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FEBRUARY 16-23, 2011 COMPILED BY CATHY RESMER & TYLER MACHADO

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Borders Books & Music filed for bankruptcy last week, but the Burlington store is staying open — at least for now.

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Union Blues contract negotiations in a number of school districts, including South Burlington, where teachers have threatened to strike. An up or down vote on that action is scheduled for March 2.

About 300 people gathered at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Tuesday for a pro-union rally. The demonstration was a show of support for state workers in Wisconsin, who are locked in a struggle with the Republican governor over their collective-bargaining rights.

Union workers in Vermont are also being asked to make concessions. The Vermont State Employees Association recently agreed to a deal in which members will increase contributions to their health care and retirement plans.

Some Vermont teachers are also feeling the pinch. In last week’s Seven Days, Shay Totten wrote about tense

Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Kurt Wright — also a Burlington city councilor — has sponsored a bill in the legislature that would prohibit teacher strikes. Not surprisingly, union supporters are opposed to that idea.

Totten attended the Statehouse rally and wrote about it on Blurt, the Seven Days staff blog. Find his continuing coverage at sevendaysvt.com.

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LOUSY LOCKHEED TREATMENT

The cover and inside art on [“Up in Arms,” February 9] show the Lockheed plane dropping money and flowers.

In fact, Lockheed jets drop dangerous levels of noise and toxic emissions while they consume 2000 to 4000 gallons of fuel per hour. And their raison d’être: dropping bombs. I am a huge fan of political editorial illustration, but I’m not sure if you were intending to skew the viewer to believing that Lockheed’s mission is benign, or if your visual editors were not paying attention when they approved such a message. But the effect is the same: Seven Days says: “Lockheed brings the good.”

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of Mayor Kiss, Lockheed and the group No Lockheed, of which I am a proud member. The idea that there is a journalistic view from nowhere — that showing the surface of “both” sides equals objectivity and truth — is just sloppy journalism. I saw no evidence that the author did any investigating of his own. I don’t expect anything from the Burlington Free Press, but I expect better from Seven Days.

I believe that Mayor Kiss is trying to make a pact with the Devil. He thinks there’s a chance in Hell that Lockheed will beat their swords into plowshares?

Based on what evidence? Lockheed’s mission is profit from endless war. If they can make more money by spending less on oil, there is more profit for them.

And for us, that’s Hell to pay.

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HYPOCRISY RULES?

Just a thought: In the same issue that you criticize business deals with companies that supported racism in South Africa [“Up in Arms,” February 9], you quote a poem by Rudyard Kipling [“Backyard Birding With Rudyard Kipling,” February 9], an openly outspoken supporter in his day of the same practices in South Africa! Now, while I agree with much of what your article about the

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Editor’s note: Truthfully, we never made the connection. Plus, the poem is not by Kipling — it only imitates his style and references him in the headline — and was Montpelier poet Roberta Harold’s response to our “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” column about the Burlington crow population.

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One of the letters in your “Feedback” section caught my eye today. The letter, titled “Location, Location,” appeared in the February 9 issue. As a culture we are beginning to talk about the lack of civility in our daily discourse. This letter and your editor’s response illustrate this lack of civility in a very small but meaningful way. The letter starts out with “Oh, how I love the lack of information...” This sarcasm was not a necessary part of the feedback that the address for the Night Life Café was missing from the article.

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We can’t know for sure about Burlington’s crow population, mostly because nobody is out there counting Burlington’s crows with any reliability [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: “What’s With All the Crows in Burlington?” February 9]. But if people suspect they’re seeing more crows in Burlington, it is probably because we’re indeed seeing more crows in Burlington. It has little or nothing to do with clueless flatlanders or besotted Twitterers.

The best data we have come from Christmas bird counts — birdwatchers spending a single winter day counting every bird they see or hear. I analyzed 40 years of data for the Burlington Christmas Count. Although these data are fraught with variables and far from scientific, they shows crow numbers on an upward trend since 1970, rising at a faster rate over the past decade.

Yes, these large crow flocks have been around for as long as crows themselves have been around. But work from the prestigious Cornell Lab of Ornithology reveals that American crows have been moving into urban areas for breeding and for establishing huge winter roosts.

They’re finding success in the suburbs and cities: warmth, food and lights that may help them see approaching nocturnal predators. Countering this trend, however, is research from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and the Consortium for Conservation Medicine showing crow numbers declining with a rise in reports of West Nile virus. It all goes to show that nature can’t always be explained by the casual observations of wildlife watchers.

By the way, crows don’t produce “guano,” as someone said in the article.

And a winter crow roost isn’t an “eruption,” nor is it an irruption, which is the proper term biologists use to describe a sudden population explosion of some organism.

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THE SEX ISSUE

While we dip into this hot topic annually, the Sex Survey comes but every two years. You may be one of the randy respondents. Either way, reading the answers should heat up a cold winter night or two. Best to do this with a very close companion.

Megan James’ survey analysis fills most of what we call the editorial “hole,” but we managed to squeeze in a few more stories. Lauren Ober investigates the various ways to lose hair down there, and also interviews a doc who puts the kibosh on babymaking, urologist John “Snipman” Bisson. Our food writers gamely got in the swing, too: Corin Hirsch gets a feel for edible lubes, while Alice Levitt visits Montréal’s Club Super Sexe … for the free buffet. So many ways to satisfy.

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Did Orleans Cops Break the Law in an Armed Drug Raid? A Federal Lawsuit Aims to Find Out

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The Barre Blizzard Blast! — say that three times fast — celebrates the season with starlit cross-country ski and snowshoe tours, ice skating on the quarry, and sledding on a groomed hill. And don’t forget one of winter’s sweetest traditions: sugar on snow.

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Thanks to big names such as Natalie and Buddy MacMaster, Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton is practically synonymous with Celtic fiddling. Two of the island’s protégés, Wendy MacIsaac and Andrea Beaton, continue the tradition with Scottish tunes and step dancing at the Chandler Center for the Arts’ Upper Gallery this week. Catch a ceilidh featuring local music students before the Bretons take the stage.

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2012 approacheth, and it’s not just the possibility of an impending doomsday that has brows furrowed. It’s also the year that Vermont Yankee’s license will expire, and everybody seems to have an opinion about whether or not the plant should be given a 20-year extension. Nuclearenergy experts Howard Shaffer and Arnold Gundersen debate its continued operation at the University of Vermont’s Janus Forum, “Vermont Yankee: Shut It Down or Keep It Running?”

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No wait, try this: Not since he was arrested for drunk driving and held a 40-minute rambling press conference to explain his actions has State Auditor Tom Salmon … No, that doesn’t work, either. How about: Not since he told a 16t-nido022311.indd 1 2/21/11 11:17 AM political columnist to “fuck off ” … Oh, I give up.

How to anticipate the next point in Auditor Tom Salmon’s political graph (Formerly Langdell Paper) when each previously mapped node seems so random? It’s like he’s careening through Vermont’s political space, not ascending any kind of trending arc.

Before you compare him to former Alaska Gov. SARAH PALIN, remember this: Handcrafted • Elegant • Affordable She quit during her first term. Salmon 235 Topsham-Corinth Road waited until a month and a half into his East Topsham Vermont 05076 third to inform his 3500-plus Facebook 802-439-6921 friends: “I have enjoyed my service to armstronghandmadepapers.com the state but will not seek reelection as state auditor. It has been an honor to serve with such a talented team at the e s s e x s h o p p e s & c i n e m a SAO [State Auditor’s Office]. Thank you 16t-ArmstrongPaper020211.indd 1 1/31/11 1:15 PM all.”

FACTORY OUTLETS Salmon’s abrupt announcement generated speculation about his future, of course, but also about who would fill his shoes at 132 State Street.

“I’d be happy to take Tom’s place and fill out the rest of his term if he’s so unhappy,” quipped DOUG HOFFER, the Democrat/Progressive who challenged Salmon last fall. “It’s a little early to be thinking about an election in late 2012 when it’s only early 2011. But, yes, I’m still interested in the job. I’m not someone shopping around for something to run for. That’s the job that I think I’m qualified to do.”

Salmon said he remains “100 percent committed to fulfilling the obligations of the office to which I have been elected.”

He said he announced early in order to Lane Bryant Outlet Fashion Show give successors plenty of time to plan.

March 5, Saturday at 1pm Former state auditor and current See the spring line focused on bright Vermont Sen. RANDY BROCK, (R-Franklin) new colors and fun floral prints. may also be interested in his old job.

Event Discount: $15 off $75 or $35 off $100 Salmon defeated Brock in a recount that Makeup by Heather Garrow overturned the election-night results.

“There are lots of things I’m thinking about for 2012, and the auditor’s office is one of them,” said Brock. “The auditor’s office is a great job, and it is certainly nothing I would dismiss.”

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Brock said it’s too early to say what he’ll do, noting that what might be good for political pundits might not be good for the voting public. True dat.

Brock has introduced a bill to amend the state constitution creating a four-year term for governor and other statewide elected officials. It’s been rejected before

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but, as the two-year election cycles seem to get longer every time around, perhaps the bill’s time has arrived.

Does the early pol get the worm? Not necessarily.

Just look at the 2010 governor’s race: The last of the officially announced gubernatorial candidates is the guy we now call Gov. Shumlin.

“Bernie and Me”

What’s next for Salmon? He’s not sure: The state auditor is torn between challenging U.S. Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (I-VT) in 2012 or dropping out of politics to seek a degree in mediation and conflict resolution.

Given Bernie’s seeming invincibility, several Facebook fans are urging Salmon to run for governor in 2012 against Democrat Peter Shumlin. His father, THOMAS P. SALMON, was elected governor as a Democrat in 1972.

For almost a year, Tom Salmon has intimated that either he or “another qualified Republican” would run against Sanders. He even has a page on salmonforauditor.com dedicated to his thoughts and encounters with Sanders, aptly dubbed “Bernie and Me.” He’ll announce on March 5 whether he’s forming an exploratory committee, and said he’s consulted with former Gov. HOWARD DEAN during this “time of reflection.”

If he’s not stepping up, Salmon said,

he’ll be stepping out of politics.

“We have to evaluate very hard as a family at this stage. Members of the Progressive Party and other anonymous parties inflicted a fair amount of pain on the entire clan last year,” said Salmon.

Salmon is referring to the efforts of JOHN FRANCO, a longtime Progressive and close ally of Sanders and Hoffer, who successfully sued to have a videotape of Salmon’s 2009 DUI stop made public.

It was released just days before the November election and showed Salmon trying to trade on his statewide political status to gain favor with the young trooper in an effort to avoid being cuffed.

“You know I’m the state auditor, right? I’m like the state treasurer, governor and lieutenant governor,” said Salmon.

The trooper didn’t buy it.

Salmon believes Sanders could have done more to thwart Franco’s efforts, and told him so in a letter the day after he won reelection last fall.

No one in Sanders’ camp has said boo about Salmon’s potential challenge.

Word is, they continue to believe former Republican Gov. JIM DOUGLAS will be their eventual opponent.

Be careful what you wish for, eh?

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and the Old North End of Burlington, has been talking up a possible run for mayor next year.

Larson chairs the House Committee on Health Care, which has the unenviable task of sifting through the governor’s reform plans. Previously, Larson was vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee.

“I have had some conversations about this,” the Democrat said. “My focus right now has to be on health care reform, though.”

Larson is likely to be palatable to Progressives, especially if they decide not to field a candidate — or convince Mayor BOB KISS not to run again. Larson isn’t a sitting councilor and therefore is not part of the city’s current political morass.

Councilors KURT WRIGHT (R-Ward 4), JOAN SHANNON (D-Ward 5) and KAREN PAUL (I-Ward 6) are said to be possible candidates. Ditto State Sen. TIM ASHE (D/PChittenden), a former city councilor.

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The union representing state workers — the Vermont State Employees Association — has agreed to let state employees contribute more of their health care and retirement benefits.

The concessions are part of a $12 million labor-savings package that Gov. Shumlin proposed the day after being sworn into office.

Other savings are to come from an alleged “hiring freeze.” Roughly half of the vacant positions that come up over the next year will remain open.

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A few key legislative staffers won’t be receiving the hefty bonuses detailed in last week’s “Fair Game.”

House Speaker Shap Smith tells Seven Days the workers have accepted the extra work, and extra pay, but the compensation will be prorated for the threeand-a-half-month legislative session. At most, Smith said, a few workers could see an extra $3500 in their pockets during the session.

On January 1, these legislative lawyers also received pay raises ranging from 1 to 7 percent. Lawmakers agreed to a plan to give four workers — three lawyers and one non-lawyer — extra pay in compensation for taking on extra duties left by their departing boss, emily bergquiSt, director of the legislative council.

The additional personnel costs are not expected to increase the overall legislative budget, Smith noted.

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This week, union members and their allies rallied on the Vermont Statehouse steps in support of state workers in Wisconsin. Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican, wants to abolish collective-bargaining rights in an effort to resolve the state budget crisis there.

State workers in Wisconsin have already agreed to pay more toward health care and retirement benefits. Walker wants them to give up their bargaining rights, too.

In Vermont, a similar battle has been brewing. Many school boards are imposing contracts on teachers, which generally means maintaining the current one. That way, previously negotiated pay raises are off the table.

Contract imposition is the board’s nuclear option, while teachers have their own: a strike.

Last week, the South Burlington school board imposed a contract on its teachers. On March 2, teachers will hold a strike vote. If they choose to do so, it will be the first teachers’ strike in Vermont in nearly four years.

Rep. Kurt Wright (R-Burlington) has introduced a bill that would prevent teachers from striking, a prohibition that currently applies to state workers.

The bill would also take away a board’s ability to impose a contract.

“It’s not an anti-union bill, it’s not an anti-teacher bill, but rather [is] creating a new system where everybody gives up something,” said Wright, who has introduced this legislation before.

The likelihood of passage? Zero.

arrangements in a handful of departments, which means not every new hire has to be vetted by him.

They are: the Agency of Natural Resources, the Department of Taxes, the Secretary of State’s Office, the Agency of Human Services, the Department of Buildings and General Services and the Department of Education.

Certain job categories, such as correctional officers and state troopers, were always exempt from the freeze.

Not to mention Shumlin’s political appointees. Taxpayers could soon be paying $500,000 more for Shumlin’s team than what the previous administration spent on top execs — $150,000 in pay raises and close to $350,000 for new and long-vacant deputy positions.

That’s one way to create jobs.

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hen Gov. Peter Shumlin declared “war on recidivism” last month, his opening salvo was a sort of prisoner switcheroo. By moving Vermont’s female prisoners from Swanton to South Burlington — and filling empty prison beds around Vermont with male prisoners presently incarcerated out of state — Vermont could save $2 million a year and improve living conditions for women inmates, the governor said.

“We will create a parent-child visiting space for these parents and their children,” Shumlin said during his January 25 budget address. “This will not only help mothers bond with their children; it will also help them learn better parenting skills for when … they are reunited with their families.”

In order to bank the savings in the fiscal year starting July 1, the Shumlin administration wants to move the prisoners this summer. That ambitious time frame is causing friction with some prisoner advocates and nonprofit service providers who worry the transition will interrupt job- and substance-abuse programs that prisoners depend on.

“I don’t think we could put things in place in that kind of a time frame in a way so that we’re really ready to go when the women get there,” says Tiff Bluemle,

executive director of Vermont Works for Women. The nonprofit runs a successful program that trains 20 women inmates a year as carpenters building modular homes.

In fact, Bluemle’s program might remain in Swanton and become a men’s project, says Corrections Commissioner

classrooms and a computer lab there.

The Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, which largely houses men awaiting court appearances, has almost no room for such programs.

The Department of Corrections plans to contract local nonprofits to provide those

Corrections Commissioner Andy Pallito admits the

transition might leave the women without jobs and services for a few months.

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Andy Pallito. “I know we’re pushing people to think creatively on these things,” Pallito says, “but we’re in unprecedented economic times.”

Women incarcerated at Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton get most of their needs met in-house. They work a range of jobs in the prison, from building modular homes and groundskeeping to running print and auto shops. In addition, Phoenix House runs a residential substance-abuse treatment program there staffed by five caseworkers, and the Community High School of Vermont has

services. Pallito says the administration is still working out how the inmates will be affected.

He admits the transition might leave them without jobs and services for a few months.

“I don’t think you want there to be a big time lag between the time the women actually arrive and the time the programming is ready for them,” Bluemle advises.

“Keeping busy, for many women, and doing something that is productive, is often what keeps them sane and feeling hopeful. It gives them a purpose, a reason to get up every day.”

For Shumlin, the prison proposal fulfills a campaign promise to tackle the skyrocketing cost of corrections and fund community-based programs aimed at breaking the cycle of reoffending. He is asking the legislature for $1 million more for prevention and alternative-justice programs and has pledged $300,000 to “unlock” waiting lists for methadone treatment.

At present, the Swanton prison has 60 unoccupied beds. The DOC plans to fill 20 of those with male prisoners incarcerated in Massachusetts and Kentucky and lease the other 40 to the U.S. Marshals Service at a rate of $137 per bed, per day. The DOC now pays about $25,000 per inmate per year for the 554 prisoners incarcerated outside Vermont. Bringing them back saves the DOC money because the prison requires the same staffing levels no matter how many inmates are there, says DOC finance director Ira Sollace.

The Shumlin administration has other justifications for relocating the women.

Roughly a third of Vermont’s 157 female inmates are from Chittenden County, and the theory is that moving them closer would help them reestablish community ties.

If the legislature approves the move to South Burlington, the DOC plans to replace in-house prison jobs with work-release

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orwich University, the oldest private military academy in the country, has long been a training ground for the next generation of U.S. warriors. But, because 21st-century combatants can inflict as much damage in cyberspace as they can in the real world with bullets, rockets and explosives, Norwich’s research-and-development arm now devotes significant resources to protecting another flank of the nation’s critical infrastructure: financial markets and institutions.

In November, representatives from the Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) were at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to test-drive a prototype of their new cyber “war game” simulator, called DECIDE, which is specifically designed for the financial sector. A second demonstration was held last month at the New York Stock Exchange, and a third is scheduled for March with representatives from the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Bank in Washington, D.C. DECIDE — short for “Distributed Environment for Critical Infrastructure

Decision-making Exercises” — simulates some of the real-world computer threats to financial markets and institutions, such as banks, credit unions, investment firms and stock exchanges. The technology is being developed using a $15 million federal contract secured in 2005 by Sen. Patrick Leahy and former Utah Sen. Bob Bennett.

Phil Susmann, president of NUARI, explains that major financial institutions are just beginning to learn how to recognize, identify and respond to “operational risks,” such as cyber attacks and unscheduled disruptions of service. He says such simulations are based on an assumption that applies to every entity in the financial industry: “You know you’re going to be attacked.

You know you’re going to be hacked. You know you’re going to be broken into. Now, what do you do?”

One challenge of developing financialsector war games, Susmann explains, is to design software that accurately replicates the thousands of business relationships a financial institution maintains via computers — with banks, global exchanges, investment firms, clearing corps, etc. — while

simultaneously protecting the highly proprietary nature of those relationships.

And those simulations, like any war game, need to be as realistic as possible.

In January, NUARI — working with its partners at Utah State University’s Space Dynamics Laboratory as well as a private firm called Delta Risk — ran three scenarios to show the New York Stock Exchange how to identify its vulnerabilities to cyber interruptions.

The first “war game” posited a naturaldisaster scenario: A major hurricane is expected to hit lower Manhattan within six hours. NYSE officials know there will be some loss of connectivity for an unknown period. How will the world’s largest exchange, which engages in billions of transactions each day with countless financial entities worldwide, reconfigure its operations to maintain its business continuity?

Such a scenario is the easiest kind to prepare for, Susmann explains, since the event can be predicted, is relatively localized and can be expected to reach an end.

More problematic are the two other scenarios NUARI ran. One was a simple

INTERNET CRIME “denial of service” activity, in which the NYSE’s internal computer systems are all functioning fine but, for some unknown reason, can’t connect to the outside world.

The third was an “insider-threat” scenario, in which a person or group of people deliberately tamper with the system.

To make the war games still more realistic, Susmann says a future version of DECIDE will impose time limits — and penalties — on the decisions and actions taken by the financial institutions.

Cyber attacks, which can be launched by individuals, terrorist cells, organizedcrime groups and foreign countries, are now so pervasive and sophisticated that, in 2009, they caused losses of nearly $560 million in the United States alone. At any given time, more than 100 foreign countries are trying to penetrate American computer networks,

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Wendy Love, executive director of the Vermont Commission on Women, isn’t so sure. “If you have any money-related offenses, you’ll never get a job,” Love says, adding that the commission hasn’t taken a formal stance on the governor’s plan.

“A good number of women are in prison for things like shoplifting or passing bad checks, usually to support drug habits.”

In recent weeks, Love has received letters from female inmates who are worried about the move. One of them, Sarah Parker, complains that inmates have had “absolutely no voice” in the matter.

“Despite what was said on the news, Gov. Shumlin did not come to our facility to tell us that we were moving to South Burlington,” Parker wrote. “He never mentioned that once when he was face to face with us.”

Love also questions whether community-based nonprofits have the capacity to absorb prisoners into their programs and whether new jail-diversion facilities will provoke a negative reaction.

The prison buildings themselves pose another problem. Combined, they need $1.6 million in upgrades to be fully functional. That would involve renovating bathrooms to accomodate the new

populations — reversing a costly bathroom conversion when the Swanton prison was switched from men’s to women’s.

In 2007, a DOC report described the 35-year-old Chittenden Regional prison as “barely functional from a correctional perspective.” The report’s authors noted the prison suffered from sewage backups in shower drains, outdated security cameras, Colchester Burlington (Exit 16) “inadequate” medical and mental-health (Downtown) 85 South Park Drive 176 Main Street treatment space, and limited work and Pizzeria / Take Out Pizzeria / Take Out program space. The garage was too small Delivery: 655-5555 Delivery: 862-1234 Casual Fine Dining to accommodate prisoner transport vans, Reservations: 655-0000 a situation that allowed one prisoner to The Bakery: 655-5282 www.juniorsvt.com escape in 2006, according to the report.

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There’s more work to do.”

Even with this move, Pallito says the female prison population will outgrow Chittenden Regional in just a few years unless more nonviolent female offenders are diverted from jail.

“Unless we get serious as a state around our nonviolent issue, we’re going to be moving the women again,” Pallito says.

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researchers of NUARI hope to commercialize their efforts, possibly by setting up an “operational-risk” company in central Vermont that specializes in safeguarding U.S. infrastructure.

It made sense to start this kind of work in the financial sector because, as Susmann puts it, the operational risk is “purest” there.

“For the most part, money completely exists within the electronic realm,” he says. “What you have in your pocket is just a metaphor for a one and zero somewhere.” m

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entire country offline for a week, snarling up government operations, telecommunications and financial networks.

Though such events cannot be predicted, Susmann emphasizes that the final version of the DECIDE software will enable financial institutions to see how their own computer systems would respond and plan contingencies accordingly. Fundamental to the exercise are simply learning how to recognize that an attack has begun and knowing which “buttons and knobs” to turn to minimize the damage.

The final, market-ready version of DECIDE will be ready by July 15, 2012.

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he was not the suspect named in the search warrant and left his apartment.

“I took a little bit of street law in high school, and I know my rights,” Coburn tells Seven Days. “I asked, ‘What’s going on? Do you have a warrant for this?’ I didn’t actually see the warrant until they left.”

That botched raid on October 29, 2010, is now the subject of a federal lawsuit that claims the cops violated Coburn’s constitutional rights to be free from illegal search and seizure. Coburn is suing Orleans County Sheriff Kirk Martin, Deputy Sheriff Daniel Locke and three unidentified officers — a state police trooper, a federal border patrol agent and a federal immigration agent — who apparently accompanied the sheriffs on the raid. He is seeking compensatory and punitive damages in the suit filed in U.S. District Court earlier this month.

Coburn’s lawsuit adds to the recent troubles dogging the Orleans County Sheriff’s office. Last week, a former sheriff’s deputy, Russell E. Lindemann, was charged with neglect of duty and felony unlawful trespass for allegedly executing a traffic stop with no lawful

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icholas Coburn was pouring himself a drink in his Barton apartment last fall when, he says, police kicked in the door, stuck a shotgun in his face and started tearing his house apart, looking for drugs. Only later did authorities realize their mistake: They had the wrong address — and the wrong guy.

The search warrant was for a 170pound white guy named Richard Poginy, whom police suspected of dealing marijuana from an apartment at 89 Lake Street in Barton.

Coburn is a 270-pound African American who rents an apartment from his brother at 89 Main Street.

What’s more, the sheriff’s deputy who applied for the search warrant had arrested Poginy months before, after a traffic stop for loud exhaust and a cracked windshield. Poginy had pot in the car, so police took him in and wrote him up, describing his physical features as “white male, brown hair, hazel eyes.”

Nonetheless, Coburn says he was handcuffed for at least a half hour while police, accompanied by drug-sniffing dogs, tore up carpets, removed cupboard doors and rifled through his dresser.

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Twenty-one-year-old Coburn, who has no prior criminal record, says the encounter left him rattled and bruised but not seriously injured. He says he is familiar with Poginy but maintains that Poginy never lived at Coburn’s address.

The search of Coburn’s apartment did turn up illegal drugs — some pot, a bong and a small marijuana plant — but he wasn’t criminally charged because the improper search made the evidence inadmissible, says Coburn’s attorney, David Sleigh, who is one of the state’s most accomplished public defenders.

Court records reveal that Locke, the sheriff’s deputy, relied on a confidential

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who were here, but they weren’t brought here to work in strip clubs, as indicated in the article, by some “employer” who remained anonymous; these girls missed their beach vacations. Sorry, but that’s not breaking my heart, and it won’t create long-term damage in their lives.

Ndibalema should have gotten better services and support from the various agencies he’s been working with to bring workers here; Ndibalema came here as an immigrant himself and has made good on the American dream, learning English, starting a business, buying a home and becoming self-sufficient in less than 10 years. Many, many people who were born here, grew up speaking English and have far more resources from the start haven’t done that well, including, I suspect, the owner of the business that brought girls here to work in a strip club.

Here’s hoping that Seven Days can stop singling out one business owner when it seems pretty clear that this system is broken. And, incidentally, it comes as no surprise that the private J-1 brokers won’t answer the reporter’s questions. Wonder what they’re charging the federal government for their brokering services? cecile Johnston cabot

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I work at a local hotel, and whenever I order cabs for someone, I always recommend Green Cab VT, and I always tell them to steer clear of Benways. I have no clue why the author [“Burlington Cabbies Up in Arms About Meters,” February 2] chose to interview only Benways, but they are the reason people complain about the rates!

If we had meters like they do in cities like Chicago, we would be able to see what we are getting charged. I don’t understand the automatic start at $8.

That would actually make my ride more expensive. Why not just have a regular, metered taxi? A set price per mile might not be a bad idea. Obviously this zone thing isn’t working.

As far as there being “too many cabs,” all I hear about with the cab system from out-of-towners is how you can’t just pick up a cab when you want. You pretty much have to schedule one. Have you ever tried getting a cab downtown at 2 a.m? Ask those people if there are too many cabs.

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At the February 7 meeting of the Burlington City Council, it was obvious that many Burlington residents strongly oppose corporate giant Lockheed Martin’s presence [“Up in Arms,” February 9]. The issue at hand is the willingness of some to overlook Lockheed’s record in lieu of a cash donation. Lockheed has not offered to end its participation in murder, torture, assassination and environmental degradation.

Can the city of Burlington be bought, and how much will Lockheed give?

I estimate Lockheed’s cut of Vermont taxpayers’ contributions at around $2 million a year. How much of our money is Lockheed going to give back? Will $1 million stop the suffering of the people in Gaza who lost limbs and lives from cluster bombs? Will $2 million make things right again for the people in Fallujah, where birth defects are at record levels due to the depleted uranium used in the siege? Will $3 million wipe away the pain and memory of torture from the thousands of people whose lives were affected? Can Lockheed’s money bring back the Vermonters who died fighting in the illegal wars that they sponsored and promoted?

The power of the people lies in consumerism. If corporations offend our ethical standards, we can boycott their products. Lockheed does not produce sneakers, chocolate or diamonds. They receive our tax money directly from the Pentagon. If the people of Vermont had a say in how our tax money was spent, not one Vermont soldier would have lost his or her life in Iraq or Afghanistan. Wars are fought to secure resources and increase the profits of companies like Lockheed Martin. “Communism” and “terrorism” are just marketing gimmicks.

On Monday night, the people of Burlington were telling their elected officials that Lockheed does not have enough money to be absolved of its sins.

They cannot be bought. Burlingtonians can only hope that Mayor Kiss and the city council have the same standards as the people who put them in office.

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[Re: “Aiming Low,” January 26]: This session the legislature has the opportunity to take an important step to protect our children by enacting H.83: An Act Relating to Negligent Storage of a Firearm. H.83 reinforces a commonsense practice — store guns safely to prevent children from gaining unauthorized access. It does not empower any authority to check for gun storage at home in the absence of gun-related incidents; does not in any way prevent ownership or possession of guns; and does not apply if the gun is obtained as a result of an illegal entry or used for a lawful act of self-defense, or if the victim is the gun owner’s family member.

Children in Vermont have easy access to guns, and tragedies happen more often in Vermont than in other Northeast states. From 1987 to 2006, Vermont has lost more than 100 children to guns, and had many more injured by guns.

People can still defend themselves even when guns are safely stored. There are a variety of safe storage devices to be opened or released in a matter of seconds, even in total darkness.

Across the nation, 28 states have

laws similar to H.83, including New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Florida is the first state to implement such a law, and, over an eight-year post-law period, the rate of unintentional firearm deaths in children was reduced by 51 percent.

H.83 is a common-sense law and will save young lives. You can join the proud citizens for safer Vermont children at citizens4saferVTchildren.org.

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informant who told him of being at Poginy’s residence — identified as 89 Lake St. — and seeing two ounces of marijuana broken up and packaged for sale. The same source said Poginy had a stolen chrome-plated handgun. Locke’s search warrant authorized cops to search Poginy’s person, apartment and any duffel bags or knapsacks in his possession.

The confusion over the address appears to stem from the fact that in Barton, Lake Street becomes Main Street. Town records reveal there is no property at 89 Lake Street — only the four-unit property at 89 Main Street owned by Coburn’s brother. Poginy lives in Glover.

Sleigh argues that doesn’t excuse the police officers searching the wrong address or explain why they remained there as long as they did. “Once you’re in there and you see you’re wrong, you should probably lower the guns and leave,” Sleigh says. “When someone applies for a warrant, they have an obligation to have specific and reliable information.”

Locke did not return a phone message seeking comment for this story. Martin, the Orleans County sheriff, was not available, according to a receptionist in the sheriff’s office. m

I would like to advise Megan James that the option of combining both names has worked out perfectly for my husband, Greg, and me [“To Change or Not to Change?” February 2]. Like you, we looked at every option. Like you, I was not keen to give up my name. Greg did not mind changing his at all. So, we combined our names to Epler Wood. There have been a few downsides. Many people cannot find us in their directories.

But the upsides are so many! First, we have a combined family name: Epler Wood. Everyone knows us as the Epler Woods, and that is great! When we married in Iowa, Greg remembers that, in that state, combining names was very common, and in fact many farm families did this — probably to combine their land heritage. For us it was about recognizing our mutual heritage.

Greg is Pennsylvania German with a rich history from that region. I am threequarters British with an amazingly fascinating background of merchants, actors, ministers, physicians, ship captains, and even land-holding aristocracy from [England].

The genealogy for women is so often lost, as it is easiest to search under male lines. I now know that by keeping my name, descendants will be able to find me without having to look under my

husband’s name and family history first.

I feel so proud of my name and family history, I am surely glad it is still there, so easy to find for all those who are looking in the future!

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“How to Wear a Beard: Politics, Art, Sideshows, Circuses and Life in General” with Jennifer Miller. February 25, 6 p.m., Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington. Free with admission of $5, $3 for students/ seniors. uvm.edu/~fleming

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ummer may seem a long way off for classical music fans who, while mourning the Vermont Mozart Festival’s passing, await a string of more intimately scaled chamber-music events. Among them: the world-famous MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL; the CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL in Randolph; and public concerts by the faculty of the GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, a monthlong music school housed at the University of Vermont.

Meanwhile, the relatively new LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, which joined the state’s summer musicscape in 2009, includes an off-season bonus: an annual “Winter Encore” concert featuring the summer festival’s greatest hits.

Though it involves aspiring musicians through master classes and a nationally competitive Young Composers seminar, the LCCMF is mainly a flurry of highlevel professional performances packed into one week in June at the Elley-Long

Music Center in Colchester’s Fort Ethan Allen. So the winter concert is not to be missed.

This year’s remix, happening this weekend, has been dubbed “Living Traditions” in honor of three works on the program composed within the last five years by composers of different generations: R. Murray Schafer’s Trio for Violin, Viola, and Cello David Ludwig’s Aigaios for String Quartet, and Tim Woos’ simply titled String Quartet.

Each man influenced the next. Seventyseven-year-old renowned Canadian composer Schafer’s highly accessible music “opened up a world of possibilities” for Ludwig, says the 38-year-old, when he first heard it as a student at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he now teaches. Ludwig is the LCCMF’s composer-in-residence, as well as the VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’s new-music advisor.

Ludwig’s piece, named for the god of sea storms, was originally commissioned by the Newburyport Chamber Music

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bearded-lady number, which involves feminist comedy,” she says.

Currently, Miller earns her living as an associate professor of performance at New York’s Pratt Institute. She says that various circus jobs over the years required her to shave, but in academia her fuzzy visage is all but ignored.

In the summer, Miller’s Circus Amok — described in a Bessie Award citation as “fearless, funky, funny and fundamentally subversive” — hits the streets and parks of New York City with a spectacle that might look familiar to many Vermonters. Acrobats, clowns and other traditional circus acts combine with dancers, life-size puppets and monologues about social justice. Miller did a stint with Vermont’s Bread and Puppet Theater; similarly, many of her current crew, including puppet makers and musical director Jenny Romaine, were once Bread and Puppet company members.

With a group like that already thriving in the Green Mountains, Miller surmises that Vermont might be a welcoming place for the new wave of old-time freak shows such as Austin, Texas-based 999 Eyes. The state, she says, “is open to extreme performance.”

In her Burlington appearance, Miller says she’ll discuss the deeper meanings of such entertainments. In sharing the history of the freak show, she’ll tell her own story and share “what it’s like to be a woman with a beard and the choice to grow the beard, the sideshow meaning of ‘freak,’ and the history of putting people on display for profit.”

Beyond that, Miller is reluctant to reveal exactly what to expect when she comes to the Fleming. Like a true showperson — or a barker — she’ll only hint at what’s to come. “I can tell you,” she says. “But you can come and see it to believe it.”

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ennifer Miller admits that her memory can be faulty. She can’t recall the date that Dick D. Zigun first asked her to join the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, or exactly when she began her own troupe, Circus Amok. (It was 1989.)

What she does remember is when the hairs started sprouting — in her early twenties, one or two would crop up on her face each day. Born in 1961, Miller was active in the “second wave” of feminism in the 1970s. The choice not to shave her beard was a way to challenge “our images of what looks right on a woman — of course not shaving legs, not shaving armpits,” she says by phone from New York. “[The beard] seemed to me an extension of that.”

Miller will share the details of her decision, and much more, when she performs “How to Wear a Beard: Politics, Art, Sideshows, Circuses and Life in General” at the FLEMING MUSEUM OF ART this Friday. CHRISTINA FEARON, curator of education and public programs, says Miller is an ideal fit for the Fleming’s current exhibit, “Under the Big Top: The Fine Art of the Circus in America.”

Fearon says Miller is “generous,” both as a performer and a human being. “You would imagine, as a woman with a beard, she would have people who are outright hostile approaching her. She uses the opportunity to turn things around and talk to people about gender identity.”

When Miller’s facial hair began to grow, she was already a circus performer, spending summers juggling with an outdoor show in Hartford, Conn. “I was very invested in that world and the aesthetic of that world,” she says.

Today, Miller’s act includes glass and fire eating, knife juggling, and also “talking.” In carny lingo, that means the work of an outdoor barker who draws in audiences, or the lecturer who explains the spectacle once “marks” have assembled inside the tent. “My centerpiece is my

Festival in Massachusetts, the site of the events depicted in Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm. Aigaios promises to be dramatic: “I wanted to capture the real chaos of a bona-fide hurricane,” Ludwig says.

Soovin Kim Woos, an 18-year-old from New Haven, Vt., was in turn influenced by Ludwig’s ability to write music with a “clear purpose.” “He knows exactly what he wants you to take away from a piece.

And the sounds he gets — he’s just such a creative person,” enthuses the voluble first-year Curtis student.

Woos completed String Quartet as a 2009 Woos first connected with Ludwig in LCCMF Young Composer under Ludwig eighth grade, when the seasoned composer and continues to study with him at Curtis posted responses to Woos’ first writing at- as one of the highly selective institute’s tempts on the VERMONT MIDI PROJECT, an in- two composition students. novative online music-composition forum.

LCCMF’s founder and artistic director (The project is just one aspect of Vermont’s SOOVIN KIM, a 34-year-old violinist, says the rich composing scene, which was recently Winter Encore is a chance for people who honored when Gov. Shumlin declared 2011 missed the festival to catch its highlights, “The Year of the Vermont Composer.”) and for returnees to hear the same pieces

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HiLLary arCHer, a recent UVm grad who works as videographer at the university’s Gund institute for Ecological Economics, has made a short film, called “look Both Ways & never Tell a lie,” that showcases the power of the life lessons handed down from person to person as proverbs, truisms and clichés.

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His range of contacts in the music world accounts for the LCCMF’s toplevel performers, who have included pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn, son of the late Russian author. “I do happen to have a lot of fantastic friends,” Kim admits, “but I don’t believe you can just cram a bunch of wonderful musicians together. So much of it is about chemistry.” The six performers of the Winter Encore include himself and cellist Peter Wiley, whom Woos excitedly describes as belonging to “one of the three top string quartets in the world [the Guarneri Quartet].”

“I’m so pumped,” Woos declares.

“It’s why we’re composers: to work with musicians like this, and hear what they bring to the music we write. It doesn’t get better than this.” The audience is likely to agree. m

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lake Champlain Chamber music Festival’s “Winter Encore Concerts: living Traditions” at the E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium at SUnY plattsburgh on Friday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m.; and at the Elley-long music Center at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester on Saturday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m. lccmf.org.

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too — but played for five years with the Vermont youtH orCHestra, so he considers Burlington his “musical home.” Kim went on to study at Curtis, also — under Jaime Laredo, who trained and then taught violin there for 35 years before becoming conductor and music director of the VSO. (Ludwig identifies Laredo as the root of Burlington’s rich connections to the country’s most competitive music conservancy.) Kim currently teaches fulltime in the U.S. and part-time in Korea, and belongs to chamber groups in both countries.

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ot the most refined topic I’ve ever delved into, but, hey, it can’t all be runcible spoons around here. Short answer first. I haven’t turned up any confirmed reports of familyjewel loss. On the other hand, the family scepter, as it were … let’s say a few unfortunate individuals have come painfully close.

Now for the long answer.

Implicit in the saying about brass monkeys is the sense that some male creatures are at greater risk than others of hypothermic genital separation. Clearly, multiple issues are nested in this seemingly simple question. Specifically: (a) Did it happen? (b) What happened exactly, to whom or what, to which extremity specifically,

and under what meteorological conditions? (c) What was this poor soul/hapless beast/sad sack (sorry) up to when it did?

We turn to the case reports, organized by increasing degree to which the subjects’ plight strikes close to home: Brass monkeys. Data on component failure among these proverbial simians are lacking.

However, on browsing the technical literature, we find that brass valves work just fine on tanks of liquid nitrogen, which is typically chilled to around minus-320

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degrees Fahrenheit. From this we extrapolate that, for a brass monkey, the odds of accidental cryoorchiectomy are vanishingly small.

Bulls. More commonly the victims of sheer heart-stopping frigidity aren’t ornamental metal animals but real ones, in particular bulls wintering outdoors in places like, yes, North Dakota.

Ranchers’ bulletins and such are full of warnings about the dangers of scrotal frostbite. Although I haven’t come across a case of the affected organs literally falling off, serious damage does happen — bulls can become permanently sterile. The critical weather conditions: subzero temperatures

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Dogs.

Specifically, Alaskan sled dogs, who are said to do their best work between 20 above and 20 below and will happily pull a sled a hundred miles. Leave it to their owners to decide they should race a thousand miles and freeze their tender vittles in the process.

The event in question is the Iditarod, the annual dogsled race between Anchorage and Nome, decried by its critics as an extended exercise in animal cruelty. Often the majority of dogs on a team don’t finish the race due to exhaustion or injury (by one count more than 140 have died), and scrotal and penile frostbite are indeed among the many perils. The miracle is that casualties are so few. Lows can reach 40 or 50 below; the record wind-chill figure for the race is minus 130.

Guys. The classic account was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1977 by a 53-year-old MD named Melvin Hershkowitz, who plied his trade in the desolate frontier outpost of Jersey City, N.J. Hershkowitz reports that the previous December he’d gone to a local sLug signorino

Dear cecil, There’s an mP3 on the ’net right now purporting to be a “North Dakota weather alert” in which some reject from Fargo warns, “It is f’ing cold outside. Stay inside, dumbass. You will freeze your balls off.”

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Twenty-five minutes into his run, Hershkowitz began feeling “an unpleasant painful burning sensation at the penile tip,” which within five minutes had become excruciating. Returning home, he found “early frostbite of the penis.

The glans was rigid, red, tender upon manipulation and anesthetic [i.e., insensitive] to light touch. Immediate therapy was begun.” This meant restoring the apparatus to warmth via manual contact. Full recovery took 15 minutes and would have been uneventful except that at minute 10 Hershkowitz’s wife showed up and found him “standing, legs apart, in the bedroom, nude below the waist, holding the tip of his penis in his right hand, turning the pages of the New England Journal of Medicine with his left.”

Just reading the articles, I’m sure.

Things could have been worse.

One hears of similarly stricken joggers who’ve had penile skin slough off, which may not be brass-monkey syndrome exactly, but is closer than I’d care to get.

We now have a more nuanced understanding of proverbial expressions for frigidity. Never mind metallic primates. Cold enough to freeze the delicate bits off a middle-aged doctor? Just means you’d better put another layer on. Frosty enough to do the same to an Alaskan sled dog?

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“Be a work of art or wear a work of art.” “If you’ve made your point, stop talking.” A second backdrop of yet more natural scenes offers beauty, motion and disorder — a counterpoint to the tidy human advice. Watch it at misshillaryarcher.tumblr.com.

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more of that natural counterpoint.

In her 57-minute documentary Mother Nature’s Child, she explores the growing divorce between children and nature as kids’ lives become more regimented, cushioned and wired — and how adults can help them reconnect.

One interviewee, a longtime preschool teacher, says she’s seen a growing trend of mental and physical problems in her pupils, who often lack the unstructured outdoor playtime their parents had. Nature, she suggests, is an “invisible school” where kids learn things they won’t glean from screens.

That’s no news to Vermonters, perhaps. But Rockwell, who’s worked with PBS documentarian Ken Burns, also trains her camera

on kids in the urban and suburban environs of Washington, D.C. Catch Mother Nature’s Child at the upcoming GReen mountain Film Festival or a free local screening.

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r. John Bisson has a somewhat unenviable job: He looks at balls all day long. And not the kind of balls you throw. Bisson, a board-certified urologist, cuts open scrota and slices the tubes that carry the spunk. He’s pretty much the go-to guy in town for vasectomies — these days, the snip-and-seal procedure, and the occasional reversal, are all the 64-year-old doc does.

Last year, his Vas Clinic (its cheeky logo is a male-gender symbol with a piece missing from the circle) saw nearly 300 vasectomy patients.

Over Bisson’s many years as a surgeon, he has snipped more than 4500 fellas and reattached the tubes of 500 others.

Jocular and laid-back, Bisson is the guy you want slicing at your bits. He’s a grandfather, he sports a white horseshoe mustache à la Hulk Hogan, and he thinks vasectomies are “fun stuff.” He’s also a serious surgeon who trains new docs in the tricks of the trade and is the urologist other physicians visit when they need to prevent baby making.

Seven Days talked with Bisson about the nuts and bolts of, well, nuts.

SEVEN DAYS: How did you end up in urology?

JOHN BISSON: In medical school, my rotations in urology were most entertaining. They have the best jokes.

SD: So you landed in urology because of the jokes?

JB: Well, there are a lot of old guys who can’t pee. They’ve got a lifetime full of great stories. And it’s just sort of good fun.

SD: But most of your patients now aren’t old guys.

JB: They’re mostly in their late twenties to late thirties, and they’ve got 2.5 kids.

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SD: And they clearly don’t want any more.

JB: No. Now, the age range can go well beyond that. I’ve had guys in their fifties and sixties who’ve got the new trophy wife and don’t want to get her pregnant. Then I’ve got the 20-year-old who has five kids with three different women on Medicaid. Then I say, “Step right up.”

SD: Break down the basic vasectomy procedure. What are you doing?

JB: I give them a shot of medicine by vein. It helps me because it relaxes the scrotum and relaxes them, too. They had to have shaved the hairs off the sac of the scrotum. If they haven’t done it exactly right, I can fine-tune that. The procedure itself only takes 15 to 20 minutes.

SD: When you go in, are you making an incision?

JB: I use the “no-scalpel” technique.

I tell them, “Don’t let that fool you — there’s still going to be a hole in your scrotum.” But instead of two cuts with a scalpel, I make a single puncture wound.

The opening is so small that, when I’m done, there’s no need to stitch. I just do a little seal thing, like the top of a bag of potato chips. The less I have to do, the less you have to recover from.

SD: Once they’re numbed up and you’ve made the opening, what do you do?

JB: I pull a little loop of the part that I want to work on, [which is] called the vas deferens. I cut out a section and I cauterize what’s left.

SD: I was wondering…

JB: …what happens to the sperm? So, the testes produce the sperm. But the sperm are just a tiny drop out of all the fluid that comes out with sexual activity. The bulk of the fluid comes from the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. And the sperm travel up along the vas deferens and meet up at the last minute with the other fluid. So, the sperm don’t know the bridge is out, and they come up to the end and swim around for a while, and then they die. The cells in our body have a special mechanism for dissolving cells when they die. Then the individual components get reabsorbed.

