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Saint Michael’s College SPRING 2008 GRADUATE COURSE SCHEDULE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Programs include 37-43 credit Master’s Degree (M.S.A.); 18-credit Certificate of Advanced Management Study and a 9-credit Nonprofit Series. (Q) Qualifying course; C) Core course; (E) Elective course
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GED 589 Information Technology: Influences on Learning (3cr.)
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GED 596 Multimedia Technology and Digital Imaging (3cr.)
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Instructor: Michael Rinaldi Monday, 5:00pm-7:30pm
GPS 601 Group Psychotherapy (3cr.)*
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Instructor: Louise Dietzel Wednesday, 5:00-7:25pm
(C) GSA 511 Managerial Presentations (2cr.)
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(C) GSA 515 Effective Written Communication (2cr.) Instructor: Kevin Kelley Tuesday, 5:00pm-7:30pm (Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 26; Mar. 4, 11, 25; Apr. 1)
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(E) GSA 586 Multimedia Technology and Digital Imaging (3cr.) Instructor: Michael Rinaldi Monday, 5:00pm-7:30pm
(C) GSA 596 Leadership Seminar II (3cr.) Instructors: Brian Lewis/Ted Mable Thursday, 5:30pm-9:00pm
(E) GSA 598 Thesis Seminar (3cr.)
GPS 609 First Year Practicum II (3cr.)* GPS 611 Internship Ethics and Professional Affairs Seminar (3-6cr.)* Instructor: Irene Sharp Thursday, 5:00pm-8:45pm Lab A: Thursday, 5:00pm-6:10pm Entire Class, Thursday, 6:15pm-7:25pm Lab B: Thursday, 7:35pm-8:45pm
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GED 520 Child and Adolescent Development (3cr.)
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GED 528 Curriculum and Management in the K-8 Classroom (3cr.)
Instructor: Robert Letovsky Friday, Apr. 4 (2:00pm-6:00pm) Saturday, Apr. 12 (8:30am-4:30pm)
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GPS 508 Psychological Assessment II (4cr.)* Instructor: Noah Rahm Thursday, 7:30pm-9:55pm Lab: Monday, 8:00pm-9:30pm (Lab begins on Jan. 21)
GPS 511 Research Methods II (3cr.)
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GED 534 Assessment and Instruction in Reading (3cr.) Instructor: Cheryl Eichen Thursday, 5:00pm-7:30pm
GED 547 Middle and Secondary Curriculum Planning (3cr.) Instructor: Amy Demarest Wednesday, 5:00pm-8:00pm
GED 558 Introduction to Educational Research (3cr.) Instructor: Anne Judson Tuesday, 5:00pm-7:30pm
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Instructor: Richard Reid Tuesday, 5:00pm-7:30pm
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Instructor: Cathy Quinn Tuesday, 5:00-7:30pm
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GED 673A Special Topics: Enriching Your K-12 Curriculum with Common Art Materials (3cr.) Instructor: Ann Joppe-Mercure Thursday, 5:00-7:30pm
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GED 675 Mathematics Education Seminar (1cr.) Instructor: George Ashline Tuesday, 2:30pm-3:30pm
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GED 686 Independent Research (1-6cr.) GED 687 Directed Readings (1-6cr.) GED 688 Practicum (3-6cr.)
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INSIDE TRACK BY PETER FREYNE
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2007 — A Spinal Tap Year!
WORKERS’ RIGHTS 10A
An irreverent take on Vermont politics
State Cracks Down on Burlington-Area Chinese Restaurant Owners
HACKIE BY JERNIGAN PONTIAC
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The Wait POETRY Poem
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Back to the Future TIME
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ANR Re-organization Is a Rocky Road
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Intervale Working to Right Wrongs BY MIKE IVES
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Big Hand, Little Hand TIME Clocking in with Ray Bates
Vermont’s Presidential Primary May Mean Something This Year
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THAT’S ABSURD Bill McKibben is a smart environmentalist who has his sights on our planet’s biggest worry [“You’re Getting Warmer,� December 5]. But I think he’s a bit dry, and that more absurdity is needed to attack the problem of global warming. At its core it may be a simple problem: “Chemistry and physics don’t bargain.� But the scale here is so colossal that it mocks the ability of our best institutions to deal with it. We don’t know how to face that. Most of us are lousy at science, and taking an absurdist look at things isn’t our strong point, either. We like to think that good old elbow grease and intelligence will do the trick. Not here, I’m afraid. Only absurdity has the magnitude needed to face a problem as unimaginable in its dimensions and ripples as climate change. One idea I had a while ago — a rather absurd one, I admit — was something I call a “carbon inspectorate.� A carbon inspectorate would be way beyond another global air accord that flounders or a rewrite of America’s Clean Air Act or having green workers put solar panels on your roof. It would be a global task force of inspectors who carry sensors that ferret out the smallest carbon leaks, like energy guys in your house hunting down drafts. These inspectors would have the authority to take appropriate action to stop any carbon emissions without resorting to something as old-fashioned as a
court injunction. These guys and gals will make Homeland Security agents seem like sweethearts. They will be tomorrow’s super heroes because they will be saving tomorrow. Their predecessors, from McKibben to Al Gore to smoke inspectors back in the 19th century, will be idolized. DeCarb will rely on legal mechanisms not yet created but which will elicit humanity’s cooperation because the mechanisms will keep a window open for the survival of our species. Carbon violators in such a world will be guilty until proven innocent because the perils of procrastination will outweigh the old protections of outmoded legal institutions and laws. After a carbon maker proves he or she is innocent, they will be back in business. Not before. Such an absurdist vision seems somewhat inevitable. Not that I like it. I’m a frugal, pragmatic Yankee. Or was until recently. But what’s coming down the pike strikes me as more Franz Kafka than Louis Carroll. In my lighter moments I hope McKibben’s humanism prevails. In my darker ones I’m convinced we’re screwed. That we don’t have what it takes to handle this. That’s why we aren’t mobilizing to do much. This is the most absurd realization of all. But I can’t shake it. Joe Sherman
MEAT AND POTATOES While it may be true that the article concerning the growing and looming homeless crisis within the Burlington area [“Budget ‘Band-Aid’ to Patch Homeless Policy Ills,� December 12] was relatively short, it still appears to have had plenty of lean meat (e.g., good-quality information, as well as behind-the-scenes material often not found within the mainstream press; also without all the “journalistic� fat or filler too often found in pieces done in the fashion where the backgrounders,
sources and reporters think the public could never appreciate or understand more weighty material, etc.). In my opinion, this piece was an informative article fit for a weekly alternative newspaper, yet also read a lot like a j-blog post — seemingly the best of both worlds. That said, due to the need to balance a “journalistic� meal of good quality lean meat with a healthy serving of potatoes — as well as veggies and the like — let’s hope Seven Days does not stop there.
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So on January 26, we’re bringing representatives from some of the state’s most interesting companies to Vermont 3.0 to talk about what they do, and to recruit new employees. Participants can also attend talks by local business leaders — including Bill Schubart of Resolution, Inc. and Nate Herzog, Information Systems Director for JDK Design — who will explain how they use technology to stay competitive. Academic speakers from Champlain College, UVM, Norwich University and Vermont Technical College will talk about tech-related majors, including e-gaming and robotics.
You might have seen this futuristic rocker dude on our website this week. He’s the mascot for Vermont 3.0, the “creative/tech career jam” happening on Saturday, January 26, at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center on the Burlington Waterfront. Seven Days is one of the event organizers. Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of talk about how young Vermonters are fleeing the state in search of good jobs. At the same time, we know lots of innovative Vermont businesses with great jobs available that struggle to find qualified local candidates. We thought, why not help bring these two groups together? Turns out a bunch of other organizations and institutions — Champlain College, the University of Vermont, St. Michael’s College, the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, the Vermont Software Develop-
COMPILED BY CATHY RESMER EXCERPTS FROM OUR BLOGS There will be no new issue of Seven Days on Wednesday, January 2, but if you’re missing your print fix, you can check us out online. Our bloggers will continue to post during the holiday break. Here’s where you can find new web-only content during our print hiatus:
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ing the adoption of local building codes similar to those in Burlington and Winooski. Crediting the Seven Days story, Jeff Arango believes stricter regs would enhance the village’s ability to crack down on other unsafe residences in the community. Plans for a La Quinta Hotel proposed by Lai Poon’s Park Street Holding Company for downtown EsFILE PHOTO: JORDAN SILVERMAN
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ongoing, due to “at least 50 employees” who may have been affected, including some who have already left the state. Thanks in large part to Seven Days readers’ concern and outrage over the story — one in Essex Junction even got the articles translated into Chinese and left copies at the boardinghouse — the Vermont Division of Fire Safety also got on the case. A week after the second article appeared, two assistant fire marshals inspected the property and cited its owners with more than 20 violations, including inoperable smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, uncharged fire extinguishers, blocked fire exits, dangerous handrails and hazardous extension cords and electrical outlets, including one that showed signs of a previous electrical fire. The state also directed the property owners to install a sprinkler system in the building, and ordered a dilapidated barn on the premises torn down because it posed a public-safety hazard. The Village of Essex Junction’s development director also noted the municipality is now consider-
sex Junction appear to have fallen apart, according to Arango. (Attorneys for the Poon brothers couldn’t be reached for comment.) And the Chinese workers themselves? The woman who first brought this situation to the attention of Seven Days has since moved back to New York City. Reached by phone last week, she says she last spoke to some of her former co-workers in August, and they reported “things were better a bit” at the restaurant. But she also remarked that she and others were afraid to file complaints with the state, out of fear of being pursued for back taxes. The DOL’s Connelley emphasized that workers have nothing to fear from her; her enforcement targets employers, not employees. That said, Connelley pointed out that since Vermont is an “at-will” employment state — meaning employees can be fired for any reason, provided it’s not for discriminatory reasons such as race, religion or ethnicity — workers who file wage grievances risk dismissal. To date, Vermont offers no protection for whistleblowers who report wage or payroll violations. >
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VERMONT — Lambasted by fellow leftists and union activists, Northeast Kingdom moviemaker Jay Craven now says he regrets recording a radio ad extolling FairPoint Communications for bringing high-speed Internet access to parts of rural Vermont. And if FairPoint were to formally ask him to appear in TV ads — a proposition the North Carolina-based company had tentatively floated a few months ago — “I’d say no,” Craven adds. “I never intended to become a spokesman for FairPoint,” he says. Craven notes that the radio spot, for which he received no compensation, did not mention FairPoint’s controversial attempt to buy Verizon’s landlines in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire. “What motivated me is a populist instinct in favor of wiring rural parts of the state,” Craven adds. “I don’t see that happening now.” Trade unions representing Verizon workers in northern New England are urging utility regulators to block the $2.7 billion selloff. The unions say FairPoint lacks the resources to make good on Verizon’s unfulfilled promises to bring broadband Internet links to towns dependent on dial-up. Organizers of the tri-state Stop the Sale campaign further argue that FairPoint has been more hostile to unions than has Verizon. “I’ve been hearing from union people on a regular basis about what a sell-out I am,” Craven says. In response, he points to his film company’s agreement to hire union workers for two recent productions — a decision that resulted in $100,000 in additional
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about 809 legitimate LPFMs now operating across the United States. For about 150 of them, larger stations have taken over an adjacent frequency, causing the LPFM so much interference that it lost most of its coverage. For about 40 of those small stations, the larger one moved so close that the FCC ordered the LPFM to shut down entirely. The new rules leave open the possibility that some of those stations might apply for a new frequency It’s a Fact: Items made from raw materials require more resources — assuming one is available, which often isn’t the case in large media to manufacture than those made from recycled materials. markets. AIM FOR THE RECYCLING BIN AND KICK THE CAN! There were some good things about the recent decision, too, tri Dish notes. The FCC took steps to correct some minor housecleaning issues and mandated that LPFM 12/13/07 9:18:11 AM owners may only operate one sta- 2x5-CSWD122607.indd 1 tion at a time. In other parts of the country, national religious broadcasters had sought to gobble up all local LPFMs, which is now prohibited. “We’re a lot better off than we were a month ago,” tri Dish adds. “But in some ways, the fundamental unfairness of it all wasn’t really fixed.” >
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an impressive range. According to Anderson, the station reaches all over Burlington and Winooski, and can be heard as far away as Ferrisburgh, Malletts Bay and even across Lake Champlain. Burlington’s first low-power station has another advantage: It’s spared many of the challenges facing low-power stations in larger markets. On December 11, the FCC issued new rules governing LPFM licenses in an effort to ease some of the conflicts that have arisen between the little guys and their much larger neighbors on the FM dial. And those rules could push some LPFMs off the dial. “Pete tri Dish” is an activist with the Prometheus Radio Project, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization that’s helped dozens of citizen groups set up community radio outlets around the country. He likened the new ruling to “a bizarre Jenga game,” particularly on the issue of “frequency displacement;” that is, the practice of moving LPFMs from one spot of the dial to another in order to reduce signal interference for larger broadcasters. According to tri Dish, there are
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“loaded freight train,” suggesting Crombie wasn’t “open-minded” enough to spearhead the 600-plusperson bureaucratic organ. “I don’t think the [re-org] is transparent at all,” Philips says in response to the secretary’s assurances. “As far as I can see, [Crombie] sold the governor on this major reorganization before he came here, and the governor is just standing behind his man.” >
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reason, but everybody knows. Thanks, Pat. • The Doctor of Reform — Montpelier resident Deb Richter M.D., founder of Vermont Health Care for All — www.vthca.org — doesn’t mince words. America’s health-care system needs help. Bad. We asked the good doctor during a summer interview, “What’s the fundamental problem?â€? The fundamental problem is, we don’t have a health-care system, meaning we don’t have everybody in. We don’t pay for everybody’s care and we have no way of controlling the costs. And the only way we can do that — here it is in a nutshell: We need to pay for health care through taxes instead of through premiums. Why? Because then everybody has an involvement. You get sick, I pay for you. I get sick, you pay for me. And you pay based on your ability to pay. That’s it in a nutshell! We will get costs under control when we finally pay for health care through taxes, because whenever the public pays for something, they scrutinize the spending. They look at it under a microscope, and I doubt very much that they would be paying CEOs $800,000 salaries. The public would get the job done for less — maybe only $300,000. Good point, eh? Dr. Deb also spent many of her spare hours last summer traveling the Green Mountains to host showings of the powerful, insightful and to-the-point film Sicko by Michael Moore. Good medicine, indeed. • Mr. Sandman — Windsor County State’s Attorney Bobby Sand became something of a household word in Vermont in 2007. The distinguished and thoughtful son of a federal judge became a familiar figure at year’s end with the controversy that erupted over his decision to grant court-diversion to a 61-year-old female attorney who was caught with a couple pounds of marijuana and some plants in the ground. It was her first offense. What turned it into a very big deal was Gov. Jim Douglas’ decision to intervene. Douglas issued an edict that henceforth first-time pot offenders busted by state police would be prosecuted by the state attorney general’s office, not by State’s Attorney Sand’s office. Sand cried foul and noted an Orange County marijuana case in which the Republican state’s attorney had granted diversion to a first-time defendant with even more weed than was handled in Windsor County. Last summer, in a June “Inside Track,â€? yours truly noted: The “myth,â€? according to Sand, is that marijuana is a dangerous Schedule 1 drug that belongs right up there with heroin and cocaine. “The reality,â€? wrote Sand, “is
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already thinking about doing that [before the violations],� asserts Perkins. “But obviously,� she admits, “we were not as educated as we should have been about some of the archeological resources, and this was a way to demonstrate how much we care.� Perkins expects ICP to remain open “until we hear otherwise� from ANR. ANR Secretary George Crombie appears to have a different plan. “I believe it has to move,� he said of the facility in late November. Perkins is diplomatic when responding to Crombie’s comments, but Intervale farmer and Vermont House Rep. Dave Zuckerman (PBurlington) calls them needlessly “antagonistic.� The ponytailed legislator, who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, is currently talking with Taylor — who now calls herself a “freelance compost maven� — and the nonprofit Composting Association of Vermont; they want to make Vermont’s composting regulations more “clear.� “I would hope,� Zuckerman notes, “that the [ANR] secretary would work in a more cooperative manner with respect to all businesses in the state, particularly ones that are environmental stewards.� >
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Vermont’s Presidential Primary May Mean Something This Year BY PATRICK RIPLEY
VERMONT — Vermont’s primary elections are usually an afterthought in terms of presidential politics. But with no clear frontrunner apparent in key early-primary states — in either party — could this be the year Vermont is a factor in the race? Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) has emerged as the candidate of choice in a state that will almost certainly elect a Democrat in November. According to the latest campaign finance figures provided by Opense crets.org, Vermont donations to Obama dwarf those to all other candidates — Republican or Democrat. The latest tally puts him in number-one fundraising place, with $324,542. That’s miles ahead of former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA), who has raised $46,450; Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), $29,800; and Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), $28,750. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in fifth place with $26,900. In addition to collecting the most cash, Obama leads in the latest state poll. Conducted on 700 voters by the Vermont Democratic Party, the August poll shows 36 percent of Democrats favor Obama. Former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) is a not-so-close second with 29 percent, and Clinton is in third place with 10 percent. Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) and Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH-10) are fourth and fifth, respectively. Interestingly, in February the American Research Group polled 600 Vermont Democrats. At that
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Spaulding have offered endorsements. Clinton counts former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin and State Speaker of the House Gaye Symington (D-Jericho) among her Vermont backers, according to VDP Executive Director Jill Krowinski. On the Republican side, a leading candidate has yet to emerge in Vermont. In February, the American Research Group poll put McCain in the lead with 30 percent of Vermont Republicans, but Giuliani trailed a close second with 29 percent. All other candidates, including Romney, garnered less than 10 percent. The Vermont Republican Party has not conducted its own voter poll. “So much has changed since February,â€? says Party Chairman Rob Roper. “I see equal support for Giuliani and Romney, and of course McCain has had a presence in the state for some time.â€? In recent weeks, several Republican candidates have stepped up their advertising in Vermont. “They’re starting to see the possibility that if this race is close even after the February super-duper Tuesday‌ we could have an influence,â€? says Roper. “I think that would be pretty cool.â€? “I feel at this point that everything is still up for grabs,â€? says Krowinski. But she’s still cautious about the prospect of Vermont primary swaying the election. “There’s definitely a possibility. I wouldn’t rule it out, but there’s a whole bunch of other states ahead of us,â€? she says. >
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magazine. During the trip, he researched his first book, the 2000 manual From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank: The Complete Guide to Using Vegetable Oil as an Alternative Fuel. He also made a 12-minute film about the journey called “The Veggie Van,” which is viewable online. After the publication of his book, Tickell decided he’d reach more people by making a movie, so he went back to school to study filmmaking. He earned a Master’s degree in film from Florida State University. Fields of Fuel is the fruit of his labors. The 90-minute nonprofit doc features footage from a second trip in the veggie van, but it also includes interviews with farmers, auto executives and celebrity activists such as Larry Hagman, Neil Young and Woody Harrelson. And it introduces a potential new fuel source: algae. “Algae are really the next generation of biofuels,” Tickell explains. “Algae produce faster than any other living organism on the planet. For a field of soybeans, you basically wait a year for the
soybeans to grow. With a field of algae, you wait two hours.” A film about algae doesn’t sound so enticing — actually, it sounds kind of gross — but Harrell claims it’s inspiring. The 27year-old actress, who launched her career in 1989 when she starred in the movie Prancer, is working as Tickell’s director of marketing. She’s convinced Fields of Fuel will move audiences to take action. At a screening in Carmel earlier this month, she says a woman approached her and told her she’d be buying a diesel car and running it on biodiesel. “People really do have a transformation happen when they watch the film,” Harrell says. Harrell has had a number of acting gigs over the years; most recently she appeared in the horror flick Sugar Creek. She was just offered a role in another horror movie, but turned it down. “I’ve turned in my acting career,” she declares. “It doesn’t at all represent who I am. This totally expresses who I am.” After the screening at Sundance, Harrell and Tickell plan to take the veggie van — and Fields of Fuel — on a 50-city tour. They’ll start in Los Angeles on Earth Day, then drive to New York City for the theatrical release in May. They’re currently raising money for the trip. You can follow their fundraising progress on their website, www.fieldsoffuel.com. Tickell believes that if he can get a million Americans to see his movie, he’ll be able to create a tipping point for biodiesel. He cites the success of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth as proof that movies like his can change the world. And he points out that he’ll be touring with the film during a presidential election year. “Our goal is to green the vote next year, using this film as the tool,” he says. “So it’s much bigger than just a movie.” > Fields of Fuel, December 28, Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. $25. A Q&A with Josh Tickell follows the screenings.
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magine this problem: You’re in charge of a historically significant and irreplaceable collection of photographs. You must protect it from the ravages of time and constant handling, yet make the images readily accessible and encourage people to view them. Until recently, you would have been in what Joseph Heller called a Catch-22 — a difficult situation with no good solution. These days, as Paul Dunkel sees it, the archivist has three ways to manage valuable photos: “Love them until they die, and limit the access so they last longer; make photographic copies of them using
Scanning, as most people know it, consists of a flatbed optical device reading a document through prisms and lighting. “Those are not the right tools for the job,� Dunkel asserts, “because they require you to pass the artifact through the center, and it puts the original at great risk.� Dunkel’s method, made possible by his super-camera, uses a wall-mounted vacuum board that holds things in place with air suction, so the document or photograph stays still with little handling. Then, essentially, he takes a picture of the subject and turns it into a digital replica of the real thing.
It makes the question, “Are you photographing or scanning?� difficult to answer, because the answer is yes — you’re doing both. PAUL DUNKEL archival negatives and prints, which only last 50 years; or digitize them.� Dunkel, 60, of West Windsor, is in the digitizing business. His company, The Archival Image, works with museums and repositories to capture high-resolution images of all kinds of media, from rugs and tapestries to ships’ plans, architectural drawings and rare books. He does this with a unique and expensive tool — a 385-megapixel “scanning back� camera. A good digital camera, in comparison, has 10 or 12 megapixels. “It makes the question, ‘Are you photographing or scanning?’ difficult to answer,� Dunkel explains, “because the answer is yes — you’re doing both.�
Often, owing to the camera’s resolution, the copy can be better than the original, since it can be enlarged and manipulated for various purposes. One such purpose is to assist experts in authenticating art. Dunkel is now working with the owner of a newly discovered painting by 18th-century English romantic landscape artist J.M.W. Turner. Last year, one of Turner’s paintings broke a record selling for $38.5 million. By taking a highresolution picture of the Turner and zooming in on different points, Dunkel says he was “able to pull a second signature, a date and the word ‘Venice’ out of a shadow under a boat.� The size of the area is only
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kid stuff ’Round New Year’s, we like to fixate on the future — and what better time to showcase an up-and-coming generation? To mark its 25th year, First Night Burlington features multiple venues where local legends trade stage space with tomorrow’s performers. (More than 15 area dance, literary, music and theater ensembles set off middle- and high-school students’ skills.) Celebrity judges join emcee and “Late Night Saturday” host Tim Kavanagh for the Rising Star Talent Competition, where teens throw down in categories including song, spoken word, dance and instruments for the chance to gig on Kavanagh’s WCAX show. At a post-curtain dance party, the 11 under-20 members of Cabot-based band The Limes put twists on Motown hits and their own funky alt-pop. Rising Star Talent Competition Main Floor, Memorial Auditorium, 8-10:30 p.m. http://thelimes.calabashmusic.com/
cardboard horde Members of Montpelier’s Cardboard Teck Instantute pride themselves on outside-the-box designs: This summer, the team replicated an armored combat carrier from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Along with the mock-heavy footfalls of CTI’s 12foot-tall Imperial Walker, Japanese taiko drumming beats punctuate a 6 p.m. street parade. (For those who can’t get into the troupe’s two ticketed Flynn stage shows, it’s another chance to catch Burlington Taiko.) After a festive, participatory march down the Marketplace, revelers congregate for 20 minutes in City Hall Park to hear music by Vermont’s conservatory-trained percussionist and composer Donald Knaack — a.k.a. the Junkman. Bring colanders, tin cans or other household stuff to sound off at a “junk jam” featuring musical PlayStations hotrodded by Knaack and area students. Drums and Dragons Parade & Firehouse Finale Church Street Marketplace to Burlington City Hall Park, 6-6:50 p.m., www.burlingtontaiko.org, www.junkmusic.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3p57wREq_8
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FIREWORKS: Waterfront Park. WILLEM LANGE: New England backwoods humor. College Street Congregational Church, until 7:40 p.m. THE YOUNG TRADITION: Folk musicians under age 25. Edmunds School Cafeteria, until 7:45 p.m. WOODLAND DANCE: Teen dance medley. Edmunds School Gym, until 7:40 p.m. TWIST OF THE WRIST: Medieval-Renaissance music. First Baptist Church, until 7:40 p.m.
BANJO DAN & THE MIDNITE PLOWBOYS: New England bluegrass. College Street Congregational Church, until 9:40 p.m. SAMBATUCADA! PRACTICE: Open samba dance lessons. Edmunds School Cafeteria, until 9:45 p.m. KAMIKAZE COMEDY: Edmunds School Gym, until 9:40 p.m. 35TH PARALLEL: “MediterrAsian” jazz. First Baptist Church, until 9:40 p.m. DIANE ZEIGLER: Singer-songwriter. First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 9:40 p.m. FIRST NIGHT FICTION WITH JOE CITRO: First Congregational Church Theater, until 9:40 p.m. HENRY JAMISON-ROOT: Indie-pop songwriter. First Congregational Church Chapel, until 9:40 p.m. JON GAILMOR: Family sing-along. First United Methodist Church, until 9:40 p.m. RUSTY DEWEES — THE LOGGER & FRIENDS PLUGGED IN AT THE FLYNN: Flynn MainStage, until 10 p.m. NANCY BEAVEN: Singer-songwriter and friends. KeyBank Lobby, until 9:40 p.m. WOOD’S TEA COMPANY: Acoustic folk. Unitarian Church, until 9:40 p.m.
6:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. BANJO DAN & THE MIDNITE PLOWBOYS: New England bluegrass. College Street Congregational Church, until 5:40 p.m. KAREN AMIRAULT DANCE: Contois Auditorium, until 5:40 p.m. THE YOUNG TRADITION: Folk musicians under age 25. Edmunds School Cafeteria, until 5:45 p.m. THE MAGNOLIAS: Country/folk. Edmunds School Gym, until 5:40 p.m. JULIE NESS: Soprano opera revue. First Baptist Church, until 5:40 p.m. DIANE ZEIGLER: Singer-songwriter. First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 5:40 p.m.
thinker’s hijinks Stand-up comics are common, but few of them deliver pratfalls in the proud tradition of Buster Keaton, with the slapstick chemistry of Abbott and Costello. Enter FOOLZ, a new straight-man-crazy-dude partnership between “Dapper Dane” Henrik Bothe and Vermont-based character actor and musician Woody “Woodhead” Keppel. Veterans of film, stage and radio, the pair recently wowed 50 million Europeans when they appeared on a hit French TV show. Expect the unexpected during a frenetic finale involving a “juggle montage” of whatever absurd objects come to hand: apples, chairs, guitars, umbrellas, n’importe quoi.
1 p.m. LOWELL THOMPSON: Rock ’n’ roll Americana. College Street Congregational Church, until 1:40 p.m. KAREN AMIRAULT DANCE: Contois Auditorium, until 1:40 p.m. ABI & JOAN: Traditional and contemporary storytellers. Edmunds School Cafeteria, until 1:40 p.m. THE MAGNOLIAS: Country/folk. Edmunds School Gym, until 1:40 p.m. ARTS ACTIVITIES: Kids make masks, banners and spirit sticks, and view exhibits and movies. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, until 5:30 p.m. CLAY PLAY & PRINTMAKING: Firehouse Education’s Studio 250, Memorial Auditorium, until 5 p.m. NAQUELE TEMPO: Brazilian music. First Baptist Church, until 1:40 p.m. TAMMY FLETCHER: Solo gospel. First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 1:40 p.m. JIM HOGUE AS ETHAN ALLEN: A local historian portrays one of the Green Mountain State’s founders. First Congregational Church Theater, until 2:40 p.m. DAWNA & THE DREAMERS: Children’s chorus. First Congregational Church Chapel, until 1:40 p.m. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: All-male a cappella. First United Methodist Church, until 1:40 p.m. VERMONT STAGE COMPANY’S ‘WINTER TALES’: FlynnSpace, until 1:40 p.m. SOCIAL BAND: Mixed-gender a cappella and choral music featuring local composers. Unitarian Church, until 1:40 p.m.
JUNK JAM FIREHOUSE FINALE: City Hall Park, 6:30-6:50 p.m.
KAMIKAZE COMEDY: Edmunds School Gym, until 8:40 p.m. ELAINE GREENFIELD: Solo pianist. First Baptist Church, until 8:40 p.m. STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN: Roots-folk songwriting duo. First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 8:40 p.m. FIRST NIGHT FICTION WITH JOE CITRO: First Congregational Church Theater, until 8:40 p.m. STEVE HARTMANN: Singer-songwriter. First Congregational Church Chapel, until 8:40 p.m. IN ACCORD: Multi-genre, mixed-voice a cappella. First United Methodist Church, until 8:40 p.m. RIK PALIERI: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. KeyBank Lobby, until 8:40 p.m. RISING STAR TALENT COMPETITION: Young performers show their stuff; then listeners boogie to zesty music by The Limes. Main Floor, Memorial Auditorium, until 10:30 p.m. ATLANTIC CROSSING: Maritime folk. Unitarian Church, until 8:40 p.m.
First Congregational Church Chapel, until 6:40 p.m. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: All-male a cappella. First United Methodist Church, until 6:40 p.m. KILIMANJARO: Jazz-fusion. Flynn MainStage, until 7 p.m. CHINA PROJECT: Multimedia travel blog showcase. FlynnSpace, until 6:40 p.m. NANCY BEAVEN: Singer-songwriter and friends. KeyBank Lobby, until 6:40 p.m. GEMINI TRAPEZE & NIMBLE ARTS: Main Floor, Memorial Auditorium, until 7 p.m. UNDERGROUND HANGOUT: Temporary tattoos and blacklight club make-up bring body artists together at the Memorial Auditorium Annex, until 9 p.m. ATLANTIC CROSSING: Maritime folk. Unitarian Church, until 6:40 p.m.
‘FOOLZ’ Flynn MainStage, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (ticket required)
tional Church Sanctuary, until 3:40 p.m. CHORAL HOUR: Singers from Mount Mansfield Union High School. First Congregational Church Theater, until 3:40 p.m. MANSFIELD SIX: Middle-school jazz ensemble. First Congregational Church Chapel, until 3:40 p.m. CONSTITUTION BRASS: First United Methodist Church, until 3:40 p.m. BURLINGTON TAIKO: Japanese drumming. Flynn MainStage, until 4 p.m. BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE: FlynnSpace, until 3:40 p.m. JIM MCGINNISS & THE REDEEMERS: Irish-influenced bluegrass. Unitarian Church, until 3:40 p.m.
4:00 p.m. WILLEM LANGE: New England backwoods humor. College Street Congregational Church, until 4:40 p.m. SPOTLIGHT ON DANCE: Tap, jazz and ballet. Contois Auditorium, until 4:40 p.m. KIDS ON THE BLOCK VERMONT: Three-foot-tall puppets inspire introspection. Edmunds School Cafeteria, until 4:40 p.m. VERY MERRY THEATER’S ‘PETER PAN’: Edmunds School Gym, until 4:50 p.m. ELAINE GREENFIELD: Solo pianist. First Baptist Church, until 4:40 p.m. GREGORY DOUGLASS: Folk-pop singer-songwriter. First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 4:40 p.m. JERNIGAN PONTIAC: “Hackie” column readings from a prolific cab driver. First Congregational
DUG NAP LIVE!: Spoken-word performance art with electronic gizmos. First Congregational Church Theater, until 5:40 p.m. NORTHERN BRONZE HANDBELL ENSEMBLE: First Congregational Church Chapel, until 5:40 p.m. CONSTITUTION BRASS: First United Methodist Church, until 5:40 p.m. VERMONT STAGE COMPANY’S ‘WINTER TALES’: FlynnSpace, until 5:40 p.m. RIK PALIERI: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. KeyBank Lobby, until 5:40 p.m.
6:00 p.m. DRUMS AND DRAGONS PARADE: Church Street Marketplace to City Hall Park, until 6:30 p.m. TAIZE PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE: Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, until 6:45 p.m. STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN: Roots-folk songwriting duo. College Street Congregational Church, until 6:40 p.m. THE YOUNG TRADITION: Folk musicians under age 25. Edmunds School Cafeteria, until 6:40 p.m. ELECTRIC YOUTH DANCE: Edmunds School Gym, until 6:40 p.m. WOMENSING: All-female a cappella. First Baptist Church, until 6:40 p.m. ANAIS MITCHELL: Acoustic folk singer-songwriter. First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 6:40 p.m. CHORAL HOUR: Singers from Mount Mansfield Union High School. First Congregational Church Theater, until 6:40 p.m. GLENNIS DREW & JOHN HOLLAND: Celtic music.
BLUEGRASS GOSPEL PROJECT: First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 7:40 p.m. JERNIGAN PONTIAC: “Hackie” column readings from a prolific cab driver. First Congregational Church Theater, until 7:40 p.m. HENRY JAMISON-ROOT: Indie-pop songwriter. First Congregational Church Chapel, until 7:40 p.m. LYRIC THEATRE CABARET: Excerpts from classic musicals performed by talented youngsters. First United Methodist Church, until 7:40 p.m. BIG HEAVY WORLD ‘ROCKOVER’: Multi-band music mini-fest of local hardcore and metal. FlynnSpace, until 10 p.m. COLIN MCCAFFREY: Acoustic folk. KeyBank Lobby, until 7:40 p.m. SOCIAL BAND: Mixed-gender a cappella and choral music featuring local composers. Unitarian Church, until 7:40 p.m.
10 p.m. WRECKING BALL: Electro-acoustic roots music. College Street Congregational Church, until 10:40 p.m. SAMBATUCADA! PRACTICE: Open samba dance lessons. Edmunds School Cafeteria, until 10:45 p.m. 35TH PARALLEL: “MediterrAsian” jazz. First Baptist Church, until 10:40 p.m. BLUEGRASS GOSPEL PROJECT: First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 10:40 p.m. DUG NAP LIVE!: Spoken-word performance art with electronic gizmos. First Congregational Church Theater, until 10:40 p.m. STEVE HARTMANN: Singer-songwriter. First Congregational Church Chapel, until 10:40 p.m. IN ACCORD: Multi-genre, mixed-voice a cappella. First United Methodist Church, until 10:40 p.m. SARAH PEDINOTTI BAND: Upstate New York-based Americana singer-songwriter. FlynnSpace, until midnight. GREGORY DOUGLASS: Folk-pop singer-songwriter. KeyBank Lobby, until 11:40 p.m. WOOD’S TEA COMPANY: Acoustic folk. Unitarian Church, until 10:40 p.m.
10:30 p.m. BURLINGTON TAIKO: Japanese drumming. Flynn MainStage, until 11:30 p.m.
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‘DIANASONGS BY VERMONT DIVAS’: Powerful female vocalists pay tribute to songwriter Diana Winn. Flynn MainStage, until 8:30 p.m.
35TH PARALLEL: “MediterrAsian” jazz. First Baptist Church, until 11:40 p.m. ANAIS MITCHELL: Acoustic folk singer-songwriter. First Congregational Church Sanctuary, until 11:40 p.m. RIK PALIERI: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. KeyBank Lobby, until 11:40 p.m. WOOD’S TEA COMPANY: Acoustic folk. Unitarian Church, until 11:40 p.m.
8:00 p.m. WRECKING BALL: Electro-acoustic roots music. College Street Congregational Church, until 8:40 p.m. JUNKMAN & DJ DANCE CLUB: Hip-hop tracks and live metallic percussion fuse to form a nightclub scene. Contois Auditorium, until 11 p.m. SAMBATUCADA! PRACTICE: Open samba band lessons. Edmunds School Cafeteria, until 8:45 p.m.
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Buttons cost $10 through December 30, $12 on December 31. Kids 5 and under free. Buttons and programs are available in advance at various locations and on December 31 at the following First Night venues: Montpelier City Hall, City Center, Union Elementary School, Christ Church, and the Central Vermont Civic Center (last location from 1-3 p.m. only). Info, www.mcda.org or call 223-9604.
