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< letters> WHO’S DRIVING THE GREEN AGENDA? Thanks to Seven Days for several interesting and well-written articles on green construction and house building [The Green Issue, June 24]. However, I think it important to point out that where you live may have more energy impacts than the house you live in. In Vermont, about one-third of the total energy consumed is in moving people and goods in motorized vehicles. More than 40 percent of the greenhouse-gas emissions generated in Vermont is transportation-related. Neither of the stories mentioned the house location, but the farther you live from a town or employment center in general, the more you drive. The more vehicles you own, the more you drive. And driving alone is what most of us do most of the time because of where we live. Reducing energy use requires thinking about electricity, heating and transportation. Richard Watts HINESBURG

Watts is the director of the University of Vermont Transportation Research Center. IN THE BLUEBIRD BUSINESS? I know it’s exciting when a new restaurant opens, but you have covered Bluebird Tavern so much that it makes me wonder whether Seven Days is getting a cut of the business [“The Bluebird Is Flying,”

July 7; “Side Dishes: Tavern Time,” July 1; “Pub Grub Roundup, May 27; ”Side Dishes: Entrees and Updates,” March 4]. Mentioning the “resto” this many times only calls into question Seven Days’ impartiality as a trusted restaurant reviewer. Jim Romanoff S. BURLINGTON

TASTELESS TAMPON JOKE I just wanted to thank Sara Garside for sharing her reaction to the tasteless Harry Bliss cartoon [“Letters,” July 8]. I know Harry and I love his work, but this one did step just over the line from humorous to offensive, and I’m not easily offended! So, be cool and conscious! Nancy Abbott-Hourigan

naturalized in 1950, was atypical. He was left-leaning politically. He joined the Dutch merchant marine to escape the stifling atmosphere of the Netherlands and was glad to leave it there. Unsurprisingly, the (Republican) farmers in the article frown on today’s Dutch society. But surely, the problems dealing with immigration, religion, culture and the effects of a global economy in the Netherlands are the same as

modern, innovative and multicultural Holland. Jay Vos BURLINGTON

THE CURE IS COMPASSION I was deeply affected by Mr. Michael Conley’s letter regarding his poor treatment after the sudden death of his beloved partner, Dr. Glen Elder, in May [“Letters: Poor Treatment,” June 24] … I scoured more letters >> 26a

DUTCH TREAT Since I have Dutch-American heritage, spent my kid-teen years in New Hampshire, and have an abiding love for the history and culture of the two countries, Kevin Kelley’s article was indeed a fascinating read [“Long Before Mexican Farm Workers, the Dutch Saved Addison County Dairying,” July 1]. He could have been describing many Dutch immigrants currently living in this country who came here at the same time as the families of the Addison County farmers. However, my Dutch father (he would have been 95 years old this year), married to an American in 1947 and

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» “What are you doing this Weekend?”

Every Wednesday and Thursday, I walk around the Seven Days office asking this question, on my quest to fill the “Staff Picks” section of Notes on the Weekend (NOW), our free weekly e-newsletter. We send NOW on Thursday afternoons by 3 p.m. Each issue contains links to articles, blog posts and weekend events, as well as three or four weekend activity recommendations from Seven Days staffers. These “Staff Picks” — which range from the Snuggie Pub Crawl to the Danville Methodist Old Fashioned Game Supper — are popular among our subscribers, as we discovered with our most recent NOW reader survey. When asked to name their favorite NOW feature, a third of

We asked respondents to tell us what we could improve, and we got a few good suggestions, but most of the comments affirmed that we’re on the right track already. Some excerpts: “Simple enough that even a school teacher can read it.” “I love the current layout of NOW. It’s easy to read and has lots of great information in it that I look forward to receiving every week.” respondents said “event spotlights.” Nearly as many chose “Staff Picks.” Nearly all of the respondents said that NOW had influenced them to attend an event — 99 percent of the people who took the survey said they had attended an event because they heard about it in NOW.

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Fair Weather Friends: Willie, John and Bob The fairground was a great place to see a big show like this. The open air gives you volume AND clarity. I love that Dylan is playing minor league ballparks and fairgrounds, rather than hockey arenas or stadiums. Or civic auditoriums. Luckily, the weather cooperated. And by that I mean at least the wind wasn’t blowing while it rained. It didn’t matter much anyway, because all the mojo working on stage distracted me from the sporadic downpours. I would say Mellencamp impressed me the most, but all three guys put on a good show. Willie started things off with a rousing set of blues and gospel standards, as well as his own best-known songs. “On the Road Again” and “Always on My Mind” sounded fine alongside “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “May the Circle Remain Unbroken” and “Moonlight in Vermont” — the last of which he proclaimed to be his favorite song of all time. Mellencamp came out blazing with “Pink Houses” and played a generous mix of old stuff and new. His band was impressive; they followed his every move as he prowled around the stage like a … oh, forget it. Both the fiddle and accordion players added some nice color to their sound, especially during folksy acoustic songs like “Small Town.” They kicked out

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ov. Jim Douglas and former Gov. Howard Dean are now both major figures in the national health-care-reform debate — but the two couldn’t be further apart when it comes to prescribing a remedy. Dean’s approach is outlined in his new book — Howard Dean’s Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform. A former practicing physician and presidential candidate, and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Dean believes Congress should adopt a so-called “public option” that allows people to choose a federally run healthinsurance plan. He believes anyone under the age of 65 should be eligible for Medicare. He and other public-option advocates argue that private insurance companies waste more money on bureaucracy than the government does. Republicans — and some Democrats — fear this would be the first step toward a single-payer system that would threaten existing insurance jobs.

Accountable, Accessible.” Something has to be done, Gov. Douglas noted. “We spend twice per capita [than] any industrialized nation, and we don’t have any better outcomes.” How does he propose we fix it? Become just like those other industrialized nations and create a public insurance plan? Uh, no. “I like the idea of choices,” said Douglas, “but I don’t think the federal government needs to be the insurer.” Spoken like a true Republican. Controlling costs through early, preventative care and fostering competition in the insurance market will lower the price of insurance, Douglas contended. In Vermont, the guv noted, legislative and regulatory hurdles enacted in the 1990s drove most insurance companies out of state. That drove up the cost of insurance plans. Dean said that’s not exactly how things happened.

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“We’re not trying to put private insurers out of business, but we should let people have the choice between a public plan and private plans, and the private plans will have to compete,” Dean told “Fair Game” in an interview. “Politicians should not stand in the way.” Dean says Republicans would rather do nothing and alleges they are more interested in playing politics than in reforming health care. During the Clinton administration, Congressional Republicans joined with the nation’s health-insurance companies to kill a plan to make public-health-care options available throughout the U.S. Dean says the GOP is using the same playbook to try to kill Pres. Barack Obama’s effort. “I don’t think that’s going to work,” said Dean. “People are scared of losing health care because they’re losing their jobs, or they’ve already lost it because they’ve been laid off.” Failing to revamp health care now will put the country at a continued disadvantage because health care costs are cutting into business profits — forcing them to drop coverage or lay off workers, Dean noted. When he chaired the National Governors Association 14 years ago, the expansion of children’s health care was his prime initiative. On Monday, Gov. Douglas, a Republican, announced that health care reform would be his main initiative during his yearlong tenure as NGA chair. Calling from the NGA meeting in Biloxi, Miss., Douglas told reporters that his initiative will be twofold: highlighting state-based reform efforts that contain costs and improve quality of care; and helping states implement federal reforms in the event Congress enacts legislation. He’s dubbing it “Rx for Health Reform: Affordable,

The private insurers who left Vermont did so after the state put in place laws designed to force insurance companies to cover everyone, regardless of their health. “We had companies that only insured healthy people and were literally dropping people’s coverage when they got sick,” said Dean. “That’s wrong.” I don’t know about you, but I’d pay a “premium” to see the two guvs debate this issue. At the Bedside — While Douglas and Dean try to affect health care reform from outside the Beltway, two of Vermont’s Washington, D.C., reps are deeply immersed in shaping the bill as it moves through Congress. Democrat Rep. Peter Welch sits on the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee. There he’s been in a position to shepherd three of his initiatives into the broader health-care-reform measure. The committee is working late this week marking up the bill, and Welch hopes to add a few more amendments before they’re done. To date, Welch has introduced measures to improve quality by rewarding health care providers for patient outcomes, not just paying them more money for treating more people. He’s also responsible for an initiative to foster early identification and treatment of chronic illnesses. Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders sits on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee — the group taking up healthcare reform in the Senate. One of Sanders’ chief provisions would quadruple the funding for federal health care clinics in the U.S. — something he’s been working on for years. These clinics provide primary medical and dental care

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in underserved areas and treat patients regardless of their ability to pay. “That is a huge step forward, and will improve the lives of many in this country who cannot otherwise afford or get access to a primary-care doctor,” said Sanders. Although he’s a single-payer proponent and describes the Senate bill as “flawed,” Sanders said he will support the legislation. “Doing nothing is not an option,” he said. Try and tell that to the GOP. Dollar Dynamos — As expected, two Democratic gubernatorial wannabes posted some impressive early fundraising numbers last Wednesday. I analyzed them at length on the Seven Days staff blog, Blurt, but here’s my quick takeaway. First, the raw numbers: Secretary of State Deb Markowitz raked in nearly $200,000 from more than 1000 people. Chittenden Sen. Doug Racine raised a little more than $100,000 from 517 people. State Sen. Susan Bartlett (D-Lamoille) has not yet raised a dime for her gubernatorial bid. Incumbent Gov. Douglas raised $91,000. That’s only $5000 less than he reported during the same period in 2007. Some observers seem to be brushing off Markowitz’s good fortune as a fluke, or say it’s too early to determine if the cash is an indication of strength. You don’t raise that much money from that many people by just calling friends and family. The strong campaign-cash filing shows that Vermont Democrats who opened up their wallets for Barack Obama are willing to do the same for gubernatorial candidates. This marks a turnaround from the 2008 election cycle, when Democrats took forever to produce a candidate. By the time they did, former House Speaker Gaye Symington was unable to get enough donors to back her campaign. That lack of enthusiasm for Symington, and previous gubernatorial Dems, has been key to Douglas’ winning strategy. But some Democrat business people who normally back Douglas now appear to be jumping ship. Mary Alice McKenzie, of McKenzie of Vermont fame, is backing Racine, as is Ed Colodny, the former airline exec and interim leader at both Fletcher Allen Health Care and the University of Vermont. Both gave to Douglas in 2008. Still, Douglas is a formidable politician who can raise plenty of money when he wants to. And one should never underestimate the ability of Vermont Democrats to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Take Out the Trash — Last week’s campaign-finance report contained more than a few oddities. One, on the Douglas side, was a total of $8000 in donations from entities owned by a New Jersey trash company.

Douglas received $2000 apiece from the “Moretown Landfill” and the “Burlington Transfer Station.” Ditto two transfer stations in Massachusetts — one in Oxford, the other in South Hadley. All four operations are owned and operated by Interstate Waste Services out of Ramsey, N.J. Why they gave so generously — all on January 9 — remains a mystery. Unless it has something to do with the company’s plans to expand the Moretown landfill, pending special environmental permits it needs to do so. Calls to the company’s HQ were not returned as of press time. Hey, if giving money to the guv works for Entergy, maybe it’ll work for a trash hauler, too? Working Overtime — You have to hand it to the Douglas team: They work hard for their governor — and candidate. Sometimes both. According to campaignfinance filings, Douglas reimbursed two people for campaign work: Dave Coriell and Dennise Casey. Both Coriell and Casey work for Douglas as state employees — Casey holds the dual roles of deputy chief of staff and spokeswoman, while Coriell is a “special assistant” who works out of the governor’s office but is technically paid with transportation dollars. Casey was reimbursed more than $3700 through July 15 for campaign work, while Coriell was reimbursed just $164. As readers may recall from last year, “Fair Game” caught Casey blurring the lines between her campaign and official state duties: She used her state badge to access the guv’s office after hours, at a time when she was on leave from state employ to manage Douglas’ reelection campaign. She eventually turned in her badge. Hey, we all make mistakes. Once. Media Notes — Good News Edition — Last week, we reported that the Burlington Free Press laid off 10 people as part of their parent company’s nationwide purge of nearly 1400 employees. The job cuts and unpaid furloughs appear to be righting the media giant’s listing ship. Gannett Co. Inc. posted a second-quarter profit of $70 million. The cost cuts helped boost GCI’s stock prices and earn the company a bullish ranking from the popular CNBC host Jim Cramer of “Mad Money.” Another Vermont newspaper received some good news last week. The Valley Reporter in Waitsfield won four awards from the National Newspaper Association — the only paper in Vermont to win. The paper took second place in three categories: section design, photography and editorial writing. It got third place for cartooning. Congrats!

Finally, a couple of former journalists have come out on top at the state’s Agency of Natural Resources. Sabina Haskell, former editor at the Brattleboro Reformer and Rutland Herald, was promoted from ANR spokeswoman to deputy secretary. Justin Johnson, a former ANR communications director before becoming deputy commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, was promoted to DEC commish. Maybe there is life after journalism? Outraged Yet? — A great time was had by all on Sunday night at the special screening of Outrage at Merrill’s Roxy in Burlington. The documentary examines the roles of closeted gay politicians and key political operatives who vote, or work, against equal rights for gays and lesbians — and relevant legislation, such as funding AIDS research. Along with Amber LeMay of the League of Drag Queen Voters, I facilitated a post-film discussion about media complicity, and what would happen in Vermont if such a politician was discovered. Trust me, the topic came up during last session’s same-sex-marriage debate. Had some Vermont lawmakers not voted in favor of the legislation, there was talk of “outing” them for their hypocrisy. Nationally, several such pols have distinguished themselves in this realm, including former Idaho GOP Sen. Larry Craig. Also “outed” in the film were U.S. Rep. David Dreier (R-CA), former U.S. Reps. Jim McCrery (R-LA) and Ed Schrock (R-VA), and Republican Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida, to name a few. Michael Rogers, the journalist and blogger who outed Craig as well as Schrock, told “Fair Game” he’s only interested in exposing hypocrites — not just anyone who is in the closet. “I want to be clear: Technically what I do is not an ‘outing,’” said Rogers. “An outing to me is the indiscriminate disclosure of someone’s sexual orientation without reason. What I do is reporting, not outing.” Good point. Check Blurt this week for a full write-up of my enlightening chat with Rogers about the role of new media in today’s journalism. Before you read it, though, go see Outrage. It’s playing at 6:30 p.m. nightly through next Thursday. m

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aren Paris knew something was wrong when no one answered her home phone. It would be days before she’d learn how terribly wrong, and months before she’d have a clue as to what killed her mother. Paris was working the late shift at General Electric’s Rutland plant on the last night of August 2006. She and her mother, Donna, lived together in Benson with Karen’s disabled adult brother, Tom. Mother and daughter shared the care-giving duties for Tom, who’s been in a wheelchair since he was a child. Because he has cerebral palsy, someone is always home with him. When no one picked up the phone, Paris raced home, where she distinctly recalls smelling a foul, burning odor when she got out of the car. Inside the house, she found her mother lying unconscious on the floor. Her brother, slumped over in his wheelchair, looked blue. Karen was able to rouse them both, but her mother resisted going to the hospital. The next morning, the elder woman was still complaining of nausea, weakness, headaches, and pains in her arm and back. She was taken to Rutland Regional Medical Center, then airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock, where she died less than 24 hours later. The cause of death, according to Paris’ attorney, was listed as a heart attack, though the 61-yearold woman had no known history of heart ailments. Neither an autopsy nor a blood test for carbon monoxide was ever performed. The culprit, or so Paris claims, was smoke from an outdoor woodfired boiler being operated by her neighbor, Nick Lussier. Paris has since filed a wrongful-death suit in Rutland Superior Court against Lussier and Guy Charlton of Grandfather’s Heating, who installed the device. Paris’ lawsuit alleges that fine-particulate smoke from the improperly sited wood boiler caused Donna Paris’ lungs to fail, resulting in her death. Lussier and Charlton both deny that allegation and claim they aren’t at liberty to discuss further details of the case. But environmentalists and even some state officials say the lawsuit highlights an as-yet unaddressed problem with outdoor wood boilers: Despite tougher rules

in the works, thousands of older and dirtier units are still operating throughout Vermont, creating an unknown number of public-health problems. As the name suggests, outdoor wood boilers, or OWBs, are woodfired water heaters used for providing heat and hot water to homes, small businesses, greenhouses, swimming pools, spas, etc. Larger than an indoor woodstove and located outdoors, typically in a small shed or outbuilding, an OWB heats water to just below boiling, then pipes the hot water indoors. Because OWBs don’t burn at a high temperature, they utilize a very primitive combustion technology. Older units tend to generate a lot of smoke, which contains

don’t go far enough to prevent situations like the Paris case from happening again. They point out that nothing in the new regs addresses the thousands of older units still being used around the state. “It worked beautiful. It was nice and toasty in my house. Never been more comfortable,” says Nick Lussier, Paris’ neighbor and one of the targets of her lawsuit. “But it was a smelly freaking thing, no doubt about it.” In the winter of 2006-07, following their mother’s death, Karen and Tom Paris began having persistent health problems of their own, including headaches, coughs and irritated eyes. The respiratory issues were especially problematic for Tom, who lacks an adequate gag re-

Karen Paris’ lawsuit alleges that fine-particulate smoke from the improperly sited wood boiler caused her mother’s lungs to fail, resulting in her death. fine particulates and chemicals that are harmful to human health. The American Lung Association of Vermont reports that the average old-style OWB emits 10 times the minimum EPA standard for woodstove emissions, and 100 times that of the most efficient stoves on the market. In October 1997, Vermont became the first state in the country to regulate OWBs, requiring that units be set back at least 200 feet from neighboring structures. Smokestacks have to be at least as high as the rooftop of the structure they are heating. Since then, the state has adopted additional OWB regulations. Last month, for example, the Air Pollution Control Division held a public hearing on its proposed “Phase 2” standards, which take effect on March 31, 2010. After that date, no OWB can be sold in Vermont unless it complies with the latest EPA emissions standards. That said, critics of the new rules, including some APCD officials who helped draft them, say they

flex for clearing his throat. On February 20, 2007, when Karen Paris spotted dense smoke coming from a shed next to the Lussiers’ house, she filed a complaint with APCD. In March, environmental analyst Philip Etter inspected the Lussiers’ property and cited its owners for having installed the unit too close to the Paris house. Furthermore, the smokestack was not tall enough. Lussier acknowledges the error, but blames the person who sold him the unit: “Had I’d a known before I bought it about all these rules and regulations, I never would have bought it.” Despite his citations, though, Etter lacked the authority to shut down the OWB; in Vermont, it’s illegal to turn off a residential heating source during the winter. So, Paris says, she and her brother continued to suffer from their ailments. Her complaints to the town health officer and the Benson Select Board went nowhere, she alleges, because Charlton also chairs the town’s select board. It wasn’t until Paris filed

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for an injunction that the OWB was shut down, and Charlton purchased the unit back from Lussier. That winter, Paris’ attorney, Bob Manchester, paid for the Lussiers’ propane heat. Once the Lussiers stopped operating their OWB, Paris claims, their health problems subsided. Two weeks later, blood tests confirmed she and her brother had recently been exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide. A test of their own home’s appliances turned up nothing abnormal. Although the problems in Benson may have been the result of a

Etter also cited Grandfather’s Heating for its failure to notify the state about the installation, as required by law. In his defense, Charlton says he always informs his customers that they’re required to fill out a state-notification form and return it to him. Unfortunately, he says, only 65 percent of his customers ever do so. “There’s not a whole lot you can do to force a homeowner to sign that thing,” he adds. “I think it would be useful to have more enforcement tools to deal with problematic units,” says Etter at APCD. “There are certainly some cases out there where, because we

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poorly sited OWB, Etter at the Air Pollution Control Division points out that even properly installed older units can create public nuisances. “It’s wood smoke, which can be pretty nasty stuff,” he says, explaining that, due to their method of operation, they can still generate dangerous pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, which are human carcinogens. How many such units are out there? By law, dealers are supposed to inform the state when someone buys one. According to state records, only 939 such units are on file, though Etter estimates that there are “several thousand” in operation. But accurate numbers are hard to come by, because the state hasn’t done a wood survey in 15 years.

don’t have those tools, our hands are tied.” Etter’s boss, Dick Valentinetti, agrees. As director of the Air Pollution Control Division, which drafted the new OWB rules, Valentinetti doesn’t believe they go far enough. “The manufacturers have reduced their emissions significantly, but they could do better,” Valentinetti says. “There’s no doubt that we could burn wood more efficiently and with less pollutants.” Ideally, Valentinetti would like to see Vermont adopt a rule that requires older OWBs to either be replaced or junked when a property changes hands. He also supports the idea of creating a state buyback program that helps owners of older units replace them with more efficient ones. Finally, he’d like more authority to crack down on nuisance OWBs. As he puts it, “I’ve seen peo-

ple sell their houses because they couldn’t take it anymore.” So, why can’t the director of Vermont’s Air Pollution Control Division get tougher rules adopted? Politics. “I couldn’t get it through the governor’s office,” he says. Last time the state tried to adopt stricter rules on wood boilers, Valentinetti recalls, the manufacturers hired an influential Burlington PR firm to orchestrate demonstrations around the state. “Obviously, this had a lot of influence on politicians when they got calls from angry citizens who’ve spent $10,000 to $150,000 in good faith” on these units, he says. Though Valentinetti holds a degree in public health, he won’t speculate on whether wood smoke from an OWB caused Donna Paris’ death; that’s up to a court to decide, he says. “But I think it could have been a contributing factor,” he suggests. “There’s a lot of information out there that wood smoke affects not only respiratory issues but heartrelated issues, too.” Valentinetti cites an episode from several years ago, when large forest fires in Québec adversely affected air quality in Vermont. At the time, he says, Fletcher Allen saw a spike not only in respiratory admissions, but cardiac-related ones, too. That won’t stop OWBs from selling. While the price range for new ones — $9000 to $12,000 installed — makes them less than affordable for many Vermonters, the federal government is now offering a 30 percent tax credit for purchasing new heating units. And, with prices rising on all home-heating fuels, dealers like Charlton say they’ll continue to be a desirable option, new rules notwithstanding. For her part, Paris just wants the state to ensure that no one goes through what she and her brother have. Paris claims she’s already spent $45,000 on her legal battle, and it’s not over yet. The case is expected to go to trial this fall. As she puts it, “If I didn’t keep fighting for my family, we’d be leaving our house in a pine box, too.” m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Ken Picard at Ken@sevendaysvt.com.

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t’s not the heat. It’s the intensity. So says actor Douglas Lockwood of Wallace Shawn’s 1990 dramatic monologue The Fever, which he will deliver at Unadilla Theatre in Marshfield this weekend. The piece features a man — in this case, though Shawn’s script doesn’t specify gender or age — gripped by a nausea-inducing crisis of conscience while holed up in a hotel room in an unnamed, revolution-wracked country. The “fever” of the title refers to the narrator’s painful awakening to his (in this case) privileged position in a world mired in poverty and strife. According to Lockwood, who estimates he has performed The Fever 50 times, often under the direction of Obie Award winner Ken Rus Schmoll, the work’s challenging questions require a unique onstage treatment. “It is the audience that must experience this play,” he writes in a recent email. “And if it becomes about them watching me have an emotional experience, then the power of the play is lost. So I’ve had to find

a level of detachment that keeps me needing to speak this play but also providing the audience with their own individual experience of the play.” The result, he says, is a play that “opens up people’s awareness and the connection to things and to people that we interact with every single day.” This sense of personal connection engendered by The Fever was part of Shawn’s design when he recommended the play be performed in homes as well as in theaters. Lockwood’s Fever history, which dates to 2002, has included living-room productions throughout the Northeast and Midwest, for audiences ranging from a few people to a few dozen. He has also performed the show in larger spaces, such as Boston’s Old South Meeting House. Lockwood’s Unadilla run was prompted by veteran Unadilla performer Paula Plum, with whom Lockwood cofounded the Actors’ Shakespeare Project, along with Richard Snee, in Boston in 2004. Plum, who performed seven one-person shows at Unadilla between 1989 and 2000, saw a good match between Lockwood’s signature piece and the theater when Unadilla Artistic Director Bill Blachly alerted her to an open weekend in the summer schedule. She anticipates that Shawn’s confrontational play will appeal to core sensibilities at the secluded playhouse. “The audiences at the Unadilla are very, very smart,” she says. “[They] are people who speak theater and read poetry. It’s a very sharp group of people.” In other words, they’re precisely the people implicated

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laes Oldenburg first met Patty Mucha in an art-supply store in New York City. The two had separately gravitated there from the Midwest: he was a Swede who had recently obtained American citizenship; she was a Milwaukee girl of Polish extraction. They struck up a friendship that eventually led to marriage — 50 years ago — and a series of collaborations that helped make Oldenburg a household name. Mucha, who now lives in Vermont, has written a yet-unpublished memoir, titled Clean Slate, about her experiences as Oldenburg’s first wife. She recreates the 10-year period, from 1960 to 1970, when she and Oldenburg made his famous soft sculptures, performed in “happenings” and, with a group of friends that included Andy Warhol, Jim Dine and Roy Lichtenstein, launched the Pop Art movement. It was a heady time to be an artist. But being a wife proved not much different for Mucha than it had been for women before her: She lived in Oldenburg’s shadow and expended her artistic talent on sewing together his most famous pieces,

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including “Hamburger” and “Soft Switches.” “It was really clear from the start that there was only room for one artist and he considered himself the artist,” Mucha says. “I very willingly accepted that because he was so powerful and wonderful as an artist. And then, after a while, I became part of it anyway.” It wasn’t until long after their divorce, and her subsequent move to Barnet, that Mucha began to find her own artistic persona. She didn’t begin to paint again in earnest until the late 1980s, but when she did, she found a style all her own. A retrospective of her work at St. Johnsbury’s Catamount lin explains. The troupe, which he founded a dozen years ago with college classmates, premiered a work-in-progress version of Hearts at the FlynnSpace in 2007. For the revisions, the playwright dived into detailed research. “My question was, what happened after the show?” Shaplin recalls. “When we’re watching these shows, we’re not being asked to identify with the men that are caught in these crimes. We’re being asked — we’re being forced — to radically disidentify with these guys … They’re being presented as monsters and freaks, totally unlike anybody respectable and anybody that you know.”

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in The Fever. This meshes well with Lockwood’s theatrical worldview. “As an actor and as a theater person in general, I am always interested in pushing people’s buttons in new ways (and having my own buttons pushed as well),” he notes. “This piece is very fulfilling for me in that way. It is hard to speak it, it is hard to listen to it, it is hard to confront it, but there is undeniable truth in all of it, I think.” The Fever, by Wallace Shawn, performed by Douglas Lockwood, produced by Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield. July 24-26, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 456-8968 or unadilla@pshift.com.

