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Movie reviews Public Enemies; Whatever Works
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CD reviews Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot, Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot; Twist of the Wrist, Twist of the Wrist
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< letters> LONG, LOST BROTHER Mike Ives wrote a story about Rusty Gould, a homeless man whose bike was hit by a car, and the community rallied around him to buy him a new bike [“Homeless Man Gets a Lift from Burlington Samaritans,” April 30, 2008]. Rusty is my brother. I have not seen him in over 10 years. If by chance he reads this, or someone who knows him reads this, please urge him to call his sister, Joy. Seven Days knows how to get in touch with me. Joy Gould Niederpruem SARASOTA, FL
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS DON’T WORK John Craig, Barre City manager, you said you didn’t understand what “they’re telling us to do” about residency restrictions for sex offenders [“Not in Our Backyard,” June 17]. Let me help you out: When the legislature tells you that it doubts the efficacy of residential restrictions for sex offenders, but that they’re not going to stop you from passing them, what they’re telling you is that residency restrictions don’t increase public safety, but if it makes you feel better to pass them, then go right ahead. It’s really kind of like an invitation to give everyone a false sense of security, to believe that everything that can be done is being done to stop sex offenses. But guess what? Residency re-
strictions only stop known sex offenders from moving into certain areas of cities and towns. They don’t erase the offense for which the perpetrators were convicted, and they don’t make anyone safer. Oh — and they could be unconstitutional! Kate Thomas RUTLAND
Editor’s note: Last week, a Washington Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction that prevents Barre from moving the convicted sex offender featured in our story.
seeing “Bliss” [June 17]. We see a scuba-diving couple being tracked by an ominous shark, which seems prepared to devour them. This is thanks to the woman having not changed her tampon and thus luring the shark with her menstrual blood and endangering the couple — seemingly fatally. Unbelievable! This attempt at sexist humor doubles as perpetuation of a sorry male fear of menses, or the dreaded
“period” we women experience each month. It seems that even the most cultivated and grown-up males are, in effect, afraid of menstruation. Harry Bliss must be one of these men. It is often considered by them to be gross, weird, mysterious and, as this cartoon perpetuates, dangerous. Ever been in a cranky or uninviting mood and been accused of being “on the rag”? Ever threatened your boyfriend’s life by way of a
TAMPON JOKE? I have never known myself to be a woman who is easily fazed or offended. Yet I rolled my eyes in embarrassment for Seven Days, which I peruse religiously, upon
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GIRLINGTON’S GOOD I was so happy to see an article about Girlington Garage in Seven Days [“Vroom With a View,” June 17]. I just took my car there last week and could not have been happier with the service! My Jeep needed some significant repairs, but [owner] Demeny [Pollitt] was extremely transparent about what could wait to be fixed to help me save a little money. I would recommend Girlington Garage to anyone who is looking for a respectful, honest mechanic. Go, Girlington! Shelly Peitzmeier
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Flying Blind It’s a good thing Samuel de Champlain didn’t “discover” Burlington by plane. The map-making explorer would have been sorely disappointed — like I am, every time I fly — to find today’s pilots have totally abandoned the tradition of identifying the nation’s most distinctive geographical features. On a recent Delta flight from Atlanta to Burlington, there was not a word from the flight deck until we were about to land. Weather? Wind conditions? Temperature? The voice on the P.A. joked about our destination with a reference to Sasquatch — did he mean Champ? Did they even know where we were going? No one else on the plane seemed to care. Read more online... Posted July 6 by Paula Routly
Happy Trails, Ed DuFresne This just in from our pals at the “crown jewel of Montpelier’s arts scene,” the Langdon Street Café: Longtime booking maven and all-around mover and/or shaker Ed DuFresne is calling it quits. In a letter sent to VT press outlets last night, DuFresne somewhat predictably cites the economic difficulties that apparently leave no one unscathed, including quirky Capital City coffeehouses. He writes: “In these tough economic times, and with high rent to pay, Langdon Street Café has decided that newest co-owner Ben T. Matchstick will take over the talent coordination duties at Langdon Street Café, so that
they can trim expenditures and attempt to make the business more viable for their family. [...]” Certainly, with alt-theater guru Matchstick at the helm, LSC’s calendar appears to be in very capable hands. But during his three-plus-year tenure at the cafe, DuFresne has left an indelible mark and a sizable pair of shoes to fill. Read more online... Posted July 7 by Dan Bolles
Illadelph on the Waterfront: The Roots I can’t say enough about the Roots’ performance. I’m no music critic or anything, but I’ve been to my share of shows, so I feel comfortable offering my assessment of the show. And here it is: They had me at the sousaphone. They could have been playing polka and I would have loved it for the simple fact that they incorporated a sousaphone into their live show. And not just any sousaphone, but a sousaphone played by the exuberant “Tuba Gooding Jr.,” who could get his serious step dance on with this mammoth piece of brass hanging over his shoulder and torso. The highlight of the evening had to be when ?uestlove, the rotund and slightly menacing drummer and DJ for the band, trundled out on stage and started throwing autographed drumsticks into the audience ... I readied myself for the booty. As it flew in the air, I reached up and grasped... Read more online. . . Posted July 6 by Lauren Ober
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ast week, a national group chose Gov. Jim Douglas as one of the top 10 eco-friendly U.S. governors, a designation some in Vermont say amounts to “greenwashing.” Greenopia, a “green” consumer directory, ranked all 50 governors for eco-mindedness. Douglas is ranked eighth, just ahead of Govs. Jon Corzine of New Jersey and Jodi Rell of Connecticut. Topping the list is Gov. Bill Ritter of Colorado, followed closely by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California. Think biodiesel Hummer. “We looked at all 50 governors in the U.S. and compared their policies, transparency and interest-group ratings — and ranked them. It was a monumental task,” says Doug Mazeffa, Greenopia’s director of research. “People want to know which governors are the eco-leaders or laggards, and especially identify those making repeated eco-gaffes.” Good goal, but it appears that Greenopia did little more than scour Douglas’ 3000-plus press releases, noting
and Clear Water Action Plan.” The group also boasted, “Vermont has always been on the forefront of environmental legislation and its governor, Jim Douglas, is no exception.” Never one to let a compliment gather dust, Team Douglas was quick to push out press release No. 3555 touting Greenopia’s report. “As the greenest state in the country, Vermont is leading the nation when it comes to setting environmental standards. I believe it is important that we do all we can to keep the Green Mountains green,” says Douglas in a statement. “As governor, I will continue to do all I can to advance our efforts to clean up impaired waterways, reduce our carbon footprint with tough automobile emissions standards and encourage green jobs in our state.” Paul Burns, the executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, praised Douglas and his environmental staff for defending Vermont’s clean
Vermont is a long way from Mississippi, and Jim Douglas might be considered environmentally enlightened there. But here, we expect a lot more from environmental leaders, and Gov. Douglas does not make the grade. paul Burns, VpirG
that it was “unable to find any scores from environmental interest groups.” I guess a phone call to any one of the state’s environmental groups was not in the budget. “We’ve spent years trying to work with this administration on proactive environmental policy, and it continues to be difficult,” notes Jake Brown, spokesman for the Vermont Natural Resources Council. “The proposal to allow ATVs on state lands is an example of where his administration is, and if that’s an indication of his environmental leadership, he shouldn’t be on a top-10 list.” In fact, Vermont League of Conservation Voters was so upset with Douglas’ lack of environmental leadership that it created a negative TV election ad to coincide with last year’s election. “Gov. Jim Douglas’ record on the environment is far below the standards that his predecessors established,” VLCV director Todd Bailey wrote at the time. “Vermonters deserve to know the truth about the governor’s failure to maintain our reputation as a national leader on environmental issues.” The ad pointedly stated it’s a fairy-tale notion that the governor is an environmental prince: He opposes wind power and his “clean and clear” policy to improve the health of Lake Champlain has been a muddy success at best. Funny, Greenopia recognized Douglas for undertaking “several programs to make Vermont greener. These include the Clean
car standards. But, like other enviros, he claims Vermont has preserved its green ethos despite the governor. “On the whole, Gov. Douglas has been far more of a laggard than a leader when it comes to environmental challenges and opportunities,” said Burns. “Vermont is a long way from Mississippi, and Jim Douglas might be considered environmentally enlightened there. But here, we expect a lot more from environmental leaders, and Gov. Douglas does not make the grade.” Craven Conflict — As the region celebrates the Burlington International Waterfront Festival, there are frequent sightings of filmmaker Jay Craven, the event’s producer and chief cheerleader. No exaggeration, the man is everywhere. Craven is also all over the Burlington Free Press — writing stories about the festival he’s producing. Craven’s byline appeared regularly in the months leading up to the Quad. Last week, he stepped it up with three stories. The paper identified him either as a “correspondent” or “special correspondent,” waiting until the end of the article to mention his role as festival producer. What is the Free Press neglecting to say? That Craven’s “journalism” is a glaring conflict of interest. He’s being allowed to use the newspaper to “sell” his own shows. It’s the equivalent of letting a local car dealer write a “business story” about the >> 13a
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traumatic brain injury in 2005. Rep. Floyd Nease (D-Johnson), the House majority leader, is also exploring a bid for the lite-guv post. The 2008 challenger Tom Costello has thrown in his hat, too. Flanagan’s decision opens up a second slot in the six-seat Chittenden County Senate district. Fellow Democratic Sen. Doug Racine won’t be on the roster. He’s running for governor. So far, the only candidate to announce is blogger, novelist, school board member and UVM prof Philip Baruth. He’s hoping to get to 100 donors, dubbed “Barnraisers,” by July 15 to get his campaign off the ground. Dash for Cash — All media eyes will be on Montpelier next Wednesday, which is the deadline to file quarterly campaign-finance reports. Anticipation is high in the governor’s race. How much will Gov. Douglas raise compared to his Democratic challengers? Can Racine match the fundraising prowess of Secretary of State Deb Markowitz? And what about State Sen. Susan Bartlett — will her numbers reflect what was considered to be a “late” start? The big question is how much Racine and Markowitz will have in the bank. Technically, Racine announced his intentions before Markowitz, but she was out as early as last fall lining up support for a gubernatorial bid. “We are very pleased with the financial support we are receiving. We also know that money isn’t enough,” noted Mark Larson, a state rep and Racine’s outreach coordinator. That’s a lesson Terry McAuliffe learned the hard way. The Clinton ally just got whupped by lesser-financed candidates in a three-way Democratic gubernatorial primary in Virginia. Markowitz’s campaign manager, Jason Powell, sounded more upbeat. “The campaign is thrilled by the overwhelming response from donors all over Vermont. There is no doubt that Markowitz will have a strong quarter, building the foundation of a winning campaign,” said Powell. “This shows that there is a clear desire among many Vermonters for real leadership.” To date, Markowitz has raised more than $56,000 online via the Democratic netroots site ActBlue. Racine has raised $20,000. Candidates use this site to process credit-card donations. Then there’s Gov. Douglas. Do donors smell blood in the water? Will recent defeats at the hands of legislative Dems motivate them to walk away — or rally? The suspense is killing me! Robo Rooter — The Vermont GOP is polling residents in legislative districts represented by politicians they consider to be weak Democrats. Their initial targets were first-time Reps. Megan Smith (D-Killington) and Bob South
(D-St. J.). Constituents were asked to respond to a threequestion telephone poll that highlights the tax-and-spend aspects of each rep’s voting record. This week, the Republicans targeted two more Democrats: Reps. Kristy Spengler (Colchester) and Chip Conquest (Wells River). But given the response we’ve heard from readers, these “surveys” are coming across as push polls and are doing more to anger than educate. That’s a winning strategy? Straight Talk — No, folks, you weren’t watching a rerun. Former Queen City Councilors Kurt Wright and Jane Knodell were on Channel 17 recently talking about city council politics and policies. Their live, Channel 17 call-in program is not called “The Odd Couple” but rather “Setting the Record Straight.” The show now airs every other month, though Wright hopes it can eventually air monthly. Wright, a New North End Republican, and Knodell, a center-city Progressive, have some things in common: They both served as the body’s president, and both have been critical of the Democrat-controlled council since leaving office in April. Their half-hour “show” will eventually include clips from city council meetings the pair will heckle, er, critique. On last week’s episode, they spent much time criticizing the decision by council Democrats to pool $10,000 and hire an outside lawyer for advice on city matters, rather than use the services of the taxpayer-funded city attorney. Think they’ll review the night Wright called the cops on the Dems? Just a thought. Senator’s Reps — A quick correction to last week’s column: U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ move across North Avenue did not change his rep in Montpelier. Rep. Mark Larson has been Sanders’ rep since he was first elected in 2001. “While I hope my representation in Montpelier might make some consider a move,” notes Larson, “in this case Bernie and Jane need not change their Rolodex when it comes to wanting things done in the Statehouse.” Guess I’ll have to scratch Rolodex off my list of possible housewarming gifts. What would you get Bernie? Email me your suggestions and I’ll post them to Blurt later this week. m Can’t wait ’til Wednesday for the new column? Tune into WPTZ NewsChannel 5 on Tuesday nights during the 11 p.m. newscast for a preview of “Fair Game.”
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hile the Burlington Police Department has succeeded in recent years in becoming less male dominated, diversifying the force along racial lines has proved a tougher challenge. Of 94 uniformed and plainclothes cops now on duty or in training, 17 are female, two are black and one is Asian. Both the gender and race ratios fall short of the city’s overall makeup — 51 percent female and about 10 percent nonwhite. Police Chief Mike Schirling and leaders of Burlington’s minority communities agree that stronger efforts must be made to increase the proportion of African American, Asian American and Latino officers as the city takes on a multiracial complexion. “We believe it is important to be a reflection of the community we serve,” Schirling says.
food and not a lot of diversity,” Nails suggests. In reality, however, living in Chittenden County has been “a great experience,” he says. “I’ve got nothing bad to say about it. This has been a good place to work and raise kids.” Even so, Nails is considering leaving Burlington for a bigger, more ethnically varied city. Interviewed by phone on July 4 while attending a family reunion in Chicago, Nails said he’d like his 8-year-old son to experience on a daily basis the racial heterogeneity the boy glimpsed over the holiday weekend. BPD recruiters have to go to cities like Chicago, Nails says. He thinks they’d find young African Americans there who are amenable, as he once was. Nails became intrigued with cops while working
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The heavily white makeup of the BPD makes it difficult to dispel longstanding suspicions among blacks with regard to police attitudes, notes Allen Robinson, an African American Vermonter from Staten Island who established the Old North End’s Imani Youth and Family Center. “For young people of color who may be considering a career in law enforcement, there might be some hesitancy to sign up because they feel they won’t be welcome,” Robinson says. Ray Nails, a black detective, adds that African American potential recruits probably share some of the “misconceptions” he harbored prior to joining the BPD. A native of Chicago, Nails says he had never even heard of Burlington until his brother married a woman from Colchester in 1988. Nails met the woman’s sister at the wedding reception downtown and was smitten enough to enroll in Champlain College after completing a stint in the Marine Corps in 1990. He married her in 1992 and joined the BPD a year later. To an urban African American such as himself, Burlington might appear to be “a very slow-moving town, kind of rural, with no good
as a 15-year-old in a 24-hour convenience store patronized by police on the night shift. “I saw the camaraderie, felt the twinge of potential danger, realized that in their jobs no two days are the same.” The BPD did send representatives to a recent job fair in Washington, D.C., notes John Federico, the BPD’s recruitment officer. He says prospective candidates tend to view Burlington as “far and cold.” While persuading African Americans and Asian Americans to join the BPD may present unique challenges, “It’s difficult to attract police officers, period,” Nails points out. Statistics, nationally and locally, confirm his claim. Of the 300 applications the BPD received last year, only seven qualified for the 33-week training course. That 2.5 percent rate is actually well above average, Chief Schirling says. “Typically it’s 1 or 1.5 percent,” he notes. The BPD is authorized to be 100-strong, including uniformed and plainclothes officers. It’s currently 14 cops short — which is about how it’s been for the past several years, according to Federico, a 17-yearveteran. Seven trainees are due to get their badges in September,
which will still leave another seven positions vacant. The staffing deficit means “we’ll clock a lot of overtime” during the Quad celebrations this week and next, Federico notes. The recession is producing a larger pool of candidates, Federico says, citing the job security and “pretty competitive pay” that comes with a career in the BPD. Starting salary for someone with no police experience is currently set at $41,000 a year, along with a $2000 hiring bonus and the prospect of stipends for college tuition. But someone who has already earned a bachelor’s or associate’s degree may not find that salary so attractive, Nails observes. “If you’ve got $100,000 in loans, it’s not that great a deal,” he says. A job with the BPD also entails work on holidays, overtime shifts owing to understaffing, and an element of danger. Last month My Nguyen, a Vietnamese American officer, was attacked by another member of the local Vietnamese community who allegedly tried to gouge out the officer’s eyes. Nguyen was unavailable for comment about his experiences with the department. Dwayne Mellis, a native of Jamaica and a UVM graduate who joined the force a month ago, also did not reply to a request for an interview. Federico likens his recruitment efforts to running on a treadmill. A Burlington police officer is eligible to retire on a partial pension after 20 years’ service and on full pension after 25. That means the force loses a few cops every year, making it all the more difficult to attain full strength. Consequently, the BPD has had to be more innovative in getting candidates into uniform and out on the streets. “We do a lot to help qualified applicants prepare for the exam,” Schirling says, referring to a physical training program that the department has recently instituted at its headquarters on North Avenue. Out-of-shape recruits are scheduled for sessions with personal trainers in hopes of enabling them to meet weight and endurance criteria. The department has also enrolled a Latino candidate in an English-as-a-second-language course with the aim of helping him pass a proficiency test, Schirling notes. The department is under no affirmative-action hiring mandates from the city, state or federal governments.
