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<contents> FEBRUARY 11-18, 2009 VOL.14 NO.25
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When It’s Time... to Show Her
FeBruary 11-18, 2009 vol.14 no.25
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Fair Game
Open season on Vermont politics By Shay ToTTen
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Hackie A cabbie’s rear view
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Work Vermonters on the job By Mike iveS
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Gallery Profile Visiting Vermont’s art venues By aMy lilly
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< letters> TAB? GAG! I never understood how anyone could drink TaB [“So Long, Aspartame,” January 14]. I once got a small amount of gasoline in my mouth, and it tasted just like TaB! Michael Marion BALTIMORE, MD
GOOD SPORT Your sidebar on Freeps writers you love [“High Noon for the Burlington Free Press,” January 28], and its omission of stalwart sportswriter Mike Donoghue, leads me to wonder whether you — and we — fully realize what a giant we have in this guy. He brings a news-sider’s background to the sports desk, refusing to check his commitment to investigative journalism at the “toy department” door. He heads up not only the Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association, but the national lodge as well. And with his work in the St. Mike’s journalism department, he’s helping to bring along the next generation of journos, any of whom could do a lot worse than aspire to their teacher’s level of devotion to the craft. In a depleted sports department, he’s carrying more and more of the load. There’s a sports cliché in here somewhere, but Donoghue would never stoop to use it, so I won’t either. Alexander Wolff CORNWALL
Wolff is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated and owner of the Vermont Frost Heaves. TOUGH TALK ABOUT ‘TEXAS’ My husband and I usually eat out about twice a week. I can tell you that coupons emailed to me or advertised early-bird meals have been enticing. I can also tell restaurant owners in the area not to be worried about Texas Roadhouse [“Spare Our Fare,” January 21]. It is busy because all new chains get busy when they are the new kid in town. The service, wait time and food are not good. (OK, maybe the rolls are good, but they brag about “homemade from scratch”; that food is not from scratch by any stretch.) We have gone twice (or tried) and complained twice via their corporate website. Both times I was told I would hear from the managing partner, and I have not heard a word. The worst part about that place is the call ahead: They don’t answer the phone when they are really busy; you get there and they tell you they are no longer taking names for the list; or, even better, if your party is larger than six people, they won’t take your name at all. . . When we commented on how the phone was being answered, [the manager] said, “How do you think the girl feels that has to answer the phones?” I could not believe he said that to customers. Word of mouth
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KUDOS, KIRK Whenever I read Kirk Kardashian’s articles, I’m struck by how vivid they are [“Astronomy and Art Mingle at Montshire,” January 28]. He’s very visual in his descriptions. Better yet, he digs down to get the
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ONE OF A KIND I wish to thank Sarah Judd for including me in her ONE Woman Photography Project [“Candid Cameras,” January 28]. Her conception of this artistic endeavor allowed me to see my neighborhood through a wider lens. It gave me another rea-
son to converse with my neighbors. The Old North End is a cornucopia of collaboration and individuality. Here we sit on our stoops in anticipation of the neighbors walking their dog. We know the children who play in the parks and join together as we later applaud them at the school play . . . From the sunrise over the park to the afternoon meditation at the nearby chapel and, later, the injection I more letters >> 16a
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Dust off your fishnets, falsies, fedoras and fake eyelashes — the 14th annual “Winter Is a Drag Ball” is Saturday, February 14, at Higher Ground. The “ladies” of the House of LeMay
host this popular cross-dressing benefit for the Vermont People With AIDS Coalition.
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Call me today! Most popular stories last week on the Seven DayS website: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
“Fair Game: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Jim Douglas” by Shay Totten (2/4/09) “Loaves and Wishes: On the Rise Bakery Serves Up Community With Its Wood-Fired Pizza” by Suzanne Podhaizer (2/4/09) “Artful Dodger: As a Crisis Looms in Arts Funding, Vermont’s Lyman Orton Takes Action” by Matt Scanlon (2/4/09) “High Noon for the Burlington Free Press: Can Brad Robertson Save Vermont’s Largest Daily?” by Cathy Resmer (1/28/09) “Free Will Astrology” by Rob Brezsny (2/4/09)
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StuCk iN VermONt: eva Sollberger talks with brides-to-be at lubiana’s Bridal in Barre, a family-owned paradise of bows, taffeta, sequins, girl power and dreams.
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New Gay Bar in Vermont Amber LeMay reports on the House of LeMay blog that there’s a new gay bar opening in South Burlington, adjacent to Higher Ground.
specifically, a councilor’s plan to tweak ‘em, and allegedly spoil their plans for retirement. As union president Libby told this reporter that councilor Andy Montroll is to blame, an observer noted that a firetruck was idling outside in a fire lane.
WCAX, of all sources, confirms.
Was Libby aware, I asked, of the violation? Oh, sure, he said, but cops won’t write a citation.
Welcome, Two Friends Bistro and Lounge! That brings the grand total of gay bars in Vermont to one.
Read more online . . .
Lauren “Ober and Out” Ober of the Burlington Free Press has been on the case since last week. She blogged about stalking the Two Friends “like a total narc” in her Pontiac “Vibrator.” Ober and Out notes that the gay bar is next to the “dubiously named” children’s hair salon called “The Hairy Bear.” Why “dubiously named?” In the GLBT community, the bear subculture is synonymous with hairy, hyper masculine men who like to wear leather.
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Read more about Two Friends in Dan Bolles’ “Soundbites” column on page 16B. Read more online . . . Posted February 9 by Cathy Resmer
Burlington City Council Sonnet #4 Last night the wings of City Hall were jammed with many a fluffy handlebar mustache; The wearers weren’t part of some klezmer band, or VIPs at a Harley-Davidson bash. Turns out the mustachioed dudes were firemen incensed about their pension benefits —
LOVE IS... ...Never having to say “excuse me.” ...Always finding the toilet seat has been left in your desired position.
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Wright was the only candidate at last week’s Seven Days mayoral forum who balked at the yes-no question: “Do you support same-sex marriage?” change in the bill from the version floated two years ago. Clergy would not be required to perform or host same-sex marriages, if doing so is in conflict with their religious beliefs. Rep. Patti Komline (R-Dorset), the House Minority Leader, is not a cosponsor of the bill, but she’s supporting it publicly. She knows acting otherwise would only prove her party’s critics right and equate Vermont Republicans with the neoconservative Bible thumpers that have hijacked the national party. Komline is trying to increase the Republican caucus in a state trending leftward, while not riling up the party’s more socially conservative elements. Doing so might motivate right-wingers to jump into primaries in hopes of knocking off their more moderate counterparts. That’s what happened post-civil unions. Within two election cycles, though, a group of Democrats had regained the House, and they’re now much more liberal than in the past. By supporting the same-sex marriage measure, Komline is sending a clear signal that today’s Vermont GOP does not want to be associated with the bigotry that emerged during the debate over civil unions. Maybe we’re seeing a return to the GOP of olden days, when guys like Gov. George Aiken and State Sen. George Little combined fiscal conservatism with a social agenda that was civic-minded and liberal.
Fresh baked breads and hot tea or coffee (Little was memorialized last week at St. Paul’s Cathedral.) But if the party is shifting, Gov. Jim Douglas isn’t in the loop. Nor is one Queen City mayoral candidate, Republican Kurt Wright. Wright was the only candidate at last week’s Seven Days mayoral forum who balked at the yes-no question: “Do you support same-sex marriage?” The other three candidates, Progressive Bob Kiss, Democrat Andy Montroll and Independent Dan Smith, are all for it. Like Wright, Douglas is no fan of samesex marriage. During the fall campaign, he said Vermont was well served by civil unions. In other words, leave well enough alone. On Friday, a group of about 100 samesex-marriage supporters met with the guv in hopes of changing his mind. “The meeting with the group was respectful, and the governor listened to the information and stories that they shared,” said the governor’s spokesman Stephen Wark. One person who attended the private meeting said the governor was cordial, but talked more about the financial hardships facing the state than same-sex marriage. The media was not allowed in the room. “While he listened, he just listened,” said Cheryl Lensky of White River Junction. “We all know it’s going to take an incredible amount of work still to get this passed.” Lawmakers have a lot on their plates this session due to the recession, but Larson told supporters they can tackle budget issues and improve civil rights for many Vermonters. Larson warned that without committed action, the ground earned in past battles is at risk of being lost. “Progress can be taken away,” Larson said, referencing the recent Prop. 8 vote in California banning same-sex marriage. “Not only does our state need us to lead, but our country needs us.”
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Three House members have since joined Dean’s cause, including fellow Democrat and Vermonter Rep. Peter Welch. Over the weekend, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) urged President Barack Obama to pick Dean. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) is also supporting Dean. Along with these politicos, others in the progressive blogosphere are talking up Dean’s credentials, hoping Obama will overlook the grudge some say his Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has against Dean. Don’t expect miracles, though. The name heard loudest in the hallowed halls of Congress seems to be that of Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas. Bernie v. Howard — Neither are on the March ballot, but Queen City residents Sanders and Dean have both weighed in on Burlington’s mayoral race. Sanders, who served as mayor in the 1980s, is endorsing Kiss, noting he’s running the city in “an effective and efficient manner” and “putting the needs of taxpayers first.” Dean is backing fellow Democrat Montroll, for his “proven leadership, extraordinary commitment to the citizens of our community and vision of a better Burlington is exactly what we need in these trying times.” Will Douglas do his part? If so, would he endorse Wright or Smith? Hmmm. So Long, Spaulding — Democratic State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding has taken himself out of the running for governor in 2010. Spaulding told supporters, “Many of you know how enthusiastic I am about serving as state treasurer with all of you. In these difficult economic times, the job is especially challenging and rewarding. I can serve Vermonters best at this time by paying close attention to the financial affairs of our state with as few distractions as possible.” Spaulding was one of several prominent Democrats considering a gubernatorial bid to challenge Republican Gov. Douglas, who has yet to say if he’ll seek reelection. The others include Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, former Lt. Gov. Doug Racine (who is currently a state senator from Chittenden County), former State Sen. Matt Dunne (D-Windsor), Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin (D-Windham), Appropriations Chairwoman State Sen. Susan Bartlett (D-Lamoille), and Majority Leader Sen. John Campbell (D-Windsor). On Friday, Markowitz filed paperwork to set up an official exploratory committee. She also hired Jason Powell, who ran Barack Obama’s campaign in Vermont, to run her nascent campaign.
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lington voters don’t necessarily prefer leaders who are well-coiffed, smooth talking or shamelessly self-promoting. Occasionally, experience and substance do trump style. “Leadership is a funny thing,” opined former Gov. Hoff. “You can put two people side by side, and they’re both quiet. One can be very ineffective — and as much as I like Kiss, I think he’s been very ineffective — and the other person is quiet but effective. I think that describes Montroll.” In one respect, it’s a bit surprising that Montroll, 51, isn’t more outspoken and gregarious, given his family upbringing. The son of a Rochester, N.Y., college physics professor, Montroll was the eighth of 10 children. They always had a quorum at dinner and had to be aggressive eaters if they didn’t want to leave the table hungry, he said with a laugh. Montroll’s attention to detail is more understandable, given his education. He attended the University of Rochester, where he studied optics engineering, then went on to earn a master’s degree. After graduation, Montroll moved to Washington, D.C., where he took a job at an engineering consulting firm. But after five years there, he photo: jordan silverman
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uring last week’s Seven Dayssponsored debate on the Burlington waterfront, one audience member stood up to say she’s heard a lot of talk about “style, leadership and charisma” in this mayoral match-up. She wanted to know from the four candidates in attendance how they “differ substantively” on the issues that matter most to voters. Each candidate took a slightly different tack. Progressive Mayor Bob Kiss touched on his record as a consensus builder. Republican City Councilor and State Rep Kurt Wright pointed out the political diversity among his supporters. Independent Dan Smith highlighted his outsider status and his desire to end “business as usual” at City Hall. But Democratic City Councilor Andy Montroll used a very specific example to illustrate his uniqueness. He explained that when he was involved in rewriting the city’s zoning ordinances several years ago, it was his goal to ensure that Burlington remains a walkable community. To that end, he pushed for maintaining a minimum 12 feet of space between new buildings and the curb to allow bicycles, strollers and pedestrians to pass comfortably on the sidewalk. “Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think all of my opponents said, ‘Let the developers decide what that width should be,’” Montroll said. “And to me, that’s the wrong approach.” For someone who’s dedicated 15 consecutive years to the city council, it was an odd way to distinguish himself. After all, if Burlingtonians were polled on the issues that will decide the March 3 election, “sidewalk elbow room” probably wouldn’t make the Top10 list. Montroll’s critics use the sidewalk story to indicate what’s lacking in the city council veteran. While few of them deny that Montroll is bright, detail-oriented and hardworking, they contend he sometimes misses the forest for the trees. “You can always count on Andy to be very prepared and really know his stuff,” said outgoing City Councilor Jane Knodell, a Progressive from Ward 2 who is stepping down from her post and has opted not to endorse a candidate in this race. “But there is that tendency for him to get a little too bogged down in the details.” That said, it’s hard to ignore Montroll’s lineup of heavy-hitting endorsements. While some Democrats have defected to Smith, Kiss or Wright, Montroll’s camp includes former governors Phil Hoff, Madeleine Kunin and Howard Dean, as well as all five current Democratic city councilors and five members of the Burlington school board. His supporters have an altogether different view of Montroll’s supposed Achilles’ heel. They believe his deep knowledge of city operations is what qualifies him to be Burlington’s next mayor. “I would not say that Andy gets bogged down on the details,” argued fellow Councilor Joan Shannon (D-Ward 5). “He actually has a really good ability to see through the weeds and get to the crux of an issue . . . He doesn’t say a lot
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troll is not a natural-born politician who speaks in easily digestible soundbites. He lacks Wright’s “Aw, shucks!” folksiness and Smith’s skill at working a room. Indeed, Montroll comes across as somewhat tentative in large groups, like a scholarly but introverted rabbi who’s unaccustomed to projecting his voice to the back of the congregation. Extroversion may not be a requirement for public service, as the election of Mayor Kiss proved three years ago; Bur-
began looking for a new direction. In 1986, Montroll moved to South Royalton to attend Vermont Law School. In keeping with his interest in writing — he was editor of his college newspaper, the third largest daily in Rochester — he was chosen editor of the VLS law review. Montroll also served as the student representative on the VLS board of trustees, where, without realizing it at the time, he rubbed elbows with major players in Vermont politics, including Hoff.
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Though Montroll initially assumed he’d return to the D.C. area after law school, he quickly grew to love Vermont and decided to settle here. In 1989, he moved to Montpelier and landed a coveted and highly competitive position clerking for Vermont Supreme Court Justice John Dooley. At the time, Dooley was still partial to recruiting grads from Boston College, his alma mater. But the associate justice recalls being “particularly impressed with Andy” and hired him right away. “He was a very smart and diligent law clerk,” Dooley remembers, noting that, as a rule, supreme court justices do not make political endorsements. “He was a very good writer and very tenacious at getting things done.” Dooley, who’d earlier served as Vermont’s secretary of administration, said he was somewhat taken aback by Montroll’s interest in politics. “He was pretty shy and reserved in those days. I’d have to say it was a little bit of a surprise that he pursed a political career,” Dooley remembered. “His personality is not what one thinks of as really outgoing in political life.” Nevertheless, the associate justice has kept in touch with Montroll over the years and is impressed with his legal skills, which he witnessed on several cases that came before the high court. In the early 1990s, Montroll moved to Burlington. He met his wife, Barbara Anne, at a contra dance in Bristol. The couple has two children, Sarah and Elliott, both of whom attend Edmunds Elementary School, across the street from Montroll’s law office on South Union. It’s fair to say Montroll has the smallest carbon footprint of all the mayoral candidates: His house, office, kids’ school and City Hall are all within a radius of several blocks. In the early ’90s, Montroll worked at Riser Management Systems, an engineering consulting firm that helped large buildings throughout North America install and manage their telecom infrastructures. He was recruited for that job by Michael Dworkin, former chair of the Vermont Public Service Board. Dworkin, now a VLS law professor and director of the Insti-
tute for Energy and the Environment, spent three years working with Montroll in the late 1990s. He still thinks very highly of the city councilor and described him as someone “with sound judgment, high intelligence, great ethics.” He also made note of Montroll’s skill “dealing with people and managing teams.” Montroll first ran for elected office in 1994, when he competed against Joel Miller for an open council seat. The husband of Democrat Hinda Miller lost to Montroll, but his wife came back and defeated Montroll in 2006 for their party’s mayoral nomination. This time around, Hinda Miller are backing Smith. In 2001, Montroll was elected council president, a post he held until 2005. Not surprisingly, analysis of his tenure as president varies depending on the source. On the political right, outgoing Councilor Craig Gutchell (R-Ward 7) remembered Montroll as someone who was always committed to Burlington and has his heart in the right place. “But Andy tries to please everyone,” Gutchell added. “It’s hard to please everyone and play the middle of the road all the time. I could never tell which way he was going to vote.” On the left, current and former Progressives who served with Montroll agree that he is intelligent and hardworking, but suggest he lacks the decisiveness to be an effective mayor. “I don’t think he carries a lot of authority,” offered former councilor Phil Fiermonte, who served with Montroll from 2000 to 2006 and is backing Kiss in this race. “I thought he was a relatively weak city council president. I never saw Andy come up with any creative ideas in addressing city problems . . . And I just don’t think of him as somebody who can rally people.” Fellow Progressive and State Sen. Tim Ashe agreed. He called Montroll’s stint as president “unimpressive” and was critical of his choice of priorities in that leadership role, citing such issues as “whether ferrets were exotic animals, whether pro wrestling should be allowed in Burlington, and whether the circus should come to town.” In his own defense, Montroll ticked off several more substantive
concerns that commanded his attention. They included such “quality-of-life issues” as co-sponsoring the resolution to enact Burlington’s noise ordinance, initiating the creation of the code enforcement office, revamping the housing codes and co-sponsoring the citywide workplace smoking ban. As council president, Montroll also takes credit for refocusing the council’s interactions with the mayor’s office; for launching or reforming several council committees, including the environmental committee and the public safety committee; and for promoting the construction of the Southern Connector, which has reared its head as a major issue this year. When Montroll was asked why, in 15 years on council, he hasn’t managed to push through the Southern Connector, he blamed the current and past mayors. “The Southern Connector is something that, in my 15 years on city council, I’ve probably supported half a dozen times,” Montroll said. “But ultimately, it’s not the council that accomplishes these goals. It’s the mayor.” Actually, Montroll did serve as mayor of Burlington once, albeit briefly. When the attacks of September 11, 2001, occurred, then-Mayor Peter Clavelle was stuck en route back to the United States from Ireland. In his absence, Montroll was acting mayor. Like most municipalities around the country, Burlington was trying to figure out a suitable response to the attacks. Montroll recalled crafting a council resolution that was neither a drumbeat for war nor an antiwar statement. This year, when the mantra at every political level is “change,” Montroll may find it difficult to convince Burlingtonians that he’s a fresh new voice in city politics. But, despite the defection of a handful of Democrats to his opponents, Montroll seems unafraid of being labeled as the candidate who’s known for crossing his ‘t’s and dotting his ‘i’s. “Making change come to pass doesn’t just happen because someone sits back and is passive about it,” Montroll said. “I was the one who took a leadership role and moved things forward . . . I’ve been very good at seeing the details and the big picture.” m
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will be. There is no formula for the faculty or the students.” While the faculty provides guidance, support and critiques (electronically during the long offcampus periods), the onus is on students to create a project that reflects a facet of the culture. In addition to the 15 faculty members, VCFA relies on a nationwide network of 1500 approved “artistteachers” to provide on-the-ground support. Each student chooses a regional mentor who conducts studio visits five times over the course of a six-month semester. VCFA enjoys student retention rates of 85 to 90 percent, and graduates tend to rely on the network of mentors, faculty and fellow students after they leave the program. As for material “success” in the art world, Lutz is quick to dismiss the idea that it’s all about getting into the Whitney Biennale or a 57th Street studio in Soho. She believes giving artists an opportunity to discover the scope of their intellectual and creative potential is enough. For a few days, however, the results were on view at the T.W. Wood Gallery, ranging from the sublime (a series of otherworldly photographs by Michelle Hagewood) to the intentionally ridiculous (animated videos of disembodied limbs by Kelly Jones). Regardless of whether the new crop of MFA grads snags dollars and fame, the investigatory depth — and sometimes even beauty — of the artwork were undeniable. m
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Last January, the low-budget flick Frozen River, filmed and set in the depressed environs of Plattsburgh, won big at the Sundance Film Festival. (Star and former Vermonter Melissa Leo is up for an Oscar.) This year, the prestigious fest’s Grand Jury Prize went to Push, a drama about Harlem with a more urban variety of grit. Allan Nicholls, director of the film program at Burlington College, and nine of his students were there. On January 22, they trekked to Park City, Utah, for four days of screenings and celebrity spotting — and to take in an innovative media-and-technology installation called New Frontiers. Student Joe Evans says his fest favorite was the world premiere of The Informers, a dark drama about life in L.A. starring Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke. (Nicholas Jarecki, brother of Wait-
sfield’s Eugene Jarecki, cowrote the screenplay.) He describes it as a “nonlinear” film, “kind of like Crash, that jumps around from character to character. It was pretty cool.” Aluisio Oliveira was blown away by Mary and Max, an Australian claymation about an odd pair of pen pals, an 8-year-old Melbourne girl and an obese New Yorker (voiced by Philip Seymour Hoffman). He calls it “by far my favorite movie at the festival.” Don’t expect those to hit local theaters soon . . . but Sundance is where the buzz starts building. This Friday, February 13, Nicholls and the students talk about their experiences in a video presentation and discussion at the Burlington College Community Gallery from 6 to 9 p.m. It’s free and open to the public. MARGOT hARRiSON
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hortly after establishing Québec as France’s beachhead on the continent of North America, Samuel de Champlain became the first white guy to “discover” (as part of a canoe expedition with some friendly Indians) a big lake to the south, which he promptly named after himself. Within days of his claim, Champlain’s party encountered a hostile group of Iroquois, which gave the Frenchman an opportunity to wield his arquebus. As everyone within a 200-mile radius probably knows by now, 2009 is the quadricentennial of the French explorer’s canoe trip on Lake Champlain, and cultural groups and museums across the state are staging a slew of summer events to celebrate. But who was the explorer before he hit our rocky shores? Burlington City Arts would like to help history buffs and Francophiles find out — and raise some big bucks in the process. To that end, the nonprofit arts group is offering a 10-day Euro tour starting May 20 and dubbed the “Quadricentennial Voyage: In Search of Samuel de Champlain’s France.” The journey begins in the port city of La Rochelle, with time for a snort of honest-to-God Cognac. From there it’s on to Brouage, Champlain’s birthplace; St. Malo,
another port city he frequented; Mont St. Michel, one of the eight wonders of the world; and Paris and Versailles. The group will be guided by André Senécal, former head of the University of Vermont’s Canadian Studies Program; BCA board member Dana vanderHeyden; and Marc vanderHeyden, former president of St. Michael’s College. While the lure of sea wind and Calvados is strong, the tour’s $3995 price tag is hefty. So far, eight
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it for BCA, the trip includes special deals on food and lodging and exclusive access to the Louvre’s special collections of rare maps and etchings from Champlain’s era. While the entourage is in Paris, vanderHeyden hopes to dedicate a plaque to Champlain — donated by the City of Burlington — on the street in Le Marais where he lived at the end of his life. BCA’s first-time venture into tripping is certainly in the range, price-
Peruvian-born visual artist William Cordova and African-American poet Major Jackson are joined by historians of art, literature, and culture to explore avenues of critical dialogue emerging from the work of this creative pairing of artists. In addition to Cordova and Jackson, panel participants include Mary Lou Kete, associate professor, UVM English Department; José Falconi, Art Forum Curator at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, Harvard University; and Aimee Marcereau DeGalan, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Fleming Museum.
While the lure of sea wind and Calvados is strong, the tour’s $3995 price tag is hefty. travelers have signed up, and BCA needs a minimum of 10 reservations by February 15 to make the trip a go. If the maximum number of 22 slots is filled, the arts organization stands to make $8000 to $10,000, which it will put toward quadricentennial celebrations this summer. Despite the tattered state of the economy, BCA Executive Director Doreen Kraft maintains that the “value-added” tour is “very affordable.” Thanks to the efforts of Dana vanderHeyden, who arranged
wise, of Vermont Public Radio’s similar fundraising ventures. VPR’s eight-day whirlwind tour of the gardens of England led by Charlie Nardozzi, also scheduled for May, costs $3379. It’s two days shorter than the Champlain tour, and it’s managed by an outside company. It may be a roundabout way to make a donation, but hey, if you can swing it, why not take in a little culture along the way? m
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Curses, Foiled Again When a man
waving a knife and demanding money walked into a convenience store near Ormand Beach, Fla., the clerk greeted him with his own knife and stabbed him in the chest. Brandon Haught of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office told the Orlando Sentinel the startled robber ran for the door, stopping long enough to grab a bottle of suntan lotion and throw it at the clerk. • A man wearing a motorcycle helmet walked into a supper club in Muskego, Wis., grabbed an employee by the arm and, according to witnesses, shouted, “Give me the money, or I will shoot you.” Chef Erik Minor responded by bopping the robber on the head with
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Buttheads of the Week Two college football coaches were hospitalized after they crashed through a hotel window at 4 a.m. and fell four stories to the sidewalk below while attending the American Football Coaches Association’s annual convention in Nashville, Tenn. Police said Scott Coy, 29, and Darren DeMeio, 24, were wrestling with each other at the time. Blame the Name A man’s first name
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that aggressive-personality fathers during the 1950s and 1960s did in fact hopefully and disproportionately name their boys after that era’s icon of ruggedness, John Wayne,” Shepherd says on his website (www.newsoftheweird.com/wayne. html). “Beyond that, I dare not venture.”
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Why is it that if you film an act of prostitution and call it porn, suddenly it’s legal? The only difference I can see is that the male performer is also being paid, but that can’t be the case for all pornography. Adler, Toronto, Canada Just imagine the arraignment: The prosecutor says, “Your honor, the video recording in question shows defendants Mr. Long and Ms. Luvzit engaging in coitus in what appears to be a baseball dugout. Defendant Luvzit is wearing a cap, stirrup socks and cleats, while defendant Long is dressed in the top half of an umpire’s uniform. After several minutes of explicit sexual activity, during which time defendant Luvzit is heard to moan, yell, and exhort defendant Long to continue (repeatedly complimenting him on his “command of the strike zone”), defendant Long withdraws and ejaculates in full view of the camera.” The judge looks over to the defendants, whose lawyer leans back with his hands behind his head and exclaims with satisfaction, “Now, that’s acting!” Cecil jokes, Adler, but it’s for your own good. You’re not the first to propose this ingenious legal theory. Back in the 1980s some law-enforcement types in L.A. got the bright idea that they could use California’s pandering statute to run pornographers out of town. Instead, they established a legal precedent that enshrined their state as the porn capital of the U.S. The case in question involves porn producer-director Hal Freeman, auteur of more than 100 full-length classics, including the immortal Caught From Behind. In 1983 he made Caught From Behind II: The Sequel, and was charged and convicted under California’s pandering law, which makes it a felony to “[procure] another person for the purpose of prostitution.” But in 1988 his conviction was overturned by the California Supreme Court, which cited precedent establishing that “for [an act] to constitute ‘prostitution,’ the genitals, buttocks, or female breast, of either the prostitute or the customer must come in contact with some part of the body of the other for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification of the customer or of the prostitute” [emphasis added]. The court found that the “payment of acting fees was the only payment involved in the instant case. . . . There is no evidence that [Freeman] paid the acting fees for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, his own or the actors’.” Thus, no prostitution. Besides, the court went on, “even if [Freeman’s] conduct could somehow be found to come within the definition of ‘prostitution’ literally, the application of the pandering statute to the hiring of actors to perform in the production of a . . . motion picture would impinge unconstitutionally upon First Amendment values.”