SD: And this procedure is largely successful? Guys don’t get their ladies knocked up after?

JB: Depends on how they approach it.

My rule is, zero sperm in the sample 10 weeks later. So, they go one week with no sexual activity while they recover.

Then they have to use birth control until I see the sample at 10 weeks. I’m particular about having zero sperm.

When it gets to zero, in my experience, it stays at zero.

SD: Are there folks who get their vasectomies reversed?

JB: Yeah, I do that, too.

SD: Why do guys want a reversal?

JB: Trophy wife.

SD: Tell me about your license plate.

JB: Well, one of my early license plates said TURP. And anybody who has had the surgical procedure TURP would know exactly what it was. That’s a urologic procedure for men who can’t pee well. It’s sort of a Roto-Rooter on the prostate. Then, when I focused more on vasectomies, I got the plate VASMAN. It’s sort of related to the “Seinfeld” episode with ASSMAN [license plates].

And then I wanted to do something different, so I got SNIP. It’s short and quick, and most people understand what it is if they’ve been there.

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expected. She wiped her mouth with a napkin and said, “Everything has changed for me over the last few years. The foods I eat are just one part of it.”

“Do you want to share anything about that? I mean, the ride’s at least another 40 minutes, and I’m nosy by nature.”

Noreen smiled, took a sip of her juice and placed it back in the cup holder on the dash. “So, I guess what you’re saying is, we have time for the long version.”

“Go for it,” I replied, and reached down to lower the volume on the radio.

pre-op checkup — and I’m lying there gazing at the walls and the ceiling, and I’m thinking, How on Earth did I get here?

Then, out of nowhere, a certainty came over me that I would not be having this operation. So I got up, got dressed, apologized and left the office. I rode home feeling a little disoriented but totally solid in my decision.

“Not two days later, at the nursing school, I saw an ad posted for a yoga class.

After I took the first class, I knew my life would never be the same. It all made com-

NoreeN’s respoNse was more thaN I expected. she wIped her mouth wIth a NapkIN aNd saId,

“EvErything has changEd for mE ovEr thE last fEw yEars.”

“Well, here it is. I had two kids as a teenager. Their father is now long gone — no surprise there. Through my early twenties I grew really depressed and ballooned from 120 to, like, 250 pounds. I must have gone on every diet in the books, but nothing really worked. Then, a few years ago, I was at nursing school and nearly flunking out, so I decided to go for gastric bypass surgery.

This was, like, a really extreme step, but I didn’t see any other option.”

“I’ve heard about that,” I said. “It’s a very complex procedure, and I guess there can be severe side effects.”

“Yeah, I knew that, but, as I said, I felt like my life was, like, totally out of control.

So, I’m in the doctor’s office — the final

plete sense to me — the practice, the philosophy, everything. Within a year, I was nearly back down to my teenage weight.

But that was the smaller part of it. The main thing was, I now had purpose in life.

I did complete the nursing degree, but now I’m mostly teaching yoga, and I also do counseling.”

“I bet your personal story is quite compelling for your students and clients.”

“It is. I’m, like, ‘If I can make these changes, you can, too.’”

We drove along in comfortable silence for a while. The snow blanketing the mountains and fields glowed in the moonlight, as if illuminated from within. There are times I feel like my life in Vermont is one

extended dream from which I never wish to awaken. Perhaps heaven comes with its own Green Mountains, but how much better could it get?

We exited at Waterbury and drove north on Route 100. Passing the Ben & Jerry’s factory, I asked, “Well, do you have a new man in your life, or are you just consumed with your career and being a parent? I’ve got to believe there’s some Texan down there who would appreciate a woman like you.”

Noreen placed her hand on her forehead and let out a big laugh. She said, “Well, here’s the thing about that. My mother is an Irishwoman and my dad’s a Mexican. OK? So, I would say that I’m pretty darn fiery.

You dig?”

“Oh, I dig,” I said, and we laughed together.

“So, when I love, I love with all my heart.

There’s no halfway. And, when I’m angry, I am angry. There aren’t many men out there who are ready to deal with that. Plus, I come with a 12- and 14-year-old. That’s quite a package, if you see what I mean.”

“I do see what you mean, and that package looks pretty great to me. Don’t settle, Noreen. I’m sure there’s a guy out there with the eyes to see it and a big heart to match.”

Noreen smiled and said, “Well, that’s sweet of you to say.” Sighing, she added, “Maybe I need to go back to that doctor’s office and lie on my back again, staring at the ceiling.”

“That sounds like a plan,” I said. “And if that doesn’t work, you could always move on to blind dates and the personals.” m

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s there a place to stop for a bite that’s not too out of the way?” asked my customer. Noreen and I had just left the airport en route to a yoga school in Stowe, where she was taking a one-week workshop. She was perhaps 30, with short, black hair and a warm smile. “I know it’s late, but I haven’t eaten since lunch.”

“Gosh, at this hour, we’re probably looking at a fast-food joint. I mean, unless we go into downtown Burlington, and that would be out of our way. Would Burger King or McDonald’s work for you?”

“Yes, Burger King would be fine. They offer a veggie burger.”

“Really?” I said. “A veggie burger at a fast-food restaurant? That sounds like an oxymoron.”

Noreen chuckled and said, “Unless things are different here than in Austin, Texas, I think I’m right. I normally don’t eat fast food, and I’m pretty much a vegetarian at this point.”

I waited in the parking lot while Noreen went inside and did her thing. She returned to the shotgun seat with an orange juice and, yes, a veggie burger — demonstrating once again how little I know. As we both rebuckled our seat belts, I told her to feel free to chow down in the car.

Except for the road surface itself, snow was piled everywhere; it’s been that kind of winter. As the cloverleaf deposited us onto the highway, I asked my customer about the weather in Austin.

“Not much snow down there,” she replied. “But I’m used to this stuff. I’m a Rhody. I grew up outside of Providence.”

Watching her take another bite of her burger, I said, “Hey, tell me about this vegetarian thing. I mean, has your diet changed?”

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SEVEN DAYS’ 1499 SURVEY RESPONDENTS ARE: 56% 43% 0.6% 0.7% 0.3%

female male M-F trans F-M trans unsure/other

4% 45% 26% 14% 9% 2% 0.3%

19 or younger 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 or older

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44% 31% 9% 8.5% 7% 1% 34% 26% 17% 16% 6%

Democrat independent other (from “anarchist” to “commie” to “ILOVERMONT”) Progressive Republican Tea Partier partnered/married and content going steady single and loving it single and sad about it partnered/married and discontent

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ast fall, Men’s Health magazine named Burlington one of America’s most sexunhappy cities, second only to frigid Portland, Maine. Clearly, the magazine’s editors hadn’t read Seven Days readers’ gleefully filthy responses to our biennial sex survey. Nor had they bothered to peek into the bedrooms of the randy rural residents beyond the Queen City.

Frankly, readers, you shocked us. And that’s not easy to do.

So, who are you? The majority of our 1499 respondents came from roughly the same demographic as they did two years ago: women in their twenties, often leaning politically to the left. We heard from a lot more bisexuals this year and even reached a sprinkling of Tea Partiers. (Just so you know, those folks reportedly never fake orgasms and love a full bush.)

The biggest surprises? We know the localvore movement is huge in Vermont, but we were amazed to discover that your passion for fresh produce has spread straight to your loins. More than a third of you admit to having sex with a fruit or vegetable.

So, which is it? Do you prefer carrots? Watermelon? Daikon radishes? And do you eat them afterward? You’d better believe we’ll ask you about it the next time around.

Some of you seem rather delighted to discover you enjoy “butt stuff,” as one het college student elegantly put it. And we uncovered a peculiar new fetish: masturbating into your coworkers’ wastebaskets. Again and again, this specific desire came up in your stories and responses. We scratched our heads and nudged our trash receptacles farther under our desks.

We should note that this is not a super-scientific survey. For example, math sticklers may notice that the accumulated percentages don’t always add up to 100.

That’s because we rounded to the nearest whole number, unless the fraction was exactly half a percentage point or less than zero. We note when less than half of our respondents answered a question. On the other hand, we didn’t make this stuff up.

Really, it’s all about the stories.

So, fasten on those nipple clamps or settle in with your honey, and enjoy. Oh, and don’t forget the cucumber.

I was ___ years old when I lost my virginity: 2% 11% 70.5% 14% 2% 0.1%

I am still a virgin under 15 15-19 20-24 25-29 30 or older

No big surprises here. Most of you took advantage of your hormonally fueled high school and college years to get that first lay out of the way. Women are slightly more likely to have given up their V-card under 15 (12.5 percent compared with 9 percent of men), as are people who identify as anything but straight (17.5 percent compared with 9.5 percent of hets).

Just more than 14 percent of our teenage respondents are still virgins; 8 percent lost their virginity before their 15th birthdays, 77 percent after. Those numbers are right in line with the rest of the age groups — except the sixtysomethings, many more of whom waited a bit longer to give it up: Thirty-nine percent lost their virginity between 20 and 24; 35 percent between 15 and 19.

I have had sex with: 46% 36% 29% 18% 11% 6% 5% 5% 3% 2% 2% 1%

someone 20 or more years older than me a fruit or vegetable my boss someone 20 or more years younger than me my teacher a delivery person an animal the babysitter/nanny hired to watch me an inflatable doll a sibling the babysitter/nanny I hired to watch my kids a parent

When we asked two years ago if you’d ever had sex with a fruit or vegetable, 18 percent of you owned up to it. That seemed like an awfully high number at the time. But this year? You’ve doubled it! What’s with the dramatic upswing in veggie love?

Let’s look at the stats: Two-thirds of the parsnip pokers are women, mostly in their twenties and left-leaning politically.

Did everyone sign up for a CSA this year?

Looks like you’ve found a way to make the most of that late-summer overabundance of zucchini.

In a word, I would describe my first time as: We get it; it was awkward. You didn’t know where to put it. You came before you could get your clothes off. Sure, it was enlightening, but it was also painful. Many of you say the ordeal was embarrassing (and most of you misspelled the word). Some of you get graphic: sticky, bloody, drafty, gory, clinical, rigid and unlubricated. You had blackouts and brownouts. But it wasn’t all bad. One person had a “sonorous” experience. A few go so far as to call their first lays prophetic,

record, the trans crew also voted overwhelmingly for the rear (36 percent).

Many of those who check off “other” offer some variation on “It’s a wholeperson thing,” “Who the person is, a kind heart” or the slightly judgmental “I don’t think of women as a collection of body parts.” Great. Neither do we. But there are certain parts of a body of any gender — the intensity of eyes, the roughness of hands, the buoyancy of the perfect rump — that can upstage even the kindest heart.

We omitted some key body bits in the original list. Luckily, we have you to fill

get this: About 65 percent of them have had sex with someone else’s current partner in the past year. This is a busy bunch.

What about those people who have had only one partner? Two-thirds are women, mostly in their twenties, so perhaps they’re just beginning to spread their, uh, wild oats. None of them is gay; 11 percent are bisexual.

Finally, notice the spike between the 41-50 and the 50-plus groups. Are people exaggerating? Or did they just lose count?

(About 40 percent of respondents answered.)

Men are the most likely to have had anonymous sex — 30 percent of them did so in the last year, compared with 13 percent of women. Ditto on screwing someone else’s current partner — 44 percent of men, 36 percent of women. Still, it’s the ladies, in this survey’s open-ended sections, who tell the hottest stories of anonymity and adultery.

A twentysomething, bisexual, Republican girl “hooked up with a British guy in the locker room of his hotel. No names, lots of tequila. Trying to find the nearest private place possible.” A happily married, thirtysomething “Republitarian,” who identifies as hetero, says she had sex this year with her ex-boyfriend’s wife. “He was abusing her and we took a little trip to the beach to get away for a few hours,” she writes. “We started fooling around while driving and ended up pulling over at a rest stop to complete the fooling around.”

I have had an orgasm.

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Your first time in a word cloud

eyes ass chest/breasts other mouth/lips genitals hands legs feet

none 1 2-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 more than 50

One thirtysomething, hetero woman writes out her entire list of conquests along the top of her paper survey ballot.

The list, 23 flings scratched in pencil, is riddled with question marks and missing last initials: Matthew. Arnie. Bill? No, Bob. That guy in the train station bathroom in France…

It’s not always easy to tally your lays. So, who are these people with more than 50 notches on their belts? About two-thirds of them are men, mostly in their thirties and forties. About half are straight — one claims, paradoxically, to be asexual. And

while my partner watched in a car at work while typing with the other hand 43.5% while my dog/cat watched 23% while talking on the phone with someone I know but have no sexual feelings for 14% at the library 13% on a plane 10% in a movie theater When a twentysomething bisexual pizza chef was about 7, her mom took her to the doctor to ask if there was something wrong with her — she was masturbating too much. “[The doctor] said that if it wasn’t interfering with my social life, I was fine.” Turned out, she was fine. Let’s hope none of your masturbating in public places is messing with your social lives, either.

Or your driving.

In the past year, I...

49.5% had sex with my ex 39% had sex with someone else’s current partner/spouse 33% cheated on my significant other 24% was cheated on by my significant other 20% had sex with someone whose name I don’t know 17% had sex with a friend’s ex

When it comes to pubic hair, I prefer that my partner: 63%

keep that area trimmed and tidy 14.5% have a full bush 10% stay baby-butt smooth with regular Brazilians 8% work a rotation of various pubic stylings 4% have a landing strip 0.7% get vajazzled Clearly, this is a generational issue. Full bushes are steadily less attractive as the respondents get younger. The exception are the Tea Partiers, who are much more likely to enjoy losing themselves in a mossy crotch.

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Looks like women love eyes and men love ass: Thirty percent of women go with the windows to the soul, while 32 percent of men choose the soul’s back door. For the

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in the gaps: You laud the shoulders, back, hips, forearms, teeth, abs, hair, neck, jawline and, of course, face. No one offers such a poetic description of their aesthetic desires, however, as this Progressive, bisexual student in her twenties: “Geometry and movement — also, collarbones.”

Just because you’re having sex doesn’t mean you’re getting off. Women in their twenties make up the majority of those who report they’ve never had an orgasm.

But they still have plenty of time to figure it out. Just ask Taylor Momsen.

Still, a handful of women in their thirties and forties also say they’ve never come. Interestingly, most of them are masturbating — in cars and in front of their partners. Three men, too, say they’ve never had an orgasm and that they fake it every time.

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healing or patriotic. Other experiences were imprudent, sneaky or illegal.

A few of you are moved to create your own words: “cumtastic,” “subtastic,” “superbowltastic” and — one of our favorites — “unclimactical.” And, yes, many of you ignore the request to sum up the experience in a single word. A “federal officer” in his forties has this to say: “I remember she had a cold butt.” A fortysomething HR manager says her first time was “degrading, humiliating and fabulous.” She had an orgasm. But no one has as much aplomb as the unemployed, thirtysomething guy who lost his virginity in his early twenties: “Fucked at last! Fucked at last! Lord almighty, fucked at last!”

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I watch porn: 11% 35% 15% 25% 15% 0.2%

My main form of birth control is: 30% 28% 13% 12% 10% 9% 9%

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Woof woof. Of all the positions your dirty little minds can conjure up, more than 35 percent of you choose doggy-style — although you’re equally divided on whether to spell it with a “y” or an “ie.” (We’re siding with Snoop Dogg on this one and going with the “y.”)

“I like grabbing onto a nice hot little ass while I plow away,” writes a Progressive, hetero fortysomething, who says his occupation is a secret. A happily married farmer in his twenties takes his lady from behind in front of a mirror. And a college student says he likes doing it “while listening to Doggystyle.” Totally meta, brah.

You also love doing it cowgirl/boy, as well as the reverse and reclined versions.

A married business owner in his thirties loves “reverse cowgirl on the edge of the bed, using her arms like reins.” Hot. Plenty of you tell us your loyalties still lie with “plain ol’ missionary.” You’re kind of apologetic about it, though. “Sorry, but it’s true,” says a single-and-sad-about-it teacher in her twenties. A single, twentysomething gay guy types the word and follows it with a frowny emoticon.

“Missionary, believe it or not,” admits a bisexual grad student in her thirties.

You love 69, spooning (someone calls it, adorably, “side dog”), standing, against a wall and scissoring. Many of you dig throwing your legs up over your partner’s shoulders, or, as a gay technical writer in his fifties puts it somewhat technically, “getting plowed.”

YOU LOVE BONING

ON THE EDGES OF THINGS:

BEDS, COUCHES, CHAIRS, BATHTUBS, KITCHEN STOVES, WINDOWS, CLIFFS… A hetero engineer in his thirties links to the Men’s Health Position Master (menshealth.com/sexpositionmaster) and says his favorite is downward dog. Look it up.

For many of you, eye contact matters most. “Anything face to face,” writes a fiftysomething, gay man. A lesbian in her thirties, however, manages to capture the general feel: “I just like to play well with a partner and see where things end up,” she writes. “However, I do like the rear view sometime.”

The most ambitious sex position I’ve tried is ____.

“Sex isn’t about gymnastics,” scolds a meteorologist in his fifties. He should try telling that to the rest of you.

Whether you’re pinning your honey against the shower wall, lifting your partner in the air or perching precariously on a ledge, fucking while at least one of you is standing is your list topper. “Picture doggie in the air,” writes a bisexual homemaker in her thirties. “I’m on my elbows and my partner has my legs wrapped around their waist, holding my pelvis, thrusting me.”

Coming in second is the reverse cowgirl/boy. A twentysomething, het manager guy describes the scene thusly: “Me seated in a gondola at Stowe, her on top in reverse cowgirl, trying to bounce up and down with ski boots on.” That must have been quite a view.

Many of you name 69 as your most ambitious position (some of those were standing versions with one partner doing a headstand). A fortysomething, gay man did it on a staircase. You’ve done “superman doggie,” whatever that is, and various inverted positions: the upside-down train, horse and whirlygig. You mention the wheelbarrow, and a few tried it on a swing.

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The sex position that reliably gets me off is ____.

Looks like Progressives are more likely to have a daily appetite for porn. The genders break down as one would expect: Most men consume it once a week, most women once in a great while. Happily partnered, straight women make up the bulk of the “never” category. Who’s watching smut all day long? Oh, you know, single dudes in their thirties.

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We made one pretty obvious omission here, which many of you pointed out in the “other” field: being gay. Forgive us?

A desk jockey and artist in her thirties writes, rather defensively, “I know my fucking cycle.” Another woman is much kinder about it, suggesting some reading on the subject: Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler.

A “crime fighter” in his forties says he doesn’t have to worry about birth control because he just “jerks off into the trash can at work.” And then there’s the fortysomething, bisexual woman — occupation: “hoe” — who simply writes, “Pray to God.” Good luck with that.

never once in a great while once a month once a week every day all day long

You’re familiar with the special acrobatics required to screw in a car. A het carpenter in his forties says his partner rode him while he drove 65 miles an hour on I-89 in a snowstorm. Makes for a good story, even if it isn’t true.

You love boning on the edges of things: beds, couches, chairs, bathtubs, kitchen stoves, windows, cliffs — a thirtysomething, lesbian cook did it “doggystyle over the edge of a sleigh bed with a strap-on.”

But, although you boast of romps on a diving board and atop a city bus, your ambitious pursuits often humble you by causing cramps, bruises and black eyes. A het chef in her twenties tried anal while balanced on a sink — until it broke right off the wall.

In the past year I: 82% sexted someone 34.5% had sex with someone I met through a website 10% found the love of my life through a personals website 7% exposed myself on Chatroulette 5% uploaded a video of myself masturbating or having sex to an amateur porn website (About half of respondents answered.)

Sexting isn’t just for the kids anymore.

Looks like plenty of you through the age of 60 have discovered the unique thrill of snapping a quick nudie shot or shooting a naughty text to the object of your desire.

One of our fortysomething, het women “took a pic while naked in bed of my breasts and texted it to my partner, who was downstairs,” she writes.

Just make sure it doesn’t end up on the Internet — unless you’re into that kind of thing.

I enjoy the following types of porn: 70% 37% 35% 33% 26% 25% 23% 19% 16% 14% 11% 10% 8% 8% 8% 2% 1% 0.9%

woman on woman interracial gang bang MILF BDSM man on man bareback other animated bukkake plus size hairy pegging transsexual watersports small penis albino menstrual

Given the array of filthy options we presented, it’s astounding to discover there are still more subgenres of porn! Besides “normal” porn — which many of you write in without elaborating on what exactly that means — you like written erotica, women masturbating, age play, cuckold scenes, tittyfucking and redheads. A gay teacher in his thirties likes to watch “two guys with really different penis sizes,” while a fiftysomething het hydrologist opts for “tasteful nudes.”

And what list would be complete without a single fiftysomething het guy’s “zombies, vampires and bloody nipples”?

My favorite thing about porn is: Instant gratification. Most of you porn lovers agree that its single best feature is the ease with which you can access it. Oh, yeah, and it’s free. (Does anyone still pay for it? We should have asked.) “I watch it on the same machine I pay my bills and fill out sex surveys on,” notes a fortysomething, happily married, gay man.

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“Hearing men cum,” writes a freelancer in her twenties. “My partner doesn’t make much noise and I love hearing the sounds of orgasm.” And, of course, anonymity is key. Writes an unhappily married carpenter in his twenties, somewhat tragically, “You can turn it off when you’re done.”

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WhAt iS Your EArliESt mEmorY of fEEliNg SExuAllY ArouSED? you got started as early as 2 years old: climbing trees, discovering the jets in your tub and finding your older brother’s Playboy stash and your parents’ Joy of Sex. you did some crazy shit with your Barbies: tying them up, making them have sex, trying to get your Kens’ rigid plastic bodies to spoon. you played doctor and show-and-tell with your friends, neighbors and siblings. you loved your babysitters and teachers, the ones whose nipples you could make out through their blouses, and your English teacher’s bulging pants. you watched scrambled porn, humped your stuffed animals, played spin the Bottle and were surprised to discover the secret joy of climbing the rope in gym class. you peeped into neighbors’ windows and relished the bumpy road from the back of the school bus. some of you even participated in circle jerks.

Many of you learned to masturbate as toddlers. your parents scolded you for doing it at day care, for grinding into the legs of the laps you were sitting in. you embarrassed them at the beach. They took you to the doctor to make sure you were “normal.” you humped everything: blankets, stuffed animals, rugs, chairs, pillows, pool noodles, rubber balls, door jambs, building blocks, socks, couch arms and, of course, each other. some of you — especially females — rigged up incredibly complicated systems of self-pleasure: “When I was 4 or 6 I used to bind my legs with a rubber band and put a marble in my vagina and rub it against the bedpost,” confesses a het waitress in her twenties. A thirtysomething bi retail manager says she had her first orgasm after putting grape jelly on her clit so her dog would lick it off. An educator in her forties says she shoved tea-set plates up her butt at age 5.

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“And, suddenly, as I sat in the backseat of the car, my penis started getting bigger!”

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom did it for a het guy now in his thirties: “When the belly dancers come out for the first time before the monkey brains meal. I was lying on my stomach and my aunt was scratching my back with her Lee press-Ons. And then the dancers came out ... Hello!”

A thirtysomething progressive guy offers a sensual account from the ’70s: “My mother’s friend was a soft-skinned, good-smelling woman who always hugged us close and long. I remember feeling her nipples through her tube top on my cheek and how soft her fingertips were on my back and neck. It was my first raging hard-on.”

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Also, as many of you point out, porn is addictive. And that anonymity and voyeurism you love? They have a downside in the form of loneliness. A twentysomething, bisexual stay-at-home mom laments simply, “I don’t get to join in!”

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I cannot live without my: 58% vibrator 34% other 20% dildo 10% butt plug 9% cock ring 5.5% anal beads 5% nipple clamps 2% artificial vagina (About a third of respondents answered.)

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Many who filled in the “other” category boast that you “don’t need any of these,” that you just need the “real deal penis (man attached),” or that you needn’t look farther than your own hand — and computer. A Progressive, het teen says all she needs is her electric toothbrush. And a bisexual, fortysomething, unhappily married man shares, “Clothespins, soiled panties stored in a Ziploc bag.”

Still, plenty of you love your toys, with or without a partner. A fortysomething guy says he used not one but three dildos on his wife simultaneously — happily married, indeed. A single grad student in her twenties found a way to ride out her sexual dry spell: “I have discreetly worn nipple clamps to work for my own pleasure.”

I have: 78.5% had sex in a public place 70% had anal sex 44% had sex multiple times in one day with different partners 38.5% had sex with more than one person at the same time 15% peed on someone or been peed on 9% paid for sex 6% pegged someone or been pegged 3% taken a class or seen a sex worker to improve my skills 1% pooped on someone or been pooped on

opportunity to go down on their partner; 51 percent of women say the same.

When I perform oral sex on a partner, it’s usually: 93% 71% 19% 13% 4% 1%

because I love making my partner feel good because it turns me on because my partner begs me for it to butter up my partner so I can get something out of her/him to make up for something mean I said because I can keep my virginity that way

When it comes to oral sex, the gay/lesbian crowd seems to have the purest intentions.

They’re much more likely to go down on a partner because it turns both them and their partner on.

Who’s keeping their virginity with a blow-job-only policy? Mostly het women in their twenties, independents and Tea Partiers.

Anal sex is: 42% 20% 19% 13% 7%

You sure do love getting freaky. ’Nuff said.

kind of fun every once in a while gross too painful to be an option a regular offering on my sexual menu great, as long as the person on the bottom has just showered/ done an anal douche the only way I get off

I perform oral sex:

1%

55% as often as possible 43.5% occasionally 2% never

One het, fortysomething couple — who filled out a single paper survey as a team — has anal sex every Sunday night, “to brace ourselves for the workweek.” Unusual, considering the definite discrepancy between men’s and women’s views of rear entry.

If you’re looking for a little head, look no further than the men in our survey. More than 65 percent say they leap at every

Men are a lot more eager to offer regular anal sex — 18 percent of them say so, to women’s 9 percent. Women more often find it gross and painful, especially those in their twenties.

If you’re in that category, you may want to skip over some of the embarrassing sexual moments (see page 36). If there’s one thing we learned from this survey, it’s that when you’re messing around with butt sex, there’s always the possibility of “cum-covered turds.”

An open relationship: 47% 29% 19% 6%

sounds great but never works out is cheating in disguise only works if you set a lot of rules is the key to happiness

Progressives are more likely to be hopeful about open relationships, as long as rules and boundaries are set, while Republicans are much more likely to feel it’s cheating in disguise. Who believes it’s the key to happiness? Mostly married men in their twenties.

When I have sex, I fantasize about someone other than my partner: 47% 37% 13% 3%

occasionally never only when I’m bored every time

Republicans are a definitive bunch. Just as they’re the most likely to say they never fake orgasms, so they’re also the most likely to claim they never let their minds drift during the act — say, to Jon Hamm and his five o’clock shadow, slamming someone against the wall in the dimly lit corridor of a hotel bar.

If I knew my partner were fantasizing about someone else while we were having sex, I would feel: “Like cutting his dick off with a dull spoon,” writes a happily married childcare professional in her twenties. Nearly 60 percent of those who answer this question respond negatively — though not all with as much violence. You write that the discovery would make you feel insecure, inadequate, used, jealous, insulted, sad or betrayed. Many say it would be a deal breaker. “Leave her … quick,” writes a hetero teen. Perhaps acceptance comes with age and experience? A happily married, bisexual teacher in her twenties says, “Maybe annoyed, until I forget about it.

Which is bound to happen, because he’s a damn good lay.”

And then there are the 12 percent who say they would see opportunity in the revelation. “Let’s talk about it and use it to get us going!” writes a married, fiftysomething Republican who works in defense. These folks say they’d be intrigued and titillated and want to hear more. A married, bisexual psychologist says she would feel inspired to “step it up a notch.” And a fiftysomething tech guy, also married, writes, “free to pound her harder!” A lesbian writer in her thirties finds the bright side, albeit in a self-deprecating way: “Happy that she was distracted from my overgrown bush.”

The other nearly 30 percent don’t feel strongly one way or the other. “Who cares?

I got some,” writes a hetero, Republican restaurant manager. It’s human nature to fantasize, others say (except, of course, for those who answered “never” in the previous question). Many of you would probably feel relieved you’re not the only one doing it.

A Republican, twentysomething writer, single and itching for a girlfriend, echoes many respondents’ sentiments when he points out that it depends on who the object of the fantasy is. “If it was someone I knew, I’d be a little jealous,” he writes. “If it were Jon Hamm, I would understand.”

(So would we.) And a single guy with a research job offers words that seem wise for his twentysomething years: “It depends on who my partner is, and whether we’ve laughed about it before.”

I tell my partner about my fantasies while we’re having sex: 57% sometimes 38.5% never 4.5% always

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I sometimes have fantasies that wouldn’t be ethical to act on.

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53.5% true 46.5% false Tea Partiers are less likely to agree with this statement — only 37.5 percent. Men agree quite a bit more than women — 62 and 47 percent, respectively. Looks like when you get older, you start lusting after more forbidden fruit — or at least admitting it: Seventy-five percent of seventysomethings say “true,” while only 46 percent of twentysomethings do.

Having sex in the guest room when you’re staying with a friend is: 54% 36% 7% 3%

fine, if you’re quiet and strip the bed the next morning perfectly acceptable totally rude only OK if you invite the friend to join

So, go ahead, do it at your friend’s house.

Just muffle your screams, please.

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when genitals are involved kissing someone else, with tongue sending naked or suggestive pictures of yourself to someone else texting/g-chatting/emailing dirty thoughts to someone else the moment you start thinking dirty thoughts about someone else

Several people in open relationships point out that this question does not apply to them. True, but we asked it anyway.

If I have sex with someone other than my partner and know it’s not going to happen again, it’s best to: 45% 42%

tell my partner right away pretend it never happened

it doesn’t matter; I’m in an open relationship wait a few months to make sure it’s over before spilling the beans

Hets are slightly more likely to pretend it never happened than are all the other orientation groups. Women and F-M folks are more likely to tell right away than their male and M-F counterparts. Politically, Dems and Progressives are more likely to tell; Republicans, Independents and Tea Partiers say they’d cover it up.

with someone in another tree with people underneath not knowing.” And a bisexual single woman in her forties gave her lover “a spectacular blow job in the empty dugout after a charity softball game.”

So, garlic up the butt isn’t for everyone. And, to be fair, the respondents who choose it often make other dubious selections: a 70-year-old Tea Partier pimp who claims to have had sex with more than 50 people and to be a virgin? Nice try.

Then again, we know most of you are into vegetables these days, so we wouldn’t put it past you. That Sunday-night anal

clamped. A fiftysomething, het male likes bloody nipples, though he doesn’t say whose. A twentysomething tattoo artist writes sweetly, “Smacking girls, consensually.” Two of you cop to enjoying asphyxiation and strangling.

A hetero, twentysomething grad student says he is surprised to find he enjoys “having men watch me jack off online.” A married, Tea Partier woman says, “His pubic hair running across my clit.” A number of you have discovered you can get off by masturbating with your partner: “Watching her masturbate. She knows her-

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But be careful out there on the Internet, warns a het student in his twenties. “I tried the Internet for advice and almost lost my U.S. citizenship — and I’m a natural-born citizen!” he writes. What was he Googling?

He doesn’t say, but claims he sticks to books these days.

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Who doesn’t love screwing where you shouldn’t? So many of your sexiest moments over the last year involved public sex. A hetero tax adjuster in her thirties recalls doing it outdoors at an old folks community in Florida. “Livened up the place!” she writes. A thirtysomething massage therapist who describes her orientation as “open” “masturbated in a tree

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couple who tag-teamed their survey seem to be speaking from experience when they write, quite earnestly, “We prefer turnips and parsnips to garlic up the butt.” That would explain it; we picked the wrong vegetable.

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Everyone seems to be having revelations of the anal kind these days. Your responses to this question are almost embarrassingly anally fixated. You love anal sex, rimming, fingering each other’s buttholes. Some of you try to be clinical about it (e.g., “prostate stimulation”). Others seem to delight in the opportunity to write such filthy descriptions as “tongue-punching her fart hole.”

One twentysomething, het bartender gal seems a bit hesitant: “A finger near my butthole … perhaps in a bit.” An aesthetician in her twenties is more triumphant: “Two in the pink, one in the stink!” And a hetero graphic designer, also in her twenties, raises them both five fingers with anal fisting.

Another biggie: discovering you like it rough. Spanking, choking, restraints, hair pulling, name calling, biting, flogging and caning get a lot of you hot. One bisexual stay-at-home mom likes having her clit

OR YOUR DRIVING. self so well. It’s hot to see her take control of her own body,” says a guy in his twenties.

You discover new body parts to eroticize — and fuck: feet, armpits, ears, even “having my eyeballs licked,” writes one gay audio engineer in his sixties. We enjoyed this sensual account from a het guy in his thirties: “licking my own semen off my partner’s feet.”

Many of you are surprised to find you enjoy monogamy and marriage, or, as a bisexual woman in her fifties puts it, “Thirtytwo years with the same person.”

And a surprising few of you say you really never thought you’d enjoy sex at all — but you do, thanks to attentive and loving partners. “I have always had a rich fantasy life, but never thought my actual sex life would be enjoyable,” says a stayat-home mom. “I was rather repressed and self-conscious. Together my husband and I have been able to build a level of intimacy and trust I never thought possible. And sex is amazing.”

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• Woke my partner up by licking her to orgasm.

• Let my boyfriend play at up-skirt all day while pretending I wasn’t aware.

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• Had brutal, brutal sex with my very quiet friend.

• Had sex on my husband’s coat outside during a thunderstorm.

• Showed up in a foreign country unannounced to meet a lover. It went well.

• Hiked up my girlfriend’s skirt and belted her in the middle of a Higher Ground event.

• [Did a] webcam striptease for my honey, who is stuck over in the Middle East.

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• Came out of the closet!

• Milked a cow. Really. Unfortunately, that’s it.

• Took my girlfriend to a strip club in Florida. We got a lap dance. When we left we were so sexually charged we found a dark parking lot and attacked each other in the backseat of the rental.

When we were driving away, we noticed we were in the parking lot of a Catholic church.

• Put dabs of frosting all over my chest, stomach, pussy and inner thighs, with rose petals on the dabs. [With] candlelight in the room and soft music playing, I asked my partner to come smell the roses I bought for her.

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“The fart. Always the fart,” writes a fiftysomething, bisexual woman, essentially speaking for you all. You gleefully regale us with stories about farts in all their forms: queefs, sharts — those toots that bring a friend — and a butt blast so powerful it dislodged your dildo. But your embarrassing bodily functions don’t stop there. You recall vomiting all over your boyfriend’s lap and accidentally peeing into your girl’s mouth, after she graciously agreed to let you come there. Still, nothing compares to your tales of poo, which read like a veritable who’s who of surprise turds.

And then there are the times you got caught — by family friends, your boss, even the cops.

“When our kids slipped a note under our bedroom door asking us to please be quiet,” recalls a writer in her fifties. For a twentysomething, bi woman it happened the other way around. “My first girlfriend and I would get a lot of flak from our respective parental units for hanging out in bedrooms with the door closed,” she writes. “One evening, my girlfriend’s mother decided to bust in and take a picture of us, two half-clothed, awkward teenagers with hands down each other’s pants, and me with a deer-in-headlights look staring straight at the camera. probably the most mortified I’ve ever been.”

In the throes of passion, you have screamed the wrong name. “My girlfriend at the time called out the name of her daughter,” writes a thirtysomething therapist. That’s almost as bad as the lesbian teacher in her thirties who shouted her own name. “No, the other person did not have my same name,” she admits.

Often your embarrassment was the result of miscommunication. A fortysomething woman once attempted to teach the guy she was sleeping with about fingering her — he’d been with men before, but his experience with women was limited. “At one point he left my vagina and, instead of refinding it, he started fingering my bum,” she writes. “I was, at that time, up for anything, so I let him continue. About 15 seconds later, he yelps, ‘Oh, my God, is that your asshole?’ He ran away to a sink to wash his hands. All I could do was laugh.”

A twentysomething veterinary technician misunderstood the guy on top of her when he looked into her eyes and said, “push them together.” It was an odd request, she thought, but she was eager to please, so she pushed his pecs together and rubbed. “He was appalled,” she writes. “He wanted me to push my breasts together, not his.”

Then there was the het guy, now in his twenties, who thought it would be a great idea to spread lube over his first girlfriend’s entire body. “I thought it would be sexy, like, all slick,” he recalls. But the stuff quickly turned sticky and killed the mood. Another mood killer? “Her pleasure condoms numbed my mouth,” writes a personal banker in her thirties. “I took it off to [finish up a blow job] and my boyfriend told me to stop biting his dick.”

So, on to those turds. A gay student in his twenties writes, “I once dated this really perfect guy. After a couple months he wanted to switch things up, so he asked me to top him bareback. After we were done, I went to clean up. A moment later I heard him screaming, so I hurried to him. He had just farted everything out. Like, a spray gun all over my bed and carpet.

I prefer not to top anymore.” A hetero guy, also in his twenties, recalls discovering “a little bit of poo on [his] pelvis” after having sex with a girl. “Instead of casually going to the bathroom, I pointed it out and said, ‘I guess I fucked the shit out of you.’” poop, farts, queefs; they happen to the best of us. The key, most of you point out, is being able to laugh about it. “I farted right as I was about to come,” writes a hetero photographer in her twenties. “We both died laughing. Wait, that wasn’t embarrassing, it was awesome.”

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ubes. Unless you are blessed with the genes of a hairless cat, you’ve got ’em. Some of us have a more bountiful patch than others — more forest than meadow.

Some of us have less — more bath mat than shag carpet.

But whatever hair you have down there, chances are, you do something about it. Whether that’s a quick trim when you know you’re getting some or a regular waxing appointment at the salon, most of us pay some attention to the thicket between our legs.

In the past decade or so, that attention has become more intense, and this country’s habits of pube grooming — particularly hair removal — have gone to extremes. People flashed the full bush in the free-love era of the 1970s. But today’s pop-culture-obsessed America has trimmed prolific pubic hair from the mainstream.

We have the Brazilians to thank for that. In particular, seven Brazilian sisters who, in 1987, opened a salon in Manhattan that offered bikini waxes.

Because bikinis in Brazil and much of South America are made from some dental floss and a swatch of fabric the size of a stick of gum, the sisters’ services entailed removing a whole lot more hair than the standard American bikini wax — namely, all of it. From stem to stern, completely bare.

Women who requested a bikini wax from the celebrated J. Sisters were treated not just to some hot wax at the top of their thighs but to a slathering from the tip of their pubic bones to the base of their tailbones. The original notion of “bikini wax” got lost in translation.

While the results were startling to American women (and, no doubt, to their sexual partners), the sisters’ clients stuck with it and helped elevate the “Brazilian” to the status of a bona fide trend. Soon legions of starlets were sashaying to midtown to get a Brazilian of their own. The J. Sisters now count scores of A-listers as clients, including Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman and the women of “Sex and the City.”

Like sky-high stilettos, the Brazilian seems like a trend that could easily pass Vermont by. Where winter reigns for nearly half the year, we don’t have

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much need for string bikinis or the pube maintenance required to pull them off.

But, say local grooming professionals, Brazilian waxes have plenty of fans here.

As popular treatments in the state, they outstrip other, less drastic types of genital waxing.

What big-city pseudo-trend hasn’t

caught on here yet? Vajazzling — the act of bedazzling your vagina with adhesive crystals. Also not happening here? Vattooing. Yes, that’s getting an airbrushed tattoo on your no-longerbearded clam. Though one guesses it’s only a matter of time till Vermonters take up these practices.

At Cynthea’s Spa in Burlington, Brazilians are by far the most popular option — and salon owner Cynthea Hausman says interest in them continues to grow. Hausman used to believe that, over time, interest in full pubic hair removal would wane, she says — especially as some feminists sounded the alarm about the implications of proffering a prepubescent look.

On the contrary, the Brazilian biz is up.

But why? What is it about having bits that resemble a mole rat — or, worse, those of a teenager — that makes women (and, increasingly, men) drop upward of $75 a pop on pube removal?

Maggie Hazard, an aesthetician at Fontana & Company Salon Boutique in South Burlington, thinks she might have some answers. Those are, in no particular order, body-hair issues, sex and porn.

In the years that Hazard has been doing Brazilians and other kinds of festive wax jobs — landing strips, triangles, etc. — she’s seen interest in such treatments spike. “Everybody just thinks it’s sexier,” she says.

Some of her clients say they’re grossed out by body hair. Others find that being bald down there feels better in the sack. And still others want to look like porn stars, if only in the genital region.

Hazard guesses that the abundance of porn on the Internet has at least something to do with the hair-free trend.

Indeed, most female porn stars boast vaginas that look like they came straight from Mattel’s Barbie factory. In the Internet era, they and their look are no longer consigned to the dusty back corners of seedy sex shops. As porn queens such as Jenna Jameson — who’s been featured on billboards in Times Square and voiced an animated version of herself in an episode of “Family Guy” — join the mainstream, young pop-culture consumers emulate their personal style, or at least that of their cooters.

While shorn porn stars may serve as inspiration to some, the aestheticians say most salon regulars don’t get Brazilians because their partners want them to look like they shine knobs for a living. “Rarely do I have people come in here and say, ‘I want to do this for my

boyfriend.’ They always say they want to The bulk of the nearly 100 respon- waxers and trimmers. It’s Vermont, after try it for themselves,” Hausman says. dents identified as women — about 76 all, and it’s cold. Body hair is an advanOnce they try it, they typically come percent. Most fell between the ages of 26 tage. But the results suggest otherwise. back. After the hair has been waxed, and 35. The overwhelming majority of Most of the survey respondents say it grows back finer and downier than those surveyed — 90 percent — did some they like to keep themselves tidy yearbefore. Unlike shaving, the process pro- sort of pubic-hair maintenance. round with some light trimming. Winter duces no angry red bumps or ingrown Were I a betting gal, I’d have put my is no deterrent. The majority groom their hairs to suffer through. Clients feel neat money on a much lower percentage of pubes between once a week and once and tidy and get a thrill from having a little secret between their legs, say the professionals. As a result, Brazilians BESt puBE mAiNtENANcE tipS from rEADErS have become commonplace in even the most basic salons.

“Stand in the tub with an open copy of the New York Times below. It’s tidy and informative!”

“It’s like getting highlights in your “Go slow. It’s not a race. If you bleed, put some TP on it.” hair,” Hazard suggests.

“Don’t shave your ass the day before, or day of, a long trip. If you are sitting a long time in Sure — but getting highlights doesn’t cramped quarters, it will lead to lots of unsightly ingrown hairs and red bumps, which is involve spreading your naked legs in the opposite of the sexy effect you are trying to achieve. I try to get the job done three days front of a stranger while she presses hotbefore I’m headed out of Dodge.” wax strips into your hair pie and rips out “Slow and steady.” the contents. Are Brazilians and more “Don’t rinse your electric pube trimmer with water. It may short-circuit.” basic waxing procedures as common around here as aestheticians suggest? To “I used to push a nut out and isolate it, then use that as a hard surface to shave across. Or push my fingers into my sac skin to form a flat, shavable surface. Balls are inherently tricky to shave.” find out, we consulted our fine friends in the outside world.

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Knowing there’s nothing people “Lots of hot water, steam, shaving cream and patience. I try to use a new blade and avoid the would rather do with their day than booze. It’s also advised to do some stretching before you spend 30 minutes with your head answer queries about their pube groombetween your legs. You might not be able to get out of that position!” ing habits, we drafted a little 15-question — L. O . survey and sent it to people with pubic 7DAYS_RTR_4.75x5.56_2_21.pdf 2/21/11 11:45:08 AM hair (we weren’t picky).

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amonth, regardless of whether they think they’re likely to get laid. And most — 75 percent — say they do it because they like how it looks.

Some respondents say they groom because they or their partners find trimmed boxes and balls a turn-on. Just a handful say they do it because they’re conditioned to feel like pubes are offensive. Both my survey and the Seven Days sex survey suggest that grooming and waxing tend to be more pressing concerns for Generations X and Y than for their elders — though there are always outliers.

Here’s the kicker: Unlike the aestheticians’ clients, few survey respondents say they feel a need to go Brazilian (or Bro-zilian, if they happen to have wieners). They’re happy with regular light trimming or occasional more aggressive weed whacking. Only six people admit to going fully sans hair.

What our highly unscientific survey shows is that people care what’s going on down there. Whether they’re going hairless or just doing some high mowing, the region commands their attention.

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he sign was unmistakable. The giant neon arc featuring bikiniand cape-clad ladies around the words “Club Super Sexe” reminds many Vermonters of their first foray into the world of across-the-border nudie bars. I was just there for the food.

Club Super Sexe, one of Montréal’s best-known strip clubs, offers a free buffet every weekday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. As I walked up the cold, graffiticovered stairwell off rue Ste-Catherine, the musty, bathroom-like smell was less than appetizing. But I’m a Serious Journalist, willing to brave the most rank food, and saggiest boobs, for a story. The food, at least, proved a pleasant surprise.

An older man who resembled a more hirsute Danny DeVito was working the door. He carded me and my boyfriend/ bodyguard-for-the-day, James.

He looked at us, examined our driver’s licenses and exclaimed, “Mama mia!”

Bewildered by the non sequitur, we paid him $5 apiece and sheepishly followed him to a small, round table near the stage.

Just as we sat down, a slim Asian woman slowly shed her red dress several feet away, illuminated by blinking, multicolored lights. Under the dress, she was nude. The stripper languidly ran her hand along the suspended bar surrounding the stage, making a dead-eyed circuit like a fish in an aquarium.

A petite, dark-haired waitress quickly arrived to help us. She was conservatively dressed in a high-collared black T-shirt and jeans. Heavy-looking implants were the only hint that she may have aspired to the stage. I asked for water, James a Diet Coke. Our server looked down, seeming embarrassed.

“That will be $8 for each,” she said.

While our waitress searched for nonalcoholic beverages, we walked past the VIP room and another stage, darkened and empty at 1 p.m., toward the buffet.

It was the only lit area in the cavernous room, other than the dim stage.

