40) feet] south. Adopted this 8th day of July 2009 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest Norman Baldwin, P.E. Assistant Director-Technical Services Adopted 7/8/2009; Published 8/26/2009; Effective 9/16/09. Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add. Legal Notice The City of Burlington is proposing to award $90,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Recovery funds and $108,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Act funds to Cathedral Square Corporation to install new solar panels on the roof of Three Cathedral Square and for other renovations to the 108-unit affordable senior housing facility, located on Cherry Street in downtown Burlington. The City is disclosing that under the conflict rules of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, a conflict of interest exists with respect to this proposed funding in that Tim Ashe is an employee of Cathedral Square Corporation and a former member of the Burlington City Council, who left City Council before these funding decisions were made but within the last year. The City will be requesting a waiver of this conflict from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Questions can be directed to Larry Kupferman, Director, Community & Economic Development Office, 149 Church Street, Room 32, Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 865-7174 or lkupferman@ci.burlington.vt.us. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that, pursuant to an order of the Chittenden Superior Court in the matter entitled Peoples Trust Company of St. Albans v. Bruce R. Moulton, et al (docket no. S83008CnC), a sheriff’s sale of the following described property shall take place at the premises located at 550 Route 7 South, Milton, Vermont at 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 2009. The property to be sold is described as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Bruce Moulton by Quit Claim Deed of Tracie G. Moulton dated October 14, 2003 and recorded in volume 285 on pages 500-501 of the Town of Milton Land Records, and more particularly described as follows:
Being one lot of land, together with the buildings thereon, located on the southeasterly side of U.S. Route 7, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot One as shown on a plan of land entitled “Subdivision Map, Bruce & Tracie Moulton, 797 U.S. Route Seven (7), Milton, Vermont 05468”, prepared by Brooks Land Surveying, dated October 27, 1993, last revised on May 16, 1997, and recorded as Map Slide 243, Map 292 of the Map Records of the Town of Milton. Being part of the same land and premises conveyed to Bruce Moulton and Tracie G. Moulton by Quit Claim Deed of Bruce Moulton dated October 11, 1996 and recorded in book 177, Page 483 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton. Being part of the same lands and premises conveyed to Bruce Moulton by Warranty Deed of Burton G. Riley and Norma R. Bowman dated November 30, 1993 and recorded in Volume 155 at page 571 of said Land Records. Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned instruments, the records thereof, and the references therein contained, all in further aid of this description. The property shall be sold at such time to the highest bidder, subject to all real estate taxes or other assessments of the Town of Milton, if any, on said land and premises, and subject to any superior liens or other encumbrances. Terms of the sale are cash or certified funds, or the purchaser may produce a commitment letter from a bank, mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of sale. In any case, a $10,000 deposit in cash or certified funds shall required at the time of sale. Dated at Burlington this 4th day of August, 2009. Kevin McLaughlin, Sheriff PROPOSED AMENDMENT to the SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Public Hearing August 31, 2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the South Burlington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 31st at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT to consider the following amendment to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations: 1. Allowing Municipal Facility as a permitted used in the Mixed Industrial Commercial Zoning District Copies of the proposed amendment are available for inspection at the Department of Planning & Zoning, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Randall Kay, Chairman August 14, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE Vermont Agency of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Overall Annual Goal on FHWAFunded Projects For Fiscal Year October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010
Pursuant to US Department of Transportation regulations contained in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, all state transportation agencies receiving Department of Transportation financial assistance must establish overall percentage goals for the dollar value of work to be awarded disadvantaged businesses. This action has been deemed necessary in order to provide these businesses the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. The Vermont Agency of Transportation is a recipient of US Department of Transportation financial assistance, and hereby establishes the following goal in accordance with these regulations: In FY 2010, the VT Agency of Transportation intends to expend 4.0% of the Federal financial assistance received from FHWA with small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (DBEs). The VT Agency of Transportation estimates that, in meeting our overall goal of 4.0%, we will obtain 3.0% from race-neutral participation and 1% through race-conscious measures. Individuals who are interested in becoming a certified disadvantaged business enterprise in Vermont should contact: Vermont Agency of Transportation Office of Civil Rights & Labor Compliance One National Life Drive Montpelier, VT 05633-5001 Telephone: (802) 828-2717 A description of the methodology used in establishing this goal can be viewed for 30 days following the date of this notice during normal business hours at the above address. It is also available for viewing on our website: http:// www.aot.state.vt.us/CivilRights/ Documents/VTransDBEGoalFY10. pdf Comments pertaining to this overall goal will be accepted at the above referenced address for a period of fifteen days following the completion of the thirty day notice period. Comments will also be accepted by the Federal Highway Administration, Vermont Division, Federal Building, P.O. Box 568, Montpelier, VT 05601. Additional information about our DBE Program, including our current DBE Registry, certification application, resource guides and links to other small business resources can be obtained by visiting the DBE page of our website at: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/ CivilRights/Dbe.htm All firms, both DBE and nonDBE, are invited to contact the Vermont Agency of Transportation for information regarding bidding opportunities on federally funded projects. Dated August 18, 2009 at Montpelier, Vermont STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0092-08 CnC National City Real Estate Services, LLC, s/b/m to National City Mortgage, Inc., f/k/a National City Mortgage Co., a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Plaintiff v. Randall A. Gaulin, Tanya N. Gaulin, Yellow Dog Real Estate, LLC, Gabriel G. Handy, Individually and as Trustee Of the DDH-GSH Trust And Occupants residing at 1 Peterson Terrace a/k/a 1-3 Peterson Terrace, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by National City Mortgage Co., a division of National City Bank of Indiana to Randall A. Gaulin dated January 23, 2006 and recorded in Volume 739, Page 741 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:30 A.M. on September 16, 2009, at 1 Peterson Terrace a/k/a 1-3 Peterson Terrace, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:
Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Winooski.
To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Yellow Dog Real Estate, LLC. by Quit Claim Deed of Randy Gaulin and Tanya N. Gaulin dated January 26, 2005 of record at Book 695, Page 707 of the City of South Burlington Land Records.