So Freeman’s conviction was overturned, and making porn was effectively legalized in California. Producers who once filmed surreptitiously in motel rooms were free to shoot with good lights and no fear of arrest. Another triumph for the storied LAPD. Not all jurisdictions define prostitution as narrowly as California does. Next door in Arizona, for example, prostitution law was for years written to prohibit “engaging in or agreeing or offering to engage in sexual conduct with another person under a fee arrangement with that person or any other person” [emphasis added]. In 1990 an Arizona appeals court upheld the prostitution conviction of one Laure Taylor, who managed and performed in a peep-show theater visited six times by Phoenix undercover police. These were some diligent coppers. The performers asked them to unzip and masturbate, to show their good faith, as it were, but somehow they managed to keep their weapons holstered while the girls got it on. Then there’s the case of Tom and Suzi Wahl, a married couple from Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. Not to say they enjoyed the spotlight or anything, but in 1992, the year after they were busted for selling pornographic videos (the raid was later ruled illegal), Suzi applied for the job of police chief, and in 1997 Tom ran for mayor. In 2001, they were arrested and convicted of prostitution by undercover cops attending one of their “educational” sex performances. According to the Missouri statute, “a person commits prostitution if he engages or offers or agrees to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for something of value to be received by the person or by a third person” [emphasis once again added]. However prostitution is defined, courts are generally reluctant to restrain pornographers because of the First Amendment complications. A publicity-crazy lawman can always make arrests and even get convictions, but it’s foolish to do so without ironclad statutory language. If a conviction is reversed like Hal Freeman’s was, the result is counterproductive at best. As it stands, there’s a big sign over California saying, “PORN PRODUCTION LEGAL HERE.” Only an idiot, a porn lover or perhaps an Illinois governor would risk erecting another sign saying “HERE, TOO.” CECIL ADAMS
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Groom with a View A new husband’s humble advice to his betrothed brethren
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o, you’ve decided to take the big plunge. After successfully navigating years of booze-fueled hookups, speeddating mishaps and Internet e-flirt sites such as Datemysorryass.com, you’ve landed that Someone Special (SS). Thanks to some cosmic fluke or latent genetic defect, a member of the opposite sex actually finds your innumerable personal foibles — even the chronic belly lint — to be “adorable.” Behold the awesome power of human pheromones. Then, as you’re basking in the warm glow of engagement bliss induced by your new social identity as a responsible adult male who’s not “afraid of commitment,” it happens: Your sweet little SS broaches the subject of the Big Day. Ah, the Big Day — what nearly every woman has dreamt about since she was old enough to drape a pillowcase over her head like a wedding veil. We’ve all seen the sales brochures featuring gauzy, sepia-toned images of the elegant bride and groom standing on a daisy-dappled hillside as a horsedrawn carriage clip-clops its way to a Scottish manor in the distance. And, before you can say “macadamia-encrusted mahi-mahi puffs,” your SS is shopping around for floral arrangements, hand-blown wedding favors and the aforementioned Scottish estate with matching Clydesdales and kilted bagpiper. Within weeks, the two of you have drafted a guest list the size of a Marine battalion — an apt comparison, since your expenses are now growing faster than the Pentagon budget. Before the month is out, your heart is racing as you lie awake each night wondering, “Holy fuck nuts! How much is this little shindig gonna cost us?” This is doubly true if you’re still recovering from the sticker shock of dropping three months’ salary on an engagement diamond the size of a baby’s head. OK, brother. Relax, slow down, and take a deep breath. Just because “wedlock” rhymes with “headlock” doesn’t mean it’s got to feel like one. It doesn’t matter if the only fantasy you ever had about your wedding concerned the number of strippers you could cram in the bachelor party limo. Unless you’re Donald Trump, a wedding will probably be the biggest bash you ever throw. So lose the Neanderthal mindset that “only chicks plan weddings” and embrace the “party” side of wedding party. After all, if you’re going to sink yourself clavicle deep in the hole on a fête of epic proportions, you may as well make it something that reflects your personality, too. Take it from someone who not only survived recent nuptials but (ahem!) aced the final — many of our guests said it was the best wedding they’d ever attended. I feel qualified to offer a few tips on making it memorable, without blowing an O-ring in the process. Step one: Pick a wedding site that reflects who you are as a couple, but is also affordable. My wife Stacy and I got married on friends’ property in the
OK, brother. Relax, slow down, and take a deep breath. Just because “wedlock” rhymes with “headlock” doesn’t mean it’s got to feel like one.
mountains near Jeffersonville. Naïvely, we assumed this would save us cash. Fat chance. Remember, with an outdoor affair, you’re building everything from scratch — roof, kitchen, bar, toilets. Thankfully, we had spectacular fall weather, which made for an unforgettable setting, especially for our out-of-town guests. Still, if you’re planning an outdoor affair between June and August, consider every worst-case scenario, from needing hip waders to sweating like a meatloaf in a $600 tuxedo. Step two: If you plan to seek professional help — caterer, bartenders, tent company, linen vendor,
florist, etc. — meet the staff well in advance and get a sense of how they operate. Our caterer and bar folks were total pros, laidback but fully engaged in the planning process. This meant everything from early site visits to sketching out a meticulous floor plan and schedule for the Big Day. Our tent people, however, opted out of that stuff, which proved incredibly nerve-wracking. We only met them briefly on the day after our wedding. Step three: Think about your music. Here’s some food for thought: If you made a movie about your life, would the soundtrack include “The Chicken Dance,” “Macarena”
and “The Hokey Pokey”? If not, find a band or DJ less generic than a convenience-store burrito. My wife and I hated the idea of booking an off-the-shelf wedding band. Instead, we emailed a pelvicgrinding funk outfit from Boston who cut their own CDs and play club dates throughout New England. Not only did they rock our guests’ world, but they were no more expensive than the cheesy wedding crooners, even with a guest vocalist. If it’s “memorable” you want, think outside the box. Step four: Don’t do anything at your wedding just because people (usually well-intentioned but pushy relatives) say, “It’s always been done that way.” If that’s your rationale, ask yourself why you’re not being married off to an 11-year-old stranger in exchange for a herd of goats. Times change, and so do wedding rituals. Consider starting a few of your own. Case in point: Maybe you don’t like traditional wedding cake. Stacy abhors sweets — a salt lick is more to her liking — and I think most wedding confections taste like spackle. Plus, for the price of serving 200 rectangles of dry white paste, most of which end up in the compost bin, you can buy yourself a new washer and dryer. Our “cake-cutting ceremony” featured a bag of Lay’s potato chips and a plastic wedding couple planted in a bowl of onion dip. Oddly enough, we saved a few bucks by purchasing the dark-skinned bridal figurines rather than the Caucasian, blonde cake toppers who looked nothing like either of us. I suspect our kids will look at it one day and ask us if we’re Pakistani. I’m not suggesting that longcherished family traditions aren’t worth preserving and incorporating into your Big Day. Just be sure they’re meaningful to you and your brideto-be. When I started thinking about our ceremony, the only “religious” ornament I wanted displayed prominently was a chuppah, the traditional Jewish wedding canopy. Since I’m not an observant Jew — can you say “bacon double cheeseburger”? — I saw it as an opportunity to celebrate my Hebraic roots while adding a rustic, Vermont-inspired artistic touch. So I built my own chuppah. After several outings gathering driftwood along Lake Champlain, I had a respectable pile of lumber, which I crafted into something roughly the size of a little league backstop. Stacy’s girlfriends and nieces decorated it with autumnal objects such as Indian corn, acorns, leaves and dried ornamental grasses from Stacy’s uncle’s farm in Rochester, New York. The result? The chuppah was a huge hit. Plus, having a physical task to do the week of the wedding gave me a healthy mental distraction. Another tradition we tinkered with was the Jewish glass-breaking ceremony. Since Stacy wondered why only the groom stomps the glass — I was told it’s the last time a married man gets to put his foot down — I agreed that we could each break our own. Again, this reflected our belief
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unbridge filmmaker and sheep farmer John O’Brien is also a justice of the peace. One of the weirdest weddings he ever officiated took place right down the road from his Tunbridge home. The bride and groom — and about half the guests — were members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. The 43-year-old international “living history” group endeavors to “recreate the Middle Ages as they ought to have been,” according to its Wikipedia entry. In a scene that O’Brien describes as “bizarrely surreal,” he says, “half the people came as characters in a medieval kingdom, and half came as normal people. We had people in three-piece suits and people in tights alternating shooting arrows at a target. That was one of the reception entertainments.” Instead of champagne, the guests toasted with mead. Adding to the freaky quality of the nuptials, O’Brien spent the whole time talking to the groom’s brothers, who were police officers in Kansas City. “They were really into some sort of shadowy martial art,” O’Brien recalls. “So over here, damsels were being chased by archers, and meanwhile this guy was telling me how he could kill me in two seconds with his pocket comb.” In “real life,” the groom was a headhunter; the bride, an accountant.
andelin Wahl’s college roommate, Kim Potter, came from Scotland with her family to attend the wedding of one of her three sons — a UVM student — last January in Burlington. Neither Wahl nor her husband, George Thabault, was invited to the family-only ceremony at the Willard Street Inn. But after the vows were exchanged, they received a phone call from the groom’s side of the wedding party. The men — all rugby players from Scotland — wanted to come over and check out the couple’s backyard ice-skating rink. The groom, Evan, showed up in the formal Scottish attire in which he’d been wed: kilt, purse, daggers-in-socks. His father, brothers and friends were all dressed in tuxes. After a few glasses of champagne, “they were like, ‘We want to skate,’” Wahl recalls. She notes that the ensuing hour and a half of “knock-down, drag-out” hockey turned some heads in the neighborhood. Wahl, who was standing rink-side with her friend, remembers that as the groom heated up in the 15-degree weather, he “kept taking off parts of his formal outfit. He’d skate over to his mother and say, ‘Mum, take me daggers,’” Wahl says, imitating the Scottish accent. “Then he’d come back and say, ‘Mum, take me purse. It’s flapping.’ I kept thinking, I hope he doesn’t take off his kilt.” He didn’t. “Nobody saw anything untoward,” Wahl assures. Nonetheless, “it was the most unusual skating party we ever had.”
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s the head chef and owner of Dish Catering, Kate Hays sees a lot of Vermont weddings — albeit from the kitchen. Her biggest job last season was the nuptials of a D.C. couple at their home in Huntington. The bride had lived in Oregon, and wanted Hays to prepare wild salmon in a traditional Native American way. Hays recalls, “It entailed digging a trench, brining whole sides of Pacific salmon, and then cooking them over a live wood fire, along with live lobsters steamed in seaweed, also cooked over a wood fire, which we then offered, sauteed, at a live station with either a fresh corn salad or pasta.” The first step was cutting and splitting slender, 6-foot lengths of alder wood that would be used to spear and stretch the salmon for cooking. Another two days were devoted to “shucking” 275 lobsters. “I loved the challenge,” Hays says, “and obviously we had to have a rain plan. If the weather hadn’t been perfect, we would have had to can the whole concept of a live fire. I couldn’t have tarped it.” Hays placed the fire pit near the reception area, so the guests could keep an eye on the action. When the fish was ready, two workers carried each wooden spit up the hill to a second kitchen. “Visually it was stunning,” Hays says. “I know it’s something that nobody else has ever done here.” Her only regret: “I should saved those damned sticks.”
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hen bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian was a teenager, his uncle got married for the fourth time. “He would, by the time he died, marry twice more, bringing the grand total to six wives,” Bohjalian notes. “Yup, you don’t have to be an obese British monarch to pull that one off.” Bride number four was the same age as Bohjalian’s uncle: mid-fifties. He recalls, “She had been on the periphery of my family for years, and even as a teen I was pretty sure I knew which of my parents’ friends she had slept with.” Pubescent Bohjalian was no less shocked by her virginal attire: “a beautiful white gown with a train that must have trailed 6 feet behind her.” He concludes, “It was a deeply disturbing wedding.”
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hen they first came to me, there was going to be nothing conventional about this wedding,” Rev. Roddy O’Neil Cleary recalls of the 2006 nuptials of Bill Simmon and Emily Stoneking. But by the time the Big Day came, she says the couple had given up most of their wacky wedding ideas in favor of standard rituals. One memorable exception remained: “The little flower girl came down the aisle dressed as Darth Vader,” Cleary recalls, accompanied by the “Imperial March” from Star Wars. A photo of the unusual Sith Lord, who wore a white dress with her helmet, ended up on popular blog Boing Boing. A former Catholic nun and current Unitarian minister, Cleary also presided over last year’s horror-moviethemed wedding at Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in downtown Burlington. “I wore a glittery eye mask.”
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s a wedding photographer, Karen Pike is a professional marital-memory maker. And she backs up her favorite recollections with hard evidence. The summer after the civil-union bill passed, Pike shot the union of Susan Murray — one of the lawyers who worked for the law — and her partner Karen at Kingsland Bay. One of the women emerged from the woods accompanied by one of the couple’s two poodles, Pike recalls. The other arrived by boat with the other dog. They walked toward each other and met exactly halfway, in a field, where Rev. Roddy O’Neil Cleary awaited them. Pike’s favorite image from the day was the expression on Cleary’s face at the moment the two women kissed: “She was so full of joy for these two women. I was lucky enough to capture that in my frame. It’s one of my favorite wedding pictures, straight or not.” Pike, who came out herself that year, went on to document the civil union of Holly Puterbaugh and Lois Farnham. On the heterosexual side, Pike has seen it all. At the Stowehof, one couple announced after the ceremony: “Thank you for coming. We love you. It’s been fun.” Then they took a tandem backwards plunge into the swimming pool. Last wedding season, Pike photographed her first lactating bride. The wedding gown was especially designed to accommodate the infant, but eventually, Pike says, the woman stopped trying to be discreet, “dropped the top and walked around nursing.”
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Band Bond hirty-eight years ago, Marty and Doug French opened their Burlington jewelry store, Fire & Metal, in the North Winooski Avenue spot currently occupied by Radio Bean. Curious about the new business, a reporter stopped by for an interview. As Marty remembers it, “She came back to us and said, ‘They won’t let me run the story, because they think you’re . . . operating on a shoestring and you’ll never make it longer than a year.’” “They were right about the shoestring,” Doug comments with his characteristic dry humor, “but not about our longevity.” Though the store has moved since 1971, the Frenches, now both 61, are still selling their handmade jewelry at Fire & Metal — and their personal partnership has lasted even longer than their business one. Twenty at their wedding, they joke about their last 41 years together. “We’re on our sixth or seventh wedding rings,” Marty says, extending her hand to display the latest one Doug made for her, a charcoalcast band set with a single sapphire. The multiple rings are for multiple marriages — in a manner of speaking. “You know, marriage is change,” Doug explains, only half joking. And by that definition, “we’ve had seven or eight marriages. Every so often you look down and realize that the ring you’re wearing is from a marriage that is no longer operative. So you’ve got to sort of mark the new one. And, being in the business,” he adds, “it’s a lot easier to do that.” Jewelry making was the only skill the Frenches had when they came to Burlington in 1971 in a VW bus with their infant son — the first of two children — a dog, a cat and all their possessions. The little knowledge they had came from working for three years in a store in Cambridge’s
Harvard Square owned by a start-up jeweler Doug describes as a “hustler.” “Nobody who went to work there knew anything about making jewelry; they just sort of learned on the job,” he recalls. Opening a jewelry store, they decided, would free them from bosses and allow them to raise their children without daycare. And, as Marty puts it, “We were entirely responsible for our own income; we could choose how much or how little we worked.” The couple’s improvised career is a testament to the idealist era in which they met. The year was 1965 — the perfect time for a socialist Quaker to found the Friends’ World College on Long Island, where Doug and Marty met as freshmen in its first year of operation. The pair have no trouble recalling how they met. “Actually, the truth of the matter is — we have to tell the truth here, Douglas — that I noticed you the minute I arrived at school. He was this lovely, shy, blond-haired, tall, skinny guy who looked very out of place,” says Marty. She attracted Doug’s attention when, itching for a forbidden cigarette, she began to fold her paper napkin into an origami crane — a moment she recreates by making one while she’s talking. “And the first words out of Douglas’ mouth to me were, ‘How did you do that? What is that?’ And so I made another one and gave it to him.” “I had been checking out the girls,” Doug explains, “and she really was the best-looking one. There was some serious competition for her right at the beginning.” “Yup,” Marty affirms. “But, nah, they weren’t in the running.” The college’s first class of 30 students was expected to leave campus and spend most of their four years learning
SEVEN DAYS | february 11-18, 2009 | feature 29A experientially through travel. Instead, most simply dropped out — including Marty and Doug, who made it through the first six and four months, respectively. Says Doug, “The ’60s were happening!” They did stay long enough to participate in the class’ first excursion, a six-week road trip through the turbulent Civil Rights-era South. Crammed into “five VW buses and a ’56 Cadillac,” as Doug recalls, the mixed-race group traveled with almost no changes of clothing, lived on peanut butter, and slept on floors and in tents. They stayed in a hayloft belonging to Pennsylvania farmer William Hinton, a famous target of McCarthyism, and reached Selma, Alabama, six months after the murder of civil-rights supporter Jim Reeb. In Kentucky, they visited coal-miner organizers, stayed in a house in Knoxville that had received threats of violence, and saw the Rolling Stones on one of the band’s first tours. “It was an amazing time,” Marty says, summing up the trip. “But the long and the short of it is that it was a little too experimental, even for us. We didn’t thrive in the self-focused environment.” The pair ended up in Cambridge, working with other “hippies” at the jewelry store. In 1968, Doug opted for conscientious objector (CO) status, which took him to Maryland for two years as a hospital orderly. When the couple moved to Vermont and opened Fire & Metal, they were both 23 and “had a 4-month-old in a basket in the back room,” Doug recalls. The story behind their shop’s name sparks an affectionate marital disagreement. “Should we tell her why we named it Fire & Metal?” Marty asks Doug. “I don’t remember. Did it have something to do with ‘Fire and Rain’ [by James Taylor]?” “No. You said, ‘I think Fire
& Metal would be a good name, because if you say it fast, it sounds like environmental.’” “No, I never said that,” Doug retorts. “That would be embarrassing.” “Yes, I remember it perfectly,” Marty insists, adding with a note of pride, “This was back before there was ever such a thing as an environmental movement.” One part of the name proved dangerously prophetic. Less than a year after the shop opened, a gas leak in the laundromat next door caused an explosion, shattering Fire & Metal’s storefront windows and burning much of the store. When the Frenches reopened, just in time for their second Christmas season, the
laundromat exploded a second time. “My stepmother gets all weepy when she thinks of that time,” Marty says. “She says, ‘You just went back in there. You were so young, and you just went back in. I can’t believe how courageous you were.’” “The fact is that we just didn’t know any better,” Doug adds. The couple hired one of Doug’s CO friends as a partner for the first 12 years, freeing up one spouse at a time to stay home with the kids and thus “saving” their marriage, they say. Only in the 13th year did they work side by side. “This was work,” Marty says with a laugh.
Doug admits that he “had to learn not to give Marty advice without asking first whether she wanted to hear it. I’m kind of picky,” he explains. “Terrifically picky,” Marty amends. “It took a long time,” he continues, “but many of the skills we learned to help our marriage work help us here, too.” Since they moved to their current Cherry Street location in 1980, Marty and Doug’s business — and marriage — have been relatively explosion free. Unlike most other local jewelers, the pair makes everything in the shop. Marty designs and crafts most of the silver pieces in the display cases, which include hinged earrings, hammered bracelets, pins, intricate hairpieces and, for Valentine’s Day, heart-themed items. Doug makes custom gold and silver wedding and engagement rings, offering his clients drawings and prototypes to help them choose. “He has a really good gift with people in terms of figuring out what it is they want, and he’s gotten better and better at this over the years,” says Marty. As we talk, one repeat customer — who first came to Fire & Metal in the ’70s — stops in to chat about the Obama inauguration. The Frenches have attended the weddings and civil unions of more than one couple whose rings Doug made — including Peter Harrigan and Stan Baker, of Vermont’s landmark civil-union ruling Baker v. the State of Vermont. Happy couples are unmistakable, says Marty: “They listen to each other; they really defer to each other. You can already tell there’s going to be a nice, long future for them.” The jewelers love it when couples they met as fiancés bring their children to the store years later, she adds. “Because, you know,” Doug jokes, “we’re partly responsible for their existence.” m
Rings and Things Because they’re intended for lifetime wear, wedding and engagement rings may be the groom and bride’s weightiest purchase. While individual style dictates the final decision, design trends come and go. Seven Days asked four local jewelers what’s making hearts go pitter-patter these days.
Gift of the Gods: We encounter it every day in our cellphones, computers and even the tools the dentist jabs in our mouths. Named for the goddess Athena, palladium is revolutionizing the jewelry industry, thanks to a surge in the cost of gold and platinum this past year. Mike Archimbault of Fremeau’s Jewelers explains that palladium isn’t just cheaper: “It’s much lighter than other metals. And people who are allergic to nickel can wear it.” Though platinum prices recently plummeted, palladium is still growing in popularity. One key demographic: men. Archimbault points out that the lighter the jewelry, the less it weighs active males down. Jane Koplewitz of the Jane Koplewitz Collection seconds that. “Because a lot of the time a man has never even worn a ring before, they want it to be as comfortable as possible,” she says. “If it’s too thick or high profile, they shy away.” Tammy Foster of Lippa’s Jewelers points out that tungsten carbide, titanium and steel are also increasingly sought for their “industrial look.”
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alentine’s Day spells hot romance for couples around the globe. But at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company headquarters in Shelburne, it spells work: The company hires 1200 seasonal workers to help 220 core staffers handle a yearly influx of “V-Day” bear orders. VTB founder John Sortino first peddled the cuddly ursines on Church Street in 1981. Riding a wave of explosive growth in the early 1990s, the company moved into a colorful 60,000-square-foot facility off Route name Pam Fay job Bear Assembler, VT Teddy Bear Co. 7 in 1995. Today, VTB exports more than 350,000 bears each year and location Shelburne welcomes more than 150,000 visitors to its quirky Shelburne digs. image After parking their cars, those visitors pass a rainbow-colored silo and a clusJordan ter of picnic tables. Inside the gift shop, they greet a huge portrait of Theodore Silverman Roosevelt — a famous visitor to the Green Mountain state, and the namesake of the modern “teddy bear.” (The plush critters were created to canonize a hunting trip on which the rough-riding former president declined to shoot one.) On a recent weekday morning, the shop offers a sobering reminder of the era of TR’s cousin, FDR: Vermont Teddy’s newest item, the “Recession-Proof Love Bear,” perches beside the cash register as a nod to the economic crisis. (More sobering, the company laid off 35 workers at the beginning of January.) The bear wears red suspenders and a wooden barrel reading, “YOU’RE MY BEST ASSET.” At $99.95, it’s one of the priciest bears in the VTB catalogue. The inner workings of the factory are transparent, literally — through a window in the gift shop, visitors can see a few women operating sewing machines and woodshop tools. Near the back wall, Bear Assembler Pam Fay stands beside a metal contraption called a “turning station.” Fay, 49, uses a metal pole to turn newly sewn bear appendages right side out. Once she has filled a basket with furry arms, legs and heads, she enters the “Stuffing House,” a high-ceilinged room where puffy clouds of polyester float inside three pastel “stuffers.” After seating herself at “Stuffer #3,” a pink contraption resembling a jumbo dryer, Fay dons a pair of black ear protectors. Then the soft-spoken woman, who wears a striped shirt and brown pants, grabs a tube that injects bear parts with synthetic guts. The scene feels at once fairy-tale fanciful and old-school industrial — think Willy Wonka meets Rosie the Riveter. “THESE MACHINES ARE FROM WORLD WAR TWO!” Fay explains. “THEY’RE IN A SEPARATE ROOM BECAUSE THEY’RE REALLY LOUD!” Back in the assembly area, Fay discovers a fresh box of inside-out bear appendages at her turning station. As she starts turning the next batch, she agrees to answer a reporter’s questions about her job of the past 13 years. SEVEN DAYS: How did you get this job? PAM FAY: I used to do this at home, and they eventually brought me in-house. SD: How did you fall into this specific task, as opposed to sewing? PF: I’m not very good on the sewing machine. [Laughs.] When I was at home, this is what I did, so I knew
how to do it. SD: Why are all the bears the same shape? PF: I think it’s just the way the bear looks. You’ve got your legs and your arms, and it comes together. SD: Once the bear is done, how does it get accessorized? PF: It goes to [the fulfillment center]. They’ll get the outfit you want. Then
they’ll get the naked bear and they dress it on the line. SD: What about the bear that’s sold in his “birthday suit”? PF: He gets a bowtie. They never go out of here naked. They always have a bowtie at least. SD: How did you learn to do this job? PF: It’s not a hard job, you know? You just have to make sure you know your rights and your lefts, or you can put the bear together wrong. SD: Have you worked on other assembly lines? PF: I worked at [Harrington’s of Vermont] in Richmond on their packing line. We packed and stuffed meat. SD: How does packing meat compare to stuffing bears? PF: It’s not so cold. That place was cold. SD: This place is pretty sunny. PF: Yeah, you go fast, and you’ll warm right up. And we have so many orders to get out, especially with the DYOBs. SD: The what? PF: Design Your Own Bear: It’s a new thing they just started. You can get special stuff written on the paw pads; you can order over the Internet what color eyes and what color bear you want, and if you want writing on it. Like this one [holds up a bear leg] is probably going to be “Will you marry me?” when I get done. It’s a special bear, you know? SD: Do special bears make your life difficult? PF: Not really. It’s a little bit harder because I have to make sure that when I sort, the right name goes to the right bear. But it’s not bad. SD: You also do bear repair — bear doctoring. PF: Yes, the bear hospital.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In creating this oracle, I’ve borrowed words from the artist and poet Wolff Bowden. Please steal them from me and use them in cryptic, affectionate communiqués that will deepen your connection with someone who makes your heart sing. Here’s the first batch: “You belong to love as wheels belong to roads, as grapes belong to the blossoming of taste, as corn belongs to crows, as shadows belong to the ache of heat, as happiness belongs to the capricious pangs of the soul.” Here’s the second: “May the color blue behold your body while sun washes your shoulders near the window. May your lips refuse the kiss unless your heart is home. May euphoria find you in the place where you are lonely. May you light a billion candles with your mind.”
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “The person one loves
never really exists,” said Arthur C. Clarke, “but is a projection focused through the lens of the mind onto whatever screen it fits with least distortion.” Your assignment, Virgo, is to prove Clarke at least partially wrong. See if you can figure out a way to dissolve or elude your own projections long enough so that you can see the raw truth about a certain person you crave or adore or care about. Not a reflection of the dream lover who hides in your heart. Not a fantasy you wish your beloved would become. But the perfectly imperfect soul who is actually there in front of you.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Greet one another with a holy kiss,” says the Bible’s first book of Corinthians. I think that’s great advice for you. What I take it to mean is that when you come together with someone you care about, bestow a kiss that’s more than merely affectionate or polite. Use it to invoke a sense of sacred space, surrounding the two of you with a mood of deep gratitude for the privilege of being alive. Even further, make your holy kiss be a prayer for the well-being of your ally, an affirmation of your desire that he or she will thrive and prosper and become the gorgeous genius he or she was born to be. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Would you like to stir up deeper and smarter intimacy? Are you interested in attracting good surprises that would air out your romantic dogmas? Do you think it might be fun to discover a new love secret? To encourage these happy developments, Capricorn, carry out the following assignments. First, practice loving something or someone you don’t understand. Second, any time you start longing to be loved more than you are, make it a point to go out and love someone more than you have in the past. Third, visualize your heart growing softer and warmer and more receptive. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “When we find
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): We’re faced with an economic downturn as well as the need to take strenuous measures to heal the environment. Does that mean we have to dial down our pursuit of happiness? Are we obligated to have less fun and deny ourselves pleasure? I say no, as do the editors at TreeHugger.com. One of their articles, for example, gives extensive advice on how to have great sex in small, fuel-efficient, low-emissions cars. With this as your inspiration, Pisces, identify five other ways to enjoy yourself without having to spend a fortune or hurt the earth. It’s an excellent time, astrologically speaking, to experiment with the hypothesis that cutting down on consumerism can help you discover new approaches to feeling really good. (For other ideas, check out tinyurl.com/6ofzvt.)