An old TV hung on the wall, flickering images from a darts competition. A sign

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welcoming “fans de hockey” was posted above the salads. In the corner between the hot and cold bars was a vase filled with imitation daisies and black-eyed Susans.

The cold dishes included an array of salads — pasta, crab and iceberg lettuce among them. There were more hot dishes, including three kinds of meat.

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Some vegetables were pale and a few meats appeared slightly dry, but otherwise things were more promising than the petrified Jell-O and potato salad I had expected. A man who appeared to be of Middle Eastern descent stood by a carving table, ready to slice roast beef, which sat in a pool of jus and roasted roots.

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I filled my plate and returned to our table while James continued to examine the selections. As soon as I sat down, the waitress demanded that I pay for our bottle of water and can of soda. I then started my meal with an herb-coated, medium-thick, bone-in pork chop.

As I took my first bite, the Asian stripper, now back in her red dress, placed herself directly in my line of sight. She motioned as though she were about to sit in James’ seat, then approached one of the three other occupied tables. “Hi, welcome to Super Sexe,” she said to the group of slightly post-college-age dudes and grabbed a seat. Though the men working at the club all had thick French accents, most of the women seemed to be Anglophones.

I didn’t notice what followed, as I was shocked by the meat in my mouth.

The pork had looked dry. But, while not exactly juicy, the chop was surprisingly tender, marinated in a mix of lemon, garlic and oregano that I generally associate with souvlaki. A hint of tarragon added a licorice note. This was actually good.

The club’s DJ announced the next dancer. In his thick Québecois accent, it sounded like he said the woman was “young, hung and dangerously sexy.”

The blonde was clearly all natural. Only her flat chest reassured me that her bulging belly did not indicate pregnancy.

Her loose posterior resembled a bookshelf filled with cottage cheese. When she dropped her white G-string, it was clear that she was not, after all, “hung.”

“Wow, isn’t she sexy?” the DJ asked, sounding unconvinced.

The lasagna didn’t exactly turn me on, but, as with the pork chop, I was pleasantly surprised by its sophistication. With layers of both tomato and something resembling béchamel sauce, the nicely browned pasta dish was fairly authentic lasagna Bolognese. The meat sauce was lightly speckled with red

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Sometimes it’s best to quit while you’re ahead. In 2008, Jon and LucIE Fath purchased the building that had previously housed Sean & Nora’s restaurant on Barre’s Main Street. Now the couple plans to keep the building but sell the business.

When he opened LucIa’s ItaLIan REstauRant & BaR, says Jon Fath, he was expecting the Granite City’s residents to slurp up spaghetti and meatballs but steer clear of the more upscale fare he continues to serve at toscano caFé BIstRo in Richmond. To Fath’s surprise, in the years since opening the red-sauce Italian restaurant, “We’ve nudged up the check average.” He says that almost half the orders are higher-priced

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A letter of recommendation from a former boss can be a boon when you’re applying for a new job. When that boss is mIchaEL KLoEtI of mIchaEL’s on thE hILL in Waterbury, prospective employers pay attention.

JEan-Luc matEcat came to WaLt BLasBERg, owner of the noRth hERo housE Inn & REstauRant, with just such a recommendation.

Matecat, 29, was to be Kloeti’s chef at the Black Door Bar and Bistro in Montpelier until the restaurant’s sale was canceled in January. A Vermont native, the chef began his culinary studies early at NECI’s cooking school for kids, but continued as an adult at schools Jean-Luc Matecat and kitchens in California and his father’s native France.

After most recently heading the kitchen at Nantucket’s Cinco Restaurant, Matecat was eager to return home. “I’ve been trying to make the move for three years,” he says. However, finding a job in Vermont’s relatively small fine-dining scene wasn’t easy. Matecat says he considers himself lucky to have seen Blasberg’s ad online.

On Monday, Blasberg and Matecat had just ordered seeds for the restaurant’s two gardens. The chef will focus on using “unique and fun” heirloom varieties and some less common plants such as Jerusalem artichokes.

Matecat’s new menu debuts on Wednesday, February 23. The dishes will emphasize European technique and include Gallic classics such as chickenliver mousse and pork rillettes with cornichons and passion-fruit mustard. Not everything is French, though. Chicken tagine and fish and chips are also on the menu.

Blasberg is particularly excited about his new chef’s tuna tartare martini appetizer and the seared-tuna burger. The latter appears both in the dining room and at oscaR’s oasIs bar. Come summer, Matecat will also make lobster rolls at the stEamshIp pIER BaR & gRILL. Though Matecat comes from rarified culinary circles, Blasberg feels confident that his new chef will offer something for everyone, including a “kickass” burger. “I just want people to leave happy,” he says.

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Not everyone was buying it in Middlebury. “We couldn’t get enough traction in getting people to understand the value of paying $1 more for breakfast with eggs sourced from down the road,” says Murphy.

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The Middlebury location closed last week, though the diner in Quechee remains open.

Co-owner toD muRphy chalks up the closure to sluggish sales and a concept that attracted students and tourists but not enough locals.

“There just wasn’t enough business outside of those two groups,” he says.

When the second Farmers Diner opened in the MarbleWorks building in 2009 (the first, also now closed, was in Barre), Murphy and his partners were thrilled to be in the heart of a region dense with small farms, he says.

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So, why pass the torch?

Fath says he’s accomplished with the restaurant what he hoped. “We bought it as an investment,” he explains.

The business is currently listed with BCK Real Estate.

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Lucia’s will remain open until the new occupant is ready to take over. A few prospective tenants have already expressed interest, Fath reveals.

“We’re not looking to make a killing on the business,” says Fath, who plans to focus on his original restaurant, Toscano. “We own the property, and that’s the long run. If someone succeeds enough to pay the rent, we’ll be very happy.”

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I was less impressed with the penne in pesto. Though I assumed the lasagna’s tomato sauce was canned, the pesto had the telltale metallic taste of a mass-marketed basil purée. On the plus side, the pasta itself was al dente, a rare feat even at restaurants that don’t feature naked women as entertainment.

As the blond stripper picked up her clothing, the DJ reminded guests, “If you can’t make it for noon, join us for supper. We have a variety of goodies at the buffet.” He doesn’t mention that the buffet isn’t free at dinnertime.

White Zombie’s “More Human Than Human” played as I cut into a baked chicken leg and thigh.

Meanwhile, the next act shed her sparkling, cheetah-print hooded coat to reveal a small, bare chest and shaved crotch, the latter of which was nearly covered by a layer of abdominal fat. Apparently the day shift at a strip club doesn’t attract the front lines among the “talent,” but I continued to be impressed by the chef. The chicken was slightly dry, but the skin was crisp and rubbed with a salty, piquant spice mix.

I returned to the buffet for plate number two. The chef — and only worker in the large kitchen visible from the buffet — was wearing a Manchester United jersey. He left the kitchen to carve me two slices of slightly pink roast beef. I tried to overlook the greasy pool in which they sat and scooped up some roasted veggies, then grabbed some cold dishes and returned to the table.

The carrots and parsnips were deliciously caramelized. The beef was less successful. Though it had a nice texture, the meat had soaked up an oddly vegetal, chemical flavor.

If the food was on a downhill slope, the entertainment was improving. The DJ had introduced Isis, pronounced

in French as “Ees-ees.” The small, coltish performer was the first to take proper advantage of the pole. With long, flowing brown hair and wearing a gray, striped bikini, Isis rolled herself into a pretzel-like configuration and spun around the pole upside down to the pounding soundtrack of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence.”

This woman was a talent.

She teasingly showed her nipples but left her bikini on while she performed more stunts on the pole.

Once she had stripped down entirely, with Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, solo, on the sound system, she did another upside-down spin — and landed in a split. Ouch.

I was impressed, but when Isis put her bikini back on and approached an older man sitting alone, he quickly rebuffed her.

“I’m just waiting for my drink,” he said, shooing her away.

The pasta salad, in something that resembled creamy Italian dressing, was nicely al dente and sweetened by fresh red peppers, but was it good enough to bring in someone disinterested in the entertainment?

Clearly, the food was prepared with some skill. Even the pallid slices of tomato were made delicious with the addition of Greek spices and crumbles of feta. Surely no one would answer me honestly, but I wondered aloud, do any regulars at Club Super Sexe come just for the pig-outs? James quickly enacted my fantasy, miming lowering his face toward his plate and exclaiming, “Laissez-moi seul! Je mange!”

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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

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visit will be behind the Whiting/McDonald House (entry to parking lot is on Maple Street) at the Maple St./South Willard St. intersection.

The church can be accessed via its parking lot at 30 Ledge Road.

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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION AND HEARING 10 V.S.A., SECTIONS 6001 - 6092 On February 7, 2011, Champlain College, Inc. filed application #4C0515-14 for a project described as the construction of three residence halls, green space, an amphitheater, a promenade and associated infrastructure on a 4.66 acre parcel bounded by Main Street, South Willard Street, Maple Street and Edmunds School in the City of Burlington, VT. This project will be evaluated by the District #4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A., § 6086(a).

A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 8:45 a.m. at Dormition Greek Orthodox Church, 600 South Willard Street, Burlington, Vermont.

A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:00 a.m. at the site.

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

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

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

If you plan on participating in the hearing on behalf of a group or organization, please bring: 1) a written description of the organization, its purposes, and the nature of its membership (T.10, § 6085(c)(2)(B)); 2) documentation that prior to the date of the hearing, you were duly authorized to speak for the organization; and 3) that the organization has articulated a position with respect to the Project’s impacts under specific Act 250 Criteria.

If you wish further information regarding participation in this

PMVillage hearing, please contact 2/21/11 Street3:09 in the the coordinator at the of Essex Junction, address below before Vermont. the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If The District 4 you have a disability for Environmental which you are going to Commission will review need accommodation, this application under please notify this office Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor at least seven days prior Applications. Copies to the above hearing of the application and date. proposed permit are available for review Copies of the application at the Essex Junction and plans for this Town Office, Chittenden project are available for County Regional inspection by members Planning Commission of the public during located at 110 West regular working hours at Canal Street, Suite 202, the Burlington Offices, Winooski, and the office the Chittenden County listed below. The apRegional Planning plication and proposed Commission Office, permit may also be and the District #4 viewed on the Natural Environmental Office.

Resources Board’s web The application can also site (www.nrb.state. be viewed at the Natural vt.us/lup) by clicking Resources Board web on “Act 250 Database” site: www.nrb.state. and entering the case vt.us/lup by clicking number above. on “Act 250 Database” and entering the case No hearing will be held number above. unless, on or before Monday, March 14, 2011, a Dated at Essex Junction, party notifies the District Vermont this 10th day of Commission of an issue February, 2011. or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the By: /s/Stephanie H. commission sets the Monaghan matter for hearing on Stephanie H. Monaghan Natural Resources Board its own motion. Any hearing request shall be District #4 Coordinator in writing to the address 111 West Street below, shall state the Essex Junction, VT criteria or subcriteria 05452 at issue, why a hearing T/ 802.879.5662 is required and what E/ stephanie. additional evidence monaghan@state.vt.us will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing ACT 250 NOTICE request by an adjoining MINOR APPLICATION property owner or other 10 V.S.A., SECTIONS interested person must 6001 - 6092 include a petition for party status. Prior to On February 10, 2011, submitting a request for Champlain Valley a hearing, please contact Exposition, Inc. filed apthe district coordinator plication # 4C0773R-12 at the telephone number for a project generally listed below for more described as information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission The construction of a must determine that new event staging area, substantive issues consisting of a 12 acre requiring a hearing have grassed area with no been raised. Findings of structures. The Project Fact and Conclusions of includes the construcLaw will not be prepared tion of a gravel road for unless the Commission access to this area. The holds a public hearing.

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held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by Monday, March 14, 2011.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria.

Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 16th day of February, 2011.

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 ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A., SECTIONS 6001 - 6092 On February 9, 2011, Special Services Transportation Agency, Inc. (SSTA) and filed application # 4C0988-2 for a project generally described as The construction of 36 additional parking spaces, and the installation of additional parking lot lighting and a 15,000 gallon underground gas tank and pump. The project is located at 2091 Main Street (VT Route 2A) in the Town of Colchester.

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 Town Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Suite 202, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the case number above.

No hearing will be held unless, on or before Monday, March 7, 2011, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

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 Monday, March 7, 2011.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the

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Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 15th day of February, 2011.

By /s/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 Tuesday March 15, 2011 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday March 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois

Auditorium, City Hall to consider the following applications: 1. 11-0006AP: 89 BEAUMONT AVENUE (I, Ward 1) UVM Appeal of Notice of Violation for Given Medical Building 2. 11-0330CA: 316 MAIN STREET (RH, Ward 2) 316 MAIN STREET LLC Appeal of administrative permit denial to expand width of driveway.

3. 11-0585VR: 316 MAIN STREET (RH, Ward 2) 316 MAIN STREET LLC Variance for driveway setback.

4. 11-0599HO: 45 CATHERINE STREET (RL, Ward 5) CYNDI SULLIVAN Home occupation for cloth diaper laundering service.

5. 09-946CU: 53 BIRCHCLIFF PARKWAY (RL, Ward 5) LAUREL CANYON DEVELOPMENT, LLC Time Extension request to construct two residential units attached to existing office building.

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

for the years 1992 through 2010 remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such town, to wit:

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

“A lot of land with dwelling house thereon located on the southerly side of Elm Street in the City of Winooski, said dwelling house being known and designated as No. 58 Elm Street.

Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Joseph P. and Cecile H. Bigue

by Warranty Deed of Fredeline Niquette dated November 23, 1949 and recorded in Volume 11 at page 623 of the City of Winooski Land Records.”

This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www. ci.burlington.vt.us/ planning/drb or office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

January 24, 2011 Office of Collector of Delinquent Taxes - City of Winooski, Vermont 27 West Allen Street Winooski, VT 05404 Erik Heikel, Collector of Delinquent Taxes NOTICE OF TAX SALE City of Winooski, Vermont The resident and nonresident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the City of Winooski, in the County of Chittenden are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such town

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So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at 58 Elm Street (the property), a public place in such town, on the 31st day of March, 2011 at 10 o’clock in the a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes and costs and fees, unless previously paid.

Dated at Winooski, Vermont, this 1st day of February of 2011.

Erik Heikel Collector of Delinquent

Taxes City of Winooski, Vermont NOTICE & WARNING ANNUAL CITY MEETING The legal voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to come and vote at Annual City Meeting on Tuesday, the 1st day of March, 2011 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in their respective wards, at the voting places hereinafter named, for the purpose of electing certain city officers as follows: WARD ONE – one City Councilor for two-year term; one School Commissioner for two-year term; and one Inspector of Election for three-year term, all terms beginning April 4, 2011; and in WARD TWO – one City Councilor for two-year term; one School Commissioner for two-year term; and one Inspector of Election for three-year term, all terms beginning April 4, 2011; and in

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WARD THREE – one City Councilor for two-year term; one School Commissioner for one-year term; one School Commissioner for two-year term; and one Inspector of Election for three-year term, all terms beginning April 4, 2011; and in WARD FOUR – one City Councilor for two-year term; one School Commissioner for two-year term; and one Inspector of Election for three-year term, all terms beginning April 4, 2011; and in WARD FIVE – one City Councilor for two-year term; one School Commissioner for two-year term; and one Inspector of Election for three-year term, all terms beginning April 4, 2011; and in WARD SIX – one City Councilor for two-year term; one School Commissioner for two-year term; and one Inspector of Election for three-year term, all terms beginning April 4, 2011; and in

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WARD SEVEN – one City Councilor for two-year term; one School Commissioner for two-year term; and one Inspector of Election for three-year term, all terms beginning April 4, 2011.

“Shall the maximum tax rate for City purposes pursuant to Sec.99 of the City Charter be increased up to $0.04 upon the dollar of the property grand list from $0.2329 to a maximum of $0.2729?”

Also, to vote upon seven special articles being placed on the ballot by request of the City Council by Resolutions duly adopted and approved, and one special article being placed on the ballot by request of the Board of School Commissioners, said special articles being as follows:

3. APPROVAL OF ONE YEAR INCREASE IN AUTHORITY TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY BURLINGTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

1. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 “Shall the voters support the School Department’s proposed $53,391,029 locally adopted budget (School General Fund Budget) for Fiscal Year 2012 for current expenses and deficit retirement?”

2. APPROVAL OF INCREASE IN MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES

“Shall the voters authorize a one-year increase in the amount of General Obligation bonds that may be issued for capital projects of Burlington Electric Department pursuant to Section 63 of the City Charter from One Million and 00/100 ($1,000,000.00) Dollars to Three Million and 00/100 ($3,000,000.00) Dollars?”

4. APPROVAL OF REVENUE SUPPORTED GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR BURLINGTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL EQUITY IN VERMONT TRANSCO, LLC AND INVESTMENT IN SMART GRID

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of up to Nine Million Eight Hundred Seventyfive Thousand and 00/100 ($9,875,000.00) Dollars in revenue supported General Obligation bonds by the City of Burlington to fund the purchase of additional equity in Vermont Transco, LLC and to match funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Smart Grid Investment

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Total Estimated Project Cost: $17,075,000.00 City’s Share: $9,875,000.00 5. PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGE – MAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED FOR ELECTION OF MAYOR

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“Shall Sec. 5 of the Burlington City Charter, Acts of 1949 #298 as amended be further amended as follows:

Sec. 5. Election to be by ballot; method of election; runoff elections The election of the mayor and all city councilors and school commissioners shall be by ballot, and the person or persons receiving

6. PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGE – CITY COUNCIL RULES, VALID MAJORITY “Shall the Charter of the City of Burlington, Acts of 1949, No. 298 as amended be further amended to amend Sec. 48 thereof to read as follows: Sec. 48. Enumerated.

The city council shall have power: (46) to enact and enforce rules for its government and for the government of the board of aldermen city council.

Notwithstanding 1 V.S.A. Sec. 172, the city council may enact rules

providing that as long as a quorum exists a valid majority for taking action may be a concurrence of a majority of those present and voting.?”

7. PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGE – COMPOSITON OF BD. OF FINANCE “Shall the Charter of the City of Burlington, Acts of 1949, No. 298 as amended be further amended to amend Section 154 thereof to read as follows: Sec. 154. Composition.

The board of finance shall be constituted as follows: The mayor shall, ex officio, be chairman of said board and together with the president of the city council, the chief administrative officer, and two three additional members of the city council who shall be elected at the first meeting of the city council in April of each year and who shall serve a term of one year from the date of their election, shall constitute said board of finance. In addition, the chief administrative officer shall serve as a non-voting member of said board. All of the additional three members elected from the city council may not be members of the same political party. Each of the additional two members elected from the city council shall be members of different political parties. The members of said board shall be trustees of public moneys for the city and shall have the powers and perform all the duties of similar officers in towns of this state; provided, however, that they shall make no investment or reinvestment of any of the cemetery endowment funds of the city without first

obtaining the written approval thereof by a majority of the board of cemetery commissioners. The clerk/treasurer’s office shall provide staff assistance for said board. In the absence or disability of the mayor or president of the city council the chief administrative officer shall sit as a voting member.?”

8. ADVISORY REFERENDUM – PRESERVATION OF FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING “Shall the Vermont Legislature be urged to adopt a law that immediately protects 2,600 federally-subsidized rental units in Vermont, of which approximately 300 are in Burlington, that are at risk of being made unaffordable and causing tenants to be displaced because of the expiration of federal affordability requirements?” * Material underlined added. * Material stricken out deleted.

The following are designated as polling places, viz: WARD ONE — Mater Christi School, 100 Mansfield Ave. WARD TWO — H.O. Wheeler School, Archibald & Walnut Streets WARD THREE — Lawrence Barnes School, 123 North Street WARD FOUR — St. Mark’s Youth Center, 1271 North Ave. WARD FIVE — Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St. WARD SIX — Edmunds Middle School, King & So. Union Sts. WARD SEVEN — Robert Miller Community &

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Marion T. Blairand Occupants residing at H.C.R. Box 323, Huntington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Wendover Financial Services Corporation to Marion T. Blair dated April 14, 1993 and recorded in Volume 46, Page 465 of the Land Records of the Town of Huntington, 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 22, 2011, at H.C.R. Box 323, Huntington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

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

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: February 24th from 5:30-7 p.m. - we will be offering a substance abuse support group for women. This is a therapist facilitated drop-in support group for women age 18-25 who are looking for support around issues related to substance abuse. Please call the center with questions802 658 9440. This group will be meeting every other week. Future dates: 3/10 and 3/24.

NAMI CONNECTION (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals living with

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mental illnesses. Call Tammy at 1-800-6396480 or email us at connections@namivt.org BENNINGTON: Every Tuesday, 1-2:30 p.m., United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St., CTR Center (Community Rehabilitation and Treatment).

BURLINGTON: Every Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street. HARTFORD/ WRJ: 2nd and 4th Friday 4-5:30 p.m., Hartford Library. Call Barbara Austin, 802-457-1512.

MONTPELIER: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Kellogg-Hubbard Library, East Montpelier Room (basement).

NEWPORT: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m.

Medical Arts Building (attached to North Country Hospital), 2nd floor conference room. RUTLAND: Every Monday, 7-8:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Rutland Mental Health, 78 South Main St. SPRINGFIELD: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 11:30-1 p.m., Health Care and Rehabilitation Servies, 390 River St. ST. JOHNSBURY: Every Thrusday, 6:30-8 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church, 47 Cherry St. If you would like a group in your area, would like to be trained as a facilitator, be a

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This free group, open to all community residents, meets on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at CHCB’s main site located at 617 Riverside Avenue. To sign-up, please call Evie Smith at Fletcher Allen Health Care at (802) 847-6541.

DIVORCE CARE CLASSES Divorce is a tough road. Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are common.

But there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. The 13-week Divorce Care Class (for men and women) will be offered on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, March 9 June 1, 2011, at the Essex Alliance Community Center 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct., VT. For more information and to register call Sandy 802-425-7053.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER PROGRAM February 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Lois McClure — Bee Tabakin Building, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Look Good Feel Better is a free program that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and help them feel good about they way they look during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Volunteer cosmetologists teach women about make-up techniques, skincare and options related to hair loss. Call the Hope Lodge at 802-658-0649 to register.

READY TO QUIT SMOKING? You don’t have to do it alone. The Community Health Center of Burlington (CHCB) in collaboration with Fletcher Allen Health Care will begin a FREE 4-week Smoking Cessation Program starting on Monday, March 7th. This group will help

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SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Come together to talk, connect, and find support around a number of issues including: Coming Out, Socializing. Challenges around employment.

Safe Sex. Self Advocacy.

Choosing Partners.

Discovering who you are. And anything else you want to talk about!

The first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 26 at 4 p.m. at the RU12?

Community Center at the Champlain Mill in Winooski. For more information contact Sheila (Sheila@ru12.org) or David (Dave6262002@ yahoo.com) GLAM CORE GROUP MEETING Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. We’re looking for young gay and bi guys who are interested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys! Core Group runs our program, and we want your input!

If you’re a young gay or bisexual man who would like to get involved, email us at glam@ru12. org or check us out on Facebook (http://www. facebook.com/glamvt).

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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Burlington Chapter TCF which meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 277 Blair Park Road, Williston - for more information call Dee Ressler, 802 660-8797.

Rutland Chapter TCF which meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, West St., Rutland, VT - for more information call Susan Mackey, 802 446-2278. Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) also serves bereaved parents with monthly peer support groups, with short-term educational consultations and referrals to local grief and loss counselors.

HVS is located in the Marble Works district in Middlebury. Please call 802-388-4111 for more information about how to connect with appropriate support services.

TRANS GUY’S GROUP Every fourth Monday, RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Champlain Mill 1st Floor, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. This is a social and support group specifically for trans men. This informal, peer-facilitated group welcomes maleidentified people at any stage of transition. As this is currently a closed group, please contact the center to sign up: thecenter@ru12.org or 860-RU12.

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INFERTILITY PEER GROUP Feeling lonely & isolated as you confront infertility? Share feelings, stories & coping strategies at informal, peer-led meetings w/ people facing similar challenges. $5. First Monday of the month, 7-9 PM, Christ Church Presbyterian, Burlington.

Presented by RESOLVE of New England. Info: admin@resolveofthebaystate.org.

LGBTQ GRIEF AND LOSS GROUP Every Monday, 12pm, RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. A once-a-week group is forming at RU12? for those interested in giving voice to their experience(s) with loss and listening to other’s.

Topics could include but are not limited to: grieving, letting go, resolution, moving on, self-image, rituals, and learnings. Contact thecenter@ru12.org for more information.

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Please call the center if you have any questions.

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SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. 802-881-8400.

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TRANS SUPPORT GROUP Every first and third Wednesday, RU12?

Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Champlain Mill 1st Floor, Winooski, 6:30-8 p.m.

This peer-led, informal group is open to all trans people and to any discussion topics raised.

It is a respectful and confidential space for socializing, support, and discussion. Contact thecenter@ru12.org for more information.

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support. Please call Ann or Brenda at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining one of these groups or for more information.

MALE GBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace is offering a peer-led support group for male- identified survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. This group will meet in Winooski at the RU12? Community Center and will be facilitated by Damian.

Support groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support.

802-863-0003.

EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP This is a therapist-facilitated, drop-in support group for women with eating disorders. Women over 18 only please. This group will be held every other Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, 364 Dorset St., Suite 204, So. Burlington.

802-658-9440.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP This group offers support to those caring for loved ones with memory loss due to dementia. The group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Converse Home, 272 Church St, Burlington.

For more info call: 802-862-0401.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER Support group meets 6-8 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Hope Lodge at the UVM/FAHC campus.

1-800-ACS-2345.

VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want To Feel Supported On Your Vegetarian/Vegan Journey? Want more info. on Healthy Veggy Diets? Want to share and socialize at Veggy Potlucks, and more, in the greater Burlington Area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@gmail.com, 802-658-4991.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Meets on Sundays from 12-1 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. This is a fellowship of men and women that meet and review the 12 steps of CODA, read stories from the CODA anonymous big book and share their experiences, strengths and hopes as we support each other.

Open to everyone. Info: Larry, WLTRS@aol. com, 802-658-9994 or Jeff, JCDANIS@ Burlingtontelecom. net, 802-863-3674.

For directions, call the Turning Point Center at 802-861-3150.

QUIT SMOKING GROUPS Are you ready to live a smoke-free lifestyle? Free 4-week Quit Smoking Groups are being offered through the VT Quit Network Fletcher Allen Quit in Person program in your community. Free Nicotine Replacement products are available for program participants.

For more information or to register, call 847-6541 or wellness@ vtmednet.org. For ongoing statewide class schedules, contact the VT Quit Network at www. vtquitnetwork.org.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Learn how to cope with grief, with the intention of receiving and offering support to each other.

The group is informal and includes personal sharing of our grief experiences. Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Meets every other week Mondays, 6-8 p.m. at the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Barre. 802-223-1878, www.cvhhh.org.

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT GROUP Join this open support group, hosted by Carrie Shamel, and gain information regarding digestive disorders. If you suffer from any kind of digestive disorder or discomfort this is the place for you! Open to all. Meets the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Healthy Living Learning Center.

For more information contact Carrie Shamel at carrie.shamel@gmail. com. www.llleus.org/ state/vermont/html.

AL-ALNON IN ST. JOHNSBURY Tues. & Thurs., 7 p.m., Kingdom Recovery Center (Dr. Bob’s birthplace), 297 Summer St., St. Johnsbury. Sat., 10 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Cherry St., St. Johnsbury.

SEEKING ACTIVE RETIREES/50+ To form a social group.

Snowshoeing, theater, biking, hiking, kayaking, etc. Please call 802864-0604. Lv. msg. if no answer.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) Drug Problem? We Can Help. If you think you have a problem with drugs, including alcohol, give yourself a break.

Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for individuals who have a desire to recover from the disease of addiction. NA offers a practical and proven way to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs.

To find an NA Meeting near you in Vermont or Northern New York, please go to www.cvana. org/Meetinglist.pdf or call our 24-hour, toll free, confidential number, (866) 580-8718 or (802) 862-4516. For more information about NA, please go to http://www. na.org/?ID=ips-index and click on “>Is NA for Me?

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at The Bagel Cafe, Ethan Allen Shopping Center, N. Ave., Burlington. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport).

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt?

Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous. Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. & Wednesdays 5:30-6:30, 45 Clark St., Burlington.

Contact Brenda at 338-1170.

ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) This support group functions as a community and educational group. We provide coffee, soda and snacks and are open to PALS, caregivers, family members and those who are interested in learning more about ALS. Our group meets the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at “Jim’s House”, 1266 Old Creamery Rd., Williston, VT. Hosted by Pete and Alphonsine Crevier, facilitated by Liza Martel, LICSW, Patient Care Coordinator for the ALS Association here in Vermont. 223-7638 for more information.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., S. Burlington, VT. There is no fee. This is open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide. For more info, call 802-479-9450, or ljlivendale@yahoo.com.

BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-343-2027.

sevendaysvt.com/classifieds OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge). Info: Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meeting in Montpelier occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info: Carol, 223-5793. Meetings in Morrisville occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356 or Debbie Y., 888-5958.

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 802-734-0695.

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, 802446-3577. 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.

AL-ANON Family group 12-step.

Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick.

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.

LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713.

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.

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/ DYSAUTONOMIA Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345.

BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Kim, 863-6384.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you. Info, call Women Helping Battered Women, 658-1996.

WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who have fled, are fleeing, or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community. Info, 658-1996.

VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM Info, contact MaryKay Hill, 802-373-0351.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski.

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7-8 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 655-3317, or Patricia, 658-6904.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.

Info, 862-4516, or visit www.cvana.org. Held in Burlington.

WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 767-6092.

A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds.

DECLUTTER’S SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify. 453-3612.

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PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated

by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County.

Please call 1-877-5439498 for more info.

AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Join our support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease.

We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its health-giving, life-affirming qualities.

Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-802-9995478 or email: info@ dragonheartvermont. org or go to: www. dragonheartvermont. org.

NAKED IN VERMONT The premier Nudist/ Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, Yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE.) Visit www.nakedinvermont. com.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

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MENTAL ILLNESSES The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support meetings for the families and friends of the mentally ill at Howard Center, corner of Flynn and Pine. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp.

862-6683 for info.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 860-8382. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 and join a group in your area.

AL-ANON Ongoing Wednesdays, 8 p.m. First Congregational Church, N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free.

Info, 655-6512. Seven other locations also.

Info, 860-8388. Do you have a friend or relative with an alcohol problem?

Al-Anon can help.

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes.

Free and confidential.

SafeSpace, 863-0003 or 866-869-7341 (toll-free).

DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL violence: WomenSafe offers free, confidential support groups in Addison County for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Info, 388-4205.

“HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place.

Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support.

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT group: FAHC. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m. Call Rose, 847-5714.

DEBTORS SUPPORT GROUP Mondays, 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington.

Calcoku Using the enclosed math operations as a guide, fill Saturdays, 10-11:30 the grid using the numbers 1 - 6 only once in each a.m., King Street Youth row and column.

Center, 87 King St., 30x 52÷ 1Burlington. Info, call Cameron, 363-3747.

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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

support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772.

EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia.

Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center.

We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents.

More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554.

Open 24/7/365.

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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 277 Blair Park Rd., Williston.

Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of

WOMEN’S RAPE CRISIS CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-0555 ext. 20 for information.

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A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues.

Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions.

191 Bank St., Burlington.

802-861-3150.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Kathi at 802-985-8600.

Advocacy, 141 Main St., Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m.

Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the ground floor boardroom from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury

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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111.

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Handy Buick GMC Cadillac in St. Albans has an immediate opening for a qualified person to perform maintenance and repairs. Must be responsible, reliable and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must have own tools. We offer flat-rate 4:20:22 PMpay with a competitive benefit package. Contact: Mike Cross, Service Director, 802-524-6531 or Mike@Handypontiac.com, or send resume to 405 Swanton Rd., St Albans, VT 05478.

The Town of Westminster, Vt., seeks an engaging, energetic, and collaborative town manager. Westminster (pop. 3,210) is a scenic rural community of 45.3 square miles on the banks of the Connecticut River about 25 miles north of Vermont’s southern border. The town consists of three village areas – Westminster 2v-HandyPontiac-021611.indd Village, North Westminster, and Westminster West – separated by rolling hills, farms, and forests.

The town manager reports to a five-member select board and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the town. The town manager supervises nine full-time and one part-time employee, administers a $1.7 million operating budget, and oversees all personnel, financial, public works, and community relations matters. A full job description is available at www.westminster.govoffice.com.

A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree in public administration or related field preferred. Previous experience in municipal government with emphasis on grant writing and project planning is a plus. Hiring range is $55,000 to $65,000 with an excellent benefit package.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Westminster Town Manager Search c/o VLCT 89 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05602 You may also email to eharrington@vlct.org with Westminster in the subject line.

Resume review will begin on April 4, 2011.

Democracy for America is a grassroots powerhouse working to change our country and the Democratic Party from the bottom up.

We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to be our next technology director. He or she understands the challenges of online organizing and how to implement the right solutions. We are looking for a team player who thrives in a collaborative atmosphere. The ideal candidate has a proven background of web application development, hands-on experience with modern web frameworks, and production-level experience with relational databases.

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include 100% personal health insurance coverage, paid vacation and holidays, employer contribution to retirement plan, a fun and dynamic work environment and the chance to make real change happen.

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To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@democracyforamerica.com with the subject line “Technology Director – YOUR NAME”. In your cover letter, please describe a couple of projects you’ve worked on recently to give us a sense of the breadth of your work.

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Property Manager

Our client, a dynamic, fullservice commercial real estate company, is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join its team.

This position begins immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

DFA is an equal-opportunity employer.

The successful candidate should have a demonstrated 5v-democracyAmerica-021611.indd 1 2/14/11 10:35:15 AM background in all aspects of MAPLE LEAF FARM property management, including From Addiction to Recovery owner and tenant relations, lease administration, and supervision of personnel. The position requires someone whose skills or include excellent written and oral communication, attention to detail, creative problem 20-32 hours/week, to assist in the primary care unit. Duties solving, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced include phlebotomy, assisting nurses with patient admissions, environment. An excellent clinic flow and clinic clerical duties. Ideal candidate will benefits package is provided. have an interest in working with a diverse patient population working on recovery. Candidate needs to be able to work Submit letter of interest and resume to: some weekends and evenings.

Frank Sadowski Mail or fax resumes to Gallagher, Flynn & Co, LLP Maple Leaf Farm Associates, Inc., fsadowski@gfc.com 10 Maple Leaf Rd., Underhill, VT 05489.

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

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Vermont InterfaIth actIon is a grassroots, faith-based community-organizing project consisting of 11 congregations in Burlington, Barre and Montpelier working to address community issues by creating systemic change. VIA is hiring a half-time

Elementary Principal Bridport Elementary School Bridport, Vermont

Located near the shores of Lake Champlain, the Bridport Central School seeks a dynamic educator to serve as principal for a PreK-6 school with a population of about 80 students. Thirteen (full-time & part-time) faculty and 11 support staff are employed by the school district. The Bridport Central School is committed to the academic, social, and emotional development of all its students.

The ideal candidate will possess: knowledge of current research regarding classroom instruction, classroom management, and student assessment; a working knowledge of the Vermont standards; excellent oral/written communications skills; a minimum of five years’ teaching and/or administrative experience.

Send letter of interest, current resume, complete transcripts, evidence of licensure and three current letters of reference to: Wm Lee Sease, Superintendent Addison Central Supervisory Union 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, VT 05753 Application deadline: March 14, 2011.

Position will remain open until filled. E.O.E

Community Organizer based in central Vermont who will conduct leadership development training, meet one-toone with congregants, facilitate their research into issues and coordinate public meetings

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utilizing the research to gain commitments from public officials.

This Community Organizer will also act as the primary staff person on the issue of health care.

VIA is part of the PICO national network. Familiarity with the PICO model is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a BA degree; strong speaking, writing and analytical skills; interest in community issues unique to central Vermont; capacity to plan strategically; ability to motivate volunteers; and respect for faith communities.

Salary is $15,000 per year; 20 hours per week. Full benefits. Some travel, nights and weekends involved. Send resume and cover letter

by March 11 to Debbie Ingram, Executive Director, VIA, 152 Pearl St., Burlington, VT 05401, or debbie@viavt.org.

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Adult Outpatient Division Emergency Team Clinician- Weekdays: Seeking an energetic, flexible Master’s level mental health clinician to provide phone and face-to-face crisis intervention. Requires excellent assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, a strong team orientation, and commitment to community mental health. Excellent orientation, supervision and support provided. Prior experience providing mental health services in community settings is desirable. Licensure preferred. Part-time or full-time, some negotiation possible. Benefits available. Applicant must live within 30 minutes of Middlebury.

Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Division

Crisis Support Services Coordinator: Seeking Masters level mental health professional with strong familiarity in recovery approaches for coping with major mental health conditions, as well as excellent leadership, organizational, and teaming skills to coordinate an innovative new project designed to create new resources for adults coping with mental health crises in Addison County.

Responsibilities will include coordinating a 1-2 bed crisis support program co-located at a group home 5v-addisonsuperBridport022311.indd 1 2/21/11 12:18:39 PMsite, as well as assisting with other crisis support services in collaboration with our Emergency Team.

Fun and exciting children’s apparel business located in the green hills of Cabot, Vermont, is looking to fill the following dream job: This is a full time benefit eligible position. Applicant must have a clean, valid driver’s license.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE We are seeking an individual with a love of children’s fashion and apparel to join our dynamic sales team. Position responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining business relationships with new and existing corporate house accounts. Key responsibilities include: selling, merchandising, trade show sales, territory showroom support and maintaining market weeks in our NYC corporate showroom. This Vermont-based individual will work closely with retail accounts and our sales manager to optimize product strategy and sales. This dynamic position requires monthly travel to NYC as well as key territories around the country.

If you are a passionate and fashionable individual with strong presentation and sales skills with the ability to problem solve and analyze data, this position might be right for you. Excellent oral and written communication skills along with computer knowledge in Microsoft applications and proficiency in Excel required. Ideal candidate will have a degree, preferably in fashion or marketing, and/or a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.

Crisis Support Consultant: Seeking Masters level or well experienced mental health professional with excellent counseling skills and a strong familiarity with recovery approaches for coping with major mental health conditions to participate in an innovative new project offering residential support, supportive counseling, and service coordination for adults coping with mental health crises in Addison County.

Responsibilities include assisting with staffing a residential crisis support program as well as some off site crisis service coordination. This is a full time benefit eligible position. Applicant must have a clean, valid driver’s license.

Direct Care Providers: Provide direct care to indivuduals with mental illness and share in the development of a living environment which challenges and encourages each individual to achieve their potential. Good working knowledge of the needs and abilities of the mentally ill is essential.

Associates Degree in appropriate field plus two to four years of relevant experience in working with mentally ill; or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Part time hours and all shifts available, Youth & Family Division Intensive School Supports Program Interventionist(s): To provide direct intervention and training to foster the development of communication, social skills, adaptive behavior, daily living and academic or pre-academic skills to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Emotional Behavioral Disability. Bachelors degree, preferably in education or human services field. These are 37.5 hour per week benefit eligible positions.

This position is considered full-time and offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive wage based upon experience. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, EMAIL A LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME to:

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Apply to: CSAC Human Resources 89 Main Street Middlbury,

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Burlington Route Supervisor

Lamoille Community Connections is a designated provider of developmental and mental health services, now celebrating 40+ years of services to the Lamoille County community. We currently have the following opportunities available:

Major firm, local route, knowledge of DSD and grocery helpful.

Full benefits.

(35-40k).

Public Inebriate Program Positions

Lamoille Community Connections has been awarded a grant to begin a Public Inebriate Program for Lamoille County. LCC will be collaborating with community partners to provide Substance Abuse/Mental Health services for individuals and their families. The positions available are: Lead Public Inebriate Screener, Public Inebriate Screeners and Recovery Care Coordinator (part time). These positions require flexibility in scheduling.

The program will provide screenings, assessments and referrals for public inebriates.

The qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field or a minimum of three years of related experience. Send your resume to: Administrative Coordinator, PO Box 406, Johnson, VT 05656 or email to lynnm@lamoille.org.

Clinical Intake Coordinator

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Lamoille Community Connections has an immediate opening for a full time licensed therapist to work in our adult outpatient program (AOP) combined with our community rehabilitation and treatment (CRT) program, which serves adults with severe and persistent mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse issues. The therapist will work with a team of case managers, crisis intervention/prevention specialists, and a psychiatric nurse practitioner during weekly case review meetings. Responsibilities 1x2e-recruiting.indd include intakes, assessments, and diagnostics, in addition to managing a case load of approximately 20-25 individuals. Send your resume to: Director of Human Resources, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661 or email to janem@lamoille.org.

Transitional Specialist/Support Residential Staff

Lamoille Community Connections has an immediate opening for a Transitional Specialist/ Support Staff. The job duties will include assistance with transitioning consumers into the community. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide counseling and support services, which include case management, outreach and supported employment.

Working as a team member with residential staff and having flexibility in scheduling is required. A bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field is required. Send your resume to: Director of Human Resources, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661 or email to janem@lamoille.org.

Home Provider

The Developmental Services Program at Lamoille Community Connections is seeking a home provider for an elderly woman in the Lamoille area. The best match would be a calm, reassuring environment with no children. This caregiver will need to assist with personal care needs, keep a regular routine, schedule and activity level. The ability to motivate, possess a fun-loving nature and a good sense of humor are required for this position. A first-floor bedroom is required. Send application to: Director of Human Resources, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661 or email to janem@lamoille.org.

Gas Controller

This primary focus of the gas controller position is to monitor and control Call Dutton the natural gas transmission and distribution systems, and 1-888-786-0791. manage the system supply to maximize profitability while still maintaining the system’s integrity. This position develops software models and complex spreadsheets to aid in preparing 1t-MaineStaffing-020911.indd 1 2/7/11 3:11:30 PM and analyzing usage forecasts. The gas controller coordinates and implements emergency dispatch and response and is responsible for all customer inquiries during off hours. This position also negotiates and executes short-term commodity transitions and is responsible for acquiring all land rights required for gas line installation.

Lamoille Community Connections has an immediate opening for a Clinical Intake Coordinator. The Clinical Intake Coordinator will manage and facilitate all incoming referrals for consumers into the children’s program, the CRT program and the adult outpatient program. The Clinical Intake Coordinator will conduct assessments for the children’s program, the CRT program and the adult outpatient program. Based on the results of the assessment the Clinical Intake Coordinator will make recommendations to the appropriate team members regarding treatment. The Clinical Intake Coordinator will maintain statistical and demographic information summarizing the referral, assessment and intake process. A master’s degree in psychology, social work or counseling is required.

Send your resume to: Director of Human Resources, LCC, 72 Harrel St., Morrisville, VT 05661 or email to janem@lamoille.org.

Adult Outpatient Therapist

Vermont Gas Systems Inc., the only natural gas company in Vermont, has an opening for a

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The successful candidate will possess an associates degree, with an emphasis in computer science, engineering or related field. Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to exhibit independent judgment and meet deadlines. Must be proficient with MSOffice programs, specifically Excel and Word. Candidates must be able to work 12 hour shifts, either day or night, for at least 7 days in a row within a 14 day period. Candidates must be able to calmly handle high pressure and emergency situations. Familiarity with applicable federal and state regulations, codes, and standards for the natural gas industry is a plus!

If you want to work for a stable company that offers competitive wages, great benefits, and career development opportunities, 6:22:45 PM please submit your cover letter, resume and Non-Union VGS Job Application online at www.vermontgas.com/about/employment. html, or via mail to Vermont Gas Systems, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 467, Burlington, VT 05402.

United Way of Chittenden County is searching for a Coordinator to join the Volunteer Center team Please visit our website for additional information on the position to provide volunteer recruitment, and on our company at www.vermontgas.com. referral, recognition and management services for the community.

Vermont Gas Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This coordinator will have direct responsibility for the daily operations of the school-based volunteer programs which are 2/21/11 11:42:36 AM specific to building strong 6T-VT Gas Systems-022311.indd 1 intergenerational relationships with children and volunteers 55+.

3rd Shift Facilities Assistant

The ideal candidate will have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience, with the proven ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently. Excellent communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to relate and engage with diverse communities. Must have a flexible approach to work and be a creative thinker.

For more information visit, www.unitedwaycc.org and click ‘Volunteer Now’ To apply via email, send a resume and cover letter by March 11th to trish@unitedwaycc.org.

No phone calls, please.

City Market is hiring a part-time third shift facilities assistant who will be responsible for general maintenance and repairs, custodial duties, and other assigned tasks to help maintain cleanliness in our store overnight. Qualified applicants must have at least one year experience in building or preventative maintenance, as well as general knowledge of equipment repair and cleaning procedures, effective communication skills, and the ability to lift 50-80 pounds frequently and work nights (third shift). Experience cleaning with an auto floor scrubber is preferred. We offer fantastic benefits including medical, dental, life and vision, retirement plan, generous paid time off, store discount, mass transit reimbursement, health club discounts ,and much more.

Please visit our website, www.citymarket.coop, to apply and to view other available positions!

UWCC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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THINKING ABOUT A CAREER CHANGE?

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom, a Vermont-based telecommunications solutions provider located in central Vermont, is seeking a motivated individual to join our engineering team:

Upper Valley Educators Institute Teacher or Principal Licensure in 10-12 Months

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42 Years of Experience in Competency-Based Professional Training

Responsibilities include engineering and construction management of Outside Plant (OSP) projects along with the review of routine engineering work-order prints before they are issued to construction. Qualified applicant must possess an Associate of Engineering degree plus a minimum of five years related experience in OSP design, engineering, and construction, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Working knowledge of both computer-based and manual line records, cable counts, and plant mapping as well as two to three years experience in a digital-mapping system. Strong interpersonal, oral communication and computer skills required. For a more detailed job description, please contact the Human Resources Department at Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom.

Individualized program with close professional support Hands-on, in-depth experience in schools Federal financial assistance available Bachelor’s degree required/Master’s degree available No evening classes

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and application to the address below. No telephone calls, please.

Job application can be found on our website: www.wcvt.com under “Employment”.