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Constructing this theatrical way of combating the crimes that doesn’t address any of the statistical realities was what motivated me to start writing the play.

urlington-born and -bred Adriano Shaplin, 30, brings his experimental theater company, The Riot Group, back to his hometown this week for Hearts of Man. The playwright’s latest script, inspired by Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator” pedophile stings, takes a searing look at “what happens after the perp walk … the machinations of the legal system,” Shap-

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Shaplin, whose home base is now New Jersey, found that cyber-sex crime stings date back to 1990. With few exceptions, “Nobody was able to mount an effective defense against this law-enforcement technique” or get the charges dropped, he notes. “‘Law & Order’ is perpetrating a very dis-

Arts Center includes a self-portrait from 1959, the year she married Oldenburg, portraits of women from the 1980s, a series of erotica drawings on paper, landscapes, treatments of farm animals and interpretive flag paintings. If you’re expecting Mucha’s work to be derivative of Oldenburg’s facetious sculptural statements on consumerism, you’ll be surprised, disappointed or both. For one thing, she’s not primarily a sculptor; she prefers painting. And she’s not interested in abstraction, nor does she have a penchant for minimalism. Oldenburg’s purist interpretations of mass-produced objects hold no fascination for torted lie about how our legal system works,” Shaplin argues, given that 95 percent of cases are resolved through pretrial bargaining. “The catchword for me was ‘I want to write a courtroom drama that has no trial,’ because I want to write a drama about how our courts really work,” he says. “Not how they work on TV.” Shaplin also found himself increasingly troubled by how the near-hysterical focus on strangers soliciting kids for sex online masks the fact that most children are abused by someone they know. “This is a theatricalization of a problem that bears suspiciously little resemblance to the actual problem,” he reflects. “And that’s the moment when I started to see the connections between this and the way in which the government at the time was dealing with terrorism.” In both cases, Shaplin sees a class of “fabled enemies who are largely created and narrativized by the people in power.” Shaplin wonders, “Is this really what the resources of law enforcement should be devoted to? This just seems like the equivalent of shooting fish in a barrel and not ever getting on a boat … Constructing this theatrical way of combating the crimes that doesn’t address any of the statistical realities was what motivated me to start writing the play.” But don’t look to Hearts of Man for answers. “My job is to raise questions,” Shaplin states. “When you talk about shows that deal with contemporary topics, I think they go stale because the answers they propose are stale … One of my big things as a writer is that I believe it is not my job to write what I know. I strongly believe it is my job to write what I don’t know. That’s the guiding principle in my work: I don’t know, I’m not going to pretend to know, and if I think I know, I need to undermine myself and keep opening up more avenues for questions.” Hearts of Man, by Adriano Shaplin, directed by Whit MacLaughlin, performed by The Riot Group. FlynnSpace, Burlington, Friday and Saturday, July 24 & 25, at 8 p.m., $23. flynntix.org

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Cash bar and free hors d’oeuvres her. Where he re-created ordinary things such as an apple core, a clothespin and a section of a bike tire as gigantic exemplars of the Platonic ideal, Mucha paints representative tableaux and splashy scenes. From an aesthetic standpoint, at any rate, they appear to have had little in common. The former Mrs. Oldenburg likes to infuse her paintings with emotion. Her landscapes tend to be seas of large, colorful brushstrokes, and her portraits of animals and people are also rendered with an almost overwhelming exuberance. Ironically, the erotica drawings are restrained, even sterile in their anatomically correct geometries. A number of these pieces, including a drawing of two women pleasuring each other, and one of a penis and vulva, have been relegated to a closet in the exhibition space. Mucha complains, “The board thought they were too risqué. How tedious.” At the opening earlier this month, there was a line to get inside the closet. Though her Pop Art period seems a lifetime ago, Mucha has found herself retracing her steps to New York lately. Oldenburg has a retrospective, too, this summer at the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Mucha plans to go, in part to see old friends — and herself, reflected in the funhouse mirror of film footage from the period. Whatever bitterness she may have felt after their divorce seems to have dissipated. Mucha appears to be at peace with her past, and with Oldenburg. In any case, her current focus is on the memoir. “I ran into somebody who said, ‘Make sure you put the love and sex in it,’” Mucha confides. “I want it to

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They offered me a Bud Light because, as wagonmaster and New Yorker Dave Moehle said, it’s always 5 p.m. somewhere. In the northern corridor of the campground, I met Ted and Arlene Rallis of Chester. Ted Rallis told me they were resigned to taking shorter trips this year because of the economy. The couple, who travel with a modest trailer in tow, are limiting their jaunts to campgrounds close to home. “We chose this because we weren’t going to give the oil companies any more of our money. We’re going to save our money and spend it locally,” Ted Rallis said. Closer to my campsite, I found a soft-spoken Italian man unfurling a solar-charging

occasional pinecone into the emerging flame as I sat back, satisfied with my elemental accomplishment. Once the bugs came out, I bedded down in my tent, turned on my headlamp and read for an hour while I listened to Proteau’s ukulele strumming. As soundtracks go, it was far preferable to Québecois children weeping in the adjacent campsite. Just as I was dozing off, I heard the blast of the ferry horn and the beeping of a car alarm. I was finally lulled to sleep by the slap of motorboat hulls against the waves on the lake. For an urban campsite, North Beach was remarkably still and peaceful overnight. I slept as

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device. He was biking from Montréal to Florida on a souped-up Bianchi with a fancy European bike trailer. He said he liked North Beach’s accessibility to the lake and downtown Burlington. I found out later that evening he was also partial to the city’s most popular creemee stand, Burlington Bay Market & Café, where I was eating dinner when I saw him poring over the extensive ice cream menu. I got back to my tent in time for sunset. As the light faded in the park and the stars began to twinkle, I contemplated a campfire. I had matches, newspaper, wood and tinder; all I needed was a clue how to turn these components into a respectable blaze. A quick cellphone call to my more rugged partner clarified some things, and, after an hour of stoking and blowing and praying, my fire finally came to life. Proteau tossed the

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ne of the biggest banks on the planet, HSBC, has taken to calling itself “the world’s local bank.” Winn-Dixie, a 500-outlet supermarket chain, recently launched a new ad campaign under the tagline “Local flavor since 1956.” The International Council of Shopping Centers, a global consortium of mall owners and developers, is pouring millions of dollars into television ads urging people to “Shop Local” … at their nearest mall. Even Wal-Mart is getting in on the act, hanging bright green banners over some of its produce aisles that simply say, “Local.” What’s wrong with this picture? Hoping to capitalize on growing public enthusiasm for all things “local,” some of the world’s biggest corporations are brashly laying claim to the word. This new variation on corporate greenwashing — call it “local washing” — is, like the buy-local movement itself, most advanced in the context of food. Hellmann’s, the mayonnaise brand owned by the processed-food giant Unilever, is test-driving a new “Eat Real, Eat Local” initiative in Canada. The ad campaign seems aimed partly at enhancing the brand simply by associating Hellmann’s with local food. But it also makes the claim that Hellmann’s is local, because most of its ingredients come from North America. That’s not the only industrial food company muscling in on “local.” Frito-Lay’s new television commercials use farmers as pitchmen to position the company’s potato chips as local food, while Foster Farms, one of the largest producers of poultry products in the country, is labeling packages of chicken and turkey “locally grown.” This phenomenon has a precedent in the nationwide struggles to define “organic” and “natural.” And Vermonters in particular may see “local washing” as a new term for an old abuse of their state’s cultural cachet. Long before consumers started identifying themselves as “localvores,” the word “Vermont” on a product’s label seemed to add an implicit guarantee of purity and craftsmanship. In 1989, the state attorney general’s office sued Mad River Traders for calling its product “Vermont all natural soda,” though it was neither manufactured in Vermont nor of local ingredients. In 2005, after several similar cases, the AG’s office adopted a six-page rule that spells out precise requirements for placing the state’s name on a food product. At the national and international level, corporate local washing has spread well beyond food. Barnes & Noble, the world’s top seller of books, has launched a video blog site under the banner “All bookselling is local.” The

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site, which features “local book news” and recommendations from employees of stores in such down-home-sounding locales as Surprise, Ariz., and Wauwatosa, Wis., seems designed to disguise what Barnes & Noble is — a highly centralized corporation where decisions about which books to stock and feature are made by a handful of buyers. It presents the chain as a collection of independent-minded booksellers. Across the country, scores of shopping malls, chambers of commerce and economic-development agencies are also appropriating the phrase “buy local” to urge consumers to patronize nearby malls and big-box stores. In March, leaders of a new buy-local campaign in Fresno, Calif., assembled in front of the Fashion Fair Mall for a kick-off press conference. Flanked by storefronts bearing brand names such as Anthropologie and The Cheesecake Factory, officials from the Economic Development Corporation of Fresno County explained that choosing to “buy local” helps the region’s economy. For anyone confused by this display, the campaign and its media partners — including Comcast and the McClatchy-owned Fresno Bee — followed the press conference with more than $250,000 worth of radio, TV and print ads that spelled it out: “Just so you know, buying local means any store in your community: mom-and-pop stores, national chains, big-box stores — you name it.”

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both years. “It was fantastic,” reports Assistant Manager Herb Vanderpoll. “It was the busiest non-holiday day for us. We will definitely continue to do it.” In city after city, independent businesses are organizing and creating the beginnings of what could become a powerful counterweight to the big-business lobbies that have long dominated public policy. Local business alliances have formed in more than 130 cities or states and together count some 30,000 businesses as members. Local First Vermont, an independent state organization, is affiliated with the national movement. According to Westonbased board member Chris Morrow, LFVT has attracted about 150 members since launching in 2005. However, the nonprofit is currently merging with Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, a partnership that “makes sense on many levels and will benefit both organizations,” Morrow says. LFVT will no longer exist as a separate legal entity, but its board will serve as a committee within VBSR to guide buy-local efforts. Similar alliances across the U.S. are calling on consumers to choose independent businesses and local products

“Food is one of the biggest gateways, but we’re seeing this idea of ‘local’ spread across other categories and sectors,” says Michelle Barry, senior vice president of the Hartman Group in Washington. A report published by Hartman last year noted, “There is a belief that you can only be local if you are a small and authentic brand. This isn’t necessarily true; big brands can use the notion of local to their advantage as well.” Barry explains: “Big companies have to be much more creative in how they articulate local … It’s a different way of thinking about local that is not quite as literal.” One way corporations try to claim next-door-neighbor cred is to stock a token amount of locally grown produce, as Wal-Mart has done in some of its supercenters. The chain’s local-food offerings are usually limited to a few of the main commodity crops of the state in question, which sit amid a sea of industrial food and other goods shipped from the far side of the planet. Yet this modest gesture has won Wal-Mart glowing coverage in numerous daily newspapers. Few ask the salient question: Does Wal-Mart, which now captures more than one of every five dollars Americans spend on groceries, create more and better opportunities for local farmers than the grocers it replaces? Wal-Mart, like other chains, has learned that tossing around the word “local” is a relatively inexpensive way to convey civic virtue. “It’s easier for companies to do than to improve how their employees are treated, or adopt a specific sustainability practice around their carbon footprint,” says Barry.

Corporate local washing represents the best empirical evidence yet that Redefining Local the grassroots movement for locally produced goods and independently owned businesses is having a measurable impact on the choices people make.

In one way, all this corporate local washing is good news for local-economy advocates: It represents the best empirical evidence yet that the grassroots movement for locally produced goods and independently owned businesses is having a measurable impact on the choices people make. “Think of the millions of dollars these big companies spend on research and focus groups. They wouldn’t be doing this on a hunch,” observes Dan Cullen of the American Booksellers Association (ABA), a trade group that represents some 1700 independent bookstores. Last year the ABA launched IndieBound, an initiative that helps locally owned businesses communicate their independence and community roots. The Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne is but one Vermont shop that has taken advantage of IndieBound’s materials. Coowner Josie Leavitt says she uses IndieBound’s lists of “Indie Next” books, chosen by independent booksellers throughout the country, and gift cards accepted at all members’ stores. “IndieBound encourages people to shop locally,” says Leavitt, noting the group’s mission is complementary to Vermont’s “buy local” efforts. Signs abound that consumer preferences around the country are trending local. Locally grown food has soared in popularity. The U.S. is now home to 4385 active farmers markets; one of every three of those appeared since 2000. Tiny Vermont is home to about 73 summer markets — a handful of them new this year — and a growing number of year-round markets give consumers access to locally grown root vegetables, specialty products and crafts throughout the winter. Nationally, food co-ops and neighborhood greengrocers are also on the rise. Driving has decreased, and data from several metropolitan regions show that houses located within walking distance of small neighborhood stores have held value better than those isolated in the suburbs, where the nearest gallon of milk might be five miles away. More independent businesses are catching on to the inherent marketing value of being local, and are reporting a surge in customer traffic as a result. In April, for example, as Virgin Megastores prepared to shutter its last U.S. record outlet, independent music stores were mobbed for the second annual Record Store Day. A celebration that features in-store concerts and exclusive releases, the event drew hundreds of thousands of music fans across the country into the smaller stores. Record Store Day was temporarily one of the top search terms on Google, and the nationwide events collectively triggered a 16-point upswing in CD sales, according to the retail reporter Nielsen SoundScan. That trend held true at Burlington’s Pure Pop Records, a locally owned store that participated

more often when they purchase goods and services. Doing so, they say, is critical to rebuilding middle-class prosperity, averting environmental collapse and rejecting corporate uniformity. Even in Vermont, where “small, local and independent” describes the majority of businesses, big-box retailers have taken firm hold — and indeed been welcomed — in some communities. Particularly in an economic downturn, shoppers are readily lured by the lower prices of a giant such as Wal-Mart. The problem is, such short-term thinking is not good for the community in the long run. Even in the recession, though, buy-local initiatives appear to be giving some small businesses an edge over their chain competitors, according to a January 2009 survey of 1100 independent retailers conducted by the 35-year-old Institute for Local Self-Reliance, which has offices in Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. The survey also found that, while the Department of Commerce reported a plunge in overall retail sales of almost 10 percent over the 2008 holidays, independent retailers in cities with buy-local campaigns saw an average sales drop of just 3 percent from the previous year.

Corporations Take Note The localization trend has not slipped the notice of corporate executives and the research firms that advise them. In its annual consumer survey, the New York-based branding firm BBMG found a notable increase in the number of people who reported that it was “very important” to them whether a product was grown or produced locally: That contingent climbed from 26 to 32 percent in the last year alone. “It’s not just a small cadre of consumers anymore,” says founding partner Mitch Baranowski.

Yet another corporate strategy is to redefine the term “local” to mean not locally owned or locally produced, but just nearby. The term is ripe for manipulation, notes the consumer-research firm Mintel, which counsels companies on how to “craft marketing messages that appeal to locally conscious consumers” — and on how to avoid “charges of ‘local washing.’” The key, Mintel says, is for companies to decide what they mean by local and to disclose that clearly. And so corporate-oriented buy-local campaigns that define “local” as the closest Lowe’s or Gap are being rolled out in cities nationwide. Some represent desperate bids by shopping malls to survive the recession and fend off online competition. Others are the work of chambers of commerce. Still others reflect the half-baked plans of municipal officials casting about for some way to stop the hemorrhaging of sales-tax revenue. Many of these campaigns are modeled directly on grassroots initiatives. In northern California, the Arcata Chamber of Commerce is producing “Shop Local” ads that look similar to the Humboldt County Independent Business Alliance’s “Go Local” ads, except that the former’s list includes chains. Log on to the Buy Local website created by the chamber in Chapel Hill, N.C., and you will find Wal-Mart among the listings. “That’s what’s happening with our local chamber,” laments Claire Benedict, co-owner of both Bear Pond Books and Rivendell Books in Montpelier. “They define ‘local’ differently than the downtown merchants define it; they consider any business in central Vermont local — including JC Penney and Wal-Mart. We consider it to [mean] locally owned and run.” When the Central Vermont Chamber runs “buy-local” promotions during the holidays, Benedict says, “We don’t participate because we just don’t feel we’re on the same page.” Speaking of advertising, corporate media have jumped on the bandwagon as well: In Vermont, the Gannett-owned Burlington Free Press recently ran a buy-local promotion, though its own company headquarters are in Virginia. Local-first organizations generally cite a study that found that, for every $100 spent locally, $45 stays in the community. One problem with claiming chain stores as “local,” besides the patent absurdity, is that this math only works if the money is spent at a locally owned business. Shop at a chain store, and only $13 of that $100 stays in the community. Municipalities and chambers of commerce that describe “their” chains as local do so for one reason: sales tax. Big-box money is just as welcome to cities and states as is sales-tax >> 27A

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the following issue for letters of follow-up, expressing condolences, empathy, outrage — anything — and was shocked to find nothing. Not one letter of acknowledgment of his gut-wrenching experience with Fletcher Allen and subsequent health care experiences related to his partner’s death. And so, I am writing now, albeit a bit late. To you, Mr. Connelly: I am so sorry for your experience. As a registered nurse myself, and also a social-work student at UVM, let me be the first to say you deserved much more from the professional community. Their callousness and disconnected, disrespectful way of handling this traumatic and devastating situation was abhorrent. What you needed and deserved was consideration, compassion, patience, education … some acknowledgment of your grief and circumstance. The physician should have explained heart disease more thoroughly and how this type of thing can, in fact, “just happen,” which is true, sadly. The social worker should have made certain the body he was presenting was that of your partner — there is no excuse whatsoever that warrants the wrong body being presented to you. The staff at the physician’s office did a great disservice to you as well: If your name was on anything as “significant other” in his chart, or “next of kin,” etc., releasing medical records to you should not have been an issue. See www.vtmed.org for more information on Vermont health care law. Lastly, the seemingly thirdparty call from a “representative” of the CEO of Fletcher Allen is yet another jab of indecency. Her world is one of corporate engagement and tidy micro-level “quick fixes.” Sadly, there seems to be little room for real personal contact and sincerity to one individual. I am glad you wrote the letter to her and spoke out about your experience. Hopefully, her insensitivity to one does not accurately reflect her commitment to the greater whole of Fletcher Allen. There should be a patient liaison in the hospital for complaints and concerns regarding care. Many places have a department specifically for that, where there is a filed complaint and then investigative research is done, acknowledgment of the error and some kind of preventative intervention are enacted. However, in this case, what you needed and deserved was plain and simple human kindness, consideration and compassion. I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Conley. I hope you have found peace and comfort in loved ones around you. I only wish the medical community would have been a more effective part of that support system. Sherry Williamson, RN BURLINGTON

DISCRIMINATION IN DEATH? We at the RU12? Community Center were disturbed to read about Michael Conley’s appalling experience at Fletcher Allen immediately after the sudden death of his 42-year-old partner of 15 years [“Letters: Poor Treatment,” June 24]. At RU12? we run an antiviolence/discrimina-

tion program for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, and we wish that Michael’s experience was unique. Unfortunately, we hear of entirely too many negative and often discriminatory experiences in many of our institutions and throughout the state, including Fletcher Allen. In spite of the recent advancement of equal rights for LGBT people in Vermont, health care is one of the areas where there is still work to be done so that every patient is treated with the respect and quality care they deserve. If you are a LGBT person who has experienced discrimination and want to report your experience or are in need of support or advocacy, please contact SafeSpace at 8630003, or at safespace@ru12.org. Kara DeLeonardis BURLINGTON

DeLeonardis is executive director of RU12? Community Center. COMPOSTABLE CONTAINERS — OR NOT? Thank you, Seven Days, for shedding some green light on the not-always-so-green subject of takeout containers [“Getting It to Go — Green,” June 24]. What people need to remember is that, while compostable plastics may look like recyclable plastic, they are not recyclable in your blue bin. In fact, if too many are mixed in with regular, petroleum-based plastics, they can contaminate an entire batch, rendering the entire lot unusable. It’s key for food purveyors to let consumers know that the item is compostable. It’s equally key for them to communicate to consumers where to bring them to be properly composted. A few things to keep in mind: • Approved compostable containers may be brought to Intervale Compost Products on Intervale Road, Burlington, and to any CSWD Drop-Off Center. A list of approved containers is available at cswd.net, as is a downloadable sign that can be posted at the counter to help customers dispose of them properly. Both are available as well by calling our hotline at 872-8111. • Compostable containers generally break down too slowly in smaller, household composting systems. • Petroleum-based “biodegradable” plastics are neither compostable nor recyclable. They break down into a fine plastic powder, which can end up infiltrating waterways and the critters who live there. Their use is an unfortunate example of greenwashing, as they seem green but their effects are worse than the materials that they are replacing. Kudos to the food purveyors who make the effort to choose true green options — and to the legions of customers who support them. Clare Innes WILLISTON

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on the public uses and abuses of emotion

A Feeling for Justice

bama had it wrong. Sonia Sotomayor is not empathetic. She doesn’t care about how people in the real world live and feel. She’s not a Latina judge, wise or otherwise. She’s a computer sorting ones and zeros: The law says so, the law says not; precedent upholds, precedent overturns. Or that is the script the Supreme Court nominee recited — a script that, not incidentally, summarizes the conservative version of proper judicial conduct: Hew to the letter of the Constitution circa 1787 and, above all, refrain from feeling anything for anyone who comes before you. Having successfully performed this role, Sotomayor will be confirmed. Once there, of course, there’s no telling what she’ll do. During his confirmation hearings, Chief Justice John Roberts kneeled after every third sentence and kissed a Rosetta Stone engraved with the words stare decisis. Then he donned the robe and commenced to undo decades of settled law — in workplace discrimination, abortion and plenty of other areas. The conservatives’ attack on empathy — and its conflation with sexual bias, reverse racism and liberal “activism”— smelled disingenuous from the get-go, a desperate grab for something to hold against an experienced, intelligent and moderate jurist. Denouncing empathy wasn’t particularly smart, coming from the party that polls as the one that “doesn’t care about people like me.” Nor were allegations of Sotomayor’s racism, given that the attackers’ chief spokesperson was Senator Jeff Sessions. The Alabama Republican’s own 1986 nomination for a seat on the federal bench was derailed by testimony that he’d called a black Assistant U.S. Attorney “boy” and a white civil-rights lawyer a “disgrace to his race.” Sessions also allegedly told colleagues the NAACP was un-American, while the KKK was all right by him. His only criticism: Some members smoked pot. Desperate and dumb — and contrived — as the charges of selective empathy may be, they also revealed the true colors, so to speak, of the nominee’s detractors. There is no stain of bias on any of the thousands of cases over which Sotomayor has presided — with the possible exception of upholding a lower court’s ruling rejecting some white firefighters’ claim of reverse discrimination in Ricci v. DeStefano. (She never claimed she was empathetic, either.) The only appearance of bias was on her: the generous features and thick black hair, the tongue that rolls its Rs. With all that estrogen and hot chilis

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Desperate and dumb — and contrived — as the charges of selective empathy may be, they also revealed the true colors of Sonia Sotomayor’s detractors. sloshing around inside her round, brown body — and without the rational ballast of a father’s influence during her formative years — how could Sonia have learned to think straight? You can take the brown girl out of the projects, but you can’t take the brown girl out of the brown girl. The idea that femaleness and minority racial status automatically translate into liberal politics is — sadly, perhaps — unfounded. Indeed, even as her critics were implying that Sotomayor is irrevocably, essentially biased, they were suggesting that some other candidate could — and, to be a good judge, should — shed her personal and social histories at the courthouse door. On its face, the current Supreme Court would seem to present proof that this can be done. Clarence Thomas, an African American born in a sharecropper’s shack, attained an elite education by dint of affirmative action, then dedicated his life to ensuring that no other poor person of color would get the same boost. Is he the apotheosis of dispassionate colorblindness — or a case study in racial self-hatred? And what about his sexual tastes — or shame? This is the man who famously chatted with Anita Hall about his taste in porn and expressed

his sense of humor by placing a soda can on her desk and asking, “Who put a pubic hair on my Coke?” More recently, he erupted in giggles during discussions of school officials stripsearching student Savana Redding. If the image of a high school girl’s panties (and the pubic hair inside?) tickled him, he refused to allow considerations of the plaintiff’s gender to influence his opinion: He could find no Fourth Amendment violation of Redding’s privacy in the search. (Inexplicably, Thomas concurred with the majority, then went on to explain why virtually every part of its opinion was wrong.) Ruth Bader Ginsberg, burdened by memories of being a teenage girl, didn’t get the joke. And then there’s Samuel Alito. At his confirmation hearing, the nominee allowed that, contrary to reputation, he had feelings, too. For instance, he “couldn’t help but think” about his impoverished Italian immigrant grandparents whenever an immigration case came before him. So why is the guy so consistently — and vituperatively — antagonistic to the poor, minorities and immigrants (not to mention women)? Is this what judicial objectivity looks like? Or does Alito also harbor biases — or politics?

On the other end of the spectrum is John Roberts, who wears his dispassion like R. Crumb’s “Whiteman,” the character with a permanent broomstick up his butt. Being white, middle-class, Christian and male, he is presumed innocent of race, class or sex. So Roberts can remain invisibly loyal to the interests of his own race, class and sex. The stigma of “bias” can’t stick to his skin. The notions behind this antiempathy stuff are, first, that women and people of color feel, while white men think; and second, that you can’t think and feel at the same time. Given the choice, furthermore, reason must rule over emotion. But neurologists like Antonio Damasio tell us you can’t not think and feel at the same time. The brain is always engaged in instantaneous conversation with the senses, so that a queasy stomach, sweaty palms or a feeling of calm rightness inform every so-called rational decision or act. Hyperrationality is sometimes a symptom of brain damage. Biology aside, dispassion can be a mask for passion. Anyway, the Roberts Court is hardly a bastion of dispassion. On this bench, it is the worst who are most full of passionate intensity: Thomas and Antonin Scalia are fairly boiling over with rage most of the time; Roberts’ sangfroid is that of an assassin. After Sotomayor’s singularly uninformative hearings, we have little way of knowing what her passions are, or where her empathy lies. Will she defend other women’s right to control their own bodies? Will she stand up for equal protection for people of color, the disabled, the poor? Will she labor to bring the marginalized into the legal fold? All we know is she seems comfortable in her skin. We can hope that’s a good sign. John Stuart Mill called the “feeling for justice” a “natural instinct.” He believed it might need to be “controlled and enlightened by a higher reason.” The administration of justice involves both emotion and thinking. And what is the feeling for justice? I’d say it is rooted in the recognition that other people who do not look or behave like you are nevertheless human like you and therefore possess the same inalienable rights. Justice, in other words, requires fellow feeling: empathy. The passionate politics of the past two centuries enlisted enlightened reason to bring more and more categories of people under the umbrella of constitutionally protected, rights-bearing humanity. The job of a wise judge — Latina, black or white; male or female — is to uphold justice and continue to expand its reach. If she is wise, this brown girl from the projects will exploit her exalted position to encode and strengthen empathy. m

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Now the Fairlee has a fluctuating stream of overnight guests and as many as 400 movie patrons in a weekend. But, oddly, few take advantage of its dualpurpose setup. Tonight, the motel is booked up in anticipation of Fourth of July weekend, leaving us with the last room available. When I ask if it has “a view,” Trapp helpfully offers to move the bed so James and I can watch the outdoor screen from there. “Most people watch as the cars come in, then close the curtains,” he says with a shake of his head. True, guests have other entertainment options: Each room has a flatscreen with a full Dish TV lineup. Trapp apologizes profusely for the room’s nonideal layout, but we don’t notice. The place is spic-andspan, the walls a luminous white. To watch the movie through the picture windows, we draw the silky, striped blackout curtains. The sizable microwave above the mini-fridge offers convection cooking. The bed is comfortable, and even through a curtain of rain, the view of the screen is great. I’m told the movie looks just fine from the shower, too. The room’s only really off-putting feature is the Twilight

start the movie. Unfortunately, the in-room sound system — a decidedly vintage, khakipainted metal grate — has just shorted out. Before he runs back to the projection booth, the proprietor fiddles with our clock radio to make sure it picks up the frequency that drive-in guests use. We get audio, and soon animated hot dogs fill the screen — a 1950s short advertising snack-bar fare. Friday through Sunday, this classic divides the halves of the double feature, which is currently Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian followed by X-Men Origins: Wolverine. (Since it’s Thursday, we only get the latter.) Both films came out back in May, but Trapp prefers not to screen new releases — not only are they pricey, but theater owners often have to commit to showing them for multiple weeks. His double bill changes weekly. But the propaganda has worked — we’re more concerned with the snack bar. When we get there, after a quick, soggy trek, we discover that the quarter-pound burgers are made from Thunder Ridge Ranch’s own Black Angus

cattle. Trapp’s teenage son, P.J., works the window of the trailer that houses a tiny kitchen where Erika slings burgers, dogs and fries. Regular spuds are $3, Brew City Fries $4 — “They’re battered and they taste better,” explains P.J. He’s right. The fries are ultracrispy and perfectly seasoned. My burger, served on a fluffy roll fresh from a local bakery, is juicy and blanketed in sharp Cabot cheddar. Not surprisingly, Erika discloses that “a lot of people come just for the food.” The drive-in’s previous owners, she speculates, “just thought, Let’s have the cheapest food possible so people will buy it and not bring it themselves.” But the Trapps try to use “the best ingredients possible,” even if it means charging at cost, she says. “We decided that if we weren’t going to allow [our] kids to eat the hamburgers and hot dogs, then we couldn’t serve them.” After dinner, James can’t resist running back through the rain for some popcorn. The $8 “large” tub is sizable enough to bathe a cat and drenched in sweet-and-salty butter, which Erika later tells me is also from Cabot. The movie has started, but suddenly the clock radio is being temperamental. James quickly realizes the soundtrack frequency only comes in when he picks it up. So he spends the whole movie watching his childhood mutant hero while shoveling popcorn with one hand and cradling the radio to his chest with the other. It’s strangely romantic, this mid-century time capsule, but get your mind out of the gutter. Sure, there’s something about both drive-ins and motels that says sex in the American popular imagination, maybe because they’re the traditional resorts of teenagers and illicit lovers. But the Fairlee is a family establishment, where the kids spend summers doing housekeeping, and they don’t charge by the hour. (Forget about drive-in porn: Next weekend’s double feature is Up and Race to Witch Mountain.) When the movie ends, we share the Seven Days crossword puzzle and go to sleep. End of story. The next morning, as James picks at the remaining threequarters of his popcorn, I realize we haven’t been given a check-out time. I call Peter Trapp on his cellphone back at the ranch. “Just leave your key in the room when you feel like leaving,” he says. Pretty laid back for just over $70 a night. Though his establishment is currently packed with tourists spending Independence Day on the Connecticut River, Trapp says that “it can flux from being full to empty.” Though the theater offers more reliable income in the summer, neither half of the place is the family’s bread and butter. The Trapps just love owning an endangered species. “We do this because we enjoy it,” says Peter Trapp. “I told the kids, ‘As long as you like having a drive-in, we’ll keep it.’ It’s almost like their vacation home.” And now it’s mine. 