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here are many ways to explain visual insight, and the clichés abound: What you see is what you get; perception is reality; seeing is believing, and so on. But what if what you see is an illusion? That’s the way Bill Ramage sees seeing, at least when he has a pencil in hand. Ramage believes his visual perception of the physical world is merely a projection of his mind. The Castleton State College art professor has been exploring perception in his experimental drawings for 30 years. In his vertiginous abstractions, he superimposes organic forms on both convex and concave grids, forcing the viewer’s eyes to keep tracking back and forth among the intersections of horizontal and vertical lines. Consequently, gazing at one of his drawings is a lot like staring at one of M.C. Escher’s optical illusions for too long: It can be a health hazard. (A viewer once told Ramage she felt dizzy after examining one of his enormous, mind-bending creations.) Ramage has been discombobulating viewers for years, and his most recent exhibition of drawings at the Flynndog Gallery in Burlington, made almost exclusively with pencil and crayon, proves he hasn’t lost his edge. The gallery’s long, narrow hallway barely contains Ramage’s abstractions, the largest of which, “The Centripetal Gates of Kiev,” is approximately 8 feet high and 37 feet long. The massive canvas, which Ramage says is an old theater drop, occupies a third of the gallery wall. Cartoonish figures appear in a bluish haze. Above them, a drama plays out in which large red, donut-shaped disks seem to roll purposefully across the canvas. If centripetal force is at work here, it’s operating in reverse, bringing all the elements toward the center, rather than forcing them out to the edge. Ramage unleashes a similar energy in “The David Bohm Quintet: Five Easy Holomovements.” Here, on a 35-foot-wide canvas, the artist uses layers of grids (“underdrawings”) and finely wrought fields of color (made with carpenter crayons) to convey movement, this time in no particular direction. On this backdrop, Ramage places his jewel-like “hypercubes,” detailed drawings of what look like layers of flower petals — or
female sexual organs — within geometric shapes. In “The Conception,” Ramage flattens the perspective altogether. The grid is reduced to a pair of crosses on a deep blue background — one a T shape, the other an X — which serve as focal points. To further contain the internal action of the drawing, Ramage constrains two comet-like shapes within an invisible circle just inside the 7-foot-square canvas. Crescent-moon shapes outlined in white arc from the center to the outside edge. But the power center of the drawing is actually at the bottom, where one of the comets spins toward three hot-pink lobes that look an awful lot like male genitalia. While the scale and complexity of Ramage’s artworks are daunting, it’s his evocation of chaos that really intimidates. His drawings engulf and overwhelm the viewer in the way that life circumstances such as illness, death and financial crisis can do. Under his spell, preconceived ideas about order disappear. Blame it on Einstein and his theory of relativity. Ramage is a student of scientific thought, and his latest readings on physicist David Bohm have taken him to the land of quantum mechanics, where all phenomena are relative to the observer’s position. Ramage has taken this notion to an extreme: His artwork seems to ask viewers to forget everything they know about vanishing points, horizons and the rest. Hello? he seems to say. There is no one linear perspective in contemporary life; the world is full of simultaneously unfolding narratives from different points of view. Get used to it. It’s hard to believe that Ramage started out as a representational portraitist and sculptor. The artist says he was in the middle of a self-portrait (part of his “empirical phase”) when he stopped cold and realized he wanted to create abstractions — to apply what he’d discovered about the nature of the mind’s eye and how it projects its own perceptions on the real world. Ramage, who is disarmingly frank, has charted the trajectory of his career on www. castleton.edu/art/ramage. We recommend the trip down his virtual lane, and a reality check at Flynndog. You’ll believe it when you see it. m
MONTPELIER SCULPTCYCLE 2009: We will be selecting 20 artists or artist teams to create outdoor sculptures using bicycle parts as part of a summer-long exhibit, June through October. Artists can get the details by downloading the RFP from our website, www.sculptcycle.org. Submissions are due by March 16. ART FOR A CAUSE: Kids on the Block-Vermont (KOBVT) is seeking local artists/crafters to exhibit at the beCAUSE Craft Fair at St. Michael’s College on March 21 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to exhibit. Vendors must donate 50 percent of their profits to a nonprofit or charity of choice. KOBVT would like your support in their mission of educating children through the magic of puppets. Info: Sarah, 860-3349, or Sarah@ KidsontheBlockVermont.org. CALL FOR CREATIVE ARTISTS! Looking for innovative artists creating work in various media utilizing found or recycled objects for a group exhibit. Send images and inquiries by email only. Info: Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, joan@ fsgallery.com, www.fsgallery.com. Momenta III: Focusing on handpulled original prints (no giclees) created during 2008–2009 by artists living in Vermont or New Hampshire. Deadline for entry is February 17. Show opens March 6, 6-8 p.m., and runs through March 31. Please contact Two Rivers Painting Studio for a registration form, entry fees or more information. 802-295-5901.
talks & events
Katharine Montstream: “Be My Valentine,” small oils and watercolors by the Burlington artist. Through February 28 at Katharine Montstream Studio in Burlington. Demonstration: Friday, February 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feisty Ink: “Infused,” handmade clothing designed and constructed by Josie Sourdiffe. Garments are block printed with motifs reflecting the artist’s interest in anatomy and gender issues. Fashion show accompanied by the music of DJ A-Dog: Friday, February 13, 6-11 p.m., DesignHaus in Burlington. Info, 233-5516. ‘Black Man’s Burden: Representing History in Contemporary African American Art’: Visiting Twilight scholar Kymberly Pinder, an associate professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, gives a lecture in association with a current exhibit. Tuesday, February 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m., McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College. Info, 443-5007.
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‘The Materialization of Power: An Archaeological Perspective’: UVM Assistant Professor Scott Van Keuren from the Department of Anthropology gives a lunchtime talk in conjunction with a current exhibit. Wednesday, February 18, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington. Info, 656-0750. William Cordova & Major Jackson: “More Than Bilingual,” a collaborative project by the Peruvianborn artist and African American poet, respectively, featuring mixed-media drawings and installations and poetry exploring race and language. The works celebrate and critique how cultural territories are dispersed, redefined, and transformed in urban settings. Through May 10 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Artists’ panel discussion: Wednesday, February 18, 5:30-7 p.m. Info, 656-0750.
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Christine Demarais: Belly dance costumes and shisha-embroidered belts inspired by textiles of Gujarat and Rajasthan, India. Through February 28 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Reception features music, food and belly dancing: Wednesday, February 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Info, 865-7211. Carole Robb: “Walking Towards Venice,” works on paper. Through March 14 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Reception: Thursday, February 12, 3-5 p.m. Info, 635-1469. ‘CONFRONTING HISTORY: CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS ENVISION THE PAST’: A group show of printmakers who invoke historic sources to examine the current state of the world, using an array of contemporary techniques. February 13 through April 19 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Reception: Friday, February 13, 4:30-6 p.m. Info, 443-5007. Miranda Stewart: Acrylic paintings. Through February 27 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Reception: Saturday, February 14, 3-7 p.m. Info, 454-0141. ‘In the Heart of Winter’: New work by five female artists from either side of the Champlain Valley: Lynda Reeves McIntyre, Liz Wilson, Alice Wand, Rachel Finn and Beverly Burke Eichenlaub. February 14 through March 7 at Premises Storefront Gallery in Essex. Reception: Saturday, February 14, 12-4 p.m. Info, 518-963-7150.
ongoing >> 34A 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 sevendaysvt.com/art or send via email by Thursday at 5 p.m., including info phone number, to galleries@sevendaysvt.com.
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KATHARINE MONTSTREAM. The popular Burlington artist offers “Valentines” to the art-buying public this month: small-scale oils and watercolors. Montstream will give a demonstration in her Union Station studio on Friday, February 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3x1-vpwac020409.pdf
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AIA/VT AnnuAl DesIgn AwArDs: Fifty submissions from a competition organized by the Vermont chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Through February 27 at Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall. Info, 865-7166. AbbIe bowker: Landscape silkscreen prints, from literal to abstract. Through February 27 at Daily Planet in Burlington. Info, 578-1968. AImee DAnIel: Perspective-testing photography. Through February 28 at Tribeca in Burlington. Info, 861-2784. ben AlshIre: Black-and-white photography, Gates 1 & 2; sAge Tucker keTchAm: “2010 Year,” abstract acrylic on canvas, Escalator; and helen shulmAn: Abstract paintings, Skyway. Through March 31 at Burlington Airport in South Burlington. Info, 865-7166. bIll rAmAge: Drawings and installation by the Vermont artist and Castleton State professor that address perception and the act of seeing. Through February 28 at Flynndog Gallery in Burlington. Info, 363-4746. “brIghT AnD bolD”: Members of the Essex Art League show works in this colorful theme. Through February 28 at Phoenix Books in Essex. Info, 862-3014. brooke monTe rIeTVelD: “Vietnam 2007: A Collection of Photographs.” Through February 15 at Firehouse Center Community Darkroom in Burlington. Info, 865-7166. cIArAn brennAn: Photography by the Essex Junction resident. Through February 28 at Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington. Info, 864-1557.
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creATIVe reuse showcAse: Students from eight Chittenden County high schools display art created from landfill-bound materials. Prizes awarded by Chittenden Solid Waste District. Through February 18 at Frog Hollow in Burlington. Info, 872-8100. DAn Doyle: “Mr. Bones Loves Chili,” art photographs. Through March 8 at Avenue Bistro in Burlington. Info, 652-9999. DAVID keArns: Mixed-media drawings on paper. Through April 30 at CCV Burlington Pearl Gallery in Burlington. Info, 652-2081. FAll/wInTer AT The mAlTex: A group show on all four floors presents paintings, photographs and steel sculpture by nine local artists. Through February 28 at the Maltex Building in Burlington. Info, 865-7166. FrAnk gonzAlez: “Transformations,” 3-D paper constructions. Through March 31 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Info, 865-7211. gAlen mcDonAlD: “National Reservation,” recent figurative paintings informed by global culture. Through February 23 at Muddy Waters in Burlington. Info, 720-470-9685. heATher klArIch: “Submersion & Synergy,” paintings. Through February 28 at 1/2 Lounge in Burlington. Info, 865-0012. hugh Townley: “Against the Grain,” a large-scale retrospective featuring more than 60 works of art by the late American wood sculptor who spent his final years in Bethel, Vermont; and ‘objecTs oF Power AnD IDenTITy’: An exhibition of objects, from weapons to jewelry, curated by UVM’s Museum Anthropology class. Through May 5 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0570. jAson PAPPAs: Photographs of the artist’s travels in Mexico, with a focus on Fair Trade coffee. Through February 28 at City Market in Burlington. Info, 862-9647.
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NEED CANVAS? Jennifer fAy: The Essex Art League member shows her work. Through February 28 at Essex Town Office. Info, 862-3014. Jess GrAhAm: Acrylic works on paper of flying damsels in winterscapes. Through March 4 at CCV Burlington Cherry Pit Gallery in Burlington. Info, 652-2081. John K. AlexAnder: “Scenes from Venice,” paintings of Italy. Through February 28 at Barnes & Noble in South Burlington. Info, 540-0267. JonAthAn younG: “Burlington to Banff,” landscape paintings and portraits of goldfish. Through February 28 at Red Square in Burlington. Info, 318-2438. Joseph CAmpAnellA CleAry: Burlington City Arts’ new artist-inresidence will be creating the design for a five-piece mandolin family, from cello to piccolo range, using traditional graphic media in largeformat drawings and pattern making. Visitors can visit the studio, on the fourth floor of the gallery, during First Friday Art Walk and selected Saturdays; see www.burlingtoncityarts. com for schedule. Through February 28 at Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts in Burlington. Info, 865-7166. KAren dAwson: Landscape paintings en plein air in the fourth-floor atrium. Through February 28 at Davis Center, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 865-1208. KAren m. GeiGer: A multimedia exhibit including painting, photography, installation, sculpture and drawing, with imagery referring to gender and the body. Through February 28 at Opportunities Credit Union in Burlington. Info, 233-6389.
KenJi KAtAKurA: “Phantoms,” abstract graphite portraits; JAson osterhout: Abstract expressionism; lindA reynolds: “Impressions of Place,” watercolors; and JAmes teusCher: “Remnants of the Iron Age,” sculpture. Through April 23 at Artpath Gallery in Burlington. Info, 563-2273. libby dAvidson: Acrylic and watercolor paintings. Through February 26 at Uncommon Grounds in Burlington. Info, 865-6227. lindA mArinA: “Fall and Winter,” prints inspired by the seasons. Through February 28 at The Pine Street Deli in Burlington. Info, 862-9614. mAriA mCQuiston: Pastels and watercolors that capture the richness of light in landscapes and portraits. Through February 26 at Dorothy Alling Memorial Library in Williston. Info, 878-4918. mArK GonyeA: Posters by the author of A Book About Design: Complicated Doesn’t Make It Good. Through February 28 at SEABA Gallery in Burlington. Info, 859-9222. muffin rAy: “Discarded and Salvage,” richly textural two-dimensional works that employ oils, beeswax, resins and other media, all salvaged from warehouses, dumpsters and basements. Through March 28 at Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington. Info, 652-4505. the one womAn photoGrAphy proJeCt: The college’s community photography project distributed disposable cameras to women around the Old North End, resulting in an exhibit of more than 200 images reflecting the area’s diversity. Through March 13 at Burlington College. Info, 862-9616. sAndrA berbeCo: “New View,” paintings. Through March 1 at 215 College Artists’ Cooperative in Burlington. Info, 863-3662.
terry hAuptmAn & Jerry Geier: “Veiled Lineage,” sculpture, painting and installation that explore concepts of lineage, ancestry and tradition, part of the city’s quadricentennial celebrations. Also on view, Jennifer AlforA & Guillermo CAlzAdillA: “Landmarks,” videos shot on Vieques that explore postcolonial politics and the role of the artist to challenge authority. Through February 14 at Firehouse Gallery in Burlington. Info, 865-7165. zAChAry roesemAnn: “The Light in the Darkness: An Epiphany,” icons in egg tempera with gold leaf on panel. Through February 22 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Burlington. Info, 864-0471.
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staarting over For the current exhibit, one corner of the room is hung with Mary Ann Duffy Godwin’s cheerful still-life watercolors, depicting vases of tulips or bowls of apples in contrasting patterns. According to the bio posted alongside, Godwin spent her career teaching business and technology at Milton High School before turning her hand to art.
straight blond hair and first name hint at her Swedish ancestry. “But the response has been great,” she avers. No wonder: Staart’s vibe is fun and trendy, from its skateboarder-influenced logo to its red, modular couches, which punctuate the long room lined on one side with windows. Wall space is open to anyone who pays a three-month rental fee, so the artists who show display a range of experience.
Less new to the gallery scene are photographers David Juaire and Clair Dunn, standouts among about six shutterbugs represented. Juaire, of St. Albans, contributes to Vermont Life, and his bright-red barns and color-saturated scenes of autumn hills contrast starkly with Dunn’s black-andwhite shots of deteriorating, abandoned barns. Dunn, of Fletcher, is one of 20 finalists for “The Art of Action: Shaping
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hotographer Stina Plant was only 29 when she decided to open an art gallery in St. Albans, where she’d grown up. Since its appearance in September 2007, Staart Gallery — the name melds “St. Albans” and “art” — has been the only dedicated multi-artist gallery in this small, blue-collar town. “I still haven’t figured out whether [the idea] was crazy or good,” says Plant, whose
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Vermont’s Future Through Art,” a statewide commission competition being administered by the Vermont Arts Council and Lyman Orton of Weston. (See story in last week’s issue.) Plant is happy to provide a space for new and established artists alike — a democratic approach that predates her gallery days. After earning a bachelor’s in art photography at Syracuse University, she set out across the country on an extended road trip to visit friends and try out different places to live. Seattle would have won out had she not returned home briefly and met her fiancé, a southern Vermont native with whom she now lives in Fairfield. Plant worked for five years as The St. Albans Messenger’s staff photographer while shooting portraits and weddings on the side. Eventually, she says, her freelance work began outweighing her newspaper assignments, and she decided to open her own studio while still working for the paper. A café on Main Street that was going out of business seemed the perfect venue, and Plant hit on the gallery model as a way to help cover overhead. The space doubles as her portrait studio: Huge rolls of paper can be pulled down from the ceiling, and a range of props fill the back office, including a small trampoline for children. The gallery idea wasn’t merely economical. Plant was also inspired by the growing talk of Vermont’s creative economy; the success of communityminded AIR Gallery in Enosburg; and the founding, in 2006, of the St.
Albans Artists’ Guild. Plant joined the guild as soon as she read about it in a Messenger article, and found to her surprise that “there were a lot of artists in the area.” She now serves on the board of directors, creating a link for artists between the guild, an educational group with no physical exhibition space, and her gallery, which offers the opportunity for exposure. A year after opening Staart, Plant stopped working for the newspaper out of necessity: Last summer alone, she shot 22 weddings. In addition to her growing photography business, she throws one or two new-artist receptions at Staart in every three-month period, closing for a week between contracts to rearrange or add pieces. In an agreement with the Bellows Free Academy, the gallery also features four high school students per month, and each group gets its own reception. Plant maintains a blog about these and other Staart happenings, including a series of figure-drawing classes for artists last year. She’s also busy planning her own wedding, in August — which will mean choosing a photographer. “It’s a weird thing for me to be on the other side of the camera,” Plant admits. Staart Gallery alone is worth the trip to St. Albans, but it joins a handful of other unique and artful venues around town: St. Albans realist painter Corliss Blakely’s gallery; a frame shop called The Champlain Collection that shows art, started by another townie artist, Fred Swan; and the Park Café, currently displaying more of Juaire’s photos. While it’s not yet an artists’ mecca, it’s a good, um, staart. m Staart Gallery, 42 South Main St., St. Albans, 524-5700, www. staartgallery.com.
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ROBERT CRYSTAL: Large-scale slab murals in stoneware clay by the Cornwall artist. Through February 28 at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222. SUSAN ABBOTT: The award-winning artist shows her watercolor works. Through February 13 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College. Info, 468-1394.
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‘ART AMONG US’: The fifth annual showcase of students from area schools features works in multiple media. Through February 28 at Brandon Artists’ Guild in Brandon. Info, 247-4956. ‘ART NOW: DOUG AND MIKE STARN’: An installation features enlarged photomicrographs of snowflakes along with the museum’s recently acquired, many-layered photographic image of a tree, both by the famous identical-twin artists. Through April 19 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-5007. DEANNA SHAPIRO: Acrylic and mixed-media paintings. Through March 31 at Charlotte Community Library in Charlotte. Info, 877-8332. LYNA LOU NORDSTROM: “Hearts and Flowers,” monotypes and small paintings with heart, flower and abstract imagery. Through March 31 at Starry Night Café in Ferrisburgh. Info, 877-6316.
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‘OBJECTS OF POWER AND IDENTITY.’ The University of Vermont’s Museum Anthropology class curated this exhibit, in which items from the permanent collection were chosen to represent ways in which power and identiy have been expressed or wielded. Pictured: a paper, gouache and mother-of-pearl Spanish fan, circa 1840.
ELLEN DORN LEVITT & ANN YOUNG: “Symmetries,” pen-and-ink drawings and selected sculpted works, respectively. Through February 18 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans’ Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 535-5008. FEBRUARY FEATURED ARTISTS: Leeza Mossey, paintings; Cynthia Peterson, drawings; and Holly Spier, jewelry, show their wares this month. Through February 28 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403. ‘NVAA: PAST AND PRESENT’: An exhibit features works by members of the Northern Vermont Artists Association from 1930 to 2000, Main Gallery; and NVAA ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION: Selected works by current members, East Gallery. Through March 15 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. ‘THE SHAPE OF THINGS: JOHNNY SWING AND THE BEST OF VERMONT DESIGN 2009’: An exhibit featuring Vermont artists and artisans who repurpose materials and stretch meanings includes furniture by Johnny Swing; ceramics by Paige Russell; architecture and wind-energy technology by Stew Design; architecture and sustainable design by David Sellers; fine metals by Laurie Peters; glass works by John Chiles; and illuminated sculpture by Riki Moss and Robert Ostermeyer of Studio Glow. Through March 21 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358.
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Coraline HHH
T TUNNEL VISIONS
A tween discovers a phantasmagoric mirror version of her world in Selick’s adaptation of the Neil Gaiman novella.
his is a movie jam-packed with things designed to dazzle and amaze, but the most astonishing thing, to my mind, is that nowhere in its credits does one find the name Tim Burton. It was directed by Henry Selick. But then, so was Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Selick helmed 1996’s James and The Giant Peach. Guess who produced it? Any number of people make romantic comedies, westerns, action adventures and spy thrillers. Exactly two people specialize in creepy, stop-motion phantasmagoria. Burton may be missing in action, but every frame of Coraline is infused with his trademark aesthetic. Based on Neil Gaiman’s 2003 Hugo-Award-winning horror novella, the story chronicles the misadventures of an 11-year-old girl (voiced by Dakota Fanning) who has moved with her parents from Michigan to Oregon. There they take up residence in a surreal, pink apartment house straight out of Beetlejuice. Coraline is a 21st-century version of Alice, Lucy and Dorothy, whose fantastic travels through a looking glass, behind a closet door and over the rainbow have variously enchanted and spooked so many generations. She is a decidedly modern incarnation who faces, in the beginning, anyway, decidedly contemporary dilemmas: Her primary gripe is that neither of her work-at-home parents (Teri Hatcher and John Hodgman) will look up from their laptops long enough to pay attention to her, much less play with her. They’re gardening writers who appear more interested in nurturing flora than raising a daughter. At one point, Coraline’s exasperated dad suggests she occupy herself by exploring their rambling new quarters, and, faster than you can say “Pan’s Labyrinth,” the young girl has discovered a mysterious door leading to a
parallel universe. Everything on the other side is just like Coraline’s world — only fun. Her Other Mother dotes on her and feeds her all her favorite treats. Her Bizarro World dad plays tune after tune on a piano that seems to be alive. Even the furniture’s an upgrade. The chairs are colorful giant bugs. It isn’t long, though, before Coraline begins to suspect all is not as peachy as it appears. For one thing, there’s the disconcerting fact that her new and improved parents have black buttons where their eyes should be, like dolls. For another, they display more and more reluctance to let her leave with every visit. As so often happens in matters of magical passageways to supernatural dimensions, things eventually take a turn for the Twilight Zone. I don’t think it would be fair to people who haven’t read Gaiman’s book to reveal what happens. So let’s just say that Coraline and a number of others wind up in grave otherworldly peril, and the young girl is forced to summon reserves of wit and courage she never suspected she possessed. Selick has the advantage of a worldwide ready-made market for his film, so the question isn’t whether it will draw an audience. Rather, it’s whether it will leave that audience satisfied that the writer-director has done justice to the source material and not just used it as a spring-
board for his own fanciful tweaking and noodling. This is where the movie is, I think, somewhat vulnerable to criticism. Without doubt, Coraline is a freaky feast for the eyes — particularly when experienced in 3-D. A number of Gaiman’s characters, imaginative flourishes and story elements have been realized with undeniable deftness. The serenading rodents, deranged piano and magical flowers are highlights, along with a flipped-out setpiece in which Scotty dogs fill the seats of an opera hall where a trippy trapeze act is performed. But, it must be said, there are shortcomings. Selick has tinkered with key plot developments, slowed the book’s pacing in places nearly to the stalling point, and even taken it on himself to insert a character of his own creation. Talk about “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The filmmaker’s decision to saddle his heroine with a personality-free playmate named Wyborn (Robert Bailey Jr.) is beyond baffling. He’s 100 percent dead weight. So, on balance, what we have here is a picture boasting delicious, visionary dreamscapes in the service of a book it might have served better by leaving well enough alone. The voice cast, I should add, is uniformly spiffy. The “Absolutely Fabulous” duo of Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French, in particular, shine as eccentric, over-the-hill burlesque performers. Hatcher is marvelous in the dual role of good and evil mom. And, for her part, Fanning nicely navigates the range of emotions experienced by a temperamental tween who learns the hard way that, appearances to the contrary, there’s no place like home. RICK KISONAK
He’s Just Not That Into You HH
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THE DATING BLAME
Women learn that men don’t send mixed signals in possibly the first-ever hit comedy based on a self-help book.
as there ever been a worse title for a date movie? Just as When Harry Met Sally . . . was framed as the ultimate story about getting together, He’s Just Not That Into You aspires be a modern overview of romantic rejection. Like Rob Reiner’s film, it interrupts its storyline for pseudodocumentary bits in which men and women sound off “candidly”; at the end, the characters themselves become subjects, speaking to the camera. But the vérité touches can’t hide its Hollywood fakeness. Basing a comedy on Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo’s self-help bestseller wasn’t a bad idea. Like many popular works in the genre, He’s Just Not That Into You starts from a sensible observation — a man who doesn’t seem interested in a woman really isn’t interested in her — and spins it into a dubious theory. As Tuccillo herself suggests in the book, Behrendt makes some big assumptions: for instance, that there’s a soulmate out there for every woman (he’s the one who calls every day), and that men aren’t susceptible to ambivalence, complexity or change. What better way to test those assumptions than by letting them play out in fictional scenarios? The movie kicks off with a first date between a saucer-eyed pixie named Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin) and a dimply, callow real-estate agent (Kevin Connolly). As the realtor leaves the bar, he’s already texting the yoga instructor (Scarlett Johansson) he’s really interested in. But the yoga instructor is busy chatting up a handsome married man (Bradley Cooper). The married man’s wife (Jennifer Connelly) just happens to be our friend Gigi’s co-worker, and a champion giver of bad romantic advice. (“I knew a girl who dated a guy and he didn’t call her for two weeks, and now they’re married
and insanely in love!”) The interlocking plots don’t end there. When Cooper is tempted by Johansson, he consults with his friend Ben Affleck, who’s managed to stay unwed — much to the dismay of long-time girlfriend Jennifer Aniston. And when Gigi starts to realize the realtor isn’t ever going to call her, she seeks guidance from bar manager Alex (Justin Long), who acquaints her with the gospel promulgated by Behrendt’s book. (In a nutshell: Forget him and move on.) All these entanglements are entertaining for about 45 minutes. That’s when it becomes clear that not one of these characters transcends the sort of stereotypes commonly found in bit players in “Sex and the City” episodes — the Cad, the Ditz, the Seductress, the Clueless Wife, the Long-Suffering Girlfriend. Screenwriters Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein (the team behind Never Been
Kissed) have crafted some funny scenes of dating-related humiliation. But they fail to show us the chemistry that brings couples together, perhaps because that combo of mental and physical attraction is such an idiosyncratic phenomenon. When Johansson tells Cooper he has an ass that makes her want to dry-hump, it’s hard not to yearn for the wit and smoothness of the Cary Grant era. Not because her come-on is crude, but because it’s about as imaginative as your average dialogue on a reality show. Few of the big-name actors make an impact — Affleck could be doing this in his sleep, while Aniston is notable mainly for her increasingly unsettling blue-gimlet-eyed stare. Connelly tries in vain to flesh out her character’s anguish, and nerdy Long doesn’t cut it as a patronizing player and self-styled dating guru. (Maybe Dane Cook was unavailable?) The only stand-out is Goodwin as Gigi, playing the kind of role Drew Barrymore would have played 10 years ago. (Barrymore executive-produced this film and appears in a subplot about ill-fated MySpace hookups.) When Goodwin laments, “But if I stop dating guys who don’t like me, there won’t be anyone left!” she manages to be ridiculous and real at once. The tacked-on standard romcom ending is a disservice to her. And to the audience. Compared with Bride Wars and its ilk, He’s Just Not That Into You is practically Chekhov. But that observation just underscores that it’s time for women to demand a better, wittier, more down-and-dirty honest class of chick flick. Tina Fey, are you listening? MARGOT HARRISON
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NEW IN TOWNH1/2 Renee Zellweger plays a sophisticated corporate climber whose job takes her to the frozen tundra of small-town Minnesota, where the locals are less sophisticated. Hilarity — or, at any rate, mockery — ensues. Harry Connick Jr. and J.K. Simmons costar. Jonas Elmer directs. (96 min, PG. Capitol, Essex, Majestic) PAUL BLART: MALL COPHH Kevin James plays a New Jersey shopping center security guard forced to save a group of hostages without the aid of a gun or actual police training. Costarring Jayma Mays and Keir O’Donnell. Directed by Steve (Daddy Day Care) Carr. (91 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) PUSHHH Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning are paired in this fantasy effects-fest involving a shadowy government agency that genetically transforms ordinary citizens into warriors with psychic powers. Djimon Hounsou costars. Paul McGuigan directs. (111 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Majestic, Palace) REVOLUTIONARY ROADHHHH Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio — together again. Of course, the couple they play in Sam Mendes’ big-screen version of Richard Yates’ scathing novel about 1950s suburban life doesn’t get along quite as swimmingly as the pair they played last time around. With Kathy Bates and Michael Shannon. (119 min, R. Big Picture, Roxy, Welden) SLUMDOG MILLIONAIREHHH1/2 In this fanciful drama from Danny (Trainspotting) Boyle, Dev Patel plays a kid from the slums of Mumbai whose painful life experiences help him win big on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” With Anil Kapoor and Freida Pinto. (120 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Roxy, Stowe) TAKENHHHH A former CIA agent takes matters into his own hands when his daughter travels to Paris and is abducted by Albanian sex traders. Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen star. Pierre Morel directs. (91 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Welden) THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTONHH1/2 Brad Pitt is a man born with the unique problem of aging backwards in this historically sweeping adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, directed by David (Fight Club) Fincher from a screenplay by Eric (Forrest Gump) Roth. With Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton. (167 min, PG-13. Big Picture) THE PINK PANTHER 2HH Norwegian filmmaker Harald Zwart has made some of the lamest movies in the annals of American cinema: Agent Cody Banks and One Night at McCool’s, for example. He promises to continue the tradition with this follow-up to the critically savaged 2006 remake. Steve Martin, Jean Reno and Alfred Molina are squand — I mean, star. (92 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Welden) THE READERHHH In this adaptation of Bernhard Schlink’s novel, a postwar German teen has a passionate encounter with an older woman that forces him to ponder his relationship to the Nazi past. With Kate Winslet, David Kross and Ralph Fiennes. Stephen (The Hours) Daldry directs. (123 min, R. Roxy)
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THE UNINVITEDH1/2 Thomas and Charles Guard direct this remake of the 2003 Korean thriller Changhwa, Hongryon [A Tale of Two Sisters], about a young woman whose mother returns from the grave to warn her that the woman engaged to her father is not who she pretends to be. Starring Elizabeth Banks, Emily Browning and David Strathairn. (87 min, PG-13. Majestic) THE WRESTLERHHH1/2 Mickey Rourke makes a stunning comeback in this gritty saga chronicling the struggles of a past-his-prime pro wrestler. Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood costar. Darren Aronofsky directs. (109 min, R. Palace) UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANSHH1/2 Rhona Mitra takes over for series-weary Kate Beckinsale in this prequel featuring the spectacle of Michael Sheen (Frost in Frost/Nixon) playing a werewolf intent on killing the father of the young vampire with whom he’s in love. Bill Nighy costars. Patrick Tatopoulos directs. (92 min, R. Majestic)
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wednesday 11 — thursday 12 Taken 4, 6, 8. Milk 8. Bride Wars 4, 6. friday 13 — sunday 15 Revolutionary Road 6, 8. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 3. Taken 4, 8 (except Sat). Milk 6 (Sat only). See www.bigpicturetheater.info.