Upcoming Information Session:

Thursday, February 24, 4:30-6 PM Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street, Burlington

Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 9, 3898 Main Street Waitsfield, VT 05673 • Fax: 802-496-8342 Email: wcvtjobs@wcvt.com

See website for locations and more sessions throughout NH and VT or call to schedule a personal appointment. www.uvei.org - 603-678-4888 UVEI is an equal opportunity provider.

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Working collaboratively with state agencies and local employers, the Employment Specialist assists Reach Up clients in attaining job skills and employment. Thirty hours per week.

Position offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, long-term disability, life insurance and generous, flexible paid time off.

Vermont Adult Learning is a nonprofit provider of adult education and literacy services.

Visit www.vtadultlearning.org for more information.

Resume Deadline: March 8, 2011 E q U a l O p p O RT U n i T y E M p l O y E R

Customer Experience Rep

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Vermont-based Internet investment newsletter company seeks to hire a motivated and upbeat customer experience representative. We are a small, growing, online publishing company with a fun and motivated staff of professionals.

Full-time job, great benefits.

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clinic with 1000 member clients. Full or part time; days, nights and weekends; competitive hourly rate and bonuses; tips; benefits.

All modalities welcome. Great staff and steady clientele.

Please respond to 879-0888 or clinic0779@massageenvy.com.

is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position within the Water and Sewer Division.

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Applications are available at The Nature Conservancy, the world’s largest environmental the Williston Public Works conservation organization, seeks enthusiastic team players with Office, located at 7878 great communication and people skills to fill two short-term/ Williston Rd., and online at seasonal jobs based at the Vermont chapter’s West Haven office http://town.williston.vt.us. in the Southern Lake Champlain Valley: Application deadline is March 1, 2011. EOE

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AmeriCorps; TNC short-term Application Deadline: Mar. 15, 2011

Pet Food Warehouse, a locally owned pet food and supply business, is looking for full-time sales associates to provide superior customer service and assist with store projects. Candidates must be reliable and hardworking, have the ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs., and a desire to learn about our products. Must also love pets and have great people skills! Please apply in person at: Pet Food Warehouse, 2500 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, or 2455 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne

Water Chestnut Field Coordinator TNC short-term/seasonal Applications accepted online only. Interviews start immediately.

Details and application requirements available at: www.nature.org/careers. Click on “How to Apply.” Click on “View Positions.” Enter keyword “Vermont.” Select “Posted Anytime.” Click on “Search.” Click on link to job opening.

To apply, click on “Apply Now.” For assistance with TNC’s online application system, send an email to: applyhelp@tnc.org.

Late applications not considered.

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Coordinator of Collaborative Systems/Case Manager Full-time w/ benefits.

This position will coordinate, develop, and deliver case management services to consumers through collaborative efforts between the mental health and corrections system, as well as other community partners. Those in the target population are identified as being at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system. Clients include people with serious functional impairments.

Primary goals are to prevent entry and/or re-involvement.

Master’s degree preferred with 5 years experience in the humanservices field, working in corrections, mental health and/or substance abuse; or bachelor's degree with 10 years experience in the human-services field, working in corrections, mental health and/or substance abuse.

WCMHS provides an exceptional benefit package for salaried positions, a stimulating and supportive working environment, and many opportunities for professional growth.

Please send resumes to Personnel Department, P.O. Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05602.

Shared Living Provider

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CCS is seeking couples or individuals to provide home supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. The following positions include a generous tax-free stipend, ongoing supports, assistance with necessary home modifications, respite and a comprehensive training package.

Heartbeet Lifesharing has a part-time opening for a project-based

Solar and Building Performance Analyst

The Solar and Building Performance Analyst will provide solar opportunity analysis and building performance technical services, using diagnostic testing (including blower door tests and infrared imagery), estimating and work scope development. Sales support will include outreach, marketing support, sales tracking and closing.

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Milne Travel American Express seeks

selling manager for our South Burlington Travel Store.

BUsiness TraVel COUnselOrs Located in S. Burlington, White Plains, N.Y., Briaintree, Mass., or any of our 11 networked locations. Minimum two years’ experience with Sabre or Galileo.

reD sOx TOUr DireCTOr Seeking polite, organized and confident candidate to tour direct 40 games to Fenway in 2011.

Milne runs a motor coach from Burlington to Fenway for every home game. Your focus is enabling complete enjoyment of the experience for our clients.

Please forward thoughtful cover letter and resume to jobs@milnetravel.com.

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Work with our existing clients to optimize our positive effect on their T&E spending and traveler satisfaction. College degree, excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for long days are expected.

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CVCAC, Inc., Human Resources, 195 US Route 302, Berlin, Barre, VT 05641, or email to cvcachr@cvcac.org.

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This full-time position offers a competitive salary, incentives, complete training and excellent benefits. Submit letter of interest and resume to:

Support an active, Social and independent man in your home. He enjoys cooking, the arts and socializing with others.

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The development director will plan, direct and coordinate all development activities, major fundraising activities and special projects. Responsibilities include: fundraising, major gift/donor support, grant writing; planned giving program; donor database and records management; development and public relations; and outreach program.

Are you a people person with a good technical mind looking for an opportunity to help your neighbors and save the planet? Central Vermont Community Action Council is a progressive, nonprofit company based in Barre. The Weatherization division offers energysaving diagnostic and construction services to low income Vermonters.

Energysmart is a rapidly growing contracting subsidiary of CVCAC, offering green building and energy-saving renovation services.

Support a charming man either in his apartment or your accessible home. He enjoys movies, being a part of the self-advocacy movement and his job at the airport. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and patience and enjoy socializing and going out into the community.

Support a kind, humorouS gentleman who enjoys being involved in the community and in social settings. The ideal candidate will be patient and flexible and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Development Director.

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We have one full-time awning sales position and one part-time custom closet sales position available.

We’re looking for energetic, organized professionals with enthusiasm, commitment, integrity and superior results.

The positions are 75% sales, 10% project design (no design experience necessary), and 15% networking/marketing.

Sales experience a plus but not required—we’re willing to train the right person.

If you are a high achiever and great communicator with solid organizational skills, please send your cover letter and resume to twarren@ ottercreekawnings.com.

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

Web Designer Fuse, a marketing agency targeting teens and young adults, recently named one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont,” is seeking a Web Designer to concept & create digital work for web and other interactive media.

Ideal candidates will have relevant youth-culture design experience. 3+ years of experience and strong proficiency in Adobe CS is required. Web development experience a plus.

For a complete job description, and to apply, please visit: www.fusemarketing.com/jobs.

Developmental ServiceS IntensIve CommunIty support Worker Interesting 16-year-old man on the autism spectrum, with a great sense of humor and an active lifestyle, needs 20 afternoon hours of support in the Richmond/Burlington areas. This guy thrives with structure and someone who is confident and comfortable, understated, and sensitive to communication issues. Great opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and learn/practice behavior-management strategies and different communication techniques. Ideal candidate is a nearpeer-age male who also enjoys reading, going to the gym and hiking. Benefits eligible.

CrIsIs InterventIon speCIalIst Seeking a skilled and dynamic individual to provide crisis supports for people with developmental disabilities. Ideal candidate will have a combination of significant clinical and interpersonal skills. Thirty hours/week, nights and potentially weekends. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Outstanding opportunity for graduate students. speCIalIzed CommunIty support Worker Twenty-year-old woman who enjoys movies, Zumba, animals, art classes and animals needs 20 afternoon hours of support in the Essex/Burlington areas. Ideal candidate is a near-peer-age female who enjoys being active and has considerable clinical experience. Crisis support experience and an unflappable attitude strongly desired. Benefits eligible.

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We're looking for a part-time/freelance graphic designer who's happy to deal with the day-to-day production needs of our busy marketing department. Superior attention to detail, accuracy and teamwork are needed to succeed in this position.

Expertise in the skills of graphic design: design, typography, photography, layout and digital preparation of marketing material using a Macintosh computer.

Expertise and experience with Adobe Creative Suite mandatory.

Qualifications: • Degree in graphic design • Knowledge and skills in graphic design • Proficient in and knowledge of Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other programs • Attention to detail and excellent accuracy skills

admInIstratIve assIstant III Seeking a self-motivated individual to provide administrative support for the Chittenden Clinic (Burlington’s methadone clinic). This is a part-time position with prorated benefits. The candidate should be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The ideal candidate will be familiar with data entry and creating and running reports. The candidate should be able to demonstrate high-level skills in organization; multitasking; and priority, stress and time management. Candidate must have the ability to independently manage assigned projects with minimal supervision.

Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background check. Education: high school diploma required. Work experience: minimum two years’ experience in the workplace or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge could be acquired. Afternoon, evening or weekend coverage may be required. patIent Care CoordInator, ChIttenden ClInIC Full-time position available to provide case-management services to patients in the Chittenden Clinic, and conduct prescreens and various outcome assessments. Individual will also participate in staff meetings and behavioral intervention as needed, and work with treatment providers and community support groups with the goal of coordinating care and accessing services. Bachelor’s degree required.

Send resume and portfolio to kzuccareno@champlain.edu.

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Senior Graphic Designer We’re looking for a talented part-time/freelance graphic designer, who has been working on both digital web design and traditional print arenas, to perform design and layout duties related to the college's key internal and external marketing communications. Responsibilities include conceptualization, design and layout of small, medium and large projects as well as layout and digital preparation of files, and art direction of photography. Project management a must (i.e., prioritizes and works effectively under pressure to meet and exceed project deadlines and commitments while keeping internal clients informed of projects and progress). The ability to direct interns on projects and work in a collaborative environment is a must. This position will: • Develop and produce marketing materials for a variety of clients on campus • Work/collaborate with a team of creative individuals • Stay current on trends in the industry • Manage personal jobs and ensure timely delivery of projects • Confer with clients and manager concerning design and/or graphic requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in graphic design • 5-7 years of experience • Printing knowledge and press-checking experience a plus • Photography knowledge and experience in art directing photo shoots • Expertise in the Adobe Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)

• Web design a plus Send resume and portfolio to kzuccareno@champlain.edu.

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ClInICIan substanCe abuse — ChIttenden ClInIC The Chittenden Clinic, the methadone program in Chittenden County, is seeking two full-time substance abuse clinicians who will provide individual and group counseling to patients who are opioid dependent. Positions will require the candidate to establish and maintain clinic records, address treatment plans and progress in treatment, and coordinate care.

Candidates must have a master’s in counseling or social work and have or be working toward licensure in substance abuse treatment. Afternoon, evening or weekend coverage may be required. employment Counselor Full-time position working in an evidence-based supported employment program, assisting individuals recovering from mental illness with their employment and education goals. Responsibilities include community-based assessment. Must have skill and comfort level developing a wide range of jobs in the community and a desire to work on a multidisciplinary team. Bachelor’s in human services, two years of human service work experience, valid Vermont driver’s license, registered vehicle and knowledge of community resources required. Knowledge of the Burlington business community preferred. laboratory teChnICIans — ChIttenden ClInIC The Chittenden Clinic methadone program is seeking one female and one male lab technician. Primary responsibilities include observing and collecting samples for drug testing, analyzing and reporting data, ordering supplies, and other administrative duties as needed. Candidate must be a reliable team player. Part-time positions, afternoon hours. Bachelor’s degree required. nurse, ChIttenden ClInIC The Chittenden Clinic, a Burlington methadone clinic, seeks two full-time nurses (RN or LPN). These positions are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and conducting patient education of safe methadone practice, harm reduction, and general health issues relevant to individuals with opiate addiction and/or other substance abuse problems.

Afternoon, evening or weekend coverage may be required. senIor ClInICIan substanCe abuse Full-time position to provide clinical services to clients with a substance abuse diagnosis, as well as to clients with co-occurring disorders. Individual will provide clinical evaluations and make referrals for clients to appropriate services; develop and review individualized treatment plans; provide clinical supervision to one or more colleagues; and perform clinical and/or administrative tasks, including completion of clinical records and follow-up on authorization of treatment services from managed care companies. Master’s degree required.

Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities.

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

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Vermont's most exciting startup seeks to fill the following positions in our global online English language training company:

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e-tutor Statistical tracking of learners’ progress. Qualifications: BA in computer science, math, statistics, engineering, IT, 3+ years experience in related field.

M a N ag EM EN T Chief Operations Officer Manage corporate operations including two telephone-based distance-training platforms, administrative local market teams in France and Shanghai, technical support teams in Vermont. Establish global best practices and produce monthly operations reporting, working closely with the CEO, sales, marketing and product/technology teams. Qualifications: 10 years in lead operations role in technology-enabled company, experience in online education a strong plus; experience managing call centers, offsite teams, global offices a plus; IT knowledge, foreign languages also a plus; able to travel.

Financial Controller Lead the finance and accounting functions at HQ and across markets in Europe and China, collaborating with management on strategic planning; oversee budgeting, payroll, financial tracking; produce consolidated account reporting and financial statements, work with auditors. Qualifications: 10 years experience, including controller or CFO role; work in technology-enabled company; expert in SAGE; MBA, startup experience, foreign languages a plus; some travel.

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Small South Burlington-based professional office operating a debit/ATM program for credit unions is expanding its staff.

We’re seeking a multi-talented, technically oriented person to support daily debit/ATM processing operations and work on special projects. The successful candidate is detail oriented, efficient, types proficiently, has an aptitude for numbers and is highly oriented toward PC and financial services industry technology. Credit union knowledge and/or EFT experience are advantageous, as are strong communication skills and a team orientation. Excellent benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience. Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to employment@vcul.org.

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The Association of Vermont Credit Unions is an equal opportunity employer.

Philips Healthcare is seeking a

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Tech Lead/Architect Lead all software engineering at the company, including architecture decisions, recruiting and managing a team, collaborating with product management and CEO to create compelling, cutting-edge e-learning products across web and mobile. Qualifications: 5+ years developing scalable software, ideally with B2B, B2C, i18n experience; multiple environments desirable such as Java, .NET, Open Source; strong back-end knowledge important; ability to lead, mentor, and recruit a team of engineers; foreign languages a plus

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Field Service Engineer

The Vermont Software Developers' Alliance (vtSDA) is currently seeking an executive director. The executive director’s responsibilities include working with the board, communicating with members and sponsors, recruiting new members, soliciting financial sponsorships, overseeing staff, and planning events. Our ideal candidate is organized, has excellent interpersonal skills and is enthusiastic about technology. Grant writing and/or fundraising experience is a plus.

to service the Burlington area.

Responsible for customer relationship management through the effective use of Product Manager, Educational Applications for Fast-Growing technical knowledge to service Online Education Startup Lead the company's core intellectual assets, our X-ray and cardiovascular educational training products, as an advocate for customers. Apply up-to-date pedagogical equipment and maintain techniques to create a highly usable e-learning product suite, working with senior the site. Responsible for management. Qualifications: Background or experience in education, pedagogy, e-learning identification and resolution of or related; product management experience including requirements gathering, user This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per customer issues, providing the experience, and working with technical development team; foreign languages a plus. week with the opportunity to grow as the organization customer with the appropriate grows. To learn more about vtSDA, visit our websites at communication, and involving IT Manager / Sysadmin Own management of all corporate systems and www.vtsda.org and www.tappingtech.org. appropriate service and sales servers, both client-facing and employee-facing, ensuring high availability; work with personnel. Maintaining the engineering team and management to enable company initiatives; manage hosting To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to customer satisfaction is providers and other vendors; lead onsite and remote IT support for our global offices. jobs@vtsda.org by March 4. the primary goal. Seeking Qualifications: 3+ years as a sysadmin or other IT support role in a high-scale environment; candidates with at least an strong knowlege of servers, OSs, databases, etc.; experience with shell scripting or associate’s degree in electronics programming a plus; foreign languages a plus. or former military electronics Software Engineer for Fast-Growing Online Education Startup background. Previous X-ray or Develop world-class e-learning software for businesses and end users, working CV experience is preferred.

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VOTED ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN VERMONT FOR 2010.

Country Home Products, Inc., worldwide marketer of DR® and Neuton® branded power equipment, and Sunward® solar systems, is looking for High-Quality Customer-Oriented Seasonal Power Equipment Support Specialists to staff our busy inbound call center located in Vergennes, VT, while earning $11.00 per hour plus paid incentive programs.

S TAT E O F VERMONT Hiring For the people…the place… possibilities. for all positions, the including directors.

Leaps & Bounds is EDUCATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER looking for motivated, flexible • Do you tinker with small engines or outdoor power equipment?

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Department of Education team players to join our growing • Are you generally mechanically inclined?

We are looking for a bright, creative and experienced • Do you have a professional telephone manner, enjoy talking with the individual to take a leadership role at the Department public and have basic computer skills? of Education in the area of communication and media. In thisin role you willWilliston, work closelyMilton with the and Essex, If so, then WE WANT YOU! Our Seasonal Power Equipment Support Commissioner of Education and the leadership of the soon-to-be South Burlington department.

Responsibilities will include coordinating Specialists provide technical assistance to our customers worldwide. all department media and press events; press, locations.

Must havemonitor experience, sources of information on education; Please apply with resume and cover letter to: jobs@DRpower.com.media and local education and a sense of humor! advise on media activities, internal communications, strategic planning, and communications withand a broad Pay based on education range of constituents in the field. experience.

Requires at least three years of experience in P R O D U C T S Country Home Products is an Contact Krista at journalism, publicity or public relations or a related Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Technical Trades Technician – lighTing (ParT-Time) Light Technician position available at Saint Michael's College. Person needed for 20 hours per week to maintain lighting fixtures. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle provided. Position requires the ability to work in confined spaces, to work from ladders or elevated platforms, and to lift 50 lbs. Training provided. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment physical screening. For more information and to apply online, go to http://smcvt.interviewexchange.com.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

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The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, an independent Board led by selfadvocates The State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package. To ready apply, interested candidates should use the and family members, seeks a highly organized professional to meet the challenges of online job application at www.vtstatejobs.info or contact managing a fast-paced small office, with the computer expertise and media skills to support the Department of Human Resources, Employment Services outreach, advocacy and grant initiatives to realize our mission of(voice) bringing Vermonters with at (800) 640-1657 or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/ developmental disabilities into the heart of our communities.

Experience with a Board or Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, nonprofit preferred. Full-Time; Excellent benefits package. See full individuals description and apply online with disabilities, veterans, andat people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged. www.careers.vermont.gov, (Ref. #28083) or call (800) 640-1657 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). DEADLINE March 4.

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ENGINEER We are currently seeking a dynamic individual for the position of engineer at the Doubletree Hotel Burlington in South Burlington, Vt. This position requires a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

As a Maintenance Engineer, this person will perform a combination of duties to maintain, repair and clean mechanical areas and equipment. Also, they will assist other trade mechanics in their duties to ensure a safe, clean and well-maintained hotel.

The ideal candidate will possess the following: · Must have basic knowledge of skilled trade activities in plumbing, carpentry, electrical and mechanical work and painting. · Must have a positive attitude and enjoy working with the public. · Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Apply in person at The Doubletree Front Desk 1117 Williston Rd., South Burlington, VT

Progressive residential construction company seeks project supervisor/lead carpenter to manage all aspects of field production including crew support and client communication.

Must have at least 8 years success in all phases of new and remodel construction.

Must be passionate about the building trades with strong initiative to pursue sustainablebuilding practices. Outstanding communication and organizational skills required.

Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Generous compensation package with excellent potential for long-term growth.

Send cover letter and resume to mark@lewiscreekbuilders.com.

Staff Attorney Safeline, Inc. seeks a full-time staff attorney to represent victims of domestic, sexual and dating violence and stalking in legal proceedings arising as a result of their victimization. Safeline is a feminist organization dedicated to ending physical, emotional and sexual violence against women and girls through direct service, education, advocacy and social change in Orange County and northern Windsor County.

The successful applicant will be admitted to practice in Vermont, have at least 3 years experience, preferably in family law, will have an understanding of domestic and sexual violence and the unique needs of victims and survivors.

Experience at a domestic or sexual violence organization as an advocate or hotline worker are a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. People from diverse communities are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: March 15, 2011.

Legal Advocate Safeline, Inc. seeks a full-time legal advocate to provide pro se legal support, court advocacy and direct service to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. All Safeline direct service staff follow a rotating, weeklong hotline coverage schedule. This position is included in that rotation. The successful applicant will have an understanding of domestic and sexual violence and the unique needs of victims and survivors. Experience at a domestic or sexual violence organization as an advocate or hotline worker are a plus. Competitive salary and benefits.

People from diverse communities are encouraged to apply.

Safeline is a feminist organization dedicated to ending physical, emotional and sexual violence against women and girls through direct service, education, advocacy and social change in Orange County and northern Windsor County.

Application deadline: March 8, 2011.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Nika Graci, Executive Director, Safeline P.O. Box 368, Chelsea, VT 05038, or via email to nika@safelinevt.org

Or email your resume to hr@doubletreevt.com.

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Career Career Opportunity Opportunity Workshop Workshop Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 6 PM – 354 Mountain View Drive, Suite 200, Colchester, VT. Light refreshments. Local firm with national carriers presenting information on a career path in financial services. Candidates must be highly motivated and want to run their own business with help from a team of mentors. Our primary carrier's most successful associates earn among the highest in the industry.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UWCC is a leading organization in Chittenden County, Vt., that addresses human care needs. We are committed to engaging the community in our work and creating lasting changes in community conditions that improve the lives of all people. We are searching for an executive director to passionately promote UWCC’s mission and vision.

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We seek a strong strategic thinker and proven community leader with exceptional management skills and an understanding of the role of the nonprofit human-service sector. The ideal candidate must be capable of articulating UWCC’s vision to donors, volunteers, staff, human-service agencies and other stakeholders. We seek a leader with excellent judgment, and with the motivational, analytical and team-building skills to work effectively with large numbers of volunteers and the community to solve problems.

Interested candidates may visit www.unitedwaycc.org to download the job description and application requirements. The executive director reports to a local board of directors and works closely with several board committees.

The position requires significant experience in a senior or executive leadership position at a similarly complex organization. For confidential consideration, candidates who meet the requirements should send via email a resume, cover letter and statement of interest by March 4, 2011, to: Searchcommittee@unitedwaycc.org.

No phone calls, please.

UWCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Operations Manager Four Seasons Dermatology is currently recruiting for an experienced individual to plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of a growing and thriving dermatology practice.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of medical office management and/ or supervisory experience and have demonstrated: excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to handle problems efficiently and professionally, and a proven track record of facilitating a work environment that 12:35:03 PM engenders positive energy and teamwork.

For immediate consideration please email a resume and, cover letter directly to fsjobs11@gmail.com.

Come build your future at Middlebury College!

Procurement and Payable Manager The Procurement and Payable Manager has overall accountability and responsibility for the purchasing function. This responsibility includes the timely procurement of goods and services for the best price and best quality, utilizing the Vermont State contract, preferred vendors relationships and contracts - but also keeping in mind the College’s responsibility to local and minority-owned vendors.

Customer Service

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Education & Training • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other related field.

• Professional certifications (CPM, etc.) or graduate degree in business or finance.

• Thorough working knowledge of purchasing, and accounts payable, principles and related regulations.

Experience • Five or more years related experience in accounting, taxation, purchasing and accounts payable.

• Experience in a business environment with significant interpersonal contacts requiring independent professional judgment.

• Higher Education experience preferred.

Why work for us?

Middlebury College employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation; competitive health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision benefits; and educational assistance programs.

As the tenth largest employer in Vermont and an institution with operations on five continents, Middlebury’s workforce is one of its most valuable assets. Thus the college is firmly committed to the success and development of its employees.

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Experience a MUST.

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Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Maple Leaf Farm, an inpatient substance-abuse program, has the following positions open:

Full-time Licensed

Clinical Social Worker and/or master’s-level

Mental Health Professional with a CADC/LADC. Duties include group and individual addictions counseling and case management as well as IOP group facilitation.

Ideal candidate will have at least five years post-master’s experience providing substance abuse treatment to a diverse population of adults, excellent writing and group facilitation skills, and knowledge of short-term, cognitive behavioral treatment approaches with persons diagnosed with substance-use disorders and co-occurring mental-health disorders.

3/5 part-time evening

Milieu Counselor, ideally with experience in the field of addictions treatment, to provide supervision to a population of adult males and females who are recovering from the effects of alcohol/drug dependency.

Per diem

Counselors for evenings and weekends, ideally with experience in the field of addictions treatment. Responsibilities include group addictions psycho-education/counseling and milieu management.

The ability to work cooperatively within a clinical team is a must. Individual and group supervision provided. For more information regarding our program and available employment opportunities please visit our website: www.mapleleaf.org.

Email cover letter and resumes to MichaelZ@mapleleaf.org, or mail to: Michael A. Zacharias, Ph.D. — Clinical Director, Maple Leaf Farm, 10 Maple Leaf Rd., Underhill, VT 05489

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Elementary Principal Ripton, Vermont

Located in the Green Mountains of Vermont near Middlebury, the Ripton Elementary School seeks a dynamic educator to serve as principal for a PreK-6 small school with four multi-aged classrooms.

The Ripton Elementary School is committed to educating the whole child by stressing the sciences, arts, core academics, and community living skills. This is a 0.6 FTE (60%) position. Additional time as future needs emerge.

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RURAL VERMONT CANCELS RAW-MILK WORKSHOPS

Passions have flared since the state put the kibosh on a series of raw-milk-processing classes last week. Even though a solution is in the works, the shutdown highlights a

schism in the cheese-making community.

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disagrees with the Vermont ag agency’s shutdown. He Specializing runs a raw-milk microdairy of five cows with his wife, in Vietnamese Margaret, selling some raw & Thai Cuisine milk in liquid form and some Lunch & Dinner to Warren’s THREE SHEPHERDS Dine-in or carry-out CHEESE for cheese making.

He says people are eager to learn how to make butter Full menu available and cheese for themselves, online at www.7dvt.com and should be able to do so in their homes regardless of Downtown Burlington personal risk. “To say that Lower Church St • 859-9998 it’s against the law to show people how to do that — Essex Junction that’s constitutional-rights 137 Pearl Street • 872-9998 stuff,” Osha declares.

“Are we really into policing people’s kitchens?” adds LARRY FAILLACE of Three 12v-vietnamrestaurant111010-1.indd 1 11/4/10 Shepherds, which holds cheese-making workshops throughout the country, though mostly in licensed facilities.

Rural Vermont’s executive director, JARED CARTER will be meeting with Scruton this week to find a middle ground, which Osha hopes will be this dispute’s silver lining. “I hope what comes out of all this is not drawing the lines deeper in the soil, but some dialogue,” he through says. “We’re all together in this realm.”

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took the stage. After some slow dancing, the music heated up, and she counted to three before dropping the top. The spectacle had by now become as routine to me as seeing another woman in the locker room. All the same, at a total of $26 Canadian for two people, Club Super Sexe was certainly a great value. Next time I’m looking for all-you-can-eat lunch and a show, I just may return.

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A pair of clear, five-inch stilettos was visible under the wall of the stall next to me. I exited to wash my hands. The black-haired stripper who emerged was surprised to see me.

She had just finished her set and was wearing only the heels and a pair of high-waisted black panties. “Please excuse my nakedness,” she bid me in a French accent, lightly covering herself. I wanted to say something snarky about already being in a strip club, but her tone was so endearingly vulnerable, I just asked her for help working the stubborn sink.

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there. Many who showed up alone paid DeVito — who was monitoring screens of security footage — and led the girl of their choice to the “Section VIP.” Done with my food, I went to the ladies’ room. It turned out the only toilets for girls at Club Super Sexe were in the strippers’ dressing room. A vending machine selling tampons and baby wipes was affixed to one wall. Tiny, dirty-looking lockers were against another. The danseuses had laid their winter coats and boots against a few torn, plastic chairs facing the sink. Near a battered pay phone and yellowing phone book, a sign proclaimed, in French and English, “No narcotics allowed.”

Vermont report, sales grew by 23 percent from 2009 to 2010. A gallon of raw milk can sell for two or three times the price of pasteurized milk.

Kehler has no issue with people wanting to make raw-milk cheese and butter at home, but he asserts that raw-milk cheeses from unlicensed facilities have been showing up for sale at farmers markets. That can put the artisanal-cheese sector at risk, particularly at a time when it is under increased scrutiny from the federal Food and Drug Administration. Kehler points out that the FDA is poised to issue new rules pertaining to unpasteurized milk cheeses. “Cheese makers in Vermont understand what is at stake, and we’re taking steps to get out in front of the FDA. This really has the potential to set us back,” he says.

Jasper Hill Farm makes a few raw-milk cheeses, but has recently purchased more pasteurization equipment in anticipation of new FDA rules. “We make high-risk products. We understand the risks and manage them intensely,” Kehler says.

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letter to RURAL VERMONT, an advocacy organization that for 18 months has been holding workshops to teach people to turn raw milk into cheese, butter and baked goods. In the letter, dairysection chief DAN SCRUTON asserts that the workshops violate the 2009 “raw milk act,” which dictates that raw

milk can only be sold for liquid consumption.

Scruton says the problem lies in the way the workshops were advertised — they appeared to promote the sale of raw milk for use in processing, which is prohibited.

Yet the core issue is broader, according to one local cheese maker.

“Whether it’s the banking system or the food system, having a clear and consistent set of rules is important,” says MATEO KEHLER, co-owner of the CELLARS AT JASPER HILL and JASPER HILL FARM in Greensboro “What we’re concerned about is, these workshops are spawning a group of cheese makers that exist outside of the current regulatory system. If you’re teaching people to make cheese, and the natural evolution is some commercial activity without really engaging in the food safety or risk management that needs to coincide with this, people are going to get sick.”

Raw-milk sales have been rising sharply in Vermont.

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Easier to track down, however, are flavored lubes and body chocolate — though not without some raised eyebrows.

“I’m really not comfortable talking about that,” says one chocolatier when I call to ask her about the topical use of cacao. “And no one ever asks.”

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use a condom; don’t use anything that might get stuck, he advises.)

Helfand sees food as part of the larger pie, so to speak, of using imagination in the bedroom. “What we need to do more of is encourage brainstorming and creativity. Someone could make a spring salad between a woman’s legs and sprinkle a little olive oil on it,” he says.

“That’s something a little different.”

Indeed. The Japanese call the body-as-platter nyotaimori, and it was practiced eons before Samantha Jones covered herself in sushi in the first Sex and the City movie. The Japanese have fused food and sex in other ways: A native Japanese yam called nagaimo becomes a gelatinous mess when grated and has been used as a natural lubricant since the 1600s.

In the spirit of journalistic curiosity, I went in search of nagaimo, but I couldn’t find the tuber locally, despite trying three Asian markets.

tapped market. Kayce Massey, manager at Burlington’s Good Stuff sex shop, says that edible sex products are steady sellers. “They’re an easy way to create some sizzle,” she says.

Among the most popular are edible lubes that come in flavors ranging from blackberry to bacon to, yes, grapefruit.

Massey adds that the System JO brand is a best seller because of its viscosity and flavor.

The key with lube — especially flavored varieties — is to avoid those with glycerin, says Massey. The sweet-tasting alcohol is unkind to the delicate female anatomy. Unfortunately, glycerin is added to many lubes to render them slippery; System JO’s glycerin level is minimal, while other lubes contain none at all.

I buy a System JO lube in the flavor Tangerine Dream, and it smells faintly of mandarins. On the tongue, however, the clear gel is more like a super-sweet

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The long, die-cut strip of pink cellophane with adjustable straps smells like stale cotton candy. Put a strand in your mouth and it welds to the tongue with alarming speed, dissolving into a medicinal, artificial sweetness.

In the ready-made-body-chocolate department, the 50-year-old company Kama Sutra specializes in edible body paints, oils and chocolates. The Sweet Heart: Chocolate Body Treats for Lovers kit ($35, Imago) comes with small jars of Chocolate Crème Brûlée Body Souffle and Dark Chocolate Body Paint. The brown, heart-shaped box also contains a plastic baggie of chocolate Honey Dust in a brown organza bag, as well as a miniature paintbrush and an amber-colored feather tickler.

The Dark Chocolate paint tastes like gelatinous chocolate icing, both bitter and sweet but somehow not bittersweet. On the other hand, the feather-light Honey Dust looks and tastes like powdered hot chocolate.

When I lick some from the back of my hand, it’s akin to a powdered soufflé, albeit blended with my own salt. The loser of the group is the Crème Brûlée: airy with a peaked-egg-white texture, it tingles and tastes like Splenda blended with eucalyptus. (Neither is an ingredient.)

For slathering the real thing on a nearby body, one might be better served using a favorite melted (and then slightly cooled) dark chocolate, or barely warmed honey or maple syrup.

But avoid fats, particularly near the nether regions. “If you’re using latex condoms, you’ll want to avoid butter, cooking oils and whipped cream, as they break down latex, rendering the condom useless,” cautions Maeve.

“Besides, these items can cause irritating allergic reactions and uncomfortable clogged glands and follicles — totally unappetizing.”

On the homemade front of sensual delights are the concoctions of Laura Brown, owner of Purple Shutter Herbs in Winooski. She sells a steady stream of her Damiana Cordial, an infusion meant to increase the female libido.

For the more culinarily inclined, she suggests a whip of kava kava, chocolate and tapioca. Kava kava “calms the mind down in terms of sensuality,” says Brown. “You can experience a higher level of functionality of the body, of physicality.”

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Creamsicle laced with cough syrup. Not awful, but certainly unlike a freshly plucked (or thrown) piece of fruit.

Also on the sweet end of the scale are Good Stuff ’s candy whips, which I picture as sinister strands of long black licorice. Instead, a Candy Whip ($7.99) is a cat o’ nine tails of Pez-type-candy held together by string. It’s a tasty snack if you happen to love Pez, but it’s unclear how one would use it as a weapon of lust.

Edible panties first made a dint on my consciousness in grade school when I watched Neighbors, the John Belushi/ Dan Aykroyd comedy in which Aykroyd utters the unforgettable line, “Hey, Earl, want to try some of your daughter’s panties?”

You can pick up a passion-fruitflavored pair of Edible Undies for $5 at Imago in Colchester. The hot-pink package promises to be “sensuous with taste.” The item must be popular in Germany, because most of the ingredients are in Deutsch — such as “Pina-Colada-Geschmacksstroff ” and “propylenglykolmonostearat.”

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A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Call for cancellations in inclement weather. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.

LUNCH & LEARN: Don’t let your snow-covered garden hold you back. Speaker Denyse ButlerAyres gives pointers for “Growing Herbs Indoors.”

Gardener’s Supply, Williston, noon-12:45 p.m. Free.

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LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Break bread in Hebrew on Mondays, Italian on Tuesdays, Spanish on Wednesdays, French on Thursdays or German on Fridays. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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‘FOUR LIONS’: A handful of bumbling suicide bombers make a statement about terrorism in Christopher Morris’ 2010 comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7.

Info, 748-2600.

‘THE FRESHMAN’: In the style of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, silent-era icon Harold Lloyd plays a geeky college student determined to become popular in this 1925 comedy. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

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

‘THE OPEN TABLE’: Chefs Claudine Marlett and Michael Hays prepare a community meal for diners who contribute what they can, whether it be in money, labor, skills or simply their company. LACE, Barre, 6-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 476-4276.

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BABYTIME: Crawling tots and their parents convene for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 658-3659.

BOARD GAMES: Ward off school-vacation boredom with entertainment from a box. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-6955.

details. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 476-7550, ext. 308.

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME: Budding bookworms pore over pages. Hayes Room, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

DAILY DESIGN CHALLENGE: After viewing the “Raise the Roof” exhibit, young engineers construct tall towers from newspapers, cushioned containers for an egg drop and more. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon.

Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

HIGH SCHOOL BOOK GROUP: Bookworms crack open all manner of tomes, from plays to graphic novels to short stories. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

ICE SKATING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS: Independent learners hit the ice. Ice Barn, Milton, noon-2 p.m. $3 includes skating and rentals; $10 for skating lessons. Info, 893-4237.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK GROUP: Young people dish about their current reads. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

MONTGOMERY STORY HOUR: Little lit lovers flip pages before snacking. Montgomery Town Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

MOVING & GROOVING WITH CHRISTINE: Young ones jam out to rock-and-roll and world-beat tunes.

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

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

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‘PUZZLES, PUZZLES, PUZZLES!’: Jigsaw geniuses piece together interlocking images. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

SCHOOL VACATION FUN: Class may be out, but the learning doesn’t stop when children ages 6 to 12 wise up on Vermont granite, marble, butter and lumber, and the products that come from them.

Preregister. Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $3-5; family rates available. Info, 828-2180, kathleen.daquila@state.vt.us.

STORY TIME: Award-winning tomes occupy youngsters. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m.

Free. Info, 864-8001.

‘WII-TASTIC!’: Kids ages 5 and up test out the video game console through Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and more. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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VALLEY NIGHT: Prana produce funk-driven jams.

Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $5 suggested cover. Info, 496-8994.

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Christopher O’Riley’s style isn’t so much Rachmaninoff to rock and roll as it is ... well, Rachmaninoff to alt-rock.

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2.27 | OUTDOORS King of the Hill A simple slide down the sledding hill becomes a feat of engineered fun at East Corinth’s annual CardboardBox Derby & BBQ. That’s right — no traditional sleds are allowed. Entrants construct their own using only cardboard, tape, glue and wax — and whatever decorations they need to support this year’s “past and present” theme, celebrating Northeast Slopes’ 75th anniversary.

Previous themes have ranged from farm animals to tropical islands to the 1960s. As far as this year’s rides go, anything could happen. “It’s very secretive and very competitive,” explains Northeast Slopes’ Ellen Arnold, noting that competitors don’t unveil CARDBOARD-BOX their makeshift toboggans until they hit the slopes. As a pulled-pork DERBY & BBQ Sunday, February 27, 9:30 a.m., at barbecue rages for spectators, riders Northeast Slopes in East Corinth. Free battle over trophies for fastest box, for individual teams and spectators; best decoration and most impressive $50 for corporate teams; food-shelf donations requested. Info, 439-5789. self-destruction. Sounds like a winnortheastslopes.org win situation.

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‘ANOTHER YEAR’: A happily married couple while away four seasons, trying to make sense of their lives, in Mike Leigh’s 2010 drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7.

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he ship that’s on the saut saut sea maun sail without her sails/ The wee wee fishies grow until they turn to muckle whales.” No wonder the Tannahill Weavers offer “A Comprehensive(ish) Scots Glossary” on their website for listeners to translate traditional Scottish verses, such as this one from “The American Stranger.” (A “muckle whale” is a huge one, by the way.) With such rich brogue in store, there’s no doubt a concert by the Scottish band will be entertaining — and the group has the musical chops to balance the lyrics. Sing Out! calls their authentic blend of tunes — mystical and rollicking by turns — “as close to perfect as it gets in an imperfect world.” Pull up a chair THE TANNAHILL and, as the Tannies would say, WEAVERS Friday, February 25, 8 p.m., at “bide a wee.” Stay a Tunbridge Town Hall. $20-25. while.

Info, 431-3433, folkbloke@

A festival in Brandon celebrates, in a word, art — but its lineup goes far beyond the kind that adorns your walls. In previous years, Art in the Snow was structured as three weekends of open studios. Now gathered into two packed days, the fête augments gallery offerings with activities that address the arts of cooking, wine making, crafting and more. Sign up to sling pizzas with Café Provence’s chef Robert Barral, or master “The Art of the Tart” at the Inn on Park Street’s pastry-dough workshop. Talk to vintners from five Vermont vineyards on the Wine Trail, a path of tasting stations through town. Watch art in action as Lee Greenwalt demonstrates weaving at the Granary, or try your own hand at painting under the tutelage of folk-art icon Warren Kimble ART IN THE SNOW Saturday, February 26, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, in his new downtown studio.

February 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at various locations in Time to get in touch with your Brandon. Various prices; preregistration required for some classes and workshops. View the website inner artiste! for full schedule. Info, 247-6401. artinthesnow.com

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February Break at Shelburne Museum: The public explores historic exhibition buildings under a blanket of snow. Folks are welcome to ski, snowshoe, sled or walk the grounds. Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m.-noon. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Info, 985-3346, ext. 3349, ktitterton@shelburnemuseum.org.

Nighttime Snowshoe Dinner Tour: Diners stretch their legs on a trail to a rustic cabin, where a blazing fireplace and candlelit meal await.

Preregister. Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield, 6:15 p.m. $90 includes guides, snowshoe rentals and meal (BYOB). Info, 496-2276.

Sleigh Ride Week: Farmhouse fun begins with snowy wagon rides, cookies and spiced cider.

Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

‘The Nature of February’: A naturalist sheds light on the animals and plants of our northern hardwood forests on an excursion of easy to moderate difficulty. Mad River Glen Ski Area, Fayston, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $15-25; $65 per family of four. Info, 496-3551, ext. 117.

sport

Night Rider Series: Skiers and riders compete in the illuminated terrain parks for prizes. Bolton Valley Resort, 4:30 p.m. $18 includes lift ticket; $12 for season-pass holders. Info, 434-6804.

Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate-do Open House: Classes balance traditional karate training with physical and mental activities emphasizing character growth, personal safety, selfrespect and more. Sports & Fitness Edge, Williston, 7 p.m. Free for beginners. Info, 825-5489.

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Adam Boyce: In “Sprightly Steps: Vermont’s Contra and Square Dancing Tradition,” the speaker discusses the history of fiddle-driven dances in the Green Mountains. Middlesex Historical Society meeting follows. Middlesex Town Hall, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 272-8074, pwiley3@gmail.com.

‘Borders, Boundaries and Bullies’ Lecture Series: A weekly series explores the mental and physical walls that divide us, as well as the ties that bind us together. UVM professor of Holocaust studies Frank Nicosia focuses on “The Border of the Middle East.” Burlington College, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 862-9616.

Hoffman Lecture Series: Mark Greenlaw, vice president at Cognizant, discusses how information technology helped reduce the company’s environmental impact in “Beyond Green It,” as well as how globalization, virtualization and technology are changing the future of work. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, thomas. chittenden@uvm.edu.

Lamoille County Osher Lecture Series: How do proverbs figure into politics? In “Let Us Have Faith That Right Makes Might,” UVM professor Wolfgang Mieder explores effective phrases uttered by everyone from John Adams to Martin Luther King Jr. Town & Country Resort, Stowe, 1:30 p.m. $5. Info, 253-9011.

theater

‘Antigone’: Champlain Theatre updates Sophocles’ classic Greek tragedy about law and justice with modern staging, drawing a connection to current protests in the Middle East. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20; $10 for Champlain College staff with ID; free for Champlain College students with ID. Info, 863-5966.

Catamount Country Talent Show Auditions: Show off your skills onstage for a chance to compete in an upcoming benefit for Special Olympics Vermont. Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, catamountcountrytalentshow@gmail.com.

‘Collected Stories’: Walt Levering directs Donald Margulies’ play about the emotional journey

of two writers. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 863-5966.

Post, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 866-8588998 or 845-926-5658.

‘The Real Thing’: Tom Stoppard’s play, presented

by Northern Stage, looks at the nature of love through the lens of art and the modern world.

Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $5-58. Info, 291-9009, ext. 10.

Visit With Therapy Dogs: People befriend amiable pooches. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 658-3585.

words

Dine & Discuss Potluck Series: Learn why Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women made a big impact at this potluck literary discussion led by Mary Lou Kete, associate professor of English and women’s studies at UVM. Space is limited; preregister. Snow date: February 24. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Painted Word Poetry Series: A series highlighting established and emerging New England poets features April Ossmann and Patricia Spears Jones. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-2005.

Writers’ Group: Wordsmiths put pen to paper in response to prompts — and then share their results. Johnson Public Library, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 363-5541.

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film

‘Another Year’: See WED.23, 7 p.m.

‘Four Lions’: See WED.23, 7 p.m.

International Film Series: Two lovers secretly plan a wedding as tensions rise at their place of work in Keren Yedaya’s 2009 Hebrew drama, Jaffa.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3338.

‘Memento’: Storylines move forward and backward in Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending mystery about an amnesiac trying to avenge his wife’s murder. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age’: Vermont filmmaker Camilla Rockwell’s new documentary addresses youth’s increasing distance from the natural world.

Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 2:30 p.m.

Free with museum admission, $10-12; free for kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

food & drink

Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce Mixer: Friends and business partners network and get the scoop on the newspaper’s production process. RSVPs appreciated. Times Argus, Barre, 5-7 p.m. $8-10; half-price for guests. Info, 229-5711, cvchamber@aol.com.

Black & White Party With Charles Smith: Food & Wine’s Winemaker of the Year highlights a tasting party in the downstairs lounge. The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25 includes five wine tastings and food. Info, 859-0888.

community

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Citizens’ Law Forum: Attorney Gary H. Schall facilitates a discussion of laws and policies regarding healthy agriculture and food systems. Bugbee Senior Center, White River Junction, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 295-9068.

education

Information Session: Would-be teachers, principals and school leaders take a lesson on the Upper Valley Educators Institute’s 10-month certification program. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-678-4888.

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

Info, 363-5803.

Home Buying Seminar: Property virgin?

Prospective buyers learn the ins and outs of the process from mortgage and real-estate professionals. Light dinner provided. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free; RSVP required. Info, 864-5684.

Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.23, noon-1 p.m.

Mt. Mansfield Scale Modelers: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature-construction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765.

Skate Derby Blood Drive: Got blood? The North Country Lumber Jills organize a giveaway in cahoots with the American Red Cross. Comfort Inn & Suites, Plattsburg, N.Y., 1-6 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 518-335-2295.

Tax Assistance: Tax counselors straighten up financial affairs for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and over.

Call ahead for an appointment. Kolvoord Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Veterans Loan Benefit Seminar: Active or retired members of the military or reserves gain an understanding of their benefits from local industry professionals. Seating is limited; preregister. VFW

Wine Tasting: Acclaimed winemaker Charles Smith of K Vintners offers tasting glasses of his chardonnay, riesling, merlot and more. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569.

health & fitness

Alexander Technique Class: Learn to move with ease and freedom as instructors Sami Pincus and Stephanie Sohns address negative posture and movement habits that cause stress, tension, discomfort and pain. Touchstone Healing Arts School, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. $25 to drop in. Info, 777-3370 or 310-4610.

Armchair Exercise: Gentle physical activity helps folks stay fit. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted. Info, 658-3585.

Strong Living Exercise: Fitness enthusiasts undergo strength training for good health. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 443-1654.