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5K ROAD RACE: Starts at the Pavilion Building, registration begins at 1:30 p.m. GREEN MOUNTAIN YOUTH ORCHESTRA: City Hall Auditorium, until 3:45 p.m. DAVID KRAUS & JOHN LAROUCHE: Bethany Church Sanctuary, until 3:45 p.m. THE RESTORE’S HAT-MAKING WORKSHOP: Bethany Church Hall, until 5:45 p.m. SPENCER LEWIS: Singer-songwriter. Christ Episcopal Church, until 3:45 p.m. BILL SHONTZ: Union School Auditorium, until 3:45 p.m. APPLE BLOSSOM PUPPETEERS: KelloggHubbard Library, until 3:45 p.m. GORDON STONE BAND: Trinity Church Sanctuary, until 3:45 p.m.
DAMN YANKEE STRING BAND: Kellogg-Hubbard Library, until 4:45 p.m. STONE, COANE & SACHER: Trinity Church Sanctuary, until 4:45 p.m. THE BARN BAND: Unitarian Church Sanctuary, until 4:45 p.m. MONTEVERDI MUSIC SCHOOL: Unitarian Church Vestry, until 4:45 p.m. OASIS MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE: St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, until 4:45 p.m. LASAGNA DINNER: Trinity Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, until 7 p.m.
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CHILI SUPPER: Bethany Church Fellowship Hall, until 7 p.m.
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MARKO THE MAGICIAN: City Hall Auditorium, until 5:45 p.m. FYRE & LIGHTNING CONSORT: Bethany Church Sanctuary, until 5:45 p.m.
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Cold, dark nights are the perfect time to settle down for stories by the fire. Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder get to the heart of what makes tales worth telling, and listening to: The pair has been reciting original and traditional narratives around New England for more than 20 years. Their 2006 album Wolves! won multiple awards for its kidfriendly, spoken-word world tour of legends about dogs gone wild. Catch them spinning yarns or striking chords — they also perform bardic Irish and Scottish melodies from memory as harp and concertina duo Sheefra.
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AMAPOLA: Latin American vocal music. Unitarian Church Sanctuary, until 3:45 p.m. KRISTINA STYKOS & DOUG PERKINS: St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, until 3:45 p.m. INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT: City Center, until 8 p.m.
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CATAMOUNT PIPE BAND: City Hall Auditorium, until 6:45 p.m. MICHAEL ARNOWITT: Classical piano. Bethany Church Sanctuary, until 6:45 p.m. BLUE FOX: Christ Episcopal Church, until 6:45 p.m. VERMONT FIDDLE ORCHESTRA: Union School Auditorium, until 6:45 p.m. CHILDREN GATHER ROUND: Union School Gym, until 6:45 p.m. WOODCHUCK’S REVENGE: KelloggHubbard Library, until 6:45 p.m. ANYTHING GOES: Trinity Church Sanctuary, until 6:45 p.m. WAGTAIL: Kitchen junket tunes. Unitarian Church Sanctuary, until 6:45 p.m. WORDSTAGE: Unitarian Church Vestry, until 6:45 p.m. COLD COUNTRY BLUEGRASS: St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, until 6:45 p.m.
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MARKO THE MAGICIAN: City Hall Auditorium, until 4:45 p.m. CODY MICHAELS: Original piano compositions. Bethany Church Sanctuary, until 4:45 p.m. MARK LEGRAND & THE LOVESICK BANDITS: Christ Episcopal Church, until 4:45 p.m. BILL SHONTZ: Union School Auditorium, until 4:45 p.m.
PATRICK FITZSIMMONS: Christ Episcopal Church, until 5:45 p.m. ANN WHITING & FRIENDS: Union School Auditorium, until 5:45 p.m. CHILDREN GATHER ROUND: Union School Gym, until 5:45 p.m. JENNINGS & PONDER: Kellogg-Hubbard Library, until 5:45 p.m. STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS: Rockabilly honky-tonk. Trinity Church Sanctuary, until 5:45 p.m. WAGTAIL: Kitchen junket tunes. Unitarian Church Sanctuary, until 5:45 p.m. OASIS MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE: St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, until 5:45 p.m.
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GREAT BROOK BLUES BAND: City Center, until 7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: Games & crafts. Basement Teen Center, until 7:45 p.m.
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VERMONT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: City Hall Auditorium, until 7:45 p.m. SHEEFRA: Bethany Church Sanctuary, until 7:45 p.m. JAY EKIS: Christ Episcopal Church, until 7:45 p.m. PANASHE STEELBAND: Union School Auditorium, until 7:45 p.m. LEWIS FRANCO & DAUGHTER: Acoustic folk. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, until 7:45 p.m. NISHT GEFERLACH KLEZMER BAND: Trinity Church Sanctuary, until 7:45 p.m.
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highland fling First Night certainly presents revelers with lots of fun year-end options, but what if you’re looking for something a little more, well, kilted? Richmond steps up to the plate with “A Celtic New Year,” a second annual, multi-venue evening of Scottish and Irish-influenced folk. More than 20 performing groups include the Highland Weavers, the Fiddleheads, Middleburybased trio O’hAnleigh, and bagpipers playing two different types of drone-driven instruments. Scottish dancers don ghillies to jump over swords, and the Mandolinquents trace the musical relationship between Celtic ballads and bluegrass. Two more reasons to put on the plaid? Button sales for the communityorganized nonprofit fund local youth-performing-arts programs, and a bonfireenhanced “ball drop” warms up the midnight countdown.
GIVING YOU THE GIFT OF FREE $20 GIFT CARD FROM GREAT STORES BURLINGTON TOWN CENTER
Exit 14W. off I-89 to Church Street in downtown Burlington burlingtontowncenter.com Two hours free parking. Home to Vermont’s only Macy’s department store. Chico’s • Coldwater Creek • Pottery Barn • Williams-Sonoma
Visit Burlington Town Center for all the latest Chico’s, Coldwater Creek, Gap, Thestyles firstfrom 200 shoppers to spend $200 Hollister, J. Jill, and J.Crew. You can also at Burlington Town Center will receive find great gifts from Bath & Body Works, a FREE $20 gift card. Pottery Barnmall and Williams-Sonoma. No matter what’s on your list this holiday season, you’re sure to find it at Burlington Receipt(s) must be presented and dated December 26 - 31, 2007. Townare Center. Receipt(s) redeemable at the Mall Management office and Guest Services. Limit one per customer, while supplies last. Offer valid through December 31, 2007.
MORE TIME MEANS MORE MALL HOURS: HO LIDAY CHEER H ODec. L I D AY O U Rto S 9pm Wed, 26, H7am Thurs-Sat, Dec. 27-29, 9:30am to 9pm Dec. 3-8, to 9am to 10pm Sun,Mon-Sat, Dec. 30, 11am 6pm Sun, Dec.31, 9, 10am to 7pm Mon, Dec. 9:30am to 9pm Please refer to our website for a complete list of holiday hours.
‘A Celtic New Year’ Various Richmond locations, 3 p.m. - midnight. $8-10 buttons include admission to all events. Info, 434-4565. www.acelticnewyear.org
RUSTY ROMANCE: Roots-rock music. Unitarian Church Sanctuary, until 7:45 p.m. COLD COUNTRY BLUEGRASS: St. Augustine’s Parish Hall, until 7:45 p.m.
8 p.m.
PARADE AND FIREWORKS: City Center.
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DANCE PARTY WITH BLUE FOX & THE ROCKIN’ DADDIES: City Hall Auditorium, until 10 p.m. ‘IMPROVISIONS’ WITH MICHAEL ARNOWITT: Bethany Church Sanctuary, until 11 p.m. POETRY SLAM COMPETITION: Bethany Church Hall, until 11 p.m. LOST NATION THEATER CABARET: Unitarian Church Vestry, until 10 p.m. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: Games & crafts. Basement Teen Center, until midnight.
10 p.m.
DANCE PARTY WITH TAMMY FLETCHER & THE DISCIPLES: City Hall Auditorium, until midnight. LOST NATION THEATER CABARET: Unitarian Church Vestry, until 11 p.m.
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Buttons cost $10 for students and adults through December 30, $15 for adults on December 31, and are free for kids 5 and younger. Buttons and programs available at various locations. Info, www.firstnightstj.com or call 748-2600.
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PROFESSOR MARVEL’S MAGIC SHOW: Morse Center Theater, until 3:45 p.m.
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CVMC gives birth to a new birthing center!
NO STRINGS MARIONETTE COMPANY: St. Johnsbury School, until 4:45 p.m. FAMILY FUN FARE: Academy Fieldhouse, until 8:30 p.m. PROFESSOR MARVEL’S MAGIC SHOW: Morse Center Theater, until 4:45 p.m. ST. JOHNSBURY BALLET STUDIO: Fuller Hall, until 4:45 p.m. ACADEMY HILLTONES: High school select choir. South Church, until 4:45 p.m. ‘GYPSY CARAVAN’: Film about a group of Roma musicians who go on a world tour. Catamount Arts Center, until 5:45 p.m. SILENT MOVIES: Grace Church, until 4:45 p.m.
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NO STRINGS MARIONETTE COMPANY: St. Johnsbury School, until 5:45 p.m.
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PROFESSOR MARVEL’S MAGIC SHOW: St. Johnsbury School, until 6:45 p.m. KING OF SILLY: Morse Center Theater, until 6:45 p.m. SWING DANCE LESSON: Streeter Hall Dining Room, until 6:45 p.m. THRIVE DANCE COMPANY: Fuller Hall, until 6:45 p.m. PINA ANTONELLI: South Church, until 6:45 p.m. KINGDOM COUNTY COMIC THEATER: Catamount Arts Center, until 6:45 p.m. NOT THE BEST: Universalist Church, until 6:45 p.m. WINDROSE: Grace Church, until 6:45 p.m. COUNTRY CORNERS SQUARE DANCERS WITH AL ROUFF: St. Johnsbury Community Recreation Center, until 7:45 p.m. BILL TOBIN: St. Andrew’s Church, until 6:45 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: Fairbanks Museum, until 6:45 p.m.
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strings attached Barbara Paulson and Dan Baginski, founders of the Randolph-based No Strings Marionette Company, do move their puppets via threads — they’re just not shy about showing it. Their modus operandi entails letting the audience watch them animate their handcrafted figurines during performances — so the puppets get jerked around, but not the spectators. No Strings stages an original, optimistic adaptation of “Jack and the Beanstalk� that encourages kids’ curiosity. “All of the action is driven by the cow’s appetite,� says Paulson. And the giant? “He stays up in the clouds.� No Strings Marionette Company St. Johnsbury School, 4-4:45 p.m. & 5-5:45 p.m. www.nostringsvt.com
HIGH VOLTAGE STREET BREAKZ: Dance showcase. Academy Gym, until 7:45 p.m. STEPHEN RICHARD LINDHOLM: Morse Center Theater, until 5:45 p.m. THRIVE DANCE COMPANY: Fuller Hall, until 5:45 p.m. ACADEMY JAZZ BAND: High school ensemble. South Church, until 5:45 p.m. SILENT MOVIES: Grace Church, until 5:45 p.m.
JOSH HUNTSBERRY: North Church, until 6:45 p.m.
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THE GRAHAM HIGHLANDERS: High school bagpipe-and-drum band. St. Johnsbury School, until 7:45 p.m. STEPHEN RICHARD LINDHOLM: Morse Center Theater, until 7:45 p.m. SLANT SIX SWING BAND: Streeter Hall Dining Room, until 9:45 p.m. TED LAWRENCE’S MINI-CIRCUS: Fuller Hall, until 7:45 p.m.
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AVI & CELIA: St. Johnsbury School, until 8:45 p.m. PRYDEIN: Bagpipe rock band. Morse Center Theater, until 9:45 p.m. KING OF SILLY: Morse Center Theater, until 8:45 p.m. MARKO THE MAGICIAN: Fuller Hall, until 8:45 p.m. BEN SCHWENDENER JAZZ TRIO: South Church, until 8:45 p.m. ‘GYPSY CARAVAN’: Film about a group of Roma musicians who go on a world tour. Catamount Arts Center, until 8:45 p.m. NOT THE BEST: Universalist Church, until 8:45 p.m. DONAHUE FAMILY SINGERS: Grace Church, until 8:45 p.m. CONTRA DANCE WITH THE QUADRILLES & DOUG BERGSTEIN: St. Johnsbury Community Center, until 9:45 p.m. BILL TOBIN: St Andrew’s Church, until 8:45 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: Fairbanks Museum, until 8:45 p.m. BOB AMOS BAND: North Church, until 8:45 p.m.
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non-leap year consists of 8760 hours: more than enough time, you’d think, to take care of everything that needs to get done. But sleep eats into waking life, and modern innovations such as Snood, email and cellphones offer endless opportunities to piss away idle moments. It seems that by the end of a given day, we hardly have a minute left to collect our thoughts. There aren’t enough hours in the day. The common lament has become a cliché. The more important question may be: What would you do with an extra hour if you had it? Here at Seven Days headquarters, we writers could easily spend an extra hour removing moldy cake from our fridge. But we figured other Vermonters with more vivid imaginations — or less-flexible notions of food safety — would have better ideas. Some of them couldn’t find two seconds to think about it: A clerk at the state’s emergency management division, Senator Patrick Leahy and every tow-truck driver at Handy’s Service Station on Burlington’s North Winooski Avenue were all too busy to talk. Others, however, were glad to oblige. In the following 15 vignettes, an entourage of artsy types, recognizable public figures and other thoughtful busybodies chew the fat on those proverbial 60 minutes of lost life: where they go, and what to do should they ever turn up. Steve Goodkind, 56 Burlington Director, Burlington Public Works What takes up your time? Work takes up time. There’s a lot going on. There’s always something. Just when you think everything’s under control, something comes up. What would you do with an extra hour? I might ski. I might go motorcycle riding. I might play volleyball. I might watch “The Simpsons.” Kiki McDonald, 36 South Burlington Business consultant; mother of six, including newborn “surprise” triplets What takes up your time? My day is working, homework with the big kids, making dinner, bottles, feeding in the middle of the night — it’s just constant family stuff. The only time I can get out is maybe for an hour or two on the weekends to go grocery shopping.
What would you do with an extra hour? If it was an hour where time stopped and I could just do what I wanted? I would probably just sit and read or — God forbid — go tanning or something, just to pretend that I actually get outside every once in a while. But if I really had an extra hour, I’d probably spend it shopping at Costco, Wal-Mart or Price Chopper.
Louis Armistead, 21 New York City Political Science/Film and Television Studies major, University of Vermont
just kind of take care of whatever I have to do, try to knock as much out of the park as I can. I usually don’t meet all of the daily goals I set for myself.
What takes up your time? My schedule is structured so that I get up after 12 every day; afternoons are mornings for me, more or less. Then I go to my classes, do whatever. I usually skip breakfast — it’s not the greatest thing in the world. Then I
What would you do with an extra hour? I’m into making movies and doing the whole video thing. I’ve got a lot of ideas brewing in my head and it’d be nice if I had more time to write them down . . . An extra hour? Let
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me think for a second . . . You know what I’d do? I’d cook more, ’cause I don’t do that enough. It saves money, and it’s better for you. It builds character when you don’t just go out for that $8 sandwich. Gerard Rubaud, 66 Westford Baker, Gerard’s Breads What takes up your time? It’s very easy to organize my time, because I have no distractions, other than making the bread or thinking about the bread. I don’t have a TV and I listen to music, that’s all. I have a very simple life — I’m not running around like a chicken with no head, because my main concern is the bread. That’s where I spend all the time I am not sleeping. What would you do with an extra hour? If I was able to move, I would do more sports, like I used to before I had a stroke. But I’m adapting very well to a life without needing a driver to go anywhere. I need a chauffeur, that’s what I’m saying. Maureen Benedict, 48 Norfolk, New York Weather observer, Burlington International Airport What takes up your time? Going from point A to point B, going to different jobs. Especially in the winter — like, it took me four and a half hours yesterday to get here. What would you do with an extra hour? An extra hour? I have a nephew and grandchildren, and I would love to take them on a toboggan, or just go to a dollar store so they could pick something out. You know, spend time with them. Fun things. Ernie Stires, 82 Cornwall Composer; mentor of Trey Anastasio What takes up your time? Three times a week I go to the gym. When you’re there, you have these sadistic machines that
you have to get on — ache, pull, gasp. You hope to have a whole lot of gym friends, so you can engage them in a conversation that kills at least half an hour. What would you do with an extra hour? If I had an extra hour, and the energy that goes with it, I would bite the bullet, take out my old scores and arrange them in some sort of order before I die. Because I’ve got tons and tons of manuscripts lying around, waiting, whispering to me, “Straighten this out!” Certainly, a couple of winks-of-an-hour a day of that, and I’d have it done. But ask me why I haven’t done it, and I don’t know . . . You could think of a whole lot of things you could do with that extra hour that you don’t. But while you have it, you waste it. Tari Swenson, 56 Waterbury Co-owner, West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park, Stowe What takes up your time? Being at the gallery, making artwork and presenting artwork by others . . . Man, I’m here probably seven days a week — that’s boring! In general, if I’m not at work doing art, I’m cooking or hiking with the dogs. And honestly, baking chocolate is my form of cooking. What would you do with an extra hour? I would spend time without interruption, thinking . . . It’s a form of meditation, but I suck at meditation, so I can’t call it that. That kind of work is hard to do when you’re hanging other artists’ work, dealing with customers and clients in the gallery. So if I had an extra hour to myself? I’d hole up in my studio, think, and make a brushstroke — simple as that! Lauren-Glenn Davitian, 47 Burlington Executive director, CCTV/Channel 17 What takes up your time? It’s my mind that takes up the time. It’s not the stuff; it’s the busy, incessant mind that can’t really be in the present very well.
The thing that occupies my time is this constant scanning of the horizon to see what’s next. The people who are good at living in the moment are not feeling that time is escaping. What would you do with an extra hour? I really don’t want to say I would work more . . . I would probably swim. I’d swim a mile and take a steam bath. I can swim a mile in 40 minutes, which leaves 20 minutes to enjoy the steam. Or I might call my mother. Kate Schubart, 65 Hinesburg Writer; radio producer What takes up your time? I end up every day wondering how I do spend my time. Another day has gone by, and I can’t always account for it. I do hospice work and I do family connecting work. And I do household work. I do a lot of trying to stay on top of what’s happening in the world. What would you do with an extra hour? If I had another hour in the day, the irony of that is . . . I probably would spend it doing what I do, anyway: reading, writing and talking to family and friends. I’d like to be able to give more time to other people. My big anxiety about time is being torn between things that I think matter — in terms of saying I lived for a reason and purpose — and wanting to be there for other people. That pressure is probably only going to grow. Bill Schubart, 62 Hinesburg CEO, Resolution Inc. What takes up your time? A lot of it is just bad priorities on my part. The time’s there. I think we get addicted to feeling there’s not enough time. It’s like when you sit down at your computer to write something, you check your email, you check your bank balance. What you really want to do is the hardest thing. The biggest tax on my time is selfimposed. What would you do with an extra hour? I would read, primarily classics. I
would write more fiction. And I would listen to more serious music, learning music — not just fun music.
Running around, it feels like. I always feel like I’m just trying to do too many things. There’s always something going on.
Marion Leonard, 98 Rochester Environmental activist
What would you do with an extra hour? I’d probably paint more — that’s kind of a generic thought. Um, yeah, I’d probably paint more, or write about painting, do more “thinking time” around painting. That would either be looking at my work, or making new work, or writing about making work.
What takes up your time? Well, what takes up my time is what I call the “Great Work” — trying to get the human connected to the Earth again. There’s no way we’re going to save this planet — or ourselves, really — unless we understand that we’re part of the Earth. We are the Earth’s conscience, the Earth thinking about itself . . . Frankly, I never believed that I would live long enough to see the movement that I have. What would you do with an extra hour? An extra hour? Of course, I have to do a certain number of things for living. You know, I don’t have people come in to help me do things . . . I spent some time today just changing the sheets, washing them and getting them back on — that’s a major chore for me! But an extra hour? I’d probably be doing more of the same. I spend a lot of time calling our representatives every week telling them what to do, and how to do it. But if I had an extra hour to do more of that, would I do it? Probably not. Sergeant Timothy Griswold, 23 North Clarendon Nurse, 325th Combat Support Hospital, Al Asab Airbase, Iraq What takes up your time? [by Facebook message:] Gettin Low, Ridin Dirty, Washing the sand out of . . . everything. What would you do with an extra hour? With an extra hour in the day, I would try to call my family and friends at home. Sage TuckerKetcham, 29 Burlington Artist What takes up your time? Oh, God ! You know, working, cleaning crap at home . . .
David Fairbanks Ford, 44 White River Junction Curator/director, Main Street Museum What takes up your time? My life . . . But life consists, uh . . . For me, I’m so tied to this museum, I’m sort of wedding my brain to a collection of objects in White River Junction. I’m simultaneously collecting objects, trying to collect myself to them, tell their stories and also to separate myself from the objects so that I can have the wherewithal to be a curator and interpret the objects. So I’m basically running a museum, and the museum’s like an extension of my own brain. Which is really what all museums are: an extension of a collective unconscious, if they’re formed by a country. Or if it’s just one person doing it, they’re just extensions of one human being’s brain. What would you do with an extra hour? I would throw out more objects! I would clean things more, get a cat, so that we don’t have mice in the museum . . . Ha! We got rid of our cats in October, and now we have mice. Joshua Chasan, 62 Burlington Rabbi, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue What takes up your time? What takes up my time? Worry. What would you do with an extra hour? If I had another hour in the day, I would have another hour to carve wood. I carve wood. m
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For those of us who can’t predict what we’ll be doing next week, forecasting a century down the line is a stretch. Push that number to 1000 years, and the picture gets really murky. Life 10,000 years from now? That’s the stuff of sheer fantasy. Recently, while working on a story about the future of nuclear power in Vermont and the unresolved problem of storing radioactive waste — which
In my mind’s eye, December is at the “top” of the oval, and I “travel” counterclockwise around it in a perpetual left turn. moment from the past, but a cosmic collage of different moments. It’s understandable if such mind-bending musings give you a headache. We humans aren’t very adept at conceptualizing extreme expanses of time. It’s hard enough to come to grips with the changes that occur in a human lifetime. Many of us have received that mass email that marvels at how the world has changed since a century ago, when the average life expectancy was 47 years, eggs were 14 cents per dozen, the world’s tallest structure was the Eiffel Tower, and heroin, cocaine and marijuana were sold over the counter. Invariably, this sort of message ends with the suggestion, “Now try to imagine what the world will be like in another 100 years.”
remains deadly for 10,000 years — I was reminded of a feature I once read in The New York Times Sunday Magazine. In that March 6, 1994, story, “Out of Sight, Out of Our Minds,” Kai Erikson explores the federal government’s plans for disposing of spent nuclear fuel beneath Yucca Mountain in southern Nevada. Part of that planning, Erikson explains, involved the federal government’s wellintentioned — but preposterous — ideas for warning future generations that something highly lethal was buried in that piece of earth. The Sandia National Laboratories hired a team of outside experts, including an anthropologist, an archaeologist, a linguist and an astronomer who searches for extraterrestrial life, to design a “10,000-year marking
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Big Hand, Little Hand he home and workshop of Ray Bates, “The British Clockmaker,� is not hard to find. It’s the only white colonial in Newfane with a giant Union Jack painted on the door. But you don’t just drop by for a visit — he’s got a six-month backlog and keeps the place locked tight to prevent tourists from wandering in. It’s too bad, because on the other side of the door are some of the oldest, most ornate clocks on the planet, and a distinguished gentleman with a Scottish lilt, pale blue eyes and a deep well of mechanical, and aesthetic, skill.
Asked how he got into this arcane profession, Bates haltingly calls forth a memory as if no one’s ever asked him the question before: When he was 6 years old, he took apart a Japanese alarm clock and put it back together again correctly. “Oh, yes,� he says with apparent surprise, “that’s . . . right!� Bates’ innate mechanical curiosity was pushed along by his father, an electrical engineer. “He and I used to build our own radios and do all kinds of experimenting,� he recalls. Then Bates got into model airplanes, constructing them as if they needed
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Bates is a Master Clockmaker, which means he endured a rigorous five-year apprenticeship in his hometown of Edinburgh, obtained a degree in mechanical engineering, and wrapped it all up by crafting a masterpiece clock. His principle task these days is to restore antique clocks, and in clock-speak, “antique� means that the timekeeping device predates the Industrial Revolution. Bates says the earliest clocks were made in Italy, sometime around the 14th-century. Needless to say, you can’t go out and buy parts for 300-year-old clocks, so Bates crafts the inner workings out of brass and steel. The oldest clock in his shop is from 1690, and it hangs on the wall like most of the others; small and unassuming, the slightly frayed ropes barely hint at its advanced age.
to safely transport mini-people. “I was a real stickler for details,� Bates recalls. “They had to be perfect and proportionate.� Attention to detail is crucial in a clockmaker, but other abilities are even more so, according to Bates, who in his studio is surrounded by moon-faced, convex wall clocks, stately, burnished grandfathers, boxy marine chronometers, slender barometers and highresolution photos of clock faces with celestial motifs. “The most important skill, apart from the obvious one of fine motor control, is patience,� he instructs. “If you don’t have patience, you can’t do this type of work. You’ve got to be able to tolerate the dirty work that other people have done to the clock that makes you furious. You have to have a respect for history and knowledge of >> 47A
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The irony is that Bates himself is not known for being punctual. “What some people wonder about me is why I’m never on time. And it’s because I refuse to be controlled by the clock,” he says with a chuckle. In addition, he’s not a collector of clocks, preferring to maintain a cool distance from the obsession that it is to some people. “I have the pleasure of working on other people’s treasures,” he admits. Those “other people” include private clients and institutions such as Harvard, Mystic Seaport, Dartmouth College and the Boston Athenaeum. Occasionally, he’ll even get a clock from England to restore. Intricate as they are, the clocks Bates works on aren’t always “on time,” either. If they’re “accurate to within 5 minutes per week, that’s good enough,” he says. Their historical and aesthetic authenticity, on the other hand, is what Bates’ work is all about. As an example, he gestures to a brass clock face on top of the mantle in his workshop. It has a silvery matte patina, with Roman numerals inlaid and coated in black wax. All around the face is gilded filigree. Bates explains that the face is from a grandfather clock dating to 1740; he took a picture of it when it came into his shop. It looked dull and grungy, worn from the stress of being an unrelieved sentinel. Bates polished it and restored the wax in the numbers, and now the silver portions of the face almost glow next to the gold. It’s easy to look at the clock and think that an artist restored it, but Bates is more of a scientist, and he understands the chemistry behind what he’s doing: “The brass is silvery because they started out with silver nitrate and converted it to silver chloride, and it’s applied with salt, which prepares the surface. The silver only sticks to the metal, not the wax, so you get a beautiful contrast.”
In his studio Bates is surrounded by moon-faced, convex wall clocks, stately, burnished grandfathers, boxy marine chronometers, slender barometers and high-resolution photos of clock faces with celestial motifs. Another of the clockmaker’s duties is to prevent the profession’s extinction, and Bates has obliged by taking on a total of seven apprentices over the years. Five of them stuck it out to become Masters, one of whom is Bates’ son, Richard. “I trained him as if he was somebody else’s son,” Bates says. “I made him suffer.” Richard has been at it for more than 10 years now, and his father proudly acknowledges that clock making is in his son’s blood.
They have workshops on separate sides of the house; Ray’s is cluttered and a little messy, while Richard’s is clean and orderly. Richard sits at a high desk looking out on the street and the picturesque Newfane Commons, where a white church stands a hundred feet from the colonnades of the county courthouse. Behind him are dozens of clocks from around the world, including a baroque French clock made of gold and marble, an austere
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All Is Calm, All Is Bright urchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne closes the door on 2007 and ushers in 2008 with an exhibition called “Shifting Fancies and Celestial Lights.” These bright and sometimes whimsical works by 15 Vermont artists, on view through January, provide a EXHIBIT visual antidote to the slushy grays of midwinter. “Shifting Fancies Tracy Vartenigian Burhans is the featured artist and Celestial of the show, and her works are among the most Lights,” a group show of 15 artists, playful. She presents six reverse paintings on old featuring the windows, with jocular pears lolling on the segmentpaintings of Tracy ed panes of glass. A 32-by-32-inch, 12-pane winVartenigian dow supplied Burhans’ “canvas” for “Halves and Burhans. Furchgott Halves Not.” Seven pieces of fruit are ensconced in Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne. Through this window’s glass squares, like holiday scenes in an January. advent calendar. More subtle grids compose the foundations of two 40-by-32-inch mixed-media works on paper by ARTWORK “Daybreak” by Linda Reeves McIntyre. Titled “Diving Deeper” Julian Sheres and “Afloat in a Salty Sea,” the vertical composiPHOTO tions are amorphous pools of turquoise, pale blues Marc Awodey and lavender. McIntyre imposes structure on this welter of hues by squaring off areas in overlapping segments. She gives greater focus to a medium-sized square in each painting by applying its colors with greater saturation. In “Diving Deeper,” a cadmium-
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red line along the top of an emphasized square further separates the more intense hues from the rest of the oceanic image. Bonnie Acker’s airy untitled works on paper are also primarily abstract. A 40-by-30-inch, vertical purple scene contains two areas of color, like portions of a meadow, with one section at left and the other deeper in the picture plane at right. Her 12by-16-inch pastel is a more recognizable landscape: It features a field, a dose of red-orange indicating a piece of farm machinery, and a distant mountain. It’s still nicely indistinct, as Acker has eliminated all but essential details in the scene. Judy Hawkins and Julian Sheres also take on the landscape as a vehicle for addressing their main concerns, which are color, line and paint application. Hawkins’ 26-by-32-inch “Spring Meadow” is focused on a pair of dark-gray, leafless trees in the foreground, painted in an almost agitated manner. A screen of pale-brown saplings stands behind the craggy trees, and further afield is an icy, cloudless, cerulean-blue sky. The simple harmony of light blues and browns behind the foreground trees imparts calm. Hawkins’ horizontal, 24-by-30-inch composition
“The Other Side” has a very different feel. A placid, silver-surfaced body of water takes up the lower two-thirds. The far shore has a few trees, which lead the eye to a high horizon line separating a yellowgreen sky from a meadow of lilac and light blue. The way Hawkins organized dark values gives the piece its drama. The lower corners are slightly vignetted, and a group of deep-green trees appears at upper left, bracketing the focus on the expanse of water. “Daybreak” by Julian Sheres is a 14-by-16inch vista of mountains folded one upon the other, growing progressively cooler in hue as they recede deeper into the vista. Orange lines spread across the sky from left to right, illuminating calm bands of cirrus clouds. Patches of bluegreen in the hillsides make their complementary sky colors more vivid. If the New Year doesn’t bring overdue peace on Earth, viewers can find some relief, at least, in Sheres’ tranquil paintings. In fact, none of the images in “Shifting Fancies and Celestial Lights” are burdened by angst or scenes of war or tribulation. While it’s not a holiday show per se, it does have a mildly celebratory quality. m
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Square, Burlington, 859-8909. Through December. DOK WRIGHT: "Aria," nude portraits. ArtSpace 106 at The Men's Room, Burlington, 864-2088. Through January. ROBIN LAHUE: Recent paintings and a hand-painted guitar. Pine Street Deli, Burlington, 485-7770. Through February.
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OPENINGS GLEN NADEAU: "Muse," acrylic-on-canvas geometric paintings. Red Square, Burlington, 859-8909. Reception January 4, 6-9 p.m. Through January.
TALKS/ EVENTS FIRST FRIDAY: More than 40 art galleries and other venues stay open late for pedestrian viewers around Burlington. January 4, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.
ONGOING :: burlington area BILL BOCCIO: The "hunter/photographer" shows his shots from nature. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 878-6955. Through December. LEAH WITTENBERG: "At Witt's End," 25 political cartoons enlarged to 24 by 36 inches. Mezzanine, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 864-3556. January 1-31. JENNIFER KOCH: "Specimen & Marriages of Reason," box constructions, multimedia works and prints by the 2007 winner of the Barbara Smail Award. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 865-7165. Through January 12. JUDE BOND: "Intrepid - Stitch," a sculptural, mixed-media installation depicting the artist's vision of the Antarctic, and a sampling of art textiles created over the past 12 years using historical techniques and traditions. 215 College Cooperative Gallery, Burlington, 8633662. "Stitch'n" drop-in stitch times with Bond on December 28, January 4 & 11, 4-8 p.m. Through January 13. DINA SENESAC: Affordable, natureinspired works in watercolors, acrylics and papier-mâché. Rose Street Artists' Co-op, Burlington, 343-0703. Through December 30. JIM LEVEILLEE & KAREN VOGEL: "Metempirics, Armistice," paintings and photographs. Penny Cluse Café, Burlington, 318-1906. Through January 15. AMY JELEN: Works in stained glass. Mirabelles, Burlington, 922-4586. Through December. TARRAH KRAJNAK: Photo-based portraiture by the UVM art prof. SEABA Gallery, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 859-9222. Through February. DOMINIQUE GUSTIN: Paintings. Red PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitions are written by Pamela Polston; spotlights written by Marc Awodey. Listings are restricted to exhibits in truly public places; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the editor. Submit art exhibitions at www.sevendaysvt.com/art or send via email by Thursday at 5 p.m., including info phone number, to galleries@sevendaysvt.com. 4x11.5-diageo-sinclair.indd 1
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BEST FOOT FORWARD The Burlington City Arts Community Darkroom is located in the basement of the Firehouse Gallery, and there a fine collection of silver-gelatin prints by Eli Geller is currently on display. Geller’s portrait of an old Cape-style house, “The Homestead II” (pictured), has nicely modulated lights and darks and a sturdy composition. And that can be said of all the prints in the show. Geller’s modest exhibition, entitled “In My Shoes,” is appearing through January 12.
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MALTEX EXHIBITION: Ten Vermont artists fill the hallways of all four floors with works in multiple media. Maltex Building, Burlington, 8757166. Through December. MARIN HORIKAWA: "Some of My Work and Art," creations by the Japaneseborn artist, now a design director at Jager DiPaola Kemp for Burton Snowboards. Pursuit Gallery, Wing Building, Burlington, 862-3883. Through January 5. BEN ALESHIRE: "The Miracle of Movement," black-and-white photographs from the Republic of Georgia, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Radio Bean, Burlington, 779-1527. Through January 1. DOUGLAS HOPPES: Landscapes and abstract watercolors, Bar; and MARC AWODEY: Paintings, Dining Room; and RACHEL SARGENT: Natural history illustrations in pastel, watercolor and acrylic, Green House. Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-9647. Through December. ‘CELEBRATE THE SEASON’: A holiday exhibit features the paintings of renowned artist Carolyn Walton as well as those of newcomer Deborah Lamden and jewelry by Tineke Russell. LuxtonJones Gallery, Shelburne, 985-8223. Through December. GRACE NELSON LANCE: Monoprints. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Jericho, 8993211. Through December 30. MARJORIE WHITLOCK: The self-taught elder artist shows her pastels of land and water scenes. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 8657200. Through December 29. SUSAN OSMOND: "People and Places," new paintings by the Vermont artist. Grannis Gallery, Burlington, 660-2032. Through December. ‘GIFTS TO CHERISH’: Beautiful handmade objects by Vermont artists in a range of prices and media. Shelburne Art Center, 985-3648. Through January 12. DAVID DAVIDSON: The artist also known as Invisible Son shows "rare works and
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(June 21-July 22): For millennia, human beings have sought and received help from spiritual beings who are imperceptible to the senses. “Among the North American Indians, but not among them alone,” wrote Carl Jung’s gifted student Erich Neumann (19051960), “the essential content of initiation is the acquisition of an individual ‘guardian spirit.’” It’s unfortunate that modern Western culture, still in the chokehold of the materialist delusion, makes it challenging for anyone alive today to tap into the supernatural blessings that so many of our forbears enjoyed. But I believe you will be able to overcome this disadvantage in 2008, Cancerian. There’s a good chance you will figure out what it takes to establish direct communion with a spiritual ally.
