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WRITERS ON THE STORM

• Readers report on the floods PAGE 14

• How Irene assaulted the arts PAGE 18

• A tempest at the table PAGE 37

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Sneak Peek Ahead: Mark your calendar now for: December 8, 2011: Weird Science, January 12: Café Sci February 9, FeBREWary — the science of Beer March 22, Green Mountain Environmental Leadership Awards ECHO After Dark programs occur the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for adults 21+, unless otherwise noted, includes a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres.

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Irene

AUGUST 24-31, 2011 COMPILED BY CATHY RESMER & TYLER MACHADO

Irene, by the numbers 11 84 11.23 inches 141 200 17.21 feet Towns that remain cut off from surrounding areas due to washed-out roads, as of Tuesday.

The amount of rain that fell in Mendon during the storm, according to Accuweather.com. That’s the highest total in the state.

The maximum height of the Otter Creek in Rutland during the storm — more than two times the creek’s flood stage.

The number of truckloads of emergency supplies FEMA sent to Vermont.

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The number of people who have died as a Birke Photography in Waitsfield result of the storm; as of Tuesday afternoon, there were three confirmed deaths in Vermont.

The highest recorded wind gust during the storm in Burlington, according to Accuweather.com.

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Nice work if you can get it.

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I’ve been a didgeridoo teacher, performer and instrument builder for the last 25 years, so your [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: “What’s up with the mask-wearing Church Street didgeridoo player?” August 17] caught my eye. One of my life missions is to promote this wind instrument, and I was glad to see it get attention in Seven Days.

I do need to inform you that your statement about the didge being 1500 years old is way off the mark. In fact, the didgeridoo, or yidaki, as it is properly called in native Australia, is the oldest musical instrument on the planet, dating back a minimum of 40,000 years. Some experts say it could be as old as 100,000 years, based on scientific dating processes done on native artwork found in Australian caves.

The article also mentioned the yidaki “can produce only so many different sounds.” This is equally misleading. The only limit the instrument has is the experience and ability of the person who is attempting to play it. Not sure if that quote was from writer Lauren Ober or the person she interviewed?

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Ober’s response: To clarify, the earliest records of Aboriginal people playing the didgeridoo date back 1500 to 2000 years; I found varying accounts. It is likely that the instrument is much older than that, but because Aboriginal people, whose history goes back 40,000 years, didn’t keep a written record, it’s hard to tell the instrument’s

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In regards to the “Police Problem” rant by Baruch Zeichner [Feedback, August 17], I can’t figure out which is more disturbing, Mr. Zeichner’s rant or the fact that Seven Days published it — no offense, Seven Days, and all due respect to Mr. Zeichner.

Police are human, but we hold them to a higher standard, as they should be. But to say that a “political climate of an increasing ‘police state’ grants a kind of permission to police to behave as thugs” is ludicrous.

You are essentially saying that all police in Vermont have a “thug” mentality. In reality there have always been issues of one sort or another — granted, of late many have reached the public’s eye.

We should remember that there are many wonderful officers doing a great job who are not part of this generalization that you have made. Each profession is plagued with problems: Take the Catholic Church, for example! As we know, not every priest is a pedophile, and not every officer is a thug.

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Several points of clarification are in order regarding the glassblowing course you wrote about in your August 24 issue [“Bern Gallery Offers VSAC-Funded Classes on Glass Pipe Making”].

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) offers three types of student grants: for full-time undergraduates, part-time undergraduates and students enrolled in nondegree courses of study. Students awarded grants need to meet a number of criteria, including Vermont residency and financial need.

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Due to a wrong insertion during the editing process, last week’s Fair Game characterized Ken Squier of WDEV-FM as a “registered Republican.” Unlike in some states, you can’t register for political party membership in Vermont.

to Dan Fogel and Michael Schultz by the board of trustees [Fair Game, August 3 and 10]. All of those involved should be embarrassed and ashamed — though shame is obviously in short supply in this charade.

For Dan Fogel to demand more compensation in a month — for doing nothing! — than thousands of hardworking Vermonters make in a year is obscene.

I can only imagine what he and his colleagues will have to chat about around the English department watercooler when, and if, he returns to UVM — probably not his overcompensation package.

So, I’m canceling my quarterly — albeit small — contribution to UVM until the trustees demonstrate some gumption and responsibility.

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When Borders vacates the building on the corner of Cherry and Church streets, big shoes are going to have to fill that spot [“Borders Patrol,” August 17]. While many of the suggestions in that article are doable, many are not feasible to the Church Street Marketplace. As a 16-yearold girl, I personally think that we have enough restaurants on Church Street that satisfy; so, with that said, it’s time to up our fashion in Vermont. Our malls do not offer enough variety, and we can’t rely on long-distance traveling or shopping online forever. That is why H&M or Forever 21 would be a nice addition to the marketplace. Better yet, both. They BOTH would fill the empty space nicely and get plenty of business. Also, H&M and Forever 21 are very affordable stores. I am very interested in what will fill that spot when Borders officially leaves. michele trombley

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Many bring an edgy, urbane style, which offsets Vermont’s understated, casual look.

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rene’s floodwaters were still ripping a path of destruction through Vermont on Monday morning when Gov. Peter Shumlin went on the national radio show “Democracy Now!” to finger the culprit.

“We understand that the flooding and the extraordinary weather patterns that we’re seeing are a result of our burning of fossil fuels,” Shumlin told host amy Goodman. “We didn’t used to get weather patterns like this in Vermont.

We didn’t get tropical storms. We didn’t get tropical flooding. Our storm patterns weren’t like Costa Rica. They were like Vermont.”

Immediately following Shumlin on the program was Vermonter and climate activist Bill mcKiBBen, who echoed the gov’s assessment that Irene’s ferocity was a result of global climate change, a case he made again in a Burlington Free Press op-ed the next day. While climate change didn’t create the tropical storm, McKibben said, increasing amounts of moisture in the air made it far more devastating.

1:44 PM Shumlin has made climate-change remediation a cornerstone of his administration, convening a “climate cabinet” of top deputies to “coordinate climate change efforts” across state agencies and encourage Vermonters to decrease their own greenhouse gas emissions.

“I find it extraordinary that so many political leaders won’t actually talk about the relationship between climate change, fossil fuels and our continuing irrational exuberance about burning fossil fuels in light of storm patterns that we’ve been experiencing,” Shumlin said on “Democracy Now!” At an unrelated but now seemingly prescient press conference two weeks ago, Shumlin told Vermont reporters that he believes extreme weather, also the source of this spring’s destructive floods, is the new normal.

Listening to Shumlin and McKibben, you’d get the impression the case was closed. We’re finally seeing the cost of driving SUVs, burning carbon for power and poisoning our atmosphere, and her name is Irene. This is what global climate change looks like in Vermont. Put on your raincoat and hang on for the ride.

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damaging. When she’s not working in that capacity, leSley-ann duPiGny-Giroux is an associate professor in the University of Vermont’s Department of Geography.

She says multiple factors made Irene into a monster.

Topography played a huge role, she says, as the storm parked itself between two mountain ranges — the Adirondacks and Green Mountains — and dumped rain incessantly for several hours. Plus, earlier rainstorms, on August 15 and 16, had brought some Vermont rivers to near-flood stage. To be sure, DupignyGiroux says the storm was massive to begin with, fueled by a lot of moisture in the air, and it stayed strong long after most hurricanes would have broken apart.

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“When you say ‘climate change,’ we need to factor in both the human component and how the natural component could also be accelerating the changing over time,” Dupigny-Giroux explains.

“Like the severe winter we had this last winter. The scientists at the National Climactic Data Center attributed that to natural variability. It took six months to go through the entire pattern.

“For a storm that took place yesterday,” she adds, “We would need a little more time to kind of tease it out and put it in full perspective.”

A politically inconvenient truth?

Guilty Until Proven Innocent?

When 12-year-old Brooke Bennett of Braintree was raped and murdered, allegedly by a convicted sex offender, in 2008, the legislature responded by passing a tougher sex-offender law. Tucked into that legislation is a provision that requires anyone charged with a felony, or certain sex-related misdemeanors, to give up a DNA sample. Previously, only those convicted of felonies were subject to a state-sanctioned cheek swab.

OPINION Backers said that a bigger DNA databank would not only help catch guilty suspects but would also help clear innocent ones. At the time, many warned the law could be unconstitutional, noting that federal courts have split over the legality of mandatory DNA collection.

Even supporters admitted that particular provision, once it took effect on July 1, was likely to end up being appealed to the Vermont Supreme Court.

As if on cue, a Windsor County public defender has filed a challenge to the law’s constitutionality. elizaBeth KruSKa of the firm Griffin Marsicovetere & Wilkes in White River Junction is bringing the challenge on behalf of a client ordered to submit his DNA after being charged with burglary. Kruska says her client, who has no criminal history, is alleged to have entered “a couple of houses and taken some things.” She’s asked the judge to halt the DNA collection while the court reviews the constitutionality of the law.

Kruska says taking DNA from suspects before they’re convicted turns the presumption of innocence on its head.

Although about half the states do it, Kruska sees the practice as “frightening.”

“It’s sort of scary to think that someone could be in the wrong place at the wrong time, get charged with a felony and all of a sudden have to submit their DNA,” Kruska says.

Unless the subject consents, DNA collection is considered “search and seizure,” meaning that under the Fourth Amendment, the government needs a warrant based on probable cause to obtain it. Taking DNA from convicted felons is a different story; courts have ruled felons have diminished privacy rights and a warrant is not required.

Kruska’s case could be the one that tests how much privacy accused felons get under Vermont law.

Meanwhile, police and prosecutors aren’t waiting for the verdict. The Vermont Forensics Laboratory has already received and processed numerous DNA samples collected from individuals arraigned on felonies, according to senior forensic chemist PeG Schwartz.

Two years ago, when the law passed, lab personnel said they couldn’t handle the huge increase in DNA samples it would produce. They successfully delayed the collection part until July 2011. Now, with a new $12 million lab on line, Schwartz says DNA samples of the accused are

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He’s also worked as a paid political consultant, most recently for PowerThru Consulting, advocating for myriad progressive causes.

But now he’s donning a new title: news editor for Montpelier’s twicemonthly newspaper the Bridge. And Odum says that in his new role, he’ll check his opinions at the door and practice just-the-facts-ma’am journalism.

“I’m going to be approaching the news-editing process as being facts driven, so there just simply won’t be room for opinion,” Odum tells Fair Game. “Which is not to say I might not have some involvement in editorial page writing and opinion writing.”

Ah, now that’s more like it.

Odum says his plan for the Bridge is to Inspirations “journalism it up a little bit.” That means ARTS & CRAFTS ramping up statehouse reporting. It also Inspirations means covering local boards and comARTS & CRAFTS missions that many Vermonters consider “very dry,” but which Odum says are Inspirations ARTS ARTS & & CRAFTS CRAFTS “more relevant to them than they think.”

21 ESSEX WAY, ESSEX JUNCTION, VT WWW.ESSEXSHOPPES.COM | 802.878.2851 His first piece for the Bridge — a frontpage article on legislative redistricting published on August 18 — might be the 8v-EssexShoppes082411.indd 1 8/22/11 1:08 PM poster child for dry-but-important journalism. It’s a thoroughly reported piece on a complicated topic, and Odum even wrangled a quote from one of his frequent punching bags, former Vermont Republican Party chairman rob roper.

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processed and uploaded to the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System within a week. There, genetic profiles are accessible to match-seeking law-enforcement agencies across the country.

To be sure, the law has built-in safeguards. If a person is found innocent, or he pleads guilty to a nonqualifying offense, the DNA sample is pulled from the databank and expunged. Any profiles would be deleted. Schwartz adds that only five lab employees have access to the database, giving her total confidence in the system’s integrity.

Allen Gilbert of the Vermont ACLU isn’t reassured. Gilbert says the ACLU doesn’t oppose DNA collection — as long as police have a warrant before they swab someone.

“Our justice system is built on the idea that you’re innocent until proven guilty — not the other way around,” Gilbert says.

Vermont law already authorizes the cops to collect breath and blood samples from people suspected of DUI before conviction. Is taking DNA from criminal suspects — many of whom will ultimately be convicted — really any more invasive than that?

Not according to state Sen. Dick SeArS (D-Bennington).

“I don’t believe it’s an invasion of privacy,” says Sears, who quarterbacked the DNA-collection law as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

“That’s a disagreement I have with the ACLU and others.”

DNA has helped police solve some very cold cases, including one of Vermont’s most notorious and heinous crimes, the 1991 rape and murder of Patty Scoville near Stowe.

Ironically, though, it was cyber forensics — rather than DNA — that was pivotal in the arrest of MichAel JAcqueS for the murder of Brooke Bennett.

The problem with making a finding of probable cause — rather than an arrest warrant — the trigger for collecting a criminal suspect’s DNA might be in the very definition of “probable.”

Under Vermont law, the term doesn’t mean it’s “more likely than not” that a person committed the crime. Rather, a 1991 Vermont Supreme Court ruling established the bar thus: “Probable cause is something less than more probable than not.”

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Meanwhile, Vermonters were using smartphones and digital and video cameras to record the devastation caused by the worst floods the state has seen in a century.

People all across the state used social media tools to share those images online, along with information about flood conditions and damaged roadways.

Here are a few of the memorable images that Seven Days’ readers captured over the last few days.

Find more photos and videos — including Eva Sollberger’s Irene-themed episode of “Stuck in Vermont” — at sevendaysvt.com. And check out the coverage on other local media websites: The Burlington Free Press, VTDigger, WCAX, the Addison Independent, the Brattleboro Reformer and Vermont Today (the Rutland Herald/Times Argus breaking news blog) have all published stunning photos and stories about this historic disaster.

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ermonters looking for a way to help their neighbors in need are connecting with volunteer opportunities through #VTResponse, a new website at vtresponse.wordpress.com.

The site aggregates requests from people and agencies, letting volunteers know who to contact and where to show up. Recent posts include “Help Wanted: Marlboro” and “Update: Resources in Northfield.” #VTResponse is mentioned on the governor’s website, and has been popping up on Facebook, Twitter and in local media outlets (including Seven Days), though it’s not part of any “official” relief effort — it’s a grassroots clearinghouse organized by Sarah Waterman, a 27-year-old Winooski resident with a keen interest in disaster preparedness.

Waterman, who grew up in East Montpelier, has a master’s degree in public administration, with a concentration in public health. She spent six months volunteering in Biloxi, Miss., after Hurricane Katrina.

Waterman created #VTResponse after texting with her parents in Montpelier

Sunday night. Their power had gone out.

“There was just no information reaching them,” she says, so she relayed information she was getting on Twitter.

On Monday morning, the premed classes she was supposed to start at the University of Vermont were canceled, so Waterman spent the day glued to her computer. She created #VTResponse with assistance from her coworkers at Reality Venture Capital, a start-up that hosts reality television fantasy leagues. She says they’ve dropped everything to help her work on the site.

Waterman isn’t putting on wading boots herself, but she’s frantically fielding tweets and messages from people all over the state. With disaster relief, she says, “There’s this huge component of just being there for people.”

She recalls her experiences cleaning up after Katrina. “Here you are, thinking that people want to get this tree out of their yard, but what they really want to do is to tell you their story… sometimes being the person who’s there listening is the most helpful thing of all.”

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This screenshot comes from a 20-second video clip that shows the Lower Bartonsville covered bridge being swept away by the Williams River, captured by Susan Hammond of Lower Bartonsville.

Hammond, 46, grew up in the tiny village near Rockingham, and lives in a house a quarter mile from the bridge. She had been filming the river all day with a Flip camera, and its the camera’s memory was almost full. As the 141-year-old bridge began to creak, she frantically erased files so she could record the structure’s final moments; 20 seconds was all she had left on the camera.

“I wasn’t hoping that the bridge would go in, clearly, but you knew it was going in,” she says. “It was like watching a train wreck slowly come at you. You knew it was going to happen.”

Her video captures the covered bridge disappearing from view. Maybe it’s the iconic nature of the subject. Maybe it’s the violence with which it was ripped from the riverbank.

Maybe it’s the emotion in Hammond’s voice or the way her hands quiver slightly, holding the camera. Whatever the reason, this video struck a chord.

Hammond posted it to YouTube on Sunday night, using the account for her nonprofit, the War Legacies Project; Hammond is the founder and executive director. By noon on Tuesday, the clip had been viewed more than 250,000 times and rebroadcast on the “Today” show, Fox News and the Weather Channel. “I had a friend email me from Switzerland saying they saw it on CNN international,” she marvels.

After the bridge came down, Hammond says she and her neighbors shared tears and hugs. “That bridge was our vital link to everything,” she says. “The bridge was my ‘welcome home’ every time I came home, whether I was just coming up from New York, or coming in from Vietnam or just coming home from the grocery store. You cross that bridge. It was just such a part of our lives.”

She says they’ve already started planning to replace it.

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The Rutland Herald, the TA’s sister publication, also used to print in Barre.

Now it’s going to Upper Valley Press in North Haverhill, N.H. — and from an 11 p.m. deadline to a 7 p.m. one.

In an earlier era, the flood might have been seen as a disaster from which the paper would eventually recover. But in 2011, the Times Argus is beset by longerterm existential threats that are making the future scary for almost every newspaper in the United States. The Internet has been steadily draining away the advertising and circulation revenues of national dailies.

Some small-town dailies are feeling it, too.

The added expense of outsourced printing is the most recent on the TA’s long list of woes. Between 2008 and 2011, the Times Argus lost 12 percent of its Sunday circulation, from 8963 to 7849; average weekday sales dropped 14 percent, 8360 to 7216. In 2009, the paper laid off 14 workers

— four of them from the newsroom. After the flood, the TA eliminated another 25 employees with printing responsibilities.

Mitchell, the son of the papers’ publisher, John Mitchell, says it’s not clear when — or if — the TA’s own press will be restarted. “We’ve been in figure-it-out mode for the past three months,” Rob Mitchell comments. “There’s no deadline for deciding what to do.”

Mitchell is proud of the fact that when the TA newsroom was under water, “we didn’t miss a single print edition.” But, given the challenges, will the TA still be publishing in print form a year or two from now?

Maybe not. Since the spring flood, both the TA and the RH have relied increasingly on their web editions, which are constantly updated. The paper’s blog, Vermont Today, covered the Marshfield Dam and other Irene-related damage around the state.

Mitchell says the website got a record 100,000 unique visitors on Monday. Taking the online product into consideration, he says he’s completely satisfied with the TA’s coverage of Irene.

It now costs $2.99 a week to read the online versions of the Mitchell family’s papers; the Times Argus and Rutland Herald put their stories behind a “pay wall” almost a year ago. The Brattleboro Reformer and the Bennington Banner, both owned by the Denver-based MediaNews Group, joined the trend earlier this month.

The Caledonian Record, the Valley News and the St. Albans Messenger also have paid-access systems in place or post only a portion of their content online.

“From a revenue standpoint, it has helped us tremendously,” Mitchell says.

As of early August, the Times Argus had attracted about 1000 online-only subscribers in addition to 6000 print subscribers who have registered for free access to the web edition, Mitchell says.

But he acknowledges that the pay wall has turned away some readers. The TA averaged 4 million “page views” per month before it walled off its content; that number had dropped to 2.4 million as of July, he reports — a 40 percent loss.

The effect on online advertising revenue has been “negligible,” according to

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onday’s print edition of the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus had no mention of the Marshfield Dam, which the whole preceding night had been poised to flood the capital area as a result of Tropical Storm Irene. Since last May, when a flash flood destroyed its press, the state capital’s daily paper has been paying to print at the Burlington Free Press. That means an earlier deadline: Everything has to be wrapped by 7 p.m. instead of 1 a.m. For a reporter, that’s six fewer hours of potential news gathering.

Unfortunately for the TA, their print edition missed the biggest story of the day.

The family-owned media company has been disadvantaged since spring flooding inundated much of Barre, including the paper’s offices, racking up a total $4.5 million in damages. In addition to the printing press, the deluge “basically wrecked everything that was less than three-and-a-half feet off the floor — computers, desks, everything,” says state editor Rob Mitchell. Insurance is going to cover only $1 million of the loss — the

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Mitchell. Apparently, a smaller number of loyal readers represents just as good an investment for advertisers.

Gannett, the owner of the Burlington Free Press, appears to have come to a different conclusion. The Virginia-based conglomerate has conducted a few local experiments but still has not committed to charging readers for online access to any of the 82 daily papers it owns. Burlington Free Press publisher James Fogler did not respond to questions about whether a pay wall is planned for Burlington.

The Freeps’ fate will be of great consequence to the Times Argus and Rutland Herald, suggests St. Michael’s

commentary website — with the aim, the publisher says, of “attempting to fill the gap in hard news coverage.”

The Bridge’s ambitions are otherwise “pretty modest,” Frothingham adds. He says it’s “conceivable” that the paper will go to a weekly schedule, but cautions that such a move is not now being planned.

Maria Archangelo, publisher of the Stowe Reporter, offers a perspective similar to Frothingham’s. Her paper did spawn a Waterbury weekly a few years ago, but it has no intention “at this time” of moving into Montpelier to compete with the Bridge and Times Argus. Archangelo adds, however, that “it’s always in my mind

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Archangelo, who worked as the Times 8h-willistonworkwear083111.indd 1 8/30/11 2:21 PM Argus’ editor from 2003 to 2006, takes a more agnostic position. “I don’t know the answer” to the question of whether the TA will remain available in print form, she says. “It isn’t the first paper to have to make these sorts of difficult choices,” Archangelo notes. The Christian Science Monitor, for example, now publishes only online, as does the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

It’s hard to imagine traditional journalism receding into history in Montpelier, St. Michael’s Mindich remarks. “Montpelier is the only state capital in the country without a McDonald’s, but let’s hope it doesn’t become the only state capital without a daily newspaper.” m

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College media studies professor David Mindich. He says pay walls prove less successful when readers retain free access to a local paper that carries at least some of the same news. If the Freeps started charging, the theory goes, it could help both the TA and RH. There’s also the question of how many readers will pay for a newspaper that — even with unique, daily online content — is widely viewed as a much-diminished version of its former self.

Veteran newsman Jon Margolis, for example, is one of the TA’s former page viewers who declines to pay for content that was previously free. “I didn’t think it was something really worth the money,” says Margolis, a Barton resident who worked as the Chicago Tribune’s national political correspondent and who now contributes to Vtdigger.org.

Vtdigger.org’s founder, Anne Galloway, is a former TA editor. Although she describes the 114-year-old paper as “a very thin operation for a long time,” she insists, “We need the TA. It’s a shame that they’re having such a hard time.” With a news staff that’s been cut roughly in half during the past 20 years, Galloway says the Times Argus seems to think shrinking is a survival strategy. “You can’t weaken your product and expect sales to increase,” Galloway says, noting that “every paper in the country is wrestling with the same issue.”

To Nat Frothingham, publisher of a Montpelier biweekly, the Times Argus is “a paper that’s fading.” He sees “a vacuum here” that his paper, the Bridge, might one day fill.

Frothingham recently hired a news editor — John Odum, publisher of the Green Mountain Daily political

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he reports rolled in from central and southern Vermont: flooded downtowns, washedout roads, widespread debris and mud left by suddenly monstrous rivers. Beloved covered bridges destroyed. Three Vermonters confirmed dead, one still missing. The effects of Tropical Storm Irene — declared “not all that bad” in New York City — are dire in Vermont. They include damage at some of the state’s art venues.

While we can’t know about all of the likely devastation at this time, Seven Days learned on Monday of the following Irenic results:

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At STUDIO PLACE ARTS in Barre, which experienced serious flooding just last spring, the water rose again. “Having two floods within a few months is pretty challenging,” says director SUE HIGBY. “It’s pretty bad, though less so than in May. I didn’t know when I took this job as an arts administrator I’d be developing skills for a senior position at FEMA.” At least her humor is dry.

Higby has become an expert at monitoring sump pumps, attacking muck in the overwhelmed storm drain out front and, clad in an orange slicker, directing traffic around the “pond” on Main Street. She gets through it with a philosophical attitude typical of resilient Vermonters: “It could have been worse.”

Elsewhere, it was.

The WESTON PLAYHOUSE, which just last week opened a world-premiere musical, Saint-Ex, sustained upward of $200,000 in damage, according to a story Tuesday in the New York Times. An estimated six to 12 feet of water from the West River flooded the lower level, which includes dressing rooms and the orchestra pit.

Gone are the costumes, other gear and a grand piano, producing director STEVE STETTLER tells the Times. Like so many other buildings in the state, the playhouse does not have flood insurance.

The show, however, is going on — in street clothes.

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novels, reference and history books, rare instructional books.” The boxes were relocated to the old Telegraph Building, which houses CCS’ studio. It’s unclear whether the Schultz site can be salvaged.

The library was housed in the same building — a former fire station — as the MAIN STREET MUSEUM, owned by DAVID FAIRBANKS FORD. While the quirky museum itself was spared most of the ravages of the White River, the lower level, including its two tenants and a museum storage area, was not. Six feet of water ripped through the businesses and essentially destroyed everything.

One renter, weaver SUSAN THOMPSON, lost “a very expensive, computerized loom,” among other things, Ford reports.

He doesn’t think the infrastructure of his building is at risk, but, as with so many buildings in Vermont now, the cleanup will be massive. Ford notes that the storage area included items that had survived the historic flood of 1927.

“Never one to miss an opportunity,” he quips with undampened wit, “I’m thinking of selling boxes of filth and bottles of floodwater” as a fundraiser.

In Stowe, the West Branch River swallowed up the recreation path Sunday night, taking with it Catskills artist

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Bennett Wine’s 8-foot-tall sculpture “Landscape in a Portrait Mode,” part of HELEN DAY ART CENTER’s annual “Exposed!” outdoor sculpture exhibition.

Executive director NATHAN SUTER doesn’t expect the pyramid-shaped sculpture to turn up in one piece. More than four feet of water gushed over the site, he says. “It would have been swept off its feet, then probably run into a tree.”

Two other sculptures were damaged: A wooden arm broke off of Tom Holmes’ “Star Bursts”; and Deborah Margo’s “Pemukkale Paramorph” — 35 salt licks atop poles planted in the high grass beside the river — lost 13 licks. “They were slowly eroding with the rain,” says Suter. “[Margo’s] intention was that this piece would change with the weather.”

Surprisingly, the “Habitat for Artists” structure — a 6-by-6-by-8-foot temporary studio erected by the entrance to the recreation path — didn’t budge.

“There was water up to the doorknob,”

Suter says. “But it’s really solid where it was.”

LIZA MYERS had just arrived in New Mexico with a group of Castleton College students for the semester when Everyone affected by Tropical Storm Irene will need a lot of support — from clean-up crews to cash — over the ensuing days, weeks and months. In addition to emergency-management resources, check the websites of the organizations and venues below for updates and info on how to help. Got other Irene-related reports?

Let us know at artnews@sevendaysvt.com.

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The water didn’t reach as high as her enormous sunflower painting, though, which has adorned the outer wall of Myers’ gallery since last year. And she reports that other Brandon galleries made it out unscathed.

The recently renovated basement of Montpelier’s Savoy TheaTer can’t seem to catch a break. Last May 27, backedup storm water from record flooding became a “geyser,” in the words of owner Terrence youk, that burbled up through the bar sink and left the stylish space coated in sludge. Successful fundraising enabled him to restore the basement, but then along came Irene.

This time, wrote Youk in his enewsletter on Monday, “we were better prepared and removed all the furniture and electronics well ahead of time.” The carpet was a loss, but the basement is already drying out, says Youk, who plans to reopen the upstairs theater on Wednesday evening, August 31.

The raging Mad River moved Birke PhoTograPhy off its Bridge Street foundation — yes, near the bridge in downtown Waitsfield. Proprietor/wedding photographer caroline BargerSTock could not be reached for comment before press time. But we’re guessing this is not a photo op that she — or anyone else in Vermont — ever wanted to see. m

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Her Center Street gallery, next to a small park beside the Neshobe River, was directly in the water’s path.

“I’m still shellshocked,” says Myers, whose husband, Jim, has been giving her regular updates from Vermont.

“Fortunately, the interior damage is so much less than we expected.” The gallery, which occupies the building’s second floor, seems to be fine, she says.

They had expected the basement, where the couple stores art and framing materials, to flood completely, but it didn’t.

“The exterior is completely ravaged,” says Myers. “The park is gone. The gas tanks are gone. Everything that was out back, and all the work I’d done.”

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Last Sunday, many state residents (those with power) were glued to YouTube footage of flooding from Tropical Storm Irene wreaking havoc in some of those “historical and culturally significant places.” CNN anchors called the images of water surging through downtown Brattleboro “mesmerizing,” and a 35-second clip of the Ottauquechee River menacing the covered bridge near Simon Pearce Restaurant ended up on the New York Times’ Lede Blog.

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could be released, in early 2007, Smith was discovered dead, and Giancola found himself in the middle of a media maelstrom.

Now Craptastic! is the title of Giancola’s new film. It’s a documentary about Edgewood’s strange team-up with a reigning tabloid queen and its aftermath — or, as Giancola put it in an interview with Seven Days last March, “a comment on modern society eating itself.” Smith’s death drew so much cable-news coverage, rivaled only by the Iraq War and the presidential campaign, that it occasioned a special hand-wringing report from the Project for Excellence in Journalism. “This is a commentary on the media circus that this was,” said Giancola.

But Craptastic! also chronicles the making of Illegal Aliens, during which Giancola kept crew members recording the process — and Smith’s on-set behavior — with From Craptastic! video cameras.

He ended up with “200 hours of footage,” he said.

Editing that material into useable form has been a long process. Giancola screened a rough cut of Craptastic! for University of Vermont film students last April. Since then, he said last week, he’s been reworking the film, holding test screenings outside Vermont and signing prominent artists for the soundtrack.

Audience response, Giancola said, has been encouraging. Mark Ehrenkranz, director of the New York Film Critics Series, which screens upcoming films with well-known critics, has contributed a promising blurb: “I could not take my eyes off this film!”

Next up: a plan for releasing the documentary. Watch a teaser for Craptastic! on its Facebook wall, or check out craptasticthemovie.com.

One of the fun parts of filmmaking is controlled destruction. Last spring, the local crew of Soul Keeper, an upcoming short based on a scary story by Joe Citro, sent a hefty old truck careening down a country road into a white pine.

The vehicle was radio controlled, and five cameras, including one on the dashboard, filmed its frightening descent. To

see the whole process on video, go to Soul Keeper’s Vimeo.com pages, or our staff blog, Blurt.

Director tim Joy of Middlebury says he’s working toward a final cut of the film, and Vermonters may be able to see it when Halloween rolls around. For news, check soulkeepermovie.com.

A bigger film gearing up for local production is Down Hill, a feature “comedydrama” about a ski coach, produced by Vermonters Len Britton and Bradford BroyLes. Ron Underwood (Tremors, City Slickers) will direct the movie, which was titled Woodchucks when it was announced back in March. Broyles says the movie crew, working with a production budget of about $5 million, will get ski footage at Sugarbush in January and February and visit “selected Vermont towns for the off-mountain portions.”

Casting is still in process, but the producers would like, Broyles says, to get a recognizable actor in the lead role who “also skis.”

Find Down Hill updates on its Facebook page.

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fiLm festiVaL is still nearly two months away (it runs from October 21 to 30), but organizers say to look for important changes. While PaLaCe 9 Cinemas in South Burlington remains VTIFF’s partner and official venue, the fest will spread out to several downtown locations, including fLynnsPaCe, BurLington City arts, the uniVersity of Vermont and north end studios. Farther north, expect screenings at the essex Cinemas, as well. A VTIFF press release calls the expansion “a deliberate effort to engage with wider, more varied, and sometimes underserved neighborhoods.”

And what will those neighborhoods see? The films in this year’s fest will be grouped into thematic “strands,” say organizers, such as “Food” or “Freedom and Liberty.” A likely highlight, given recent events, will be a handful of films from Egypt, seldom screened in the U.S., that illuminate the nation’s social and cultural struggles.

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Paul Graves, at the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles’ education and safety unit, agrees. Graves, who works on school-transportation issues in Vermont, explains that passengers are protected differently on school buses than in other vehicles. The buses are designed according to the principle of “compartmentalization”: In the event of an accident, the passengers hit the seats in front of them and are usually contained in that area. In most cases, they aren’t thrown through the windshield or ejected from the bus as they might be in a car without a seat belt.

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e live in an age when most parents zealously overprotect their children. Just ask Lenore Skenazy. In April 2008, the Queens, N.Y., writer and mother of two boys penned a column for the New York Sun called “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone.” Two days later, she was defending herself on MSNBC, Fox News and “Today.” One network identified her with the tagline “America’s Worst Mom?” Skenazy, now an author and syndicated columnist, has a blog called FreeRange Kids. On it, she chronicles the fearmongering and alarmist behaviors perpetrated in the name of protecting children from every conceivable threat.

Among her targets: schools that go to extreme lengths for student safety. They include one school district in Houston, Texas, that now requires all students to wear electronic tracking devices to foil abductions; another, in Fairfax County, Va., banned all physical contact between students, no matter how innocent or benign.

To begin with, motorists tend to drive differently around the big yellow carriers. For the most part, they stop when they see the red lights flashing, and they don’t tailgate school buses or cut them off in traffic. Also, the buses tend to travel at slower speeds and operate primarily during daylight hours.

Moreover, Ulczycki says, school buses generally have well-trained drivers who operate under stringent rules; for example, many states prohibit school-bus operators from talking on cellphones.

Their rates of DUI and other driving offenses are far lower than those of the general motorist population. In fact, Ulczycki points out, the vast majority of injuries and fatalities associated with school buses aren’t caused by collisions at all, but by kids walking to and from the bus and stepping into traffic.

On the rare occasions when school buses do get into crashes, Ulczycki says, the accidents tend to be “horrific” in nature, such as getting rear-ended by a semi or overturning on an icy bridge. In such cases, he says, seat belts rarely improve the passengers’ likelihood of survival. In short, he concludes, the cost-benefit analysis simply doesn’t add up.

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Why don’t Vermont school buses have seat belts?

“We are not daredevils. We believe in life jackets and bike helmets and air bags,” Skenazy writes on her site. “But we also believe in independence. Children, like chickens, deserve a life outside the cage. The overprotected life is stunting and stifling, not to mention boring for all concerned.”

Fair enough. But what about seat belts on school buses? In the event of an accident, should kids be allowed to shake around inside the bus like beans in a maraca?

Not according to the National Coalition for School Bus Safety.

For years, the advocacy group has pressed legislatures across the country to require shoulder and lap belts on all of the nation’s school buses. Yet only seven states do so, and Vermont isn’t one of them. Why not?

For one thing, because they don’t accomplish much, suggests John Ulczycki, vice president for strategic initiatives at the National Safety Council in Illinois. He claims that school-bus seat belts provide only “minimal” protection to passengers, in part because school buses are involved in so few accidents to begin with.

“School buses are the safest form of transportation on the roads, bar none,” he says. “Their crash rate is much lower than other motor vehicles. It’s not even close.”

Why? Lots of reasons, Ulczycki says.

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Re [“Is Google in Vermont to Do Good or Buy Political Influence?” August 10]: Something’s happened in the last few weeks that your readers should be aware of: Microsoft-funded FairSearch.org has dramatically stepped up its anti-Google campaign in our state. Why? Google and Microsoft (creators of the rival Bing search engine) are duking it out to control the evolving search market, and Vermont is an important battlefield, partially because our congressional delegation has real sway over these matters. So FairSearch. org’s campaign is now painting Google as Goliath, and anyone else in the search business as David. But let’s not forget: Microsoft spent the ’90s harshly suppressing competitors by actually denying them space on millions of desktops.

Google today, on the other hand, can always lose its business with the click of a mouse — it’s had to innovate to please a very fickle online consumer. Is Google big? Of course, but that doesn’t make them guilty of anticompetitive practices.

Bing, on the other hand, was caught back in February simply lifting Google’s search results and presenting them as unique.

All a way of saying that labeling yourself David doesn’t necessarily make you the underdog, and adding “Fair” to your name doesn’t always make it so.

quintessentially Vermont “driving experience,” an experience that blends skill, daring, patience, craftiness and a high sense of social responsibility into a graceful, efficient and unmediated social ballet: the four-way stop.

Better to wait at a red light with no cars coming from either right or left? More efficient? Poets understand these things; bureaucrats don’t seem to. I hope that, once again, as they have in the past, voices of reason and imagination will prevail and these old, obsolete ideas will finally be put to rest.