Sue Johansen: A registered dietitian from Fletcher Allen Hospital delves into “Nutrition and Supplements in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.” Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 773-1853.

Women’s Zumba Class: Fast-paced rhythms fuel a Latin-inspired dance-fitness party led by Casey Clark. Chabad of Vermont, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $5.

Info, 658-5770.

kids

‘Blow Things Up With Will!’: Spunky scientists experiment with lemon juice and balloons, invisible ink, parachutes, quicksand, and volcanoes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon.. Free.

Info, 865-7216.

Chess: Checkmate! Kids of all ages scheme winning strategies. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Children’s Craft Programs: See WED.23, 1-3 p.m.

Daily Design Challenge: See WED.23, noon.

Georgia Playgroup: Provided snacks offer an intermission to free play. Georgia Youth Center, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Kids Story Time: Snacks and activities chase an hour of tales. LACE, Barre, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 476-4276.

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

Open Computer Time: Teens play games and surf the web on library laptops. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

Poetry-Writing Group: Seventh- to 12th-grade scribes strengthen their stanzas. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

‘Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles!’: See WED.23, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

School Vacation Fun: Class may be out, but the learning doesn’t stop when children ages 6 to 12 wise up on Vermont’s scenic offerings with a visit to the museum’s tourist cabin. Preregister. Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $3-5; family rates available. Info, 828-2180, kathleen.daquila@ state.vt.us.

Story Hour: A reader gives voice to pages of children’s prose. Block Gallery, Winooski, 10-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 373-5150.

music

Noontime Music: Chapin Kaynor and Lynnette Combs charm the recorder and harpsichord. Coffee and tea provided. First Baptist Church, Burlington, 12:15-12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6515.

Rhythm Collective: Grab your drumsticks!

Vermont percussionist Will Smith leads a drop-in class exploring beats through a multicultural lens.

The Art House, Middlebury, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 989-6810.

The Canadian Tenors: Classical music and contemporary pop mix and mingle in the hands of this acclaimed vocal quartet. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $37.50-63.75. Info, 863-5966.

outdoors

February Break at Shelburne Museum: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-noon.

‘Ski Inn’ & Lunch: Cross-country skiers explore the scenic lodge trails in a group excursion, returning in time for a soup and sandwich buffet.

Please call ahead. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 9:45 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted.

Info, 533-2647.

Sleigh Ride Week: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

‘The Nature of February’: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

talks

Charles A. Dana Category 1 2011 Lecture Series: Professor Frances Chevalier gets specific in “French-Heritage Resonance Sites and the Shaping of America: Bringing Artifacts to Life With SelfLearning.” Multipurpose Room, Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University, Northfield, 12:15-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 485-2794.

Devin Pendas: Boston College’s associate professor of history explores “Murder, Genocide and the Challenges of Legal Interpretation” with regard to the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials. Oakes 007, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1438.

Janus Forum: Two nuclear-energy experts, American Nuclear Society member Howard Shaffer and Fairewinds Associates’ Arnold Gundersen, debate in “Vermont Yankee: Shut It Down or Keep It Running?” Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3186.

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Lunch & Learn: Roy Feldman, executive director of the South End Arts + Business Association, explores the Queen City’s art scene. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon-3 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 863-4214.

Todd LecTure SerieS: The School of Business and Management hosts Jim Champy, author and leading authority on management issues, in a lecture. Plumley Armory, Norwich University, Northfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2080.

WendeLL PoTTer: The whistle blower and author of Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR Is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans discusses the health-insurance industry. Room 11, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7214.

theater

‘4xchekhov’: The Valley Players present four short Chekhov sketches that spell out the life cycle of love. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 583-1674, valleyplayers@madriver.com. ‘anTigone’: See WED.23, 8 p.m. ‘coLLecTed STorieS’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m. ‘eurydice’: An original score enhances Tonynominated playwright Sarah Ruhl’s modern retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, presented by the Dartmouth Theater Department.

Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-16. Info, 603-646-2422.

“STar Trek’ Live’: Boldly go where, well, more than a few have gone before with Mad Science Productions’ action-packed spectacle based on the sci-fi franchise. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $13-20. Info, 253-3000.

‘The reaL Thing’: See WED.23, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

‘TWeLfTh nighT, or WhaT you WiLL’: The UVM Department of Theatre presents the Bard’s classic comedy of mistaken identities in the wake of a shipwreck. Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $7-18. Info, 656-2094.

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Book diScuSSion SerieS: ‘WhaT a characTer’: Voracious readers consider the lasting impact of fictional protagonists, using Ralph Ellison’s The Invisible Man as a guide. Morristown Centennial Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 888-2616.

STory Time: Lit lovers of all ages take in fanciful tales. Bud & Bella’s Bookshop, Randolph, 11 a.m.

Free. Info, 728-5509.

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With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077.

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Lunch in a foreign Language: See WED.23, noon-1 p.m.

‘name ThaT movie!’: Cinemaddicts try to correctly title films by screening a barrage of short

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‘anoTher year’: See WED.23, 7 p.m.

food & drink

chocoLaTe-diPPing demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

health & fitness

armchair exerciSe: See THU.24, 11:30 a.m.-noon.

Beginner yoga cLaSS: Newbies practice the physical and mental aspects of this Indian discipline with instructor Don Randall. Randall Retreat, Monkton, 6:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 233-8403. inTergeneraTionaL SeaTed yoga: Folks of all ages work to improve joint mobility and strengthen and tone muscles. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

T’ai chi: Seniors learn to improve balance and reduce stress with fluid movements. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. $5 donation. Info, 658-3585.

kids

BerLin STory Time: Through finger plays and lively narratives, tiny tots learn to like literature.

First Congregational Church, Berlin, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. chiLdren’S crafT ProgramS: See WED.23, 1-3 p.m. chiLdren’S STory Time: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m. daiLy deSign chaLLenge: See WED.23, noon. droP-in STory Time: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories from picture books accompanied by finger plays and action rhymes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956, brownell_library@yahoo.com. famiLy movie: Nocturnal fliers fight evil forces in Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:15 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955. kidS movie: A supervillain plotting to steal the moon is swayed by three orphans in Despicable Me. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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“Lord of the Dance” @ Flynn MainStage Green Mountain Derby Dames 2011 Season! (3/19, 4/9, 9/10, 10/8, 11/5) @ Champlain Vallet Exposition, Essex Junction An Evening with Garrison Keillor @ Flynn MainStage (On sale to Flynn Members 3/22 and to the general public 3/28) A Very Special Evening with David Crosby and Graham Nash @ Flynn MainStage Josie Leavitt: “Horrified but Laughing” @ FlynnSpace Sugarland @ Champlain Valley Fair, Essex Junction

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Ballet Grand Prix @ Flynn MainStage Catie Curtis and Anne Heaton @ UVM Recital Hall 2011 Vermont Flower Show (3/4-6) @ Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction Vermont Symphony Orchestra: “Masterworks 4” @ Flynn MainStage The Heavy Pets @ Club Metronome “Lord of the Dance” @ Flynn MainStage Vermont Stage Company: “Underneath the Lintel” (3/9-13, 3/16-20) @ FlynnSpace “Orphans” (3/9-12, 3/16-19, 3/23-26) @ Off Center for the Dramatic Arts Cirque Mechanics: “Boom Town” @ Flynn MainStage Martina Filjak @ UVM Recital Hall Bella Voce Women’s Chorus @ Saint Albans City Hall, St. Albans A Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration with Altan @ Flynn MainStage The Capitol Steps @ Flynn MainStage The Green Mountain Derby Dames @ Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction Burlington Chamber Orchestra @ UVM Recital Hall FAMILY MATINEE: “Giggle, Giggle, Quack” @ Flynn MainStage SESAME STREET LIVE (3/22-23) @ Flynn MainStage Handel and Haydn Society @ UVM Recital Hall Snoe.down (3/25-26) @ Spartan Arena, Diamond Run Mall, Rutland Mavis Staples and Billy Bragg @ Flynn MainStage Bill Kirchen: “Cabin Fever Reliever” @ Emerald Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center Nan O’Brien SUNrise Listener Appreciation Tour @ Glitz Auditorium, SUNY Plattsburgh, NY SITI Company: “Radio Macbeth” @ Flynn MainStage “The Wizard of Oz” @ Flynn MainStage Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 pm

monTgomery PLaygrouP: Little ones exercise their bodies and their minds in the company of adult caregivers. Montgomery Town Library, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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‘PuzzLeS, PuzzLeS, PuzzLeS!’: See WED.23, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

SWanTon PLaygrouP: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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annemieke SPoeLSTra: The award-winning piano accompanist for the St. Michael’s College Chorale and the Vermont Youth Orchestra presents “Bach and the Piano.” McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

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m.o.v.e. Book SaLe: Students sell tomes to benefit international service trips to India and the Dominican Republic. Alliot Student Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

Info, 654-2536.

TreaTy of ghenT raTificaTion ParTy: History buffs celebrate the end of the War of 1812 — better late than never — with food, music, a silent auction and period attire. Elks Lodge, Plattsburg, N.Y., 5-9 p.m. $10-12. Info, 518-566-1814, battleof plattsburgh.org.

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coLLege of ST. JoSePh gaLa: Supporters of Rutland’s Catholic higher-ed institution laud a community leader at a benefit awards banquet with live music by swing band EnerJazz and a silent auction. Holiday Inn, Rutland, 6 p.m. $100 includes dinner. Info, 776-5264.

ToWn haLL TheaTer caBareT: Standup comedian Jason P. Lorber delivers a dose of hilarity for mature audiences. Byers Studio, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $10. Info, 382-9222.

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TerTuLia LaTina: Latino Americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español.

Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440.

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ron roy: This ’75 alum excerpts his first novel, Passing Time. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. Free. Info, 654-2536.

clips at happy hour. The CinéClub, Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 5-6 p.m. $2.50. Info, 229-0598.

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Bossa Nova With Damian & Friends: Listeners move their feet to cool Brazilian beats created

by Damian Paone, Anthony Santor, Alex Betz and Caitrin Noel. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $5 suggested cover. Info, 496-8994.

Paige Rinker: The Dartmouth College Department of Mathematics PhD candidate delves into cluster analysis in “From Symmetry Comes Simplicity: Using Abstract Algebra to Simplify Analysis of Voting Data.” Room 202, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3:45 p.m.

Free. Info, 654-2536.

Christopher O’Riley: The internationally acclaimed pianist and host of NPR’s “From the Top” shows his keyboard command. See calendar spotlight. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7:30 p.m. Meet the Host talk, 5:30 p.m. $25-35. Info, 457-3981.

Roberta Harold: The local author turns the topic to “Vermont and New York in the Gilded Age: The Historical Roots of Heron Island.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5.

Info, 864-3516.

Kevin Lawrence: The founder and artistic director of the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival dives into Bach’s three solo violin partitas. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

Wendell Potter: See THU.24, Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7214.

Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival: Winter Encore Concert: Classical musicians thread together works by living composers of three different generations who served as inspirations for each other. The program includes R. Murray Schafer’s Trio for Violin, Viola and Cello; David Ludwig’s Aigaios; and Tim Woos’ String Quartet.

See “State of the Arts,” this issue. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburg, N.Y., Plattsburg, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 863-5966.

‘4xChekhov’: See THU.24, 7:30 p.m.

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Red Priest: Four mesmerizing Brits make baroque music come alive. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 656-4455.

Scrag Mountain Music: An innovative chamber ensemble presents a colorful cabaret of songs by William Bolcom, Paul Hindemith, Shawn Jaeger and others. United Church, Northfield, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 734-904-5401.

The Tannahill Weavers: Scotland’s beloved bagpipe-accented folk band blends traditional melodies with modern beats. See calendar spotlight. Tunbridge Town Hall, 8 p.m. $20-25. Info, 431-3433, folkbloke@hotmail.com.

outdoors

‘Barre Blizzard Blast!’: Ice skaters do figureeights on a historic quarry, cross-country skiers and snowshoers take a turn under the stars, and tobogganers run through a sled course at this fête of outdoor fun also featuring sugar on snow and snow sculptures. Millstone Hill Touring Center, Websterville, 6 p.m. $1-5. Info, 479-1000.

February Break at Shelburne Museum: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-noon.

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Sleigh Ride Week: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

‘The Nature of February’: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

theater

‘Antigone’: See WED.23, 8 p.m.

‘Celebrating the ’30s’: Slip back to the era of radio entertainment as the Brandon Town Players perform a staged reading of The Thin Man following a dinner buffet. South Station Restaurant, Rutland, meal, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:45 p.m. $30; cash bar; reservations required. Info, 247-5420, denniswmarden@gmail.com.

‘Collected Stories’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘Complete Hollywood: Abridged’: Pendragon Theatre condenses 186 of Tinseltown’s greatest films into a hilarious cinematic lineup. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $12-14. Info, 518-523-2512.

‘Eurydice’: See THU.24, 8 p.m. ‘’Star Trek’ Live’: See THU.24, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

‘The Real Thing’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’: See THU.24, 7:30 p.m.

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Earring Making: Folks make dangling jewelry to adorn their lobes with Kristen Varian. Space is limited; preregister. Park Street Gallery, Brandon, 10 a.m.-noon. $25. Info, 247-6401.

Monoprinting: Folks use water-based paints, plexiglass plates and a variety of techniques to create one-of-a-kind prints. Preregister. Davis Studio Gallery, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $24. Info, 425-2700.

Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate-do Open House: See WED.23, 7 p.m.

Painting With Oil ‘Paintstiks’: Folks learn to apply the solid-stick oil paints on fabric, wood, paper and canvas with instructor Kristin Richland. Artists’ Mediums, Williston, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 879-1236.

talks

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Friday Night Fights: New York City’s premier fight series ventures north with a full card of mixed martial arts. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-65. Info, 863-5966.

Cornel West: The civil-rights activist and Princeton University professor of religion and African American studies honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 4-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-1107.

Jennifer Miller: In “How to Wear a Beard: Politics, Art, Sideshows, Circuses and Life in General,” the circus artist, founder of Circus Amok and, yes, bearded lady shares personal and historic perspectives. See “State of the Arts,” this issue.

Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free with museum admission, $3-5, or $10 per family. Info, 656-2090.

Jude Scarl: The speaker from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies discusses the Mountain Birdwatch project, a long-term monitoring program for montane forest birds, as well as the importance of high-elevation ecosystems. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 229-6206.

Benefit Dance: The Starline Rhythm Boys bust out honkytonk ditties at this hoedown supporting the Elmore Fire Department. VFW Post, Hyde Park, 8-11:30 p.m. $10. Info, 888-6841.

Big Action Performance Ensemble Open Rehearsal: Members of the experimental dancetheater company based in Middlebury shape up for a future performance. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

Dartmouth Chinese Dance Troupe 2011: Year of the Rabbit: Traditional East Asian dances — including the Chinese lion dance and the Filipino tinikling dance — start the Chinese New Year on a festive note. Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center,

Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 11 a.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2010.

‘Homegrown in the Tradition’: The Friends & Neighbors Orchestra provides classic tunes for traditional-dance favorites. Wear soft-soled shoes and bring a dish for the dessert potluck. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, instruction, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8. Info, 225-8921.

Norwich Contra Dance: Folks in soft-soled shoes take a turn on the dance floor to music

by Cuckoo’s Nest and calling by Ruth Sylvester.

Tracy Hall, Norwich, 8 p.m. $8; free for under 16; donations accepted for seniors. Info, 785-4607, rbarrows@cs.dartmouth.edu.

Swing Dance: DJ Terry Bouricius serves syncopated beats for 1940s- and ’50s-style partner dancing, after a free half-hour lesson. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $8. Info, 864-8382.

Work-in-Progress Performance: Artistin-residence Selene Colburn takes inspiration from the Hall of North American Mammals at the American Museum of Natural History in her new movement piece, “The Hall.” Burlington Dances, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 863-3369.

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Antique Appraisals: Antiques dealer Joel Mondlak scrutinizes vintage items and collectibles to establish their worth. Antiques By the Falls, Brandon, noon-3 p.m. $5 per item; $10 per three items. Info, 247-6401.

Book-Binding Workshop: Hardcover books metamorphosize into journals, sketchbooks or scrapbooks at this “creative reuse” endeavor.

ReSTORE, Barre, 10 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted.

Info, 658-4143.

Burlington Home Show: Regional builders, remodelers and businesses take over 200plus booths to offer the latest in everything from landscaping to decor. The New England Patriots Cheerleaders drop by from noon-3 p.m. Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $6; free for kids under 12.

Info, 800-237-6024.

Compost Cabaret: Looking for a rotten good time? Music and poetry acts by David Budbill, Alan Greenleaf & the Doctor, Kris Gruen, the Roaring Dandelions and others support the Highfields Center for Composting’s programs and initiatives.

Town Hall, Cabot, 7-10 p.m. $10 suggested donation.

Info, 472-5138.

Digital Video Editing: Final Cut Pro users learn basic concepts of the editing software. Preregister.

VCAM studio, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

Final Cut Pro Open Lab: Apprentice film editors complete three tracks of exercises as a VCAM staff member lends a hand. Preregister.

VCAM studio, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

Genealogy Workshop: Janet Allard aids folks searching for Canadian ancestors in using the University of Montréal’s Research Program in Historical Demography. Vermont-French Canadian Genealogy Society Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted.

Info, 238-5934, mail@vt-fcgs.org.

HAM-CON: Vermont Ham Radio Convention: Radio buffs rub elbows at a conference that combines equipment demonstrations, networking, forums, and a flea market related to radio

communications and electronics. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $8. Info, 879-6589, w1sj@ arrl.net.

M.O.V.E. Book Sale: See FRI.25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Stowe Derby Carbo-Loading Dinner & Auction: Athletes wolf down pasta to build up energy for one of the oldest ski races in North America. Proceeds benefit the Center for America’s First Horse. Community Church, Stowe, seatings at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 730-5400.

WGDR Annual Meeting: Central Vermont radio buffs join a forum to discuss the college-based community station, hear an update from interim director Kris Gruen, and catch live music from Colin McCaffrey and friends. Bring a potluck dish to share. Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 454-7367.

fairs & festivals

Art in the Snow: Brandon’s winter arts and wine festival includes visual-arts classes, artist talks, gallery exhibitions, wine-tasting parties, evening music and more. See calendar spotlight. Various locations, Brandon, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Various prices.

Info, 247-6401.

film

‘Another Year’: See WED.23, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

‘Made in Dagenham’: Nigel Cole’s 2010 film dramatizes the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham auto plant, where women took a stand against gender discrimination. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 8:45 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘Summer Hours’: Three out-of-touch middle-age siblings come together to deal with the loss of their mother — and, consequently, their childhoods — in Olivier Assayas’ 2008 French drama.

Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

food & drink

Burlington Winter Farmers Market: Vendors sell ethnic cuisine, pottery, artisan cheese and anything else they can produce in the cold.

Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172, info@ burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Chili Cook-Off Fundraising Dinner: Spicy-stew connoisseurs vote on omnivore, vegetarian and localvore varieties at this benefit to help cover legal fees incurred in preserving 198 East Avenue. East Village Cohousing, Burlington, 6 p.m. $15-25 minimum donation. Info, 399-2475.

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Jane Austen Tea: Pinkies up! As part of a weekend devoted to the novelist, lit lovers sit down to discuss the Regency era over a full English afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches and scones. Reservations required. Governor’s House, Hyde Park, 3 p.m. $20. Info, 888-6888.

Localvore Cooking: Vermont ingredients star in a meal of pork with seasonal chutney, polenta and roasted root vegetables, prepared by Vermont Fresh Network member Sheri Sullivan. Plan-It Sheri Catering, Brandon, 3-4:15 p.m. $15. Info, 247-6401.

Make & Decorate Snowflake Cookies: Pastry chefs aid baking enthusiasts in sprucing up sweet treats. Space is limited; preregister. Gourmet Provence, Brandon, 1-3 p.m. $15. Info, 247-6401.

Middlebury Winter Farmers Market: Area growers, cheesemakers, bakers and craftspeople collaborate to offer year-round “eat local” options.

American Flatbread, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-0178.

Pizza Making: Chef Robert Barral teaches participants how to knead and toss dough for a delicious pie. Space is limited; preregister. Café Provence, Brandon, 10-11:30 a.m. $25. Info, 247-6401.

‘The Art of the Tart’: Bakers learn a no-fail pastry-dough recipe while making a pear frangipane tart, a pastry cream, pasta frolla dough and

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more. Space is limited; preregister. The Inn on Park Street, Brandon, 2-4 p.m. $10. Info, 247-6401.

Welcome Center. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $6-8; free for kids under 3. Info, 985-8442.

The Wine Trail: Five Vermont wineries lure visitors on a tasting path through town. Registration at the Brandon Inn. Various locations, Brandon, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. Info, 247-6401.

‘The naTure oF FeBruary’: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

‘Training To excel: Food SaFeTy and ProTecTiong BeST PracTiceS in houSeholdS’: Certified ServSafe instructor Norm Milot covers safety measures for preventing foodborne illness at home. Space is limited; preregister. Brandon Free Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. $15 per person; $25 per couple. Info, 247-6401.

kids

aFrican dance & culTure WorkShoP: Girls ages 13 and up practice traditional moves while learning about other customs at this class held by the YWCA Vermont’s Girls Action Team. Space is limited; preregister. King Street Center, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7520, kristen@ywcaver mont.org.

WinTer WilderneSS diScovery Walk: Folks learn to “read the forest” by identifying edibles, investigating animal signs and exploring iceencrusted banks with naturalist Anna Berger.

Snowshoes encouraged. St. Johnsbury Town Forest, 10 a.m.-noon. $8; free for children under 12.

Info, 748-9498, info@stjfoodcoop.com.

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carnival day: Face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, raffles and more entertain families at this fundraiser for WOKO’s Big Change Roundup, benefiting the Vermont Children’s Hospital. Sports & Fitness Edge, Williston, noon-3 p.m. $1 per activity, or $4 for five. Info, 864-5351.

mvP healTh care Frigid inFlicTion advenTure race: The Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association hosts a thrilling 10-hour race combining map-and-compass navigation, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, postholing and a Tyrolean traverse. Bolton Valley Nordic Center, 5 a.m. $280-450 per team of two or three; additional cost for USARA membership or single-day license.

Info, 865-9895.

children’S PainTing claSS: Artists ages 7 and up don smocks to create an original acrylic work in one hour, under the guidance of Liza Myers. Space is limited; preregister. The Granary, Brandon, 10-11 a.m. & noon-1 p.m. $15. Info, 247-6401.

vermonT PaddlerS cluB WinTer Pool SeSSionS: Rowers get their feet wet and learn to roll like pros. Boats available upon request. UVM Gutterson Fieldhouse, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10 plus $5 insurance. Info, 272-5275.

children’S STory Time: Little ones sidle up to the story stage to hear a selection of staff favorites. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free.

Info, 864-8001.

talks

daily deSign challenge: See WED.23, noon. read To a dog: Stories form a bond between young readers and Therapy Dogs of Vermont.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

‘Who leFT ThiS FooTPrinT?’: Critter trackers discover what our woodland friends are up to in the winter through an educational talk and outdoor field excursion. Phoenix Books, Essex, 2 p.m. Free.

Info, 872-7111.

music

darTmouTh SymPhony orcheSTra: The Hop ensemble celebrates daring works by Igor Stravinsky and Ludwig van Beethoven. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-28. Info, 603-646-2422.

lake chamPlain chamBer muSic FeSTival: WinTer encore concerT: See FRI.25, Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $10-25.

theater

‘anTigone’: See WED.23, 8 p.m.

‘PunSchi’: Sandglass Theater cofounder Ines Zeller Bass uses hand puppets in her interactive, family-friendly take on the classic German puppet Kasper. Sandglass Theater, Putney, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $8. Info, 387-4051, info@sandglasstheater.org.

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‘’STar Trek’ live’: See THU.24, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m.

The meT: live in hd: caTamounT arTS cenTer: Susan Graham and Plácido Domingo star in a broadcast of Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1 p.m. $1623. Info, 748-2600.

The meT: live in hd: loeW audiTorium: See above listing, Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. $10-27.50.

Info, 603-646-2422.

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The meT: live in hd: ToWn hall TheaTer: See above listing, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 1 p.m. $10-22. Info, 382-9222.

‘TWelFTh nighT, or WhaT you Will’: See THU.24, 7:30 p.m.

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laBan carrick hill: The Burlingtonian author of Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave introduces readers to this important historical figure. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 8647505 or 864-8001.

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douglaS kaShorek: Biblical tales and regional history intertwine in this minister and author’s Kin of Cain. Battle of Plattsburgh Association, N.Y., 1 p.m. Free. Info, 518-566-1814.

Sleigh rideS: Weather permitting, jingling horses trot visitors over the snow on a wintry tour of rolling acres. Rides depart every half hour from the

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‘eurydice’: See THU.24, 8 p.m.

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‘collecTed STorieS’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

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‘celeBraTing The ’30S’: See FRI.25, 6:30 p.m.

oPen mic nighT: Performers dazzle listeners at this alcohol- and drug-free event. A keyboard and six- and 12-string guitars will be provided. Call ahead to play. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 7:45-9:45 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 861-3150.

Sleigh ride Week: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Living Traditions Wi nte r E nc o re Saturday, Feb. 26, 7:30pm

‘4xchekhov’: See THU.24, 7:30 p.m.

‘The real Thing’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘Barre Blizzard BlaST!’: See FRI.25, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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melou: As part of the Cabin Fever Music Series, this eclectic international group draws influences from Janis Joplin to Bob Marley to Fela Kuti.

Maarten Swaan opens. Pierce Hall Community Center, Rochester, 8-11 p.m. $10-15. Info, 558-6155.

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Jay & linda BanTa: This contemporary folk duo offers song selections from John Denver, Tom Paxton, Gillian Welch and more. Brandon Music, 4-6 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 465-4071.

‘aWakening The dreamer, changing The dream’: Citizen activists gather to envision a new future for our planet, spurred by an environmentally sustainable and socially just human presence.

McCullough Social Space, Middlebury College, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 800-563-7073.

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caBareT SerieS: Broadway veteran and Vergennes resident Bill Carmichael gives voice to “The Songs of Richard Rodgers,” with selections from Babes in Arms, Oklahoma!, South Pacific and more. Vergennes Opera House, 8 p.m. $18, or $30 per couple. Info, 877-6737.

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kiTeSTorm 2011: Special kites help skiers and snowboarders catch air on the ice during two days of clinics, demos and contests. Preregister. Sand Bar State Park, Milton, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 to race; free for clinics and demos, and to watch. Info, 578-6120.

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English Dance Series: Trip to Norwich serenade soft-soled dancers, moving under the direction of caller Chris Levey. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 3-6 p.m. $47. Info, 785-4121.0 Israeli Folk Dancing: Movers bring clean, soft-soled shoes and learn traditional circle or line dances. Partners not required. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:25-9:30 p.m. $2; free to first-timers. Info, 888-5706, portico@stowevt.net.

Work-in-Progress Performance: See SAT.26, 5 p.m.

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Academy Awards Party: Faux paparazzi and a limo ride set the mood for this large-scale screening of the 83rd Oscars. Revolution, White River Junction, 7 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 295-6487.

Antiques Market: Treasure hunters find bargains among collections of old furniture, art, postcards and more. Elks Club, Montpelier, early buying, 7:30 a.m.; regular admission, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.

Burlington Home Show: See SAT.26, 10 a.m.5 p.m.

Burlington Winter Bridal Show: Blushing brides peruse flower, cake, ring, dress and photography options in preparation for the big day. Prize drawings, 2 p.m. Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. $5-6. Info, 4592897 or 459-4100.

Burlington-Area Scrabble Club: Triple-lettersquare seekers spell out winning words. New players welcome. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 12:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7558.

Celebration of Chaplaincy at Porter Hospital: Music and cake honor Rev. Diana Scholl’s 13 years of contributions and spiritual care.

Congregational Church, Middlebury, 3-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 462-2668.

French-English Conversation Group: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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M.O.V.E. Book Sale: See FRI.25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mini Mahj-a-Thon: Calculation and chance collide as mah-jongg players take the floor. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $14-16; preregister. Info, 989-1605 or 324-5612.

Oscar Night: Theatergoers dress in their redcarpet best for this fête focused on live footage of Hollywood’s top awards ceremony. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-8994.

‘Out for the Oscars Red Carpet Gayla’: Lovers of the silver screen strut their stuff in sequins, bow ties, fedoras and feathers for a movie-themed costume contest and live-telecast viewing of the 2011 Academy Awards. Proceeds benefit Outright Vermont. 156 Bistro, Burlington, 7 p.m. $30-35 per person; $50 per couple; cash bar.

Info, 865-9677.

Unofficial Oscar Party: Red-carpet walkers enter an Academy Awards pool before watching them live on the big screen. The CinéClub, Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0598.

fairs & festivals

Art in the Snow: See SAT.26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

film

‘Another Year’: See WED.23, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

‘Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age’: See THU.24, 2:30 p.m.

‘Vermont in War and Peace: A Silent Film Double Feature’: Audiences screen Margaret Cram Showalter’s The Movie Queen, filmed in Middlebury in 1939, as pianist Steve Weber provides accompaniment. O’hAnleigh match music to Vermont State Guard in World War II, a documentary of the organization featuring rare footage from training exercises throughout Vermont. American Legion Post 27, Middlebury, 2 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 388-2117.

‘Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen’: Celebrated German director Margarethe von Trotta dramatizes the life of a 12th-century nun of many trades. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

food & drink

Benefit Breakfast: The most important meal of the day — this time featuring bacon, eggs, pancakes, corned beef hash and more — benefits local veterans and charities. VFW Post 309, Peru, N.Y., 9 a.m.-noon. $5. Info, 518-643-2309.

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Taste of Vermont: Foodies savor edible offerings from area restaurants and cheesemakers. A chocolate fountain, live music and auctions round out the evening. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Brandon. At the Lilac Inn, 4-5:30 p.m., and Brandon Inn, 5-7 p.m.; transportation provided between the two locations. $50-55; cash bar. Info, 247-6401 .

The Wine Trail: See SAT.26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

kids

Daily Design Challenge: See WED.23, noon.

Lollipop Ski Race: Young skiers don racing bibs for a fun zip down the “Mighty Mite” hill. Olympian Barbara Ann Cochran works the stopwatch and offers encouragement. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, 1 p.m. Free with purchase of a $14 youth lift ticket.

Info, 434-2479.

Read to a Dog: See SAT.26, 1-2 p.m.

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Cardboard-Box Derby & BBQ: Wheee! Two- to four-person teams design a sled with a “Past and Present” theme, using only cardboard, tape, glue, wax and decoration. See northeastslopes.org for details. See calendar spotlight. Northeast Slopes, East Corinth, registration, 9:30 a.m.; races, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free for individual teams and spectators; $50 for corporate teams; food-shelf donations requested. Info, 439-5789.

Sleigh Ride Week: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sleigh Rides: See SAT.26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Daily Design Challenge: See WED.23, noon.

Kitestorm 2011: See SAT.26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Stowe Derby: International competitors and recreational skiers race from Mount Mansfield to Stowe village in one of the country’s oldest combination skiing events. Park at Stowe High School; buses will shuttle to Mount Mansfield Base Lodge. Stowe Mountain Resort, 8:30 a.m. $30-90 registration. See stowederby.com for details. Info, 253-7704, ext. 22, or 253-9216 .

talks

‘Communities and Justice: Inequality and Innovation in America’s Justice System’: A six-day symposium gathers experts from across the country in discussions exploring race, immigration, incarceration, criminal justice, holistic community development and more. Middlebury College, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 608-354-3216.

theater

‘Complete Hollywood: Abridged’: See FRI.25, 2 p.m.

‘Eurydice’: See THU.24, 2 p.m.

“Star Trek’ Live’: See THU.24, 5 p.m.

The Met: Live in HD: Spaulding Auditorium: See SAT.26, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1 p.m. $10-27.50.

Info, 603-646-2422.

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Nathan Laube: A rising classicalmusic star plays an organ recital to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the chapel’s Gress-Miles organ. Behindthe-scenes organ tour with professor emeritus of music Emory Fanning, 2:15 p.m. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. $6-24. Info, 443-6433.

Scrag Mountain Music: See FRI.25, 4 p.m.

Wendy MacIsaac & Andrea Beaton: Cape Breton fiddling stars take a bow. Free ceilidh featuring Beth Telford’s fiddle students, 4 p.m.; potluck, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m. Upper Gallery, Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, $17-20. Info, 728-6464.

Dinner Benefit: Animal lovers take themselves out to eat to support the Humane Society of Chittenden County. A Single Pebble, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. & 5 p.m. Cost of food and drink; 10% of all proceeds are donated to HSCC. Info, 865-5200.

sport

Dartmouth Chamber Singers: Robert Duff conducts this 22-member ensemble in a sampling of sacred works from the 16th, 17th and 20th centuries. Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m. $5-16. Info, 603-646-2422.

Meredith Monk: Innovative works by this composer, singer and performer push the boundaries of musical genres. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $32. Info, 863-5966.

Cooking Class: Foodies clock some time in the kitchen. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 658-3585.

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‘The Real Thing’: See WED.23, 5 p.m.

Gary Margolis, Bow Thayer & Friends: A poet precedes rootsy acoustic numbers. Sandy’s Books & Bakery, Rochester, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 767-4258.

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Star-Gazing Sleigh Rides: Pat Palmer of Thornapple Farm and a team of Percheron draft horses lead a celestial ride under the winter sky.

Weather permitting. Preregister. Shelburne Farms, rides depart at 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $715; free for kids under 3. Info, 985-8686.

Art Herttua: The musician serenades brunchers with jazz guitar strains. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569.

Faculty Concert: Members of the music department join forces in a gala performance benefiting the music scholarship fund. UVM Music Building, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 656-3040.

food & drink

‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’: See THU.24, 2 p.m.

Poetry Open Mic: Scribes speak in stanzas of their own creation. Block Gallery, Winooski, 1-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 373-5150.

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Basic Computer Course: Folks in need of some technology tutelage sign up for a tailored lesson with a computer expert. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. $5 donation. Info, 658-3585.

Legislative Breakfast: Sit down with elected representatives for dining and discourse. Breaking Grounds, Bethel, 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Info, 392-4222.

Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.23, noon-1 p.m.

Tax Assistance: See THU.24, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

film

‘Another Year’: See WED.23, 7 p.m.

Ciné Salon: A film series seeks to enlighten with selections and discussion surrounding epiphanies.

This week, viewers remember Cornish resident and documentarian Stefan Sharff through shorts and original 16mm prints. Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-4120.

Armchair Exercise: See THU.24, 11:30 a.m.-noon.

Strong Living Exercise: See THU.24, 8 a.m.

kids

Family Movie: Our favorite green ogre gets duped by the wily Rumpelstiltskin in Shrek Forever After.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

Infant Story Hour: Kiddos up to age 2 absorb spoken-word yarns. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, aldrichlibrary@ charter.net.

Music With Mia: Tots form a circle for a special story hour with sing-along tunes. Center Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.

‘Star Wars’ Club: May the Force be with you: Fans chitchat about favorite characters and moments. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955.

Stories With Megan: Preschoolers ages 2 to 5 expand their imaginations through storytelling, songs and rhymes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Teen Advisory Board: Middle and high schoolers have a say in program planning and the teen collection. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

‘The Cat in the Hat’ Story Time: Time to rhyme! Preschoolers celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with fun-filled stories. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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Afro-Brazilian Percussion Class: Community band Sambatucada! teach the pulsating rhythms of samba, samba reggae and baião. No experience required. 71 Main Street, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 343-7107.

Mad River Chorale Rehearsals: No auditions are necessary to join this community choir, which meets weekly to give voice to song selections from America’s greatest composers. Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-4781.

Tim Jennings & Leanne Ponder: The husbandand-wife duo blend storytelling with traditional Celtic music. Withey Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 287-8926.

Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Rehearsals: New and established members of the nonprofit community orchestra fiddle around in a jam session at 6 p.m. before practice time at 7 p.m. St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Montpelier. Free. Info, 877-3433531, info@vtfiddleorchestra.org.

talks

‘Communities and Justice: Inequality and Innovation in America’s Justice System’: See SUN.27, 4:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

George Jaeger: The retired foreign diplomat uses his know-how to establish “The Limits of Power: America in a New Multi-Polar World.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

Todd Lecture Series: The School of Architecture and Art hosts Pliny Fisk III, cofounder and codirector of the Center for Maximum Potential Building

find select events on twitter @7dayscalendar System, in a lecture. Plumley Armory, Norwich University, Northfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2080.

well-being. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 355-5129.

Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, catamountcountrytalentshow@gmail.com.

activities and more. American Legion, Enosburg Falls, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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‘Weight Loss That Stays Off’: Adults and teens get the skinny on a spiritual and practical approach for lowering the number on the scale. Community Bible Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-2454.

‘The Real Thing’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

Fairfax Playgroup: Multicultural stories and activities accent child’s play. Health Room, Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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Book Discussion Series: ‘Earth Tones’: Scott Russell Sanders’ Hunting for Hope: A Father’s Journey explores how to live in harmony with nature. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

Marjorie Cady Memorial Writers Group: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through “homework” assignments, creative exercises and sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@ comcast.net.

Shape & Share Life Stories: Prompts trigger true tales, which are crafted into compelling narratives and read aloud. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

Alburgh Playgroup: Tots form friendships over stories, songs and crafts. Alburgh Elementary School, 12:15-1 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Children’s Story Hour: Two- to 5-year-olds tune in for audible prose. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, aldrichli brary@charter.net.

Daily Design Challenge: See WED.23, noon.

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

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Kids Story Hour: Literature hounds show up for tall tales. Kids under 3 meet at 10 a.m.; ages 3 to 5 meet at 10:30 a.m. East Barre Branch Library, Barre, Free. Info, 476-5118.

Business Etiquette Series: A lecturer demystifies “Phone, Email and Social-Media Etiquette.”

Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburg, N.Y., 5 p.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145.

Science & Stories: Animal investigators make moose discoveries while trying on a set of six-foot-wide antlers. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

business

Roundtable Discussion Series: A local expert helps small-biz owners learn the ropes to gaining financing. Office Squared, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 951-6762.

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Burlington: Healthy humans part with lifesustaining pints. Champlain College, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 658-6400.

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

Champlain Valley Quilters’ Guild: Stitchers welcome new members and guests at a sewand-tell meeting. Author Marie Bostwick speaks on “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Turn to Quilting.” Essex Alliance Church, 7 p.m. Free for members; $5 for guests. Info, 846-7392.

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

outdoors

Gay Ski Day: Preregistered LGBT skiers and riders hits the slopes at this first-ever mountain event. Bolton Valley Resort, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $12-34.

Info, 893-3802.

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film

Charles A. Dana Category 1 2011 Lecture Series: Professor Art Schaller makes connections in “Mapping and Tabletops.” Multipurpose Room, Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University, Northfield, 12:15-1 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2794.

food & drink

‘Communities and Justice: Inequality and Innovation in America’s Justice System’: See SUN.27, 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

‘Another Year’: See WED.23, 7 p.m.

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Soup & Bread Night: Vermonters support the Enosburg Food Shelf by filling up on hearty homemade eats. Champions Sports Tavern at the Dairy Center, Enosburg Falls, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food is free; donations accepted. Info, 933-2030.

Laughter Yoga: What’s so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual health and

Tax Lecture: Ameriprise Financial Services holds an informational talk on managing taxes. Space is limited; preregister. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-8300, william.b.walsh@ampf.

theater

Catamount Country Talent Show Auditions: Show off your skills onstage for a chance to compete in an upcoming benefit for Special Olympics Vermont. Sugar Maple Ballroom,

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American Red Cross Blood Drive: Shelburne: See TUE.01, noon-5:30 p.m.

Chittenden County Philatelic Club: Stamp collectors of all levels of interest and experience swap sticky squares, and stories about them. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:15 p.m.

Free. Info, 660-4817, laineyrapp@yahoo.com.

Lunch & Learn: How does your garden grow?

Speaker Anita Nadeau divulges caretaking tips for that perennial favorite, the African violet.

Gardener’s Supply, Williston, noon-12:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 658-2433.

Milton Historical Society Meeting: Never mind the frosty temps; folks reminisce about picnics and drive-in eateries over hot dogs, salads and root beer ... and a screening of A Hot Dog Program.

Milton Historical Society, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 8934546 or 363-2598, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.

‘Plauderabend’: Conversationalists with a basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use over dinner. Zen Gardens, South Burlington, 6 p.m. Free; cost of food. Info, 862-3100 or 863-5036.

‘Tech Savvy’: Experience the wonder of the web while learning how to Skype. Bring a laptop or use a library computer. Bradford Public Library, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 222-4536.

film

‘Another Year’: See WED.23, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.

‘Restless’: Gus Van Sant’s 2011 drama captures the friendship between a terminally ill girl and a boy who frequents funerals with a ghost. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘The Gay Divorcee’: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star in Mark Sandrich’s saucy 1934 musical romance that took home an Oscar for Best Original Song. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@ hotmail.com.

Middle School Book Group: See WED.23, 4-5 p.m.

Milton Baby Playgroup: New moms, dads and babies socialize on a weekly basis. New Life Fellowship, Milton, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 893-4922.

Montgomery Story Hour: See WED.23, 10-11 a.m.

Moving & Grooving With Christine: See WED.23, 11-11:30 a.m.

music

Robert Cray Band: A five-time Grammy winner throws blues, rock, jazz and soul into the mix. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8 p.m. $47-54. Info, 253-3000.

outdoors

Nighttime Snowshoe Dinner Tour: See WED.23, 6:15 p.m.

sport

Night Rider Series: See WED.23, 4:30 p.m.

talks

Colleen Boggs: In “Her Soul Selects Her Own Society,” this Dartmouth professor forays into the life and works of Emily Dickinson. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

‘Communities and Justice: Inequality and Innovation in America’s Justice System’: See SUN.27, 7 p.m.

Dr. François Clemmons: In a performance lecture, this Middlebury College artist-in-residence portrays how Negro spirituals stemmed from slaves’ experiences in “If You Don’t Want Your Slave to Speak Freely, You Should Forbid Him to Sing!”

First United Methodist Church, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-3403.

Lamoille County Osher Lecture Series: Twenty-five years of anecdotes, analysis and beliefs thread through Stowe Reporter publisher and owner Biddle Duke’s lecture on “Why Journalism?”

Town & Country Resort, Stowe, 1:30 p.m. $5. Info, 253-9011.

Noontime Café & Program: Fleming Museum curator of collections and exhibitions Aimee Marcereau DeGalan ponders “Running Away With the Circus: Portrait of the Artist as Clown.” Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Free with museum admission, $3-5, or $10 per family. Info, 656-2090.

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health & fitness

‘Out of Control’: Marabo Productions presents two one-acts penned by Burlington playwright Maura Campbell. “20/20” is a playful romp of attempted murder and betrayal, while “Ou Topos” is a sci-fi workshop performance. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 5784857 or 373-4703.

Armchair Exercise: See THU.24, 11:30 a.m.-noon.

‘The Real Thing’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘Weight Loss That Stays Off’: See TUE.01, Assembly of God Christian Center, Vergennes.

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food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

‘The Open Table’: See WED.23, 6-8 p.m.

Yoga Class: Gentle stretches improve core strength and flexibility. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. $5 donation. Info, 658-3585.

kids

Enosburg Playgroup: Children and their adult caregivers immerse themselves in singing

T. Alan Broughton: The author of four novels, a short story collection and seven volumes of poetry delivers the annual John Engels Reading. Hoehl Welcome Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

Writers’ Group: See WED.23, 7-9 p.m. m

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‘Sustaining Sustainable Enterprises in the New Decade’: A panel considers how the state’s next generation of business leaders will help envision and shape Vermont’s social, environmental and economic future. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6564389, crvt@uvm.edu.

‘Smart About Solar’: Renewable energy expert David Blittersdorf outlines the rationale for gridconnected solar photovoltaics, as well as incentives for implementing such sun-powered energy solutions in homes and businesses. Library, Charlotte Central School, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-9600.

Ice Skating for Homeschoolers: See WED.23, noon-2 p.m.

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National Pancake Day: Diners score a short stack of buttermilk flapjacks on the, er, house. IHOP, South Burlington, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Donations accepted for Children’s Miracle Network or other local charities. Info, 658-3303.

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Highgate Story Hour: Good listeners soak up classic fairy tales. Highgate Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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‘Spend Smart’: Vermonters learn savvy skills for stretching bucks and managing money.

Preregister. 294 No. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 104.

Green Mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group.

St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 505-9595.

Small Agricultural Business Workshop: A series of six 90-minute seminars educates ag organizations about marketing strategies and computer technology. Computer lab, Hazen Union High School, Hardwick, 7:15 p.m. $15 per class. Info, 472-5840, ext. 3.

High School Book Group: See WED.23, 5-6 p.m.

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Pause Café: French speakers of all levels converse en français.

Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-5088.

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classes acting ACTING & COMEDY CLASSES: Mar. 8-Apr. 15, Monthly on day 18. Cost: $150/2 hrs. a week for 6 weeks. Location: Diversity Studios For Art and Entertainment, 115 College St., Burlington.

Info: Diversity Studios For Art and Entertainment , Theresa McDonough, 802-865-2787, info@DiversityStudios.com, DiversityStudios.com. Diversity Studios has acting, comedy and music classes for all ages. Work with some of VT’s best, including Nathan Hartswick, winner of Higher Ground’s Comedy Battle.

Great prices and fun classes!

aromatherapy USE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTH: Feb. 26, 9-10:30 a.m.

Cost: $50/1.5-hr. class. Location: Ann Ramsay Acupuncture, 8 Essex Way, suite 202, Essex. Info: Ann Ramsay RN Acupuncture, Ann Ramsay, 802-879-1515, ann@ vtacupuncture.net, vtacupunc ture.net. Learn the healing properties of common essential oils.

Topics covered: aromatherapy for colds, flu, sore throat, and to calm the mind and help sleep. Topical use for muscle and joint pain.

Everyone will learn to make an “energizing blend” useful for winter blues or jet lag.

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burlington city arts

Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com.

Teacher bios are also available online.

BCA offers dozens of weeklong summer art camps for ages 3-14 in downtown Burlington from June to August – the largest selection of art camps in the region! Choose full- or halfday camps – scholarships are available. See all the camps and details at burlingtoncityarts.com.