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ust in time for Independence Day and antigovernment “tea party” protests, two public-policy groups have launched a website that sheds light on how taxes are raised and spent. The left-leaning Public Assets Institute and the libertarian Ethan Allen Institute joined forces to create Vermont Transparency, which went live on Thursday at www.vttransparency.org. While the two organizations often take opposing stances on the issues, “We both understand the importance of having good information and good data for the public,” says Jack Hoffman, senior analyst at PAI. “The collaboration has been terrific.” John McClaughry, president and founder of EAI, concurs. “Neither of us ruled anything out the other wanted to include,” said McClaughry. “This is really straightforward and factual information.” Vermont Transparency is a dream come true for policy wonks as well as professional and citizen journalists. The website makes it easy to delve into the nitty-gritty of state revenues and spending, both current and historical. It also lets you find out what state employees earn: You can search by job title or an individual’s name. Visitors will also find links to federal stimulus spending, state economic development credits,
But it did participate about five years ago in a federally funded program aimed at encouraging applications from racial minorities — with only “lackluster” results, Schirling reports. This “Hiring in the Spirit of Service” initiative proved disappointing “primarily because of external factors and challenges, not because the folks running that effort did not come up with creative ways to reach candidates,” the chief recounts. “In essence, there are so many things pulling qualified candidates away from law enforcement that it is difficult to put togeth-
rainy day funds, school district spending and outcomes, and municipal web pages. In the coming weeks, the groups will add to the site, allowing people to search state payments to vendors and delve into budget details from 20 years ago. “I’m quite sure that, when we’re done, as it’s still a work in progress, this will be the only place in the State of Vermont where you will be able to get a 5- 10-, and 20-year history of the state budget in basically one document,” said Hoffman. Budget information provided by the state had to be stitched together electronically, as the titles of budget line items changed over time, said Hoffman. The state’s current accounting system doesn’t easily track how much government spends. In other words, you can find out what it spent on an item, from whom it bought the item, and what it was used for — just not all in one search. Vermont Transparency brings all that info together, Hoffman added. It took time to merge so many different databases. And money: In all, the site cost about $75,000 and took a year to develop. The State Policy Network — of which EAI is a member — kicked in $50,000. Similar sites in New York and Maine have cost as much as $300,000 to build.
er any effort robust enough to pull them in the other direction.” One BPD strategy is to showcase nontraditional officers in hopes it will prompt more members of targeted groups to seek police jobs. Schirling says it’s no accident that the department chose a female public information officer. “Women see her on TV and may think they can also become cops,” he says. Nails doesn’t think much of this approach, however. “I don’t believe people are naïve enough to see a woman spokesperson and think, She’s
While the website’s primary focus is making sense of fiscal data, it’s also a one-stop shop for other info about state and local government. The site offers a guide to tracking roll-call votes of state legislators, for example, and users can find out how to track the progress of bills on the legislature’s website. There is also a guide to Vermont’s education finance laws, links to state statues, summaries of new legislation and the Vermont Constitution. Making public data more accessible is a goal of the project, and the groups hope to hear from folks about ways to improve the site over time. “The information on our website is all public data, but it is often difficult to find and not always easy to use,” said Hoffman, the site’s project director. A former journalist, Hoffman was the longtime bureau chief of the Vermont Press Bureau in Montpelier and has written extensively on state government and school financing issues. McClaughry comes from a different writing tradition. “Some of the memos I wrote had to be sanitized somewhat,” McClaughry joked. “I’m prone to rhetoric that would have people finding out why government is wasting their money rather than spending to advance necessary social progress.” m
a woman, I’m a woman, I should be a cop, too,” he says. Or maybe that approach does work. The number of women in the BPD currently exceeds the national average. Achieving a critical mass of black police personnel might help in recruiting more African Americans, Nails allows. “But you don’t get there by relying on the Internet,” he cautions. “You go out to where people are, you talk to them, you answer their questions, you explain to them why working here would be a good choice.” m
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ave you ever wanted to share the stage with a musical act, but not in the doe-eyed, finger-snapping way Courteney Cox did in Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancin’ in the Dark” music video? The good people at Dartmouth College’s Hopkins Center for the Arts are making participation possible with this summer’s new “Music Box in the Moore” series, where the worst seat in the house is a mere 14 feet from the talent. The three very different performances will take place in the Moore Theater, a 480-seat venue now reduced to 100 onstage seats that surround the performers on three sides. Those who wish to get even closer can attend the free after-hours lounge following the 9 p.m. shows and mingle with the musicians. “I think a lot of people feel that they roll up the sidewalks here in Hanover at 9 o’clock,” says HOP publicity coordinator Rebecca Bailey. “We’re sort of trying to offer people a little more nightlife.” The intimate setting is perfect for the performers chosen by the Hop’s program director, Margaret Lawrence, who travels around the world making note of
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acts she wants to bring to the Upper Valley. This time, her list includes Nordic bluegrass, a comedic take on industrial techno and glam-punk, and a solo cellist invoking the open road. The first show, on July 14, features QQQ, a quartet composed of two married couples who play the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, viola, acoustic guitar and drums. Their sound is an intriguing mix of classical strings layered over two- and four-beat rhythms, served up-tempo with improvisation and surprising changes of direction and tone. Think Bill Monroe crossed with a Norwegian
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wedding band and you begin to get the idea. “They have a really unique sound,” says Bailey. You might say the second act, arriving July 23, is intentionally non-unique. It’s the brother-and-sister team of Die Roten Punkte, which in German means “The Red Dots” and is designed to remind you of Jack and Meg White of The White Stripes. Their music, however, is pure parody — of the driving, mechanistic sounds of Kraftwerk and
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hen playwright David Mamet and actor William H. Macy launched the Atlantic Theater Company in the 1980s, they made Vermont the troupe’s summer sanctuary. The newcomers of the Red Stage Theatre Company have a similar model in mind as they ready their debut production, Archibald MacLeish’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1959 verse drama J.B., for its July 17 opening at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center. The Red Stage roster includes nine hungry thespians entering their final years of graduate theater study at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. — hence the “Red” name, a reference to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights sports teams. One of the group’s co-artistic directors is Burlington native and actor Kohler McKenzie, nephew to Kevin McKenzie, artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre. CUTLINE It was McKenzie’s idea to make his hometown the Red Stage summer nest. Or maybe “incubator” is more apt. As
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Paper View: Two New Art Books Illustrate Champlain’s Enduring Allure BY PAMELA POLSTON
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he quadricentennial of the arrival of Samuel de Champlain has inspired not only a ginormous festival but dozens of ancillary products devoted to the body of water bearing the French explorer’s name. The almost-great lake entitles Vermont to the moniker “the West Coast of New England” and provides some of the state’s most stunning views. So it’s no wonder lovely Lake Champlain is the subject of recent books. Two that came our way this summer: The Water in Between: A Photographic Celebration of Lake Champlain, from Huntington Graphics; and The Art of Lake Champlain: Inspiring Landscape, a Verve Editions book featuring paintings and photography by Vermont artists alongside the poetry of Daniel Lusk. Both are horizontally oriented picture books, appropriate for the landscape views within. The Water in Between was compiled by Jared Grange, designed by Andrea Gray and written by Emery Hard. It’s filled with 119 photographs, not only of the lake but of
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McKenzie puts it, the young company hopes to create “an artistic home to do what we wanted to do and to work the way we want to work.” He set them up in communal lodg-
the heavy-handed emo of The Cure. “They’ve been playing fringe festivals all over the place,” notes Bailey, “so they’re really used to interacting with an audience and shaking it up.” The Hop may have saved the best for last: cellist Erik Friedlander on August 1. Friedlander will be debuting a multimedia performance that features songs from his Block Ice and Propane album synchronized with projections of his father’s photographs from a 1960s crosscountry family road trip. The music is rich, resonant Americana, inspired by snapshots of the untrammeled beauty of the West. But these aren’t dusty Kodachromes and a rickety slide projector; Erik is the son of celebrated photographer Lee Friedlander, recent subject of a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, whose black-and-white images embody an unsympathetic realism similar to that of Diane Arbus. To improve on the no-frills show he introduced at Joe’s Pub in New York City, Friedlander teamed up with filmmaker Bill Morrison. Morrison will direct the show’s visual component, which he’ll fine-tune with Friedlander during the summer, perhaps adding a set and more images. Whatever the two cook up, it’s sure to be more fun than a long trip in the back seat of the family station wagon. “Music Box in the Moore” will offer two performances, at 7 and 9 p.m., on July 14 & 23 and August 1. $15. Info, 603-646-2422 or http://hop. dartmouth.edu.
ings in a University of Vermont frat house and pulled some strings for rehearsal space. While Red Stage’s new home may nurture the “cuttingedge, evocative and socially relevant professional theater” art that its mission statement promises, the down economy offers ample opportunity to suffer for it. Only a few of the players have found summer employment to keep ramen on the table, and those jobs fall below the table-waiting standard set by previous generations of theater artists. But suffering may be good preparation for J.B. The play’s title character is the personification of human suffering: Job. In MacLeish’s work, Job’s faith in God is put to the test in a modern context. Far from asserting dogma, the play raises profound questions about the nature of suffering, faith and, ultimately, love. Red Stage’s second show, Five Flights, by Adam Bock, also explores deep questions, but with comedy. The 2002 play, opening on August 21, finds a family negotiating grief — with Dad having built an aviary for his deceased wife, who he believes has transformed into a bird. “It’s very whimsical,” says Paul Kite, actor and co-artistic director. “It explores a lot of questions about how we deal with loss. It questions relationships. It questions friends, what it is to have family, what family means, the alliances we create and break throughout our lives … how we come back to each other again.” Such big ideas don’t scare Red Stage co-artistic director and production director Maryna Harrison. “We’re all naturally drawn to material that has a pretty big knot at
The story, written in a clear, straightforward style, begins half a billion years ago and brings us up to the present, accounting for geologic as well as human evolution in the region. The copy does slant toward tourism-department boosterism: Hard makes the barest reference to environmental challenges the lake now faces, and breezes past them with the generic “Thankfully, many people devote their time to keeping Lake Champlain “BOATHOUSE IN WINTER” BY HING A. KUR, THE ART OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN and its basin healthy and clean.” Then again, a book about pollution would be, well, a different book. neighboring landscapes and human activities, from BurlTh e Art of Lake Champlain is also filled with pretty picington’s bustling Church Street Marketplace to a steaming sugar shack to ice fishermen on a frigid day. Curiously, all tures, but only a few are photographic. Gary Chassman of credits for the photos appear in an index at the end, forc- Burlington’s Verve Editions selected more than 60 images ing the reader to flip back and forth. But this is a small by 50 artists both past (e.g., Francis Colburn, Alexander inconvenience beside the swell of pride — or gratitude — a Wyant) and present; the names will most likely be familiar Vermonter, New Yorker or Canadian might feel reviewing to anyone conversant with Vermont’s art scene and history. The works of well-known realist painters such as Robert this gorgeous depiction of our habitat. What the jacket does not lead readers to expect is a Huntoon, Kathleen Kolb and Carolyn Walton appear highly informative historical overview of the region, in along with more interpretive pieces by the likes of Ann another section at the back of the book called “Passages.” Street Bailey, Gabriel Boray and Bonnie Acker.
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Broadway’s most colorful recent scandal, “Sushi-gate,” unfolded when Jeremy Piven abruptly withdrew from David Mamet’s Speedthe-Plow, claiming mercury poisoning. Weybridge’s Melissa Lourie, artistic director of the Middlebury Actors Workshop, took in the revival just after the wasabi hit the fan. Ironically, the play skewers ego, power and relationships in Hollywood. Says Lourie, “I made a point of seeing it partly because I knew that it had two strong male the center of it,” she says. “I want to give people stuff that’s theatrical, that’s innovative, that’s imaginative and blows your mind, but that [has] a really strong entry point for a theatergoer.”
leading roles” — perfect for Middlebury’s Harry McEnerny and Shoreham’s Steve Small. The seasoned duo has been with MAW since its inception nine years ago. “I was looking for a vehicle for those two,” Lourie recalls. “They love working with each other, and so their rapport really shows on stage.” Lourie directs this weekend’s production. “The tightness, the fast pace, the intensity” draw her to Mamet’s work, she explains. The dialogue is intricate and features plenty of cursing. But “profanity releases tons of energy, so it’s exciting,” she notes. Like Glengarry Glen Ross and American Buffalo, Speed-the-Plow uses a business setting to explore raw human relationships. “Mamet probably believes that business defines what is most basic to human beings,” Lourie reflects, “this drive to succeed, drive to get ahead, drive to acquire power and money. And that distills some of the most brutal and most powerful impulses in humans. It strips away some of the niceties.” Speed-the-Plow, directed by Melissa Lourie. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. July 8-12, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. $17. Info, 382-9222 or townhalltheater.org. ElisabEth CrEan
It’s the difference between theater as a discovery process and a play as perfect product. “We ask questions,” Kite says. “I feel that, in art, that’s the greatest thing you can do … Respect is sometimes the
Far from asserting dogma, the play raises profound questions about the nature of suffering, faith and, ultimately, love. The question of accessibility looms large in a season that connotes, for many, light entertainment. Still, Harrison isn’t balking. The Smith College undergrad with seven years’ experience in the Off and Off Off Broadway trenches of New York City embraces the challenge of engaging audiences in serious work through skillful theatricality. She calls this goal nothing less than “my generation’s calling.” In addition to their two main-stage shows, Red Stage has been performing Shakespeare excerpts in public spaces under the “Shakespeare Goes Green” banner, accompanied by their own Recycled Trash Band. If this irreverent approach to the Bard seems to stand in stark contrast to J.B.’s depiction of a vengeful God, for the Red Stage players it’s all of a piece.
death of art, because you don’t touch it. Art is not something that ceases changing.”
The book is a veritable catalog of artistic media, at least the two-dimensional kind. Varieties of painting abound, from oil to pastel crayon. There are also woodcuts, monotypes, photographs and the inevitable “mixed media.” Perhaps the least predict-
depths. In a poem titled “Lake Champlain Apparition,” he compares the water to “our dreaming selves” and concludes with the suggestion: “Is death not also, sometimes, / the large shadow / of something very small.”
J.B., by Archibald MacLeish, directed by Maryna Harrison. July 17, 18, & 23-25, 8 p.m.; July 19* & 26, 2 p.m. $15. *$25 special performance and discussion with local theologians. Five Flights, by Adam Bock, directed by Maryna Harrison. August 21*, 22 & 27-29, 8 p.m.; August 23 & 30, 2 p.m. $15. *$25 special performance with Gay-la and silent auction. Both shows produced by Red Stage Theatre at the Black Box, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. www.redstagetheatre.org
Collectively, the images reassert that the lake, the sky and the land have always provided endless inspiration to artists. able is a remarkable abstracted lake/sunset view in fabric collage by Dianne Shullenberger. Collectively, the images reassert that the lake, the sky and the land have always provided endless inspiration to artists, and probably always will. Luckily for them, it seems the public never tires of admiring the views once removed. Writers, of course, draw inspiration from nature, too — and have the advantage of being able to render it both literally and metaphorically. Jonesvillebased poet and University of Vermont English prof Daniel Lusk has been working on a cycle of poems attuned to the evocative mysteries of the murky
Conceptually, The Art of Lake Champlain bears some similarity to Douglas Lazarus’ “Champlain’s Lake Rediscovered” and even to Lyman Orton’s “Art of Action,” both touring exhibits that emerged from Vermont this past year. The advantage of books, of course, is that they offer a permanent, and affordable, exhibition for the coffee table. The Water in Between: A Photographic Celebration of Lake Champlain, Huntington Graphics, 132 pages. $29.95. The Art of Lake Champlain: Inspiring Landscape, Verve Editions, 180 pages. $24.95.
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Benton purchased land on Fort Cassin Point I nand1926builtCecil a stone cottage named “Red Gables.” Family legend has it that Cecil caught a large sheepshead fish and drew a template of it. That winter he carved a weathervane to memorialize the fish. The weathervane topped the flag pole at the end of the boat dock. Red Gables and the weathervane remain in the Benton family. Experience more personal treasures and tales of Lake Champlain in the current Fleming exhibition, A Beckoning Country. This newest community-focused feature of the exhibition opens Tuesday, July 7.
www.flemingmuseum.org / 802.656.2090 Cecil R. Benton, Sheepshead Fish Weathervane, c. 1930. Wood. Courtesy of William and Kristin Benton
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QUAD-ROPHENIA I have been excited about the 400th anniversary of Champlain’s arrival for a couple of years and now it is finally here [“What Quad? Sorting Out Champlain’s big 400th,” June 24]. We have volunteered to help out with a couple of the waterfront concerts. We saw Le Vent du Nord at the Flynn on New Year’s Eve, and they were awesome. We are hoping to meet them when we work on their concert. I think the indigenous people’s encampment around ECHO is going to be fabulous, too. This is a great opportunity to step out of our usual ethno-centric Americanism and learn a lot more about French and native cultures. I saw Jay Craven handing out festival schedules himself as we came out of the Flynn after the Branford Marsalis concert at the Jazz Festival. Jay is such a good person and has put his heart and soul into this, and I am sure he will do everything he can to make it successful. We should all do the same. I do hope we will all support the festival in any way we can. I hope we have two weeks of perfect weather with no rain and no cold and no heat and no storms and that every venue is filled to capacity. As you said in the article, this is not going to happen again in our lifetimes. Paul Engels
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In her “Dos and Don’ts,” Strohmeyer suggests using bleach instead of brandname mildew removers. But since then, she’s learned bleach whitens the gook in your shower stall without removing it. The key, says the best-selling author with the intensity of a true penny pincher, is to “spray it with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.” Here are a few more of the Dos and Don’ts, some with my annotations: 1. DON’T go grocery shopping with your husband. 4. DON’T buy a durable item when it’s brand new. 5. DO knit quick and easy hats and socks from unraveled sweaters. 6. DON’T buy gas in the afternoon on warm days. Buy it in the early morning, when it’s colder — and thicker ... Also, always keep your tank more than half full. According to ConsumerReports.org, the tip on morning fill-ups is a myth: “[T]he temperature of the gasoline coming out of the fuel nozzle changes very little, if at all, during any 24-hour stretch. Any extra gas you get will be negligible.” When it comes to keeping your tank full or low, online advice varies wildly. 7. DO place all ‘phantom’ appliances — TVs, DVRs (total energy hogs), stereos, and microwaves — on power strips that are easily turned off at night. Richard Faesy, a managing consultant with Efficiency Vermont, confirms this is a great idea. But when a character in the novel suggests flipping power switches will save you as much as 60 percent on electricity, call that poetic license. “It might be something in the 5 percent range,” Faesy says. 8. DON’T pay for curbside trash service. 10. DON’T wash dishes by hand. 12. DON’T watch TV. TV creates artificial wants. 14. DO shop the warehouse stores with a frugal girlfriend and split up bulk buys. 15. DON’T get divorced if you can help it. Saving your marriage can save your IRA. About that divorce thing ... the novel has an ending twist that weakens the motive for Kat’s conversion from spender to saver. But Strohmeyer offers useful insights along the way, as her heroine ponders why so many parents are willing to discuss sex and drugs with their kids, but not the family income. Over the course of her writing career, Strohmeyer says, she’s learned there are “two things women feel out of control about: their weight and their pocketbook.” Beach read though it may be, Penny Pinchers could inspire some recessionistas to face down the bills. “My hope,” says Strohmeyer, “is to tell people they’re not alone.” m
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wielding an ice pick entered Black Diamond Equipment in Salt Lake County, Utah, and demanded cash and precious metals. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that when the nightshift manager pointed out the company, despite its name, sells mountaineering gear, not diamonds or precious metals, the robber settled for some office computers and climbing equipment and left.
Non-Problem Solved Intending to make street crossing safer, even though there have been no incidents, officials in Lemoyne, Pa., spent $250 to place plastic bins at two of the borough’s busiest intersections and fill them with bright orange flags. Signs direct pedestrians to
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take a flag, hold it while crossing the street, then deposit it in the opposite bin. The Patriot-News reported Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., tried a similar initiative but gave up after a year because, according to college official Christine Dugan, people kept taking the flags.
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Authorities in Shelbyville, Tenn., reported that “a verbal altercation” between James Earl Taylor, 40, and Mary S. Childers, 44, led to an assault with Cheetos. According to the Shelbyville Times-Gazette, sheriff’s Cpl. Kevin Roddy charged both of them with domestic assault because he couldn’t determine the primary aggressor since the Cheetos left “no physical marks on either party.”
Tickets Gone Wild When residents of Toledo, Ohio, complained they had received $25 parking tickets while their vehicles were in their driveways, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner defended the citations. He explained that city law forbids parking on unpaved surfaces, including gravel driveways. Finkbeiner, who’s already facing a recall vote, refused to say whether the fines were related to the city’s budget crisis. • After receiving and contesting 170 citations since 1997 for violations he didn’t commit, Tom Feddor finally went to the Chicago Department of Revenue and the Department of Administrative Hearings for help. He told the Chicago Tribune that hearing officer Zipporah Lewis made several calls to officials on his behalf, but “the people she encountered at the other end
By rOlAND SWeeT of the phone seemed to be annoyed and bothered by her. Most tried to quickly end the call.” Finally authorities discovered that the number the revenue department has been using as a placeholder license plate for testing its parking ticket equipment is the same as Feddor’s actual license plate: 0. Feddor said his family has been using it for 40 years, but officials were unaware it was in circulation. “The test violations should have been dismissed in the database,” revenue department official Ed Walsh said, adding that any fines Feddor paid would be refunded.