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There must be a perverse satisfaction in getting paid to advocate on behalf of a road that was a bad idea when it was first proposed decades ago; was a bad idea when it was initiated; was a bad idea over all the intervening years; and is still, more than ever, a very bad idea [“Burlington’s IllFated Champlain Parkway: Are We Finally There Yet?” August 17].

Carol Weston is quoted as saying that “the project’s overall goal” is “to improve everyone’s driving experience by moving traffic more efficiently”; most other “developed” countries are working determinedly to make the driving experience harder, not easier — worse, not better — to the benefit of the environment, of residential neighborhoods, of community health and of a general sense that human values trump “efficiency.”

Why is it so hard for bureaucrats to simply admit their mistakes and move on?

The detail that stands out most vividly for me in Andy Bromage’s reporting is the intention of replacing four-way stop signs at Maple and Pine with a traffic signal.

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I am a firm believer in keeping Vermont, Vermont, but at what cost? Do we close down roads and keep plastering stop signs like every member of society is speeding and going to race through the streets? Or do we think of highly efficient and environmentally friendly ways to keep cars away from the greater population and neighborhoods, and help lessen the burden on our city streets?

I am well versed in environmental acts, statutes and legal limitations. With that in mind, I have also come to agree with most that Vermonters are becoming too dependent on the EPA and environmental agencies to curb all roadway projects.

We NEED to keep cars moving. That is a fact of Environmental Protection 101.

Every time a car stops and idles for just one minute, it produces as much pollution as a vehicle traveling at 30 mph for over one mile. Get the facts and realize that the people in these neighborhoods might just be acting selfishly. This is a worthy sacrifice for everyone’s benefit.

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For instance, sitting burned nine fewer calories per hour than standing up. A 5-foot-10, 150-pound farmer burned 126 calories per hour driving a tractor with power steering versus 157 calories driving one with manual steering.

And then there was typing.

A 5-foot-3, 120-pound individual, the JAMA researchers contended, used up 88 calories

per hour operating a mechanical typewriter compared to 73 calories per hour on an electric.

Assuming six hours of typing per day, that meant 450 fewer calories burned per week. If all else stayed the same, she’d gain a pound every 10 weeks, or five pounds a year.

Where had JAMA come up with its numbers on typists’ energy expenditure? Burrowing through the endnotes, we find a reference to a Scottish journal article from 1955, which in turn cites a 1954 Italian paper in which three eminenti dottori speak of their studio sul consumo energetico delle dattilografe con macchina meccanica ed elettrica... sorry. We learn that six young women were found to consume, on average, 1.39 calories per minute pounding on a manual typewriter at 30 wpm but just

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It doesn’t involve antisocial behavior, embarrassing the Walt Disney Company or the loss of critical body parts. It even imparts a medically desirable lesson, namely that lack 1950s or occasionally the year of exercise is a big reason why 1960.

Americans are porking up. Sure, One weight-loss advocate and if you want to get anal about it, author, Kim Bensen, struck us as it’s wrong. But there’s a sliver particularly energetic in warning of truth to it, and the process by of the dangers of electric typewhich that sliver was built up writers. She consistently claims into a durable Internet legend secretaries who’d made the makes for an instructive tale. switch burned 200 fewer calories The story shows up multiple a day, although she goes back and places in print and online and forth on when exactly it all hapinvolves considerable variation. pened — sometimes it’s the ’40s, The alleged number of calories sometimes the ’50s. We tried to the secretaries ceased contact her★to clear things up but Vintage, New & Custom Lightingto★ burn Lighting Restoration Custom upon switching from never heard back.

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1.16 calories doing the same on an electric — a little lower than the JAMA figures, technically, but in the ballpark.

Crucially, though, no effort was made to determine if the typists actually gained weight as a result of this differential. Rather, we’re told, “these measurements were made over several 10minute periods.” From this scant fact set all else had been extrapolated. In other words, JAMA’s stern warning about health consequences was based on less research than goes into the average high school science fair project.

Still, from a gender standpoint the JAMA researchers had been, considering the times, surprisingly fair, providing examples of potential weight gain in both male- and female-dominated occupations, namely farming and typing. The media made short work of that once the study was released, ignoring the farmer and concentrating on the typist.

“Scientists Warn Slim Stenos May Bulge if Mechanized,” read the Wall Street Journal headline, which to me suggests a robotics experiment gone horribly wrong.

The lede sentence was clearer: “Think twice before you give that slim secretary an electric typewriter; she may become a little pudgy if you do.”

How medieval, you say. Yes, but think what a little jewel of mythmaking we have here. The point the scientific types were trying to make was that modern conveniences collectively increased the tendency to overweight — a legitimate but dull observation. The world then took this unpromising material, ladled in the requisite quantities of sexism and BS, and confabulated a story that’s endured for 50 years.

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ON THE PUBLIC USES AND ABUSES OF EMOTION BY JUDITH LEVINE

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“Job creators” will not save the day.

The consumer economy doesn’t need us.

Henry Ford had to pay people enough so they could buy his cars. The line now is similar: Businesses need to employ people so they’ll start spending again. But there are many consumers in the world, and the eager ones live in Mumbai, not Milwaukee. Dollar for dollar, wages paid versus revenue returned, American consumers are too costly to maintain.

Forget the good job/bad job dichotomy.

LABOR TO ITS PROPER PLACE IN THE CONVERSATION ABOUT JOBS. Working people don’t have to suck it up.

Unions won decent wages. Unions won safe-workplace regulations. Unions won health care, pensions and workers comp, not to mention the eight-hour day and the weekend — all “luxuries” we’re giving up with hardly a squeak to preserve the luxury in which the “job creators” live.

A journalist on National Public Radio was extolling Germany, where, rather than keeping some workers on and sending the rest to the unemployment rolls, companies are reapportioning hours so that everyone works less, but everyone works. Are German capitalists just nicer? Please. He didn’t mention that such arrangements exist because Germany’s unions are strong, its laws protect their contracts, and its culture incorporates labor’s voice in economic decisions.

Globalization shouldn’t paralyze us.

Workers create jobs.

A bit of elementary Marxian economics: The boss pays the worker and sets a price for the good or service, depending on what the market will bear. He deducts the costs of resources, rents and equipment depreciation. Then he pockets the difference. He buys the worker’s time but not the full value of what the worker produces, which is greater. That margin is called “surplus value,” and it translates into profits and investment, houses and yachts. Wealth.

Business creates jobs. But labor creates the wealth that makes the economy, which requires workers. Only Labor will force business to spread that wealth around, in the form of living wages, job security and fair taxation.

Workers are the heroes of the economy. This Labor Day, let’s not forget it.

“Poli Psy” is a twice monthly column by Judith Levine. Got a comment on this story? Contact levine@sevendaysvt.com.

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We think we have to suck it up because a billion Chinese would snatch our jobs for a 10th of the pay in a Shanghai second.

But the U.S. economy of the early 20th century — when unions were fighting some of their most brutal battles — was globalized in its way, too. Those “reserve armies” were arriving daily at Ellis Island, as desperate as today’s global southerners to work an hour longer for a penny less. The unions organized those people — and those people organized unions.

In fact, now Chinese workers — the ones making the cars and computers we once made — are on the picket lines, too. “In a recent and remarkable shift of labor dynamics,” reported the New York Times in 2010, waves of strikes were forcing employers to substantially raise — even double — wages. That power came in part from labor shortages, and, yes, those plants can move elsewhere.

But even races to the bottom eventually hit the bottom.

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The president keeps talking about bringing good jobs back to America, especially in green technology. It would indeed be great to switch from carbon-spewing manufacturing to producing things and ideas that keep our environment clean and safe.

That said, there’s nothing intrinsic to technology — or any field — that guarantees high pay. Remember when Silicon Valley was going to save the economy?

Programmers could once write their own tickets. Now most are mere “content providers,” the globalized proletariat of the computerized world.

The good news is that retail clerks and fast-food servers are not condemned to shit wages forever. After all, those dear, departed “good” industrial jobs of the 20th century — in mining, steel and automaking — once were dirty, degraded and deadly. Then those workers — including millions of African Americans — rose from the exploited masses to the middle classes. Workplaces became safer; injured, sick and older workers got workers compensation, health care and pensions.

How? One word: unions.

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Employers — those hardworking, overtaxed risk takers — have become the economy’s heroes. It is they, we’re told, who will restart the economy by “providing” jobs. But the purpose of business is not to make jobs. Whether a company is producing artisanal watermelon pickles or nuclear warheads, loans or lap dances, its purpose is to make money.

If a business can make money with one worker doing the labor of two, one is the number it will hire. High employment is not in the interest of business.

On the other hand, high unemployment — Marx called it a “reserve army” of labor — is great for business. It can lay people off at will and demand that the survivors take up the slack. It can

hire new workers under the same conditions (Burlington Free Press classified: “Carpenters wanted … 45+ hours per week”). And that’s not true just for burger flippers. As the cultural critic Andrew Ross has written, intermittent, insecure, underpaid, no-benefits work — “flexible casualization” in economic lingo — is now the norm, even for professionals.

Maximizing profit means job destruction, not job creation.

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oliticians, journalists and even economists tend to talk about jobs the way TV meteorologists talk about the weather.

Wages are declining, hours increasing.

The young can’t get jobs, the old can’t retire — these conditions are like the temperature and barometric pressure: natural phenomena.

Some tell us we might lessen the pain of the job drought through government stimulus (drink plenty of water), deficit reduction (plant cactus) or trickle-down economics (as per Rick Perry, pray for rain). Absent from the picture are the acts of human beings. It’s economic climate change denial.

And the humans most absent are those who should be front and center: working people.

I don’t mean working people as taxpayers or consumers. I don’t even mean working people as victims of the recession. Bringing the TV camera into these people’s homes, where the bills are piled on the table and the kids are eating pasta for the fifth day in a row, is the current journalistic equivalent of sticking a microphone in the face of a mother whose baby has just been killed in gang-war crossfire. If it bleeds, it leads.

I am talking about working people as workers: labor — both lowercase ‘l,’ as in what we do every day (or not) and uppercase, organized Labor.

So, to commemorate Labor Day, let us restore labor to its proper place in the conversation about jobs.

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s long as there have been age restrictions on the consumption of alcohol, underage kids have gamed the system to get it. Especially in a college town such as Burlington, the annual influx of students trying to snag hooch illegally is as much a sign of fall as are turning leaves. From the classic “shoulder tap” — asking an older person to buy alcohol — to outright thievery or simply raiding a parent’s liquor cabinet, schemes to get booze run the gamut from creative to desperate. Still, the granddaddy of ’em all remains head and shoulders above other cons: the fake ID. Matt Gonyo is the Chittenden County investigator for the enforcement arm of the Vermont Department of Liquor Control. He says that in recent years he’s seen a definite increase in false identification cards in Burlington. Gonyo estimates that, through the vigilance of bouncers and retail clerks trained to spot fakes, as well as occasional bar sweeps by the DLC, his

“It’s essentially a valid ID,” Gonyo says. ID Chief allows customers to plug in whatever information they want to appear on the card, including names and addresses. And, unlike other fake ID sites, ID Chief includes a “zip strip” on the back of the card that can be scanned.

“If you walk into a store that has a card reader, and they scan that ID, the reader will tell the clerk you are 21 years old,” says Gonyo.

Mikey van Gulden has had a front-row seat to the evolution of fake IDs in Burlington. The affable bouncer has been a fixture at the front doors of bars in the Queen City for 18 years, and he arguably knows the ins and outs of spotting fakes better than anyone in town.

“Mikey probably knows more about fake IDs than even I do,” says Gonyo.

“In the ’90s, people didn’t have the same access to the Internet,” says van Gulden. “In those days, it was

Faking It

At a show with my band at a local nightclub in 2006, we were all underage, drinking booze in the green room. We got caught because the bouncer who had taken away my fake ID a couple weeks before recognized my face and busted our little backstage party. Got our own show canceled! Major bummer.

At [a Burlington restaurant] this winter, a girl used a fake ID whose rightful owner is the best friend of the waitress. Ha! Busted.

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Fall 1986. I wasn’t grandfathered in when they raised the legal drinking age to 21 for those born after July 31, 1968. My parents had the terrible lack of foresight to accidentally create me one menstrual cycle too late. So, being a sneaky little cuss bent on my own booze-fueled destruction in the name of all that was rock and/or roll, I borrowed a local kid’s white (not even old green) paper Vermont license with no picture. In my devious brilliance I borrowed his Social Security card and went to the UVM registrar and passed myself off as him and “replaced” my UVM ID, which had a photo. In about 10 minutes I had a paper license that said I was someone else and born before July 31, 1968. And when the bouncers invariably asked, “Do you have a picture with this?” Voilà! I showed them my valid UVM ID with my face and his name.

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a $288 fine, plus a 60-day license suspension.

There was an older incarnation of the Vermont license that was easy to delaminate, convert a 1978 birth date to 1973, and relaminate. I kept myself and my fellow underage roommates’ fridge well stocked for at least one summer. Damn those new licenses with their fancy watermarks and security strips!

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The penalty for using a fake ID to purchase alcohol is stiff:

There was a bar just north of where I grew up in central New York that supposedly had the oldest single-owner liquor license in all of New York state.

The owner of the bar was about two years younger than God. There were many times that we were able to enjoy some swill from those dirty tap lines by passing our friend’s older sister’s ID to her for closer inspection.

Worked every time. We were 16. And guys.

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usually something like some guy … making IDs in his dorm room. So you’d see things like IDs laminated to the front of library cards.”

Now, because of sites such as ID Chief, the situation has changed drastically. “Those IDs are the next generation,” van Gulden says.

However, he notes, even the new IDs are not foolproof fakes.

“If you know what you’re looking for, you can still spot them,” he says.

“They’re just making it a lot harder.”

With the help of local bouncers, including Van Gulden, the DLC has begun to identify minor flaws in the ID Chief design. If a police officer runs an ID from the site through the state database, it will come up as fake. But that process can be time consuming, especially when officers are busting up a large party of underage drinkers.

“If I have 50 kids whose IDs I have to run through our computers to check, that can take a while,” Gonyo admits.

He says that, because a fake ID is considered personal property, bouncers and store clerks are not legally allowed to confiscate them. Yet these IDs faking it

The first house I lived in on my own in Burlington was with my band when I was about 20. We all had fake IDs (mine said I was 27) and used to go to a store down the street in the Old North End to buy beer — sometimes several times daily, because all of our friends knew we could get beer for them. It was actually a decent little cottage industry. Anyway, a few years after I turned 21, on my way to a party in the same neighborhood, I stopped by that store to buy some beer. The same woman from years earlier was behind the counter and vaguely recognized me. But she asked for my ID anyway. She looked at it, smirked and said, “I do know you. But you were older then.”

I have plenty of stories about getting Burlington’s homeless community to support my prelegal drinking habits, but I never had a fake ID.

Fake IDs, always a problem in college towns, are getting harder to spot

department confiscates 300 IDs per college semester — and that’s up significantly from only two years ago, he says. While the increased number of nabbed IDs is a positive, Gonyo adds, the department’s job has become more challenging.

“It’s getting harder and harder for us to do our job effectively, based on the quality of the IDs,” he says.

As technology improves, so does the sophistication of fake IDs. Gone are the days of chalking false numbers on real IDs in your dorm. The new generation of fakes is high tech and, in some cases, nearly flawless.

Specifically, Gonyo cites a website based in the Philippines, ID Chief, that produces IDs of such high quality they are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. They feature nearly exact replicas of holograms, microscript and watermarks, and use templates that accurately mimic increasingly complex ID designs — which are supposed to make the cards harder to forge. The fakes, which run about $200 apiece, are sold as novelty or “souvenir” items.

The website includes a lengthy disclaimer stating they are not to be used as official identification. The problem is, they often can be.

If you didn’t have a fake ID in college, you probably knew someone who did. The following are stories from area folks who falsified their age or otherwise scammed the system to get booze while underage.

Names have been withheld because, well, underage drinking is illegal.

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It is. The penalty for using a fake ID to purchase alcohol is stiff: a $288 fine, plus a 60-day license suspension. The routinely end up in the hands of the same applies to anyone caught furnishauthorities — how? ing his or her ID to someone underage, According to Gonyo, questionable which Gonyo says is the most common IDs can be held only to verify authen- type of false identity he sees. ticity. That can mean a call to a police “Older brothers or sisters loaning officer or to an ID hotline run by the their IDs to underage kids is still the big VT DLC, 1-866-ITS-FAKE. Once an ID one,” he says. “We get more of that than check reaches that point, Gonyo says, anything.” the offending underage party often Gonyo adds that IDs made with cuts his or her losses and leaves empty laser-jet printers are also common. But handed before the police arrive. Then they’re easy to spot, because the printer the ID becomes abandoned property leaves dots that appear under a microand is fair game for the cops. scope, which government-issued IDs Gonyo works with a number of area don’t have — and, yes, Gonyo carries bars and liquor stores to keep tabs a microscope. Another common flaw: on fakes. Employees at Pearl Street IDs that are too flimsy or too rigid, both Beverage include a note with each con- flaws usually the result of using poor fiscated ID, detailing what the customer laminate. Other online companies prointended to purchase, why the ID didn’t duce novelty IDs, though generally of pass muster and an ocpoorer quality than those casional personal detail from ID Chief. These about the ID’s owner. tend to be identifiable as A stop by the store last fake by bunk watermarks week netted a stack of or holograms of words IDs about four inches such as “authentic” or thick — roughly 150 of “genuine.” them — that had accu“Real IDs don’t have to mulated since late June. tell you that they’re ‘genuThat’s a decent haul for ine,’” remarks Gonyo. the summertime, notes Van Gulden agrees that Gonyo. One note bore the more things change the cryptic description: with fake IDs, the more “Nic Cage.” Another: they stay the same, and “Ha! I know this girl. that older siblings handYou’re not her.” ing down their IDs to Once Gonyo has IDs younger ones remains the in his possession, offimost common form of cers can investigate and falsified identity. try to track down the “For people MIKEY VAN GU LDE N offending minors. He who use fake estimates that his office, IDs, it’s often with the help of pretty much campus police departments, a game,” traces about half of the IDs he says. it takes in, and that only “They about 50 percent of those realize cases result in citations. they “Really, those are have pretty good odds if some chance you’re a minor with to go to a store or a a fake ID,” Gonyo bar and get away with concedes. “But it. And that’s always it’s still a been the easiest way significant to do it.” roll of the That puts the dice.” onus on bouncers, bartenders, servers and clerks to size up potential patrons and make the right call.

Gonyo boils it down bluntly: “You just have to take a look at the person in front of you and make a judgment.”

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But the work was only so fulfilling. The blood and limbs were as fake as the operating room set, and Wingfield left the studio each day without having ever saved a life.

He yearned for the satisfaction that comes from helping heal a person. So, this fall, at 48, he’s headed to medical school at the University of Vermont.

It’s not the first time Wingfield has matriculated in a medical program. In his twenties, he studied medicine at Oxford’s Brasenose College. But, just four weeks from his final exams, he quit to pursue acting. Now, 25 years later, he’s going back to finish what he started.

Wingfield, who now lives in Burlington with his family, grew up in the Welsh capital of Cardiff; at 18, he took a summer course in drama at the National Youth Theatre of Wales. The acting bug bit him hard, and he began performing in as many shows as he could. But Wingfield’s parents had other designs for his future that didn’t include being a thespian, so, after high school, he packed off to Oxford to pursue his second love: medicine.

“I had a fear of stepping off the path.

It’s very scary to step off,” Wingfield says. “I knew when I was 18 that I wanted to be an actor, but I didn’t have the courage to act on it.”

But he discovered that you can push down your passions for only so long before they bubble to the surface. When, just weeks from becoming a doctor, Wingfield dropped out of the program, his father stopped speaking to him. The silence lasted a few years.

At the time, Wingfield says, he wasn’t psychologically equipped to be a doctor.

But acting suited him. He was drawn to the stories and the prospect of inhabiting another person’s world. He found success early, first on the stage and then in film

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With his rugged features and gentle eyes, it’s easy to see why the camera liked Wingfield. Even now, though his darkbrown hair is flecked with gray and his face has a few more lines, he has the look of a handsome statesman.

His first film, the 1990 release Antonia & Jane, with Oscar-nominated British actress Imelda Staunton, netted him just eight lines. From there, he landed a recurring role on a TV series called “Soldier, Soldier” and, shortly after that, earned a

part on “Medics,” a drama about the lives of the staff at a teaching hospital in northern England.

Since then, Wingfield has found consistent work as an actor. He’s had roles in movies such as Catwoman, X2 and the Highlander series, from which grew a sizable fan following. The fan club devoted to him produces a magazine all about his work, raises money for his Project Edan foundation (which supports UNICEF programs for children around the world) and TV Md

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Wingfield has worked on countless television shows, including familiar American titles such as “The L Word,” “CSI: Miami,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “24” and a number of science-fiction series.

While he wasn’t necessarily a household name, the work was steady and he enjoyed it, he says.

In 2005, Wingfield moved his wife, Carolyn, and their then 5-year-old son, Edan, from Vancouver to Los Angeles to be closer to the center of film and television production. But, like so many industries caught in the rising tide of the digital age, the film and TV business was contracting. Opportunities for substantive work were fewer and further between, says Wingfield. He began to become disillusioned with the industry.

For the next few years, Wingfield commuted to the UK to play Dan Clifford, a sexist and egotistical, yet charismatic, surgeon on “Holby City.” The role reignited a long-dormant interest: “Playing a doctor reminded me of how much I liked medicine,” he says.

By the time Wingfield finished his tenure on that show in 2009, his wife had begun working on a doctoral degree in psychology. Carolyn Wingfield’s return to academia was the catalyst for her husband’s exodus from acting. “We would be discussing things on the very fringes of human knowledge, and I realized how much I missed intellectual challenge and how much I missed being part of that world,” Wingfield says.

At around the same time, Wingfield, who has long been involved with children’s charities, ran the New York City Marathon on behalf of UNICEF. Before the race, the organization’s aid workers presented their various projects. Hearing their stories made Wingfield decide he no longer wanted to be on the sidelines but in the trenches, doing hands-on work helping people. He wanted to be a doctor.

The decision to return to medical school didn’t surprise his wife, who’d witnessed his slow transition over the years.

“I’ve watched Peter become more and more interested in wanting to give back, so it wasn’t shocking that he would return to his roots,” Carolyn Wingfield says. “He’s so much more solid in himself and clear as a person now. I think his timing is perfect.”

For Wingfield, going back to medical school means relearning what he studied at Oxford. Not wanting to gloss over any aspect of his training, he vowed to go into his first year as if he had forgotten everything he learned 25 years ago. But, of course, he hasn’t.

When Wingfield worked on “Holby City,” a show that strived for medical accuracy, he was immersed in the language of the profession. To play a convincing doctor, he had to avoid getting tripped up by the terminology. Luckily, Wingfield already knew a pericardium from a perichondrium.

And he had no difficulty acting out surgical scenes. Because of his previous medical training, Wingfield knew the proper way to ask nurses for surgical instruments, he notes: He held out his hand and called for a scalpel or a clamp while keeping his eyes fixed on the patient in front of him.

For Wingfield, those details made the difference between realism and playacting.

In a way, Wingfield says, he’s been training for this second career for as long as he’s been an actor. He believes that, at its heart, medicine is about listening to people’s stories, and embodying fictional characters has been good preparation.

Wingfield’s career path, while unusual, won’t necessarily set him apart in medical school. Many of his classmates come from the arts, says UVM College of Medicine associate dean for admissions Jan Gallant, who herself was a musician before attending medical school at UVM. Nor does Wingfield’s age make him an anomaly in his class. While the average age of this year’s first-year med students is 24, the college regularly admits older students embarking on second careers. That’s part of what drew Wingfield to the college. The admissions committee doesn’t focus on age, Gallant insists. “We have [students all over] the age and experience spectrum,” she says. “With Peter, it’s not about age.

It’s about the astounding person he is and what he’s done.”

If all goes according to schedule, Wingfield will graduate in 2015, when he’s 52. Add a few years of residency, and he’ll be in his midfifties before he starts practicing medicine. That doesn’t bother Wingfield, who intends to work in medicine as long as he’s physically able. And, if the right acting job comes up, he adds, he won’t say no, as long as it doesn’t interfere with school.

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ollege students can downtown-revitalization be pretty pie-in-thetalks renewed discussions sky about making about a co-op. Everyone in the world a better Poultney seemed to be on place. While their ideas are board; residents just needed sometimes unrealistic, the someone to spearhead the well-intentioned students are project and bring together nothing if not creative. And the various stakeholders, that’s why, every so often, one including the college. of those wild ideas comes to Riell stepped up as chair fruition. That’s how Poultney of the steering committee, came to have a food co-op. which soon had a new A new food co-op in Poultney builds In 2005, a class at the business plan in place. While positive town-gown relations 820-student Green Mountain there was no shortage of College created a business enthusiasm in both the B Y L Aur E N o BE r plan for a hypothetical community and the college, cooperative market in the matters of funding and center of its small town. location still had to be The students reasoned that, worked out. Again, GMC since their institution was students proved helpful. committed to sustainability, Riell challenged environmentalism and the the students in one of local food movement (the professor Lucas Brown’s Sierra Club recently voted environmental studies classes to find a downtown GMC the second-greenest location for a co-op, then college in the country), it design one appropriate to made sense for a business in the space they found. Riell town to embody those ideals. gave them free rein: “There While their class project were no parameters on was never meant to be ideas,” she says. anything more than that, From the assignment it planted a seed in the came inspiring concepts — community. This summer, green awnings, living roofs, six years after the students’ an elaborate composting initial plan, the Stone system. Granted, they Valley Community Market were expensive plans, and on Poultney’s main drag at the time the nascent opened for business under co-op committee had only the direction of like-minded $20,000 to spend outfitting community members.

So Computer repair (PC & Mac) the business. Still, the far, the market is proof of Julia Riell New & Used Computer Sales process helped winnow the what can happen when a Spyware / Virus Removal potential locations to two. college collaborates with its Data Backup Ultimately, the steering broader populace to achieve a committee settled on a mutually beneficial goal.

Disaster recovery / Data former sandwich shop that The residents of Poultney, restore the town had acquired in a town of 3600 in the middle 10% student discount off all a tax sale. Because of sixof the state’s slate-producing services with student ID figure tax liens, the building region, had been clamoring So. Burlington was nearly impossible to for a co-op for years.

In fact, 1140 Willison Rd • necomputers.net sell, explains town manager a 2002 study published by the 865-5002 • www.pi Jonas Rosenthal. “It was Vermont Council on Rural unlikely it would ever be Development suggested used,” he says. that the town needed one.

Pine Computers Riell and her fellow Poultney had a respectable 89 committee-turned-board grocery store, but no place to members began working buy specialty items such as on financing structures that nutritional supplements and would enable them to purlocal meats.

8v-pinecomputers072011.indd 1 7/14/11 1:22 PM chase the building. That’s By the time the GMC and knew her way around a spreadsheet when GMC president Paul Fonteyn and students drafted their business plan, a and a calculator. his wife, Marsha, suddenly announced few years later, local interest in a co-op Along with other community their offer. They bought the building as had soared. Though they didn’t fully understand buying and distribution, members — including Eleanor Tison, private citizens rather than as agents the students became dedicated to a professor at GMC, and Kris Jacoby- of the college — Fonteyn didn’t want a fulfilling the community’s wish. So they Stevenson, an alumna of the college — potential business taken off the town tax enlisted the help of Julia Riell, a former Riell began to shape what a co-op in town rolls.

It was a risk for the co-op stakeholders accountant in the IT world, who had might look like. Then life got in the way. sevendaysvt.com experience with community buying clubs The idea was shelved until 2009, when to house the market in a building 14W

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they didn’t own. But, considering the prohibitive tax liens, the committee accepted the Fonteyns’ offer. After the six months it took to clear the liens with the IRS, the couple took possession of the one-story structure, which sold for $50,000. Under Stone Valley’s contract with the Fonteyns, the co-op will pay below-market rent and retain the right to buy the building for 10 years.

Paul Fonteyn never thought he’d become a landlord. But he figured a co-op dovetailed perfectly with the college’s mission, and might even be a boon to student recruitment and retention. Plus, it would serve as a symbol of community.

“When you go to a co-op, it’s not just to buy your food,” Fonteyn says. “It’s a community event. It brings people together.”

With a $31,000 technical-assistance grant from the USDA, the co-op was able to hire Lucas Brown, an architect by training, to design the space. The 250-member market hosted a series of work parties throughout the past year, gathering people to paint, sheetrock and do whatever else needed to be done. Many GMC students pitched in, including the entire women’s softball team.

GMC students also donated money. In

Not only is the co-op breathing life into March, the college’s Student Senate gave the co-op a gift of $4500. Later that month, the town center, but it’s also providing it offered $10,000 to serve as collateral for the college with a practical application of the principles a larger business of sustainability. loan.

At the co-op, “We wanted students can see to show Poultney their ethics at that students are play in the real as involved in the world, especially local economy the notion of as longer-time food sovereignty. residents and The market businesspeople,” sells food from says Rob Lees, local producers treasurer of the such as Purple Student Senate.

Burdock Farm “The Student in West Haven, Senate’s gift to the PAul F o N tE YN, P r E S iD E Nt, Southwind market is our way Gr E E N mo uN tA i N co l l E GE Farmstead in of literally putting Rupert and Old our money where Gates Farm in our mouths are.”

The Poultney community lent a hand, Castleton, which is run by co-op board too. Bob Williams, owner of Williams member and GMC alumna JacobyTrue Value Hardware store downtown, Stevenson. The store also offers produce donated shelving to the new market. He from GMC’s student-run Cerridwen Farm.

“For the students, they go to this sees the co-op as a good thing for all the sustainable college, but there’s an immense merchants in the business district.

“We hope it’s going to add a lot,” disconnect for them to walk off campus Williams says. “They filled an empty and have no way to make that work,” Riell says. “I’d like to think that there would building, so that’s wonderful.”

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That benefit remains to be seen, since the co-op has only been open a few months. But Riell and others hope students will stick around after they graduate and start businesses of their own in the area, or work at existing operations. Another advantage could come in the form of future collaboration between the college and Stone Valley, in which the market could serve as a kind of lab for a variety of courses. Finally, the co-op’s presence might even help attract students to Green Mountain College.

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f school lunches can sculpt our culinary likes and dislikes for the rest of our lives, then contemporary Vermont kids are likely to grow up a discerning bunch. Many children here are treated to lunchtime luxuries unheard of in the cafeterias of yore. At Rumney Memorial School in Middlesex, for instance, students snack on edamame and kale; in Burlington, pizza days can mean American Flatbread. These days, Vermont youngsters often tend their own school gardens and know how to compost by the time they’re in kindergarten.

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Besides getting us through the day, the squished sandwiches and waxy apples inside our childhood lunch boxes were indicators of our times, of our parents’ idiosyncrasies and, sometimes, of our own desire to fit in. We asked some Vermonters — food writers, chefs, the governor and a couple of Seven Days staffers among them — about their lunch box, or lunchtime, memories. From Tab to Cheez Whiz, beef tongue to rice balls, the answers are wildly varied, weird and wonderful.

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I came from Cuba in 1964 and moved to West New York, N.J., an immigrant area that from the 1960s until the 1980s had a huge Cuban immigrant population. My high school, Memorial High School, was probably 70 percent Cuban American, but served predominantly home-style Italian food — which today I would love, but at the time I hated it because it was new and very different from anything I was used to eating.

We had an open campus, and our high school was surrounded by all kinds of restaurants. We mostly went to Cuban restaurants where you could get an excellent and huge meal for about $1.25 — typically rice and beans, something like ropa vieja, a pulled-meat dish, and plantains along with a basket of fresh Cuban bread. There were many other meat dishes, but this is one of my favorites.

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I wasn’t much of a lunch-box kid. Up until the fifth grade, I walked home from public school for lunch. There was only a brief period in junior high where I sometimes packed a lunch (definitely brown bag), but mostly ate the (really bad) cafeteria food. I do remember coveting the baloney sandwiches my best friend brought in her lunch bag in seventh and eighth grades. They were plain on white bread with only mustard. My mom would never have made me anything so plain or simple — or “unhealthy.”

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The ruin that Tropical Storm Irene wrought At ON THE RISE BAKERY in Richmond, flood on Vermont’s farms and eateries is so widewaters swallowed the café’s garden and spread that the food landscape will be altered parking lot. They lapped at the main floor, for some time to come. Particularly stinging is but didn’t seep in. “Compared to some, the loss — for now, anyway — of Waterbury’s we’re lucky,” said co-owner RAECHEL BARONE, ALCHEMIST PUB & BREWERY. though the bakery did lose a dense garden On Sunday night, the swollen Winooski at the height of its production. Like much of River inundated much of Waterbury’s South the town, it was without water on Monday, Main Street area and devastated the beloved though Barone hopes to reopen this pub. The next week. day, co-owner JEN Several Montpelier eateries still KIMMICH looked recovering from May’s floods were shell-shocked inundated for a second time on as she described Sunday night. Inside KISMET, owner how murky water CRYSTAL MADERIA looked stunned and sloshed through described herself as “tired” and the basement and unsure when the restaurant would rose to waist-high open again. Kismet’s basement level on the main took on eight feet of water that was floor. still being pumped out at midday “Everything” in on Monday; the parking lot out the pub’s baseback was a sea ment was lost, said of mud. Down Kimmich, includthe street at Alchemist Pub & Brewery ing the brewery.

POSITIVE PIE 2, the Damaged, too, basement also were the tables, flooded, but less chairs and equipseverely than in ment on the main floor, which were May; the restausubmerged. rant reopened on On Monday, the inside of the Monday night. pub was coated with silt and Particularly smelled of propane gas and dust. devastated were As some of the pub’s 22 employees southern Vermont cleaned the space, towns such as Kimmich teared up.

Brattleboro, Si mon Pearce “They’re here helping Restaurant Rockingham and us, and we have no Westminster, as well money to pay them,” as towns throughout she said. Outside, the the Upper Valley. sound of generators The Ottauquechee River — which and pumps filled the runs through both Woodstock dusty air. and Quechee — became a raging Despite the torrent on Sunday night, its initial shock and the water filled with propane tanks, temptation to walk Dumpsters and other hulking away from the ruin, detritus that destroyed part of Kimmich predicted Juniper’s Fare the Quechee covered bridge and that she and husband severely damaged the façade JOHN probably won’t. and lower levels of SIMON PEARCE “It would be easier to RESTAURANT. Also flooded were gut this place and sell SHEPARD’S PIE RESTAURANT and PARKER HOUSE INN it. But we can’t do that,” she said. “We’ll hold & RESTAURANT; all three restaurants remain some fundraisers through the winter and see closed. On Monday, police tape cordoned how it goes.” The pub’s nearby cannery is still off Simon Pearce and other area businesses, slated to open later this week. and access to Quechee’s Main Street was by Down the road, the floods and heavy foot only. mud gutted JUNIPER’S FARE and VERMONT In Woodstock, the WOODSTOCK FARMERS ARTISAN COFFEE & TEA CO. and severely damaged MARKET on Route 4, most of it submerged in Waitsfield’s GREEN CUP. In Warren, the PITCHER flood waters, is closed indefinitely.

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PLATE initiative served as the primary inspiration for the facility’s founder, ROBIN MORRIS, the former chief financial official of AMERICAN FLATBREAD. Morris says that, when he approached experts for advice on opening a meat-processing facility, “Most of the advice was ‘Don’t do it,’ because it’s very complex.” Then Morris spoke with JOEY NAGY, executive chef at the MAD TACO in Waitsfield. An outspoken advocate of local meat, the busy chef stepped in as the Mad River Food Hub’s operations director and helped it acquire all the necessary certifications.

The 4000-square-foot facility includes a meat-cutting room and a meat-production room, where farmers can process carcasses slaughtered off site. To help add value to meats from producers such as VERMONT YAK, VERMONT RAW and Nagy’s own VERMONT MEAT COMPANY, there’s even a smoking room.

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The Mad River Valley is leading Vermont’s movement toward a sustainable food system once again. The MAD RIVER FOOD HUB will mark more than one first for the state when it opens in mid-tolate-September. (The exact date depends on the arrival of equipment and licensure from the VERMONT AGENCY OF AGRICULTURE.) Not only will it be the state’s first for-profit agricultural storage and distribution center, but it will also fill a long-discussed void by providing a shared meatprocessing facility.