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into rock stardom. They stopped performing at intimate nightclubs and appeared exclusively at large arenas. They won a Grammy, had a hit song at the top of the charts, and sold millions of records. Guitarist John Frusciante freaked out at the success. As an indie artist intensely loyal to the underground sensibility, he was embarrassed to be in a band that had mainstream popularity. In the middle of the Chili Peppers’ tour, he quit. You may very well have to deal with a comparable development in 2008, Aries. Will you opt to remain low-profile, as Frusciante did, or will you answer the invitation to get more professional?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When China’s
Three Gorges Dam finally becomes fully operational in 2009, the hydroelectric power it generates will provide renewable energy to a sizable portion of the population. As a replacement for coal consumption, it will also eliminate 100 million tons of greenhouse gases. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it will require a thousand towns and villages to be permanently flooded, forcing over a million people to leave their homes. I believe you may be faced with a comparable option in 2008, Taurus. If you’re willing to deal with displacement and the loss of traditions, you will gain access to tremendous reserves of pure mojo.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Would you
like to own a 60-inch flat-screen HDTV plasma television with surround-sound speakers? How about a $6000 Daniel Hanson bathrobe made of silk-trimmed pashmina, a diamond-encrusted Cartier Luxury watch, and a heated toilet seat? All of these wonders and more could be within your grasp in 2008. In my astrological opinion, however, going after them would be a waste of your substantial acquisitive potential, which would be better used in pursuit of less decadent valuables. Such as? Such as tools and training that will help you upgrade your skills and refine
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Picture a full-grown
lion with a thin, 2-foot-long string tied around one of its back legs. The other end of the string is tethered to a short wooden stake lodged in the dirt. The lion seems to think it’s held captive, and never tries to escape. It’s restless and frustrated, periodically emitting a doleful sound that’s both a pained growl and a mournful whine. I want you to think of this scene at least once a month in 2008, Leo. Each time, ask yourself, “Am I the lion that Rob Brezsny described?” Make sure you always know that you can snap the string with ease and bound away to freedom.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The desert-
dwelling creosote bush can survive for centuries on little water. In the Mohave Desert there is a ring of creosote, named “King Clone,” whose age has been carbon-dated at 11,700 years. The hardiness of this low-maintenance wonder reminds me of you, Virgo. You sometimes entertain the fantasy that the less you need, the stronger you’ll be. The downside of this attitude is that you may unwittingly make it hard for people to give you their gifts. The upside is that you’ve learned many secrets about
how to nurture and take care of yourself. But in 2008, I foresee you making a shift away from the creosote bush metaphor. You’re more likely to resemble a tomato bush that gets watered regularly.
wealthy in 2008, however, will be Sagittarians. And even those of you who don’t make it to a million will probably get richer quicker than you have in more than a decade — especially if you make that your intention.
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(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lake Vostok is as big as Lake Ontario, but no one on Earth knew about it until 1996. Scientists who had been drilling through Antarctica’s thick sheets of ice discovered it 2 miles below the surface. Here’s what they were able to find out about the ancient lake: Hermetically sealed off for at least a half-million years, it gets no sunlight, has an average temperature below zero, and may harbor life forms as exotic as those on other planets. And yes, it’s in a liquid state, for reasons you can read about at tinyurl.com/2lq79d. All that, Libra, is prelude to the following announcement: Lake Vostok will be one of your Prime Metaphors in 2008. I predict you will dig deep to discover an ancient, pristine mystery at the bottom of your life. In my astrological opinion, you should explore it thoroughly, driven by both an innocent sense of wonder and a robust analytical curiosity.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’re pretty
smart, Scorpio, but would you like to become even smarter in 2008? It’s quite possible that you will get more skilled at managing and solving your personal problems. You may also become a better judge of character and develop a brilliant knack for knowing what’s good for you. There’s one main thing you have to do in order to ensure that you will fully activate these potentials: Become more generous. Here’s your thought for the year, courtesy of Eleanor Roosevelt: “The giving of love is an education in itself.”
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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The number of millionaires on the planet increased more than nine percent last year. Judging from the astrological omens, I’m betting that the growth rate in the coming year will be similar. A disproportionately large amount of the newly
Greek philosopher Aristotle said that when new facts and ideas emerge, we should be willing to coin fresh words to convey the unfamiliar information. Do you agree? If so, be ready to dream up a steady stream of new terms in 2008. I bet you’ll encounter more novelty than you have since 1996. Dead language and stale clichés won’t be sufficient to wrestle the meaning out of your unprecedented experiences. To jumpstart your receptivity to made-up words, try this one: freakomancy. It refers to the art of divining the future by noticing the most unusual and anomalous elements present in any given situation.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One of the
planet’s highest active volcanoes is Mt. Cotopaxi in Ecuador. It also happens to be the site of the world’s only equatorial glacier. Please visit this complex place sometime in 2008. If that’s not possible, at least promise me that you will vividly imagine yourself there. Why? Because in order to bring out the best in yourself in the coming months, I think you will need to be fueled by a visceral sense of what it’s like when primal opposites coexist.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When I first
learned about Jupiter in grade school, my science textbook said the planet had 12 moons. Years later, thanks to better telescopes and data returned by America’s Voyager spacecrafts, we know that at least 63 moons are orbiting the solar system’s largest planet. I expect an equally dramatic expansion will unfold for you in 2008, Pisces. At this time next year, your social network should be much bigger than it is now. You may even be at the center of a Jovian-style web of connections.
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ICK KISONAK: George W. Bush really did turn out to be The Decider this year, at least in the realm of movies. Two trends stood out, and he set both in motion. First, his misguided meddling in the Middle East inspired a torrent of films. There were documentaries by the dozen — Operation Homecoming, Muse of Fire, Ghosts of Abu Ghraib, The Triangle of Death, No End in Sight and Iraq: The Death of Reason, to name a few of the finest. And there were dramas such as Rendition, In the Valley of Elah, A Mighty Heart and Lions for Lambs. Trend number two? The public stayed away in droves. The thinking in Hollywood circles is that most viewers are currently too bummed out by world events to spend precious time in the Cineplex watching movies about them. That’s regrettable, if it’s true, because some of these pictures were extraordinary. Fortunately, they’ll be waiting on DVD when the national mood improves. MARGOT HARRISON: Though “ripped from the headlines” movies did tank this year, Pan’s Labyrinth and The Lives of Others — both 2006 releases — sold lots of tickets in art houses last winter. Both are period pieces with subtitles, and both grapple with “current” issues of war, surveillance and torture far more compellingly than those self-important topical dramas such as Rendition and Lions for Lambs. Maybe we need some perspective before we can turn historical horrors into art. In other news, the “torture porn” trend in horror films may be on its way out — witness the burying of the grisly flick Captivity. If only we could say the same for real-life torture. RK: Isn’t it comforting to know, though, that even in the darkest hour, you can always count on Eddie Murphy to turn up under tons of latex?
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BEST COMEDY RK: Knocked Up. Without so much as a solitary cliché or cornball moment, writer-director Judd Apatow’s film manages to succeed as both a raunchfest and a celebration of adult responsibility. Seth Rogen establishes himself as the best thing to happen to comedy since Will Ferrell discovered tighty whities. MH: Superbad. This year, some Internet wags have accused Judd Apatow of paying film critics for their praise of everything he directs or produces. Thing is, the guy is insightful and funny. If you’ve seen Knocked Up, you know his wife and kids are funny. Hell, his dog is probably funny.
WORST COMEDY RK: Lucky You. Curtis Hanson must have lost a bet. How else to explain why the guy who gave us L.A. Confidential and Wonder Boys went MOST STELLAR PERFORMANCE RK: Tommy Lee Jones in No Country for Old Men. As a Texas border-town sheriff bewildered by modern man’s capacity for evil, the actor gives the most gut-wrenching performance of his career. It’s a minimalist masterpiece. MH: Very possibly Daniel Day Lewis in There Will Be Blood. Since that hasn’t hit theaters yet, I want to recognize two underdog actors who’ve been in a ton of dreck but shone this year: Owen Wilson in The Darjeeling Limited and Keri Russell in Waitress. Both turn in subtle, oddly witty performances as deeply sad people.
MOST ANNOYING PERFORMANCE RK: It’s a tie: Jessica Alba in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Jessica Alba in Awake. In 20th Century Fox’s comic-book adaptation of Fantastic Four, Alba plays the Invisible Woman; her acting talent is just as difficult to detect. Against all odds, she followed that up with a performance in Awake that is every bit as vapid, ditsy and cloying. MH: Evan Rachel Wood in Across the Universe and King of California. This young actress, who seemed so promising a few years ago, has developed a glazed expression that’s like a black hole at the center of a movie.
anywhere near this appallingly insipid saga of love and Texas Hold ’Em? A career low for Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore and Robert Duvall (under the most regrettable toupee in movie history), this thing isn’t just bad. It was Gigli bad. MH: Mr. Brooks. Dane Cook is even less amusing here than in Good Luck Chuck. What, you say it isn’t supposed to be a comedy? Someone should have told Demi Moore that. And the scriptwriter.
BIGGEST LETDOWN RK: Youth Without Youth. I love Francis Ford Coppola. You love Francis Ford Coppola. Nobody wants to say a discouraging word about the man behind some of modern cinema’s most enduring works. Yet here’s the sad truth: The first film in a decade from the 68>> 60A
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BEST OMEN OF THE IMPENDING DOWNFALL OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION RK: In contrast to The Assassination above, the $140 million domestic gross of Rush Hour 3. MH: The more-realistic-thanever-before performance-capture animation used in Beowulf. The technology is fascinating in itself, but 20 years from now, will actors have been replaced by the digital equivalent of poreless puppets? BEST DOCUMENTARY RK: No End in Sight. Charles Ferguson’s first film is also the year’s most important. Featuring interviews with Washington insiders from the Pentagon, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Intelligence Council, the Army and the Marines, as well as former high-ranking Bush officials, it offers the most comprehensive, clear-eyed and irrefutable account we have of the Iraq debacle and the arrogance behind it.
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WORST PICTURE RK: Because I Said So. The squandering of Diane Keaton’s screen legacy is without parallel in the annals of cinema. Has another performer trashed a great career as cavalierly, as deliberately, as unnecessarily? By far the most appallingly cretinous picture in which the actress has yet appeared, this is every dumb romantic comedy rolled into one.
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BEST COMIC BOOK OR VIDEO GAME ADAPTATION RK: 300. This was an easy choice, since it’s based on a graphic novel and looks like something that belongs on a PlayStation, not a movie screen. MH: 30 Days of Night. You can’t really go wrong with the graphic novel’s “vampires in the Arctic winter” premise. The less said about Transformers, the better.
WORST USE OF A FAT SUIT RK: John Travolta in Hairspray. The film is high-energy fun, but the actor’s marble-mouthed performance is strangely out of step. In earlier versions, Divine and Harvey Fierstein both bring a flamboyantly off-center verve to the role of Edna Turnblad. Here, Travolta seems curiously restrained, almost disoriented, as though he’s wandered off the set of a Big Momma’s House sequel. MH: Sleuth. Making Jude Law fat, even briefly, is wrong.
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“Sassy Foodyâ€? says: “Having had a few month hiatus since I had consumed a gyro I was very excited to swing in to CafĂŠ Mediterano for a simple dinner bite. The Stuffed Grape leaves were fabulous, served with warm pita bread that was to die for. The Gyros, mine chicken and my dining partner’s the lamb and beef, were filled with Mediterranean delights of fresh feta, the sing [sic] of onions, and stuffed in a fabulous unique pita . . . I will be returning many many times, as the service was friendly and the food amazing!â€?
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325 Lower Main Street West, Johnson, 635-7946 Rated: 5 Stars “Always Hungryâ€? says: “Edelweiss Bakery will solve your hunger problems. Lunch, an under appreciated meal, is fabulous at Edelweiss. They don’t know the meaning of run of the mill when it comes to sandwiches. From chicken with brie, assorted greens and raspberry vinaigrette to their ‘Sugarhouse’ with maple ham, bacon, cheese, greens and maple mustard, they rule the roost in lunch fare. All their sandwiches are served on homemade bread with chips, pickle, a piece of fruit and something sinful from the pastry case. All for an average of $6 to $8. They also serve salads, funky cafĂŠ drinks and ooh la la pastries. Wednesday night is pasta night, and they do not disappoint. The only thing wrong with Edelweiss is the parking lot! Try to avoid lunch hour rush from the college, if possible. A gem hidden in a small town.â€?
ESPRESSO BUENO
136 North Main Street, Barre, 479-0896 Rated: 5 Stars “Father1� says: “What’s better than a fresh and delicious cup of joe, warm atmosphere, fun service, and tasty Morning Glory muffins? I have yet to figure it out. This place is a great antidote to the groggy morning. Their Rwandan dark roast is heavenly.�
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1652 Mountain Road, Stowe, 253-8741 Rated: 4 Stars “Eel� says: “As a dog lover, I really enjoy the play on words on the Gracie’s menu and I think the gift shop is a hoot. Gracie’s is a great choice in Stowe for a
reasonably priced, filling meal. I’ve never had a bad dinner or lunch at Gracie’s!�
GUSANOZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT
21710 Maxham Meadow Way, Woodstock, 457-1400 Rated: 5 Stars “Calyx157� says: “Omigawd!!!!! We’ve just died and gone to Mexico. Best Mexican food in New England!!!! Haven’t had food this good since we lived in CA, seven years ago, and we’ve been in bloody mourning . . . Lovely chiles rellenos, incredible frijoles . . . Absolutely divine foods, salsas, guac, homemade hot tortillas and chips! Glorious beer (could have been a lot colder . . . ) and divine margaritas. Only thing not good was the flan which was way too hard and rubbery (but we did lick the entire plate clean of the caramel sauce . . . sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves . . . Well worth the almost hour drive from Rutland and can’t wait to go again!!!!!�
JOHN EGAN’S BIG WORLD PUB & GRILL 8 Route 17, Waitsfield, 496-3033 Rated: 4 Stars
“Caprilady� says: “The food is consistent and good, with creative options . . . parmesan crust scallop app, tofu satay, salads are OK too. The burgers are miraculous from what I’m told and have seen. The service is good, too! What are the downfalls, you ask? Since it is one of very few restaurants in the valley, it is very often packed even on the weekdays. Seating outside is a bit cramped and not always available . . . It is the spice of the valley and is good food, in good time, with a glorious bar area and kid friendly.�
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LIPPITT’S RESTAURANT & MORGAN’S PUB 665 Stock Farm Road, Randolph, 728-5575 Rated: 4 Stars
“Noreservations” says: “The chef at Lippitt’s has assembled a menu with an eclectic assortment of choices based on many local products . . . Shrimp nachos with tomatillo salsa were a tasty start, followed by a large (and unexpected) green salad with a maple vinaigrette and freshly baked bread. The pork tenderloin in plum sauce encrusted with pecans was a wonderful combination of juicy pork, sweet plum sauce, and a crunchy pecan coating. The Vermont veal scallopini blended a non-traditional mix of flavors and textures: pancetta, pearl onions and, of all things, chestnuts — a clever addition whose mealy texture contrasted with the crunch of the onions — served on a creamy risotto with bits of butternut squash. The wine list had many good choices at reasonable prices. Service was attentive and got us to the show on time. The green salad should have been better culled to remove greens past their prime, but that was the only negative. With so many interesting menu choices and fine execution, we will definitely be back.”
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“Castironcat” says: “It’s the egg sandwiches I can’t get enough of: Upgrade to free-range local eggs, have it on a bagel, with cheese, butter, salt and pepper. The sandwiches are delicious on homemade bread. The coffee is fresh and hot, and it’s hard to pass by the funky gifts, like a Jesus action figure or pirate lunchbox. This is the spot to pick up
a gift when you’re on the way to the party! I do it all the time . . . Try to pass up the homemade pastries like cinnamon rolls and chocolate turnovers, I dare you. You’ll find yourself a regular there, too.”
MCKEE’S PUB & GRILL 19 East Allen Street, Winooski, 655-0048 Rated: 4 Stars
“Gwennie” says: “Ok, I was skeptical. But make your way past the beer and football screens and you will find yourself in a very cozy back room that serves really great Sunday brunch! I ordered the Eggs Nantucket, a take on Benedict, with crabmeat and asparagus. Overloaded with crabmeat, no skimpy portions here. I ordered the hollandaise on the side to get just the right amount. My friend ordered the seafood crêpe, which was equally good. They used small shrimp, yet large scallops, not bay. The herb hollandaise was a nice flavorful touch, although hers was not on the side and they were quite liberal with the ladle. The homefries are also some of the best I’ve ever had. Red bliss potatoes, thinly sliced and sauteed with onions. They were perfect. Great service to boot! I’ll be back!”
ON THE RISE BAKERY
Corner of Bridge and Esplanade, Richmond, 434-7787 Rated: 5 Stars “Dinnercritic” says: “This place is awesome. We started out with a Morning Glory muffin, a cheese-filled cinnamon roll and coffee from local roasters Awake. Then our breakfast order arrived. I went with the breakfast sandwich served with fresh-from-the-garden-outsidethe-door tomatoes, and my dining partner had the breakfast pizza. The pizza surpassed any expectations: wonderfully cooked wood-fired pizza topped with home-fries, egg and cheese. It was scrumptious!”
PHO DANG VIETNAMESE CAFE
215 Main Street, Winooski, 655-0707 Rated: 4 Stars “Ychick” says: “I can’t state it too strongly, I LOVE this restaurant. The Pho broth is rich and fragrant, the spring rolls are clean and fresh tasting. Everything I have had at Pho Dang has been wonderful, though due to the addictive nature of Pho, it took me six trips before my
Pho cravings were satisfied to the point where I could venture elsewhere on the menu. At $6.50-$8.50 each, the entrées are the best bargain you are going to find, and the service is always fast and friendly. The atmosphere is classic hole in the wall, but what do you expect for a $25 dinner for two with appetizers, tax and tip?”
QUALITY BAKE SHOP
91 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 878-3798 Rated: 5 Stars “Lboogie83” says: “I went searching all over Chittenden County finding an inexpensive place to make my husband his birthday cake, exactly how I wanted it. After numerous calls, drop-bys and turn-downs with other bakeries, I spotted Quality Bake Shop . . . the bubbly waitress asked me if she could help me. At that point I was running out of time! I told her that I needed a “video game” cake and I needed it by tomorrow morning. She told me, of course, and to just go over to Brooks, pick out a video game magazine, and they could put any picture out of the magazine RIGHT ON THE CAKE!! Now this wasn’t a Price Chopper cake . . . this cake was a tasty half sheet, decorated with a gory picture from “GEARS OF WAR” for a little over twenty bucks. I was so grateful for the extremely helpful staff and the punctual presentation of the cake. My husband was sooooo impressed . . .”
SAMBEL’S RESTAURANT & CATERING
2000 Airport Road, Berlin, 223-6776 Rated: 5 Stars “Roxster” says: “We’ve often enjoyed the four-course ‘magic hour’ available with the coupon from local papers or their website (www.sambels.com). It starts with a giant cracker basket and pot of cheese, then a big green salad, sorbet to cleanse the palate and a delicious rich entrée and potato. Bob and Brenda Sambel have provided reliably good food to central Vermonters for decades, and the magic-hour specials make it really affordable! My favorite entrées are the broiled haddock or the clam strips. You won’t leave hungry!"
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★ JEWISH DELI
Dana Kaplan of The Smittens grew up in New York. Here in Burlington, she just wanted wanted to be able to get a good chocolate babka. Oy! When the Oasis Diner reinvents itself as the Sadie Katz Deli in February, Vermonters will finally have a place to buy matzo ball soup, latkes and pastrami-piled sandwiches on rye.
★ STEAKHOUSE
Chef Steve Bogart of A Single Pebble noted the absence of a high-end steakhouse. Very unChinese. The Three Tomatoes Trattoria Restaurant group came this close to opening a steakhouse on Church Street last year. When the plan fell through, two others stepped up to the grill. The Scuffer Steak & Ale House, with its flat-screen TVs and casual ambiance, appeals to sports fans and families. The Blue Cat Café, an intimate eatery ideal for dates, is currently working on moving from an Italian menu to one focused on carne. The restaurant will serve quality cuts with local side dishes and a bouquet of wine-pairing options.
★ VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN
“A restaurant ought to reflect the character of a city,” observed City Market General Manager Clem Nilan. Given Burlington’s “enlightened lifestyle,” he noted a need for more meatless cuisine.
Though the project is lagging behind schedule, Owen Hoppe and Sam Lai of China Express plan to open a vegan joint in the Old North End sometime soon.
★ VIETNAMESE
Caterer Kate Hays asked for more authentic Asian. Hot-and-sour fish soup, anyone? When Pho Dang opened last June in Winooski, it gave Asian food aficionados a thrill — there’s nothing like a bowl of steaming soup spiked with lime juice and chile sauce. Soon Burlington’s ethnically diverse Old North End will have its very own noodle nook, called Pho Hong, in the old Global Markets location on North Winooski. On our 2008 wish list:
★ GASTRO-PUB We’ve got the craft beers, but not the high-end pub food to go with ’em. The British Isles are beating our butts when it comes to serving mugs of foamy ale with sexed-up simple fare: Think homemade pickles, rustic
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★ NORTHEASTERN EUROPEAN/ RUSSIAN CUISINE Chittenden County has a reasonable representation of Balkan properties, such as Essex Junction’s Café Mediterano and Euro Restaurant and the newer Euro Corner in Burlington. These joints have introduced Vermonters to homemade pita stuffed with ćevapi and onions, smoked-meat sandwiches with crumbly cheese and ajvar — a bittersweet vegetable spread — and lots of exotic pastries. But we still lack Eastern European fare from countries with shorter growing seasons and colder climates: think Poland, the Ukraine and Russia. Far from the mild Mediterranean, folks thrive on grass-fed meats, fermented dairy products, root vegetables and copious quantities of cabbage — all stuff that localvores adore. Plus, nothing warms you up after cross-country skiing like a big bowl of beefy borscht dolloped with sour cream. And maybe a few pierogi for good measure.
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~Roasted Fig Salad Served on Frisse with Prosciutto and Walnuts
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~Rack of Lamb served with Creamed Potatoes, topped with a Mint Goat Compound Butter and Lamb Jus ~Wild Rice Cake with Roasted Vegetable Ragu and Saffron Aioli ~Cavendish Farm Pheasant stuffed with a Leek and Bacon Stuffing and smoked cranberry sauce ~Grilled Halibut served on Hearty Lentils with a Bacon Leek Cream Sauce ~Grilled Filet Mignon with Creamed Potatoes and Creamy Port Sauce
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<music> DROPPED BALLS :: That Grace Potter & The Nocturnals are playing a three-night run at the Higher Ground Ballroom leading up to and including New Year’s Eve is hardly news here in Potterville, er, Vermont. What’s noteworthy is that the band has nabbed some truly excellent local and regional opening acts to bask in their outsized spotlight. Friday, December 28, Burlington’s avantalt-rock stalwarts Swale split the bill. The following night, Philly’s Hoots and Hellmouth lend a rootsy hand. Then, on New Year’s Eve, alt-country crooner Lowell Thompson kicks off the countdown to 2008. It appears auld acquaintances should not be forgotten after all.
<music> Club listings & spotlights are written by Dan Bolles. Spotlights are at the discretion of the editor. Send listings by Friday at noon, including info phone number, to clubs@sevendaysvt.com. Find past album reviews, full venue descriptions and a local artists’ directory online at www.sevendaysvt.com/music.
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HE’S COME A LONG WAY
Since he made his great escape to the Left Coast a few years back, Arthur Adams sightings have been increasingly rare ’round these parts. So rare, in fact, that WRUV’s “Exposure� host, Jeremy Ayers, actually wished for a Blammos! show — Adams’ San Fran band with fellow B-Town ex-pats David Stockhausen and Tim Marcus — in the Burlington area in last week’s holiday wish list feature. It appears Ayers has been a good boy this year. Saturday, December 29, the eclectic songwriter has a special homecoming gig lined up at his old stomping ground, Radio Bean. For those who remember his old Burlington project, The Lazy Songwriter, there will be much rejoicing. Adams will appear solo and with special guests, performing tunes from his days as singer-songwriter to the present. I likely have been a bit naughtier than nice this year. But if you’re reading, Art, I just wanna hear “Girlfriend Punk.� And I wanna sing backup. Just throwin’ that out there.
Regular readers know that I’ve been extolling the virtues of Nectar’s newly minted hip-hop open mike for weeks. What can I say? I’m just ahead of the curve, I guess. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend it. It’s a great way to sample the local hip-hop scene and, if you’re so inclined, compare your skillz with the folks who do it for real. Kicking off the New Year in style, the next installment of “The Spot� should be one for the ages as Burnt MD, the evening’s founder and Mix Master of Ceremonies — prePLANET ASIA, pares to release his long awaited album, Burnt TABLEAK AND MD & Tha Professor. The album, which features BURNT MD (CLOCKguest appearances from notable underground WISE FROM TOP L) artists such as Akrobatik of The Perceptionists and Planet Asia of Cali Agents, won’t actually hit the streets until late January. In the meantime, the GTD hit man — and I mean that in a musical way; he’s only a lyrical assassin — plans a sneak peek with a special performance highlighting the choicest cuts from the new disc. So shake off the auld cobwebs with a little “hair of the dawg,� as it were, and hit The Spot on New Year’s Day. Who wants to watch college football, anyway?
bit is not to pimp Vermont’s best-known starlet-in-training. I’m pretty sure her label has that covered. Rather, it’s to tell you about a good event with a great cause: the second annual “Rock 4 a Cure Benefit,� at the Higher Ground Ballroom. Friday, December 28, Potter and her merry band of sleep-deprived cohorts headline the event — the first of a three-night run at the marquee nightclub — with support from newly nuptualized art-rockers Swale, to raise money and awareness for the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. In addition to the rocking, the evening will also feature a raffle to win “the ultimate free-ride masterpiece,� a 2008 Super Model X 64 from Burton Snowboards. However, you don’t actually have to go to the show to win the board. You can buy tix at www.parkinsonsvt.org.
BUT HE’S COME FURTHER
While it’s pretty impressive that Adams is traveling from San Francisco for a gig at everyone’s favorite hipster haven in Burlington, he does not win the award for “Most Miles Logged to Play a Gig at the Bean.� That “Beanie� belongs to Ben Patton, son of area jazz guru Will Patton, who is flying more than 8500 miles from the Philippines for his December 28 show. All totaled, the globetrotting songwriter will spend 48 hours en route for a one-hour set. Jeez, I hope he remembers to send the donations hat around. Patton-the-younger has been scoring films and TV shows for a studio in Cebu while writing and recording his third solo album, The Unquiet and Apart. He’s achieved near cult status touring Asia and Europe with musical partner Jaye Muller, a German-born songwriter whose politically charged solo album We Are the Majority apparently sparked quite a controversy in the EU. How cool is that?
THREE SIZES THAT DAY Did you know that the 12 Days of Christmas actually start on Christmas Day? It’s true, trust me — I’m the “son of a preacher man,� so I have to know these things. Bearing that in mind, there’s no reason to stop giving just because the presents have been unwrapped/returned, the eggnog’s run dry and your uncle is passed out in a snow bank wearing only a Santa hat. (Or is that just my family?) Anyway, on Saturday, December 29, grab your five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, both turtle doves and the partridge in a pear tree — fifth day of Christmas, get it? — and swing by The Monkey House in Winooski for “Cindy Lou’s Who-Billation Ball,� presented by the indie-ustrious elves at Tick Tick and Wyld Stallions Records. Jesus may in fact be the “reason for the season� — along with consumerist overkill. But stories like “How the Grinch Stole Christmas� are the reason the season is fun. And few folks in Burlington know how to have fun like Tick Tick. The Whoville-themed evening features the turntable stylings of the screen-printing impresario’s very own DJs, David Goliath and Mike Device, as well as appetizer and drink specials provided by The Monkey House. The event is a benefit for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, a nonprofit organization that provides individuals with disabilities access to the instruction and equipment most of us take for granted. You can donate even more by entering the raffle for a chance to win ski passes and gear.
CLOSER TO HOME Though they’re not burning years of accrued frequent-flyer miles to get there, Northfield’s In This Century are still worth a trip to the Langdon Street CafÊ on Friday, December 28. The twangy indie band just released its self-titled debut, a nifty 10-song effort reminiscent of Social Distortion front man Mike Ness’ solo work, with a touch of Bobby Bare Jr. thrown in for good measure. In This Century were also featured on Wyld Stallions Records’ recent antiwar compilation, Line in the Sand, which I’m told is in frequent rotation in a certain U.S. president’s iPod. If only that were true.
CLOSE TO NOWHERE Before the snarky letters from jealous hipsters pour in accusing me of giving Grace Potter & the Nocturnals too much ink — when your local band signs to a major label and tours around the world, I’ll write about you, too, I promise — let me say that the point of this next
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WED.26 :: burlington area
ENSEMBLE V (jazz), Radio Bean, 7 p.m. NC, followed by IRISH SESSIONS, 9 p.m. NC. PAUL ASBELL & CLYDE STATS (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. REFLECTIONS OF MONK (jazz), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by DJ CRE8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m. NC. TRICKY PAT (hip-hop), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. SILENT MIND, JOSHUA PANDA (rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. OPEN MIKE, Manhattan Pizza, 10 p.m. NC. AA. SUPERSTAR KARAOKE, Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. CELTIC PARTY WITH LONGFORD ROW, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM, On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. TRIVIA NIGHT, Two Brothers Tavern, 8:30 p.m. NC.
:: central TOM BANJO’S CRANKY SHOW (folk, multimedia), Langdon St. CafÊ, 7 p.m. Donations, followed by KUFUI (experimental), 9 p.m. Donations. OPEN MIKE, Middle Earth Music Hall, 8 p.m. NC.
:: northern OPEN MIKE, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. WET & WILD WITH DJ SKILLZ, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC.
BILLY CALDWELL (rock), Rà Rå Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. A-DOG PRESENTS (electronic dance), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. LOWELL THOMPSON (alt-country), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. TOP HAT TRIVIA, Nectar’s, 7:30 p.m. NC, followed by GRIMIS, BASEMENT BAND, TINY DYLAN (rock, jazz), 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. TORA! TORA! TORA!, ANTILLES (punk, hardcore), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $7. AA. WILDOUT! WITH DJ SKEE (hip-hop, reggae), Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY (hip-hop, r&b DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. NC. DJ BIG DOG & MATLOCK MUSIC (reggae), Plan B, 8 p.m. NC. DJ FATTIE B (down-tempo, soul), The Green Room, 9 p.m. NC. NICK CASSARINO (jazz), Harbor Lounge, 7:30 p.m. NC. SHADOWS FALL, ACACIA STRAIN, SKELETONWITCH, AMADIS (metal), Higher Ground Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. $16/18. AA. THE PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK ALL STARS, BUDDY DUBAY & THE MINOR KEY (rock), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 7 p.m. $12/14. AA. LENDWAY (rock), The Monkey House, 9 p.m. $5. BLUES NIGHT WITH THE GREG IZOR BAND, Backstage Pub, 7 p.m. NC. WCLX BLUES NIGHT WITH DAVE KELLER BAND, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 6 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley
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SETH YACOVONE & BRENT WEAVER (blues), On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS (rockabilly), The Bobcat CafĂŠ & Brewery, 8 p.m. NC.
JAZZ JAM, Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC; SHANE HARDIMAN GROUP (jazz), 8 p.m. NC; ANTONY SANTOR TRIO (jazz), 11 p.m. NC. FRIENDS OF JOE: SUPERSIZE IT! (blues, jazz), Halvorson’s, 8 p.m. NC. ELLEN POWELL & TOM CLEARY (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC.
:: central
:: burlington area
PUNK ROCK NIGHT WITH THE LANGDON STREET STRANGLERS, THE WARDS, Langdon St. CafĂŠ, 8 p.m. Donations.
:: northern
KARAOKE NIGHT WITH SASSY ENTERTAINMENT, Tabu CafÊ & Nightclub, 5 p.m. NC. BRIAN DOLANZI (singer-songwriter), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
FRI.28
:: burlington area BEN PATTON (singer-songwriter), Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC; THE AMBULANZA, THE UNWILLING HORSES (rock), 9 p.m. NC; DERAILLEUR (rock), 11 p.m. NC. SUPERSOUNDS DJ (top 40), RĂ RĂĄ Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. VORCZA TRIO (jazz), Red Square, 9 p.m. $3, followed by DJ NASTEE (hip-hop), midnight. $3.
FATTIE B'S BEAT BITERS, THE AZTEXT, WOMBATICUS REX, RED ZONE (hiphop), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $5.
BLACK: DIMENSIONS IN HOUSE WITH DJ CRAIG MITCHELL, 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. SETH YACOVONE (solo acoustic blues), Nectar’s, 7 p.m. NC, followed by LAMBSBREAD, P.M.P. (reggae), 9 p.m. $5. TOP HAT DANCETERIA (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. VOODOO WITH DJ ROBBIE J. (hip-hop, reggae, Latin), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DJ FATTIE B & DJ ZJ (hip-hop), Plan B, 9 p.m. NC. DJ K (funk, soul, groove), The Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS, SWALE, (rock, Rock 4aCure’ benefit), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $30/35. AA. THE SMITTENS, MILKMAN’S UNION (indie), The Monkey House, 9 p.m. $5/8. 18+. SCAMPY DAMES (rock), Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. THE HITMEN (rock), Lincoln Inn Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. RUMBLE DOLL (rock), Franny O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH MR. DJ, Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 8:30 p.m. NC. AA.
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FRI.28 << 11B
:: champlain valley
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BLUE VELVET (blues), On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC (rock), City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. GOSHEN RAMBLERS (acoustic), Two Brothers Tavern, 10 p.m. NC.
:: central GREG IZOR (blues), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. IN THIS CENTURY (rock), Langdon St. CafÊ, 8:30 p.m. Donations. WRECKING BALL (alt-country), Black Door Bar & Bistro, 9:30 p.m. $3-5. BLUE LIGHT JAZZ WITH GIOVANNI ROVETTO, NICK CASSARINO, ANDY SUITS, Positive Pie 2, 9 p.m. Donations. JAM ON TOAST (rock), Gusto’s, 9 p.m. NC. TARYN NOELLE (jazz), Cider House BBQ & Pub, 7 p.m. NC. WOOD’S TEA COMPANY (traditional), Middle Earth Music Hall, 8:30 p.m. $10.
:: northern LIVE MUSIC, JD’s Pub, 9:30 p.m. $3. CRAB THOUSAND (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC (rock), Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. MATT COLEMAN (country), Krazy Horse Saloon, 9 p.m. NC. DJ MIC-E-LUV (hip-hop), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $5. THE ECLECTIC COLLECTIVE (rock), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC. TERRY DIERS (r&b), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
THE BARD WOULD BE PROUD :: William Shakespeare once wrote, “Brevity is the soul of wit.� It’s a phrase Bridgeport, Connecticut, acoustic indie outfit
Rolla seem to have taken to
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heart. The Google link to their website reads only, “Rolla is a band. Rolla is
THE PULPIT (jazz-poetry), Radio Bean, 9 p.m. NC, followed by ARTHUR ADAMS, THE LAZY SONGWRITER, BLAMMOS (rock), 10 p.m. NC.
are. Catch them at Nectar’s on Friday, January 4, with rejuvenated local indie popsters The Year’s Best and Brattleboro songsmith Clayton Sabine. Then on
GORDON STONE (bluegrass), Rà Rå Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. THE ADAM EZRA BAND (rock), Red Square, 9 p.m. $3, followed by DJ ADOG (hip-hop), midnight. $3. BLUE GARDENIAS (jazz), 1/2 Lounge 7 p.m. NC. GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS, HOOTS & HELLMOUTH (rock), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $30/35. AA. JEN MURZDA (fun, singer-songwriter), Nectar’s, 7 p.m. NC, followed by THE
Saturday, January 5 at Rusty Nail.
:: champlain valley DANCE PARTY WITH DJ EARL, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. SANDY SHORR (acoustic), On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC.
:: central
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MELVIN SPARKS BAND, HOLLYWOOD FARM (funk, rock), 9 p.m. $5. RETRONOME (dance party), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. $5. MASSIVE (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. LATIN DANCE PARTY WITH DJ HECTOR (salsa, merengue), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+. DJ C-LOW (hip-hop), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. “PULSE� WITH LIVE DJ (electronica), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ANUBUS & J2 (hip-hop, reggae), Plan B, 9 p.m. NC. BLUE FOX (blues), The Skinny Pancake, 9 p.m. NC. DOMINIQUE GAGNE (Latin), Avenue Bistro, 8 p.m. NC. TICK TICK & WYLD STALLIONS PRESENT: CINDY LOU’S WHOBILLATION BALL (benefit for Vermont Adaptive), The Monkey House, 9 p.m. $10. SMOKING GUN (rock), Backstage Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC. PHIL ABAIR BAND (blues), Lincoln Inn Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Banana Winds Cafe & Pub, 8 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.
SARA GRACE & THE SUITS (soul, rock), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. THE SMITTENS (indie-pop), Langdon St. CafÊ. 8 p.m. Donations, followed by SOLID GOLD SING-ALONG WITH JAY EKIS, 10 p.m. Donations. MYRA FLYNN & SPARK (neo-soul), Black Door Bar & Bistro, 9:30 p.m. $3-5. BLUE MOON ENTERTAINMENT (top 40 DJ), Gusto’s, 9 p.m. NC. MARK HARDING (acoustic), Cider House BBQ & Pub, 7 p.m. NC.
:: northern NATALIE WARD BAND (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC.