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When John Vorderbrueggen, 39, complained to his neighborhood homeowners association in Monroe, Wash.,
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because his neighbor, Helen Immelt, 52, was violating the association’s covenant by keeping chickens in her yard, she began driving by Vorderbrueggen’s house in the early morning hours and honking her horn. The Seattle Times reported that when police asked Immelt to stop, she “became heated,” according to court documents, and when the officer went to get a statement from Vorderbrueggen, Immelt drove by and gave “three long blasts” on her car horn, prompting her arrest. A jury convicted her, but she appealed, arguing before the Washington Court of Appeals that the noise ordinance was “vague, overbroad and interfered with her right to free speech.” The court disagreed. “Horn honking per se is not free speech,” Justice C. Kenneth Grosse wrote, pointing out, “Horn honking which is done to annoy or harass others is not speech” at all.
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Jamiyl Muhammad, 17, was part of a group of youths fighting with a rival group in Upper Darby, Pa., when he began pistol-whipping a member of the opposing group in the head with a black handgun. Witnesses told police the gun went off, and a bullet struck Muhammad’s 19-year-old brother, who was standing 25 yards away observing the fight. The Philadelphia Daily News reported the brother was treated at the hospital and released. • Police investigating a shooting in Winter Haven, Fla., said that Troy Christoff, 34, threatened to kill five family members and, while loading a handgun, announced which person each bullet was intended for. ABC Action News reported that when
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If somebody’s going to walk away from a fatal car crash, you really want it not to be the inebriated loser who caused it. However, while all the facts aren’t in, there’s reason to think drunk drivers sometimes get a break they don’t deserve. We’ll call what you’re describing the lucky-drunk hypothesis. Although it’s been floating around for a long time, scientists apparently first examined it seriously in a 1982 study of trauma victims treated at a Texas hospital (Ward et al., American Journal of Surgery). Roughly a third of the 1200 patients had been drinking. Drinkers and nondrinkers had equally severe injuries. The surprise: The death rate among nondrinkers was one in six; the death rate among drinkers, one in nine. Complication: The researchers were looking at all kinds of trauma, not just trauma caused by car wrecks. Subsequent studies have produced mixed results, but even those undercutting the lucky-drunk hypothesis had their puzzling aspects. Some examples: • A two-year study at a Seattle trauma center found intoxicated men had lower death rates and less severe injuries than sober men for all types of trauma except car accidents. (Women didn’t see much difference.) Overall, the drunker the victim, the less severe his injuries and the less likely he was to die. • Examining data on more than a million drivers involved in car crashes in North Carolina, a research team headed by Patricia Waller reported in 1986 that drunk drivers were roughly twice as likely as sober drivers to be seriously injured in a car crash and two to four times more likely to die. Oddly, however, they found drivers with blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) between 0.15 and 0.19 percent (i.e., really drunk — legally drunk is 0.08 percent) suffered less severe injuries than those with other, often smaller amounts of alcohol in their system. • A 1992 study in Vermont focused on 427 trauma victims, 43 percent of whom had been in auto accidents. Drinkers (here meaning those with any amount of alcohol in them) suffered more head injuries on average, had six times the death rate of nondrinkers, and were much more likely to suffer from serious injuries. On the other hand, the legally drunk had fewer really bad injuries than the moderate drinkers.
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Dear Cecil, There’s an old saw about God protecting drunks and fools. I’m particularly interested in the drunks part. Almost nightly, it seems, we hear on the news that a drunk driver killed one or more people in another car but the drunk survived, sometimes without injury. A family member suggested drunks are saved because they’ve passed out and are more relaxed, but I’m skeptical. Is it just the crashes where the drunk walks away after killing another that make the news? PLT, Indianapolis
A 1997 review found such studies of alcohol and injury fell into two groups that showed opposite results: (1) Research based on reports from emergency personnel generally found alcohol use meant increased risk of serious injury or death. However, the severity of the trauma often stemmed from side effects of drinking such as speeding or not wearing seat belts, not from drinking itself. (2) In contrast, most studies of hospitalized trauma victims found no relation between drunkenness and injury severity, and a few found alcohol had a protective effect. One possible explanation: The EMTs’ injury assessment method exaggerated trauma severity in drunks, particularly those with head injuries, who were then more likely to be hospitalized. So you had a lot of hospitalized drinkers whose problems seemed worse than they were, perhaps skewing the results. No doubt hoping to settle things once and for all, Patricia Waller led a team that published another study in 2003. Taking numerous variables into account, the group looked at data for almost 1400 car-wreck victims and found that, on the whole, alcohol increased injury — but the effect wasn’t linear. As in previous studies, injury severity dipped sharply in accident victims showing a BAC between 0.15 and 0.19 percent, but also for victims with BACs above 0.25 percent, or (theoretically, at least) very, very drunk. Waller and company thought they could come up with an explanation for the high-end drop (people in that category may have had an unusually high tolerance for alcohol and thus bucked the morealcohol = more-injury trend), but the midrange dip was a complete mystery.
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Conclusions for now: 1. We sure don’t know that alcohol protects drunks by making them more relaxed. 2. It does seem to protect them in a limited sense. In general, alcohol makes injuries worse, and no one’s saying being drunk is safer than being sober, but research has repeatedly shown that under some circumstances drunks get hurt less than you’d expect. Waller, perhaps the most persistent of the many researchers looking into the lucky-drunk hypothesis, died of cancer in 2003, so it may be a while before we get an answer more definitive than that. CECIL ADAMS
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BURLINGTON BA R AND RESTAURA NT OWNERS CLAIM THE CITY’S LIQU OR CONTROL IS TOO CONTROLLING ick Karabelas sat in a hearing room in the basement of Burlington City Hall, holding back the urge to speak, while city officials critiqued his idea for a new downtown business. Staying quiet wasn’t easy for the loquacious 26-year-old, a budding entrepreneur with two years and a quarter-million dollars sunk into his dream. To him, it looked as though everything he’d worked for was slipping away. Last month, Karabelas went before Burlington’s local control subcommittee seeking its recommendation for a restaurant liquor license — which is granted by the state — and the city’s indoor entertainment permit. Next month, the University of New Hampshire business school grad plans to open his first business: Das Bierhaus, a three-story, German-style eatery and bar, including a rooftop beer garden, at 175 Church Street. It’s
being built on the site of the former Five Spice Café, which burned down in January 2007. Karabelas, who’s footing the bill for most of the interior construction work, envisions a restaurant with an “après-ski chalet feel” — gas fireplace, bench seating, sofas and a waitstaff bedecked in dirndls and lederhosen. True to its name, Das Bierhaus will also offer a wide selection of imported and domestic suds. However, Karabelas first had to convince the subcommittee — and later, the entire city council — that his establishment will primarily be a restaurant, not a bar, which requires a “cabaret” license. But subcommittee chair Clarence Davis and fellow councilor Vince
Dober, who were reviewing the application, were skeptical. A big red flag for them was Das Bierhaus’ proposed hours of operation — 8 a.m. to 3 a.m., seven nights a week. Both councilors were concerned that an establishment open that late would quickly morph into a nightclub and become a nuisance to residents living on the block. As Davis put it, such late-night hours aren’t those of a “typical restaurant.” Vermont’s Department of Liquor Control has a strict, quantifiable definition for what constitutes a
“restaurant:” At least 51 percent of an establishment’s revenues must be derived from food sales. The DLC doesn’t prevent a proprietor from getting creative to make the numbers work. Many restaurants do a brisk, post-dinner business in liquor sales. In contrast, the city of Burlington takes a more hands-on approach: Critics say it uses its licensing process to define how a restaurant or a bar should look — and, ultimately, to control what the city and its neighborhoods look like. Some call that responsible planning; others call it government overstepping its bounds. “It’s not so much that I don’t want a specific type of restaurant or bar in town,” Davis says. “What I want to make sure is that, wherever that bar or restaurant is placed, what they’re offering is in the best interest of the neighborhood or street. “We let people know up front, a liquor license or an entertainment permit is a privilege, not a right” he adds. “Just because you come in and apply for one doesn’t mean you’re gonna get one.” Karabelas tried to allay the subcommittee’s concerns by spelling out his efforts to be a good neighbor. He’s installing security cameras inside and outside the joint, viewable in his office and via the Internet. He explained that his door staff will be outfitted with two-way radios to manage any crowds. He’s made a deal with the neighboring Flynn Theater to shut down the rooftop deck if things get too noisy. And, he’s talked to a local taxi company about providing rides home for intoxicated patrons. Still, the councilors were wary. “I understand what you’re trying to do and I applaud your altruism,” Davis said. “But I’ve been around long enough to know that even though what you’re proposing is thoughtful and well intentioned, the reality of what happens at two o’clock in the morning is dramatically different … My real feeling is, it’ll create a bigger headache than you’re actually anticipating.” “Oh, I’m anticipating a huge headache,” Karabelas answered. Apparently, though, he believes the extra revenue earned by selling schnitzel and sauerkraut to night owls will be worth it. As he put it, “There’s no gain without risk.” Eventually, the subcommittee granted Das Bierhaus its reluctant approval, but not before reducing its booze-serving hours. Karabelas looked disappointed, but took it in stride. Next, the subcommittee took up Das Bierhaus’ application for an indoor entertainment permit; Karabelas was asking for permission to entertain his customers until 2 a.m. His application laid out an ambitious plan for attracting patrons with comedians, karaoke and World Cup soccer. Davis wanted more details: Are you planning to have a jukebox? A DJ? Live music? Board games? Jenga? Do you expect to do all of these activities every week, or just once a month? As
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Karabelas answered each question, Davis appeared more suspicious. “Again, these are activities not typically associated with a restaurant,” he said, shaking his head. Visibly frustrated, Karabelas pointed out the challenges of making a restaurant work, especially in today’s economy. He said he needs to recoup his investment by offering customers “something that isn’t readily available right now, so I can differentiate myself in this market.” Dober, a Ward 7 Republican, echoed Davis’ uneasiness, noting that no restaurant in downtown has an entertainment permit running until 2 a.m. Assistant City Attorney Nikki Fuller agreed: “It’s not typical for restaurants to have large crowds of people congregating outside,” she said. “You keep saying this isn’t ‘typical’ for a restaurant,” Karabelas countered. “My understanding is that a restaurant is defined by that 51 percent rule.” Davis smiled. “The exact argument you’re making has been made many times before by other applicants,” he answered. “And every time we’ve heard it and granted it, without fail, without fail, they’ve run afoul of this committee.” “I share that concern,” Karabelas responded. “But with all due respect, I am not those other businesses.” After nearly an hour of heated discussion, the subcommittee recommended Das Bierhaus’ entertainment
permit to the full council, but not before scaling back its entertainment hours and denying permission for certain types, including DJ music. Karabelas’ third application, for an outdoor consumption permit in the rooftop beer garden, was tabled until construction is completed. Days later, Karabelas still seemed dumbfounded by what he’d gone through. Confessing to a certain naÏveté about Burlington’s regulatory climate and the level of scrutiny a new business must endure, he assumed he’d be judged on his own behavior, not that of past businesses. In a free market, he says, consumers should be the ones to decide whether a business succeeds or fails, not the government. “I’m willing to jump through whatever flaming hoops they want, to show them that I’m serious about doing things the right way,” Karabelas adds. “But to dictate, ‘Board games are OK, but you can’t have darts.’ It’s insanity!” Karabelas’ experience with Burlington’s licensing process isn’t unique. City councilors have long struggled to balance the needs of the businesses that cultivate the city’s vibrant nightlife with the demands of downtown residents entitled to a reasonable amount of peace and quiet. In recent years, those efforts have been largely successful. There’s been a slow but steady decline in downtown
noise complaints and other disruptive incidents, according to Burlington police, and councilors haven’t had to address the issue of late-night revelry for a while. It’s also been a few years since bar owners openly grumbled about certain city councilors being “puritanical” and “anti-fun.” But some downtown proprietors still bristle at the notion of city officials dictating to them what should be “typical” for any establishment. A thorough vetting process is to be expected, they say. But at what point does it encroach upon a business owner’s right to offer consumers something new and innovative in order to survive? Davis, 37, is one of two Progressives representing Ward 3, which includes the downtown district. Now in his fourth year on the council, he’s chaired the local control subcommittee for the last two. During that time, he says, he’s developed a good working relationship with Burlington’s restaurant and bars — as a college student, he worked in a couple of them. But Davis is also a firm believer that the city has both an obligation and the authority to set clear parameters for what defines a restaurant versus a bar. He says his subcommittee’s emphasis on what is “typical” for a restaurant versus a nightclub touches on a fundamental problem the city has wrestled with for a long time.
“I can’t count how many times in the years I’ve been on this committee that an establishment has come in and said, ‘We want to be a restaurant,’” Davis says. But fast forward six months, he says, and that same restaurant has violated some condition of its license, and is facing either a suspension or revocation. “I don’t want to set anyone up for failure, especially since I represent the downtown,” Davis adds. “I want thriving businesses. What I don’t want is a business to open and close within a few months.” Davis cites the example of one unnamed downtown eatery that opened in the last few years — and closed several months later — because it ran into trouble with the DLC. Problems arose, he recalls, because this “restaurant” sold so much high-end liquor that it couldn’t hit the 51 percent margin on food sales. It should be noted that the city council, in its dual role as the local control committee, does not issue liquor licenses; it only makes its recommendations to the DLC, which grants final approval. Currently, 49 Burlington restaurants are licensed to sell alcohol, along with 19 “cabarets” — bars, taverns or nightclubs — three hotels and six private clubs. In theory, there’s no limit on how many liquor licenses can be issued in Burlington — Vermont, unlike >> 26A
I’m willing to jump through whatever flaming hoops they want, to show them that I’m serious about doing things the right way. But to dictate, "Board games are OK, but you can’t have darts." It’s insanity! Nick Karabelas, owner, Das Bierhaus
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Serving The Public? << 23A some other states, issues liquor licenses to people, not properties or business entities, so when a business goes under, so does its license. That said, Davis acknowledges that there’s been talk in the past about curtailing the number of bars in town. He’s “of two minds on the issue,” he says. He wants to encourage business downtown, “but I don’t want it to become the red-light district for the rest of the city.” Lower Church Street is a special case — not just because it has a lively mix of bars, restaurants and nightclubs; it’s now designated as a transitional zone between the city’s commercial core and the residential neighborhood to the south. As a result, liquor licenses undergo extra scrutiny there. That’s made it more difficult for Das Bierhaus, as well as Tilley’s Café. Craig Mitchell’s new nightclub, Lift — formerly Second Floor — is still operating under the former owner’s license. Entertainment permits in Burlington are another matter. Licensees who want to offer their patrons more than just piped-in music and televised Red Sox games must also obtain permission from the city. With more regulations come more opportunities to run afoul of the city’s goals.
“I’ve had people come before us with a straight face and say, ‘No, we’re not going to do that type of entertainment,’ and then a week later they’re advertising for the exact thing they said they were not going to do,” Davis recalls. “If your permit says you can have karaoke and you’ve got a metal band, that does not compute.” The processes for obtaining liquor licenses and entertainment permits are separate but not necessarily equal: One is issued by the state; the other by the city. In the end, they work in tandem to determine not just the character of a place, but how it makes its money. Though state law makes no distinction between when restaurants and bars may serve alcohol — both must cut off their customers by 2 a.m. — typically, Burlington doesn’t allow restaurants to serve cocktails after 1 a.m. But even that isn’t a hard-and-fast rule. In some cases, Burlington businesses are restricted on the type of liquor licenses available to them based on their zoning, which also limits the type of entertainment they can offer. For example, Karabelas waited three weeks before he was told that Das Bierhaus couldn’t be
We let people know upfront, a liquor license or an entertainment permit is a privilege, not a right. Just because you come in and apply for one doesn’t mean you’re gonna get one. Clarence Davis, chair, local control subcommittee
granted a cabaret liquor license because his block isn’t zoned for it anymore — despite the fact that there are two other cabarets on the block already. As a result, Karabelas’ entertainment permit only allows programming appropriate for a restaurant: no bands, DJs, etc. Next door to Das Bierhaus, at Tilley’s Café, owner Suzanne Johnson faced a similar predicament. Two and a half years ago, when she and her ex-husband opened the café, they sought a cabaret license just like their upstairs neighbor, Second Floor, and their downstairs neighbor, Rasputin’s. As Johnson explains, they always intended to run the business the way it had been run by its predecessor, Coyote Café — as a restaurant. Initially, she sought a cabaret license so she could have DJs and live music without having to apply for special-use permits each time. But time and again she was refused, not because of zoning — that changed later — but because, she was told, there were already too many nightclubs on her block. Last October, when Johnson took over all the café’s operations, she finally got permission to hold “reggae night” on Fridays from 10 p.m. till 1 a.m., but only on a four-month trial basis. Despite “zero complaints” from the police, she says, her permit expired and Johnson had to repeat the entire process. Today, Tilley’s Café has an entertainment permit that allows live jazz Sundays through Wednesdays, but only until 10 p.m. On Friday and Saturday nights, she’s permitted to have a DJ spinning discs until 1 a.m., but the Footloose rule applies: No dancing allowed. “They don’t trust restaurateurs like myself,” Johnson says of city officials. “They feel that we’re going to start as a restaurant, realize that we make more money on liquor sales, and then decide to phase out serving food and ultimately become a full-blown nightclub.” Why does it matter to city officials if customers dance, as long as they don’t create a public nuisance or excess noise? Davis insists that his job as subcommittee chair isn’t to be “the fun police,” but to consider the needs of all residents, including the safety of customers themselves. Lieutenant William Ward with the Burlington Police Department explains. As the downtown lieutenant who oversees all law enforcement responses to Burlington’s restaurants, bars and clubs at night, he says the police and fire departments need to know exactly what businesses are licensed to do, so they can tailor their staffing and response protocols accordingly. For example, a disturbance call at a poetry reading is likely to warrant a different response than one at a punkrock show. “We want people to have good businesses, but we also want a restaurant to be a restaurant and a bar to be a bar,” Ward says. “There’s a clear delineation, but there are some lines that get a little vague at times.” Indeed. Few people walking past Manhattan Pizza, the Church Street Tavern, Sweetwaters or RíRá Irish Pub — especially on a busy weekend night in the middle of summer, when hundreds of people are seated outside — could tell which ones are licensed as restaurants and which one as cabarets. How do other downtown proprietors feel about city officials drawing those lines of demarcation? Not surprisingly, few are willing to speak critically about the licensing process, at least on the record. After all, liquor licenses are renewed annually, and few bar owners want to bite the hand that feeds them. The most common complaint among them is the amount of time it takes to
move through the process. “There’s no urgency,” said one establishment owner, who asked not to be identified. When she opened a restaurant, in the last couple of years, she waited more than three months for the city’s OK. “As a business owner, you can’t start the process until you’re already in a space — and if you have a lease, you’re just burning money — so you have to make a pretty big commitment and there’s no guarantee.” Ultimately, she got her liquor license, but just days before her establishment held its grand opening. “It was pretty touch and go at the end,” she adds. “We were really stressed.” Proprietors who’ve been in business for years complain about licensing delays. Longtime Burlington businessman Al Gobeille has nine liquor licenses: His businesses include Burlington Bay, Shanty on the Shore and Breakwater Café and Grill. Asked about Burlington’s regulatory climate, Gobeille offers a blunt assessment: “It’s horrible,” he says. “The Department of Liquor Control I’d give an A to deal with. Burlington, I’d give a D-minus.” Gobeille’s complaint isn’t so much with the local control committee — “They’re very reasonable,” he says, “but, then again, I don’t do anything that tests their limits.” His complaint is the time it takes to get relicensed each year, a process that requires him to physically wait in line for each of his nine licenses. “This is 2009,” he adds, “and this is the best we can come up with?” Davis acknowledges that the process needs streamlining — and he’s doing something about it. He and his staff are working on a packet for new establishments that spells out the process in detail and includes all the necessary forms and contact numbers. Davis hopes the city council will approve it by year’s end. On June 15, a few weeks after Karabelas went before the local control subcommittee, Das Bierhaus’ license and entertainment permit came up for a vote before the entire city council. Davis, who described the subcommittee’s discussion as “a spirited debate,” outlined its concerns. He explained they’d scaled back the hours for serving alcohol, and put limits on the types of entertainment, to preserve the quality of life on lower Church Street. Likewise, Lieutenant Ward aired his concerns about Das Bierhaus’ possible “funnel effect” of drawing drinkers from other clubs down to lower Church. Ultimately, however, Davis recommended approving Das Bierhaus’ entertainment permit and liquor license — as a restaurant. The council agreed. As Karabelas put it later, “In the end, Clarence didn’t leave us hanging out to dry.” The owner of Big Daddy’s Pizza, Das Bierhaus’ other neighbor, feels for Karabelas. “The unfortunate truth is that Nick is paying for the mistakes of other people,” offers Francis “Cheech” Kehoe III. But Kehoe, who himself waited more than 10 years to get a permit to sell pizza out of a vending truck on University Place, says that part of succeeding in Burlington is learning to play ball. “I think Burlington gets a knock for being anti-business and over-regulated, but if you don’t, what do you have?” he asks. “If someone doesn’t keep an eye on it, is it gonna be anarchy down here at two o’clock in the morning?” m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Ken Picard at ken@sevendaysvt.com.