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Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of South Burlington. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. National City Real Estate Services, LLC, By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0074-08 CnC National City Mortgage Co., Plaintiff v. Randall Gaulin, Tanya Gaulin, Yellow Dog Real Estate, LLC, Gabriel G. Handy, Individually and as Trustee of the DDH-GSH Trust And Occupants residing at 46 Corrine Street, Winooski, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by National City Mortgage to Randall Gaulin dated January 23, 2006 and recorded in Volume 171, Page 171 of the Land Records of the Town of Winooski, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 A.M. on September 16, 2009, at 46 Corrine Street, Winooski, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Randall A. Gaulin and Tanya N. Gaulin by Quitclaim Deed of Yellow Dog Real Estate, LLC dated January 12, 2006 of record at Book 171, Page 169-170 of the City of Winooski Land Records.
The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.
By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403
420 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Vermont Federal Credit Union to John D. Gallagher dated November 8, 2007 and recorded in Volume 1024, Page 111 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 8:30 A.M. on September 16, 2009, at 420 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:
STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0143-08 CnC
To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John D. Gallagher by Quitclaim Deed of Patricia Lacy Gallagher dated August 31, 2007 and of record in Volume 1011, Page 601 of the City of Burlington Land Records.
Citimortgage, Inc., Plaintiff v. John J. LaPlume And Occupants residing at 99 Hildred Drive, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants
Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington.
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The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Summit Financial Center, Inc. to John J. LaPlume dated April 30, 2007 and recorded in Volume 996, Page 608 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 8:00 A.M. on September 16, 2009, at 99 Hildred Drive, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John J. LaPlume by Warranty Deed of Chas T. Lyford and Jocelyn L. Lyford dated April 30, 2007, recorded in Volume 996 at Page 606 of the City of Burlington Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Citimortgage, Inc. By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0967-08 CnC AmTrust Bank f/k/a Ohio Savings Bank, Plaintiff v. John D. Gallagher And Occupants residing at
Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. AmTrust Bank By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1067-08 CnC Washington Mutual Bank, Plaintiff v. Kevin Baillargeon And Occupants residing at 251 Lake Road, Milton, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by First Magnus Financial Corporation to Kevin Baillargeon dated November 29, 2005 and recorded in Volume 324, Page 738 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:45 A.M. on September 16, 2009, at 251 Lake Road, Milton, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Kevin Baillargeon by Warranty Deed of Michael O. Carnesale and Amy. J. Carnesale dated November 24, 2005 and recorded December 1, 2005 in Volume 324 at Page 736 of the Town of Milton Land Records.
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Milton. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Washington Mutual Bank By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1045-08 CnC Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m to Chase Bank USA, N.A., Plaintiff v. Dale Garvey, Chase Bank USA, N.A., State of Vermont, Department of Taxes And Occupants residing at 961 Lake Road, Milton, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Chase Bank USA, N.A. to Dale Garvey dated June 7, 2007 and recorded in Volume 346, Page 315 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:15 A.M. on September 16, 2009, at 961 Lake Road, Milton, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises to Dale Paul Garvey by Deed of David Goodrich Construction, Inc. of approximate even date herewith and to be recorded in the Town of Milton Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Milton.
The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.
The contents of storage unit(s) 4443 located at 28 Adams Dr, Williston, VT 05495, will be sold on the 9th of the month of September, 2009 to satisfy the debt of Tanya Martin.
Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.
Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.
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By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 The contents of storage unit(s) 1646 located at 28 Adams Dr, Williston, VT 05495, will be sold on the 9th of the month of September, 2009 to satisfy the debt of James Widener. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. Please note this in not a public auction. The contents of storage unit(s) 2421 located at 28 Adams Dr, Williston, VT 05495, will be sold on the 9th of the month of September, 2009 to satisfy the debt of Dana Blow. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. Please note this in not a public auction. The contents of storage unit(s) 4171 located at 28 Adams Dr, Williston, VT 05495, will be sold on the 9th of the month of September, 2009 to satisfy the debt of Joseph Callahan. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. Please note this in not a public auction. The contents of storage unit(s) 4254 located at 28 Adams Dr, Williston, VT 05495, will be sold on the 9th of the month of September, 2009 to satisfy the debt of Tim Cote. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. Please note this in not a public auction.
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DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636, 24/7. ADDISON COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE COMOPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF): A nonprofit self-help bereavement support group for families that have experienced the death of a child will hold its regular meeting a week later this month due to Labor day. The meeting will be Monday, September 14, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Hospice Volunteer Services Office located at the Marble Works (first building on the left as you enter across from the Addison Independent) in Middlebury. Info: Nancy Merolle at 388-6837, or Claire Groleau at 388-9603. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOC. FREEDOM FROM SMOKING CLASSES: Sept. 10 - Oct. 29, Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. $35 for workbook & CD. Limited Financial Assistance is avail. Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington (above Climb High). Registration required at 865-2452. NAMI CONNECTION PEER RECOVERY: Support groups meeting weekly: Burlington, Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street. Randolph, Wednesdays 5-6:30 p.m., United Church, 18 N.Main Street. Call Janeen, 1-802-371-7677. Bennington, Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant Street. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), connectionvt@ myfairpoint.net, 1-800-639-6480 SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., S. Burlington, VT. There is no fee. This is open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide. For more info, call 802-479-9450, or ljlivendale@yahoo.com.
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BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-3432027. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge). Info: Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meeting in Montpelier occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info: Carol, 223-5793. Meetings in Morrisville occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356 or Debbie Y., 888-5958. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) Announcing a new 12-step (non-AA, non-NA) meeting. Do you have trouble with relationship issues? Avoidance of feelings? People pleasing? Needing to be needed? Join us Thursday at 5 pm. at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. 802-861-3150. For more information about codependence, see www.coda.org and click on “Am I Codependent?” A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. 191 Bank St., Burlington. 802-861-3150. BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause.
NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com. COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 5065, forming for friendship and fun. Chittenden County area. Activities to include weeknight/weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@aol.com. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step group. Women only. Do you have problems with your relationships? Are you unable to leave an unhealthy romantic relationship? We can help. Call Valerie, 802-825-4643. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802-9858600. MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN Meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. & Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Pathways to Well Being, 168 Battery St., Burlington. Share knowledge, experience, stories & get support. This is a FREE support group that meets every other Sunday and Thursday. Call 862-8806 x5 for more info. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at the Burlington Police Station on Battery St. in the new Community Room. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport). WOMEN’S RAPE CRISES CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-555 ext. 19 for information. LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802734-0695. SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.