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n inspiring evening of theater can educate, elucidate and enlighten. Or it can entertain with knee-slapping, toe-tapping frivolity. America’s patron saint of snark, Mark Twain (1835-1910), preached that “sacred cows make the best hamburgers.” So it’s probably a safe bet that he would heartily endorse the transformation of his recently unearthed short story into song-and-dance silliness. Mark Twain’s A Murder, a Mystery & a Marriage: A Musical Melodrama (2006) is irreverent, implausible and irresistible. Lost Nation’s current production of the alliteratively titled comedy is a hoot. Kathleen Keenan’s deft direction and Megan Callahan’s crafty choreography fuel frisky storytelling. The ensemble cast engages the audience with eager-beaver earnestness, backed by a boffo bluegrass band whose brisk banjo pickin’ begets plenty of lively clapping along in the crowd. Twain roughed out A Murder... in 1876, while penning Huckleberry Finn. He intended to ask other leading writers to finish the story — as part of a friendly contest — and have Atlantic Monthly publish the results. But the competition never materialized. The forgotten manuscript languished in archives, unpublished until 2001. Aaron Posner (book and lyrics) and James Sugg (music) turned Twain’s tale into a madcap musical, with a bluegrass score befitting the backwoods setting of Deer Lick, Mi. Mustachioed narrator Clem, who looks like a certain distinguished 19th-century novelist, shepherds the audience through the action. Hog farmer John Gray and his wife, Sally, have an oh-so-purdy daughter, Mary, who loves shy shopkeeper Hugh Gregory. Grumpy Daddy Gray grudgingly goes along with the courtship, until he finds out that his villainous brother, David, has willed beaucoup bucks to Mary upon his death. There’s just one catch: Mary can marry anyone but Hugh. Since the farmer hasn’t exactly been living high on the hog, he wants better for his daughter. A Mysterious Stranger, sporting an exotic accent and dashing haberdashery, arrives from a distant land — Kansas! Events conspire to separate Mary from her love so true, and drive her and the Stranger ever closer to the altar. Will the plot twist enough times to ensure a happy ending for the young lovers? One guess. All the actors embrace the show’s over-the-top esprit. Mark Roberts gives a marvelous performance as tetchy but well-meaning Pa Gray. In “Curse of John Gray,” he laments his character’s lot in a brawny, bluesy baritone: “Even the horses tell me neigh!” Roberts uses broad gestures and bull-in-the-china-shop body language to convey the farmer’s frustration. Aaron Aubry portrays suitor Hugh with bashful, boyish charm, his shoulders pulled up sheepishly to his ears. Aubry’s magnificent tenor voice has a warm tone; he blends beautifully with his beloved in their happy duet and enchants in the mournful “My Mary,” accompanying himself on the guitar. As the Mysterious Stranger, Shawn Sturdevant also sings splendidly. He brings sinister flourish to his dastardly character, with a demeanor that channels black-caped cartoon villains. As the manipulative David Gray, Tim Tavcar also captures this exaggerated body language of evil, with pointy gestures and a slithery gait. Chris Colt, on the other hand, makes narrator Clem a graceful Southern gentleman: slow talking, slow walking, chest puffed with pride. His

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Feldman: “I’m sure Whole Foods knows that Healthy Living is already positioned in the marketplace, but they have obviously evaluated the marketplace with that knowledge and determined that they can actively compete.” Nationwide, Whole Foods has succeeded in no small part by trading on its friendly image and eco-consciousness. The company trumpets its core goals of “satisfying and delighting our customers,” “caring about our communities and our environment,” and “selling the highest quality natural and organic products available.” The first Whole Foods, in trendy Austin, opened its doors in 1980 with a staff of 19 and just 10,500 square feet. Now there are 273 stores “satisfying and delighting” Americans nationwide. Many were acquired when Whole Foods subsumed competing chains such as Bread & Circus and, most recently — after a battle with the Federal Trade Commission — Wild Oats. Whatever its “core values,” Whole Foods is a business, and some critics claim it’s no model of socially responsible capitalism. According to Dean Nelson, who has hired several former Whole Foods employees, the company is “very challenging to work for. Most people who I hired said [being on staff at Whole Foods] wasn’t a pleasant experience. If you’re a team leader and you don’t hit your numbers, you’re in big trouble.” “No matter how much they say they’re not cookiecutter, they’re still responsible to corporate and to Wall Street,” maintains Clem Nilan. Last fall, Mother Jones ran a piece asking, “Are Starbucks and Whole Foods

Union Busters?” Whole Foods cofounder and chief executive John P. Mackey famously compared unions to herpes. Mackey has made other odd moves, too. For more than a decade, the self-proclaimed “free-market libertarian” posted comments about his company and his competition to the Yahoo Finance discussion board under a pseudonym. The New York Times reported that he went so far as to compliment his own hairstyle and attire. “Mackey looks like a model for Brooks Brothers,” he wrote in April 2000, comparing himself favorably to Whole Foods staffers with “tatoos [sic], piercings, unusual dress, and interesting haircuts.” Other blemishes on the WF escutcheon? In February, Westchester County authorities found the store in White Plains, N.Y., to be carrying 156 items past their sell-by dates, including yogurt, cottage cheese and hot dogs. Forty-two of these products had expired more than a month prior. It was the second worst showing of the 46 area stores included in the inspection. Last August, according to the Boston Globe, Whole Foods customers in Massachusetts were sickened with E. coli after one of the store’s natural beef suppliers began using a slaughterhouse that had received numerous health citations. Although the supplier documented the change, nobody at Whole Foods noticed. Local merchants claim that sort of slip is less likely to happen at a smaller store. “I don’t think you could find another meat department around that’s more committed to the local movement >> 06B

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Aloha! With a 150-gallon saltwater fish tank, lots of bamboo décor and dishes named after surfing hot spots, eating at The Spot on Shelburne Road is a bit like taking a tropical vacation. The breakfast-and-lunch café, which opened last Saturday, is the brainchild of water-sports fan Russ Scully, whose day job is designing websites for Propeller Media. Since he’s not a chef, Scully brought in Chantal and Lia Beliveau, owners of Outer Space café on Flynn Avenue, to design the menu and help whip up dishes such as the Da Hui, an omelette stuffed with bacon, spinach and blue cheese. So far, Scully says, the two best sellers are The Rincon — eggs, black beans, salsa and avocado in a New World Tortilla wrap — and the fish tacos. “We were predicting that [the tacos] would be a hallmark of the menu, and it looks like the customers have agreed,” he says. The Spot’s version features mango salsa, shredded lettuce and cabbage, and chipotle sauce. On a stretch of Route 7 with very few restaurants, Scully says the new joint has been well received by hungry residents. “We’ve gotten an overwhelming amount of feedback from neighborhood people saying, ‘Thank you for doing this,’” he notes.

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rice plates, and thick, aromatic Vietnamese stews served over noodles. Asked what sets the fare apart, server Tiger Huynh says that the chef puts a lot of heart into the food, creating the unique sauces that flavor every dish. The special fried duck, which can be ordered with the customer’s choice of starch, is a signature. The teenage staffer is also a fan of the Che 3 Mau dessert made of coconut milk, a variety of beans and unflavored green gelatin. “It’s very good, sweet and perfect,” he enthuses. Although the eatery has been open for just over a week, Huynh attests that it’s already busy. “Business has been going up, and everybody is loving the food,” he says. “I’ve seen some customers twice and a lot of new customers coming because they’re spreading the word.” Seems like noodles aren’t the only slippery things at Winooski’s Pho Dang. According to a recent article in the Burlington Free Press, owner Son Dang is the target of a long-running Drug Enforcement Administration investigation into marijuana trafficking. The news comes as no surprise to Seven Days staffer Cathy Resmer, who dropped by to pick up some takeout in April 2008 and found the place swarming with DEA agents. When she asked about getting her soup, one agent scolded her: “The restaurant is closed: You’re not going to be able to get your food for a long time.” As of today, the restaurant is still in operation. According to the Freeps, Dang, who continues to proclaim his innocence, will go on trial later this year.

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Sharp-eyed pedestrians on St. Paul Street may have noticed a new paint job and tables seemingly ready for customers at the former Meñores location. Now maroon and black inside, with several flat-screen TVs in evidence, the place is gearing up to open some time in August as an upscale American eatery and sports bar called 156 Bistro. Owned by Chef Kevin Des Chenes and a silent partner — with former New England Wings owner Kevin Mccabe as assistant GM — the eatery bears the tagline “culinary excellence combined with sport entertainment.” Unlike most sports bars, this one will offer menu items such as salmon with crystallized ginger, a lime-cilantro reduction and sweet-pea risotto — in addition to hot wings and crab cakes. Burger meat will be ground in house, and Des Chenes promises ever-changing daily specials. Like an increasing number of Vermont restaurants, this one will use an unusual business model of partial financing by customers. Here, fans can purchase a “membership” for $1000 and eat back $1200. They’ll get a lot for their money. Most appetizers will be under $10, and entrées will range from $12 to $24. The best part? The dining room is designed so that during big games, “we can have all the Yankees fans on one side and all the Red Sox fans on the other,” says Des Chenes.

You’d have to go all the way to Le Bernardin restaurant in New York City to get your spoon in Faisselle, a special new French-style yogurt made by Vermont Butter & Cheese Company Celeb Chef Eric Ripert, a longtime acquaintance of VB&C founders Allison Hooper and Bob Reese, spent three years begging them to whip up the delicacy for his restaurant, according to cheesemaker Adeline Druart. As of June, she explains, “We’ve finally been able to put this recipe together and get the equipment to do it.” Because the process is so labor intensive, Ripert is currently their only customer. Is it worth it? Druart says the small-batch approach is “a great way to test a new product in the market.” And reactions seem encouraging. Last week, Faisselle got some plaudits on the Food & Wine magazine blog. The post’s title: “Le Bernardin’s Amazing Vermont Cheese.” The company also makes a singular cheese for Artisanal, one of the Big Apple’s premier fromageries.

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After moving to the United States from Canada in an attempt to save the Woodstock Water Buffalo company — currently called Bufala di Vermont — owner Frank Abballe is moving back to his homeland and taking 500 of his shaggy bovines with him. “It’s very expensive to operate in Vermont. There’s no feed,” he says. According to Abballe, the state bent over backward to help him, but local farmers did not. “I tried to operate with someone here to get the corn silage I needed for the animals, and although I was paying a premium, he tried to shortchange me,” he alleges. “Maybe it’s because I’m an outsider.” Abballe has already purchased a farm 20 minutes north of the border, where feed is plentiful, to serve as the water buffalo creamery’s new home. Although it’s out of state, he notes that the new location is actually closer to Burlington than the Woodstock one was. What will become of the farm in Woodstock? Abballe plans to build a slaughterhouse and turn it into a conventional feedlot for baby sheep. “I’ll be buying lambs at a month old, and I’ll keep them for another two, two-and-a-half months on a feed program,” he says. “I’ll slaughter right on the farm so as not to give them stress.” When the facility is operational, he says, he’ll invite other farmers to use it. “Once it’s running, the more you do, the better.”

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Allison Lafferty, whose parents own the Natural Provisions stores in St. Johnsbury and Williston, manages the Chittenden County location with her husband, Peter. Like Lesser-Goldsmith, she acknowledges that big stores “can get deeper discounts. Even though our mark-up might be exactly the same as a chain store, they got the product cheaper,” she says. Nonetheless, Lafferty maintains, “We never go above the suggested retail [price]. We try to honor those for all companies.”

source: “It’s a tricky spot. There’s the ethics of it versus another outlet for making money.” Pete Johnson, owner of Pete’s Greens in Craftsbury, operates a farm stand and a thriving farm-share program and sells to all four of Chittenden County’s natural-foods stores. Asked if he would supply Whole Foods, Johnson can’t give a firm answer. “I don’t know if we’d sell there or not,” he says. “I don’t think we need them.” Although he’s wary of Whole Foods, he describes himself as “a big believer that

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Although Whole Foods representative Robin Rehfield declined to answer a handful of questions sent to her by Seven Days, she was willing to comment on one issue. “With the abundance of farmers and producers in the Vermont area, we expect to have a large number of local products in our Burlington store,” says Rehfield. These days, participating in the localvore movement is a point of pride for the chain, though the definition of local food posted on its website — anything that has traveled “seven or fewer hours by car or truck” — may be stretching it a touch. According to that definition, a head of lettuce grown in Montpelier would still be “local” in Providence, R.I. Would Vermont farmers supply Whole Foods? “My loyalties are to Healthy Living and City Market, because we’ve had long relationships with them,” says Arethusa’s Case. But he says the collective wouldn’t necessarily turn down a major new revenue

virtually any kind of new access to quality food is a good thing.” Dan Cunningham, CEO of Burlington-based Dan’s Chocolates, sells his truffle balls and chocolate bars locally, but also to a trio of Whole Foods stores in the Boston area. He echoes Johnson’s feeling that opening the organic and naturalfoods realms to more consumers is important. “My hope is that it adds to those fields and doesn’t detract from retailers who are based locally,” he says. Cunningham concedes he’s happy to get his product into as many local stores as possible, provided they’re stores known for carefully vetting the products they carry. For his own part, though, he plans to continue doing the bulk of his personal shopping at Healthy Living, Whole Foods or no Whole Foods: “I’m local here, and it matters a lot when local people support Dan’s.” Mark Fasching of Jericho Settlers’ Farm, which supplies eggs to several local stores and

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G’Day, Mate :: Did you know that Australia is home to more deadly critters than anywhere else on Earth? It’s true. But the country/continent also has given the world a fair share of good things, too. Things like kangaroos, Foster’s — Australian for beer! — and of course, sweet, sweet Elle McPherson … sigh. Um, where were we? Oh, right, Australia. The latest excellent export from the land down under is undoubtedly Xavier

Rudd. This talented Aussie

has quickly become a darling of the jam-pop set. And with his latest album, Dark Shades of Blue, he mines a darker, psychedelic terrain that could very well open the eyes and ears of a much wider audience. This Tuesday he stops by the Higher Ground Ballroom with singer-songwriter Jeremy Fisher.

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1/2 Lounge: Sirenix: Queen City Songwriter Series (singersongwriters), 7:30 p.m., Free. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn: Eagle Country 97.5FM presents Battle of the Bands, 7 p.m., Free. Breakwater Café: Billy Caldwell & the Aimless Drifters (rock), 5:30 p.m., Free. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge: Northern Exposure with Rockfish, Ampersand, The Decoys, Jessica Prouty Band (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5. AA. Leunig’s: Paul Asbell & Clyde Stats (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. Lift: Comme Ci with DJ Capsule & DJ Haitian (deep house), 9 p.m., Free. Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. Nectar’s: True School Wednesday with Nastee & A-Dog (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. Parima Acoustic Lounge: The Feverbreakers, Jon Dom & the Chicken Kickers (jazz-fusion), 9:30 p.m., Free. Radio Bean: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free. Red Square: Women’s Music Night (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., Free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. The Skinny Pancake: Goshen Ramblers (folk), 7 p.m., $5 donation. Tilley’s Café: Mia Adams & D. Davis (singer-songwriters), 6:30 p.m., Free.

:: central Black Door Bar & Bistro: Comedy Night hosted by Kathleen Kanz (standup), 8:30 p.m., $5. Charlie O’s: Sara Grace (solo acoustic), 10 p.m., Free. Langdon Street Café: Laura Meyer (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Donations. Purple Moon Pub: Brendan, Matt & Tim (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

:: champlain valley City Limits: Karaoke with Balance Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. On the Rise Bakery: Open Bluegrass Session, 7:30 p.m., Donations. Two Brothers Tavern: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

:: northern Bee’s Knees: Earthman Band (Worldbeat), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

:: regional Monopole: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

THU.23 :: burlington area

1/2 Lounge: Jah Red (Latin soul), 7 p.m., Free. Flash with DJ Mike Fitz (house), 10 p.m., Free. 242 Main: I Refuse, Unrestrained (hardcore), 7 p.m., $7. AA. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn: WCLX Blues Night with Jim Branca, 7 p.m., Free. Breakwater Café: Demus & Big Dog (reggae), 5:30 p.m., Free. Club Metronome: Jalepeno Brothers (rock), 9 p.m., $5. Franny O’s: Balance DJ & Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café: Friends of Joe with Kip Meaker (blues), 7 p.m., Free.

Higher Ground Ballroom: Old Crow Medicine Show, Chuck Mead (punk-grass), 9 p.m., $25. AA. JP’s Pub: Funkwagon (funk), 9 p.m., Free. Leunig’s: Mike Martin & Geoff Kim (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. Lift: Not So … with DJs Craig Mitchell & Finley (house), 9 p.m., Free. The Monkey House: We Are the Financial Crisi, Jakob Battick (indie), 9 p.m., $5. Nectar’s: Bearquarium, MEM (funk), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+. Nightcrawlers: Karaoke with Steve LeClair, 7 p.m., Free. Radio Bean: Jazz Sessions (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Anthony Santor Group (jazz), 11 p.m., $3. Rasputin’s: Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. Red Square: A-Dog Presents (hiphop), 10 p.m., Free. The Skinny Pancake: The Medicinals (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

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:: central Langdon Street Café: Durians (electro-rock), 8 p.m., Donations.

:: champlain valley On the Rise Bakery: Elden Kelly CD Release (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Two Brothers Tavern: Goshen Ramblers (Americana), 10 p.m., Free.

:: northern Bee’s Knees: Alan Greenleaf & the Doctor (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub: Open Mic, 9 p.m., Free.

:: regional Monopole Downstairs: Gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free. Naked Turtle: Glengarry Bhoys (Celtic-rock), 6 p.m., $10. Tabu Café and Nightclub: Karaoke Night with Sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

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Old, in a Way :: There is something to be said for a band that can cross perceived boundaries and appeal to a wide swath of the concert-going public. Such is the case with longtime whatever-grass stalwarts,

Old Crow Medicine Show. The quintet’s bluegrass and old-time roots appeal to Americana purists.

:: burlington area

And their immaculate jams are typically heady enough to turn the newgrass set a-wigglin’. Meanwhile, their punk-ish

1/2 Lounge: Cool Breezes with Tricky Pat & Luis Calderin (eclectic DJs), 5 p.m., Free. Cribwell & Goodspeed (hooligan disco), 10 p.m., Free. 242 Main: The Intolerants, The Designer Drugs, Reverse Neutral Drive, Short of Something (rock), 7 p.m., $7. AA. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn: Dave Grippo Funk Band, 7 p.m., Free. Backstage Pub: Karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free. Banana Winds Café & Pub: Mark Abair & The Metros (rock), 7:30 p.m., Free. Breakwater Café: Mr. French (rock), 6 p.m., Free. Franny O’s: The Boomflowers (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free. Higher Ground Ballroom: Old Crow Medicine Show, Chuck Mead (punk-grass), 9 p.m., $25. AA. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge: One Glove: Michael Jackson Tribute Night, 9 p.m., $5. JP’s Pub: Dave Harrison’s Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. Lift: Contorto (house), 9 p.m., $8. Marriott Harbor Lounge: Chris Peterman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. The Monkey House: The Vacant Lots, Hot Boxx, tooth ache. (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

attitude and intensity garner the respect of the oft-fickle rock-’n’-roll set. That’s no mean feat. Kick up your heels — whether clad in Birkenstocks, Doc Martens or cowboy boots — when the OCMS rock a two-night stand at the Higher Ground Ballroom this Thursday and Friday. BR549’s “Hillbilly Renaissance Man” Chuck Mead opens.

Nectar’s: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Wagan & Funkwagon (rock, funk), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+. Nightcrawlers: The Hitmen (rock), 9 p.m., Free. Parima Main Stage: That Toga Band (electro-acoustic), 10 p.m., $0.99. Radio Bean: Jae C. Steele (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Secret Airplanes (psychedelic), 8 p.m., Free. Sparse Paisley (indie-folk), 9 p.m., Free. Dustin Carlson (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free. Jake Brennan, AMPM & Graph (rock), 11:30 p.m., Free. Rasputin’s: Top Hat Danceteria (DJ), 10 p.m., $3. Red Square: Rick Redington & The Luv (rock), 6 p.m., Free. Strength in Numbers (hip-pop), 9 p.m., $3. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3. Rí Rá Irish Pub: Supersounds DJ, 10 p.m., Free.

The Skinny Pancake: Sarah Blacker (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

:: central Black Door Bar & Bistro: Amapola (Latin), 9:30 p.m., $5. Charlie O’s: Wicked Whiskey with Yankee Blue Jeans (rockabilly), 10 p.m., Free. Gusto’s: Leaving Eden (rock), 9 p.m., Free. Langdon Street Café: Paddy Reagan (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Donations. Michael Jackson Tribute with Electric Sorcery (pop), 9 p.m., Donations. Purple Moon Pub: Shutters (electroacoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

:: champlain valley The Art House: The Bob Levinson Trio (rock), 8 p.m., $5.

City Limits: Top Hat Entertainment Dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free. Two Brothers Tavern: Rick Redington & The Luv (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

:: northern Bee’s Knees: Mark LeGrand & Sarah Munro (country), 7:30 p.m., Donations. JD’s Pub: Live Music, 9:30 p.m., $3. The Matterhorn: The Jalapeno Brothers (blues-rock), 9 p.m., $5. Rusty Nail: DJ Johnny P (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5.

:: regional Krazy Horse Saloon: In Laws (country), 10 p.m., Free. Monopole: Peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free. Out the Hasse (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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the original spirit of the Ramble was just that: to ramble. So, even though the painstakingly crafted map of the festivities — by Driscoll’s account, the best. map. ever. — will be somewhat incomplete, the irony is, that’s kinda the whole point anyway. So swing by the Old North End this Saturday and poke around. Because you never know what you might find. Literally.

The word from last weekend’s Vermont Brewers Fest: Duuuuude! Whoooo! Beeeeer! (Why is this fun again?) The word from last Saturday’s Broken Lizard show at Higher Ground: not as funny in person. Bummer. The word from Snalbans’ finest, Farm: Due to some scheduling confusion, they were not actually on Sunday’s bill with No Go Know at the Monkey House, as had been stated in this column last week. They are, however, playing the “Jig in the Valley” on the East Fairfield Green with John cassel, the Spiders, Brian curry & Friends, Dale & Darcy, the Backyard Bluegrass Band and the Oleo Romeos. The word from Durians: New band plays its first show at Langdon Street Café this Thursday. Live breakbeat and heavy electronica. Asses will be shaken. And quite possibly stirred. The word from Bearquarium: Up-and-coming local Afro-Latin funk ensemble releases debut CD at Nectar’s this Thursday. See “asses, shaking” in previous paragraph. The word from the calendar: There is a lot happening this Thursday. Now that we’re done with that The word from Amadis: Leather chaps are even better when they bit of dirty business, let’s move are ass-less — but please avoid shaking. Also, this Sunday the band on to something sunnier, shall we? We shall. will be playing with a pair of thoroughly kick-ass metal bands from The time was the late 1980s. George Bush the elder was in office. L.A., Rattlehead and Devastator. Locals Black ice Burial open. Neon clothing was somehow in vogue. MTV actually played music The word from me: Have I ever mentioned how much I love metal videos. And in tiny Burlington, VT, the Jalapeno Brothers were kings and hardcore band names? of the blues-rock hill. The word from Charlie O’s: The best bar in the world somehow gets In their heyday, the band was about as bankable a draw as any even better as it hosts B-town indie rockers villanelles this Saturday. local outfit not named Phish — partly because members of the Phab These kids got really good, really fast. Trust me. Phour often swam in similar streams and were known to drop in on The word from DesignHaus: Paaaaaartay! Positively epic benefit JB shows with some frequency. Over a span of nearly 20 years, the show at their Church Street studio this Saturday to help save a Brothers released four well-received albums and a slew of bootleg New Orleans food pantry. Slated to appear are: the Bob Wagner recordings. They toured not only throughout VT and New England, but Band, June Debris, tooth ache., Parmaga, thanks, Dude, the around the country and eventually the world, sharing stages with the Feverbreakers and Lady Lioness. likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Delbert Mcclinton, hot tuna and Rick The word from Neverland: Michael Jackson is still dead. But that Danko, among others. doesn’t mean we can’t honor him by throwing a bunch of costumed The Jalapeno Brothers have been missing in action pretty karaoke singers on stage to butcher his tunes. This Friday, you have much since the release of their last album in 2003. Bandleader not one but two chances to pay tribute to Jacko. First — and not Glen Schweitzer moved on to Asheville, N.C., where he is still a just because it’s a Seven Days event — we have “One Glove: Michael professional musician. The remaining cast of rotating characters have Jackson Tribute Night” at mostly gone their separate the Higher Ground Showcase ways as well. But that all viLLANELLES Lounge with host Jason changes this Thursday, when cooley and local celebrity the band reunites for “one judges Marie claire, Myra night only” at Club Metronome Flynn and the Dirty Blondes. … and then the next night Oddly enough, this show is at the Matterhorn in Stowe. not all ages … too soon? Welcome back, boys. Meanwhile, down the road a piece in the Capital City, Langdon Street Café hosts the Michael Jackson Tribute with Electric Sorcery, featuring The word, as reported to me by guest vocalists, a dance numerous reliable attendees at competition and a rousing last Friday’s Dylan/Nelson/ chorus of “We Are the World” Mellencamp show: The Cougar led by Jim Douglas. (Just upstaged the old-timers, and 2x6-UpYourAlley072209.pdf 7/21/09 11:42:11 kiddingAMabout that last bit … it wasn’t even close. Who’d a or am I?) m thunk it? (Oh, right. I did.)