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28A | july 08-15, 2009 | » sevendaysvt.com
Outdoors
Sisterhood of the Wheel Girls master their bikes — and their issues — in the Dirt Divas program
Story Lauren Ober
camp, none seem all that bothered by the fact that they aren’t biking yet. Budbill, who runs the program with military precision, passes out tiny pocket notebooks in which, she instructs them, they’re to write a personal goal and a biking goal for the day. When the girls are finished, they are required to share their biking goal. The responses are varied and thoughtful: “Stay on the bike the whole time.” “Be more courageous.” “Feather my brakes more.” “Come home with slightly fewer bruises and scrapes.” “Keep my pedals flat.” With that, Budbill leads the girls in a cheer. “”It’s cheesy, but let’s say it,” she
has big plans for the umbrella Girls Move Mountains organization, which she sees as a way to reach girls in their vulnerable middle school years. Ideally, she’d like it to cover the state. Budbill isn’t just hopping on the Girl Power bandwagon of the late 1990s. She’s done her homework and has a master’s degree in education to prove it. Providing a venue where girls can succeed is essential to their overall development, Budbill says. Her chief objective is to catch girls as they land in middle school and give them an outlet to try new things, take risks and accomplish goals. “Middle school is the time when girls can lose their sense of self, their sense of voice and their self of confidence,” Budbill says. “I see this work; I see what a
photo: jeb wallace-brodeur
For more info, see www. girlsmove mountains.org.
says. “We can do it!” The Dirt Divas program is in its ninth year, but this is the first year the camp is being held in six central Vermont locations. The expansion is part of Budbill’s larger goal for her new organization, Girls Move Mountains, which promotes and facilitates adventure-based experiential education for girls. During the coming school year, the organization plans to introduce a pilot program based on the work it does over the summer. Budbill, daughter of Vermont poet/ playwright David Budbill and artist Lois Eby, founded Dirt Divas in 2001 with Jess Graham, with whom she grew up in Wolcott. The experience of running Dirt Divas in those early days inspired Budbill to think beyond mountain biking and use it as a vehicle for building female confidence and camaraderie. “I was blown away by how empowering it was,” she says. “It’s a really powerful tool to work with youth, particularly girls.” Recently, the Girls Move Mountains venture became Budbill’s full-time job. Until last summer, she was living in Northern California doing youth work and coaching high school mountain biking. She returned to Vermont to broaden the program and give back to the community in which she grew up. “I want to do things for girls in Vermont who grew up like I did,” Budbill says. Over the years, Budbill and other adult instructors have created an extensive curriculum for the Dirt Divas program that can easily be transferred to other experiential learning opportunities, such as rock climbing or wilderness skills. Both are in the works for future programs. Budbill
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n a drizzly Thursday in a clubhouse at U32 High School in Montpelier, 12 tween girls sit cross-legged in a circle — a Diva Circle, to be exact — and gauge how they’re feeling using the “thumb scale.” One girl gives the thumbs-up sign, but her thumb lists just a bit toward the ground, indicating that things are good, but could be better. “I’m really tired and the weather’s bad,” she says, holding her thumb in the air. “But I painted my nails last night, so that’s pretty good.” Other girls around the circle follow suit, poking thumbs up to the sky if they’re doing well and pointing them parallel to the ground if they’re not feeling their best. Most of the girls — participants in the Dirt Divas female mountain-biking program run by Nadine Budbill — are feeling OK despite the weather and the fact that, without exception, none of them got enough sleep. From the thumb scale check-in, the girls move on to a game called Sister to Sister, where they pair up with someone they don’t normally hang out with. Budbill, a compact woman with light, seawater-colored eyes and tattoos creeping out from under her short sleeves, stands on a chair and calls out commands. “Toe to toe,” Budbill yells, and each girl touches her toe to her partner’s. “Pinky to pinky,” Budbill calls, and again the pairs match the corresponding body parts. When Budbill shouts, “Sister to sister,” the girls switch partners and the game continues. After that exercise, which succeeds in waking up the groggy youngsters, Budbill, 32, has the girls regroup in a circle for journal writing time. Although the girls are here for a weeklong mountain-bike day
I was blown away by how empowering [mountain biking] was. It’s a really powerful tool to work with youth, particularly girls. Nadine Budbill
powerful impact it has on girls.” On one of the many sodden days we’ve seen this summer, Budbill and instructors Jenn Childress, an elementary school teacher, and Kayla Carter, a 16-year-old student at St. Johnsbury Academy, load the girls into “Frida,” a small white bus emblazoned with Dirt Divas logos. Their bikes, helmets, gloves, jackets and other bike-related stuff are towed behind them in a trailer. The destination is the Stowe Mountain Bike Park at Mayo Farm, where the girls will practice the skills they learned the previous day. Participants are free to bring their own equipment, but Budbill is also loaning out bikes, helmets and rain jackets, all of which were donated to the program. Budbill wanted Dirt Divas to be accessible to any girl, regardless of family income, so she charges program fees on a sliding scale from $25 to $550. No girl will be turned away for lack of funds. Partner agencies such as the St. Johnsbury Recreation Department and Community Connections in Montpelier have been instrumental in getting the word out about Dirt Divas to families they serve. After they unload the bikes, the girls circle Budbill, who gives them precise instructions on what they’ll be doing on wheels. “You really want to think about your super power butt and your brake feathering,” Budbill says, referring to techniques the girls learned earlier in the week. Then they pedal off on the trails. Budbill, who is smaller than the campers, makes sure each girl knows what is expected of her before she gets on her bike. And she makes sure every participant is encouraging and cheering on her fellow Dirt Divas. The girls pay attention — as one pedals around the bike park, the rest, waiting their turns, clap and yell, telling her how brave she is for trying. Every girl has her own personal cheering squad.
Many of the girls are first-time mountain bikers. Eleven-year-old Eliza Merrylees had never mountain biked before Dirt Divas, but she’s a convert. “It’s really awesome because we get to do a lot of new things, and the counselors are really nice and they encourage you,” she says, beaming right after successfully completing a turn in the bike park. Anna Hamilton had been out biking on trails before, but she never did anything quite like what she’s doing at Dirt Divas. “I wanted to kind of get better at it,” says Hamilton, 12. “When you don’t fall, it’s kind of fun.” Carter, who is Budbill’s junior instructor and star example of just what the program can do for a young girl, went through it in middle school on her mother’s insistence. Carter was a shy youngster who, she admits, had few friends. She credits Dirt Divas with pulling her out of her shell and making her interact with her peers. “I got a lot of confidence from Dirt Divas,” Carter says. “I wasn’t as shy, and I was used to meeting new people. I was also sharing more of my feelings in a way.” That’s exactly the result Budbill wants to see from the Girls Move Mountains initiative — girls who find themselves by participating in physically challenging activities. She puts them in a setting where they can’t retreat into themselves and must work through their problems — but with the unflagging support of their contemporaries and their adult mentors. Seeing the progress of a girl like Carter from introverted adolescent to confident leader is what Budbill lives for. “The whole package is magical,” she says. “There’s nothing I would rather do.” m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Lauren Ober at Lauren@sevendaysvt.com.
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Dance
New World Disorder A French choreographer preps an epic spectacle of culture clash
W Story Anne Galloway images matthew thorsen “From the New World,” Friday and Saturday, July 10 & 11, 8:30 p.m., at the Flynn MainStage, Burlington. Free. Advance tickets available at the Burlington International Waterfront Festival office, 90 Church St., or flynntix.org. Info, 264-0766.
For more info on the Vermont Indigenous Celebration, check out celebrate champlain.org or the Seven Days Calendar in Section B.
e tend to think of history in terms of leaders, wars and dates. Ghengis Khan conquered China in 1206; Columbus “discovered” America in 1492; Hitler invaded Poland in 1939. As everyone within 100 miles of Burlington now knows, Samuel de Champlain was the first European to venture onto his namesake lake in 1609 as part of a scouting party led by the Montagnais, rivals of the Iroquois. A kerfuffle broke out between the two tribes, which gave Champlain an opportunity to fire his arquebus, alarming the natives who had never seen such a weapon. What isn’t so clear, days into the quadricentennial celebration of Champlain’s famous, or infamous, canoe ride, are the deeper repercussions this chance encounter had on the native population. Until recently, their history wasn’t integrated into the official state story, and quite a few generations of schoolchildren accepted the myth that “Indians didn’t live in Vermont.” This week’s four-day Vermont Indigenous Celebration, which features a native encampment at Burlington’s ECHO Center, wampum readings, pow-wow dancing, films, lectures, a traditional gardening demonstration and even a fashion show of the “last 10,000 years” of Abenaki attire, should help correct some of those misperceptions. But when it comes to the sordid tale of Native American/European relations, we turn to art for a fuller, franker depiction. In fact, we turn to a philosophical Frenchman who’s had his own firsthand experiences with colonialism. Internationally renowned choreographer Heddy Maalem recreates the history of the native people’s encounter with Champlain as a standoffish dance between competing interests in the premiere of “From the New World” this Friday and Saturday on the Flynn MainStage. Set to Dvorak’s grand Symphony 9 in E minor, aka the New World Symphony, and to the composer’s “American Quartet,” the dance integrates the story of Champlain with themes of colonialism, repression and loss. Two groups of dancers — the Native Americans (15 traditional dancers from U.S. and Canadian tribes) and the Europeans (20 or so amateurs and professionals) — interact on stage as we’d expect: They dance in separate circles to the beats of very different drummers, often in counterpoint to the symphony. Though at one point they come close to greeting one another in an exaggerated salute, they can’t bring themselves to cross the invisible line that bisects the stage. In the end, the Europeans go through the motions of prosperous settlement — cutting sheaves of wheat, dancing in hoop dresses, building houses — while the Indians all but disappear from view. “I told [festival producer] Jay Craven I will come to do this choreography if Native American people are involved, because the story of Champlain is not the story of Samuel de Champlain — it’s the story of America; it’s the story of Native Americans and Europeans,”
These celebrations are to understand who we are and where we come from. It’s still very much present in people’s minds. Heddy Maalem
Maalem says. “All around the world you have this kind of colonialism. You are living on one land, and then somebody comes and everything changes. This is a universal thing.” “From the New World” isn’t a ringing endorsement of white mores and culture, but it isn’t sentimental about native culture, either. Maalem strikes a bittersweet balance between the two societies, probably influenced by his personal experience growing up in colonial Algeria during the war with France. His Algerian father was killed there. When Maalem was 10, he and his French mother moved to Toulouse. “I feel a strong link between this story and my story,” Maalem says. “A lot of philosophers and historians believe the story [of Champlain] has ended, but I believe we’re in a new story ourselves. The proof is in the fact that Vermonters feel the need to celebrate Champlain. These celebrations are to understand who we are and where we come from. It’s still very much present in people’s minds.” In an interview during a recent rehearsal at the Flynn, Maalem describes the encounter between Champlain and native peoples as a big mistake. “There are several themes in this dance: One of them is the narrative of Samuel de Champlain, and one of them is the kind of cultural tension between the whites and the natives and how it should not have been possible that they met,” he says. “It should have never happened, and it did, and there was no possible way it
ing an African company. Last October, Maalem and his troupe performed the piece at the Flynn. It was then that Craven asked him to create a world premiere for the Quad. Maalem likes to use traditional dancers in his performances because of the authenticity of their movements and energy. For “From the New World,” his co-choreographer, Gaeton Gingras, sought out 15 Native American professionals from Canada, the northeastern United States and as far west as Wyoming who perform traditional tribal dances. The “Europeans,” by contrast, are a mix of amateur and professional dancers, largely from Vermont. In just over three weeks and more than 100 hours of rehearsal, Maalem has brought Heddy Maalem all the dancers in sync with one another for this grand historical could have gone well.” pageant. Through the choreography, Maalem conveys the two groups’ both groups become archetypal figures profound cultural differences through who tell the history of their peoples the alchemy of his choreography, through movement. which relies on counterpoint rhythms, Annelies McVoy, a Burlingtonthe dynamics of ensemble movebased dance instructor who performs ments and finding ma’ai, a Japanese in “From the New World” with her martial-arts term that refers to the two children, says Maalem emphasizes space between combatants. Maalem the connections between dancers and describes it as finding the harmony their power to combine their stances between time and space. and steps to create fluid motion. Given that Maalem trained as “It’s rare to have someone focused a boxer, perhaps it’s not surprising on having dancers so connected,” that he thinks of dance movement McVoy says. “It feels like everyone is in terms of battle. He taught the responsible for everyone else all the Japanese martial-arts discipline aikido time.” in France for 22 years. Now in his If the audience catches on to that late fifties, Maalem didn’t turn to sentiment, Maalem believes, the modern dance until he was 28. He premiere will be a success. He’d like to formed his first company in 1990, remind viewers that we are all conbut achieved acclaim just four years nected in this great globalized world ago with his modern treatment of of ours, regardless of which dates we Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, featur- celebrate. m
30A | july 08-15, 2009 | » sevendaysvt.com
Outdoors
A Rock and a Hard Place Cavers explore the Green Mountain underground
I Story Sarah Tuff Image courtesy of jeff zink For more information on caving in Vermont, visit vermont cavers.org.
n the winter, Vermonters have their “secret” backcountry stashes of powder; in the spring, they frequent hidden fishing holes; and in the fall, they check out private spots for prime foliage views. But during the summer, the state’s most exclusive recreational resource may be the labyrinth of caves worming its way through Green Mountain marble and granite. “It’s the last wilderness on Earth,” says Peter Youngbaer, the Plainfieldbased president of the Vermont Cavers Association, Grotto 394 of the National Speleological Society (NSS). “There are many, many caves to be explored, and that thrill — maybe behind that crack in the wall is something new and wonderful that nobody’s ever seen, and you’re going to be the first — that’s an amazing feeling.” Vermont cavers are often reluctant to reveal their favorite spots, as only about 200 caves have been discovered in the state. Even so, local enthusiasts — who will host the NSS convention in Essex Junction in August 2010 — are willing to shed some light on their dark pursuits. Peter Quick, a caving expert now based in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, dived into his underground Vermont pastime while attending the University of Massachusetts in the late 1970s. His first experience was at Morris Cave in Danby, one of the state’s best-known caves — and New England’s second largest. “It’s tight and miserable,” says Quick of the 1800-foot-long passageway. Nevertheless, he was hooked. “It was such a remarkable experience, sort of squirming your way through these passages that weren’t much bigger than your body,” Quick recalls. “You’re going headfirst down these slopes, and you’re thinking, My God! Your shoulders barely fit, and you’re squeezing through, and you realize after a while that you’re, like, 100 feet under the ground, in solid rock, and that this is the weirdest thing to be doing.” Eventually, Quick wrote a book on the subject — Vermont Caves: A geologic and historical guide. Compared with places such as Kentucky, West Virginia and even neighboring New York State, he says, Vermont is a dim prospect in the caving world. The state’s geology just doesn’t allow for the water permeation and underground flows that can form massive caves, such as the 367 known miles at Mammoth National Park in Kentucky. “A lot of things have conspired against cave formation in Vermont,” Quick says. “There might be, oh, just 60 caves over 100 feet long.” Right now, other forces are conspiring against Vermont cavers, closing some of their favorite haunts. In February 2006, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, a caver near Albany noticed some dead bats with a white substance on their noses. By January 2007, the state’s biologists began documenting the so-called
mt. aeolus cave
You realize after a while that you’re, like, 100 feet under the ground, in solid rock, and that this is the weirdest thing to be doing. Peter Quick
white-nose syndrome, and hundreds of thousands of bats have since died. In some caves where bats hibernate, says the Fish & Wildlife Service, the syndrome has killed 90 to 100 percent of the population. Cavers may have helped white-nose syndrome spread from cave to cave by carrying the fungus on their clothes. “Cavers are kind of a slovenly lot,” concedes Quick. But now they’re also helping to solve the mysterious illness by conducting bat counts, educating fellow cavers, and staying out of places where bats hibernate. (Respect for bats’ hibernation explains why the caving season lasts only from June to September.) Mt. Aeolus Cave near Manchester is closed, as are the Nickwackett & Chaffee Mountain caves in Chittenden. Other caves have strict cleaning and decon-
tamination protocols issued by the Fish & Wildlife Service. “Not all caving has stopped; not all caves have bats in them,” says Youngbaer during a phone interview on his way back from a conference on white-nose syndrome in Tennessee. “But we’re avoiding caves, and lots have been closed.” Rutland-based caver and former VCA president Rick Pingree says that some caves are closed by landowners who are nervous about potential injuries on their property. Last summer, a teenaged girl fell in a cave near Dorset, triggering a much-publicized rescue effort by several VCA members along with local authorities. But such falls, says Youngbaer, are actually quite rare; that was the first rescue he’s experienced in Vermont.