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GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Join others who have MS to discuss concerns, ask questions, share information and get support. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Williston. For more information contact Michele at 862-4085 and leave a message. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) is offering a free PTSD Support Group for Women on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. The group focuses on both support and education about PTSD. Meetings are held at the NAMI office at 14 Healey Avenue, Suite D, Plattsburgh. For more information or to register, call NAMI: CV at 561-2685. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 6559136 or email kgcromey@aol.com. SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@pshift.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (parking in back of church/please use back entrance). Meetings are FREE and anonymous. For more info please call 802-8632655. RIGHTS FOR CAREGIVERS support group – If you are a part-time caregiver for elders for an agency in Chittenden County, we need you to help everyone obtain better wages and more respect for the work we do. Contact Zoe at 802-861-6000 or zoe1944@yahoo.com. AL-ANON Family group 12-step. Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick.
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The City is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Assistant Attorney with expertise in employment law. This position is responsible for providing assistance to the City Attorney, representing the City in civil and criminal litigation cases, and providing general legal counsel. This position is also responsible for enforcing City ordinances and bylaws. Law degree and license to practice law in the State of Vermont required.
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Please call Laurie VasQuenza at 802-863-1358 ext. 211 for application, or email resume to Need to place an ad? lvasquenza@vabvi.org. Call Michelle Brown 865-1020 x EOE
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The Dragonfly Café has immediate openings for: Dishwasher: Part-time.
Seeking an individual to work front desk. Ideal candidates should have excellent customer service skills, should be reliable, must be able to work weekends. Previous hotel experience preferred.
Dragonfly Café •18 Severance Green Colchester, Vermont • 878-6100
8/25/09 10:59:36 AM
Winter sports accessories distributor is looking for a full-charge bookkeeper to handle accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory procedures for our busy North American headquarters. This position will conduct bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, period closings and general ledger reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have the above skills as well as a high level of proficiency with Excel. Experience with MS GP or similar Dynamics software is preferred.
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Contact Krista at
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Armistead is looking for experienced caregivers. We provide non-medical in-home care to seniors. Our services include personal care, light housekeeping, cooking, transportation, errands, companionship and more. Flexible schedules are available. Clients choose shifts between 3 and 24 hours in length. We currently have shifts open in Chittenden & Lamoille counties.
or kristalacroix@yahoo.com.
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Line Cook/ Waitstaff Line cook with experience in fine dining/seafood wanted.
Visit us online at www.armisteadinc.com to fill out an online application or to look at our available shifts. Call 802-288-8117 only if you do not have Internet access.
8/24/09 3:53:07 PM
Active single woman sought for Shared Living Provider opportunity with a 20 y/o woman on the Autism Spectrum, in her Colchester apartment. Ideal candidate is positive, has prior support experience, valid driver’s license and reliable car. Live rent free, split the utilities, and earn a generous monthly tax-free stipend as an integral member of client’s support team. One weekend off per month.
Please contact Leah MacCarthy, 488-6541, LeahM@HowardCenter.org. HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.
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HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.
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Controller Vermont Public Radio is looking for an experienced accounting professional, with a CPA, to lead an active accounting team working to support the mission of the station. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will be responsible for the overall management of the accounting and financial reporting functions at Vermont Public Radio. The successful candidate will impress us with amazing accounting skills, keen eye for details, successful track record in system and procedure setup, ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, and passion for public radio. More details and application instructions at www.vpr.net. EEO VPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Help Vermonters pursue their education goals!
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PT Loan Collections Representative
Work with supervisor to set up a plan to involve parents in the VSAC GEAR UP
Papa Nick’s
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Live rent-free by providing minimal daily living support to a dynamic and very independent 30 y/o woman with developmental disabilities. Female roommate sought to share this spacious 2-bedroom new apartment just south of downtown off Shelburne Road with parking and on the bus line. Split utilities and some shared social time required. Call Tina Hatin @ 488-6572 to learn more.
Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities.
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Part-time waitstaff needed for fine dining. Experience and impeccable references required. Call 802-253-8000 between noon and 2 p.m. or fax resume to 802-253-2035.
Burlington Area Shared Living Opportunities
to assist families of children with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include eligibility determination, assessment of need, plan development to access medical, educational, social or other services to address a child’s needs, and coordination of multiple community-based services. BA required and 2-3 years experience in human services. This position requires team leadership ability, knowledge of crisis de-escalation and intervention strategies, plus strong organizational and multitasking skills. 20 hr/wk, eligible for excellent benefits.
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Looking for a Lead Teacher in our growing infant space. Must have experience, education and a sense of humor! Pay based on education and experience.
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Care Coordinator
Seeking an individual to work as a houseman and shuttle driver. Ideal candidates should have excellent customer service skills, a valid driver’s license, and must be able to work weekends.
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Please email resume and cover letter to bbell@levelusa.net.
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PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON TO: Holiday Inn—Burlington 1068 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403 Contact: Sarah Benedict-Crispim You may also email your résumé to: sarah@innvermont.com
If you like challenges and have the education and experience to contribute, we would like to meet you.
PCA for Seniors
Send resumes to: learning@surfglobal.net
GUEST SERVICES
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Associate’s degree preferred.
FRONT DESK
exPerienCeD servers: weekend day shifts. evening shifts during the week and weekends.Please apply in person from 2 to 4pm.
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Our licensed center is seeking a flexible, fun, and energetic preschool teacher and extended daycare provider. Responsibilities include planning and implementing curriculum in a team-teaching situation, working with parents, assessing needs and growth of children, and nurturing the safe development of children ages 3-8 years.