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You know, I was all set to start this column with some really cool news about some really cool music-y stuff going down this week. But someone — not naming names (mostly cuz we don’t have any names yet) — had to go and rain on my friggin’ parade. What, like we haven’t seen enough rain already this summer? Don’t make me sic tom Messner on your ass. Thanks to my weekly WPTZ cameos (Thursday nights at 11!), I actually know the dude. So don’t think I can’t make that happen. You wouldn’t like Tom when he’s angry … um, moving on. As many of you likely know, this Saturday is the annual dawnto-dusk Old North End Ramble in Burlington. If you’re new to town, or just generally lame and ignorant of such things, the Ramble is essentially the Old North End’s response to that highfalutin’ South End Art Hop on the other side of town. It’s kind of like Osheaga to Bonnaroo. Pitchfork to Lollapalooza. The WOKO Country Club Music Festival to Tanglewood. (Just kidding, South Enders. I don’t really think you’re highfalutin’.) Anyway, it seems this year’s incarnation is off to a rough start. The word from Ramble organizer heather Driscoll is that some no-account asshole(s) made off with several sign-up sheets — many of which had money and checks still attached — that were being held at Radio Bean. (OK, those weren’t her exact words; the “no-account asshole” bit was all me.) While the missing funds are obviously a kick in the pants, the more immediate concern is making sure everyone who was signed up to participate is accounted for. The Ramble website — www.theramble. org — currently has a really nifty map of those businesses and other venues known to be involved. If you or folks you know are planning to participate, go to the website and make sure you’re on it. Do this right now. While you’re there, I’d also recommend taking a look at the schedule of events. It’s a good ’un. Things kick off bright and early with “Dawn Yoga” at Archibald Garden. Later that morning, Battery Park will host the ever-popular “War of the Wards” field days — bring it on, South End. The remainder of the day is chock-full of interesting arts- and/or crafts-styled events all over the Old North End, culminating in a massive bike ride and then, my favorite part, the Ramble Round Up, which features free crêpes from The Skinny Pancake and performances by 17th Fire, Jenny Martin, cccome?, Mickey Western, Ryan Ober, Shawn Grady and Moustache Ride — the last of whom are my favorite new band I know absolutely nothing about. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, Driscoll points out that

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:: burlington area 1/2 LOuNgE: Funhouse presents pride & Joy (house), 5 p.m., Free. 242 MAIN: Caleb Lionheart, After the Fall, weight of the world, the Bookslave (hardcore), 7 p.m., $7. AA. ALExANDER’s puB AT ThE LINCOLN INN: The growlers (blues), 6 p.m., Free. pulse prophets (reggae), 9 p.m., Free. BACksTAgE puB: smokin’ gun (rock), 9 p.m., Free. BREAkwATER CAFé: gutterpup (rock), 6 p.m., Free. CLuB METRONOME: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. FRANNy O’s: Maplecreek (country), 9:30 p.m., Free. hIghER gROuND BALLROOM: Cirque Du so gay presents RIOT: The stonewall Celebration (dance party), 8 p.m., $15/20. AA. Jp’s puB: Dave harrison’s starstruck karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. LIFT: spyce saturdays with DJs Robbie J & garrett (house), 9 p.m., $3. MARRIOTT hARBOR LOuNgE: The Trio featuring paul Cassarino, Tracie Cassarino & Jeff wheel (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free. NECTAR’s: gordon stone Band CD Release (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $3. NIghTCRAwLERs: sturcrazie (rock), 9 p.m., Free. pARIMA ACOusTIC LOuNgE: Joe Adler & sugarman (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., Donations.

RADIO BEAN: gretchen witt (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Elsa Cross (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. prana (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Eric sommer (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free. Mickey western, upBrella! (rock), 11 p.m., Free. RAspuTIN’s: Massive (DJ), 10 p.m., $3. RED squARE: Marie Claire presents (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Jamie McLean Band (rock), 9 p.m., $3. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3. Rí Rá IRIsh puB: The x-Rays (rock), 10 p.m., Free. ThE skINNy pANCAkE: shutters (electro-acoustic), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

pIECAssO: karaoke Championship with John wilson & Danger Dave, 9:30 p.m., Free. RusTy NAIL: DJ Russell (mashup), 9 p.m., Free. ThE TAMARACk gRILL AT BuRkE MOuNTAIN: David Maguire (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

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am sitting on the outdoor deck of a popular Burlington restaurant overlooking an increasingly windswept Lake Champlain. To my left sits Gordon Stone, the legendary local banjo and pedal-steel player. To my right sits his wife and longtime manager, Jen Harwood. I enthusiastically congratulate Stone on his latest album, Nightshade, which will be released this week. Sipping a nonalcoholic beer as a fierce gust whips off the lake, he seems almost uncomfortable when confronted with my effusive but genuine praise. For a man of his near unparalleled talents, his modesty strikes me as funny. I think that if I were anywhere near as skilled at anything as he is on either of his chosen instruments, I would be an insufferable ass. But I’m not — as talented, anyway. And honestly, I should have predicted his response. I have known Gordon Stone for several years now. In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve shared the stage with him on numerous occasions. Some years back, he even agreed to appear on my old band’s debut full length, and took far less money than his time or skills were worth — and that’s not even considering the PR value of having Gordon-freaking-Stone play on your album. So take this next sentence with the appropriThe Gordon Stone Band celebrates the release of Nightshade with a show at Nectar’s this Saturday, 9 p.m. $5.

ate shaker of salt: Nightshade is excellent, perhaps profoundly so. But the last person in the world to whom I would need to say that is Gordon Stone. He knows it’s good. Case in point, during our recording sessions together years ago, Stone unleashed a series of jaw-dropping pedal-steel licks over one of our tunes. By all accounts, as a band we were ready to move on to the next cut, thanking him profusely for his time. Much as he did when I assaulted him with praise about Nightshade, he simply sat there nodding, a wry (nervous?) smile creasing the corners of his lips. He then looked up and said quite matter-of-factly, “Yeah. Unless, of course, you want something good.” He then proceeded to one-up himself by a country mile. I’m guessing the boys from Phish might have some similar Gordon Stone stories. Stone’s savant-ish modesty aside, the fact remains that Nightshade is a remarkable album. And it’s not just the superior quality of playing, which we have all come to take for granted. Nor is it merely the attention to detail in the arrangements that have become a hallmark of his work. Or even the cavalcade of stars gracing the album — Page McConnell, John McCartan, Erik Lawrence, etc. It is all of those things and none of them. What truly stands out beyond even those “take it to the bank”-type accolades is the sheer diversity of music found within the album’s 10 tracks. Stone has always cast a wide net. But here

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Harwood points out, most of the African influence we hear in the Green Mountains comes from outside our borders. But this time around, she says, “It’s coming from the inside out.” Ndione is perhaps the most striking find, though Ba and Papiss add dynamic, pulsing rhythms alongside drummer Caleb Bronz’s set work. But the balaphone’s short, punctuated tones — think hail striking a tin roof — provide a striking sonic contrast to the languid strains of Stone’s steel. Especially on eerie, meter-less closing track “Kaki Lambe” (rough translation: “Mask of the Devil”), the hollow notes of Ndione’s balaphone are downright creepy. A cynic might point to Stone’s contemporary and friend Bela Fleck’s recent explorations with

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The increasingly — and to some, surprisingly — vibrant Vermont hip-hop scene gets a little more diverse with the arrival of a new collective, Rurally Urban Records. And though they may not yet boast the same name cachet as the state’s reigning hip-hop trinity — The Aztext, VT Union and GTD — judging from the label’s opening salvo, The Rise Above It EP from Burlington-based 22-year-old MC Mertz (aka Robert Mertz), they seem well on their way to tagging their own space on the hip-hop graffiti wall in the eight-oh-two. The disc gets off to a suspect start with “About That Time.” A sort of self-help hip-hop guide, the tune rather clunkily espouses the virtues of stick-to-it-iveness. The gist: You should stick to it. Certainly, that’s a valuable lesson. And the relatively recent trend of positivity has been a welcome development in underground hip-hop. But something about Mertz’s lyrical flow fails to deliver an appropriate level of Tony Robbins-esque inspiration. The culprit is lines such as, “Practice. That’s what it takes to make perfect. / Focus your mind on your purpose and work for it. / Don’t wait, second guess or hesitate. / Negative thoughts will fuck with your whole mind state.” Duly noted. Mertz recovers nicely on the following track, “Weakness.” Though he treads on familiar ground, instead of preaching, he confesses. The change of approach is vastly more effective and drives his point home with surprising power. “Resin” is next and features contributions from Rurally Urban Records honcho Aleck Woog. Following some nifty cuts via DJ Rico and simple, synth-y beats, the two trade lines with casual bravado. Though they might not blow you away with linguistic acrobatics à la The Aztext, the contrast between each MC’s style is entertaining. Woog’s light, laid-back flow is a nice complement to Mertz’s deliberate, full-bodied tone. The rest of the EP’s nine tracks are similarly hit or miss. Mertz is at his best when he “shows” instead of “tells.” He can be an effective storyteller, using personal anecdotes to relate larger points. But he stumbles when he confuses the stage for a pulpit — as is often the critical failing of “higher-consciousness” music. Leave the preaching to the preachers and join the choir. Though not without the flaws typical in a freshman effort, Mertz’s solo debut is ultimately a satisfying appetizer. And as a starting point, it bodes well for the future of Vermont’s latest entrants into the hip-hop fold. The Rise Above It EP is available at Pure Pop Records, Burlington Records and Advance Music. The next Rurally Urban showcase takes place Thursday, July 30, at Burlington’s Manhattan Pizza and Pub. Dan Bolles

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(El & L Records, CD) To many, “religion” is something of a four-letter word. Thanks to the headline-grabbing exploits of fanatics of all denominational stripes, even the most innocent expressions of faith are often viewed with skepticism. It’s a sad state, really. The violent atrocities and intellect-numbing fascism purveyed by a zealous few have skewed our broader perception of the divine. Historically, religious devotion has been the inspiration for many of the world’s great artistic triumphs. And why not? One’s relationship to God — regardless of what name you give him/her — is intensely personal. But lost in the furor over religious extremism is the simple truth that many of us turn to a higher power for one basic, human need: comfort. With his latest solo album, 1000 Doors, Vermont native Elden Kelly — now based in Michigan — offers comfort by turning his eye inward on his own faith. The record comprises 10 “original musical settings” — i.e., “songs” — for voice and guitar based on the sacred 19th-century writings of Bahá’í. For the uninitiated, Bahá’í is a sort of Whitman’s Sampler of divinity. The monotheistic religion’s basic tenet is that each of the world’s major faiths is essentially the same at its core, and that each religion’s prophet — Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha, Krishna and Bahá’í founder Bahá’u’lláh — is but an evolution of the last, divine messenger sent to fill a specific need at a specific time. Nifty. Kelly approaches his source material with humble reverence. Much like Sufjan Stevens’ numerous musical explorations of Christianity, Kelly is quietly awed by God’s grace. The result is an intimate collection of works that, whatever your religious inclinations or disinclinations, makes for a stirring listen. From opening invocation “The Word” through the disc’s benediction, “The Seven Valleys,” Kelly displays near blessed control of his abilities. In both style and tone, his voice evokes memories of another gracestruck tunesmith, Jeff Buckley. The late singer is an obvious influence. And at the risk of musical sacrilege, Kelly boasts similarly emotive chops. Though not always as otherworldly as Buckley — occasionally Kelly’s ideas outstrip his ability — by and large he possesses the same knack for soothing and soaring lines. His voice is literally divinely inspired, and it can alternately raise gooseflesh and calm the wayward soul. I might not sign up for the Bahá’í newsletter, but if Kelly were singing it I would certainly listen. Elden Kelly celebrates the release of 1000 Doors with a homecoming show this Thursday, July 23, at Richmond’s On the Rise Bakery. Dan Bolles

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1/2 Lounge: Heal-In Sessions with Reverence & Nickel B (reggae), 10 p.m., Free. Breakwater Café: Fattie B’s Summer Rewind (hip-hop), 6 p.m., Free. Nectar’s: Michetti (rock), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

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Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-570-8888. La Brioche, 159 North Main St., Barre, 476-4276. L.A.C.E., 89 East Main St. Montpelier, 229-0443. Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lincoln Inn Tavern, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Maggie’s, 124 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-562-9317. Main St. Grill & Bar, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Main St. Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Jct., 356-2776. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. Mary’s at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington, 864-6044. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Murray’s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl., Essex Jct., 878-4901. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. Nightcrawlers, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209. Old Lantern, 3620 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-324-2200. On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015.  Peabody’s Pub, 11 Clinton St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-561-0158. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. The Pour House, 1930 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 862-3653. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Red Mill Restaurant at Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse at Living and Learning, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782. Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246. Roque’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Second Floor, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188. Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202. Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Stowe Coffee House, 57B Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Stowehof Inn, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-0666. Tamarack Grill at Burke Mountain, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7394. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 654-8008. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Rd., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. Two Friends Bistro, 1210 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 658-4810. Three Bean Café, 22 Pleasant St., Randolph, 728-3533. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St., Vergennes, 877-6737. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6765. Wasted City Studios, 1610 Troy Ave., Colchester, 324-8935.  Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469.

Radio Bean: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free. Red Square: Sour Boy (rock), 8 p.m., Free. Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern: Trivia Night, 8 p.m., Free. Ruben James: Why Not Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

:: central Langdon Street Café: Open Mic, 7 p.m., Free.

TUE.28 :: burlington area

1/2 Lounge: The Dog Daze with DJs A-Dog & Big Dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. 242 Main: Rattlehead, Devastator, Amadis, Black Ice Burial (metal), 7 p.m., $7. AA. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn: Jam Night with Matt Nerbak & Friends, 7 p.m., Free. Breakwater Café: Rodney Putnam (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free. Higher Ground Ballroom: Xavier Rudd, Jeremy Fisher (singersongwriters), 8:30 p.m., $17/20. AA. The Monkey House: Hip-Hop Open Mic with Dakota, 10 p.m., Free. Monty’s Old Brick Pub : Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Free. Nectar’s: WBKM Bluesday Tuesday with The Book’em Blues Band, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. Parima Acoustic Lounge: Island Night with DJ Skinny T (DJ), 9 p.m., Free.

Radio Bean: Abby’s Agenda (rock), 8 p.m., Free. Ursa Major (rock), 9 p.m., Free. Honky Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. Red Square: Bashment Demolition Dancehall (reggae), 9 p.m., Free.

:: central Charlie O’s: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. Langdon Street Café: Putnam Smith (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Donations. Copper Kettle (old-time), 9 p.m., Donations.

:: champlain valley Two Brothers Tavern: Monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m.

:: northern Bee’s Knees: Jim Charonko (solo acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Piecasso: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

WED.29 :: burlington area

1/2 Lounge: Sirenix: Queen City Songwriter Series (singersongwriters), 7:30 p.m., Free. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn: Eagle Country Music Night presents Battle of the Bands with Keeghan Nolan & Friends, 7 p.m., Free. Breakwater Café: Dog Catchers (rock), 5:30 p.m., Free. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge: The Acacia Strain, Evergreen Terrace, Cruel Hand, Unholy (hardcore), 8:30 p.m., $12/14. AA.

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The Simple Things :: It is refreshing to stumble upon an artist like Jamie

McLean. Eschewing the trite pretense

favored by so many up-and-comers, the veteran tunesmith simply is what he is: a rock-solid songwriter with an affinity for soulful grooves. And though his new album, American Heartache, boasts some impressive cameos — including members of the North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes and his other outfit, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band — at its core the record is a reflection of McLean’s overall approach to his craft and features a collection of sturdily constructed, no-frills rock songs infused with a sly, Southern sensibility. This Saturday, McLean appears at Red Square.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. The Monkey House: Clues, Paper Castles (indie), 9 p.m., $7. Nectar’s: True School Wednesday with Nastee & A-Dog (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. Parima Main Stage: The Feverbreakers, Jon Dom & the Chicken Kickers (jazz-fusion), 9:30 p.m., Free. Radio Bean: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free. Red Square: Evenkeel (rock), 8 p.m., Free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. The Skinny Pancake: John Creech & the River People (jazz), 7 p.m., $5 donation.

:: central Charlie O’s: Dave Keller (blues), 10 p.m., Free. Langdon Street Café: Driftwood (roots), 8 p.m., Donations. The Sobriquets (electro-acoustic), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

:: champlain valley City Limits: Karaoke with Balance Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. Two Brothers Tavern: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

:: northern Bee’s Knees: Didymo (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

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WED.22 dance ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Those keen on Jane Austen’s favorite pastime make rural rounds to live music. Maple Street Recreational Center, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

education SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Parents of kids in preschool through grade 3 consider a public-ed alternative. International Children’s School, South Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-3344. WALDORF ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: Parents of grade-schoolers and kindergarteners assess alternative education methods. Lake Champlain Waldorf Elementary School, Shelburne, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-2827, ext. 12.

environment ENERGY WORKSHOP: Folks looking to reduce their carbon footprint check in with Alteris Renewables for solar-electric, solar-thermal and wind solutions. City Market, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

etc. ‘ANNUAL GIANT BOOK SALE’: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure: Used books — sorted into more than 20 categories — find new homes. Stowe Free Library, Stowe, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Info, 253-6145. ‘GARDENING IN SHADY SPACES’: Aspiring gardeners learn about multifunctional, shade-tolerant plants that will sprout without sunny rays. 39 South Union Street, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-2768. ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.

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KING ME Over the years, great actors such as Richard Harris, Ian Holm and Laurence Olivier have tackled the title character of Shakespeare’s King Lear in renditions ranging from traditional stagings set at Stonehenge-like locales to modern, gangland-type twists. This year, the more than 400-year-old tragedy will take place in the present day, in the picturesque and unhurried setting of The Inn at Baldwin Creek’s Big Red Barn. “Somehow, Shakespeare is perfect for this particular barn,” says director Deb Gwinn. In this 13th year of “Shakespeare in the Barn,” San Francisco actor Jim Cave plays the aging king who tries to divide his realm among his daughters to, well, much ado. Catch the Bard’s original words in this updated retelling. ‘KING LEAR’

Thursday through Sunday, July 23-26, 8-9:30 p.m., at the Big Red Barn at The Inn at Baldwin Creek & Mary’s Restaurant in Bristol. $10; free for kids. Info, 453-2211.

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‘TOUR DE FRANCE’ LIVE COVERAGE: Cycling fans live vicariously through long-distance riders by viewing their journey along the French countrysides, villages and mountains on a big-screen TV with peers. Skirack, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. ‘VOICES FOR THE LAKE’: ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain visits to capture personal stories about Lake Champlain on film. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1848, ext. 135.

fairs & festivals BARRE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: A town celebrates its cultural history and heritage with a community parade, fireworks, concession stands, a 5K race, and live music by Nisht Gerelach, Swingin’ Vermont Big Band and Norman Kennedy. Various locations, Barre, 3-9 p.m. Free. Info, 522-8937.

film ‘BIKE-IN MOVIE THEATRE’: Vermont Community Access Media and Outer Space Café team up to show big-screen faves out of doors for two-wheeled travelers. Outer Space Café, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 378-6162. ‘GOODBYE SOLO’: Two men at opposite ends of the American dream forge an unlikely friendship in Ramin Bahrani’s 2009 drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘HERE’S THE STORY: A FIVE-DAY FILM PROJECT’: Aspiring cinematographers mock up storyboards, frame the shots, let the camera roll and cut scenes in postproduction in this filmmaking workshop. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 878-0313.

food & drink CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3420. MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads and fresh veggies vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178. NEW NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Local veggies, root beer, artisanbaked goods and more mix with live tunes for easy shopping. North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-8072, newnorthendmarket@hotmail.com. SOUTH END FARMERS MARKET: Residents of the Queen City’s southernmost neighborhood peruse seasonal produce at outdoor stalls. Flynndog, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8526.

health & fitness ZUMBA BURLINGTON: Exercise in disguise? People of all ages and abilities get a workout at what appears to be a Latin-dance party. North End Studio, Burlington, 5:456:45 p.m. $7. Info, 734-5621.

kids BABYTIME: Crawling tots and their parents group up with comrades for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. WED.22 >> 16B

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IN GOOD TASTE If you’re a fan of the Food Network or Travel Channel, drop that remote and hit the road for a true “taste of place.” This weekend’s Taste of Stowe Arts Festival, organized by Craftproducers and the Helen Day Art Center, offers a vast sampling of local culinary and cultural morsels beneath a colossal, Camelot-style tent. More than 150 craft designers and artists present wares ranging from sculptures and paintings to stained-glass windows and jewelry, and visitors nibble menu items from more than a dozen local restaurants during Sunday’s edible FRI.24-SUN.26 extravaganza. The Mystery Basket Chef Competition is another must-see: Like “Iron Chef” contestants, skilled Stowe cuisiniers work with a surprise selection of Vermont products to whip up scrumptious eats. Live tunes, dancing and kids’ cooking classes augment this cultural feast. Seriously, where else can you sample a lobster lollipop? TASTE OF STOWE ARTS FESTIVAL

Friday through Sunday, July 24-26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Topnotch Field, Topnotch Resort, in Stowe. $2-8 plus cost of food. Info, 253-7321. www.craftproducers.com

SWEET 17 At age 17, most of us probably spent our free time daydreaming about the future in study hall. Not Sierra Hull. The teenage mandolinist from Byrdstown, Tenn. (population 871), has already released her national debut album, Secrets; performed on the Great High Mountain Tour with some all-star acts; and shared the stage with acclaimed bluegrass fiddler — and mentor — Alison Krauss. It helps that she’s been plucking strings since age 8. Hull’s inventive, fluid mandolin sounds join her soprano vocals to create the hard-driving bluegrass that album coproducer Ron Block says is “only going to get better and better as time goes on.” And time is on this adept youngster’s side. SIERRA HULL

Wednesday, July 22, 5 p.m., at Woodstock Village Green. Free. Info, 457-3981. www.pentanglearts.org

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AQUA ANTICS Memphre, the serpent-like sea creature fabled to reside in Newport’s Lake Memphremagog, won’t be the only thing swimming there during Aquafest. With Burlington’s Waterfront Festival over, Kingdom residents are reviving a lapsed tradition: First celebrated about 20 years ago, Aquafest hasn’t taken place for the past eight or so, says event coordinator Chris Johansen. This year’s rebirth is a four-day beach party, overflowing with eight live bands, beer tents, volleyball tournaments and the ever-popular “bed races,” which last occurred in 1989. (Competitors don PJs and cart rolling cribs down Main Street.) Neighbors will make merry with the Kingdom Swim competition, a pet parade and the Newport’s Got Talent show. With this much variety, it’s hard to find a reason not to dive in. ‘AQUAFEST’

Thursday & Friday, July 23 & 24, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, July 25, 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.; and Sunday, July 26, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., at Prouty Beach in Newport. $3-6. Info, 334-7742. www.kingdomaquafest.com

CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS MINI CONCERTS: Classical musicians preview their pieces for music-lovin’ little ones and their guests. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 1-800-639-3443. ‘LEGO DAY’: Children connect colorful blocks to create masterpiece structures of their own design. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. MAGICAL CREATURES: Youngsters ages 8 and up peruse Eric Carle’s picture books before making colorful critters of their own in this two-day workshop. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. ‘MOTORCYCLE MANIA’: Imaginative children get revved up in the Owl Cottage Family Activity Center by creating their own key chains and Motorcycle Rally Patches, inspired by the “Full Throttle” exhibit. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Regular admission, $10-20. Info, 985-3346. PRESCHOOL MUSIC SERIES: Peter “the Music Man” Alsen helps youngsters learn motor skills while making noise on different instruments. Colchester Meeting House, Colchester, 12:30-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘ROOSTER CAN’T COCK-A-DOODLEDOO’: Youngsters read a witty book about a broken alarm clock before crafting their own farm fowl to take home. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $3-5. Info, 457-2355. ‘WACKY WEDNESDAYS’: Kids 8 and up participate in activities to engage the brain, move the body and create contraptions. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Called the “best” ensemble in Vermont by Yankee Magazine, these musicians — including violinist Katherine Winterstein and pianist Monica Ohuchi — perform classical compositions by Dvorak, Planel and Bartók. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8-20. Info, 1-800-639-3443. KILLINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL: Internationally acclaimed musicians band together to perform classical compositions from the masters. Rutland Free Library, Rutland, noon. Free. Info, 773-4003. ‘LAKE HOUSE & ALL THAT JAZZ’: Saxophone man Steve Wilson and his quartet deliver melodies from the “Great American Songbook,” including interpreted tunes by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and George Gershwin. Grand Isle Lake House, Grand Isle, 7:30 p.m. $30.50. Info, 862-7352. MILLS RIVERSIDE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: Folk and bluegrass band PossumHaw work the banjo, mandolin, guitar, piano and upright bass to create tight harmonies and original arrangements. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 899-2693. ‘MUSIC ON THE PORCH’: Small Axe lend their musical stylings to a picnic on the porch. Waterbury Station, Green Mountain Coffee Visitor Center & Café, Waterbury, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 882-2289. ‘RUN AWAY WITH YOUR IMAGINATION’: Pamelama, a four-piece dance band, mixes original, motown and Johnathon Richmand favorites for music lovers of all ages. Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. SHELBURNE TOWN CONCERTS: Families flock to the Farm Barn for some American jazz and original compositions by the six-piece Pine Street Jazz Band. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, gates open at 5:30 p.m.; concert starts at 6:30. Donations accepted. Info, 985-9551.

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SiErra HuLL: The 17-year-old mandolin- and guitar-playing musician shares songs from her debut album, Secrets. See calendar spotlight. Woodstock Village Green, Woodstock, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981.

outdoors WEdnESdaY GardEn WaLkS: Green-thumb enthusiasts meet at Bostwick Garden to meander through bushes and blooms, learning all about “Tiffany-Inspired Floral Design.” Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 1 p.m. Regular admission, $10-20. Info, 985-3346.

sport ‘Pick-uP BroomBaLL’: Runners tackle a new game by sweeping the ice to score goals. Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $5; additional $2 for equipment rental. Info, 865-7558.

talks ‘iSraELi-PaLEStinE: BEYond tHE HEadLinES’: Media critic and journalist Alison Weir explores news coverage of the conflict before Margo Sherman performs Caryl Churchill’s 10-minute play Seven Jewish Children: A Play for Gaza. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 229-4011. mattHEW o’connELL: The founding principal of ADG Inc. gives highlights from 20 years of transforming structures in “Something Old, Something New in Making Next Generation Buildings.” Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Warren, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

theater ‘aSPEctS of LovE’: “Love Changes Everything” in the Andrew Lloyd Webber hit musical, which follows soldier Alex and actress Rose through two decades and innumerable affairs. Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 253-3961. ‘candida’: When two men compete for Candida’s love, the question is ... What does she feel? George Bernard Shaw’s fast-paced comedy examines themes of marriage, rivalry and domestic power. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 518-891-1854. ‘GYPSY’: The Essex Theatre Company presents a musical based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, about one of the most frightening aspects of showbiz. Masonic Lodge, Essex, 7:30 p.m. $17. Info, 518-524-7708. ‘HoW tHE otHEr HaLf LovES’: Three mild-mannered couples face the domestic chaos only a British comedy can produce in this witty glimpse of London in the swingin’ ‘60s. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $25-34. Info, 654-2536. ‘tHE 25tH annuaL Putnam SPELLinG BEE’: Six precocious whiz kids battle it out letter by letter for the coveted county title in this eccentric and heavily audienceparticipatory play. Weston Playhouse, Weston, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $36-40. Info, 824-5288. ‘tHE cLEan HouSE’: The Waterbury Festival Players bring this Pulitzer Prize runner-up, which takes a whimsical and poignant look at social class and the nature of love through a Connecticut household, to the stage. Waterbury Festival Playhouse, Waterbury Center, 7:30 p.m. $20-22. Info, 498-3755. ‘tHE YEar of maGicaL tHinkinG’: Adapted from Joan Didion’s best-selling memoir, this one-woman show about a woman who loses her husband and daughter in one year explores the ways the mind copes with loss. Weston Rod & Gun Club, Weston, 7:30 p.m. $24-28. Info, 824-5288.

‘WoodY GutHriE’S amErican SonG’: Part folk music concert, part history lesson and part biographical portrait, this performance by the Vermont Stage Company is a journey through America from the 1930s to ‘50s. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 382-9992.

words ‘BEatrix PottEr rEviSitEd’: From penning great American stories in Victorian times to raising sheep in England’s Lake District, the life of the Peter Rabbit author is revived by Helene Lang in this living history presentation. Cabot Historical Society, Cabot, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 563-3396. GaStronomY Book diScuSSion: Bookworms devour Nicole Mones’ mouth-watering novel The Last Chinese Chef before group discussion. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-2524.