BIJOU CINEPLEX 1-2-3-4 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293.
wednesday 11 — thursday 12 The Pink Panther 2 6:40. Taken 7. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 6:50. Inkheart 6:30.
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Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners, Williston, 878-2010. wednesday 11 — thursday 12 Coraline (in 3-D) 1, 3:30, 6:30, 8:45. The Pink Panther 2 1:15, 3:45, 6:50, 9:05. He’s Just Not That Into You 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25. Push 1:25, 4, 7:10, 9:40. Taken 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 9:35. The Uninvited 7, 9:15. New in Town 1:05, 6:20. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans 4:10, 8:40. Slumdog Millionaire 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 12:45, 2:50, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30. Gran Torino 1:20, 6:35. Bride Wars 4:20, 9:10. Hotel for Dogs 12:55, 3:20. friday 13 — thursday 19
friday 13 — thursday 19 Push 1:10 & 3:40 (Sat & Sun), 6:40 (all week), 9 (Fri & Sat). The Pink Panther 2 1:20 & 3:50 (Sat & Sun), 6:30 (all week), 8:30 (Fri & Sat). Taken 4 (Sat & Sun), 7 (all week), 9 (Fri & Sat). Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1:10 & 3:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:50 (all week), 8:30 (Fri & Sat). Hotel for Dogs 1 (Sat & Sun).
*Friday the 13th (digital) 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45. *Confessions of a Shopaholic 1:10, 3:50, 6:25, 9. *The International 1:15, 4:15, 7, 9:35. Coraline (in 3-D) 1, 3:30, 6:30, 8:45. Taken 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40. He’s Just Not That Into You 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25. The Pink Panther 2 12:45, 3:10, 6:20, 8:50. Push 4, 9:15. Slumdog Millionaire 3:20, 6:45, 9:20. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1:40, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30. Gran Torino 1:20, 6:35. Hotel for Dogs 12:55.
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Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841.
wednesday 11 — thursday 12 He’s Just Not That Into You 6:15, 9. Push 6:30, 9. Gran Torino 6:30, 9. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 6:30, 9. New in Town 6:30, 9.
wednesday 11 — thursday 12 The Pink Panther 2 7. Gran Torino 7.
friday 13 — thursday 19 *Confessions of a Shopaholic 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. *The International 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 9. He’s Just Not That Into You 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:15, 9. Push 9. Gran Torino 6:30, 9. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30. Hotel for Dogs 1:30 (Sat & Sun).
See www.fgbtheaters.com.
ESSEX CINEMA
Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Rt. 15 & 289, Essex, 879-6543. wednesday 11 — thursday 12 Coraline 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:10. Gran Torino 7:20, 9:40. He’s Just Not That Into You 1, 4, 6:50, 9:30. Hotel for Dogs 12:15, 2:30, 4:45. New in Town 12:40, 2:50, 4:55, 7, 9:10. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:10, 9:15. Slumdog Millionaire 1:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:35. Taken 1, 3:10, 5:15, 7:25, 9:25. The Pink Panther 2 12:45, 2:50, 5, 7:15, 9:15. friday 13 — thursday 19 *Confessions of a Shopaholic 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45. *Friday the 13th 12:45, 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:40. *The International 12:45, 3:45, 6:50, 9:30. Coraline 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:10. He’s Just Not That Into You 1, 4, 6:50, 9:30. Hotel for Dogs 12:15. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2:40, 5, 7:10, 9:15. Taken 1, 3:10, 5:15, 7:25, 9:25. The Pink Panther 2 12:45, 2:50, 5, 7:15,
9:15. Times subject to change. See www. essexcinemas.com.
friday 13 — thursday 19 He’s Just Not That Into You 3 (except Fri), 6, 9. The Pink Panther 2 3 (except Fri), 7:30. Gran Torino 5, 9:30.
MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMA
College Street, Burlington, 864-3456. wednesday 11 — thursday 12 He’s Just Not That Into You 1, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15. Slumdog Millionaire 1:05, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20. Revolutionary Road 1, 3:45, 7, 9:25. Frost/Nixon 1:15, 6. Last Chance Harvey 1:20, 6:25. Gran Torino 4, 8:20. The Reader 1:10, 3:35, 6:40, 9:10. Doubt 3:40, 8:30. friday 13 — thursday 19 *The International 1:15, 3:40, 6:45, 9:30. He’s Just Not That Into You 1, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15. Slumdog Millionaire 1:05, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20. Revolutionary Road 1:20, 4:10, 7. The Reader 1:10, 3:35, 6:40, 9:10. Frost/Nixon 1:30, 8:40. Doubt 4, 6:25. Gran Torino 9:25. Times subject to change. See www. merrilltheatres.net.
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The Metropolitan Opera Presents Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor 7 (Wed only). *Confessions of a Shopaholic 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1:05, 3:40, 6:15, 8:50. *The International
10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30. The Wrestler 3:35, 6:45, 9:20. Coraline 1:30, 3:50, 6:20, 8:30. Frost/Nixon 3:25, 6:15. Gran Torino 1, 6:20. He’s Just Not That Into You 12:55, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15. Hotel for Dogs 1:15, 4:55 (except Wed). Milk 3:30, 8:45. The Pink Panther 2 12:45, 2:50, 7:05 & 9:10 (except Wed). Push 12:50, 8:55. Taken 1:25, 4:10, 6:55, 9:05.
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wednesday 11 — thursday 19 The Pink Panther 2 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 8:45. Taken 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 8:45. See www.fgbtheaters.com.
THE SAVOY THEATER
Main Street, Montpelier, 229-0509. wednesday 11 — thursday 19 Milk 1:30 (Sat-Mon), 4 (Fri-Sun), 5 & 7:30 (Mon-Thu), 6:30 & 9 (Fri-Sun). See www.savoytheater.com.
STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678.
wednesday 11 — thursday 12 He’s Just Not That Into You 7. Slumdog Millionaire 7. Bride Wars 7. friday 13 — thursday 19 *The International 2:30 & 4:40 (SatMon), 7, 9:15. He’s Just Not That Into You 2:30 & 4:40 (Sat-Mon), 7, 9:15. Slumdog Millionaire 2:30 & 4:40 (Sat-Mon), 7, 9:15.
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wednesday 11 — thursday 12 The Pink Panther 2 7. Taken 7. Revolutionary Road 7.
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friday 13 — thursday 19 *Friday the 13th 2 & 4 (Sat & Sun), 7 (all week), 9 (Fri-Sun). The Pink Panther 2 2 (Sat & Sun), 7, 9. Taken 4 (Sat & Sun), 7 (all week), 9 (Fri-Sun). Revolutionary Road 4 (Sat & Sun), 7 (Mon-Thu), 8:45 (Fri-Sun). Hotel for Dogs 2 (Sat & Sun).
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Calta says the essence of a love token is personalization. “This is going to sound so corny, but what really makes something romantic is that you’re taking care of another person . . . If your spouse is on a diet, it’s not a romantic gift to give them a génoise [cake] or truffles,” she points out. “Make them feel cared for and understood: That’s the essence of romance.” One classic way to show you care is to feed them something you cooked yourself. “If you take the time to make something [by hand], especially if you’re not a cook or baker, I think that means something,” Calta says. And why not involve the whole family? “Once you have children, it’s a whole different thing. It’s all about conversation hearts and glitter between the floorboards,” says Calta. In her household, a special V-Day breakfast, highlighted by chocolate and whipped cream, was a tradition that lasted until the kids were out of high school. Practical ideas all, but what about passionate splurges? One glam option that tempts Calta is “our Vermont cheeses that require a second mortgage,” she says. She also wouldn’t mind marking the occasion by indulging in a few P.E.I. oysters with “a really nice sparkling wine,” a slab of foie gras, or “real caviar.” Jason Frishman and shana Witkin Burlington Owners of FolkFoods Makers of hot sauce, fermented foods and savory “meat substitutes,” this couple always has food on the brain. On their first date, they shopped for fresh ingredients at City Market and turned them into a meal. Now, when they attend weddings, they invariably give tasteful — and tasty — presents. “The last three wedding gifts we gave were pizza stones,” Frishman says. For Christmas, they gave good friends homemade coasters paired with bottles of their own maple mead. “I like to squirrel away little details about people and turn them into something special,” says Witkin. Because she knew her husband liked “fruit and chocolate together, which is not my favorite thing,” she once made him a Black Forest cake to celebrate a special occasion. “He’s all for adventure in the kitchen. If I go through the process of creating something, that means a lot to him.” The hardy pair also suggests taking a hike and packing a picnic — yes, in mid-February. “You plan ahead, put everything
in a backpack, and go out to one of your favorite hiking places,” Frishman says. When you stop to rest, surprise your sweetheart with “a thermos of hot chocolate and a bunch of little goodies to eat.” Only in Vermont . . . deborah schapiro South Burlington Publisher of edible Green Mountains When it comes to lovey-dovey presents, Schapiro is a firm believer in “focusing in on what’s really distinctive and unique about a person and would fit for them.” Don’t just grab chocolates or wine — find out whether your beloved prefers super-dark truffles or creamy
international nonprofit dedicated to preserving local food traditions amid the rising tide of convenience eateries. Packaged with a “beautiful” quarterly publication, it makes a great gift for the localvore in your life — especially when followed by a meal at a restaurant that buys heirloom vegetable varieties and heritage animal breeds from local suppliers. Lest that sound “too unromantic,” Hagens offers a way to sex up the membership: Pair it with a delicious candle from Way Out Wax of Morrisville. The “sensual aroma” of their Escentual Love candle “can turn even your worst day around,” she enthuses. Her other pick is a “beautifully packaged” artisan chocolate bar from Blackflower Chocolate of Charlotte, which offers “blends like hibiscus or lavender and blueberry.” pauL boneLLi Burlington Co-owner of Nunyuns
milky ones, Barolo or Cabernet. If you’re not sure, a bundle of Vermont’s “great artisanal food product” will never go awry, she says. One of “the best surprises” Schapiro ever had was when her husband brought a chef to prepare dinner at their home, she recalls. If that sounds too extravagant, one of the many “customized classes and courses” offered by local chefs might hit the spot. Or beg the pastry chef at your favorite restaurant to share the recipe for a dessert you’ve enjoyed with your honey, and whip it up yourself. For someone who’s had it with the commercial hoopla surrounding V-Day, the best gift might be to make “a donation to COTS or the food bank and share . . . that it was given in their honor and as a celebration of your love for them,” Schapiro says. But, commercialized or not, she avers that “it’s important to me that the day be acknowledged . . . It’s a great day to let a lot of people in your life know that you care about them.” Linda hagens Warren Manager of community relations at Hunger Mountain Co-op and member of Slow Food USA Want a lover with a slow hand . . . in the kitchen? Hagens suggests buying your sweetie a membership in Slow Food, an
Bonelli likes to keep Valentine’s Day casual — for his wife, Kristine Harbour, he might grab flowers or Green & Black organic chocolate bars. “I’ll pick them up because I know she likes them,” he says. “I think there are things that people ought to do for each other throughout the year, and not isolate it to a single day.” Bonelli doesn’t ask for much, either: “I think a nice hug is great, really.” But he still celebrates the holiday. At the couple’s Old North End eatery, Nunyuns, Bonelli whips up special cookies in honor of St. Valentine. Alongside the typical decorated hearts, their display case boasts a “funny little treat” called “nudies.” The tradition began when Bonelli worked at Lilydale Bakery, and a coworker “would put penises on gingerbread people and laugh about it,” he recalls. He’s been making his own version of the naughty sweets — sugar cookies with royal icing — ever since. The cookie people aren’t shy about showing their assets, and there’s no Playboy-style airbrushing here, says Bonelli. “They have blue hair and green hair. We’ll have a girl with pit hair, or old people who are bald.” Bonelli likes to see how people respond. “It’s either, ‘These are the funniest things I’ve ever seen,’ or people are uptight about it,” he observes. “You either get a kick out of it or you’re offended. It kind of tells you where their heads are at.” Are the cookies really, um, detailed? “They have 3-D genitalia. We’re not playing around,” he says, laughing. m
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For a time, it looked like The Farmers Diner — which is currently located in Quechee but planning to expand to Middlebury — would replace Tully & Marie’s on the banks of Otter Creek. But, according to diner owner Tod Murphy, the switch is not to be. “They decided they actually wanted to stay in business,” Murphy confided last week at the Vermont Statehouse, where he’d been giving testimony to the House Agriculture Committee on the importance of local food systems. Murphy explained that he’s still planning to bring the cozy localvore eatery to the college town. He just doesn’t know yet where the biz will land. Long-term plans include a total of four Farmers Diners — one in Chittenden Country — and a commissary kitchen where staffers could efficiently churn out tomato sauce, preserves and soup stock for all of the eateries.
Phoenix Rising MEXICAN RESTO OPENS IN WARREN
For a while, it looked as though Miguel’s Stowe Away was going to “go away” completely. In 2006, the Church Street restaurant shut down. The following year, after 30 years on Stowe’s Mountain Road, Miguel’s Stowe Away Lodge closed its doors due to issues with the building’s landlord. But right before Christmas, Michael and Adrienne Henzel resurrected the Mexican eatery in Warren’s Sugarbush Village. Miguel’s Stowe Away Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is located in the spot formerly occupied by the Phoenix Bar & Grill.
“Miguel’s is rising from the ashes of the Phoenix,” Michael, a.k.a. “Miguel,” enthuses. Says Adrienne: “We looked at so many different places, and this place worked out so beautifully.” Old fans will find all their favorites emerging from the kitchen, and will be pleased to learn that Miguel himself is doing much of the cooking. With only one restaurant to run and minimal involvement in the business that manufactures his namesake chips and salsa, he’s got plenty of time to whip up the eatery’s Mexican and Tex-Mex fare. “People seem to really be enjoying the carnitas,” he says. Other popular dishes include the chipotle shrimp, chicken mole and fajitas. Empanadas are coming soon. And, of course, the drinks still aim to please, with homemade margarita mix and an assortment of fine tequilas. Adrienne remarks that weekly specials such as “Taco Tuesdays” and “Reggae Wednesdays” are bringing in the locals, who’ve offered the eatery hearty support. “Every night there’s something for everyone, not just the people from Boston who come up to ski,” she says. To increase the community quotient, the Henzels plan to host benefit dinners for local causes and regular “music nights.” The couple’s next steps include reopening the Stowe location. The old landlord sold the building to a friend of the Henzels, who will spend the next year renovating it. “In the end, it turned out not to be such a horror story,” Adrienne says with relief.
Bringin’ on Brunch LANG HOUSE DISHES IT UP ON SUNDAY
Since it was converted into a B&B in 2000, The Lang House on Burlington’s Main Street, located in an 1881 Victorian home, has been serving soufflés and waffles with organic maple syrup. But only the guests were allowed a taste. That will change this weekend, when the inn begins offering its Sunday brunch to the public. Cody Strauss — the B&B’s chef and a graduate of the culinary program at Manhattan’s The Natural Gourmet Institute — is eager to share the fare.
“We have such a beautiful space, and we want community members to be able to come see it,” she explains, noting that house tours will be available after the meal. The brunch is prix fixe, and begins with a treat such as coffee cake. On opening day, the staff will wow the crowd with flannel hash with bacon and poached eggs, apple-bread-pudding French toast with maple sausage links, and granola with yogurt and fruit. Reservations are required. For $15 per person, diners get coffee, tea and juice, too. Mimosas cost extra. Asked if the inn might open for additional meals in the future, Strauss has vague but encouraging words: “This is sort of our trial run. If it goes well, who knows?”
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at night, patrons surround the bar three and four deep. Half wear skates on the black rubber floor. are covered with molten chocolate, but the squares are somehow neat and tidy. And ungarnished. Soon their smooth tops will be flecked with powdered sugar, studded with pumpkin seeds, dotted with pepper flakes and saffron. One small change in this process will mark the arrival of Valentine’s Day: the fleur de sel squares will be adorned with tiny red hearts. And the line at the register will most likely run out the door.
as we can. We’ve always sat at the bar, where we eavesdrop on our neighbors, catch glimpses of the inordinately calm kitchen, and peer into two climate-controlled wine caves with glass doors. Tonight, we opt for a more private place: one of the square wooden tables in the second of two narrow rooms. But, once seated, we decide we’re too far from the action. For us, romance isn’t about holding hands by candlelight, but about inserting
Winter Bar Located off Rue de la Commune, on the quays of Old Montréal Open till March 8. Hours are 5-10 p.m. (Thu & Fri), 2 p.m. to midnight (Sat), 2-8 p.m. (Sun). 514-496-PORT, 800-971-PORT • www.bardhiver.com/english.shtml Les Chocolats de Chloé 546 Rue Duluth Est Hours: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Tue & Wed), 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Thu & Fri), 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Sat & Sun). 514-849-5550 • www.leschocolatsdechloe.com Les Trois Petits Bouchons 4669 Blvd. Saint Denis Hours: 6-10 p.m. (Mon-Sat), noon - 2 p.m. (Thu & Fri). 514-285-4444 • troispetitsbouchons.com
“This really is the best chocolate in Montréal,” says GervaisFredette. We couldn’t agree more as we set our purchases on the counter. It turns out Chloé knows the owners of the final stop on our romantic itinerary, and she heartily approves of our choice. Not that we need a recommendation. Les Trois Petits Bouchons — the city’s newest wine bistro — has quickly become our favorite place to eat dinner in Montréal. Before we descend the half-dozen stairs from Boulevard St.-Denis, I’m already imagining myself inside, wondering what I’ll find on the menu, chalked in French on the wall beside the kitchen. While we’re not exactly regulars here, we come as often
ourselves into another way of life. We move to two center seats at the bar. The couple to our left is animated. They talk and gesture; she even stands up to make a point. Seeing the half-empty wine bottle between their glasses, I get the feeling they’ve been here a while. We watch at close range as the three male servers come and go from behind the bar, sometimes two at a time. They open the cave, reach in, deftly uncork the procured bottle, and pour a bit of wine into a stemmed glass. They hold the glass to the light, swirl, sniff, and taste, moving the wine around in their mouths as if chewing it. Satisfied, they fill a fresh glass and whisk it away. We start with a sparkling
rosé called On Zoue, from the Jura region of France. The wines here come from small producers who farm sustainably, if not organically — normal practice in France, so it’s no surprise that French brands dominate the menu. But it offers Spanish, Argentinean and California wines, as well. The wine is perfect with our charcuterie appetizer. We work our way from one end to the other of the beautifully composed rectangular board. Sliced prosciutto gives way to tender strips of Kobe beef, followed by leaves of smoked duck breast, rounds of chorizo, and a pot of rillette made with duck and quail, topped with tomato jam. Pickled milkweed pods and slivered beet salad add color and texture, and delight us with new tastes. Ken’s main course, confit de canard, comes in a deep white bowl atop glistening greens. The dark meat is wonderfully accented with pomegranate, caramelized hazelnuts and apricot confit. I choose the salmon. Seared crispy on the outside, moist at the center, it sits on a large round plate with a tartiflette of sautéed leeks and organic goat cheese, circled by a velvety green pea sauce. I wish I could name the wines that accompanied our food, if only to savor the details the words evoke. I can only say that Ken drank a medium-bodied red; I drank white. Chosen by the staff to complement our dishes, they tasted like little sips of heaven. We finished the meal with a single crème brûlée — the top crisp, the custard sublime — and a clear, sweet white wine. When we finally left the restaurant, we had the sensation of floating down the street to our hotel. Between the wine, the food and the great glimpses of French life, even half a day in Montréal can feel like a week in Paris. m
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:: northern Bee’S KneeS: nate Perham (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.
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1/2 Lounge: Jah Red (Latin soul), 8 p.m., Free. old School vs. nu Skool with dJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. BAcKSTAge PuB: Blues night, 7 p.m., Free. FRAnny o’S: Balance dJ & Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. gReen RooM: dJ Francise (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free. higheR gRound BALLRooM: M.o.P., Apathy, Slaine, Burnt Md (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., $23/25. AA. Leunig’S: Mike Martin & charlie MacFadyen (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. LincoLn inn TAveRn: WcLX Blues night with nobby Reed Project, 7 p.m., Free. The MonKey houSe: Pretty & nice, emperor X, The Robot Ate Me (indie-rock), 9 p.m., $6. necTAR’S: Blue Thursdays with yankee chank (Americana), 10 p.m., $3/8. 18+. nighTcRAWLeRS: Karaoke with Steve Leclair, 7 p.m., Free. RAdio BeAn: Jazz Sessions (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. Shane hardiman group (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Anthony Santor Trio (jazz), 11 p.m., $3. RASPuTin’S: dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. Red SquARe: A-dog Presents (hiphop), 10 p.m., Free. Second FLooR: Wildout! (DJ), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. The SKinny PAncAKe: Trouble Free Transmission (funk), 9 p.m., $3-5 donation.
:: central BLAcK dooR BAR & BiSTRo: Barry Reis/Tony Whedon quintet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. LAngdon STReeT cAFé: Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers (bluegrass), 8 p.m., Donations. PuRPLe Moon PuB: Tim Foley (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.
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on The RiSe BAKeRy: Andrew Moroz Trio (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations. TWo BRoTheRS TAveRn: dJ Jam Man (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.
:: northern Bee’S KneeS: dave Keller (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations. MATTeRhoRn: 5 o’clock Shadow (acoustic), 9 p.m., Free.
:: regional MonoPoLe: Lowell & Sabo (rock), 10 p.m., Free. MonoPoLe doWnSTAiRS: gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free. oLive RidLey’S: open Mike with Mike Pederson, 9 p.m., Free. naked Thursdays with 95 TripleX (DJ), 10 p.m., Free. TABu cAFé And nighTcLuB: Karaoke night with Sassy entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.
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<clubdates> na = not avaiLaBLe aa = aLL ageS nC = no Cover Langdon Street Café: Happy Hour with Jay ekis (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Donations. the dave fiuczynski trio (jazz), 9 p.m., Donations. PoSitive Pie 2: Maddub (electroreggae), 10 p.m., $6.
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:: champlain valley 51 Main: Swing noire (Gypsy-jazz), 9 p.m., Free. City LiMitS: dance Party with dJ earl (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. on tHe riSe Bakery: rise Up Sound (reggae), 7:30 p.m., Donations. tWo BrotHerS tavern: dJ dizzle (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free. WaterSHed tavern: Josh Brooks Band (rock), 7 p.m., Free.
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SAT.14 << 11B Olive Ridley’s: second Breakfast (rock), 10 p.m., Free. TaBu Café and nighTCluB: all night dance Party with dJ Toxic (DJ), 5 p.m., Free.
SUN.15 :: burlington area
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13 ReCiPe fOR a wesTeRn :: As the old saying goes, if you’re going to make an omelet, you’ve gotta break some eggs. The adage holds true in music, as evidenced by Burlington’s Jésus
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Comprising three-quarters of late speedwestern rockers Chuch — they’d be the eggs here — and a sprinkling of Turkey Bouillon Mafia (peppers and/or onions) and Lightning Ridge (ham), the group retains flavors from each outfit. But the combination of ingredients makes for an entirely new (aural) delicacy. Just like a good omelet. The group is poised to release their debut recording in the near future. In the meantime, catch them this Friday at Nectar’s with B-town ska-punkers husbands aka.
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1/2 lOunge: youTube night, 10 p.m., Free. BaCksTage PuB: karaoke with Pete, 9 p.m., Free. CluB MeTROnOMe: family night Open Jam, 10 p.m., Free (18+). fRanny O’s: Balance dJ & karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. linCOln inn TaveRn: Pine street Jazz with allison Mann, 6 p.m., Free. The MOnkey hOuse: Clock hands strangle (indie), 8 p.m., N/A. neCTaR’s: Mi yard Reggae night with Big dog & demus (reggae), 10 p.m., Free. nighTCRawleRs: karaoke with steve leClair, 7 p.m., Free. RadiO Bean: nuda veritas (experimental), 9 p.m., Free.
:: central langdOn sTReeT Café: winter Concert series: Chris kaspar (folk), 3 p.m., Donations. The Rustbucket Brothers (honky-tonk), 4 p.m., Donations.
:: northern Bee’s knees: david Murphey (roots), 7:30 p.m., Donations.
The huB PizzeRia & PuB: Jazz on Tap (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free.
MON.16 :: burlington area
1/2 lOunge: heal-in sessions with Briandeye & Reverence (reggae), 10 p.m., Free. The MOnkey hOuse: acoustic Monday with Ryan McCrea & Connor McQuade (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., Free. neCTaR’s: elemeno-g, natural ingredients (electro-dance), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. RadiO Bean: Open Mike, 8 p.m., Free. Red sQuaRe: funkwagon (funk), 9 p.m., Free.
:: central langdOn sTReeT Café: Open Mike, 7 p.m., Free.
TUE.17 :: burlington area
1/2 lOunge: The eames Brothers (blues), 9 p.m., Free. leunig’s: dan silverman Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. linCOln inn TaveRn: Bluegrass night with The winding Road, 7 p.m., Free. The MOnkey hOuse: hip-hop Open Mike with dakota, 10 p.m., Free. neCTaR’s: wBkM Presents Tuesday Blues & Jazz, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.