“The biggest threat to someone underground is hypothermia,” he says. “Caves are cold and wet, so you need to be dressed appropriately.” Other rules include carrying three sources of light per person and caving in a group. Four people is an ideal number, says Pingree, who also helps delineate the difference between “cavers” and “spelunkers.” “Attitude,” he says. “Some of the older cavers say that ‘spelunker’ is a modern term that yuppies have come up with. There’s a bumper sticker: ‘Cavers rescue spelunkers.’” Whether you call yourself a caver or a spelunker, you can’t venture far into Vermont’s underground world if you weigh much more than 200 pounds or suffer from claustrophobia, say its gatekeepers. “Tight is so tight that you can’t rotate your head from one side to the other,” says Quick — who, at 200 pounds himself, has had to back out of some spots. “If you start panicking, you have to start thinking calm thoughts.” The rewards for the wriggling, however, sound plentiful. “Physically, it’s very hard work,” says Youngbaer. “You come out and you’ve used every muscle; you crawled, you climbed, you stretched. And the mental challenge of trying to figure out how to get up a wall or rig a rappel is also a real attraction.” Then there are the sights: flowstone, moonmilk, stalactites, cave pearls and other formations, says Youngbaer. Caves made of jumbled boulders, curved granite or striated marble. One of the few caves open in winter is the Freedlyville Quarry, where Vermont cavers meet to skate on a crystal-clear underground pond of smooth, black ice as light filters through small holes overhead. “Our caves are more work to get through,” says Pingree. “But you do feel accomplished when you go in, come out six hours later, and you’ve only gone a few feet.” Pingree, along with fellow former VCA president Ken Moore and current president Youngbaer, put together the bid to attract the NSS annual convention to the Champlain Valley Exposition next summer — a major coup for a state not known as a caving Mecca. Some 750 cavers from around the country are expected to gather for a week of outings and meetings on biology, geology, hydrology and more. And though most of the NSS convention is for members only, some presentations will be open to the general public. In the meantime, Youngbaer recommends that aspiring cavers contact the Vermont Cavers Association rather than trying to explore the underground realms on their own. “It’s not so much that we’re secretive,” he says. “But when you come in through the Grotto [394] doorway, you stay safe, the cave stays safe, and the cave stays open.” m
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Talley’s Folly, directed by Kenneth Kimmins, produced by St. Michael’s Playhouse. McCarthy Arts Center theater, Colchester, July 8-11, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. $28-34.
ver the past 20 years, “Best Play” Tony Awards and Pulitzer Prizes have increasingly gone to scripts inspired by hot headlines or infused with hip trends in postmodern stagecraft. Vermont companies have put on polished productions of The History Boys (2006 Tony), Doubt (2005 Pulitzer), Well (many 2004 “Best of” lists) and Prelude to a Kiss (nominated for the 1990 Tony and 1991 Pulitzer). But the stories themselves? Lavishly lauded by picky New York critics, these “emperors” aren’t exactly naked. But they do appear shockingly underdressed in the basics, such as effective plot and character development. What a difference a decade makes. In 1980, great storytelling and compelling characters earned playwright Lanford Wilson his plaudits (and the Pulitzer) for Talley’s Folly. At St. Michael’s Playhouse, Wilson’s winsome two-person play demonstrates the staying power of a moving tale well told. Director Kenneth Kimmins and his compatible pair of actors nicely render the script’s sweet mix of comedy, romance and drama. Talley’s Folly is essentially one long conversation between Matt Friedman and Sally Talley, at an old riverside boathouse on her family’s rural Missouri property. The play unfolds in a 97-minute scene — Matt keeps track on his pocket watch — as
Abby Lee AS SALLy tALLey And John PAtriCK hAyden AS MAtt FriedMAn
sunset fades into twilight on July 4, 1944. Matt has come from St. Louis to declare his love for Sally. The couple had an intense, week-long romance the previous summer, when the fortysomething Jewish accountant was vacationing in the area. There are several obstacles, however, to resuming a relationship. Sally’s brother Buddy expresses the family’s view, greeting “communist infidel” Matt’s return with a double-barreled shotgun. More vexing, and difficult to overcome, is Sally’s own resistance. Matt has been writing her daily letters, which go unanswered. When he tried to see her at the hospital where she works, she hid in the kitchen to avoid him. So Matt kicks into Sherlock Holmes mode, complete with detective’s notepad, and presses Sally to state why she would reject him specifically, or marriage in general. “I can take no for an answer,” he says. “I can’t take evasion; I can’t take ‘I’m scared.’” Thirtysomething Sally turns the tables to ask why Matt isn’t married. Each
evades the other’s questions for as long as possible. The aging boathouse where the couple meets is Uncle Whistler’s “folly,” a fanciful, impractical confection of Victorian woodwork. Most townsfolk thought Sally’s uncle was crazy for building it. But she defends his willing defiance of convention. “He did exactly what he wanted to do. He was the healthiest member of the family.” The question is: Will either Matt or Sally have the same courage? John Patrick Hayden’s Matt is a charming jumble of earnest mensch, awkward goof and ardent lover. Hayden’s outward appearance — bearded, bespectacled, round-shouldered — suggests a self-effacing accountant. But he also captures Matt’s moxie, the spine it takes to withstand Sally’s relentless, unexplained rejection. His eyes flash with humor or bravery; they focus vigilantly on the object of his affection, reflecting more concern for her welfare than his own. Abby Lee shows how torn Sally feels by the deep, inner conflict she conceals for most of the play. Lee gives her character the proud, graceful carriage of a well-heeled Southern woman, animated by Sally’s feisty intelligence and wit. But she also shows how it saps Sally’s physical energy to keep pretending she wants Matt to go away. Lee manifests this strain on her face and in her eyes, which dull as Sally’s urge to fight wanes. Hayden and Lee mesh beautifully as the odd, starcrossed couple. The production’s only minor flaw is that Lee’s voice does not project as forcefully as Hayden’s. This makes it harder to hear Sally’s dialogue at certain points in the play. Scenic designer James Wolk gives imaginative Uncle Whistler a run for his money. The elaborate, multilevel boathouse “folly,” in weathered gray and white painted wood, sprawls across the wide stage. A large porch with a swing forms the principal playing area, and a flight of steps leads to an upper gazebo. Details abound: cupolas, latticework, aging boats and nautical bric-a-brac. Director Kimmins uses every part of the set thoughtfully. The actors’ movements flow naturally from the action of the play. Lighting designer Jeffrey E. Salzberg enhances the atmosphere with beautiful effects. Moonlight filters through trees and glistens on the gently rippling river. Of course, there is no river; there are no trees. It’s all stagecraft. Matt opens the play with the house lights up, warning the audience there will be no intermission. But he and Sally soon draw you into their story. It’s easy to forget you’re in a theater by the time Matt says, “Once in your life you risk something. At least you will know that you did what you could.” And it’s easy to see connections to your own life; playwright Wilson has made you believe. m
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EXHIBIT “Elizabeth Billings: The Ties That Bind,” ikat weavings and embroidered text. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington. Through October 4.
ARTWORK “Apple and Sumac” by Elizabeth Billings
PHOTO Marc Awodey
and weaving has, for all practical purposes, become a lost art. With the exception of the Harris tweed jacket — a “good find” staple of local rummage sales — few examples of handwoven clothing are still worn by the masses. The textile industry of the 19th century freed Western women from the loom and, eventually, the sewing machine. Like other lost arts, weaving began to make a comeback in the 1970s when artists saw an opportunity to use fabric as a medium. Still, “fiber art” is often relegated to the realm of craft. Museums rarely take fabric works seriously. Is the medium too feminine, perhaps? Too ephemeral? Or just not valued in the marketplace? It’s hard to say whether any of these factors, or all of them, influence museum purchases and exhibitions. But they underscore what’s notable about the mini-retrospective of Elizabeth Billings’ work at the University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum. Though the display is small — just 11 works in all — it gives viewers a sense of the trajectory of her work over the last 20 years. Billings, who lives in Tunbridge, weaves cloth using traditional Japanese methods, and she has literally branched out with a series of large public-art installations made of woven twigs. The most striking local example adorns a long wall at the Burlington Airport. Billings often collaborates with Andrea Wasserman on her public projects; the duo most recently finished an enormous installation composed of slate, twigs and glass at the Philadelphia Airport, and a bamboo wall hanging at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Billings’ medium is weaving. Simple materials — cotton or linen thread or large twigs — make up her palette. There’s a rawness and power in the direct way she presents these elements, but her finished works can seem understated at first glance. After all, can a hand towel, curtain or bunch of twigs be considered art? The answer is yes, if Billings has anything to do with it. The “hand towels” are part of a series of nine panels she made in the 1990s that document the daily travails of a 19th-century Vermont housewife. Each panel, the size of a drying cloth, features indistinct handprints and silk-embroidered words lifted from the woman’s terse journal entries, such as “More cold and rough. Thrashing wheat. December 19, 1860.” (Sounds like an old Yankee version of Twitter.)
The towels, with their direct association to cooking and cleaning, uncannily convey a sense of the lifelong labor of one woman’s existence. It’s as though Harriet Warren Vail has dried her ghostly hands on each towel, and her very words echo on its surface. Billings’ “curtain,” one of her early works, is an enormous swath of handwoven cotton cloth called “Wall of Ancestors” that features dozens of white skulls on an indigo background. Billings studied ikat weaving in Japan in the mid-1980s. She used that intricate method, which involves dyeing threads in indigo or cochineal before they are woven into fabric, to create all her pieces in the Fleming exhibit. Ikat is a Malay word meaning to tie or bind, and that’s exactly what the work entails. Billings says the method, which is also used in Uzbekhistan, India and South and Central America, is like tie-dyeing. She wraps skeins of 20 to 50 threads at a time to create white patterns in the weaving. In “Wall of Ancestors,” for example, she covered the threads with tape to resist indigo dye. This white pattern came together to form the haunting skulls with their gaping eye sockets and slack jaws. Billings made dozens of these skulls on small panels and sewed them together into 8-foot lengths of fabric. Each of these layers was then sewn into 11 horizontal layers. The woven tapestry undulates against the wall like a curtain for the dead, a macabre reminder that life is transitory. One of Billings’ most recent twig weavings, “Apple and Sumac,” is displayed on the opposite wall. Dozens of apple branches, stripped clean of bark except in the very middle, are carefully arranged in an interconnecting pattern. The sumac is integrated into the center of the piece like a flourish of embroidery. Billings began using wood as a way to bring the natural world indoors. “All along, I’ve explored the rhythms of nature, and this is another way of showing our connection, which is really important for the time we’re in right now,” she says. “If we keep a closer connection to nature, we’ll be a better species.” Through her ingeniously subtle use of tactile materials, Billings makes that necessary connection more tangible for all of us. She also ties the present to the past and, in so doing, reflects our need to understand our common humanity. Anne Galloway
’09 ART HOP: Call to artists and sites to participate in the 2009 Art Hop held September 11 and 12. Registration deadline: July 24. Email info@seaba. com for application, or call 859-9222. NEO-BEAT POETS WANTED: Ra Press Collective is looking for local writers whose work is strongly inspired by the Beat Generation — people such as Ginsberg, Ferlinghetti, Whalen, Kyger. Please contact us for a possible anthology of local poetry, tentatively entitled Neo-Beats of Burlington. Info: Dave Donohue, donahue.d@comcast. net, 399-2426, www.rapressrafilms.com. FOR ENTRIES: “Far From Home: Photographs of Travel and Exploration.” Deadline: July 20. PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont. Submission information: www. vtphotoworkplace.com or contact photos@vtphotoworkplace.com.
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Sunsets at Shelburne Museum: The Glass Gardens of Louis C. Tiffany: Lindsy Parrott, director of the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, discusses the stained-glass master’s work in a talk titled “Transmitting Beauties of Nature to Elements of Decoration.” Registration required. Thursday, July 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346. Middlebury Arts Walk: The second monthly event features more than 30 venues, including galleries, restaurants and stores, around downtown. Friday, July 10, 5-7 p.m., Various locations, Middlebury. Info, 388-1436. Rebecca Lepkoff Talk: The photographer shares her thoughts about life behind the camera lens, including her work in a current exhibit about 1950s life in Pikes Falls, Vt. Friday, July 10, 5-7 p.m., Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury. Info, 388-4964. 4th Annual Iron Pour: Come watch workshop participants pour molten iron (melted old radiators) into sand casts. Prepare to be hot. Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pine Street Studios, Burlington. Info, 363-6094. Art Fits Vermont PuzzlePalooza: This statewide community art project comes to the Quadricentennial celebration with a massive assemblage of decorated puzzle pieces under a giant tent. There will also be a selection of pieces by artists from New York and Québec, and a silent action fundraiser for the Vermont Arts Council. Official count for Guinness World Records at 2 p.m. Live music by Wood’s Tea Company at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Battery Park, Burlington. Info, 828-3291. GRACE Benefit Reception: The board of trustees for the nonprofit arts organization hosts a fundraising soiree catered by Dov’e Designs, with live music by jazz pianist Ira Friedman and a silent auction. Saturday, July 11, 5-8 p.m., Lakeview Inn, Greensboro. Info, 472-6857.
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‘Cultivating Your Creativity’: This three-part dessert-and-discussion series includes panel presentations by Vermont artists on the subject, moderated by Museum Director Marilyn Solvay, who also will lead a hands-on creativity exercise. Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, Northfield. Info, 485-2448. Museum at Noon: Gallery Tour: Staff guide visitors through the current exhibit, “A Beckoning Country.” Wednesday, July 15, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington. Info, 656-0570.
receptions
Lois Eby: New abstract paintings by the Vermont artist inspired by Japanese pen and ink. Through August 28 at Vermont Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Reception: Wednesday, July 8, 5-7 p.m. Info, 828-0749. Caroline Ramersdorfer: Carved marble sculptures that investigate the properties of light by the Austrian artist. July 10 through August 16 at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-7 p.m. Info, 438-2097. ‘Exposed! 2009’: This annual exhibit includes sculptures sited outdoors and in the gallery, featuring works in multiple media by regional artists. July 10 through October 10 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-7 p.m. Info, 253-8358. Luciana Frigario: Photographs in black and white from the artist’s series entitled “Nature Morte,” offering surreal juxtapositions of ordinary objects. July 10 through August 11 at The Brick Box Gallery, Paramount Theatre, in Rutland. Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-8 p.m. Info, 235-2734. Michael Kuk: “Healthy America: The Ironic McDonald’s Series #1,” photographs, installation and constructions provide a visual commentary on the super-sized lifestyle. July 10 through August 31 at SEABA Gallery in Burlington. Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-8 p.m. Info, 859-9222. Staart Group Show: The gallery celebrates its veteran exhibitors in this show of multiple media. July 10 through August 10 at Staart Gallery in St. Albans. Reception: Friday, July 10, 6-8 p.m. Info, 524-5700. The Blue Swans: The Middleburybased group of nine local artists collaborate on a mixed-media, cross-pollinated exhibit dedicated to the theme of “house.” July 10 through September 5 at The Art House in Middlebury. Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-7 p.m. Info, 458-0464.
PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitions and spotlights are written by Pamela Polston. Listings are restricted to exhibits in truly public places; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the editor. Submit art exhibitions at sevendaysvt.com/art or send via email by Thursday at 5 p.m., including info phone number, to galleries@sevendaysvt.com. Details and images encouraged.
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GiovAnnA CeCChetti & Sumru tekin: “Secret Stories,” paintings inspired by the Amazon rainforest, and mixed-media paper works, respectively. July 11 through August 23 at West Branch Gallery and Sculpture Park in Stowe. Reception: Saturday, July 11, 6-9 p.m. Info, 253-8943. ‘mASterworkS’: An exhibit of paintings by Pat Adams, William Bailey, Bernard Chet, Lois Dodd, Paul Resika and Steve Trefonides. Through August 23 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Reception: Saturday, July 11, 5-7 p.m. Info, 767-9670.
ongoing :: burlington area ‘A BeCkoninG Country: Art And oBjeCtS from the LAke ChAmpLAin vALLey’: In celebration of the quadricentennial anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival to the lake that bears his name, the works in this exhibit examine the features of the Champlain Valley landscape through objects and art created from and inspired by it since pre-European contact. Through September 20 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750. Aimee dAnieL: “Digital Manipulations,” digital photography that transforms the everyday into patterns of light and shadow. Through August 1 at CCV Burlington Cherry Pit Gallery. Info, 652-2081. Anne mCkennA: “Beauty,” abstract paintings. Through July 15 at The Joy Gallery in Burlington. Info, 310-489-7685. ‘Art of vermont’: Artworks by some of the area’s best artists past and present that celebrate the state, and are owned by the State of Vermont, are touring this summer. Through August 9 at McCarthy Arts Center Gallery, St. Michael’s College, in Colchester. Info, 654-2536. BiLL dAviSon: “Vestiges/Hues/ Fragments,” the retired UVM printmaker shows works from his “Lake Champlain Duck Hunting” series. Through August 1 at Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts in Burlington. Info, 865-7165. ‘BLue CroSS BLue ShieLd: CeLeBrAtinG 400 yeArS of heALth CAre’: An exhibit examining the development of health care in Vermont reaching back to the 17th century features medical artifacts, implements and historical information. Through July 16 at Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall. Info, 865-7165. Bonnie AnderSon: Acrylic paintings and prints with images from Burlington and travels beyond. Through July 31 at CarShare Vermont in Burlington. Info, 861-2340. ‘BuffALo SoLdierS in vermont’: Rare historic photographs of African American army soldiers who fought in several wars for their country, including the 10th Cavalry Unit that marched into Vermont in 1909; the exhibit marks the centennial of that march. Through September 13 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0570. ‘deAth Sex diSCo’: This group show represents the culmination of two months’ exploration with the two-dimensional world of screen printing via the teachings and tools of the Iskra Print Collective. Through July 10 at Sanctuary Artsite in Burlington. Info, 864-5884.
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“PuzzlePalooza” Norm Thibault’s “Pig” is but one piece in the giant display that will materialize this Saturday, July 11, in Burlington. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., thousands of entries in the Vermont Arts Council’s “Art Fits Vermont” statewide art project will be installed in Battery Park. At 2 p.m., the VAC will officially declare a Guinness World Record for the collection. Will the pieces all fit together? Probably not, but who cares? If you haven’t created a puzzle piece yet, that’s still an option on site. And the VAC promises lunch and a T-shirt to volunteers willing to help out. Find a volunteer form at vermontartscouncil.org.
‘Designing for the environment’: An anniversary exhibit of display boards that illustrates the company’s commitment to sustainable design with projects spanning four decades. Through August 31 at TruexCullins Architecture & Interior Design in Burlington. Info, 658-2775. ‘DrAwings to sAve Your skin’: In the school’s Pearl Gallery, a group show of works on paper that illustrate the line between tension and liberation. Through August 1 at Community College of Vermont in Burlington. Info, 652-2081. elizAbeth billings: “The Ties That Bind,” ikat weavings with embroidered text from the Vermont artist’s Handprint Series, as well as a large weaving of twigs from local trees. Through October 4 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0570. ‘full throttle: vintAge motorcYcles, custom choppers AnD rAcing mAchines’: A showcase of the art and design of America’s favorite two-wheeled ride, from classic choppers to racing bikes; ‘the bright AnD shining light of irreverence: richArD sAjA AnD the historicAllY inAccurAte school’: The New York textiles designer transforms the Kalkin House into a 19th-century painter’s salon with his trademark embroidered toile, embellished pillows and subversive take on decorative arts; ‘piecing together the pAst: the Quilts of florence peto’: An exhibit of quilts from the former collector and quilter (1880-1970) who inspired museum founder Electra Havemeyer Webb; ‘in the eYe of the beholDer: selections of AmericAn AnD europeAn Art from the theoDore h. church collection’: Paintings and drawings, primarily from the 19th century, that offer a window into the personal nature of collecting; and ‘pAttY YoDer: rugs of the blAck house fArm’: From one of the most acclaimed rug hookers (1943-2005), this exhibit includes rugs from her series “The Alphabet of Sheep.” Through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346. historic wAmpum belts: An exhibit of rare 17th-century beaded wampum belts from the Abenaki and Huron peoples is on view in conjunction with the quadricentennial anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival at Lake Champlain. Through July 31 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.
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RAndy Allen: “Landscapes as Metaphor,” paintings; MAggie neAle: “Stimulus in Paint,” paintings; JAck SAbon: “Contemporary Native Work”; and Axel StohlbeRg: “Night Drawings.” Through July 31 at Artpath Gallery in Burlington. Info, 563-2273. SheilA Poettgen: An exhibition of prints and mixed-media work by the local artist. Through July 31 at The Daily Planet in Burlington. Info, 922-3381. SuchethA PRAdhu: The member of the Essex Art League shows her works. Through July 31 at Essex Town Offices. Info, 862-3014. the MAltex building: All four floors of this post-industrial building are curated by Burlington City Arts with a group of artists in multiple media. Through July 31 at The Maltex Building in Burlington. Info, 865-7165. ‘the WoRld of RolAnd Rochette’: Paintings by the untrained artist, a Canadian-turned-Vermonter who died at age 98 in 1986, feature the animals, landscape, architecture and daily life around his home in Greensboro Bend, and incorporate natural elements found in the area. In connection with the Quadricentennial and the GRACE program, his works are on view in the third-floor gallery. Through July 31 at Burlington City Hall. Info, 865-7165. ‘WARRen kiMble’S AMeRicA’: The renowned, Brandon-based folk artist shows his paintings and mixed-media works of barns, flags, landscapes and animals in the 1871 Lighthouse. July 15 through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.