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Storage has already played a starring role at the Food Hub. Vermont Yak and GAYLORD FARM are keeping meat and vegetables in the not yet officially opened facility.

The GREEN CUP moved its food to Morris’ walk-in after flooding from Tropical Storm Irene filled the kitchen and left a piece of the foundationless neighbor’s house perched on top of the Waitsfield restaurant. According to Morris, the nearby LIZ LOVELY boutique was also ravaged in the storm.

Luckily, it was already using the Hub’s storage space.

Cult brewer LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS is storing its beer at the Food Hub, too. According to Morris, that company will be one of the first to take part in the final component of his brainchild: distribution.

“What we realized is, not only do we have to help food producers process their food, we have to help them store it and distribute it,” says Morris.

“We’re still doing our analysis on it, but I would say, come October or November, we will have a plan for distribution.”

Morris says he hopes his facility will provide inspiration to other centers for value-added products. “I think part of our role here is to help the other hubs learn from our experience and decide if they want to do it, as well,” says Morris, referring to Mad River’s meat-processing and distribution plans. Perhaps a delicious future is closer than we think.

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Until I was 6, I had only eaten my The school I attended from first through mother’s native Japanese food and a fifth grades did not have a cafeteria. The few Western kids who lived dishes she felt nearby would comfortable walk home for making. During lunch (there my first weeks were more of first grade, moms at home in though, I found those days). My the chippedmother worked, beef noodles, so I was one of toasted-cheese the kids who sandwiches and filed into the chicken à la King gymnasium to dished out by eat at long tables the lunch ladies set up for us, and both exotic and then taken down, delicious. Even every single day. the lunchroom The school did setting was an provide little exciting social cartons of milk epicenter where — white and fickle grade chocolate. school friendI had a lunch ships were crebox I was very ated and broken by fond of — surpriswho you sat with. I ingly, not a girly thought of classmates thing but a metal who brought lunch construction-worker from home as the type, with a ther“Lunch Box Brigade.” mos tucked into the I coveted their tinned domed lid. It was chocolate puddings, navy blue and had crustless sandwiches those toolbox-style and soda. clasps.

In the 1970s, for a I’d like to say my Japanese American childhood food tastes girl in a mostly were more sophiswhite, midwestern ticated than simply S EA N B u c h A N A N farm community, “white food,” but that the lunchroom was would be a lie. I was an opportunity to picky and, like many assimilate. Making yet another meal kids, rigid about my likes and dislikes. was the last thing my busy mother I don’t remember exactly how or when wanted to do, but she understood my I transcended this, but I do remember desire to fit in. With my new lunch what I had in my lunch box for several box in hand, I happily took my seat years running: Cheez Whiz on multiwith the Brigade. When I looked grain bread (amazingly, my mom never inside my lunch box, though, I didn’t went for squishy white), a small bag of find the white-bread sandwich, chips Fritos and an apple. On rare occasions

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and cookies I expected, but three rice balls nestled between waxed paper. I snapped the box shut before anyone got a peek. I couldn’t explain an untouched lunch to my mother. I had to get rid of the rice balls quickly, so I snuck away to the bathroom, where I huddled in a stall and devoured every salty, delicious rice grain. For the rest of the week, I secretly ate my mother’s delicious Japanese lunches in that cool, gray-painted bathroom stall.

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On August 18, two local wines garnered top honors at the International Cold Climate Wine Competition in Minnesota: shElburnE VInEyarD took home “best in show” red wine for its 2010 Marquette, and New Haven’s lIncoln PEak VInEyarD won “best in show” white for its 2010 La Crescent Late Harvest.

Both wines were competing with about 250 others made from coldclimate grapes, or new grape varietals that can withstand the extreme temperatures of northern climates.

Most of these grapes were pioneered at the University of Minnesota, and the state remains a mecca of sorts for cold-climate research and winemaking.

This year marked the third “best in show” for Lincoln Peak, which has risen to success with its Marquette and La Crescent wines. “It’s one of those rare grapes that appeals to the beginning wine drinker as well as the more sophisticated wine drinker,” says winemaker and owner chrIs Granstrom about the floral La Crescent. He adds that

I might deviate with a PB&J, or have a different fruit. In the winter, the thermos would be filled with some kind of Campbell’s soup — usually chicken noodle or cream of tomato.

Oh, and despite my love of chocolate, at lunchtime I almost always went for the unadulterated white milk. I recall feeling pretty virtuous about that.

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founder and co-owner of Butterworks farm My father used to make rye bread, and I can remember I had liverwurst sandwiches on his homemade rye bread, with onions on it, too. These were kind of weird, but I had plenty of other normal food. My father was Slavic and loved food. He used to buy herrings in these big barrels. My folks did a lot of their own processing and cooking for themselves. And we had a garden and fruit trees. In a way, I think that’s where I got my love for what I do.

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My mom packed lunch boxes for all three of us. There was no school lunch in Vermont in the 1960s. My favorite was tongue sandwich. No kidding. The Grand Union butcher, on High Street in downtown Brattleboro, sold smoked cow tongue cheap. We would boil it for dinner, and my mom would slice it, put horseradish and hot mustard on rye, and what a sandwich! She would also stuff in a couple of Ring Dings, which tasted like old chemicals and chocolate frosting to me. I would trade them for almost anything else. m

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My school didn’t allow us to bring food in — we were seated family style in the lunchroom with a teacher at the head of each table, and we ate what was put in front of us or nothing at all. In summer, however, I had the best meals at day camp. Weekly trips to Meiji-ya, my favorite Japanese supermarket in Yonkers, N.Y., ensured that I was well stocked with Botan Rice Candy, Every Burger and Yan Yan. My all-pink fork, knife and chopstick set also came from the superstore. Entrées were generally more Western, though no less diverse. My mom would throw the previous night’s beef Stroganoff and egg noodles into a thermos to keep warm.

Another favorite was a creamy, sherried

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My mother grew up poor in the Bronx, with a single, first-generation American mother who was susceptible to all kinds of gurus and trends. One of these trends was a very strict regimen of “healthy” foods, specifically a kind of macrobiotic diet that she imposed on my mother during her elementary school years. My poor mother traipsed off to school with a lunch box full of boiled wheat, buckwheat groats, raw root vegetables and parsley juice. In response, she vowed never to put her kids through that, so we always took the hot lunch at school.

Even the thought of sending her kid to school with a packed lunch made her shudder, since it reminded her of how desperately she longed for the school lunches of overcooked spaghetti and meat sauce, Salisbury steak and tuna mac. Aside from the tuna mac, which I loved, I would rather have had the buckwheat groats!

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large mouthfeel. The way to increase mouthfeel is to leave the dead yeast cells in the bottom of the barrel,” says Albert, and to rock the barrels periodically to ensure their flavors mingle.

(Most of the rocking was done by Ethan JosEPh, the vineyard’s manager and assistant winemaker.)

Granstrom sounds happy for his fellow winemakers’ win. “It’s good news,” he says. “If people know what a wonderful wine [Marquette] can be, they’re going to search it out.”

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the vineyard staff carefully prunes vines so that grape clusters get maximum sun exposure. “It’s something the customer never knows.

It’s just in the quality of the wine.”

Shelburne Vineyard co-owner kEn albErt says last summer’s stellar weather made 2010 “the vintage of the decade.”

Besides getting the one-up from Mother Nature, Albert aged the winning wine sur lie, a method often used on European whites to impart deeper flavors. “The whole challenge [for northern growers] is to develop a

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by vintage rolling pins and an American Heritage Dictionary, in her combination kitchen and office. She types furiously into the template for the House of LeMay blog, which she writes with Amber LeMay, aka Bob Bolyard. The other founding member of the troupe, Margaurite LeMay — or Michael Hayes — seldom contributes to the Daysieswinning blog, which nets close to 1500 hits a day.

While Lucy Belle is currently working on a not-so-appetizing post — a comedic video about bed-bug prevention — she’s also baking cupcakes for the blog’s latest

feature, “Bitchin’ in the Kitchen.” The House of LeMay’s new involvement in the Vermont food scene doesn’t stop with the blog. The troupe is also sponsoring — and lending its presence to — the state’s first gay food festival, Northern Decadence Vermont, which kicks off on September 9.

Back on June 29, a new tag appeared on the five-year-old LeMay blog: “drag queen cooking.” Since then, Lucy Belle, who calls herself a “foreign exchange student” from Mississippi, has posted a new recipe weekly. She took one week off for an August trip to Provincetown,

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ucy Belle LeMay has strict rules in her kitchen. Meals should be made from scratch, meaning “You scratch it out of the box,” she explains. Spam is good, especially on the grill or served on a toothpick with tomato and cheese. Most importantly, whether it’s a Jell-O shot or a specialty cocktail, the drink pairing is just as vital to the meal as the food. “Us girls in Beaver Pond do like our vodka,” Lucy Belle says.

Dressed in an electric blue, above-the knee halter dress draped with a sash reading “Miss Beaver Pond, Vt.,” Lucy Belle is an uncommon addition to the growing world of Vermont food bloggers.

While she may post from the fictional Hot Damn Trailer Park of Beaver Pond, her recipes are more likely to be tested in the refined, country-style kitchen belonging to Johnnie McLaughlin, a member of Burlington drag collective the House of LeMay. When he’s not in character as Lucy Belle, McLaughlin works for the Visiting Nurse Association. He shares his home in the South End of Burlington with Mathew Viens, an assistant attorney general, and two friendly boxer dogs, Franklin and Maddy, who aren’t entirely comfortable with McLaughlin’s alter ego. “Franklin doesn’t like that big redhead comin’ out of the basement,” McLaughlin says of his downstairs ritual of doing Lucy Belle’s makeup and donning a massive wig.

When Seven Days visits, the transformation is already complete. Lucy Belle is camped out at her computer, flanked

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In McLaughlin’s home, decorated with dog-centric antiques, a light scent of peaches from a Bellini-scented candle fills the air. The peachy touch suits the Southern-fried recipes, and literary style, of “Bitchin’ in the Kitchen.” “It goes all the way back to Grandma Edna St. Vincent LeMay,” says Lucy Belle, outlining her family culinary history.

“Us girls were always in the kitchen, and the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. A lot of [recipes on the blog] are her recipes with a little Southern twist throwed in.”

The Southern inflection means Lucy Belle makes liberal use of pecans, which she has “throwed” into her Shelburne Vineyard-inspired grape salad and used to top her cupcakes. It can also mean “a little bourbon.” Just a little?

“The LeMays’ ‘little’ is more than most people’s,” confides Lucy Belle with a mischievous grin.

She asks her visitor to photograph her as she removes her cupcakes, made from a Pillsbury Moist Supreme Golden Butter Recipe mix, from the oven. Of course, Lucy Belle has added her own touch of mini chocolate chips. She usually photographs herself through all the steps of preparing her dishes.

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unless, on or before September 15, 2011, 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.

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as construction of an ~75,000 sf general office building with associated parking and stormwater facilities on Lot #B.26 of the Water Tower Hill subdivision. The project is located on West View Road in the Town of Colchester. This project will be evaluated by the District 4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A. § 6086(a).

A public hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the Essex Junction District Office of the Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:00 a.m at the site. Directions to the site: North from the I89 Exit 16 exit, left onto Upper Mountain View Road, left onto West View Road The following people

or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project: 1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary, and affected state agencies are entitled to party status.

2. Adjoining property owners and others: May participate as parties to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the ten criteria.

3. Non-party participants: The district commission, on its own motion or by petition, may allow others to participate in the hearing without being accorded party status.

If you wish further information regarding participation in this hearing, please contact the District Coordinator at the address below before the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If you have a disability for which

you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least seven days prior to the above hearing date.

Copies of the application and plans for this project are available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the Colchester Offices, the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office, and the District #4 Environmental Office.

The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board web site: www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup by clicking on “District Commission Cases” and entering the case number above.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 12th day of August, 2011.

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 ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On August 23, 2011, Taft Corners Assoc., Inc.

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and Toys R Us, filed application #4C0696-13A for a Project generally described as:

the adoption of a Master Sign plan for Lot #27 of the Taft Corners Park, modification of the exterior facade of the existing Toys R Us store and new building mounted and free-standing signs. The Project is located on Harvest Lane in the Town of Williston, Vermont.

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 Williston 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

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 24th day of August 2011.

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 Bridge Abutment Repairs Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, VT BID OPENING. A. Sealed bids for construction of Lakeside Avenue Repairs will be received at the office of City of Burlington, Department of Public Works at 645 Pine Street, Suite A, Burlington, VT 05401

until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 2, 2011. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. The City of Burlington intends to issue a Notice of Award within thirty (30) days.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. OWNER: City of Burlington ENGINEER: Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. B. Project Location: Upper and lower abutment walls for bridge superstructure that carry the Burlington Bike Path and two Vermont Rail System rail lines located between Pine Street and Conger Avenue, approximately 100 feet west of Pine Street.

C. Work: Repair all existing cracks and spalling to the existing concrete retaining wall, coat the entire face and top of walls with thin cementitious coating.

D. The anticipated project schedule is to award by early September 2011 and to start construction early September 2011.

Construction will be completed by early October 2011.

PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS A. The information for Bidders, Contract Documents & Contract Drawings may be examined at the following locations: Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. 125 College Street, 4th Floor Burlington, VT 05401 City of Burlington Department of Public Works 645 Pine Street, Suite A Burlington, VT 05401 Works in Progress 20 Farrell Street South Burlington, VT 05403 B. Copies of complete Bidding Documents may be obtained on August 26, 2011 from Blueprints, Etc. for a non-refundable fee of $30.00 per set.

Bidders are responsible for shipping and handling if requested for mailing within the continental United States. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be made available.

Blueprints Etc, 20 Farrell St. Suite 101, South Burlington, VT 05403.

(802)865-4503.

C. Bidder shall submit a bid using original forms authorized by and obtained from the Engineer.

PRE-BID MEETING A. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Wednesday, August

31, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site.

BID SECURITY AND BOND A. Bidders will be required to furnish bid security in accordance with the Instructors to Bidders in the form of a Bid Bond or certified check in the amount of 5% of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price.

B. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept any bid, to waive any informality or irregularity on bids received.

final Agenda, at www.ci.burlington.vt.us/ planning/boards/drb/ or office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

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. 16. Bus stops.

The following spaces are hereby designated as bus stops.

BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Tuesday September 20, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

(1) through (12) As Written

The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday September 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium, City Hall to consider the following application:

(14) through (19) As Written

1. 12-0194CA/CU: 175 APPLETREE POINT ROAD (RL-W, Ward 4) ANDREA & RICHARD KENNEY Replace damaged seawall with a new seawall.

2. 12-0016CA: 231 SOUTH PROSPECT STREET (RL, Ward 6) TIMBERLAKE ASSOCIATES, LLP Appeal of administrative permit denial to relocate three parking spaces to front yard of Maple Street. No change in coverage.

3. 11-0842SN: 37-43 CHURCH STREET (D, Ward 3) ANTONIO B POMERLEAU LLC / OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE Appeal of administrative permit denial to install two parallel signs for Outdoor Gear Exchange.

Continued review.

4. 12-0253CA/CU: 259 APPLETREE POINT ROAD (RL-W, Ward 4) MARK PLANTE Repair and improve seawall.

Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office, (City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view

(13) [On the west side of St. Paul Street from Pearl Street to Cherry Street.] Reserved.

Administrative Correction made on this 15th day of August, 2011 Attest Norman Baldwin, P.E. Assistant DirectorTechnical Services Adopted 08/15/2011; Published 08/31/11; Effective 09/21/11 Material in [Brackets] delete.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Town of Underhill Development Review Board (DRB) Site Visit and Hearings Monday, September 19, 2011 at 5:45 PM (site visit) Hearings to be Held at the Underhill Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley Rd. Underhill, VT The DRB will conduct a public site visit related to the application of Brent Goplen for a 5-lot subdivision of his property located at 20 Lower English Settlement Road (LE020). This site visit will begin at 5:45 PM. The DRB will also hold a final hearing on the application of Elena Shapiro for a 2-lot subdivision of property she owns at 647 Poker Hill Road (PH647) in Underhill, VT. This property is located in the Rural Residential zoning district. The hearing will begin at 7:00 PM. The DRB will hold a conditional use/site plan review hearing on the application of Maple Leaf Farm to construct a water storage shed on property they own

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS at 20 Maple Leaf Road (ML020) in Underhill, VT. This property is located in the Water Conservation zoning district. The hearing will begin at 8:00 PM. A copy of these applications and additional information may be obtained at the Underhill Town Hall. The site visit and hearings are open to the public.

Pursuant to 24 VSA §§4464(a)(1)(C) and 4471(a), participation in these local proceedings is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. If you cannot attend the hearing, comments may be made in writing prior to the hearings and mailed to: Zoning Administrator, P.O. Box 32 Underhill Center, VT 05490 or to underhillzoning@comcast.net NOTIFICATION OF PERIOD OF PUBLIC COMMENT Pursuant to18.V.S.A. § 8907 and the Administrative Rules on Agency Designation, the Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) hereby notifies the public of the Application for Re-Designation of Northeastern Family Institute.

Do people get the kinds of mental health services that they need?

Do you have any recommendations for improvements?

OPENINGS BURLINGTON CITY COMMISSIONS/BOARDS On Monday, September 26, 2011, the Burlington City Council will fill vacancies on the following City Commissions/ Boards: Parks and Recreation Commission Term Expires 6/30/13 One Opening Applications are available at the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office, Second Floor, City Hall, and must be received in the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2011.

Applicants must be nominated by a member of the City Council to be considered for a position; a list of Council members is also available at the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office. Please call the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office at 865-7136 for further information.

The City of Burlington encourages persons from diverse backgrounds to apply to serve on boards, commissions and committees. The City is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to political affiliation, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor.

PROGRESSIVE PARTY CAUCUSES Chair Martha Abbott has called for Progressives to meet in caucus on September 27, 2011, for the purpose of electing town committees. Info: 229-0800 or info@ progressiveparty.org.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION Chittenden Unit Docket No. S1345-08 Cnc GMAC Mortgage, LLC,

inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, (802) 660-9000.

NOTICE OF SALE

GMAC Mortgage, LLC

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by Earl M. Albright, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HomeComings Financial, LLC f/k/a HomeComings Financial Network, Inc. dated February 2, 2007 and recorded in Volume 988, Page 236, and assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HomeComings Financial, LLC f/k/a HomeComings Financial Network, Inc. to GMAC Mortgage, LLC by an instrument dated October 8, 2008 and recorded on October 14, 2008 in Volume 1047, Page 383 of the Land Records of the City 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 8:45 A.M. on September 27, 2011, at 36 Conger Avenue, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, Vt 05403

To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Earl M. Albright, Jr. and Jennifer Lea Albright by Quitclaim Deed of Earl M. Albright, Jr. dated August 20, 2004 and recorded in Volume 914 at Pages 667-668 of the City of Burlington Land Records.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check 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 City 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

DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 29th day of August, 2011.

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Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (toll free) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636, 24/7.

DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP Divorce is a tough road.

Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are common. But there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier.

The 13-week Divorce Care Support Group (for

men and women) will be offered on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, September 14 - December 7, 2011, at the Essex Alliance Community Center 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct., VT. For more information and to register call Sandy 802-425-7053.

SINGLE & PARENTING Offers refreshing teaching on important topics to single parents. Join us and find practical help and hope! Watch dynamic video sessions featuring single-parenting experts, the stories of single parents, and enjoy small group discussion. This 13-week course meets weekly on Wednesdays starting September 14th from 6:30-8:30 at Essex Alliance Community Center. Please contact Danette at 802-7344943; danettedubrul@ comcast.net or Kristine at 802-879-3612; ketinvt@yahoo.com.

CARE GIVERS AND CARE RECEIVERS are invited to participate in a unique conversation about the complicated, life affirming, and challenging aspects of care giving and care receiving. All ages that are giving care and/or receiving care, part time or full time, are welcomed to join in this discussion. Group will be held on Thursday evenings at 5 p.m.

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CELIAC AND GLUTENFREE GROUP Every 2nd Wednesay, 4:30-6 p.m. at Central VT Medical Center Conference Room #3. Free and open to the public! To learn more, contact Lisa at 802598-9206 or lisamase@ gmail.com.

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A 14-day period of public comment is provided for DMH to gather information about Northeastern Family Institute as part of the process to decide whether or not the State of Vermont will renew the agency’s designation to deliver mental-health services to children, adolescents and families from across the state. Comments from consumers, parents, family members and other concerned citizens about your experiences with services provided

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We are looking for an outgoing, energetic person with exceptional customer-service skills and cash-handling experience to join the team at our South Burlington office. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package. Green Mountain Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resumes to Ginny Fleischman, president, Green Mountain Credit Union, ginny@greenmountaincu.com.

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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. These openings and others are updated daily.

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ElEctrician Full-time position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to execution of preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on all facility and building units and installation and maintenance of equipment in compliance with NFPA 70 National Electric Code and NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities. Knowledge and certification for fiber optic splicing, category 3 and 5 cabling is a plus. Must be a team player willing to cross train to other roles within the department. Valid Vermont Master Electrician license required.

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To apply for this position, please visit www.portermedical.org to obtain an application, or email cover letter and resume to DFuller@portermedical.org, or fax application materials to 802-388-8899.

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Responsibilities include the financial management of budgets pertaining to office. Position will include general operations, college partners, off-campus vendors, closed circuit television all facets of transactional activity, and the CAT$cratch debit account program. This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of department marketing work and some litigation. strategies and plans. Create and update all departmental policies, procedures, Ideal candidate has MOUs and contracts. excellent organizational Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance or related discipline and 2-4 years’ experience required. Exceptional skills using and writing skills, and pays spreadsheets for budget building, management, report generation and analysis attention to detail. required. Strong analytical skills, marketing and customer relationship management skills, and communication and supervisory skills required.

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ComplianCe manager

Full-time Position, Located at Water Tower Hill, Colchester This position reporting to the CFO coordinates the credit union’s overall compliance with applicable rules, regulations and statutory requirements. The Compliance Manager acts as a resource to NEFCU business units by continuously scanning the business regulatory environment and by researching and interpreting new and existing regulations and laws affecting all areas of business operations. The CM coordinates and conducts compliance and quality-assurance reviews and maintains an effective business process to identify measure, monitor and control compliance risk through policy oversight and review of policies and statutory requirements.

The preferred candidate must have a minimum of five years’ credit union or banking experience including compliance responsibilities and have a minimum of a twoyear college degree and have completed or agree to complete a compliance-officer certification program within two years of hire date.

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St. Albans Office We are seeking a dynamic individual to originate quality loans that give added value to the CU members while maintaining a high quality of customer service. The Mortgage Loan Originator will provide superior service to members through origination channels that cover face-to-face interviews, mail-in applications, telephone and the NEFCU website. The ideal candidate will be expected to maintain professionalism and establish relationships with Realtors, attorneys and builders. The ideal candidate will have 3:42:06 PM exceptional, effective communication and listening skills to ensure that member service expectations are met and exceeded throughout the loan process. Candidates must have good organizational skills, be attentive to details and proficient with Microsoft Office & Excel and have the ability to meet established deadlines. The preferred candidate will have prior mortgage origination experience. This is an opportunity for someone who is able to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced, multitasked environment. Hours Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week/on-call Saturday coverage.

This position will be based primarily in Burlington, but travel to Plattsburgh and our other locations is required at times.

Curtis Lumber offers great benefits, top wages and a safe, fast-paced atmosphere.

We are growth oriented and committed to giving our employees opportunities.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, Curtis Lumber Co., Inc., 140 Tom Miller Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Fax: (518) 561-2726, or apply online at www.curtislumber.com.

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New England Federal Credit Union, Vermont’s largest credit union with seven branch locations, is a growing organization committed to excellence in price, convenience, service, simplicity, and sharing success. NEFCU offers a stable, supportive, high-standards work environment, where employees are treated as key stakeholders. Please visit our website, www.nefcu.com, to learn more about the great opportunities and benefits that exist at NEFCU.

25 hours per week (Monday/Tuesday 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:30-11:30 a.m.)

Part-time opportunity exists for a Courier at NEFCU. Responsibilities will include supporting the daily function of the company’s internal/external mail distribution and postage machine operations as well as ATM servicing. Position will also provide back-up for ATM deposit processing and therefore must have an aptitude for numbers. Successful 1:51:59 PM candidates must have good organizational skills, be attentive to details and have knowledge of MS Office. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a valid driver’s license. This position may require some flexibility in the hours listed above.

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NFI-St. Albans is looking for energetic, empathetic, patient and nurturing Relief Community Skills Workers to join our team of skilled mental health professionals! You must be motivated to help children and families make positive changes in their lives and have prior experience working with youth and/or families in the fields of social work, psychology or education. These positions involve providing treatmentFROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY 5/10/10 1:30:51 PM based activities to clients in a variety of community and home-based 2H-LafayettePainting-051210.indd 1 settings and hours are on an as-needed basis, Our Primary Care Unit is seeking Per Diem RN including weekend opportunities.

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The Lamoille Family Center seeks a Manager for 32 hours per week to oversee our Children’s Integrated Services program.

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Lamoille Community Connections has an immediate, full-time opening for our Emergency Services team.

The Emergency Services team provides crisis evaluation and intervention in Lamoille County. The primary responsibilities include screenings, referrals and coordination of services for residents of Lamoille County. A bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum of 1-2 years experience working with individuals who suffer from mental illness, substance abuse and/or serious emotional disorders. The ideal candidate will be flexible in scheduling and able to work various shifts. Send your resume to: Director of Human Resources, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661 or email to janem@lamoille.org.

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As a result of our rapid growth, we have immediate openings for talented individuals with a passion for renewable energy and innovative technology to help us develop and market the next generation of solar PV monitoring solutions.

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LCC is seeking a qualified individual to become the Facilities Manager for our organization. This position will assume the responsibility of overseeing the optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, fire/ safety, etc. This position is responsible for the maintenance of building and grounds. The Facilities Manager will oversee contractors for projects including electrical and plumbing. The qualified individual will rely on experience and judgment to accomplish goals. The Facilities Manager must be familiar with a variety of concepts, practices and procedures. The Facilities Manager will perform a variety of tasks. A wide variety of creativity and latitude is required. Send your resume to: Director of Human Resources, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661, or email to janem@lamoille.org.

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Lamoille Community Connections’ CRT Program needs Support Staff to provide 1-1 services to adult consumers in the community. Primary responsibilities include transportation and support to local physicians and dentists, assistance with shopping, and integration into the community. This is a part-time position, as needed/when available. Experience working with adults with mental illness helpful. Background check and valid driver’s license needed. Send your resume to: Director of Human Resources, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661, or email to janem@lamoille.org.

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Lamoille Community Connections Children’s, Youth and Family Program is seeking to fill the position of Access Case Manager. The Access Case Manager provides coordinated services for children and adolescents who have emotional / behavioral challenges. These children have significant issues to contend with in their home, school and community.

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Successful applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or other appropriate discipline; an understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle, Boolean algebra, and structured systems design and programming; proven ability to write program code; excellent analytical skills, strong planning, organizational and administrative skills; and the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of end users and changing priorities. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, ASP.NET, and/or mobile app development a plus.

Send letter of application, resume and a list of three references to programmingjobs@vsc.edu or Systems Administrator, Vermont State Colleges, PO Box 359, Waterbury, VT 05676.

The Nurse Care Coordinator oversees the delivery and coordination of high-quality nursing services throughout the shift. S/he will manage care plans and related documentation, MDS and CQI data, infection control and wound care, act as primary liaison with families, physicians and other care providers, and coordinate staffing resources for the shift. This individual will serve as a back-up for primary-care nurses when needed. The successful candidate will be an RN or LPN in the state of Vermont, with a minimum of two years of clinical oversight experience in a long-term care or related setting. S/he will demonstrate a solid understanding of geriatric care delivery, and the ability to lead, mentor, and communicate with others in a successful manner.

Wake Robin offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. Interested candidates, please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to: HR, (802) 264-5146. EOE 5H-WakeRobin083111.indd 1

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Sterling Area Services

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Community Support Positions Available

PROCESS ENGINEER We have an immediate opening for a full-time Process Engineer. This position will support the manufacturing plants by identifying equipment or process inefficiencies.

Perform projects that ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental best practices. Fill in for Plant Supervisors.

Participate in 3-A Sanitary Standards; stay current on State, FDA and USDA regulations affecting dairy processing equipment. Assist with the development and implementation of plant capital budgets and projects.

Interested in entering the field of human services? Are you patient and flexible? Have you considered providing specialized direct support to individuals who can benefit from your guidance and supervision? Sterling Area Services, an agency serving the needs of persons with developmental disabilities in our region, has a number of community support positions currently available. As part of a clientcentered team, community support staff will help to develop and implement support plans to aid our clients in supported employment, daily living skills, and effective communication with other members of our communities.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be ready to contribute to a treatment team. Sterling Area Services values employee development and personal growth and employees receive full supervisory support and extensive training. Current full- and part-time openings include support for males and females in the Montpelier, Waterbury, and Morrisville areas.

Some fully benefited positions are currently available.

Qualified applicants will need to have completed high school or GED equivalent, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, clean background checks, and reliable and insured means of transportation. EOE Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter of interest to:

We are seeking an individual with a BS degree in dairy engineering or related sciences; graduate degree a plus. The candidate must have knowledge of AutoCad and knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley). A minimum of three years’ experience in the industry is necessary.

Must possess demonstrated analytical skills. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Cabot offers a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Department, Cabot Creamery One Home Farm Way, Montpelier, VT 05602 Phone: (802) 563-3892 • Fax: (802) 563-2173 Email: jobs@cabotcheese.com EOE M/F/D/V 7T-CabotCream-Engineer-083111.indd 1

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109 Professional Dr., Suite 3, Morrisville, VT 05661 or fax it to 802-888-1182.

Applications are available by calling 802-888-7602.

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The Burlington area’s premiere sports bar is seeking restaurant and bar staff. City Sports Grille, located at Spare Time in Colchester, wants fun, friendly, and customer service oriented people. We offer flexible schedules and a fun work environment.

If you love people, sports and good tips, this job is for you!

Director of Animal Care and Facilities

Located on the historic and beautiful waterfront in Burlington, Vermont, ECHO seeks a dynamic and effective professional to lead the Center’s animal care and facilities functions.

ECHO maintains a collection of 70 species of live animals.

The facility consists of 28,000 sq. ft. and is LEED certified.

ECHO’s mission is to educate and delight its visitors regarding the ecology, culture, history and opportunities for enhancing stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin.

After nine successful years of exceeding audience and impact goals, ECHO is poised to launch a major expansion with the completion of its $4.1 million capital campaign. The expansion will provide significant additional space for hightech programs and new exhibits.

The Director of Animal Care and Facilities works closely with the Executive Director, senior management and the animal care and maintenance team to help envision, create and deliver the ECHO visitor experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of five years in the animal care field. Experience with fish, amphibians and reptiles is a plus.

• Knowledge of ethology and ability to utilize this knowledge to optimize animal health.

• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain aquarium life-support systems.

Full-TIme PoSITIon WITh BeneFITS: Head Cook, with min. of 2 years’ experience. $14 to $16 per hour.

Salary and benefit package is highly competitive. Benefits also include great views of Lake Champlain and the opportunity to work with a highly dedicated group of individuals who are committed to ECHO’s mission. EOE

We offer competitive wages and a 401(k) plan with a 50% match of 7.5%.

To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: jobs@echovermont.org with Director of Animal Care in the subject field. You also can apply via “snail” mail at: ECHO Director of Animal Care Job Search, One College St., Burlington, VT 05401.

No phone calls, please. For a detailed job description, visit our website at www.echovermont.org.

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line cooks.

Needed Immediately

Please respond to Charles at charlesc@asinglepebble.com. no phone calls.

Full-Time8/22/11 3:07:06 PM Cleaning Person

Maple Leaf Farm is seeking a full-time cleaning person.

Will work as part of a team cleaning a 39-bed, sixbuilding substance-abuse facility. Duties include dusting, vacuuming, mopping and general sanitation of entire facility.

This position includes an excellent benefit package.

Starting pay $12.24 per hour. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Scott Ovitt, Facility Manager Maple Leaf Farm Associates, Inc. 10 Maple Leaf Rd. Underhill, VT 05489

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The deadline for applications is September 30, 2011.

Looking for experienced person (nursing student or LNA preferred) to care for elderly female.

Must be experienced with incontinence care, gait belt assisted walking, bathing, housekeeping and meal prep.

Mondays 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. plus possible back-up and occasional weekends. Must be dependable and have valid driver’s license and vehicle. Background check is required. Pay commensurate with experience.

Send resume to wlf.clark@gmail.com

Laborers

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Phone: 802-899-2911 Fax: 802-899-3617 Email: info@mapleleaf.org EOE

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needed for excavating company in Williston.

Apply in person to: Don Weston Excavating Inc., 349 Commerce St., Williston, Vt.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Knowledge of and ability to manage, maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other building mechanical systems.

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Home Health Care Provider

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ParT-TIme PoSITIonS: Line Cooks, Servers, Bartenders Snack Bar Attendants and Head Server (35 hours)

aPPly In PerSon aT City Sports Grille & Spare Time, located at 215 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester, near Costco.

Ask for Jacob or Rick.

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A Single Pebble is hiring

We have seasonal manufacturing and processing positions available immediately in our Richmond smokehouse. Work in a refrigerated environment handling fresh and smoked meat.

No experience necessary, we will train you.

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Janitorial Positions Must have a clean criminal history and one to three years experience.

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GENDER EQUITY COORDINATOR Seeking a part-time Gender Equity Coordinator to join our Girls Programs Team to implement our Gender Equity Support Program at the Center for Technology, Essex.

The coordinator is responsible for planning, delivering, and coordinating all aspects of this program.

The ideal candidate has experience with gender equity issues, nontraditional career fields, youth work, and program coordination. The position will be based in Chittenden County with travel required.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by September 1 to Lucy Comstock-Gay at lcomstockgay@vtworksforwomen.org.

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Reception/ Clerical

Assistant Small Burlington law firm seeks receptionist who will perform clerical duties and transcription.

Will train. Monday through Friday afternoon with occasional full days.

Please email resume to mdubois65@aol.com.

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Full- and part-time positions

Looking for an energetic person with early education experience in a child care setting.

Must be a team player, have a CDA or equivalent.

Come work with a great team!

Wages based on experience.

Differentials: $2 for evenings, $2.50 for nights.

Come in for a tour!

Or Send resume to Sue.Fortin@kindredhealthcare. com.

Call 802-872-2772 and ask for Stacey or Maureen.

Birchwood Terrace Healthcare 43 Starr Farm Road Burlington, VT 05408 802-863-6384 EOE

Assistant Director of Public Works

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The Town of Colchester is seeking a full-time Assistant Public Works Director to provide professional management of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital and operations programs. An application form and detailed job description are available at www.colchestervt.gov or by calling 802-264-5504.

The application deadline is September 23, 2011.

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Legal Secretary A great job for an experienced legal secretary. Medium-sized Burlington law firm with a friendly and fun work environment is seeking a part-time legal secretary.

The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Juris. Competitive salary.

Please send your resume to:

Vicki M. Gilwee, Office Manager, McNeil, Leddy & Sheahan 271 South Union St. Burlington, VT 05401 or via email to vgilwee@mcneilvt.com

New eNglaNd TraNsporTaTioN CoNsorTium CoordiNaTor University of vermont trC - #0040049

The New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) Coordinator fulfills the administrative needs of NETC's Policy, Advisory, and Technical Committees, carries out all the responsibilities for administrative management of NETC, provides research-grant management services for the State of Vermont, oversees and administers Research Projects, including but not limited to the interchange of NETC funds and grant assignment deliverables between NETC, the University, and the University's sub-grantees, and reports to the State as required.

Master's degree in a related field and two to three years' related experience encouraged. Extensive knowledge of transportation research and research grant administration encouraged. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

For further information on Req. #0040049, or to apply with electronic application, resume, cover letter, and a list of references with contact information, visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com or www.uvm.edu/trc.

Tel: 802.656.1312.

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Operations Manager

A National Energy company is seeking candidates to fill an opening for an Operations Manager position.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in both direct and indirect supervision of employees. A previous history of team building and employee development is essential. The position requires long range planning capabilities.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills along with highly developed computer skills are essential. The candidate should be open to direction and a collaborative work style coupled with an intense commitment to get the job done. A college degree is preferred, but candidates with equivalent management experience will be considered.