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review this NUDA VERITAS, SONGS FOR DOING DISHES/STILL LIVES
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(Aether Everywhere, CD/Digital download) “Please don’t let the fact I’m on the Aether Everywhere label plant the evil seed of ‘experimental’ music in your mind. It’s really quite listener friendly.” So reads the email sent by local experi . . . um, electro-acoustic songwriter Rebecca Kopycinski, a.k.a. Nuda Veritas, regarding her debut double album, Songs for Doing Dishes/Still Lives. The two-disc epic presents a tenuous blend of folk sensibility and electronic dalliance, tempered by solid and, in several cases, powerful writing and some truly stunning arrangements, both vocal and instrumental. In a way, it could be regarded as the local “other music” label’s first crossover release. And yes, it is indeed “listener friendly.” Although that may depend on just who is listening. Dishes should appeal to a wide swath of fans across both the folk and experimental spectrums. If genre tags are your thing, I suppose it would fit, though not exactly neatly, into that nebulous gray area known as indie-folk. Or better still, chamber-folk. But if you’re looking for neat and tidy, you’ve come to the wrong place. Because the good stuff in life usually requires you to get a little dirty, right? From the opening salvo, “Captain,” it’s clear we’re in for an unpredictable journey. Backed only by a chorus of voices — all hers — and a sprightly bassoon, Kopycinski’s lead pirouettes around the tune’s shantyish lyrics like some siren combination of Joni Mitchell, Leslie Feist and Ishmael. “Drive” follows with a more conventional, soothing guitar-voice folk sound. While it’s a seamlessly pretty number, it almost feels as if Kopycinski is buttering us up for the following tune, “Conflict of the Flesh.” Very simply put, the allure of “experimental” music stems largely from its purveyors’ appreciation of and willingness to play around with the building blocks of music: sounds. On “Conflict,” Kopycinksi takes the practice a step further, applying it to her poetry as she contorts her considerable vocal prowess to render her words into near-imperceptible syllables, the emotive qualities of her voice delivering their meaning. Listeners, friendly or otherwise, would do well to keep that playfulness in mind when approaching the second volume, Still Lives. The disc is an approximate meld of Aether Everywhere’s stated bailiwicks: “drone, ambient, sound collage, heavy psych, noise and all the points where they intersect.” Or to put it in layperson’s terms: far out, man. Put yet another way, the album is the musical manifestation of its handmade cover art. Each copy’s jacket was sewn together from pieces of recycled LP covers — mine: Robert Plant’s Shaken & Stirred. Not for the faint of ears, Kopycinski’s sonic abstractions — vocal and otherwise — challenge the listener to pay attention. But those who do will be rewarded with a glimpse into the stirring creative soul of a visionary local artist. Fittingly, Nuda Veritas celebrates the release of her albums with two shows this week: Friday at The Monkey House and Sunday at Radio Bean. DAN BOLLES
Perusing reviews of Pretty & Nice’s latest, Get Young, astute readers will probably notice a running theme. Critics ranging from online hipster mecca Pitchfork Media to the lowliest of blogs preface their remarks with a commentary on the gathering storm — or is it a waning storm by now? — of retro and new wave influences in modern indie-rock. Depending on personal taste, they may view the trend as scourge or salvation. Critical assessments of the recent Hardly Art signees, positive or negative, bear the earmarks of that bias. It’s an excusable — if predictable — folly. As frequently noted, front man Holden Lewis does sound like Elvis Costello at times. But more than his vocal timbre, it’s his approach that warrants the comparison, in a way that’s often overlooked. Exhibit A: Ritalin-deprived album opener “Piranha.” Lewis alternately coos and sneers his way around a spastic little melody and a cleverly schizophrenic arrangement. Like much of the disc, this track almost feels as though Pretty & Nice cherry-picked discarded segments of previously written songs and smashed ’em together till they roughly fit. But the result is not nearly so artless. If anything, the abrupt changes — here and throughout the album —are as exhilarating as the hairpin turns they evoke. Most critics deem “Tora Tora Tora” the album’s centerpiece. And it certainly could be. It is also most frequently cited as embodying the band’s supposed Devo influence. Sure, whatever. Like the Costello comparison, invoking Devo does an adequate job of painting (by numbers) the song’s feel. But it sells the band’s ingenuity short. Take for another example the following track, “Pixies.” Of the album’s scant 28 minutes, it’s the only tune that even sniffs the four-minute mark. But in the course of that relatively short span, Lewis and Co. unleash more hooks —not to mention a wider variety of them — than most bands do in an entire album. Or consider “Peekaboo,” which provides a welcome — and surprising — wistful interlude before the disc gives way to the manic, driving groove of “Nuts and Bolts.” Or the sneaky Nintendo riffs hidden in “Hideaway Tokyo.” Or the bouncy electro-trance of “Grab Your Nets.” Or the dual grand finales, “Gypsy” and “Wandering Eye.” The point is this: Pretty & Nice is obviously a product of their influences. Just like every other band ever. What sets them apart from the hordes of skinny-jeans-wearing throwbacks is an ability to wield those influences creatively — not mimic them — breathing new life into aging idioms with a curious charm too often lacking in the increasingly bland indie-rock arena and the musings of those who write about it. Pretty & Nice plays The Monkey House this Thursday with Emperor X and The Robot Ate Me. DAN BOLLES
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Parima acoustic Lounge: island night with DJ skinny t (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. raDio Bean: gua gua (psychotropical), 6 p.m., Free. chris Kasper (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., Free. Honky tonk sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. reD square: World Bashment with Demus & super K (reggae), 9 p.m., Free.
:: central cHarLie o’s: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. LangDon street café: Dick Derry (pop), 8 p.m., Donations. ross Livermore (acoustic), 9 p.m., Donations. chris Velan (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Donations. main street griLL anD Bar: shrimp & friends (rock), 7 p.m., Free.
:: champlain valley tWo BrotHers taVern: monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m.
:: northern Bee’s Knees: Peter schluter (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Piecasso: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.
WED.18 :: burlington area
1/2 Lounge: sirenix: acoustic musicians’ Workshop (singersongwriters), 7 p.m., Free. 242 main: Zoroaster, amen ra, Hypno5e, Demigoat, ghosting (hardcore), 7 p.m., $7. AA. Leunig’s: red thread (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. LincoLn inn taVern: eagle country music night, 7 p.m., Free. nectar’s: an evening with W.e.s.t. (jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Live album recording residency with the Kelly ravin trio (roots), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.
raDio Bean: ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. reD square: DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. seconD fLoor: superstar Karaoke with robbie J, 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.
:: central cHarLie o’s: Dave Keller (blues), 10 p.m., Free. LangDon street café: Bread & Bones (folk), 8 p.m., Donations.
:: champlain valley city Limits: Karaoke with Balance entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. on tHe rise BaKery: open mike, 7:30 p.m., Free.
:: northern Bee’s Knees: rough sawn timber (roots), 7:30 p.m., Donations. m
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1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 242 Main, Burlington, 862-2244. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. 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. Ariel’s Riverside Café & Pub, 188 River St., Montpelier, 229-2295. The Art House, 99 Maple Ave., Middlebury, 458-0464. Avenue Bistro, 1127 North Ave., Burlington, 652-9999. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Dr., Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. The Bearded Frog, 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9877. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Big Fatty’s BBQ, 55 Main St., Burlington, 864-5513. Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361. Big Picture Theater & Café, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. The Blue Note Café, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd., Lincoln, 453-3803. Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444. Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711. Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. The Bristol Bakery & Café, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280. B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292. Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Buono’s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, 865-7166. The Canoe Club, 27 South Main St., Hanover, NH, 603-643-9660. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 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. City Sports Grille, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4636. Dobrá Tea, 80 Church Street St., Burlington, 951-2424. Drink, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239. Green Door Studio, 18 Howard St., Burlington, 316-1124. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122. Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Harbor Lounge at Courtyard Marriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Harper’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6363. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. Hooters, 1705 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 660-8658. The Hub, Airport Dr., Bristol, 453-3678. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. Iron Lantern, Route 4A, Castleton, 468-5474. JD’s Pub, 2879 Rt. 105, East Berkshire, 933-8924. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135. Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY, 518-566-8433.
Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY, 518-570-8888. La Brioche Bakery, 89 East Main St. Montpelier, 229-0443. Lamb Abbey, 65 Pioneer Center, Montpelier, 229-2200. Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lincoln Inn Tavern, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Maggie’s, 124 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-562-9317. Main St. Grill & Bar, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Main St. Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Jct., 356-2776. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. Mary’s at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington, 864-6044. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Murray’s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl., Essex Jct., 878-4901. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. Nightcrawlers, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209. Old Lantern, 3620 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, 518-324-2200. On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015. Peabody’s Pub, 11 Clinton St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-0158. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. The Pour House, 1930 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 862-3653. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Red Mill Restaurant at Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse at Living and Learning, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782. Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246. Roque’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. 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. Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202. Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Stowe Coffee House, 57B Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Stowehof Inn, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-566-0666. Tamarack Grill at Burke Mountain, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7394. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 654-8008. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Rd., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Vergenes Opera House, 120 Main St., Vergennes, 802-877-6737. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6765. Wasted City Studios, 1610 Troy Ave., Colchester, 324-8935. Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469.
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8pM JaH reD “the soul of latin” 11ish olD SKool VS. nu SKool with dj fattie b. Fri. 2.13
7pm Quiet Songs The myra Flynn Trio 10pm blaCK (dimensions in house) with DJ CraiG MiTCHell Sat. 2.14/10pm
TribuTe To ST. ValenTine’S Day (music of Heart & Kiss)
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BY DAN BOLLES
MY BLOODY VALENTINE
Whether you’re married or otherwise seriously involved romantically, or pathetically alone and lacking significant prospects, Valentine’s Day simultaneously blows and sucks. If you are lucky enough to call someone “darling,” VD — not that VD, though there’s a parallel in there somewhere, right? — comes laden with unrealistic, materialistic expectations: chocolates, flowers, little chalky heart-shaped candies with inane messages, dinners and, for showboating jerks, jewelry. Every kiss-my-ass begins with “Kay.” On the other hand, being single presents its own set of headaches. Sure, you save some dough by not bowing to Hallmark-invented pressure at Cupid’s arrow point. But you also experience the distinct displeasure of finding happy couples basking in their own smug glow seemingly everywhere you turn. Oh, joy. At the very least, swooning or single, we are all united in a common misery. And misery loves company. And booze. Misery also loves music — or is it the other way around? As Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, there’s plenty of music well suited to pluck at your heartstrings this weekend. In no particular order, here are a few of the more promising options: • Osage Orange, Cccome?, Dangerbird and Joe Adler at Radio Bean, Burlington. Sometimes a band sends along a show announcement that simply puts it better than any professional scribe could. On those infrequent occasions, I find it best to just step out of the way. To wit: For all those who didn’t find “It” this St. Valentine’s Day, no need to be alone in your loneliness. Burlington’s famously tragic love quartet Cccome? presents a last hour helper for your hamburgered heart, “Love’s A Wrecktion,” a three-part theatrical dedication to tales of woe, “wha? . . . Oh” and “Whoa!” Bring your crippled coronary and some super glue down to Radio Bean for some communal crafting. See what I mean? And FYI: Osage Orange is Nick Cassarino’s rebirthed and renamed indie-folk outfit El Paso. • Let’s Whisper, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and The Depreciation Guild at The Monkey House, Winooski. If the names of those three bands don’t inspire you with the proper degree of heartstrung whimsy, well, you’re probably hopeless. Though it may help to note that it’s a Tick Tick show. Still nothing? Hmm . . . How about this? Both opening bands have garnered some serious Pitchfork buzz of late, and
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with good reason. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart is sort of what would happen if Morrissey sat in with My Bloody Valentine and took some uppers. And then maybe some downers. The Depreciation Guild is similar, but replace Morrissey with Belle & Sebastian and add some Legend of Zelda 8-bit shenanigans. Got it? If not, download DG’s latest album free via a link on their MySpace page (www. myspace.com/thedepreciationguild). Local indie fans are hopefully already familiar with Let’s Whisper, the acoustic bedroom-pop side project of Smittenly duo Colin Clary and Dana Kaplan. Word is that The Smittens have some big travel plans in the works for the warmer months ahead. So catch ’em while you can.
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• Souls’ Calling at Langdon Street Café, Montpelier. Saxophone sultan Bryan McNamara’s other band. The Strength in Numbers honcho is taking a break from his up-and-coming hip-pop ensemble to embark on a weekend-long mini-tour with his all-star experimental-jazz outfit. The group’s rotating cast typically includes Geza Carr (drums), Robinson Morse (bass) and Joe Davidian (piano), among others. And if you’re otherwise engaged on V-Day, you can also catch the group Friday night at Parima’s Acoustic Lounge.
KICKIN’ THE (RUBBLE) BUCKET Speaking of Strength in Numbers, since we last met, I have received a number of emails from confused readers regarding comments I made while forecasting that SIN will take home the 2009 Seven Daysies award for “Best New VT Band.” Though the missives ranged broadly in scope and tone, the gist was as follows: “Huh?” Half of my reasoning — and, seemingly, the primary source of confusion — was that a healthy chunk of SIN actually hails from Montréal. That was a joke, people.
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Vermont finally has a gay bar! And frankly, it’s about damn time. In the years since noted gay-friendly watering hole 135 Pearl closed, Vermont has curiously been without a legit gay bar. Even one. You would think in a supposedly progressive state such as ours, that problem would have been remedied long ago. Or, perhaps because Vermonters tend to be more open-minded than our counterparts across the U.S., the need to fill Pearl’s snazzy shoes just wasn’t as pressing. Whatever the reason it took so long, Two Friends Bar and Bistro is here. It’s queer. Get . . . well, you know. The Williston Road joint — just behind Quizno’s — had a soft opening last weekend and will reportedly feature the house stylings of DJ Rob Douglas on Friday and Saturday nights, in addition to full lunch and dinner menus throughout the week. Shot in the dark: Perhaps there’s now a killer after-party spot for Higher Ground’s Winter Is a Drag Ball this Saturday? Just a thought. The folks at local online radio station WBKM have taken over Tuesday nights at Nectar’s with a weekly blues and jazz series. Though there are typically a couple of nifty warm-up acts, the main draw is the de facto house band, The WBKM Book ’Em Blues Band. The core group is a veritable all-star band featuring Red Hot Juba’s D. Davis on rhythm guitar, The Dead Sessions’ John Rogone on bass, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals’ drummer Matt Burr and the estimable Bob Wagner on lead guitar. Montpelier’s new alt-venue Lamb Abbey has a pair of shows this weekend that bear mentioning. On Friday there’s a newish Central VT three-piece rock outfit called Trail 18. Saturday night, the Abbey hosts its first-ever dance party as DJ Ta$temaker presents “Let’s Get Physical.” Expect much booty shakin’ to be had both nights. And, finally, your weekly Monkey House recommendation: Clock Hands Strangle, this Sunday. If your heart is still sore from Valentine’s Day, don’t go. Then again, maybe you should. These guys are the indie-folk equivalent of aspirin. m
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You see, last year’s winner, as voted by 7D readers (that would be you), was Rubblebucket Orchestra, which largely claims residency in Boston. Although a few members do, in fact, live in VT. Get it? So no, I wasn’t making fun of either band. I was making fun of you. Man, I’m so glad we cleared the air. In all seriousness, Rubblebucket is an amazing group and really did deserve the award — just as SIN would, should they claim it this year. And if you don’t believe me, I suggest you make your way down to Club Metronome this Friday and see what all the fuss is about as Alex Toth and his “rubble”-rousing Afro-funk orchestra mates make a hometown-ish return in the midst of their nationwide club tour.
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Handel with Care BY ELISABETH CREAN
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ane Series director Jane Ambrose has something of a dream job. On a Sunday morning Vermont Public Radio broadcast, she heard a baroque ensemble that impressed and intrigued her; on Monday, she contacted the musicians’ agent and booked them for the eclectic Burlington concert series. Last Friday, Tempesta di Mare — named after an Antonio Vivaldi concerto meaning “storm at sea” — proved Ambrose’s instincts spot-on. The Philadelphia-based group delighted the almost-full house at the University of Vermont Recital Hall with a program entitled “Handel’s London.” German-born baroque master George F. Handel (1685-1759) spent most of his career in England. Friday’s concert paired three Handel pieces with works by a trio of other composers from the early and mid-18th century. The common thread: All of the composi-
Tempesta di Mare, University of Vermont Recital Hall, Friday, February 6, 7:30 p.m. For info on upcoming performances, see www.uvm.edu/ laneseries.
tions were published in London, when music was developing into a commercial enterprise. Tempesta di Mare’s program notes pointed out that music patronage in London was undergoing a rough-and-tumble transition during Handel’s lifetime. As royalty and religious institutions funded composers less consistently, music publishing and public concerts provided important new sources of income. For the expanding market of printed music, simple arrangements — small groups of instruments or a solo voice and instrument — proved especially popular. “It was a bit like buying a soundtrack album of a musical,” Tempesta’s notes explained. After an opera, for example, “the audience could relive its favorite moments from the show at home.” To execute these intimate chamber works, Tempesta di Mare brought a quintet of players to Burlington from their touring roster. The lineup reset for each piece, ranging from two to five musicians on violin, recorder, lute, cello and harpsichord. The ensemble used “period” instruments, a mix of 18th-century originals and reproductions built to match those of that era. Tempesta played with
polish and verve, beautifully demonstrating how period authenticity gave the music a subtle vibrance. Structural differences and natural gut strings (instead of metal ones) give the baroque cello, for example, a mellower sound than its modern counterpart. The wood recorder has a softer, more ethereal tone than the assertive metal flute. Both the lute and harpsichord resonate with a delicate shimmer, much more refined than their bold contemporaries, the guitar and piano. The overall effect — especially in the Recital Hall’s warm acoustical environment — was to transport the audience back in time to a cozy 18th-century salon. Powdered wigs and breeches, fortunately, were not required. The spirited, dance-like playing of cellist Rebecca Humphrey underpinned all six selections. In baroque music, the cello serves as a continuo instrument, providing both harmonic and rhythmic support, which Humphrey did with vigor. Especially captivating was her duet with lutenist Richard Stone for Rudolph Straube’s “Sonata in F” (1768). In the refined allegro movement, the lustrous, low notes of the cello gave off a bronze glow, while Stone brought forth a deli-
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cate, silvery gleam from the lute’s 24 (yes, 24!) strings. The duo reveled in the concluding menuetto’s playfulness. Gwyn Roberts showed her considerable chops on recorder in William Babell’s “Sonata in G Minor” (1725). She highlighted the woodwind’s mournful melodic qualities in the opening adagio, and then fired off virtuosic runs during the subsequent allegro. She used the poco largo to show the recorder’s courtly side — heraldic, with a feminine edge — and then brought the sonata to a sprightly conclusion in the final allegro. Humphrey’s cello provided energetic counterpoint throughout the sonata, while Stone’s graceful lute supported the flashier actions of the lead instruments. Handel is best known today for show stoppers such as the “Hallelujah” chorus from The Messiah. But two selections on Friday’s program demonstrated the brilliance of his
softer side. “The Trio Sonata in B Minor” (1730) opened with an introspective melody in the recorder, with the cello and violin harmonizing serenely beneath the gentle tune. Roberts’ expressive technique illustrated how quietness and simplicity speak with great power. It made you want to lean forward, as if listening to a great actor whispering on stage. Boisterousness and humor characterized the remaining two pieces: Arcangelo Corelli’s “Variations on La Follia” (1700) and highlights from Handel’s opera Rinaldo (1711). Throughout the program, Tempesta di Mare demonstrated an engaging camaraderie, signaling entrances and tempo changes with quick glances and nods. Eyes flashed and bodies swayed with clear joy in the music as they performed with precision and enthusiasm that Handel himself would have admired.
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WED.11 activism Burlington Permaculture meeting: Advocates of sustainable approaches to managing local urban landscapes consider communitybased food production initiatives for the coming season. Burlington Infoshop, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free, bring a potluck dish to share. Info, 999-2768.
education curriculum oBservation: Parents get a peek at Waldorf education in action, at both grade school and preschool classes. Lake Champlain Waldorf Elementary School, Shelburne, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-2827, ext. 12.
etc. eco-sew: love monsters: DIY enthusiasts sew cute stuffed critters for their beloveds. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 12-2 p.m. $25 includes materials. Info, 862-7417. emBroiderers guild: Multicolored floss forms stitch pictures at a Green Mountain Chapter meeting. Senior Community Center, The Pines, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0198. italian conversation grouP: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869. Knit and crochet night: Yarn marms share their talents and company. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.
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‘mini mud’ auditions: Students ages 7 to 18 pull out all the performance stops in three-minute tryouts for a March 7 talent show. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 5-9 p.m. Free; call for audition time slot. Info, 728-9878. ‘moving & grooving’: Two- to 5-year-olds boogie down to rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
noche Flamenca BooK cluB: Readers of Ana Castillo’s novel Peel My Love Like an Onion get watery eyed over an ex-flamenco dancer’s career, as prep for an upcoming Flynn performance. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-4537.
movies Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. ‘encounter Point’: In this documentary, grieving Palestinian and Jewish-Israeli parents and siblings respond to their personal tragedies by working for reconciliation. A post-film dialogue brings together representatives of the local Muslim and Jewish communities. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘summer dreams’: In a program subtitled “Warm Songs for a Cold Night,” soprano Beth Thompson and pianist Cynthia Huard musically sketch verdant landscapes for cabin-fevered listeners. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.
sport adult coed Floor hocKey: Grown men and women push plastic pucks with slick sticks at this weekly showdown. St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, Burlington, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $4. Info, 651-7555.
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ZumBa Burlington: Exercise in disguise? People of all ages and abilities get a workout at what appears to be a Latin-dance party. North End Studio, Burlington, 5:306:30 p.m. $7. Info, 734-5621.
reverend al sharPton: The charismatic African American activist who was recently a Democratic presidential candidate speaks about his work for social justice and civil rights, in the context of current events. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. Free. Overflow seating with live video feeds will be available in Dana Auditorium and the McCullough Student Center. Info, 443-3103.
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theater ‘an evening with tennessee williams’: Members of the Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre present three one-acts by a playwright who penned 70: This Property Is Condemned, Auto-da-Fe and Adam and Eve on a Ferry. The Brick Box Gallery, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $10-20. ‘the year oF magical thinKing’: Northern Stage presents a dramatic adaptation of Joan Didion’s compelling memoir about death and loss, starring Broadway actress Alma Cuervo. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $25-58. Info, 296-7000. thomas JeFFerson Portrayal: Humanities scholar and actor Clay Jenkinson dons the mannerisms of a famous founding father to consider how democracy has aged. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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THU.12 etc. aBraham lincoln Bicentennial: At a belated birthday party for the Great Emancipator, musicians play works familiar to Lincoln, and two historians discuss his connections to Vermont. See calendar spotlight. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-5657. Bell-ringing celeBration: Schools, churches and other institutions across Vermont sound off metal resonators for 10 minutes to mark Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. See calendar spotlight. Various locations statewide, 2:12-2:22 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626, ext. 300. senior tax assistance: Those over 60 with an annual gross income of less than $60,000 can get help on their returns from a tax counselor in half-hour increments. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Free, call for appointment. Info, 878-6955. stitch & Bitch: Loud-mouthed yarn handlers dish it out while fingers fly. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7417.
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Roses for CAT I hope someone might read this and send it to you....for me. A collection of ROSES from me to you. The pure white rose of the first time we were together. The faint rose of our meeting after your flight from threat. The deep rose of seeing you and your rescued horse together. The hearty rose of our just being friends. The brilliant rose of your photos. The stunning rose of your smile, now gone from me. The wild rose of holding you in my heart forever. The flash rose of chance encounters with you. The American Beauty rose for whenever I see you. The black rose of your injured heart and spirit. The dark blue rose of your misapplied anger and resentment. The rose bud of someday renewing our true friendship. The Bent Hand Man
kids Preschool stories: Future readers ages 2 to 5 take in tales. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
movies Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. ‘oPera Jawa’: Maverick theater director Peter Sellars gives two talks to bookend a screening of this musical film he commissioned, about Javanese villagers who participate in a Sanskrit-and-gamelan stage epic. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘the young mr. lincoln’: Harry Fonda stars in John Ford’s 1939 biopic about the man who eventually shepherded the U.S. through the Civil War. Gary Moore, academic dean of the Vermont College of Fine Arts, offers introductory remarks. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0598.
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Attend these events and visit www.bsdmagnet.com or to schedule a personal tour, call Joyce Irvine 864-8475 (Arts), Paula Bowen 864-8480 (Sustainability) Find out what these public schools offer your child. Kindergarten registration begins March 1st.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009 Doors: 6:00 p.m. / Concert 7:00 p.m. Hailed by Boston Globe as a “...charismatic performer and singer—one of the major talents of our time.” With his “smooth, dark baritone voice” —Washington Post, his incredible range and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music is full of passion and purpose, exposing the ills of human nature, while offering a hopeful and healing message that celebrates the power of love and life. A Canadian treasure. United Methodist Church, Middlebury PO Box 684 Tickets: $18 adv. / $20 door In associaMiddlebury, VT 05753 tion with For tickets/information call: aftdark@sover.net www.afterdarkmusicseries.com (802) 388-0216
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PRESIDENTIAL PARTY Seven score and four years ago, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. president to be assassinated. He remains a fascinating figure: President Obama’s inauguration piqued popular interest in Lincoln’s life and accomplishments, and more than 60 new books about him will be published this year. Vermonters commemorate the Great Emancipator’s 200th birthday this Thursday, beginning with a statewide bell ringing in Honest Abe’s honor. Come evening, the Statehouse hosts a public remembrance: Musicians play pre-1865 tunes, historian Howard Coffin describes Lincoln’s Vermont connections and local reactions to his death, and State Curator David Schutz introduces a Lincoln bust that stands in the building’s Hall of Inscriptions. For those seeking a more tangible connection, historian-actor Michael Fox Kennedy impersonates the man himself on February 16 and 18, first in Woodstock, then in St. Johnsbury.
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THURSDAY SKI-INN: Cross-country skiers traverse the landscape en masse on a group outing, then entertain lunch options. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 533-2647.
theater ‘AN EVENING WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’: See WED.11, 8 p.m. ‘LOVE LETTERS MADE EASY’: The Vermont Playwrights Circle presents Norwich professor Jeanne Beckwith’s new romantic comedy inspired by an Edwardian-era book of etiquette. See calendar spotlight. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 229-0492. ‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST’: Student thespians spread their wings in a stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel about mental illness and individuality. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 635-1476. ‘THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING’: See WED.11, 7:30 p.m.
FRI.13 dance NOCHE FLAMENCA: Prime mover Soledad Barrio and other dancers commune with guitarists, percussionists and singers in a display of the Spanish art that’s by turns tender and ferocious. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $32-38. Info, 863-5966.
etc. ANARCHIST CRAFT CIRCLE: Creative types put their heads together over public art projects that dismantle “the patriarchy,” one stitch at a time. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 12-2 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7417, rachel@thebobbin.com. 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. $40 includes materials. Info, 802-862-7417, rachel@thebobbin. com.
health & fitness ZUMBA BURLINGTON: See WED.11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
movies Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. ‘MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA’: In this animated sequel, a herd of Central Park Zoo critters marooned amongst lemurs makes a break for another continent. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 3-4:45 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. PATTY LARKIN: The guitar troubadour known for her fancy fretwork forges fiesty urban-folk pop. United Methodist Church, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $18-20. Info, 388-0216.
sport HARRIS HILL SKI JUMPING COMPETITION: See THU.12, 10 a.m.
theater ‘AN EVENING WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’: See WED.11, 8 p.m. ‘LOVE LETTERS MADE EASY’: See THU.12, 7:30 p.m.
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SAT.14 activism ‘theOries & taCtiCs OF revOlutiOn’: Politically engaged peeps take in this facilitated workshop exploring ways to work for social change. Burlington Infoshop, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-338-1613.
etc. PuzzlinG Patterns: Intermediate stitchers learn to decipher common pattern symbols in this hands-on modification workshop. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $40 includes materials. Info, 862-7417. sewinG MaChine intrO: See FRI.13, 2-4 p.m. ‘winter is a DraG’ Ball: Expect frothy, campy costumes and disco diva-dom at this annual LGBTQ celebration organized by the House of LeMay. See calendar spotlight. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. $18-24. Info, 652-0777.
food & drink rutlanD winter FarMers’ Market: Shoppers seeking locally raised edibles pick up root vegetables, cheeses, pickles and other lavish provender. Rutland Natural Food Market, Rutland, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 438-9803. willistOn OFF-seasOn FarMers’ Market: Shoppers peruse fresh, local produce, specialty prepared foods and one-of-a-kind gifts in a once-monthly winter mart. National Guard Armory, Williston, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7728.
health & fitness zuMBa BurlinGtOn: See WED.11, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
kids kiDs’ CraFt laB: Small hands work with recycled materials to make new stuff. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 per parent-accompanied child. Info, 862-7417, rachel@thebobbin. com.
valentine MakinG: Crafty kids cut out heart-y holiday symbols to give to classmates, friends and family. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free; adult helpers should accompany participants under age 8. Info, 865-7216.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Christianne stOtijn: Accompanied by pianist Joseph Breinl, the young Dutch mezzo-soprano wows listeners with sensitive renditions of songs by Schumann, Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $15-20. Info, 443-6433. eriC Mintel Quartet: Valentine’s Day calls for a night of romantic jazz, and this free-ranging ensemble led by a pianist-composer provides it. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 656-4455. ‘luCia Di laMMerMOOr’: Opera aficionados absorb the Met’s high-def audiovisual broadcast of Donizetti’s opus about feuding Scottish families. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. $25. Info, 603-646-2422.
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Not long ago, Roxbury playwright and Norwich University theater professor Jeanne Beckwith received a florid Edwardian-era manual describing the proper conduct of romantic affairs. The book inspired her to update the old pen-and-ink approach to interpersonal communication, and the result is a play that shares its title with the antique how-to tome. Beckwith’s Love Letters Made Easy offers a comedic romp through the promises, perils and pitfalls of passion —including, of course, whole new fields of faux pas possibilities opened by email, social networking sites and text messages. Eight actors portray more than 24 eccentric characters coping with a wide range of emotions inspired by love, and a dozen sketches encompass bizarre, obsessive, sweet, ludicrous and lusty circumstances. “Poke” potential dates on Facebook, and you just might have a story of your own to relate. ‘LOVE LETTERS MADE EASY’
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SUN.15 etc. CRAFTY CROCHET: Find your inner hooker by learning basic techniques to create scarves of all stripes. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $40 includes materials and instruction. Info, 862-7417, rachel@thebobbin.com.
kids LOLLIPOP SKI RACE: Young skiers don racing bibs for a fun zip down the “Mighty Mite” hill, with encouragement from Olympians Marilyn and Barbara Ann Cochran. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, 1 p.m. Free with purchase of a $14 youth day pass; includes postrace lollipop. Info, 434-2479.
movies Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. ‘TRUDELL’: This 2005 documentary profiles the travels, spoken-word performances and politics of legendary Native American poetactivist John Trudell. A discussion follows the screening. Burlington Infoshop, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 338-1613.