:: central AnnuAl MeMbeRS ShoW: Works by participants at the Center for Photographic Studies. Through July 31 at The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. chARlotte Potok RetRoSPective: The gallery celebrates its 10th birthday with an exhibition of pottery by its late founder. Through August 31 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Info, 454-0141.
‘ciRcuS!’: A room-sized three-ring circus frames this thematic group show curated by Janet Van Fleet, featuring works in multiple media inspired by aerialists, animal acts, side shows, banners and more, Main Floor Gallery; ‘12x12: Fun art on perfect squares, Second Floor Gallery; and bRiony MoRRoW-cRibbS & helen o’donnell: Works by the Vermont artists, Third Floor Gallery. Through July 25 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069.
‘dRAWingS And PRintS’: Seventeen regional artists show their works in these media. Through July 12 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670. ‘fiSheR/gAhAgAn’: Selected paintings in the “Pure Color” school of abstract expressionism by two friends and former Goddard College colleagues, Robert Miles Fisher (1928-2007) and James E. Gahagan (1927-1999). Through July 19 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-8743.
Luciana Frigario Her photographs at The Black Box Gallery in Rutland’s Paramount Theater are from a series entitled “Nature Morte.” The compositions combine ordinary items such as clock parts, fruits and bedsprings with dead animals her cat dragged in. This surreal sensibility may be why Frigario was one of four photographers chosen as a “Woman to Watch” in 2007 by the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Her exhibit opens this Friday, July 10, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m., part of Rutland’s Art Hop. On view through August 11.
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“Drawn and Paneled” is a collaboration between Seven Days and the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, featuring works by past and present students. These pages will be archived at www.sevendaysvt.com. For more info, visit CCS online at www.cartoonstudies.org.
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<exhibitions> ‘In TheIr Own wOrds’: An exhibition of images by photographer Ned Castle and stories from members of Vermont’s refugee community, a touring show from the Vermont Folklife Center. Through July 31 at Governor’s Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. ‘InspIred by sTOrIes’: In this juried show, 18 artists reflect on the historical collection of the Sullivan Museum with original works of art, on display with the objects that inspired them. Through August 28 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield. Info, 485-2448. ‘InTO The wOOds’: Fifteen artists explore the theme of woods through painting, sculpture, glass, furniture, pottery and porcelain, aquatints and textiles. Through July 12 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 728-9878. JAyne shOup: “Home Grown: Painting in Middlesex,” vibrant landscape and floral paintings inspired by the artist’s environs. Through August 31 at Red Hen Bakery in Middlesex. Info, 223-0100. JIm sulhAm: Photography inspired by landscapes, seascapes and the beauty of the seasons by the Maine resident. Through July 24 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College, in Poultney. Info, 287-8926. lIndA mAney: “Distractions and Abstractions,” artwork inspired by color, shape and line. Through July 31 at Restaurant Phoebe in Montpelier. Info, 485-8056. rObIn lAhue: “Summer Brights,” brilliantly colored paintings and tissuepaper collages. Through July 31 at City Center in Montpelier. Info, 485-7770. ‘sculpTcycle’: The second annual outdoor exhibit of sculptures made from recycled bicycle parts features more than 20 creations by regional artists and are scattered around downtown. Through October 31 in Montpelier. Info, 223-9604. ‘TOys: The InsIde sTOry’: With a dozen hands-on stations, the exhibit illustrates to kids and their grown-up companions the simple mechanisms that make many toys “work.” Through August 16 at Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. Info, 649-2200. TunbrIdge grOup shOw: The library’s arts program, ArtSpace, presents works by 25 local artists; a percentage of sales will benefit programs and services. Through August 15 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404.
:: champlain valley ‘dIscOver 1609: nAvIgATIng ThrOugh hIsTOry’: An exhibit that provides an enriched perspective on Samuel de Champlain, his Native allies and their activities in the region; includes a timeline both before and since the French explorer arrived in the area. Through October 18 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Info, 475-2022. JOhn cuOmO: “Birds and Other Creatures,” sculptures in mixed media by the ItalianNew Yorker. Through August 23 at Gallery in-the-Field in Brandon. Info, 247-0125. lIndA durkee: Paintings, collages and drawings by the Danby-based folk artist. Through July 31 at The Gallery at Brandon Music in Brandon. Info, 465-4071. ‘mAkIng sense Of ThOmAs kInkAde’: Some viewers have regarded the contemporary landscape painter’s works as kitsch, but curator Michael Clapper begs to differ, and makes his case in this exhibit in the Overbrook Gallery. Through August 9 at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Info, 443-5007.
nATIOnAl JurIed phOTOgrAphy exhIbIT: “Nature’s Whispers, Nature’s Shouts,” more than 75 photographs chosen from 600 entries are on view jointly at this venue and WalkOver Gallery in Bristol. Through July 11 at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 989-2359. nATIOnAl JurIed phOTOgrAphy exhIbITIOn: “Nature’s Whispers, Nature’s Shouts,” more than 75 photographs chosen from 600 entries will be on view jointly at this venue and at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. Through July 12 at Walkover Gallery & Listening Room in Bristol. Info, 989-2359. ‘pAsTOrAl vermOnT: The pAInTIngs And eTchIngs Of luIgI lucIOnI’: Vermont landscapes in oil, etching and watercolor by the Italian-born artist (1900-1988). Through August 9 at Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. Info, 443-5007. phOebe sTOne: “Winter in Boston,” new paintings by the local artist. Through July 29 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222. rebeccA lepkOff: “Almost Utopia: In Search of the Good Life in Mid-Century America,” black-and-white photographs depicting the daily life at Pikes Falls, Vt., a community that formed around pioneer back-to-the-landers Helen and Scott Nearing. Through September 15 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964. suzAnne wIdlIckA: “Serendipity,” portraits of people, places and animals in brilliant watercolor. Through August 15 at Tully & Marie’s in Middlebury. Info, 388-4182.
JAcOb wAlker ArT cOOperATIve: Having lost their gallery, the 17 members take their artwork in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel to this accommodating exhibition space. Through October 16 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 244-6648. July feATured ArTIsTs: This month’s focus is on local artists Pam Krout-Voss, fiber art; Patrick Murphy, paintings; Jo Anne Wazny, photography; and Andy Wooten, fiber arts and clothing. Through July 30 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403. kArl decker: “The People of Townshend, Vermont,” 30 large-scale black-and-white photographic portraits made over a three-year period in the town the Connecticut artist has known since the 1930s. Through July 31 at Sterling College in Craftsbury Common. Info, 586-7711, ext. 124. mArgAreT lAmpe kAnnensTIne: Monotype works by the Vermont artist. Through July 31 at St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. Info, 748-8291. ‘mAsTers Of vermOnT: The men’: This exhibit of 20th-century masters of the Vermont landscape features works by Charles Curtis Allen, Robert Blair, Alden Bryan, Francis Colburn, Thomas Curtin, Emile Gruppe, Aldro Hibbard and Ron Slayton. Through July 12 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. pATTy muchA: A retrospective of oil paintings and drawings, as well as constructions by the New Yorkturned-Vermont-based artist. Through July 31 at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-2600.
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AdrIenne fIsher: “The Colors of My World,” watercolors of manmade structures situated in nature by the Vermont artist. Through August 2 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211. ‘blAck bIrd sIngIng: A celebrATIOn Of rAvens, crOws And TheIr cOusIns’: Twenty local artists exhibit paintings, prints and works in clay, fiber and metal dedicated to the highly intelligent avian species. Through August 18 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans’ Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158. dAvId smITh: Representational oil paintings that concern themselves with light and its interplay with the world. Through August 4 at Claire’s Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 472-7053. erIc TObIn: “A Fresh Start,” a collection of new landscapes by the plein-air painter. Through August 31 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818. essex ArT leAgue: The members host an exhibit in a variety of media. Through July 31 at Red Mill Jericho. Info, 862-3014. ‘flIghT, fur And felInes’: The annual members’ juried theme exhibit features more than 100 dogs, cats, birds, cows, roosters and other critters in a variety of media. Through July 19 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. gArTh evAns: “Red Clay Drawings,” two-dimensional works. Through August 1 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469. hArAld AksdAl, mAry Ann duffy gOdIn & TInkA TheresA mArTel: The Vermont artists have added new pieces to the gallery’s collection in pen-and-ink, watercolor and mixedmedia abstractions, respectively. Through July 15 at Staart Gallery in St. Albans. Info, 524-5700.
‘expAndIng hOrIzOns’: Painting and photography of the American and Canadian landscape 1860-1918, examining the artistic expression of the two countries’ westward momentum in works by the best artists of the period. Through September 27 at Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. Info, 514-285-1600. felIx de lA cOnchA: “Private Portraits/ Public Conversations,” a multimedia exhibit of 51 portraits that explore how members of the Upper Valley and Dartmouth communities have encountered conflict and how they made, or are making, their journey toward reconciliation. Through September 27 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. ‘frAnce In TrAnsfOrmATIOn: The cArIcATure Of hOnOre dAumIer’: The witty political cartoons by the 19th-century French artist, created when his country was experiencing great cultural and social change, still resonate today. Through August 24 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. ‘weArIng weAlTh And sTylIng IdenTITy: TApIs frOm lAmpung, sOuTh sumATrA, IndOnesIA’: Ornate tube dresses created by elite women of these Southeast Asian lands feature cotton and silk threads colored with ancestral dyes and embellished with gold, silver, embroidery and appliquéd mirrors, and communicate family contacts, station and identity. Through August 31 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. m
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SEVEN DAYS puzzles Hey, crossword puzzle fans! We’re trying out a new puzzle and want you to vote for your favorite. The one at the bottom of this page is the old one; the one to the right of sudoku is the new one. We’re including both of them here for four consecutive weeks: July 8, 15, 22 and 29. Please work them both, and then email us your vote by Friday, July 31 — all you have to do is write “old” or “new” in the subject line, though you’re welcome to add comments. Send your response to krystal@sevendaysvt.com.
The crossword puzzle that doesn’t win will then be discontinued and replaced with a brand-new kind of puzzle that sudoku geeks in particular will likely enjoy. Born on date: Thursday, July 2, 2009 Even before July 31, you can send us your comments on these puzzles. Are they too hard? Too easy? Just right? Tell us what you like, or not, and why. Again, send your comments to krystal@sevendaysvt.com. Thanks!
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Miracle of miracles: A
pointless pain in the butt will soon stop bugging you. Meanwhile, an annoying itch in your heart is subsiding, and may even disappear. As a result of these happy developments, you will be able to concentrate on a much more interesting and provocative torment that has been waiting impatiently for your loving attention. Actually, it’s an ancient torment dressed up in a new package. But as before, it’s a torment you’ve never had the right name for. That’s about to change, however. You’re finally ready to find the right name for it, and when you do, you’ll be halfway toward a permanent cure.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When he was growing up, the father of basketball superstar Pat Riley forced him to play basketball with kids who were stronger and tougher than he was. He said it forged his son into a winner. I can see the principle at work, but it doesn’t come naturally to me. In my efforts to provide you with the parenting you missed as a kid, I’ve always preferred a gentler, more nurturing approach. Nevertheless, the time has come to override my personal desires for the sake of your characterbuilding needs. I recommend that you force yourself to play with grown-up kids who’re stronger and tougher than you.
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LIbRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The sky will not start falling. But something resembling heavenly tokens may cascade down with such frequency that you’ll be wise to keep looking up a lot. You never know when another piece of the blessed puzzle will come raining down. And it would be a shame to suffer the embarrassment of having your favorable fortune knock you over. Who’d have ever guessed that a shower of good news would be such a tricky trial?
agitated about the supposed “writing on the wall” if I were you. The handwriting is not God’s, for God’s sake. It’s not even that of a wise elder or young genius. So don’t attribute too much authority to it, please. It’s just the opinion of someone who doesn’t know any more about the ultimate truth than you do. So I suggest you cover it up with black spray paint and then carefully inscribe your own version of the writing on the wall. Reality is especially malleable right now, so the most forcefully expressed prophecy will probably come true.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): I believe that when you chatter carelessly about a big change that’s in the works, you’re in danger of draining it of some of its potency. So I don’t want to trumpet or gossip about the gift that’s on its way to you. I’ll just mention that it’s coming, and urge you to prepare a clean, well-lit place for it to land. Here’s a hint: It could, among other things, help you convert one of your vulnerabilities into a strength or inspire you to start transforming an area of ignorance into a future source of brilliance.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I don’t care what you feel this week, as long as you don’t feel nothing. Get inflamed with hunger or justice or sadness or beauty or love, but don’t submit to apathy. Don’t let yourself be shunted into numbness. You can’t afford to be cut off from the source of your secret self, even if it means having to feel like hell for a while. And the odd thing is that if you’re willing to go through hell, you won’t have to go through hell. So to hell with your poker face and neutrality and dispassionate stance. Be a wild thing, not a mild thing.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): At the farmers market, an
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Iliad is an an-
escape artist performed in the middle of the street. As a crowd gawked, he had two big, strong men tie him up tight in a straitjacket and 50 feet of chain. For the next 20 minutes he shimmied and contorted and bent over backward. His face grew red and sweaty. There were no Houdini-like magic tricks. There were no puffs of smoke or magic boxes or mirrors or distracting assistants. He rarely spoke as the ordeal progressed, but in the end, after the last of the chains slipped off and he wrestled his way out of the straitjacket, he said simply, “Now I invite all of you to go home and use what I just did as a metaphor for your life.” It was a supremely sexy performance, and I realized maybe it would help you with your current situation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your concentration for
dicey assignments, like conquering fear and adversity, is sharp. And I bet you’ll summon a lot of stamina and resourcefulness if you’re pressed to solve a crucial riddle during a turning point in your own personal hero’s journey. On the other hand, humdrum details have the potential to flummox you, especially if they involve tasks you’re not even that interested in or committed to. The moral of the story: Banish absentmindedness by keeping yourself focused on only the most riveting challenges.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): How well are you capitalizing on this year’s unique opportunities, Scorpio? Since we’re midway through 2009, let’s take an inventory. I hope that by now you have at least begun building the power spot or energy source that will serve as your foundation for the coming years. So much the better if it’s more than halfway finished and will be ready for full use by the end of summer or early fall. Remember my promises: Life has been and will continue to be conspiring to get you settled in your ideal home base, supercharge your relationships with your closest allies, and connect you with the resources that will fuel your long-term quest. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the Middle Ages, people became adults when they turned seven years old. These days, the threshold is much later. I’m happy about that. In my view, the longer you can hold on to your playful irreverence and innocent lust for life, the better. Still, there is value in taking on the kinds of responsibilities that help you express yourself with grace and power. So I don’t mean to rush you, but it might be time to take a step toward being on the verge of tiptoeing to the brink of preparing to accept more adulthood into your heart. You could make the process less harrowing by hanging out with those rare wise guys and wise girls who’ve survived the transition to greater maturity and a higher degree of professionalism with their youthful flair more or less intact.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I wouldn’t get too
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cient Greek epic poem that describes events near the end of the Trojan War. Most modern critics regard it as a foundation stone of Western literature. In my opinion, though, it’s mostly just a gruesome tale of macho haters who are inflamed with pride, treat women like property, and can’t stop killing each other. I share the perspective of poet Diane di Prima, who once had a dream in which the Iliad was cast as gangsta rap. Now please adopt the style of our critique for use in your own life, Aquarius. What supposedly noble or important situation is actually pretty trivial or clichéd? It’s time for you to tell the truth about the hype.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “May you live in
interesting times.” That old toast is actually a droll curse meant to be heaped upon an enemy. “Interesting” implies rapid change, rampant uncertainty and constant adjustment. What’s preferable is to live during a boring era when stability reigns. Or so the argument goes. But I reject that line of thought. I celebrate the fact that we’re embroiled in interesting times. I proclaim our struggles to navigate the sharp turns and uphill climbs to be a jubilee of the first degree. What fantastic luck it is to be on the planet when everything mutates! May we be up to the task of bringing heaven down to earth. May we be worthy of the trust the universe is placing in us. Now get out there, Pisces, and enjoy the hell out of the epic and entertaining drama we’re stewarding. This is your time to be a leader and a luminary.
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public persona Depp’s portrayal of the charismatic outlaw is perhaps the most perplexingly muted of his career.
ichael Mann is far from the first filmmaker to explore the concept of a legendary American law breaker as proto-celebrity. Public Enemies invites comparison to two motion pictures in particular — Arthur Penn’s 1967 milestone Bonnie and Clyde and Andrew Dominik’s 2007 masterwork The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. As even the most cursory comparison makes clear, Mann’s entry in this subgenre may be the latest, but it is far from the greatest. Which I find disappointing, being a longtime admirer of the director’s stylish, visceral body of work, which includes Thief, Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans, The Insider, Heat and Collateral. The story of Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger would appear tailormade for Mann’s talents and sensibility, and yet it is possibly the flattest, least electric movie he has made. Of course, he didn’t muck this up by himself. Johnny Depp, for example, turns in a starring performance that takes restraint to new extremes. Beyond muttering his lines, flashing that smile and sporting period attire, he’s barely there, in stark contrast to the complex, larger-thanlife characters he’s created in other films. The decision to take an understated approach is especially bizarre given that Dillinger was famously charismatic and fond of hamming it up for the cameras of both the press and the police. Not to mention psychotic. Depp plays an almost lobotomized version of the outlaw. Based on the 2004 biography by Bryan Burrough, the script by Mann, Ann Biderman and Ronan Bennett tells us virtually nothing we don’t know. We’re treated to nearly two and a half hours of reenactments: jailbreaks, bank heists, chases, shoot-outs. While artfully staged, they come off as peculiarly lifeless because we’re permitted so little insight into the psychologies involved.