Bring your leadership skills to one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading energy companies.

Send resumes to bbrasse1@yahoo.com.

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The New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) Program Specialist will coordinate operational and administrative processes and activities and plan events and conferences in support of the TRC's complex multistate, multi-institution research program. Provide support for financial and programmatic activities to include, create and maintain related databases/spreadsheets, records, documents, and resources and monitor related processes, reporting, events and programs.

Bachelor's degree and one to three years experience required. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

For further information on Req. #0040078, or to apply with electronic application, resume, cover letter, and a list of references with contact information, visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com or www.uvm.edu/trc.

Tel: 802.656.1312.

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HowardCenter improves the well-being of children, adults, families and communities.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Vermont Insurance Agents Association is seeking a candidate to fill its recently vacated Executive Director position. To review the invitation to apply and job description go to www.viaa.org and under VIAA links, click on VIAA Executive Director Open Position.

EnvironmEntal SpEcialiSt FloatEr Deadline to apply has been extended to September 9, 2011.

HowardCenter is looking for a full-time candidate to fill an Environmental Specialist Floater position. The purpose of this position is to provide special project cleaning and coverage for absences within the Environmental Services program of the Facilities Department. This person must have knowledge of both routine and complex cleaning, as he or she is expected to cover the duties of coworkers when they are absent. The demands of this position require much flexibility with scheduling of regular duties as well2H-VIAA-083111.indd 1 8/29/11 12:00:38 PM as special projects.

Washington County Mental Health Services

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGER

Developmental Services provides innovative supports to people with Developmental Disabilities and or Autism Spectrum Disorders. Please contact our Staff Recruiter, Sue Smithson, at 488-6533, or visit HowardCenter.org to learn more about this and other exciting professional opportunities. intEnSivE community Support WorkEr 25-year-old man needs 24 hours of support in the Colchester area. This individual enjoys woodworking, guitar, karaoke and socializing with friends. Candidate is a positive role model who has considerable experience setting and maintaining boundaries.

Schedule for this benefits-eligible position is 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. weekdays except Wednesday. on-call SubStitutE program Our On-Call Substitute Program in Developmental Services has ongoing needs supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities. Great opportunities in residential settings, day program site and 1:1 in the community throughout Chittenden County.

Paid trainings provided. Mileage reimbursement. A great opportunity to gain experience or utilize your current skills (ASL, behavioral intervention, community integration) and create a schedule that best meets your needs. Join this dynamic work. Apply now at www. howardcentercareers.org, or for more information, call Freya Waters at 488-6540.

MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES adminiStrativE aSSiStant ii HowardCenter is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced administrative assistant to support Twin Oaks Counseling Services by providing and assisting in word processing, data management, managing contract reports, payments and various other office duties.

This individual must have good computer, communication, organization, data management and intrapersonal skills. The ability to multitask and work with office equipment is a must. Position is benefits eligible, 30 hours per week. adminiStrativE aSSiStant ii HowardCenter is looking for an energetic and outgoing person to fill the role of Administrative Assistant at the front desk of a busy outpatient clinic in Burlington. Individual should have excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Office), ability to work with a wide variety of people, ability to create a calm, inviting environment, and strong communication and excellent organizational skills. This position is available immediately. Position is 40 hours per week with excellent benefits!

Seeking a recovery-oriented mental health clinician to provide case management services to persons with serious mental illness. This is a fast-paced outreach position that includes counseling, service coordination, skills teaching, and advocacy; and requires someone who is compassionate, creative, well organized, honest, dependable, and strength based. Prefer person with master’s degree in related field and a minimum of one year experience working with persons with mental illness. Will consider a person with a bachelor’s degree in related field with appropriate experience. Supervision toward mental health licensure provided.

EMERGENCY SCREENER Emergency Services is seeking an experienced professional to provide crisis-intervention services for adults, children and their families. The position requires three 12-hour shifts per week, including nights and weekends. Work site is the WCMH site in Berlin, but outreach visits to all parts of Washington County and sections of Orange County are expected. Full time, 40 hours per week with benefits.

Please send resume to: Personnel Department, Washington County Mental Health Services, P.O. Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601, or email personnel@wcmhs.org.

clinical coordinator — tWin oakS counSEling SErvicES Seeking coordinator to provide supervision to clinicians and clinical consultation, oversee day-to-day program operations and quality assurance. Provide clinical direction for program based on best practices and in conjunction with Medical Director and Director of5v-WCMH-083111.indd Outpatient Programs. Ensure practices are consistent with rules, regulations and standards governing opioid treatment programs.

Provide clinical services to patients who are receiving buprenorphine maintenance therapy (e.g., clinical evaluations, facilitating treatment groups and individual treatment planning); perform clinical and administrative tasks, including monthly audits; coordinate individual and group backup coverage; collaborate with community groups; make clinical decisions regarding the safety and behavior of patients; and train new clinicians. Requires master’s degree, LADC and 5 years’ experience providing substance abuse counseling and providing services to people with co-occurring disorders. Full-time, benefits-eligible position.

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community Support clinician Seeking energetic, compassionate and dedicated individuals for dynamic positions that are responsible for ensuring that adequate case-management services are provided administratively and clinically to an assigned caseload of persons with a major mental illness as well as those with dual diagnoses (co-occurring disorders), and to assist in serving other clients as covered by the team and program as needed. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, as are one to two years in a human services field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired. Must be able to speak in groups.

Must be able to communicate in writing and able to learn computer word processing and use computer software as required for documentation and data entry. Full time (37.5 hours/week) with excellent benefits!

Please visit our website at www.howardcentercareers.org for more details or to apply online. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper applications are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily.

HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to qualified employees.

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Part time (20 hours per week) 12-month position VSCSF Bargaining Unit, VSC Grade 10

The Johnson State College Athletics Department is seeking an Athletics Office Assistant to coordinate and carry out the daily activities/operations of the office.

The successful candidate will have three years of relevant clerical and administrative experience as well as prior experience working in a higher-education setting and/ or with an athletic department. A degree is preferred.

Send a completed JSC job application (www.jsc.edu/employment), cover letter and resume to: Susan.Rothschild@jsc.edu, or mail to Human Resources Office, Athletics Office Assistant, Johnson State College, 337 College Hill, Johnson, VT 056569898. Final offer of employment is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminalbackground check.

JSC strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other underrepresented backgrounds.

JSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Vermont State Colleges system. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

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DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY We have an immediate opening for a full-time Director of Technology. This position will support the manufacturing plants by providing assistance in solving process/technology problems. Perform analyses of product analytical results, yields, and other quality, environmental or efficiency parameters. Identify trends and report results. Manage projects that result in improved operation: tighter controls, increased yield, etc. Projects may require capital, in which case responsibility may include soliciting bids, determining best choices, writing justification for capital, scheduling and managing implementation. Participate in long-term facility planning. Provide technical leadership for potential new products, including managing plant trials. Assist and support the Vice-President of Technology on priority projects.

We are seeking an individual with a BS degree in dairy science or related field; graduate degree a plus.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in dairy products technology, must include work in plant environments.

The candidate needs to be proficient in data management and analysis, as evidenced by expertise with Excel and other database tools. Demonstrated communication skills, both orally and written, along with PowerPoint-presentation skills.

Cabot offers a competitive starting wage and excellent benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department, Cabot Creamery One Home Farm Way, Montpelier, VT 05602 Phone: (802) 563-3892 • Fax: (802) 563-2173 Email: jobs@cabotcheese.com EOE M/F/D/V

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GAS/OIL SERVICE TECHNICIANS/ INSTALLERS Regional energy company is seeking qualified individuals to fill Service Technician/ Installer positions. Applicants must have required certifications.

Morway's Moving and Storage is seeking experienced and professional

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Competitive salary, full benefit package including health,dental, 401(k), incentive plans.

Valid driver’s license required, CDL preferred but no required.

Morway’s is based out of Williston.

Positions available immediately.

Please call: Bob Brasse at 1-800-427-6270.

Contact us at 802-651-0900 or email us at info@morwaysmoving.com.

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enlisted the House of LeMay to film a web video parodying the classic grapestomping episode of “I Love Lucy.”

(That oenophilic free-for-all can be viewed on the Northern Decadence website, Facebook or YouTube.)

The LeMays will also board the Spirit of Ethan Allen III for a Midnight Culinary Cruise on September 9, the event that kicks off Northern Decadence Vermont with tastings from nearly 20 restaurants, including Das Bierhaus, Salt and Marsala Salsa. The following day, Hilton Burlington will host a food festival, along with an art show, tourism expo and silent auction.

The cupcake competition to be judged that day is open only to amateurs, though Docto says some of the competitors are New England Culinary Institute students. As a sponsor, Lucy Belle says it wouldn’t be fair for her to enter, though she has concocted a “very special recipe” just in case.

The LeMays’ participation in the event is just one way they volunteer their time. On August 20, all three gals hosted a benefit brunch for Vermont CARES at Leunig’s Bistro, a favorite LeMay haunt. A portion of the proceeds from their phone app go to I’m Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation in honor of survivor Dreher.

According to Lucy Belle, even “Bitchin’ in the Kitchen” has altruism at its heart: “In Beaver Pond, we always like to help people out.

“Not a lot of people would consider me a Martha Stewart, but if they like my recipes, I’ll consider expanding,” she says. She may even start sharing instructions for full meals, with components such as her beloved grits. What more could fans want from their favorite Southern drag queen cooking blog?

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Lucy Belle’s simple recipes are gaining a following; she says feedback on her pesto has been particularly favorable. The LeMays’ webmaster and photographer, Russell Dreher of New York-based company RJD Productions, says he recently tried the recipe, which uses toasted pecans instead of pine nuts, judged it “quite good” and planned to survive on it through Hurricane Irene.

In her post, Lucy Belle recommends buying basil for the pesto at the local farmers market, but hers came from her stunning backyard garden. All stonework and flowers, it’s an oasis for the household that also provides inspiration for recipes.

The zucchini-andtomato gazpacho resulted from a glut of the two vegetables, which still fill a bowl in the kitchen, along with habaneros that Lucy Belle grows out back and adds to pasta sauce, turnip greens and collard greens for a hint of fire.

When the cupcakes have cooled, Lucy Belle is ready to frost them, once again with a Pillsbury preparation, in both chocolate and vanilla. Some she tops simply with sprinkles or her signature toasted pecans. Others are festooned with chopped bacon in a show of support for the “BPPBPPP (Beaver Pond Pork By-product Processing Plant),” maintains Lucy Belle. She remarks that the vanilla, chocolate and bacon combo reminds her of childhood breakfasts in Mississippi that consisted of chocolatechip pancakes with a side of bacon.

Cupcakes are on the Mississippi belle’s mind in anticipation of the Decadent Cupcake Competition, part of Northern Decadence Vermont, an inaugural event that spearheads Gov. Peter Shumlin’s initiative to increase GLBT tourism in the state. The House of LeMay is a sponsor, as is Seven Days.

(Disclosure: This reporter will be a judge at the cupcake competition.)

Northern Decadence’s organizer, Willie Docto, is president and treasurer of the Vermont Gay Tourism Association and co-owner of Moose Meadow Lodge in Waterbury. To aid in the viral marketing of his gay food festival, Docto

Wednesday $2 Draft Specials Thursday 1/2 Price Laplatte Burger Night Friday Pork Burritos Saturday $4.95 Martinis Daily 3-6 $4 Nachos & Wings

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Urban Outsiders The Brooklyn music scene conjures up stereotypical visions of skinnyjeaned überhipsters fueling the indie movement from inside their ramshackle lofts. You’d never guess that overall-wearing hillbilly band the DEFiBULATORs — whose colorful song lyrics lament the loss of their “corn money” — reside in that borough just over the bridge. The city bumpkins break with tradition and bring us tongue-in-cheek mountainfolk in overdrive; Under the Radar calls it “a boozy concoction worth swigging until the last call.” Let out a yeehaw to the tune of frenzied banjos and fiddles at Big Picture Theater & Café on Friday. Bluegrass band Haywire open.

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PUBLIC MEETING: Goddard College president Barbara Vacarr, architect John McCullough and college consultant Bob Kenny discuss the college’s proposed wood-chip heating system. Goddard College, Plainfield, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 322-1644.

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COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP: Cycle fanatics fix up their rides with help from neighbors and BRV staff. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 264-9687.

HISTORIC TOURS: Wander the turrets and balconies of this 19th-century castle boasting brick and marble façades, three floors, and 32 rooms. Wilson Castle, Proctor, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. Info, 773-3284, wilsoncastle@aol.com.

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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: Parades, circus acts and talent showcases 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; free for kids under 4; $5 parking; separate tickets required for grandstand concerts and events. Info, 878-5545.

VERMONT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: A whoppin’ five-week festival boasts art exhibits, performances and workshops celebrating painting, poetry, crafts, culinary arts and everything in between. Visit vermontartfest.com for details. Various locations, Mad River Valley, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Various prices. Info, 496-6682, info@vermontartfest.com.

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‘BRIDE FLIGHT’: Three war brides share a flight to New Zealand in this epic 2008 drama by Ben Sombogaart. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

‘THE FIRST BEAUTIFUL THING’: Flashbacks from a mother’s deathbed flesh out a portrait of the Michelucci family in this thoughtful film by Paolo Virzi. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

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BARRE FARMERS MARKET: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods in the center of the town.

Main Street, Barre, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, barrefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery experience the tempering and dipping process. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.

SOUTH HERO FARMERS MARKET: Foodies take advantage of fresh-from-the-farm fare and other local goodies. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3291.

WEB & WINE: Food, wine and web experts serve up savvy tips at this tasting event. 156 The Loft, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $25 includes wine and food samples.

Info, 881-0556.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: Flowers, meats, mushrooms, quail eggs, vegetables and more are readily available thanks to 30 vendors.

Woodstock Village Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555.

THE DEFIBULATORS Friday, September 2, 8 p.m., at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield. $1317. Info, 496-8994. bigpicturetheater.info

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY & POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER: A talk illuminates the alternative therapy’s role in helping people release emotional and physical stresses and strains. New England Center for CranioSacral Therapy, Burlington, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 578-9451.

‘DISCOVERING YOUR INNER STABILITY’: Can’t find your core? Instructor Robert Rex integrates Kundalini yoga, tai chi, Rolfing Movement Integration and more in exercises designed to stabilize spines, strengthen muscles and maintain flexibility. Preregister. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

MORNING MEDITATION: Get your "daily drop of Dharma" in a sitting session with Amy Miller.

Milarepa Center, Barnet, 7-8 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 633-4136.

WOMEN’S STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CLASS: Female athletes work toward their fitness goals at the high school track. Mount Mansfield Union High School, Jericho, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10 for drop-ins.

Info, 922-5924.

Top Marx It takes more than greasepaint to pull off a Groucho Marx impression.

The late, great comic — one of history’s most memorable — may be immediately recognizable by the hefty brows and ’stache he first slapped on during his vaudeville days, but it was his rapid-fire humor that was hard to beat. It’s tough to re-create, too, but award-winning actor Frank Ferrante channels the legend in a 90-minute biographical comedy packed with one-liners and physical shtick.

“Every silly flutter, every goosy undulation, every frantic leap is an ode to the ridiculous,” writes the Phoenix New Times.

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ENOSBURG PLAYGROUP: Children and their adult caregivers immerse themselves in singing activities and more. American Legion, Enosburg Falls, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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lurries in September? Not at this stage of climate change, anyway. But your eyes don’t deceive you: Bolton Valley kick-starts the back-to-snow mood with the first rail jam of the season. In conjunction with Vermont’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Sale — held at the resort through September 11 — the preseason party inspires athletes to dust off their winter gear ... if they can handle the tease, that is. The ’flakes may be scraped up off a local ice rink and piled high in a tennis court, but, hey, there’s a reason it’s called the Labor of Love Rail Jam. At least you can ride while rocking a T-shirt.

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LABOR OF LOVE RAIL JAM Friday, September 2, at Bolton Valley. Registration and bib pick-up, 5 p.m.; rail jam starts at 6 p.m.; awards, 7 p.m. $10 to compete (space is limited; preregister online); free to watch. Info, 877-926-5866. boltonvalley.com

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Dust to Dust RIPTON COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE Saturday, September 3, 7:30 p.m., at Ripton Community Coffee House. $3-9. Info, 388-9782. rcch.org

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The casual listener will easily pick up on the eclectic nature of the Dust Poets’ music, a blend of folk, country, bluegrass and blues that goes heavy on the harmony. But it takes a thoughtful ear to hear the bite punctuating the Canadian quintet’s warm notes. Beneath the upbeat exterior, these neighbors from the north aren’t shy about sharing a bit of small-town angst. Insightful lyrics offer the band’s view on oil consumption, homelessness and life as far-traveling troubadours. After an hourlong openmic set, they’ll take the stage at the Ripton Community Coffee House, a nonprofit concert series.

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Moving & Grooving With Christine: Young ones jam out to rock-and-roll and world-beat tunes.

Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome.

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

Info, 865-7216.

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Music on the Porch: HouseRockers lend classic rock and blues stylings to a picnic on the porch.

Waterbury Station, Green Mountain Coffee Visitor Center & Café, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; nonperishablefood-item donations accepted for the Waterbury Food Shelf. Info, 882-2700.

Starline Rhythm Boys: The Vermont band sounds out swingin’ honky-tonk and rockabilly.

Bayside Pavilion, St. Albans, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 524-0909.

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Heroic Corn Maze Adventure: Test your Fort Ticonderoga history by solving a six-acre puzzle in the cornstalks. Fort Ticonderoga, N.Y., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-10. Info, 518-585-2821.

Making Tracks & Seeing Skins: Explorers look for signs of furry friends and collect footprints with plaster-of-Paris track casts. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 4-5 p.m. $2-3; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: Weather permitting, an 8.5-acre maze of maize lures labyrinth lovers outstanding in their field. 1404 Wheelock Rd., Danville, 10 a.m. $9-12; free for ages 4 and under.

Info, 748-1399, info@vermontcornmaze.com.

Wagon-Ride Wednesday: Riders lounge in sweet-smelling hay on scenic, horse-drawn routes.

Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Regular admission, $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

Rip Keller: In a family-friendly talk interspersed with music and video materials, the musician and scholar shares the historical context of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the composer’s plea for democracy. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 223-2424.

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‘Critical State’: Dancer/choreographer Polly Motley’s contemporary piece encourages audiences to move through the performance space as six dancers and four video artists and sound and lighting designers make art with themes of change, timing and possibility. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Info, 888-1261.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Live: ‘I’m With You’: The American funk rock band plays through its first album in five years. Fans around the world tune in via satellite. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 660-9300.

Summer Sci-Fi Film Series: Back on the big screen this week: Spielberg’s 1977 UFO drama Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 382-9222.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.31, 2 p.m.

Fletcher Allen Farmers Market: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Held outside, Fletcher Allen Hospital, Burlington, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 847-0797, tanya.mcdonald@vtmednet. org.

Greensboro Farmers Market: On the shores of Caspian Lake, shoppers find a bounty of seasonal fruits and veggies, meats, breads, and baked goods.

Town Hall Green, Greensboro, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 533-7455.

Hinesburg Farmers Market: Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. United Church of Hinesburg, 3:30-6 p.m. Free.

Info, info@hinesburglionsfarmersmarket.org.

Jericho Farmers Market: Passersby graze through locally grown veggies, pastureraised meats, area wines and handmade crafts. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 343-9778, millsriversidemarket@gmail.com.

Mexican Fiesta: Diners go south of the border at this monthly feast of enchiladas, chile rellenos and Gracie’s Tamales.

Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 5 p.m.

Cost of food and drink.

Info, 496-8994.

New North End Farmers Market: Eaters stroll through an array of offerings, from sweet treats to farm-grown goods. Elks Lodge, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-8072, newnorthendmarket@ hotmail.com.

Peacham Farmers Market: Seasonal berries and produce mingle with homemade crafts and baked goods from the village. Academy Green, Peacham, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3061.

South Royalton Farmers Market: Various vendors peddle locally grown agricultural goods and unique crafts. Town Green, South Royalton, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 763-8087.

Waterbury Farmers Market: Cultivators and their customers swap veggie tales and edible inspirations at a weekly outdoor emporium. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 3-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 279-4371, info@waterburyfarmersmarket.com.

Willoughby Lake Farmers & Artisan Market: Performances by local musicians join produce, eggs, gemstone jewelry, wind chimes and ge

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Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.31, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

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‘Oklahoma!’: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s two-act musical follows the budding romance between a cowboy and a farm girl in 1906. Town Hall Theatre, Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10-20.

Info, 253-3961, tickets@stowetheatre.com.

‘Saint-Ex’: This brand-new musical explores the life of French author/aviator Antoine de SaintExupéry, best known for writing The Little Prince.

Weston Playhouse, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Call for price.

Info, 824-5288.

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Heart-Centered Workshop: Reflexologist, Shamanic intuitive and yoga instructor Frances McManus offers advice for holding your heart’s desires and needs in higher stead than those of your head. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-7; preregister. Info, 223-8004, ext.

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Survival Workshop: There’s more to survival than learning to live off the land. A series of workshops about health, food, shelter, community building and personal protection center on building a structure that can withstand almost anything.

Private home, Hardwick, noon-3 p.m. Free; preregister; call for specific location. Info, 272-3228, becomealivenow@gmail.com.

‘Is the Solution to Pollution Dilution?’: A fun interpretive program about a serious subject illuminates how human actions on the land affect the water quality of Lake Champlain. Button Point Nature Center, Button Bay State Park, Vergennes, 2-2:45 p.m. Regular park day-use fee, $2-3. Info, 475-2377.

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1975 Route 5A, Westmore, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 525-8842.

Wine Tasting: Oenophiles stop in for a sample of organic vino. St. Johnsbury Food Co-op, 2-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-9498.

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Chess Club: Checkmate! Board-game players try to attack the king with sly strategies. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $2-3.

Info, 363-5803.

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Alburgh Playgroup: Tots form friendships over stories, songs and crafts. Alburgh Family Center, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Homeschoolers’ Not-Back-to-School Picnic: Out-of-classroom learners gather for lunch, social time and a round of ultimate Frisbee. Oakledge Park, Burlington, noon. Free; cost of parking; bring a picnic lunch. Info, 860-1299.

Montgomery Playgroup: Little ones up to age 2 exercise their bodies and their minds in the company of adult caregivers. Montgomery Town Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Music With Raphael: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

PJ Story Time: Little kids rock nightgowns and flannels as special guests read from books. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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Blues @ Home With Blues Tonight & Adam McMahon: A longstanding blues band and a Vermont solo player kick off the Citizens Bank @ Home series. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 603-448-0400.

Bruno Mars Featuring Raphael Saadiq: "Just the Way You Are" is just one of the hit songs by this rising R&B artist, who made it onto Time magazine’s list of most influential people for 2011.

Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $39.75-61.00. Info, 863-5966.

Burlington Songwriters: Lyricists share and critique original works. Heineberg Community & Senior Center, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 859-1822.

Luísa Maita: Soulful Brazilian traditions accent alt-pop and electronic tunes by this sultry songstress.

Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7 p.m. $15-18. Info, 322-1624.

North Branch Bluegrass Festival: This outdoor music bash features 10 New England bands, 15 music workshops, nightly jam sessions and camping. North Branch Bluegrass Festival Grounds, Bridgewater, 3 p.m. $5-20 per day; $20-50 weekend pass; free for children under 5. Info, 672-3042.

Snow Farm Vineyard Concert Series: The Starline Rhythm Boys serve up tunes by the grapevines. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, picnicking, 5 p.m.; music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 372-9463.

outdoors

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.31, 10 a.m.

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Survival Workshop: See WED.31, noon-3 p.m.

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Karen M. Emmons: The professor and associate dean for research at Harvard School of Public Health discusses "The Imperative to Reduce Health Disparities" at the college’s 2011 convocation.

Ackley Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 287-8926.

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‘Fully Committed’: A wannabe actor is stuck taking reservations at Manhattan’s busiest restaurant in Depot Theatre’s daredevil one-man show.

Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 8 p.m. $25. Info, 518-962-4449.

‘Oklahoma!’: See WED.31, 8 p.m.

‘Saint-Ex’: See WED.31, 7:30 p.m.

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Dyad Communication Workshop: Participants learn to speak and truly be heard in this contemplative communication practice. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 6:15-8:45 p.m. $10; donations accepted.

Info, 522-5855.

Jack Mayer: The Vermont author’s work of creative nonfiction, Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project, recounts the story of a World War II social worker who helped save thousands of Jewish children from death. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189.

Rural Post: A Letter-Writing Soirée: Bring your epistolary energy for some missive mischief while rediscovering the art of letter writing. Pens, stationary, light refreshments and a typewriter or two are provided. Stardust Books, Craftsbury Common, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 586-7711, ext. 140.

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Senior Art Classes: In two-hour morning and afternoon sessions, folks ages 55 and up explore drawing, pastels, oil and acrylic paints, printmaking, collages, and sculpture while discussing basic design concepts such as shape, texture and color.

Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5; call for class time and to register. Info, 864-0604.

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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 Lesson & Dance Social: Singles and couples of all levels of experience take a twirl.

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

‘Critical State’: See THU.01, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Addison County Benefit Truck & Tractor Pull: Catch "Old Ironsides" in action at a fundraiser for Vermont families in need. Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, 6 p.m. $5-10. Info, 349-5776.

American International Club of Vermont: Expats, well-traveled citizens and Vermonters with a case of wanderlust gather for drinks in an intellectually stimulating atmosphere. Lobby, Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor, 5:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 347-569-4336.

Historic Tours: See WED.31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Name That Movie!: Cinemaddicts try to correctly title films by screening a barrage of short clips at happy hour. The CineClub, Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 5-6 p.m. $2.50. Info, 229-0598.

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entertainment. Home Depot Plaza, Rutland, 3-8 p.m. Free. Info, 558-6155.

Vermont FestiVal oF the arts: See WED.31, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Vermont state Fair: Crowds converge on the midway for circus acts, horticultural displays, equine events and live music. Vermont State Fair Grounds, Rutland, 5-9 p.m. $3-15; $3 parking; additional price for grandstand entertaiment. Info, 775-5200.

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eChoreV: Electro-beats fuel indie-folk songs by this international trio. Ben Maddox, Andy Frappier and other local talent open the show. Enosburg Opera House, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 933-6171. killiCk: An experimental musician makes his own sounds on a self-designed, 18-string instrument called a h’arpeggione. Camp Ingalls, North Hero, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 372-8353. north BranCh Bluegrass FestiVal: See THU.01, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ‘polka the elk’ CD release party: Rachael Elliott and friends celebrate the release of her debut solo album in a concert of new bassoon music by composers David Lang, Padma Newsome and Tawnie Olson. South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $5-15 donation. Info, 626-8298. the DeFiBulators: Local "stompgrass" band Haywire open for the Brooklyn band that draws from bluegrass, rockabilly, honky-tonk and punk.

See calendar spotlight. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $13-17. Info, 496-8994.

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‘iCe ages, glaCiers anD Fossils — oh my!’: What’s up with the whale bones found in Vermont?

A short interpretive program addresses the dynamic geological history of Button Bay and the Lake Champlain Basin. Button Bay State Park, Vergennes, 2 p.m. Regular park day-use fee, $2-3. Info, 475-2377. the great Vermont Corn maze: See WED.31, 10 a.m.

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laBor oF loVe rail Jam: Snow in September?!

Kicking off Vermont’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Sale, skiers and riders stretch their muscles before the real white stuff arrives. See calendar spotlight.

Bolton Valley, registration and bib pick-up, 5 p.m.; rail jam, 6 p.m.; awards, 7 p.m. $10 to compete (space is limited; preregister online); free to watch.

Info, 877-926-5866.

Vermont lake monsters: The Green Mountain State’s minor-league baseball team bats against the Tri-City Valleycats. Centennial Field, Burlington, 7:05 p.m. Individual game tickets, $5-8. Info, 655-4200.

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women’s strength & ConDitioning Class: See WED.31, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Family moVie night: Sit for a flick or a double feature. How to Train Your Dragon starts at 5:30 p.m.; E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial begins at 7:30 p.m.

Proceeds support the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. Monitor Barn, Richmond. $5 for one movie; $8 for both; includes face painting, temporary tattoos and playmobile activities. Info, 223-2338 or 238-0923. swanton playgroup: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

tertulia latina: Latino Americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440.

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3 Doors Down with siCk puppies & saFety suit: Rock fans get their "Kryptonite" as this Mississippi quintet plays at the Champlain Valley Fair. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $45.50-61.00. Info, 863-5966.

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an eVening with grouCho starring Frank Ferrante: Groucho Marx’s comic legacy is celebrated through 90 minutes of one-liners, anecdotes and songs. See calendar spotlight. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8 p.m. $25-32. Info, 760-4634.

‘Fully CommitteD’: See THU.01, 8 p.m.

‘oklahoma!’: See WED.31, 8 p.m. ‘saint-ex’: See WED.31, 7:30 p.m.

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BCa summer artist market: Local artisans display contemporary craft and fine-art objects as weather permits. Burlington City Hall Park, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166, kmacon@ ci.burlington.vt.us.

Community yarD sale: Eclectic offerings include dorm-room décor, dozens of houseplants, holiday decorations, clothing and furniture. Burlington Cohousing East Village, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 399-2475.

Flea market & Bake sale: A community of independent seniors and disabled people hosts an indoor bazaar of treats and unusual items. Country Park Apartments, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 489-5196. wally’s Big tag sale: Modern-day farm items and miscellaneous goods find new homes at this sale organized by buildings and grounds manager Wally Allen. Breeding Barn at Shelburne Farms, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8686.

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ChoColate-Dipping Demo: See WED.31, 2 p.m.

Fair haVen Farmers market: Community entertainment adds flair to farm produce, pickles, relishes and more. Fair Haven Park, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 518282-9781, sherry12887@yahoo.com.

FiVe Corners Farmers market: From natural meats to breads and wines, farmers share the bounty of the growing season at an open-air exchange.

Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 879-6701, 5cornersfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

FooDways FriDays: Historic recipes 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. Regular admission, $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

FriDay night Cookout: Grill meisters serve up sausages, kosher franks, marinated portabellos, salmon cakes and "more ambiance than you can shake a bottle of mustard at." Local cooks provide salads and desserts. Adamant Co-op, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $8-10. Info, 223-5760. harDwiCk Farmers market: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Granite Street, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2337, hardwickfarmersmarket@gmail.com. hartlanD Farmers market: Everything from freshly grown produce to specialty food abounds at outdoor stands highlighting the local plenitude.

Hartland Public Library, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 4362500, hartlandfarmersmarket@gmail.com. luDlow Farmers market: Merchants divide a wealth of locally farmed products, artisanal eats and unique crafts. Front lawn, Okemo Mountain School, Ludlow, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 734-3829, lfmkt@tds.net. lynDonVille Farmers market: A seasonal rotation of fresh fruit, veggies, meats, cheeses and more makes its way into shoppers’ hands, courtesy of more than 20 vendors. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville,

3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 533-7455, lyndonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. pittsFielD Farmers market: Villagers stock up on organic lamb, beef and goat meat, as well as Plymouth Artisan Cheese, fruits and preserves.

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Free. Info, 454-1856. riChmonD Farmers market: Live music entertains fresh-food browsers at a melody-centered market connecting farmers and cooks. Full Circle take the stage from 5 to 6 p.m. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273, cmader@surfglobal.net. westForD Farmers market: Purveyors of produce and other edibles take a stand at outdoor stalls. Westford Common, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 524-7317, info@westfordfarmersmarketvt.org. wines oF the worlD Dinner: Chef Dennis C. Vieira stirs up a five-course dinner featuring vino from the Napa Valley. Red Clover Inn, Rutland, 6:30 p.m. $75 plus tax and tip. Info, 775-2290.

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Historic tours: See WED.31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Historical & arcHitectural tour of Downtown Burlington: Preservation Burlington guides illuminate interesting nooks and crannies of the Queen City. Meet at the southwest corner of Church and College streets, Burlington, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 522-8259.

Historical walking tour: Architecture buffs ogle the capital city’s historic structures and learn about ongoing historic-preservation efforts. Meet at the kiosk on State and Elm streets, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted. Info, adamkrakowski@uvm.edu.

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cHamplain Valley fair: See WED.31, 10 a.m.-midnight. maD riVer Valley craft fair: More than 100 artisans from the northeast and beyond present their crafted jewelry, hand-painted silk clothing, knitwear, pottery and more under a sprawling outdoor tent. Kenyon’s Field, Waitsfield, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3; free for children under 12. Info, 496-3409. soutHern Vermont garlic & HerB festiVal: Vampires are sure to shun this annual extravaganza featuring crafts and food from more than 100 vendors and growers, children’s games, live music, a beer garden, and more. Camelot Village, Bennington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-5; $8 for two-day pass. Info, 447-3311.

Vermont festiVal of tHe arts: See WED.31, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Vermont state fair: See FRI.02, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

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laDy anteBellum: The Grammy-winning country trio behind "Need You Now" takes command of the stage at the Champlain Valley Fair. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $42.7556.50. Info, 863-5966. nortH BeacH unpluggeD: The Juan MacLean and 19 other local and regional DJs spin eclectic beats at a silent disco party. North Beach, Burlington, noon-9 p.m. $12; ID needed as collateral for headsets. Info, 413-320-9617. nortH BrancH Bluegrass festiVal: See THU.01, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ‘polka tHe elk’ cD release party: Rachael Elliott and friends celebrate the release of her debut solo album in a concert of new bassoon music by composers David Lang, Padma Newsome and

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Bristol farmers market: Weekly music and kids’ activities add to the edible wares of local food and craft vendors. Town Green, Bristol, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 453-6796, bristolfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

Burlington farmers market: Dozens of vendors sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to ethnic cuisine to pottery to artisan cheese. Greg Alexander and Wylla Skye deliver the tunes. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. caleDonia farmers market: Growers, crafters and entertainers gather weekly at outdoor stands centered on local eats. 50 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. capital city farmers market: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, home-baked foods and handmade crafts lure local buyers throughout the growing season. 60 State St., Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958, manager@montpelierfarmersmarket.com. cHocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.31, 2 p.m. creamery open House: Got milk? Tour the microdairy and new creamery, and sample farmstead creamline yogurt, fresh cheese blends, artisanal pizzas, chocolate granola bark and more. Turkey Hill Farm, Randolph Center, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 728-7064. enosBurg falls farmers market: A morethan-20-year-old bazaar offers herbs, jellies, vegetables and just-baked goodies in the heart of the village. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 933-4503. granD isle farmers market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3291.

miDDleBury farmers market: Crafts, cheeses, breads and veggies vie for spots in shoppers’ totes.

The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-0178, middleburyfm@yahoo.com. milton farmers market: Honey, jams and pies alike tempt seekers of produce, crafts and maple goodies. Milton Grange, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 893-7734. morrisVille farmers market: Foodies stock up on local provender. On the green, Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy, Morrisville, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-7053, hbirdfarm@yahoo.com. mount tom farmers market: Purveyors of garden-fresh crops, prepared foods and crafts set up shop for the morning. Mount Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 763-2070, foxxfarm@aol.com. 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. norwicH farmers market: Neighbors discover fruits, veggies and other riches of the land, not to mention baked goods, handmade crafts and local entertainment. Next to Fogg’s Hardware & Building Supply and the Bike Hub. Route 5 South, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447, manager@ norwichfarmersmarket.org. rutlanD county farmers market: Downtown strollers find high-quality fruits and veggies, mushrooms, fresh-cut flowers, sweet baked goods, and artisan crafts within arms’ reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813. 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, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 985-2472, info@sbpavt.org. waffle frolic: Chefs whip up iron-patterned breakfast cakes while diners watch retro Saturday-morning cartoons. Proceeds benefit the ROTA Studio and Gallery. North Country Co-op, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $5-10 donation.

Info, 518-563-0494. 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 or 498-4734. williston farmers market: Shoppers seek prepared foods and unadorned produce at a weekly open-air affair. Town Green, Williston, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 735-3860, christinamead@willistonfarmersmarket.com.

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Tawnie Olson. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

Ripton Community Coffee House: The Dust Poets go for folk onstage. See calendar spotlight.

Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $3-9. Info, 388-9782.

The Woods Tea Co.: An eclectic mix of bluegrass beats, Celtic choruses and sea shanties takes listeners all over the map. First Universalist Parish, Derby Line, 7 p.m. $10; $2 for dessert and beverage.