WOMEN’S WINTER PROGRAM: Weather permitting, ladies strap on crosscountry skis for an all-female intro to winter touring. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 8-9 a.m. $10 for the tour; $5 for ski rental. Info, 879-6001.
theater ‘LOVE LETTERS MADE EASY’: See THU.12, 2 p.m. ‘THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING’: See WED.11, 5 p.m.
MON.16 food & drink CRASH COLLECTIVE POTLUCK: Community-minded types share sustenance and swap ideas at a new grassroots gathering spot. Burlington Infoshop, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free, bring a vegetarian dish to share. Info, 338-1613, info@crashcollective.org.
health & fitness ZUMBA BURLINGTON: See WED.11, 6-7 p.m.
sport HARRIS HILL SKI JUMPING COMPETITION: See THU.12, 12-3:30 p.m.
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kids MONDAY MUSIC: Local musician Mia Adams tells stories and sings kid-friendly faves. In the J.C. Penney seating area. University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.
theater ‘EVEN WE HERE . . .’: Actor Michael Fox Kennedy portrays Abraham Lincoln in this one-man show about the president’s life and accomplishments. See calendar spotlight. Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2355.
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etc. ECOSEW: GAUNTLETS!: Felted sweater segments and vintage notions form hot arm accoutrements. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 12-2 p.m. $25 includes materials. Info, 862-7417. MENDING MAMAS: Crafters with kids fix holes, hem pants, and share current projects. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 864-7414, rachel@ thebobbin.com. SPEND SMART WORKSHOP: Jim White, microbusiness program director with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, offers his 2 cents on how households can stretch dollars. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 104.
kids SING-ALONG FUN: The host of Vermont Public Radio’s “All the Traditions” — also a reference librarian — leads a lighthearted folk session for all ages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
movies Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. ‘DEFENDING OUR LIVES’: This Oscarwinning short documentary explores domestic violence as a human-rights issue. Room 103, Montpelier High School, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 476-6010.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5439, w1sj@arrl.net.
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words QUEER WRITING GROUP: Poetry, fiction and other output go up for friendly workshopping and discussion at this LGBTQ-supportive scribes’ circle. R.U.1.2? Community Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812, chase@ru12.org.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR’: Opera aficionados absorb the Met’s high-def audiovisual broadcast of Donizetti’s opus about feuding Scottish families. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 660-9300.
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theater CIRQUE ELOIZE: ‘NEBBIA’: See TUE.17, 7:30 p.m. ‘EVEN WE HERE . . .’: See MON.16, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. ‘THE SEAGULL’: Students enact Anton Chekhov’s classic slice-of-life drama about the pursuit of love, art and unrequited desire. Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $7-17. Info, 656-2094.
etc. CROCHET FLOWERS: Intermediate “hookers” practice new stitches by creating woolly bloom embellishments. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 12-2 p.m. $40 includes materials. Info, 864-7414, rachel@thebobbin.com.
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ENLIGHTENED MOUNTAIN MAN SEEKS Martha Stewart w/a few tattoos, an open mind, beautiful inside & out. Just be fun to be around, a real down-to-earth individual who just wants to live life the Vermont way. Myself, well, I am just a hardworking, intelligent, sweet, caring guy looking to settle down. If you want to know more, inquire within. bigsmitty300, 34, #112791 TRANSGUY Me: the guy who will randomly buy you flowers, make you soup when you’re sick, & always have your favorite drink in the fridge. I can drive a tractor, build a desk, and am not embarrased to cry. You: must be gender savvy & looking for that warm, tingly feeling inside when holding hands. Prefer someone who enjoys their independence, likes being social. Farmer34, 34, l, #112789 HELLO, HOPE YOU’RE OUT THERE Not sure what to say - I’m new to this. I’m 46, have never been married, & I have no kids. I like to take walks & just take a ride to nowhere. I’m a hard worker w/a big heart. tony196250, 46, l, #112774 BOY SEEKS CUTE GIRL Well, I’m a young 28 y.o. who fancies himself a rock star. I would love to meet someone for live music, pho, snuggles & reading the paper. I’m pretty new in town (Montana, previously), so I don’t have a lot of friends. But maybe we’ll get each other talking? Golem, 27, l, #112769 MELLOW OUTDOORSMAN OFFICIALLY LOOKING Life is about passions & I have many. Family, friends, my dog & all my outdoor sports make up my life. One thing missing in all of this is you. I’ve been on the single train for a few years & have learned what I really want out of life. Hoping to meet someone mellow, athletic & open minded like myself. maineiac_invt, 32, l, #112758 OUTDOORSY BEER SNOB Hey, I’m just a normal guy from northern VT. I love being outside w/my dog & my friends, hiking, snowshoeing, & backwoods camping. I love to cook, drink wine & beer, and have fun w/my friends. I’m looking for someone who enjoys going out, but doesn’t mind curling up w/a good book in the winter. fitzy137, 26, l, #112751 LIVE, EXPLORE, GASTRONOMY I am interested in finding a nice girl to spend quality time with, primarily. I am new to Vermont and do not really like the bar scene. I love hiking, camping, swimming, cycling, exploring & photography. I love cooking, concerts & road trips, as well. I also enjoy movies at home or going out for a dinner & a movie. Basically, I just like to have fun & be positive. musictravel, 29, l, #112749 LOOKING AT MY PROFILE YET? I’m the funny, dorky kid you see on TV. The one who believes in love, but it takes forever to find it. Looking for someone to share the joy of doing everything & nothing with. Rockingfun27, 27, l, #112748
CUTE, CHARMING & SLIGHTLY UNORTHODOX I’m looking for someone who laughs easily, who’s honest & sincere. Someone who’s so amazing that I’ll want to shirk my responsibilities. I am also looking for someone who I can cook for & with. And what do I have to offer? I am full of excitement, mischief & wit. I’m outdoorsy, but not in a deer huntin’ way. snowbound, 31, l, #112728 LOVING THE OUTDOORS I love the outdoors, my family & just sitting around talking. I am outgoing, and really like my job & the people I have around me. BOOG, 22, l, #112735 HEALTHY & ATTRACTIVE Average guy w/many polished qualities to offer. Searching for a kind, fit, sensual lady to make lasting memories with. joyousguy, 55, #112547 LET’S TALK Overworked professional looking for somebody who is easy going and fun to be around, b/t the ages of 30 & 40. Must like music of all types. warmfuzzy, 38, l, #112671 CHANGING UP THE SCENE I’m an easygoing guy, very active, like to cook, a yoga rookie. Back in Burlington after college & a year of travel. Got a great job in town, but the social scene needs a pick-me-up. Looking to meet a girl who’s got similar interests and wants to be that spark. VToutdoorjunkie, 24, l, #112684
MEN seeking MEN ISO ANOTHER “LIBERAL ARTS GUY” I’m someone who knows a little bit about a whole lot. My wife’s been on me to stop “driving (her) nuts with so much ‘crazy guy energy’. Find another liberal arts guy... wear condoms and don’t get arrested at the border.” If you believe you might fit the bill in helping break a few good taboos, get with me. CreativeVTer, 56, u, l, #112633 SEEKING NSA FUN, POSSIBLE LTR It’s cold outside, so let’s warm things up inside. 6’0”, 175 lb. guy seeks other guys for man-onman safe fun. You be H/W proportionate, up to age 50, clean and D/D free. I am versatile & enjoy many things, & always like to learn new ways to have fun with a guy. Discretion is assured. normalguy4u, 48, #112619 HONEST MAN WHO LOVES ADVENTURES I am a pretty laid-back guy who enjoys living life. I love to hang out, watch TV/movies, travel & cook. I love to joke around, but also can be serious at times. Honesty is really important to me. I would love to meet someone special & fun. irishheart, 27, #112503 PLAYFUL & ATHLETIC SEEKING SAME A recent arrival to the Burlington area, I am looking for a fun, outgoing guy who enjoys the moment & who likes music, outdoor sports & affection, and wants to be with an attractive, thoughtful, caring & intelligent guy like me. Birdy, 39, #112497 YOU HAD ME AT HELLO I’m just an average guy who is looking for that special someone to share my life and love with. I am not into the scene anymore - I got that out of my system when I was in my 20s. Now I want something more out of life and would like someone who wants the same. JonnyFairPlay, 32, l, #112371
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Romance in a Nutshell
STAGE #1: Posting It EVAN COOK: The story starts some time ago when I created my Seven Days “Two to Tango” account. For about a year, no yield. I tried other sites and still nothing. Well, after about a year I rewrote my personal page, focusing on the “sell yourself” part. You know, “talk about yourself in a nutshell.” So I asked myself: What would I be like in a nutshell? Very small, probably; that or a really big nutshell would be sitting in the middle of the room. Now, with that kind of crazy humor, how could she resist?
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MICHELLE COOK: I had a Seven Days profile for roughly a year and went on about four or five first dates. When I was coming close to my wit’s end with dating, I saw Evan’s new and improved crazy profile. I was sold. His nutshell joke had me in stitches. We only tossed back three or four emails before I got a good vibe, and we traded phone numbers. Once we got to talking, we realized that we grew up literally three miles away from each other and even went to two of the same schools.
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i SPY... MUHAMMARA We saw each other through the front window at Nectar’s Friday night (2/6). You’ve been on my mind since we met a number of years ago in the basement next to your kiln. How about dinner sometime? When: Friday, February 6, 2009. Where: Outside of Nectar’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905283 NIGHT CRAWLERS, COLCHESTER, FRIDAY 2/6/09 You had dark hair with a red shirt & were w/the girls from the bank. You were sitting by the back door texting, listening to the band. We looked at one another several times; I was playing pool with friends. You caught my eye and I would love to know more about you. : )Hope to hear from you. When: Friday, February 6, 2009. Where: Night Crawlers, Colchester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905282 2/4, EAST ROAD, 8ISH To the man driving a Cavalier Wednesday (2/4/09), 8:00 on East Road in Milton: Who are you? You picked my sister up who was badly hurt in an accident (blue Saab, upside down) - the family would like to thank you. When: Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Where: East Road, Milton. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905281 THANKS, CHRISTIANA I spy a super kind girl named Christiana from Bennington who hooked two old heads up with free extra tickets to Dead Sessions after it sold out. Thanks for saving our night! When: Friday, January 30, 2009. Where: Higher Ground. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905280 PUERTO VALLARTA HERE WE COME! In a few short weeks we will be bikini clad with umbrella drinks in hand having the best escape-from-Vermont-winter-time ever! I couldn’t be happier to spend a week in paradise with ya! Cheers to 5 years of solid friendship. xoxo Su tiempo a la muchacha de partido! When: Sunday, March 1, 2009. Where: excuselberries?. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905279 HIGHER GROUND FIRST FRIDAY Hey, just to let everyone know - I am Rick & I was the one in black wearing the leather pants. I got a lot of looks and even compliments, thank you. I have never been I spied. If you liked me, spy me. When: Friday, February 6, 2009. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Man. #905278 VERY ATTRACTIVE VIXEN Well, there is this very attractive woman with brown hair, beautiful body & a great smile. I can’t stop thinking about you & I don’t even know you. When: Friday, February 6, 2009. Where: Cumberland Farms next to St. Mike’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905277 THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT... Hope this makes it to you. Miss you so. Hot tubs, Zin, Suess & Eggs Benedict Salmon style. Golden Wilderness and Chinese poetry. So goofy but so good. Longing for your touch, eyes & smile. Hope your anniversary loss was peaceful as I hope for the same. Held back from sending tulips. Not communicating is so painful. Still loving. P.P. When: Friday, January 9, 2009. Where: Everywhere I could. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905273 “THE LADIES” To the ladies at Old Navy taking me out for new threads. Thank you! You both are sweethearts. Your smiles always warm me. Thanks again. When: Saturday, January 17, 2009. Where: around. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905272 MIKE IN ST. ALBANS I made 2 new friends in my birthplace, St. Albans. They are great peeps so anyone who meets them, treat them well, be kind & be real. They need good people around them, not drama, OK?Thanks, again. See you guys soon. Peace, out. Rick When: Friday, January 23, 2009. Where: St. Albans. You: Man. Me: Man. #905271
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I REALLY DO ! P, I first met you just over a year ago in the Upper Deck Pub. Who would’ve thought we would still be together. I just wanted you to know that I really do love you a lot, even with all of your issues, & I am willing to deal with them if it means being with you. D When: Monday, February 25, 2008. Where: Upper Deck Pub. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905270 REDHEAD, IN MY HEAD Sexy redhead with jaw-dropping features. I see you at the Tavern, as well as in my dreams. After a long day’s work, I am blessed to be able to lay eyes on you. I am in awe. In shock. I can’t stop thinking of you and dreaming of you. Please, Be My Valentine. Be my “life partner”. When: Thursday, February 5, 2009. Where: Church Street Tavern. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905268 READING “I SPY”S AT WINGS You were drinking Bud Light bottles, reading the I Spy ads with what might have been your boyfriend. Either way, your beautiful smile made my day. Thought you might read this sometime. When: Thursday, February 5, 2009. Where: W. Wings. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905263 HELLO DANA, FROM AUSTRALIA/ WATERBURY! I met you last night at the Seven Days Singles Party at Bolton Valley Resort. We had a nice chat, but then you had to go and I didn’t take the chance to get your number. It doesn’t have to be a “date”, but I thought you were great and I’d love to continue our conversation. Cheers! When: Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Where: Bolton Valley Resort. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905262 HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BARTENDER AT VPB About 9:30 p.m. last Thursday night, I met a guy for a drink, but I couldn’t keep my eyes off you! You: late 30s/early 40s gentleman w/beard. Me: cute blond w/blue furry coat, sat towards the end of the bar & ordered a glass of wine. I noticed that there wasn’t a ring on your finger...available? Interested? When: Thursday, January 29, 2009. Where: VPB. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905261 NEWLY SHAVED? So, you cut your hair I noticed. I like it a lot, but would never have the balls to tell you. I see you on campus, downtown and at duff. I want to play you in pool or go for coffee... maybe my wishes will come true. When: Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Where: Everywhere. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905260 HEALTHY LIVING You were stacking bread & I should have smiled at you more, but I had just taken my dog in for surgery. I had a black jacket & blue hat on; you had a grey down jacket. I owe you a smile. Hope you had a great day. When: Thursday, February 5, 2009. Where: Healthy Living. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905259 MCCLURE ELEVATOR FAHC FEB.4TH I was headed down to the 3rd floor from the 7th “Top of the Tower” when you stepped on heading to “L” in blue scrubs that matched your eyes! Me: black coat, red & gray scarf, red gloves. You: big blue eyes, brown tussled hair, a great smile! I have long, light-brown hair. We smiled at each other between 5th & 3rd floor. If you read this note, please reply here to “Anaella”. When: Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Where: McClure elevator at FAHC. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905258 MY 3RD GRADE POEM Roses are red, violets are blue, flowers smell as pretty as you. By Sissy “G”. OK, I changed it a little bit : ) Will you be my Valentine? Together strong! I love you, Baby Girl 4 2. When: Saturday, February 7, 2009. Where: Waterfront. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905253 HOTTIE AT HENRY STREET DELI Who’s the new lady workin’ at the deli? Why not slice me up a piece o’ you? I’d love to take you home for dinner! Be the bixey to my cogo, won’t you? You name it, I’m there hot stuff! ;) When: Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Where: Henry Street Deli. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905252
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TURNING THREE DAYS INTO FIVE... Even though losing keys was stressful, I’m so happy they were...I couldn’t imagine a better person to spend that time with. No matter what happens, I love you. Thank you for being there, lying next to me in the morning, for an extra two days. It was a dream to wake up next to you. When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Where: Sitting across from me eating fancy pizza. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905251 TUESDAY EVE. QUIET PLACE You were on your Mac w/headphones on, brown hair pulled up. I wore a blue hoodie, black pants. Care to make a new friend, maybe trade some music? When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905250 WONDERFUL, EXHILARATING, SPONTANEOUS REACTION What a massage...your hands were strong and passionate; an exceptional sensual experience. Maybe next time you’ll be naked as well! Please! Look forward to the next massage! When: Monday, January 5, 2009. Where: close by. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905249 BOWLS OUT FOR BREAKFAST This morning: “You think I’m my sister again...” You’re right! When will I get a clue! I wish you had called me back three months ago. I love you, don’t forget that. Remember where our conversation left off? Maybe if you had been alone, you would have answered me truthfully. But about your balance beam now... When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Where: Cowbell :). You: Woman. Me: Man. #905248 CRESCENT MOON BOOM’S We chatted for a couple weeks on Two to Tango. I was really looking forward to meeting you. For some reason, I can’t seem to get you out of my head. If your current situation doesn’t work out, please look me up again. Firesprite When: Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Where: Two to Tango. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905247 SPARKLING RICE CRISPEE SNOWFLAKE I love you more every time I’m w/you! What I didn’t know was my love would grow twice as much when I’m without you. Sparkle on snowflake. You are loved by me! When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Where: On the balance beam. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #905246 I SPY A CUTE GUY... Doing some electrical work for the new generator at the state complex in Waterbury. This is the second time we have crossed paths. I like your smile. Maybe we could grab a beverage some time. I am the chick in the white coat who was spying on you from the lab window under which you were working. When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Where: Waterbury Ag/Environmental Lab. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905245 A PEARL AT THE 1/2 Ashley, dancing with you filled my soul with ease & made my entire being smile. Keep it positive, & keep on dancing. Thank you - J. When: Monday, January 26, 2009. Where: The 1/2 Lounge. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905244 HOW WAS YOUR COFFEE? To the stealthy, studious blonde cutie who dropped the note in our tip jar, you are very sweet...Won’t you come back and tell me your name? When: Sunday, February 1, 2009. Where: in the corner with a coffee. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905243
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Dear Mistress Maeve, So there I was, having sex with my man lover, when I realize that his penis is definitely not hard. So I look at him, puzzled, but instead of stopping, he continues thrusting and lets out a seemingly insincere climactic moan. Because he threw the condom away immediately, I saw no evidence of sperm. Is it possible for a man to orgasm without a hard penis? If not, what on earth does this mean? Signed, Soft Served
Dear Soft Served, Men who practice the meditative art of multiple orgasm claim to be able to get off without having an erection or ejaculating; however, if your “man lover” was a master of the multi-orgasm, you’d most likely know it. In all likelihood, your guy lost his erection, got selfconscious and decided to fake an orgasm to save your feelings. He could have gone soft for any number of reasons — stress, exhaustion, medication — none of which had to do with you. Failure to orgasm happens to us all at some point, and your boyfriend chose to take the easiest way out — fake it and forget it. Do not take his theatrical performance as a reflection on you, but do keep an eye (and ear) out for more counterfeit climaxing. If you suspect he’s having trouble coming, talk with him about it. Let him know you prefer open lines of communication and won’t take his sexual issues personally. If the problems persist, suggest he get checked out by his doctor, since some prostate conditions can lead to trouble ejaculating.
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DISCREET CURE FOR MIDDLE-AGE BLUES You are a woman in a long-term, committed relationship who is tired of missing out on her sexuality. I can relate, & help. Must be very discreet, not looking for multiple partners, just some fun. First come, first served. edguy1, 50, #112521
CUFF ME LADIES My name is Tyler, I’m 19. I love to party & have a good time & when I’m done partyin’, I party some more. If any of y’all ladies think you can hang, hit me up. I’m just lookin’ for a friend w/benefits. correctchange, 19, l, #112700 LOOKING FOR SOME EROTIC TIMES I’m a 19 y.o. M in Central VT looking to be either a third wheel in a couple or a gay man to teach me. I’m eager to please and down for anything. I’m discreet, clean & expect the same. EagleEye, 19, u, #112628 WILD SEXPOT FOR WILD FRIEND First off, I’m DDF & you should be, too. Although I’m fairly satisfied with a vanilla lifestyle, I strongly desire the alternative aspects of sex. I’m particularly fond of ass play, rimming & anal, among other things, but I’m completely open to my partner’s interests as well. WildFunNeeded, 24, #112630 NERDY BOY NEEDS LOVE LESSON White, M, 18 y.o. virgin looking for F, 18-30, to teach me what love is all about & who would like to get physical & kinky w/toys & vibrators. newdude18, 18, #112612 HELP ME EMBRACE MY SEXUALITY This is kind of complicated. I am recently out of the closet. I would like a real relationship one day but I have needs. moderately kinky i.e. submissive, crossdressing, light pain. I need to take it slow at first. I need someone who can understand my needs and help me come into my sexuality more completely. 40 or under, please. LAGS, 18, #112598 EXTREMELY BORED I’m a married man possibly suffering from a case of carpel tunnel from excessive masturbation, due to lack of sex! There’s nothing worse than being a married, deprived nymphomaniac! I love sex & I’m very good in bed. Drop me a line & let’s see if we connect. LocalLover, 33, #112569 SEXY, DOWN-TO-EARTH MALE Hi, ladies, I am a 6’1, tall, blue-eyed male, living in the Vermont area. Looking for a female to share my extra time with. I love to cudddle a lot. snglevtmale, 37, #112552 SEXY GUY LOOKING TO EXPAND HORIZONS Fit guy, experienced women, never really explored sexuality to fullest extent. I want to focus on pleasure & playing & fantasies. Looking for attractive lady who wants to explore kinky side just for fun & experience. No relationship, just someone who wants physical joy of being sexual w/another. Bi girls bring man into mix or couples looking to add hetero. curiousguy09, 26, l, #112544 COLLEGE STUDENT LOOKING FOR SOMETHING I am a 22 y.o., attractive college student. I am looking to explore my sexual nature more & I did not know how else to go about it. I am clean and D/D free. I am open to most things w/some exceptions. I am strictly straight, but I would be interested in groups if limited in certain ways. lokinfotsomethin, 22, #112534
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MAKE YOUR TOES CURL I can eat a peach for hours. Lookin’ for girls who want some wild sex. I’m hot, gorgeous body, and very well groomed in all areas. Should’ve been a model...well, that’s what I’ve been told. I love foreplay, sloppy oral and kinky sex. Have yet to disappoint any female, keep ‘em cummin’ back for more. If you wanna cum hard, then drop me a line. niceshoeswannafukk, 28, #112360
OTHERS seeking… STOP, YOU FOUND US Clean, fun CPL would love to find F to become friend & playmate. Her BI; him straight. Love to make friends & have wild times. Looking for BI or straight Fs who like to play but love to see him & another F. Come on, you know you want to give us a try. Just do it. No men or CPL. altonacpl, 34, #112672 SEX-CRAZY SYBIAN COUPLE He is straight and 46, she is bi-curious. Professional, healthy, clean, happily married couple. Love lots of sex! Owners of a Sybian, want to have fun with us? Ebaka, 45, #112445 BLOSSOMS ONLY IN THE SNOW Shy, sexy crossdresser looking for winter fun and erotic encounters, discreet or not. I am tall, thin, smooth and feminine, hoping to meet a man or a couple to play with. Imagination, respect (for yourself and others) and a desire to leave boundaries behind are what I am craving. There must be MORE out there... are you part of it? frozenorchid, 31, l, #112245 “DELIGHTFULLY SCRUMPTIOUS FLOWING RIVER” Married couple, early 40s, looking to find another bi-female/couple, 35-50, to have adult playtime with. Love foreplay and she is bi-curious and has a fantasy of being with another woman while I watch, as well as me joining in when the time is right! Are open to new ideas in and out of the bedroom. Must be discreet. sunsetstogether, 41, l, #112179 COUPLE FOR COUPLE We are a couple, he’s 49 and she’s 33. She’s bicurious. We love watching and being watched. She likes restraint. ISO another like-minded couple for same-room play, for starters. looking08, 49, l, #112046 YOUNG, ATTRACTIVE COUPLE Couple looking to have some fun with another girl or couple with same interest and NSA. Must be mature, clean, equally attractive. Laid-back and just love having a good time. Somewhat new to this but have some experience. We are kinky, love trying new things. He is 27, 5’10, 150 lbs. I’m 5’3, 120 lbs. blindedbylust, 21, #111698 SEXY 3SOME We are a hot, 25 y.o. couple looking to have some NSA fun w/a hot girly girl, not into butch. I’m 5’5, 128; he’s 6’0, 180. Very attractive CPL: I’m tan, black hair, exotic looking; he’s muscular, sexy, w/brown hair. Hit us up if you’re interested in DD-free kinky fun ;). jandp8, 25, u, l, #111600 METALHEAD AND BIG, BEAUTIFUL WOMAN 33 yo male 6’/195, med. build, BR/BR long hair and 25 yo bi female 5’3” BL/BL 38D looking to meet other bi females and/or possibly a nice couple for discreet adult get-togethers. Age/ race/size not as important as good hygiene and a desire to have fun! jonandmiranda, 33, u, l, #111238
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urlington’s Good News Garage has generated plenty of press. The nonprofit that provides recycled cars to low-income families has been featured everywhere from NPR to “The Today Show.” Has the current economic crisis slowed the pace of donations? I met with Director Michael Muzzy at the office-garage on North Winooski Avenue to find out how things are going.
BOB KILPATRICK: How long has Good News Garage been around?
BK: How long have you been with the organization? MM: Since 1998. Prior to working here I had been an ASE-certified mechanic for 18 years working at dealerships. I basically burned out on the for-profit automotive world. It’s competitive and sales driven. The older I got, the less it fit my needs.
BK: The for-profit world wasn’t working for you. What about the nonprofit world does? MM: It has less to do with automobiles than with my heart. This is in alignment with how I want to spend my time and energy. Being helpful versus generating income. What I get to do here is utilize my automotive background in a way that directly, tangibly helps the people that we work with.
BK: What does it mean for a Vermont family not to have a car?
coming in. The cars that don’t make the cut for program cars we sell at auction. Cars that aren’t appropriate for a low-income family, like big SUVs or luxury cars, we sell outright. All that money comes back to fund the program. We are a 501(c) (3), obviously, and self-sufficient. We’re owned by Lutheran Social Services, but in terms of the bottom line, we live and die based on our own resources and operation.
BK: Your clients often have issues they need to work out to get themselves back on their feet. Do you offer financial counseling or similar
services to help them with that process? MM: Our Ready To Go program provides rides to low-income Vermonters and is specifically centered around helping people transition from state assistance to independence. We provide rides for individuals that are going to an employment-training program, have an employment offer, or need to get to an existing job. That’s what the ride service is all about: providing that bridge so they can get going, start addressing their issues, and eventually move off the ride service into their own transportation. We coordinate with public transportaPHOTO: BOB KILPATRICK
MICHAEL MUZZY: Since 1996. Hal Colston had the original idea and worked with Jon Van Zandt in donated space down at the bus garage. I think the year after that they moved to King Street. We were there until about ’02, when we moved here to North Winooski Ave.
MM: Without a car, especially in rural Vermont, your employment options are limited to where you can walk. Medical appointments, day care, taking the kids to see their grandparents — these logistical problems are multiplied immensely without access to your own transportation. We say, “Donate a car, change a life.” Once that car is part of the equation, employment options are expanded. It’s a catch-22: “I don’t have enough money to buy a car or fix the one rusting in my yard, but I can’t get to a job to get the money.” Hal [Colston] used to say, “Nobody wakes up and chooses to be poor.” It’s really true. A lot of young single moms are clients. Particularly when you’re working with them dayto-day, you get to really know the person. These women are some of the hardest-working people that I’ve ever met. They just plain do what it takes for their family — to get their family to a place where the kids have their basic needs met, can have fun, and can see their relatives.
BK: What is the biggest challenge currently for Good News Garage? MM: We are getting more referrals. There have always been more people needing transportation than we have vehicles available for. We have people calling us on a daily basis with pretty dire circumstances. Certainly the challenges are driven by the economic situation. People are hanging on to their cars longer. The volume of repairs that are needed when [donated cars] come in the door is higher. So our repair costs are climbing. What’s amazing is that the volume of donations has remained steady or even grown. We are looking for cash donations to offset the rising repair costs, and certainly need to keep the donated cars
tion so we aren’t duplicating what’s already available in the community. You asked about financial counseling — we do work with Opportunities Credit Union. As a nonprofit credit union, that’s their mission: working with Vermonters to improve their standard of living. It’s all about developing credit, developing an asset base and developing financial literacy skills. The agencies we work with — usually the Agency of Human Services Reach Up program — their case managers are working with the families to provide that piece. And Hal Colston’s NeighborKeepers program — we work with them, and they’re all about life-skills literacy. How do you get along in the employment world, coming from the lowincome culture and moving into the employment culture? It’s all about skills development. And the piece that we provide is the hardware, the transportation hardware.