Christian Bale’s G-man, Melvin Purvis, is a cipher as well. J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) appoints him head of the FBI’s Chicago office and charges him with making an example of the headline-grabbing gangster. It’s in essence the same role Kevin Costner played in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables (1987). Watch Bale’s clenched, inscrutable work here, and recall how many more dimensions Costner’s character had. Costner isn’t a better actor. The Untouchables is just a better directed, more richly written film. Public Enemies chronicles the final months of its subject’s life. Having escaped from prison twice, he makes the tragic mistake of believing he can hide in plain sight. Financial institutions were foreclosing on people left and right, so public sympathy was more likely to be with the robber than the bank. According to the script, Dillinger was convinced he could live the high life in Chicago and not have to worry about being turned in as long as he managed his image wisely. He refused, for example, to engage in kidnapping because he believed his public would frown on it. Among his miscalculations was his belief that he could openly conduct a romantic relationship with an attractive coat-check girl (Marion Cotillard) without compromising her safety. And that he could trust a Romanian madam by the name of Anna Sage (Branka Katic) and find safe haven in her brothels. Mann suggests that after one visit
from Purvis, Sage was more than ready to assume her role as history’s most famous movie date — the Lady in Red. The truth, however, is that she herself contacted an old friend from the force and offered to set up the fugitive in exchange for $5000 and no more visits from the immigration authorities threatening to deport her. Reviewers as estimable as Roger Ebert have praised Public Enemies for its historical accuracy (“Mann is fearless with his research”), but the reality is that the filmmaker plays fast and loose with the facts. Sage’s role is misrepresented and the $5000 never mentioned. The film implies that Dillinger was estranged from his father when, in fact, the gangster was known to hide out in his home after pulling a job. No reference is made to his two marriages and, while he primarily targeted small-town banks, Mann has him bursting into marble palaces. Perhaps the most glaring departure from the record: While Mann suggests Dillinger felt safe in plain sight because he was famous and people idolized him, the truth had more to do with his undergoing plastic surgery to alter his appearance. Minor detail. Mann focuses instead on the sort of authenticity that doesn’t show up on the screen. He shot one of the jailbreaks in the jail where it actually took place. He shot in the very room where Dillinger holed up at the rustic Little Bohemian Lodge. He shot outside the Biograph Theater where Dillinger watched his last movie. Which is all well and good. It’ll make for a fascinating featurette when the DVD is released. It just doesn’t do much of anything to make this the movie it might have been. Mann would have done better to devote more attention to Public Enemies’ people and less to its places. As it is, this is a gangster film that, more often than not, shoots blanks. Rick Kisonak
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he best thing about Woody Allen’s latest movie is its title. It sums up the crochety philosophy of protagonist Boris Yellnikoff (Larry David, obviously standing in for Allen himself ), who’s had it up to here with moralists and utopians from Christ to Karl Marx. In a chaotic world full of flawed people, he proclaims, the best we can do is “Whatever works … as long as you don’t hurt anybody.” If you like the sound of that, you should probably leave the theater after David’s opening monologue (which he delivers straight to the audience) and go grab a copy of Nietzsche’s The Gay Science. Or stop by Burlington’s Radio Bean, play some chess and have a chat with one of the resident armchair philosophers. Either course will yield more enlightenment — and probably more laughs — than staying to watch the rest of the movie. Because David’s character isn’t really a pragmatist with a bracingly unromantic view of the world. He’s a megalomaniac and a whiner, the type of person who sees the worst in everyone but himself. And Allen has filled the movie with characters too dim-witted to call him on it. All this might be forgiven if the film were funny. It’s not, unless your taste in comedy runs to tepid, retro stage farces. Early on, Columbia physics professor Boris quarrels with his rich, beautiful wife and produces this would-be zinger: “Our marriage hasn’t exactly been a bed of roses …. Romantically speaking, you were more of a Venus flytrap!” It’s hard to believe the man who penned this Borscht Belt-level stuff also wrote Annie Hall. That film captured the neuroses of its time. This one, which Allen actually drafted during the same decade, feels older, and it’s been translated to the 21st-
century screen with only desultory updating. After an unsuccessful suicide attempt, Boris dumps his wife and job and goes to make his living as a coffee shop’s resident curmudgeon, teaching chess to kids who are all, he helpfully informs their mothers, “morons.” Enter Melodie (Evan Rachel Wood), a bedraggled beauty queen from the Deep South who lands on Boris’ doorstep lonely and destitute. Fascinated by the limping, grumpy, way older “genius” who insults her at every turn, she falls in love with him. This part at least makes sense: With a gene pool like Melodie’s, anyone would want to get some smarts into the mix. Bouncing around with her fluffy jailbait ponytails and general cluelessness, Wood’s character might as well have been named Ellie Mae. She knows Boris is brilliant, but she can’t keep straight whether he almost won a Nobel Prize or an Oscar. When her conservative, church-going parents (Patricia Clarkson and Ed Begley Jr.) show up separately to rescue her from the secular humanist hotbed of Manhattan, they turn out to be just as sharp as she. What follows is a mildly comic, highly implausible set of plot twists. Let’s just say that, if members of the religious right were really as clownish and childlike as they’re depicted here, the culture wars would have ended in a New York minute. In Allen’s fantasy world, New York can transform anyone into a happy, Birkenstock-wearing, gay-friendly boho. If only. Whatever Works could have worked beautifully as a genuine culture-clash comedy where everyone learns a thing or two. There are some promising scenes where Wood’s character starts to smarten up as, having turned
herself into a mini-Boris, she realizes just how joyless his life is. (Rather than making do with whatever works, Boris actually spends his days complaining about whatever doesn’t work, or might not, or shouldn’t.) Instead of giving Melodie an awakening, though, Allen simply gives her a more appropriate love interest (Henry Cavill), and the plot proceeds down its well-worn path. Along the way, Clarkson gets some laughs. (Her reaction to the story of Boris’ failed suicide is a deadpan minimasterpiece.) And David’s rants have their moments. But in the end, the film’s core appeal is summed up by a commenter on the New York Times’ website: “I can’t recall the last time I had so much fun without having to beware which foul words would be shouted out next.” If you’ve been waiting for an “adult” comedy sans obscenities and rock music, here you go. But there have to be better alternatives to The Hangover than this one. Margot Harrison
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BRüNO: From the twisted, politically incorrect folks who brought you Borat comes the similarly formatted saga of a gay Austrian model and his misadventures among unsuspecting Americans. Sacha Baron Cohen stars. Larry Charles directs. (83 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy) CHéRI: Director Stephen Frears and playwright Christopher Hampton, who teamed up for Dangerous Liaisons, do it again for this adaptation of Colette’s novel about the love affair between a Belle Epoque woman of the world (Michelle Pfeiffer) and a much younger man. With Kathy Bates and Rupert Friend. (100 min, R. Palace) FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: The Roxy honors the Quad with four days of recent cinéma from Champlain’s homeland, including Those Who Remain (Saturday), the Agatha Christie adaptation Towards Zero (Sunday), the immigrant drama Welcome (Monday), and Versailles (Tuesday). For longer descriptions, see the Calendar in Section B. (Various running times, NR. Roxy) HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE: The young wizards of Hogwarts are back in the adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s sixth book, wherein Harry prepares to face the looming Voldemort threat and his teenage hormones. David Yates directs. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis and a host of other Brit thespians. (153 min, PG; Tuesday midnight showings at Bijou, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset and Welden precede the Wednesday 7/15 opening)
I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER: Chris (Home Alone) Columbus directs this comedy in which a nerdy high school brainiac declares his love for the hottest girl in his school while delivering his graduation speech, only to find her at his front door later that night. With Hayden Panettiere, Lauren London and Paul Rust. (102 min, PG-13. Essex, Majestic)
ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURSHH1/2 Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah head the voice cast in this second sequel to the 2002 computer-animated hit. In this installment, Manny and Ellie make plans for the birth of their first baby. Simon Pegg costars. Carlos Saldanha once again directs. (112 min, PG. Big Picture, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) I LOVE YOU, MANHHH1/2 John (Along Came Polly) Hamburg is the latest director to attempt to steal a piece of Judd Apatow’s bromance thunder with this laugher about a dude who realizes after proposing to his girlfriend that he needs to make a best friend if he wants a best man. Paul Rudd, Jason Segel and Rashida Jones star. (97 min, R. Sunset) MY SISTER’S KEEPERHH Abigail Breslin, Cameron Diaz, Jason Patric and Sofia Vassilieva are featured in this drama about a mother and father who make a controversial decision in an attempt to save the life of their sick daughter. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult. Costarring Alec Baldwin and Joan Cusack. Directed by Nick (John Q) Cassavetes. (106 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIANH Ben Stiller finds himself once again facing off against improbably threatening memorabilia in this sequel to the 2006 box office hit. Robin Williams and Owen Wilson once again costar, with Amy Adams. Shawn Levy once again directs. (100 min, PG. Majestic, Sunset)
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AWAY WE GOHHH1/2 Based on the debut screenplay by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida, Sam (Revolutionary Road) Mendes’ new comedy follows an expectant thirtysomething couple as they travel the country visiting friends in search of the perfect place to settle down and raise a family. Starring John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph. (100 min, R. Palace, Savoy) DANCE FLICKHH The release of White Chicks in 2004 really should have cost the Wayans clan their movie-production privileges. Nonetheless, Damien Dante Wayans makes his directorial debut with this spoof of dance competition films. Damon Wayans, Craig Wayans and Shoshanna Bush star. (83 min, PG-13. Sunset; ends Thursday) THE HANGOVERHHH1/2 From Old School director Todd Phillips comes this comedy in which a group of friends takes a trip to Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party and winds up losing the groom. Featuring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha. (96 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Sunset)
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THE PROPOSALHH1/2 Zany romcom antics galore are guaranteed in the latest from Sandra Bullock. She stars as a high-powered book editor who responds to the prospect of deportation home to Canada by claiming she’s engaged to her put-upon assistant. Ryan Reynolds costars. Anne (27 Dresses) Fletcher directs. (107 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Sunset, Welden) PUBLIC ENEMIESHH1/2 Michael Mann’s latest recreates the deadly game of cat and mouse played in the ’30s by gangster John Dillinger and G-man Melvin Purvis. Starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard. (143 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) STAR TREKHHH The franchise continues to live long and prosper with this prequel to the classic ’60s series, in which Kirk and Spock take their maiden voyage on the U.S.S. Enterprise and clash over that whole human-vs.-Vulcan thing. Infinitives will be split. J. J. Abrams directs. With John Cho, Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Winona Ryder, Simon Pegg, Eric Bana and, yes, Leonard Nimoy. (122 min, PG-13. Majestic) SUMMER HOURSHHHH Olivier (Boarding Gate) Assayas directs this French drama about three siblings in their forties who reunite when they have to divide their recently deceased mother’s art collection. With Juliette Binoche, Jérémie Renier, Charles Berling and Edith Scob. (102 min, NR. Roxy; ends Thursday) THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3HH1/2 Tony (Man on Fire) Scott reteams with Denzel Washington for this remake of the ’70s thriller about a Manhattan subway dispatcher forced to deal with the hijacking of one of his trains by a criminal mastermind threatening to execute its passengers unless a massive ransom is delivered. With John Travolta, John Turturro, and Luis Guzman. (121 min, R. Majestic, Sunset) TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLENHH Clearly America hasn’t had enough of Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox cavorting with huge, wise-cracking computer graphics. Michael Bay once again helms this sequel, in which the defeated Decepticons return to Earth for, you know, revenge, and lots of noisy machines transform into other noisy machines. With Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro and Rainn Wilson. (147 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)
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UPHHHH1/2 The latest from Disney-Pixar offers the story of a 78-year-old balloon salesman who fulfills his longing for adventure by tying thousands of the things to his house and floating all the way to South America. Featuring the voices of Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai and John Ratzenberger. Directed by Pete (Monsters, Inc.) Docter. (96 min, PG. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) WHATEVER WORKSHH Woody Allen’s new comedy stars Larry David as a well-to-do New Yorker who decides to give the bohemian life a try. With Evan Rachel Wood, Ed Begley and Patricia Clarkson. (92 min, PG-13. Roxy) YEAR ONE 1/2H The great Harold Ramis brings us the comic saga of two prehistoric pals who find themselves banished from their village and forced to hunt and gather on their own. Starring Jack Black and Michael Cera. (90 min, PG-13. Bijou, Majestic, Sunset)
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KNOWINGHH Apparently for lack of anything more artistically significant to do, Nicolas Cage continues his efforts to dominate the new and generally cretinous Cryptic Document Genre with this sci-fi film about a teacher who discovers a text from the 1950s predicting every major disaster of the past half-century. Wonder if that includes the actor’s cinematic faux pas. Rose Byrne and Terry Canniller co-star. Alex (I, Robot) Proyas directs. (115 min, PG-13) PUSHHH Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning are paired in this fantasy effects-fest involving a shadowy government agency that genetically transforms ordinary citizens into warriors with psychic powers. Djimon Hounsou costars. Paul McGuigan directs. (111 min, PG-13) THE UNBORNH1/2 From writerdirector David S. Goyer (The Invisible) comes this suspense thriller in which a young woman is tormented by the spirit of her unborn twin brother, who intends to use his sister’s death as a gateway to earthly existence. Also, something about a family curse. Oh, and Nazis. Odette Yustman and Gary Oldman star. (85 min, PG-13)
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friday 10 — tuesday 14 *Brüno 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:20. *Chéri 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9. *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince midnight (Tue). Away We Go 4:30, 6:50, 9:05. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 12:05, 1:05, 2:20, 3:45, 6:30, 8:35. My Sister’s Keeper 1:20, 6:45. Public Enemies 12:25, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30. The Hangover 4:05, 9:15. The Proposal 1, 3:40, 6:40, 9:10. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12, 3:10, 6:20, 9:30. Up 1:15, 3:55, 6:25, 8:30.
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wednesday 8 — thursday 16 Away We Go 1:30 (Sat-Mon), 6:30, 8:30. Sci-Fi July: Invasion of the Body Snatchers 4 (Sat), 11 (Fri). Slaughterhouse-Five 4 (Sun), 11 (Sat). See www.savoytheater.com.
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College Street, Burlington, 864-3456. wednesday 8 — thursday 9 Whatever Works 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:15, 9:30. Summer Hours 1:20, 4, 7, 9:15. Public Enemies 1, 3:45, 6:40, 9:25. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20. The Proposal 1:15, 3:55, 7:05, 9:25. The Hangover 1:10, 3:30, 7:10, 9:30. friday 10 — tuesday 14 *Brüno 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:20, 9:35. *French Film Festival 1 & 3:30 & 6 & 8:30 (except Fri). *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince midnight (Tue only). Whatever Works 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:15, 9:30. Public Enemies 1, 3:45, 6:40, 9:25. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20. The Hangover 1:15, 4, 7:10, 9:35. Summer Hours 1:15 & 3:55 & 7:05 & 9:25 (Fri only). Times subject to change. See www. merrilltheatres.net.
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worked at the famed Blue Hill in New York and had plum roles at Shelburne Farms — anticipated a combination of culinary acumen and graceful service lacking in many Vermont venues. On opening day, people trickled steadily into the restaurant, where they noshed on a special holiday menu including extra-crispy fried chicken with potato salad, lightly dressed baby greens strewn with mint, and servings of just-sweet-enough strawberry shortcake. Cool- and confident-seeming staffers, wearing black aprons with white pinstripes over their
casual street clothes, asked permission before clearing plates, refilled water glasses often, and conversed intelligently about pairing wine with various menu items. Bette, dressed like the other staffers, occasionally stepped in to help out behind the copper-topped bar (made locally by Alistair Parker of Metal Design). The new restaurateur, quiet but quick to smile, seemed pleased with customers’ responses.
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to the Intervale and convenient to “up-and-coming” Winooski and the Old North End. “I thought it would be a really neat hub if we could make it work,” Bette says. In February, her New Yorkbased parents — who work as property developers — bought the building, which Bette leases. “We’re definitely in a privileged position,” she acknowledges. “Not many people get to create their dream and make it happen. I’m very thankful for that opportunity.” With help from local craftspeople such as Steve Conant of Conant Metal & Light, who made the lights and twig-shaped metal accents decorated with the occasional bluebird, and Don Moquin, who crafted the tables, she and her partners began to create the cozy look and feel they were striving for. Soon after the renovations
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at California’s Bauman College, which offers programs in “holistic nutrition and culinary arts”: “I chose to go into a kind of crunchygranola cooking program because I didn’t want to lose the healthy component,” Bette says. Healthy like a crispy chickenskin garnish? The decadent — and flavorful — topping appears on the Bluebird’s chicken liver on toast. A conventional nutritionist might go into cardiac arrest after taking a gander at the tavern’s menu, which is filled with dishes such as deviled farm eggs served on crispy pork and the French-Canadian favorite poutine. But Bette espouses an alternative school of thought. On her personal blog, Feelgood Eats, she writes: “My food philosophy is founded upon the belief that traditional, whole foods are the best sources for opti-
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mal health and happiness … These are the foods our great-grandparents ate. They closely resemble their natural state and have been refined as minimally as possible.” Eggs? Check. Bacon? Check. Chicken skin? Oh, baby. The whole-foods ideology is a good fit in Vermont, which Bette considers her spiritual home. At age 12, while growing up near Albany, N.Y., she took a trip to Manchester, Vt., with her sister and mother. “As soon as I crossed the border I was, like, ‘I want to live here,’” she recalls of her first Green Mountain encounter. St. Mike’s was the only undergraduate school Bette applied to, and even when she lived in food-obsessed Berkeley, home to daily farmers markets and produce Northeasterners can only dream about, she was plotting her way back. After spending two years training and working in kitchens and as a bartender and server at Oakland’s famed Oliveto, Bette felt ready to open her own eatery. In June 2008, she began making trips to the Queen City in hopes of finding the perfect space. But most locations in downtown Burlington proved too small for the vibe that Bette and her two business partners — Kerri Leach, who manages the bar, and property manager Jamie Strotmeyer — were trying to create. They first checked out the vacant Tortilla Flat location in October. “It had a lot of promise, but I was nervous about being an island over here on Riverside Avenue,” Bette says. She couldn’t get the spot out of her head, though, and ultimately began to warm to the location. The sprawling 120-seat farmhouse, with balconies overlooking a wild tangle of sumac and maple trees, is close
began, Aaron Josinsky wandered in to check out the place. The former sous chef at Shelburne Farms had opted to leave when Head Chef Rick Gencarelli did. “I was interested in the concept. I didn’t bring a resume or anything; I wasn’t looking for a job,” he says. “She asked me to consult right on the spot.” Soon Josinsky’s partner Laura Wade — who used to manage the dining room at Shelburne Farms — was doing the same for the front of the house. When it came time to hire a head chef and a dining-room manager, Bette had many “great Vermont candidates” to choose from. She even flew in New York City cuisiniers for interviews. But it quickly became clear, she says, that Josinsky and Wade were just what the Bluebird needed. The twosome brought with them other Shelburne Farms alums. Nate Wade, Laura’s brother, acts as sous chef. The initial menu concept was a collaborative effort, but Bette turned over the work of fleshing out the details to Josinsky, 31, who is known in the cooking community for his love of using animals from “head to tail” and for sticking strictly to produce currently in season. The menu with which Bluebird opened last weekend included young fava beans, which are available only briefly each year, alongside spiced lamb ribs with yogurt and a dish of minted ricotta gnudi — a pillow-soft pasta that should be like “little clouds,” Josinsky says. Baby lettuces, peas and puntarelle, a bitter Italian vegetable in the chicory family that arrives in early spring, also make appearances. Soon there will be Sun Gold
is a great product,” Josinsky says, noting that he favors mustard and aioli on hot dogs and puts mayo on fries. Pickled vegetables, which can be ordered from the “snack” menu and also come alongside fare such as potted salmon with a brioche and the meaty “Butchers Board,” are another Bluebird original. The suds aren’t made here, but 11 of the 12 taps dispense regional craft brews from Allagash, Wolaver’s, Brooklyn Brewery and Magic Hat, among others. The final tap is reserved for the kind of massproduced stuff that hipsters like to quaff ironically. Right now that’s Pabst Blue Ribbon, which, at $3 for a “big” glass, is a buck cheaper than any other option. “The plan down the road is to get more bottles,” Bette attests. “European stuff.” Pubs and taverns — at least in the British tradition — are beer strongholds, but at Bluebird, the extensive wine list currently outshines the brewski. With 70 bottles under $50 and 12 wines by the glass, there’s something for every palate. Leach and Wade put together the list; when approaching distributors, Bette recalls, “We said we ‘want delicious wines that offer great value and have a story.’” Future plans include a robust selection of nonalcoholic beverages to augment Bluebird’s current selection of handcrafted sodas. “I think it’s just as important as any other part of our beverage program,” Bette says. The menu, too, will continue to evolve as summer wends on. And if the diners who visited on the Bluebird’s first day of operation are any indication — one announced that the fried chicken was the best he’d ever had — the new venture seems poised to take flight. m
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For years, selecting from trays of hot or cold dim sum was a Sunday tradition at Five Spice Café. Remember the house-smoked fish and the mock duck? Since the restaurant’s fiery demise, other eateries have tried to fill its niche: The nowdefunct Tantra had a small dim sum menu, and Zen Gardens on Shelburne Road dishes up a selection of dumplings and buns that aficionados hail as ultra authentic. Now Burlington’s most popular Chinese resto has entered the fray. Last Sunday, A Single Pebble began offering weekly dim sum lunches. According to co-owner Chiuho “Christina” Duval, the reason for the addition is both fiscal and personal. “It’s a business decision, frankly, for more revenue at this time,” she says, adding that she’s a “big fan” of dim sum herself.