ALL NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ TOXIC (hip-hop, top 40, house, reggae), Tabu CafÊ & Nightclub, 5 p.m. – 4 a.m. NC. 18+. MATT COLEMAN (country), Krazy Horse Saloon, 9 p.m. NC. 2U (U2 tribute), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $5. JIM WELDER (rock), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH JOHN WILSON & DANGER DAVE, Piecasso, 9:30 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE WITH ELISE & JAY, Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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OLD TIME SESSIONS, Radio Bean, 1 p.m. NC; TRIO GUSTO (Latin), 5 p.m. NC; THE INDISPENSABLE REPAIRS (eclectic), 9 p.m. NC. IRISH SESSION, Rà Rå Irish Pub, 5 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. HEAL IN SESSIONS WITH BRIANDEYE (roots, dub), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. MI YARD REGGAE NIGHT WITH DJS BIG DOG & DEMUS, Nectar’s, 10 p.m. NC. FUNKWAGON (funk), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+ THE BROKEN WHITE RECORD (punk), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $7. AA. U18 DANCE PARTY WITH DJ ZEPH (hiphop, reggae), Second Floor, 8 p.m. $8. 13-17. JEWMONGOUS (musical comedy), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 7:30 p.m. $13/15. AA. MONIKA BAEGE (harp), Avenue Bistro, 7 p.m. NC. CANNON FODDER WITH PAUL EDELMAN (folk), The Monkey House, 8 p.m. NC. PINE STREET JAZZ WITH TARYN NOELLE, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH PETE, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.
:: central THE ANDREW MOROZ SEPTET (jazz), Langdon St. CafĂŠ, 7:30 p.m. Donations. TOM & DAVE (rock), Main Street Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. NC.
:: northern OPEN IRISH SESSION, Bee’s Knees, 3 p.m. NC, followed by NATE PERHAM (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m. NC.
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THE BEAN'S NEW YEAR'S EVE VARIETY BALL (cabaret, vaudeville, spelling bee, rock)), Radio Bean, 9 p.m. NC.
GUAGUA (psychotropical), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. ROADHOUSE CHARLIE (honkytonk), 8:30 p.m. NC; followed by HONKY-TONK SESSIONS, 10 p.m. $3. PARIMA ISLAND NIGHT WITH DJ SKINNY T (reggae), Parima Main Stage, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. WORLD BASHMENT WITH JON DEMUS & SUPER K (reggae, dancehall, hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. ROMANS, AMADIS, HUSBANDS (rock, metal, ska), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $7. AA. THE SPOT WITH BURNT MD (hip-hop open mike, CD release), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. 18+. U18 DANCE PARTY WITH DJ ZEPH (hiphop, reggae), Second Floor, 8 p.m. $8. 13-17. OPEN TURNTABLES NIGHT, The Green Room, 9:30 p.m. NC. ACOUSTIC TUESDAY, Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. BLUEGRASS JAM, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley DANCE PARTY WITH DJ EARL, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. THE MANDOLINQUINTS, BLUEGRASS JAM, OPEN MIKE, THE ON THE RISE FAMILY JAM BAND (bluegrass, jam), On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. THE JESTERS (rock), Two Brothers Tavern, 10 p.m. NC.
:: central THE CALAMITY JANES (alt-country), Charlie O’s, 9 p.m. NC. NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION WITH THE WORLD’S BIGGEST HOUSE BAND, Langdon St. CafÊ, 9 p.m. $15/20. NEW YEAR’S EVE BUFFET WITH BOW THAYER & THE PERFECT TRAIN WRECK (alt-country), Middle Earth Music Hall, 8:30 p.m. $25.
:: northern LUCID (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL WITH GLASS ONION (rock), Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. $25. E-TOWN EXPRESS (rock), Krazy Horse Saloon, 10 p.m. $10/49/99. LAST KID PICKED (rock), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $40. NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH WITH RESOULED (r&b), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $25/30.
:: champlain valley SHOOTER NIGHT, City Limits, 5 p.m. NC.
:: central DAN & DOOLEY (Elvis impersonators), Main Street Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. NC.
:: northern OPEN MIKE, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Piecasso, 9 p.m. NC.
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Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Maggie’s, 124 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-562-9317. Main St. Grill, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Main St. Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Jct., 356-2776. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington, 864-6044. Middle Earth Music Hall, Barton St., Bradford, 222-4748. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Murray’s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl., Essex Jct., 878-4901. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. 1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209. Old Lantern, Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, 518-324-2200. On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015. Peabody’s Pub, Plattsburgh, 518-561-0158. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. Plan B, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-0742. Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. The Pour House, 1930 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 862-3653. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Red Mill Restaurant, Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782. Rà Rå Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246. Rooney’s 1820 Coffeehouse, 6 Carmichael St., Essex Jct. 878-4900. Roque’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Season’s Bistro at the Wyndham Hotel, 60 Battery Street, Burlington, 859-5013. Second Floor, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188. Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Starry Night CafÊ, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Stonecutters Brewhouse, 14 N. Main St., Barre, 476-6000. Stowe Coffee House, Rt. 57 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Stowehof Inn, Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Tabu CafÊ & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-566-0666. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester, 654-8008. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. Three Mountain Lodge, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Road, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. 242 Main, Burlington, 862-2244. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6607. Waf’s Westside Deli, 165 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0290. Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469.
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Akes’ Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111. All Fired Up, 9 Depot Sq., Barre, 479-9303. The Alley Coffee House, 15 Haydenberry Dr., Milton, 893-1571. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. Avenue Bistro, 1127 North Avenue, Burlington, 652-9999. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Bad Girls CafÊ, Main St., Johnson, 635-7025. Banana Winds CafÊ & Pub 1 Towne Marketplace, Essex Jct., 879-0752. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Drive, Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. The Bearded Frog, 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9877. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Big Fatty’s BBQ, 55 Main St., Burlington, 864-5513. Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361. Big Picture Theater & CafÊ, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. Blue Star CafÊ, 28 Main St., Winooski, 654-8700. The Bobcat CafÊ, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444. Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711. Breakwater CafÊ, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292. Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Buono’s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Carol’s Hungry Mind CafÊ, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576. Charlemont Restaurant, #116, Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-4242. Charlie B’s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355. Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. Cider House BBQ & Pub, 1675 Rt. 2, Waterbury, 244-8400. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166. Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344. Dobrå Tea, 80 Church Street St., Burlington, 951-2424. Drink, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Euro Gourmet Market & CafÊ, 61 Main St., Burlington, 859-3467. Finkerman’s Riverside Bar-B-Q, 188 River St., Montpelier, 229-2295. Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Global Markets CafÊ, 325 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, 863-3210. Good Times CafÊ, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239. Green Door Studio, 18 Howard St., Burlington, 316-1124. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122. Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. Halvorson’s Upstreet CafÊ, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Harbor Lounge, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Harper’s Restaurant, 1068 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 863-6363. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. The Hub, Airport Drive, Bristol, 453-3678. Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. Iron Lantern, Route 4A, Castleton, 468-5474. JD’s Pub, 2879 Rt. 105, East Berkshire, 933-8924. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135. Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY, 518-566-8433. La Brioche Bakery, 89 East Main St. Montpelier, 229-0443. 11:37:42 AM Lakeview Inn2x3-applemtn122607.pdf & Restaurant, 295 Breezy Ave., 12/17/07 Greensboro, 533-2291. Langdon St. CafÊ, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lincoln Inn Tavern, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. 1x6-redsquare122607.qxd 12/14/07 10:07 AM Lion’s Den Pub, Mountain Road, Jeffersonville, 644-5567.
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:: champlain valley
BLUES NIGHT WITH BOB MCKENZIE BLUES BAND, Backstage Pub, 7 p.m. NC. WCLX BLUES NIGHT WITH LEFT EYE JUMP, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 6 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.
OPEN FUNK JAM, On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley
:: central SHANNON HAWLEY (singer-songwriter), Langdon St. CafĂŠ, 8 p.m. Donations, followed by MICHAEL HOLLAND (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m. Donations. OPEN MIKE, Middle Earth Music Hall, 8 p.m. NC.
LIVE MUSIC, On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, The Bobcat CafĂŠ & Brewery, 8 p.m. NC.
:: central RED HOT JUBA (cosmic Americana), Langdon St. CafĂŠ, 8 p.m. Donations.
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OPEN MIKE, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. WET & WILD WITH DJ SKILLZ, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. PARKER SHPER (jazz), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
LIVE MUSIC, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE NIGHT WITH SASSY ENTERTAINMENT, Tabu CafÊ & Nightclub, 5 p.m. NC. BARIKA ENSEMBLE (African folk), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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JAZZ JAM, Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC; SHANE HARDIMAN GROUP (jazz), 8 p.m. NC; ANTONY SANTOR TRIO (jazz), 11 p.m. NC. FRIENDS OF JOE (blues, jazz), Halvorson’s, 8 p.m. NC. ELLEN POWELL (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. ACOUSTIC BLAMES (rock), Rà Rå Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. A-DOG PRESENTS (electronic dance), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. LOVER’S ROCK WITH DAKOTA (r&b, soul), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. TOP HAT TRIVIA, Nectar’s, 7:30 p.m. NC, followed by GREG IZOR BLUES BAND, 9 p.m. NC. WILDOUT! WITH DJ SKEE (hip-hop, reggae), Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY (hip-hop, r&b DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. NC. DJ BIG DOG & MATLOCK MUSIC (reggae), Plan B, 8 p.m. NC. DJ FATTIE B (down-tempo, soul), The Green Room, 9 p.m. NC. NICK CASSARINO (jazz), Harbor Lounge, 7:30 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley OPEN MIKE, On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC (rock), City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.
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:: burlington area JOSH ROBERTSON (singer-songwriter), Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC; THE SUPREMES (rock), 9 p.m. NC; MURMUR & YEARN (indie-rock), 11 p.m. NC. SUPERSOUNDS DJ (top 40), Rà Rå Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. GRIPPO FUNK BAND, Red Square, 9 p.m. $3, followed by FIZZY LIFTING WITH TRICKY PAT (hip-hop), midnight. $3. OLD SCHOOL VS. NU SKOOL WITH FATTIE B. (hip-hop), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. SETH YACOVONE (solo acoustic blues), Nectar’s, 7 p.m. NC, followed by ROLLA, THE YEAR’S BEST, CLAYTON SABINE (rock), 9 p.m. $3. TOP HAT DANCETERIA (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. VOODOO WITH DJ ROBBIE J. (hip-hop, reggae, Latin), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DJ FATTIE B & DJ ZJ (hip-hop), Plan B, 9 p.m. NC. DJ K (funk, soul, groove), The Green Room, 10 p.m. NC.
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GREGORY ALBRIGHT (art opening), The Skinny Pancake, 9 p.m. NC. GREAZZY (hip-hop dance recital), Higher Ground Ballroom, 6 & 9 p.m. $12/15. AA. FIRST FRIDAY WITH KAREN GRENIER, DJ PRECIOUS, DJ LLU (singer-songwriter, electronica), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 8 p.m. $5/10. AA. LIVE MUSIC, The Monkey House, 10 p.m. NC. EVEN KEEL (rock), Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. HIGH ROLLERS (rock), Lincoln Inn Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC (rock), Franny O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH MR. DJ, Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 8:30 p.m. NC. AA.
LEFT EYE JUMP (blues), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. AMERICANA HAPPY HOUR, Langdon St. CafÊ, 6 p.m. Donations; KNOTTY PINE (folk), 8 p.m. Donations; PARIAH BEAT (punk), 10 p.m. Donations. BLUE LIGHT JAZZ WITH GIOVANNI ROVETTO, NICK CASSARINO, ANDY SUITS, Positive Pie 2, 9 p.m. Donations. REBECCA SINGER & KATIE TRAUTZ (folk), La Brioche, 7 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC (rock), Gusto’s, 9 p.m. NC.
:: northern LIVE MUSIC, JD’s Pub, 9:30 p.m. $3. LIVE MUSIC, Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. DJ MIC-E-LUV (hip-hop), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. NC. DADDY POP (rock), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $5. DAMN YANKEE STRING BAND (Americana), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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:: burlington area RYAN BUSS (singer-songwriter), Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC; THE FAR-OFF
:: northern
MERGE (rock), 9 p.m. NC; KEPTWOMEN (folk), 10 p.m. NC.
JOSH CRAMOY (rock), RĂ RĂĄ Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. CALYPSO SOLDIERS, Red Square, 9 p.m. $3, followed by DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), midnight. $3. LIVE MUSIC, 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. THE BOB & WILL SHOW (acoustic), Nectar’s, 7 p.m. NC, followed by THE X-RAYS (rock), 9 p.m. $5. RETRONOME (dance party), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. $5. SOUR BOYS, PARTLY CLOUDY, Y69 (punk), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $7. AA. MASSIVE (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. LATIN DANCE PARTY WITH DJ HECTOR (salsa, merengue), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+. DJ C-LOW (hip-hop), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. “PULSEâ€? WITH LIVE DJ (electronica), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ANUBUS & J2 (hip-hop, reggae), Plan B, 9 p.m. NC. JENNY SCHNEIDER & FRIENDS (folk), The Skinny Pancake, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, The Monkey House, 9 p.m. $5. RUN FOR COVER (rock), Backstage Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC. STURCRAZIE (rock), Lincoln Inn Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE WITH MIKE PELKEY, Banana Winds Cafe & Pub, 8 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley DANCE PARTY WITH DJ EARL, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC.
:: central THE SHED BAND (rock), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. SWING NOIRE (Gypsy swing), Langdon St. CafÊ, 9 p.m. Donations. THE GREG IZOR BLUES BAND, Black Door Bar & Bistro, 9:30 p.m. $3-5. LIVE MUSIC, Gusto’s, 9 p.m. NC. DAVID MURPHEY (American roots), Cider House BBQ & Pub, 7 p.m. NC.
LIVE MUSIC, Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. ALL NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ TOXIC (hip-hop, top 40, house, reggae), Tabu CafÊ & Nightclub, 5 p.m. – 4 a.m. NC. 18+. ROLLA (dance), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $10. DADDY POP (rock), The Matterhorn, 7 p.m. NC. KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH JOHN WILSON & DANGER DAVE, Piecasso, 9:30 p.m. NC. LASLO CAMEO (Americana), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
SUN.06 :: burlington area
OLD-TIME SESSIONS, Radio Bean, 1 p.m. NC; TRIO GUSTO (Latin), 5 p.m. NC; KATIE HENDRICKS (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m. NC; DOUG TAYLER (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m. NC. IRISH SESSION, Rà Rå Irish Pub, 5 p.m. NC. SUGAR HIGH WITH TRICKY PAT & ELLIOT (hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. HEAL IN SESSIONS WITH BRIANDEYE (roots, dub), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. MI YARD REGGAE NIGHT WITH DJS BIG DOG & DEMUS, Nectar’s, 10 p.m. NC. FUNKWAGON (funk), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+ U18 DANCE PARTY WITH DJ ZEPH (hiphop, reggae), Second Floor, 8 p.m. $8. 13-17. PINE STREET JAZZ WITH SUSAN SQUIER, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH PETE, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.
:: central THE ANDREW MOROZ SEPTET (jazz), Langdon St. CafĂŠ, 7:30 p.m. Donations. BOBBIE & ME (acoustic), Main Street Bar & Grill, 10 a.m. NC.
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:: northern LIVE MUSIC, Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
MON.07 :: burlington area
OPEN MIKE, Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC. POET’S JAM, Parima Acoustic Lounge, 9 p.m. NC. KARINE CHAPDELAINE BAND (jazz), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $5/NC. 18+. POOL PARTY, WHEN FREEDOM DIES (hardcore), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $7. AA. SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 6:30 p.m. NC.
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WORLD BASHMENT WITH JON DEMUS & SUPER K (reggae, dancehall, hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. THE COLEMEN (rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC/$5/ 18+. U18 DANCE PARTY WITH DJ ZEPH (hiphop, reggae), Second Floor, 8 p.m. $8. 13-17. OPEN TURNTABLES NIGHT, The Green Room, 9:30 p.m. NC. ACOUSTIC TUESDAY, Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. BLUEGRASS JAM WITH BOB DEGREE & THE BLUEGRASS STORM, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley SHOOTER NIGHT, City Limits, 5 p.m. NC.
OPEN MIKE, Langdon St. Café, 8 p.m. Donations.
:: central THE VT FOLK-ROCK PROJECT, Langdon St. Café, 8 p.m. Donations. ABBY JENNE & MARK LEGRAND (country), Main Street Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. NC.
:: northern OPEN MIKE, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Piecasso, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
WED.09 :: burlington area
ENSEMBLE V (jazz), Radio Bean, 7 p.m. NC, followed by IRISH SESSIONS, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE JAZZ, Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC.
DJ CRE8 (hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. MIA ADAMS WITH JERRY CRAFT (folk), 1/2 Lounge, 7 p.m. NC, followed by DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), 10 p.m. NC. LIONIZE (reggae), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. OPEN MIKE, Manhattan Pizza, 10 p.m. NC. AA. SUPERSTAR KARAOKE, Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. THE MARS VOLTA (indie), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $27/30. AA. CELTIC PARTY WITH TRINITY & THE GREEN MOUNTAIN IRISH STEP DANCERS, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM, On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC.
:: central SUMMIT SCHOOL SHOWCASE (folk), Langdon St. Café, 8 p.m. Donations.
:: northern OPEN MIKE, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. WET & WILD WITH DJ SKILLZ, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. GROUSE HOLLOW (folk), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC. �
TUE.08 :: burlington area
GUAGUA (psychotropical), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by HONKY-TONK SESSIONS, 10 p.m. $3. PARIMA ISLAND NIGHT WITH DJ SKINNY T (reggae), Parima Main Stage, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE JAZZ, Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC.
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NOSE BLEED ISLAND — More Tales From Blood Island RYAN POWER — Is It Happening? THE AZTEXT — The Sacred Document FARM — GrayBirds ALEX TOTH & THE LAZYBIRDS — Birdhead DEEP SODA — Pose Dead: Collected & Destroyed Vol. 2 ROMANS — All Those Wrists STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS — Red’s Place COLIN CLARY — Apocalypse Yow! CHUCH — Juarez
For better or worse, Burlington has long been known as a “rock town.” Specifically, a jam-rock town. But 2007 saw a remarkable phenomenon blossom in the Queen City and beyond, as a flood of local releases running the genre gamut were unleashed on our eager ears. Anaïs Mitchell, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals and Page McConnell released critically acclaimed albums, offering listeners a small sampling of Vermont’s meaty musical menu. The success of our country-crossing pals just might entice more folks to check out the vibrant array of music emanating from our tiny corner of the map. If they do, they’ll find a revitalized hip-hop community, courtesy of excellent efforts by GTD, VT Union and Matty C. They’ll find an exceptional experimental music scene, bolstered by mind-bending releases from Oak, Mark Knuffke and Solah. Jazz aficionados would “discover” soulful records from the likes of trombonist Dan Silverman and hepcat Lewis Franco, as well as a bluesy turn from Dave Keller and acoustic virtuosity from MaMaVig. Burlington’s always active, if often underappreciated, heavy music scene served up solid CDs from Rise to Fight and Waiting for a Miracle, and a downright vicious EP from Burlington’s hardcore godfathers, 5 Seconds Expired. As for the rockin’, 2007 was as strong a year as any in recent memory. Harmonicore hooligans Cccome? c-c-came on strong with a great debut. The Capstan Shafts emerged as one of the area’s most mysterious and prolific indie-rock acts with not one but two new records. Burlington ex-pats even got in on the action as Neil Cleary and Audrey Ryan submitted superlative releases for our listening pleasure. Curiously, 2007 was a little light in the jam department. Whether that signals a shift in our collective musical conscience is anybody’s guess. But releases from sun-kissed popsters Lucy Vincent, seafaring swashbucklers The Jugtown Pirates of Lake Champlain and jam-grass pseudo-locals The Powder Kegs kept Vermonters groovin’ all year long. With such a sprawling array of excellent options to choose from, selecting the 10 “best” albums of 2007 is a tall and, frankly, subjective order. Ask 10 different folks for their 10 favorite albums and you’ll no doubt get 10 different lists. But choose we must, and this is ours. The following list represents some of the finest recorded material released this year, according to the dynamic duo of Dan Bolles and Casey Rae-Hunter — incoming and outgoing music editors at Seven Days this year, respectively. The albums are presented in no particular order. They’re just 10 great discs from another wonderful year in Vermont music. Congratulations and thanks!
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ast week, we offered a selection of holiday wishes sent to us by people from across Vermont’s vast musical landscape. The responses were as varied and eclectic as the folks who sent them. Hip-hop magnate Fattie B. wanted never to hear Cyndi Lauper or The B52s at an ’80s night ever again. Living folk-music encyclopedia Robert Resnik yearned to exile self-indulgent singer-songwriters to a far-away land — and I heartily agree. The kids at Big Heavy World asked for a grease-powered Hummer and the “lost” master tapes of The Fags’ unreleased album. We really hope Santa, Hannukah Harry and Annual Gift Man were reading last week, guys. In addition to the holiday wish list, we also received a number of hopes — and rants — focused more on the impending calendar change to 2008. So here they are, brought to you by the people who make the music we love. My New Year’s wish list? More experimental and free improv shows to watch and be a part of. More music-making in general. That my bands The Le Duo and Solah play more shows — maybe a show outside of Chittenden County, even! That everybody finds something creative they like to do and they do it a lot. That I get my lazy ass to my rehearsal space more often and practice! That I post more blogs people want to read. And, finally, I hope everyone has fun. JB Ledoux The Le Duo, Solah, ex-Nest Material I’d really like to record two new albums. One with my rock band in the rock style and one solo, using the 8-bit music chip from the old Gameboy system. This is a pretty big wish, though, because I’ve got a brand-new baby, my guitarist Creston Lea has a brand-new baby, and my bassist Eric
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Olsen is expecting a brand-new baby in May. We’re not exactly rolling in free time. Maybe at least we can record another live podcast. James Kochalka Superstar Musician, author, cartoonist I want Mattel to market a line of Dan Bolles action figures so I can pretend I’m a super-scribe and role-play reviewing endless indie CDs in a single bound. I’ve been offered a guitar endorsement from a major guitar company based in Canada to go with my string (Mangan) and strap (Italia) endorsements. I will likely accept the endorsement before I go on the USO tour and kick off “The Gothic Love Parade” tour later this summer. Honey Pie will be released to FM commercial broadcast and it has already been promised airplay — can you handle eight guitar tracks at once? I want you to add me on MySpace, just so I can thank you for the add. Join me, and fulfill your destiny, for I am your CrowfeatheR. CrowfeatheR Musician My insane desire is for every commercial radio station in the state to do the following: Four times a day, without any particular fanfare, play a song by a Vermont band. Not in some ghettoized “local music hour” way, carefully selected for minimum listenership. Just mixed in with the other tunes, without any self-congratulatory preening. Just play the songs. If people call and say they like one, play it again. If they call and say they don’t, play a different one instead. This is referred to as “responding to your audience.” There is plenty of Vermont music in every genre and format that is as well written, well played and well recorded as anything on the radio. From the beginning of broadcasting up
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until the late ’80s, most bands had their first break by having a local or regional radio hit, not by being nationally stuffed into our collective ears. I hate to think that the radio programmers around here are such fearful corporate serfs that they couldn’t eliminate even one replaying of “Layla” or “In Da Club” and squeeze in some tasty local product. But that is what I think. Go ahead, prove me wrong, all of you. Even one of you. And one more thing: Phish doesn’t count. I mean, please. Ralph Worrick The Dirtminers Francis Llewellyn Andreas III wants to get started on the Brave the Vertigo LP. Franky Vitriol wants to meet a bird that looks as good in chaps as he does. Frank Andreas/Franky Vitriol 242 Main, Amadis I would like to see the Burlington (and greater) music scene continue to become more supportive and open-minded and do away with divisiveness and judgment over what’s cool/un-cool, weird/not weird, etc. Emily Hilliard Musician Regime change. Another season of “Deadwood” — even though that’s a sucker’s wish. A waterpowered, edible car. Or maybe a Mini-Hummer hybrid that runs on spent plastic Hannaford bags and construction debris. My job description changing from “local honky-tonk troubadour” to “Global Entertainer and International Bon Vivant” ... Mostly I’d just like to make three or four records and put ’em all out on the same day. Then write some more songs and play them with my
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RYAN SEACREST boy, Hank. Happy New Year, y’all.
Brett Hughes Global Entertainer and International Bon Vivant
I’d like to build a guitar for Richard Thompson and have him pay me in guitar lessons. Last time he was in town, I stalked him to WilliamsSonoma. Creston Lea Guitar maker/rocker I wish to marry Ryan Seacrest. Then, once we’re married, I’ll sleep with him a lot, but only because I’m secretly importing celebrity STDs via strategically placed beakers tucked into my lingerie. Grace Potter Musician I’m ready for a new record from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings! Anaïs Mitchell Songwriter
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water world If a picture is worth a thousand words, Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson of Moretown may not need to say much Thursday evening, when the husband-and-wife team of adventure photographers and conservationists conveys the breathtaking beauty of Iceland’s west coast. During a May 2007 powder-sampling pilgrimage through the geothermic island’s fjords, they sailed their 58-foot sailboat to the base of steep peaks, climbed them, and then slalomed downhill, snapping images of each other along the way. Besides having an amazing time, the dynamic duo sought to build a case for the protection of the country’s prized coastal mountains. Mohr, who’s also a contributing editor to Backcountry Magazine, explains: “Human-powered recreation has the potential to boost local tourism.” See for yourself. ‘Sailing & Skiing Iceland’
Thursday, December 27, Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $5 includes a raffle ticket. Info, 496-5434. www.emberphoto.com
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See clubdates in Section B.
dance TRANCE DANCE: Movers undulate in waves to mellow their minds in an alcohol- and smoke-free environment. Middlesex Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 223-9050.
drama ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: Dancing teacups and talking clocks? Northern Stage asks audiences to “be their guest” for this splashy musical adapted from the Disney animated feature. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $24-57. Info, 296-7000. ‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’: “You‘ll shoot your eye out!” This stage adaptation of Jean Shepherd‘s tale about a BB-gun-desiring boy features an iconic “leg lamp.” Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 518-891-1854.
film ‘PETE SEEGER: THE POWER OF SONG’: Interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez support this cinematic tribute to the 88-year-old leftie folk icon who authored anthems including “If I Had a Hammer” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.” Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘PLAYGROUND’: Skiers and snowboarders take in a screening of Warren Miller’s extreme winter-sports footage, which includes shots from a ski resort in the Arabian Desert. Vermont Ski Museum, Stowe, 7 p.m. $10. Reservations and info, 253-9911, ext. 203.
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kids ANIMAL FEEDING: Watch critters do dinner with help from the animal-care staff at ECHO, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 3 p.m. $7-9.50. Info, 864-1848. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Readings of family faves provide morning fun for toddlers at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
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sport SENIOR EXERCISE: The 60-plus set benefits from stretches and strength training. Senior Community Center, The Pines, South Burlington, 1:30 p.m. $3. Info, 658-7477.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: Activists stand together in opposition to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Top of Church Street, Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery see how it’s made at Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591. ESL GROUPS: Non-native speakers learn English at the South Burlington Community Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Also at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. CHESS GROUP: Beginning and intermediate-level players cut corners to put each other’s kings in check. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. NOONTIME KNITTERS: Crafty types pause for patterns amid midday stitches. Waterbury Public Library, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. KNITTING POSSE: Needle-wielding crafters convene over good yarns. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: Ex-soldiers share labor-market tips, training info and employment leads. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m. & American Legion Post, St. Albans, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-0339. BINGO: A winning card could net cash at the Heineberg Community & Senior Center, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $11. Info, 863-3982. CHARITY BINGO: Players seek matches on numbered cards, then say the word. Broadacres Bingo Hall, Colchester, 7 p.m. $10 for 12 cards. Info, 860-1510. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: In 45-minute info sessions, neighborhood helpers hear about a program that coordinates friendly home visits and assistance for aging seniors. Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Chace Mill, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, www. cvaa.org or 865-0360. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: Purchasers pause to peruse tempting tomes for fellow bookworms and themselves. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
SLEIGH RIDES: Weather permitting, jingling horses trot visitors over the snow on a wintry tour of Shelburne Farms. Rides depart every half-hour from the Welcome Center, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $6-8. Info, 985-8442. HOLIDAY HISTORY: Visitors experience 19th-century festivities with horsedrawn sleigh rides and sledding, then help make sweet treats in a woodstovecentered kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $10. Info, 457-2355. ‘TWELVE DAYS OF X-MESS’ FEST: “Anti-Claus” Ben T. Matchstick emcees jolly entertainment in the form of holiday-inspired music, theatrics and participatory crafts. Puppet antics and Burlington musician Tom Banjo’s illuminated, hand-cranked picture stories precede a slightly naughty stage show at the Langdon Street Café, Montpelier, 7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 223-8667. FIVE TOWN MASSIVE: More than 25 local artists collaborate for this four-day festival of live music, art and film. See calendar spotlight. Gallery and local-talent open mike at Holley Hall, Bristol, 6-11 p.m. $5. Info, 236-3278.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. THE PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK ALL-STARS: Students from the institution that inspired the Jack Black movie show off fretwork for fellow kids — and adults. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $12-14. Info, 652-0777.
drama ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See December 26. ‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’: See December 26.
film ‘PETE SEEGER: THE POWER OF SONG’: See December 26. ‘PLAYGROUND’: See December 26.
art See exhibitions in Section A.
talks ‘SAILING & SKIING ICELAND’: Moretown-based adventure photographers Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson share artwork from their summer backcountry trip to the west coast of Europe’s geothermic island. See calendar spotlight. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $5 includes a raffle ticket. Info, 496-5434.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26.
sport ZUMBA FITNESS: Step-by-steppers try out Latin-dance-inspired exercises mixed with high-energy, international rhythms. Fitness Options, South Burlington, 6:15 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 734-3479. Olympiad Health & Racquet Club, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 310-6686.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 26. DRINKING LIBERALLY: Bottoms-up democracy fuels discussion at a meeting of political progressives. American Flatbread, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 267-237-7488.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 26. CHARITY BINGO: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26. SLEIGH RIDES: See December 26. HOLIDAY HISTORY: See December 26. ‘TWELVE DAYS OF X-MESS’ FEST: See December 26, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Merry moshers jostle to holiday covers by Vermont punk rockers The Wards. FIVE TOWN MASSIVE: See December 26, Hub Teen Center, Bristol, 8 p.m. - midnight. $5. Info, 236-3278. Non-stop live hip-hop results from a reunion of area DJs. STITCH & BITCH: Loud-mouthed yarn handlers work on projects-in-progress while dishing it out. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Registration and info, www. thebobbin.com or 999-6202. HOLIDAY “NO PRESSURE” WORKSHOP: Anxious people learn skills to cope with seasonally induced stress. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202.
‘THE SKIP & POP OLD-TIME COWBOY SHOW’: Internationally renowned cowboy musicians Pop Wagner and Skip Gorman mix rope tricks with poetry, banjo ballads, fiddle tunes and yodeling. Town Hall Theater, Woodstock, kids’ matinee 3-4:30 p.m., all-ages show 7-8:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 457-3981.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘PETESTOCK’: Northern Vermont songwriter and roots musician Pete Sutherland plays a touring, year’s-end fiddle show with talented allies. Congregational Church, Norwich, 7:30 p.m. $20-22. Info, 863-5966.
dance BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10. Info, 862-2207. 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, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077.
drama ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See December 26, 7:30 p.m. only.
film ‘PLAYGROUND’: See December 26. ‘GYPSY CARAVAN’: Five bands from four countries unite for a six-week concert tour across Europe and North America in the Buena Vista Social Club of Roma music. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.
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words MEMORIAL POETRY EVENING: Performance artist and poet Peter Burns hosts a writing workshop in memory of JSC grad Greg Rothammer, then reads Rothammer’s work aloud as part of a community open mike. Lamoille Senior Center, Morrisville, workshop 6-7 p.m., reading 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-6725.
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Escapism is a hot commodity these days, particularly the musical variety. From the exploitative mock pageantry of “American Idol” to the color-coded video game shred fest “Guitar Hero,” pop stardom has never seemed closer for the average Joe, regardless of actual talent. Nowhere is the phenomenon more evident than that most hallowed institution of musical delusion, karaoke night. Lacking a true karaoke bar, a Burlingtonian’s most reliable outlet for living out faded rock ’n’ roll fantasies is Dave Harrison’s Starstruck Karaoke at JP’s Pub. On weekend nights, the Main Street dive is typically overflowing with would-be Neil Diamonds and Bonnie Raitts of various ages and oft-questionable abilities. “It’s obnoxious as shit,” said bartender Rhyan Bray, 28, just as a gaggle of Cyndi Lauper acolytes launched into a wince-inducing chorus of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” Shrugging his shoulders, he then conceded, “We do really well on the bar, though.” Noticing the throng of patrons clamoring in front of the taps, I made my way toward the stage, where Harrison himself was holding court in front of a rambunctious crowd, his smooth baritone proving a passable Sonny to a less-than-inspired Cher on “I Got You, Babe.” Seated at a table perusing “The Bible,” a hefty book filled with thousands of song titles available to be butchered, er, performed, Stevion Flowers, 21, suggested karaoke is a means of personal expression. “It’s all about being comfortable,” he said as another group of girls, who looked anything but, hacked their way through Shania Twain’s “That Don’t Impress Me Much.” Me either, ladies. Fortunately, others were less critical than myself. Joanie Graves, 24, concurred with Flowers, saying, “It’s a way to let out emotions. It’s a stress relief.” Graves claimed that performing karaoke gave her the confidence to pursue theater. “You can really connect through the words of specific songs,” she said. Pausing as a churlish grin spread across her lips, she added, “But if I haven’t made someone’s ears bleed, I haven’t done my job.” DAN BOLLES
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. ‘KIDS’ KNIGHT OUT’: Ages 5-10 enjoy an evening of movies, swimming, food and more at Ross Gymnasium, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 5:30-9 p.m. $10. Registration & info, 654-2721.
sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See December 26, 10 a.m.
TRUNK SHOW: Stowe-based fashion designer Roselle Abramowitz airs colorful coats, wraps, shawls and dusters at a cocktails-and-hors-d’oeuvres evening. Well Heeled, Stowe, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 253-0009.
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‘ONE LAST TIME’ CONTRA DANCE: Caller Bill Olson voices moves for dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes. The five-person band Scrod Pudding dishes up hot music at the Capitol City Grange, Montpelier, dinner 6 p.m., dancing 8 p.m. $25 includes dinner; $15 for dinner or dance separately. Reservations and info, 223-1730.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 26. CHARITY BINGO: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. SLEIGH RIDES: See December 26. HOLIDAY HISTORY: See December 26. ‘TWELVE DAYS OF X-MESS’ FEST: See December 26. FIVE TOWN MASSIVE: See December 26, 7:30 p.m. $10. Up-and-coming folk talents put their stuff onstage.
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ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. ‘SATURDAY STORIES’: Librarians read from popular picture books at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. BORDERS STORYTIME: Little bookworms listen to stories at Borders, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Kids ages 4 and up settle down for stories at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
sport ZUMBA FITNESS: See December 27, Fitness Options location only, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
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BINGO: See December 26. CHARITY BINGO: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. SLEIGH RIDES: See December 26. HOLIDAY HISTORY: See December 26. ‘TWELVE DAYS OF X-MESS’ FEST: See December 26, 2 p.m. - midnight. Kids have toast and jam at a puppetry open mike, and the evening brings a solid-gold sing-along with world rocker Jay Ekis. FIVE TOWN MASSIVE: See December 26, 7:30 p.m. $10. Two hours of short films shot in Vermont and around the world precede a dance party with Big Suit, Burlington’s Talking Heads cover band. WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET: Shoppers seeking locally raised edibles pick up root vegetables, cheeses, pickles and other lavish provender at the Old Strand Theater, Rutland, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 287-9311.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘PETESTOCK’: See December 28, Vergennes Opera House. ‘DIE FLEDERMAUS’: The Opera Theatre of Weston stages Johann Strauss’ comic operetta about a philandering husband who gets his comeuppance at a Viennese masquerade. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 2 p.m. $20-40. Info, 775-0903. JON GAILMOR: The family-oriented singer-songwriter entertains all ages with musical humor. South Burlington Community Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
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CHARITY BINGO: See December 26, 2 & 7 p.m. SLEIGH RIDES: See December 26. HOLIDAY HISTORY: See December 26. ‘TWELVE DAYS OF X-MESS’ FEST: See December 26, 11 a.m. & 8 p.m. - midnight. A holiday brunch heartens hearty eaters for evening frolics. BURNING BOWL CEREMONY: Participants at this interfaith gathering incinerate symbols of unwanted and limiting ideas to enter the new year unfettered. Unity Church of Vermont, Essex Junction, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 288-9265. KWANZAA CELEBRATION: Actress Dorothy Prince portrays 19th-century African-American poet and abolitionist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper at this interfaith community reflection on black heritage. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 862-5630.