BK: Last spring you started getting the word out that you would accept just about any vehicle, regardless of condition. Are you going to continue operating with those parameters? MM: I can’t tell you how many times I talked to someone, and they said, “I would have given you my car, but it was 11 years old.” There’s a pervasive belief that a car has to be 10 years old or newer. That is not true. We depend on a wide variety of donations to operate the program. Any donation has possibility here. m If you’d like to learn more about Good News Garage — or, even better, make a donation — call 1-877-Give-Auto or visit www. goodnewsgarage.org.
Michael Muzzy, director, with Mike Blair, service manager
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S. Burlington 310 Sugartree Ln. 2-BR townhouse, 1.5-BA, end unit, W/D, carport, storage. No pets. $1100/mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229. S. Burlington Horizon Heights, 2-BR, first floor, carport, gas heat. NS/pets. Near UVM/hospital. Very clean. Lease. $950/mo. + utils. Info: 802-655-9075 or 802-9998797. S. Burlington 3-BR 2-BA On secluded st., walk to University Mall & S. Burlington Schools. Finished basement, 1 car garage, lg. deck. Avail. immed. Info: 802598-0739. Spacious 2BR near UVM/FAHC Avail. Mar. 1. HDWD, french doors, 2 porches, mudroom, W/D, basement, garage, off-street parking, yard w/ garden. Walk everywhere. $1500/mo. + utils., refs. NS. Pets possible. Info: 802-861-2720, pj_shea@yahoo.com. Starksboro NEW 1-BR Apt. Maple cabinets, wood laminate flooring, covered deck, garden, more. $760/mo. incl. HW, trash, lawn care. Sorry, no dogs. Call before 9 p.m. Info: 802-453-3273. Waitsfield Sunny Mtn Views Sunny/spacious, 3-BR, 2-BA + office. Ski Valley Acres area of Waitsfield. All appliances, incl. W/D. 8-yr.-old house. Adjacent to hiking trails. $1200/mo. Info: Paul MacGowan, 802-865-0123, paul@ vexp.org.
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. Winooski Very lg. 1-BR, full BA, huge kitchen, HDWD, 2nd floor, low utils., gas heat/HW, W/D across street. No dogs. $700/mo. Info: 802-862-7467. Winooski 2-BR, Hickok St. Avail now. $875/mo. Enclosed porch. Parking. No dogs. Info: Neville Companies, Inc., 802-6603481-1030, www.nevilleco.com. Winooski HEAT INCLUDED Newly renovated 2 & 3-BR apts. Freshly painted w/ all new appliances, flooring. Remodeled kitchen in 2-BR, updated BA in 3-BR. Shared coin-op W/D. $950/mo. & $1275/ mo. Info: 802-355-2219 or 802355-2218. Winooski: 2-BR Duplex New$ West Street: 2-BR, 1-BA, 784 sq.ft, W/D, large yard, freshly painted, tiled kitchen. $75/avg. for heat, $38/avg. elec. Avail. NOW; 1 year. $850/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@ hickokandboardman.com, www. HickokandBoardman.com.
For Sale 2-BR Flat S. Burlington 1134 sq.ft. 2nd-floor near airport. Newly remodeled w/ new windows & door to outside porch. W/D, dishwasher, woodstove (negotiable). Carport, additional off-street parking, pool, tennis courts. Info: Melissa Weinberger, 802-222-1584. The Orchards New eco-friendly neighborhood coming to Essex early 2009. Close to busline & IBM. Info: Brad , 802-310-4637, bspriorvt@myfairpoint.com.
Housemates 2 Housemates wanted to share 4-BR house w/ other roommate. Free parking, W/D, lg. backyard. Very quiet, clean, safe. $600/mo. Bill, 802-734-0788. ALL AREAS - ROOMMATES.COM Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of the mouse! Visit: http://www.Roommates.com. (AAN CAN) Adult housemate wanted To share my furnished home. Private BA, parking. $600/mo. incl. all utils., Internet, satellite TV. Quiet neighborhood near Husky in Milton, 20 min. from Burlington. Info: 802-578-0909. Beautiful home in Jericho Share beautiful 3-BR home in the country. Walk-out trails for trekking, winter sports, W/D, high-speed Internet, fireplace, pool table, pool, peace & quiet. $500/mo. Info: 802-999-1265, densh591@aol.com. Burlington Responsible individual to share 3-BR house w/ 2 sober individuals. W/D avail. Quiet neighborhood, NS/drugs/ drinking. $475/mo. + 1/3 utils. & dep. Info: 802-355-0147. Burlington Near UVM/FAHC 3 rooms in quiet 5-BR house, Colchester Ave. W/D, off-street parking, big backyard, garage/ storage, pool table. 1 min. to FAHC/UVM. $500/mo. + utils. Info: 802-734-8880. Burlington/Winooski Roommate wanted to share lg. furnished house. All utils. incl.! 2.5BA, W/D, parking, on bus line. No pets. $650/mo. + dep. Info: 802863-9612. Country home Roommate wanted for beautiful home on water w/ large private yard, 2-BR, BA, w/ W/D, fireplace, deck, porch. High speed Internet, cable TV. $700/ mo. Info: 802-598-7603.
Country home to share On 30 acres in S. Starksboro. $500/mo. incl. major utils. + dep. Prefer long-term. NS/pets. Communityminded person. Avail. immed. Info: 802-453-5409, lescoe@madriver.com. Furnished room/Winooski Wanted: quiet, neat & tidy roommate for furnished BR. No smoking. Incl. natural gas heat, cable, TV, wireless Internet. Perfect for student or someone in transition. $550/mo. + 1/2 mo. deposit or $150/week + week deposit. If interested, call PJ Benoit, 802578-8393. Milton Farmhouse “Reasonably mature” housemate to share farmhouse w/ writer & family dog. Organic garden. $100 work exchange possible. $450/mo. incl. utils. Lease & deposit. Laurie, 893-1845. Montpelier Area Cozy country home in Brookfield. Share 3-BR farmhouse. HDWD, wood heat, exposed hand-hewn beams. Garden space avail. Pets negotiable. $400/mo. incl. utils. Info: 802279-2920. Peaceful Burlington House Share quiet, mellow old 2- story home w/ 1 roommate. Right by lake, bikepath, & park; porches, W/D, parking. I’m considerate, quiet, progressive. $650/mo. incl. gas & elec. Avail. now. Info: 802864-2890. Peaceful Rural Living Share quiet, soulful house. Large BR, private BA. Dead end road, mountain views, wooded area. Female preferred, dog lover a plus. Great place for active person who wants to help out with dog for low(er) rent. Call Paul, 899-4087. ROOM FOR RENT Lg. room, next to University, on-site parking. Sunny. 2 cats already, no more pets. $375/mo. + utils. Non-smoker. Info: 802-658-3138.
BURLINGTON 215 COLLEGE ST. Newly renovated space. 800 sq.ft. Brick walls, HDWD. Great neighbors: Stone Soup & Bueno y Sano. Very cool space, great views, lots of windows. Info: David Farrington, 802-316-6452, brickboxco@aol.com. BURLINGTON OFFICE LOFT 182 Main, above Old Gold. 1500 sq.ft., under renovation. Exposed brick, timbers & ductwork. Private BA, kitchenette. 4 lg. windows on Main. Gas heat & A/C, track lighting. Very nice. Info: 802-3166452, brickboxco@aol.com. Bristol Office or Retail Space in busy downtown on Artists’ Alley (off Main St.). Approx. 700 sq.ft., $550/mo. Tenant pays heat, electric. Avail. March 2009, maybe earlier. $550/mo. Info: 802-453-4065. Burlington 2 Room Office Across from south entrance to Mall. Nice 2 room office w/ full BA. Walk to Church St. or Waterfront. Parking on street or parking garage only! $695/mo. + utils. Info: 802-863-8200. Downtown Burlington Gateway Square Office Space, 3 room professional office suite, 550 sq.ft., 2nd floor, corner of Main & Battery St. $1000/mo. incl. utils. Parking avail. at extra cost. Info: 802-862-0500.
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Furniture Fine Furniture for Sale Starck dining table w/ chairs, Maine cottage beds, & more traditional bedroom set & dining set for sale. Info: 802-985-9032. Futon - Solid Wood, new W/ brand new mattress. Still in box, never used. Cost $895, sell $350. 802-735-3431. Memory Foam Mattress Visco w/ allergen-resistant cover. Warranty incl., still in plastic, never used. Twin $350, full $450, queen $550, king $675. 802-735-3431.
Sports Equipment Airwalk Snowboard/bindings 145 cm. Just like new, asking $100/firm. Sorry, no personal checks accepted. Cash only, please. No exceptions. St. Albans. 802-782-4804.
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New Mattress Sets Mattress, box. Still in plastic. W/ full warranty. Twin $205, full $260, queen $310, king $510. Delivery avail. 802-598-0316.
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Pets GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES! 5 beautiful males ready to go March 10. Both parents on the premises, both are hip/elbow OFA certified & CKC registered. Family raised. Asking $500. Info: Daren & Tara Smith, 802-434-8425. Newfoundland Puppies AKC Blacks and Landseers, 1st shots, vet exams, health disclosure, parents on premises, hand-raised in loving home. Ready 3/09. Great for draft, therapy or companionship. Info: 802-578-2586. Yellow Lab & Golden Mix For adoption. Both friendly, well mannered & vetted. Adoption fee & process. Info: Good Karma Rescue, goodkarmarescue@gmail. com, www.goodkarmarescue.petfinder.com.
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Folk Music Classes Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture offers 11 classes in folk music styles! Guitar, Harmony singing, Songwriting, Banjo, Drumming, Scottish and Irish music, Improvisation and more.. Info: Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture, Katie Trautz, 802-917-1186, music@ summit-school.org, www.summitschool.org.
New Bunk Bed Solid wood w/ ladder, sturdy, still in box, easy to assemble, never opened. Sell $325. Also, twin mattresses, still in plastic, $65/ea. 802-598-0316.
OFFICE FURNITURE Clearing out office. 2 desks, art table, 2 bookcases, conference table/chairs, file cabinets, shelves, rattan bench/chair, wall corkboard, etc. Very negotiable! Info: 802-6608070.
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Bands/ Musicians Drummer Wanted Looking for an experienced professional drummer for Progressive Rock/ Post Metal project. All originals. Inquire for more info & sample tracks via 7dvt.com website. Info: 802-395-0760. Keyboards avail. Good chops, attitude, great equipment, most styles. Seeking new interesting project. Part time. Have rehearsal space, PA. Bob, 802-863-0085, days. Musicians/Band needed Strong, talented female singer looking to join/start countryi/ rocksish band. Call me, I will sing for you. Info: Kelli DeLary, beadedexpressions802@yahoo.com. vocalist/musician wanted Contemporary country/classic rock & roll band seeks seasoned male or female singer/musician. Excellent upper range lead/harmony vocal talents required. Guitar/bass or fiddle player preferred. Info: Jeff Vos, 802-324-0809, homecheckinc@verizon.net.
For Sale George Thorogood March 14 Great seats, row X, seats 13 & 14 (end-of-row seats!). Our loss is your gain. Cost us $73. 1st real offer takes them. Info: Ed Plourde, 802-355-2289, kissthebiker@yahoo.com. Hammond H123 Spinet $350 Hammond vintage 1970s spinet organ H123 series. $350 Call Trevor Parizo 279-2004 I
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Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802-864-7195, rickbelf@verizon. net, www.rickbelford.com. Guitar School of Vermont “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians. 802-655-5800, www.guitarschoolofvermont.com. Music Lessons Piano, guitar, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 20 yrs. exp. Friendly, individualized lessons in S. Burlington. Info: 802-864-7740, eromail13@ gmail.com. Music Together Classes Sign up for our Spring Session Registration Reminder today! 10-week classes ongoing & starting in April. Demo a free class March 13. RSVP. Info: Green Mountain Music Together, Laura Fried, 802-2534294, www.greenmountainmusictogether.com. cello lessons All ages, all levels. W/ experience in a variety of musical styles & a conservatory training, my approach to this wonderful instrument is open ended. Info: Indigo Ruth-Davis, 802-522-0418, indigoruthdavis@ gmail.com, www.myspace.com/ indigoruthdavis.
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burlington city arts PM Page 1 Book Arts Guild: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $5/suggested donation. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. The Book Arts Guild, organized in January 2005, seeks to encourage and educate its members and the public through workshops, exhibits, fieldtrips and guest speakers. Membership is open to anyone with enthusiasm for the book arts. To sign up for the Book Arts Guild “MailBAG” contact Nancy Stone at nstonevt@aol.com. Photo: Inro to Film or Digital: Mar. 11 - Apr. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/130.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Learn basics including: f-stops, shutter speeds, film exposure, composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring an empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to the first class. Limit: 15.
Clay: Parent & Child Wheel: Feb. 17 - Mar. 17, 3:30-5 p.m., weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $150/pair, 12/3/08 3:07:48 PM $135/pair BCA members. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This five-week class will introduce young and younger alike to working with clay using the potter’s wheel while having a memorable experience with your child! Students will practice basic wheel working techniques. Parents and children will each use their own wheel and parents are expected to help monitor their child. Limit: 10. Clay: Soda Kiln Firing: Feb. 24 - Apr. 7, 6-8:30 p.m., weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $230/$207 BCA members (clay sold separately at $20/25lb bag). Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Here is a chance for new and seasoned ceramic students alike to create and focus on an individual project of their choice while developing their own personal ceramic aesthetic. This class will culminate in a group firing in the instructor’s soda fired kiln at her studio in Charlotte. Prerequisite: Basic wheel or hand-building skills. Limit: 12. Print: Silkscreen I: Mar. 11 - Apr. 22, 7-9 p.m., weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $190/170 BCA members. Location: Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Design and silkscreen posters, t-shirts, fine art prints and more! You will be exposed to a variety of techniques for creating prints using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use a silkscreen exposure unit, and print images with water-based inks. Some materials included. Over 20 hrs/week of open studio time to practice! Limit: 8.
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PRINT: SILKSCREEN II: Feb. 12 - Mar. 26, 6-9 p.m., weekly on Thursday. Cost: $200/180. Location: Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn the materials and processes of silkscreen designa fast paced printing technique that uses screens, squeegees and inks. Work with a professional silkscreen artist and learn how to use multiple screens and colors to make multilayered prints. Some materials included. Over 20 hrs/week of open studio time to practice! Limit: 8. PRINT: WHAT IS PRINTMAKING?: Feb. 17 - Apr. 7, 6-9 p.m., weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $230/$210.00 BCA members. Location: Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This is an introductory class of the whole platter of printing techniques that can be used in printmaking. Focus will be on layering, exploration, and fun! Demonstrations on intaglio, monoprinting, relief, paper litho, and stencils will be covered. Advanced printmakers are also welcome to further develop technique. Some materials included. Over 20 hrs/week of open studio time to practice! Limit: 10.
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bodywork INTRO TO THAI YOGA BODYWORK: Mar. 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $95/6 CE hours. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715, info @ touchstonehealingar t s. com, www.touchstonehealingarts. com. No prerequisites: Open to everyone. Participants learn a series of techniques to be practiced as a full, flowing complete Thai session. The instruction is hands on, participatory & easy to follow. If you are considering professional training, One-Day Workshops are a great way to sample the practice. Manual is included.
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Cozy, light-filled, welcoming feeling. Radiant heat on first floor, wide pine flooring on upper floor. Cathedralceilings, skylights in bedrooms. Part of Ten Stones, an Intentional Community. $495,000. Info: 802-425-5240, http://www.uvm. edu/~thudspet/543TenStones/.
ORTHOBIONOMY BOWSTRING EFFECT: Apr. 4-5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $265/No prerequisites. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715, info@touchstonehealingarts.com, www.touchstonehealingarts.com. Nationally acclaimed instructor Terri Lee brings awareness to imbalances in the back of fascial strains known as the bowstring. The bowstring originates at the base of the skull & travels down the front of the body. Students will learn simple & gentle methods of facilitating release in this fascial system. SPA TREATMENTS & HOT STONES: Mar. 28-29, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $425/16 CE hours. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715, info @ touchstonehealingar t s. com, www.touchstonehealingarts. com. Spa: Learn to perform wraps, scrubs & foot treatments with or without the availability of a shower. Hands-on workshop covers five treatments, theory, concepts, products & supplies. Hot Stones: Learn specifics for performing a 90-minute hot stone treatment. Tailor to your style and clients’ needs. A detailed manual is provided.
cycling WOMAN’S BIKE MAINTENANCE CLASS: February 15, 5:30 P.M. Cost: $30. Location: North Star Sports, 100 Main St., Burlington. Info: North Star Sports, Ivan Arnot, 802-863-3832, www.northstarsports.net. Tire repair, bike tuning, general maintenance and much more. Questions answered by professional bike mechanics in a comfortable environment. $10 of fee will be donated to Woman’s Rape Crisis Center. 10 person class limit. RSVP by phone or email. Receive 15% discount on accessories.
dance BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Location: First Step Dance offers Ballroom Dance classes in Burlington, Shelburne and St. Albans on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday respectively. Also holds Ballroom practice sessions in Burlington on
Thursday., Ballroom Dance Social on the 2nd Friday of each month. Info: 802-598-6757, www.FirstStepDance.com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance! CORE MOVES: Cost: $12/class with prepaid monthly series. $15/ individual class. Location: The Urban Dance Complex, Williston. Info: Shannon Lashua, 802-3186378, www.pilatesden.com. Get in shape while having fun! This is a 60 minute class comprised of 45 minutes of cardio dance choreography set to a wide variety of music styles, including Latin, pop, Funk, world and others, and 15 minutes of Pilates mat and stretching exercises. Some previous dance experience is helpful but not required. All are welcome to try it out. Who knows, you might surprise yourself! Core moves is created and taught by Shannon Lashua, a former dancer, Personal trainer and certified Pilates teacher originally from NYC. 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! SWING DANCE/LINDY HOP LESSONS: Cost: $60/6-week lesson series. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: 802-860-7501, www.vermontswings.com. Learn to Swing Dance! Great music, great fun, great exercise, great way to socialize! Take this 6-week basic class for only $60: Tuesdays, Feb. 17 through March 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. No experience required; no partner needed; includes free Vermont Swings practice session immediately following.
design/build YESTERMORROW DESIGN/BUILD SCH.: Cost: $300/2-day class; 15% discount for Vermont residents! Location: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 189 VT Rte. 100, Warren. Info: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 802-4965545, shannon@yestermorrow. org, www.yestermorrow.org. REAL TIME BUILDING ENERGY ANALYSIS: Feb. 14-16 ($450), Learn to calculate building energy use. POWERTOOLS for WOMEN: Feb. 28-Mar. 1; Safe, friendly, supportive class. CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Feb. 2829, Learn to form, mix, pour, and seal a concrete counter. REINVENTING SMALL BUSINESS: March 28-29, Creating companies that contribute to healthy communities.
Two bedroom, one bathroom, 850 sq.ft. Private basement with secure outdoor storage, three season porch, new appliances, recently renovated. Friendly neighbors, pets welcome. Off-street parking. Asking $139,000. 802-598-2382.
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ORTHO-BIONOMY-THE EXTREMITIES: Feb. 23 - Mar. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $265/Mondays. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802658-7715, info@touchstonehealingarts.com, www.touchstonehealingarts.com. No prerequisites. A gentle means of transformative release working with client’s neuromuscular tension patterns. Learn to use comfortable positioning & movement to access self-corrective reflexes for acute or chronic pain relief & structural balance. This class focuses on facilitating release in the extremities; arms, hands, shoulders, legs & feet.
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BURLINGTON TAIKO CLASSES: Location: Taiko Space (across from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-999-4255, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Beginning classes Tuesdays - Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $47/6 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20 p.m., $53/6 weeks. Session begins 10/28. Advanced Beginner/Ensemble class meets weekly on Mondays at 5:30-6:50 p.m., $48/6 weeks, beginning 10/27. Gift certificates are available! For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.
HONORING HERBAL TRADITION 2009: Cost: $850/1 Sat./month for 8 months, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Horsetail Herbs, 134 Manley Rd., Milton. Info: Horsetail Herbs, Kelley Robie, 802-893-0521, htherbs@comcast.net, www.horsetailherbs.org. Eight-month herbal apprenticeship program, April-November, held on a horse farm! Will cover: herbal therapies, nutritional support, diet, detox, body systems, medicine making, plant identification, tea tasting, wild food cooking, field trips, iridology, women’s, children’s, men’s & animal health. Textbook & United Plant Saver membership included! VSAC grants avail.
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WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Wild Edible Intensive 2009: Enhancing Local Food Security. Class meets for two terms, three Sundays each term, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spring term: 5/24, 6/14 & 7/12, 2009. Summer Term: 8/9, 9/20 & 10/4, 2009. Tuition $480 both terms or $240 each term. $50 nonrefundable deposit each term. VSAC non-degree grants avail. Wisdom of the Herbs 2009, 8 weekends: May 16-17, June 6-7, June 27-28, July 18-19, Aug. 1516, Sept. 12-13, Oct. 10-11, Nov. 7-8. Tuition $1750. Nonrefundable deposit $250. Discounted tuition for early registration paid in full one month before class begins. VSAC non-degree grants available. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, South Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, director, 802-456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, www. WisdomOf TheHerbsSchool.com. Unique experiential programs embracing wild plants, holistic health and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.
FREE FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASS: 12-week class starting in March. Space is limited. Location: Burlington, Brattleboro and Rutland. Info: NAMI-Vermont, 800-6396480, namivt@myfairpoint. net. Do you know someone who struggles with mental illness? The challenges of living with someone with depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia can be overwhelming. Learn the facts about major mental illnesses, enhance your problemsolving skills, improve communication and receive emotional support from trained instructors and other participants.
fitness FIT MAMA CAMP 2009: Cost: $15/per session. Location: Exercise America, 12 Gregory Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Girls Get’n Fit, Melissa Milam, 802-310-5009, www.girlsgetnfit.com. Starting Monday, Feb. 16, 6-7:00 p.m. at Exercise America. For all Moms, and all fitness levels! Whether your baby is 6 weeks or 16 years old, this camp will get you back on track, speed recovery for new moms and build stability and strength. SHARKBITE FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Cost: $180/5 weeks, 10 classes, Mon & Thurs 5:15 p.m. Location: SharkBite LLP, 16B Morse Dr., Essex Junction. Info: SharkBite LLP, Scott Bevins, 802-233-3391, www. sharkbitevt.com. Sick of feeling fat, tired and out of shape? Need variety in your workout routine? Join Vermont’s most innovative and challenging fitness boot camp! Get in shape and have a blast doing it. Sign up a friend and you’re in for $99. Camp starts Feb. 9.
language FRENCH CLASSES, COLCHESTER: Cost: $180/8-week sessions, 4 levels, $180/session. Location: Alliance Francaise, Lake Champlain Region French School, #304 Dupont Building, Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Info: Alliance Francaise, Lake Champlain Region, Directrice Micheline Tremblay, 802497-0420, michelineatremblay@ gmail.com. Alliance Francaise, Lake Champlain Region (Colchester) offers French courses. 8 week sessions - 6:30-8 pm. Mondays, March 9-May 4: Advanced French Conversation. Tuesdays, March 10-May: Intermediate French-B. Wednesdays, March 11-May 6: Beginning French. Thursdays, March 12-May 7: Intermediate French-A.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES: Cost: $175/per student (including textbook/CD). Member discount. Location: St. Michael’s College, Colchester. Info: Larry Solt, 802865-3113, l.solt@burlingtontelecom.net. The Japan-America Society of Vermont is again offering Japanese Language Lessons. Beginner classes: Thursday evenings starting Feb. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ten weeks. PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-4967859. Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Taught by Yves Compere, French native.
martial arts AIKIDO: Open house, demonstrations and booksigning Saturday, Feb. 7. Adult introductory classes begin Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 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. ASI MARTIAL ARTS CENTER: Shotokan Karate Mon. & Wed. 6-7:15 p.m., MMA all ages Mon. & Wed. 7:30-8:45 p.m., Women Only MMA Tue. & Thurs. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Knife Defense/Specialty Classes Fridays 6-7 p.m., MMA for kids under 10 Sat. 10-11 a.m., MMA for kids over 10 Sat. 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.. Location: All-American Fitness Center, 1881 Williston Road, 2nd floor, S. Burlington. ASI Shotokan Karate is traditional Shotokan karate while learning the values of 40 years of ancient martial arts knowledge of Sensei Frobel. ASI Mixed Martial Arts is a combination of standup, jiuijitsu, and submission training, without the lumps of major contact. 2 free classes. Membership in All American Fitness included. Contact Sensei Thomas Frobel, 7th Dan. Call All-American Fitness 802-865-3068 or 802-3188310. 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: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-6604072, www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head instructor
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Has your pet passed? Honor his/her life with a public memorial right here. Unabridged pet memorials online at 7dspot.com [click on pet memorials]. Contact Ashley 864-5684, ashley@sevendaysvt.com for more info.
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ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING: May 28-31, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., but 9-3 on Sunday. Cost: $545/4day seminar (Cost is $495 if registered by March 15). Location: Sheraton Hotel, 870 Williston Rd., Burlington. Info: Neuromuscular Therapy of Vermont, Stephen O’Dwyer, 802-658-1005, AISvermont@gmail.com, www. PainReliefVermont.com. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from internationally renowned kinesiotherapist Aaron Mattes, originator of Active Isolated Stretching. This revolutionary stretching technique is used by health practitioners worldwide to relieve pain, greatly improve range of motion, and enhance overall health and well-being.
meditation INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION: Feb. 22 - Mar. 15, 2-4 p.m., Weekly on Sunday. Cost: $60 Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Get a basic orientation to an essential practice of the spiritual journey; learn over a dozen techniques in this workshop that is more experiential than intellectual. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to
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the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.
movement MOVEMENT ARTS: Cost: $5/30 min., $10/60 min., $12/90 min. Try your first class for free! Ask about special rates for people with Medicaid/Reach up. Location: Dhatri Movement Arts Center, 185 Tilley Drive, S. Burlington. Info: Dhatri Movement Arts Center, 802862-2333, dhatrifoundation.org. Dhatri Movement Arts Center has a full schedule of day and evening classes for children and adults: Yoga (Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu), Dance (Middle Eastern, African), Martial Arts (Chu’an Fa Kajukenbo Kung Fu), Meditation, Zumba , Nia, Fitness (Mommy Boot Camp) and more. All teachers are experienced. Visit website for schedules.
nature ROOTS: Location: ROOTS School, East Calais. Info: ROOTS School, Brad Salon, 802-456-1253, Info@ RootsVT.com, www.RootsVT.com. ROOTS School offers classes in primitive land-based living skills. Upcoming Classes: Bow Building, turn a rough stave to a finished bow; 03/7-10/09, $500. Flint Knapping, making tools from rock; 03/11-13/09, $200. Arrows, built with local natural materials; 03/1415/09, $200. Ancient Living Skills,
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pets FREE GROOMING CLASS: Feb. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.. Location: Bow Meow, 355B Main St., Winooski. Info: 802-654-7118. Is the economy keeping you from maintaining your pet’s regular grooming appointments? Get more out of your grooming by learning how to maintain: toe nails, clean ears, comb and brush, bath with correct shampoo and teeth cleaning. Preregistration required.
pilates ABSOLUTE PILATES: Affordable, invigorating group mat classes and 1-on-1 sessions that rock your body, not your wallet. Location: Espire, 12 Gregory Drive, Suite 1, South Burlington. Info: 802-3102614, www.absolutepilatesvt. com. Tone, stretch, and strengthen with certified classical Pilates & Polestar Pilates instructor Lynne Martens. Sculpt a great new body in fun group mat classes or private lessons on reformer, Wunda chair and tower unit in an attractive, welcoming locale. In the works: floor mat to standing movement to challenge stamina, coordination and balance. Visit our website for pricing, class times and specials.
ALL WELLNESS, LLC: Many package/pricing options to suit your budget. Please call for pricing details. Location: 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Health Counseling services. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. First mat class is free! Also, please join us for a free introduction to the reformer, the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 - just call to sign up. CORE STUDIO PILATES: Get motivated in one of our Mat, Bed or unique Spinning Hybrid classes, offered seven days a week. Classes are led by lively, experienced instructors and will benefit athletes of all levels in a fun and instructive setting. Private sessions and personal training also available. Please visit our website for a complete schedule and to check out our flexible pricing options. Location: Core Studio Pilates and Personal Training, 431 Pine St. Suite 101 (Maltex Building), Burlington. Info: Core Studio, 802-862-8686, kathy @ corestudioburlington. com, www.corestudioburlington. com. Strengthen your body’s deepest abdominal muscles in a warm, inviting atmosphere led by friendly, certified professionals. We offer Mat, Bed, and Spinning Hybrid classes 7 days a week. Your first mat class is always free! Reference this ad and receive your 2nd class free, with the purchase of any package!