THU.23 business vErmont vEnturE nEtWork: Networkers dig into a continental breakfast as Keith Dunn of Westminster Cracker Company speaks on starting up from scratch. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.

etc. ‘annuaL Giant Book SaLE’: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. ‘GEttinG StartEd WitH orGanic BLuEBErriES’: Lifelong organic gardener Helen Whybrow details how to add these edible perennials to a home landscape, before berry fans head out to the fields for picking. Knoll Farm, Waitsfield, 4-6 p.m. $10-15. Info, 434-4122. tHurSdaYS at tHE intErvaLE: Folks learn more about wines and ciders in a day devoted to local food, the local economy and land stewardship before catching a kids’ circus and tunes by Jeh Kulu. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 660-0440, ext. 101. ‘tour dE francE’ LivE covEraGE: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

fairs & festivals ‘aquafESt’: Folks gear up for fun in the sun with activities that really make a splash, such as the Kingdom Swim, bed races, kayak races, Parade of the Pets and Newport’s Got Talent. See calendar spotlight. Prouty Beach, Newport, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. $3-6. Info, 334-7742. BarrE HEritaGE fEStivaL: See WED.22, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

film ‘GoodBYE SoLo’: See WED.22, 7 p.m. ‘HErE’S tHE StorY: a fivE-daY fiLm ProjEct’: See WED.22, 10 a.m. - noon. ‘tHE SEcrEt of tHE Grain’: Fate, food and family play large roles in Abdellatif Kechiche’s French film about a shipyard worker who decides to open a restaurant. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. YoutH fiLm niGHt: A screening of film and social media projects made by teens from across the country and Eurasia through the PH International DOTCOM program precedes a discussion of social issues that impact youth. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-4545.

food & drink HinESBurG farmErS markEt: Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. United Church of Hinesburg, Hinesburg, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3904.

miLLS rivErSidE farmErS markEt: A local band serenades passersby grazing through fresh goods and knickknacks. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-5899. WinooSki farmErS markEt: Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home. Champlain Mill, Winooski, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 734-6175.

health & fitness ‘kEEP tHat SPrinG in Your SPinE!’: Rolfer Robert Rex combines Kundalini yoga and Rolf Movement Integration to show folks how to keep their vertebrae happy. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5 p.m. $10. Info, 863-2569. ‘traiL rock ‘n’ run’: Runners of all ages and levels pound a recreational trail with Skirack. Meet at the Burton Snowboards lot at 152 Industrial Parkway. Red Rocks Park, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.

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music Also, see clubdates in Section B. BattErY Park concErt: Movement of the People bring the music and songs of the late Nigerian musician Fela Kuti to music lovers at this outdoor affair. Battery Park, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. BroWn BaG concErt SEriES: Music lovers relax over snacks while listening to Avi & Celia’s explorations of American music — from folk songs to jazz to pop. Rain location: Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Woodstock Village Green, Woodstock, noon. Free. Info, 457-3981. craftSBurY cHamBEr PLaYErS SummEr concErt SEriES: See WED.22, Hardwick Town House, Hardwick, 8 p.m. diE rotEn PunktE: The Berlin-based brother-sister duo belts out 80s techno Euro pop, 90s robot music and glam punk on throwback, child-sized drums and guitar. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $15. Info, 603-646-2422.

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THU.23 << 17B Evan Crandall & The Too Hot to Handle: The band executes folk, soul and jazz sounds in the warm summer air. Christ Church Pocket Park, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604. ‘Groovin’ on the Green’ Concert Series: Pale Fire sounds out Celtic rock tunes on the village green. Maple Tree Place, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-9100. Kris Gruen: The central Vermont singersongwriter performs original refrains in the open air. Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. Middlesex Bandstand Concert Series: Sarah Blair and Colin McCaffrey captivate picnickers with their traditional Irish refrains on the fiddle and guitar. Rain location: Rumney Elementary School. Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0881 or 223-7525. Rotary Concert Series: The Michelle Fay Band executes traditional bluegrass and swing sounds for community fans. Rain site: Thatcher Brook School. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 598-2199.

outdoors Bug Walk: Outdoors walkers grab nets and sleuth around for dragonflies, butterflies and other flying or hopping six-legged creatures. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. $3. Info, 229-6206. Outside Thursdays: Fresh-air enthusiasts convene to paddle, hike or swim as a group. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2647. ‘Pull for Nature’: Paddlers harvest invasive water chestnuts on a canoe tour of the Southern Lake Champlain Valley wetlands. Bring a lunch; canoes provided. 115 Main Road, West Haven, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 265-8645. Summer Plant Walk: George Lisi of Wisdom of the Herbs School scouts out the assortment of herbaceous plants, shrubs and edibles thriving in the nooks and crannies of Montpelier’s streetscape. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. $2-3. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@ hungermountain.com.

sport Dr. Bike: A cycle-shop pro introduces free wheelers to the basics of brakes, shifting and commuter maintenance. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. Saucony Fun Run: Run Center staff lead joggers of all ages on a moderately paced traverse through town. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.

talks Estate Planning Seminar: Make a plan to protect your loved ones and your estate in this handy workshop that delves into wills and trust funds. Stowe Free Library, Stowe, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7133. Rebecca Kneal Gould: The associate prof at Middlebury College dives into “Sacred Natures: The Nearings, Homesteading, Localvores and the Way Ahead.” Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964.

theater ‘A Little Hotel on the Side’: Unadilla’s production captures the saucy spirit of 19th-century French satirist Georges Feydeau, with his gleeful examinations of marriage, morals and manners. Unadilla Theater, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 456-8968. ‘A Murder, a Mystery & a Marriage’: Based on a recently discovered Mark Twain short story, this musical melodrama is a slice of Americana, mixing comedy, romance and old-time tunes with suspense, evil villains and heroes. See review, this week. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 229-0492.

‘Alice in Wonderland’: Audience members take a trip down the rabbit hole as the Summer Encore Theatre presents its spin on Lewis Carroll’s tale, grinning Cheshire cat and all. Bradford Public Library, Bradford, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’: In a play the Los Angeles Times calls “a song-filled valentine,” the legendary country singer is remembered for her true friendship with a Houston fan. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 8 p.m. $12-25. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘Aspects of Love’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘Candida’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘Gypsy’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘How the Other Half Loves’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘J.B.’: The Red Stage Theatre Company enacts this 1959 Pulitzer Prizewinning play, which investigates the unanswered questions of our existence. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. $12-15. Info, 318-7935, redstagetheatre@gmail.com. ‘King Lear’: California actor Jim Cave headlines as the king in this retelling of Shakespeare’s tragedy of scheming daughters, noblemen in disguise and family mistrust, directed by Deb Gwinn. See calendar spotlight. Held in the Big Red Barn. The Inn at Baldwin Creek & Mary’s Restaurant, Bristol, 8-9:30 p.m. $10; free for kids. Info, 453-2211. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’: Mark Twain’s rambunctious young protagonist takes the stage in the Village Players’ performance of the Broadway musical adaptation. Camp Ingalls, North Hero, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 796-3500. ‘The Clean House’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Wizard of Oz’: Follow the yellow brick road with the Lamoille County Players as they journey to reach the Wiz in this classic musical based on the works of L. Frank Baum. Hyde Park Opera House, Hyde Park, 7 p.m. $12-18. Info, 888-4507. ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Song’: See WED.22, 8 p.m.

words Gastronomy Book Discussion: See WED.22, Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 228-6003.

FRI.24 dance Ballroom Dance Social: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10-14. Info, 862-2269. Bread & Puppet Theater Dances: Folks flock to the Papier Mâché Cathedral to catch the Lubberland National Dance Company performing “Dirt Cheap Money Dances,” followed by “Dirt Floor Cathedral Dances.” Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 8-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 525-3031. ‘Elemental’: The FLOCK Dance Troupe explores our relationship to the natural world in a choreographic journey through earth, air, fire and water. Star Mountain Amphitheater, Sharon, 6:30 p.m. $5-12. Info, 765-4454. ‘Lake Lover’s Dance Party’: Landlubbers and lake lovers alike shake it to modern beats at this benefit for Lake Champlain organizations, with cuisine by Tilley’s and a cash bar. Ages 21 and up. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15 per person or per couple. Info, 658-3023.

etc. ‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Brown Bag Luncheon Series: Researchers and grad students of UVM’s Transportation Research Center share their roadwork in a Q&A-style midday meet. The topic: “Public Transit in Vermont.” Farrell Hall, UVM, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 656-3131.

<calendar > ‘Ride the Wave’ VGSA Pride Cruise: Vermont Gay Social Alternatives launches Pride Weekend with a threehour party on the lake. Departs from King Street Ferry Dock, Burlington, 7:45 p.m. Lake Champlain, 8-11 p.m. $35. Info, 373-2962, info@vgsa.com. ‘The Roadhouse at Shelburne Museum’: A fundraising party chockfull of stunt riders, chopper demos, temporary tats and food on the barbie goes hand in hand with the museum’s “Full Throttle” exhibit on the evolution on motorcycle design. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 6-8 p.m. $50. Info, 985-3346, ext. 3349. ‘Tour de France’ Live Coverage: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

fairs & festivals ‘Aquafest’: See THU.23, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Barre Heritage Festival: See WED.22, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Stowe Summer Arts Festival: Eleven organizations put on a 10-day mixed-media shindig to celebrate the variety of arts in the Green Mountain State, including more than 100 events in performing arts, fine arts, crafts and culinary arts. Various locations, Stowe, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Various prices. Info, 253-7321. Taste of Stowe Arts Festival: At this three-day affair under Camelotstyle tents, an “Iron Chef” competition and a tasting of specialties by 15 Stowe-area chefs augment booths hosting 160 exhibitors of contemporary craft and original art. See calendar spotlight. Topnotch Field, Topnotch Resort, Stowe, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $2-8. Info, 253-7321.

film ‘Flash Gordon’: Max von Sydow camps it up as Ming the Merciless in this jokey 1980 adaptation of the old comic strip about a square-jawed American in space. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 11 p.m. $5. Info, 229-0598. ‘Here’s the Story: A Five-Day Film Project’: See WED.22, 10 a.m. - noon. ‘Movies on the Hill’: Folks gather to watch the 1943 flick Lassie Come Home, in which the heroic collie finds her way back to Yorkshire from Scotland. Vermont College, Montpelier, seating begins at 7 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Rain date: Saturday. Free. Info, 828-8600. ‘Rudo y Cursi’: Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna play brothers in “Tough and Corny” — a summation of their personalities. They’re working at a banana plantation when they’re tempted by a soccer scout into life in the fast lane. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘The Day of the Jackal’: A French paramilitary group instigates a game of cat-and-mouse when they hire a British hit man to kill the president in this spy thriller that paved the way for the Bond and Bourne franchises. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576.

food & drink Charlotte Farmers Market: Farmers within 10 miles of the park share their bountiful homegrown goods with neighbors as they hike and picnic nearby. Mt. Philo State Park, Charlotte, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 425-2390. ‘Foodways Fridays’: Recipes from the 19th century get a revival as folks learn how heirloom garden veggies become seasonal dishes in the farmhouse kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. Hardwick Farmers Market: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Route 15 West, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 626-7225. Richmond Farmers Market: Live music entertains fresh-food browsers at a melody-centered market connecting farmers and cooks. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273.

Westford Farmers Market: Purveyors of produce and other edibles take a stand at outdoor stalls. Westford Common, Westford, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-9053. Wine & Cheese Reception: Folks sample various vintage drinks and aged fromage at a silent auction to raise funds for the Montgomery Public Library. The Phineas Swann, Montgomery Center, 6-8 p.m. $8 suggested donation. Info, 326-4306.

The Bob Levinson Band: The band’s grooving rhythms and original take on old favorites work drastic transformations: Sting’s “Roxanne” becomes a samba, for example. The Art House, Middlebury, 8-10 p.m. $5. Info, 458-0464.

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Zumba Burlington: See WED.22, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Bird-Banding Demonstration: From mist nets to data sheets, birders learn about keeping track of flying friends and conservation efforts. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 434-3068.

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‘Bats in the Barn’: Parents and kids watch as “the best bug zappers around” make their nightly flight into the open. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 7-9 p.m. $6-8. Info, 985-8686, ext. 341. Kindergarten Day: Young students entering Orchard, Central and Chamberlin schools tour the library, sign up for a library card and listen in on story time. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. ‘Motorcycle Mania’: See WED.22, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime: Tots ages 3 to 6 bury their noses in books with readaloud tales, rhymes, songs and crafts. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Summer Story Time: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848.

‘Palestine for Beginners’: Edward Mast of the Palestine Information Project gives a rundown of the basics of this geographical region. In the Papier Mâché Cathedral. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031.

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music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Concert in the Park: The Maple Leaf Seven break out original compositions in the open air. Bradford Park, Bradford, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 222-4423. Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival Concert: Faculty members with a summer conservatory wrap up their summer performance series with “A French Finale,” showcasing the works of Debussy, Roussel and Fauré. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6-15. Info, 922-7086. Island Pond Summer Concert Series: Gopher Broke take the stage with bluegrass notes at this concert by the lake. Check out the nearby artisan and outdoor market, too. Gazebo Park, Island Pond, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 723-6194. ‘Kingsland Classics’: Pianist and conductor Gil Shohat leads the Vermont Mozart Festival Orchestra in classics such as Mozart’s Piano Concerto in A Major, K.414, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 45, Farewell. Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh, 7:30 p.m. $28-30.50. Info, 862-7352. Linda Cullum: Channeling Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder, this singer-songwriter’s eclectic sounds cover simple acoustics and digital tracks. Richmond Farmers’ Market, Richmond, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273. ‘Music at Dusk’: Five-piece folk group Towne Meeting highlights an evening of tunes by Vermont and New York bands with its strong harmonies. The KentDelord House Museum, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 518-561-1035. Summer Performance Series: In an inventive combo of monologue and melody, actor Ethan Bowen and pianist Larry Hamberlin interpret famous short stories, including Anton Chekov’s Lady with Lapdog, to airs by Tchaikovsky. Salisbury Congregational Church, Salisbury, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 352-6671. TGIF Summer Concert Series: Folks welcome in the weekend with live tunes by Avi & Celia at the gazebo. Rain location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 524-1500, ext. 260.

theater ‘A Bright Room & Beyond’: New York City-based Peggy Gould shares her work-in-progress show of movement, theater and whip cracking. Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 496-5997. ‘A Murder, a Mystery & a Marriage’: See THU.23, 8 p.m. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’: See THU.23, 8 p.m. ‘Aspects of Love’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. Auditions for ‘Noises Off’: Director Tim Rice seeks actors to play actors in the Marble Valley Players’ upcoming production of this chaotic comedy about sexual dalliances. Town Hall, West Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 558-5653. ‘Candida’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘Gypsy’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘Hearts of Man’: Four-time Edinburgh Fringe Fest winners The Riot Group perform Burlington native Adriano Shaplin’s drama about the capture and court trials following an Internet sex sting. See SOTA this week. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $19-23. Info, 863-5966. ‘How the Other Half Loves’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘J.B.’: See THU.23, 8 p.m. ‘King Lear’: See THU.23, 8-9:30 p.m. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’: See THU.23, 7 p.m. ‘The Clean House’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Fever’: Wallace Shawn’s play explores the moral dilemmas Americans face when confronted with dreams of comfort, images of physical and economic violence, accusations of indifference, and more. Unadilla Theater, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 456-8968. ‘The Wizard of Oz’: See THU.23, 7 p.m. ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Song’: See WED.22, 8 p.m.

SAT.25 agriculture Sheep Herding with Border Collies: Counting sheep at night? Catch collies doing the same as they herd a flock of Southdown ewes in the farm fields, then learn about the importance of wool for spinning and weaving. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. ‘Art on the Green’: Hand-carved wooden birds by Gary Starr, watercolors by Deb Holmes, pottery by Marty Fielding and Jane Eddy, painted gourds by Julia Emilo, and other unique crafts find new owners at this fair held by Middlebury Studio School. Middlebury Town Green, Middlebury, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 247-3702.

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<calendar > dance Ballroom Dance Social: See THU.23. 7-10 p.m. ‘elemental’: See FRI.24, 6:30 p.m.

etc. 30th anniverSary celeBration: The shopping center pulls out photos, stories and articles from the past to see how much it has grown in 30 years, before breaking out music and cake for all. University Mall, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. 40th anniverSary celeBration: A community gives its local heroes a “hip-hip-hooray!” at this bash featuring food, face painting, games, station and ambulance tours, and live beats by Josh Brooks. Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, Vergennes, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3035. ‘annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. antique appraiSal Show: Antiques professional Jim Marquis inspects old goods to see if they’re still worth a pretty penny, as the Champlain Echoes produce a cappella airs at lunchtime. Grace Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 1-5 p.m. $5 for one item; $10 for three items. Info, 899-3379. Beekeeper GatherinG: Keepers of the buzzing honey makers — and those considering joining the sweet pursuit — gather for a report by apiarist Kim Flottum, a presentation on queen rearing and an on-site hive inspection with Gib Geiger. Waitsfield Elementary School, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4938. BeekeepinG workShop: Honey hounds unite at the Vermont Beekeeping Association’s summer meeting. Northern Yard, Intervale Center, Burlington, noon - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 658-4545.

carvinG DemoS: Robert Spear Jr. and Ingrid Brown whittle life-size wooden recreations of birds. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-3 p.m. $3-6. Info, 434-2167. cherokee healinG ceremony: Leaders from indigenous tribes and “consciousness explorers” gather to listen as Native Elders share ancient wisdom and prophecies. The Peace Village, Lincoln, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 453-7581. ‘conServation throuGh the artiSt’S eye’: Folks stroll through the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion, gazing at landscape paintings by Hudson River School artists and learning how they influenced the development of a conservation ethic. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 2:30-4 p.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. ‘DoG DayS’: Pet owners give leashed pooches a fun workout through agility, search-and-rescue and trick-training demos, augmented by contests, face painting and refreshments. Grand Isle Veterinary Hospital, Grand Isle, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5430. ‘Fallout’: This multimedia presentation examines how a new environmental consciousness awoke during the Cold War — an era when new technologies could cause almost unlimited destruction — through news reels, historical photos and movie clips. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. - noon. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. French rounDtaBle: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

GaraGe Sale FunDraiSer: Bargain hunters browse a selection of kitchen items, home decor, sporting goods and furniture to support Green Mountain Animal Defenders’ efforts to end pet overpopulation. 118 Baycrest Drive, South Burlington, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 578-9020. GraFFiti cleanup: A short training provides neighbors with the know-how and tools to erase the evidence of midnight tagging. Center for Communities and Neighborhoods, Burlington, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 865-7548. Greek FeStival: Folks celebrate the country’s culture at a taverna night with live Greek tunes, traditional dancing and authentic eats. Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. Free; cost of food. Info, 862-2155. hiStoric tour oF uvm: Folks register online, then meet at Ira Allen’s statue to tour the campus’ modest early clapboards and grand Victorians, led by UVM Emeritus Professor William Averyt. UVM Waterman Building, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 656-3131. JarreD williamS FounDation hawaiian cruiSe: Hop aboard a ship leaving port for dancing, music, food and drinks to benefit families with a chronically ill child. Boarding of The Champlain starts at 7:15 p.m. from the King Street Dock. Lake Champlain, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15. Info, 434-3363. ScottiSh heritaGe celeBration: To celebrate the 250th birthday of poet Robert Burns (known simply as “The Bard” in Scotland), the St. Andrews Highland Dancers of Vermont perform step-dancing, and folks gather at his statue for a reading of his works. Vermont History Center, Barre, noon - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 479-8505.

‘SolDierS atop the mount’: Revolutionary War reenactors honor the American, British and German occupation of the mount with demos of military tactics, camp life and colonial crafts, and folks partake in camp tours and history scavenger hunts. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. $6. Info, 948-2000. ‘tour De France’ live coveraGe: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ‘vermont in the civil war’: Rarely seen artifacts from the “War Between the States” — ranging from Confederate bonds to slave-trade items to flags — accompany presentations by the Vermont Civil War Hemlocks, the 18th Vermont Regiment and more. Crossett Brook Middle School, Duxbury, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5-8. Info, 244-0956.

fairs & festivals ‘aquaFeSt’: See THU.23, 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. ‘art in Bloom FeStival’: Art, music and food collide in a blossoming outdoor setting to provide family entertainment at this benefit for the Fairfax Fire and Rescue. Swanson’s Farm & Nursery, Fairfax, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free; parking by donation. Info, 238-4613. Barre heritaGe FeStival: See WED.22, 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. priDe FeStival: Out and proud people — and their supporters — party down with live entertainment by Sambatucada, Gregory Douglass, Antara and more. Battery Park, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812. priDe paraDe: Festive floats and dancers wind through downtown to celebrate the Queen City’s public support of diversity. Various downtown locations, Burlington, meet at the Hood Plant at 11 a.m.; parade at noon. Free. Info, 860-7812.

Stowe Summer artS FeStival: See FRI.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. taSte oF Stowe artS FeStival: See FRI.24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ‘the ramBle’: Anything goes in the Old North End’s celebration of creativity and community. Join a Tweet Rally Scavenger Hunt, hop on your banana seat for an Epic Bike Ride, boogie down at a block party, and join the Ramble Roundup for evening tunes. Various locations in the Old North End, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6155.

film ‘Brazil’: Director Terry Gilliam had to fight the studio to release his one-of-akind 1985 vision of an Orwellian future society and the man who dreams of escape. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 11 p.m. $5. Info, 229-0598. ‘FlaSh GorDon’: See FRI.24, 4 p.m. ‘polvo nueStro que eStáS en loS cieloS’: Middlebury Language Schools presents Beatriz Flores Silva’s Spanish flick about a young girl’s coming-of-age in the turbulent ‘60s as part of their International Film Festival. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5510. ‘ruDo y curSi’: See FRI.24, 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. ‘State oF play’: Two investigative reporters (played by Russell Crowe and Rachel McAdams) try to follow the trail between a murdered mistress and a Congressman in Kevin Macdonald’s 2009 political thriller. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576.

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‘The National Parks: American’s Best Idea’: Film fans sneak a peek at Ken Burns’ yet-to-be-released multimedia journey through the birth and beauty of our national parks. Meet at the Forest Center. MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22.

Also, see clubdates in Section B. Buddhist Wisdom & Music: Grammy-nominee and Tibetan flautist Nawang Khechog plays spiritual sounds at this festival in honor of Buddha’s first teaching of the Four Noble Truths. Milarepa Center, Barnet, noon - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136. Cody Michaels: Vermont’s acclaimed piano soloist presses keys to produce exhilarating original songs that pay tribute to nature and the human spirit. Community Church, Stowe, 7-9 p.m. $5-10. Info, 253-7257. Hubbard Park Music Series: Sara Grace and the Suits, Chad Hollister, The Heckhounds and The Dixie Red Delights convene to make melodies on the crest of a hill to benefit the tower restoration project. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 2-6 p.m. $5-8 suggested donation. Info, 999-2867. Keating 5: Rob Zollman, Russell Collins, Denise Keating and Jim Keating blend rock, blues, ska and reggae into “casserole rock” sounds. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. Killington Music Festival: Internationally acclaimed musicians band together to perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and works by Camille Saint-Saëns and Dmitri Shostakovich. Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort, Killington, 7 p.m. $20-25. Info, 773-4003. ‘Midsummer Magic’: Enchanting compositions, such as Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, float through the air at this Vermont Mozart Festival concert. The Inn at Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 7 p.m. $28-30.50. Info, 862. ‘Music in the Village’: Music fans lounge outside while listening to live airs by local band Shutesville Hill. Straw Corner Shopping Center, Stowe, 5-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 253-1818. Summer Carillon Concert Series: Guest carillonneur Alexander Solovov will play the largest musical instrument in the world, often called “the singing tower.” Norwich University, Northfield, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2318.

food & drink Burlington Farmers Market: Vendors sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to ethnic cuisine to pottery to artisan cheese. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-889-8188. Capital City Farmers Market: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, homebaked foods and handmade crafts lure local buyers throughout the growing season. Capital City Farmers Market, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4360. Champlain Islands Farmers Market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3420. ‘Harpoon Championships of New England Barbecue’: More than 40 competitive grilling teams from across New England descend upon the brewery for a heated competition, complete with local music, lots of suds and how-to tips. Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, noon - 8 p.m. $10. Info, 1-888-4277666, ext. 3. Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - noon. Northwest Farmers Market: Stock up on local, seasonal produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Free. Info, 373-5821. Shelburne Farmers Market: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses and local novelties grace outdoor tables at a presentation of the season’s best. Shelburne Parade Ground, Shelburne, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472. St. Johnsbury-Caledonia Farmers Market: Folks browse through local baked goods, handmade crafts and fresh produce. St. Johnsbury Farmers Market, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 626-8396. Waitsfield Farmers Market: Local bands enliven an outdoor outlet for homegrown herbs, flowers and fruits, and handmade breads, cheeses and syrups. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027. Williston Farmers Market: Shoppers seek prepared foods and unadorned produce at a weekly openair affair. Town Green, Williston, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 872-7728.

health & fitness ‘Hot & Spicy Vinyasa Yoga & Indian Food’: Folks turn up the heat by flexing into postures in a continuous flow, before breaking for a group feast and henna body painting. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $14 for class; $10 for dinner. Info, 864-9642. Intro to Traditional Chinese Medicine: How do the Yin Yang theory and the Five Elements relate to health and food? Join Scott Moylan, director of Elements of Healing, to find out. City Market, Burlington, noon 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. Zumba Burlington: See WED.22, 9-10 a.m.

kids ‘Create a Superhero!’: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s ... a costumed crime fighter of your own creation! Crafty types ages 8 to 12 think up superhero suits and powers for their own heroes and heroines. Preregister. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘Motorcycle Mania’: See WED.22, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sarah Dillard: The author and illustrator of Perfectly Arugula sips tea and turns pages with little ones. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 482-5189.

outdoors ‘Green Infrastructure’: Environmentally savvy folks explore the park’s sustainable future on a walking tour to the new LEED Forest Center and hybrid solar greenhouse. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. - noon. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. Green Mountain Draft Horse Field Day: Farmers demonstrate traditional sowing methods with horses bred for strength and power pulling plowing and reaping machines. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8686. ‘Mount Holly in Bloom’ Garden Tour: Flora lovers postpone garden chores and explore 10 unusual, imaginatively tended high-altitude plots on this self-guided stroll to support the restoration of the Mount Holly Community Center & Library. Mount Holly Community Center & Library, Belmont, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $8-12. Info, 259-3707. ‘What’s Bugging Vermont Trees?: Take to the woods with forester Ron Kelley to investigate the health of local trunks, and learn to ID the insect pests that might be harming them. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7-8 p.m. $2-3. Info, 244-1226.

sport Onion River Century Ride: Pledge-propelled bikers benefit the Kellogg-Hubbard Library by pedaling either 111 miles, 110K or 23 miles, then refuel with barbecue and drinks. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. $50-65. Info, 229-9409.