Info, 873-3563, 1uuderbyline@gmail.com.

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Heroic Corn Maze Adventure: See WED.31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.31, 10 a.m.

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Vermont Lake Monsters: See FRI.02, 6:05 p.m.

theater

An Evening With Groucho Starring Frank Ferrante: See FRI.02, 8 p.m.

‘Fully Committed’: See THU.01, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

‘Oklahoma!’: See WED.31, 8 p.m.

‘Saint-Ex’: See WED.31, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

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Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche: One of Tibet’s greatest scholars and teachers shares enlightening poetry about the path to Buddhahood, and dissects it line by line. Vajra Dakini Nunnery, Lincoln, 9:30 a.m.noon. & 2:30-5 p.m. $40-120.

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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 or 498-4734, info@stowevtfarmersmarket.com.

Winooski Farmers Market: Area growers and bakers offer "more than just wild leeks." On the green, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, winooskimarket@gmail.com.

health & fitness

Open Meditation Classes: Harness your emotions and cultivate inner peace through the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5-15 suggested donation.

Info, 684-0452, vermontrsl@gmail.com.

Yoga Fusion & Live Music Workshops: See SAT.03, 10 a.m.-noon.

music

Bo Bice: The "American Idol" runner-up with the long locks rocks out. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $29. Info, 760-4634.

North Branch Bluegrass Festival: See THU.01, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

‘Polka the Elk’ CD Release Party: See SAT.03, Kendall at Hanover, N.H., 3 p.m. Free. Info, 626-8298.

Sugarland: The American country duo take the stage as part of the Incredible Machine tour, with opener Sara Bareilles. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $37.5058.50. Info, 863-5966.

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Champlain Valley Fair: See WED.31, 10 a.m.-midnight.

Hobofest: Folks welcome a passing train at a celebration of the modern-day vagabond spirit. Music

by Monsterbuck, Larry Stone and Stoneground Express, the Blind Owl Band, and many others follow. Union Depot Park, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 11:45 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Info, 518-282-4743.

Mad River Valley Craft Fair: See SAT.03, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

New World Festival: Performers of Celtic and French Canadian music charm fiddles and other instruments at an annual community song-anddance gathering at Chandler Music Hall and along Main Street, Randolph, noon-midnight. $5-35. Info, 728-6464.

Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival: See SAT.03, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.31, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Vermont State Fair: See FRI.02, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Waterbury Comedy Festival: Tom Murphy, Galumpha, Melissa Knowles and other entertainers deliver knock-down, drag-out physical comedy, dance and music in a daylong variety show under a tent. Hope Davey Memorial Park, Waterbury Center, noon-9 p.m. $5-20; $35 per family of four;

Heroic Corn Maze Adventure: See WED.31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hike Into History: Walkers in sturdy shoes examine the rubble and remains of buildings constructed in 1776 with archaeologist Allen Hathaway. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 2-3:30 p.m. Regular site admission, $5.

Info, 948-2000.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.31, 10 a.m.

sport

Bond Auto Labor Day Classic 200: Speedy motors close out summer in a lap showdown.

Thunder Road Speed Bowl, Barre, 1:30 p.m. $5-25.

Info, 244-6963.

The Stowe Road Rally: Routes ranging in length from 25- to 62.5-miles cover challenging terrain in Stowe and Morrisville, and even up Smuggler’s Notch. Mt. Mansfield Winter Academy, Stowe, 8 a.m. $25-100. Info, 253-7409.

Vermont Lake Monsters: See FRI.02, 1:05 p.m.

Women’s Adult Drop-In Sunday Soccer: Ladies — and sometimes gents — break a sweat while passing around the spherical polyhedron at this coed-friendly gathering. Beginners are welcome. Rain location: Miller Community Recreation Center. Starr Farm Dog Park, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3. Info, 862-5091.

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Bread and Puppet Traveling Circus: Cardboard, cloth and puppetry enhance the radical theater’s "Man=Carrot" performance, exploring the concept that human and vegetable come from the same dirt. BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 2 p.m. $8.

Info, 767-9670.

‘Fully Committed’: See THU.01, 5 p.m.

‘Saint-Ex’: See WED.31, 3 p.m.

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Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche: See SAT.03, 9:30 a.m.-noon & 2:30-5 p.m.

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Jay Pharoah: The "Saturday Night Live" impressionist performs at the university’s annual Labor Day Comedy Show. UVM Patrick Gymnasium, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 656-2060.

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2011 New England ‘Living’ Show House: See SUN.04, noon-3 p.m.

‘Celebrate Labor Day the Old-Fashioned Way — With Workers and Unions’: Sen. Bernie Sanders joins members of the Vermont Workers’ Center and Vermont labor unions to celebrate the day and address the existing needs of working families. Live music and a barbecue augment the affair. Battery Park (rain location: Burlington City Hall Auditorium), Burlington, noon-3 p.m.; Town Green (rain location: St. Stephen’s on the Green), Middlebury, 5-7 p.m Free. Info, 861-4892.

Historic Tours: See WED.31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

fairs & festivals

Champlain Valley Fair: See WED.31, 10 a.m.-midnight.

Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.31, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Vermont State Fair: See FRI.02, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

food & drink

Annual Chicken Barbecue: The UnderhillJericho Fire Department fires up the grill for a poultry party. Partial proceeds benefit a local man left disabled by a skiing accident last winter.

Browns River Middle School, Jericho, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $8.50-11.75. Info, 899-4479.

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.31, 2 p.m.

Thetford Farmers Market: Quilts and crafts supplement edible offerings of fruits and vegetables, honey, pastries, maple syrup, and more.

Thetford Hill Green, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4404.

health & fitness

‘Mindful Parents’: Parents of youth who are struggling with mental-health issues practice mindfulness strategies for everyday life while building an internal support network. Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, South Burlington, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 658-9440.

Yoga Fusion & Live Music Workshops: See SAT.03, 10 a.m.-noon.

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Mindfulness for Teens: In a six-week program, adolescents learn skills to reduce stress. Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, South Burlington, 3:304:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-9440.

music

Recorder-Playing Group: Musicians produce early folk and baroque melodies. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6580030, info@prestomusic.net.

outdoors

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.31, 10 a.m.

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Burlington Criterium: More than 800 bikers speed up and down Queen City streets as the final part of the Green Mountain Stage Race. Begins by the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. Main Street, Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 497-5414.

Cambridge-Area Rotary Fun Run & Walk: A 5K race travels the town’s asphalt and hard-packed dirt roads. Proceeds benefit community-service projects throughout Lamoille Country. Lower Valley Rd., Cambridge, 9:30 a.m. $5-20. Info, 644-5175, swlvt@together.net.

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Marjorie Cady Memorial Writers Group: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through "homework" assignments, creative exercises and

sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@comcast. net.

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Champlain Valley Quilters’ Guild: New members and guests are welcome at a sew-and-tell meeting. Hallie E. Bond, curator at the Adirondack Museum, gives a presentation on "Common Threads: Adirondack Quilts Tell Their Stories." Essex Alliance Church, 6:30 p.m. Free for members; $5 for guests. Info, 878-8213.

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Teen Jazz Audition Boot-Camp Class: Intermediate to advanced high school dancers get an edge for teen-company tryouts at this intense lesson. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 3:45-5 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 229-4676.

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Historic Tours: See WED.31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

fairs & festivals

Vermont State Fair: See FRI.02, noon-9 p.m.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.31, 2 p.m.

Johnson Farmers Market: A street emporium bursts with local agricultural products ranging from produce to herbs to freshly baked bread. United Church, Johnson, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1682.

Old North End Farmers Market: Local farmers sell the fruits of their fields, and their labor. Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 324-3073.

Rutland County Farmers Market: See SAT.03, 3-6 p.m.

health & fitness

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

Understanding Migraines: Akshata Nayak offers a comprehensive discussion of the triggers of these mega-headaches, as well as how to deal with them through diet changes and more. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

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Grand Isle Pajama Story Time: Listeners show up with blankets for bedtime tales. Grand Isle Free Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Morning Playgroup: Astrologer Mary Anna Abuzahra leads "botanically inspired storytelling" before art activities, games and a walk. Tulsi Tea Room, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-0043.

Science & Stories: Magnificent Monarchs: Kids have aha! moments regarding the orangeand-black butterflies. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

South Hero Playgroup: Free play, crafting and snacks entertain children and their grown-up companions. South Hero Congregational Church, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Story Time for Tots: Three- to 5-year-olds savor stories, songs, crafts and company. CarpenterCarse Library, Hinesburg, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 482-2878.

Toddler Story Time: Tots 3 and under discover the wonder of words. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 9:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.

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Pause Café: French speakers of all levels converse en français. Uncommon Grounds, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

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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, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 505-9595.

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the Great VerMont Corn Maze: See WED.31, 10 a.m.

seminars

health & fitness

talks

aMy MiLLer: In "Cultivating True Happiness Through Establishing a Practice," the director of the Milarepa Center offers a fun and relaxed approach to spiritual practice through meditation and discussion. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 633-4136.

DaViD BLittersDorf: In "Vermont’s Energy Future," the founder of NRG Systems and Earth Turbines advocates the development of a locally based energy economy. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1664.

John DaVis: Roughly 5500 miles into his journey from Key Largo, Fla., to the tip of Québec’s ST AT Gaspé Peninsula, the wilderness EC OL explorer and conservationist speaks LEG E about "Getting Wild and Connected: One Man’s 7000-Mile Trek Along the Eastern Wildway."

Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-7880.

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WoMen’s strenGth & ConDitioninG CLass: See WED.31, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

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autuMn story tiMe: Fables and crafts provide endless amusement for lit-lovin’ kiddos.

Snacks are a definite. Ainsworth Public Library, Williamstown, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 433-5887. kiDs in the kitChen: Budding bakers whip up a batch of blueberry-corn muffins from scratch. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $20 per child; free for an accompanying adult; preregister.

Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

PaJaMa story tiMe: Kids up to age 6 wear their jammies for evening tales. Arvin A. Brown Library, Richford, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 848-3313.

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LiVinG Life intentionaLLy: A five-week course works to cultivate health, prosperity and success through the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Wayne Dyer and others. Unity Church of Vermont, Essex Junction, 6:30-8 p.m. $10. Info, 876-7696, lane2love@yahoo.com.

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Barre farMers Market: See WED.31, 3-6:30 p.m.

ChoCoLate-DiPPinG DeMo: See WED.31, 2 p.m. south hero farMers Market: See WED.31, 4-7 p.m.

WooDstoCk farMers Market: See WED.31, 3-6 p.m.

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‘Wynton MarsaLis & eriC CLaPton PLay the BLues’: Fans witness the jazz great and guitar legend’s collaboration at New York City’s Frederick P. Rose Hall via a broadcast screening. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 660-9300.

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CoLChester aVenue CorriDor PLan finaL MeetinG: Speak up about plans for the stretch of road between Prospect Street and the Winooski bridge. McClure Conference Room, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-1794.

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ParentinG reVisiteD: CarinG toDay for toMorroW: Vermont Kin as Parents hosts an annual kinship-care conference about the joys and difficulties of these family experiences.

Generations United’s Jaia Lent is the keynote speaker. Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free to kin caregivers; $60 for professionals and others. Info, 338-4725.

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ChittenDen County PhiLateLiC CLuB: Stamp collectors of all levels of interest and experience swap sticky squares, and stories about them. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:15 p.m.

Free. Info, 660-4817, laineyrapp@yahoo.com.

CoMMunity Bike shoP: See WED.31, 5-8 p.m. historiC tours: See WED.31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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VerMont state fair: See FRI.02, noon-9 p.m.; free parking and admission.

‘PLauDeraBenD’: Conversationalists with a basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use over dinner. Zen Gardens, South Burlington, 6 p.m. Free; cost of food. Info, 862-1677 or 863-5036.

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DaViD feurzeiG: Works by Chick Corea, Scott Joplin, Steve Sweeting and many others pepper "From (to) Jazz, With Love," a solo piano recital by the UVM music professor. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1498 or 6563040, dfeurzei@uvm.edu.

outdoors

the Great VerMont Corn Maze: See WED.31, 10 a.m.

WaGon-riDe WeDnesDay: See WED.31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

talks

‘uPDate on the Wars of the MiDDLe east: an eye-Witness rePort’: Guest speaker Kathy Kelly, co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, addresses the topic as part of Burlington College’s Institute of Civic Engagement Series. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616.

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auDitions for VerMont aCtors’ rePertory theatre: Thespians ages 18 and up break a leg in auditions for three main productions. Rutland Free Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-8038, actorsrepvt@aol.com.

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‘VerMont My hoMe: a CeLeBration’: Southern Vermont’s T. Namaya shares his collection of stories, music and poems celebrating the Green Mountain State. Village Square Booksellers, Bellows Falls, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 380-3483. m

classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $13.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

acting SCENE STUDY/MONOLOGUE CLASS: Sep. 6-27, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $75/ mo. (4 wks.). Location: MOXIE Studios, Waterbury Center. Info: MOXIE Productions, Monica Callan, 244-4168, moxie@pshift.com, moxieproductions.org. Teens and adults looking to improve their performance on auditions, stage or camera, or in the board room.

Variety of techniques explored in a safe and professional environment for individual success in the group.

All levels and styles welcome, but pre-class introduction conversation required. Now enrolling September, October and November classes.

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2011 FALL CLASSES: Location: Artists Mediums, Williston. Info: 879-1236. Oil Paintstiks on Fabric and Paper, Star Bookmaking, Oil Pastel, Ghost Stories Box Assemblage, Watercolor on Yupo, Gelatin Monotype Printing, Holiday Ukrainian Egg Decorating. Go to website or call for registration deadlines, prices, and detailed information. Materials lists provided when registering for the class.

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ADOBE LIGHTROOM: Sep. 13-Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $250/person, $225/BCA member.

Location: Burlington City Arts Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Prerequisite: Intro SLR Camera or equivalent experience. Upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Importing images, using RAW files, organization, fine-tuning tone and contrast, color/white balance adjustments and archival printing will all be covered. Bring a Mac-compatible portable flash or hard drive with your images to the first class.

DROP IN: GIVE IT A WHIRL: ADULT POTTERY: Fri., Sep. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 3rd Fri. of the mo., 4 Fridays total. Cost: $12/person, $10/BCA member.

Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This is a great introduction to our studio for those who don’t have time for an eight-week class, or who just want to try the wheel and have some fun with other beginner potters.

Through demonstrations and individual instruction, learn the basics of preparing and centering the clay, and making cups, mugs and bowls. Ages 16 and up.

DROP IN: LIFE DRAWING FOR ADULTS (16+): Sep. 12-Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $8/session, $7/session for BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. This dropin class is open to 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 sixth visit for free!

DROP IN: PAINTING FOR ADULTS (16+): Sep. 15-Oct. 13, 6:308:30 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $10/session, $9/session BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. This drop-in class is open to all levels and facilitated

by Linda Jones, an accomplished painter and BCA instructor for over 10 years. Come paint from a still life or bring something (abstract, landscape, mixed media) that you are working on. No registration necessary. BCA provides glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. Please bring your own painting materials. Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit for free!

DROP IN: POLLYWOG PRESCHOOL: Sep. 15-Dec. 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $6/parent & child pair, $5/BCA members.

DROP-IN: PRESCHOOL CLAY: Sep. 16-Dec. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Fri. Cost: $6/parent & child pair, $5/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, Burlington.

This popular drop-in program introduces your child to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social. Through art projects designed for early learners, young artists will draw, work with clay, and create collages, paint murals and more! Parents must accompany their children. All materials provided. Ages 3 to 5. Get a free visit! Purchase a $30 punch card for six drop-in classes, $25 for BCA members.

FASHION DRAWING: Oct. 3-Nov. 28, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $180/person, $162 BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. Learn the basics of fashion drawing using gouache, watercolor and more to render fabrics, illustrate your own designs, and experiment with a variety of fashion drawing styles. This is a mixed-level class open to both beginners and advanced students.

Class will include figure drawing with a live fashion model.

ILLUSTRATION: Sep. 28-Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $180/person, $162 BCA member. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. Learn a variety of illustration techniques! Whatever your interest (children’s books, news stories, comics, sci-fi or political blogs), there’s a technique for you. Using traditional materials such as pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and watercolors, students will be encouraged to draw the human figure, likenesses, animals, landscapes, interiors and more.

JEWELRY: INTRO TO PRECIOUSMETAL CLAY: Sep. 28-Nov. 2, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $230/person, $207/BCA member.

Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Preciousmetal clay can be molded, textured and formed just like any other kind of clay and, when fired, you’re left with a piece of pure silver jewelry.

In this class, students will be introduced to this fascinating medium, and a variety of techniques will be demonstrated showing the versatility of the material. Ages 16 and up.

PAINTING: OIL: Sep. 27-Nov. 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $245/person, $220.50/BCA member. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. Learn how to paint with nontoxic 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. A nice balance of studio time, group discussion and critique. BCA will provide glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks.

PHOTO: B&W DARKROOM BASICS: Oct. 12-Dec. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $195/ person, $175.50 BCA member.

Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Explore the analog darkroom! Learn how to properly expose black-and-white film, process film into negatives and make prints from those negatives. Cost includes a darkroom membership for outside-of-class printing and processing. Bring a manual 35mm film camera to the first class. No experience necessary. Instructor: Rebecca Babbitt.

PHOTO: DIGITAL BASICS: Sep. 12-Nov. 7, 3-5:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $250/person, $225 BCA member. Location: Burlington City Arts Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Learn the basics of digital photography in this eight-week class.

Camera functions and settings, white balance, composition, uploading and organizing images, making basic edits in Photoshop, printing, and more will be covered.

Any digital camera is acceptable! Bring your charged camera, memory card, cords and manual to the first class. No experience necessary.

PHOTO: INTRO SLR CAMERA: Sep. 21-Oct. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $145/person, $130.50/BCA member. Location: Burlington City Arts Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity.

Bring an empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and its owner’s manual to class. No experience necessary.

PRINT: PAINTING & DRAWING W/ PRESS: Sep. 26-Nov. 7, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $170/ person, $153/BCA members.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 8657166. Experiment with a variety of printmaking methods to create unique, rich paintings on paper.

Techniques such as etching, linoleum cuts, silkscreening and more will be taught. Students will also learn how to layer and apply inks, how to incorporate painting and drawing techniques, and how to use the printing press. Ages 16 and up.

SILKSCREENING T-SHIRTS: Sep. 28-Nov. 16, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $200/person, $180/ BCA member. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Info: 865-7166. Wow your friends with your personally designed T-shirts! Local silkscreen legend Torrey Valyou, co-owner of New Duds, will show you how to design and print T-shirts just like a professional. Students will learn a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery.

Ages 16 and up.

body ACCESS BODY & MIND CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 mins. from exit 12, Hinesburg.

Info: 482-7194, cvuhs.org. Core Strength with Caroline Perkins (Tuesdays and Thursdays), Weight Training, Zumba (3 choices), Yoga (4 choices), Tai Chi, Swing or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius, African Drum, African Dance, Jazzercise, Fiddling with Pete Sutherland, Jazz Guitar with Jim Stout, Voice-Overs, Guitar (3 Levels), SongBasket with Karen Sutherland, Creative Dance (5-8 year olds), Mindful Meditation, Herbal Chocolate, Herbs Facial, and Juggling. Low cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed. Materials included. Full descriptions online.

Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+.

building TINY-HOUSE RAISING: Cost: $250/workshop. Location: TBA, Waterville and Richmond. Info: Peter King, 933-6103. A crew of beginners will help instructor Peter King frame and sheath a 12x12 tiny house on September 17 and 18 in Richmond.

clay CLAY FOR ALL: Sep. 6-Oct. 24, Weekly on Mon.-Thu. Cost: $195/7wk. class. Location: Montpelier Mud, 961 Rt. 2, Middlesex. Info: Montplier Mud, 224-7000, info@ montpeliermud.com, montpeliermud.com. Clay in all its many forms will be explored in our classes this fall. Adults, children and teens will enjoy playing with the mud at our comfortable studio.

Friendly teachers and fun classmates round out the experience.

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computers ACCESS COMPUTER CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 mins. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuhs. org. Computer & Internet Basics Tutorial, iWant iPods & iPhones, Improve Your Internet Experience, Windows Security: File and Control Panels, OpenOffice, Google Sketch Up, PowerPoint, Publisher, MS Word Basics and More, Smartphone Use, MS Excel Basics, Excel Up: The Next Steps, Excel Data Analysis, Website Design Fundamentals, Dreamweaver: Web Essentials, Understanding Game Design, How to Buy a Computer, Technology From Caveman View, Personalized Lessons. Low cost,

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CLAY: INTERMEDIATE/ADV. WHEEL: Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 9:30-12 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $250/ person, $225/BCA member. Clay sold separately @ $20/25lb. bag, glazes & firings incl. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St.,

DESIGN: ADOBE INDESIGN: Sep. 12-Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $185/person, $166.50/BCA member. Location: Burlington City Arts Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Learn the basics of Adobe InDesign, for designing text and for preparing digital and print publications. Students will explore a variety of software techniques and will create projects suited to their own interests. This class is suited for beginners who are interested in furthering their design software skills.

DROP-IN: FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CLAY: Fri., Sep. 16-Dec. 16 (no class Nov. 25), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $6/ person, $5/BCA member. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn wheel and hand building techniques at BCA’s clay studio while hanging out with the family. Make bowls, cups and amazing sculptures. Staff will give wheel and hand building demonstrations throughout the evening.

Price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. Additional fired and glazed pieces are $5 each. No registration necessary.

All ages. Get a free visit! Purchase a $30 punch card for six drop-in classes, $25 for BCA members.

PAINTING: CONTEMPORARY FIGURE: Sep. 28-Nov. 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $285/ person, $256.50/BCA member.

Location: BCA Center, Burlington.

Intermediate and advanced painters: Revitalize your painting practice with a contemporary approach to the figure. Work from live models each week, explore a variety of contemporary techniques with water-soluble oils and get supportive feedback in a small-group environment. Figuredrawing experience helpful. BCA provides glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks.

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WEARABLE ART: Sep. 30, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $115/6 hour class. Location: Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Info: Helen Day Art, Lynn Rublee, 253-8358, education. helenday@gmail.com, helenday. com. Instructor: Wylie Garcia.

Experience the creative process of making a work of wearable art. In conjunction with the exhibit in the East Gallery, “Wylie Sofia Garcia:

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CLAY: WHEEL THROWING: Sep. 19-Nov. 14, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $220/person, $198/ BCA member. Clay sold separately at $20/25 lb. bag, glazes & firings incl. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Students will be working primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, vases and bowls.

Students will also be guided through the various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed! Ages 16 and up.

Location: BCA 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 months to 5 years. Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit for free!

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OPEN ART STUDIO: A CLASS FOR INTEGRATING BODY, SPIRIT, MIND: Sep. 20-Oct. 25, 3:30-6 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $25/ class. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8606203, jkristel61@hotmail.com, journeyworksvt.com. Step through the doorway into the creative process. Use the arts to tap into the unconscious/spiritual and emotional self in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Working with art materials as process rather than for technique, participants will listen to their deeper, intuitive self that comes from life experiences that might include separations, and life transitions. Exploring through poetry, dramatic enactments, dreams, movement and art, we will strengthen our intuitive pathways to find healing, community and hope. No art or drama experience necessary.

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Burlington. Students will learn individualized tips and techniques for advancement on the wheel.

Demonstrations and instruction will cover intermediate throwing, trimming, and decorative and glazing methods. Class size will be kept small to provide individual attention to personal development.

Students should be proficient in centering and throwing basic cups and bowls. Ages 16 and up.

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Info: 482-7194, cvuhs.org. Two watercolor classes with Ginny Joyner, Drawing for Beginners, Monotype Printmaking, Calligraphy. Culinary arts: One-night, hands-on classes where you eat well! Thai Cuisine, Vietnamese Specialties, Turkish, Appitizers, Indian, Mile-High Pies, Malaysian Panang, Greek Coastal, Gnocchi, Pasta Bene, Adele’s Coffee Cake, Italian Cookies, Halloween Decorated Cookies, Eating Raw Foods: Desserts, Appetizers, Cheese Making: Chevre/Feta From Goat’s Milk, Mozzarella/Ricotta From Cow’s Milk. Full descriptions online. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+.

The Dress that Makes the Woman,” Wylie will present her work and lead a day long workshop. Explore various techniques in manipulating surfaces to create a garment or small work of art that “makes the man or woman”. Participants are encouraged to bring an article of clothing or fabric that they would be willing to transform during class.

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craft ACCESS CRAFT CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 mins. from exit 12, Hinesburg.

Info: 482-7194, cvuhs.org. Wheel 7 Pottery and Clay Choices, Woodworking, Welding, Electrical, Wood Carving, Bead/Wire Jewelry Making, Metal Bracelet, Spindle and Knobs, Wooden Bowl Turning, Make a Hula-Hoop, Rug Hooking, 3 Bag Sewing, Hemming Skills, Aprons, Cross Stitch, Crochet, Felting, Quilting, Monotype Print, Mosaic Garden Frame, Cake Decorating (3 choices), Knitting (3 choices). Full descriptions online.

Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+.

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dance ADULT BEGINNING BALLET: New in Sep.! Mon. & Fri., 11 a.m.

Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington. Info: 863-3369, lucille@naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates. com. Experience elegance, personal growth and fun while shaping, toning and aligning your body to move with ease and grace. Perfect for beginning-level students, our classes draw upon the wisdom, traditions and feeling of inner beauty of classical dance for good health and a balanced physique. Experienced dancers welcome, too!

ART OF DANCE: Dance every day! New classes for Sep. now on our website. Location: Burlington Dances , 1 Mill St., 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 863-3369, Info@BurlingtonDances.com, BurlingtonDances.com. Burlington Dances! A place where health and the art of dance are a part of life and available for everyone who wants to be a part of it! New! Unlimited annual memberships now available! (Limited availability, call for consultation!) Plus: All-Around Pilates for beginners: small-group Reformer, Cadillac and Mat. DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington.

Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style, on-one and on-two, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any

time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE: Sep. 20-Oct. 4, 7:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Location: Frederick Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St., S. Burlington. Info: Lester and Marge Durett, 878-2485, lakechamplainsquares.org. For fun, friendship and good health, learn with the Lake Champlain Squares. The club offers three introductory lessons beginning September 20. Visit website or call the Leducs (9852012) or Duretts (878-2485) for more information.

LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Cost: $60/6-week series ($50 for students/seniors). Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: lindyvermont. com, 860-7501. Great fun, exercise and socializing, with fabulous music. Learn in a welcoming and lighthearted environment. Classes start every six weeks: Tuesdays for beginners; Wednesdays for upper levels. Instructors: Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl.

LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Cost: $50/4-week class. Location: The Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington, St. Albans, Colchester. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance. com, FirstStepDance.com. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance!

Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Three locations to choose from!

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exercise TANGOFLOW, ZUMBA, BELLY DANCE!: Good health, happy body, great prices! New Sep. classes you’ll love! Free TangoFlow Introduction Wed., Sep. 14, 7 p.m.

Location: Burlington Dances and Natural Bodies Pilates, 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington.

Info: Burlington Dances, 8633369, info@BurlingtonDances. com, BurlingtonDances.com.

TangoFlow!: Explore the energy, sensuality and passion of Argentine Tango while getting a great whole-body workout!

Rhythmic, expressive, sweaty and fun! Belly Dance: Experience the movement, music and tradition of modern Egyptian belly dance.

Zumba!: Energetic and rejuvenating blend of dance moves with music from around the world. Call today!

ZUMBA: Sep. 3, 9-10:15 a.m., Weekly on Saturday. Cost: $25/ First 5 Classes ($5.00 a class!!!).

Location: Perkins Fitness, 3060 Williston Rd Suite 5 and 6, South Burlington. Info: Kate BarashEngel, 999-9748, zumba.com. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.

family ACCESS GENEOLOGY CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Mon., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; starts Oct. 17. Cost: $50/4 wks.

Location: CVU High School, 10 mins. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuhs.org. Genealogy: Tracing Your Family Tree. Covers how to start, where to look for resources, as well as record keeping, software, websites and lots more. Hands-on work on own family tree with genealogists from the Vermont French-Canadian Genealogy Society. Examples will focus on English, Irish and French-Canadian immigrants to New England but all techniques transferable to all nationalities.

All materials included. Instructor: Ed McGuire and genealogy society members. Limit 20.

Theater Dance, hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap and more start September 12. All ages, all experience levels welcome, including rookies.

Come lead an expressive life!

Scholarships and payment plans available. Download a FlynnArts Classes brochure at flynncenter. org.

JAZZ & ROCK/BLUES COMBOS: PLACEMENT SESSION: Sep. 6 for interested musicians in grades 5-8, 9-12 & adults, too. Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 652-4548. Adult band rehearses Thursday or Sunday evenings; all other student bands rehearse Tuesday afternoon/evenings.

Professional leaders include Tom Cleary, Chris Gribnau, Brian McCarthy and Shane Hardiman.

Come play and grow!

healing arts ENERGY MEDICINE FOUNDATIONS: 1 Sat./mo., 10-5, Sep. 2011-Jun. 2012. Cost: $1,250/7-hr. class x 10. Location: Gathering Room, Hinesburg. Info: VT Center for Energy Medicine, Cindy Carse, 985-9580, cindy@energymedicinevt.com, energymedicinevt. com. A one-year program designed to provide a foundational education in the field of Energy Medicine. Discover the world of energy through self-exploration, guided learning and interactive experiences. Appropriate for those interested in personal growth or professional training. Contact the Vermont Center for Energy Medicine to receive an application packet.

herbs EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS: Aug. 20-Oct. 30. Location: NatureHaven, 431 East Rd., Milton.

Info: 893-1845. Take a walk to a local natural area to discover edible, medicinal and useful plants with naturalist Laurie DiCesare.

These field trips feature traditional, Native American and current uses; botany, folklore and plantanimal interactions. Home study certificate programs and herbal apprenticeships available. Flexible scheduling, very reasonable rates.

Gift certificates available.

ACCESS EMPOWERMENT CLASSES WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH Wild Edibles Intensive summer/ SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all fall term will be held, Sept. 18 and ages. Location: CVU High School, Oct. 16. Monthly Wild Edible and 10 mins. from exit 12, Hinesburg.

Medicinal Plant Walks with Annie, Info: 482-7194, cvuhs.org. Lose $10, no one turned away, dates anWeight, Feel Great; Genealogy; nounced on our Facebook page, or Beekeeping; Creative Writing; join our email list, or call us. Dates History of the World Through for our 2012 Wisdom of the Herbs Food with Chris O’Donnell; Donner and Wild Edibles Intensive are Party Story; Be an Entrepreneur; now posted on our website. VSAC Winter Camping; Solar Energy non-degree grants are available 101; Bridge (two levels); Cribbage; to qualifying applicants. Location: Grief Etiquette; Suburban Wisdom of the Herbs School, Homesteading 101; Motorcycle 652-4548 Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@ Awareness; Map and Compass flynnarts@flynncenter.org wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, Basics; Backyard Astronomy. wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.

Guaranteed. Full descriptions on1x1-FlynnPerfArts093009.indd 1 9/28/09 3:32:51 PM Earth skills for changing times. line. Look for Access, Community AUDITIONS FOR SHOW CHOIRS: Experiential programs embracing Education link. Senior Discount Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. local, wild, edible and medicinal 65+.

Talented singer/actor/movers plants, food as first medicine, susof all ages are invited to try out.

FAIRY TALES & THEIR DEEPER tainable living skills, and the inner Auditions for 7-12 grade will be MEANING: A TALE-OF-THEjourney. Annie McCleary, director, held on September 10; Junior MONTH CLUB: Sep. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. and George Lisi, naturalist. (grades 4-6) and adults, submit 21, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, an application by September 6. All May 21. 7-9 p.m. Cost: $75/series. choirs practice on Saturday except Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. adults, which is Wednesday eveInfo: Sue, 244-7909. There is a lot WORKSHOP SERIES 2011: Oct. nings. Call or email for more info or more to Snow White and Cinderella 14-Nov. 13, Weekly on Sun., to sign up for placement session. than the Disney cartoons would Fri., Sat. Cost: $345/workshop. have you believe. Discover the CLASSES IN ACTING, DANCE Location: Somaiya Foundation, depth of wisdom in familiar and & MUSIC: Location: Flynn 61 Williams Rd., Rockingham. some not-so-familiar fairy tales in Center, Burlington. Adult Acting Info: Somaiya Foundation, Payal this student-generated reading for Bashful Beginners, Adult Ballaya, 607-339-5127, payal@ club. Led by Sue Mehrtens.

Performance Ensemble, Musical somaiya.edu, somaiyafoundation.

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com. Somaiya Foundation’s workshop series commences October 14 aimed to impart its participants with tools to tackle the stress of this dynamic and chaotic world of ours. Addressing the need for a balanced mind, body and soul, the workshops infuse comprehensive learning with holistic living. Our workshop series includes Gandhaar: A Classical Music Workshop, Yoga Immersion weekend, SomaVeda Thai Yoga workshop and Divine Touch weekend. Choose to attend either one workshop or all of them.

knitting KNITTING CLASSES: Classes starting the week of Sep. 12 (daytime and evening). Location: The Knitting Circle, 23 Orchard Terrace, Essex Jct. Info: 238-0106, thetravelingknitter@gmail.com. Learn to knit in a comfortable, helpful setting where you can purchase yarn and supplies. All ages and skill levels welcome!

language ACCESS LANGUAGE CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 mins. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, cvuhs. org. Beginner French (2 levels), Immersion French, Beginning Spanish, Intermediate Spanish, Immersion Spanish, Italian for Travelers, Beginning Mandarin (2 levels), German (2 levels). Low cost, hands on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed.

Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions online. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+.

ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Beginning week of Sep. 19 for 10 weeks. Cost: $175/10 1-hr. classes.

Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail. com, spanishwaterburycenter. com. Spanish classes starting in September. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Yes, we do lessons for young children; they love it! See our website for complete info or contact us for details.

LEARN FRENCH THIS FALL!: 5 10-wk. sessions, Sep. 26-Dec. 15 (note: no classes week of Nov. 21; Thanksgiving break.) Classes meet 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $225/10 classes.

Location: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, 304 Dupont Building, 123 Ethan Allen Ave, Colchester. Info: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Micheline Tremblay, 4970420, michelineatremblay@gmail. com, aflcr.org/classes.shtml.

Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region (AFLCR) announces its fall session of French classes. Five sessions: Beginning, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Spoken French I, Spoken French II.

martial arts AIKIDO: Tue.-Fri. 6-7:30 p.m.; Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, vermontaikido.org. New Vermont Aikido Introductory Class: Beginning Aikido [adult]: Thursday evenings,

August 25-September 15. Class time: 6-7:30 pm. $65 fee; free practice uniform included. Aikido trains body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility with flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself.

AIKIDO: Adult classes meet 7 days/wk. Join now & receive a 3-mo. membership (unlimited classes) for $175. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal and Light), Burlington. Info: 951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org. Aikido is a dynamic Japanese martial art that promotes physical and mental harmony through the use of breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, circular movements, and pinning and throwing techniques. We also teach sword/staff arts and knife defense. The Samurai Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 7-17.

BEGINNER KUNG FU CLASSES: Sat. 9-11 a.m. Cost: $30/mo.

Location: Various locations, Burlington. Info: Carrie, 864-0692, jimicab@gmail.com. Strengthen your body, improve your health, and learn to move with grace and power. Come learn bajichuan in an outdoor setting. This class focuses on the foundational skills and is ideal for those new to martial arts or those wanting to strengthen their basic skills. First class free. $10 drop-in.

MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CENTER: Please visit website for schedule. Location: Martial Way Self Defense Center, 3 locations, Colchester, Milton, St. Albans. Info: 893-8893, martialwayvt.com.

Beginners will find a comfortable and welcoming environment, and a courteous staff that is dedicated to helping each member achieve his or her maximum potential in the martial arts. Experienced martial artists will be impressed by our instructors’ knowledge and humility, our realistic approach, and our straightforward, fair tuition and billing policies.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m.

1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, Julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and self-confidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment.

Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

massage VISCERAL TECHNIQUES, 16 CEUS: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., Oct. 29, & Sun., Oct. 30. Cost: $275/16 CEUS. ($250 if paid in full by Oct. 8). Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, Burlington. Info: Dianne Swafford, 734-1121, swaffordperson@ hotmail.com. This ortho-bionomy class is taught only by advanced

CLASS PHOTOS + MORE INFO ONLINE SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES instructors. Learn about the relationship of emotions with internal organs. Areas covered in this class include liver, lung and gall bladder flushes, pelvic/uterus balancing, diaphragm and pancreas releases, as well as tips on dealing with hiatal hernias. No prerequisites required.

meditation INTRODUCTION TO ZEN: Sat., Sep. 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: $30/half-day workshop, limited-time price. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 985-9746, ecross@ crosscontext.net, vzc.org. 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: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

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ACCESS CAMERA CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 mins. from exit 12, Hinesburg.

Info: 482-7194, cvuhs.org.

Photoshop Basics, Digital Camera: Buttons/Menus, Share Photos, Aperture Info, Shutter-Speed Skills, Digital Spectrum, Next Layers of Photoshop, Advanced Digital Photography: Blending/Filters.

Full descriptions online. Look for Access, Community Education link.

Senior discount 65+.

SPRING CLASSES-ONE-ON-ONE PRIVATE CLASSES OF YOUR CHOICE: Cost: $69/half day, $99/full day. Location: Linda Rock Photography, Essex Jct. Info: 238-9540, lrphotography@ comcast.net. Beginner Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography, Digital Workflow, Lighting Techniques, Set Up Your Photo Business, People Posing, Photoshop and more. See what we offer at lindarockphotography.com for more details. Sign up today!

pilates ALL WELLNESS: Location: 128 Lakeside Ave., suite 103, Burlington. Info: 863-9900, allwellnessvt.com. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating physical therapy, Pilates reformer, power Pilates mat classes, Vinyasa and Katonah yoga, and indoor cycling.

Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful instructors and beautiful, light-filled studio: Your first fitness class is free!

NATURAL BODIES PILATES: Good health, happy body, great prices! New Sep. classes you’ll love!. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington. Info: 863-3369, lucille@naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. New! Unlimited annual studio memberships! (Limited availability; they are selling fast!) New classes: Get

DREAM INTENSIVE WORKSHOP FOR THERAPISTS: Sep. 17-18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., + 4 hrs. of individual mtgs. Cost: $100/person, incl. lunch & snacks both days. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909. A practical workshop training mental health professionals in the basics of working with clients’ dreams, including one-on-one instruction.

Certificate upon completion of the 20 hours. Led by Sue Mehrtens.

Suitable for CEUs.

VERMONT FENCING ALLIANCE: Sep. 20-Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $130/10-wk. term, incl. equipment rental. See website for additional options.

Location: Charlotte Central School (same class also avail. Mon. in Middlebury; see website), 408 Hinesburg Rd., Charlotte. Info: Vermont Fencing Alliance, Viveka Fox, 759-2268, vfox@gmavt.net, VtFencingAlliance.org. Beginning through advanced foil and epee classes, recreational fencing and competitive training, ages 9-adult.

Develop strength, agility, fitness and mental focus. Classes in Middlebury and Charlotte begin September 19. Visit website for more info and to register.

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THE XY FACTOR: THE DANCE OF FEMININE & MASCULINE ENERGIES W/IN US ALL: Either Sep. 13, 20, 27 & Oct. 4 or Sep. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: $75/series. Location: Virtual tele-class, -. Info: 000-0000000, lisa@createjoycoach.com.

Relationships thrive when we have access to the full spectrum of energies and resources within us. Learn what the healthy expression of masculine and feminine energies looks like and how to develop your full range of expression. Led by Lisa Buell, ACC, certified life coach and expressive arts facilitator.

SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

spirituality ESOTERIC ETHICS: Sep. 7-28, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $60/ class. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.

Examine moral principles and how to apply them in practical reality from the viewpoint of esoteric wisdom and Jungian depth psychology in this experiential workshop.

Led by Sue Mehrtens.

THE LOCATION OF PARADISE & HOW TEMPLES TRANSFORM THE SOUL: Sep. 10, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $20/presentation. Location: Best Western Motel, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909. You don’t want to miss this amazing presentation on how places of power are engineered to alter consciousness and foster self-empowerment. Via 120 images and extensive research, Freddy Silva will explain the role of sacred sites and how they act as an insurance policy for us in times of major earth changes.

Freddy is an international speaker, researcher and best-selling author.

New book: Common Wealth: The Origin of Sacred Sites and the Rebirth of Ancient Wisdom.

YANG-STYLE TAI CHI: Beginner’s class, Wed., 5:30. All levels class on Sat., 8:30 a.m. Cost: $16/ class. Location: Vermont Tai Chi Academy & Healing Center, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Turn right into driveway immediately after the railroad tracks. Located in the old Magic Hat Brewery building.

Info: 318-6238. Tai Chi is a slowmoving martial art that combines deep breathing and graceful movements to produce the valuable effects of relaxation, improved concentration, improved balance, a decrease in blood pressure and ease in the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Janet Makaris, instructor.

theater PLAYBACK THEATRE: Weekly on Tue., Sep. 13-Nov. 8, 7-9:30 p.m.

No class Nov. 1. Cost: $150/workshop. Location: JourneyWorks, 11 Kilburn Street, Burlington.

Info: 860-6203, journeyworksvt. com. Playback Theatre transforms personal stories told by audience members into theater pieces on the spot using movement, ritual, music and spoken improvisation. This workshop teaches the Playback Theatre form; develop improvisation skills and share in the experience of hearing each other’s stories and bringing them to life. The Playback process

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MEDITATION: OPENING TO WHAT IS: Sep. 13-Oct. 18, 5-6:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $90/series.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 658-9440, vtcyt.com. Meditation practice encourages open heartedly allowing whatever is arising in the present moment. The less we “fight” with experience, the less reactive we become, and the more present in our relationships and our lives.

This class is designed to support participants in creating and/or sustaining a regular and ongoing meditation practice.

MIDLIFE TRANSITIONS: LETTING GO & MOVING FORWARD: Sep. 7-21, 6-8 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $99/series. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 658-9440, vtcyt.com. Find courage, vision and spirit to face challenging external changes by making internal shifts.

We will explore (1) letting go, 2) experiencing the emptiness, (3) creating new possibilities. Includes meditation, visualizations, coaching tools and group sharing to guide you as you move forward and find new directions. Includes free coaching session.

TRAUMA-SENSITIVE YOGA: A YOGA WORKSHOP TREATING PTSD, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, INSOMNIA & FEAR: Sep. 15-Nov. 3, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $120/series. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 658-9440, vtcyt.com. Trauma and loss can result in feelings of anxiety, sadness, agitation and reactivity, as well as PTSD symptoms (e.g., flashbacks, hypervigilance and nightmares.)

Yoga and mindfulness practices can gently shift these patterns, allowing individuals to reinhabit their bodies with a growing sense of safety, strength and stability.

writing FALL NOVEL WRITING WORKSHOP: Every 14 weeks on Wed., Sat. Cost: $15/week. Location: at the writer’s house, Plainfield. Info: Max Shenk, 476-2503, maxshenkwrites@aol.com, maxshenkwrites. com. Writing a novel, or want to?

Stuck? This workshop will focus exclusively on helping novelists troubleshoot their long works and bring them to fruition, and will help you in ways that a traditional writer’s group can’t. Mainly workshopping, but plot, character, structure and other essential elements will also be covered.

Instructor is a grad of Goddard College’s masters programs in creative writing and education.

Finish your book! Register now!

Two sections (one weeknight, one weekend).

WRITING COACH: Call for location info, 225-6415, tamarcole21@ gmail.com. Are you struggling with beginning, continuing, finishing?

Do you need tools and rules to keep you working from concept to completion? Art really is long, and life really short. Write now is what we have. Thirty years writing and coaching writers in all genres. Free consultation.

WRITING FROM THE BODY: Sep. 13-Dec. 13, 6-8:30 p.m., every 2 weeks on Tue. Cost: $275/8 2.5-hr. classes; incl. materials & anthology at the end. Location: Women Writing for (a) Change writing studio, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington.

Info: Women Writing for (a) Change-Vermont, Sarah Bartlett, 310-1770, sarah@womenwritingVT. com, womenwritingVT.com. Life experience arises from the body, as do both writer memory and reader response. Experience powerful and authentic writing with prompts and exercises drawn from the chakras, dreams, science of the senses and established writing texts. Tap into your body’s inspired wisdom within a facilitated community of writing women.

yoga BEECHER HILL YOGA: Location: Beecher Hill Yoga, Hinesburg & Charlotte. Info: Beecher Hill Yoga, 482-3191, bhy@beecherhillyoga.com, beecherhillyoga. com. Integrative yoga classes are designed for people at all levels of ability and experience.

These friendly, noncompetitive classes are taught by master yoga teacher and yoga therapist Laura Wisniewski. Receive individual attention and instruction in each class. Beecher Hill Yoga has been offering private and group yoga for over 15 years.

EVOLUTION YOGA: $14/class, $130/class card. $5-$10 community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 864-9642, yoga@evolutionvt. com, evolutionvt.com. Evolution’s certified teachers are skilled with students ranging from beginner to advanced. We offer classes in Vinyasa, Anusara-inspired, Kripalu and Iyengar yoga. Babies/kids classes also available! Prepare for birth and strengthen postpartum with pre-/postnatal yoga, and check out our thriving massage practice. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog.

LAUGHING RIVER YOGA: $13/ class, $110/10 classes, $130/ monthly unlimited. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m classes: sliding scale, $5-15.

Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington.

Info: 343-8119, emily@laughingriveryoga.com, laughingriveryoga. com. Deepen your understanding of who you are. Experienced and compassionate teachers offer a variety of yoga styles for all levels, including Kripalu, Jivamukti, Flow, Yin and Kundalini. Yoga for Hiking series begins in September.

Upcoming events include YogaSurf in York, Maine, September 9-11, and yoga teacher training beginning in January!

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THE MIRROR OF NATURE: Sep. 9, 10, 11, beginning 9 a.m. on Sep. 9, ending 3 p.m. on Sun. afternoon.

Cost: $175/sliding fee for 3 days.

Location: Breadloaf Wilderness, S. Lincoln. Info: Vermont Wilderness Rites, Fran Weinbaum, 229-0940, fran_weinbaum@yahoo.com,

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A QUILTING CIRCLE: EXPLORING YOUR PARTS, PIECES & PATTERNS: Sep. 12-Nov. 28, 3:30-5 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $25/ session; Medicaid accepted.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 658-9440, vtcyt.com. Come creatively explore your parts, pieces and patterns that make you unique! Together we will be supporting each other to learn to quilt and express ourselves through personal, handsewn projects. No experience necessary. Supplies provided, or bring your own. Ages 13-19. Series led by Amy Y. Poland, MS, LCMHC.

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING: Weekdays by appt.; Saturdays & Sundays. Cost: $30/hourlong privates & semiprivates; $20 ea. for groups. Location: Oakledge Park & Beach, End of Flynn Ave., a mile south of downtown along the bike path, Burlington. Info: Paddlesurf Champlain, Jason Starr, 881-4905, jason@paddlesurfchamplain. com, paddlesurfchamplain.com.

Learn to stand-up paddleboard with Paddlesurf Champlain! Get on board for a very fun and simple new way to explore the lake and work your body head to toe.

Instruction on paddle handling and balance skills to get you moving your first time out. Learn why people love this Hawaiian-rooted sport the first time they try it.

develops intuition, creativity, insight and effective communication, while connecting community by honoring people’s personal stories. Previous theater experience is not required.

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PATHFINDERS EDUCATION: Afterschool program starts Sep. 7.

Location: Pathfinders Education, Charlotte. Info: 825-8636, per@ pathfindersed.com, pathfindersed.com. Think bigger about what’s possible for your student!

The world needs pathfinders. Is your son or daughter a pathfinder?

Pathfinders Education teaches leadership, stewardship and selfexpression by bringing students home to nature and home to themselves.

KINK, FETISH & BDSM CLASSES: VASE’s monthly RACKshops always occur the 1st weekend of the mo. VASEcon is on Sat., Oct. 1. Cost: $35/early registration day pass. $5/Exploratorium only. Other monthly classes vary, $20-40. Location: Provided after event registration, South Burlington. Info: Vermont Alternative Sexuality Education, a sister-organization of the New England Leather Alliance, VT Kink, 881-4968, VTkink@gmail.com, VTkink.org. VASEcon is Vermont’s first kink, fetish and BDSM conference offering 11 presenters, 15 classes and vendors for an all-day exploration of alternative sexuality in a safe, educational environment.

VASE also offers monthly in-depth classes on a variety of topics. All genders and orientations over 18 years old are welcome.

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THE ART OF HOOP DANCE: Sat. Sep. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cost: $50/4 classes in Sep. ($14 single, space permitting). Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill Street, suite 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 863-3369, Lucille@BurlingtonDances. com, BurlingtonDances.com.

The Art of Hoop Dance with Sam Resnicow, the Hoop Master from the International Competitions Hooping Idol. “Join us as we connect body and mind, transforming a childhood toy into an instrument of flow and movement.” Great for all ages and open to all levels!

Hula-Hoops will be provided!

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eaturing original members Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty, innovative Brit rockers the Yardbirds are back and going strong, nearly 50 years after first hitting U.S. shores in the early 1960s. Though the band helped to launch the careers of such rock icons as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page — all of whom spent formative years in the Yardbirds — the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have hardly been resting on their considerable laurels. They have toured throughout the 1990s and 2000s and made records — including an album of original material in 2003, Birdland.

Seven Days recently caught up with McCarty, by phone from Toronto, in advance of the band’s upcoming gig at the Tupelo Music Hall in White River Junction on Saturday, September 3.

SD: That must be a nice feeling.

JM: Sure. I think a lot of people find us through Led Zeppelin. They go back further, look into that band a bit deeper, and find us.

SD: Speaking of Zep, the Yardbirds had a pretty unbelievable trio of guitar players come through the band and get their starts. How were you able to find Clapton, Page and Beck?

JM: I think it was partly luck. And partly having to live up to a high standard that we created from square one.

confined in a band. They were destined to be in a situation where they called all the shots. And that’s what happened.

SD: When the British Invasion was happening, were you aware of how important it was to the landscape of pop music?

JM: We were just playing because it was fun and people seemed to like us. We were just having a bit of a laugh.

Then, as it went on, it became a very exciting time because there were lots of English bands in particular doing interesting things. But you always needed a hit single to progress. That was a challenge for us.

SD: Why was that a challenge?

JM: We saw our contemporaries having hit singles — the Animals, the Moody Blues, the Rolling Stones. And it was difficult for us because our sound was more exciting live than in the studio. It sounded very tame, and we never really got a good sound in British studios. But eventually we got the right songs and the right studios in America.

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SEVEN DAYS: The Yardbirds have been around for a long, long time. What has kept you going?

JIM MCCARTY: I suppose the main part was that we had a long break. We originally split up in 1968 and didn’t really re-form again until the mid-’90s.

SD: Obviously, people who grew up listening to the Yardbirds are excited to see you back. But that generation of music has been very influential, particularly on a lot of music being made today by modern bands. Have you seen your crowds start to reflect that and get younger?

JM: [Chuckles.] Well, there are all the die-hard fans, of course. But there is a younger feeling to it, I must say.

Sometimes you get whole families, dads bringing their children, you know?

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SD: Why re-form, then?

JM: There was a lot of interest, a lot of demand to reappear, so to speak. I was playing in a blues band and knew some musicians that could help out. So it seemed an obvious thing to do.

SD: Was there any trepidation about getting the band back together after so long?

JM: Well, we tried it as an experiment. And it’s such a strong repertoire that we couldn’t really go wrong, in a way. I had been playing anyway and had never really given up music. I was writing. So I think we just tried it out and it worked. It just sort of came around again, so it was quite easy to carry on.

The music we started with, quite simple blues 12 bars, was the perfect platform for lead guitar players because they had so much space. Eric [Clapton], especially, was just starting. Though he was very good at that time, too. But he was still learning. He was enthusiastic and keen about his own playing. And, of course, eventually he thought we were selling out by recording non-blues songs as singles. So he left.

SD: Do you take pride in helping to give those guys their starts?

JM: I do, actually. I think they were all destined to do their own thing. They all found it — well, not Jimmy so much, but the other two — they found it difficult to be

SD: Are you fans of any of the bands that came after you and were clearly influenced by what you and other British Invasion bands were doing?

JM: Well, people usually did it better! [Laughing.] The McCoys had a big hit with “Hang On Sloopy,” and it was a better version. Our version was never quite right.

I always thought Aerosmith were a very good band.

They joined the two generations, really. From the ’60s to almost up to date. They were all very good players.

And, of course, Zeppelin, they were all slightly better than we were, technically, and did it heavier than we did. They were pretty good.

SD: Yup.

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to outside observers to be total silence — presumably punctuated by wild applause between phantom sets. Eerie.

Tickets for the show are available at Pure Pop Records in Burlington.

(BTW, not to pick nits, but wouldn’t “Independence Weekend” have been in July?)

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evening. But that’s not all.

On Sunday, September 4, two Cush side projects will take the stage at the Monkey House: Burette Douglas’ alt-country all-star band LonesTar chain and his wife gaBrieLLe dougLas’ band, the dweLLers. Local indie-folk outfit cannon Fodder open.

Welcome back, guys. It’s been too long. And, please, Follow @ DanBolles on Twitter for more music news and @7Daysclubs for daily show recommendations. Dan blogs on Solid State at sevendaysvt.com/blogs.

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Our favorite snowbirds are back! At least for a few days. Longtime Burlington psych-rock stalwarts the Cush return to Vermont this week for the first time since moving home to Texas last year. So what have they been up to since last we met?

According to a recent email from guitarist BureTTe dougLas, it’s been really hot in Texas. Also, it doesn’t rain much.

Well, OK, then. Thanks for the update!

Anyway, before hopping across the pond for an upcoming European tour, the band has a gig at Nectar’s this Thursday, September 1, with Burlington’s errands.

And I’m told both frequent Cush drummer sTeve hadeka and FarM’s Ben Maddox will be joining the band for the

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It’s depressing to think about, but as we stand on the eve of Labor Day weekend, summer is just about finished. Yeah, I know the “official” end of summer isn’t for a few more weeks.

But I doubt I’m the only one who has noticed a crisp, fall chill in the morning air lately — that is, when I’m actually up early enough to see “morning.” We rock critics stay up late and like to sleep in. But I digress. Point is, it’s time to say goodbye to summer. Almost.

Before we bid a fond adieu to our shortest season, there is one more big summer throwdown in store: North Beach Unplugged: An Independence Weekend Silent Disco, this Saturday, September 3, at North Beach in Burlington.

Brought to you by the fine folks from local DJ collective 2K Deep, this daylong dance party features a grand total of 19 DJs, including a set from world-famous NYC club maven The juan MacLean, as well as a slew of local DJ favorites such as craig MiTcheLL, Bonjour-hi!, MushposT, dj disco phanToM and the entire 2K Deep crew, to name but a handful. Also, should you be house-music averse but want to spend one last Saturday peacefully basking on the beach this weekend, fret not. You won’t hear a thing.

When they say “silent disco,” they mean it. Ticket holders will be given personal headsets that will allow them to listen to one of two channels, broadcast directly from DJ booths in the park where each turntablist will be spinning live. No headset, no tunes.

As an added bonus, this might make for one of the more surreal scenes in recent memory as hundreds of revelers get down and dirty in what would appear

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LEunig's Bistro & Café: Paul Asbell & clyde stats (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

Lift: DJs P-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

Manhattan Pizza & PuB: Open mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

MonkEy housE: Beat Vision with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic DJ), 5 p.m., $1. nECtar's: coba stella, the Human canvas (trip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. on taP Bar & griLL: Paydirt (acoustic rock), 7 p.m., Free.

PariMa aCoustiC LoungE: Luisa maita (world music), 7:30 p.m., $15/20.

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rED squarE: The merge (rock), 7 p.m., Free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

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PurPLE Moon PuB: cash is King (alt-country), 7 p.m., Free.

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

City LiMits: Karaoke with Let it Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

CLuB MEtronoME: Rubber Revolver (Beatles tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

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BEE's knEEs: Nate Perham with Joe spears (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Free.

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And, yes, I made up one of those. Still, the folks at NAM are keenly aware of how they got to where they are: by throwing raging parties. For example, the next installment of Sunday Night Mass, this Sunday, September 4, at Club Metronome. The lineup features a typical roster of talent, including globetrotting London club giant SINDEN, local DJ LUIS CALDERIN, and resident DJs CHRIS PATTISON, HAITIAN and JUSTIN REM.

honcho JACOB EDGAR. The series starts this Thursday with Cumbancha recording artist LUÍSA MAITA. Future installments will include Mitchell’s TRANSCONTINENTAL REVUE with JOHN ELLIOT on Sunday, October 10, followed

by SESSION AMERICANA in November.

Speaking of the Montpeculiar scene, the capital city hosts a double bill of supremely talented female tunesmiths this week when Burlington’s MARYSE SMITH & THE ROSESMITHS join Montpelier’s KATIE TRAUTZ AND THE TALL BOYS at Positive Pie 2 this Friday. See, Montpelier?

Things aren’t so bad after all.

Local maladjusted hardcore hooligans BLINDED BY RAGE are back in action this week, headlining yet another Homegrown Metal showcase at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Saturday, September 3. And where there are metal and hardcore bands, you know there are great metal and hardcore band names. To wit: FILTHY MINUTES OF FAME, RENEWAL OF FAITH and, my personal favorite and winner of this issue’s Band Name of the Week, BOIL THE WHORE.

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and throw down in honor of Steez. Slated to appear: BONJOUR-HI!, DJ ZJ, DJ BIG DOG and — drum roll, please — DJ BIG KAT with a special appearance by the AZTEXT. Speaking of the Aztext, I just got my hot little hands on the last, and as-yet-unreleased, installment of their Who Cares If We’re Dope. At the risk of spoiling the eventual review in these pages, I gotta say: I care, and you probably will, too. It’s definitely dope.

Congratulations to the monthly First Friday series at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, which celebrates its five-year anniversary this Friday, September 2. For the occasion, resident DJs LLU and PRECIOUS will be joined by talented songwriter LINDA CULLUM.

Last but not least, any Beatles fans in the house?

Local Beatles tribute band RUBBER REVOLVER will give a reprise salute to two Fab Four records, Rubber Soul and Revolver, this Thursday, September 1, at Club Metronome. The band, which debuted in May, features local notables MIKE PEDERSEN, PETER DAY, CLINT BIERMAN, JOSHUA GLASS and SEAN PREECE.

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Father-son gypsy-jazz duo THEY MIGHT BE GYPSIES celebrate the release of their second album, Rendezvous, with a show at 51 Main in Middlebury this Saturday, September 3. I glowingly reviewed their self-titled debut last year, when guitarist AIDAN RYAN was but a lad of 14. Though I have yet to hear the new one, it’s scary to think how good he might be now that he’s a year

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After eight years of operating the successful hip-hop boutique Steez on Church Street in Burlington, FATTIE B and his business partner, JORDAN BOYEA, are retiring.

The dynamic duo recently completed the transfer of the business, selling it to friends who will rename the shop the ME Boutique.

Fattie B will retain rights to use the Steez brand name, and will continue to produce art under that banner — and sell it at the new shop, no less. To honor the end of an era, a crew of Burlington’s finest turntable talents will gather at the 1/2 Lounge this Wednesday, August 31,

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If, like me, you’re a sucker for the retro R&B sound currently being revived by the likes of SHARON JONES, MAYER HAWTHORNE and RYAN SHAW, check out RAPHAEL SAADIQ, who is opening for BRUNO MARS at the Champlain Valley Fair this Thursday.

Saadiq’s latest album, Stone Rollin’, is about the closest thing to vintage Philly and Memphis soul — with occasional obligatory nods to Motown — this side of 1974.

Fun fact about Saadiq: Once upon a time, he was the front man for early 1990s popR&B outfit TONY! TONI! TONÉ!

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Lift: Get Lifted with DJs Nastee & Dakota (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free.

Monkey House: Jimmy ruin, Dr. Green (rock), 9 p.m., $5. neCtar's: trivia mania with top hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free. The cush, Errands (psych-rock), 9 p.m., $7. o'Brien's irisH PuB: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., free. on taP Bar & griLL: Nobby reed project (blues), 7 p.m., free. radio Bean: Jazz sessions, 6 p.m., free. shane hardiman trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. The unbearable Light cabaret (eclectic), 10 p.m., $3. Kat Wright & the indomitable soul Band (soul), 11 p.m., $3. rasPutin's: 101 Thursdays with pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free/$5.

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Venue: Karaoke with steve Leclair, 7 p.m., free.

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Bagitos: comedy Night Open mic, 7 p.m., free.

tHe BLaCk door: Boomslang, first crush, Lake superior (indie rock), 9:30 p.m., free. green Mountain taVern: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. sLide Brook Lodge & taVern: Open mic, 7 p.m., free. DJ Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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MonoPoLe downstairs: Gary peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., free. oLiVe ridLey's: Karaoke with Benjamin Bright and Ashley Kollar, 6 p.m., free. Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYcE (top 40), 10:30 p.m., free. taBu Café & nigHtCLuB: Karaoke Night with sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., free. tHeraPy: Threesome Thursdays with DJ Deuces (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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1/2 Lounge: John creech (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. craigland (house), 10 p.m., free.

BaCkstage PuB: Karaoke with steve, 9 p.m., free.

Banana winds Café & PuB: red stellar & the Workin' man Band (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

Breakwater Café: sideshow Bob (rock), 6 p.m., free.

CLuB MetronoMe: No Diggity: return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5.

HigHer ground sHowCase Lounge: first friday 5 Year Anniversary with DJs precious & Llu, Linda cullum (singer-songwriter, house), 8 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

JP's PuB: Dave harrison's starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

Lift: salsa friday with DJ hector cobeo (salsa), 9 p.m., free.

Marriott HarBor Lounge: pine street Jazz, 8:30 p.m., free. neCtar's: seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Lendway Album release with Joshua panda Band, parmaga (soul, indie), 9 p.m., Name Your Own price. on taP Bar & griLL: The Growlers (rock), 5 p.m., free. phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free. radio Bean: The Yellow Kites (folk), 8 p.m., free. Kat Wright & the indomitable soul Band (soul), 9 p.m., free. up the chain (rock), 11:59 p.m., free.

rasPutin's: DJ ZJ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $3. red square: Diamond tiger (disco rock), 6 p.m., free. starline rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 9 p.m., $5. red square BLue rooM: DJ stavros (house), 10 p.m., $5. ruBen JaMes: DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., free. rí rá irisH PuB: supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free.

VerMont PuB & Brewery: Abby Jenne & the Enablers (rock), 10 p.m., free.

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Bagitos: Eric friedman (folk), 6 p.m., free.

Big PiCture tHeater & Café: The Defibulators, haywire (Americana), 8 p.m., $13/16. AA. tHe BLaCk door: The stereofidelics (jazz-rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

CHarLie o's: The move it move it (Afro-pop), 10 p.m., free. green Mountain taVern: DJ Jonny p (top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

HosteL teVere: The Grift (rock), 9 p.m., free.

PositiVe Pie 2: Katie trautz & the tall Boys, maryse smith and the rosesmiths (indie folk, Americana), 10:30 p.m., $5. tHe reserVoir restaurant & taP rooM: DJ slim pknz All request Dance party (top 40), 10 p.m., free. tuPeLo MusiC HaLL: The Amazing Kreskin (mentalist), 8 p.m., $25.

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pop psychedelia, the latter a marching indie-rock opus that recalls early Built to Spill, or some of Kevin Drew’s work with Broken Social Scene.

Not to be overlooked is the foundation laid down by the rhythm section of drummer Todd Gevry and bassist Kevin Lynam. Gevry is a rock, tempering Lynam’s occasional flights of low-end fancy with understated technical precision. Particularly on the album’s defining closing cut, “Windows Down,” the pair forms the bedrock on which Lendway’s spirited and stunning sonic feats take wing.

With Giant Places, Lendway deliver the record fans have been waiting for.

Funny thing is, we didn’t even know we’d been waiting for it.

Lendway release Giant Places this Friday, September 2, at Nectar’s.

Burlington’s Parmaga and Joshua Panda Band open.

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Carnahan’s “The Rose You Wore for Me,” the record closes on another solo a cappella traditional, “Airdi Cuan.” The lilting lament is a fitting end to a stirring debut, which is in turn a fine start to a new beginning.

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Comfort for the Comfortless is not really Jennifer Culley Curtin’s debut record.

The central-Vermont-based vocalist has been playing music in various Celticinspired ensembles since the mid1980s and has lent her voice to several recordings over the years. But as she notes in the sweet, wholesome bio on her website, her new album represents a new phase. So, in a way, this recording of 12 Celtic and British folk traditionals and covers is something of a debut. And Curtin is off to a striking start.

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After two well-received releases — a superb 2008 debut full-length, The Low Red End,, and a solid, albeit controversial, 2009 EP, Lights Disappear in Yellow Smoke — Lendway have established themselves as one of Burlington’s premier young bands. By now, local audiences know what to expect from them. The band has little left to prove, at least on a local level.

And yet their new full-length, Giant Places, suggests Lendway were merely teasing us up to this point. In a year already overflowing with great new local indie releases, Lendway’s latest stands out, revealing a group that has reached a new level and refined an already potent formula.

It’s not so much that Lendway are reinventing themselves. From start to finish, all the familiar calling cards are here: bright, hooky tunes with blooming, multipart harmonies, framed by a shimmering wash of jangly guitars. Rather, it’s that the band has noticeably matured, which is evident from the first, insistent strums of album opener “Ready to Race.” Where some of Lendway’s earlier work could be characterized as saccharine, here the members balance guitarist Matt Hagen’s sweet, searching vocals with cunning. They somehow manage to give the tune an edge, despite pleasant, high-arching guitar sustains and blissful vocal harmonies.

Lendway prove equally adept at framing guitarist Mike Clifford’s popinformed musings, as on the following track, “We Should Go Tonight.”

Lendway have always blended the divergent songwriting styles of their two front men into a cohesive whole — Hagen tends to be more playful; Clifford, more emotionally direct. But never has this sounded so artful as it does on Giant Places. Though the two generally alternate songs throughout, the album flows with a singular, collaborative artistic vision.

In fact, two of the record’s strongest and most ambitious cuts, “The Words Will Show” and “Take Your Gold Away,” were cowritten by Hagen and Clifford. The former is a woozy slice of

The album opens on the traditional “The False Lover Won Back.” It’s often said that the landscape of Vermont closely resembles that of the Emerald Isle. If this song is any indication, our green hills and frequent cloudiness aren’t the only similarities. Backed by a crack ensemble featuring multiinstrumentalist Colin McCaffrey on mandolin, citern, guitar and bass, Benedict Koehler on pipes and whistle, Hilari Farrington on harp, and Sarah Blair on fiddle, Curtin sounds as though her voice is emanating from some foggy loam across the Atlantic.

The singing is similarly evocative elsewhere on the disc. On the “Waters of Tyne” Curtin is sweetly mournful, delivering the sorrowful traditional with elegiac grace. She soothes on Kate Rusby’s “Sleepless Sailor,” and breathes salty vitality into the traditional shanty “One Penny Portion” — a duet with McCaffrey, who also engineered the album. Curtin’s solo performance on the a cappella traditional “I Am Stretched on Your Grave” is chilling and anguished. She lightens the mood on the following cut, “The Lady LeRoy,” which sways with an easy Celtic breeze. After a heartfelt take on Danny

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51 Main: Justin Perdue Quartet (jazz), 9 p.m., Free.

City Limits: Top Hat Entertainment Dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

Two Brothers Tavern: DJ Dizzle (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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Rimrocks Mountain Tavern: Friday Night Frequencies with DJ Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

Rusty Nail: Sophistafunk (funk), 9 p.m., $5.

regional

Monopole: Yeah Budd (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

Naked Turtle: Ross Mafia (rock), 10 p.m., NA. Olive Ridley's: Benjamin Bright (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Funkwagon, Philadelphia Slick, the Trees (hip-hop, funk), 10 p.m., NA. Therapy: Pulse with DJ Nyce (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.

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1/2 Lounge: Space Echo with DJs Jahson & Sleazy D (house), 10 p.m., Free.

Backstage Pub: The Blame (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

Banana Winds Café & Pub: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

Breakwater Café: Quadra (rock), 6 p.m., Free.

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

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Franny O's: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

Higher Ground Showcase Lounge: Homegrown Metal with Blinded By Rage, Filthy Minutes of Fame, Renewal of Faith, Boil the Whore (metal), 7:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. JP's Pub: Dave Harrison's Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Matt Tansey, Greg Laraine (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

Marriott Harbor Lounge: The Trio (acoustic), 8:30 p.m., Free.

Monkey House: Ninja Custodian, Wissahickon Chicken Shack (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5.

Nectar's: John Smyth (solo acoustic), 7 p.m., Free.

Groundfood, Project Organ Trio (jazz, hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5.

On Tap Bar & Grill: The Rhythm Rockets (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

Rasputin's: Nastee (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

Red Square: DJ Raul (salsa), 5 p.m., Free. Perry Nunn (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free. The Amida Bourbon Project (rock), 9 p.m., $5. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $5.

Rí Rá Irish Pub: The Bob Wagner Band (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

The Skinny Pancake: Up the Chain (folk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

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Vermont Pub & Brewery: Ramped Lions (blues rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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The Black Door: Shokazoba (Afrobeat), 9:30 p.m., Free.

Charlie O's: Pushbutton, Bedeviled Eggs (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

The Reservoir Restaurant & Tap Room: Malicious Brothers (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

Tupelo Music Hall: The Yardbirds (rock), 8 p.m., $40.

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51 Main: They Might Be Gypsies (gypsy jazz), 9 p.m., Free.

City Limits: Dance Party with DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

Two Brothers Tavern: Nox Periculum (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

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Rimrocks Mountain Tavern: DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

Roadside Tavern: Live DJ (Top 40), 9:30 p.m., Free.

Rusty Nail: Sly Chi (jam), 10 p.m., Free.

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Monopole: Shameless Strangers (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

Naked Turtle: Party Wolf (rock), 10 p.m., NA. Tabu Café & Nightclub: All Night Dance Party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

Therapy: B. Martin (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5/7. 18+.

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1/2 Lounge: DJ Mason Dunn (house), 9 p.m., Free.

Breakwater Café: DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 4 p.m., Free.

Club Metronome: Black to the Future (urban jamz), 10 p.m., Free. Sunday Night Mass with Sinden, DJ Luis Calderin, Justin REM, Chris Pattison (house), 10 p.m., $12/15. 18+.

Higher Ground Showcase Lounge: Mat McHugh (of the Beautiful Girls), Zack duPont, Alex P. (singer-songwriters), 7:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. Monkey House: AM Presents: Lonestar Chain, Cannon Fodder, the Dwellers (indie folk, alt-country), 9 p.m., $5.

Nectar's: Mi Yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., Free.

Radio Bean: Old Time Sessions (old-time), 1 p.m., Free. Tango Sessions, 7 p.m., Free. Eric Sommer (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., Free.

Red Square: DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 2 p.m., Free. Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 9 p.m., Free.

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Vermont Pub & Brewery: The Kind Buds (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., Free.

Ruben James: Why Not Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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The Skinny Pancake: Up the Chain (folk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

northern

Bagitos: Open Mic, 7 p.m., Free.

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Ye Olde England Inne: Corey Beard, Dan Liptak and Dan Haley (jazz), 11:30 a.m., Free.

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Club Metronome: Bass Culture with DJs Jahson & Nickel B (dubstep), 9 p.m., Free.

burlington area

1/2 Lounge: Burning Up Mondays with Selector Dubee (reggae), 10 p.m., Free.

Monkey House: Kristen Ford and Kara Kulpa, Hard Scrabble Hounds, John Smyth (folk), 9 p.m., $5. 18+.

Nectar's: Metal Mondays with Nefarious Frenzy, Head of the Traitor, Skrogg (metal), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

On Tap Bar & Grill: Open Mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., Free.

Radio Bean: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

Red Square: Rick Redington (rock), 8 p.m., Free. Hype ’Em (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern: Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Free.

1/2 Lounge: Turntable Tuesday with DJ Kanga (turntablism), 10 p.m., Free.

Higher Ground Showcase Lounge: The English Beat (ska), 7:30 p.m., $20/22. AA. Leunig's Bistro & Café: Dayve Huckett (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Nothing in Vain, Regret (hardcore), 9 p.m., Free.

Monkey House: Anecdote: Mistakes (storytelling), 7 p.m., Free (18+).