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dance CONTRA DANCE: The nine-person band Cuckoo’s Nest settles in for the new year, playing tunes for festively attired dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes. Caller Amy Cann makes the rounds at Tracy Hall, Norwich, family dance 7 p.m., general dance 8 p.m. $6-12, bring finger food to share. Info, 785-4607. NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Singles and couples of all ages gather for ballroom, swing and Latin dancing, followed by bubbly. Emerald Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, Burlington, 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. $30. Reservations and info, 598-6757.
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BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 26.
‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: Work on your sensuous nightclub routines at this weekly Latin dance session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, nonmembers 6 p.m., members 7 p.m. $12. Info, 598-1077.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. SLEIGH RIDES: See December 26. HOLIDAY HISTORY: See December 26. ‘TWELVE DAYS OF X-MESS’ FEST: See December 26, 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. Jazzact members of the Andrew Moroz Septet head the biggest house band ever assembled, with new musicians joining every hour. NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE: Queen City radio celebs Corm and the Coach of Champ 101.3 help duded-out dinner-dancers send off 2007 to music by local bands Sturcrazie and The Mansfield Project. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $45 includes a full-course buffet dinner. Info, 863-5966. ‘A CELTIC NEW YEAR’: Twenty performers, plus open-mike sessions, entertain fans of Irish- and Scottish-themed music and dance. Various Richmond locations, 3 p.m. - midnight. $8-10 buttons include admission to all events. Info, www. acelticnewyear.org or 434-4565. FIRST NIGHT BURLINGTON: Stage shows, musical acts and arts activities kick off the new year as part of a city-wide substance-free party. See schedule, page 32A. Various locations, noon - midnight. $6-20 for First Night button. Info, www. firstnightburlington.com or 863-6005. FIRST NIGHT MONTPELIER: Music, puppets and a fireworks parade help citizens celebrate the advent of 2008. See schedule, page 34A. Various locations, 3 p.m. - midnight. $10-12 for First Night button. Info, www. mdca.org or 223-9604. FIRST NIGHT ST. JOHNSBURY: Fireworks and a sound-show finale cap this arts-centered evening. See schedule, page 36A. Various locations, 3 p.m. - midnight. $10-15 for First Night button. Info, www. firstnightstj.com or 748-2600.
ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. BUBBIES, BABIES & BAGELS: A Jewish-themed playgroup for families of all backgrounds features intergenerational schmoozing and noshing. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-0218, ext. 23.
sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See December 26, 10 a.m.
‘GYPSY CARAVAN’: See December 28.
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talks ‘THE TWO VERMONTS: THEN & NOW’ Historian Paul Searls discusses how long-standing cultural and political differences between “uphill� farmers and “downhill� villagers have shaped the Green Mountain State. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. ‘27 RUE DE FLEURIS’: Dartmouth professor Barbara Will describes the luminous literary salon Gertrude Stein created on the Left Bank in Paris. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. ‘THE MEANING OF HELP’: Northeast Kingdom-based author and philosopher Garret Keizer considers how humans do — and don’t — assist each other. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. ‘KING ARTHUR’S ENDURING APPEAL’: Canadian historian Jim Slocombe examines Western civilization’s 1500-year-old legend of a unifying monarch. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See December 26. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. HINESBURG PLAYGROUP: Youngsters let loose in a fun, friendly, toy-filled atmosphere. Hinesburg Town Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-3038. WATERBURY STORYTIME: Little ones ages 2 and under get hooked on books at the Waterbury Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
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activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 26.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 26. ESL GROUPS: See December 26. CHESS GROUP: See December 26. NOONTIME KNITTERS: See December 26. KNITTING POSSE: See December 26. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: See December 26. BINGO: See December 26. CHARITY BINGO: See December 26. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26. GERMAN-ENGLISH EXCHANGE: Anglophones practice foreignlanguage conversation with native speakers of Deutsch, and vice versa. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. CITIZENSHIP CLASS: Immigrants become familiar with U.S. history and government to prep for the naturalization interview. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
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FRUIT OF ZALOOM Puppets aren’t just kid stuff. In his show The Mother of All Enemies, politico-social satirist Paul Zaloom pours zany energy into shadow figures and cantastoria picture performance, as he tells the twisted tale of an “immigrant-queer-artist-weirdo” pursued by Marine recruiters, Christian “ex-gay” activists, Al Qaeda and Homeland Security. The show’s wild inventions come together to deliver a comical comeuppance, exposing the perversity of intolerance and its human cost. Zaloom is known as the host and star of the weird-science kids’ TV program “Beakman’s World,” but he’s got Vermont cred — the Goddard grad used to work with Bread and Puppet. An iconoclast encouraging others to follow suit, he also offers a Saturday workshop on turning trash into theater. ‘THE MOTHER OF ALL ENEMIES’
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drama ‘THE MOTHER OF ALL ENEMIES’: Puppeteer and political satirist Paul Zaloom shadow-boxes with contemporary fears about society’s fringe. See calendar spotlight. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20-24. Info, 863-5966. ‘BEAUTY & THE BEAST’ KICK-OFF MEETING: Community members interested in singing in, acting in or crewing for Lyric Theatre’s spring production get the show’s lowdown. South Burlington High School, 7 p.m. Free. Info, lyrictheatrevt.org or 658-1484.
film ‘GYPSY CARAVAN’: See December 28.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: Shutterbugs develop film and print pictures at the Center for Photographic Studies, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $8 per hour. Reservations and info, 479-4127.
talks ‘ORAL HISTORY RESEARCH’: Gregory Sharrow of the Vermont Folklife Center considers how talking to people face to face brings to light stories that might otherwise go undiscovered. The Old Firehouse, Tinmouth, 7 Mountain View Road, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 394-2911.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. WESTFORD STORYTIME: Kids ponder picture books and create crafts at the Westford Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639.
KIDS’ GARDEN TOUR: Young ones explore the world of plants on a walk around the Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. ‘LITTLE ROOTS’ STORYTIME: Kids gather to hear tales about plants, flowers and bugs. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Tots aged 3 to 5 enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. MUSIC TIME: Growing listeners under age 5 contemplate chords and bounce to rhythms. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. WINOOSKI PLAYGROUP: Babies up to age 2 socialize with each other and their caregivers at a session offering music, books and toys. Winooski Memorial Library, 11 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 655-6424. MORNING STORIES: Local tale tellers engage kids of all ages with a mix of nursery rhymes, fairytales, songs and games. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. ‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: Pint-sized bladers take to the ice at Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $6. Info, 865-7558. PRESCHOOL STORIES: Future readers aged 2 to 5 take in tales at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
sport ZUMBA FITNESS: See December 27, Fitness Options location only. $12. VERMONT FROST HEAVES: See December 29, 7:05 p.m., against the Jersey Express of Morris County, New Jersey.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 26. DRINKING LIBERALLY: Bottoms-up democracy fuels discussion at a meeting of political progressives. American Flatbread, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 267-237-7488.
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MORAN PLANT REDEVELOPMENT MEETING: Burlington residents hear about the city’s proposed renovations of a waterfront municipal building. Burlington High School Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, www.tinyurl. com/3c7j8o or 865-7284.
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‘THE MOTHER OF ALL ENEMIES’: See January 3. BRIAN REGAN: The stand-up Comedy Central staple with a rep for clean humor riffs on fast food, conversational gaffes and other stuff. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $46. Info, 863-5966.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 26. CHARITY BINGO: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. TERTULIA LATINA: Latinoamericanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK: Burlington’s visual artists arrange visits to more than 40 galleries and studios in a social celebration of creativity. Various Burlington-area locations, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, www.artmapburlington.com or 264-4839.
talks HEALTH SERIES: Jenny Patoine, a wellness educator working with area seniors, discusses how to stay fit and healthy into old age. St. Johnsbury Food Co-op, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-9498.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. ‘MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGI’: Kids sing along with Robert Resnik and his fiddle-playing friend Gigi Weisman. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-7216.
sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See December 26, 10 a.m. LUNCH HOUR YOGA: Stretchers on a schedule relax into simple poses during a midday break. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon - 1 p.m. Free, mats provided. Info, 878-4918.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ESSEX CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Young voices and guest musicians close the Christmas season with a Twelfth Night concert. St. Michael’s College Chapel, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 863-9161. LA BOTTINE SOURIANTE & LE VENT DU NORD: Two Québécois bands play sounds rooted in the musical traditions of trappers and traders. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25-39. Info, 863-5996.
dance BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: See December 28.
drama ‘THE MOTHER OF ALL ENEMIES’: See January 3.
art See exhibitions in Section A.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. ‘SATURDAY STORIES’: See December 29. BORDERS STORYTIME: See December 29. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See December 29. WINOOSKI PLAYGROUP: See January 3, 10-11 a.m.
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sport ZUMBA FITNESS: See December 27, Fitness Options location only, 9:30 & 11 a.m. $12. ‘LEARN TO CURL’ CLINIC: What’s that Canadian ice sport with all the brooms? Stone-sliding newbies get coached in sweeping, strategy and on-ice etiquette. LARC Arena, Morrisville, 9 a.m. - noon. $25. Info, www.greenmountaincurlingclub.org or 985-2861.
etc BINGO: See December 26. CHARITY BINGO: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. SLEIGH RIDES: See December 26. WINTER FARMERS’ MARKETS: See December 29. Old Strand Theater, Rutland, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 287-9311. Vermont College Gym, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4360. BREASTFEEDING CAFE: Moms enjoy lattes — decaf, of course — and ask a La Leche leader their questions about nourishing kids with milk au naturel. Viva Espresso, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7437. SEWING MACHINE INTRO: Feed dogs? Zipper feet? First-timers learn the anatomy of sewing aids in a two-hour course, then take a test drive and plan an easy project. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $30. Registration and info, www. thebobbin.com or 999-6202.
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SAT.05 << 25B ‘GOD’S NUTRITION’ WORKSHOP: What’s manna made of? Herbalist Cathy Dodge explores Jewish and Christian “recipes from the Creator” over a home-cooked lunch. The Community of the Crucified One, Moretown, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations. Registration and info, 496-5912. VERMONT FANCY FELINES CAT SHOW: Various breeds of kitties and their owners compete for blue ribbons and general admiration. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $4-6. Info, www.vermontfancyfelines. org or 434-2598. BENEFIT AUCTION: Pet lovers can donate stuff for auction dollars before this fundraiser for the Humane Society of Chittenden County. Diamond Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, coffee, dessert and cash bar 7 p.m.; auction 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-2598.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. FIRST SUNDAY CONCERT: Folk musicians Lisa Sturz and Fran Mandeville harmonize on old-time tunes and original songs. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4962. ‘HANSEL & GRETEL’: Aria aficionados see and hear an encore Metropolitan Opera production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s show featuring two lost “kids” who get lucky. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 3 p.m. $25. Info, 603-646-2422.
film ‘BROKEN WINGS’: In this Israeli film, the unexpected death of a family patriarch has tragic consequences. Israeli Café, 212 Battery Street, Burlington, café 6 p.m., film 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 923-1877.
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talks INTERFAITH TALK: Peter Berbergal and Scott Korb, co-authors of The Faith Between Us: A Jew and a Catholic Search for the Meaning of God, consider their religious common ground. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5630, ext. 24.
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dance SWING DANCING: Put on your saddle shoes and head for an old-fashioned sock hop at The Black Door, Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 223-1806.
drama ‘BEAUTY & THE BEAST’ AUDITIONS: Adults break into song and dance for the chance of a role in an upcoming community theater production of the Disney musical set in an enchanted castle. South Burlington High School, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, lyrictheatrevt.org or 658-1484.
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‘MOLD IN THE HOME’: Herbalist Annie McCleary describes how to deal with spores near your pores as she reviews the health effects and non-toxic clean-up of household fungi. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202. FAMILY COLD & FLU CARE: Laura Brown, owner of Purple Shutter Herbs, explains natural, plant-based approaches to feeling better. Winooski Memorial Library, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6424. ‘PLANT PROPAGATION IN DENMARK’: Green thumb Stephanie Solt offers an illustrated overview of how horticulturists work overseas. Blasberg Building, UVM Horticulture Farm, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $10. Registration and info, simsonsvt@comcast.net or 864-3073.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. BUBBIES, BABIES & BAGELS: See December 31. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: See January 3. MUSIC TIME: See January 3. ‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: See January 3. FAMILY SING-ALONG: Parents and kids belt out fun, familiar favorites at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. DADS’ GROUP: Fathers and fathersto-be bring offspring up to age 6 to a playgroup, meal and social hour. Winooski Family Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1422.
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‘THE APARTMENT’: In this 1960 film about urban anomie, a clerk lends out his digs to higher-ups for extramarital flings. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26.
GREEN DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE MEETING: Members of a local political organization consider whether or not to endorse Dennis Kucinich in the Democratic presidential primary. Department of Public Works, 645 Pine Street, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 355-5247.
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CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26. LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Elected officials and businesspeople mix at a meal keynoted by Governor Jim Douglas. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 7:30 a.m. $16. Reservations and info, 863-3489, ext. 207. ‘MEMORY MONDAY’: Adults 55 and over take advantage of a free memory screening. Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, call for appointment. Free. Registration and info, 847-9488. SKIRACK SWAP DROP-OFF: Closet cleaners deposit winter sports equipment in good condition for an upcoming community consignment sale. Skirack, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. ‘BEYOND THE RED TENT’: Handmaids and royalty, warriors and prophets — students of scripture examine the lives of women in the Bible. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-5125.
BURLINGTON WRITERS’ GROUP: Bring pencil, paper and the will to be inspired to the Blue Star Café, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 758-2287.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. ‘MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGI’: See January 4. ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7-9.50. Info, 864-1848. TODDLER STORYTIME: Tykes under age 3 enjoy stories, songs and a snack at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. WINOOSKI STORYTIME: Preschoolers aged 2-and-a-half to 5 expend energy in finger play and song, then listen to tales. Winooski Memorial Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 655-6424.
sport ZUMBA FITNESS: See December 27, Fitness Options location, 5:30 p.m. $12. Also at Olympiad Health & Racquet Club location, 7 p.m. COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Beginner to intermediate stretchers strike poses for spine alignment. Healing in Common Lobby, Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850.
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WILPF MEETING: Activists review world events at a gathering of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6117.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 26. CHARITY BINGO: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26. SKIRACK SWAP DROP-OFF: See January 7. PAUSE CAFE: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1346. ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Midday learners try lunch in a foreign language to brush up on communication skills. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD: Stitchers welcome new members and guests at a sew-and-tell meeting. Essex Alliance Church, social 6:30 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 872-9973. KNIT & NURSE: Mamas bring their babies to chat and work on projects. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: See January 2. SUMMIT SCHOOL SHOWCASE: Teachers from a folk music and culture center perform and share details about the upcoming semester. Langdon Street Café, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Donations. Info, 223-9685.
dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: See January 2.
drama ‘BEAUTY & THE BEAST’ AUDITIONS: See January 7.
film MOUNTAINTOP FILM FESTIVAL: Thirteen award-winning human-rights films get exposure at a five-day cinema celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 4-9 p.m. $8. Info, www.mountaintopfilm festival.com or 496-8994. ‘THE DARJEELING LIMITED’: In Wes Anderson’s latest, three estranged brothers barrel through the Indian countryside with burdensome amounts of monogrammed luggage. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘THE GROUND TRUTH’: Burlington’s Peace & Justice Center sponsors a screening of this 2006 documentary about American soldiers struggling to adjust to life after combat. Center for Media & Democracy, CCTV Channel 17 Studios, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3131, ext. 1077.
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words BOOK CLUB: Readers of Adrian Piper’s Out of Order, Out of Sight, a collection of art criticism, discuss its relationship to an upcoming Flynn performance. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
talks BHUTAN TRAVEL TALK: Area resident Don Dresser recounts a recent Himalayan trip to one of the most isolated nations in the world. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free, mats provided. Info, 878-4918. ‘INTERNATIONAL VIOLENCE & RESPONSIBILITY’: Vietnamese choreographer Ea Sola joins faculty members and social-justice leaders for a dynamic discussion of the effects of war. Brace Commons, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2010.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 26. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See December 26. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See January 2. HINESBURG PLAYGROUP: See January 2. WATERBURY STORYTIME: See January 2.
sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See December 26.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 26.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 26. ESL GROUPS: See December 26. CHESS GROUP: See December 26. NOONTIME KNITTERS: See December 26. KNITTING POSSE: See December 26. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: See December 26. BINGO: See December 26. CHARITY BINGO: See December 26. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: See December 26. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 26. CITIZENSHIP CLASS: See January 2. SKIRACK SWAP DROP-OFF: See January 7. SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP: Habla español? Brown baggers eat lunch and devour new vocab. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. LA LECHE LEAGUE: Supporters of breastfeeding moms offer encouragement, info and education. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 860-7437. KNITTING INTRO: Pick up some scarfmaking basics at a hands-on how-to covering casting on, the garter stitch and binding off. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $15, plus materials. Registration and info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202. BURLINGTON BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN: Female managers, execs and entrepreneurs talk about equal-opportunity employment over an evening meal. Sirloin Saloon, South Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $19 includes dinner. Reservations and info, 899-3936. GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP: Adults considering non-degree job training or education hear how to apply for funds. Northwest Technical Center, St. Albans, 10 a.m. - noon or 5-7 p.m. Free, bring a copy of your 2006 tax return. Registration and info, 527-6513. m
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Your Gracious Guide to Love & Lust! Dear Readers, You’ve decked the halls, rocked around the Christmas tree and spun the dreidel, so that leaves only one thing to accomplish this year — your New Year’s Eve kiss. Sure, you can watch the ball drop or toast friends and family at midnight, but why pass up your best chance to have a lip-smackin’, tongue-slidin’ good time? Whether you’re kissing the same person you’ve kissed for 25 years or locking lips with a stranger at midnight, don’t miss this opportunity. In an effort to help you get the naughtiest and nicest New Year’s Eve kiss, I asked my blog readers to send in their best NYE dos and don’ts. As I suspected, my readers are savvy, saucy and willing to share their tips. Here goes: 1. Do flirt like crazy; everyone is looking for fun on New Year’s Eve. 2. If you are looking to “hook up,” do bring a wingman (or wingwoman). Your friend can give you that moment of clarity when you’ve had 13 glasses of champagne and are on the verge of going home with the sketchy dude who’s been sitting in the corner all night drinking alone. 3. Do make New Year’s Eve special, even if you’ve been married a long time. Bring home some fun snacks and a bottle of champagne for your sweetheart. 4. Don’t expect to have the best night of your life. In general, most people are disappointed with how their plans pan out, so don’t feel bad if you go home alone. 5. Don’t think you can find the love of your life on New Year’s Eve — too many people wearing beer goggles. 6. Do use this opportunity to smooch that girl/guy you’ve been trying to make out with all year — it’s the perfect excuse. 7. They say you spend the year the same way you ring it in, so I say: Do have sex at midnight with the one you love! It’ll bring more of the same in the next 12 months. 8. Do wear cute underwear (or none at all) — even if you’re married with kids. 9. Don’t smack lips with your best friend’s girl after half a bottle of Jack Daniels — especially if you’re a gay male. 10. Do moisten your lips — there’s nothing worse than making out with sandpaper. There you have it! Now, get out there and ring in the new year right — and safely, of course.
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i Spy... Sexy Enchilada Chick I spied you warm inside your bed A smallish dog beside your head Another down beside my feet Helping to conserve our heat. I wish that I could see you more Sorry I left my undies on your floor. When: Saturday, December 15, 2007. Where: sleeping in your bed. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902939 Cute bank teller I always wish that I could talk with you more. Too bad you are always busy at work. Tried to find you out after work. When: Thursday, December 13, 2007. Where: Vergennes. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902938 A teacher on my mind SMC, It’s me. I hope that you still read these. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you and miss you. You were the best thing ever and I would do anything to change the way things are. The story doesn’t have to end like this. Can we talk sometime? When: Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902937 Nick in Williston Nick, You laughed at me ‘bout the dog toy? Anyway, I think you are hot. Coffee, beer? When: Saturday, December 15, 2007. Where: Williston. You: Man. Me: Man. #902936 Office Ninja at the Antidote Seriously, don’t stress over it. On a different day it could have been me spilling my drink in your lap. I should have gotten your number before I left, though, because it would be nice if it’s not another seven years before we run into each other again. Take care. K. When: Friday, December 14, 2007. Where: Vergennes. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902933 Fairfax Mobil Guy Thanks for your friendly conversation about our respective dogs (your three boxers, my rat terrier). My day was roughgoing until that point. I hope I didn’t seem unfriendly. It’s nice to meet a fellow dog-lover. I’ll be back. I forgot to tip you! When: Monday, December 10, 2007. Where: Fairfax Mobil. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902932 Stuck on the interstate Cute guy who was so nice to help me out of the ditch on I-89 between Milton and Georgia on Dec. 13. Still thinking of you, wish I had the nerve to ask for your number. “Merry Christmas.” When: Thursday, December 13, 2007. Where: Interstate 89. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902931 thank you... To the kind lady at the Hinesburg laudromat who gave me 50 cents when the machines mercilessly gobbled up my quarters. Thanks to you, I just barely had enough to get my laundry dry! Good karma to you and bless your heart! When: Monday, December 10, 2007. Where: Hinesburg Laundromat. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902929 City Market “Bread” search I was in search of a “bread”-like food. You were the random shopper guy who helped me in my quest. It is too bad I didn’t see you in the checkout line. I was hoping to give you my number. Your blue eyes and smile stuck in my head all day. Aw, shucks. When: Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Where: City Market. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902928 Pickups in Maple Tree Place You come into my store to do pickups. You’re always nice and chat with me while waiting. One of your co-workers used to live next door to me. So I want to know: Are you just being nice or could it be something more? What do you say? You know where I work. When: Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Where: Williston. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902927 city market, on a limb... You were in City Market buying produce. Dark hair, dark eyes? I couldn’t help noticing someone so intriguing. I think I would love to know more. When: Thursday, December 13, 2007. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902926 Heading out into the cold You: short curly hair, brown pants, teal coat (I think). We talked briefly while walking down the stairs at work about being dressed for the cold and heading to lunch - small talk. I have seen you around a bit, would like to know your name. Maybe a coffee sometime? When: Thursday, December 13, 2007. Where: UHC. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902924
Customer Service Man, City Market Always smirking about something; maybe it’s about one of the holiday-inspired hats you are wearing. Maybe next time you should come sit with me while I have my dinner. I’m so glad I like the food where you work; it gives me a reason to come in. I think I’ll just Kiss the Cook as a thank you. ;-) See you! When: Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Where: Onion River Co-op/City Market. You: Man. Me: Man. #902923 Hunger Mtn. Co-op, Wednesday, Dec. 12 I spied you analyzing the milk and then near the checkout as I was looking at vitamins. You are adorable with those big-gauge ear piercings, wearing a hat and brown Carhartts. I am blond, wearing jeans and a black jacket. The attraction seemed mutual. I’d love to meet for a drink! When: Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Where: Hunger Mtn. Co-op. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902921 Jordon in williston You “helped” with the Newports tonight! I think you are so cute! Any chance we could go for a coffee? Beer? You looked so hot answering that phone, by the way! You have the nicest smile and your brown eyes are awesome, too! Hit me back! When: Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Where: Williston. You: Man. Me: Man. #902919
Christmas tree with flag We got a tree but had no decorations so we used a flag and a pair of goggles and a bumper sticker. I love you! (Even though you decorate with strange things, such as empty cups, and have no kitchen theme.) Let’s start over far away from here. GO RED SOX! When: Sunday, December 19, 2004. Where: NECI. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902907 Oh, the bucket of me! If only I could dance the coupon, your bucket would be my partner. To compare our lives to the average bear’s would be to compare pumice stones to other things. No matter what happens, as long as we’re together it will always be The Saloon Version... and you know what that means, bwana. When: Sunday, December 9, 2007. Where: right in the beard. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902906 Richmond Mobil, Dec. 1 I was filling up my Subie, you your truck. You said the weather outside was frightful. We talked about escaping to Caribbean isles. It was my birthday, but I didn’t tell. I bought a lottery ticket. Did I win? When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Mobil station, Richmond exit, I-89. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902905 hearthrob in produce at Hannaford’s I saw you working at the Hannaford’s by the U Mall twice, on December 4 and 5. You were in the produce section, asked me if I needed help. I said “no” then asked you if you were related to someone I knew. You are a handsome, tall man with dark hair, beautiful eyes and a sexy voice. When: Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Where: Hannaford’s at the U Mall. You: Man. Me: Man. #902904
Mesa, 7 a.m. I’m intrigued. Would you like to discuss our mutual dislike of Harry Potter over oysters or sushi sometime? When: Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Where: here. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902917
Village Tavern I saw you at the Tavern on Friday. You had asked me to bring your drink to your table because of your busted leg. I will carry your drink any day. We conversed for a moment. Maybe I’ll see you around. When: Friday, December 7, 2007. Where: Tavern. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902903
Sexy nymphette at Womyn’s Night You said your name was Flan - like an upscale classy custard. I explained my name wasn’t a palindrome. I can’t stand the thought of not seeing you ‘til next year. Drinks? Coffee? When: Friday, December 7, 2007. Where: Womyn’s Night at Higher Ground. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902916
I miss my friend Tammy, I hope you see this. Let’s meet for lunch or dinner. Time passes so quickly. I’m busy with grad school classes. Three years have come and gone. Call me, or email me at jsc. Tu me manques, mon ami. -Robert When: Thursday, December 16, 2004. Where: CCV. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902902
On the Rise Bakery, Friday, Dec. 7 You drive a tan Toyota Tacoma with a cab. I was there - twice. I should have said something, but for some reason I thought I may see you again. Now I’m not so sure. When: Friday, December 7, 2007. Where: On the Rise Bakery, Richmond. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902915
Danced With Brunette At Red Square Dec. 8, beautiful brunette at Red Square. We danced, I had a great time. Unfortunately for me, my friend bailed early and I had to track her down to make sure she got home safe. I asked your name before I left, but it was so loud I couldn’t hear you. I told you mine, do you remember? Interested? Drink some other time? When: Friday, December 7, 2007. Where: Red Square. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902901
Amtrak from NYC, Dec. 8 So I board the train and there’s ONE other passenger in the car. She’s beautiful, radiates infectious energy, has just finished hitchhiking America, and invites me for a drink to celebrate - the best 40 minutes I’ve had in a while. To one who has come a long way: I believe you will go places in this life. When: Saturday, December 8, 2007. Where: Amtrak Vermonter. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902914 Steve, my cable guy, Dec. 10 Steve, I should have given you my number when you were leaving my basement apartment this evening! I was your last customer of the day. I told you that you had hot pants on. We talked the entire time you were at my apartment. I have not been able to stop thinking of you. Let’s hang out! When: Monday, December 10, 2007. Where: my apartment in Winooski. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902913 ATL You have a way of brightening my day and captivating my heart and mind. You are beautiful and brilliant. A crush may be a common thing, but my love for you is as rare and dazzling as your stunning spirit. When: Monday, December 10, 2007. Where: Monday Duff. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902910 Christmas tree farm cutie On Dec. 1, I met a very attractive man at the Black Door, and due to issues with his truck, he needed a place to stay the night. Thank you for helping me christen my new apartment. Next time you are in Montpelier and need a place to stay, I hope you will think of me. When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #902909 Great dancer at SD party! I spy Dave, getting the party started at the SD party, Dec. 7. I was the girl in the blue sweater who asked you to dance. You: in red plaid with the great dance moves. Thanks for the dances. Wanna do it again? When: Friday, December 7, 2007. Where: at the SD Christmas Party. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #902908
Walking by at HG You walked by me several times, each time drawing closer and looking at me incredibly in the eye. I tried to read your mind as you were near but only got more drunk in the swirly blur. You: light like a chiffon, wearing a glow associated with your distant fragrance, your every step an immaculate articulation of sinew. Me: cirrus smile, strong legs and courteous interrogation. When: Thursday, December 6, 2007. Where: HG. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902900 Fury! Hi Green Pants girl. I lost your number. I think maybe we should hang out. Call me! When: Monday, November 12, 2007. Where: Littlewood Farm, throwing compost. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902899 Saturday, Dec. 1 - Aleisha I saw you at a benefit for a gentleman in the program. I was dancing with everyone, having a great time. It was just really nice to see you having fun and you looked absolutely beautiful! When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902898 The Olde Northender I saw you across the bar, engrossed in the Pat’s game. Cute smile, and you were charmingly sassy. You really like those Pats! But not the coaster you shredded while watching the final minutes. You wore a ring, but if you’re ever single... When: Sunday, December 2, 2007. Where: The Olde Northender. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902896 To the most beautiful Goils! I have been so blessed to share this wondrous journey with you for the past year. Thank you for all the love and understanding you have shown me. You have surely made a friend for life. May you always be guided by the divine light of the Buddhist boy. Wub you! When: Sunday, November 11, 2007. Where: Hooterville. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902894
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giraffes like karaoke too Lions and Bengals and bear hugs and you! It’s you I see, even from all the way over here. Go sing some James Taylor and I’ll make you some tea. This January I promise not to miss any sledding dates - that is, if it’s too snowy to swing. When: Tuesday, December 12, 2006. Where: lastly, on the edge of a parking lot. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902891 your smile is great You were moving in across from me, and our eyes met. You smiled a few times at me. You drive a silver S10. Would love to have coffee sometime... and more. When: Monday, August 6, 2007. Where: Cedar Street. You: Man. Me: Man. #902890 danger boy Where do you hang out when you go downtown? I’d like to run into you sometime. I agree, life is great, and I know exactly what I want: to laugh, A LOT. When: Thursday, December 6, 2007. Where: Seven Days. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902888 Saturday, Dec. 1, same person? It is quite possible this is simply a coincidence but, where did you see this Aleisha Saturday night? What did she look like? When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902887 Finn at First in Fitness I see you at the gym and around town. I think you have a great smile and you are very sexy. If you ever become single, give me a shout. When: Thursday, December 6, 2007. Where: the gym. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #902886 Shivering guy in Maplefields, Midd! You walk right passed me, shivering ‘cause of the cold. You were tall and handsome with dark hair. I think you caught me checking you out?! You even held the door for someone, so I checked you out even more! You are hot and seem really sweet - the way you held the door open! Coffee or beer some time? When: Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Where: Maplefields, Midd. You: Man. Me: Man. #902885 Orgthumbs and Grnthumbs go together! You’ve made my week! I’ve had my eye on you since you joined T2T but didn’t I-Spy your lovely self until now, due to utter shyness and a lack of profile. I don’t have a paid account yet so I’m flirting back via I Spy. Oh! Let me be your helping hand and tell me about your organic passion! Here’s to living off the land! -Leilani_girl When: Thursday, December 6, 2007. Where: Seven Days, Two 2 Tango. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902884 Unforgettable... Our paths first crossed when you leapt into my life, professing to be a leprechaun. A few years, a lovely British correspondence and one rainy springtime later, it all clicked. Meet me on the corners of Greene St. and Tomorrow? When: Saturday, December 15, 2007. Where: in dreams. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902883
Hello Hot Mommy We can do anything TOGETHER! Thank you for Spying me. Dinner, you and NOTHING ELSE... Maybe you for dessert. Giddy Up, Cowgirl! When: Thursday, December 6, 2007. Where: in my life - forever - one day at a time. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902882 Lindsay from Lyndonville I spy Lindsay from Lyndonville. Not only is she the most interesting and attractive woman in town, she also has the best friends. I hope to add as much as she does to what is going on. I am totally beguiled, to say the least. I hope to see you again, lady. When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: happenings in Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902881 SamIAm_07 Sam I am. I do like green eggs and ham. I like them in a boat and I like them in a moat. I wonder if you’ll see this ISPY SamIAm. Perhaps we can share something more than eggs and ham? Just looking to share some time. When: Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Where: T2T. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902879 JFS? Richmond, Cumberland Farms Dec. 4, I spied you twice now in Richmond at Cumberland Farms! You were helping me try to find my beer. You let me go ahead of you in line and said you were a gentleman. The cashier put my things in a paper bag when it was raining; I was just going across the street. Want to get a cold one sometime? My treat! When: Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Where: Richmond. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #902877 Jordon in Williston A few weeks ago you sold me a $50 ticket! I asked you to pick it and you were right on. You are very cute and seem like a cool guy. Wanna get a coffee some time? When: Sunday, November 25, 2007. Where: Williston. You: Man. Me: Man. #902876 Dear Iris For richer and for poorer, through sickness and in health, we fought off the feeding frenzy. ATOYS, WAMH! Love, Sissy “G.” When: Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902875 Equally lost among the books We touched base in front of the bestsellers at Barnes & Noble on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 4, both of us equally lost in our gift quest. Myself with limited time.Last saw you in the humor section as I left to check out. Later, I kicked myself for not returning to say a proper good-bye. When: Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Where: Barnes & Noble. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902874 Prepping for the snowstorm You were getting ready for the snow and said your Mazda truck didn’t do so well. I told you not to have too much fun. You have a great smile and are gorgeous. Hope you shared the same thoughts about me. Saw you again today but was too shy to say hi. Maybe next time. When: Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Where: shopping. You: Man. Me: Man. #902873
You remember Love, don’t you? Once upon a time we wrote a lifetime together. You dreamed your way through five stoplights with an officer on your tail. Oh, how dreamy you are. Can I do it for you again? I hope so. Still dreamin’ in my future. When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: red truck. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902872
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Which Wick Heather Who? Church Street Drag Queens 4"x1"-moreonline.indd 1 Who do I sound like? Curt Cobain! Betcha Saw you leave 1/2 Lounge and followed you didn’t think I’d answer. It’s been a year into Ri Ra’s. Looked like you were having thinking about you a lot, your coffee, Fox fun - would’ve liked to join you! When: News and hosp gown. You had me once; Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: now it’s my turn. Time to stand up to myself Queen City. You: Man. Me: Man. #902862 and, as you said, tell it to the people who matter. Tag! In this case, you’re it. When: When you’re in a community Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Where: ...and love enters into it... Saccharin FAHC Shep 6. You: Woman. Me: Woman. substitutes are the wrong melody, but #902871 fill the time until we meet in Utah and I become the twig to your Berries. For now I Spy let’s_go_outside we’ll have to settle for cross-continental Figured I’d be the hundredth guy to be rendezvous, fungus in the woods, beaninterested in you and your life - so if you dip on the windows, wrestling on the haven’t found Mr. Right, please, oh, please beach, and Mexican heavy-metal in affluent drop me a line. When: Tuesday, December neighborhoods. Is it on in there? When: 4, 2007. Where: Seven Days. You: Woman. Friday, November 18, 2005. Where: Me: Man. u #902870 leaving me in VT. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902861 Nice Nurse at UHC Andre6971 from Shelburne I spy a wonderful nurse at UHC who brought me to the doctor’s room and then back You and I have been cyber-flirting. Neither into the waiting room to then bring me has an account on the site, unfortunately. back to another office. I would have been I would very much like to get to know you more talkative if I had been more awake. better. You are 38. I am Riverstory. Please Single? Coffee? Or another blood pressure contact me through here! Hope you see exam? LOL. When: Tuesday, December 4, this! When: Sunday, December 2, 2007. 2007. Where: UHC. You: Woman. Me: Man. Where: on a dating site. You: Man. Me: #902869 Woman. u #902860 Gorgeous guy, Cedar Street I see you on Cedar St. often. You drive a brown Chevy S10 truck. You’re hot. We say hi a lot. You just moved in this summer. Your smile makes my day - thanks! Have a great holiday! When: Thursday, November 22, 2007. Where: Cedar Street. You: Man. Me: Man. #902868 G LOVE I saw you across the room, then I felt you behind me. Was that your hand on my bottom? Where did you go? When: Monday, October 22, 2007. Where: G LOVE. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902867 Snow Storm E.B. Glad I was able to give you a ride on Monday. I almost didn’t. Your perfume changed my mind. You smiled and said call if I needed anything. Did you mean...?? When: Monday, December 3, 2007. Where: store. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902865 Biggity Lottsy The Naked peanut butter granola is really good (love the raspberries). I hope you are liking the roasted almonds! You have a smile that could melt a pathway to my snowy doorstep. I would love to show you some good cooking oil that I found in Aisle... not sure. Could show you in person, same place and about the same time - Sunday, 8-ish. When: Sunday, December 2, 2007. Where: Morrisville. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902864
fella from st. mike’s Glad you introduced yourself at the new deal show. Hopefully I’ll see you again soon. You know where to find me. When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902859 Nectar’s, Dec. 1 Nectar’s at the Spiritual Rez show with my two girls dancing. You: blond pony tail, face paint. Me: long blond hair, face paint. You were digging us and then you and I started dancing together. Didn’t get a chance to exchange numbers. Would love to see you again. When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Nectar’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902857 to my kkd princess flooorrrryyyyy You have the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen. Your hair drives me wild. Too bad I was way too much of a loser to say anything when we worked together and you got a boyfriend anyway. Oh, well. At least I got to see that smile of yours. When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: kkd. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902856 TPC Burlington To the cutest future police officer I’ve ever seen - I can’t wait to get coffee. I think you’re beautiful. And yes, I AM trying to woo you. When: Sunday, December 2, 2007. Where: tpc. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902855
Uncommon grounds, uncommon 12/17/07 3:47:00 PM cutie Uncommon grounds, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. I asked to share your table with you, you agreed. You were studying, I think GMATs? I was studying on my laptop. We only exchanged glances and a brief goodbye, but your smile is embedded in my mind. I’d like to get coffee with you again and get to know you. When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Uncommon Grounds. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902854 Piecasso Hero Me: absentminded “gal with the purse” - or should I say “without”? You: returned the purse I forgot at Piecasso, all valuable belongings intact, and went far out of your way to do so late on a dark, cold night - and only asked that I pay it forward. Everyone in Chittenden County should support Piecasso with an honest staff like that! When: Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Where: Piecasso. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902853 Yeah, I was definitely looking I asked your name as we stood side by side at checkout after passing each other several times in the aisles. We shook hands and traded names. Agreed next time we won’t be strangers. You’ve been on my mind since. Your name begins with an ‘A’, mine, a ‘J’. I’d love the chance to talk to you again. When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Hannafords, North Ave., 3 p.m.. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902852 woodland fairy, VT I spy you on the computer. I think we’re a perfect MATCH! We’re both into all kinds of great things, including our degrees. We could easily be into each other. I am even one who skisontwoplanks. Find me! When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: online. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902851 continental ramp man You checked me in for my flight on Friday, Nov. 30. You have to have the most gorgeous blue eyes I have ever seen! I didn’t see a ring. Are you single?? I’ll be back on the 19th. How about a drink? Can’t keep you out of my mind! Maybe I’ll show you my tan lines! When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: Burlington airport. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902850 Adorable Double-Take You: cute face, diamond earrings, walking with a friend. Me: shaved head, blue scarf, walking with a friend. You walked by me at the mall on Church Street and smiled, then we both did a double-take. We should chill sometime. You look like my type. When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: Burlington Town Square. You: Man. Me: Man. #902849
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bodywork Biodynamic Craniosacral Intro: Feb. 21-24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $550/4-day module. Location: Wilding Studio, 425 Mountainside Lane, Huntington. Info: Wilding Studio, Liz and Deb Wilding, 802-434-3554, lizwilding@mac.com. Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy is subtle, gentle and on the cutting edge of energy medicine. Four-day course introduces the relationship between practitioner and primary respiration, fulcrums for grounding, early embryology and energy mid-lines. Intro is prerequisite for two-year training that starts in April 2008. Certified teacher: Jan Pemberton, RRP, RCST.