<calendar > Regatta for Lake Champlain: Sailors and crews of all experience levels, from cruising to competitive racers, hit the water to benefit lake organizations, including ECHO, Lake Champlain Committee, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and more. Burlington Harbor, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. $150. Info, 658-3023.

talks Howard Coffin: The historian finds Vermont connections to Civil War soldiers, including a cave where a draft dodger lived for five years and a quarantined house for STI-infected infantry. Crossett Brook Middle School, Duxbury, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7080. ‘Pop Art Revisited: New York City & Beyond’: Artist Patty Mucha shares anecdotes and passages from her memoir, Clean Slate, about her life with Claes Oldenburg in this explosive, creative time period. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 748-2600.

theater ‘A Bright Room & Beyond’: See FRI.24, 8 p.m. ‘A Murder, a Mystery & a Marriage’: See THU.23, 8 p.m. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’: See THU.23, 2 p.m. ‘Aspects of Love’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘Bus Stop’: A blizzard strands eight unlikely folks in a Kansas diner in William Inge’s romantic comedy. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 518-891-1854. ‘Gypsy’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘Hearts of Man’: See FRI.24, 8 p.m. ‘How the Other Half Loves’: See WED.22, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘J.B.’: See THU.23, 8 p.m. ‘King Lear’: See THU.23, 8-9:30 p.m. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee’: See WED.22, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’: See THU.23, 7 p.m. ‘The Clean House’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Fever’: See FRI.24, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Pirates of Penzance’: Echo Valley Community Arts presents its rendition of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta love story about a young man, a band of tenderhearted pirates and a leap-year birthday. Plainfield Town Hall, Plainfield, 7:30 p.m. $6-16. Info, 223-3599. ‘The Wizard of Oz’: See THU.23, 7 p.m. ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’: See WED.22, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Song’: See WED.22, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

SUN.26 dance Ballroom Dance: Folks in clean-soled shoes learn the steps to dance like the stars in this seminar with Queen City Dance covering tango and swing. Movement Center, Essex Junction, 2-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 999-9309. ‘Elemental’: See FRI.24, 6:30 p.m.

etc. ‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Art & Movement Workshop: Cynthia Pase explores the ancient practice of henna body art through intricate, natural dye adornments. Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls, 1-3 p.m. $10. Info, 933-6171. ‘Art, Music & Tea’: Melodies from the Vermont Horns flow through the air as artist Michael Strauss exhibits watercolors and oil paintings at this outdoor garden party. Fisk Farm Art Center, Isle La Motte, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 928-3364. Benefit Plant Sale: Spruce up home gardens with the addition of ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials and other blooms to benefit the UVM Horticultural Research Center. Preview sale from 9-10 a.m. UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-3073 .

Burlington Cohousing Potluck: Hungry people bring a dish to share as they meet, mingle and learn about collaborative living. East Village Cohousing, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-0120. Chess Club: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. Dungeons & Dragons: Paper-andpencil adventures await imaginative XP earners. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. ‘Eating Well on a Budget’: Food Education Coordinator Caroline Homan offers her two cents on how to make dollars go far at the grocery store. Sign up at the customer service desk. City Market, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. Garden Skills Workshop: Greenskeepers bring their plant queries and learn about seed saving, plant propagation, wild edibles and more before touring the tea garden. Perennial Pleasures Nursery, East Hardwick, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 472-5104. Greek Festival: See SAT.25, noon. Scrabble Club: Triple-letter-square seekers wage word wars. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9912. ‘Soldiers Atop the Mount’: See SAT.25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ‘Tour de France’ Live Coverage: See WED.22, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

fairs & festivals ‘Aquafest’: See THU.23, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Barre Heritage Festival: See WED.22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stowe Summer Arts Festival: See FRI.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Taste of Stowe Arts Festival: See FRI.24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

film ‘Brazil’: See SAT.25, 3:30 p.m. ‘Happy Together’: Hong Kong superstars Tony Leung and Leslie Cheung play a gay couple on the brink of dissolution in Buenos Aires in Wong Kar-wai’s 1997 drama. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. ‘Rudo y Cursi’: See FRI.24, 7 p.m.

food & drink ‘Harpoon Championships of New England Barbecue’: See SAT.25, noon - 5 p.m. Stowe Farmers Market: Preserves, produce and other provender attract fans of local food. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027.

kids ‘Motorcycle Mania’: See WED.22, 12:30-4:30 p.m. ‘Tubby the Tuba’: Families with young tots enjoy classical music offerings from high-caliber artists of the Vermont Mozart Festival through Tommy the Trumpet, Harry the Horn and more. Grounds open for picnicking at 10 a.m. Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Shelburne, 11 a.m. $5-7. Info, 862-7352.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘Aida’: Big voices come to the cinema as opera fans catch Verdi’s love story between a captured and enslaved Ethiopian princess and a loyal Egyptian military commander in high def, prerecorded at La Scala. Merrill’s Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 11 a.m. $18-20. Info, 864-3456. Burlington Concert Band: Folks settle down outside to hear the jazz, pop, Broadway and marching-band numbers of this more than 150-year-old music group. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 578-3467.

‘Fabulous Fifth’: Four skilled musicmakers— on oboe, bassoon, violin and cello— recreate the lofty tones of Bizet, Haydn and Beethoven. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe, 7 p.m. $28-30.50. Info, 862-7352. ‘Jig in the Valley’: Musicians John Cassel, Brian Curry, the Backyard Bluegrass Band and more provide upbeat country, folk, bluegrass, swing, Motown and blues for eight hours of community two-stepping. Village Green, East Fairfield, 12-8:30 p.m. $5. Info, 827-6626. Sinfonietta Symphony Series Concert: Conductor Christopher Confessore guides classical musicians in this orchestra of the Adirondacks through Mark O’Connor’s Strings and Threads Suite. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, Lake Placid, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $22; free for students 18 and under. Info, 518-523-2051. Summer Sounds Concert: The Stockwell Brothers marry down-home tunes with modern folk in their acoustic ballads, mandolin melodies and world beat infusions. Highgate Municipal Park, Highgate Center, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3351. The Tragically Hip: This Canadian indie-rock band makes big noise with their blend of roots rock and a touch of country. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 5 p.m. $35. Info, 985-3346.

outdoors ‘Appalachian Trails & Tales’: Join a ranger on this four-mile trek along the nation’s most historic long-distance hiking trail, while learning local history. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. ‘Potash Brook River Ramble’: Immerse yourself in the Potash — literally. Bring a bagged lunch for this educational walk through the river to its mouth at Lake Champlain. Meet at Farrell Park parking lot on Swift Street. Farrell Park, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7284. ‘Sense of Place’: Field walkers chart their own trail guides on a ramble through the woods to identify some of the more elusive flora and fauna. Elmore Roots Nursery, Wolcott, 1-3 p.m. $10. Info, 888-3305. ‘The Formal Garden & Beyond’: Walkers discover that beauty and conservation are intertwined in the 19th-century design of the park’s colorful gardens and grounds. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. - noon. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. ‘The Spiritual Roots of Conservation’: Walkers tour the mansion and formal property, learning about the Native and European Americans who settled the area and the religious beliefs they held. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 1:30-3 p.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22.

theater ‘A Murder, a Mystery & a Marriage’: See THU.23, 7 p.m. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’: See THU.23, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Auditions for ‘Noises Off’: See FRI.24, 4-6 p.m. ‘Bus Stop’: See SAT.25, 2 p.m. ‘Gypsy’: See WED.22, 5 p.m. ‘J.B.’: See THU.23, 2 p.m. ‘King Lear’: See THU.23, 8-9:30 p.m. ‘The Dirt Cheap Money Circus & Pageant’: An inventive, politically charged performance highlights an all-afternoon event made up of museum tours and smaller shows. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 3-5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 525-3031. ‘The Fever’: See FRI.24, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Pirates of Penzance’: See SAT.25, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Wizard of Oz’: See THU.23, 2 p.m. ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’: See WED.22, 4 p.m. ‘Woody Guthrie’s American Song’: See WED.22, 2 p.m.

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‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Bookmaking Workshop: Whether you have penned a novel, doodled a cartoon or are facing blank pages, Jon Chad of the Center for Cartoon Studies gives tips of the trade on how to turn it into book format using ink, glue and needles. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

Also, see exhibitions in Section A. Oil Pastel Demonstration: Artist Carol Boucher leads creative types in sweeping strokes across canvas to make colorful visuals. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 878-6955.

fairs & festivals Stowe Summer Arts Festival: See FRI.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

film ‘Rudo y Cursi’: See FRI.24, 7 p.m.

food & drink ‘Incredible Edible Intervale Tour’: Food enthusiasts meet local farmers and sample their homegrown bounty. Pre-tour lunch, tasting and discussion at 11:30 a.m. at Half Pint Farm. Intervale Center, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $15-40. Info, 922-7346.

health & fitness ‘Preparing for Influenza’: Don’t let the flu get you down: Explore herbal approaches to warding off the virus with VCIH codirector Guido Masé. Preregister. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 224-7100, info@ vtherbcenter.org. Summer Boot Camp: Sir, yes, sir! A personal trainer helps folks increase strength, energy and agility in this free trial week of classes. Sports & Fitness Edge, Essex, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7734. Zumba Burlington: See WED.22, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

kids Music with Peter: See THU.23, 10:30 a.m. ‘Sew What?’: Imaginative children gather in the Owl Cottage Family Activity Center to embellish images through unique use of colored yarn. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 12:304:30 p.m. Regular admission, $10-20. Info, 985-3346. Summer Story Time: See FRI.24, 11 a.m.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Afro-Brazilian Percussion Class: Community band Sambatucada teach the pulsating rhythms of samba, samba reggae, baião and maracatu. Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-7107. Bluegrass Gospel Project, Moira Smiley & VOCO: A four-woman, predominantly a capella ensemble sings out everything from medieval music to contemporary originals, specializing in bluegrass, folk, Americana and gospel. Folk-roots wonders Bluegrass Gospel Project share the stage. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 229-0774. Vergennes City Band: A brass band welcomes musicians of all ages at an outdoor concert of gazebo faves. Vergennes City Park, Vergennes, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 877-2005. Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Rehearsal: Bows make vibrations on stringed instruments as the orchestra tunes up its tunes in practice sessions. New members welcome. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-343-3531, info@vtfiddleorchestra. org. Village Harmony: Teen singers from New England perform Appalachian, Bulgarian and South African songs and dances. Little Theater, Woodstock, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 426-3210.

theater ‘Always, Patsy Cline’: See THU.23, 8 p.m.

etc. ‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. ‘Exploring the Path to Enlightenment’: Fill your head with facts about Tibetan Buddhism while filling your body with a sense of peace in this meditation and discussion series. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136. Pause Café: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088. ‘Time Travel Tuesday’: Visitors cook on a woodstove and churn butter, then relax as a farm family would have in the 1890s. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. Tuesday Night Live: Magician Tom Joyce performs captivating tricks and illusions before the Krazy Kountry Band takes the stage with old and new country tunes. Rain site: Lowe Lecture Hall on Main Street. Legion Field, Johnson, 5:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-7826.

fairs & festivals Stowe Summer Arts Festival: See FRI.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

film ‘Rudo y Cursi’: See FRI.24, 7 p.m.

food & drink Old North End Farmers Market: Local farmers sell the fruits of their fields, and their labor. H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073. ‘Pickling Cucumbers’: Transform the smooth, mild veggies into flavorful, crock-cured eats by preserving them in a simple brine solution. Sign up at the customer service desk. City Market, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

health & fitness Summer Boot Camp: See MON.27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

kids Family Sing-Along: Families and their tots ages 5 and under gather to belt out familiar nursery rhymes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Jon Gailmor: The Vermont singersongwriter draws on audience involvement as he infuses his music with equal parts humor and emotion. Town Playground, Richford, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 848-3313. Painting Workshop: Youngsters ages 11 to 18 channel their inner artists through creative exercises with Howie McCausland. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. Preschool Storytime: Tots ages 3 to 5 bury their noses in books with readaloud tales, rhymes, songs and crafts. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘Romeo & Juliet: The ‘60s Musical!’: Teens fast-forward Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers to the peaceand-love era at this fundraiser for All Children Take Center Stage. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; play starts at 7. $20 includes dessert. Info, 355-6641. ‘Sew What?’: See MON.27, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Story Hour: Tales and picture books catch the attention of little tykes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘T-Shirt Transformation’: Young crafters add a little snazz to old threads through creative, decorative additions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Toddler Storytime: Youngsters ages 1 to 3 gather for songs, finger plays and stories. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Castleton Concert Series: The Will Patton Ensemble headlines a family-fun night of live music and entertainment. Castleton Village Green, Castleton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 273-2911. Concert in the Park: The Waterbury Community Band makes merry music out of doors. Hope Davey Memorial Park, Waterbury Center, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 888-4977. Green Mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5439, w1sj@arrl.net. ‘Moonlight in Vermont’: Ludwig van Beethoven’s famous sonatas rise from the keys as pianist Gil Shohat of the Vermont Mozart Festival picks out notes and chords. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $28-30.50. Info, 862-7352. Northeast Kingdom Shape Note Sing: Singers of early American music arrange themselves in a hollow square for four-part “fa-so-la-mi” hymns. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031. Osheaga Music & Arts Festival: Coldplay, Jason Mraz and the Arctic Monkeys head a more than 40-band lineup on four stages in the City of Saints. Various locations, Montréal, Québec, 2 - midnight. $65-125 Canadian. Info, 877-668-8269. Stowe Gazebo Concerts: The Nisht Geferlach Klezmer Band — their name translates from Yiddish as “Relax, it won’t kill you” — perform songs from the golden age of Yiddish theater, as well as Dixieland tunes that influenced Jewish immigrant musicians. Helen Day Memorial Lawn, Stowe, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7321, ext. 222. Summer Music in the Park: Sonny and Perley provide the tunes for music lovers at this concert in the meadow, while a farmers market offers produce for people to pack themselves a picnic. Knight Point State Park, North Hero, 6 p.m. $5 includes beach and picnic area access. Info, 372-8400. Towne Meeting: Vintage and contemporary folk music and soft rock collide in this eclectic vocal and acoustic show. Ticonderoga Festival Tent, Ticonderoga, N.Y., 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 518-585-6716. Village Harmony: Teen singers from New England perform Appalachian, Bulgarian and South African songs and dances. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 426-3210.

sport ‘Get to Know Your Bike’: A cycleshop pro introduces free wheelers to vehicle anatomy, flat fixes and roadside skills. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. The Vermont Mountaineers: Montpelier’s minor league team bats against a team from Keene, N.H., while giving shout-outs to the Berlin Street neighborhood. Montpelier Recreation Field, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. $3-10. Info, 223-5224.

theater ‘A Little Hotel on the Side’: See THU.23, 7:30 p.m. ‘Breaking Up Is Hard To Do’: This lighthearted musical provides “a joyous dollop of ‘60s nostalgia” with Neil Sedaka’s best songs, mistaken identities, friendship and love. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $25-34. Info, 654-2281. ‘Candida’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m.

words Intergenerational Book Discussion: Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel, Fahrenheit 451, about a future society where books — and therefore, critical thinking — are outlawed sparks heated discussion among bookworms of all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

WED.29 education Waldorf Elementary Open House: See WED.22, 9-10:30 a.m.

etc. ‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. ‘Build Your Own Bat Box’: Mosquito problem? Remedy a bat deficiency by constructing a habitat for the nocturnal bug zappers. 27 Rose Street, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-2768. ‘Voices for the Lake’: See WED.22, Rutland Free Library, Rutland, 7-9 p.m.

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Linda Radtke: The musician gives a rundown of major state benchmarks in “Vermont History Through Song.” Waterbury Historical Society, Waterbury Center, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 244-5321. Osheaga Music & Arts Festival: See TUE.28, 2 p.m. - midnight. ‘Patience’: Conductor William Metcalfe leads The Gilbert & Sullivan Singers in songs from this hilarious satire on Victorian arts movements. The Essex, Essex Junction, doors at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $50 includes a dessert reception. Info, 862-7352. Point Counterpoint: The expert instructors of the Lake Dunmore Counterpoint music camp share their own skills through classical chamber music. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, doors at 7 p.m.; concert at 7:30. $10. Info, 382-9222. Shelburne Town Concerts: Families flock to the Farm Barn for some lively tunes by the Rhythm Rockets, followed by blossoming nighttime fireworks. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, gates open at 5:30 p.m.; concert starts at 7. Donations accepted. Info, 985-9551. Village Harmony: See MON.27, Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m.

outdoors

‘Rudo y Cursi’: See FRI.24, 7 p.m.

Wednesday Garden Walks: Greenthumb enthusiasts meet at Bostwick Garden to meander through bushes and blooms, learning all about “Exploring Organic Gardening.” Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 1 p.m. Regular admission, $10-20. Info, 985-3346.

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‘Barbecue on the Green’: Platters of all-American summer foods — including hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, baked beans and potato salad — grace this outdoor picnic, sandwiched in between a farmers market and evening tunes. Town Green, Bristol, 5 p.m. Free; cost of food. Info, 453-4877. Champlain Islands Farmers Market: See WED.22, 4-7 p.m. Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.22, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. New North End Farmers Market: See WED.22, 3-6:30 p.m. South End Farmers Market: See WED.22, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

‘Pick-Up Broomball’: See WED.22, 8-9:30 p.m. The Vermont Mountaineers: Montpelier’s minor league team bats against a team from Pittsfield, Mass., while giving shout-outs to the Barre-O neighborhood. Montpelier Recreation Field, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. $3-10. Info, 223-5224.

Stowe Summer Arts Festival: See FRI.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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health & fitness Summer Boot Camp: See MON.27, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Zumba Burlington: See WED.22, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

kids Babytime: See WED.22, 10:30 a.m. Craftsbury Chamber Players Mini Concerts: Classical musicians preview their pieces for music-lovin’ little ones and their guests. UVM Recital Hall in Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 1-800-639-3443. Preschool Music Series: See WED.22, 12:30-1 p.m. ‘See! Write! Draw!’: Tots become writers or artists (or both) in this expressive program. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘Sew What?’: See MON.27, 12:30-4:30 p.m. ‘Tremendous Tractors’: Youngsters read a rhyming book about tractor tasks before taking a closer look at real plowing machines and painting their own wooden replica. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $3-5. Info, 457-2355. ‘Wacky Wednesdays’: See WED.22, 11 a.m.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Craftsbury Chamber Players Summer Concert Series: Called the “best” ensemble in Vermont by Yankee Magazine, these musicians perform classical compositions by Beethoven, Oquin and Mendelssohn. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8-20. Info, 1-800-639-3443. Killington Music Festival: See WED.22, 12 p.m.

talks Dan Reicher: The Director of Climate Change and Energy Initiatives for Google’s new initiative, Google. org, speaks about “The Power of Information in a Clean Energy Economy.” Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Warren, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

theater ‘Aspects of Love’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘Breaking Up Is Hard To Do’: See TUE.28, 8 p.m. ‘Candida’: See WED.22, 8 p.m. ‘The Barber of Seville’: Opera aficionados watch an HD broadcast of the Met’s rendition of Rossini’s comic love story. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 660-9300. ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’: See WED.22, 7:30 p.m. m

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Montpelier Laundromat I saw you at the laundromat on the corner of Main & Barre streets. We said how we just “loved” washing clothes & said how great it would be to have a bar in there! About 3 weeks ago. You were really cute! Wish I would run into you again. When: Monday, June 15, 2009. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906097

At the Flynn July 14 Aurelia’s Oratorio: You were behind me & smiled; we managed a few glances. You: perfectly adorable petite woman. Me: 6’ guy w/ a friend, “W” row. Will you have some coffee with me please? When: Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Where: Flynn Theater. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906126

Missing my Sweet Pea I miss you so very much & think of you every day. It’s hard to be states apart. I hope that we can be together again someday soon! I love you sweet pea! Olive Oil When: Sunday, October 5, 2008. Where: running through my mind all day. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906112

Contradance Cutie There weren’t too many of us young ones at the dance, but your bright red shirt was the center of my focus. I like the way you swing - your candy bar name made me hungry for more. Wanted to connect, but got shy. I hope I will see you again soon. Will you be at the next contra? When: Saturday, July 18, 2009. Where: Montpelier contradance. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906125

Crystal, tattooed flower of P.R. Did you lose my email address? Missing you & your perceptions. Hope summer’s being good to you. Billthecat When: Friday, May 1, 2009. Where: MVU. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906111

Sexiest Lady- Burlington Brawl It was before the last fight of the night at Burlington brawl & we smiled at each other while waiting for our bathrooms in lobby. You had black hair, tan skin, beautiful face and a very sexy & curvy body. You were wearing a black top & blue jeans. You were by far the sexiest lady in the entire place. When: Saturday, July 18, 2009. Where: Burlington Brawl. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906123 Starr Farm Beach, Saturday 6 p.m. You left too early! Dark shorts & you had a backpack. Tell me what else you were wearing so I know it’s you! Let’s connect. When: Saturday, July 18, 2009. Where: Starr Farm Beach. You: Man. Me: Man. #906121 Hottie at “The Drink” You were sitting in the corner. I couldn’t stop staring at you. You were short, brown hair, brown top, jean skirt. I was standing at the bar, striped polo shirt. We exchanged hellos, but when I turned to talk to you it was too late. You have been on my mind ever since. I want to meet you again! When: Thursday, July 16, 2009. Where: Thursday night at “The Drink”. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906120 Mec beau à Parc Oakledge Sitting at Oakledge watching the sunset w/ a friend, I couldn’t help but notice you. You were with a family - seemed like you were the fun uncle that your nephew adores. Walking to the car, I think you heard me talking about you & I was too embarrassed to say hi. Wish I could get a second chance. When: Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Where: Oakledge Park. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906118 What a Workout! I saw you at the gym. You were wearing an orange sports top. Caught you watching me work out a few times. You’re an amazingly gorgeous blonde. I wanted to talk to you, but didn’t want to creep you out. I can’t wait until our next workout! When: Friday, July 17, 2009. Where: gym. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906117 Thursday 7/16 A.M., Middlebury Co-op You: jeans, black top, short salt-and- pepper hair, sun-kissed & tres attractive. Me: yellow shirt, helped you reach a basket. Let’s chat. When: Thursday, July 16, 2009. Where: Midd co-op. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #906116 Extra Cream, please? I ordered a frappuccino. You asked me if I wanted extra cream w/ a kinky stare & hot little grin. I fell for your hot, smoldering, beautiful blue eyes & I’ve always been a fan of bald men. We should hook up sometime, you know, for my extra cream. ;) When: Thursday, July 16, 2009. Where: Starbucks, Williston Rd., S. Burlington. You: Man. Me: Man. #906115 French fry gobbling tsunami kayaker Wanna head out to the bikepath sometime again for a late night dog walk? Or perhaps the cemetery next time? By the way, she’s happy w/ you. When: Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Where: Singing on my phone. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906114 Glad I went to lunch... Healthy Living, 11:30ish, Thursday, July 16 .My little one was spying the pizza slices on your plate; I was spying you. Free for coffee sometime? When: Thursday, July 16, 2009. Where: Healthy Living. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906113

A&B Cute Clerk Your smile reaches all the way to your eyes to complement your blond hair. You work the afternoons & perk me up at the end of an exhausting day. Smoking is terrible, but it gives my white shirt & dark glasses an excuse to smile back. Thanks. When: Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Where: A&B. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906110 Jeep guy Cute guy w/ short dark hair, wearing a red shirt & black tie, driving a black Jeep Grand Cherokee on Shelburne Rd. When: Monday, July 13, 2009. Where: Driving on Shelburne Rd. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906108 Hannafords Hang Out You were circling ads in the newspaper when I saw you. We exchanged smiles & had a light conversation. I would really like to see you again. Meet me for coffee & something sweet downtown? When: Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Where: Hannafords. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906107 been a long time Well, it’s been a while. Grocery shopping wasn’t where I expected to see you. Strange that you are around now. Smile next time. When: Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Where: Hannafords. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906106 Vaguely Bohemian Blogger Teach me to belly dance & I’ll teach you to contact juggle, and we’ll both drink matcha at sunrise w/ breakfast sundaes. Do I guess right that you’re in this area? When: Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Where: online. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906105

Costco, Sat. July 11 You: attractive South Asian woman at Costco on Sat., July 11. Me: black T-shirt, blond, beard. We exchanged words while sampling pasta; you waved good-bye to me as you departed (navy blue Camry with California plates). I wished I had said hello & would welcome another opportunity to do so. Perhaps we could meet for a coffee or a drink? When: Saturday, July 11, 2009. Where: Costco. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906096

Dear Mistress Maeve, My new boyfriend’s brother and his wife are having their first baby, and they’re hosting a “Jack and Jill” shower (meaning both men and women are invited to celebrate the pregnancy). Here’s the catch — the brother’s wife is still close with my boyfriend’s ex, and she’s also invited to the shower. They were together for five years and practically married. The biggest issue is that the ex is still not quite over the breakup. She still texts and emails my boyfriend, talking about getting back together. It’s assumed that I will attend the shower, but I’m worried I’ll be the odd man out because she’s been around this group of people five years longer than I have. What do you think?

i Spy... HOT LOCAL JOBS I picked up Seven Days to see what was going on this weekend. I usually check out Section B and look at the calendar and club dates. Sometimes I read the Personals and I Spys — but only for entertainment, really. I’m totally in a relationship already! I flipped further and found some really hot jobs. They looked like they were interested in me, but I wasn’t sure until I went online the next day. I found one hot prospect that was just posted that day and wasn’t even in the paper. Even though I’m spoken for, I couldn’t resist. It was a perfect match — what the hell! I emailed my stats and I’m waiting to hear back. In the meantime, I’m following @SevenDaysJobs on Twitter and subscribing to the RSS feed so I won’t miss out on any other opportunities. I wish I knew about all this before and I wouldn’t be stuck in my current situation. I know some friends who are looking, so I emailed them some of the new jobs I found on the Seven Days classifieds website. I’m still curious about my “match” though. Hit me back, will ya? I’d love to meet up sometime soon and tell you all about my qualifications. When: last week. Where: in Seven Days. You: Hot Job. Me: Curious and potentially available. #77777

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First things first — it’s time for your beau to set some strong boundaries with his ex. If he hasn’t already, he needs to tell her that he’s happy in a new relationship, there’s no chance of getting back together, and she needs to stop contacting him until she’s over it — plain and simple. Go to the shower, eat hors d’oeuvres and play those asinine baby games — all with a pleasant smile on your face. She is his past; you are his future — and the sooner everyone sees that, the better. It may be awkward for you (and everyone else), but you’re risking further alienation by not attending this important family event. Tell your boyfriend ahead of time how you’re feeling and ask him to be especially attentive to your needs at the shower. Mentally prepare yourself to be calm, cool and collected — and don’t be afraid to excuse yourself from shower festivities to take a break if you need to. Oh, and be sure to bring a better gift than she.

Kisses,

Photographer shooting parade Church/Main St Handsome, sweet, soaked guy shooting Burlington 4centennial parade in downpour. You suddenly appeared in front of me taking a picture of my service dog & I huddled together under a blue umbrella, sitting on the curb of Church & Main St. You mouthed “thank you” & disappeared. I would love to have a copy of that picture. When: Saturday, July 11, 2009. Where: Church/Main St.., Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906094

Striped Cutey at Intervale Thurs You were wearing a green & white striped dress & had your dog. I had short hair, tattoos & made a joke about a doggy poo launcher. I was awestruck. When: Thursday, July 9, 2009. Where: The Intervale. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906093 Shaved Head Girl at WEEN you bummed a smoke from me. I think you were trying to quit. Stage right, all the way. Can’t get you out of my head - you are one of the most gorgeous women I have ever seen. Let’s get a coffee. When: Saturday, July 11, 2009. Where: Ween @ Waterfront, stage right. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906092

2 guys hitchhiking Shelburne Rd. You 2 were very cute & I wish I had room for you guys! My boyfriend & I checked you both out as we drove by and we both wished we could have picked you up cause you two were smoking! I hope you found a ride! When: Sunday, July 12, 2009. Where: Shelburne Rd. You: Man. Me: Man. #906090

BEATLES POSTER @ BANKNORTH I spied you snag my friend’s Beatles poster at Banknorth on the afternoon of Monday the 13th. She left it behind accidentally & didn’t realize you’d grabbed it until we saw you riding away on your bike. You: a redhead wearing a black shirt. You commented to me on my handful of bills. A trade? The poster for my number? When: Monday, July 13, 2009. Where: Banknorth, Main St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906091

Hot guy working at Dick’s You are very cute & have short brown hair. I rememeber you from your other job a few years ago. I thought you were cute then & even cuter now! You wanna grab a beer? I was in the store last week & I think you caught me checking you out. You have a great smile! When: Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods. You: Man. Me: Man. #906089

Meghan, My Red-Headed Friend Meg, I’m not even sure what happened sometime last November, but we stopped understanding each others’ differences, and we stopped being friends. Just wanted you to know I think of you & I hope life is good. XOXO, your VPB-spinach-salad red-headedfriend. When: Saturday, November 15, 2008. Where: Such a long time ago!. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906087 You, your dog at waterfront I was down at the waterfront this afternoon. We saw you & your dog on the swing and my friend from Fla. wanted a picture ... you agreed. Well, I live here and wonder if you & your dog might like to go for a walk sometime. You both seemed very friendly! When: Sunday, July 12, 2009. Where: Burlington Waterfront swings. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906086

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Summer Camp: Clay Creatures!: Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Lions and tigers and bears .. oh my! Do you love animals? Through carving and sculpting, campers will learn how to transform a block of clay into beautiful animal sculptures. Create leopards, elephants, cats, dogs and more! A bonus day on the wheel is included. Ages 6-8.

animals Intro to Disc Dog: Aug. 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $50/2-hour class for you and your dog. Location: The Canine Connection of Vermont, 42 Gauthier Dr., Essex Jct. Info: The Canine Connection of Vermont, Anne Cattaneo, 802-879-7720, anne@canineconnectionvt.com, www.canineconnectionvt.com. This two-hour workshop is a great way to introduce you and your dog to the sport of disc dog. Instructor Angelo Marinakas of Green Mountain Disc Dogs will teach you the basics of throwing discs and offer techniques for building drive and enthusiasm for this sport in your dog.

animation ANIMATION CAMP: Jul. 27-31, 3-5 p.m.. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802253-8358, kiersten@helenday.com, www.helenday.com. Bring your own characters to life through still-photo animation and create amazing videos! Grades 3-6.

burlington city arts Photo: Lith Printing: Jul. 30 - Aug. 13, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $125/$112.50 BCA members (includes all paper and chemicals). Location: Firehouse Center’s Community Darkroom, Burlington. In this mixedlevel class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, students will learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel. Demonstrations and instruction will cover advanced throwing, trimming and glazing techniques. Individual projects will be encouraged. Students must be proficient in centering and throwing cylinders. Prerequisite: Basic wheel experience. Limit: 12. Print: Beginning Silkscreening: Jul. 27 - Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $145/$130.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn to design and print posters, T-shirts, fine art prints and more! Get exposed to a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hard-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Learn photo emulsion, silkscreen exposure, and to mix and print images with water-based inks. Some materials included. Limit: 8.