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NATURAL BODIES PILATES: Enjoy Pilates Mat and Reformer, Ballet Barre, and Integrative Movement classes, or combine all three in our Studio class. Private sessions, class cards and per-class rates available. Free group introductions, and special rates on private introductions by appointment.. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (5 minutes from Burlington’s Battery Park), Colchester. Info: Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, lucille@naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Now you can relieve stress while developing a strong, flexible and articulate body in a professionally equipped studio. Benefit from Lucille Dyer’s 20 years’ teaching expertise combining Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, and adult ballet. Experience movement that’s enlivening, effective and enjoyable, all within a calm and supportive environment.
snowkiting SNOWKITING LESSONS: Daily lessons while ice is safe (generally Jan.-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, 802-5786120, rachael@stormboarding. com, www.stormboarding.com. Start snowkiting during your first lesson. Use the same alpine, tele or snowboard as on the mountain. We provide experienced, professional, fun instruction and modern gear. Great for skiers/riders ages 10 to no-limit, cruise or go big. Makes
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spirituality HAND ANALYSIS INTENSIVE COURSE: Feb. 27 - Mar. 1: Fri., 7-10 p.m., Sat./Sun., 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Cost: $575/20 hours of instruction and practice. Location: Savage Pond, Stowe. Info: HandTales, Janet Savage, 802279-8554, www.handtales.com. An introductory course on how to read hands and fingerprints. Qualifies toward certification as a hand analyst. Discover how the powerful combination of the ancient art of palmistry and the modern science of fingerprint analysis can guide you to your highest purpose and help you face what’s getting in your way. LIFE PURPOSE HAND READINGS: 12:30-5:30 p.m., Sat., Feb. 14, & Tues., Feb. 24. Cost: $35/30-minute consult. Location: Spirit Dancer Book Store, 122 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: HandTales, Janet Savage, 802660-8060, janet@handtales.com, www.handtales.com. Join Janet, Master Hand Analyst, Feb. 14 and Feb. 24 to discover the power and magic of hands. Stuck in career, relationship, creative path? Your hands offer the most complete picture of your life. No predictions. Discover your highest purpose and what is getting in the way. Preregister, call 660-8060.
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support groups Job Club Monday: Feb. 16 - Jun. 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $25/Job Finding Leads Group. Location: The Jobs Club, 298 College Street - Boardroom, Burlington. Info: CareerAdvisory, Mark Renkert, MCsl, 802318-4136, info@careeradvisory. biz, CareerAdvisory.biz. Actionbased Job Finding Group. Provides instant solutions to short- and longrange job challenges. Find people who know people within target employers you seek to reach! Get resume/interview/wage info. Learn how to bust through the internet maze. Reservations required.
tai chi Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church Street, Burlington. Info: 802864-7902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.
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/ drop-in, $110/10 classes or $100/ monthly pass. Location: Old High School, Bristol. Info: 802-4825547, www.bristolyoga.com. This classical form of yoga incorporates
COPPER CRANE YOGA: Cost: $14/drop-in, $60/5-class card, $110/10-class card, $200/20-class card. Location: Copper Crane Yoga, 179 Main St., Vergennes. Info: 802-877-3663, coppercraneyoga. com. Individual, group and custom yoga classes. Thai Yoga Bodywork and Zero Balancing sessions by appointment. Copper Crane provides wise and compassionate teaching to strengthen the body, uplift the heart and calm the mind. Be yourself here. Copper Crane is directed by Carolyn Conner, RYT, Advanced Certified Thai Yoga Bodywork practitioner. EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels, conveniently located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10 class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu, Iyengar and babies/kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/ post-natal yoga. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog. Male Yoga Class!: Location: 6393 Route 7, North Ferrisburgh. Info: Jim Hart, 802-310-8291, jhart1159@comcast.net. Miracles of Touch is pleased to offer Vinyasa style yoga classes for adult male clientele beginning Feb. 10. Class to be offered on Tue. & Thur. at 6 p.m. and Sat at 10 a.m. Clothing optional is acceptable. The Studio at The Field House: Daily yoga & Pilates classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome; no membership required. Cost: $15/ drop-in, $60/month (6 classes). Unlimited yoga, $70 (incl. club membership). Location: 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne. Info: 802985-4406, www.shelburneathleticclub.com. Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga & Kripalu classes as well as reformer, mat & senior Pilates.
YOGA VERMONT: Daily drop-in classes, plenty of choices, open to all levels, two locations. Cost: $14/drop-in, $115/10 class card, $130/month pass. Location: Chace Mill on Winooski River, downtown at 113 Church St. (top floor of the Leunig’s building), Burlington. Info: 802-660-9718, www.yogavermont.com. Six-week Skiier and Rider class, six-week Intro to Ashtanga, Monthly Restorative, Adaptive Yoga, Yoga Instructor Training Course and more listed on website. Gift certificates available. For the latest, check out our blog: http://yogavermont.typepad. com.
ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On January 29, 2009, NYNEX Mobile Limited Partnership 1 and Cellco Partnership (“Verizon Wireless”), and Vermont Public Radio (“VPR”), filed application # 4C1216 for a project generally described as: The installation of a 10’ extension to an existing 90’, three-sided, lattice tower owned by VPR, to mount a total of 12 panel antennas, both PCS and cellular, at approximately 98’ above ground level. The Project includes the construction of a 12’4” x 31’6” equipment shelter for Verizon Wireless and a 19’2” x 31’6” storage space for VPR, topped with a common roof to appear as one building. The Project also includes the removal of one, on-ground satellite dish, along with various site improvements. The Project is located at 365 Troy Avenue in the Town of Colchester, VT.
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The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Colchester Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above. No hearing will be held unless, on or before Friday, February 27, 2009, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by Friday, February 27, 2009. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 5th day of February, 2009. By/s/ Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5662 E/ stephanie.monaghan@state. vt.us
BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Public Hearing Notice – March 4, 2009 The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium, City Hall to consider the following applications: 1. 09-533AP; 709 North Ave (RL, Ward 4) Bruce C. Huff/ Vincent A. Paradis Appeal of zoning violation notice regarding building and site alterations without a zoning permit 2. 08-545CA/MA; 251 South Willard St. (RL/I, Ward 6) Champlain College Renovation and addition to Perry Hall (Cannon Property) for a new college admissions center and offices – Re-opened public hearing. Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning office, (City Hall, First Floor, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. David White, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning Individuals who require special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact the Department at least 72 hours in advance. For information call 865-7188 (865-7142 TTY). NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Burlington Housing Authority is preparing a Five Year Plan for fiscal years 2010 - 2014 and an Annual Plan for its fiscal year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010. It is also considering updates to the Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy for Public Housing and the Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. A public hearing to obtain comments regarding the proposed Five Year Plan, Annual Plan and possible revisions to Administrative Plans will be held on Tuesday, April 14th, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the Community Room at Champlain Apartments, 10 North Champlain Street, Burlington, Vermont. Written comments should be sent to: Paul Dettman, Executive Director Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street Burlington, Vermont 05401 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings, advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any home seeker who feels her or she has encountered discrimination should contact the:
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Copies of the proposed plans and revisions to the Administrative Plans, if any, will be available at BHA’s 65 Main Street Administrative offices prior to the hearing. Supporting documents will also be available for review. Equal Housing Opportunity Notice of Public Hearing The City of South Burlington is considering making application to the State of Vermont for a VCDP Implementation Grant under the Vermont Community Development Program. A public hearing will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, February 27, 2009 at Grand Way Commons, 412 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the amount of funds available and the range of community development activities that may be undertaken under this program, the impact to any historic and archaeological resources that may be affected by the proposed project, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine the proposed statement of projected use of these funds. The proposal is to apply for $ 600,000 in VCDP Funds which will be used to accomplish the following activities: To construct a 24-unit senior rental housing building immediately adjacent to Grand Way Commons Senior Housing on Farrell Street in South Burlington. The building will provide affordable housing with services to low and moderate income seniors and persons with disabilities. Copies of the proposed application are available at South Burlington Municipal Offices and Cathedral Square Corp. offices at 412 Farrell Street, S. Burlington and may be viewed during the hours of 8:00 to 4:30 PM, M-F. Should you require any special accommodations, please contact Molly Dugan at (802) 863-3370 to ensure appropriate accommodations are made. For the hearing impaired please call (TTY) # 1-800-253-0191. Legislative Body for the City of South Burlington, VT (30) PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing in the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Conditional use application #CU-09-14 of Jeffrey Lyon to construct a 722 sq. ft. accessory residential unit, 26 Country Club Drive. John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board A copy of the application is available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall. February 9, 2009
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0722-08 CnC Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., Plaintiff v. Dean LePage, Gregory Supply Co., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. And Occupants residing at 1400 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 Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. to Dean LePage dated October 22, 2004 and recorded in Volume 686, Page 101 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:30 A.M. on March 4, 2009, at 1400 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Dean LePage by Warranty Deed of DMP Palmer Associates, LLC dated October 22, 2004 and recorded October 26, 2004 in Volume 686 at Page(s) 99 of the City of South Burlington Land records.
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FF1, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FF1 to Bridgette Brassord dated November 10, 2006 and recorded in Volume 704, Page 453 of the Land Records of the Town of Essex, 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 March 4, 2009, at 86 Pinecrest Drive, Unit 12D, Essex, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Bridgette A. Brassord by Deed of Heidi M. Danforth and Shaun L. Danforth of approximately even date herewith and to be recorded in the town of Essex 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 Essex. 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. LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee
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.
By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403
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, Plaintiff v. Daniel Triggs, Esq., Executor for the Estate of Denis R. Gagne And Occupants residing at 122 North Champlain Street, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee 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. S0742-08 CnC LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FF1, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FF1, Plaintiff v. Bridgette Brassord, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nationpoint, a Division of National City Bank And Occupants residing at 86 Pinecrest Drive, Unit 12D, Essex, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0255-08 CnC
NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by First Magnus Financial Corporation to Daniel Triggs, Esq., Executor for the Estate of Denis R. Gagne dated February 7, 2007 and recorded in Volume 988, Page 443 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 12:00 P.M. on February 24, 2009, at 122 North Champlain Street, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Denis R. Gagne by Warranty Deed William C. Tobin and Katherine E. Tobin dated July 5, 1980 and recorded in Volume 269 on Page 342 of the Land Records of the City of Burlington. 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. Aurora Loan Services, 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. S0739-08 CnC PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v. Nicole A. Delibac, Luke A. Wells And Occupants residing at 142 Bonanza Park, Colchester, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Century 21(R) Mortgage (SM) to Nicole A. Delibac dated September 26, 2007 and recorded in Volume 597, Page 431 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, 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 2:00 P.M. on March 5, 2009, at 142 Bonanza Park, Colchester, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Larry Joseph Bushey and Jessica Hill Bushey by Warranty Deed from Samuel R. Pierce, Jr., as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, for Commissioner of the Federal Housing Development dated June 12, 1985 and recorded in Volume 102, Page 216 of the Town of Colchester 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 Colchester. 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. PHH Mortgage Corporation By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403
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. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Howard Center, 1138 Pine St., Burlington. Facilitator: Coleen Lillie. Call 802-488-6663 for more details.
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BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com. COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 5065, forming for friendship and fun. Chittenden County area. Activities to include weeknight/weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@aol.com. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step group. Women only. Do you have problems with your relationships? Are you unable to leave an unhealthy romantic relationship? We can help. Call Valerie, 802-825-4643. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802-9858600. MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN Meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. & Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Pathways to Well Being, 168 Battery St., Burlington. Share knowledge, experience, stories & get support. This is a FREE support group that meets every other Sunday and Thursday. Call 862-8806 x5 for more info. BERLIN WASHINGTON COUNTY PARENTS OF CHALLENING CHILDREN: Support group for adoptive parents of children presenting serious emotional and behavioral challenges. First Wednesday of each month: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Easter Seals Vermont, 641 Comstock Road, Berlin, Vermont. Info: Kristi Lenart, 802-223-4744. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at the Burlington Police Station on Battery St. in the new Community Room. NOTE: This group will not meet again until March. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport). WOMEN’S RAPE CRISES CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-555 ext. 19 for information. LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802734-0695. SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register.
MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Join others who have MS to discuss concerns, ask questions, share information and get support. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Williston. For more information contact Michele at 862-4085 and leave a message. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) is offering a free PTSD Support Group for Women on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. The group focuses on both support and education about PTSD. Meetings are held at the NAMI office at 14 Healey Avenue, Suite D, Plattsburgh. For more information or to register, call NAMI: CV at 561-2685. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 6559136 or email kgcromey@aol.com. SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@pshift.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (parking in back of church/please use back entrance). Meetings are FREE and anonymous. For more info please call 802-8632655. RIGHTS FOR CAREGIVERS support group – If you are a part-time caregiver for elders for an agency in Chittenden County, we need you to help everyone obtain better wages and more respect for the work we do. Contact Zoe at 802-861-6000 or zoe1944@yahoo.com. AL-ANON Family group 12-step. Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick. “WOMEN CHANGING” An educational support group on changing unhealthy patterns for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Tuesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. Ongoing. Join us any time! Childcare reimbursable. Ask about Survivors of Incest Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick. CIRCLE OF PARENTS support group meeting in Rutland Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. Meeting is free and confidential. For more info. call Heather at 802-498-0608 or 1-800-children. Meetings weekly in Winooski. For more info. call Tana at 802-8934878 or 1-800-children. Meetings Tuesday evenings in Barre. For more info. call Cindy at 802-2295724 or 1-800-children.
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. 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. Burlington evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Comfort Inn and Suites, corner of Williston Rd. and Dorset St. from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877856-1772. 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 nonjudgmental 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. CHITTENDEN COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet every second Tues, 6-7:30 p.m. at Fanny Allen Hospital, lower level in the Board Room. 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 825-4643. 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 positive living has to offer. Friday @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094. 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. 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 STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP: Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com.
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Managing Director camp exclamation Point, weeklong residential residentialsummer summercamp camp Camp Exclamation Point,inc., Inc.,provides provides a a one-week for disadvantaged rural Vermont children. for rural Vermont children with limited opportunities, where meaningful choices create a community of kindness. this is a year-round, half-time position with a flexible work schedule. the Managing Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of camp operations, This is a year-round, position with a communicating flexible work schedule. The maintaining records, half-time managing the budget, with the public, Managing Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of camp operations, and fundraising for the future. maintaining records, managing the budget, communicating with the public, and fundraising for the future. applicant must possess leadership skills, be organized, communicate well, and have solid experience in volunteer management and working with children. Applicant must possess leadership skills, be organized, communicate well, and have candidates solid experience in volunteer working with children. good will be dynamic, management creative, andand detail-oriented. experience with summer camp, fundraising, and/or choice theory would be ideal. Good candidates will be dynamic, creative and detail-oriented. Experience Send letter ofcamp, interest, resume, references, and any relevant supporting withasummer fundraising and/or Choice Theory would be ideal. materials to: Email a letter of interest, resume, references and any relevant caMP! supporting materials P.o. Box 91 to campexcl@sover.net. richmond, Vt 05477. For further information, please www.campexclamationpoint.org. For further information, please visitvisit www.campexclamationpoint.org. application deadlineisisMarch May 1, opportunity employer. employer. Application deadline 6, 2006. 2009. equal Equal opportunity
Counselors Phoenix House is under contract with the VT Department of Corrections to implement and operate a Therapeutic Community program for substance abusers within the Southeast Correctional Facility for men in Windsor, VT, a women’s services program at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, VT, and an out-patient program that operates in most of the Probation and Parole offices throughout Vermont. We are currently recruiting for full- and part-time counselors to work in St. Albans at the correctional facility as well as the Probation and Parole office, a part-time counselor who will work at the Burlington Probation and Parole office, and for counselors to work at the Windsor Correctional Facility and the White River Junction Probation and Parole office. We are also recruiting for counselors in our Brattleboro sites. In general the counselors will be required to conduct assessments, group therapy, monitor program activities and other associated duties. Certification (LADC, CADC, or CADCA) is desired, although not required, in the correctional facility programs. Experience in human services is required.
-Develop & implement marketing plans for our services CCTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -Create marketing collateral and advertising to ensure consistent brand identity -Supervise, evaluate & direct administrative personnel assigned to the marketing department Requirements: -A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, English or Communications Dartmouth Journal Services, Waterbury VT, the production We’re more like a partner thanprovides a printer. management, copyediting, page layout, and Web-publishing file preparation -3+ years Marketing or Public Relations experience Long ink meets paper, our staff edits, composes, for some of the before most prestigious scientific, technical, and medical journals -Proven ability as a public speaker and organizational spokesperson in their fields. and adjusts every page, every paragraph, every element -Excellent organizational skillsASSISTANT PRODUCTION EDITOR to look better on paper than it did in your mind. The Production Editor Assistant performs support services for Production -Supervisory experience preferred Editors. Responsibilities: checking incoming manuscripts for completeness, and identifying and following up on missing materials; preparing and maintaining preparing manuscripts for copyediting; sizingand art CCTA offersissue all folders; full time employees a competitive salary in accordanceiswith customer standards; monitoring color art requirements, growing and expanding our services and clientele. exceptional benefits, forms; including time off. inquiries. offprint and copyright andgenerous responding to author
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The rewards are competitive compensation benefits that If you have publishing or editorial experience,and arefull a motivated teaminclude player medical/dental/life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with a with the ability to Interested work first orcandidates second shift hours,forward we wanttheir to hear fromwith you! company match. should resume salary requirements to: mlambert@dpc-nh.com, by fax 603-643-4062 or by mail to Mrs. Micky Lambert, Recruiter/HR Coordinator at Dartmouth Journal Services, 69 Lyme NH 03755. EOE Please email your resume withRoad, salaryHanover, requirements and a shift preference to
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Vermont State Parks is hiring a full-time, 10-month seasonal Assistant Innkeeper for one of Vermont’s most unique state parks. Seyon Lodge is a historic lodging facility located in a country setting on the 40-acre Noyes Pond in Groton, Vermont. Seeking an individual who is responsible and creative to assist with operations that cater to trout fly fishing, weddings/civil unions, small group functions, dining, and overnight lodging. Minimum qualifications: Two years experience in one of the following: hotel/resort, restaurant, or park/recreation management, or a related leisure/travel service field. The successful applicant must be comfortable with the public, able to work in close quarters, willing to work weekends and willing to do a variety of tasks. Position begins late April 2009. For a Vermont State Parks application, call 802-476-0170 or visit www.vtstateparks.com. Application deadline: Feb. 27, 2009. Email or mail to: Parks Regional Manager 5 Perry St., Suite 20 Barre, VT 05641
Lamoille County Mental Health Services Lamoille County Mental Health Services is a designated provider of developmental and mental health services serving Lamoille County for more than 40 years.
Developmental Services Service Coordinator Our growing Developmental Services program is seeking an experienced professional to provide service coordination to individuals with developmental disabilities. Primary responsibilities include coordination of supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities in accordance with agency and program guidelines. The service coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the respectful delivery of services based on high-quality standards to ensure public safety. The Service Coordinator will supervise and support Developmental Services Integration Specialists. Qualified candidate must have demonstrated experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferably in developmental disability services. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including three weeks vacation, sick and personal leave, health and dental insurance benefits, a 401(k) savings plan and more for all eligible employees. Email resume and cover letter to janem@lamoille.org or mail to LCMH Human Resources 275 Brooklyn Street, Morrisville, VT 05661 Equal Opportunity Employer
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Become a part of The Choice Care Card team! Recently named by Vermont Business Magazine as the sixth fastest growing company in Vermont! Join our dynamic company in the rapidly expanding consumer driven health care industry. Due to our phenomenal growth, 21 new full-time positions are available. We are looking for:
Claim Analysts Member Service Representatives Receptionist Account Installation Specialists Receipt Analysts Substantiation Specialists Eligibility Specialists Renewal Specialists Client Service Support Specialists Accounting Assistant Choice Care Card, recognized as one of the top companies in the consumer driven health-care industry, is highly successful and economically stable. Our success is due to the quality of our service, which would not be possible without our exceptional staff. To join our team of highly qualified professionals the following qualities are a must: • Strong computer skills • Ability to multitask efficiently • Reliable and dedicated • Detail oriented • Exceptional written and oral communication skills • Team player • Dedicated to a standard of excellence Competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, sick time and vacation time, short- and long-term disability, a wellness program, a company-matching 401(k), profit sharing, etc. Please visit our website for a complete description of available positions. We will train the right candidate. Please send resume and cover letter to:
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exhibitions director Helen Day Art Center designs and curates some of Vermont’s most innovative and dynamic exhibits. Join us and lead these projects with your vision and intelligence.
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Family of engaging 16-year-old is seeking Seeking professional, dependable loving, dependable nurses. Our private loving nurses to provide in-home home is 25 minutes north of Burlington. Total assistto with ADLs, patient g-tube & needing respiratory nursing young management. Ability to give TLC is essential.
total care. Private home is located Monday 25 minutes north– Friday of Burlington. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $27/hour Vermont nursing license required. Every other Day shifts (someweekend weekends). 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $28/hour $26.00 - $28.00/hour Vermont nursing is required. Please sendlicense resume to: caregiverjob@surfglobal.net Call 802-893-6368 or email resume to privdutynurse08@surfglobal. or call 802-893-6368
Send resume and salary requirements to: CVOMS Attn: Practice Manager 118 Tilley Drive, Suite 102 South Burlington, VT 05403. www.cvoms.com No phone calls, please.
Judge Development Corporation 2 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 fax: 802-862-5828 jrobare@judgecompanies.com
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Full-time position in a busy outpatient surgery practice. Accounts payable, payroll, and assisting with accounts receivable follow-up in a state-ofthe-art environment. Ideal candidate will have a 2-year accounting degree, familiarity with QuickBooks and Excel, be comfortable with making collection calls, and have worked in a health-care environment. Meticulous attention to detail and enjoy working with a variety of people in the service industry. Great benefit package, as well.
Duties include troubleshooting and repair of HVAC units, light electrical and plumbing repairs, minor carpentry, landscaping, snow removal and general maintenance of commercial properties. Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry preferred. Must be enthusiastic, energetic, detail-oriented and committed. A clean and neat appearance is a must. Supervisory experience a plus. Must have valid VT driver’s license and a good driving record. Competitive wage and an excellent benefits package including paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401(k), life and long-term disability insurance. Please include salary requirements.
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Energy Efficiency Analyst & Senior Consultant Consulting firm in Bristol, Vermont, is seeking individuals to: conduct technical research, design and develop programs and services; and advise on implementation efforts in energy efficiency, demand reduction, renewable energy and consumer-sited generation. Degree in engineering, economics, environmental studies, science or related field; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic programming preferred. Experience in energy or environmental analysis preferred. Competitive salary, outstanding benefits.
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The Burlington Children’s Space is a community-based, nonprofit Early Care and Education Program. We are seeking an experienced Early Childhood Aid to join our team. Flexiblity, a good sense of humor are essential in working with our active, inquiring and diverse group of preschoolers. This position is 32 hours a week with benefits.
Armistead Caregiver Services, a leader in nonmedical home-care, is seeking a part-time on-call supervisor. Responsibilities include providing telephone support and management to clients and caregivers during nonbusiness hours and weekends. We are seeking an organized and energetic individual with excellent customer service skills. Previous caregiving and scheduling experience is helpful. Computer skills are a must.
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CCS is seeking dynamic and energetic people to provide one-on-one inclusion supports to a variety of individuals with developmental disabilities. This goal-oriented position is an excellent opportunity to further educate others while working in a fun, supportive environment.
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We are currently offering two part-time positions with excellent benefits, training development, competitive wages and mileage reimbursement. If you are interested in joining our team to make an impact on the lives of others, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org. Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1 Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0511
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We’re not just a place to come to work; we are a work family. We, and our patients, will appreciate you and your expertise in providing quality nursing services. We provide a forum for you to deliver those quality services in a supportive environment where you count as a practitioner and as a person. If you seek independence, flexibility, support and a daily reminder why you chose to be a nurse, we invite you to join our family and our team!
Our currEnt OpEnings arE: Full-time community Health nurses An extremely rewarding nursing experience working within the community in our patient homes, providing them with your high quality multiskilled experience. An opportunity for you to function independently within a supportive team environment. You must hold a valid VT nursing license and have a minimum of two years medical-surgical experience. These nursing positions are responsible for a caseload. You will be supported with your caseload with per diem nursing staff. The agency offers you quality of life in both personal and professional endeavors. For Community Health RNs there are no required weekend or evening work shifts. We additionally provide you with a very generous time-off program. Please visit our website at www.achhh.org and apply directly online. Or, please send your resume to cpaquette@achhh.org or Human resources pO Box 754 Middlebury, Vt 05753 Fax your resume to 802-388-6126 or drop by for an application and interview.
ExEcutivE DirEctor SEarch The Peace & Justice Center in Burlington, Vermont, seeks a skilled and inspiring leader with a passion for social justice. This position consists primarily of fundraising and staff supervision. Qualified candidates will have an advanced degree (in public health, social work, law or any other social science) and/or five years of demonstrated organizational and program experience. S/he must have a broad knowledge of and involvement in issues of race, class, and peace and human rights. Web savviness a plus. Position starts in April. Please check out the full job description at: www.pjcvt.org. Please email a resume, cover letter and a brief writing sample (recent, no more than 3 pages) to wcoe@pjcvt.org. The deadline to submit materials is February 20, 2009. The PJC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
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Education Director: Oversee a small, alternative educational program serving students who have emotional/behavioral challenges. Responsibilities include supervising staff; acting as a liaison with customers and clients; assessing, planning and implementing best practice standards; coordinating program delivery; providing training and consultation in regard to issues related to education and special education; curriculum development. Qualifications include a teaching license and experience with special education; demonstrated leadership and program development experience. Supervisory experience a plus. Licensed Teacher: Provide one-on-one and small-group educational services in a variety of course subjects; create lesson plans; plan and facilitate activities for students with emotional/behavioral challenges. Qualifications include a teaching license and experience with special education. Send cover letter and resume stating the position applying for via email to conniew@tsyf.org.
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The Chittenden Clinic, the methadone program in Chittenden County, is seeking a full-time substance abuse clinician who will provide individual and group counseling to patients who are opioid dependent. Position will require the candidate to establish and maintain clinic records, and address treatment plans, progress in treatment, and coordination of care. Candidate must have a master’s in cCounseling or social work and have or be working toward licensure in substance abuse treatment.
The Acquisition Analyst will be responsible for providing the following support: • Contract management and administration; experience in a federal environment. • Procurement package management; prepare contract change orders, incremental funding modifications, assistance related to delivery of task orders and independent government cost estimates. • Review and analysis; analysis of the acceptability/unacceptability of contract deliverable based on contract requirements and the applicable organization IT SDLC standards or equivalent. • Contract closeout activities; support and assist in the audit and analysis of completed contracts and support processing adverse actions taken against the contract to effect the closeout of the contract. • Acquisition and management support; recommend alternatives and assist in developing management procedures to achieve efficient process for managing current and future requirements • Ability to: communicate effectively; conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost data; and read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations and directives Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship is required for these positions. ************ ******** No Agencies Please ******************** If competitive skills drive you to a challenge, fulfill your destiny by sending your resume to ann.sommers@nortelgov.com; please reference job title. Nortel Government Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities and programs, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.
To learn more about HowardCenter, view a full listing of open positions more details on positions listed above and to apply online visit: www.howardcenter.org.
To apply, send your resume and Cover leTTer To: Jobs@HowardCenter.org or Human resources/Jobs HowardCenter, 160 Flynn ave., Burlington, vT 05401
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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Vermont League of Cities & Towns Mission-driven organization seeks a senior-level consultant to join our team of professionals dedicated to serving and strengthening the municipal membership of VLCT’s property, casualty and workers’ compensation insurance fund (PACIF.) Requirements include a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of Vermont workers’ comp laws and state and federal mandates; stellar written and oral communication and presentation skills; loss control or risk management experience with a workers’ compensation emphasis. Appropriate professional designation desirable. Must be willing to travel extensively within Vermont. Some evening work necessary. VLCT offers a unique, quality workplace with member-focused environment. We have an excellent total compensation package with an array of employee benefits including a choice of health plans as well as defined benefit and defined contribution plan choices with 12.1% total employer contribution. Qualified applicants should submit cover letter, resume, names and phone numbers of three references via email to: jobsearch@vlct. org with Loss Control as subject. For further information, visit www.vlct.org/marketplace/ classifiedads.
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Summit Blue Consulting, a national energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy consulting firm, seeks an Engineer or Analyst to assist with projects throughout North America. Technical competence in analyzing energy efficiency measures, and an understanding of energy program design, implementation, and evaluation of energy programs, is desired. Ability to conduct building simulation modeling and/or complex spreadsheet analyses and database skills is desired. Candidates should have 3-5 years experience with a background in engineering, economics, business, policy, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Previous energy efficiency experience highly desired.
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