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Threepenny Opera Project: Jan. 14 - Apr. 30, 4:30-7:30 p.m.. Location: University of Vermont, Burlington. Info: University of Vermont, 802-656-2085, learn. uvm.edu/spring. This unique class will study The Threepenny Opera, the musical collaboration of dramatist Brecht and composer Weill. The three-module course studies different aspects of the play and its creators. Students must participate in an experimental production of the play (May 2 & 3, 2008) in some capacity.
ARCHETYPAL ASTROLOGY: Jan. 19 - Feb. 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., weekly on Saturdays. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Learn the myths you are living and how to apply mythic wisdom from astrological charts to your life, relationships and your work with clients, friends and family. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Prerequisite: knowledge of astrology through transits and synastries.
Winter/Spring Classes: First Night sample classes. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington. Info: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 802-652-4548, www.flynncenter.org/flynnarts. html. Register now for upcoming FlynnArts classes! The FlynnArts Winter/Spring brochure is now available, with new and favorite classes. Children can sample FREE dance, theater, music FlynnArts classes at First Night, December 31, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit www.flynncenter.org/flynnarts.html for online brochure and information. Questions? Call 802-652-4528 or email flynnarts@flynncenter.org.
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art Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes starting Mid-January. See website for class schedule. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Watercolor w/Ginny Joyner, Drawing I, II, Painting w/Water Soluble Oils, B & W Darkroom, Calligraphy, Soapstone Carving. CULINARY ARTS: Dim Sum, Thai, Vietnamese, Moroccan, Indian, Nona’s Meatballs, Kettle of Soup, Pasta Bene, Decadent Chocolate, Easter Desserts, Tofu Making w/Linda Furiya. Low-cost, hands-on; limited class size guaranteed. Materials included w/few exceptions. Senior discount (65+).
Wine Dinner - A NECI Favorite: Thursday, Dec. 20. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $85/person plus tax. Location: Butler’s at the Inn at Essex, Essex. Info: 802-764-1413. Mount Eden’s own Abby Costello brings some of the most sought- after wines to NECI and will be on hand to talk to you. Mount Eden Vineyards specializes in small production bottlings from exquisite California vineyards. Space is limited, call for reservations.
body Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes starting mid-January. See website for class schedule. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org/access. Core strength/Pilates, Strength Training, Yoga, Yoga Caliente w/David Miller, Swing Dance or Latin w/Terry Bouricous, Tap to Contemporary Hits (2 levels). Beginner Guitar, West African Dance, Pennywhistle - Beginners, Aromatherapy, Natural Facials, Memoir Writing, Food Writing w/Linda Furiya, Juggling. Low-cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size. Materials included w/few exceptions. Senior discount (65+).
Introduction to Reflexology: Jan. 26-27, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $250/16 continuing education credit hours. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage, 205 Dorset St., South Burlington. Info: 802-658-7715, www.touchstonehealingarts.com. No prior bodywork experience is necessary. Areas covered: basic history behind reflexology, different theories of how reflexology works and the benefits and contraindications of reflexology, a foot reflexology sequence, thumb and finger walking, reflexology techniques, the cognitive and practical understanding of the Zones, Guidelines and Reflexes of the feet.
childbirth CVMC Birthing Ctr. Open House: Location: Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Rd. , Berlin. Info: Central Vermont Medical Center, 802-371-4613, www.centraltoyourwellbeing.org. It’s mom’s choice: birthing the way you told us you want it! Learn more about our full range of services, meet staff members, and tour our new Garden Path Birthing Center. Friends and family welcome. A light meal will be served. Registration is required. First Wednesday every month, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $10/ Prenatal Yoga: class. Location: Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road, Berlin. Info: Central Vermont Medical Center, Elizabeth, 802223-9940, www.centraltoyourwellbeing.org. Come and celebrate this sacred time! Gain confidence in your body’s wisdom! Ease back pain, nausea, hip discomfort. Prepare your body for pregnancy, birth & beyond. Prenatal yoga instructor Elizabeth Murphy weaves her knowledge as a labor & delivery nurse, yogini and mother of two. Saturdays, 9 a.m.
clay Beginner Experienced Cost: $129/2-hour Courses: classes. Location: Seminary Art Center, 201 Hollow Road, Waterbury Center. Info: Seminary Art Center, 802-253-8790, seminaryart@gmail.com. 25 lbs clay, two hours instruction weekly, daily
Open Studio. Beginner - Introduction to Clay, Properties, handbuilding & glazing. $129 /4 weeks. (Prerequisite for Wheel Workshop) One course FOUR TIMES PER YEAR: January 6, March 16, May 18 & October 12. Experienced, $236/9 weeks. The whole gamut. Three courses FIVE TIMES PER YEAR: February 12, April 22, June 24, September 9 & November 18. Contact for children’s info. Mixed-Level Pottery: Jan. 16 - Mar. 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., weekly on Wednesdays for 10 weeks. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Road, Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-9853648, www.shelburneartcenter. org. Develop your skills working with clay on the potter’s wheel and hone your ability to create a range of forms from bowls to vases. 10week class. Members $220, nonmembers $245. Materials & firing $50. See complete listing of clay classes and workshops online at www.shelburneartcenter.org.
computers Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes starting mid-January. See website for class schedule. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. MS Word (2 levels), MS Excel (3 levels), Website Design, Best Internet Sites, Keyboarding, Business Writing Sampler, CAD Keycreator. Also, Window Management, Windows Vista/Office 2007, Thumbdrive Backup Improve Internet Use, Blogger Basics, Moodle for Teachers. Low-cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included w/few exceptions. Senior discount (65+).
craft Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes starting mid-January. See website for class schedule. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Woodworking workshop, Pottery w/Jen Labie, Hand-built Tiles w/Jen, Rug Hooking, KnittingBeginners or Intermediate, Sewing for Beginners, Quilting w/Mary Anne Gatos, Rustic Furniture-Adult Chair, Cake Decorating I and II, Fun w/Fondant, Backyard Astronomy. Low-cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included w/few exceptions. Senior discount (65+).
dance Afro-Caribbean Dance: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Montpelier. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m., Burlington. Cost: $11/class. Location: Capitol City Grange, Montpelier; Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington. Info: Carla Kevorkian, 802985-3665. Dance to the rhythms of Cuban and Haitian music. Live drumming led by Stuart Paton. Monthly master classes with visiting instruc-
tors. Beginners welcome! Ballroom Dancing: Cost: $50/person for 4-week session. Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington; Shelburne Town Hall, Shelburne; Swanton Central School Cafeteria, Swanton. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, keven@firststepdance.com, www. firststepdance.com. Mondays and Thursdays in Burlington, Tuesdays in Shelburne, Wednesdays in Swanton. Beginning, intermediate and experienced classes available. Various styles, various times. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Cost: Ballroom Dancing: $48/4 weeks, $80/8 weeks. Location: Shelburne Health & Fitness, 4068 Shelburne Road, Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Health & Fitness, 802-802-3141, info@shelburnehealthandfitness.com, shelburnehealthandfitness.com. Join Samir and Eleni Elabd for an 8-week Ballroom Dancing class featuring 4 weeks of Cha Cha and 4 weeks of Waltz. Cha-Cha begins Wed., Jan. 9; Waltz begins Wed., Feb. 6. Sign up for one or both! These one-hour classes begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Beginners and singles welcome. Gift certificates available. Dance Studio Salsalina: Cost: $12/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802598-1077, info@salsalina.com. Salsa classes Nightclub-style oneon-one, 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! Cost: $50/6Swing Dance: week series. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: 802-860-7501, www. vermontswings.com. No partner needed! Taught by Shirley McAdam & Chris Nickl.
design/build Yestermorrow Design/Build Sch.: Cost: $300/2-day classes; $750 and up/1- to 2-week classes. Scholarships and gift certificates are available. Location: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Rt. 100 (just 45 min. from Burlington), Warren. Info: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 802-4965545, designbuild@yestermorrow.org, www.yestermorrow.org. MOSAICS: Jan. 5-6. DRAFTING 101: Jan. 12-13. MODERN PLASTER TECHNIQUES: Jan. 19-20. ELECTRICITY - SAFE & SECURE: Feb. 1-3. WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN: Jan. 27 Feb. 1 ($815). HANDPLANES: Feb. 2-10. Celebrating our 27th year! All Yestermorrow courses are small, intensive and hands-on. One- and two-week classes also offered.
dreams INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWORK: Jan. 20 - Feb. 10, 2-5 p.m., weekly on Sundays. Cost: $60. Location:
55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Learn how to work with your dreams, connect to your inner life and empower yourself in a safe, supportive setting. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.
drumming Burlington Taiko Classes: Cost: $53/Adult Beginner Class. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-658-0658, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Tiny Tots Taiko: Saturdays, 1/12 and 2/9. Ages 34, 9-9:50 a.m.; Ages 4-5, 10-10:50 a.m. $19/class (1 parent with 1 child). Winter I Session: Kids (Beginners), Tuesdays, 4:30-5:20 p.m. $47. Adults (Beginners), Tuesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. $53. Six-week session begins 1/8. Gift certificates are available! Email for full schedule. Richmond Taiko Classes: Kids (Beginners), Thursdays, 6-6:50 p.m. $53. Adults (Beginners), Thursdays, 7-7:50 p.m. Cost: $59/adults. Location: Congregational Church, 1/10; Free Library, 1/17, 1/24, and 2/7, Richmond. Info: 802-434-2624, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org. Class will not meet on 1/31 and 2/14. Paid preregistration is due 1/3, and there is a 10-person minimum for each class. Pre-registrants will receive $5 off their session fee (the first price shown below). Winter I Session: Kids (Beginners), Thursdays, 6-6:50 p.m. $37/$42. Adults (Beginners), Thursdays, 7-7:50 p.m. $41/$46. Four-week session begins 1/10.
education Moodle Classroom Cooperative: Five Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. beginning January 22 or Five Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. beginning April 7. Cost: $250. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/access. Moodle your Noodle via an interactive tour of a global classroom. Experience online curriculum/lesson management and create plans for upcoming units. Professional development recertification credits available through collaboration with CSSU professionals. The magic of Moodle through online resources and faceto-face mentoring will be yours. Instructor-CSSU professionals.
empowerment Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes starting mid-January. See website for class schedule. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. History of World Through Food, Fiber and Foundations w/ Chris O’Donnell, BeeKeeping w/Bill Mares, Tree Problems w/Dale Bergdahl, Pruning Trees/Shrubs, Interior Design, Building Health w/Susan Miners, Horsemanship, Bridge,
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fine arts Level I Watercolor: Jan. 28 - Mar. 10, 2-4 p.m., weekly on Monday. (6-week class, no class Feb. 25). Location: Shelburne Art Center, 54 Falls Road, Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802985-3648, www.shelburneartcenter.org. This introductory class will cover basic watercolor technique, color theory and artwork composition. Students will learn how to mix colors and how to organize a still life or landscape painting. Members $130, non-members $145, materials $50. A complete listing of fine art classes and workshops is available online, www.shelburneartcenter.org.
gardening VT Tree Steward Training: Cost: $75/8 3-hr. classes. Location: Vermont Interactive Television Studio, St. Albans, Williston, Montpelier, Lyndonville, Castleton, White River Junction and Middlebury. Info: Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program is a joint initiative between the University of Vermont Extension and the VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, 802-223-2389, http://www.uvm. edu/extension/soul. Offered Monday evenings, Feb. 18 - Apr. 14, 2008. VT Tree Stewards Training is an eight-week course. Curriculum covers Tree Identification, Tree Biology, Landscape Planning and Design, Planting, Maintenance and Pruning, Conservation Planning, and much more. Registration required before Feb. 8. Register by Jan. 18 for $10 discount.
herbs Family Herbalist Course: Jan. 24 - Dec. 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekly on Thursdays. Cost: $2500/296 hours over 42 weeks. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 250 Main Street, Suite 302, Montpelier. Info: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 802-613-1018, info@vtherbcenter.org, www.vtherbcenter. org. Learn to safely and effectively use herbs for self-care. This yearlong course offers combination of hands-on outdoor apprenticeship and classroom learning, providing experience w/plants and medicinemaking and knowledge of holistic physiology and energetic systems. Course may be taken alone or as the first year of three-year Clinical Herbalist program. Single classes from this course may also be taken. See website for details, application. Hurry - class starts in five weeks! VSAC grants available. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Winter Wisdom Weekends: January 12-13, January 26-27, and February 9-10, 2008, attend one, two or three weekends. Cost: $165/first weekend, $150 each weekend after the first. Location: All programs held at our new location in South Woodbury, Vermont. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802-456-8122, annie@ w isdomof theherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOf TheHerbsSchool. com. Currently accepting applications for Wisdom of the Herbs 2008 Eight Month Certification Program, one weekend a month, April to November 2008. Grants available to qualifying applicants. Please con-
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kids Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes starting mid-January. See website for class schedule. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Music Seeds, newborn-5 years. Spanish, ages 5-7. Mandarin, ages 5-7 or 8-12. Clay Sculpture, ages 7-8. Wire Sculpture, ages 910. Video Film, ages 12-18. 3rd-5th Graders Cooking. Valentine Cookies, ages 6-12. Move & Groove, ages 1-4. SnowGrooves, ages 3-6. Ski Terrain Club, ages 12-16. Ski Terrain Camp, Sign Language for 5th-12th graders. Fantasy Baseball/Statistics, ages 12-16. Materials included.
language Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes starting mid-January. See website for class schedule. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Italian for Travelers, Beginner French, Immersion French, Spanish (2 levels), Portuguese for Travelers, Greek for Travelers, Mandarin (2 levels), Mandarin for Children, A Taste of American Sign Language w/David Krueger & Baby Sign. Low-cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials, books included w/few exceptions. FRENCH CLASSES BY PHONE/EMAIL: Seven days a week w/flexible hours. Cost: $30/session. Location: In the convenience of your own home, by phone and email. Info: georgett@mac.com, www.mosaicmond.net. Creative programs adapted to your individual needs. Save time & energy. Learn one-on-one. Teacher is native speaker with experience (Montreal, SMC, Alliance Francaise) and a Master’s in teaching languages. FRENCH THROUGH ART: Cost: $35/hour. Location: Drury Studio or your home, Stowe. Info: Carole, 802-253-8571. Conversation, art cards, food, music, culture, travel. Kids Cahier Francais Cabaret and pop-ups. Private tutor or classes.
martial arts AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome. Gift certificates are available. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th-degree black belt and Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido instructor. HWA YU-STYLE T’AI CHI: Cost: $120/16-week semester or $80/ first eight weeks. Location: Montpelier Shambhala Center, 64 Main St., 3rd floor, Montpelier. Info: Ellie Hayes, 802-456-1983, grhayes@vtlink.net. Hwa Yu-style T’ai Chi Winter Classes start Monday, Jan. 7. New students, 5-5:45 p.m. Advanced group, 5:45-6:30 p.m. Instructor Ellie Hayes has been teaching T’ai Chi since 1974. Register by Sunday, Jan. 6. MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CTR: Introductory Class. Location: One minute off I-89 at Exit 17, Colchester. Info: 802-8938893. Day and evening classes for adults. Afternoon and Saturday classes for children. Group and
private lessons. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-660-4072, www. bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system based on leverage and technique. It enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardio-respiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Head Instructor has over 33 years of experience (5-Time Brazilian Champion - Rio de Janeiro), certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie. Positive and safe environment. Classes for men, women and children. First class is free. See website for schedule.
meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available on Sunday mornings or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 911:30 a.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.
metals Metal Arts: Inlay Techniques: Jan. 31 - Mar. 20, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., weekly on Thursdays for 8 weeks. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Road, Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Learn basic jewelry-making skills while designing a piece of jewelry. As an enhancement to each design, students will explore a variety of inlay techniques (setting a contrasting metal into their piece to form a design). Members $220, non-members $255, materials $35. Complete listing of metal arts classes and workshops online, www.shelburneartcenter.org.
music Beginning Piano: Jan. 14 - Apr. 30, 7-8:15 p.m. Location: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, Burlington. Info: University of Vermont, Front Desk, 802-6562085, learn@uvm.edu, learn. uvm.edu/spring. Group lessons at beginning level in voice and various instruments. No prerequisites. Must be able to read music. Musical Theatre Audition Prep: Jan. 7-11, 5-8 p.m. Location: University of Vermont, Burlington. Info: University of Vermont, 802-656-2085, learn@ uvm.edu, learn.uvm.edu/winter. Preparing for a musical theater audition? Knock the socks off the panel of reviewers! Use original material that suits your age, style and abilities, then learn how to present it. This week-long course with professional trainers will help you hone your audition material and prepare for the audition season ahead.
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Taiko Drumming: Jan. 4-11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.. Location: University of Vermont, Burlington. Info: University of Vermont, 802656-2085, learn@uvm.edu, learn. uvm.edu/winter. Intensive study of Kumi Taiko (Japanese ensemble drumming). Students should wear comfortable clothing for athletic activity. Covers history of the art form, Dojo etiquette, proper stance, technique and movement mechanics. Learn the basics! Students will learn basic accompaniments for different Taiko styles and learn to perform some traditional compositions.
photography Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes starting mid-January. See website for class schedule. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Digital Camera Fundamentals, Enhance Digital Photographs, Create Digital Compositions, Advanced Digital Photography Workshops, Adobe Photoshop Elements3 choices of levels, Digital Video, Digital Slideshow, iTunes Management-Playlists, Podcasting. Senior discount (65+).
pilates 123 Pilates Studio: Jan. 5-26, 12-1 p.m. Cost: $95/4-week Group Introduction. Location: 123 Pilates Studio, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Hwy 127, near Burlington’s New North End), Colchester. Info: 123 Pilates Studio, Lucille Dyer, 802863-3369, lucille@123pilates. com, 123pilates.com. New to Pilates? Feel good about what you do for your body, mind and inner self. Learn Classical Pilates on the Reformer, Mat and Tower in a calm studio setting. Register by Dec. 28 for your 10% discount. Lucille Dyer is a certified Peak Pilate System instructor and Bartenieff Fundamentals Practitioner. ABSOLUTE PILATES: Location: 12 Gregory Drive, Suite One, South Burlington. Info: 802-3102614, www.absolutepilatesvt. com. Tone, stretch, strengthen, energize! Absolute Pilates offers equipment-based private sessions and group mat classes in an attractive, welcoming locale. Lynne was certified by the Pilates Studio, NYC, in March 2000 by Pilates elder Romana Kryzanowska and master teacher Bob Liekens. Visit our website for more information and for winter specials. Pilates at Shelburne H & F: Location: Shelburne Health & Fitness, 4068 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Health & Fitness, 802-985-3141, info@ shelburnehealthandfitness.com, shelburnehealthandfitness.com. Experience a different kind of Pilates with our Balanced Body certified instructors. Our beautiful new studio is equipped with new reformer beds, Wunda chairs and all the accessories you need to build a stronger, leaner you. Watch for free intro classes and see our schedule at www.shelburnehealthandfitness. com. Conveniently located on Rte. 7. We have plenty of free parking. Pilates Space: introduction, call for current pricing. Location: Pilates Space, 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. Come experience our expert teachers, beautiful, lightfilled studio, and welcoming atmosphere. We offer Pilates, Anusarainspired Yoga, Physical Therapy and Gyrotonic to people of all ages and levels of fitness. Free intro to Pilates: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., or
call to arrange a time to fit your schedule. Pilates Method Alliance Member.
psychic Psychic Development: Cost: $170/10 weeks. Location: Private home, disclosed after registration, Shelburne. Info: Bernice Kelman, 802-899-3542, kelman. b@juno.com. Taught by Bernice Kelman since 1975, this experiential 10-week series will start at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10. Everyone is born with natural psychic ability; reclaim your psychic power using the techniques in the class, all while having fun. We cover meditation, visualization, dream recall, automatic writing, psychometry, telepathy, pain and temperature control, auras, psychic readings and healings, and out-ofbody travel.
religion Women of the Bible: Mondays, Jan. 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 78:30 p.m. Cost: $50/Non-temple members. Location: Temple Sinai, 500 Swift St., South Burlington. Info: Temple Sinai, 802-862-5125. Have you ever wondered about the lives of the women in the Torah? The women of the Tanach range from the Four Mothers (or six?) whose personalities and strength influenced the course of our history; they include handmaids and royalty, warriors and prophets, manipulators in intrigue and leaders in joy.
skating Skate with a Date at Leddy: Cost: $60/6-week course. Location: Leddy Park Arena, 216 Leddy Park Road, Burlington. Info: Burlington Parks and Recreation, Kathy, 802-865-7558, www.enjoyburlington.com. Skate with a Date! A special new ice skating class at Leddy Arena for adults. This class begins on Saturday, Jan. 5 and will meet for six weeks. There will be 45 min. instruction time and 15 min. practice. Skate rentals available! Call for more information.
snowkiting Snowkiting Lessons: Daily lessons while ice is safe (generally January-April). Cost: $95/3-hour Beginner class ($85 for 2-hour Advanced). Location: Lake Champlain - Sand Bar State Park, South Hero/Milton. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-9512586, rachael@stormboarding. com, www.stormboarding.com. You WILL snowkite during your first lesson. Use the same alpine, tele or snowboard as on the mountain. We provide experienced, professional, fun instruction and modern gear (knees up). Great for skiers/riders ages 10 to no-limit. Makes an excellent gift. Get 10% off gear after lesson. Lesson/gear gift certificates available.
spirituality Life of the Buddha: Cost: $55/5 classes. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 South Winooski Ave, Burlington. Info: Burlington Shambhala Center, Tracy Whitcomb, 802-922-2602, w w w.burlingtonshambhal ac tr. org. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 (eve.) & Jan. 19 (morn.). Explore the life
and teachings of the Buddha and the development of the early sangha. Course concludes with a brief look at how Buddhism spread and continues to develop. This is one of several courses offering indepth studies of Buddhism. Visit our website for full course schedule and class brochure.
weight loss Lose Weight with Hypnosis!: Ongoing classes and support groups. Cost: $160/4-week class. Location: Wellspring Hypnotherapy Center, 57 River Rd., Essex Jct. Info: Wellspring Hypnotherapy and Rising Sun Healing, 802-8720089, betty@risingsunhealing. com, www.holistichypnotherapyeft.com OR www.wellspringhypno.com. The subconscious mind is at the root of habits that make weight loss easy or difficult. Learn hypnosis techniques to help you make permanent changes. Fourweek classes (levels 1 and 2) with ongoing support groups. Audio CDs of hypnosis sessions are included to make home practice effective and easy. Vtrim Weight Management Class: Location: University of Vermont, 322 S. Prospect St., Burlington. Info: University of Vermont, 802-656-2085, learn. uvm.edu/vtrim. The UVM Weight Management Research Program now offers VtrimTM, its six-month research-based weight-loss program, to the community. Learn how to modify your eating and exercise behaviors and succeed at weight management. Ten classes start in January. Choose from MondayThursday, on campus and online. Eat, drink and be healthy!
wood Fine Woodworking: Beginning: Jan. 14 - Mar. 24, 6:309:30 p.m., weekly on Mondays. (10-week class, no class Jan. 21). Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Road, Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-9853648, www.shelburneartcenter. org. Learn the process of making beautiful furniture with amazingly accurate joinery. All students will leave this class with a completed coffee table. No previous experience is required. Members $250, non-members $280, materials $70. Complete listing of woodworking classes and workshops is online at www.shelburneartcenter.org.
yoga BRISTOL YOGA AND AYURVEDA: Daily Ashtanga yoga classes for all levels. Special monthly workshops on yoga, Ayurveda, diet and nutrition, breathing and meditation. Private sessions for yoga or ayurvedic consultations available by appointment. Cost: $14/dropin, $110/10 classes or $100/ monthly pass. Location: Old High School, Bristol. Info: 802-4825547, www.bristolyoga.com. This classical form of yoga incorporates balance, strength and flexibility to steady the mind, strengthen the body and free the soul. Bristol Yoga is directed by Christine Hoar, who was blessed and authorized to teach by Sri K Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India, holder of the Ashtanga lineage. BURLINGTON YOGA: Daily, ongoing classes in all syles with experienced, certified instructors. Cost: $12/hour, $14/90 min., $160/unlimited monthly membership, $75/private lesson. Location: 156 Saint Paul St. 1/2 block
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« yoga south of Main St. , Burlington. Info: 802-658-9642, www.burlingtonyoga.com. “The yogi whose mind is ever under his control, always striving to unite with the Self, attains the peace of Nirvana - the Supreme Peace that rests in me.” Bhagavad Gita VI ‘15 Krishna to Arjuna. Copper Crane Yoga: Daily ongoing Anusara, Vinyasa, Kripalu, and meditation classes for all levels. 3-week Beginner series. Special workshops and monthly talks on yoga, bodywork, relaxation, meditation, breathing, energy work and more. Individual, custom group classes, and Thai Yoga Bodywork sessions by appointment. Cost: $14/drop-in, $60/5class card, $110/10-class card, $200/20-class card. Location: Copper Crane Yoga, 179 Main St., Vergennes. Info: 802-877-3663, ht tp ://coppercr aneyoga.com. Daily, ongoing Anusara, Vinyasa, Kripalu and meditation classes for all levels. Copper Crane Yoga is directed by Carolyn Conner, RYT and Advanced Certified Thai Yoga Bodywork practitioner. Copper Crane provides wise and compassionate teaching to nourish the spirit, open the heart, and unite the mind and body. Be yourself here. EVOLUTION YOGA: Cost: $13/ drop-in, $120/10-class card for 1.5-hr. classes. $11/drop-in, $100/10-class card for 1-hr. classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn Street, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt. com. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu and Iyengar classes for all levels, plus babies and kids yoga. Prepare for birth and strengthen postpartum with pre/postnatal yoga. Monday 5:45 vinyasa class is sliding scale $4-10. $5 Friday class, 4:30pm. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Yoga and Pampering 1/1/08. IYENGAR YOGA: Location: Various Yoga Studios, Located near you. Info:. What distinguishes Iyengar Yoga from others is the focus on alignment and precision in poses. Props are used to help experience the future of a pose, understand an action and create a safe pose. Enjoy the peaceful mind, energy and relaxation yoga brings as you create strength and flexibility. Waitsfield: MAD RIVER YOGA, Mad River Green, Rte 100 Tue. 8:15-9:45 a.m.; Thur. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Sat. 8:30-10 a.m. 496-3085 or mary flemming@riseup.net. Montpelier: SHAMBALA CENTER, 64 Main St. Tue. & Thur. 5-6:30 p.m. 496-3085 or maryflemming@riseup.net. Burlington: EVOLUTION, 20 Kilburn St. 864-YOGA Tue. 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Thur. Noon - 1 p.m. 425-5354 or lydiahill@gmavt.net. BURLINGTON YOGA, 156 St. Paul St. 658-YOGA. Sat. 8:30-10 a.m. yoginisteph@ gmail.com. Charlotte: CHARLOTTE STUDIO FOR HEALING AND YOGA, contact 425-5354 or lydiahill@ gmavt.net for address & schedule. New Year’s Day Women’s Retreat: Jan. 1, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $60. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn Street, Burlington. Info: Lisa Limoge, 802-8649642, www.evolutionvt.com. Yoga and Pampering with Lisa Limoge.
YOGA VERMONT: Daily drop-in classes, plenty of choices, open to all levels. Cost: $14/drop-in, $110/10 classes, $120/month pass. Location: Chace Mill on Winooski River, and downtown studio and boutique at 113 Church St. (top floor of the Leunig’s building), Burlington. Info: 802-6609718, www.yogavermont.com. Explore a variety of yoga styles with experienced and passionate instructors in our beautiful, spacious studios: Yoga for Skiers/Riders, Six-Week Intro to Kripalu, SixWeek Intro to Ashtanga, Monthly Restorative, Adaptive Yoga, Instructor Training and more listed on website. Gift certificates available. For the latest, check out our blog: http://yogavermont.typepad.com.
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1-BR Cottage in Colchester Beautiful country setting on dirt road, close to Colchester Pond & Indian Brook. Gas heat & woodstove. Gardening option. Energy efficient. NS/dogs. $825/ month + util. Avail. 1/1. Info: 802-999-7642. 1-BR in Burlington Lg. BR w/ private entrance & private BA. Quiet neighborhood in New North End near lake & bike path, 4.5 mi. to UVM, FAHC. Off-street parking. NS/pets. $435/mo. incl. electric, heat, water & Wi-Fi. 1st mo. rent + 1-mo. dep. Info: 802-660-0446, lsmead@gmail.com. 1-BR Spacious Studio 2 years old, located close to IBM, St. Mike’s. Off-street parking. Utils. not incl. Avail. now. Cats OK. $750/mo. Info: Nick Parent, 802999-7864, nick@sprucemortgage. com. 1000 ft. of Otter Creek New Haven: 2-BR, 2.5-BA contemporary. 2600+ sq.ft., soaring ceilings, major master BA, private guest suite, radiant floors. Avail. NOW-June ‘08. $1250/mo. 802846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rental s @hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.
2-BR UTL Incl at 5 Corners W/ D, spacious DR, LR, office nook. Near multiple bus lines, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, fast food, hair salons, health club. You won’t even need a car. Showings are throughout December. Email for appt.: mikemaine@hotmail.com. Info: Michael Maine, 2/19/07 1:45 PM Page 1 802-876-7171.
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The Walter Cerf estate 4-BR, 3-BA manor home on 5 acres w/ 2-BR guest cottage. Home is a short walk to Fern Lake access in Leicester, VT. Property features radiant-heat solarium w/ live tree and waterfall. Upgraded mechanicals, freshly painted in 2006. Needs renovated kitchen and master BA. $420,000. Info: 435267-2084, pnj442@bresnan.net. Trailer of Your Dreams! This 2-BR, 1984 Jay Skyline has new plumbing, flooring and paint throughout. All appliances incl. Great E. Montpelier location. Pair of pink flamingos negotiable. $22,000. Info: 802-238-2226, http://28robinsonroad.blogspot. com.
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For Rent 1-BR Apt. In owner-occupied house. Quiet neighborhood. NS/ pets. Refs., lease, credit app., 1st, last, sec. dep. Includes rad. heat, electricity, cable, Powerlink. Avail. Dec. 1. Info: 802-9997292, asocinski@aol.com.
2-BR Winooski Duplex 2 extralg. BRs upstairs, BA downstairs off lg. kitchen. Private.25-acre, fenced-in yard. Garage, covered front porch, W/D in basement, gas heat, off-street parking. NO PETS. This is a duplex, not landlord occupied. Avail. Feb. 1. $950/mo., 1st mo. + sec. dep. required. 802233-9064. Info: Robert Driscoll. 3-BR Downtown Burlington Lg. (1200 sq.ft.), refurbished apt. in duplex. Friendly, local owner/ manager. DR, LR, kitchen, porch, deck, parking, garden/yard. $1680/mo., incl. heat, water, trash, laundry. Avail. Jan. Info: 802-864-0069. 3-BR house Morrisville Cape style, 2 full BAs, W/D hook-up, lg. yard, snow & trash removal incl. $995/mo. + utils. First, last & sec. dep. required. Info: 800-330-4880.
BURLINGTON 2-BR, 5 Sisters Neighborhood. Off-street parking, lg. backyard, easy walk to UVM. $900/mo. + utils., dep. NS/pets. Info: 802-864-6180, nnewman@ gmavt.net. Burlington Lg. 1-BR, $675/mo. Close to downtown/Battery Park. Parking for one car. Avail. now. Info: 802-863-7110. BURLINGTON Avail. now. 93 Walnut Street, Lg. 3-BR, full BA, basement, porch, yard, hookups, $1100/mo. No dogs. Info: 802-862-7467. Burlington 2-BR apts. in convenient downtown Burlington, 90 Pearl St. $900/mo. Incl. heat, hw, appliances, trash removal, on-site laundromat and storage. Section 8 accepted. Backed by strong management team. For information and application contact us at 802-864-0538 x201.. Burlington - 1-BR One block to downtown. Basement unit, no parking. $535/mo. incl. heat & water. Avail. Feb. 1. 802-881-2719. Burlington - 2- to 3-BR Ethan Allen Parkway, spacious bungalow, gas heat, 2-car parking, laundry, basement, summer porch, across from park. NS. Avail. Jan. 1. $1100/mo. + utils., refs. Info: 802-862-1109. Burlington - Adams Street 4-BR, completely renovated 2ndfloor unit. HDWD/tile, stainless steel appliances, gas heat, small porch, coin-op laundry. Very nice unit. $1995/mo. + utils. Avail. immed. 802-881-2719. Info: Ellen Dunne. Burlington - Adams Street Good location, vinyl, new carpet. New paint & appliances, gas deck. Near FAHC, UVM, downheat, coin-op laundry. Avail. now. town Winooski, 1bus, airport, $1400/mo. + utils. Flexible lease. 2x6c-CHT122607classy.indd laundromat. NS. $900/mo. Info: 802-881-2719. 802-578-4806. Burlington - So. End 2-BR 60 Wells St. HDWD, tile. Mediumsized BRs, full BA. Quiet location, off-street parking. Coin-op laundry. Avail. immed. $825/mo. + utils. 802-881-2719.
Burlington 1-BR Plus bonus room, small enclosed porch, 2 off-street parking spaces. Heat, garbage and snow removal incl. Walk to downtown. Avail. Jan. 1. $850/mo. Call Jared. Info: 802-356-1848.
Burlington: Nice Community 67 Wright Ave. Historic lakeside neighborhood, park setting. Beautifully restored 3-BR, 1.5-BA. 5-min. walk to beach, bike path, bus stop. 7-min. drive to Church St., I89. Sunny home, glassed-in porch, rear deck. NS/pets. 1200 sq.ft., basement, garage. W/D hookup, 2-car driveway. $1500 + utils. Avail. Jan. 1 or 15. Info: 802-735-5252.
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4-BR Downtown Pine/King 2nd floor apt. in duplex. Front and Burlington Efficiency Hill rear decks. Off-street parking. 2x1-lynnJackson122607-classy.ind1 Section. Nice, clean,1 HDWD, New flooring, paint. Avail. Jan shared BA. Avail. Jan. 1. $475/ 1. $1800/mo. incl. trash, water, mo., incl. heat and HW. Info: plowing. Info: 518-569-9229. 802-863-6613. 4-BR Log Home Starksboro Beautiful, excellent condition, mountain views, fireplace, media room, Jacuzzi. Pets OK. Avail. Feb. $1800/mo. + utils., 1-year Cable TV | Internet | Telephone lease. Info: Joy O’Neil, 802-453www.BurlingtonTelecom.net 3186, joyo44@yahoo.com.