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of Hinesburg
Experienced: • FT/PT Cook • Dishwasher • Pizza Cook • Waitstaff Competitive Wages
Apply in person 10997 Route 116 Hinesburg
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This position requires locating and collecting payment from defaulted loan borrowers. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in business or related field and two years related experience in a lending or commercial finance company. Position requires making extensive outbound phone calls, strong computer and organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and learn the basics of financial counseling and federal regulations. Flexible work schedule. Bachelor’s degree preferred. JOB CODE: SEV289 VSAC offers a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation. To learn more about these and other opportunities, visit our website at www.vsac.org. To be considered for any of our positions, please submit a resume & cover letter with Job Code by September 2, 2009, to Director of Human Resources via email jobs@vsac.org, fax to 654-3765, or mail. EOE.
VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404 Equal Opportunity Employer www.VSAC.org • VSAC Job Info Line: 654-3760
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Now Hiring!
D O YOU HAVE ANPERMANENT, ARTISTIC EYE FORFLEX-TIME JEWELRY AND FASHION Extraordinary, SALES?
Seeking hard workers for team environment in fast-paced bakery/café. Full-time front counter positions open. Must have restaurant experience and be available full time and weekends. Looking for high-energy, bright smiles and positive attitude. Also seeking full-time Breakfast, Lunch and Prep Cook with strong culinary background, interest in food.
Apply in person, 198 Main Street, Burlington.
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PROFESSIONAL. in fashion and/or looking jewelry At Marilyn’s you will Experienced work with interesting customers salesyour , with eyeability for integrating astonishing textural for sharp to create our their wardrobe jewelry, or gift selection, clothing and for our creative Teamwork and choosing fromaccessories our astonishing jewelry, clientele. sumptuous clothing and ability to create artisiticThis displays key. sales position includes luxurious accessories. p/t holiday weekends and evenings. Please call or apply in person at
Waitsfield’s own natural food store seeks a professional Sales Associate with natural food and supplement experience. Must posses outstanding customer service skills, be hard working and detail oriented.
Call 802-658-4050 or apply at 115 College St., Burlington, VT.
We are a socially responsible business and provide a livable wage.
115 College St., Burlington, 658-4050 or email resume to: marilyns@sover.net
Please email resume to sweetpea@gmavt.net
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ADVANCED CONCERT TICKET SALES, Advanced
a nationwide fundraising company,Ticket is seeking Concert Sales individuals to staff our South Burlington, VT office. Nationwide Fundraising Company is seeking individuals to staff our Burlington,VT Office. We S.offer: M-F, pm, occasional • Fulland12-9 part-time positionsSundays
• $11/hr M-F, 12-9 NO WEEKENDS afterpm, training, $16-20 realistic with Bonus Incentive • $400Weekly per week after trainingProgram + bonus program and Complete Training • Top producers making $600-$850 per week • Full companyhelpful benefits including 401K, Experience but not necessary medical & dental •Management No experienceopportunity necessary after 6 months • Management opportunity Paid holidays & vacation
Looking for highly Established customermotivated, base career-oriented people with good Looking for highly motivated, career-oriented communication skills. For interview, people with good communication skills.
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Caring Hearts & Healing Hands
Have you cared for a friend or family member during their illness or injury? Have you helped a parent or grandparent through a difficult time or brought groceries to an elderly neighbor? The Visiting Nurse Association is seeking Care Providers with this type of experience or with an interest in helping others to care for our clients. Work one-on-one in client’s homes in the Chittenden and Grand Isle County areas. Help with house cleaning, cooking, running errands, personal hygiene care, and of course companionship. Work flexible hours that fit your schedule in the morning, afternoon, evening, awake Occupational Therapist Pottoil hearg vevio id as overnight or liste weekends. high diploma (or dubbo ceweta opiAing dfil school coe. Thitt waqpt iatch, eduso driver’s ullum, wan gfnag and ginnipi como lotyiu bulggoi GED),thi a valid license vehicle, as well as grabizze wawule innst duob callupe. Thitt waqpt the ability to lift 50 pounds aregommag all required.
What: Career Readiness Certificate Orientation
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When: Tuesday, September 1, at 10 a.m. or 1p.m., and Thursday, September 3, at 10 a.m. or 5 p.m.
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For more info, please come to an orientation session or call VDOL, 802-863-7676. All job seekers, employed and unemployed, are welcome.
CALL 802-652-9629. If leaving a message, only enthusiastic people will be called back.
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Feel right at home. Please call Cathy at 860-4450 for more information, or visit www.vnacares.org.
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“FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY” An inpatient substance abuse facility has the following position available: INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM Seeking full-time, licensed clinical Social Worker and/or master’s-level Mental Health professional with a CADC/LADC to facilitate intensive outpatient groups; includes three nights per week, Burlington based. Mail, fax or email resumes by August 28, 2009, to: Maple Leaf Farm Associates, Inc. 10 Maple Leaf Road Underhill, VT 05489 Phone: 802-899-2911 Fax: 802-899-3617 Email: info@mapleleaf.org A United Way Member Agency
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Nonsmokers only, please. STARTING AT $9.25/HR Apply in person at 1150 Williston Rd., So. Burlington, VT OR Email contact@moesvt.com After October 5: 85 Retail Way, Williston, VT 802-879-2005 (At the light in front of PetSmart)
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Rental Sales Agent Do you currently have the earning potential of up to $40,000/ yr or more? Are you sales & customer-service oriented? Do you have a dynamic personality? Do you naturally smile? If so, Thrifty Car Rental offers you the opportunity to not just start a job, but a CAREER! If you want to work for a company that continues to grow within our industry, offers benefits and a career path based on your abilities. We have opportunities at our office that services the Burlington Airport. Email resumes to: dave.torrey@dtag.com Thrifty Car Rental, 1700 Williston Rd., So. Burlington. 802-863-5500. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Afterschool Program Director
Part-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for busy urgent care/occupational health practice. Candidates must have Vermont Medical License and have at least 3-5 years experience in emergency room, family practice or urgent care setting. We offer flexible hours, no on-call and benefits. Reply to: andrew.conte@cvurgentcare.com.
• Care for up to 20 children, K-5 • Oversee 1-2 staff • Plan weekly activities • Keep program records Must pass DCF background check, have a valid driver’s license/insurance, First Aid/CPR, and experience in child development. M-F 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. + 1-5 hrs. of administrative time. $13–$15 per hour Must furnish 3 letters of recommendation, resume and complete a background check.