Monty's Old Brick Tavern: Open Mic, 6 p.m., Free.

Nectar's: Ray and Russ, Shady Alley (funk), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

On Tap Bar & Grill: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free.

Radio Bean: Pete Sutherland & Baby States (folk), 8:30 p.m., Free. Honky-Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3.

Red Square: Super K (reggae), 6 p.m., Free. Upsetta International with Super K (reggae), 8 p.m., Free. DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 9:30 p.m., Free.

central

Charlie O's: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern: Tattoo Tuesdays with Andrea (jam), 5 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

51 Main: Quizz Night (trivia), 7 p.m., Free.

Two Brothers Tavern: Monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

northern

Moog's: Open Mic/Jam Night, 8:30 p.m., Free.

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1/2 Lounge: John Madsen (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free.

Rewind with DJ Craig Mitchell (retro), 10 p.m.

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

Leunig's Bistro & Café: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

Lift: DJs P-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

Nectar's: Killah Priest of Wu-Tang, Lynguistic Civilians (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $8.

On Tap Bar & Grill: Leno & Young (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

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. Torpedo Rodeo (surf-punk), 7 p.m., Free.

central

Bagitos: Acoustic Blues Jam, 6 p.m., Free.

The Black Door: Comedy Open Mic (standup), 9:30 p.m., Free.

Gusto's: Open Mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free.

Nutty Steph's: Bacon Thursday with John Luce (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

City Limits: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

On the Rise Bakery: Open Blues Session, 8 p.m., Free.

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ith shows at three Vermont venues in the space of two months, printmaker Claire Van Vliet has suddenly become famous in her adopted state — “after 45 years,” she points out. The attention given by galleries in Morrisville, Brattleboro and Montpelier to one of Vermont’s best kept artistic secrets is richly deserved, as well as long overdue.

Van Vliet does have a national reputation as the founder of Janus Press, a publisher of limited-edition handbound books. Since its launch in California in 1955, Janus has produced illustrated volumes by poets Galway Kinnell, Seamus Heaney and Denise Levertov, as well as by novelist John LeCarré and short-story writer Raymond Carver, among others. The press is now located in Newark, Vt., as is Van Vliet, who continues to own and operate it.

Born in Ottawa in 1933, Van Vliet is a recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant.” Her work is included in the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The show at the Governor’s Office Gallery in Montpelier, which runs through September 30, offers an alluring introduction to Van Vliet’s achievement. It presents about 20 of her “pulppaintings,” most of which focus on the color effects of light passing through clouds. Some are inspired by scenes near Van Vliet’s home in the Northeast Kingdom — where she settled in 1966 precisely because of the area’s dramatic skies.

Local landmarks such as Wheeler Mountain are featured in a couple of the works, most spectacularly in a 1995 wintertime rendering that, at nearly two by four feet, stands out in a show of pieces generally half that size. This Wheeler view is also unique among the works on display in that it shows off Van Vliet’s skill as an etcher.

It’s not surprising that Van Vliet would make use of her surroundings in depicting the seasons. But these are not the predictable pastorals found in Vermont galleries catering to the tourist trade. Works such as “Autumn Alpenglow East Haven Mountain” and “Janu-

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ary Sunrise” prove more aesthetically demanding — and rewarding — than their titles might suggest. They encourage a long look, not a passing glance.

The paper itself is as integral to Van Vliet’s images, as is the pigment she applies. Her use of pulp allows saturation to occur, similar to the “soak stain” technique developed by the American ab-

stract expressionist Helen Frankenthaler. The result is a subtly textured sheet with bands of pastels, blacks, whites and grays sometimes punctuated by a splotch of sunny yellow or flaming red.

“Mist” Van Vliet’s primal, unpeopled compositions could pass as abstractions if they were not recognizable as studies of clouds, often as the dominant element in a landscape or seascape. In this way, her work is more like that of English romantic-era painter John Constable than of Frankenthaler.

Besides, Van Vliet is adamantly traditionalist in her conception of what a

painting should be and do. “A viewer’s involvement is necessary in order to complete my works,” she insists in an interview, drawing a contrast to “a lot of contemporary art that isn’t really interested in whether it’s viewed or not.”

In a catalog essay, Van Vliet approvingly quotes a Chinese connoisseur’s saying that “this is a painting I would like to die before.”

Visitors to Van Vliet’s “Paperworks” in the Governor’s Office Gallery on the fifth floor of the Pavilion Building will understand, and probably empathize with, the artist’s attitude. Come prepared, though: This may be the only art venue in Vermont that requires a photo ID for admission.

K EV I N J . K EL L EY “Paper Works” by Claire Van Vliet, Governor’s Office Gallery, Pavilion Building, Montpelier. Through September 30.

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tAlKS & eventS FirSt FridAy Art WAlK: More than 30 galleries and other venues around downtown stay open late to welcome pedestrian art viewers. Friday, september 2, 5-8 p.m., various downtown locations, burlington. info, 264-4839. the Shelburne ArtiStS MArKet: local artists and artisans sell their work on the green. saturday, september 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., shelburne Town offices. info, 985-3648.

and live music. saturday through sunday, september 3-4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Kenyon's Field, waitsfield. info, 496-3409.

receptionS J.e. dAly: "Member show iV," paintings by the featured artist, plus work in a variety of media by more than 25 members. september 2 through october 10 at Adirondack Art Association gallery in essex, nY. Reception: Friday, september 2, 6-8 p.m. info, 518-963-8309.

bcA SuMMer ArtiSt MArKet: Juried artists sell their handmade, original fine art and crafts. saturday, september 3, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., burlington City hall park. info, 865-7166.

robert WAldo brunelle, Jr.: "August Afternoons," paintings, cartoons and sculptures depicting summer pastimes. Through september 2 at backspace gallery in burlington. Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-8 p.m. info, spacegalleryvt.com.

J.e. dAly: "Member show iV," paintings by the featured artist, plus work in a variety of media by more than 25 members. september 2 through october 10 at Adirondack Art Association gallery in essex, nY. Coffee and conversation with the painter: saturday, september 3, 10-11 a.m. info, 518-963-8309.

AuguSt Art Auction: The gallery celebrates its second birthday with the closing of its annual online auction. Check out the work for sale and place a bid at augustartauction.com.Through september 2 at s.p.A.C.e. gallery in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-8 p.m. info, spacegalleryvt.com.

'Art on pArK': Fine art, greeting cards, stained glass, spun-wool crafts, jewelry, children’s tutus and wings, ceramics and more make up this artisan market on park street.

Thursday, september 1, 6-8:30 p.m., stowe. info, stowevibrancy.com.

torin porter: "Anthrobotanicals," biomorphic sculptures in steel. september 4 through october 9 at white water gallery in east hardwick. Reception: sunday, september 4, 4-7 p.m. info, 563-2037.

'41St AnnuAl MAd river vAlley crAFt FAir': Crafts and demonstrations by more than 100 juried artisans from the northeast and beyond, plus food, dancing

'light-StrucK: AbStrAct photogrAphy todAy': A juried show featuring, as lyle Rexer put it in The Edge of Vision: The Rise of Abstraction in Photography, “photographs that refuse to disclose fully the images they contain.” september 2 through 30 at phoTosTop in white River

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Alice Murdoch: "private pleasures," oil paintings that focus on the complicated role of food in women's lives. Through september 24 at Amy e.

Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center in burlington. info, 652-4500.

'Art'S Alive 2011 FeStivAl oF Fine Art WinnerS' exhibition': work by the winners of the June festival: benjamin barnes, stephen Mease, Kristen l'esperance, brooke Monte and Cricket. september 1 through 30 at union station in burlington. info, 310-3211.

bunny hArvey: "listening/ Vermont," paintings of the Vermont landscape. september 2 through october 12 at Korongo gallery in Randolph. Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-7 p.m. info, 728-6788. dohrn zAchAi: paintings and drawings that explore the sisyphus myth in mountains and clouds. september 4 through november 6 at winding brook bistro in Johnson. Reception: wednesday, september 7, 4-6 p.m. info, 635-7776.

AliStAir pArKer: "Copper & Fire," torched metal wall hangings by the Vermont artist. september 2 through 30 at 156 The loft in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-7 p.m. info, 497-0556.

elizAbeth Allen: "intuitive Color," paintings of the Vermont landscape, including many of the meadows at shelburne Farms. Through september 20 at Furchgott sourdiffe gallery in shelburne. info, 985-3848. 'gloW: living lightS': explore the ecology of bioluminescence with activities and live specimens, from the familiar firefly and glowworm to the alienlooking angler fish and siphonophore, the longest living creature on earth. Through september 5 at eCho lake Aquarium and science Center/leahy Center for lake Champlain in burlington. info, 877-324-6386.

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Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-8 p.m. info, 658-4771. corey & Mindy WolFcroWe: work by the burlington artists and jewelry designers. september 1 through 30 at salaam in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-8 p.m. info, 658-8822.

MonA AgiA: paintings by the Cairo-born artist. september 2 through 30 at uncommon grounds in burlington. Reception: Friday, september 2, 6-9 p.m. info, 865-6227.

inStructorS ShoWcASe: oil paintings by Kim bombard and lydia littwin, and millinery specialties by wylie sofia garcia; 'teen FAShion ShoWcASe': work from this summer's fashion camps. september 1 through 30 at Davis studio in 16t-uvm-sexstudies083111.indd 1 burlington. info, 425-2700.

JiM thoMpSon & Kylie dAlly: hand-painted kites by Thompson; paintings by Dally (through August 31); tAtiAnA yAKuShevA: new paintings by the burlington artist. Through september 30 at speaking Volumes in burlington. info, 540-0107. lAurA bAuM: watercolors, in the Dining Room; Julie pAveglio: oil paintings, in the bar; tony ScArpinAto: paintings, in the greenhouse. september 1 through 30 at The Daily planet in burlington. info, 862-9647.

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SepteMber FeAtured ArtiStS: work by wildlife and landscape painters Frank Tiralla and henry Trask-Reilly, quilter Kathleen patrick, tie-dye artist Andrew wooten and knitter Jan brosky. september 1 through 30 at Artist in Residence Cooperative gallery in enosburg Falls. Reception: Thursday, september 1, 5-8 p.m. info, 933-6403.

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'into the MyStic': six artists explore nature and conservation in a variety of media; vAlerie bunnell: Characters in clay and found objects. september 2 through october 30 at gallery in the woods in brattleboro.

Reception: Friday, september 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. info, 257-4777.

SepteMber exhibit: work by brooke Monte, benjamin barnes, Kristen l'esperance and Alex Dostie, among other Vermont artists. september 1 through october 1 at Dostie bros. Frame shop in burlington. Reception:

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AMAndA SchirMer: Acrylic paintings by the south hero artist. Through september 30 at Vintage Jewelers in burlington. info, 862-2233.

cArl rubino: "in the spirit of a Tree," color photographs manipulated to present the artist's interpretation of the majesty, beauty, sensuousness — as well as "the very soul" — of trees. september 2 through october 2 at Designhaus in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-7 p.m. info, 518-946-7302.

'upcycle verMont': Artwork made from recycled, reclaimed or repurposed materials. sponsored by switchback and cohosted by nightmare Vermont. september 2 through 30 at block gallery in winooski. Reception: Friday, september 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. info, 373-5150.

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JoAn curtiS: "greener grass," colored-pencil drawings that conjure up the feeling that a quest is taking place. september 2 through november 2 at brandon Artists' guild. Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-7 p.m. info, 247-4956.

rAchi FArroW: "XXXl," sculptures of really big women made from recycled material. Through october 7 at Christine price gallery, Castleton state College. Reception: wednesday, september 7, 4-6 p.m. info, 468-1119.

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'beSt oF the northeASt MASter oF Fine ArtS': work by seven of the strongest emerging artists participating in MFA programs in new england, new York and Québec. Through september 4 at helen Day Art Center in stowe. An art historian, two curators and three artists discuss the careers of artists, the judgements of curators and how they both influence today’s art world: Thursday, september 1, 6 p.m. info, 253-8358.

'torched!': Torch-worked glass, including earrings, kaleidoscopes and sculptural paperweights, by eric nelson, Chris sherwin, Michael egan, and howard and elizabeth smith; flame-inspired abstract paintings by Tom Merwin. september 2 through 30 at Frog hollow in burlington. Reception: Friday, september 2, 5-8 p.m. info, 863-6458.

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Friday, september 2, 5-8 p.m. info, 660-9005.

Junction. exhibit juror ellen Carey gives a gallery talk at the opening: Friday, september 2, 5-8 p.m. info, 698-0320.

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caLL to artiStS caLLing aLL crafterS Ascension Church Holiday Craft Fair in Georgia, Vt. Interested in table space at the annual craft fair? Please contact Judy Carpenter, 893-2172. montPeLier’S 24-hoUr comicS Artists of all abilities and interests are invited to challenge themselves to create a 24-page comic book in 24 hours — from scratch! Join the worldwide phenomenon in Montpelier City Hall, hosted

by Trees and Hills comic group and Montpelier Alive. FREE. Open to ages 16 and up. Artists bring their own materials and their imaginations! There will be a shorter cartooning workshop for ages 7 to 15 taught by cartoonist Denis St. John at the Kellogg Hubbard Library. FREE More info: treesandhill.org VoLUnteerS needed for the art hoP We need 150 volunteers to help make Burlington’s largest visual arts festival happen! Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10,

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the artists and businesses of the South End Arts District open their doors to let the public see the creativity within. Lots of pre-event help is needed, too. All volunteers get free admission to Saturday’s Strut fashion show and the Seven Days birthday party afterward. To volunteer, go to the South End Arts and Business Association website, seaba.com. adk JUried art Show 2011 Lake Placid Center for the Arts.

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Jurors: Frank Owen, retired UVM professor; Bill McDowell, UVM associate professor. Prospectus/ info: lakeplacidarts.org or 518-523-2512. the art of horror The S.P.A.C.E. and Backspace galleries are looking for artwork for our Halloween show that best defines the “art of horror.”

Chosen artwork will represent the beautiful side of decay, the finer points of blood letting, and that special something inside a depraved mind. Artwork should be thematically appropriate and must display a reasonable degree of skill and ability. We will accept 2-D, 3-D & photography.

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Info, darkroomgallery.com/ex20. engage A statewide exhibition of artwork by Vermont artists with disabilities. VSA Vermont seeks artwork that is of high artistic quality, demonstrating originality, imagination, skillful use of materials and quality of craft. Deadline: September 30. info@vsavt.org, 655-7772.

PaUL BoiSVert: Color photographs of Burlington, in Gates 1-8; kit doneLLy: Abstract acrylic and watercolor paintings, in the Skyway; caroLyn hack: Mixed-media work at the Escalator. Curated

by BCA. September 1 through 30 at Burlington Airport in South Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

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meLiSSa knight: Batik fabric collage depicting peacocks, hummingbirds, cardinals, sunflowers, irises and bluebonnets. September 1 through 30 at Muddy Waters in Burlington. Info, 658-0466.

SUSan Larkin: Oil paintings of landscapes in and around the Champlain Islands and northern Vermont. Curated by BCA. September 1 through 30 at Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall. Info, 865-7166.

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'the chiLd in art': Objects depicting children and childhood — from royal princesses to working-class youngsters, obedient kids to naughty little ones — from the museum's permanent collection; ed koren: "The Capricious Line," work from the New Yorker cartoonist's five-decade career, including drawings never exhibited before.

Through September 2 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-2090.

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'SyStemS in art': An exploration of the systems that artists use to establish parameters for their work, to explore spatial relationships and to invent new grammars and rationalities, on the occasion of IBM's centennial anniversary. Through December 16 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750.

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StePhen gorman: "Arctic Visions," nature and wildlife photography, in the Pickering Room.

September 3 through 30 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Info, 865-7211.

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'road triP!': Photographs from the road, by local and international artists. Through September 9 at Vermont Photo Space Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction. Info, 777-3686.

marc awodey: "An Artist's View," mixed-media work. September 2 through November 30 at Community College of Vermont in Winooski. Info, 654-0513.

Patty Sgrecci: Mobiles by the Middlebury artist.

Through September 30 at Opportunities Credit Union in Burlington. Info, 865-3404 ext. 130.

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PhiLiP herBiSon: "Plastic Personae," close-up photographs of dramatic tension in plaster faces.

Through September 30 at Artspace 106 at The Men's Room in Burlington. Info, 864-2088.

Lyna LoU nordStrom & amanda VeLLa: Printmaking and mixed-media work by Nordstrom; oil paintings by Vella. September 1 through 30 at Wing Building in Burlington. Info, 310-3211.

'oUtdoor excUrSionS': Work by 13 internationally acclaimed artists — including sculpture, video and wall works made of thousands of Icelandic lava chips — curated by Art in America writer Gregory Volk, who aimed to transform the First, Second and Fourth Floor Galleries into his version of a wilderness adventure company. Through December 3 at BCA Center in Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

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Vt h.S. StUdent exhiBit: Call to Vermont high school photographers: “Ways of Seeing” photography exhibit juried by Shane Lavalette and sponsored

by PhotoGarden. Deadline: October 12. DarkroomGallery. com/ex21.

SePtemBer Show: "Food for Thought," a video created by Ren Walden and Ethan O'Hara; photos

by Kimberly Hannaman Taylor; and jewelry, prints, paintings and drawings by Maya Urbanowicz.

September 1 through 30 at The Firefly Collective in Burlington. Info, 660-0754.

meLiSSa o'Brien: "People Doing What They Love to Do," photography by the owner of the Charlotte vintage shop Abel & Lovely. Curated by Art Affair

by Shearer. Through September 30 at Shearer Chevrolet in South Burlington. Info, 658-1111.

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'Lock, Stock and BarreL: the terry tyLer coLLection of Vermont firearmS': The 106 firearms on display represent a lifetime of collecting and document the history of gunmaking in Vermont from 1790 to 1900; 'PaPerwork in 3d': Work by 25 contemporary origami, cut-paper and book artists; 'Behind the LenS, Under the Big toP': Black-and-white circus photography from the late-1960s by Elliot Fenander; 'in faShion: high StyLe, 1690-2011': Costumes from the museum's permanent collection, plus borrowed works from today’s top designers, including Karl Lagerfeld, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera and Balenciaga, among others. Through October 30 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.

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Alexis Kyriak: "Martha Stewarts," work by the Vermont artist who is inspired by crisp, clean stilllife photography. September 6 through October 31 at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio in Montpelier. Info, 229-4676.

'Artists Envisioning Tunbridge: Celebrating 250 Years of History': Paintings and photographs by more than 20 artists celebrating the town's sestercentennial. A portion of proceeds benefit the library. Through September 23 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404.

Caleb Kenna: "India: Ten Years of Color and Light," photographs reflecting the country's frenetic economic growth and development. September 5 through 30 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College, in Poultney. Info, 287--8926.

Claire Van Vliet: "Paper Works," pulp paintings by the renowned Vermont printmaker. Photo ID required for admission. Through September 30 at Governor's Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

Corrina Thurston: "Magic of Colored Pencil," images of animals, people and flowers by the 21-year-old artist who began drawing after she was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Through October 1 at Espresso Bueno in Barre. Info, 760-8206.

Gwynyfier: "Coming Out," digital photography on canvas. Through September 30 at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, curator@capitolgrounds.com.

Heather Hislop: Mixed-media paintings. Through September 30 at The Shoe Horn at Onion River in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com.

Karen Petersen: A retrospective of the Braintree artist's sculptures and paintings. Through September 25 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 728-9878.

Malcolm Wright & Bruce Peck: Clay work by Wright and landscape prints by Peck, as part of the gallery's "Living Vermont Treasures" guest artist series. Through September 30 at Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. Info, 457-1298.

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Matt Thorsen: "Sound Proof: The Photography of Matt Thorsen, Vermont Music Images 1990-2000," chemical prints accompanied by audio recordings in which the photographer sets the scene and the bands play on. September 1 through 30 at Vermont History Center in Barre. Info, 479-8514.

Nancy Silliman: Paintings and drawings of nature and the landscape, as well as personal reflections on love and the spiritual world; Camden and Samantha Jarvis: "Childlike Wonder," block prints on cards and t-shirts by the Windsor youngsters. Through October 2 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 674-9616.

Owen Bissex: Sculpture, mixed-media works and drawings of realistic and allegorical figures, including what the artist calls "whimsical monster stuff." Through September 30 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Info, 454-7334.

Pat Adams & Bhakti Ziek: "Geomancer," paintings by Adams; textiles by Ziek. Through September 25 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670.

'The History of Goddard College: An Era of Growth, Expansion and Transitions, 1960-1969': An exhibit of photographs, historical records, college papers, interviews and video recordings that focus on the college's response to the rapid growth of the 1960s, in the Eliot D. Pratt Library. Through December 20 at Goddard College in Plainfield. Info, 454-8311.

'Uncommon Threads': Work that pushes the boundaries of traditional needlework and explores the use of unconventional media, in the Main Floor Gallery; Krista Cheney: "Frozen Still Lifes," photography, in the Second Floor Gallery; Nikki Gardner: "The Diana Days," photography, in the Third Floor Gallery. Through September 24 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069.

'Vermont Festival of the Arts': The annual festival features art exhibits, demonstrations, performances and workshops throughout the month. For a complete listing of events, go to vermontartfest.com. Through September 5 at various locations in Mad River Valley. Info, 496-6682.

'Women's Work: The Visual Art of Vermont's Women': Work by more than two dozen artists. Through September 25 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-8743.

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'Art Makes Brandon Tick': This year's townwide art project features artist-created, functional clocks, which will be auctioned off in October to benefit the BAG. Through October 8 at Brandon Artists' Guild. Info, 247-4956.

Caleb Kenna: "End Frames," work by the Vermont photographer. Through September 25 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Info, 388-1436.

Deborah Sharpe-Lunstead & Elizabeth Saslaw: "Textures," paper-pulp paintings by SharpeLunstead; pottery by Saslaw. Through September 30 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032.

Elliot Fenander: "Three Rings, One Camera," 20 of the Lincoln photographer's black-and-white circus photographs as he processed them in the darkroom in the 1960s. Through September 30 at Mary's Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek in Bristol. Info, 453-2432.

Fran Bull: "8.15.11," a series of drawings executed in a single day using computer scanning and enlarging techniques, in the Calvin Coolidge Library. Through October 7 at Castleton State College. Info, 468-1266.

Heather Forcier: "The Thing With Feathers," bird photography. Through September 5 at Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington. Info, 434-2167.

'How Did I Get Here?': Recent acquisitions presented within the context of how they came to Middlebury by art history students; 'Painted Metaphors: Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya': Nineteen Chamá polychrome ceramics accompanied by more than 100 objects illustrating Maya daily life, religious ritual, and shifts in rulership (opens September 15).

September 7 through December 11 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-3168.

Matthew Thorsen When you hear the words “Vermont Historical

Society,” you might think weathered Revolutionary War uniforms and Ethan Allen memorabilia. This month, the Vermont History Center in Barre is shaking things up with an exhibit called “Sound Proof: The Photography of Matthew Thorsen, Vermont Music Images 1990-2000.” Thorsen — whose photos often grace the pages of Seven Days — has documented the Burlington music scene “for so long, he has become instrumental to it.” After you’re done grooving to the songs — and commentary from Thorsen — that accompany each photo, you can check out more traditional historical-society offerings, such as the Barre firehouse’s turn-of-the-century weathervane. Through September 30.

Pictured: Kate Tamarkin, former conductor of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.

Joan Curtis: "Greener Grass," colored-pencil drawings that conjure up the feeling that a quest is taking place. September 2 through November 2 at Brandon Artists' Guild. Info, 247-4956.

Tom Merwin: "Drawing Water," central Vermont's waterfalls and gorges depicted in sumi ink, watercolor and oil on canvas. Through November 30 at Merwin Gallery in Castleton. Info, 468-2592.

Laurel Clement Fulton: Giclée prints of summer and fall landscapes by the Vermont artist.

September 1 through 30 at Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg. Info, 482-2878.

'Vermont Landscapes Lost and Found': Historic landscape photographs from the museum's collection contrasted with present-day snaps of the same locations. Through October 22 at Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. Info, 388-2117.

Michael Goodhart: Photographs of found natural and synthetic elements arranged in a way that forces the viewer into a new perspective of the so-called mundane. September 3 through October 21 at WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room in Bristol.

Info, 453-3188.

'No Boundaries in Fiber': Innovative textile art by ten Vermont members of the national Surface Design Association. Through September 17 at Rae Harrell Gallery in Hinesburg. Info, 482-4944.

'Visions of Place: The Photography of John Miller, Peter Miller and Richard Brown': Work by the veteran Vermont photographers who have each returned repeatedly to particular farmsteads, families and individuals over the last 40 years to create a nuanced record of the region.

Through September 3 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964.

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'Structurally Sound': Sculpture and mixed-media work by Charles Gibbs, Joe Gitterman, Eleonora Lecei, Jennifer Maestre, Pat Musick, Erika Lawlor-Schmidt, David Tanych and Terry Zigmund.

Through September 12 at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 458-0098.

Bobby Abrahamson: "One Summer Across America," photographs of a 2001 cross-country bus trip. Through December 20 at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469.

'The Power of Place: Landscapes and Mindscapes From Vermont': Work by Linda Durkee, Judith Reilly, Phoebe Stone and Dick Weis.

Through September 1 at Gallery in the Field in Brandon. Info, 247-0145.

'Brothers of the Brush: The Vermont Impressionists': Work by some of New England's best-known landscape artists: Charles Movalli, T.M. Nicholas, Donald Allen Mosher, Tom Hughes and Eric Tobin. Through September 29 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818.

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'mastErs of VErmont: tHE WatErcoLorists': Work by accomplished artists in the medium; VLadimir VaGin: Paintings by the book illustrator.

Through September 5 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100.

‘Habitat for artists’: Three 6-by-6-by-8-foot structures, open to the public in downtown Stowe, Morrisville and Waitsfield, serve as temporary studios for working artists. Hosted by Helen Day Art Center, Vermont Festival of the Arts and River Arts. Through September 25 at various locations.

Info, 253-8358.

micHELLE safran: "Searchers," a photographic journey by the Vermont artist. Through September 4 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211.

KEn LEsLiE: Drawings, paintings and limitededition prints of the Vermont artist's "Arctic Cycle" works, which move through time as they complete 360º panoramas of the landscape in Arctic regions.

Through September 4 at Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 472-7053.

Linda JamEs: "Reflecting Movements in Time and Imagination," mixed-media paintings. September 1 through 30 at Island Arts South Hero Gallery. Info, 378-5138. mariE LaprE Grabon: Drawings, paintings and mixed-media work by the Vermont artist. Through September 12 at Bee's Knees in Morrisville. Info, 888-7889.

nancy E. scHadE: "The Tree of Life Whose Leaves Heal the Nation," paintings and bronze sculptures.

September 1 through 30 at Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee in Stowe. Info, 279-4239. 'out of tHE Woods': Work in a variety of media inspired by or made with wood, by artists including Al Stirt, Jack Alan Stewart and Claire Van Vliet.

Through September 28 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

Info, 748-0158. 'pattErns': Work by Glenn Goldberg, Lucio Pozzi, Maggie Mailer, Cornelia Foss, Sebastian Mejia, William Maxwell, Leslie Fry, Thaddeus Radell, Charles Yoder, Heidi Spector and Matthew Beall.

Through September 17 at Green + Blue Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-6798. ricHard Erdman & caroL o'maLia: Sculpture

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carriE HayEs: Oil paintings inspired by the natural world by the Vermont artist. Through September 7 at Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee. Info, 359-5000. sabra fiELd: “Vermont Artist, World Vision,” woodblock prints; ELizabEtH toraK: “The Feast of Venus: An Exploration of the Artist’s Process,” paintings and drawings; ‘tHrEE contEmporary scuLptors’: work by Duncan Johnson, John Kemp Lee and Gary Haven Smith. Through October 16 at Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. Info, 362-1405.

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movies The Guard ★★★★

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t’s a shame Brendan Gleeson is pretty much universally acknowledged to be Ireland’s finest living actor, because his Sgt. Gerry Boyle would have made one hell of a breakthrough role. A County Galway cop with a fondness for liquor, ladies of the evening and LSD, he’s one of the most brilliantly original movie creations in recent memory.

The character is the inspiration of firsttime writer-director John Michael McDonagh (older brother of In Bruges writerdirector Martin McDonagh). Which makes you wonder what growing up in the McDonagh household must have been like, given the fraternal filmmakers’ penchant for black humor, nihilistic violence and industrial-strength profanity. Something tells me there weren’t a lot of Cub Scout meetings in the rumpus room.

The idea is, Boyle lone-wolfs it through life in sleepy Connemara, a place where DUI and jaywalking infractions in the same month would constitute a crime wave. At least until a trio of big-time drug traffickers arrives on the scene to receive a boatload of coke, and the FBI, which has been tracking

the shipment, dispatches agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle) to coordinate local lawenforcement efforts.

Boyle does not take well to being coordinated, much less by a straight-arrow, bythe-book American. He makes an art form of yanking Everett’s chain — for example, raising his hand at an initial briefing and asking in mock innocence, “I t’ought only black boys was drug smugglers?” He’s not a bigot, but a master of messing with people’s minds, and it’s hilarious to watch the disbelieving G-man’s reactions.

Equally entertaining is the blue-ribbon banter among the bad guys. An instant classic is the scene in which the three criminals — played colorfully by Liam Cunningham, David Wilmot and Mark Strong — motor through the Irish night debating the relative merits of Nietzsche and Bertrand Russell.

It’s like something Quentin Tarantino might dream up after a few double Jamesons. Only loopier and with a lighter touch.

McDonagh breathes new life into the tired mismatched-cop formula, toying with the traditions of the genre, trying things never tried in it before (am I forgetting another

ARRESTING DEVELOPMENT Cheadle and Gleeson make unlikely allies in McDonagh’s inspired cop comedy.

movie that’s set in rural Galway and features a spaghetti-Western score?) and just generally turning it inside out. He knows what to keep and what to toss, and the result is a surpassingly good time with an unhinged twist around every corner.

As ripping a yarn as this proves to be, story takes a backseat here to verbal pyrotechnics and meaty performances. The dialogue is a marvel, a fast-flying feast for the ears. I pity the fool who finishes his 34-ounce “small” Pepsi at the cinema and makes for the men’s room. Timeless talk is likely to be missed in those few moments. The scene in which

Cunningham’s crime lord and the guard he’s trying unsuccessfully to bribe mull the mystery of just what it was Billie Joe threw off the Tallahatchie Bridge is worth the price of admission by itself.

But, as I say, the main attraction is Gleeson’s magnificent, multilayered turn as the Irish crime fighter. Cheadle is a great actor and makes a great straight man, but this is Gleeson’s film from first frame to last. And, while he plays an enforcer of the law, he totally steals the show.

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Our Idiot Brother ★★★

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he title character of Our Idiot Brother isn’t an idiot. He just prefers to live his life as if everyone were as guileless as he is, giving people the benefit of the doubt and hoping they’ll “rise to the occasion.” Hence the opening scene, in which organic farmer Ned (Paul Rudd) lands himself in jail by selling weed to a cop. The officer is in uniform, which does give our hero a moment’s pause.

But the boy in blue says he really needs some stress relief, and Ned can’t not help a brother out.

In short, Ned is a “wise fool,” one of those perennial comic characters who exist (1) to get laughs and (2) to make audiences wonder if following social conventions really makes them winners in life or just boring and unhappy. The archetype predates movies by many centuries; Molière would have done a lot with the premise of Our Idiot Brother. For one thing, he would have made it funnier.

Directed by Jesse Peretz from a screenplay by his sister, Evgenia Peretz, and David Schisgall, this comedy offers more indiestyle food for thought than, say, Dumb and Dumber, but also far fewer laughs. As a character study, it’s worth a look, mainly for Rudd’s likable performance as a manchild loose in a mean city. But it’s hard to get around the fact that its funniest moments are

the outtakes that play during the end credits.

As a comedy, Our Idiot Brother never quite finds its rhythm, perhaps because the script is overloaded with underdeveloped supporting characters and subplots. The siblings who dub Ned their “idiot brother” are three: Liz (Emily Mortimer), a preachy, yuppie stay-at-home mom; Miranda (Elizabeth Banks), a single, stressed-out Vanity Fair reporter; and Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), a mooneyed boho who’s trying to convince her girlfriend (Rashida Jones) she’s ready to settle down when she clearly isn’t. The other two sisters have significant others, too: Steve Coogan is Liz’s husband, and Adam Scott is Miranda’s friend-without-benefits.

That’s a strong cast, and enough setups for several romantic comedies. Place a naïf like Ned in these three Manhattan households full of lies and compromises — released from the clink, he crashes with each sister in turn — and the results should be explosive.

Instead, Our Idiot Brother plays like someone stuck Candide at the center of a middling episode of “Sex and the City.” The sisters and their problems seldom rise above stereotypes, which bog down the film when it needs comic momentum. The subplots in which Ned introduces Liz’s sheltered kid to the joys of YouTube and karate, has a wellworn, sitcom feel; and some would-be hi-

COMFORTABLY DUMB Rudd stands out in a city of smart-asses by playing the fool in Peretz’s comedy.

larious sequences, such as one where Natalie experiments with a cult, fall flat. Rudd’s scenes with Banks have the most potential, making one wish Miranda had tolerated her idiot brother long enough for the writers to bring this plot to a more organic, and amusing, conclusion.

We’ve seen a lot of recent comedies focused on manic wise fools, from the stunted slackers in Step Brothers to the motormouth optimist in Happy-Go-Lucky. Rudd gives his bearded hippie character more of a low-key, expect-the-best-but-deal-with-the-worst

vibe, and he seems like he’d be genuinely fun to hang out with.

But the best of these comedies give the “fool” a genuine foil: a hardened cynic who isn’t transparently evil or easily mellowed.

Without a fleshed-out character who provides a viable alternative to Ned’s idealism, Our Idiot Brother lacks the friction that generates great comedy. It’s more like a featurefilm vehicle for a sketch-comedy character — and even Ned could tell you such promising projects seldom rise to the occasion.

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Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Sunset, Welden) tHE DEBt: Two retired Mossad secret agents find themselves revisiting one of their successful Nazi-hunting missions in this thriller from director John (Shakespeare in Love) Madden. Starring Jessica Chastain, Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington and Tom Wilkinson. (114 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy) SHARK NiGHt 3D: The director of Snakes on a Plane, David Ellis, brings us sharks in a lake. As you might expect, these fresh-water beasts are hungry for college kids. But will they bite into the already modest box-office record of last summer’s Piranha 3D? Sara Paxton, Dustin Milligan and Katharine McPhee star. (91 min, PG-13. Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Palace [2-D], Paramount [3-D])

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30 miNUtES oR lESSH1/2 Jesse Eisenberg plays a pizza delivery boy pulled into a not-so-genius bank robbery plot in this action comedy from director Ruben (Zombieland) Fleischer. With Nick Swardson, Danny McBride and Aziz Ansari. (83 min, R. Bijou, Marquis, Palace, Sunset) cARS 2HHH A racecar and a tow truck encounter espionage intrigue on their way to the World Grand Prix in Pixar’s sequel to its 2006 animated hit about a world populated by driverless automobiles.

Maybe the next sequel will tackle peak oil. With the voices of Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy and Michael Caine. John Lasseter and Brad Lewis directed. (113 min, G. Essex, Majestic, Palace) colomBiANAHH1/2 Appropriately named action director Olivier Megaton (of Transporter 3) helms this tale of a hit woman (Zoe Saldana) nursing a plan to avenge her murdered parents. With Michael Vartan. Luc Besson wrote and produced.

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coWBoYS & AliENSHH Daniel Craig plays a mysterious loner who finds himself facing an alien invasion ... in the Old West. With Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell and Olivia Wilde. Jon (Iron Man) Favreau directed, and Vermonter Hawk Ostby cowrote the script, based on the graphic novel. (118 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou)

DoN’t BE AFRAiD oF tHE DARKHHH A young girl (Bailee Madison) sent to live with her dad

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HARRY pottER AND tHE DEAtHlY HAlloWS: pARt 2HHH With the whole wizarding world under siege, the young spellcaster gears up for his final battle with Lord Voldemort. And everyone involved with the Rowling film franchise polishes up his or her résumé. With Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman. David Yates again directs. (130 min, PG-13. Majestic, Palace)

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tHE HElpHH1/2 In 1960s Mississippi, a reporter (Emma Stone) joins forces with the servants who wait on her privileged class in this adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s best-selling novel. With Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard and Sissy Spacek. Tate Taylor directed. (137 min, PG-13.

Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe) HoRRiBlE BoSSESHHHH This being the recession, three put-upon employees (Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day) apparently can’t just quit. So they hatch a plan to murder their titular supervisors instead, in this comedy from director Seth Gordon. With Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell and Jennifer Aniston as the bosses. (100 min, R. Big Picture) miDNiGHt iN pARiSHHHH An American screenwriter (Owen Wilson) vacationing in Paris discovers another side of the city after dark — namely, shades of its artistic past — in the latest from Woody Allen. With Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard and Tom Hiddleston. (98 min, PG-13.

Roxy) mR. poppER’S pENGUiNSHH Jim Carrey plays a man afflicted with a plague of lovable penguins in this family comedy adapted from Richard Atwater’s book. With Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury.

Mark (Mean Girls) Waters directed. (95 min, PG. St. Albans)

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oUR iDiot BRotHERHHH In his latest comedy, Paul Rudd plays against type as a moony-eyed slacker who invades the lives of his three more uptight sisters. With Elizabeth Banks, Rashida Jones and Zooey Deschanel. Jesse (The Ex) Peretz directed. (90 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) RiSE oF tHE plANEt oF tHE ApESHHH1/2 So, how did those apes take over planet Earth, anyway? In this reboot-slash-prequel to the sci-fi classic, we discover that genetic engineering and state-of-the-art CGI creature rendering were involved. Starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis and John Lithgow. Rupert (The NOW PLAYING

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tHE GUARDHHHH An FBI agent (Don Cheadle) reluctantly teams up with a corrupt local cop (Brendan Gleeson) to chase drug dealers in western Ireland in this unusual twist on the buddy movie. Written and directed by John Michael McDonagh, brother of playwright Martin. (96 min, R. Palace)

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cRAZY, StUpiD, loVE.HHH A settled suburbanite (Steve Carell) whose marriage is on the skids receives dating tutelage from a bar-scene player (Ryan Gosling) in this ensemble comedy from the Bad Santa team of Glenn Ficarra and John Requa.

With Julianne Moore, Emma Stone and Analeigh Tipton. (118 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Welden)

FiNAl DEStiNAtioN 5HH1/2 How many films can you make about attractive teens trying to cheat a never-seen but very determined Grim Reaper and failing in assorted horrific ways? Turns out, a lot.

With Nicholas D’Agosto, Emma Bell, Miles Fisher and David Koechner. Steven Quale directed. (95 min, R. Majestic, Welden)

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coNAN tHE BARBARiANHH1/2 The vengeful Cimmerian warrior of pulp novels and ’80s flicks returns to the screen, this time with Jason Momoa showing off his pecs instead of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Marcus (Friday the 13th) Nispel directed. With Stephen Lang, Rachel Nichols and Ron Perlman. (112 min, R. Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Palace)

and his girlfriend (Guy Pearce and Katie Holmes) finds many reasons to fear their dark house in this remake of the 1973 TV horror film. Guillermo del Toro scripted; Troy Nixey makes his directorial debut. (99 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic)

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movies Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 1 (3-D), 3:45, 6:40 (3-D). friday 2 — thursday 8 *Apollo 18 2, 4:05, 7:15, 9:15. *The Debt 1:25, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20. *Shark Night 3D (3-D) 1:40, 4, 6:40, 9:35. colombiana 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45. Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark 7, 9:30. our Idiot Brother 1:30, 4:25, 7:10, 9:25. conan the Barbarian (3-D) 8:45.

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(april 20-May 20): Using two tons of colorful breakfast cereal, high school students in smithfield, Utah, helped their art teacher create a gymnasium-sized replica of Vincent van gogh’s painting “starry Night.” after admiring it for a few days, they dismantled the objet d’art and donated it as food to a farm full of pigs. you might benefit from trying a comparable project in the coming days, taurus. What common everyday things could you use in novel ways to brighten up your personal palette? What humdrum part of your routine could you invigorate through the power of creative nonsense? it’s high time to try some experiments in play therapy.

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(May 21-June 20): “The energy you use to read this sentence is powered, ultimately, by sunlight,” says science writer K.C. Cole, “perhaps first soaked up by some grass that got digested by a cow before it turned into the milk that made the cheese that topped the pizza. But sunlight, just the same.”

That’s a good seed thought to meditate on during the current phase of your astrological cycle. in the coming weeks, you will thrive by gleefully remembering your origins, by exuberantly honoring the depths that sustain you and by reverently returning to the source for a nice, long drink of magic.

canceR (June 21-July 22): speaking about

her character Harry on the tV show “Harry’s law,” Cancerian actress Kathy Bates said, “Harry is her own woman. she isn’t going to take guff from anybody. i’m very much like her. i try to be diplomatic, but sometimes pterodactyls fly out of my mouth.” i wouldn’t always advise you to follow Bates’ lead, Cancerian, but in the coming week i do: Be as tactful and sensitive as possible, but don’t be shy about naming the difficult truths or revealing the hidden agendas. Pterodactyls may need to take wing.

aRIes (March 21-april 19): strange but true: to pave the way for your next liberation, you will have to impose some creative limitation on yourself. in other words, there’s some trivial extravagance or unproductive excess in your current rhythm that is suppressing an interesting form of freedom. as soon as you cut away the faux “luxury” that is holding you back, all of life will conspire to give you a growth spurt.

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“Gertrude has said things tonight it’ll take her 10 years to understand.” I expect that something similar could be said about you in the coming week, Virgo. It’s as if you’ll be glimpsing possibilities that won’t fully ripen for a while; as if you’ll be stumbling upon prophecies that will take months, maybe even years, to unveil their complete meaning.

leo

(July 23-aug. 22): “My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes i made while learning to see things from the plant’s point of view,” said gardener H. Fred ale. i urge you to experiment with a similar approach in your own chosen field, leo. Conjure up more empathy than you ever have before in your life. Use your imagination to put yourself in the place of whomever or whatever it is you hope to nurture and commune with and

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During this focused binge of emotional cleansing, participants unburden themselves of their pent-up sadness, disappointment, frustration and shame. They may choose to mutter loud complaints or howl with histrionic misery or even sob uncontrollably. at the end of the ceremony, they celebrate the relief they feel at having freely released so much psychic congestion, and they go back out into the world feeling refreshed. Many people find that by engaging in this purge, they are better able to conjure up positive emotional states in the days and weeks that follow. it’s a perfect time for you to carry out your own Unhappy Hour, libra. For inspiration, listen to my version here: http://bitly.com/UnhappyHour.

scoRPIo (oct. 23-Nov. 21): “age of Mythology” is a computer game that invites participants to strategically build up their own civilization and conquer others. There are of course many “cheats” that help you to bend the rules in your favor. For instance, the “Wrath of the gods” cheat gives you the godlike powers of lightning storms, earthquakes, meteors and tornadoes. With “goatunheim,” you can turn your enemies into goats, and “Channel surfing” allows you to move your armies over water. But the cheat i would recommend for you right now, whether you’re playing “age of Mythology” or the game of your own life, would be Wuv Woo, a flying purple hippopotamus that blows rainbows out its back end and blasts lovey-dovey hearts from its mouth. (P.s.

Using it will make other good cheats easier to access.) sagIttaRIUs (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): of all the

tribes of the zodiac, sagittarius is most skilled at not trying too hard. That isn’t to say that you’re lazy or lax. What i mean is that when it’s time for you to up the ante and push toward your goal with more force and determination, you know how to cultivate a sense of spaciousness. you’ve got an innate knack for maintaining at least a touch of cool while immersed in the heat of the struggle. even when the going gets tough, you can find oases of rejuvenating ease. in the coming week, i suggest you make

an extra effort to draw on these capacities. you will need them more than usual.

caPRIcoRn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Wild moun-

tain goats in northern italy have been photographed moseying their way up and across the near-vertical wall of the Cingino Dam. (go here and scroll down seven rows to see photos: tinyurl.com/goattrick.) it looks impossible.

How can they outmaneuver the downward drag of gravity, let alone maintain a relaxed demeanor while doing it? They are apparently motivated to perform this feat because they enjoy licking the salty minerals that coat the face of the dam. i foresee you having a comparable power in the coming weeks, Capricorn. rarely have you been able to summon so much of your mountain-goat-like power to master seemingly unclimbable heights.

aQUaRIUs (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Phrygia was

an ancient kingdom in what is now turkey. in its capital city was the gordian Knot, a revered icon that symbolized the power of its ruler. according to legend, an oracle predicted that whoever would be able to untie this intricate knot would become the king of all asia. early in his military career, alexander (who would later be called alexander the great) visited the capital and attempted to untie the gordian Knot. He was unsuccessful, but then changed his tack. Whipping out his sword, he easily sliced through the gnarled weave. some regarded this as the fulfillment of the prophecy, and alexander did in fact go on to create a vast empire. others say that he cheated — didn’t really do what the oracle had specified. and the truth is, his empire fell apart quickly. The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned, aquarius: Untie the knot, don’t cut through it.

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(Feb. 19-March 20): “if you don’t become the ocean, you’ll be seasick every day,” sings leonard Cohen in his song “good advice for someone like Me.” i think you already know that, Pisces. of all the signs of the zodiac, you’re the top expert in simulating the look and feel of an ocean. But even experts sometime need tune-ups; even professionals always have more to learn about their specialty. and i think this is one of those times when you will benefit from upgrading your skills. if your intentions are pure and your methods crafty, you just may reach a new level of brilliance in the art of living oceanically.

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While police were driving burglary suspect Kylen English, 20, to the Montgomery County, Ohio, jail, he began banging his head against the car’s rear passenger window when crossing a bridge. “The officer starts to pull over,” Dayton police Lt. Kim Hill recounted, “and once he pulled over, the suspect had the window broken. He then went headfirst out the window and headfirst over the bridge.” The cruiser was roughly midway across the bridge, but the river flows beneath only a third of the span. English fell 30 feet onto a dry, rocky area and was pronounced dead. (Dayton Daily News) When a gunman demanded money from Fred and Julie Kemp in Boynton Beach, Fla., Fred Kemp, 63, pushed the gun away, provoking the robber to pistol-whip him in the head. “I reacted from there,” the 5-foot-7, 150-pound former wrestler said. “I foot-sweeped him down,” then maneuvered him into a “sleeper hold” until he began to lose consciousness and dropped the weapon. Kemp held the robber down until police arrived and arrested Richard Nowling, 41. (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

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(Phoenix’s Arizona Republic) Hoping to win back his girlfriend, Jordan Cardella, 20, asked a friend in South Milwaukee, Wis., to shoot him so he could say he was attacked, then she would feel sorry for him. According to the criminal complaint, Cardella told Michael C. Wezyk, 24, to shoot him in the back three times with a rifle, but when Wezyk shot him once in the arm, Cardella slumped over.

Wezyk refused to shoot him again and took the rifle home. The girlfriend did not visit Cardella in the hospital, but police did and later arrested Wezyk.

“This has to be the most phenomenally stupid case that I have ever seen,” Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Christopher Rawsthorne said, prompting Wezyk to plead guilty and tell the judge he was “sorry to bring something so stupid into your courtroom.” (Milwaukee’s Journal Sentinel)

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After graduating at the top of her class at McGehee High School, Kymberly Wimberly, 18, is suing the Arkansas school for racial discrimination because it named a white student with a lower grade point average as her co-valedictorian. Wimberly, who took Advanced Placement and honors courses and maintained the top GPA, even after she gave birth to a daughter during her junior year, said her mother, who works at the school, overheard school officials say they wanted to avoid the “big mess” of having her as valedictorian. (ABC News)

Joseph P. Williamson, 31, was checking for sugar in the gas tank of his girlfriend’s car in Pinellas County, Fla., by siphoning gas with a leaf blower. Sheriff’s official Tom Nestor said a spark from the blower caused an explosion that seriously burned Williamson.

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Energetic Agri-Chic I’m a student who loves reading I Spy and decided to try Two2Tango out for a little! I love being around the lake and mountains and could people-watch on Church Street all day long. I’m studying entrepreneurship and food systems and love farmers markets and CSAs. BurlingtonBurnette, 21, l, #121305 Happy, creative smartypants seeks same Hey you! I’m a warm, intelligent bundle of affection looking for a fellow with a keen wit and a kind heart. Pretty busy these days, but I’d love to meet someone who can show me around the Burlington scene. Music, art, kultcha, hiking, biking. I’ve been on the mountain for quite some time and have lots of pent-up energy;). whirlsmyoyster, 43, l, #108538

Fun, outgoing, social butterfly Never done this before but thought I would give it a shot! I am a single mother looking for someone to build a friendship/relationship with. I like to exercise, be outdoors, spend time with my kids and enjoy life. twinz, 33, l, #121875

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I think people say that because we are a technology-obsessed society that has us craving 4G instant gratification on our 3D touch-screen mobile devices :). No one seems to take the time to do the sweet little things anymore. Simplicity really is bliss. CleverEndeavor, 34, #121744 Kind, Gentle, Positive-Minded Woman 42 y.o. life coach looking for dates, hopefully life partner. I’m positiveminded, kind, intelligent, compassionate woman who appreciates good things, laughter, fun, and quiet times, seeking similar qualities in partner. Mayaroza, 42, l, #121610 Trying to find me I am caught at a crossroads. Looking to find that special person to enter into my life and help me find me. I want to explore my sexuality and discover who I am meant to be with. I have a lot of questions about myself and my possible orientation. Looking to be discreet until I can figure it all out. lala2907, 35, #121660 Blonde, Sardonic, Cluster B Greetings, Women of Burlington! Have you grown tired of the ubiquitous nature of the local lesbians? Would you prefer someone other than a butch girl with an affinity for terrible haircuts and a hatred of all things shaven?

Well, I have a clever solution. Contact me, and I will prove that Burlington does possess at least one Femme.

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Looking for company I was married, spent every birthday alone. Would like to do something different this year. Birthday is Sept 2, 1956.

Not looking to be treated, just looking for someone that would like to keep me company, movie, or dinner, or walking around one of the fairs that are going on now. Not looking to jump into bed. Want something different. Winterheart, 54, #121864 FROM HISONLINE PROFILE: I consider myself an openminded person, but my deal breakers are smoking and lies.

you will find me coaching soccer; in the winter on the hill. I have a severe case of wanderlust. Have been in the electronic dating world a bit longer than I would like. I have been accused of being the mayor. hillboss, 46, l, #121911

shooting ambivert. Family oriented.

Looking for a friend, maybe something more, I dunno, I can’t tell the future.

5’10, slim/muscular. Finds intelligence, honesty and warmth very attractive. teachmehowtobucky, 26, l, #121877

Nice Guy OH NO Where are you? I have been looking everywhere and I know I saw you in passing. Looking to find a friend that might be into the same things that I am. I love to be outdoors when I can but also love rainy nights on the couch with a good book or movie. outdordude, 40, l, #121905

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Really on a dating site Hello, just looking to meet new people.

I have three great kids that are my life. I am a huuuuge movie fan and annoy the “@$u#” out of people by using obscure film references. There is rarely anybody that gets them, but when they do it makes my night! If you are interested, drop me a line. lionorlamb, 43, #118997 Inspired, independent, treegrowing survivalist I am interested in nearly everything, but I am enthusiastic about growing and foraging for food, survival skills, primitive technology and crafts, and snowboarding, and exploring. I enjoy learning new skills with people.

Fall is an awesome time of year for hiking and eating fresh food. If this sounds like a date for you then let me know. Apples, 23, l, #121890

Nice Guy Next door I’m the nice guy who lives next door.

I like to experience life, whether it’s hiking a mountain or boating on Lake Champlain. I enjoy drives in the country and trips to Boston. I’ve been looking for love in all the wrong places. I’m now making a conscious decision to find the right guy. Could that be you? Dex, 44, #121900 City boy turns country I moved to Vermont from New York City about 2 weeks ago. What a beautiful place. Right now I am interning at a local organic farm. I’m friendly, honest, open, appreciative, grateful, silly, optimistic, loving, kind, generous and peaceful. I love whiskey and ganja. Don’t be afraid to say ‘hi.’ 6’0.

165 pounds Black Athletic Masculine.

JarvisAntonio, 30, l, #121880 Let’s hook up Call/text. JacksonVT, 19, #121777

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Classy Redneck I’m a small town girl from up north.

I love to have a good time. There’s nothing better than beer and a bonfire on a Saturday night. I love snowmobiles and motorcycles. I may be a redneck,

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Those shoes are definitely bicurious I’m looking for a girl to wine and dine and see where the night leads. I’ve had my share of serious relationships, and right now I’m looking for someone I can connect and have fun with without a lot of pressure or expectations. otak87, 24, l, #121077

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Needle in the hay Not so great at selling myself. All I can say is I’m creative, passionate and very loyal. I love music! I’m a painter and work with kids to pay the bills. I have a dark sense of humor, and love witty banter with the right person. Nightingal, 43, l, #111408

Curious, Open, Responsible I am wealth. I am abundance. I am joy.

My intention is to live in the present,

Looking for Adventure I’m happy and young, and currently looking for someone to have fun with.

I love to hike, bike and pretty much do anything outside! I am currently in a long-distance, supportive relationship, and am looking to explore another side of myself and have fun while doing it! I want someone to laugh, hold and be romantic with. I love adventures! syllogism, 22, #121897

electic, energetic and insightful New to Vermont. Medical resident.

Biker, ultimate Frisbee player. Proud flexitarian and Sconie. Finds eyeglasses super cool. Just ran the San Diego marathon. Loves cheese. Straight

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Lost in VT Waiting for Mr. Right to find me. I’m lost in VT. I’ve managed to stumble upon many interesting characters along my travels. I think I took a wrong turn.

Hope you didn’t get lost trying to find me. Bring your GPS, we’ll find our way together. 5uk110v3, 27, l, #121850

True Country Girl I love the outdoors, hiking, camping, riding, back roads, four-wheeling, tractors, oxen pulls and full-moon hikes. My ideal life would be on a farm; love all animals; don’t mind getting dirty, whether it’s from work or play.

Love the smell of “barn” on a man! I like tall men, the farmer/logger type.

I’m ready to settle down with the right person. tweea, 50, l, #117867

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Not James Bond OK, full disclosure. I golf: I know that golf is kryptonite for many women. In the fall

Hard-working gentle man for you I’m a great guy all around. It has been a while for me and I would love for someone to jump in and show me how it’s done again!

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Figuring it all out I’m down to earth and open minded. I’m looking to go to graduate school. I’m loyal and honest. I’m just finding my way in life and would like to find someone to do that with. I want someone that is honest, open, responsible, has a grasp on life, can take care of themselves and has something to offer me. MalloryJade, 25, l, #113304

Active and Refreshing Are you a man who embodies the joy of being, is spiritual, who is at peace with himself and lives from his heart?

Someone who is outgoing, likes to socialize and has a curiosity about life?

Adventurous and open? I enjoy just about anything with the right person.

Occasional spectator sports.I like nature, animals, outdoor activities and laughing! JoyfulLife, 63, l, #121835

to focus on the positive and to spend more time listening. Spending time together is more important than what activity we are doing. I enjoy deep conversation, laughter and togetherness, but I also value solitude.

I desire someone to share the journey with. lifeistooshort, 57, u, l, #121815

fun, funny, flammable I’m house sitting for my cousin in a pretty sweet house this weekend and looking for company to help enjoy the coming deluge courtesy of Irene. If you’re interested in a chill weekend with a fun guy out in the country, email me.

I cook, I mix drinks, I play the ukulele and I can make you a very happy lady. hopkinsnhorns, 25, u, l, #121912

Funny, creative, easy going I’ve been a chef all my life and love to cook for people. I like classic rock, country and bluegrass. I like dining out. I like movies and local theatre. I’m looking for a lady that’s around my age and is pretty and sexy, but is still a country girl. I just want to date and see what life brings. Kevy, 56, u, l, #121901

as well as 69. My thing is wine, dine 69, or we could skip the wine and dine and go right into 69. Whatever works for you, cause when you’re with me it’s about you first. I come last. sbnate, 30, #121871

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Aged to Perfection Like a fine wine, some things just get better with age! I am a mature, sexy woman looking to start over. I was married to my late husband all my life and am looking for new excitement-it’s never too late! Teach me how to, as the kids say, “dougie.” silverfoxx, 63, #121512

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Shy, funny and creative I am looking to meet a lady (butch or femme, does not matter) to start a friendship, with the possibility of a relationship. vttat2bigrl, 26, #121924 Horny I’m newly separated and am looking for a sexual dating relationship. Doesn’t have to get serious but if it does, it does.

It’s been a while so I’m getting kinda horny. Looking for someone who’s not afraid to perform oral sex. I’ve never had it. Could it be you? pesky, 39, #121812 Girl seeking magic stick I’m going to be honest. All I want is you inside of me. I want to call you and have you come over. I have not gotten laid in a year! Think about how tight it is. Come help me out!

Someone please! Requirements: must be tall, not overweight and have 8” or more. The bigger, the better. wildflower_87, 23, l, #121817

little secret Cute bohemienne searching for the Marcus Mumford to my Laura Marling.

Let’s meet for coffee and conversation and see where it goes from there. gyroscope, 26, l, #121450 Keep Secret, Exciting, Sex friend Hello, I am very bored. Could you play with me? carlyle, 31, l, #121396 What’s your horoscope?

Did you know Scorpio is the most sexual of signs? Looking for some NSA summer fun. Don’t be afraid to contact me for a walk on the wild side! sexiscorpio69, 25, l, #121339 Needing some extra kinky fun Attached Poly woman seeking friends to have regular “playdates” with. I am switch and bi, so all may apply. I do

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Lonely Donor Shy sanguarian donor looking for 1x1c-mediaimpact030310.indd 1 3/1/10 1:15:57 PM a host. yhcaeptsuj, 24, #121673 Seeking Oral Satisfaction I’m suddenly single and am missing my man’s tongue. Nothing turns me on more than someone going down on me, excpet for maybe someone going down on me after a massage.

Gender doesn’t matter, but I’m not interested in reciprocating as the fun for me is in receiving. If you can handle those selfish terms, let’s connect! seekingoral, 38, l, #121658 Tie me up If you like to be dominant, this is the one for you. I love roughness and domination. I’m new to the online dating world but am looking for some commitment-free encounters. allmylovin, 84, #121605 Young at Heart I may be approaching old age, doesn’t mean I can’t have fun! Looking for men ages 21-100. I do like it rough! Don’t worry, I just had my hip replaced, I won’t break! ;). younginside, 84, #121568

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like it rough. Not into lying, please. No cheaters. bigredbottom, 40, #108213 Scottish Lass Seeking warm waves of liquid pleasure. nancywhiskey, 24, l, #121196 Heavensangel for you I am a vibrant woman looking for that special man who is loving, caring, honest and who likes to play sometimes. I am also D&D free.

Heavensangel4u, 48, l, #120934 hungry In a committed relationship with a much less hungry man. He knows I am looking around but, out of respect, discretion is a must. I am looking for a man who wants discreet encounters to leave us breathless and wet. Laughter, playfulness, mutual respect a must. Into light bondage, oral play, etc.; mostly I want to get laid. penobscot, 42, u, #119855 Lonely in VT Looking to meet some new people.

I enjoy hiking, reading, philosophy, photography, and being outdoors. kitteh, 29, l, #119629 seeking outdoor orgasm In 17th-century French literature moustaches were a symbol of sexual prowess. Seeking an impressively moustachioed manual laborer for back-door sexploration, public rooftop rendezvous, and/or general chainsaw play. Fatties need not respond.

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naughtyscotty Looking for some fun for these long days/nights in VT. I’m active, healthy with a great imagination. Not much I’m not willing to try in the right situation. Can you give me a reason to smile when I think of a memory? vermontyscotty, 40, u, l, #115472 Give even more than Receive Relax with a full-body massage on my portable table. Special attention to those needy areas are optional.

Pretty skilled in oral stimulation or with your favorite toy. Can’t beat a thrusting rabbit! G-spot massage with “C” stimulation. Can’t forget those nips getting a licking, nipping or maybe a little twirl. Remember those “girls” have needy muscles too. time4u, 56, l, #121898 straight but so curious Im a 49-year-old male in a happy relationship (with a female) but curious about having my cock sucked and to suck another male and taste him, and possibly more. My girlfriend is fine with this and at some point would like to watch. I’m a virgin when it comes to this. Chelada, 49, #121896 give oral I love sex, early morning, late night, doesn’t matter. I love clean-shaved pussy to throw my tornado tongue into,

Young Guy Seeks Shapely Woman I’m a young enthusiastic lover. I am very turned on by older women and women with curves. I enjoy giving pleasure. Looks don’t matter as I think all women are beautiful. Forget Kate Moss, I’d take Delta Burke over her any day. Inspector_Blot, 25, #121860 Heavy Metal Thick I can host a night with full entertainment, from a wonderful meal to massage and what ever you think you would like to do with the night. I’m outspoken and love to make sure you’ll have a wonderful time with interesting conversation and a free-spirited outlook for a good time. marshall6828, 43, l, #121859 Showtime Be the star of your own show. I love to watch real-life porn. Good company

just cant find “it” Not that I can’t get it! Just trying to find someone who can match my sexuality, which is very driven. So far it’s been pretty difficult. I don’t have an ego but told I’m pretty good looking. Cougar and group fantasies! mblairoriginal, 25, u, l, #121807

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Couple seeks sexy, genuine woman Happily married couple looking for attractive, fun woman to join them in first-time threesome exploration.

Let’s go out for drinks and see what happens :). Must be d & d free. We’re a fun, active couple. She is looking to explore, and he is 6’0, blue-eyed and dark hair with an athletic build. naughtythrill, 30, l, #121918 Cum Play With Us We are a fun, attractive couple who like to play with others from time to time. We have played together and alone with both singles and couples.

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Hot Phone Fantasies Woman Couple I am an experienced 70’s, hot, sexy woman looking for a woman, man or couple to talk with and enjoy phone fantasies. Someone who will talk with me and my man. We enjoy good, hot sex, lots of kissing and touching, oral sex.

Bring in your toys and dildo. Fantasies from you and us together. mymamadoll, 73, l, #121297 FROM HER ONLINE PROFILE: I love to... Kiss and touch and rub my man’s body to help him get in the mood for some hot sex. and nice conversation. Let’s hang out and let me watch you and the wife get it on. VOUYER, 51, #119369 Want a friend that sucks?

Looking for an open-minded guy who’d consider getting sucked off in private.

I’m average looking and straight acting but I have a deep-down need to give head. I’m friendly, honest, funny, clean, healthy, discreet and tired of being frustrated. If getting blown is something you’d consider or want to talk about, let me know. frndindeed, 36, #119849 Seeking Discreet Lover Seeking creative, discreet, sensually aware female (who also needs to be discreet) for periodic and dynamic adult play. I’m a WM, 40’s, independent, very secure, intelligent, fit, d&d free and selective. UB2. Let’s connect, take it slow, and map out some unforgettable excitement together.

Discreet4Discreet, 44, #121842 Penobscot I want you I think we may be looking for the same thing. I am married, but the spice is gone. I just want to have hot, crazy sex with you. imyours, 38, #121839 Pussy addict!

Young, good looking guy that needs a little more than the typical girl in his life! I’m sick of boring sex and need someone with a little bit more experience. I won’t be in VT much longer and just want a good fuck buddy or FWB. getdown999, 19, #121830

Our lives have been over-the-top interesting with travel, outdoor recreation and a wide circle of friends.

Join us! TwoForYou2011, 56, #121917 Curious couple want 1 more Married white couple, 27m 26f, seeking 23- to 29-year-old female for spicing things up and for adventure, pleasure and excitement to join us. You ready? Must be clean/d/d free. 2for1special, 27, #115341 Couple Seeks Couple for LTR Str8M and BiF seek playmates with a sense of humor, naughtiness, and of course, sexy as hell. Chemistry is a funny thing, you either have it, or you don’t. We take our time deciding who we want and then once we do, sparks fly, panties slip off, fingers and tongues explore, bodies intertwine.

Prefer committed couples and easy girls. petracroyl, 41, l, #121834 Seeking Temptress Buxom woman wanted to fulfill longtime fantasy. Curious man/woman ready to orally explore all the options and more. Discretion a must! Would you like to cum play? Waiting for you.

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red square zed Zed. Met you at Red Square. Would love to see you again. -s When: Sunday, August 28, 2011. Where: Red Square.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #909412 A pretty pink Thunderstorm Charcoal-colored clouds, lightening inside them. A few stray bolts made it through while we watched, wrapped up in each other in the hard rain. You shivered against my body, holding so tight, you felt part of me. Just more wonderful history we’re building together. When: Thursday, August 25, 2011. Where: In our private hotel.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #909410 St., Albans Price Chopper To the blonde who works the register at Price Chopper in St. Albans, Vermont, every Friday and Saturday at 8 a.m. You’re the highlight of my week. When: Friday, August 19, 2011. Where: Price Chopper. You: Woman. Me: Man. #909408 speechless I couldn’t think of what to say so I just want you to know I think you are perfect.

Definitely not a certain tragedy. When: Thursday, August 25, 2011. Where: Essex. You: Man. Me: Woman. #909407

as much as I do. I’d love to meet up for some fun in the sun. At least let me buy you a drink and apologize for staring so much. When: Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Where: Martone’s Market.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #909402

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at such a low price. We had a discussion about your beard, jager and deer blood.

I regret not giving you my number, but I definitely think you’re someone I’d like to get to know. When: Saturday, August 20, 2011. Where: Shaw’s, Shelburne Road. You: Man. Me: Man. #909396 Angel flies above the lake From this night,your sweet melody entered my mind revealing to my heart the beauty of flying together above lakes, rivers, mountains and across oceans. The wind became stronger and brought me away from you. Am singing now against the wind for you to accept this pair of dove wings. Please fly to my nest where I would caress again your soft feathers. When: Sunday, May 30, 2010. Where: Everywhere.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #909395 Thurday at Pine Street Deli I said that the Otter Summer 6 you had looked like a good afternoon, and picked up some business cards from the floor.

You said that you could appreciate that, and talked about running your own cleaning business. I wanted to take the afternoon off and get to know you right then and there. Want to give me the chance? When: Thursday, August 18, 2011. Where: Pine Street Deli.

You: Woman. Me: Man. u #909394 Brunette Runner I see you running on Shelburne Road often. You’re athletic, brunette. I think I have seen you at Red Square with your girlfriends. I would love to buy you a drink and maybe we can run together? When: Monday, August 15, 2011. Where: Running with my heart.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #909393

mistress maeve Dear Mistress Maeve,

I am seeing a new (tremendously wonderful — finally — YAY) guy and we’ve been serious for a few months. I know he likes lingerie, and I want to put something on for him. Is it wrong to use lingerie bought for another man from the past? I will find the time to purchase a new racy little number, but until then (and maybe for a romantic weekend coming up soon), can I just recycle the stuff? I’m sure some people would argue that there’s little chance he would know I owned this stuff previously, but my man is observant, and I’m a slob, so there’s a chance he’s seen my on-hand wares peeking out of my dresser already.

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Unless you were living under a rock in April, you know that Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, married Catherine Middleton in a royal wedding that took over the world’s media. Since the nuptials, the press has dubbed Middleton the “Pauper’s Princess,” revering her for consistently making public appearances in garb worn on previous royal outings; she even greeted Michelle Obama wearing a $340 department store frock. What’s my point? If the Duchess of Cambridge can recycle outfits to meet celebrities and heads of state, you can certainly rewear your underthings on a romantic weekend getaway with your man. If your guy notices or comments, let him know that he’s more than welcome to buy you some new lingerie.

Until then, you’ll be parading around in last year’s collection.

Obviously, you’ll want to make sure you’ve properly laundered your satin, silk and lace — always hand wash in cold water with mild detergent for best results. Soak your underthings for three minutes (any longer and even the mildest detergent can cause damage) and be sure never to wring lingerie — you’ll cause creases that will be difficult to get out.

And remember, just because you live in Vermont doesn’t mean you have to recycle everything. Bring your gently used lingerie on your romantic getaway weekend, but also be sure to buy some new items when you have the time and cash — you’re starting a new relationship, and that certainly merits a few new frilly skivvies.

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Blond Beauty in Blue You walked by me down at the State Police waterfront wearing blue and those So far, you’ve pulled me over twice this Classy blonde ‘80s night styling sunglasses. I was putting up 1x3-cbhb-personals-alt.indd 1 Ave./Tullar 6/14/10 PM year: once on Jewett Rd. 2:39:13 in metronome a white fence for the triathlon VIP St. Albans and the other on Route 105 in Saw you at the bar getting a beer. I tent when you said hi. You caught me Enosburg (most recent). Both times you was impatient, it was taking so long. off guard with your unexpected word let me off (due to my apparel). I at least Maybe we coulda danced, but you and your beauty. You kept walking owe you a drink. When: Wednesday, thought I was unavailable. You: blond, but was there more that could have July 6, 2011. Where: Northern Vermont. maybe in your 30s, print dress top, hot been said? Do you feel the same?

You: Man. Me: Woman. #909401 jeans. With a girl with long black hair When: Thursday, August 18, 2011. and ponytail. Me: white baseball cap, Where: Burlington waterfront.

Karen at Pet Food Warehouse black polo, brown stupefied shorts.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #909392 Hey Karen. I dig your smile. Thanks When: Saturday, August 20, 2011. for helping me pick out some eco cat Fishing in Otter Creek Where: Metrodome 80s night. You: food on Monday. How about getting Woman. Me: Woman. #909406 Remember when we spent a glorious some vittles for ourselves sometime? couple of hours on the banks of the When: Monday, August 22, 2011.

Rollin’ in Rhonda river? Too bad memories are all we Where: Pet Food Warehouse. You: I spy an awesome lady who is pretty have left. When: Wednesday, August Woman. Me: Man. #909400 much great at everything she does both 19, 2009. Where: Otter Creek. You: personally and professionally! You Rock!

Man. Me: Woman. #909391 Didn’t Say Anything Hope being spied is everything you ever Very pleasant lady in line with me Outside Maglianero wanted it to be! When: Wednesday, at Staples. You tolerated my verbal August 24, 2011. Where: On the road.

You: Longer blond hair, VonDutch shirt. abuse about the Lexmark scanner You: Woman. Me: Woman. #909405 Me: Brown hair with the dog. I didn’t having a better document feeder over introduce myself, give me a second the Brother. If you read this, wanna Allergic to guinea pigs chance? When: Thursday, August 18, go out? It’s true, I was carrying on to You’re not that horrible at first 2011. Where: Maglianero side door. hear myself speak. Didn’t see a ring. impressions. I would like to get to You: Man. Me: Woman. #909390 You had a case of Wet Ones. Where know you better! When: Tuesday, do you go to school? When: Friday, positive pie August 16, 2011. Where: Around August 19, 2011. Where: Warwick. town and on the field. You: Beautiful blonde having diner with You: Woman. Me: Man. #909399 Woman. Me: Woman. #909404 two young men. Blue shirt sitting with friends, drooling in my porcini ON TAP vs. BACKSTAGE City Market parking lot pompano. 8/4. When: Thursday, Asked if anyone was sitting to your I walked by you and your girlfriend August 4, 2011. Where: Positive Pie. right. Talked about either going to chatting in the parking lot. I definitely You: Woman. Me: Man. #909389 Backstage for Nighttrain or On Tap. was checking you out. As I was Couldn’t talk because of people to Stunning brunette at Magic Hat backing out of my spot, caught you my right. Me: blonde, blue eyes, black looking? Gave you a few honks and I couldn’t help but notice you on top. You: baseball cap (Sox lost due to a wave on the way out. Should have my tour I just took at the Magic Hat KC runs), beard/mustache, I believe got your name and number. Second Brewery. You had amazing brunette earring in left ear. Sad to see you go. chance? When: Tuesday, August hair with green pants on. After the tour Would love to meet again! When: 23, 2011. Where: City Market. You: you had some samples and ordered Saturday, August 20, 2011. Where: On Woman. Me: Man. #909403 a #9 growler. You have an amazing Tap. You: Man. Me: Woman. #909397 smile and nice style. Couldn’t help but Martone’s Market silent meeting notice you. Wanna share a growler Ginger Wine Snob There comes a time, once in a while, sometime? When: Thursday, August You were picking up three bottles of where you just can’t stop staring. You 18, 2011. Where: Magic Hat Brewery. wine that you never thought you’d see seem like you enjoy being in the sun You: Woman. Me: Man. #909387

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