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BODY MECHANICS FOR BODYWORKERS: Mar. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $175/6 NCTMB continuing ed. hrs. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715, touchvt@ gmail.com, touchstonehealing arts.com. Increase your power, stamina and sensitivity! In this workshop, you will learn to move with more ease and efficiency while reducing strain and extraneous effort. You will discover how your attention and intention shape your work and that the effectiveness of your treatments is connected with your own comfort level.

MAYA ABDOMINAL THERAPY: Mar. 25-27. Cost: $350/$330 by 3/15. Location: Kayla Becker, 153 State Street , Montpelier. Info: Kayla Becker, 802-223-7481, erkl18@aol.com. The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self Care Course is for anyone interested in self-care and offers CEU credits for Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists and Midwives. This course, based on ancient traditional healing methods from Belize, addresses many abdominal and reproductive needs.

THE ENERGY OF ESSENTIAL OILS: Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $65/1.5 hrs. Location: Ann Ramsay Acupuncture, 8 Essex Way, suite 2202, Essex. Info: Ann Ramsay, 802-879-1515, vtabt@ comcast.net, vtacupuncture.net.

Based on Chinese medicine, this class will introduce practitioners to basic theory and how to perform a yin yang assessment.

Participants will learn the “energy” (Qi) of several oils and how to choose the right oil for clients. We will make blends to calm, energize, relax muscles and stimulate acupoints.

WORKING W/ FIBROMYALGIA : Mar. 26-27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $275/($250 if paid by Mar. 5; $50 nonrefundable if you withdraw after Mar. 5); 16 CEUs. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, Burlington, VT. Info: Dianne Swafford, 802-734-1121, swafford person@hotmail.com. The principles of Ortho-Bionomy can be applied in many different circumstances and situations, providing participants with more specialized approaches and applications. This class focuses on the characteristics of fibromyalgia and the stressors that may help create the physical imbalances that cause its discomfort. We will explore the ways in which Ortho-Bionomy can help those with fibromyalgia. Terri Lee, instructor.

ZERO BALANCING 1 WORKSHOP: Mar. 3-6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $595/4-day workshop. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: Copper Crane Yoga, Carolyn Conner, 802-7345001, info@coppercraneyoga.com, coppercraneyoga.com. This course explores how to touch energy and structure simultaneously.

Advanced touch skills are applied as we navigate the structural and energetic anatomy of the spine and extremities. Upon completion of the class, practitioners will have the basic skills to integrate ZB into their established work and begin to practice full Zero Balancing sessions.

CLAY: THE FUN MUD SEASON: Mar. 7-Apr. 23, weekly. Cost: $195/3-hr. class. Location: Montpelier Mud, 961 Rt. 2, Middlesex. Info: Montpelier Mud, 802-224-7000, montpeliermud. com. We welcome all levels of experience with a variety of classes including hand building and wheel throwing for adults, teens, kids. The next session of classes starts March 7, including a new Saturday class!

computers COMPUTER CLASSES IN HINESBURG: Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12., Hinesburg. Info: 802-4827194. Computer & Internet Basics Google Aps, OpenOffice, Excel Up: The Next Steps, Excel Data Analysis, Dreamweaver: Photoshop Basics, Digital Camera: Buttons/Menus, Share Photos, Aperture Info, Shutter Speed Skills, Digital Spectrum, Next Layers of Photoshop, Web Essentials, Advanced Digital Photography: Blending/Filters, Personalized Computer Lessons.

Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions online. Senior discount 65+.

cooking PIZZA MAKING W/ CHEF ROBERT: Feb. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $25/1.5-hour class. Location: Cafe Provence, Downtown Brandon.

Info: 802-247-9997, artinthesnow. com. For Art in the Snow, Chef Robert will teach you how to make and toss pizza dough, make toppings, etc., and finally you get to eat your very own pizza. This workshop has a maximum enrollment of 10 people, so you better hurry!

SERVSAFE FOOD SAFETY TRAINING: Mar. 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $185/course, VT Chamber members save $50 on enrollment fee; VSAC grant reimbursement also avail. Location: Stonegrill Restaurant & Pub, 116 VT Rte. 15 W, Morrisville. Info: Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Samantha Kolber, 802-262-2114, skolber@ vtchamber.com, vtchamber. com. Presented by Efficiency Vermont and Vermont Chamber of Commerce, a one-day certification class in the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe program.

Who should attend? Restaurant managers, supervisors, owners, cooks, chefs, waitstaff, dishwashers, culinary students, teachers, dietary aides, innkeepers, caterers, or anyone who serves, prepares or handles food for the public.

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SELF-EXPLORATION THROUGH ART: Mar. 19-Apr. 2, 10 a.m.12 p.m., Weekly on Sat. Cost: $240/3-week workshop (incl. materials fee). Location: Associates in Psychotherapy, 34 Patchen Rd., S. Burlington. Info: Associates in Psychotherapy, Kit McGinnis, Ph.D., MFT Registered Art Therapist, 802-658-4208, heather.lynch@ymail.com, associatesinpsychotherapy.net. A women-only creativity workshop. Access your inner guide to creative expression. Participants will learn techniques that assist in developing the “flow experience”; an emotional channel accessed through creative muse. No artistic experience or skill needed. Limited space available.

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PAPER CASTING W/ RACHEL MOORE: Mar. 22-Apr. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $185/series. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, helen day.com. Learn the technique of paper casting utilizing bond paper and bookbinding adhesive.

Casts produced will be hard to smooth, replicating any object.

Participants will be layering paper over objects to create replicas used for sculpture, ornaments or low-relief images. We will experiment with multiple types of paper to produce different effects and embellish with color, stitching techniques and other decorative applications.

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CLAY: BEGINNING WHEEL II: Apr. 5-May 24, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $225/nonmembers, $202.50/BCA members (clay sold separately @ $20/25 lb. bag, glazes & firings incl.). Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 802-865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.com. In this mixed-level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, students will learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel.

Demonstrations and instruction will cover intermediate throwing, trimming and glazing techniques.

Individual projects will be encouraged. Over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice!

Limit: 13.

DESIGN: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: Mar. 14-Apr. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $185/ nonmembers, $166.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

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PRINT: SILKSCREENING SATURDAY: Apr. 2-May 14, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 802865-7166, burlingtoncityarts. com. Make your Saturdays more creative! Learn how to print posters, t-shirts, stationary and more!

Students will learn techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit and mix and print images. Over 20 hrs/week of open studio time included! Limit: 8.

PHOTO: HDR TECHNIQUES: Mar. 15-Apr. 5, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members.

Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Info: 802-865-7166. Learn how to capture brilliant color images with incredible detail in both shadow and highlight areas using High Dynamic Range photography.

Landscape, architectural and night photography applications will be covered. Participants can print archival prints on our Epson 3880 printer. Intro Film/Digital SLR/equivalent experience, basic Photoshop or Lightroom experience. Limit: 6.

JEWELRY: STACKING RINGS WORKSHOP: Mar. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $75/nonmembers, $67.50/ BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Info: 802-865-7166. Make a set of silver rings that you can stack up together on one finger to wear individually in this daylong workshop. This is a great intro into the world of jewelry making, while creating a finished, stylish product. Some basic supplies and equipment will be provided.

Limit: 12.

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ART CLASSES IN HINESBURG: Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg.

Info: 802-482-7194. Solar Etching, Wooden Bowl Turning, Rug Hooking (two levels), 3 Bag Sewing, Pillows Sewing, Clothes Making Skills, Crochet, Cheap/Dirty Framing, Mosaic Garden Frame, Cake Decorating (3 choices), Hula Hoop Making. Culinary arts: Onenight, hands-on classes where you eat well! Vietnamese Specialties, Turkish, Colombian Specialties, Indian, Moroccan, Greek Coastal, Argentinian, Beef Bourguignon, Raw Foods, Gelato, Berry Pie, Easter Cookies. Full descriptions online. Senior discount 65+.

basics of Adobe Illustrator: Lay out and design posters and other single-page documents.

Students will explore a variety of software techniques and will create projects suited to their own interests. This class is suited for beginners who are interested in furthering their design software skills. Limit: 6.

DIGITAL PHOTO BASICS: Mar. 23-May 11, 3:30-6 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab , Burlington. Info: 802-8657166. Learn the basics of digital photography. Camera functions and settings, white balance, composition, uploading and organizing images, making basic edits in Photoshop, printing, and much more will be covered. Any digital camera is acceptable!

DRAWING: Apr. 4-May 9, 6:308:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Info: 802865-7166. Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Work mostly from observation and with a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and more. Comics and illustrations may be incorporated based on student interest.

Limit: 12.

FASHION DRAWING WORKSHOP: Mar. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $115/nonmembers, $103.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Info: 802-8657166. Learn the skills of fashion drawing in just a weekend! Figure drawing, garment rendering, design concepts and drawing from a live model. Join a low-pressure and fun environment while learning sketching tools you’ll use again and again. Recommended for the home sewer, art student, aspiring or accomplished designer, and more! Limit: 10.

JEWELRY: HANDMADE CHAIN NECKLACES: Apr. 5-26, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $120/ nonmembers, $108/BCA Clay Studio. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 802-865-7166, burlingtoncityarts. com. Learn how to make your own unique necklace chains to wear on their own or with pendants. Using weaving, crocheting, and other wire-working techniques, you will make a chain necklace out of silver wire. Take with the Pendants & Earrings course to make a full eight-week class! Limit: 12.

PHOTO: AFTER SCHOOL: Mar. 29-Apr. 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $105/nonmembers, $94.50/BCA members. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington.

Info: 802-865-7166. Learn the magic of the black-and-white darkroom in this fun, hands-on after-school class for kids ages 9 to 12! Kids will go on guided photo shoots and print their own work in the darkroom. All equipment and supplies provided. No experience necessary. Limit: 6.

PHOTO: ALTERNATIVE DARKROOM: Mar. 17-Apr. 21, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225 BCA

members. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Info: 802-865-7166, burlingtoncityarts. com. Explore unique opportunities for creative image-making in the darkroom! Get rich, brown tones and one-of-a-kind images with the lith printing process, learn how to print directly onto objects with liquid emulsion, experiment with colored toners and learn images montage techniques. Limit: 6.

Prerequisite: Intro Darkroom or equivalent experience.

PHOTO: INTRO FILM/DIGITAL: Mar. 16-Apr. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $145/ members, $130.50/BCA members.

Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Info: 802-865-7166. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR to take the photographs you envision.

Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and its owner’s manual to class. Limit: 15. No experience necessary.

PHOTO: INTRO TO B&W FILM: Mar. 16-May 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members.

All paper, chemicals and film included. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Info: 802865-7166. Discover the mysteries of the darkroom! Learn to properly expose black & white film, process film into negatives, and make prints from those negatives. At the end of this class, participants will be ready to use the darkroom.

Class includes a free one-month membership for use when class ends. Limit: 6. No experience necessary.

PHOTO: SCANNING NEGATIVES: Mar. 19, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $95/nonmembers, $85.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Info: 802-865-7166.

Learn the basics of film scanning for art and archival purposes on our Epson V700 scanner during this day-long workshop. Color and resolution settings, specifics for slides, color, and black-and-white negatives, as well as processing images in Photoshop will be covered. No experience required.

Limit: 6.

PRINT: MONOTYPING: Apr. 4-May 23, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $210/nonmembers, $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 802-865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.com. Monotype is an easy printing process that involves painting, drawing and printmaking, where one-of-a-kind images are created. Through discussions and demonstrations, students will explore this medium and learn to incorporate it with other printing techniques. Over 20 hours per week of open studio time included in addition to the class! Limit: 10.

PRINT: PRINT & BOOK: Apr. 5-May 24, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $198/nonmembers, $178.20/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 802-865-7166.

Create your own book or journal from scratch! Silkscreen images and/or text onto paper, creating pages that you will hand-bind.

Explore basic Japanese book-binding stitches to create an edition of two uniquely personal books. Prior silkscreening experience a plus.

Over 20 hours per week of open studio time included. Limit: 10.

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dance BURLINGTON DANCES: FELDENKRAIS: Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $18/class. Location: Burlington Dances (Chace Mill, top floor), 1 Mill St., 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-8633369, Info@BurlingtonDances. com, BurlingtonDances.com.

Feldenkrais Workshop for Dancers: Using the arms and legs for graceful movement with Uwe Mester. Dancers discover how the Feldenkrais Method can deepen awareness of the body. Increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement. Call today.

BURLINGTON’S BEST SALSA: DAVID LARSON & SOUTH END STUDIO: Burlington’s newest (& nicest) place to dance. Yes! Now there are 2 salsa dance studios in Burlington. New class series starts Mar. 10. Thu., 7-8 p.m.

Beginning Salsa. A great way to get started & make some new friends. Then, 8-9 p.m., very cool.

Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., near Lake Champlain Chocolates, just behind New World Tortilla, Burlington.

Info: Sabrina, 802-540-0044, southendstudiovt.com. Why take lessons from us? “Shannon and David’s classes are a lot of fun. We have taken lessons at other studios but found David and Shannon really care about helping us become better dancers.

They’re great teachers and really know how to share their passion for dancing, which makes it easy for us to learn” -Jen & Steve, salsa lovers. “Their studio is amazing!”

And no membership fees! Check out our next Havana Nights Salsa Dance Party, March 3, 7-9 p.m. This is a great time to introduce your friends to the fun of salsa dancing.

New salsa dancers welcome.

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802-598-1077, info@salsalina. com. Salsa classes, nightclubstyle. One-on-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., 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!

DANCING WITH STYLE BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO: Feb. 26. Location: Dancing With Style, University Mall, adjacent to Applebee’s, S. Burlington. Info: 802-793-7524, dancingwithstyle. yolasite.com. FREE classes all day! 12-1 p.m. Beginner Children, ages 5-12 offering ballroom, Latin, meringue, salsa, swing & disco. 1-2 p.m. Beginner Teens, ages 12-18 offering salsa, swing, hip-hop & meringue. 3-4 p.m. Beginner Adults offering tango, waltz, ballroom. 4-5 p.m. NEW! Beginner Wheel Chair Ballroom Dancers. 8-9 p.m. Beginner Adult offering Latin, salsa & swing. Classes are for singles or couples. Call for weekly schedules, to preregister and/or for more information. Also introducing Bachata dance ongoing every Friday night at 5 p.m. Check us out on Facebook.

LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Cost: $60/6-week series ($50 for students/seniors). Location:

Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: lindyvermont. com, 802-860-7501. Great fun, exercise and socializing, with fabulous music. Learn in a welcoming and lighthearted environment. Classes start every six weeks: Tuesdays for beginners; Wednesdays for upper levels.

Instructors: Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl.

LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Cost: $50/4-week class. Location: The Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington, St. Albans, Colchester. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, kevin@firststep dance.com, FirstStepDance.com.

Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance!

Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Three locations to choose from!

davis studio HAND-PAINTED WHIMSICAL CHAIRS: Mar. 16-30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Weekly on Wed. Cost: $100.

Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info: 802-4252700, info@davisstudiovt.com.

Turn a plain wooden chair into a whimsical piece of art. Using the chair as your canvas you will learn about materials and decorative painting techniques that can be used on any wooden piece of furniture. Bring in a sturdy wooden chair that you already have (or purchase one for $20 from our selection). Register online at davisstudiovt.com. Instructor: Kimberly Bombard. Adult Class.

MOSAIC MIRROR: Mar. 16-30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $100. Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington.

Info: 802-425-2700, info@davisstudiovt.com. Mirror, mirror, on the wall-your mirror will be the coolest one of all. Learn how to create beautiful mosaic patterns and how to grout and set your masterpiece. Choose from our collection of glass and ceramic tile, stained glass, pebbles and ephemera to create an unusual mosaic art piece made from recycled materials. Register online at davisstudiovt.com/adult_ springclasses2011.html. Instructed

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drawing FIGURE DRAWING W/ MARIE LEPRE’GRABON: Mar. 4-Apr. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Fri. Cost: $145. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe.

Info: 802-253-8358, helenday. com. This class will focus on drawing the figure from nude models and is a great way to develop both drawing and observational skills.

We will use a variety of drawing media including pencil, charcoal, and ink to investigate the use of line, value, texture, perspective, composition and space in the development of descriptive drawing.

No previous drawing experience necessary.

empowerment CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Location:

care until 5 p.m. for ages 4-18: dracom, energymedicinevt.com.

CVU High School, 10 min. ma, movie making, radio, comedy, Learn this ancient healing art from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: hip-hop and jazz dance, puppetry, that facilitates health on all levels 802-482-7194. SongBasket: slam poetry, musical theater, (body, mind and spirit). Many find Karen Sutherland, Genealogy, voice, and historic improvisation.

Reiki to be a powerful tool for perBeekeeping, Fly Fishing, Mindful Themes for younger kids include sonal growth and transformation.

Meditation, Emotional Freedom Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, magic In this class you will be attuned Technique, Mother’s Day Manicure, tree house, magic school bus, to Reiki and trained to practice Soapmaking, Fabulous Facial, spies, pirates, royalty, fairy tales, Reiki on your self, loved ones and Garden Jumpstart, Container animals, Broadway, Dr. Seuss, Mo animals.

Gardening, Pruning Trees, Islam Willems (Pigeon/Knuffle Bunny) and the Western World with Chris books, sea monsters (Champ), O’Donnell, Solar Energy 101, Bio ballet, world cultures, costuming, Fuels 101, Energy=R We?, Cinema HONORING HERBAL TRADITION history, and Willy Wonka.

Club, Map & Compass, Motorcycle 2011: Cost: $850/9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Awareness, Salsa, Hip-Hop, Mah 1 Sat./mo. for 8 mos. Location: Jongg, Knots, VT Architecture, Horsetail Herbs, 134 Manley Rd., Grief Etiquette, Suburban Milton. Info: Horsetail Herbs, Homesteading 101, Juggling.

Kelley Robie, 802-893-0521, hthe Guaranteed. Full descriptions rbs@comcast.net, Horsetailherbs. online. Senior discount 65+. org. Herbal Apprenticeship proMOTORCYCLE AWARENESS gram held on a horse farm. Covers PROGRAM: Mar. 15, 5:30-9:30 p.m. herbal therapies; nutritional supCost: $40/4-hr. class. Location: port; diet; detox; body systems; CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., medicine making; plant identificaHinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, tion; tea tasting; plant spirit mediaccess@cvuhs.org, cvuweb. cine and animal communication; cvuhs.org/access. Preregistration 1x1-FlynnPerfArts093009.indd 1 9/28/09 3:32:51 wild PM foods; field trips; iridology; required. Info, 802-482-7194 or AFRICAN VIOLETS, THE women’s, children’s, men’s and aniaccess@cvuhs.org. For new moPERENNIAL FAVORITE: Mar. 2, mal health! Textbook and United torcycle riders planning to become 12-12:45 p.m. Location: Gardener’s Plant Saver membership included. licensed, this one-night class covSupply Williston Store, 472 VSAC grants available. ers safety basics, risk factors, rider Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: impairments, defensive riding, etc.

802-658-2433. Lunch & Learn Open house, Sat., March 5, 1:30DMV Motorcycle Permit written Educational Series. Instructed by 3:30 p.m. held at Rhapsody Cafe, exam administered at end of the Anita Nadeau. Registration not Main St., Montpelier. Wisdom of class. Instructor: Bill Mitchell. required. Free. the Herbs Certification Program AN INTRODUCTION TO ORCHIDS: begins April 23-24, 2011, & runs BEAUTIFUL, EXOTIC & FUN: 1 weekend a mo. through Nov. Mar. 16, 12-12:45 p.m.

Location: We are currently interviewing for FAMILY-TO-FAMILY CLASSES: Gardener’s Supply Williston Store, this program. Wild Edibles Spring Class starts March 2011. Location: 472 Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: Term will be held May 8, Jun. Williston, Rutland, Townshend.

802-658-2433. Lunch & Learn 5 & Jul. 10. Plan ahead & apply Info: NAMI-Vermont, 800-639Educational Series.

Instructed by now for VSAC nondegree grant 6480, info@namivt.org. NAMI Anita Nadeau.

Registration not for 2011 programs while funds Vermont invites you to a FREE required.

Free. are plentiful. Location: Wisdom education program structured COMPOSTING 101: Feb. 26, of the Herbs School, Woodbury. to help individuals understand 9:30-11 a.m.

Cost: $10.

Location: Info: 802-456-8122, annie@ and support their loved ones Gardener’s Supply Burlington wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, affected by mental illness while Store, 128 Intervale Rd., wisdomoftheherbsschool.com. maintaining their own well-being.

Burlington. Info: 802-660-3505, Earth skills for changing times.

This 12-week course is taught by gardenerssupplystore.com. Ideal Experiential programs embracing trained NAMI family members. for Soil 101 attendees. Learn how local, wild, edible and medicinal Join others like you to understand, to make compost the right way. plants, food as first medicine, susgain insight & become empowYour plants will thank you for tainable living skills, and the inner ered. Space is limited. Advanced it.

Presenter: Mike Ather.

Prejourney. Annie McCleary, director, registration required. registration is required. and George Lisi, naturalist.

CREATING TERRARIUMS AND BOTTLE GARDENS: Mar. 9, noonADULT ACTING: SCENE STUDY: 12:45 p.m. Location: Gardener’s Older teen & adult; Wed., Mar. WOMEN’S WELLNESS: Every other Supply Williston Store, 472 16-Apr. 27, 4:50-6:20 p.m.; Craig Wed., Mar. 16-Aug. 17, 5:30-7 p.m.

Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: Maravich. Cost: $100/6 weeks.

Cost: $127/mo. Location: Candles 802-658-2433. Lunch & Learn Location: Flynn Center for the & Creations healing room, 132 Educational Series. Instructed by Performing Arts, Burlington.

Church St., Burlington. Info: Tocc’a Ann Whitman. Registration not Info: 802-652-4548, flynnarts@ Te Health, Amy Venman, 802required. Free. flynncenter.org. Work on paired or 999-5733, Amy@ToccaTeHealth.

MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES small-group scenes from a variety net, ToccaTeHealth.net. How FOR WINNING GARDEN of genres in this supportive class, would your life be different if you PRESENTATIONS: Mar. 12, 11:30 examining the depth of possibility and your body were best friends? a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: within the text, the story and Together, we’ll explore manageGardener’s Supply Burlington yourself. Exercises that promote able changes to your nutrition and Store, 128 Intervale Rd., awareness, playful experimenlifestyle that add up to noticeable Burlington.

Info: 802-660-3505, tation, group observation and improvements in your health, gardenerssupplystore.com.

Learn constructive feedback encourage energy and relationship with your time-saving secrets for your the safe exploration of new acting body. It’s your health! Where do garden’s routine care & upkeep territory. Class is open to bashful you want it to take you? including pruning, deadheading, beginners, as well as those with fertilizing & more. Presenter: more experience who want to sink Kerry Mendez. Preregistration is their teeth into a rich character or required.

KRISTEN VARIAN EARRING dynamic conflict without facing an MAKING: Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-noon audition first!

RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT SPOT: p.m. Cost: $25/2-hour class.

Mar. 12, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $10.

CIRCUS ARTS WORKSHOP W/ Location: Park St. Gallery, 6 Location: Gardener’s Supply CIRQUE MECHANICS: Adults & Park St, Brandon. Info: 802-247Burlington Store, 128 Intervale teens (open level); Thu., Mar. 3766, kristenvarian@gmail.com, Rd., Burlington. Info: 802-66010; 4-5 p.m. Cost: $15/workartinthesnow.com. Kristen Varian 3505, gardenerssupplystore. shop. Location: Flynn Center, makes beautiful earrings and com. We’ll cover the nuts and Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, will work with you to make your bolts of proper plant placeflynnarts@flynncenter.org. The own pair. There will be a variety ment for healthier and showier incomparable acrobats of Cirque of stones in different shapes and gardens. Presenter: Kerry Mendez.

Mechanics are former members of sizes to choose from, and the ear Preregistration required.

Cirque du Soleil and Pickle Family wires and findings will all be handCircus, as well as Hollywood stunt crafted from sterling-silver wire. people. Join them as they tumble The design will be a simple wire around our studios, teaching the wrap or spiral dangle. Leave the USUI REIKI: 1ST DEGREE: Feb. 26, same techniques used by master session with a brand-new piece of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $175/6-hr. circus performers. jewelry. There will also be a demo class (NCBTMB approved proSUMMER CAMPS ENROLLING on making your own ear wires and vider). Location: Vermont Center NOW!: Location: Flynn Center, head pins. for Energy Medicine, Hinesburg.

Burlington. Info: 802-652-4548, Info: Vermont Center for Energy flynnarts@flynncenter.org, Medicine, Cindy Carse, 802-985flynnarts.org. Over 30 full-day 9580, cindy@energymedicinevt. performing-arts camps with after

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knitting HOW TO KNIT A THRUMMED MITTEN: Feb. 26, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $65/3-hour class. Location: Rosebelle’s Victorian Inn, 31 Franklin St., Rt. 7, Brandon. Info: 802-247-3124, debbie.kirby@ kirbyshappyhoofers.com, artinthesnow.com. Learn the process of thrumming and begin a mitten that can be finished at home. A thrum is a little wisp of unspun roving that is knit into the mitten every so often. Thrumming makes the insides soft and fuzzy and so warm. Included is: pattern, mohair pencil rovings, hand-spun yarn, needles, and stitch holders and markers.

language FRENCH CLASSES THIS SPRING!: Classes from March 7 to May 19.

Cost: $225/per 10-week session.

Location: Alliance-Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, #304 Dupont Building, 123 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Info: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Micheline Tremblay, 802-497-0420, michelineatrem blay@gmail.com, http://aflcr.org/ classes.shtml. Study French at the Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region! Five 10-week classes: Beginning, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Spoken French I, Spoken French II. LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802-585-1025, spanish paravos@gmail.com, spanishwa terburycenter.com. Expand your opportunities and connect with a new world. We provide highquality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, teens and children. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. See our website for complete information or contact us for details.

PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Burlington, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-4967859, yvescompere@yahoo.com.

Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Taught by Yves Compere, French native.

martial arts AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes begin on the Tuesday, March 1 at 6:45 p.m. Join now and receive a 3-mo. membership (unlimited classes) and uniform for $175. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal and Light), Burlington. Info: 802-9518900, burlingtonaikido.org. Aikido is a dynamic Japanese martial art that promotes physical and mental harmony through the use of breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, circular movements, and pinning and throwing techniques.

We also teach sword/staff arts and knife defense. The Samurai Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 7-17.

AIKIDO: Tue.-Fri., 6-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m.; & Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome.

Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 802-862-9785, vermontaikido. org. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence

class photos + more info online SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES in oneself. Adult Beginners Class: Intro to Aikido Practice, four consecutive Tuesday evening classes beginning February 2. Class time 6 to 7:30 p.m. Intro Class fee of $60 includes beginner’s uniform.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 802660-4072, Julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com. Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and self-confidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment.

Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

massage Clinical Massage Therapy Class: Mondays 8am-5pm, two Saturdays a month 8am-5pm.

Cost: $12,500/Full program.

Location: Green Mountain School of Massage Therapy/Highland Bodyworks, 1193 Ethan Allen Highway, Georgia. Info: Green Mountain School of Massage Therapy, Jacquelyn Lewis, LMT, NCTMB, CCA, 802-999-9985, GreenMtnMassage@hotmail. com, GreenMtnMassage.com.

Vermont’s ONLY 1000 hr. Clinical Massage Therapy Program!

Meets New York State licensing requirements. Very strong focus on Anatomy & Pathology, as well as Aromatherapy. Small classes = targeted learning! Included with course cost is your choice of an Oakworks massage table or chair.

Burlington Dances: Feldenkrais: Sat. Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $18/workshop.

Location: Burlington Dances, Chace Mill, top floor, 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, info@burlington dances.com, BurlingtonDances. com. Feldenkrais Workshop for Dancers: Using the arms and legs for graceful movement with Uwe Mester. Dancers discover how the Feldenkrais Method can deepen awareness of the body. Increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement.

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MONOTYPES w/ Lori Hinrichsen: Mar. 17-Apr. 7, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $185/class. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, helenday.com. Experience the fun and spontaneity of creating monotypes without a press.

Using water-based paints and plexiglass plates, learn to mix and layer colors, create textural variety using tools, objects and brushes, and hand transfer the image onto paper. You will have time to create, reflect on your process and learn to loosen up.

reiki Animal Reiki I Class: Feb. 26-27, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $175/10-hr. class. Location: Pinecliff Alpaca Farm, W. Rutland.

Info: HeartSong Reiki, Kelly McDermott-Burns, 802-7468834, kelly@heartsongreiki.com, heartsongreiki.com. This class is the foundation for self-care and animal work. We will discuss history, precepts, Japanese energy system, meditations and animal protocol. Students learn hand positions for self-care and treating friends and family. Four Reiki I attunements will be given. Plenty of practice time with animals.

Manual and certificate included.

snowkiting Snowkiting Lessons: Daily lessons while ice is safe (generally Jan.-April). Cost: $120/3-hr. beginner class ($95 for 2-hr. advanced).

Location: Lake Champlain, Sand Bar State Park, South Hero/ Milton. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@stormboarding.com, stormboarding.com. Snowkite in 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 an excellent gift. Gear discount after lesson. Lesson/gear gift certificates available.

spirituality Druidry Training in VT: 1 weekend/mo. for 9 mos. in the year. Cost: $1,700/9 weekend sessions throughout the year.

Location: Dreamland, Worcester.

Info: The Green Mountain Druid Order, Ivan McBeth, 802-5058010, ivanmcbeth@aol.com, greenmountaindruidorder.org. A three-year training of self-transformation in preparation to become a caretaker of the Earth: an empowered human being, capable of communicating with nature and

tai chi Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802-864-7902, iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

Yang-Style Tai Chi: Beginning Jan. 12, Yang Style Tai Chi Part 1 Beginner’s class, Wed., 5:306:50 p.m. $150 for 10 classes.

All levels on Sat., 8:15-9:45 a.m. $16/class; monthly: $60/1 class per week, $115/2 classes per week. 3 calendar mos.: $160/1 class, $275/2 classes per week.

Beginning in Feb.: Yang Style Tai Chi Part 2. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., #5, Burlington. Info: 802-318-6238.

Tai Chi is a slow-moving martial art that combines deep breathing and graceful movements to produce the valuable effects of relaxation, improved concentration, improved balance, a decrease in blood pressure and ease in the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Brought to you by Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center.

Janet Makaris, instructor.

weight loss Weight Loss That Stays Off!: Mar. 8-May 10, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $20/week.

Location: Community Bible Church, 2025 Williston Rd., S. Burlington. Info: Tune the Temple, Cathy Weymouth, 802-8932454, cweymouth@gmail.com, TuneTheTemple.com. Instead of dieting, learn to listen to and cooperate with your body signals for a permanent lifestyle change modeling the lifestyle of the naturally thin. Tackle root issues that contribute to overeating while curtailing emotional eating.

Class includes practical eating strategies combined with spiritual encouragement. Christian perspective. Online video class also available.

yoga Drop-in Yoga with Deb Sherrer: Every Fri. this winter, 12-1:30 p.m. Cost: $12/class.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 802-658-9440, vtcyt.com. Move.

Breathe. Strengthen. Relax. A Vajra-inspired class, with Deb Sherrer, CYT, MA, that focuses on alignment, breath-informed movement, mindfulness and in-depth poses to enhance strength, flexibility and grounding. Leave class with a greater sense of well-being and relaxation. All levels welcome.

EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels from $5$14, conveniently located in Burlington. 10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon.-Fri. @ 4:30 p.m., class is only $5!. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, yoga@evolutionvt. com, evolutionvt.com. Evolution’s certified teachers are skilled with students ranging from beginneradvanced. We offer classes in Vinyasa, Anusara-inspired, Kripalu,

and Iyengar yoga. Babies/kids classes also available! Prepare for birth and strengthen postpartum with pre/postnatal yoga, and check out our thriving massage practice. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog.

Laughing River Yoga: Daily yoga classes & monthly yoga workshops. $13 drop in; $110 for 10 classes. By-donation classes ($5-$15 suggested) Mon.-Fri. at 9 a.m. & Mon.-Thu. at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Laughing River Yoga, 1 Mill St., Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: Laughing River Yoga, 802-343-8119, emily@laughingriveryoga.com, laughingriveryoga.com. Yoga studio downstairs in the Chace Mill. Experienced and compassionate teachers offer Kripalu, Jivamukti, Vajra, Flow, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, Iyengar and Groove yoga. Educate yourself with monthly workshops and class series. Lots of light. River view. Parking. All levels welcome!

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Life Force Yoga w/ Sofi Dillof: Mar. 14-Apr. 4, 5:30-7 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $60/ series. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington.

Info: 802-658-9440, vtcyt.com.

Anxiety and depression have become increasingly common in today’s society. In fact, you might be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t, at some point, have difficulty managing their moods.

LifeForce Yoga is a practice that is intentionally designed to help with mood management through breath work, simple postures and meditation techniques.

RehabGYM Yoga: Mon. & Wed., 6-7 p.m., & Sat., 5-6 p.m.

All levels welcome. Cost: $12/ class, $10 w/ valid student ID. Location: Campus RehabGYM, 257 S. Union St., Burlington. Info: the RehabGYM, Cara Moorby, 802-876-6000, cara.moorby@ rehabgym.com, rehabgym.com.

Yoga is now being offered at our Campus RehabGYM in Burlington!

Sara Gunning teaches the Vinyasa Flow style of yoga, an aerobic yoga that connects movement with breath. Classes include elements of spirituality, strengthening and proper alignment with intention to support all students in listening to their bodies, while encouraging fearlessness in their path to connect with their authentic selves.

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: Healing Body, Mind & Spirit w/ Deb Sherrer, MA, CYT: Mar. 24-May 12, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $120/series.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 802-658-9440, vtcyt.com. Trauma and loss can result in feelings of anxiety, sadness, agitation and reactivity, as well as PTSD symptoms (e.g., flashbacks, hypervigilance and nightmares). Yoga and mindfulness practices can gently shift these patterns, allowing individuals to re-inhabit their bodies with a growing sense of safety, strength and stability.

Yoga Vermont: Location: 113 Church St., 4th floor, Burlington.

Info: 802-238-0594, yogavermont.com. Gift certificates are available. Daily drop-in classes.

Ashtanga, Vinyasa, gentle and yoga teacher training. Experienced instructors-we would love to share our practices with you. yogavermont.com. m

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ALL Wellness: Location: 208 Flynn Ave., Studio 3A (across from the antique shops, before Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, allwellnessvt. com. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, physical therapy, yoga and nutrition. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. Join us for a free introduction to the reformer, every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.: Just call and reserve your spot!

Burlington Dances: Pilates: Get on the website for schedules and special February pricing. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, Chace Mill, top floor, 1 Mill St., Suite 372, Burlington.

Info: 802-863-3369, lucille@ naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. From beginning students to those seeking mastery of movement, this is a fantastic studio for experiencing how awareness practices such as Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, Delsarte, and other somatic awareness practices can support your body, mind and spirit in dance, industry, healing practices, social studies, communication, and relationships.

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Color Theory w/ Natasha Bogar: Mar. 2-23, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $115 Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-2538358, helenday.com. Color is the base for many art forms, however the topic of color is far from basic.

Learning about color theory and a touch of physics can help bring your designs to another level of interest and intention. This course will include interactive slide shows, a progression of hands-on painting exercises and written material covering the course content.

Paint a Welcome Barrel Stave: Feb. 26, 10 a.m. Cost: $35 Location: The Gazebo Inn, Brandon. Info: Dolores, 802-2473695, ctryowl@together.net, artinthesnow.com. Artist Dolores Furnari of the Country Owl Studio will provide all the materials you need to paint a “Welcome” plaque on a mini-barrel stave. The stave is 3-1/4”x14”. In addition, you will be treated to a delicious full breakfast

by Donna Taylor, innkeeper at The Gazebo Inn. There is an enrollment limit of 10.

Painting Alla Prima w/ Susie Amato: Feb. 25-27, 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Cost: $385 Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, helenday.com. In this intensive workshop with a master teacher you will engage in a serious dialogue with your work. This class will help arm painters with as much hands-on, instinctual knowledge as possible. Sound architecture in composition, and an understanding of light, shadow and color will be covered. Both a live model and still life will be used to work from.

Warren Kimble Folk Art Painting Class: Feb. 26, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Cost: $150/6-hour class.

Location: Warren Kimble’s Studio, 10 Park St, Brandon. Info: Warren, 802-247-8880, artinthesnow. com. Create a painting on board of an image of your own home in the folk art theme with contemporary folk artist Warren Kimble. Bring a clear photo of the full front of your house and an apron or old shirt. Be prepared to have fun and create a wonderful keepsake with folk artist Warren Kimble. The class has a limit of 8 adults and will fill up fast.

PhotoShop Basics/ Photographers: Mar. 5, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $20/2-hr. class.

Location: Dark Room/Vermont Photo Space Gallery, 12 Main St. (Five Corners), Essex Jct. Info: Dark Room/ Vermont Photo Space Gallery, Ken Signorello, 802-2382647, ken@vermontphotospace. com, DarkroomGallery.com/ events. Of all the image-editing software packages available, Adobe’s Photoshop remains the industry standard. This workshop will demonstrate the most common enhancement tools used by photographers, including basic file management; brightness/contrast adjustments; color balance and saturation; sharpening; cropping; and correcting blemishes.

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Winter Classes-One-on-One Private Classes of your choice: Cost: $69/half day, $120/ full day. Location: Linda Rock Photography, Essex Jct. Info: 802-238-9540, lrphotography@ comcast.net. Beginner Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography, Digital Workflow, Lighting Techniques, Set Up Your Photo Business, People Posing, Basic Photoshop and more. See what we offer at lindarockphotography.com for more details. Sign up today!

Your Photographic Voice: Feb. 26, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $65/3hour class, plus private portfolio review. Location: Dark Room Gallery/Vermont Photo Space Gallery, 12 Main St, Essex Jct. Info: Dark Room Gallery/Vermont Photo Space Gallery, Polly Raine, 802-777-3686, polly@vermont photospace.com, vermontpho tospace.com/events. Learn to recognize your vision (how and what you see with your camera) and establish your photographic voice/ personal style in this three-hour workshop suitable for hobbyists and professionals alike. Through discussion and exercises you will take home the tools to help you to develop and refine your photography.

Core Studio Pilates and MORE!: We are open 7 days a week, from as early as 7 a.m. to as late as 7:30 p.m. Costs vary, as low as $10-$25/per class depending on format. Location: Core Studio Pilates and Personal Training, 431 Pine Street, Suite 101, Burlington. Info: Core Studio Pilates and Personal Training, Kathy Brunette, 802-862-8686, kathy@corestudioburlington.com, corestudioburlington.com. Enjoy the amazing mind/body benefits of Pilates, Yoga, Massage & the challenge of Personal Training with high quality, professionally led classes 7 days a week. Mat, reformer & boot camp classes (which include Spinning, TRX, strength, balance & EXO Chair options) are available in our warm & friendly studio.

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LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing.

Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.

Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart.

By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

Lovingkindness Meditation: 6 Wed. evenings, Mar. 2-Mar. 30 & Apr. 13, 7-8 p.m. 1st class will go until 8:30 p.m. Cost: $100/6 1-hr. classes. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, ecross@ crosscontext.net, vermontzen. org. Mettabhavana is a Buddhist meditation leading to the development of unconditional lovingkindness and friendliness. Metta helps us rid ourselves of internal

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ithin the last five years, Vermont hip-hop has experienced a renaissance as ever more turntablists, MCs and dance crews attempt to graffiti the 802 on the national map. Interest in locally grown, free-range hip-hop has never been stronger. Yet the movement has blossomed with one of its most respected acts on the sidelines.

In the first half of the last decade, Vermont hip-hop was defined by a small contingent of artists, many of whom are either no longer performing (Eye Oh You), are performing in different groups (Nastee) or have moved away (the Loyalists). At the head of the class stood the Aztext, widely regarded not only as the local hip-hop band mostly likely to succeed but among Burlington acts most likely to make a national splash regardless of genre. Their 2006 debut, Haven’t You Heard?, was an instant local classic. Their 2007 follow-up, The Sacred Document, showcased even more potent wordplay and innovative production.

The Aztext, it seemed, were poised for breakout success. And then … nothing.

After The Sacred Document, MCs Pro (Brian McVey) and Learic (Devon Ewalt) all but disappeared from view. As the scene they helped define matured, the Aztext were curiously absent.

Until now.

In January, the Aztext released Who Cares if We’re Dope? Volume 1, the first of four EPs they plan to unveil throughout the year. Volume 2 was released on Tuesday, February 22. The Aztext collectively consider the releases as “Season 1,” à la TV shows or serial novels, with each epi-

sode helmed by a different producer. DJs E-Train and Touchphonics, of Vermont expats the Loyalists, produced volumes one and two, respectively.

The unconventional episode concept is a calculated reaction to the shifting dynamics of a record industry in flux.

But it is also the logical byproduct of a less business-oriented personal change: The Aztext grew up.

At the height of their popularity, McVey and Ewalt were roommates, bandmates and friends, which created ancillary stresses to just making music.

“That can be a challenge to juggle,” says McVey. After receiving promotions at their jobs — McVey, 28, is a regional sales manager for Dealer.com; Ewalt, 29, is a manager at Blockbuster Video in St. Albans — the duo moved in with their re-

keeps them busy and survive,” McVey says. “We didn’t figure that out. We had to find a bit of a balance.”

The two decided to slow down and relieve the pressure on themselves.

Then, after a lengthy layoff, the Aztext returned to the studio last year with little in mind beyond simply making some music.

“The idea was just to not force any music,” recalls McVey. “Let’s not selfimpose any deadlines. Let’s make music because we really like hanging out as musicians and friends and creative minds.”

McVey concedes that the new process took longer than in the past. The Aztext also dug into their back catalog for material, another first. The songs on all four volumes of Who Cares if We’re Dope? were originally recorded within

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spective girlfriends. McVey got married last summer. In short, “real” life was moving at a faster clip than the life of the band.

“As you get older, life just gets tougher, right?” observes McVey. “Bottom line is that music started feeling like a job. It didn’t feel fun.” He expresses respect for the local hip-hop acts that have made a run at music careers. “People like BURNTmd, Nastee and A-Dog, those dudes found a way to make music that

the last two years. The second “season” will feature music written within the past 10 months, as well as a new rotation of producers.

“The whole episode concept came from realizing that we had been so irrelevant for so long,” says McVey. “We were starting over.”

He reveals feeling a certain freedom in the new beginning, a sentiment reflected by the very title of the series, Who Cares if We’re Dope?

music “Who are we really making music for, us or anybody else?” asks McVey. He concedes the answer is to strike a balance. After all, if music is made solely for the artist, why should anyone else care if it’s dope?

“You obviously want people to hear it,” says McVey. “But when you’re in the studio, you shouldn’t be thinking, How will people react to it?”

The beauty of the Aztext’s new concept is threefold. One, it allows them to record and release music at their own pace, without the constantly looming pressure to put out full-length albums.

Two, by releasing EPs every few months, they remain relevant after the luster of a longer, single release would have faded.

The third prong of their approach is less obvious but is, artistically speaking, most important. By enlisting different talents to produce each volume, the Aztext highlight a facet of hip-hop that is largely overlooked by all but the most avid aficionados yet is crucial to every hip-hop recording: the role of the producer.

Volume 1 showcased the Loyalists’ DJ E-Train, who fleshed out the duo’s lightning-and-thunder vocal approach with classic boom-bap hip-hop beats. E-Train took a comparatively direct track, essentially redirecting the spotlight back onto the Aztext. In contrast, Touchphonics put production front and center, challenging the duo to match his arsenal of high-intensity beats.

“Producers are kind of the man behind the curtain,” says Ewalt. “And they rarely get the credit they deserve.”

“This gives them top billing,” adds McVey. “And a voice.”

The resulting EPs offer profoundly different sounds that highlight the Aztext’s nimble versatility.

“We’re telling producers not to send us 25 beats and have us pick four,” says McVey. “Instead, why not choose four beats that you want to showcase, and we’ll adapt.”

Given the uncertainty of the music industry, the willingness and ability to adapt may well determine which artists succeed. Especially if they’re dope.

Who Cares if We’re Dope? Volume 2 by the Aztext is available at iTunes and elevatedpressrecords.com.

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It’s an equally big month for Angioplasty Media’s kissin’ cousins, MSR Presents, who’ve been a little quiet this winter after a killer 2010. Most folks probably already know about dum dum giRls at Club Metronome on Tuesday, March 1 (see spotlight on page 64), with minks, diRty beaches and DJ Disco Phantom.

(I’m going to take a moment and pause the column here. Feel free to get up and stretch, grab a drink, hit the head, or whatever.

Anyway, I wonder if it wouldn’t make more sense for me to start writing when Disco Phantom is not part of a killer indie show. I could save a ton of ink. And by this point, can’t you just assume he’ll be spinning crazy-cool mashups in between sets wherever jangly guitars and synths are heard? Just spitballin’ here.)

Aaaaand we’re back!

The show, copresented with your friendly, fun-loving DJs at WRUV, is a makeup date from a canceled September appearance.

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But it’s just one of two interesting MSR shows this week, and the beginning of another strong run.

Sunday at Radio Bean, MSR is moving away from the mid-level indie fare with which it has made its mark locally and delving into more experimental sonic terrain.

The bill features provocative, Brooklyn-based avantgarde and noise collagists the binaRy maRketing show

and lushes. Local support includes the le duo — very interesting live — and nuda VeRitas, the latter of whom is reportedly nearing completion of the record I’ve been publicly harassing her to finish for, like, nine

months. DJ Disco Phantom will not be appearing at this show.

MSR Presents has an increasingly full calendar posted into May, highlights of which include kuRt Vile and the ViolatoRs on March 13, young galaxy on March 28 (both at the Monkey) and titus andRonicus on March 30 at Metronome. And stay tuned for some possibly big news in the coming weeks that may just, ahem, get you all wet…

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It’s gonna be a big month for Angioplasty Media.

This week, they have four shows on deck at Winooski’s Monkey House alone: “Beat Vision” with dJ disco Phantom on Wednesday, February 23; shilPa Ray and heR haPPy hookeRs this Thursday; Junk cultuRe with tooth ache. and DJ Disco Phantom this Sunday; and a special “Beat Vision” featuring experimental composer eRic caRbonaRa — and DJ Disco Phantom — on Wednesday, March 2. But wait, there’s more!