Contact Bob DiMasi at 802-655-1392 x 12 or radimasi@onioncity.com.
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8/17/09 3:53:03 2x3-CityofWinooski082609.indd PM 1 Terry Precision Cycling, a manufacturer and direct marketer of women’s cycling apparel and accessories, bicycles and bicycle saddles, is looking for a Vice President of Marketing as it relocates to Burlington from Rochester, NY. A highly creative and innovative individual with a sense for women’s apparel trends and at least 10 years relevant management experience will be responsible for all multi-channel direct marketing activities, product development, and merchandising. Key responsibilities include:
Terry Precision Cycling, a direct marketer of women’s cycling apparel and accessories, women’s bicycles and bicycle saddles, is moving to Vermont and looking for talented and creative people to join the Terry team. We have been operating in Rochester NY for nearly 25 years and are searching for employees who are versatile and flexible, and eager to develop professionally in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment. A passion for cycling is a plus. Staff Accountant: Handles all accounting functions for both catalog and wholesale channels, specifically accounts payable/ receivable, inventory valuation and general ledger. The ideal candidate will also be proficient with Quickbooks and experienced with bank reconciliations and month end reporting.
> Further develop and steward the Terry brand and oversee all marketing creative and communication. > Direct all catalog circulation planning and production, all media and web marketing, and the development of a retail concept store. > Lead all product development and merchandising functions including visual merchandising, product forecasting, sourcing/purchasing, line development and inventory management.
Warehouse/Shipping Supervisor: Oversees 2000 SKUs and a manual pick, pack and ship operation. Also responsible for manifesting shipments, processing returns and coordinating cycle counts. Knowledge of common carrier shipping software a must.
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Graphic Designer: Seeking a highly creative, customer-focused individual able to multi-task on a range of projects including brand identity, catalog layout and design, packaging, web design and POS collateral. Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign for MAC is a must. Experience with product photography and photoshoots a plus. Terry Precision Cycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural background are encouraged. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Terry Precision Cycling 1657 East Park Drive Macedon, NY 14502 OR email: hr@terrybicycles.com
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the first name in women’s cycling
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Our ideal candidate is able to think strategically yet grasp and work with details and possesses excellent skills to further develop and evolve streamlined processes and systems. This person demonstrates balanced knowledge and aptitude for both the creative and analytics of marketing and merchandising and effectively drives profitability. We are also seeking a strong leader and communicator who works well in a fast paced, highly collaborative work environment. Terry Precision Cycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural background are encouraged. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Terry Precision Cycling 1657 East Park Drive Macedon, NY 14502 OR email: hr@terrybicycles.com
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Photographer/ “Next Generation” Journalist Hearst Television Inc. owned, NBC affiliate in Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market is looking for an experienced video journalist who can shoot, edit, post stories to the web and occasionally write news stories. This person will also serve as a “background” reporter. This position is based in our Plattsburgh, NY newsroom. We are a tapeless newsroom and have SNG and ENG capability. If you’ve got good story ideas, a creative eye and you enjoy being part of a team please send tape/resume/cover letter stating referral source to: Tim Doane, Chief Photographer WPTZ/WNNE 553 Roosevelt Highway Colchester, VT 05446 WPTZ/WNNE is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at our station. We seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to us. Organizations that wish to receive our vacancy information should contact Amy Rundall at WPTZ/WNNE by calling (518) 561-5555 or (802) 655-0027, ext. 520.
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FLETCHER ALLEN AND YOU KAS, Inc., an environmental consulting and technical management company, is seeking engineers and environmental professionals to meet its growing business needs. Positions are available in Williston, Vt., and Plattsburgh, N.Y.
PERFECT TOGETHER
SENIOR Internal Auditor
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting operational and financial audits. You will draw upon your understanding of general audit procedures and internal controls, GAAP, knowledge of computer systems and how to audit through them, along with your well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills to be successful in this role. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area from accredited college; minimum of three (3) years of internal audit or public accounting experience, preferably with a health care organization. Preferred candidates will have CIA or CPA certification. Posting # 7108
Apply at www.FletcherAllen.org Fletcher Allen proudly offers a non-smoking work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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Environmental engineer or scientist: Management of multiple environmental projects and more. Report and proposal preparation. Remedial system design and operation. Independent thinking with excellent problem-solving ability. Five years relevant experience. Professional certification a plus. Based in Williston, Vt. Engineer: Conduct of infrastructure, septic, light structural, permitting, wastewater and various other engineering tasks. Design, report and proposal preparation. Independent thinking with excellent problem-solving ability. Excellent communication skills. PE certification a plus. Based in Williston, Vt. Program Manager: Working multitask program manager to manage a variety of environmental projects concerning subsurface contamination, chemical storage tanks, brownfields, ESAs, and industrial hygiene and project scheduling. Preparation of proposals and contracts. Asbestos consulting management experience a plus. Five years minimum experience. Growth to Branch Manager possible. KAS pays commensurate to experience and offers good benefits and working conditions. Please submit letter of interest and a resume to: Amy King at amyk@kas-consulting.com or KAS, Inc., 368 Avenue D, Suite 15, PO Box 787, Williston, VT 05495. Fax submittals are acceptable at 802-383-0490.
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TOWN OF ESSEX • TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER Temporary Employment for
We are now accepting applications for a full-time Night Line Cook in Trader Duke’s restaurant. Must have experience in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
HOUSEKEEPING STAFF We are now accepting applications for fulland part-time positions in our Housekeeping department. Responsibilities include cleaning guest rooms and/or public spaces. Experience preferred but not required. Come join our award-winning hospitality team. We offer a complete benefits package including health insurance and hotel discounts. Apply in person at our front desk or email us at hr@doubletreevt.com.
The Doubletree Hotel Burlington 1117 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403
Current opening for Public Works. Truck Driver/Laborer minimum 6 months. CDL preferred. Salary based on experience. Go to www.essex.org for more information.
PCC has been developing and supporting our pediatric-specific practice management software for the last 26 years and we are excited about this year’s release of the first version of our EHR. When people visit our Champlain Mill office, they almost always tell us, “I wish I could work in a place like this!” Perhaps you, too, desire the friendly, casual, hardworking, customer-supportive environment offered by our 40-employee company.