Summer Camp: Kinetic Design: Aug. 10-14, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $180/ BCA/ECHO flat partner rate. Location: Firehouse Center and ECHO, Burlington. Learn the ins and outs of design and creative problem solving, working with a variety of 2-D and 3-D materials to create whimsical artwork related to wind, energy and flight. On Tuesday and Thursday morning, campers will walk down to ECHO to explore the exhibit Wind: Power and Play. Ages 9-11. Summer Camp: Lift Off!: Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $180/ BCA/ECHO flat partner rate. Location: Firehouse Center and ECHO, Burlington. 3-2-1 lift off! Work with a variety of fun 2-D and 3-D materials to create whimsical and imaginative artwork related to wind, energy and flight. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, campers will walk down to the ECHO Center to explore the exhibit Wind: Power and Play. Ages 6-8.

Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com. Teacher bios are also available online.

creativity THE CREATIVE PATH PLAYSHOP: A one-day retreat Thoreau style, August 2, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $50/incl. gourmet lunch. Location: For directions and info call Sara, 802-888-3802. At a cabin on a pond in the woods learn to quiet your inner critic, awaken the creative genius within you and live more fully through your passion. Led by Sara Waskuch, designer and teacher.

dance Ballroom Dance Classes Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, www.FirstStepDance.com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance! Dance Studio Salsalina Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802598-1077, info@salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style. Oneon-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean

Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

design/build Upcoming at Yestermorrow: Fall Classes. Location: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 189 Route 100, Warren. Info: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 802-496-5545, www.yestermorrow.org. Home Design: For those interested in new home construction, remodeling/renovation or new career. Tricks of the Trade: Improvised calculations, tools, equipment & jigs, & how to do the work of two by yourself. Root Cellar Design/Build: Designing elements of passive cooling & humidity control towards root cellar construction. (Inquire dates.)

drumming Burlington Taiko Classes Location: Taiko Space (across from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-999-4255, classes@burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Beginning classes Tuesdays - Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $47/6 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20 p.m., $53/6 weeks. Session begins 10/28. Advanced Beginner/Ensemble class meets weekly on Mondays at 5:306:50 p.m., $48/6 weeks, beginning 10/27. Gift certificates are available! For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.

finance Intuitive Investing: Jul. 29 Aug. 19, Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $75/. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802244-7909. Most people live life, and invest their money, using half their brainpower. Bring at least six specific questions about which you want guidance to this hands-on workshop that teaches you reliable techniques to harness the timeless wisdom of your intuitive mind. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher, author, and Tricia Senzel, C.P.A.

fitness Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Mon & Wed: 7-8 a.m.; Tues. & Thurs: noon-1; Tues.: 5-6 p.m. and Wed. 6-7 p.m. Plus on your own schedule by appointment. Cost: $18/person per outing. Location: Lake Champlain, Burlington based, but will visit other waterways. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@ stormboarding.com, www.stormboarding.com. Stand-up paddling is easy to learn, fun, beautiful and a great full-body workout. Outings focus on core strength, balance, flexibility, having fun and enjoying the make. Weekends feature family events, exploration outings & race series. Custom outings available -

great for families or visiting friends. Burlington based but mobile.

gardening Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, July 25. Free garden tours at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Wildlife presentation at noon. Location: 1299 Robert Young Rd., Rt. 116 to Rt. 17 East. Follow VT road signs, S. Starksboro. Info: Marijke’s Perennial Gardens Plus, 802-4537590. Exquisite display gardens in a mountainous wildlife setting. Hardy field-grown perennials and fruits for sale.

herbs Wisdom of the Herbs School: Wild Edible Intensive 2009: Enhancing Local Food Security. Taught by Annie McCleary and George Lisi. Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer Term: August 9, September 20 and October 4, 2009. Tuition $300. $50 nonrefundable deposit each term. VSAC nondegree grants available. Primitive Skills: Shelter Water Fire Food (new program!) taught by Nicholas Neddo of Roots School. Sept. 5-6 and 19-20, 2009. Tuition $400. Nonrefundable deposit $50. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802-456-8122, annie@ w isdomof theherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOf TheHerbsSchool. com. Unique experiential programs embracing the wild plants, holistic health, and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with Nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.

holistic health Frequencies of Freedom: Aug. 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $40/$100 sliding scale. Location: Coaching Center of Vermont, Inc., 1 Main St., Champlain Mill, Winooski. Info: Lea Belair, 802-879-3454. Jana Shiloh is a talented homeopath and energy healer visiting us from Sedona, AZ. Create your own Emotional Essences using the amazing properties of “structured water.” Short meditations are involved, 1530 minutes. Be part of this groundbreaking research! Space is limited, call to preregister.

jewelry Jewelry classes Cost: $140/ mo. Location: alchemie, 2 Howard St., A1, Burlington. Info: jane frank jewellerydesign, Jane Frank, 802-999-3242, info@janefrank. de, www.janefrank.de. Learn how to make your own jewelry with a German trained goldsmith in a fully equipped studio in town. You will learn basic techniques but also be able to specialize for certain projects you choose. Capacity: 5 stu-

dents. Monday mornings: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday nights: 6-8:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 10, 4 weeks. Tuesday mornings: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday nights, 6-8:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 11, 4 weeks. bezels and stonesetting: Aug. 15-16, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $260/weekend, excluding materials. Location: Alchemie, 2 Howard St., A1, Burlington. Info: jane frank jewellerydesign, Jane Frank, 802-999-3242, www.janefrank.de. Learn how to make bezels for round and oval cabochons and facetted stones and integrate them in either a ring, earrings or pendant. After learning how to set those, you will be able to go home with a finished piece of jewelry.

kitesurfing/ windsurfing Kitesurf & Windsurfing Classes Location: Lake Champlain: Charlie’s Boathouse, North end of North Ave., Burlington. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@ stormboarding.com. Learn one of two great water sports. Get windsurfing in 1 hour (thanks to modern equipment). Kitesurfing begins with a ground school lesson (2 hours) followed by your first water lesson (3 hours). See detailed info on www.stormboarding.com. Beginning and advanced, individual and group lessons available 7 days/ week. $60-$150.

language Spanish for Adults & Children Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802-659-4181, spanishparavos@gmail.com, www.spanishwaterburycenter.com. Learn from a native speaker in small classes, offered year round. Classes for adults at multiple levels as well as special classes tailored for seniors and travelers. Private group or individual instruction and tutoring are also available. Yes, we do lessons for children; they love it! See web or contact us.

maritime Shipwreck Exploration Cost: $18/person for a 1-hour tour. Location: Perkins Pier, Slip #34 at the Boathouse - in front of ECHO, next to Friendship, Burlington. Info: Shipwrecktour.com, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@ stormboarding.com, www.shipwrecktour.com. See incredibly well-preserved wrecks from the 1800s without getting wet. We use an ROV camera - everything it sees, we see on screens on board. This is a unique and exciting outing great for families. We combine technology and history with a great boat trip on Lake Champlain. All ages.

martial arts AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 5:30 p.m. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th Dan - Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido teacher. Childrens Little Ninja Program: Tuesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sunday noon - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $15/1-hour class, monthly options availaible. Location: Vermont Ninjutsu/Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: David O’Donnell, 802-3998875, www.vtninjutsu.com. Integrates warm-ups, basic techniques and Ninjutsu games. Students learn how to roll and fall safely; Ninjutsu related games teach coordination, flexibility, strength and teamwork. Older children learn verbal conflict resolution, street awareness and self-defense. The benefits for kids: Quieting their mind, self-confidence, discipline, awareness and respect. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-6604072, www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head instructor is five-time Brazilian Champion Rio de Janeiro, certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie. Classes for men, women and children. First class is free. Vermont Aikido Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-862-9785, vermontaikido.org. Practice the graceful martial art of Aikido in a safe, supportive environment. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Visitors are always welcome in the dojo! Class hours are at our homepage. Vermont Ninjutsu: Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday 6:308:30 p.m., Sunday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $15/class (see permonth options on website). Location: Elements of Healing, Essex Shoppes & Cinema, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: Vermont Ninjutsu, 802-399-8875, vtninjutsu@gmail.com, www. vtninjutsu.com. Ninjutsu emphasizes use of natural movements to diffuse physical/mental conflicts bringing harmony to the mind and body. It encompasses but is not limited to locking of the joints, throws, striking, ukemi (rolls, break falls), weapons training (bo, sword, shuriken), mental readiness and awareness (meditation, conflict avoidance).

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So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

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massage Asian Bodywork Therapy Program Cost: $5,000/500-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-2888160, scott@elementsofhealing. net, www.elementsofhealing.net. This program teaches two forms of Oriental massage, Amma and Shiatsu. We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, Yin Yang and 5-Element Theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught. Geriartic Massage Level 1: Aug. 7-9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $340/Friday evening & all weekend. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715, touchstonehealingarts.com. By helping participants to gain insight into meaningful work with the elderly, the therapist who likes to work with seniors is put on the path to a massage career that is emotionally satisfying without being physically draining. Come and earn 17 CE hours from national expert Sharon Puszko. Massage Practitioner Training: Sep. 15 - Jun. 6, 9 a.m. Cost: $7,250/tuition for 690 hours. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715, touchvt@gmail. com, Touchstonehealingarts.com. We offer a 690-hour program in Relaxation and Clinical Massage. This course is a solid foundation in therapeutic massage, anatomy and physiology, clinical practice, professional development, and communication skills. Upon completion of the program, graduates qualify for writing the NCTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) examination.

meditation Introduction to Zen: Sat., July 25, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $55/all-day workshop, lunch incl. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, vermontzen.org/workshops.html. The workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher and focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Preregistration required. Call for more info, or register online. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187

WEEKLY MEDITATION RETREAT: Wed. nights at 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $15/class. Location: King Street Holistic Center, 35 King St., Burlington. Info: Barry Weiss, 802-343-7265. Meditation is the most effective stress-reduction technique in the world today. And a retreat is the most essential next step in your spiritual progress. You’ve got to get away from it all and practice the art of sitting still - and watch the ripples unfold into your daily life.

pilates ALL Wellness, LLC Many package/pricing options to suit your budget. Please call for pricing details. Location: 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Health Counseling services. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. First mat class is free! Also, please join us for a free introduction to the reformer, the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 - just call to sign up. Core Studio Pilates: Get motivated in one of our Mat, Bed or unique Spinning Hybrid classes, offered seven days a week. Special classes include a Pre/Postnatal Pilates class, Pilates for Runners and Pilates Boot Camp. We also offer Happy Hour Pilates for ALL! $5 Mat and $15 Bed classes to make Pilates affordable for everyone! Private sessions and personal training also available. Please visit our website to sign up for classes, view a complete schedule and to check out our current specials and flexible pricing options, including student rates for Pilates mat classes. Location: Core Studio Pilates and Personal Training, 431 Pine St. Suite 101 (Maltex Building), Burlington. Info: Core Studio, 802-862-8686, kathy @ corestudioburlington. com, www.corestudioburlington. com. Stretch, strengthen and build stamina in your deepest core muscles. Classes are led by lively, experienced instructors and will benefit athletes of all levels in a fun and instructive setting. Your first mat class is always free! Reference this ad and receive your 2nd class free, with the purchase of any package! Natural Bodies Pilates: Discover the difference that true core strength makes for you in your life. See our full schedule of classes online, and call for special rates on packages and class cards. Call for a free half-hour consultation to come in, see the studio, and find out how to get started. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rte. 127, 5 minutes from Burlington’s waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, Lucille@NaturalBodiesPilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Develop advanced body-mind awareness along with your articulate, strong and flexible

body in a relaxed studio environment. Challenge your ability for coordination, flowing movement, and balance in small classes and private sessions. Join Pilates Mat and Reformer, Integrative Movement, Elements of Ballet classes, or try our 90-Minute Combination Studio class.

reiki Reiki II: Aug. 8-9, 1-5 p.m. Cost: $150/8. Location: HeartSong Reiki, Stockbridge. Info: HeartSong Reiki, Kelly McDermottBurns, 802-746-8834, kelly@ heartsongreiki.com, www.heartsongreiki.com. This introduces the first three Reiki symbols. We will use mantras, jumon, precepts and Japanese meditation techniques to explore their individual energies. Students will learn distant Reiki, mental/emotional work and client protocol and will receive three Reiki II attunements. A manual and certificate of completion are included. Reiki Level One Cost: $175/9:30 to 5 p.m. Location: Rising Sun Healing Center, 35 King St., #7, Burlington. Info: Chris Hanna, chr is @ r isingsunhealing.com, www.risingsunhealing.com. Learn this powerful hands-on healing art for healing and personal growth and be able to give Reiki energy to yourself and others by the end of the class. Plenty of in-class practice time. Learn the history and ethics of a Reiki practitioner. Member of the Vermont Reiki Assoc.

sailing Community Sailing Center: June - October. Location: Communtiy Sailing Center, 1 Lake St., Burlington. Info: Community Sailing Center, 802-864-2499, Info@communitysailingcenter. org, www.communitysailingcenter.org. Learn to sail! Classes for adults, youth and families, beginning and intermediate courses and full-day camps. Sailboat, kayak and canoe rentals. Other sailing opportunities include Friday night 420 race series, adaptive water sports program, high school sailing team and overnight sailing expeditions. 1x1c-csclogo061709.pdf Community Sailing Center’s mission is to provide public access to educational and recreational opportunities through sailing, paddling and other lake-oriented programs.

tai chi Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802-8647902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi 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.

theater Theater & Puppet Art Camp: Jul. 27-31, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-

8358, www.helenday.com. Grades K-2. Create characters and props to put on a performance for family and friends on Friday, July 31.

3 BR in Essex Jct. Lg., wellmaintained apt. on 2 floors. Recent paint. NS/pets. Storage avail. Good refs. & credit history are a must. $1000/mo. incl. heat & HW. Info: Paul Lyman, 802-8793117.

video YOU TUBE DIG. VIDEO WORKSHOP: Aug. 1-2. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, www. helenday.com. Make your own video to post on YouTube. Grades 6-8.

women Living Your Whole Life: Women’s Retreat: August 7-8, Friday 3 p.m. - Sunday 11 a.m. Cost: $320/ person/single, $270/person/ double occupancy. Early registration discount avail. Location: Bishop Booth Conference Center, Burlington. Info: 802-864-0624, www.demeterresolut ions.com. Whether you are looking for a new path in life or just the next step, this workshop is for you. Through a series of guided activities and personal exploration time, women can find their authentic self and the path to living a whole life, an “integrated” life. Retreat Director: Anthe Athas of Demeter Resolutions, Burlington.

yoga COPPER CRANE YOGA: Yoga in the summer. Cost: $14/drop in, $60/5-class card, $110/10-class card, $200/20-class card. Location: Copper Crane Yoga, 179 Main St., Vergennes. Info: 802877-3663, coppercraneyoga.com. Individual, group and custom yoga classes. Copper Crane provides wise and compassionate teaching to strengthen the body, uplift the heart and calm the mind. Be yourself here. Copper Crane is directed by Carolyn Conner, RYT, Advanced Certified Thai Yoga Bodywork practitioner. Thai Yoga Bodywork and Zero Balancing sessions by appointment. EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels, convenient6/12/09 4:20:30 PM ly located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu, Iyengar and babies/kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/ post-natal yoga. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog. The Studio at The Field House: Daily yoga & Pilates classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome; no membership required. Cost: $15/ drop-in, $60/month (6 classes). Unlimited yoga, $70 (incl. club membership). Location: 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne. Info: 802985-4406, www.shelburneathleticclub.com. Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga & Kripalu classes as well as reformer, mat & senior Pilates.

Cars/Trucks 1995 Chev 2WD C1500 Work truck (long bed) w/ pickup shell/ cap + 4 snow tires. Good running condition. Some rust. Evenings after 6 p.m. Info: 802-434-4265. 1998 Chevy Camero Low mileage, good condition, good stereo system, runs great. 3 Infinity subwoofers w/ built-in box designed to fit in trunk, will sell w/ car. $3400. Info: 802-849-9711, dbq58@comcast.net. 1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon Car is in good condition. Just serviced & very reliable. Drives great. Comes w/ summer tires, extra set of rims & roof rack. $4400/OBO. Info: 802-598-5253. 2000 VW Passat Sedan Original owner, excellent condition, 31 mpg, CD, air, heated seats, side airbags, 5-spd. manual, 99.5K, new brakes, extra wheels, inspected. $4495. Info: 802-3632219. 2001 Chrysler Sebring LX Coupe. 24K, showroom condition. $8000 FIRM. Info: 802-660-9843. 2002 Saturn SL1 35+ mpg highway, power W/D, cruise control, rust/dent-resistant body. Well maintained, 68K. $4200. Call Kate or Josh, 658-9960. 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Clean, 3.5L, 245hp, V6 auto. ltd. slip w/ sport suspension & 17” alloy wheels, silver w/ black cloth, power S/M & HID xenon headlights. 92K. $8000/OBO. Info: 802-249-1261. 2006 Certified Fusion SE 4-cyl. auto. 30+ mpg! Classy dune pearl clearcoat ext., sueded tan cloth int. Like new! Only 16K & 6-yr./100K powertrain warranty! $16,495. Info: EJ Barrette and Sons, Inc., 802-868-3327, www. barretteford.com. Auto Auction 3 Saturdays ea. month. Open to the public. Info: 802-878-9200, THCAuction.com. Mitsuibishi 3000GT Beautiful, auto. Bright red sports car & nice ride! Please call after 5:30 p.m. & lv. msg. Info: Frank Naef, 802879-1098.

3-4-BR Renovated House Beautifully fully renovated, w/ basement, parking for 3, W/D hookups, mo.-to-mo. lease, building for sale, sale move reimbursement, credit check & refs./dep required. Info: 802-734-1050. 3-BR BOLTON VALLEY Spacious, sunny, 3-BR end unit. Decks. Gas fireplace. All appliances, W/D. Low heating costs. Great hiking, skiing. Easy 30-minute drive. $1250/mo. Info: Lynda DesLauriers, 802-343-2020, lyndadski@ gmavt.net. 3-BR House Burl. South end Immaculate, Callahan Park, good schools. W/D. Avail. Aug. 15. Enclosed yard, fireplace, finished basement, garage. 1.5 BAs. $2100/mo. + utils. Pets negotiable. 802-999-2906. 4-BR renovated downtown Lakeviews, quiet, just beautifully renovated, downtown location, near UVM & Church St. Free W/D, parking. NS/pets. Avail. now. $1950/mo. Info: Timothy, 802598-9370. Affordable Apt. 1- & 2-BR apts. avail in Jeffersonville, Morrisville, Stowe & Hardwick ranging from $500 to $675/mo. Rent incl. heat, water/sewer, rubbish removal. Freshly painted units ready now. Please contact Alliance Property Management, Inc., at 802-8993400 for more info. Equal Opportunity/Fair Housing. BURLINGTON 1-BR Apt. $725/ mo. Close to colleges, bright, fully furnished, sliding glass doors lead to lg. deck, quiet New North End neighborhood near bike path & lake. Utils. incl. electric, cable TV, high-speed Internet. No pets. Avail. Aug. 1. 1-yr. lease. Info: 802-864-0838, thomasbusinessagency@comcast.net. BURLINGTON, N. UNION ST. 1-BR, 2nd floor. Fresh, clean & cozy. Walk to UVM, downtown, lake. NS/ pets. Avail. Aug 1. $800/mo. 802658-0643. Info: 802-658-0643. Bristol 1-BR & 3-BR apts. in beautiful, convenient downtown Bristol. Incl. water, sewer, offstreet reserved parking, storage unit. Tenant pays heat, electric. NS/pets. 1-BR apt., $625/mo., 1 mo. free rent, avail. now. 3-BR, $775/mo., avail. 8/15. Info: 802453-4065. Bristol Village Duplex $1100/mo. incl. heat. Avail. Aug. 1. Spacious, fenced yard, W/D, clean, homey, pets allowed on case-by-case basis. 1-yr. lease. Refs., 1st, deposit required. Info: 802-338-1660. Burl: Close to Waterfront No. Avenue: 2-BR, 1-BA in quiet building. Walk to downtown. W/D, low utils., parking for 1. NS/pets. Avail. Sept. 1; 1 yr. $900/mo. + utils. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.

For Rent 1-BR BOLTON VALLEY Lg., unfurnished condo. Gas fireplace. All appliances. Lots of closet space. Deck. Great skiing, hiking. W/D. Year lease. $825/mo. Info: Lynda DesLauriers, 802-343-2020, lyndadski@gmavt.net. 2 & 3 BRs Brand New Heat, water/HW, trash, snow removal, garage parking, elevator, HDWD, DW, deck, extra storage. Beautiful, brand new, never lived in. Large suites. Must see. Info: Clock Tower Square, 802-951-2457, www. clocktowersquare.net.

Burlington Lg. sunny 2-BR, 185 N. Willard St. NS/pets. Parking. $1250/mo. + utils. Info: 802-6580621. Burlington Avail. June 1. Bright & spacious upscale 5-BR apt. in Hill Section. Natural woodwork, 2.5-BA, high-end kitchen, quiet safe location, parking, heat, W/D. Please NS/pets. Refs. req. $3500/ mo. Info: 802-658-8056, studio404@comcast.net. Burlington 137 Elmwood Ave. Avail. now. 2-BR, 3/4-BA, upstairs unit. No pets. Close to downtown. $850/mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229.

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Burlington 64 No. Winooski Ave. Avail. Aug. 1. Studio, full kitchen, 3/4-BA, heat incl. Pets considered. $750/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229.

Burlington South Meadow 3-BR, full BA, on-site W/D, gas heat utils. not incl. NS/pets. Currently avail. Income restrictions apply. Info: 802-864-9966.

Burlington So. End 3-BR apt. Spacious, quiet, off-street parking, W/D. 1-yr. lease. No pets. Avail. June 1. Info: 802-922-8518.

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Burlington Avail. now, 515 S. Union St., 4-BR lg. house, HDWD floors, fireplace, DR, 2-car garage, basement, full BA, 2 porches, W/D. $2400/mo. No dogs. 802862-7467. Info: 802-862-7467. Burlington Avail. now. Downtown on Main St. 2-BR, 1.5-BA, W/D on-site, parking, heat & A/C incl. 5th-floor corner unit w/ lake views. Small dog considered. $1600/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229. Burlington 64 No. Winooski Ave. Avail. Aug. 1. 1-BR, newly renovated, 1-BA, downstairs unit, close to downtown. No pets. $800/mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229. Burlington Colchester Ave. 3-BR. Parking, W/D. No dogs. Avail. Sept 1. $1185/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. www.nevilleco.com. Burlington Duplex 3 BR Lg., in remodeled Catherine St. duplex, 1-BA, new gas furnace, $1550/mo. incl. water, trash, winter parking, backyard. Deposit, refs., lease, no pets. Call 660-8957. Burlington Great 2-BR apt. Downstairs, HDWD floors, W/D, 3-season porch, private back yard, parking, walk to FAHC, UVM, downtown. NS/pets. Avail. Sept. 1. $1000/mo. + utils. Info: 802863-6473. Burlington South End Lg. 1-BR, heat & HW incl. NS/pets. Lease & dep. $850/mo. Info: 802864-9314.

Burlington south S. Union, Aug. 1, 1 BR, $800/mo. + utils. 2-BR, $1200/mo. + utils. Offstreet parking, lease, deposit, references. 802-864-7926. Burlington, Colchester Ave 2-BR apts. Avail. 8/1. 1 apt. avail. now. Clean, convenient to UVM/ hospital. Heat, HW, trash, offstreet parking incl. On bus line. NS/pets. Dep. yr. lease. $1000$1150/mo. 1-BR apt., $800/mo. Info: 802-985-4196. Burlington, N. Willard St. 1-BR, close to downtown. Avail. July 1. $800/mo. incl. heat & HW. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-6603481 x1030. Burlington, North Ave. Avail. July 1. 2-BR, parking, hookups, no dogs. $875/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. Burlington/Winooski Roommates wanted to share lg. furnished house. All utils. incl.! 2.5-BA, W/D, parking, on bus line. No pets. Rent individually or w/ friends. Year lease or summer sublets avail. $650/mo. per person + dep. Info: 802-863-9612. CLOSE TO UVM & HOSPITAL Great quiet location, new paint, 3-season porch, brand new appliances, 2 BAs, wood/laminate floors, W/D hookups, garage, yard. $1900/ mo.+ utils. Info: 802-862-4007. Cambridge Village 2 BR Nice, over Post Office. Walk to stores. Ski at Smuggs. 30-40 minutes to Essex or Burlington. No pets. Gas heat. $695/mo.+. Info: 802-863-8200.

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Church St. Marketplace Studio, clean, HDWD floors, heat incl. Avail. immed. Info: 802-9228518.

Colchester On Water Unsurpassed 3-BR+office, 3-BA custom home, cathedral ceilings, professionally designed kitchen, astonishing views. Furnished or not. Now; 1-yr. lease. NS/pets. $2500/ mo. incl. heat! $2600 furnished. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. Cottage $700/mo + Util. Hike, ski from your own small, pvt. newly renovated cottage, located 7 mi. No. of Underhill, 35 min. from Burlington. $700/mo. + utilities. Pet friendly. Avail. Aug. 1. Info: Michael Thomas, 802-899-2221. Downtown: Renovated! Drew St: Clean 2-BR, 1-BA w/ clean clawfoot. Totally renovated kitchen w/ new everything (must see). Private yard, 2 off-street, new W/D. No pets. Sept.-April/May. $1200/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@ hickokandboardman.com, www. HickokandBoardman.com. ESSEX JCT. UNFURNISHED Spacious 1 BR, central location, 1 block to bus & shops. NS/pets, lease. $865/mo. + utils. 802-8644645. Essex Jct: Highland Vlg. 61 Pearl St: 2 BR, 2 BA, 1185 sq.ft, W/D, walk-in closet, fitness room, balcony. Incl. heat, AC, etc! NS/ pets. Aug. 1; 1 yr. $1450/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.