Nick Mavodones’ littlepromo-company-that-could recently announced plans to dabble in the indie-label biz with a new venture, Angioplasty Records. AR will also involve Paddy Reagan, and bRyan PaRmelee of PaRmaga (formerly maga).

In fact, Parmaga’s debut EP, Ghost Pops, will be the label’s debut release and is slated to hit our eager ears in March.

In the meantime, a great little cut from the EP, “Plenty Hands,” is available for free download at parmaga.net.

The band plans an official release show at the BCA Center in Burlington on March 18 with Ryan PoweR, who produced the record,

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LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Aaron Marcus (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Donations. Tiffany Pfeiffer (neo-soul), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

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SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Open Mic, 7 p.m., Free. DJ Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL: Railroad Earth (jam), 8 p.m., $30. AA.

WED.23 // TAJ MAHAL [BLUES]

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Irish Session, 7:30 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Jam Man (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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BEE'S KNEES: Mark Struhsacker (country), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

THE BLUE ACORN: O'Hanleigh (Irish), 8 p.m., Free.

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THE SHED RESTAURANT & BREWERY: Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 8 p.m., Free.

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whose boundaries he has shattered throughout his career. Wednesday, February 23, TM graces the stage at the Higher Ground Ballroom. His daughter, DEVA MAHAL, opens with her own outfit, FREDERICKS BROWN.

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1/2 LOUNGE: APR & guests (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., Free. DJ QDO (house), 10 p.m., Free.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Open Mic with Jess & Jeff, 8 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: 2KDeep presents B. Rich and J. Rabbit (dubstep), 9 p.m., $10/15. 18+.

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

THE GREEN ROOM: DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Bobby Long, Joe Adler (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., $12/14.

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NIGHTCRAWLERS: Karaoke with Steve LeClair, 7 p.m., Free.

O'BRIEN'S IRISH PUB: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Mano Malo (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Burgundy Thursdays with Joe Adler, Flat Top Trio, Jim Sanders, Birchwood Coupe (singer-songwriters), 8:30 p.m., $3.

RADIO BEAN: Jazz Sessions, 6 p.m., Free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. The Unbearable Light Cabaret (eclectic), 10 p.m., $3. Soul Session (soul), 11 p.m., $3.

RASPUTIN'S: 101 Thursdays with Pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

RED SQUARE: Selector Dubee (reggae), 6 p.m., Free.

A-Dog Presents (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Ellen Powell & Friends (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (house), 9 p.m., Free.

LIFT: Get LiFTed with DJs Nastee & Dakota (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: Longford Row (Irish), 8 p.m., Free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Y69, Skulls, One Man Empire, Brixton Robbers (punk), 9 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: AM presents Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers (indie), 9 p.m., $8. 18+.

NECTAR'S: S.I.N. Sizzle (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., $5/10.

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MONOPOLE: Peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free.

Shady Alley (bluegrass), 10 p.m., Free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Gary Peacock (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Karaoke with Benjamin Bright and Ashley Kollar, 6 p.m., Free. Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYCE (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: Karaoke Night with Sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: Zack duPont (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Bonjour-Hi! (house), 9 p.m., $5.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free.

MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

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RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

ROADSIDE TAVERN: Marc Brisson & Friends (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

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BEE'S KNEES: Matt Bolton (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

THE BREWSKI: Shane and Charlotte Brodie (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

about far too often, casually bestowed

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Bluegrass Session, 7:30 p.m., Donations.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

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51 MAIN: Telling Point (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Pine Street Jazz, 7 p.m., Free.

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PURPLE MOON PUB: Patrick & Russ (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Timbre Coup (prog rock), 9 p.m., Free/$5.

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NUTTY STEPH'S: Bacon Thursdays with Noble Savage (electro), 10 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Beat Vision with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic DJ), 9 p.m., $1.

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LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Acoustic Jam with Clint Bierman (acoustic), 9 p.m., Free.

LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Queen City Hot Club (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

LIFT: DJs P-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

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1/2 LOUNGE: Andrew Parker-Renga (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free. DJ Kanga presents: The Lounge Lizard (hip-hop), 9 p.m.

CLUB METRONOME: DJ Rob Swift (turntablism), 10 p.m., $6.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Lissa Schneckenburger & Bethany Waikman (folk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

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CHARLIE O'S: This Way to the Egress, Joe Black, Birdeatsbaby (punk), 10 p.m., Free.

BANANA WINDS CAFÉ & PUB: Don Beisiegel (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5.

FRANNY O'S: Pleasure Dome (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

THE GREEN ROOM: DJ Oh-Jay Fresh (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Dar Williams, Emily Greene (singer-songwriters), 7:30 p.m., $25/27. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Anvil Sounds Presents Filthy Minutes of Fame, Musical Manslaughter, Close to Nowhere, Negativ 2 & Sincerely, The Dead (metal), 6:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. JP'S PUB: Dave Harrison's Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

LIFT: Salsa Friday with DJ Hector Cobeo (salsa), 9 p.m., Free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Workingman's Army (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE: Cooper & Lavoie (blues), 8 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: The Unkindness of Ravens, Nefarious Frenzy, K. Lynam, Witheld (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

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gnarliest vocalist to come through these parts in years.

Plus, NICK CAVE flippin’ adores these guys, which has gotta count for something, right?

Band Name of the Week (Honorable Mention): BIRDEATSBABY. Gross name, good band, this Thursday at my favorite dive venue: Charlie O’s in Montpelier.

The gypsy-punk quartet is on tour from England with JOE BLACK and Pennsylvania’s THIS WAY TO THE EGRESS.

Punk Night at Burlington’s Manhattan Pizza & Pub continues this Thursday with

Montréal’s BRIXTON ROBBERS and Burlington acts Y69, SKULLS and ONE MAN EMPIRE. Word on the street is that Skulls’ gear was stolen while on tour in France, and they had to cancel an upcoming U.S. tour while they reoutfit themselves. Swing by Thursday and lend a hand to get ’em back on the road.

THE DEVIL MAKES THREE fans, take note: Front man PETE BERNHARD will drop

by Montpelier’s Positive Pie 2 this Saturday with Providence’s BROWN BIRD. Bernhard is touring music from his last solo record, Straight Line, as well as testdriving new material. He’ll also be at Radio Bean this Sunday.

This Week’s Sign of Spring: Yet another quiet announcement from the folks at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Tenor-sax monster JD ALLEN will appear at the FlynnSpace as part of the BDJF’s Adventures in Music series on June 6. I feel warmer already.

Anybody seen LENDWAY recently? Perhaps we can get the lowdown on where they’ve been this Friday,

when not one, not two, but three separate Lendway offshoots shock the Monkey (House), including guitarist MATT HAGEN’s metal project, NEFARIOUS FRENZY, drummer TODD GEVRY’s hard-rock act with MY DEAREST DARLING’s CHRIS MATTHEWS, called THE UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS, and a solo noise set from bassist KEVIN LYNAM. Also on the bill is a new local band, WITHHELD, about whom I know nothing.

Except I’m told they kinda sound like PELICAN. So there’s that.

One last Monkey mention.

(I’m putting the over/under on pissy MH-favoritism emails this week at four. Who wants in?) This Saturday, JEFF FORAN (ex-MANEUVERS) unveils a brand-new incarnation of his project THE DEAD ELECTRIC — which, incidentally, is not a GRATEFUL DEAD tribute band. The lineup features former IN MEMORY OF PLUTO drummer RYAN MCGRATH (now of the DIRTY WATTS), former IMOP bassist Zach Jandl (now of SPIRIT ANIMAL), and recent Boston transplant JUSTIN GONYEA on guitar.

Incidentally, he is not the same Justin Gonyea from ROMANS and VULTURES OF CULT. Same name. Two different dudes. That won’t get confusing…

Last but not least,

congratulations to local drummer — and 7D staffer — STEVE HADEKA and his lovely wife, MAGGIE BOMBARD, who became the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl last weekend. SAILOR ROSE HADEKA projects to be Burlington’s most sought-after drummer within the next 18 years, joining MAGNY OLSEN (guitar, vocals), JUNI DAVIS (keys, synth) and ARLO BAY BOLLES (bass, crying) as the 2030 Seven Daysies award winners for “Best VT Band.” Welcome to the big, blue world, Sailor.

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Listening In Once again, this week’s totally self-indulgent column segment, in which I share a random sampling of what was on my iPod, turntable, CD player, 8-track player, etc., this week.

Radiohead, The King of Limbs Tennis, Cape Dory Yuck, Yuck Mogwai, Hardcore Will Never Die, but You Will

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Sticking with Montpelier, this week, Langdon Street Café patrons may notice a new, albeit temporary, addition to the quirky décor: a Steinway grand piano.

The piano was procured in advance of the SCRAG MOUNTAIN MUSIC classical residency this Saturday.

But musicians performing at LSC this week have been encouraged to play it.

Just a suggestion here, but catching neo-soul singer TIFFANY PFEIFFER (Wednesday, February 23) on a Steinway might be a little bit o’ all right.

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Sunday, Feb. 27

Hey La, Hey La Recording their latest EP for Sub Pop Records, LA’s

7:00 p.m.

DUM DUM GIRLS retained the talents of Richard

Gottehrer, who produced their 2010 debut, I Will Be. Goettehrer is better known as the knob twiddler for acts such as Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Blondie and the Go-Gos. He also penned a number of all-time classic tunes, including “My Boyfriend’s Back” and

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NECTAR'S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Blues for Breakfast (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

Saturday, March 12 8:00 p.m.

CITY LIMITS: Top Hat Entertainment Dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Gang of Thieves (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Jazz Session with Dan Silverman (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE: The Christopher Peterman Quartet (jazz), 8 p.m., Free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Cousin It (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Project Organ Trio (jazz), 10 p.m., $3.

MONKEY HOUSE: Spirit Animal, The Dead Electric (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: Citizen Bare (rock), 8 p.m., Free. The Morning On Fire (rock), 10 p.m., Free. Small Axe, Almighty Dollars (rock), 11:15 p.m., Free.

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NECTAR'S: Justin Levinson Songwriters Circle (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., Free. Roots of Creation (reggae), 9 p.m., $10.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Paydirt (rock), 5 p.m., Free. In Kahootz (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Seny Daffe (West African traditional), 7 p.m., $5. The Toes, Mickey Western (rock), 10:30 p.m., $3.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Stavros (house), 10 p.m., $5.

RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: Supersounds DJ (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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BEE'S KNEES: Dan Liptak's Casimir Effect (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

THE BREWSKI: The Sun Jones Band (roots-rock), 9 p.m., $2.

THE HUB PIZZERIA & PUB: Shane Brody & Friends (folk), 9:30 p.m., Free.

RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN: Friday Night Frequen≥es with DJ Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Andrew Parker-Renga, One Step Further (rock), 10:30 p.m., $5.

ROADSIDE TAVERN: Hard Luck (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Imaginary (folk), 6 p.m., Free. Tiffany Pfeiffer & the Discarnate Band (neo-soul), 8 p.m., Free. Mighty Tiny (rock), 10 p.m., Free. Pink Fury (punk), 11 p.m., Free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Telling Point (folk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

MONOPOLE: Roadside Mystic (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Benjamin Bright (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Ross Mafia (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

CHARLIE O'S: Live Music, 10 p.m., Free.

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LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Hudost (world rock), 9 p.m., Donations.

POSITIVE PIE 2: DJ Haitian & the 2K Deep Crew (drum and bass), 11 p.m., $3.

PURPLE MOON PUB: Cash Is King (alt-country), 8 p.m., Free.

THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: DJ Slim Pknz All Request Dance Party (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Cougar (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Complaints (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

PARIMA ACOUSTIC LOUNGE: The Amida Bourbon Project, Steve Hartmann (Americana), 8 p.m., $3.

RUSTY NAIL: Last Kid Picked (rock), 10 p.m., $5-10.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Jonny P (Top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

NIGHTCRAWLERS: Jimmy T & the Sleepy Hollow Boys (country), 9 p.m., $3.

MATTERHORN: The Cop Outs (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

SHELBURNE STEAKHOUSE & SALOON: Josh Brooks (Vermonticana), 6 p.m., Free. Salsa Friday with DJ Hector Cobeo, 9 p.m., $5.

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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Barika Ensemble (reggae), 8:30 p.m., $10. AA. JP'S PUB: Dave Harrison's Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: Perry Nunn (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Jamie McLean Band (alt-country), 9 p.m., $5. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

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TUPELO MUSIC HALL: Jesse Cook (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $30.

51 MAIN: Split Tongue Crow (indie folk), 9 p.m., Free.

RASPUTIN'S: DJ ZJ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $3.

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RASPUTIN'S: Nastee (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE: DJ Raul (salsa), 5 p.m., Free. Acoustic Blame (rock), 6 p.m., Free. Ron Noyes Band (rock), 9 p.m., $5. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: The Bob Wagner Band (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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SHELBURNE STEAKHOUSE & SALOON: Agent 99 (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

1/2 LOUNGE: Mieka Pauley (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Funhouse Flashback (retro), 10 p.m., Free.

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BACKSTAGE PUB: Rattor (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5.

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

THE GREEN ROOM: Bonjour-Hi! presents Bass Culture/Mushpost (dubstep), 10 p.m., Free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: The Beerworth Sisters, Judson Kimble (folk), 8 p.m., $5 donation.

CHARLIE O'S: That's What She Said (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Scrag Mountain Music (classical), 7 p.m., Donations.

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and the Mid-nite Plowboys — along with their wives, Jaye Lindner and Nancy Mosher, Jaye and Dan’s daughter Deanna Booth, and bassist Matt McGibney. A career retrospective, When Time Was Young, was released last year.

Consisting of 24 tracks, both live and culled from various studio sessions, the double-disc album is a blissful glimpse into the past. Even for those who weren’t around to witness the band in H’ R its heyday, the CD is unfiltered, sepia1068 Williston Rd, S. Burlington toned nostalgia, harkening back to a (802)419-6200 seemingly purer time.

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Mosher’s sweet, innocent croon is compelling and soothing throughout.

The three female vocalists harmonize together with natural, familial ease.

That’s not to say the gentlemen are completely outdone. With fine turns on lead, both Dan (especially on “No Hiding Place Down Here”) and Willy (“Defying Gravity”) Lindner reveal why they’re considered local treasures.

And those moments when the sextet puts all hands on deck — as on Harlan Howard’s “The Grass Is Greener in the Mountains” — are prime examples of why family bands are so special and timeless.

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Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, a traveling band of minstrels known as the New Bremen Town Musicians roamed the green hills of Vermont, bringing homespun joy, lovingly plucked lutes and sweet, sonorous singing where’er they went. ’Twas a simpler era, before the world changed and a malevolent force known as the Internet cast its long shadow across the land, plunging the rural shire into…

OK. Maybe it wasn’t as dramatic as all that. But the recent rediscovery of the New Bremen Town Musicians, who take their moniker from a Brothers Grimm story, lends itself to flights of fairy-tale fancy. The sextet, last active in Vermont more than a decade ago, was composed of brothers Dan and Willy Lindner — better known as the core of revered local bluegrass band Banjo Dan

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In the liner notes of his latest record, Graffiti, Colchester’s TerryToonz (aka Terry Reynolds) muses on the value of the urban art form. “Is it art or is it trash?” he writes. He goes on to equate the oft-controversial idiom of spraypainted expression, “the confluence of testosterone, a brick wall, the human eye and ego,” with his own search for artistic release: “the confluence of waning testosterone, years of solitary but voluntary angst, the human ear and heart.” It’s a tenuous connection, made all the more curious by the record’s MIDI-fueled blend of funk, hip-hop and smooth jazz.

The record opens on “Intrigue.”

It’s aptly named. Reynolds, who programmed the album’s numerous MIDI parts, as well as playing bass and guitars, proves a skillful player. His lead guitar lines are clean and uncluttered, played with razor-sharp technical precision. Beneath his bouncy melody, a phalanx of electronic sounds forms a sinewy groove, that, oddly enough, hints at the project’s urban inspirational underpinnings. A snaky synth line carries the tune’s main melodic theme and recalls the laid-back production on — wait for it — Dr. Dre’s The Chronic.

A hellafied gangsta lean it ain’t. But it’s an unusual and, yes, intriguing pairing of sounds.

Other tracks don’t fare quite as well.

“Cardiff ” skims too close to elevator music for comfort, any urban edge softened by an otherwise milquetoast arrangement. Depending on your taste, George Gershwin’s “Summertime/ Brooklyn” is either clever or an abomination reimagined as a hip-hop

slow jam. “Gangsta’s Lament” is, well, lamentable, a cartoonish pastiche of hip-hop and light jazz that would probably get 50 Cent shot … again.

There are brighter moments, however. “Jenna’s Waltz” is a lovingly played ode to Reynolds’ daughter.

“Adobe Frijole” features a surprisingly menacing groove and a variety of captivating MIDI shenanigans. “Trick or Treat” is a fun, spooky Halloween romp that truly takes advantage of the myriad sounds at Reynolds’ disposal.

And even in the record’s weaker thematic moments, his playing — as well as that of keyboardist Chuck Eller — is sparkling.

Graffiti is most often identified as a renegade art form, a critical component and reflection of hip-hop culture.

Smooth jazz is typically viewed as the province of aging yuppies with ponytails, a safe and arguably misguided offshoot of a genre that was once the very soundtrack to counterculture. So, is Graffiti, which attempts to fuse the two at-odds disciplines, art or trash?

It might be a little of both. But, as Reynolds observes at the conclusion of his liner notes, beauty and art are in the eye — and ear — of the beholder. And there is beauty to be found in Graffiti.

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LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Haywire (bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., Free.

POSITIVE PIE 2: Pete Bernhard Band, Brown Bird (indie folk), 10:30 p.m., $8.

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PURPLE MOON PUB: Paydirt (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: The Boomflowers (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: The Vacant Lots, toothe ache., Errands (psych-rock), 9 p.m., $5/7.

SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Jatoba (roots), 9 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Mark Lester (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL: The Alternate Routes (alt-country), 8 p.m., $15. AA.

NECTAR'S: Meltdown Mondays with Auto Orbit, The Bounce Lab, DJ Helixx (live electronica), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

51 MAIN: Anthony Santor Group (jazz), 9 p.m., Free.

BAR ANTIDOTE: Rehab Roadhouse (rock), 8:30 p.m., Free.

CITY LIMITS: Dance Party with DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Reggae Night with Selecta D-Ro, 10 p.m., Free.

northern

BEE'S KNEES: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., Free.

THE BREWSKI: The Sun Jones Band (roots-rock), 9 p.m., $2.

THE HUB PIZZERIA & PUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

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TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: All Night Dance Party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Clutch, Waylon Speed (rock), 7:30 p.m., $17/20. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Yankee Chank (Cajun), 7:30 p.m., $15/17. AA. MONKEY HOUSE: AM presents Junk Culture, tooth ache., DJ Disco Phantom (indie), 9 p.m., $8. 18+.

MONTY'S OLD BRICK TAVERN: George Voland JAZZ: with Steve Blair and Dan Skea (jazz), 4:30 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Mike Sullivan (acoustic blues), 6:30 p.m., Free.

RUBEN JAMES: Why Not Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Dayve Huckett (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Queer Night with DJ Gunner (house), 10 p.m., Free.

MONTY'S OLD BRICK TAVERN: Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Bass Culture with Jahson & Nickel B (dubstep), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical), 6 p.m., Free. Doug Perkins & Jamie Masefield (bluegrass), 8 p.m., Free. Honky-Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3.

RED SQUARE: Upsetta International with Super K (reggae), 8 p.m., Free.

central

YE OLDE ENGLAND INNE: Corey Beard, Dan Liptak and Dan Haley (jazz), 11:30 a.m., Free.

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RED SQUARE: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

SHELBURNE STEAKHOUSE & SALOON: Carol Ann Jones (country), 8 p.m., Free.

central

PURPLE MOON PUB: Phineas Gage (bluegrass), 7 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

CITY LIMITS: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

GOOD TIMES CAFÉ: Michael Smith (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $15.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Blues Session, 7:30 p.m., Donations.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

regional

MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: ADK Jazz Orchestra (jazz), 8 p.m., Free.

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LISSA SCHNECKENBURGER is renowned in

trad-folk circles for what the All Music Guide calls “quietly virtuosic” chops.

The talented Maine-based fiddler and singer recently released a pair of new albums, Song and her latest, Dance, that breathe life into centuries-old Down East traditional tunes. Touring the Northeast in support of the latter record, Schneckenburger plays the Thursday, February 24, with guitarist

SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Tattoo Tuesdays with Andrea (jam), 5 p.m., Free.

BETHANY WAICKMAN.

champlain valley

51 MAIN: Quizz Night (trivia), 7 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

northern

THE BREWSKI: Live Music, 8 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: OH-J Fresh presents Homegrown Wednesdays (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

BEE'S KNEES: Birchwood Coupe (rock), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free.

Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

MAIN STREET GRILL & BAR: Abby Jenne (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

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NECTAR'S: Higher Organix (live electronica), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

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TUPELO MUSIC HALL: James Hunter (soul), 7 p.m., $35/40. AA.

MONKEY HOUSE: Beat Vision with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic DJ), 9 p.m., $1. AM presents Eric Carbonara (indie), 9 p.m., $5. 18+.

CHARLIE O'S: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Old Time Sessions (old-time), 1 p.m., Free. Trio Gusto (gypsy jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Pete Berhard (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Frayed (rock), 9 p.m., Free. MSR Presents: The Binary Marketing Show, Lushes, Nuda Veritas, the le duo (experimental), 10 p.m., Free.

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CLUB METRONOME: WRUV & MSR Presents: Dum Dum Girls, Minks, Dirty Beaches (indie), 8 p.m., $12.

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OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Busted Stuff (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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RED SQUARE: Industry Night with Robbie J (hiphop), 8 p.m., Free. Hype 'Em (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

MONOPOLE: Waylon Speed (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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RADIO BEAN: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

1/2 LOUNGE: Anecdote (storytelling), 7 p.m., Free.

Rewind with DJ Craig Mitchell (retro), 10 p.m., Free.

RUSTY NAIL: Last Kid Picked (rock), 10 p.m., $5-10.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Comedy Open Mic, 5:30 p.m., Free. Open Mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., Free.

MATTERHORN: Funk Collection with Cam Cross (funk), 9 p.m., $5.

ROADSIDE TAVERN: Rusty Souls (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: Brett & Kat (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., Free. Heal-In Sessions with Reverence (reggae), 10 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: DJ Kanga presents: The Lounge Lizard (hip-hop), 9 p.m.

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

LIFT: DJs P-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

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THE LITTLE CABARET, 34 Main St., Derby, 293-9000.

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MUSIC BOX, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533.

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BLUEBIRD TAVERN, 317 Riverside Ave., Burlington, 428-4696.

BREAKWATER CAFÉ, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276.

BRENNAN’S PUB & BISTRO, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main St., Burlington, 656-1204.

CITY SPORTS GRILLE, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720.

CLUB METRONOME, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563.

FRANNY O’S, 733 Queen City Park Rd., Burlington, 863-2909.

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HALVORSON’S UPSTREET CAFÉ, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278.

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JP’S PUB, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759.

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he crosscurrents of history have swept across Tibet for more than a thousand years, and in the modern world, the land continues to be impacted by outside forces. In “Tradition Transformed: Tibetan Artists Respond,” now on view at Dartmouth College’s Hood Museum of Art, eight contemporary Tibetan artists, all of them living outside Tibet, reflect on the evolving state of their native culture through art and metaphor. The dynamic exhibition demonstrates the inevitable hybridization of traditional and modern, as well as the resilience of Tibet’s aesthetic concepts.

“My Identity” by Gonkar Gyatso literally describes the fractured identity of a 21st-century Tibetan artist. The quartet of large, photographic self-portraits presents Gyatso as a traditional Buddhist artist creating a thangka; a red guard of Mao’s Cultural Revolution in China; a contemporary Buddhist artist in exile; and a contemporary, international artist working in London. Gyatso is seated in front of an easel in each, looking directly at the viewer with a blank stare. The images are brightly colored, and the environments in each of the four pieces are carefully composed.

A thangka painting, traditionally done on silk, presents Bodhisattvas and deities in delicate lines and vibrant hues. But the images aren’t just decorative; they’ve been used as teaching aids and devotional objects. Gyatso’s “L.A. Confidential” presents an image of the Buddha rendered in a flurry of colorful stickers. Cartoon characters, flags, jet

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planes, logos and helicopters gaudily fill the central figure, suggesting consumerism and pop culture have taken the place of sublime forms. Gyatso was born in Lhasa, Tibet, in 1961 but is now a “transnational artist” in New York and London, according to his website.

Tenzing Rigdol studied traditional thangka art and sand painting in Kathmandu, Nepal, and later received a BFA from the University of Colorado. His large pastel “Fusion Tantra” presents a

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central Buddha image described in a welter of patterning.

Rigdol juxtaposes both Eastern and Western — especially Victorian-era — motifs in the flat picture plane. His colors are basic, and a matrix of negativespace lines in a pale rose color divides sections of the painting.

Penba Wangdu also uses patterning in the painting “Links of Organization” — complex, flat blue and black shapes appear behind his life-size depiction of a sleeping, presumably female figure. Within the figure are a thangka-style landscape of hills and clouds, peopled by Lilliputian characters making love, giving birth, drinking, sitting in a boat and engaged in other activities. They may be scenes from the woman’s life, or representations of humanity. Either way, it’s a rich painting that blends popular and traditional narrative characters.

After China invaded Tibet in 1959, the Dalai Lama and other refugees fled to Dharamsala, India. That’s where Kesang Lamdark was born in 1963. Today he lives and works in Switzerland. Lam-

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dark’s “O Mandala Tantric” is a 48-inch, neon-illuminated black disk crowded with small figures and objects. It presents sexual scenes — including some copulating elephants — as well as death, skulls and demons.

Light is again the medium in a series of four light-tube beer cans by Lamdark.

Holes punched into one end of each

THE DYNAMIC EXHIBITION DEMONSTRATES THE INEVITABLE HYBRIDIZATION OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN, AS WELL AS

THE RESILIENCE OF TIBET’S AESTHETIC CONCEPTS. can form a picture that can be seen by looking in the other end. One of them, “Temple Dancer,” presents an intricate series of points of light that create the image of the titular performer. Lamdark notes in an artist’s statement, “As the lotus flower grows out of mud as a symbol of enlightenment, I try to transform the useless can into a piece of art.”

That combination of the sacred and the profane is a common, and highly effective, theme among all the artists in this exhibit.

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ongoing burlington area

AlisA Dworsky: "Drawing strength," rope and bamboo installations suggestive of topographical maps, in the First Floor gallery. Through March 5 at bCA Center in burlington. info, 865-7166.

Ashley roArk: "light, line and shadow," mixedmedia works that recreate fleeting moments to find beauty in the ordinary, unintended and mundane.

Also, glass works by Terry Zigmund and lawrence Ribbecke, in the window. Through March 31 at seAbA Center in burlington. info, 859-9222.

BenjAmin BArnes: "gasoline," paintings reflecting the artist's connection to Vermont history and rural culture and offering commentary on our culture's obsession with automobiles. Through February 28 at Art's Alive gallery in burlington. info, 310-3211.

DAve mAtthews: work by the Vermont artist.

Through February 28 at brownell library in essex Junction. info, 878-6955.

DAvin sokup: Recent work by the burlington artist. Through February 28 at uncommon grounds in burlington. info, 865-6227.

'DreAms': paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography by more than 25 local artists. Through April 27 at Artists' Mediums in williston. info, 879-1236.

'Dress me up!': painter and digital artist Jme wheeler has created a series of life-size paper dolls; mix-and-match outfits for them have been created by other local artists: beth Robinson, Christy Mitchell, Justin Atherton, wylie sofia garcia and Kristin Richland. Visitors can play dress-up with the dolls, too. Through February 26 at s.p.A.C.e. gallery in burlington. info, 578-2512. eArly spring show: hand-painted floorcloths

by Alyson Chase; "om-inducing" paintings by lauren brownell; photographs by heidi pfau; and photographs from Tibet by sharie elrich. Through April 30 at Candles & Creations in burlington. info, 660-8021. erikA white & CArin lilly: Mixed-media work by the Vermont artists and mothers of small children, who find inspiration among the sippy cups and toys strewn throughout their lives. Through February 28 at Davis studio in burlington. info, 425-2700.

FeBruAry group show: large-format combat paper pieces made from military uniforms by Jon Turner; silkscreen prints by Tyler Vanleau; woodcuts

by Frances Cannon; and clay work by Catherine ward. Through February 28 at green Door studio in burlington. info, 735-3729.

'humAn ArtiFACt': work by various artists that explores the spaces and things that outfit our private lives, from backyard junk piles to attic hideaways. Through March 4 at Vermont photo space gallery in essex Junction. info, 777-3686.

the FestivAl oF Fine Art: Art’s Alive is accepting applications for our annual Festival of Fine Art! go to artsalivevt.org for more information and to submit for this juried show. stuDent Design ChAllenge: looking for Vermont college students to design a campaign to promote school-based community gardens. A

reD squAre neeDs Art: The popular downtown burlington bar is seeking artists interested in monthlong exhibitions. email creative geniuses@burlingtontele com.net for info. lAnD & light: bryan Memorial gallery’s flagship exhibition “land and light” is accepting jury submissions now through March 11. info: bryangallery.org — click on Call to Artists.

DigitAl ConCept/ ConstruCt: Call for submissions. is there truth in digital art photographs, or is it all just possibility? Deadline: April 4 at midnight. info: darkroomgallery.com/ex14. hideaways. Through March 4 at Vermont photo space gallery in essex Junction. info, 777-3686. exposeD!: helen Day Art Center is accepting submissions for the 20th annual “exposed!” exhibition.

Deadline is March 21. see

jessiCA nissen: "Rorschach Drawings," paintedover inkblots exploring perception, the subconscious and the extremes of spontaneous creativity, based on the controversial psychological test of the same name, in the second Floor gallery. Through March 26 at bCA Center in burlington. info, 865-7166. jessiCA remmey: photographs of beauty in ordinary Vermont settings, in the greenhouse; AmAnDA vellA: landscape paintings, in the Dining Room; jonAthAn AAron: abstract mixed-media work, in the bar. noon-12 a.m. at The Daily planet in burlington. info, 372-6680.

art listings and spotlights are written by mEgAN jAmES. listings are restricted to art shows in truly public places; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the editor.

AigA vermont stuDent Design ChAllenge: students present the campaigns they designed to increase the number of local, school-based community gardens across the state, as part of an annual competition sponsored by Champlain College, JDK Design and Adobe. February 25 through March 2 at JDK in burlington.

Reception: Friday, February 25, 6-8 p.m. info, 864-8224.

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inty & yuAri muenAlA vegA: “Mushuk pacha | nuevos Tiempos | new Times,” paintings reflecting the culture of the Kichwa people of the ecuadorean Andes. Through February 28 at Flynndog in burlington.

Reception: ecuadorian dancer lisbet Conejo performs to 12v-stoweartgallery022311.indd 1 celebrate the exhibit’s closing.

Friday, February 25, 6-8 p.m. info, 734-5546.

For info: stoweartgallery@gmail.com

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the hAle street gAng: The illustrious writing group celebrates its multimedia exhibition's return to Randolph. February 26 through March 27 at Chandler gallery in Randolph.

Reception: saturday, February 26, 2-4 p.m. info, 728-9878. noriko hAsegAwA: "watermedia," a retrospective of works by the JapaneseAmerican watercolor artist.

February 26 through March 27 at burke gallery, plattsburgh state Art Museum. Reception: saturday, February 26, 4-5:30 p.m. info, 518-564-2474. 'virtuAlly ABroAD': Visions of afar through the eyes of new england artists, including photos by Josh Axelrod, pigmented pulp pieces by Deborah sharpe-lunstead and paintings by irma Cerese, Andy newman, Jan V. Roy and gail sauter. Through April 10 at edgewater gallery in Middlebury. Reception: saturday, February 26, 3-6 p.m. info, 458-0098.

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john DAviD o'shAughnessy: Acrylic paintings on canvas and mixed-media works on paper. Through March 31 at speaking Volumes in burlington. info, 540-0107.

MARCH 9-26, 7:30 pm, $20

jon BlACk: "on learning saturn Devoured its Moons," a window installation revisiting Francisco 8v-OffCenterPerArts022311.indd 1 de goya's painting of a similar name, in light of recent research by astrophysicist Robin Canup.

Through February 28 at Trinket in burlington. info, 862-5051. buRlingTon-AReA ART shows

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CAre CAnvAs: ReACh Care bank has 125 4-by-4-inch canvases to give to individuals who are inspired to create a work, in any medium, to donate to the cause. Canvases are available at ReACh Care bank, 138 Main st., suite 6, in downtown Montpelier. Canvases may also be mailed to interested parties. Canvases are due back to ReACh by March 15. info: Rachael Rice at rachael@ reachvt.org or 262-6043.

uv photoslAm 2011: The photoslam will be a community-wide photo happening for residents or part-time residents of the upper Valley region. work will be on exhibit in the gallery April 1-22. For an entry form and details, go to photo stopvt.com and download the application form or email photostopvt@gmail.com.

Deadline: March 7.

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hArry Bliss: "genius," a retrospective of the worldrenowned cartoonist and children's book illustrator includes original New Yorker covers, cartoons, student work, book jackets and children's books; also, original work from artists in bliss' personal collection. Through March 26 at Amy e. Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center, in burlington. info, 652-4500.

vermont hAnD CrAFters: is looking for creative and artistic Vermonters to join this not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering the excellence of fine crafts and art created in Vermont. one of the benefits of a Vermont hand Crafters membership is the ability to participate in the annual Fine Art Craft show held at the sheraton hotel & Conference Center in south burlington the third week in november.

Application deadline: March 15. Application packets and other criteria may be downloaded at www. vermonthandcrafters.com.

plein Air FestivAl: Come paint outdoors and enjoy the fellowship of other artists, both established and emerging, in a charming and visually stimulating locale at the emile A. gruppe gallery in Jericho on July 23. To preregister, call 899-2974 or email blgreene30@comcast. net by March 15.

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'georges rouAult: Cirque De l'Étoile FilAnte': The French artist's print portfolio, published from 1926-38, includes color etchings and wood engravings of clowns, in the east gallery. Through May 22 at Fleming Museum, uVM, in burlington. info, 656-0750.

A visuAl FeAst: the FooD Art show: is seeking submissions of 2D and 3D artwork for possible inclusion in an exhibit in conjunction with Vermont Restaurant week, produced by Seven Days/7Nights and curated by the south end Arts and business Association. upload images to http://sevendaysvt. com/foodart. The exhibit will open April 29 and run through May at the backspace gallery.

Deadline: March 18.

juried exhibition will select the top submissions to win prizes, such as a licensed copy of Adobe Creative suite 5 software and an ipad. info: Michelle hobbs, president of AigA Vermont, at president@vermont.aiga.org or Joy Raphael, AigA Vermont communications chair, at communications@vermont. aiga.org.

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FeBruAry group exhiBit: photographs of new Zealand by Cody brgant; silver gelatin photographs of london by samuel liebert; and acrylic and mixed-media works by Arden Jones. Through February 28 at The skinny pancake in burlington. info, 540-0188.

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T

he scene visible from Peter Fried’s studio on Pine Street in Burlington couldn’t be less stereotypically Vermont. Instead of a stand of sugar maples, he sees a tangle of telephone wires. And that’s no dairy barn across the way — it’s the Maltex Building.

“I want to paint what I see with a loving eye,” Fried comments in a lilting Scottish accent. And what he sees near his home as well as his studio is the postindustrial detritus of South End rail yards: rusting trains, graffititagged trucks, weedy and pollution-tolerant ailanthus trees. Fried also depicts shoppingplaza parking lots and rain-swept stretches of I-89, complete with looming exit signs.

What’s the attraction to images more associated with New Jersey? “Human-made forms are proliferating,” Fried says simply.

“They’re what’s around us, including here.

Are they really ugly? Have you ever looked at them with an inquisitive eye and an open mind?”

Fried’s gimlet-eyed approach to his subject matter arises from a hard-won philosophy of life based on Buddhism. While a patient for a year in a London mental hospital, “I made a pact with myself that I’d study Buddhism when I got out,” Fried explains matter-of-factly. “I had to find a way to heal myself, and Buddhism basically saved my life.”

Hunched in paint-splattered overalls,

Fried, 51, speaks with precision and no trace of self-pity about the rocky journey that took him from Prague to Edinburgh to London, and then on to Colorado, Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and now here: a white-walled studio in a former brush factory behind Speeder & Earl’s Coffee Roastery.

Fried’s relationship with his father mainly accounted for the emotional torments he experienced in his twenties, he reveals. The elder Fried was a Czech Jew whose carpentry skills enabled him to avoid the ovens during three-and-a-half years of captivity in the Nazis’ Terezin concentration camp. He survived until 1986, but in withered, gnarled form, the son recounts. His father had come to identify with the Nazis and behave like them, just as hostages sometimes express empathy with their abductors in a psychological phenomenon known as Stockholm syndrome.

Fried the father was not only unsupportive of his son’s artistic interests, he belittled them and ridiculed the boy for exhibiting “effeminate” inclinations. But Fried’s mother had trained as a social-realist painter in Prague and strongly encouraged her son to develop his talent.

At age 6, Fried moved with his family from Communist Czechoslovakia to his mother’s native Scotland. It wasn’t the sort of liberating lifting of the Iron Curtain that the democratic-capitalist side in the Cold War would assume it must be. “The atmo-

sphere for children growing up in Czechoslovakia under Communism was better than in Scotland,” Fried recalls. “In the Slav countries, people are very loving. It wasn’t that way with the Scots.”

Fried enrolled in the prestigious Saint Martins College of Art and Design (now called University of the Arts London/Central Saint Martins) when he was 18, and then in the Slade School of Fine Art for graduate work. He had access in both places to some of the big names in British art. Among them was Lucian Freud, known for his unsparingly realistic nudes, as well as surviving members and disciples of the Euston Road School, a group of naturalist-realist painters formed in the 1930s.

Fried laments not taking better advantage of the teachings of these traditionalists.

“I was too whacked out,” he says. “I hung out with crazy dudes who did whatever they wanted to do.”

Looking back, Fried sees his art-school self as “a disaster waiting to happen.” He was so troubled that he checked into the Henderson Hospital, a London therapeutic institution noted for its co-op-like organizational structure.

He then turned to Buddhism as a spiritual discipline, Fried relates. “When I meditated, I would see my mind as it was at that moment and allow myself not to take it so seriously. Emotions do come into it,” Fried continues, “but it’s like I’m reading my emo-

tions instead of being blown away by them.”

Buddhism also brought Fried to America. He lived at the Karmê Chöling Shambhala Meditation Center in Barnet, Vt., from 1995 to ’99. Then, at a Buddhist center in Colorado, he met his future wife, native Vermonter Annelies Smith.

It was there, too, that a teacher persuaded Fried to devote himself to painting.

Embracing an artistic vocation relatively late in life heightens the challenge, already formidable in Vermont, of earning a living as a painter. “There’s not a particularly strong buying public here,” Fried points out, noting he’ll soon need to get at least a part-time job. But he has made some sales at arts events. Exposure at the Taste of Stowe Arts Festival helped Fried gain entry to the Helen Day Art Center, where a show of his paintings remains on display through February 27.

Visitors will see that, in addition to his urban realism, Fried favors an abstract minimalism, exploring the theme of grids that Agnes Martin infused with a sense of the sublime and the transcendent. Fried is quick to acknowledge that his grids represent “an homage” to the late Canadian American painter, who was herself a student of Zen Buddhism.

Martin’s paintings, he says, fill him with “a serenity and a calm that I really need.”

Traces of grids can be seen in many of Fried’s paintings of highways and derelict tractor-trailers. Sometimes they hover as thin lines in the background, poking out from a landscape Fried has laid over them in a muted palette; in other works, the grid takes the form of trees and fences in the foreground.

It can take three months to complete one of his midsize paintings, Fried says — partly because he’s working on other pieces at the same time. He prefers to compose en plein air, though that’s been impossible much of this winter. Second best is working from photographs, though, he notes, they “can’t give you the changes in light, the sounds, the passing by of people that you get when you’re outdoors.”

Fried also favors oil paint, which he calls “more mischievous” to work with than acrylic. He adds, “Oil’s got an attitude.”

And so does Fried — profane and gentle, sad eyed and funny, and as bouncy in his enthusiasm as a Buddhist can be. m Peter Fried’s painting are on view at the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe through February 27. helenday.com; peterfried.com

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Karen Dawson: "The Background Music," paintings and drawings. Through March 14 at Muddy Waters in Burlington. Info, 865-1208.

Kathleen Berry Bergeron: Watercolor paintings of rural Vermont scenes by the Jericho artist. Through February 28 at The Essex Culinary Resort & Spa in Essex. Info, 899-4628.

Kei egan: Traditional and magnetic collages with themes of spirituality, childhood, aviation, tranquility and time. Curated by the South End Arts and Business Association. Through February 28 at Pine Street Deli in Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

Ki ho ParK: "Everything Must Go," photographs of recently vacated storefronts and office buildings around New England. Through March 4 at Colburn Gallery in Burlington. Info, 656-2014.

Kyle 'Fattie B.' thomPson: "Salute the Masses," acrylics on canvas by the Burlington DJ. Through April 30 at The Green Room in Burlington. Info, 651-9669. lienne BicK: "Onari Art," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Vintage Jewelers in Burlington. Info, 862-2233. linDsay raymonDjacK: "Sexy Fruit," flirtatious photographs of fruit adorned with vintage jewelry.

Through February 28 at Block Gallery in Winooski.

Info, 373-5150.

lisa schamBerg: "Self-Composed," photographs of fruit and vegetable trimmings destined for the compost pile. Through February 28 at City Market in Burlington. Info, 861-9700. liz Delehant: "Water+Ink," selected works.

Through February 28 at 1/2 Lounge in Burlington.

Info, 978-505-5349. lynDa reeves mcintyre: Acrylic and watercolor paintings by the UVM professor. noon-12 a.m. at Village Wine & Coffee in Shelburne. Info, 985-8922. lynn ruPe: "Rural Sheep and City Bears," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31 at Artspace 106 at The Men's Room in Burlington.

Info, 864-2088. maKasi siriwayo: Paintings and illustrations by the designer and graffiti artist. Through March 4 at Living/Learning Center, UVM in Burlington. Info, 425-773-8574. 'maKe art, rePeat': The group show that began at S.P.A.C.E. and Backspace galleries has moved and picked up a few more artists. Alecia Geno, Ashley Roark, Christy Mitchell, Greg Mamczak, Adam DeMasi, Clark Derbes and Carleen Zimbalati explore the theme of repetition in silk-screen prints, paintings, mixed media, and light-andshadow installations. Curated by the South End Arts and Business Association. Through February 26 at VCAM studio in Burlington. Info, 859-9222. marc awoDey: Paintings by the Vermont artist.

Through February 28 at North End Studio in Burlington. Info, 863-6713. marion c. honors: "The Wild and the Sacred," mixed-media work by the New York-based nun, artist and organic gardener. Through February 28 at St. Paul's Cathedral in Burlington. Info, 864-0471. mathew ParDue: Oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Shelburne Art Center in Shelburne. Info, 985-3648. megan humPhrey: "Valentine Vestiges," paper artwork honoring the holiday of love by the owner of Sweet Basil Cards, in the Pickering Room.

Through February 27 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Info, 863-3403. 'mingei oF tottori': Traditional and contemporary crafts of Tottori, Japan. Through February 27 at Davis Center, UVM in Burlington. Info, 656-2060. muFFin ray: Mixed-media textile assemblages.

Through February 28 at Salaam in Burlington. Info, 658-8822.

When things got melty at the end of last week, it looked like trouble for Studio Place Arts’ Snow Sculpture Contest in and a fresh dumping of the white stuff on Saturday, came just in time for the two-day carving extravaganza. “The snow is on our side this year,” says SPA director Sue Higby. Eighteen teams starting with a 6-foot cube of packed snow. In the end, the carving crown went to Scott Crocker from Plainfield for his massive dragon, resting its chin on a heavy tome of spells, in City Hall Park. The sculptures are on view until

Patricia leBon-herB: Acrylic paintings, Skyway; michael strauss: acrylic paintings, Gates 1&2; greg mamczaK: oil on canvas, Escalator.

Through February 28 at Burlington Airport in South Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

Peter arthur weyrauch: Art Affair by Shearer presents "RODZ," black-and-white photographs of antique cars and hot rods. Through March 31 at Shearer Chevrolet in South Burlington. Info, 373-2321. roBert walDo Brunelle jr.: "General Baxter's Mansion 1858," acrylic paintings based on 19th-century photographs of the Rutland building.

Through March 30 at Wing Building in Burlington.

Info, 899-1106. roger coleman: Paintings by the Vermont artist.

Through February 28 at Red Square in Burlington.

Info, 318-2438.

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'Partners': Work by Frog Hollow artisans and their exhibiting-artist significant others including: Wendy James and John Brickels; Tom Dunn and Sarah Ashe; Nick Seidner and Diane Rosenmiller; Robin Kent and Jim Barner; Eliza Collins and David Weissberger; Elizabeth and Howard Smith; and Lucy and Mick Petrie. Through February 28 at Frog Hollow in Burlington. Info, 863-6458.

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'new voices': Photographs from the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. Through April 1 at Community College of Vermont in Winooski. Info, 654-0513.

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SAREET ROSENSTEIN: "Why Did You Just Take a Photo of That?" a personal perspective on what gets interpreted through the lens of her camera in everyday life. Curated by the South End Arts and Business Association. Through February 28 at Speeder & Earl's (Pine Street) in Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

SHELLEY WARREN & CAMERON DAVIS: "108 Blessings," sculptural video installations by Warren and paintings by Davis that meditate on the nature of being. Through March 13 at 215 College Gallery in Burlington. Info, 863-3663.