Web ApplicAtion progrAmmer
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PCC seeks a web application programmer to join our active development team. This position requires initiative, teamwork and productivity. The successful PCC programmer produces elegant solutions with efficient, clear code.
Café Manager
This position requires 3+ years experience in developing web-based applications with PHP, Python or Java. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.
The Langdon Street Café is looking for a dynamic manager for daily operations. Two years experience in a restaurant is a must.
To learn more about PCC and how to apply, visit our website at
Responsibilities include: Purchasing, budget projecting, supervision, computer skills & excellent customer service.
www.pcc.com/careers
A member of the Hilton family of hotels. EOE.
Forward resume & cover letter to: Meg@langdonstreetcafe.com, 4 Langdon Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
The deadline for submitting your application is August 28. No phone calls, please.
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The Langdon Street Café is a coffeehouse, eatery, lively bar and music venue which aims to serve local, organic, and fair-trade goods, as well as offering a quality music & arts scene.
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Engaging minds that change the world Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. This opening and others are updated daily. Technical Support Specialist - Extension - #032759 Assist with expansion and maintenance of UVM Extension Web Site (http://www.uvm.edu/extension) using UVM web template publishing system. Work under the direction of the Extension Webmaster and in cooperation with web management team, faculty, program staff, and administrative staff to to create new content, and to update existing content, applications, and pages. Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field from an accredited college and two years' experience with internet/intranet site development, implementation, and maintenance, or an equivalent combination. Written and oral communications skills and ability to work with Windows/PC operating systems required. Commitment to diversity and inclusion required. Experience with UVM's web template publishing system and Web 2.0 is highly desirable. For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply on-line, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com; Job Hotline #802-656-2248; telephone #802-656-3150. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily.
program director Smart Growth Vermont is dedicated to forging growth and conservation solutions for Vermont communities and rural countryside. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced team player to manage Paper: Seven Days our dynamic programs. Candidates should have a record of leading Issue: 8/26 and managing programs, and have experience in land use planning Due: and law, 8/24 community and economic development, housing and Size: 2(3.25) transportation issues,xan5understanding of legislative, state and local Cost: $236.48 government process, and Vermont-based experience. For a complete job description and application details, go to www.smartgrowthvermont.org. No phone calls, please.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
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Pediatric High-Tech Nursing The VNA has per diem shifts available for RNs, LPNs or LNAs interested in working with our Pediatric High-Tech clients in a home-care setting. Responsibilities include providing skilled high-tech nursing care to technology-dependent infants and children. Shifts are available during the day,Pottoil evening and overOccupational Therapist hearg vevio id as night hours. Competitive andcoe. shift differentials dubbo liste ceweta opi pay ing dfil Thitt waqpt iatch, thi edusowith ullum, gfnag ginnipi como lotyiu bulggoi are included thiswan position. For more informagrabizze wawule innst duob gommag callupe. Thitt waqpt tion, please contact Cathy wannag at 802-860-4450. iatch, thi eduso ullum, ginnipi.
110 Main Street • Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 864-6310 • info@smartgrowthvermont.org
Feel right at home. Please call Cathy at 860-4450 for more information, or visit www.vnacares.org.
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“Reaching out from the heart to those in need.”
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Part-Time and Trip Drivers
St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home has an immediate opening for a
Dining Aide (Part-Time) Dining Services Aide to assist in the preparation and serving of meals in a polite, safe, and sanitary manner. Wash dishes and maintain stock using sanitary and infection-control guidelines. Assist with cleaning and maintaining a friendly approachable atmosphere for residents. Complies with state and federal health regulations for food handling. If interested, please send resumes to danderson@vermontcatholic.org or mail to David Anderson, St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home 243 N. Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401. (802) 864-0264 EOE
Dear Parents/Guardians, Grandparents and Community Members, South Burlington School District is now hiring part-time and trip drivers. Great benefits, in-house paid training, flexible hours, good wages and a great working atmosphere! The district would prefer a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Senior Vermont Operator’s license with Vermont School Bus Endorsement (Class B) and an air brakes endorsement. Candidates must have a 3-year clean driving record. The school district will provide training to receive a Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI); Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and first aid. If you are interested in joining an established, well-trained fleet, please contact us at 802-652-7258.
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Village Wine & Coffee looking for part-time help with a basic working knowledge of retail wine sales and love for wine and coffee. Barista skills a plus. love for the grape and the bean a must! Customer service skills are essential. for more information, please call
802-985-8922. Outside events COOrdinatOr
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2121 Essex Rd. Taft Corners,Williston Call 802-878-5524 before 11 a.m. or after 2 p.m. & ask for Angela.
More info: www.vermonthistory.org. Please email resume & cover letter to: Jane Campbell, Dir. of Development Vermont Historical society 60 Washington st., Barre, Vt 05641 jane.campbell@state.vt.us
Kerry Prendergast RN, ADNS Birchwood Terrace Healthcare 43 Starr Farm Rd. Burlington, Vermont 05408 802-863-6384 Sue.Fortin@kindredhealthcare.com EOE
Now accepting applications for the following positions with some immediate openings: Room Attendants Laundry Attendants Shared Space Attendants Contact: Kathleen, 802-860-1112 x 5928
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AdministrAtive Position This is a temporary, full-time position in a fast-paced office at the University of Vermont. Please note—there are no university benefits associated with this position. The candidate must possess excellent verbal communication skills for customer interface. Job duties include answering telephones, use of Oracle calendar for scheduling appointments, using Lotus Approach for data entry, filing. Ability to multitask a must. Salary is $10/hour; looking to hire immediately. Please send resume and cover letter to access@uvm. edu. Please, no phone calls.
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Full-time or part-time positions. Day and evening shifts. Shift differentials: $2 for evenings. Come work with the best team. Salary based on experience. Get a paycheck every week! Call to make an appointment.
We have part time positions available in our in our Shelburne Road store in the following department:
Ben and Bill’s Restaurant Clerks Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. We offer flexible hours, Part time benefits, and a 401k plan. To apply, visit our website at www.pricechopper. com or call 1-888-670-5627. EOE
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Serving Franklin & Grand Isle counties
We’re Hiring...