Colchester 3900 SF House Clay Point: Phenomenal setting, 12/15/07 2:28:12 PM 10 acres, 4-BR, 4-BA, W/D, barn, pond, pool/hot tub use. Avail. NOW. 6/12/18-mo. $2500/mo. 802-846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. COLCHESTER CONDO FOR RENT Nice, in quiet neighborhood. 2BR, W/D, pool, carport, tennis court, deck overlooks wooded area. 15 min. to Burlington. Avail. immed. $1150/mo. Info: Margaret Pickett, 802-864-6186. DOWNTOWN MONTPELIER Lg. 2BR, office, 1.5-BA. Avail. Dec. 1. Unfurnished, 2 blocks to Main St. HDWD, carpeting, sunny, bright, off-street parking, gas heat/ stove, W/D-hookups. $925/mo. +utils. 802-310-4205.
Essex Jct. 1-BR Maple St: All utils. Burlington: Updated 2-BR! incl.! 532-sq.ft. apt. w/ updated BA, Pitkin St., lots of character! 12/10/07 3:59:17 PMsome new flooring. Next to laundroDownstairs apt., lg. BA, newer mat. Avail. NOW; 12/18 months. Cat carpeting in BRs, 2 car off-street neg. $875/mo. 802-846-9568; www. parking, W/D, pets negotiable. HickokandBoardman.com. Info: $1200/mo. 802-846-9568; www. Coldwell Banker Hickok & BoardHickokandBoardman.com. Info: man Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@ Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardhickokandboardman.com. man Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hicko- Essex Jct: Luxury Condo Cushing Dr.: 3-BR, 3-BA, 3 years old! kandboardman.com, www.HickoEnd unit, full basement, gas firekandboardman.com. place, master suite. Avail. NOW Village 3-BR Cambridge Burlington 7-BR house avail. through May/June ‘08. $1800/ Bright, HDWD, new windows, new mo. 802-846-9568; www.Hickofor 06/01, 5 blocks to UVM. Email carpet in one BR, bay windows, for details and showings. Info: kandBoardman.com. Info: ColdJASP_1@hotmail.com. well Banker Hickok & Boardman Rooms for gorgeous woodwork, propane Burlington 1x1-burltelecom052307_classy.ind15/21/07 1 4:08:07 PM heat, fenced-in yard. $900/mo. Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@ BURLINGTON 31 No. Prospect Rent Across from UVM green. + utils./dep./lease. Avail. Dec. hickokandboardman.com, www. $550-$600/mo. + dep. Incl. St., across from the Red Cross. 15. Info: 802-373-0893, enginu- HickokandBoardman.com. utils. & parking. No pets. Info: Spacious 2-BR, 2nd floor, lg. livityvt@comcast.net. 802-999-8109. ing room, heat included, offFabulous Burlington Home street parking. $1300/mo. Info: Burlington Studio-$650 Close Charlotte Large 2-BR Gas fire- 4-BR, 1.5-BA, HDWD, tile, W/D, place, extra room (office/studio), 802-598-9532. porches, yard, DW, 2-car garage, to downtown, 2nd-floor studio. Burlington Clean, quiet, con- Lg. kitchen, nice BA. Pets nego- full BA, HDWD, covered porch, view, great neighborhood, walk to lg. yard w/ pond, garden space, lake/bike path. $1850/mo. + utils. veniently located 1-BR apt. Parktiable. $650/mo. + utils. Info: hiking trails, 25 min. to Burling- Avail. now. Info: 802-764-2363. ing avail. $675/mo. + utils. Info: 802-999-5281. ton. Cats OK. $1000/mo. Info: 802-355-2219. Five Sisters - 2-BR Apt. Very Burlington-St. Paul St. Close 802-425-3779. desirable location! Kitchen, LR, 2 BURLINGTON Lg. sunny 2-BR secto downtown, 1-BR, HDWD & tile Colchester 2-BR - Causeway porches, basement storage, W/D floors, nice-sized living space, ond floor apt. at 185 No. Willard Beautifully redone cottage on hookup. 1 off-street parking spot. St. Off-street parking. NS/pets gas heat. Coin-op laundry, 1 offstreet parking. Avail. now. $750/ Mills Point. New everything. Year- $1100/mo. + utils. Avail. Jan. 15. maybe. $1150/mo. + utils. Avail. round septic. Lake just across Info: 802-881-3769. mo. + utils. 802-881-2719. 12/1. 802-658-0621. road. $1000/mo + utils. Avail. Burlington: available now immed. 802-881-2719. Bright and airy 2nd-floor 2-BR apt. Off-street parking, shared
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SEVEN DAYS | december 26, 2007-january 09, 2008 | classifieds 35B
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South Burlington three Bedroom
This 3 bedroom Farmhouse is ideally located just a short walking distance from Church Street! The well maintained interior features a newly remodeled kitchen complete with new stainless appliances! Private second floor sunroom! $299,900.
Buyers are impressed with this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath under construction Jericho Colonial. On a 1.1 acre cul-de-sac lot, this home will boast ceramic tile touches, corner gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, Jacuzzi tub, and attention to detail throughout. $425,000.
We’ll show you this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Milton Colonial with fireplaced family room, entertainment-sized deck, intimate & formal dining areas, work island & master suite. All on over 1 acre cul-de-sac lot. $3,000 back at closing plus Home Warranty! $269,500.
Great location and loads of living space. Just minutes from UVM, the hospital, and downtown. Large spacious rooms in a quiet setting. Economical natural gas heat and hot water. Great first home or retirement turnkey. Just lock the door and go!! $229,900.
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south burlington townhome
The Essex Townhouse boasts an open living design plus main floor bedroom. The soaring ceiling opens to a loft bedrooms/den accessed by spiral staircase. Inviting lobby with gas fireplace, exercise room and secure main entry are added benefits. $143,900.
Trendy Condo-conversion. Top unit, jetted Jacuzzi tub, exclusive attic access, washer & dryer in unit, 2 off-street parking spaces! Crown molding, custom wainscoting, new windows, storage, pets welcome! Last unit! Near Church Street & waterfront. $199,000.
Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, this four bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial is easy to get to from all directions of the compass. Just 5 miles to Smuggler’s Notch ski area, this is a great primary or vacation home. Call today for an easy show. $350,000.
Enjoy the privacy of your own home without compromising location! This light and airy two bedroom and three bathroom Townhouse boasts an open floor plan. Spacious rooms and plenty of closets provide abundant storage. MLS#2714414. $239,500.
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Exciting, nEw loft condos
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These dramatic third and fourth floor, loft condos feature soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive decks (some with Mountain Views), heated pool, gas fireplace, air conditioning, two baths plus washer/dryer and additional storage. Call now, only two left.
Elizabethtown, NY. Rustic 1830’s farmhouse on 14 private acres near Adirondack High Peaks region. Mountain views. Featuring many original architectural details including 3 stone fireplaces, wainscotting and wide plank floors. Log lean-to and hiking trails on property. View property at www.venturenorth.net. $249,000
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essex, new york
Historic Greek Revival farmhouse minutes from Lake Champlain. Recently restored. 4 BRs, 1.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, 6/6 sash, wainscoting and wide board floors. Lovely hilltop location; valley, mountain, and lake views. 1 hour from Burlington. Only $299,000 Call Lauren Murphy (owner/realtor) (518) 963-7876
For rent or sale Shelburne, 3-BR, 2 story, 7 room house on cul-de-sac. in Deer Run subdivision. For rent, short term, $2000/mo. For sale, $475,000. Info: Foulsham Farms, 802-861-7537, pheald1@cs.com.
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12/18 mos. $1600/mo. 802-8469568; www.HickokandBoardman. com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.
Furnished Home for Rent Century 21 Jack Assoc. • 800-637-6341 x2186 Shelburne 4-BR w/ privacy 2 Beautiful views of Mt. Mansfield full baths, one level living, W/D. and Camel’s Hump, 2500 sq.ft. 3 rent al s @ hickokandboardman. New kitchen. Private location. lg. BRs, 2 full BAs, loft, hot tub, 1x1-heatherarmata050207-2-classy1 4/27/07 1 3:27:45 PM com. Pets OK. $1800/mo. + refs. Info: 6 mo. min. Credit check required. Info: 802-355-5520. Jericho Condo Attractive 3- 802-399-7997. BR for rent in lovely setting. Shelburne Point Sledrunner Hinesburg 3-BR Apt. Close to Rd: 3 bedrooms + office, 3 baths, town, 1-BA, W/D hookups, 3-sea- Cable and Internet access available. W/D. Avail. Jan. $975/mo. 2 fireplaces, yellow pine floors, son porch, lg. yard. Avail. Jan 12. + utils. Please leave msg. Info: track/recessed lighting, master/ $1075/mo. + heat and electric. 802-899-5476. office suite. No pets/smoking. Rent includes water, sewer, trash. $1,900/mo. 802-846-9568; www. Refs., sec. dep., income verifica- North Hero - Canal Lane WaHickokandBoardman.com Info: tion. Info: 802-482-4659. terfront, 3-BR. Newly renovated Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardhouse. Tile, carpet, lg. yard, full Hinesburg: New Condo! Silver man Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentSt.: Luxurious 3-level townhouse! BA, quiet neighborhood, stainal s @hickokandboardman.com, less steel appliances. Avail. now. 2-BR, bonus room, 2.5-BA, 1550 www.HickokandBoardman.com. $1000/mo + utils. 802-881-2719. sq.ft., W/D. High-end upgrades, HDWD throughout. Avail. NOW; 12/18-mo. $1550/mo. 802-8469568; www.HickokandBoardman. com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey,
S Burlington: Dorset Park Brand Farm: Great 3-BR, 2.5-BA, 1600-sq.ft. townhouse. Gas fireplace, patio overlooking pond, garage, W/D in unit. Avail. NOW;
Shelburne Rd - Pets OK! 2-BR avail. immed. on Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Gas heat & cooking, W/D, off-street parking. Pets OK w/ small additional monthly fee.
$950/mo. Info: 802-734-6408. Shelburne: On 3 Acres! Thompson Rd. 3-BR house. Kitchen wing overlooking heart-shaped pond. Master suite w/jetted tub, 2 fireplaces, 2-car garage, hot tub. Pets neg. $2500/mo. 802-846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. So. Burl: 3-Story Home! Butler Farms: 4-BR, office, 3-BA, master w/ whirlpool, sauna, HDWD, neat loft. 2780 sq.ft. NOW- April ‘08 or 12 or 15-mos. $2350/mo. 802846-9568, www.HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. St. Albans: Hill Section Bank St. Sign by Jan. 1, pay $697.50 for 1st month! Stone-faced Cape, excellent condition. 4-BR, 1.5-BA, fireplace. $1395/mo. NOW; 6,12,
This home has been mostly restored to its original condition and is zoned residential or professional office. Lots of square footage and plenty of room for parking. Think about relocating your business to “The Pink Lady”. Asking $299,900 the Lynn Jackson group century 21 Jack associates 802-877-2134 or 800-639-8052 www.Lakechamplainrealtor.com
or 18/mos. 802-846-9568; www. HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rental s @hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. St. George - 4-BR House Brand new, borders golf course. 3BA, 2-car garage, propane heat. Avail. immed. $2000/mo. + utils. 802-881-2719. Townhouse for Rent 2-BR, low utils., gas heat, W/D, DW, parking, off Dorset St., close to U Mall, UVM, I-89, SBHS. Avail. immed. Lease, refs. $1100/mo. Info: Boris Thomas, 802-578-1867. Underhill, Park Street 2-BR, parking. $795/mo. Avail. now. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-6603481, x1021. www.nevilleco.com/ residence. Info: Amy Playdon, 802-862-0208. Williston: Feels Like New! So Brownell: Numerous improvements! 3-BR, 1.75-BA, master BA, W/D, huge deck, yard. Avail. NOW; 12 or 15 mos. Heat, etc.
INCLUDED! $1300/mo. 802-8469568; www.HickokandBoardman. com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.Hickokandboardman.com. WINOOSKI 2nd floor, 2-BR, heated, parking, no pets. Dep., ref. $850/mo. Info: 802-655-1735. WINOOSKI Spacious 2-BR+, central, carpets, parking. No pets. Lease, dep. $900/mo. Info: 802-658-4231. Winooski 2-BR Duplex! Full BA w/ private.25-acre, fenced-in yard. Garage, W/D in basement, new Rinnai heater (natural gas, very efficient), off-street parking. NO PETS. This is a duplex, not landlord occupied. Avail. Jan. 1. $950/mo., 1st mo. + sec. dep. required. Info: Robert Driscoll, 802-233-9064, vento_vw@hotmail.com.
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Lakeview Burlington room Avail. in downtown 2-BR. HDWD, parking, close to waterfront, City Market. $600/mo. incl. heat. Roommate is vegetarian male, 26. NS/pets. Info: 802-338-8060.
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Housemates $400/mo. apt. Looking for down-to-earth, responsible F to share 2-BR downtown (South side) apt. 1-year lease. Application process. Warm space, HDWD. Info: 203-434-4460. $500 South End 1-BR Apt. Lovely. One of 3 BRs avail. Jan. 1. HDWD, W/D, porches, Internet, much more. Check out description online or call Info: Christy Mitchell, 802-578-2512. 53 HYDE ST. BURLINGTON 2nd floor apt. $550/mo. utils. included. Info: Mike, 802-363-2745 or 802-922-8995. Farm/Retreat Backwoods $500/mo. + barn chores. Solar powered wood heat incl. Unlimited recreational opportunities on 100’s of forested acres. 6 mo. paid in full, month-to-month beyond July. Info: 802-933-4373. Burlington NS, open minded roommate needed. 2-br house located between UVM and St. Mikes. W/D, off-street parking. On busline. $400/mo. + dep. and utils. Avail. 12/1. 658-0302, 338-2834. Burlington Nice 1-BR in 2-BR apt. 75 Grant St. Avail. 1/01. $375/mo. + 1/2 electric. Info: David, 802-862-3806. Burlington 68A S. Willard St. basement room, 1.5-BA, W/D, kitchen, parking. $450/mo. + utils., first, dep. NS/pets. Avail. 12/16. 802-660-7172 or 802-5987423. Info:. Burlington, walk to UVM 3 BRs avail. in nice, renovated, 5BR house. W/D, students welcome. Avail. Jan. 1. 5-mo. lease until 6/1/08. Close to UVM, downtown. $480/mo. Info: 802-496-3712. Colchester Pond farmhouse Share furnished farmhouse w/ professional 33-year-old M. New paint, flooring, more. Two housemates wanted. Utils. & Internet incl. NS/pets. $500/mo. Wilder, 802-355-2686 or wilderwheelock@hotmail.com. Info: Wilder Wheelock, www.wilderwheelock. com. Colchester Share 4-BR Home F wanted to share lg., cozy home w/ myself & 2 school-aged kids. Quiet, dead-end street near I-89. W/D, storage, no pets. $500/mo., incl. utils. Info: 802-893-8695. Downtown Burlington Looking for roommate to share 2-BR apt., friendly, easygoing atmosphere, one block from Church St. No pets. $400/mo. + dep. + 1/3 utils. 603-852-2974. Info: johnnyp_@yahoo.com. DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON Mature Professional to share spacious 2-BR apt. 2 blocks from Church St. Great light, charm, front and back porches. $600/mo. + 1 mo. dep. Includes utils., net, cable. 802-343-4130. Essex Junction Share 1 easygoing, dependable person or couple needed to share nice home and location. All utils., cable, wireless Internet, pool, parking, snow removal incl. $525/mo. 802-879-4226.
Large Bristol house Rent to individual or small family. Must be willing to live in family atmosphere. Ideal candidate: single parent. Lots of space, double garage. $600/mo. Info: 802-453-4355. LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE Lg. room, 10 min. from University, onsite parking. Sunny. 2 cats already, no more pets. $366/mo. + utils. Non-smoker. Info: 802-658-3138. Milton: 2 people seeking 3rd in 5-bedroom house, lots of open space inside/out, storage, woodstove and gas heat, parking. 2-miles from Husky. Mins. from Burlington. Gardens, perennial/ vegetable. Kitchen w/everything, W/D. $375/mo. + utils. Info: 802-893-4348. Monkton Farm House Large rooms, washer, dryer, dishwasher, inground pool, master bath, cathedral ceilings. 20 acres. 15 miles to Kennedy Drive. Barn, etc. More land in mtns. to hike, camp, etc. Amenities and utils. included. $500/mo. Info: 802-453-3457. Room for Rent, Johnson St. 5 min. from downtown. $450/mo. + utils. Any gender, any age. I’m fun. No pets. Info: 951-315-5151. Room in Underhill House Prof, respectful owner seeking NS M/F roomie. 15-20 min. from Smuggs & I89 Richmond Exit. X-C trails, hi-speed Int. $500/mo. incl. ALL utils. Info: 802-899-4007. Roommate Wanted Lg. room in house (1+ acres). $400 + $100 utils. Secluded, across from Essex Cinema plaza (Hannafords, movies, restaurants), 10 mi. to Williston & Burlington. Info: Lucas Garitta, 802-999-4396, lucasgaritta@bluebottle.com. So. Burlington Room 4 rent Big farmhouse on bike bath in country, overlooks golf course. $400/mo. Also, free room for work around the place. Must like to chop wood, minor mechanical duties and general household chores. Info: 802-861-7537, pheald1@cs.com.
Roommate needed Jan-Jun 08 January 1 or earlier. Newly furnished & painted 2-BR condo in So. Burlington. 5 min. to FAHC, UVM & downtown. Free parking. $500/mo. incl. all utils. except electric & gas. Info, 802-2795078. Info: University of Vermont, Tyler Badeau, 802-279-5078.
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South Burlington Looking for 1 or 2 women to share house on a dead end street. Big yard w/gardens, bike path, W/D, HW floors. $500/mo. + 1/3 utils., sec. NS/ cats. Info: 802-863-6215. South Burlington Rooms Six min. to UVM, bus stop; new floors, paint, kitchen; W/D, woodstove, gas heat, deck, back yard, basement, off-street parking. $500, share utils. Jeff, 802-999-8831. Info: Jeff Ramsey, 802-999-8831. Winooski Share $350 23-yearold M looking for roommate. Lg. BR w/ 2 windows, 3-season porch, W/D in basement. Avail. immed. #350/mo. Call 802-655-8054, leave msg. Info: chardy0128@ yahoo.com.
Sublets/ Temporary Housemate needed to June 1 Two professionals seeking to create a positive living environment with a clean, vegetarian-preferred, NS professional to share beautiful home 15 min. from Burlington. $500 + utils. Info: 802-849-1136.
1995 Buick Roadmaster Wag. 5.7-L V8 engine. No body rust, Reese receiver hitch, leather int., seats 9. Electric climate control. Full-sized spare. 210K. $700/OBO. Info: 802-881-8960, poeticsangel@yahoo.com.
Automotive $500 POLICE IMPOUNDS, Cars from $500! Tax repos, US Marshal and IRS sales! Cars, trucks, SUVs, Toyotas, Hondas, Chevys, more! For listings call 1-800-298-4150 ext. C107. (AAN CAN)
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee NO body rust, 4.2-L, 4WD, snow & summer tires, one owner, 260K. New brakes, rotors, clean inside. Test drive! Must go: $1800. Info: Robbie Hegamyer, 802-899-2751.
Classic truck for sale 1973 ChevyCutom10 4x4, 75K mi., on rebuilt 350 V8 engine. Truck enthusiast dream come true. A must see. Leave message. Info: 802-373-3472.
1996 Toyota Corrolla Blue, 4door, auto., A/C, new t-belt, 90K. Good condition. $3500. 802-2720157 or 802-728-9199.
Cooper All-Season Tires 2 Cooper Lifeliner 2007 all-season tires off Honda Accord. Only driven 5000 miles. 2 additional tires with good tread left. 195/65/R15. Call for deal! Info: 802-434-4290.
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pampered & 100% winter ready! New tires! V8, 4WD, sport pkg., extended cab, power W/L, remote start, ARE cap, bedliner, 100K. Pics avail. $5500. Info: David Robinson, 802-8793318, drobin9353@verizon.net. 1997 Honda Civic Blue, 4door, auto., A/C, CD, new t-belt, water pump, 111K. Good condition. $4500. 802-272-0157 or 802-728-9199. Honda CivicPMLX Sedan 4 1998 7/9/07 3:52 Page 1 dr., 5-spd., CD/radio, 194K hwy. miles, 35-42 mpg., cruise, A/C, 4 studded snows, well-maintained, very reliable, $3800. Call 802434-2446 or 802-888-6333, x3028 (work). . 1999 Ford 150 XLT 4-door, 4x2, manual. Runs great, meticulous general maintenance, good mpg, many new parts. Call or email for more info. $4000/OBO. Info: Bart Sherman, 802-399-2186, SBRebel77@yahoo.com. 1999 Saturn SL1 Good condition, runs well. New brake pads, new battery. 120K. $2200. Cash only. Info: 802-999-4617. 2000 Black Ford Focus SE Heading to grad school, need to sell. 5-spd., manual, 92K, FWD, 22 mpg (highway), moon roof, CD/ FM radio, remote locks, 4 snows, new inspection. $3500. Info: 802-318-1598.
Electric Rider Chrystalyte Electric bicycle. 25-30 mph, no gas required, completely electric powered, only 3 months old, hardly used, street legal, no license required. Accepting best offer. Info: 802-399-8684.
Cars/Trucks 1992 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4WD, special edition, auto., V8, power everything, cruise, great tires, just inspected. ONLY 79K! Asking below-book: $2000. Call 802-372-0214 or 802-363-0581. Info: 802-363-0581. 1994 Olds 105K, runs well, many parts, broken frame. For parts only. Must take whole car. $450/ OBO. Info: 802-872-8711.
Fixer-Upper 1993 standard 4-dr. Volkswagen Passat. A good car for mechanic to buy and fix up. $700/ OBO. Info: 802-310-8543. Ford Windstar Exc. Cond. Power L/seats, rear A/C, CD/cassette, dual sliding doors, 3rd row seats, 25 mpg hwy, many new parts. MUST SEE! $3495. On St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Mansfield Professional Building, Liz Nash, 518-859-0079. Good Car - Real Cheap! 1991 Saturn SL. Only 85K. $1000/OBO. Info: Chris Heath, 802-293-2985. GREAT WINTER CAR 2001 Suzuki Esteem Wagon. Great mph and on snow. 97K, 1-season snow tires & rims incl. Needs some regular maintenance. Had twins, needed van! $3000. Info: 802-862-4493. Great winter car, cheap! 1999 Ford Escort sedan, good shape, winter tires, CD, manual, 125K. $1000/OBO. Call 802-2211796. Burlington, ready to go.
2000 Chevy S-10 truck 4WD One owner, new tires, towing pkg., 89K. In good condition. Great truck! Many good years left! Priced at Kelley Blue Book value: $7300. Info: Kelly Story, 802-985-9223.
Hyundai Elantra GT Hatch 2005. Enjoy this car w/ lots of warranty & great mpg! 5-spd., alloys, leather. Excellent cond. New tires, original owner. Info: 802878-4678, stewarnold@hotmail. com.
2000 Honda Accord Coupe EX Black, 3.0-L V6 auto., leather, sunroof, A/C. Rebuilt title, new engine w/ only 28K (total mileage 68K). Minor cosmetic damage only. Email/call for pictures. $8900/OBO! Info: 802-659-4783, albunnell@comcast.net.
Two 2003 Kia Sedona seats These seats are in excellent condition. They were removed when the van was purchased to make it handicap-accessible. $200/OBO or trade. Info: 802-343-3395.
2001 Honda Civic LX Coupe, 94K, manual, black I/E, 4-cyl., cruise control, power everything, anti-lock brakes, CD, rearwindow defroster, sunroof. Very good condition. $7000. Info: 802-989-0758.
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VOLVO 940 WAGON, 93 Sunroof, blue w/black interior, all power, no dents. Asking $800. Call 893-2892.
2005 Buick Century Custom ESTATE SALE! Replace your wornout car with this loaded “creampuff”; CarFax title, all power, 30K (not a misprint). Under cover awaiting your gleeful inspection/purchase. $13,500. Info: 802-863-4366. 2006 Honda Accord EX-V6 LOADED, 17K, V6 6-spd. sedan, moon roof, 6-CD in dash, leather, power everything, XM radio, 2 sets wheels/tires, averages 28 mpg, like-new. $23,000. Info: 802-485-4151.
COMPOST MACHINE Earth Machine composter in great shape. Put it back in the earth, not the dump. Cost $85 plus tax; sell $39. 802-860-1544. Info:. Jeep Wrangler Soft Top Black, fits ‘88-’94, brand new, Mopar w/ all hardware. Paid $1200, sell for $500. Teaneau cover & bra incl. Call Joey in Rutland. Info: 802-775-0541. Nissan Frontier Bedcover, hardcover (fiberglass), hydraulic, lockable. Paid $1100; sell for $400. Call Joey, 802-775-0541.
Clothing/ Jewelry $8 PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES Custom made to your prescription, stylish plastic or metal frame, Highindex, UV protection, antiscratch lens, case, lenscloth for only $8. Also available: Rimless, Titanium, Children’s, Bifocals, Progressives, Suntints, AR coating, etc. (AAN CAN) Info: ZENNIOPTICAL.COM. 14 Kt. Gold Diamond Wrap Yellow gold w/ 6 diamond chips. Total diamond weight is approx.09, actual size of the ring is approximately 6 1/4. Info: 802-864-9558. Live Auctions Our exclusive LIVE Auctions are a breakthrough in online auctions. These auctions stream 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Info: kinju7@go.com, click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/clic k?id=wbhy58fga0E&offerid=1348 29.10000056&type=3&subid=0.
Electronics 60’ Hi-Def Widescreen TV Phillips, with 1080i and 480p native display, Custom picture presets for each input. Complete info at www.soundandv isionmag.com/ hdtvs/466. $1000. Call 802-3630581. Info:. Gateway GT 5468 Desktop 3mo.-old computer w/ 17” monitor, internal Super Multi LG DVD/CD R/ RW w/LightScribe, Dynex Wireless G, Desktop Card, Vista+. Great deal! $750. Info: burlington. craigslist.org/sys/508422070. html. Mac Powerbook G4, 12” Excellent condition. Box, discs, new superdrive, new airport, extra battery, case. 1.25-GB RAM. 60GB HD. $750/OBO. Downtown Burlington. 802-999-3254.
2001 Hyundai Tiburon Moving and must sell! Great car, 5-spd., CD, red, A/C, new snow tires! MUST SEE! $3500/OBO. Info: TMorrill2387@aol.com. 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE 5 Only 7200 miles! 5-spd., power W/ D/sunroof, 6-CD, roof rack, blue with black leather, alloy wheels, winter tire pkg. $12,500. Info: 802-734-7610.
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Entertainment/ Tickets Antiques/ Collectibles Civil Union Debate on DVD! Surprise your gay friends this holiday season. 25 hours of gavelto-gavel documentation: House, Senate & public hearings. 14-DVD box set. $100. Info: 802-3555083, groverredrover@hotmail. com.
Drivers w/ late models vehicles possessing entertainment and MC qualities wanted to host shows with exotic dancers. Info: 802-658-1464. Solid gold, Dancers Exotic dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette, deer camp or anytime good friends get together. #1 for fun. New talent welcome. Info: 802-658-1464.
Free Stuff 2 Mirrors for Sale New. Both 9’W x 6’H. Call Suzi, 802-644-8297.
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Furniture 2 Antique Showcases One: 60” x 25” x 42”, $375/OBO. Other: 72” x 24” x 36”, $225/OBO. These nice old showcases are still in use and may be seen at The Optical Center, 107 Church St., Burlington. Stop by and take a look or call. Info: The Optical Center, Gary, 802-658-4683. Bed Set Bed Set- orthopedic, double-sided pillow top, mattress, box and frame. Brand new, w/warranty. Never opened or used Cost $895, sell only $395. 802-893-3888.
Sports Equipment ATOMIC KALAIS 174 w/Frischi Free Ride AT bindings. Pristine condition, never used. Best offer over $500. Info: 802-899-2890. Bowflex Extreme - Like New Home weight center. Photos available. Fits great in a corner! Call now - great holiday gift! $600. Info: Gayle Oberg, 802-244-6915, stowegayle@aol.com, gayleoberg.com. Burton snowboard Never used. Charger 142. Weight limit: 65-115 lbs. $300 new; asking $200/OBO. Leave msg., 802-223-1785. Info:.
FEMALE LOW-END VOX NEEDED Vaudeville Punk Trio needs woman to hold down low-end, sing, act. Absurd, political, odd time signatures and fun! Sound like you? Call today! Info: The Toes, Twinkle Toes, 802-734-0745.
For Sale Martin HD-28 Guitar 1991 Very good/excellent condition, w/ hard-shell case. Versatile, high-quality instrument w/ a huge, opened-up sound. $1600. Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail.com.
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Auto Service $39/hr. ASE-Cert. Williston Wheels Service Center now open. $39/hr. labor. ASE-certified. $19.99 Vermont Inspections. Computer diagnostics. All makes, esp. foreign cars. No job too big or small. 687 Industrial Ave. Call today or book online. Info: Williston Wheels, Williston Wheels, 802-8640047, www.willistonwheels.com.
Bunk Bed Solid wood, still in original box. Easy to assemble. Cost $795; sell only $355. Beth, 802-598-0316. Info:. Futon - Solid Wood W/ brandnew mattress. Arm rest has storage. Cost $895; sell $295. 802734-0788. Info: Beth Stevens.
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Futon Mattress Single size (twin), good shape. No frame. $29. Info: Francis Furtak, 802-860-1544. Hot Tub Spa -2007 model. Brand new. Insulated, efficient. Loaded w/ jets/horsepower, ozonator, cover. Warranty incl. MSRP $5400; 2x3c-GoTradingPost051607.indd sell $3200. 802-598-0316. Fiberglass Stowe 1Canoe 14’ white Allagash canoe with wood King Waterbed Mattress Calimolding & seats. Used only 6 fornia King size, 84” x 70”, Wavetimes. Asking $700. Info: Charles less, comes w/ liner & heater. Thompson Jr., 802-734-7025. Good condition. $50/OBO. Info: 802-864-7740. Montbell -20F Sleeping Bag Memory Foam Mattress MEMORY Brand new, UL Super-Stretch Hugger EXP, size Long. Never used, FOAM MATTRESS-Top of the line, tags still attached. $520 new; Visco, allergen-resistant cover, incl. warranty. Still in plastic, nev- asking $400. Info: 802-846-7541. er used. MSRP $795, sell $425. 802893-7296. Info: 802-893-7296.
Pets CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPS Wrinkled, loveable pups. AKC, shots, very affectionate. Black and fawn coats. Add a new wrinkle to your life. 802-457-4039 or email wrinklepups@aol.com. Male Cat Looking to Retire Six years old, gray. Loving, gentle, good w/ other cats. Updated shots, fixed, litter trained. Perfect for older person. Likes other cats. Info: Allison Davis, 802-598-7766.
Want to Buy 2 Safety Shower Grab Bars One 42”, one 36”. Both chrome satin stainless steel. $25/OBO and/or $30/OBO. Info: alicia catchapaw, 802-349-5909, reggiealltheway2001@yahoo.com. Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates and silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966. Tires 195/65/r15 Looking for tires in decent shape. Must have 1/2 - 3/4 tread. Call 802-318-7237.
ROTTWEILER & LAB PUPPIES! Rottweiler Mixes & Black Labs. Very cute, cuddly, friendly. UTD on their shots and wormed! Ready late December. Pick one out today! $100 adoption fee. Info: Ashley K., 802-454-8483, http://www. flickr.com/photos/availabledogs.
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Pole Dance Teacher Wanted Are you an experienced pole dancer? Have you taught before? Pole dancing newbie wants help learning basics, to be used for fun and personal workout. Info: 1:58:18 PM802-310-0130.
Andy’s Mountain Music “Bluegrass 101” returns in January, as well as private instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo and more. References, affordable rates! Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail.com, www. andysmountainmusic.com. Bass Guitar Lessons With Aram Bedrosian. For all levels and styles. Beginners welcome! Learn technique, theory, songs, reading, slap-bass and more in a fun, professional setting. Years of teaching/playing experience. Convenient Pine Street studio. Gift certificates available. Info: Bass Guitar Lessons with Aram Bedrosian, Aram Bedrosian, 802598-8861, bassalisk@yahoo.com, www.arambedrosian.com. Fun Piano Lessons All Ages Learn from a patient, experienced teacher. Working musician with a diverse performance background. Jazz, blues, folk, rock, reggae, Latin, kids’ music, more. Info: Andric Severance, 803-310-6042, http://www.andricseverance.com. Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory and ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, rickbelf@verizon.net.
newfoundland puppies AKC, avail. for Christmas, first shots, health guarantee, parents on premises. Raised in loving home. Please call 802-578-2586 or email highcountrynewfoundlands@yahoo. com. Oops - Schnau Tzus 1/2 Schnauzer 1/2 Shih Tzu = Schnau Tzu, soo. Adorable,non-allergenic.1st shot/vet ck. Ready Dec. 22nd. $425.00 (802) 872-5874 *Pls I have so much LUV to share- buy me for the RIGHT reason don’t throw me away after
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MUSIC LESSONS Piano, guitar, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 20 years experience. Friendly, individualized lessons in So. Burlington. Info: 802864-7740, ero@moomail.net.
Bed Set Brand new, never used, still in plastic. Mattress, box & frame. Only $240. 802-893-7296.
Solid cherry wood futon Great bed. 84”L x 54”W x 32”H. Just moved, no longer need it. $320/ OBO. Info: Alicia Catchapaw, 802349-5909, reggiealltheway2001@ yahoo.com.
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Bands/ Musicians Drum circle-West African Drum and dance, West Africanstyle. Jan. 19. Also: didgeridoos, toning, chanting. Shelburne Town Hall, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Info: Shelburne Rhythm Collective, 802-862-1232.
Guitar instruction All styles/ levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM and Middlebury College Faculty). Info: 802-8627696, www.paulasbell.com. Guitar Instruction Berklee graduate w/ 25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory, and ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802-864-7195, rickbelf@ verizon.net, www.rickbelford.com.
TINY ART WANTED! Small-format art wanted to sell in the GLAD-iator: a cigarette vending machine at Langdon St. Cafe in Montpelier. Pays $25 for 12 items sold. Info: The GLAD-IATOR, 802-229-4427, gladiatorart@yahoo.com, http:// myspace.com/gladiatorart. WRITERS WANTED The Academy for Alternative Journalism, established by papers like this one to promote diversity in the alternative press, seeks talented journalists and students (college seniors and up) for a paid summer writing program at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. The eightweek program (June 22 - August 17, 2008) aims to recruit talented candidates from diverse backgrounds and train them in alt-weekly-style feature writing. Ten participants will be chosen and paid $3000 plus housing and travel allowances. For information and an application visit http://aaj.aan.org. You may also email us at altacademy@ northwestern.edu. Applications must be postmarked by February 8, 2008. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. (AAN CAN)
For Sale Kiln for Sale Electric, 3’H, 2.5’ diameter. $300/OBO. Info: 201-739-3319. Leitz Focomat B&W Enlarger From 1950s. Good condition. $500/OBO. Info: 201-739-3319.
Openings/ Shows New Paintings By Johnny Alexander, at The 1/2 Lounge on Church St., Dec. 15 - Jan. 15. First Friday reception Jan. 4, 6-8 p.m. Info: John Alexander, 02-399-5191.
Childcare IN-HOME CHILDCARE NEEDED For 4-year-old in Charlotte (20 min. from Burlington). 3-4 weekday afternoons 1-5 p.m. Possible weekend days too. Looking for experienced, creative, active, reliable babysitter. College student or older please. Experience w/ 4-yearolds strongly preferred. Teacher or daycare experience a plus. Childcare refs. required. Nice family. Will help w/ gas money. Laura, 802-425-2109 or LCIsearch@aol. com. Thanks.
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Motivation Hypnosis Maureen Finnerty Turner, RN, M.Ed, LCMHC, Hypnotherapist/Psychotherapist. Downtown Burlington w/free parking. Hypnosis helps: attention, anxiety, test taking, depression, focusing, phobias, PTSD, panic, pain, healing, performance, procrastination, sports, relationships, smoking, diet & exercise, child/ adolescent/adult. Insurance/credit cards accepted. Info: Maureen Turner, 802-658-2140, mturner@motivationhypnosis. com, http://www.motivationhypnosis.com. Sallie West, M.A., M.F.T Telephone and face-to-face counseling for individuals and couples. Specializing in relationships and spiritual/personal growth, depression, anxiety and life transitions. Burlington and Waitsfield. Info: 802-496-7135.