Furnished townhouse in SB Quiet neighborhood w/ yearround walking paths, min. to UVM, I-89 interstate, Burlington International Airport. Lg. private backyard w/ views, master BR suite w/ elegant spa. $2500/mo. Info: 802-862-3126. Georgia: Newer Colonial Woods Hollow: 3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1664 sq.ft. 1.68 wooded lot. Kitchen w/ granite countertops, 2-car garage, deck. Nicely maintained. W/D, full basement. Aug. 1; 1 yr. $1575/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@ hickokandboardman.com, www. HickokandBoardman.com. Hinesburg Apt. for rent 4 BR, 1 BA, close to town. W/D hookups, 3-season porch, lg. yard. $1300/ mo. + heat, HW, electric. Rent incl. water, sewer, trash. Refs., sec. dep., income verification. Avail. Aug. 1. Info: Mary Muroski, 802-482-4659. Jericho Sm. cozy 1-BR, 3/4-BA, lg. great yard, garden. NS. Avail. Aug. 1. $750/mo. incl. utils. Lease, dep. req. Info: 802-849-6807. Lakeside 1BR in North Hero North Hero Village, huge kitchen, W/D. Free parking. Water, snow removal, lawn mowing & trash removal incl. Upstairs from daytime business. Avail. Aug. 1. Info: Lake Champlain Islands Chamber, 802372-8400, ruth@champlainislands. com, www.champlainislands.com.

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Lg. 2-Room Effeciency Burlington, minutes away from Church Street Marketplace. Private entrance. Lease/sec. dep. required. No pets or off-street parking. $750/mo. + utils. 802-862-1463. Lg. house 4-BR 5-BA 4 lg. rooms for sleeping, living space w/ full BAs. W/D hookup. Newly remodeled. Come take a look. Close to Red Rocks & bike path. More info. & pictures at www.7dspot.com. Info: 802-872-7555. Milton: 3-BR Colonial Field Ridge Dr: 2.5 BA, 3100 sq.ft., cathedral ceilings, granite countertops, finished basement w/ office. Beautiful yard, in-ground pool. Heated 2-car garage. Aug. 1; 1 year. $1900/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rental s @ hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.

NORTH FERRISBURGH: Sunny, spacious 1-BR, HDWD floors. $575/mo. + utils. Call Mark, 802-343-4820. NORTH FERRISBURGH: Newly remodeled 2-BR apt. in lg. farmhouse. Spacious sunny rooms w/ HDWD. New efficient kerosene monitor heaters. $900/mo. + utils. Call Mark, 802-343-4820. Panton Private 2-BR, 2-BA 38 acres country estate. Great room, formal dining room, 3 porches, pond, hiking, ski trails. Immediate occupancy possible. $1900/ mo. + utils. Info: 802-639-8052. Private Country Studio Apt Situated on 10 acres w/ pond, winter sunsets. $750/mo., incl. electricity, you pay propane heat. Avail. Sept. 1, 1-yr. lease. NS/ pets. Info: 802-482-2041, rosenblum_vt@yahoo.com.

A UNIQUE RENTAL OPPORTUNITY VERMONT NATIONAL COUNTRY CLUB Gorgeous, brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bath Villas in South Burlington. Custom Chef ’s Kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Luxurious master suite with jetted tub. Includes social membership to country club. Available August & September. Sorry, no pets. $2,250 per month.

Lakeside 3-BR condo Bike path, beach, bus, park. Quiet building. NS/dogs. HDWD floors, 3-season glassed porch. Big eat-in kitchen. W/D hookups. Lovely trees! $1000/mo. Info: 802-865-1208. Lakeside Apt. 2nd floor, 2-BR. Rent incl. heat. Off-street parking, quiet area, 1-yr. lease, 1 mo. dep. Pets neg. Avail. Aug. 1. Info: Harry Clark, 802-233-4200. 2x3c-cbhb071509.indd 1

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« for rent S. BURL.: VT NATIONAL Nicklaus Circle: Brand new 2-BR, 2-BA villa w/ 1956 sq.ft. soaring ceilings, chef’s kitchen, spacious master suite w/ Jacuzzi & walk-in. NS/ pets. August 1. $2250/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. S. BURL: 3-STORY HOME! Butler Farms: Freshly painted, 4-BR, office, 3-BA, spacious master w/ whirlpool & sauna, HDWD, loft. 2+-car garage, 2780 sq.ft. Now; year lease. $2350/mo. 802-8469568; www.HickokandBoardman. com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokandboardman.com. S. BURLINGTON Treetop condominium, 2-BR, natural gas, carport, W/D hookups, tennis, pool. NS/ pets. $1100/mo. + utils. Refs. req. Avail. now. Info: 802-985-8564. SHELBURNE APT. 4-5 BRs, spacious. Avail. now. $1600/mo. + utils. 2 full BAs. W/D. Please contact Michele, 802-578-1382, for more info. Info: starr@vtnaturalmed.com. SHELBURNE: NICE RETREAT Clearwater Circle: 2000 sq.ft., 2.5 BA, formal dining, HDWD, gas fireplace, porch, 3-car garage. Master BR w/ private BA. Beach rights. Aug. 1; 1 yr. $2000/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rental s @ hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. STUDIO W/ LAKE VIEWS ESSEX Bright, new, spacious, furnished or not, private setting w/ lake views. HDWD, tile, W/D. All utils incl. Dep., refs. required. Very near Susie Wilson Rd. Info: 802879-7581. UPPER MAPLE ST. 2 APTS. Clean, quiet, bright, parking, private yard, heat, W/D. 2nd-floor efficiency w/ common bath. $650/ mo. $675/mo. w/ deck. NS/pets. Refs. Info: 802-658-8056, Studio404@comcast.net. VERGENNES 2 BR Spacious, offstreet garage parking, heat incl. Conveniently located between Burlington & Middlebury. $850/ mo. Call 802-393-9080. Info: Michael Fitzpatrick, 802-393-9080. WESTFORD W/ VIEWS & TRAILS Colorful, quiet condo w/ loft. 2 BR, 1 1/2 BAs, W/D, DW, HDWD, tile, carpet, cathedral ceilings. Private, trails, beautiful views, great neighbors. $1200/mo. Info: Jeanne Comouche, 802-355-8899, jcomouche@hotmail.com. WILLISTON: END UNIT Eastview Circle: Adorable 2-BR, 1.5-BA, 1300-sq.ft. townhouse. Family room, gas fireplace, lg. back deck, 1-car garage, attic. Aug. 1; 1 yr. $1450/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@ hickokandboardman.com, www. HickokandBoardman.com. WINOOSKI 135 West Spring St. Avail. Sept. 1. 3-BR townhouse, 2-BA, W/D, basement, porch, parking, lg. yard. Pets OK. $1450/ mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229.

WINOOSKI LAFOUNTAIN ST. Charming, clean 2-BR apt. in nice Winooski neighborhood. Easy drive or bike ride to Burlington. Upstairs & downstairs. Gas heat, off-street parking, sm. front porch. NS/pets. $1100/mo. + utils. Damage dep. 1-yr. lease. Avail. 8/1 or 9/1. Info: 802-655-3236.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER List your property here! 30 words + photo. Contact Ashley 864-5684, fsbo@sevendaysvt.com

GRAND ISLE

BRICKYARD ESSEX TOWNHOUSE 60 Brickyard Rd. Bright end unit townhouse (#32). 2-BR, 1.5-BA, extra lg. closets, new appliances in Aug. 2007. Beautiful Pella French doors. Open floor plan. Approx. 1320 sq.ft. $179,500. Info: 802-363-6389.

3-BR, 2.5 BA on private dead end road, 2616 sq.ft. contemporary home, deck off sunroom incl. Spa-hot tub, full basement, attached garage, lots of room for entertaining! Direct lakefront, boat ramp, docks. $575,000. 802-372-4131.

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OWNER FINANCING COLCHESTER

7/8/09FSBO-JBenjamin070809.indd 5:00:53 PM Owner financing & lowest price home in South Cove! If you are looking to purchase your dream home and the bank is not cooperating, we may be able to help. Not a cookie cutter home! 4-5 bedroom contemporary, 3.5 baths, mooring, bike path, privacy, beach. Broker/owner. $549,900. 802-355-7453.

COLLEGE AND BATTERY CONDO

7/14/09 FSBO-KPepperBurl072209.indd 10:43:39 AM Walking distance to Church St., UVM, and Fletcher Allen. A charming 2-BR, 1-BA condo in an 1860s mansion with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. A must see! $255,000. Call Karl at 608-628-0718.

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10:32:24 AM 1950’s ranch home waiting7/6/09 for your love! $224,900 + owner financing. Move-in ready. HW floors & gas fireplace! New stove/dishwasher/ carpeting & kitchen/bath flooring. Don’t let the bank stop you from buying your 1st home! 3-BR, 2-BA, 2 car garage & family room. Broker/ owner. 802-355-7453.

CONTEMPORARY POST AND BEAM

7/21/09 FSBO-KPepperCol072209.indd 9:35:35 AM One bedroom, one bath condo. 5th floor views of Lake and Pomerleau House, patio, open floor plan, southern exposure, parking space, shuttle stop. $340,000. Contact: daisyduk@comcast.net or 802-989-1605.

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Maintenance free living on Lake Champlain. 2-BR, 2.5-BA, 1400 sq.ft. Garage. Great views. Near bike path w/ beach access. Fireplace, deck, tennis, pool. Amazing sunsets year round. $287,900. 802-734-6770.

OWNER FINANCING BURLINGTON

9:49:40 AM “The Ledges”, 3-4 bedroom7/16/09 homeFSBO-JAdams071509.indd with open floor plan (2818 sq.ft.) in a great family neighborhood. Tucked away, yet convenient to anywhere in Chittenden County. $379,500. For more information please contact Ken at 802-891-6565.

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7/20/09 12:01:11 PM 3-BR, 1-BA, 1700 sq.ft. home on 2+ wooded acres in Huntington. Open floor plan, exposed beams, floor-toceiling windows throughout house. 35 minutes to Burlington. $239,000. 802-434-2820, natanyalara@gmail.com

CHARMING BURLINGTON DUPLEX

6/26/09FSBO-NHelak070809.indd 3:05:26 PM Beautiful old Adirondack lakefront cottage on Willsboro Pt. 5-BR, great room, stone fireplace, sleeping porch, deck, dock, nice beach, mooring, half acre with gardens and outbuilding. 1 hr. from Burlington. Unique place & setting. $440,000. Info: 518-963-4568 or tcwick56@comcast.net.

7/7/09 10:29:39 AM Well-maintained duplex for sale in Burlington’s Old North End. Excellent investment or owneroccupied property. It could also be reconverted into a single-family home. Visit http://sites.google.com/ site/elmwoodduplex/ for more info. $289,000. Info: 802-651-5310.

fsbo@sevendaysvt.com ODD JOBS YOU BETCHA Pressure washing/painting, Fascia & trim (install, replace, repair), windows/doors, roof repairs, gutters (clean, repair), fences & decks (new, repair) + much more. Free estimates. 20+ yrs. exp. Info: 802-373-2444.

afternoon dog-walking service. FSBO-TWick061009.indd 864-2PET. Info: Green Mountain Pet Professionals, 802-864-2738, www.greenmountainpetprofessionals.com.

Clothing/ Jewelry HELLO LADIES! “PAIZLEE’S” Women’s sassy, classy resale shop - storewide summer sale! Now! Awesome name-brand clothing & accessories. 34 Park St., Essex Jct. Hours 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Now accepting fall clothing. Info: 802878-1166.

STONE HORSE LANDSCAPES LLC Creative stonescapes, lawn mowing, walking paths, gardens, raised flower beds, compost beds, driveway maintenance, property maintenance, etc. Info: 802-2763626, 802-279-4202. THE FURNITURE HOSPITAL Why buy knew when you can repair, refinish, restore? Business & residential. Since 1983. “For all your furniture disorders.” Info: The Furniture Hospital, David H. Buzzi, 802-454-1428, macajones@aol.com. VT FIELDSTONE FOR SALE VT Fieldstone for Sale for steps, walls, walks, patio’s, etc. Installation available. Call 802-4335995 or cell 802-522-3994. Info: Frank Mitchell, www.mitchellquarry.com.

Pet PET SITTING/DOG WALKING Affordable, reliable, experienced, insured & loving pet sitting in the comfort of your own safe & cozy home. When you can’t be there to care for your pets, call us to help! Also avail.: morning, midday &

Electronics Appliances/ Tools/Parts ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER Mow your lawn w/out pollution or noise. Remington Cordless PowerMower, runs on rechargeable battery or electric cord. Brand new, in the box. $300. Info: 802-238-1334. KENMORE ELITE 30” wide slidein stove. White enamel. Duel fuel (gas for burner cooktop, lg. electric convection oven w/ warming drawer). 2 yrs. old. $850 OBO. STOVE & FRIDGE GOOD GE selfcleaning stove, white, standard size, needs pans & cleaning. $100. Frigidaire 16 cu. ft refrigerator, white, standard size, good condition. $100. 802-238-7152.

ELECTRONIC ITEMS FOR SALE JVC Radio/5CD Player $200, Pioneer Surround Sound System (6 speakers) $250, PS2 accessories, PS3 games & accessories. Info, 8993266 or cdn05465@aol.com.

Entertainment/ Tickets DRIVERS W/ LATE-MODEL vehicles possessing entertainment and MC qualities wanted to host shows w/ exotic dancers. Info: 802-658-1464.

SOLID GOLD, DANCERS Exotic 6/8/09 FSBO-UJones072209.indd 2:25:53 PM 1 dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette, Mardi Gras parties or any time good friends get together. #1 for ANTIQUES Furniture, postcards, fun. New talent welcome. Info: pottery, cameras, toys, medical 802-658-1464. tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966.

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CASH FOR RECORDS & STEREOS LPs, 45 RPMs, stereos, concert posters, music memorabilia, instruments. Convenient drop-offs in Montpelier (State St.) & Burlington (corner of Church & Bank). Buy/sell/trade. Info: Burlington Records & Riverwalk Records, 802223-3334, saiddone@hotmail.com, www.BurlingtonRecords.com.

Furniture CRIB - NEW 3-in-1 convertibleto-toddler & full-size bed. Solid wood. New in boxes. Sell, $345. 802-598-0316. KID’S FURNITURE All brand new in boxes. Solid wood. Bunk bed w/ ladder, $350. Twin bed w/ trundle, $450. Twin mattress, $105. Nighstand, $95. 802-893-7296. KING MATTRESS SET New in original plastic. Pillowtop w/ 2 boxes & warranty. Sell $550. 802-893-7296. MATTRESS & BOX Therapedic Euro Top w/ ther-a-foam topper. Never used, new. Sell $375. 802-735-3431.

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DRUM LESSONS Have fun while achieving your goals as a drummer! Experienced, professional & active drummer seeks students of all ages, styles & abilities for private instruction. Study at your convenience in my Burlington studio, or in your own practice space. I offer a custom curriculum, flexible scheduling & the best rates around. Info: steve@ stevehadeka.com. GUITAR INSTRUCTION Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802864-7195, rickbelf@myfairpoint. net, www.rickbelford.com. GUITAR SCHOOL OF VERMONT “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians. Info: 802-655-5800, www.guitarschoolofvermont.com.

For Sale 4X10 BASS CAB Hartke XL-series bass cab, aluminum cone drivers wicked punch! $250. Boss tuning pedal still under warranty used only 5 times! $70. Info: 802-343-0050, orderofauthority1@yahoo.com.

GUITAR INSTRUCTION All styles/ levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM & Middlebury College faculty). Info: 802-8627696, www.paulasbell.com.

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30B | july 22-29, 2009 | SEVEN DAYS

Piano Instruction Learn jazz, blues, rock & music theory in a fun & encouraging environment. BA in music, 3 yrs. teaching experience. All ages/levels welcome, affordable rates. Info: Tyler Mast, 224-723-2667, tmast348@ gmail.com, www.myspace.com/ tylermastmusic. Professional Bass Lessons Former Grace Potter and the Nocturnals bassist, Bryan Dondero, avail. for lessons. 20 yrs. musical experience, in a multitude of genres/styles. All ages/levels welcome. Info: Bryan Dondero, 802999-4971, bryandondero@gmail. com, www.bryandondero.com.

Creative Space Art Studio Spaces Avail. in the Assemblage Studio Collective on Pine St. Gallery for shows, Art Hop central location, online presence, more info at www.thetestsight.com. Info: the Assemblage, Christy Mitchell, 802-578-2512, christyjmitchell@gmail.com.

Voice Lessons Indiana University & Chicago Lyric Opera alumnus. Info: 802-598-1190.

Studio/ Rehearsal CD Mastering ACMastering w/ Adrian Carr, NYC mastering engineer w/ Grammy nominations & new world-class Montreal facility. This mo. offering free mastering samples from your mixes. Attended/unattended sessions. Info: AC Mastering, 800-335-9103, adrian@acmastering.com, www. acmastering.com.

Auditions/ Casting Casting for 20-minute film Shooting Aug. weekends in Montpelier. Submit headshot/resume ASAP to jimtheactor@yahoo. com. Lead: Audrey, female, midlate-40s, looks good for a young grandmother (Caucasian). Supporting: Patricia, female, 30-40, an attractive but anal-retentive woman. Info: Jim Gallagher, jimtheactor@yahoo.com.

No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before August 4, 2009, a person 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 August 4, 2009.

ACT 250 NOTICE

MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On July 8, 2009, City of South Burlington and South Village Communities, LLC filed application # 4C1160R-3 for a project generally described as: the creation of a 2.71 acre (Lot #11B) for donation to the City of South Burlington for a youth soccer field, with associated access from Allen Road East, 62 parking spaces and an 8’ wide paved recreation path. Lot #48 will become 184.14 acres, while Lot #11A becomes 2.07 acres. The project is located at the intersection of Spear St. and Allen Road at the White Farm House. 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 City of South Burlington Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www. nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number above.

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, Vermont this 17th day of July, 2009. By:/s/Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us Burlington Housing Authority Franklin Square Sealed bids from Construction Contractors for the Rear French Door Replacements will be received by: Burlington Housing Authority, 65 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 until 2pm on August 6, 2009 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. Information for Plan & Specifications and other Contract documents can be obtained for a fee of $25.00/set non-refundable on July 27, 2009 at Blueprints Etc., 20 Farrell Street, #101, South Burlington, VT 05403

Bid & Contract Forms, Plans & Specifications and other contract documents can be viewed at the following locations: Burlington Housing Authority, 65 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Works in Progress, 20 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 A Bid Security of 5% of the bid amount is required at the bid opening. The successful bidder shall provide an assurance of completion in the form of: a performance & payment bond pursuant to the contract documents, as may be required by state law or, a separate performance and payment bond, each for 50 percent or more of the contract price or, a 20 percent cash escrow or, a 25 percent irrevocable letter of credit. Improper assurances of completion may be sufficient cause for rejection of the accompanying bid. The owner reserves the right to waive informalities or to reject any and all bids. Bidders may not withdraw their bids within 30 days after the date of bid opening. All bidding processes shall be in accordance with State law. To request bidding information or obtain further information contact:

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Robert W. Desilets, Jr. and Elizabeth D. Desilets, husband and wife, by Warranty Deed of Kathleen F. Devoid, Kenneth A. Devoid, Jr. and Sandra Beliveau Devoid dated August 2, 2007 and to be recorded in the City of Burlington Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Chase Home Finance, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1057-07 CnC

John MacDonald Director of Asset Management Burlington Housing Authority (802) 864-0538 ext. 224 Minority, women and locally owned businesses are strongly encouraged to apply. STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0660-08 CnC Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff v. Robert W. Desilets, Jr. And Occupants residing at 56 Forest Street a/k/a 56 Forrest Street, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by CTX Mortgage Company, LLC to Robert W. Desilets, Jr. dated August 1, 2007 and recorded in Volume 1008, Page 174 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:30 P.M. on August 5, 2009, at 56 Forest Street a/k/a 56 Forrest Street, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff v. Audrey J. Bryant, Esq., Successor Trustee of the Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I Revocable Living Trust dated 8/16/2005, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. And Occupants residing at 81 Cumberland Road, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Chase Home Finance, LLC to Audrey J. Bryant, Esq., Successor Trustee of the Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I Revocable Living Trust dated 8/16/2005 dated October 5, 2005 and recorded in Volume 939, Page 118 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 P.M. on August 5, 2009, at 81 Cumberland Road, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit:

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Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I, Trustee of the Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I, Revocable Living Trust Declaration by Quit Claim Deed of Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I dated August 15, 2005 and recorded in Volume 929, Page 313 of the Land Records of the City of Burlington. Also being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Kenneth R. Cutroneo, I by Warranty Deed of William R. Black and Karen L. Black dated June 5, 1997 and recorded in Volume 567, Page 95 of the Land Records of the City of Burlington. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Chase Home Finance, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. 1312-08 CnC Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-1, Plaintiff v. Dolan Patrick, Twin Oaks (Cluster 2) Condominium Association, Inc. And Occupants residing at 39 Twin Oaks Terrace, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Option One Mortgage Corporation to Dolan Patrick dated October 14, 2005 and recorded in Volume 737, Page 443 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 8:30 A.M. on August 12, 2009, at 39 Twin Oaks Terrace, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit:

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Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Dolan Patrick by Warranty Deed of Alison Curran dated June 28, 2001 and recorded in Volume 510 at Page 313 of the City of South Burlington Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of South Burlington. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0687-08 CnC Aurora Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff v. Tammy L. McFarland, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Merrimack Mortgage And Occupants residing at 151 Ritchie Avenue, Milton, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Merrimack Mortgage Company, Inc. to Tammy L. McFarland dated December 6, 2006 and recorded in Volume 325, Page 145 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:15 P.M. on August 5, 2009, at 151 Ritchie Avenue, Milton, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Tammy L. McFarland by Warranty Deed of Michael C. Nichols and Lorie A. Nichols dated 12/06/05 and to be recorded in the Land Records of the Town of Milton.

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Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Milton. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Aurora Loan Services, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. Chittenden Superior Court Docket No. S124-08 CnC ERNEST AUCLAIR, TRUSTEE AND MILDRED AUCLAIR, TRUSTEE Plaintiffs v. API PROPERTIES, INC., MICHAEL ANDERSON and MICHAEL BURNETT, d/b/a BURNETT CONTRACTING. Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage granted by API Properties, Inc., to Ernest Auclair, Trustee, and Mildred Auclair, Trustee, recorded on July 18, 2005 in Volume 326, Page 613 of the Shelburne Land Records , and pursuant to an Order and Decree of Foreclosure, and Order of Public Sale, issued by the Chittenden Superior Court on March 16, 2009, Docket No. S124-08 CnC, for the purposes of foreclosing the same, there will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on August 18, 2009, at 61 Pond Road, Shelburne, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being a portion of the land and premises conveyed to API Properties, Inc., by Warranty Deed of Ernest Auclair and Mildred Auclair, Trustees, and further described as being a vacant parcel of land consisting of 125 acres, more or less, located in the Town of Shelburne, Vermont and known and designated as 61 Pond Road. Terms of Sale: $25,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Shelburne, and will be sold “AS IS and WHERE IS”.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

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STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1247-08 CnC Wachovia Bank, NA, Plaintiff, v Kelley M. Elwood and Kevin Rich, and Any Other Occupants of 72 Sunnyview Drive, Jericho, Vermont, Defendants.

“Said lot is situated on the southwesterly side of Sunny View Drive and is more particularly described as beginning at a point on said side of said Drive where the lot herein conveyed intersects with Lot No. 47 on said Plan; thence proceeding in a southwesterly direction along the boundary lines of said lots a distance of 127.52 feet to a point; thence deflecting to the right at an included angle of 70 degrees 31’ and proceeding a distance of 107.61 feet to a marker and continuing at an included angle of 176 degrees 16’10” a further distance of 65.51 feet to a point; thence deflecting to the right at an included angle of 105 Degrees 38’ and proceeding a distance of 137.63 feet to a point in said side of said drive; thence deflecting to the right at an included angle of 71 degrees 23’20” and proceeding along said side of said drive a distance of 159.85 feet to the point of first course mentioned. “Being Lot #45 with all buildings thereon on the final property plan of Sunny View Acres, Drawn by Warren Robenstein, dated November, 1969 and of record in Volume 1, Page 1, Map 2 of the Plat Records of the Town of Jericho. Tax Parcel No. SV072”

NOTICE OF SALE

Terms of Sale:

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed dated July 6, 2007 from Kevin Rich and Kelley M. Elwood to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc. Said Mortgage Deed was recorded on July 18, 2007 in Volume 262, Page 343 of the Town of Jericho Land Records. The subject Promissory Note and Mortgage were assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc., to Wachovia Bank, NA, by Assignment dated June 17, 2008 and recorded on June 25, 2008 in Volume 269, Page 422 of the Town of Jericho Land Records.

Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds, or produce a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of the sale for the amount of the winning bid. In any case the winning bidder shall be required to produce $10,000.00 (ten-thousand dollars) cash or certified funds at the close of auction as the deposit against the sale. The sale will be subject to the Confirmation Order of the Chittenden Superior Court. The property will be sold subject to all unpaid property taxes and town/city assessments, if any. In the event the auction terms are confirmed by the Superior Court aforesaid, and the winning bidder is unwilling or unable consummate the sale, the deposit shall be forfeit. In the event the sale is not confirmed the deposit will be returned without interest.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Clarke Demas & Baker, 346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, Vermont 05401, 652-1400. Dated at Burlington, Vermont, this 20th day of July, 2009. Ernest Auclair, Trustee, and Mildred Auclair, Trustee By: Elizabeth M. Demas, Esq. Clarke Demas & Baker PO Box 4484 Burlington, Vermont 05406

The undersigned represents the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same which will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 o’clock PM, on the 18th day of August, A.D. 2009, at the subject premises of 72 Sunnyview Drive, Jericho, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage will be sold as a whole. To wit: “Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Kelley M. Elwood and Kevin Rich by Quitclaim Deed of Kelley M. Elwood dated July 6, 2007 and recorded in Volume 262, Page 341 of the Town of Jericho Land Records and being more particularly described therein as follows:

The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Grant C. Rees, Attorney, P.O. Box 108, Milton, Vermont 05468, 802-8937400. By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Publication Dates: July 22, 2009 July 29, 2009 August 5, 2009

DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. THE ADDISON COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF), a nonprofit selfhelp bereavement support group for families that have experienced the death of a child will hold its regular meeting this Monday, May 4, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Hospice Volunteer Services Office located at the Marble Works (first building on the left as you enter across from the Addison Independent) in Middlebury. Bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents are encouraged to attend to meet others who have gone through a similar experience and for support. For more info., contact chapter leaders, Nancy Merolle at 388-6837 or Claire Groleau at 388-9603. AL-ANON 12-step meeting for friends and family. Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking now or in the past? Wednesdays at 8 a.m. The Turning Point Center, 61 Main St., Burlington. Entrace on South Champlain Street. Parking on street. 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. 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.

Age/Sex/Fixed: 1-year-old NM — Husky/Shepherd Mix SiZe: Large/45 lbs. energy LeveL: Med./High. reASOn Here: I was a stray KidS: 13+ (Unknown history with kids) CATS: Unknown dOgS: Most SpeCiAL COnSiderATiOnS: Will need dog classes, as he is still young, to work on basic manners

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) Announcing a new 12step (non-AA, non-NA) meeting. Do you have trouble with relationship issues? Avoidance of feelings? People pleasing? Needing to be needed? Join us Thursday at 5 pm. at the Turning Poing Center, corner of Main & S. Champlain St. in Burlington. 802-861-3150. For more information about codependence, see www.coda.org and click on “Am I Codependent?” A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. Corner of Main & S. Champlain St. in Burlington. 802-861-3150. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Third Wed. of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Howard Center, 1138 Pine St., Burlington. Facilitator: Coleen Lillie. Call 802-488-6663 for more details. BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com.

Humane

Society of Chittenden County

and confidence. SUMMAry: Red is a very sweet boy who came to HSCC as a stray. He loves to be around people, and seems to equally enjoy romping in the yard with his doggy friends he has made while here. He would do well in an active home with older children and will bring lots of joy to his new home!

visit me at HSCC, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 862-0135.

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