'UNDER THE BIG TOP: THE FINE ART OF THE CIRCUS IN AMERICA': Work by modern and contemporary American artists fascinated by the circus and its performers' bohemian lives outside the ring. PIPPO LIONNI: animations and a print, in the New Media Niche and the European and American Gallery; 'MASKED SPECTACLE: COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE AND BREAD & PUPPET THEATER': prints by Hungarian-American artist Giuseppe Pecsenke and masks and puppets from Vermont's radical theater troupe, in the Wilbur Room (through May 8); 'GEORGES ROUAULT: CIRQUE DE L'ÉTOILE FILANTE': color etchings and wood engravings of clowns, in the East Gallery; and 'SHADOWS OF THE SAMURAI': armor, swords, prints, masks and other artifacts representing Japanese warrior traditions, in the Wolcott Gallery (through May 11). Through May 22 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington.

Info, 656-0750.

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'VERMONT LANDSCAPES IN BLACK & WHITE': Photography by Ashley Arcury, Jeff Clarke, Natalie Stultz and Katelyn Ziegler.

Through February 28 at Shelburne Vineyard in Shelburne. Info, 985-8222.

WENDY JAMES: Digital photomontages in black and white by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Opportunities Credit Union in Burlington. Info, 865-3404 ext. 130.

'WINTER FESTIVAL ART SHOW': Vermont winter scenes by Martha Stevenson, Anna Vreman and Sean Dye. noon-12 a.m. at Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall in Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

WINTER GROUP SHOW: Work in a variety of media by Steve Campbell, Isaac Wasuck, Greg Mamczak, Dave Davidson, Kevyn Cundiff, Diane Gabriel, Lorraine Manley, Perry Bartles and Gaal Shepherd. Through February 28 at Maltex Building in Burlington. Info, 865-7166.

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AMALIA ELENA VERALLI: Photographs of flowers portraying "the otherworldly beauty of creation." noon-12 a.m. at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield. Info, 496-8994.

'HIGHLOW PROJECT': Large-scale photographs

by Ned Castle depicting re-creations of decisive moments in the lives of young, at-risk Vermonters.

Accompanying each photograph is an audio narration by its subject. Through February 25 at Vermont Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier.

Info, 828-0749.

JAYN BIER & CHIP HOPKINS: "Scrapwork," patchwork pictures by Bier and scrap metal sculpture by Hopkins. Through April 16 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404.

JENNA FOGLE: Mixed-media paintings and drawings. Through February 28 at The Drawing Board in Montpelier. Info, 223-2902.

SANDRA LORY: "Theobroma Cacao," photographs of the plant that gives us chocolate. Through February 28 at Nutty Steph's in Middlesex. Info, 229-2090.

'THE STUDENT ART SHOW': Work by students from area schools. Through February 28 at Brandon Artists' Guild in Brandon. Info, 247-4956.

JENNA KELLY: "New and Used," abstract mixedmedia explorations of the human figure, Third Floor Gallery; "THE DARK SIDE," work by Annemie Curlin, Dan Moran and Gerard W. Rinaldi, among others, Main Floor Gallery; "WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING," work exploring private moments by Robin La Hue, Ken Signorello and Janet Van Fleet, and others, Second Floor Gallery. Through February 26 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069.

VERMONT PASTEL SOCIETY EXHIBITION: Work by member artists. Through March 20 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-8743.

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JESS GRAHAM: Illustrative, irreverent and textural work by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier. Info, 223-1981.

KATHRENA RAVENHORST-ADAMS: Watercolors and oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 5 at City Center in Montpelier.

Info, 485-8387.

MARGOT LASHER: "Shiro in Manhattan," photos of the Vermont artist's dog in the big city. Through February 28 at

ZOË BARRACANO: "Fidel, the End of an Era," intimate contemporary Cuban portraits and landscapes by the Vermont photographer. Through February 28 at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio in Montpelier. Info, 229-4676.

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CLAY STUDIO STUDENT SHOW: The Bristol Recreation Department's third annual show features creations by school-age through adult students who have taken the studio class in recent months. Through February 28 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032.

ALEX BOTTINELLI: Mixed-media and encaustic paintings with a luminous, ethereal quality.

Through March 6 at Bee's Knees in Morrisville. Info, 586-8078.

ANGELO ARNOLD & PETER FRIED: Arnold's upholstery-covered sculptural forms are reminiscent of furniture; Fried's paintings are inspired

by English and French 19th-century landscapes.

Through February 27 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-6131.

BETH NETELKOS: "Studio Sessions 2011," paintings of inner spaces inspired by natural surroundings.

Through February 28 at Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee in Stowe. Info, 279-4239.

EMILY BETH ERRION: Handcrafted silver jewelry and etched glassware by the Vermont artist.

Through February 28 at Gallery 160 in Richmond.

Info, 434-6434.

CHERYL DAYE DICK: "Memories: North and South," portraits and landscapes exploring African American history. Through February 27 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211.

FRAN BULL: "In Flanders Fields: A Meditation on War," an integrated installation of printmaking, sculpture, poetry and music by the Brandon artist.

February 28 through April 1 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College in Castleton. Info, 558-8609.

ELINOR OSBORN: Wildlife photography by the Vermont artist. Through March 1 at Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 472-7053.

FEBRUARY GROUP SHOW: Paintings by Jean Cannon and Helen Kyle, photographs by Warren Tarr and fiber art by Nancy Adriance. Through

“Dress Me Up” It’s not every day a gallery invites its visitors to rearrange the

artwork, but that’s exactly what Burlington’s S.P.A.C.E. Gallery encourages at its current show. Painter and digital artist Jme Wheeler’s bodacious, life-size paper babes are pinned to the walls among space-

girl outfits, faux-lizard-skin gloves and leather bikinis designed by other Vermont artists. So, go ahead, mix and match. Go wild. Just don’t forget to slip a pair of white gloves onto your own hands before you start styling. And get there before the show ends on February 26. Pictured: Doll by Jme Wheeler; hat and shoes

by Kristin Richland; whip and clothes by Justin Atherton.

Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com.

MARK CHANEY: "Guiding Light," digital art, giclée prints and tritography, in which two or more digital photographs are blended to make a single image. Through March 31 at The Shoe Horn at Onion River in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com.

MICKEY MYERS: Incandescent works inspired by the interplay of color and light characteristic of the Vermont landscape. Through March 31 at Governor's Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

'RED EVOLUTIONS': Work exploring the color red by gallery owner Nancy Silliman, Cuban-born painter Redel Frometa and Woodstock painter Christine Orcutt Henderson.

Through April 2 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 674-9616.

JEAN CARLSON MASSEAU: Color photographs of local landscapes and horticultural subjects.

Through March 18 at National Bank of Middlebury in Hinesburg. Info, 482-2407.

'MADE IN VERMONT: THE ART OF VT UNDERGRADS': Work in a variety of media by college students around the state. Through March 12 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Info, 775-0356.

'MIXED SIGNALS: ARTISTS CONSIDER MASCULINITY IN SPORTS': Work by artists from the mid-1990s to the present who question the notion of the male athlete as the last bastion of uncomplicated, authentic identity in American culture during the preceding decades. Also in the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gallery. Through April 17 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-6433.

SANDRA ELKIN: "Women Town Clerks of Vermont: Reflections on Democracy," a multimedia exhibit combining photographic portraits and the recorded voices of 19 clerks from around the state. The women speak frankly of the obligations of citizenship, state government and their towns. Through March 31 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

Info, 388-4964.

February 28 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403.

JAMES LUCIANA: Selections from "Light and Stone" and "Italy: Facades" by the photographer and Marist College art professor. Through March 5 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469.

LARRY GOLDEN: "Winter in the Kingdom: Landscapes and Landmarks," mixed-media paintings by the former St. Johnsbury Academy teacher. Through March 2 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

Info, 748-0158.

LINDA COFFIN FORRER: "Winter's Heat," watercolor paintings by the Vermont artist. Through February 28 at Merchants Bank in South Hero. Info, 372-5049.

MARC AWODEY: Paintings by the Vermont artist, in the Wings Gallery. Through August 8 at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469.

MIKEY WELSH: "If Such a Thing Exists, Then Yes," abstract and representational paintings by the Burlington artist. Through April 17 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-6131.

SCOTT & KELLY FUNK: "More Than Snow," winter photographs by the Richmond artists. Through February 28 at Gallery 160 in Richmond. Info, 434-6434.

STEPHEN EATON: "Water's Edge," photographs of four seasons on and around Lake Champlain.

Through March 31 at Hazen's Notch in Montgomery Center. Info, 326-4799.

'THE ARTISTIC ARK': Animal-themed artwork by member and guest artists, including a tempera painting on canvas by Charley the four-year-old trreing walker hound. A portion of sales benefit the Addison County Humane Society. Through March 19 at Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes. Info, 877-3850.

STEPHEN HUNECK: "Words of Wisdom From Martin Luther King Jr. and Angel Artwork by Stephen Huneck," an exhibit curated by Gwen Huneck in honor of the civil rights leader and her late husband, both of whom, she believes, worked to bring love, healing, peace and tolerance to the world. Through February 28 at Stephen Huneck Gallery and Dog Chapel in St. Johnsbury. Info, 800-449-2580.

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Talks & eVenTs ‘biG men in sloW moTion: The auTumnal Turn in conTacT sporTs’: Tim Spears, professor of American studies at Middlebury College, talks about the lives and representations of aging athletes who once competed in violent contact sports, such as boxing and football, exploring the meanings that Americans attach to the diminished male body. In conjunction with the exhibit “Mixed Signals.”

Wednesday, February 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Info, 443-5007.

Joey Fauerso: The artist, who creates works on paper, animations and installations, discusses her explorations of physical and metaphorical boundaries, human consciousness and transcendence.

Thursday, February 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. Info, 443-5258.

‘15,000 and up’: The LAB DJ & Music Production School hosts Vermont’s first sticker and street art show to benefit the school’s scholarship fund.

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p in the Air told the darkly comic story of a professional hatchet man who touched down just long enough to wreak havoc in people’s lives before flying off in first-class comfort to the next stop on his employee hit list. This feature debut from writer-director John Wells approaches downsizing from a different perspective. The Company Men takes a long, hard look at the kind of human havoc George Clooney’s character left in his wake.

We watch as three men, executives at different levels in the same fictional Boston conglomerate, GTX, fall victim to corporate greed. The first is played by Ben Affleck in one of the strongest performances of his career. Bobby Walker is a 37-year-old sales machine with a $160,000 salary, a mansion in the suburbs, a Porsche, a loving wife (Rosemarie DeWitt) and two kids. When he’s cut loose in a round of firings designed to boost the company’s stock price, he’s certain he’ll find another job in a matter of days. And then he learns what it’s like out there.

Can you think of an actor who does desperation better than Chris Cooper? His face was made for it. Here he plays the second ca-

sualty, Phil Woodward, a 30-year employee who worked his way up from the factory floor of the ship-building division. He knows there’s no starting over. After he gets the ax in the next round of cuts, his wife makes him stay away from home until six so the neighbors won’t know he’s lost his job.

Both Bobby and Phil feel betrayed by Tommy Lee Jones’ Gene McClary. He’s not only the No. 2 man at GTX and its cofounder, but also their close friend. What they don’t know is that McClary has been storming into meetings and reading the riot act to the CEO (Craig T. Nelson), protesting the bloodbaths, until he is finally handed his own pink slip for his trouble. This although the company’s No. 1 man was Jones’ college roommate and, until recently, his best friend. A merger is in the works, Nelson stands to walk away with $600 million, and he’s not about to let minor details such as friendship, loyalty or decency get in the way.

So, yes, a bitter, dispirited view of the way business is done these days pervades the film. But the cool thing is that Wells finds the humanity, which has vanished from the boardroom, alive and well outside it. Kevin Costner, for example, is great as Jack Dolan,

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Unknown ★★★

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n his report on last weekend’s box office, a writer for Box Office Mojo put things succinctly: “Neeson’s Taken card has been thoroughly played.”

Liam Neeson’s action thriller Unknown has been marketed as a follow-up to the 2008 hit Taken, in which the actor played a mad dad who cuts a swath of mayhem through Europe to save his daughter from sex slavery.

Besides Neeson, the new film shares with Taken a family angle, a gritty Euro setting and a one-word title. But viewers who expect the actor to reprise his role as a boomer badass will be taken indeed.

Unknown director Jaume Collet-Serra (known not so promisingly for Orphan and House of Wax) seems to have aimed for a cerebral thriller about an ordinary man caught in extraordinary circumstances, along the lines of Roman Polanski’s Frantic. Set in wintry Berlin, Unknown has an elegant, murky-blue palette and decent action setpieces. What it lacks is the cerebral element, because its derivative script fails to give the main character an inner life.

Neeson plays Dr. Martin Harris, who appears to be living many guys’ fantasy when he arrives in Berlin for a biotech conference — he’s a science nerd, and he’s married to

LABOR PAIN Cooper plays one of three Boston executives whose lives are upended by downsizing in the feature debut from writer-director John Wells.

Bobby’s blue-collar brother-in-law. He runs a small-time construction business and offers work to the laid-off Bobby. At first, the thought is laughable. A few months later, when Bobby’s home and car have been sold, and his family is installed in his parents’ house, the job is a lifeline. A most unexpected friendship develops.

Jones’ character provides the moral center of the movie. (Except for the part where he’s having an affair with a much younger woman.) He fights tooth and nail to prevent downsizing, even though he stands to profit enormously from its consequences as one of the company’s largest shareholders. When

that battle is lost, he takes stock of his life, his friendships, his values and the current state of the American workplace. Then he does something remarkable.

Movie-critic law prohibits my telling you what that is. What I can say is that, thanks to a poignant, perceptive script and powerful performances all around, The Company Men proves one of the more uplifting movies in recent memory, despite its deadly serious subject matter. Whatever kind of business it does at the box office, that’s a pretty impressive bottom line.

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“Mad Men”’s January Jones. Things quickly go downhill from there. On his way to retrieve a forgotten suitcase, the scientist has a car accident that leaves him partially amnesiac, though which parts of his past he’s lost stay conveniently unclear. He retains enough presence of mind to return to his hotel, only to discover that his wife doesn’t recognize him, and a stranger (Aidan Quinn) answers to his name and carries his ID. As films like Christopher Nolan’s Memento have shown, the amnesia plot offers rich potential for exploring the mysteries of identity — how people build their own sense of who they are. (Can Neeson be sure his life with Jones was real? Can the viewer be sure?) As countless other films have shown, in less capable hands, the amnesia plot is a lazy device for withholding important information from the audience.

Such is the case in Unknown, where the script fails to give Dr. Harris a discernible personality or a motivation beyond reclaiming what’s his. After a single friend in the U.S. fails to answer his call for help, Neeson simply wanders the bleak streets looking lost.

Things get more exciting when he teams up with a streetwise illegal immigrant (Diane Kruger) to evade mysterious assassins and

NOTHING TO DECLARE Neeson and Jones play a couple who appear to be as unpersonable as they are attractive in Collet-Serra’s thriller.

unravel the mystery of his replacement. But the answers come from outside him, leaving our hero something of a cipher — and a pawn in his own drama.

If Neeson is a blank slate, Jones matches him by looking flawless and emoting woodenly — even when her role calls for flesh and blood. (She suggests a cyborg update of Betty Draper.) Besides the always-reliable Frank Langella, it’s the foreign supporting actors who save the show — Kruger as the scared Bosnian (never mind that she looks more like a German supermodel); Bruno Ganz as the cunning former Stasi operative who

does Neeson’s detective work; and Sebastian Koch (of The Lives of Others) as a researcher whose work might be the key to the mystery.

They give the roles their all, while the film’s stars appear to be on autopilot.

The reasons for Neeson’s strange torpor eventually emerge, but by that time it’s too late for the filmmakers to rivet the audience.

Unknown offers thrills here and there, and one visually impressive sequence set in an art museum. But, come next February, it’s probably destined to be unremembered.

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Animation nominees, 90 min, NR; live-action nominees, 110 min, NR. (Savoy) ANotHER YEARHHHHH Mike (Happy-Go-Lucky) Leigh directed this slice-of-life tale of a happily married London couple and the distressed souls they draw into their orbit. With Jim Broadbent, Lesley Manville and Ruth Sheen. (129 min, PG-13.

Roxy) BARNEY’S VERSioNHHHH In this black-comedy adaptation of the novel from Montréal’s Mordecai Richler, Paul Giamatti plays a morally compromised shlub who experiences amazing luck with the ladies. With Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Dustin Hoffman and Scott Speedman. Richard J. Lewis directed. (132 min, R. Palace)

BiUtiFUlHH1/2 Alejandro (Babel) González Iñárritu directs this tale of a Barcelona family man (Javier Bardem) with a dodgy occupation and at least 99 problems (of which his wife, Maricel Álvarez, is one). With Hanaa Bouchaib. (148 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

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BlUE VAlENtiNEHHH Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams play a married couple struggling to mend their relationship in this first feature from director Derek Cianfrance, which has generated awards buzz for both actors. (120 min, R. Palace, Savoy)

GNomEo AND JUliEtHH1/2 “Two houses, both alike in dignity/ In a fair backyard, where we lay our scene...” It’s Romeo and Juliet as star-crossed garden gnomes in an animated family version that probably doesn’t end the way Shakespeare’s did. With the voices of Emily Blunt, James McAvoy and Michael Caine, and songs by Elton John. Kelly (Shrek 2) Asbury directs. (84 min, G. Essex [3-D] Majestic [3-D], Marquis [3-D], Palace, Paramount, Welden)

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BlAcK SWANHHHH1/2 A sheltered ballerina (Natalie Portman) gets the role of a lifetime and finds it’s tearing her apart in this psychological thriller from director Darren (The Wrestler) Aronofsky. With Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel and Barbara Hershey. (110 min, R. Big Picture, Roxy)

tHE FiGHtERHHHH Mark Wahlberg fights to win a boxing championship with the help of his dissolute half-brother (Christian Bale) in this sports/family drama from David O. (Three Kings) Russell. With Amy Adams, Melissa Leo and lots of Massachusetts vowels. (114 min, R. Palace)

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tHE EAGlEHHH Channing Tatum plays a Roman centurion who ventures into the empire’s northern reaches seeking his father’s lost legion, accompanied only by his slave (Jamie Bell), in this period adventure. Based on the Rosemary Sutcliff novel.

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U.S. service members and their families stationed at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa are accepting money from local companies to bring tourists onto the base, despite warnings that this activity is against the rules and poses a security threat. Companies such as American Pro and Friends Abroad International Cultural Exchange sell trips that offer American cultural experiences to students on mainland Japan, Kadena military officials said. The companies recruit mostly military spouses to host the visiting students for a day and sponsor tours of military facilities. “When sponsors sign somebody onto the installation without knowing their intentions or motivations, it puts the whole of Kadena at risk,” Air Force official Ed Gulick said. (Stars and Stripes)

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Police investigating a disturbance at a housing project in Norwalk, Conn., reported that Clara Nelson, 53, and her daughter, Cristalle Nelson, 31, had just finished digging out their car, when Sheryl Rogers, 35, and her 16-year-old son began shoveling and tossing snow where the Nelsons already cleared. As the two families argued, Cristalle Nelson hit Rogers over the head with her shovel. Rogers’ son tried to hit Cristalle but missed and struck Clara Nelson instead. Police charged Cristalle Nelson and the son with assault. (Stamford Advocate) Authorities accused Leo J. Powers, 23, of making bombs at his former residence in

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Noting that Powers had been blowing up snowbanks for some time, Police Chief David Majenski said investigators who searched the home discovered a container filled with “military-grade ammunition and other stuff, including powders of some sort.”

(Quincy’s Patriot Ledger) Veteran alpine skier Roland Fleck, 78, was arrested for skiing uphill at Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. After informing Fleck that skiing uphill was against Wyoming law and repeatedly ordering him to “ski properly,” seven ski patrollers and two

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British tree surgeon Adam Baldock, 27, died while trimming a tree that turned on him in Mitcham, Surrey. “It seems he was trying to cut a branch,” a police official said, “and it pushed the chain saw back at

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(Associated Press) A cash-strapped British council proposed heating a community swimming pool by using furnaces at a nearby crematorium. Instead of heat from the incinerators at the Borough of Redditch Cemeteries & Crematorium going up the chimney, Carole Gandy, head of the Redditch Borough Council, declared that the measure “will save the authority money and, in the long term, save energy, which is what we’re all being told we should do.” (Britain’s Telegraph)

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there’ll be no hairy riddles to deal with; but I am saying that even the hairy riddles will be interesting, at least a little fun and helpful in your efforts to purify yourself.

’m hoping that you will grant your ego more permission to shine in the coming weeks, Pisces. I’m hoping you will allow it to unveil more flash, feel more zeal and exert more force. After all your earnest bouts of self-sacrifice, you deserve a poetic license to brag like a hip-hop millionaire.

After putting in such tireless devotion to maintaining an oceanic sense of self, you have every right to bust out a crisp, ferocious blast of “I am!”

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Newspapers are unable, seemingly, to discriminate between a bicycle accident and the collapse of civilization,” said George Bernard Shaw more than six decades ago — and it’s still true. It’s very important that you be more discerning than newspapers in the coming weeks, Aries. You can’t afford to confuse a minor mess with a major snafu; it would be a big mistake to treat a small temporary detour as a permanent loss of momentum.

Please keep your melodramatic tendencies in check, even as you appreciate the entertainment value of your ever-shifting story.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I know many Tauruses who are skilled at selling products and services, but less adept at presenting themselves. They don’t mind being pushy and strategic when it comes to shaping the opinions of others, as long as they can remain a bit shy about showing others exactly who they are. If this is true about you, I propose that you work on changing it. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to be bold about expressing the totality of your beauty and making sure that everyone who matters to you gets to see it in its full glory.

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(May 21-June 20): You’re not scared of acquiring more clout and luster, right? You won’t get nervous if you suddenly have to deal with more success than usual, right? You won’t run away if a power spot you’ve been cultivating for yourself finally starts providing you with the opportunities and responsibilities you’d been hoping for, Check

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right? I just hope you’re ready to handle the good stuff that’s available, Gemini. Please don’t confuse this enjoyable stress with the other kind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In her essay

“The Possible Human,” Jean Houston describes amazing capacities that are within reach of any of us who are brazen and cagey enough to cultivate them. We can learn to thoroughly enjoy being in our bodies, for example. We can summon enormous power to heal ourselves; develop an acute memory; enter at will into the alpha and theta wave states that encourage meditation and creative reverie; cultivate an acute perceptual apparatus that can see “infinity in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower”; and practice the art of being deeply empathetic. Guess what, Cancerian: The next six months will be one of the best times ever for you to work on developing these superpowers. To get started, answer this question: Is there any attitude or belief you have that might be standing in the way? (Here’s Houston’s essay: tinyurl.com/ PossibleHuman.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The depths are calling to you, Leo. Can you hear their subtle melodies? Don’t worry: I’m not referring to the icky, stinky, creepy depths; I don’t mean that you’ll have to lose yourself in a chaotic miasma, or wander speechless in a claustrophobic maze. No: The deep place I’m talking about is maybe the cleanest, most well-lit abyss you’ve ever had the complicated pleasure to explore. I’m not saying

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An interviewer

asked me, “What is the most difficult aspect of what you do?” Here’s what I said: “Not repeating myself is the hardest thing. And yet it’s also a lot of fun. There’s nothing more exciting for me than to keep being surprised by what I write. It’s deeply enjoyable to be able to feed people clues they haven’t heard from me before. And when I focus on doing what gives me pleasure, the horoscopes write themselves.” I hope this testimony helps you in your own life right now, Libra. If you’re afraid that you’re in danger of repeating yourself, start playing more. Look for what amuses you, for what scrambles your expectations in entertaining ways. Decide that you’re going to put the emphasis on provoking delight in yourself, not preserving your image.

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I am a big fan of your analytical intellect and would never advise you to shove it out of the way so that your emotional intelligence can rule uncontested. But this is one time when I think the latter needs to get more say than the former; your emotional intelligence has license to take precedence over your analytical intellect. In that light, please consider the following counsel from my Facebook friend Sophia Veleda: “I do not consider emotions to be the dirty redheaded stepchild of the frontal cortex. Our Daily

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There

are thousand of things in the world that provide you with only mediocre nourishment; the influences that deeply enrich you with their blessings are much smaller in number. To say it another way: You derive a bare amount of inspiration and teaching from the great majority of people, songs, images, words, stories, environments and sights; whereas you draw life-sustaining illumination and spirit-ennobling motivation from just a precious few. Your task in the coming weeks, Sagittarius, is to identify that special minority, and to take aggressive steps to be in more ongoing communion with it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Research suggests that more and more American high school students are getting good grades every year. The number of A’s doled out has been going up steadily. Does that mean kids are getting smarter or that teachers have relaxed their standards? I don’t have a definitive answer for that. But I do have a theory that all over the world, the Capricorn tribe has been growing more intelligent in recent years. Your increase in 2010 was especially notable. There may have been a bit of tapering off lately, but I expect that to change soon. The omens say you’re due for another growth spurt in your ability to understand how the world works.

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Anything you store up in excessive amounts? Are there emotions you cling to past the time they’re doing you any good?

Do you notice yourself feeling pangs of acquisitiveness when in the presence of particular treasures or symbols or pretty things? If so, this is an excellent time to work on dissipating those fixations. In the coming days, you will have cosmic assistance whenever you exert your willpower to undo your fanatical attachments to just about anything. m

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420Princess I’ve had lesbian fantasies and a few hookups in the past, but nothing serious. I’m looking for a female friend to “show me the ropes.” If all goes well and we like each other enough, I want to get my boyfriend into the action, as he has wanted a threesome for quite a while. Let’s have some fun. Love802, 19, #120276 vacationland kayakers Lovely couple seeks outdoor types

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Tall and slender but approachable Optimistic, cheerful, lighthearted with a deeper, occasionally darker side. Tall, slender, and slightly tattooed and pierced. Looking for new female friends and casual dates, and always open to more. More online. Forestbreeze, 28, l, #120337 FROM HER ONLINE PROFILE: I want to make a T-shirt that says... I’m bisexual and it’s ok to ask me out. secret nature spots, lying out under the stars and being near water. I’m looking for a cuddle friend or a lover, something easygoing and fun. Let’s give it a try.

Cuddly_sweet, 30, u, l, #120334 Thoughtful, artistic, adventurous Thoughtful, adventurous artist/ chef, athletic, quiet, attending grad school in science, seeking smart, talented, self-confident girl to go on adventures with, in town and at home.

StarvingArtist, 24, l, #117915 The Trail is Calling My friends would describe me as practical, sarcastic, adventurous, goofy, patient and committed. Living life to the fullest is pushing my personal limits. I love getting up on a mountain or going deep in the woods. I’m looking for a girl to join me in my adventures, someone who is as curious about the world as I am. SoylentGreen, 32, l, #120307 Curious community-minded intellectual seeks same My interests range from reading to enjoying the outdoors: walking, canoeing, swimming, gardening, astronomy, playing with my toys.

I belong to many community organizations and like being connected. I’m looking for a relaxed relationship with a like-minded woman. I’m self-employed and make a modest living with things computer and web related, but also work in sales with arts organizations.

VTFriend, 52, l, #120305 Intelligent, Creative, Passionate, Funny, Geeky I’m a 5’8”, quite thin white college graduate. I’m a pretty geeky guy, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. I enjoy intelligent discussions about science, philosophy, politics, media, religion or anything else.

Looking for someone who can talk

for kayaking on Adirondack lakes. vacationland, 32, l, #120220 V-Day Fun? Looking for a REAL Valentine for that special someone? Loving being single but still wanna celebrate? Or just wanting play with two smokin’ hot bods instead of candy and teddy bears? Well, we are too. Male and female, very sexy, beautiful and rock star, looking to align with other stars and groupies, singles or couples. Fit, GGG and awesome only, tho, no fans. SpiderGazelle, 28, l, #120191 New Swingers Looking For Fun I’m an older bicurious F (47) & he is a younger submissive bi-M (30). This is my first time out; he has more experience. Ultimately we’re looking for a M/F couple w/ similar interests, but would also consider a SF or SM. Together we are extremely hot w/ no inhibitions.

I could also come solo. Pictures soon.

Freak_In_The_Sheets, 47, l, #120152 Real Experienced Swingers No Games We are a younger couple & we have been swinging for 7 years. This does not make us “rock star” swingers.

Looking for: F, attached, married or not, Bi or wanting to try; couples w/ BiF or both Bi. Must keep body in good order, clean, groomed, smell nice, trimmed or shaved. Manners, respect & honesty are required. sexyvtcpl, 33, l, #119971

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I am a 28-year-old mom of three beautiful girls. I am married but am bisexual. I am doing this somewhat discreetly, because my significant other does not agree with my sexuality. I absolutely love being with him and sharing everything, but, at the same time, I want a woman in my life. bamh426, 28, #120251

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I am a divorced, mother of three. I love my kids, home, job and friends. I am extremely content, but it would be nice to have a man in my life. I am not looking for a long-term commitment, but I would love to have someone to hold hands with at the movies or compare notes on the latest Survivor contestants, lol. Tall1, 39, l, #120347

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Lesbian Racquetball, Anyone?

I am a sporty, fun 41-year-old gay woman from Burlington who really loves playing racquetball with my heterosexual male buddy, but I’d like to add some diversity to my game and perhaps make a friend in the process. The only strings attached would be the ones on the racquet. I have an “A-Game” but often bring “B” as a backup. petey403, 41, u, l, #120259

Mature, secure, attached but looking Attached, but intimacy has died. I work for myself in South Burlington and I’m financially secure. I’m looking for discreet daytime encounters to spice up my love life. Discretion expected and assured. Meet first for coffee or lunch at some mutually convenient public location, then perhaps arrange a date if chemistry works. Snowguy, 55, #120338

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Genuine, unique, down to earth I have that approachable quality that puts people at ease. I’m a loyal friend and partner, youthful, kind, compassionate, affectionate, vegetarian, tree hugger, honest, intelligent, adventurous. Looking for a compatible companion. You enjoy the comfort, love and joy of a committed relationship. You are healthy, active, spiritual, vegetarian minded, open minded and open hearted. I can dream, can’t I? naturgirl, 54, l, #104898

Lost in the Adirondacks I spend my time working in a library, hanging out with my dog, and making sporadic trips to Vermont for tea, music, and good food and drink. I never thought I would use this to meet people, but when you sit in front of a computer all day, random actions take place, like posting in a dating sight. chaughtherder, 24, l, #120303

Find Your Grail I’m ever-changing, enjoying life one day after the next, discovering with a kid’s curiosity. I’m a good listener, but can talk your ear off. I enjoy a good horror movie, traveling, my motorcycle, hiking, snowshoeing, photography, reading and...ask more over coffee.

Friends say I’m loyal, kind, warm: the glue to my friends and family.

Looking for like-minded partner-incrime to see where adventures lead.

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deeply about anything and isn’t afraid to express an honest opinion. azetizan, 22, l, #120300

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Warm-hearted, artistic and quirky I am a thoughtful, sincere, compassionate, attractive, concerned, kind, environmentalist and humanservice-oriented woman - a sometimes activist. Intentionally low-tech (no cellphone!) and trying to live a slowerpaced life than many. I love hiking, biking, swimming, reading, writing and gardening. mosaic, 53, #118271

An experiment in honesty “Night food” (my night snack, typically cereal) is trumping the composition of this profile.

Pictures and prose forthcoming. motherpopcorn, 39, l, #120315

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enjoyable alone, so i am looking for someone to hopefully enjoy the rest of my life with. pjr32, 32, l, #120350

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In Need, Can You Help Looking for like-minded women or couples who want to have great sex.

I’m not shy & love to enjoy a woman. No need for drinks. We meet, we XXXX, we leave. I am married. Can play alone but really want him involved. I love to watch him w/ another & he loves to watch!

Looking for a dominant, too. Hubby must watch. 3isbetter, 38, l, #104249

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Looking to Explore the woman Sexy woman here looking for a woman to play with, and to be w/ my boyfriend & I. Must be clean & attractive. winters4u, 40, #120089 Big Beautiful Oral Sexpot I am a very big beautiful woman w/ a heart of gold. I am looking for someone who will take care of me but not boss me around. I am a Christian woman with a high school diploma & a college certificate. I have long brown hair & blue eyes. Let’s hook up! TooHot4u, 48, l, #120020

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Shy & Discreet I am a shy individual who is looking into finding a lady to send naughty emails & possibly an encounter in the future. Politat2, 25, l, #119886 hungry In a committed relationship with a much less hungry man. He knows I am looking around but, out of respect, discretion is a must. I am looking for a man who wants discreet encounters to leave us breathless and wet. Laughter, playfulness, mutual respect a must. Into light bondage, oral play, etc.; mostly I want to get laid. penobscot, 41, u, #119855

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Bunny I like sex nothing wrong with that. My goal here is to make a few friends to have some steamy sexual conversations with. I want to be strictly online with e-mail only. Don’t be afraid I am they bunny let me be your prey.

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love sex Would like to find a good man; willing to give relationships a try. Unafraid to be honest. Have fun in life; no downers.

Can be fun if you give it a chance to work out. In need of a relationship w/ one who cares. Will put in lots of feedback & lots of attention. CA2001, 43, #106992

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Looking for some fun Looking to have some fun, hoping to share what I got. Foster, 34, #120344 sensual, passionate, submissive Searching for bisexual woman or couple (man and woman) for uninhibited pleasure to make the weekends memorable. Patches11, 58, #120341 40s in shape, successful Male Former model gentleman looking for discrect connection, prefer 25- to 35-year-old, attractive, in-shape female to have adventures, travel, great dining, boating, motor sports.

Live life, no pressure, live and let live, kids are in college, need new spark, will meet first for coffee or cocktail, go from there. corvette99, 46, #120328 Love to watch others masturbate Relaxed and outgoing, but can be shy about sexual matters. Very into watching others masturbate and being watched. Good sense of humor, never pushy or rude. VtDivM, 47, #120324 YOUNG. AND YOUR DREAM I’m a 25-year-old, blond, 6’’ tall slime with big shoulders. Just looking for older or younger woman, 18-45, who can go for awhile in bed and will enjoy a no-strings-attached fling.

There is no catch. I don’t mind you if you’re married or single, just in it for fun and don’t like the bar scene.

BLUEEYEDMAN85, 25, #120301 SEEKING FEMALE FOR HOT SEX Looking to get it on with a female who needs extra sex in her life. I’m very oral, so you need to be very clean and D&D free. I’m long and thick plus long lasting. I like many things in bed. But do what my lover wants to do. But I do tend to like the kinky type. vtmagicman, 48, #120299 Craving a woman’s touch I’m a good guy, clean and fun. Respectful and will do everything possible to make a woman feel special, from opening doors to spending hours massaging, touching, kissing and exploring every inch of her body with my hands, lips and tongue. I like a touch of kink, ropes and blindfolds, receiving and giving.

Let’s play. 2Knight, 41, #120272 Mutual Satisfaction Hey, I’m a 22-year-old male who’s looking for a woman or couple to get together with to please and be pleased. I get off making others orgasm. I am bi-curious

EverydayCrasher I am excited & up for anything. I live in Williston. Who wants to have some fun? Mountainman, 21, #120128

Dr. Feel Good I’m a cool, laid-back guy who’s recently single and wants to explore my/ your sexuality. If I meet the right girl and it gets serious, so be it, but for now see what happens! I get more pleasure out of pleasing my partner; don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy being pleased, as well. Update to come. vincetherealtor, 47, l, #120252

anal/oral slave I am an anal slave into ass play, humiliation, feminization, spanking, body fluids & masturbation, among other things. VERY ORAL! Looking to connect w/ a M, F or couple for phone fantasy and/or kinky email exchange. Maybe this could lead to something more. phil, 45, l, #120123

awake, intuitive lover Looking or some love and affection in this long winter. tree, 41, #120229

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for good time Looking for fun w/ a bi M or couple w/ bi M. I am a bi M, would love to try w/ a couple; never have before. Bi Ms OK, too. Looking for discreet encounters.

I am very oral, etc. You must be able to host. I am very open minded &

vacationland kayakers Lovely couple seeks outdoor types for kayaking on Adirondack lakes. vacationland, 32, l, #120220 V-Day Fun? Looking for a REAL Valentine for that special someone? Loving being single

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I’ve had lesbian fantasies and a few hookups in the past, but nothing serious. I’m looking for a female friend to “show me the ropes.” If all goes well and we like each other enough, I want to get my boyfriend into the action, as he has wanted a threesome for quite a while. Let’s have some fun.

Love802, 19, #120276 FROM THE ONLINE PROFILE: What’s the kinkiest thing you’ve ever done or want to do? Having sex on my rooftop in the middle of downtown Burlington! honest. Hope to hear from you soon. card1234, 41, u, l, #120058 Awesome, Hungry, Heavily Deprived, Animalistic Just to start out simple, I’m looking for a good time & possibly discussing dating down the road. It’s been a while & I need to let my instincts loose.

Willing to make friends w/ a generally sexual relationship & I don’t mind doing other things w/ some discussion. the_doobinator, 21, l, #120177 looking for good company I’ll cook, you help w/ dishes. One hand washes the other. You rub my back & I’ll rub yours. Good company, good food, good sex: What more could anyone want? thepictureman1, 21, l, #120166 MILF Lover Attractive, well-built, well-hung 43 y.o. professional M from Colchester, 6’2, 190 lbs, D/D-free & very discreet. Looking for an attractive, preferably married, midaged MILF for some discreet daytime fun. Hunkalicious36, 43, #101469 Constantly Craving More I am seeking a 1-on-1 discreet relationship. I am looking to fill a void that another will not (sexually & mentally challenging). I consider myself very clean & try to keep my body in good shape. I am adventurous, active & like to explore, but I can stand to stay stationary w/ the right person for the right reasons.

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but still wanna celebrate? Or just wanting play with two smokin’ hot bods instead of candy and teddy bears? Well, we are too. Male and female, very sexy, beautiful and rock star, looking to align with other stars and groupies, singles or couples. Fit, GGG and awesome only, tho, no fans. SpiderGazelle, 28, l, #120191 New Swingers Looking For Fun I’m an older bicurious F (47) & he is a younger submissive bi-M (30). This is my first time out; he has more experience. Ultimately we’re looking for a M/F couple w/ similar interests, but would also consider a SF or SM. Together we are extremely hot w/ no inhibitions.

I could also come solo. Pictures soon.

Freak_In_The_Sheets, 47, l, #120152 Real Experienced Swingers No Games We are a younger couple & we have been swinging for 7 years. This does not make us “rock star” swingers.

Looking for: F, attached, married or not, Bi or wanting to try; couples w/ BiF or both Bi. Must keep body in good order, clean, groomed, smell nice, trimmed or shaved. Manners, respect & honesty are required. sexyvtcpl, 33, l, #119971

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Love your smile You were driving a BMW wagon and I was in a blue Ford pickup. We exchanged smiles at the light at Susie Wilson and Blakely roads on Friday afternoon. Any chance you’d like to chat or meet for a drink? When: Friday, February 18, 2011. Where: Susie Wilson Rd. stoplight, Essex Jct. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908623 On that future farm We were almost there, old and wrinkly.

Can’t help but put the hearts of three others first. Maybe you know why it has not been working? Maybe we can try this time for real? You know in your heart that it’s me, with eyes only for you! Call me and let me know why that farm has not burned down. When: Thursday, August 19, 2010. Where: Skinny Dipping.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #908622 Lightning Strikes Twice I recently enjoyed a drink with two of the prettiest girls to have worked at RJ’s at the Gaslamp in downtown Denver.

I am excited for our next encounter!

When: Wednesday, February 9, 2011.

Where: The Continental Divide.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #908621

had been stuck in my head all day, so I started to whistle, too. I didn’t get a chance to catch your eye before you turned, but thanks for making my day.

I’m still smiling about it hours later.

When: Thursday, February 17, 2011.

Where: Top of College St., walking down. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908616

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Valentine’s Day Truffles You came into the store where I work and bought truffles from me. You were wearing jeans and a yellow shirt. You told me your name was Scott, and you said you knew me from somewhere.

Care to share a drink or two and try to figure that out? When: Monday, February 14, 2011. Where: Stowe.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #908611 So I Caught your Eye You wrote an I Spy, you wanted to say hi, cause you thought I was fly, so now don’t be shy, get a hold of this guy. When: Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Where: ISPY. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908607 That Leather Jacket I spy a silly leather jacket at Akes this past Saturday. It would have looked ridiculous on anyone else, but somehow you pull off that kind of stuff. Seeing you out of nowhere made me smile, and that’s a rare thing these days. Next time you see me in a crowded bar, don’t be afraid to say hi. When: Saturday, February 12, 2011. Where: Akes Place.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #908606 illaqueable: your profile is great!

Out of the 420 available men, I looked at you. I’d like to chat sometime. Not a paid member, yet, unless I have reason.

I’m sane (mostly), low maintenance, decent looking (not homely), 125, blond, blue, curious. When: Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Where: 7Days online.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #908605

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Starbucks Barista on Valentine’s Day To the cute red-haired, super-gaugepierced, tattooed male barista at the Starbucks in Williston. There’s something about you that is so mesmerizing. I was eyeing you the whole time I was there and caught you looking back a few times as well.

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Single? Coffee or drinks sometime?

When: Monday, February 14, 2011.

Where: Starbucks, Williston. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908598 3000 miles-ish Your piranha misses you. A lot.

When: Monday, February 14, 2011. Where: California. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908597

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I am terrible at giving head. I don’t know what it is, but I simply cannot do it. It gags me and hurts my jaw terribly. Yet I continue to try, because my boyfriend loves it. He’s an incredible lover, and I want to give him what he deserves. Is there some kind of blow-job secret I haven’t tried yet?

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If you’re determined to keep trying, perhaps you should think about positioning. If he’s lying on his back or sitting while you’re coming at him from above, his erection is most likely pointed straight into the roof of your mouth, forcing you to jut your lower jaw out to accommodate him. Instead, try a 69 scenario where he’s positioned to slide easily toward the back of your throat without you having to unhinge your jaw. If gagging is an issue, wrap your hand around the base of his penis, effectively shortening the amount of his member you take in. And, hey, with him also being able to give you pleasure in this position — you may forget your blow woes altogether.

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Redhead @ Muddy Waters You were politely sharing your table: multicolored sox, long red hair, pot of tea, red nail polish. Your book fell on the floor. I was journaling in the black chair across from you: short At the EDGE in Essex Valentine’s Day Procrastination dark hair, blue fleece jacket. You are partner You, a tall, well-built, shaved-head and absolutely stunning; your eyes are blue-eyed guy. You’ll probably never read breathtaking. Would love to buy You and I shared the Muddy2:39:13 PM 1x3-cbhb-personals-alt.indd 1 booth at 6/14/10 this, but I have to tell you that you have you a pot of tea. Share a hummus Waters on Valentine’s Day. We talked the most amazing smile! It brightens plate? When: Saturday, February 12, about all the ways we were using the whole room, and when I think about 2011. Where: Muddy Waters. You: to keep from doing the work we it, it brightens my day. Me, too shy to say Woman. Me: Woman. #908604 needed to do. I never got your name, “Hi” but always smiling when I catch your but you haven’t left my mind since tee and jeans eye. When: Friday, February 18, 2011. that day. When: Monday, February Where: Late afternoon/evening at The Stunning in your jeans and tee dancing 14, 2011. Where: Muddy Waters.

EDGE. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908620 to MJ at Metro on Saturday. Please You: Woman. Me: Man. #908615 tell me that was your brother. When: Good looking at Creative Habitat Valentine’s Day Vet Great Dane Sunday, February 13, 2011. Where: Shelburn Road, at 5:30-6 p.m. Me: Metro. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908603 I was going to the vet to visit my cat, Wearing jeans and a white fleece, with and you were getting out of the car 3 a.m. pizza my sister. You: Wearing a white jacket, with your 3- or 4-year-old Dane (black alone and very attractive. We caught I met you three years ago. You said and white) - Indigo? I held the door. You each other’s glances more than once something that had changed my obviously really love your lovely pup, throughout the store. You were walking ways of thinking, or maybe it was and she was really sweet. I couldn’t chat, out, my sister and I were at the checkan action that had changed them. had to see my cat and get to kickboxing. out, I wish I would have walked over Now I am back in college and doing When: Monday, February 14, 2011. and said hello but I got nervous and well. I will never forget you. You know Where: Fitzgerald Veterinary Hospital. looked away. When: Thursday, February who you are. Hopefully our paths You: Man. Me: Woman. #908614 17, 2011. Where: Creative Habitat. will cross again someday. I love you!

Crombie ST. Neighbor You: Man. Me: Woman. #908619 Happy Valentine’s Day! When: Friday, August 22, 2008. Where: Downtown.

Jamie, thanks for helping me dig my car vesper_judea beautiful blond You: Man. Me: Woman. u #908601 out during the Groundhog Day storm. I hair was having a real bad weekend and you SleepLessInStAlbans Your smile is amazing and you caught made it better. When: Friday, February my eye. Very beautiful. I would love to Your profile caught my eye. You seem 4, 2011. Where: Crombie, Burlington. get to know you. Take a chance and like a decent guy, cuz you look kinda You: Woman. Me: Man. #908613 email me, you never know. When: Friday, fly, maybe sometime I’ll stop by. Do February 18, 2011. Where: Plainfield.

Second Time Around Cutie you ride like the Energizer bunnyYou: Woman. Me: Man. #908618 guy? When: Monday, February 14, To the girl at Second Time Around with 2011. Where: In my dreams. You: the strawberry-blond hair. I’ve seen Lady Kendall Man. Me: Woman. #908600 you opening up the shop quite a few If at night you are ever alone and times now, always donning a gray coat Drag Ball: you asked to be saved lonely, think of me and we’ll have and yellow hat. Too shy to say hi, but I that in common. I’ll always love You ran into my arms asking that I “save” think you are adorable. Beautiful smile you. -N8. When: Monday, February you from the woman chasing you. We and eyes and amazing curves. Thanks 14, 2011. Where: Burlington. You: spoke throughout the night before you for making Church St. a more beautiful Woman. Me: Man. #908617 had to leave with your friend. I gave place. When: Sunday, February 13, you my number, which you promised 2011. Where: Second Time Around. college street whistler that you’d call on Monday. I hope to You: Woman. Me: Man. #908612 We were walking down opposite sides hear from you. I’d like the chance to of College St. this afternoon. I could buy you that beer you turned down. hear you whistling “Home.” That song When: Saturday, February 12, 2011.

Where: Drag Ball @ Higher Ground.

You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908599

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