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Destruction of Special Educational Records Grand Isle Supervisory Union is planning on destroying special education records of students with birthdates between January 1, 1972 and December 31, 1978 as the information is no longer relevant/needed for the student’s educational program. If you wish to pick up these records before they are destroyed, please contact Ellen Norris at the above address or telephone number before January 31, 2008. After that time, these records will be destroyed. Important Please be advised that some of the information contained in these files may be needed for purposes such as eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits. STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0032-07 CnC
STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0418-07 CnC Residential Funding Company, LLC, Plaintiff v. Lori Langlois-Swain, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Aegis Lending And Occupants residing at 26 Lawrence Heights, Jericho, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Aegis Lending Corporation to Lori Langlois-Swain dated June 26, 2006 and recorded in Volume 257, Page 351 of the Land Records of the Town of Jericho, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on January 2, 2008, at 26 Lawrence Heights, Jericho, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT5, Plaintiff v. Keith A. Williams, Stacey L. Williams, State of Vermont, Office of Child Support, Sara Charboneau And Occupants residing at 504 N. Brownell Road, Williston, Vermont, Defendants
To Wit: Being all the same lands and premises conveyed to Lori Langlois-Swain by Warranty Deed of Morco construction, Inc., dated October 27, 1993 and recorded at Book 130 Page 60 of the Town of Jericho Land Records.
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Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Option One Mortgage Corporation to Keith A. Williams dated April 3, 2006 and recorded in Volume 404, Page 154 of the Land Records of the Town of Williston, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:45 A.M. on January 2, 2008, at 504 N. Brownell Road, Williston, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being a lot of land, with dwelling house thereon, located on the westward side of Brownell Road and having a frontage thereon of 100 feet, more or less, a back line of 100 feet, more or less, a north line of 315 feet, more or less, and a south line of 316 feet, more or less. Said lot is designated as Lot No. 2 on a Plan recorded in the Town of Williston Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Williston.
Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Jericho.
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HUD Office of Fair Housing, 10 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02222-1092 (617) 565-5309. OR Vermont Human Rights Commission, 135 State St., Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633-6301. 800-416-2010 Fax: 802-828-2480
Residential Funding Company, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1441-06 CnC Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1, Plaintiff v. Albert Belval, Tammy Saltus And Occupants residing at 431-433 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Option One Mortgage Corporation to Albert Belval dated August 20, 2004 and recorded in Volume 885, Page 3 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 P.M. on January 2, 2008, at 431-433 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Albert Belval by Quitclaim Deed of Allen Bruce, Trustee to reconvey dated December 4, 1992, and recorded in Volume 472 at Page 241 of the City of Burlington Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S221-07 Cnc Aurora Loan Services LLC, Plaintiff v. Douglas Skidmore And Occupants residing at 195 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB to Douglas Skidmore dated March 7, 2006 and recorded in Volume 743, Page 589 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:15 P.M. on January 2, 2008, at 195 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being the same lot of Ground in Deed dated 02/21/2003 and
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. recorded 02/24/2003 among the land records of Chittenden County in Book 596, Page 623 from Ernest L. Levesque and Donna L. Levesque to Douglas Skidmore, the borrower herein. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of South Burlington. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Aurora Loan Services LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403
ranty Deed of David C. Greenwood and Nancy J. Greenwood dated 27 August 2003 and recorded in Volume 129, Page 489 of the Land Records of the Town of Underhill. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Underhill. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403
STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0254-07 CnC Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing, Agreement Dated As of September 1, 2005, GSAMP Trust 2005-WMC1, Plaintiff v. Ronan Doherty, Sally Doherty, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corporation And Occupants residing at 12 Bridle Trail, Underhill, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corporation to Ronan Doherty dated June 8, 2005 and recorded in Volume 145, Page 479 of the Land Records of the Town of Underhill, 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 4:30 P.M. on January 2, 2008, at 12 Bridle Trail, Underhill, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Ronan Doherty and Sally Doherty by War-
DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Forming a new group focused on recovery/management of addictions, compulsions, and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a non-judgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@gmail.com. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome weekly group w/cofacilitators. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth,
healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830. ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Valerie at 760-9203. HIV Support Group This is a facilitated HIV/AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self acceptance and personal growth. We are a group of survivors and with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what living positive has to offer. Mondays @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Michael J @ 860-9582. PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT GROUP that focuses on building motivation, becoming more successful, and living with more passion. This group will also address issues such as the feelings of being stuck, unbalanced, stressed out, and lazy and then will discuss and work on learning and using new ideas and tools to create more supportive and positive habits. Call for more information 802-279-0231. MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome. 18 years of age and older. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, transitions, health, personal growth, grieving, healing, etc. Emotionally safe and confidential. Nonjudgmental, nonviolent. Groups led by trained cofacilitators. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Corner of Elmwood Ave. and Allen St. Entrance on Allen St. Burlington, Vt. Every Thursday, 7-9 PM. Please be prompt. Suggested donation $5 - but none will be turned away for lack of donation. For info call: 434-8180. Visit us at lcmrc. org. LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713. Central Vermont Support Group for Adoptive Parents Coping with Behavioral Challenges Will meet at the Easter Seals office in Berlin the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. New Members Welcome. Facilitated by Kristi Lenart, BA. For more information, call Kristi at 802-223-4744.
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SHYNESS AND SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP Practice new social skills and improve confidence in a supportive and professional setting. Contact Contact Otter Creek Assoc. 865-3450 ext 341 or email shy.group@yahoo.com. DISCUSS “WHAT THE BLEEP…”and “Down the Rabbit Hole” – the layman’s way toward understanding latest quantum physics discoveries linking science and spirituality. We’ll watch segments, talk about them, share experiences. Meeting place, Burlington area TBA. Call 802-861-6000 SHOPLIFTERS SUPPORT GROUP Self-help support group now forming in the Capital area for persons who would like to meet regularly for mutual support. This new group would meet biweekly at a time and place to be decided to discuss our issues, struggles, and ways of staying out of trouble. We’ll likely use some of Terry Shulman’s work as a focus for some of our discussions. Please call Tina at 802-763-8800 or email at Tmarie267201968@ cs.com PARENTING GROUP Parenting support and skill-building for people parenting kids of any age. New members welcome as space allows. Please call for more information. RiverValley Associates (802) 6517520. STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP: Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, and etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com. HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP A monthly support group open to anyone with, at risk, or caring for someone with Huntington’s disease, and their family and friends. The group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. The support group is facilitated by a social worker and is sponsored by the Vermont affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. For additional information please call Warren Hathaway at 1-888-872-8102, ext 19. SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN IN CRISIS: Divorce, custody, relationship type support for men. Weekly meetings. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Universalist Unitarian, top of Church St., Burlington. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday. Burlington Police Station Community Room. One North Ave., South Entrance, next to Battery Park. VT CFIDS Assoc., Inc. 1-800-296-1445 voicemail, www. monkeyswithswings.com/vtcfidds. html.
MARGARET Hi. My name is Margaret and I am a 4 year old spayed female dilute Tortie. I am a beautiful and talkative girl. I am also shy. I am looking for a home with older kids and no other pets. I may take a while to warm up to you, but once I do, I love to snuggle and be a lap kitty. I can be a charmer and have worked my way into many of the staff's hearts.
MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER: Support group meets 5 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. 1-800ACS-2345. CENTRAL VT SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS COPING WITH BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS: Will meet at the Easter Seals office in Berlin the first Wednesday of each month, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. New members welcome. Facilitated by Patti Smith, MA & Kristi Petrochko, BA. Info, call Kristi at 802-2234744. FAT FLUSHERS UNITE!: Do you need support starting or staying motivated on the Fat Flush Plan by Ann Louise Guittleman? FF support group starting in S. Burlington. Call Rhonda 864-0538x226 for details. SQUEAKY WHEELS, RUSTY HINGES: Focus groups meets at the Branon’s Pool in St. Albans for socialization, maintaining, wellbeing, improving performance of daily activities by managing aches through sharing experiences and workout in the warm water. Meeting is free, one hour pool pass, swimsuit, required. 802-527-7957. MEN’S GROUP FORMING: To read and discuss Warrin Farrills groundbreaking best selling book “The Myth of Male Power”. 802-3430910. SEPARATED BY ADOPTION?: Concerned United Birthparents, Inc. (CUB) announces local peer support group meeting in Burlington. CUB meetings offer a safe, confidential, and nurturing environment to explore personal experiences related to adoption, relinquishment, search and reunion (or rejection). For those of us who have felt isolated, it is a tremendous relief to communicate with others who understand our experience. 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church on Pearl St., top of Church St., Burlington. Free. Contact Judy, region1dir@ cubirthparents.org, 800-822-2777 ext. 1, www.CUBirthparents.org. MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/DYSAUTONOMIA: Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153. MEN’S GROUP FORMING: Based on the work of David Deida, Core Energetics, and other awareness practices. The intention of the group is to serve members into being the most extraordinary men that they can be. It is for men who are who are dying to penetrate every bit of the world with their courage, their presence, their unbridled passion and relentless love, and their deepest burning, bubbling, brilliant desire. The group will function as a means for men to support each
other and serve the greater good. We will be working with spiritual practices, the mind and body, and taking on our lives with the utmost integrity, impeccability and openness. The group is not a new age group, nor is it a group dedicated to therapy. Info, email zach@ handelgroup.com or call 917-8871276. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS): Have you experienced the impact of a loved one’s suicide? Please consider joining us. The Burlington support group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the The Holiday Inn, Oak Room, 1068 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT. This is not a therapy group; this is a support group. There is no fee. Please contact Cory Goud, M.A., Psychologist-Master, 802-223-4111 or Linda Livendale 802-479-9450. GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: Fun support group for single women, discussions, weekly activities (cooking, dancing, rock climbing...), childcare solutions. A great alternative to dating! Email horizons4u@hotmail.com. DEBTORS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with money and debt? We can help. Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Redstone Campus First Presbyterian Church, South Prospect St. Sat. 10-11:30 a.m. Contact Brenda, 802-4970522 or Cameron, 802-363-3747. OVEREATERS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Is what you’re eating, eating you? Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. First Congregational Church, Rt. 15, Essex Jct. Contact 863-2655 for more info. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: A group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member. The only requirement is a desire to stop using. For meeting info, call 802862-4516 or visit www.cvana.org. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345 or Denise at 223-257. BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749. CONCERNED UNITED BIRTHPARENTS: A group offering support if you have lost a child to adoption or are in reunion or have yet to begin your search. 802-849-2244.
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« support groups EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents. More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554. HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP: Second Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30. Community Health Center, second floor, 617 Riverside Ave., Burlington 802-355-8936. AL-ANON, Family Group, 12-step. Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. “I Love Me”, an educational support group on self care for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Ongoing-Join us anytime! Ask about Survivors of Incest Anonymous And Overeaters Anonymous. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information. AUTISM SUPPORT DAILY: Free support group for parents of children with autism. 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston. 1st Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Call Lynn, 802-660-7240, or visit us at http://www.AutismSupportDaily. com for more info. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call helpline at 1877-856-1772. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St. suite 7 in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Call our helpline at 1877-856-1772.
OCD SUPPORT GROUP/THERAPY GROUP: Come share your experience, get support from those who have been there, learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how to reduce its symptoms. Therapist facilitated. Weekly meetings, 802-343-8114. AUTISM: Free support group for parents and caregivers of children with ASD. Montpelier, 2nd Sunday of the month, 3-5 p.m. at the Family Center. Call Jessica, 249-7961 for child care inquires. More info, www.aaware.org. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Stefanie Catella, 863-6384. FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP: If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you. Info, call Women Helping Battered Women 658-1996. HAIR PULLERS SUPPORT GROUP: The Vermont TTM Support Group is a new support group for adult pullers (18+) affected by trichotillomania (chronic hair pulling) as well as parents of pullers. This will be a supportive, safe, comfortable and confidential environment. Meets on the 4th Monday of every month, 67:30 p.m. There will be no meeting 12/25. First Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Info, 453-3688 or vermont_ttmoutreach@yahoo.com. DEPERSONALIZATION AND DEREALIZATION: If you suffer from either of these trance states, please call Todd, 864-4285. THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EAST CHAPTER of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 4825319. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. DIABETES EDUCATION and Support Group of Chittenden County meets the third Thursday of every month at the Williston Federated Church, 6:30-8 p.m. We often have guest speakers. Info, 847-2278.
CHADD is a support organization for children and adults with AD/ HD. Every second Wednesday of the month. Champlain College, Global Technology Building, Maple St., Room 217, Burlington, VT. MOOD DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP: Every Monday, 4:30-6 p.m. Pastor United Church. Info, contact Lorraine, 485-4934. WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who have fled, are fleeing or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community. Info, 658-1996. VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, www. VTPFAC.com or call 802-373-0351. MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Co-facilitated by supportive peers and mentalhealth professionals and open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning adults age 23 and up. Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?. TRANS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Looking for peer support among other transgendered folks? Need a safe space to relax and be yourself? Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2? TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski. Sundays, 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30-7:30 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 655-3317 or Patricia, 658-6904. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516, or visit www.together.net/~cvana. Held in Burlington, South Burlington and Colchester. For more information, call 860-8388 or toll-free, 1-866-972-5266. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington, (1068 Williston Rd.), from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Cory Gould, 223-4111 or cgould1136@earthlink.net. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-VT.
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SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Men call Sandy, 863-5708. Women call Valerie, 802-760-9203. SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, five-week program helps quitters to follow through. Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309. DOES YOUR PARTNER/SPOUSE HAVE AD/HD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)? Support group meets every other week in Burlington to share experiences, challenges, laughs, resources. Want more information? Write addpartner@yahoo.com. WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE: A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 767-6092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds. DECLUTTER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify. 453-3612. PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings. Snacks and child care provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information. WOMEN CHANGING: A continuous educational support group for women who are interested in changing patterns in their lives. Wednesdays-ongoing. 12:30-2 p.m. Call Angie at AWARE in Hardwick, 472-6463. SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1877-543-9498 for more info. AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: Join our support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its healthgiving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-434-4423 or email: dragonheartvermont@ gmavt.net or go to: www.dragonheartvermont.org. NAKED IN VERMONT: The premier Nudist/Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE) Visit www.nakedinvermont.com. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732 or atblythel@aol.com. OLDER WOMEN EXERCISING TOGETHER: For motivation to do what’s necessary. Call Anne, 8616000.
ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) monthly support group: For patients, caregivers and loved ones who are living or have lived with ALS. Third Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Jim’s House, 1266 Creamery Rd., Williston. Info and directions, 802-862-8882 or vt@alsanne.org. AL-ANON: Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the AWARE office, 88 High St., Hardwick. Info, 472-6463. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION of Vermont: Daytime support group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in Colchester, from 12-2 p.m. For more info, contact Polly Erickson at 847-6941. METHADONE ANONYMOUS: A medication-assisted recovery support group. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. The Alano Club. Directions: Rt. 15 Fort Ethan Allen entrance, Barnes Ave., third right on to Hegeman Ave., #74 on left. All are welcome. HARD-OF-HEARING support group: I’m starting a support group for adults who have a hearing loss that affects the quality of their work/family/social life. Let’s share personal experiences and knowledge of hearing-aid technology. Marlene, 999-8005. SKINNYDIPPERS UNITE! Visit Vermont Au Naturel. Join other naturists and like-minded people for support, discussions and more! www.vermontaunaturel.com. PARENTS TOGETHER support groups: Would you like to talk and share ideas with other parents about the joys and challenges of children? Support groups for all parents. Desireah, 796-3119. MENTAL ILLNESSES: The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support meetings for the families and friends of the mentally ill at Howard Center, corner of Flynn and Pine. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp. 862-6683 for info. NONCUSTODIAL SUPPORT group for parents. Contact Bill Bagdon, 434-6495. BRAIN INJURY: Open to people who sustained a brain injury, their caregivers and family. Expert speakers often scheduled. 1st Wed. of every month, 6-8 p.m. Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester. Call Barb Winters, 434-7244. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes. Free and confidential. SafeSpace, 863-0003 or 866-869-7341 (toll-free). FAMILY/FRIENDS OF THOSE suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: second Monday of the month, 4-5 p.m. The Arbors. 985-8600.
“HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support. DEBTORS SUPPORT GROUP: Mondays, 7-8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington. Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, Burlington and Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., King Street Youth Center, 87 King St., Burlington. Info, call Brenda 8937752 or Cameron, 363-3747. BURLINGTON MEN’S GROUP: Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3742. Area men are invited to join this weekly group for varied discussions and drumming. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 863-2655. Overeaters get support in addressing their problem. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 860-8382. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 and join a group in your area. AL-ANON: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8 p.m. First Congregational Church, N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free. Info, 655-6512. Seven other locations also. Info, 860-8388. Do you have a friend or relative with an alcohol problem? Al-Anon can help. DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL violence: WomenSafe offers free, confidential support groups in Addison County for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Info, 388-4205. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS Anonymous: Sundays, 7 p.m. Free. Info, write to P.O. Box 5843, Burlington, VT 05402. Get help through this weekly 12-step program. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS: Burlington, meets at Birchwood Terrace, 2nd & 4th Wed., at 1:30 p.m. Colchester, meets at FAHC, Fanny Allen Campus, 1st Thurs. of month at 3 and 7 p.m. Shelburne, meets at The Arbors, 2nd Tues. of month at 10 a.m.
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I was looking for a roommate, someone responsible — a professional or a grad student. I placed the ad online with Seven Days, and, 15 minutes later, I had a phone call. The guy told me his name and what he did — he’s a teacher — and I asked him if he was free to come over and check out the place. Within half an hour of placing the ad, I had found the ideal roommate. It makes sense — the readers of Seven Days tend to be intelligent and thoughtful people. LANE GIBSON ACTOR AND SOCIAL-SERVICE WORKER SOUTH BURLINGTON
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If you have the above qualities, have a strong work ethic and would appreciate a fun work environment... we want to hear from you! Responsibilities include overseeing product design projects as well as our highly creative Product Design staff to ensure continued excellence. 3-5 years experience managing a creative staff and experience in a wide range of product categories – Print Styling, Body Styles for PJs as well as other clothing and soft goods, Gift Items and Packaging. Send cover letter and resumÊ to: 6655 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 or email jobs@vtbear.com. EOE
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WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT is seeking a
Writer/Producer for its Creative Services department. Must be experienced and proficient in writing, shooting, editing and producing effective commercials and promos for television. Hands-on experience in a professional production environment required. No beginners, please. Good interpersonal skills and experience in working with clients are essential. To apply, send resume, writing samples, and viewable samples of your best work to:
WcAX-tV, P.o. Box 4508, Burlington, Vt 05406. No phone calls.
FACILITIES MANAGER Yestermorrow Design/Build School is hiring a Facilities Manager. Candidates should be organized, flexible and self-motivated, with excellent project and personnel management skills. Duties include maintaining and improving the school’s physical plant and equipment; mentoring and supervising interns and work trade students; and managing class and campus projects. This is a hands-on job requiring a working knowledge of construction, maintenance, and building operations, as well as working knowledge of shop equipment, tool use, safety and maintenance. Demonstrated interest in and understanding of Yester morow’s design/build educational philosophy preferred. Applications are due by January 15, 2008 with a February 1st start date. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to kate@yestermorrow.org.
THERAPEUTIC CASE MANGER The Family Center of Northwestern Vermont is seeking a self-motivated individual who works well with children, teens and families. The children/teens have challenging behaviors or have family risk factors, which place them at an increased risk for emotional problems across environments. Position provides direct services to children across Franklin/Grand Isle Counties in a community-based setting. Assistance with coordinating services, assessment, advocating, and social skills training occurs on a regular basis. Excellent collaborative and communication skills a must. Master’s degree preferred or Bachelor’s degree with background in early childhood, children’s mental health and community services. COMMUNICATION FACILITATOR Project Soar - The Back to School Program, an independent school program serving students with a variety of needs in grades K-12, is seeking a Communication Facilitator. This position requires the ability to functionally utilize American Sign Language (ASL) within a Sign Supported Language framework. Willing to train candidates with ASL knowledge and experience in Sign Supported Language. Responsibilities include: IEP implementation, direct academic and life skills instruction, facilitation of community-based learning activities, transportation of student, maintenance of student’s personal care needs, etc. Preferred candidates will be strong team players, be flexible and be willing, able and excited to learn. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human service or school setting preferred.
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VAN DRIVER Project Soar - an independent school program, serving students with a variety of needs in grades K-12, is seeking a van driver to provide consistent and reliable transportation for our student body to and from school. Seeking candidate with CDL II/Type II Bus Drivers Endorsement or ability/willingness to pursue this endorsement with our support. Hours are from 5:30 – 8:00 AM and 2:15 – 4:30 PM Monday thru Thursday, and 5:30 – 8:00 AM and 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM Fridays. Also, morning or afternoon routes will be considered. Compensation is competitive and varies for endorsed and non-endorsed drivers. School year schedule with possible 4 weeks of work in the summer. Perfect position for retired persons looking to serve the community!
HR Dept., 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478. EOE Visit our website for a complete listing of our job opportunites: www.ncssinc.org.
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Vermont Center for Independent Living, a statewide disability rights organization, is currently recruiting a
Program Specialist Vermont AgrAbility Project. This individual will develop and deliver outreach and educational materials to benefit VT farmers with disabilities. Knowledge of VT farm community and independent living philosophy and disability rights/resources is necessary. Significant travel necessary; valid driver’s license is required. Based in Shelburne. Please send cover letter and resume to: Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 E. State St., Montpelier, VT 05602, by fax to 802-229-0503, or by email to vcil@vcil.org. VCIL is an EOE/affirmative action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations in the recruitment and employment of persons with disabilities.
The Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program (VRRP), a field office of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), a nongovernmental, nonprofit national organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants, seeks professionals to work with our resettlement team. Coordinator of Resettlement Services Under the direct supervision of the VRRP Director, the Coordinator of Resettlement Services will be responsible for supervising case management, employment services, and English-language training for newly arriving refugees as well as for professional development and staff training. Responsibilities will also include coordinating with school districts, medical providers and social service agencies to promote maximum service provision to clients. This position includes program administration and development, grant management and reporting to USCRI’s national office as well as to State officials. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related discipline and MS Office proficiency required. Other job duties may be assigned by the Director. Full-time employment with excellent benefits. Bilingual Case Managers/Community Integration Specialists Responsibilities include case management for refugee families by coordinating and facilitating housing, healthcare, social and educational services, community orientation and social adjustment services; refugee cash assistance and related services; cross-cultural training and support services to refugees, service providers and volunteers. Provide interpreting and translating support to clients, service providers, employers, and staff. Maintain case files and prepare periodic reports. Successful applicants will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, be team-oriented, and have ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Foreign language proficiency essential (prefer Kirundi, Kinya-rwanda, Swahili, Somali, Maay-Maay, French or Arabic). Driver’s license, clean driving record and personal transportation required. Bachelor’s degree in social work, MS Office proficiency, and experience with social services, immigrants, and interpreting preferred. Full-time employment with excellent benefits. ESL TEACHERS needed for VRRP’s English Language Training classes at two businesses in Chittenden County. Part-time, regular schedule; evening availability a must. MATESL or equivalent experience required. Preference given to applicants with experience developing curricula and/or teaching content-based, multi-level English classes. VRRP/USCRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Submit a resume with cover letter describing your interest, qualifications and salary history to:
Nada Popovac Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program 462 Hegeman Ave, Suite 101 Colchester, VT 05446 npopovac@uscrivt.org
Community SkillS WorkerS needed: Full-time and relief Positions Available NFI Vermont is seeking new members to join our talented team of mental health professionals in our Diagnostic Assessment Program. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, have a desire to help kids and families to be successful, have the ability to provide respectful role modeling, and will become a resourceful component of our therapeutic Community Skills Workers Team. Responsibilities include doing individual and group activities with youth both in the community and their home. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Full-time and relief positions available. Full-time position has an inclusive benefits package. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Kim Robinson, DAP Program Director 30 Airport Road, So. Burlington, VT 05403 KimRobinson@nafi.com. EOE WWW.NAFI.COM
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 to 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.
Do you have exceptional customer service skills? Do you want to be part of a great team? NEFCU would like to meet you.
MEMbEr SErviCE rEprESENtativE – FloatEr
Opportunity exists for a branch floater. The position requires flexibility and adaptability to work in all branches and/or departments performing a full range of member service and teller transactions as needed. A successful floater will be friendly, enthusiastic and personable with members and coworkers; efficient and accurate – paying attention to details; focused on providing members with the full benefits of membership through the sales of products and services; and dedicated to exceeding members’ expectations. One to two year’s customer service experience in a related capacity preferred. Hours: within a 7-7 business environment. One Saturday/month.
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The Computer Operations Specialist shall provide support in the daily operation of the Company’s computer system. Responsible for running programs, backups, file transfers and administering user accounts. Must have the ability and initiative to grasp new concepts and work comfortably across multiple platforms. Successful candidates will have experience in computer operations and computer help desk environments. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Hours: Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Excellent, effective communication skills needed for this diverse position. Ability to handle a high volume of calls, manage priorities and meet numerous deadlines, while maintaining and providing a high degree of customer service to our members. The successful candidate will build & strengthen member relationships, maintain knowledge of all NEFCU products & services and serve as a liaison for members. Must be proficient with computers, exhibit a high degree of accuracy, and have prior customer service experience. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Once Saturday/month. If you believe you have the talents and skills to contribute to success at NEFCU and would like to be part of a dynamic team, please forward a brief statement of your interest in the position along with your resume in confidence to:
hr@nefcu.com or by mail to NEFCU, human resources, p.o. box 527, Williston, vt 05495-5027. EoE
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High-volume Montpelier restaurant is hiring a full-time Manager. • prior restaurant management experience required • committed team leader • strong work ethic • competitive salary, commensurate with experience • benefits include health insurance and paid vacations Send references and resume to: Sarducci’s Restaurant 3 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05602
SALES MANAGER Bolton Valley Resort has an immediate opening for a full-time, year-round Sales Manager, specializing in ski groups, meetings, conferences and bus groups. Successful candidate will have a good understanding of the role of the Sales Manager. B.A. or equivalent from four-year college or 2 to 3 years related experience or equivalent combination of both. Experience should include progressively responsible sales experience, in a resort or hospitality-related organization.
Contact: Cindy Feltch cfeltch@boltonvalley.com.
STAFF ATTORNEY The Vermont Department of Education (DOE) seeks a Staff Attorney with at least three years of professional experience, preferably including education law, to provide legal support to the Commissioner of Education, the State Board of Education, DOE staff, school administrators and parents. The Staff Attorney will report to the DOE’s General Counsel. The position will involve litigation, administrative hearings, legislative advocacy, administrative rule making, special education, civil rights and much more. Litigation experience, academic credentials, writing ability, team orientation and technology skills will factor heavily in the selection process. This Staff Attorney position is exempt, with salary and benefits based upon the Vermont Attorney Pay Plan. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: John Turner Department of Education 120 State Street cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Montpelier,diverse Vermont 05620-2501
Bolton Valley Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EnErgizE your carEEr. For more than thirty years, RISE Engineering has provided one-stop efficiency services for energy end-users in New England. A division of Thielsch Engineering, Inc., we have achieved national recognition for operating innovative programs on behalf of program sponsors in the region. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for our new office location near Burlington, VT. In the near-term, this staff will provide services in support of new initiatives to be offered by Efficiency Vermont. Over the long term, this staff will form the basis of a strong and vibrant energy efficiency resource for all areas of the state. Marketing / Lead Generator - The successful candidate will provide marketing support of our business-to-business activities. Applicants should have experience in planning and executing telemarketing and direct mail campaigns to identify leads from a targeted list of qualified customers and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field or the equivalent work experience with 1-2 years experience is preferred. Our compensation package provides competitive salaries. RISE offers a wide array of employee benefits, including paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, family healthcare/dental coverage, a 401k savings plan, and education reimbursement. To express your interest in either position, please email your resume to edirect@thielsch.com, or complete an online application at www.thielsch.com. Please specify the position of interest to you.
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South Burlington School District www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds]
SPECIAL EDUCATOR
Waterville Elementary School has an immediate opening for a self-directed, full-time special educator to work with teachers, students and parents to meet the needs of our students. Candidates must possess a Vermont license in Special Education and be familiar with Special Education law, regulations, and the IEP and EST processes. Must be a team player. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three current letters of recommendation and transcripts to:
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Autism Interventionist (2 positions) – District Qualified candidate must have an Associate’s degree, two years college training or successful completion of competency testing; experience working with children with autism or willing to be trained to work with children with autism; and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. This position will remain open until filled. Candidates may forward their resume and three current references to: Diane Kinnon, Human Resource Department, South Burlington School District, 550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403, or apply at www.sbschools.net. EOE
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Seeking a recovery-oriented mental health clinician to provide case management services to persons with serious mental illness. This is an outreach-based position that includes counseling, service coordination, skills teaching, and advocacy. We are interested in hiring a client-centered, enthusiastic clinician with a good sense of humor. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field with a minimum of one year experience working with persons with mental illness. Motivated individual able to multitask. Supervision toward mental health licensure provided.
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Personal Assistant/ Project Manager In a nutshell: Extreme multi-tasker for frenetically paced office. Excellent computer and interpersonal skills a must. Willing to do what’s needed to get myriad of jobs done fast.  Work involves progressive political action and acting as personal assistant to two executives. This is not a typical admin spot. This person juggles a lot of balls in the air, so he/she needs to thrive in a hectic environment (like a campaign).  Previous experience as a personal/ executive assistant is hugely helpful. As the assistant to the very active and creative founders, you will serve as the public “face� of the organization, manage schedules, arrange travel, answer telephones, and handle all correspondence. As project manager you will manage multiple nationwide projects simultaneously. Working well with others, self-motivation and resourcefulness are musts. Expertise with Microsoft Office a must.  We offer a rockin’ benefits package with lots of great stuff and fun perks. Think you’re the right person for us? Shoot us an email with your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Jobs@TrueMajority.org before January 4, 2008.
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Shared Living Providers Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - POWER Burlington Electric Department is seeking to fill a full-time position that is responsible for the installation, testing, calibration, documentation and maintenance of a variety of electric utility apparatuses. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or certification of completion of a two-year electrical/electronic technical program a minimum of two years experience is required. Vermont Master Electricians license is also required. For a complete job description and City of Burlington Application, visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested, send a resume, cover letter and a completed City of Burlington Application to: Human Resource Department, 131 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401. EOE.
Greater Burlington/Shelburne-area part-time (8 days/month) home sought for a charming 18-year-old young woman with developmental disabilities. This young woman enjoys music, movies and being with friends. Personal and medical care required. Best match is single person or family who enjoys an active lifestyle. The home must be smoke-free and either wheelchairaccessible or able to be made accessible. This unique living opportunity offers a generous tax-free stipend, the possibility of additional days in the future, and a wheelchair-accessible van. Contact Leah MacCarthy at 802-488-6541. Greater Burlington-area home sought for 38-year-old gentleman with developmental disabilities. This very intelligent man enjoys walking, watching old movies, country music and going to the beach. Best match is single person or family (with older children) who enjoys an active lifestyle. Some personal care and support with medical issues required. Become part of a very innovative and dedicated team while earning up to a $24,000 tax-free stipend.
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BUS DRIVER Part-time, clean driving record. School bus experience preferred. Manual transmission bus.
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Adult Mental Health & Substance Abuse is looking for a full-time HVAC MECHANIC. Please call Peter Monty at 802-324-3042. Childcare Center in search of energetic, eager & creative Director and Toddler Teacher to join the team of an evolving center. ECE or CDA equivalent. Experience with kids of all ages. d
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Are you a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership qualities and excellent communication and organizational skills? If so, the state’s largest nonprofit social service agency is seeking you to coordinate psychiatric residential/community housing programs for adults who are considered to have major mental illness and substanceabuse disorders. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, intake assessment, budgeting, serving as a resource for families and the community, and participation in larger Agency management and clinical issues. A Master’s degree and solid assessment skills are required. Three to five years of supervisory experience and familiarity with mental health and substance abuse issues preferred. A sense of humor and being a team player are a must! Full-time position with excellent benefits. assist CliniCian
The ASSIST program, a well-established psychiatric hospital diversion program of the HowardCenter, is seeking gifted, compassionate clinicians. Those interested in joining a professional team that provides crisis stabilization to people who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis are encouraged to apply. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, experience dealing with people with mental illness, valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. All schedules include some weekend hours; day and evening shifts are available. Excellent benefits, great learning opportunity for someone who is seeking exposure to a wide variety of clients.
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Do you want a career instead of just a job? Work providing direct service support to people with developmental disabilities in full or part-time professionally and personally fulfilling positions. Comprehensive pro-rated benefits, including health and dental insurance, available with positions of 20 hours per week or more. Experience desired, but not required. Start 2008 with a new job where you make a difference every day!
Send reSume and cover letter to: Human resources/Jobs Howardcenter, 160 Flynn avenue, Burlington, vt 05401 or email to HrHelpdesk@howardcenter.org To learn more about HowardCenter, view a full listing of open positions, learn more about benefits, and apply online, visit www.howardcenter.org. 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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Help provide social, educational, artistic, and recreational activities. The ideal candidate will be able to work M-F from 2:30-5:30 and have a valid CPR and 1st Aid Certification. Email Karen Persons at kpersons@bsdvt.org or call her at 802-355-4021. EOE
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our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K savings plan with employer match, non-contributory pension plan, health club membership and paid vacation.
Planet Fitness is coming to Essex Jct., VT in early 2008!
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Front Desk/Membership Consultants Certified Fitness Trainers Third Shift Cleaning Personnel Part-Time Certified Fitness Trainer (South Burlington location) Full-time and part-time hours available for first, second and third shifts. Reliability and customer service experience is a must! Job training will begin immediately after the New Year! Please apply at the Essex Junction Pre-sale Trailer, 57 River Rd., Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat/Sun 9am-3pm or online at www.planetfitness.com/essexjunction under “Check Us Out”.
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2008 Step Up to Highway Construction Program Join us for a FREE, nine-week job training program for women interested in pursuing careers in highway construction.
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SNOWMAKERS INSTRUCTORS NIGHT AUDIT FOOD & BEVERAGE PARKING ATTENDANTS and more.... Competitive wage, free skiing and riding. Contact Bolton Valley, the Mountain with Momentum!
mcroshier@ boltonvalley.com. 802-434-3444
February 11—April 10, 2008 Monday through Thursday each week Montpelier, Vermont
ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION in your area! Call us to reserve your space soon. We will be visiting the following locations in January: BARRE — Aldrich Public Library January 8, 2008 January 15, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. BURLINGTON Department of Labor January 7, 2008 January 14, 2008 9:00 a.m. — Noon 9:00 a.m — Noon ST. JOHNSBURYDepartment DepartmentofofLabor Labor MORRISVILLE January 10, 2008 Noon—3:00 Noon—3:00 p.m. p.m. 9, 2008 MORRISVILLE ST. JOHNSBURYDepartment DepartmentofofLabor Labor 9, 2008 January 10, 2008 Noon—3:00 Noon—3:00 p.m. p.m. WHITE RIVER JCT. Department of Labor January 11, 2008 Noon—3:00 p.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND ONE OF THE ABOVE SESSIONS, OR TO APPLY: Call Sue at 802.828.5858 or 800.356.1965 E-mail: sue.hackney@state.vt.us or visit www.aot.state.vt.us/civilrights/EDHC.htm
Agency of Transportation
New Position Available! Cook’s Assistant The Arbors is enhancing services and is need of a full-time kitchen assistant in our senior living community for residents living with memory impairment. Primary responsibilities include food prep, dishwashing, and cleaning. Position is 30 hours per week with competitive rate and excellent benefits. Apply in person. The Arbors at Shelburne 687 Harbor Road Shelburne, VT 05482 802-985-8600
Green Technology Graphic Design Software Development Health Care E-Gaming Robotics
Vermont’s coolest companies want you. Learn about Vermont businesses and schools that are incorporating technology in exciting and innovative ways at an employment expo like no other!
Exhibitors and presenters include: Dealer.com, Polhemus, SoundToys, NRG Systems, Propeller Media Works, Competitive Computing, Tag New Media, Bluehouse Group, Concept 2, groSolar, Resolution, The Data Farm, PIEmatrix, Earth Turbines, EpikOne, Burlington Telecom, UVM, JDK Design, Contois Music, Seven Days, Vermont Software Developers’ Alliance and St. Michael’s College. For more info, call: 802.540.0204
See how Contois Music uses
Guitar Hero to teach music students to play like the pros!
January 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. vermont3.com Saturday, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington Waterfront — Free Admission Department of Labor