Quality is a two-way opportunity… Are you a match for NCSS?
New or Experienced Nursing Assistants
(LNA, PCA, CNA or we will train right person)
Full- and part-time night shifts Part-time day and evening shifts
For more information or to schedule an interview, please call Donna at 802-862-0401 or email donna@conversehome.com.
FLETCHER ALLEN AND YOU
ADULT COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER Please visit our website,
We offer competitive salaries, benefits and shift differentials in a supportive work environment.
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part-time/full-time prep cook experience necessary.
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Please email resume to oec166@hotmail.com.
LNA
Capital Campaign assistant Help preserve Vermont’s heritage! Work with us to save a beautiful building, create three new exhibit galleries, and more! Need motivated professional with 3+ years development experience; effective communication skills; bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
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ImmedIate openIng for dynamIc, hIghenergy IndIvIdual to take charge of outsIde marketIng events (trade shows, faIrs, mall kIosks, specIal events, etc.) for local offIce of natIonal sales, InstallatIon and servIce company. prevIous experIence preferred. must have relIable transportatIon. work week consIsts of wed - sun. health benefIts and 401(k) avaIlable.
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Counter Sales & Waitstaff
www.ncssinc.org, for position details, application links, additional listings and to learn more about NCSS! Rewarding work with great wages! “Building Bridges in the Community”
NCSS, Inc., 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 • EOE
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office manager Busy multistate law firm seeks an Office Manager for its Vergennes, Vermont location to keep all aspects of its operations functioning smoothly and efficiently. Position focuses on the management of processes and services that support the law firm (but not the management of professional staff). Duties will require oversight in the following areas: (i) facilities management and office administration; (ii) human resources- and staffing-related activities; and (iii) systems and technology.
PERFECT TOGETHER
Human R esources SPECIALIST
As a Human Resources Specialist you’ll work as part of a high-functioning team on all aspects of employee and labor relations. You will provide staff and leadership with critical support and guidance in all areas of human resources. The successful candidate is a self-directed individual with excellent teamwork skills. Preferred candidates will have PHR/SPHR and three to five years of Human Resources experience including employee relations. Posting #7107
Apply at www.FletcherAllen.org Fletcher Allen proudly offers a non-smoking work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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Qualified candidates must be highly organized, adept at problem-solving, tech-savvy, enjoy a fast-paced work environment and have a strong sense of responsibility. Position requires precise communication and instructionfollowing skills; a hard-work ethic; a polished and professional demeanor; a commitment to highest quality work; and a good sense of humor and perspective. Familiarity with technology and Microsoft advanced office software is key. We offer a base salary of $40K-$50K per year, commensurate with experience and skills; contribution to health insurance; paid vacation; and a workplace where the day flies by. Position will occasionally require weekend and/or evening hours, as needed. A college degree is preferred, but not required.
Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and references to: jobs@shlanskylaw.com • fax: (802) 877-6841 • No phone calls, please!
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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Graphic Design Opportunity
PART-TIME LNA/PCA St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home is looking for part-time LNAs and PCAs to provide superior care and assistance for our residents. A high level of professionalism and enthusiasm preferred. Dependability and flexibility required. Must follow resident rights guidelines at all times to ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect. Training is available. Apply in person at St. Joseph Residential Care Home 243 North Prospect St. Burlington, VT 05401 or email danderson@vermontcatholic.org
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is seeking an AP & AR specialist to ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor accounts along with billing and collection of customer accounts. The ideal candidate will be experienced in Microsoft Office, highly organized, detailed oriented, good communication skills, ability to multi-task & prioritize deadlines. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and previous AP or AR experience preferred.
Come Home to Work.
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With the winning team at RunVermont, home of the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon. This part-time, year-round position is the perfect chance to exercise your creative talents and play a key role in a small nonprofit environment. The position is responsible for the production of all event collateral materials, the design, marketing and sales of RunVermont merchandise, and the operation of our online store. The successful candidate will also help with event production duties in a variety of roles. Interested parties are asked to mail cover letter, resume and 3-5 color work samples by 9/12 to: Peter Delaney RunVermont 1 Main St., Suite 304 Burlington, VT 05401 For a full job description and to learn more about us, visit RunVermont.org.
Apply online at www.vermontteddybear.com/employment. EOE.
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Vermont InformatIon technology leaders, Inc. montpelier, Vermont
Vice President of Finance
Community Inclusion Facilitator CCS is seeking individuals to provide inclusion supports to people with developmental disabilities. The following positions are available: 20 hours per week Work closely with a young woman with autism in a one-on-one setting at her home and in the community. 28 hours per week Support a variety of individuals one on one at the workplace and accessing the community. 24 hours per week Support a variety of individuals in a one-on-one setting by helping them reach their goals. If you would like to join our team, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org.
Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0511
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VITL is tasked with overseeing the effective and efficient deployment of health information technology in support of Vermont’s health reform initiatives. VITL receives state and federal funding from multiple sources to carry out its functions. As such, it is critical to create a financial system that permits a high level of confidence in the effective management of the public’s resources. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience. Health care and non-profit experience are extremely valuable. Experience working with state and federal funding is essential. Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc. 144 Main Street, Suite 1, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802) 223-4100 (ph & FAX) • njlang@vitl.net
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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START PRESCHOOL TEACHER POSITION (Winooski): Provide developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children in a Head Start classroom, and monthly home visits for families. Assist families in accessing medical and dental care for preschool children. 40 hours/week, 42 weeks/year. Starting wage $15.33–16.64/hour. Position includes health plan and excellent benefits, and requires bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field, VT educator’s license, classroom experience, and experience in curriculum planning and implementation, child outcome assessment, and working with children with special needs. Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency in MS Word, email and Internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply. EOE. Please send resume and cover letter with three work references by email to: pirish@cvoeo.org. No phone calls, please.
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Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP of Finance will have overall responsibility for the design and management of VITL financial systems including budget, accounting, audit and support for the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
8/3/09 3:23:05 PM
Home Provider Opportunity
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Champlain Community Services
CCS is seeking a responsible couple or individual to open their home to a 25-yearold man. This gentleman is a sweet and endearing person with great family support, a sensitive support team, and weekday supports. He loves to listen to music, watch cooking shows and play video games. He likes to be a part of a home. He loves animals, children, adaptive skiing, adaptive sailing and being a part of a dynamic life. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with a desire to make a positive impact on the life of another by increasing their quality of life. A generous tax-free stipend, respite, accessibility modifications, ongoing training and supports are provided by CCS. For more information, please contact Al Frugoli at ext. 108 or afrugoli@ccs-vt.org.
Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0511
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“We have been advertising with Seven Days for a few years and found it to be very effective. Having Seven Days available on both the New York and Vermont sides of the lake is very important to our businesses. Recently we had to fill a management position for our hotel in Plattsburgh. We knew that we would have to branch out of this area to find someone with the specific experience required. I received numerous applications, and we ended up hiring someone from Vermont for this position. It has been great working with a professional like Michelle Brown. She gets back to me very quickly and often shares ideas that suit our needs.” JULIE A. KRAMER
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Toddler Teacher
Champlain Islands Parent Child Center – North
Teaching Assistants
Has your pet passed? Honor his/her life with a public memorial. Contact Ashley 864-5684, ashley@sevendaysvt.com for more info.
Leaps and Bounds at Blair Park is looking for dynamic, flexible and child loving individuals with a sense of humor to join our growing program. Send resume to:
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Mia Parizo
PO Box 1422 Williston, VT 05495 miaparizo@yahoo.com
Our NAEYC accredited, 5 STAR, nonprofit early care and education program is seeking a full-time classroom teacher to join our team in the toddler classroom.
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Consider joining the dedicated team at COTS, and help to make a difference! COTS provides emergency shelter, services and housing for people who are without homes or who are marginally housed, with the belief that housing is a fundamental human right.
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HowardCenter improves the well-being of children, adults, families and communities.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES EnvironmEntal SErvicES SpEcialiSt/FloatEr This position will provide coverage for absences within the Environmental Services Program. Knowledge of routine/ complex cleaning & proper maintenance of soft and hard floors a must. 2 years experience in commercial or residential cleaning, min. 1 year exp. in maintenance of hard/soft floors. Must be open minded and flexible with regards to scheduling and shift changes. Valid Vermont driver’s license required.
CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
We have the following position openings:
AnnuAl GivinG And Public RelAtions cooRdinAtoR
childrEn’S criSiS clinician Immediate opening for a Children’s Crisis Clinician with First Call, the 24/7 crisis team providing outreach and phone support to children and families in Chittenden County (full-time, 37.5 hour schedule with shifts on Wed, Fri and Sat). A Master’s degree in a human service field, with at least one year of experience with mental health work, and a valid drivers’ license are required.
COTS is seeking a development professional to be responsible for managing a number of vital and historically successful fundraising projects including the annual COTS Walk in May, our December phonathon, direct mail appeals and newsletters. This position also works toward building awareness in the community about the agency’s mission through publications, the COTS website, social networking tools and press releases.
childrEn’S criSiS clinician SubStitutE Immediate opening for Children’s Crisis Clinician Substitutes with First Call, the 24/7 crisis team providing outreach and phone support to children and families in Chittenden County. Bachelor’s degree in human services and one year of mental health work experience required. Valid driver’s license required.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent organizational and planning skills, and will possess strong interpersonal, writing and leadership skills. Experience in events planning, publication writing, graphic design and print production is highly desirable. A bachelor’s degree is required as is experience as a development or public relations professional.
SpEcializEd community Support WorkEr Burlington area couple is looking for 15 hours of support while they continue to build independent living skills. Ideal candidate is a male who is able to set and maintain solid boundaries while offering support and coaching.
ResidentiAl MAnAGeR At st. John’s hAll St. John’s Hall is a residential facility offering long-term housing to single, lowincome, homeless adults. The Residential Manager at St. John’s Hall is a part-time position with responsibity for providing a reliable, on-site presence and helping to ensure the smooth running of the facility. In exchange, the Residential Manager receives a rent-free apartment. . The ideal candidate would have some familiarity with the needs of the homeless population, good interpersonal ability, and a commitment to COTS’ mission.
shelteR stAff “subs” COTS is currently recruiting for dynamic, organized individuals who care deeply about our mission and are available to work on an on-call, per diem basis as substitute staff in our emergency shelters. Assignments may include evening, weekend and overnight assignments, and responsibilities include maintaining a safe and supportive shelter environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. To be considered for these positions, please send cover letter and resume to:
Jobs@cotsonline.org COTS Human Resources, PO Box 1616, Burlington, VT 05402-1616 EOE,TTY relay 1-800-545-3323
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DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
training SpEcialiSt Laid-back man in his early 30s, needs 30 hours of on-the-job and community inclusion support. This UVM employee enjoys his job, working out at the UVM gym, and other social activities. Ideal match is someone patient and interested in longterm job commitment. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Fridays, with pick up and drop off in Hinesburg. Benefits eligible. SpEcializEd community Support WorkEr Direct service positions (2) available for compassionate, creative and dedicated women to provide AWAKE overnight coverage to either a 9-year-old boy or a 19-year-old young woman, both with developmental disabilities and intensive medical needs, in their Burlington homes. Ideal candidates are experienced, but we will train the right people. Great jobs for nursing or graduate students!
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE lab tEchnician/caSE managEr The Chittenden Clinic methadone program is seeking a male lab technician/case manager. Primary responsibilities include observing and collecting samples for drug testing, analyzing and reporting data, ordering supplies and other administrative duties as needed (approximately 80%). Case management responsibilities include acting as a referral source and helping individuals navigate public systems including health care, housing, corrections (approx 20%). Candidate must be a reliable team player. BA required. Mon - Fri, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please send resume and cover letter with application. Sub – mobilE criSiS tEam clinician Attention MA/MS, MSW, or spring graduates. The Mobile Crisis Team is seeking dynamic, flexible and team-oriented individuals for substitute per diem employment for our 24-hr psychiatric crisis program. This fast-paced team provides outreach and phone support to adults and provides an excellent opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. We offer a competitive hourly rate with flexible shifts.
Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities. HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.
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