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Duval divides the offerings — which will be presented on bamboo trays — into three categories: traditional dishes such as radish cakes and shrimp shu mai; creative twists on the classics; and bite-sized portions of mock eel, dry-fried green beans and other selections from the regular menu. Folks with food restrictions, take note: Duval says it’s tougher to accommodate allergies and dietary limitations during dim sum service, since so many of the 20 to 25 items served are prepared in advance. On the first Sunday with the new offerings, “We were totally booked up,” Duval attests. “Things went really smoothly.” This weekend the resto should have 12 more outdoor seats available beneath a Chinese-style awning currently under construction. Duval, who plans to add flower boxes and lanterns once the structure is complete, calls the enhanced seating area a “personal fantasy. It blocks dust and noise and makes the restaurant a unique place to hang out.” Will ASP follow in Zen Gardens’ footsteps and offer dim sum items such as chicken feet and beef tripe? Not as a rule, Duval says. “I personally like it, but I don’t think the majority of the population here would like it. Maybe once in a while I’ll do that.”
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These days, spending time on the slopes and hitting the sack in a nearby hotel can run hundreds of dollars. With unemployment currently over 9 percent, that premium pricing doesn’t bode well for the 2010 ski season. But in Warren, an innovative new property called Hostel Tevere aims to make the outdoor experience affordable for everyone. Located in a picturesque farmhouse, the family-owned, 24-bed hostel puts up guests for around $30 a night and offers them the option to buy three meals a day. Breakfast is currently open to the public, and dinner will follow once the business is more established. “We’re very budget oriented,” says Chef Jessica Wright, whose sister Sarah runs the place with her boyfriend Giles Smith. “Our most expensive breakfast item is $6.” That’s less than a pack of cigarettes nowadays, but what can you get for it? A burrito with chorizo, cheddar and egg; gingerbread pancakes; and homemade yogurt with granola, to name a few of the a.m. options.
Wright, a 2006 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, has been baking since she was a tyke; she cooked in Las Vegas and San Diego before moving back to help out at the hostel. “We’re taking the tacky, country-themed B&B and really modernizing it into a funky place,” Wright says. But she insists this isn’t a bid for the hipster tourist market: The spot is “for locals. We don’t want to be a tourist place that jacks up the prices because we know we can.” When dinner is available to non-guests, visitors should expect “modern American comfort food” priced for Vermonters and broke ski bums alike. The bar will feature local beers and select wines under $20.
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Last Sunday, Williston Road got, er, reduction surgery. Vermont’s first and only Hooters closed its doors after a three-and-ahalf-year run. Staffers aren’t talking to the press, so the reason for the closing remains a mystery. Other area restaurants may want to take note: The spot’s 383 Facebook fans will need a new place to nosh on burgers, hot wings and oddly enough, raw oysters. Also, a bunch of busty young ladies are in the job market. There’s nothing like free food to ease economic pain, and this week, Burlington’s Boloco is dishing some. This Thursday is “free burrito” day, with complimentary wraps available all day long. Want to put the bucks you’ve saved toward a good cause? The resto, part of a Boston chain, has invited COTS in to collect donations. Green Mountain eats have scored a few new accolades of late. Last Monday, at New York City’s Summer Fancy Food Show, Bove’s of Vermont won a “sofi” (specialty outstanding food innovation) award in the “pasta, rice, grain” category for its all-natural frozen lasagna. The winning dish, which incorporates the resto’s famous meatballs, is a version of the casserole Mark Bove made when he appeared on “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.” More recently, he whipped one up on “The Today Show.” Over in Massachussets at “The Big E” agricultural-fair wine competition, judges gulped swigs of 300 vintages in search of their favorites. This year, five Green Mountain vineyards scored a total of 16 medals. The honorees were Shelburne Vineyards, Putney Mountain Winery, Boyden Valley Winery in Cambridge, Honora Winery in West Halifax and Neshobe River Winery of Brandon. The last-named was the biggest winner of all. Neshobe River’s 2006 Cabernet Franc was pronounced “Best in Show” as well as “Best Vermont Wine” and “Best Grape Wine.” Bottoms up! Want some cheese with that? Two of the top three winners at the North American Jersey Cheese Awards Contest were Vermont natives. Of the 77 entries, Cobb Hill‘s Ascutney Mountain cheese was “best in show.” Tarentaise from Spring Brook Farm in Reading got “second runner-up.” A heads up to farmers and gardeners: Do the spots on the leaves of your tomato or potato plants look water-logged, even when the weather’s dry? If so, they may be infected with Late Blight, the same fungus that caused Ireland’s great potato famine. According to specialist Vern Grubinger at the University of Vermont Extension, ’09 is shaping up to be a bad year for the nightshade family. With big-box stores selling infected seedlings imported from outside the state, it may be too late to stop the Late Blight spread. The results could be nasty for gardeners, but tragic for farmers who rely on income from such plants. Plants that show symptoms should be uprooted and disposed of in plastic bags — not on compost piles, where the spores will spread.
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ose Santos has big dreams. He wants to be a famous drummer, a professional mixed-martial-arts fighter and a cook in a restaurant. While the first two aspirations might be a little pie in the sky, the third goal is entirely realistic. The 29-year-old is a participant in the Community Kitchen program, an initiative run locally by the Vermont Foodbank that helps people who receive state Reach Up benefits and who have an interest in food service get basic culinary training. Once Santos finishes his 14-week class and the mandatory internship with either Aramark or Sodexho, corporate partners of the program, he’ll be on the path to a real career working with food. This is good news for the Burlington man, who has two young children with his partner and needs a steady income to support them. “The main reason I do this is for my family,” Santos says. Community Kitchen is a national program run by food-bank network Feeding America that trains people on state assistance for careers in the food-service industry. It came to Burlington in January after a trial run in Barre. The first class of seven women graduated in May, and all are either continuing their culinary training or working new jobs in food service. Training people to work in this industry in Vermont makes sense; food-service jobs can’t be outsourced and, in a state where tourism is a major economic driver, they offer opportunities to make a decent living. Plus, hotels, hospitals and universities all employ cooks and need people to manage them. Instructors in the Community Kitchen program see their graduates filling those positions. The Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf serves as the classroom for the program, where the second batch of students has just finished their first month of training. The Burlingtonbased host has already seen the benefits of the partnership, says Rob Meehan, executive director of the food shelf. It’s a win-win situation, he explains, because the apprentice cooks are feeding his clients. Often the food shelf receives banquet or restaurant leftovers it can’t use. But with
the Community Kitchen students working on site, food that would otherwise be thrown out and wasted can be made into something else and either served at one of the food shelf ’s daily meals or preserved in Cryovac packaging. That food can then be frozen and sent to other food shelves around the state. It’s a good thing Meehan agreed to let the program use
The classes are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekday to accommodate participants who need to arrange childcare. They cover topics such as sanitation, knife skills, kitchen safety and how to use automated equipment. Students also learn the basics of cooking, baking and nutrition. When they graduate, they will have passed their ServSafe test
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— a food safety exam — and will receive a starter knife kit and a chef coat and pants. The idea is to give the participants every advantage in both culinary and life skills, preparing them to snag well-paying jobs. Cooks like the Community Kitchen grads are in high demand in the food-service industry, Dermody says, because companies such as Sodexho and Aramark don’t need to spend the time or money to train them. But more important than becoming marketable to restaurants, hotels and foodservice companies is getting a sense of accomplishment that many Community Kitchen students have never had before, says Dermody. Many of his
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traditional dishes her special touch. “I like doing my own flavors and giving food my own taste,” she says. Bennett-Jones, 28, is a woman who leads by example. Her classmates seem to look up to her as a contemporary who has it all together. Like Santos, Bennett-Jones has very specific career goals, though, depending on how the program progresses, they may not involve food service. After the South Burlington woman finishes Community Kitchen every day, she heads over to Community College of Vermont, where she’s taking classes she hopes will lead to a degree in nursing. Her goal at the moment is to be a nurse, but Bennett-Jones, single mother of a 9-month-old, is reluctant to discount any career path. “I don’t want to put all of my eggs in one basket.” One option open to all Community Kitchen graduates is a 15-week certificate program in professional cooking at the New England Culinary Institute. Three of the seven graduates from the inaugural Community Kitchen class are currently studying braising, plating, pricing and butchery under the tutelage of Chef Josh Gibbs. The partnership with NECI came about when Dermody and Chris Degenhardt of Vermont Adult Learning approached the cooking school about designing a program for the Community Kitchen grads that would
build on what they had already learned. With the Vermont Department of Labor picking up the $8500-per-student tab, NECI couldn’t refuse. It was a “perfect marriage,” says NECI’s director of admissions, Ted Wiechman. Though the first couple of weeks were a little bumpy at NECI, Wiechman says, the three Community Kitchen grads are progressing well. Every weekday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the students come prepared to push themselves. The goal of the NECI program is to prepare students to enter the food-service world immediately after graduation. “This is a phenomenal, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Wiechman says. The food bank plans on training 20 students in a year’s time. Ideally, within that year, those 20 people will be off welfare and supporting themselves with a job in food service or a related field. They also will be able to make smarter food decisions and cook more often and more nutritiously for their families. Perhaps more important, the participants will experience the boost in self-esteem that comes with accomplishing a goal. “There’s opportunity; you can feel it,” Chris Meehan says. “There’s change happening here. m
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Trachtenberg Family Slideshow Players are truly one of a kind. The trio — and actual family — weaves delightful indie-pop nuggets around slideshows culled from a variety of random sources. For example, an unknown family’s 1959 Japan vacation. Wednesday, July 8, the group brings its wholesomely eccentric — and wholly unironic — stage show to the Monkey House, and Thursday, July 9, to Montpeculiar’s Langdon Street Café.
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1/2 Lounge: Sirenix: Queen City Songwriter Series (singersongwriters), 7:30 p.m., Free. Kelly Ravin Trio (roots), 9 p.m., Free. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn: Eagle Country Music Night presents Battle of the Bands, 7 p.m., Free. Breakwater Café: Melonheads (rock), 5:30 p.m., Free. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge: Northern Exposure with Rail, Stacked, Myra Flynn Band, Learn to Swim (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5. AA. Leunig’s: Paul Asbell & Clyde Stats (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. Lift: DJ Capsule & Friends (house), 9 p.m., Free.
Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. The Monkey House: Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players with Missy Bly (indie-pop), 9 p.m., $7. Nectar’s: True School Wednesday with Nastee & A-Dog (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. Parima Acoustic Lounge: Funkwagan, Jon Dom & the Chicken Kickers (funk), 9:30 p.m., Free. Radio Bean: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free. Red Square: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. The Skinny Pancake: Abi Robins & Sean Renner (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., $5 donation.
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:: champlain valley City Limits: Karaoke with Balance Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. Two Brothers Tavern: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.
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1/2 Lounge: Jah Red (Latin soul), 7 p.m., Free. Holy Schnikes! with Luis Calderin & Tricky Pat (electro-indie), 10 p.m., Free. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn: WCLX Blues Night with Nobby Reed Project, 7 p.m., Free. Breakwater Café: Demus & Big Dog (reggae), 5:30 p.m., Free. Club Metronome: Future Rock, Orchard Lounge (electro-rock), 10 p.m., $13.50/16.50. 18+. Franny O’s: Balance DJ & Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café: Friends of Joe with Dennis Wilmott & Joe Moore (blues), 7 p.m., Free. JP’s Pub: Lowest of Tides (rock), 9 p.m., Free.
Leunig’s: Mike Martin & Geoff Kim (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. Lift: DJ Craig Mitchell’s Not So … (house), 9 p.m., Free. The Monkey House: Free Louis, Fink (funk), 9 p.m., $5. Nectar’s: Events Are Objects (rock), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 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. Rí Rá Irish Pub: The Growlers (rock), 9 p.m., Free. The Skinny Pancake: Megan Callahan (folk), 9 p.m., $5 donation.
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OK, I’m in. In the last few months I’ve taken my share of gentle jabs at the entertainment overload that is the Burlington International Waterfront Festival — aka “The Quad.” And frankly, my glancing blows were not entirely without warrant. Specifically, the question of whether or not our lakeside hamlet is densely populated enough, or can draw suitable numbers of tourists, to sustain such a monumental hootenanny, especially considering the myriad other offerings around the state (Dylan, Willie and the cougar at the CV Fairgrounds next week, Jackson Browne at Shelburne Museum this Tuesday, etc.). Given reports from various local media sources last week that many of the bigticket to-dos were selling well below projections, that was a fair concern to raise. However, you can also count me among those who have been championing the volume and variety of music currently lapping at our shores in celebration of the big four-oh-oh. From a purely selfish standpoint, who cares if the fanny-pack set stays home? More music for us, right? And I’d say Vermonters deserve it. (Did you know that July 2, the day the fest officially started, was also the 232nd anniversary of Vermont becoming the first state to outlaw slavery? Look it up. We rule.) Any skepticism I may have harbored entering into last weekend’s opening festivities was quickly waylaid by the various and largely free happenings about town over the weekend. Though I missed Sunday’s main event with the roots on the Waterfront — even music editors need their beauty sleep prior to Monday mornings — I still managed to take in enough interesting stuff to convince me that this whole thing is well worth our time — and maybe even our money. In particular, a free performance from New York state’s swampy-delic Americana outfit the Horse Flies and Canadian sensations the Lost Fingers at Battery Park last Friday. This pre-fireworks show really had it all. Great tunes, a fleeting window of reasonably passable weather in a picturesque setting, a flyover by a stunt plane, a beer tent and, the coup de grace, pony rides. Really. We have loads of stuff on the docket this week, so I’ll say only this: You haven’t truly celebrated the birth of America until you’ve heard a French-Canadian band play an acoustic Gypsy-jazz version of technotronic’s “Pump Up the Jam.” And no, I’m not kidding. It was awesome. There is still an entire weekend left to get in on the fun. So do yourself a favor, don a tricornered hat and some pantaloons and take another look at the schedule of events at celebratechamplain.org. (Or, of course, 7dvt.com … ahem.)
iN tHE PiNES Speaking of the Quad, those with tix to Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ Waterfront Park show this Sunday would be well advised to show up early. Handling opening duties are none other than prodigal trumpet diva Jennifer Hartswick and legendary Vermont bluegrass outfit Pine island. Can I get a yee-haw?
Those with jazz inclinations should be familiar with Hartswick. The current Chicago resident has been a Discover Jazz Fest staple for years. And with good reason. Girl can flat out bring it, both on the horn and with her considerable vocal prowess. But the DOOMriDErS real story here is the return of Pine Island. For the uninitiated, Pine Island was perhaps the original local supergroup. Active primarily in the mid1970s and regulars at the late, great Queen City hotspot Hunt’s, the jazzgrass pioneers were composed of double bassist Jim McGinnis, guitarist tim McKenzie, fiddler David Gusakov, vocalists Dan Mahoney and Susan Longaker, and southpaw mandolin ace — and founder of seminal alt-country greats the Blood Oranges — Jimmy ryan. Oh, and some banjo-pickin’ whippersnapper named Gordon Stone. Whatever happened to him? Despite a predictable smattering of reunion gigs over the years, opportunities to hear the group have been few and far between since the band called it quits in the late ’70s. So even if you’re not a big GPN fan, a chance to see Pine Island is worth the price of admission alone. However, if the ticket price does scare you off, you can still catch a glimpse of greatness when the band plays a warm-up gig this Friday at the Bristol Bakery and Café. P.S. In addition to GPN, Hartswick and the Pine Island reunion, Sunday’s show also doubles as a release party for the latest offering from our pals at Big Heavy World, a mammoth two-disc affair entitled Thrifters and Throughstones: The Music of Vermont’s First 400 Years. I had originally planned a review of the excellent new comp — which features the likes of Anaïs Mitchell, Atlantic crossing and GPN, among many, many others — for this issue. But frankly, it’s so massive I need more time to do it justice. Like another 400 years. Er, or maybe next week.
Shark, who rated as the Boston Phoenix’s choice for best VT artist in its annual “50 Bands, 50 States” feature last week. Greg Davis’ tip of the week: that I would really dig indie-folk songwriter Kevin Barker. And how. I bet you will, too, this Sunday, when the NYC-based tunesmith joins Brattleboro’s Happy Birthday at the Monkey House. This week in BurntMD: Recently signed to Brooklyn’s Coalmine Records, Burnt just released a track on DJ Green Lantern’s latest mixtape, Monster Mash 4. This comes on the heels of adding cuts to the soundtrack of locally made indie film Dumping Lisa. Dude doesn’t sleep. Rain or shine — presumably — Solarfest kicks off this weekend at Forget-Me-Not-Farm in Tinmouth. The renewable-energy-focused bash, which runs Friday through Sunday, will feature performances from the likes of Entrain, rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem, and Peter Mulvey, among many others. Visit solarfest.org for more details. Underrated songwriting legend alert! tom Pacheco, whose work has been covered by the Band, ritchie Havens and Jefferson Starship, to name a few, appears in VT twice this week: Saturday at Langdon Street Café and Sunday at the Bee’s Knees in Morrisville. New band alert! This Friday at Montpelier’s Black Door Bar and Bistro, Michael chorney unveils his latest creation, Wayback Machine, a collaboration with Miriam Bernardo, Phil carr and the brothers Eames that he describes as “Amerarcana.” Sold. Metal fans, take note: Doomriders. Saturday. Monkey House. Vultures of cult, Motherboar and Bloodcow open. Rawk on. Looking for something to do this Monday? How ’bout supporting the locals at Higher Ground when the Lonestar chain and river city rebels warm up the Showcase Lounge for Alberta cross? Just a thought. And finally, Death — note, not rough Francis but actually Death — have just announced three reunion dates: Friday, September 26, at Magic Stick in Detroit; Saturday, September 26, at the Empty Bottle in Chicago; and Sunday, September 27, in Cleveland. See you in the Windy City?
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Deepest condolences to longtime Burlington rockers Ninja custodian, who announced in a press release last Monday the passing of bassist Hamdi Akar from spinal meningitis, on Friday, June 26. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the band and, of course, Akar’s friends and family. Share your remembrances on Ninja Custodian’s blog at mog.com/ 10:11:19 AM Ninja_Custodian. m
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:: central LANgdON sTREET CAfé: Lady Blanche (indie), 8 p.m., Donations. Trachtenburg family slideshow Players (indie), 8:30 p.m., Donations.
:: champlain valley ON ThE RIsE BAkERy: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., Free.
:: northern BEE’s kNEEs: Chris Ryan & fran forum (bluegrass), 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. TABu CAfé ANd NIghTCLuB: karaoke Night with sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.
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:: burlington area 1/2 LOuNgE: Cool Breezers with Tricky Pat & Luis Calderin (eclectic DJs), 5 p.m., Free. ALExANdER’s PuB AT ThE LINCOLN INN: smoking gun (rock), 9 p.m., Free. BACksTAgE PuB: karaoke with steve, 9 p.m., Free. BREAkwATER CAfé: starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 6 p.m., Free. CLuB METRONOME: No diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5. fRANNy O’s: ‘80s Night (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., Free. hIghER gROuNd BALLROOM: davy knowles & Back door slam, Township (rock), 9 p.m., $13. AA. JP’s PuB: dave harrison’s starstruck karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.
LEuNIg’s: Queen City hot Club (jazz), 4 p.m., Free. will Patton Band (Gypsy-jazz), 8 p.m., Free. LIfT: The Mash up (mashup), 9 p.m., $3. MARRIOTT hARBOR LOuNgE: Nick Cassarino & Jennifer hartswick (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. ThE MONkEy hOusE: Villanelles, Rosewood Thieves, My Other friend (indie), 9 p.m., $5. NECTAR’s: seth yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. The grift Cd Release (rock), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. NIghTCRAwLERs: Melonheads (rock), 9 p.m., Free. OLd shEd BAR & gRILL: The growlers (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free. RAdIO BEAN: Marty Cain & the humble Romans (indie), 7 p.m., Free. PoJazz (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Ahmond (indie), 8 p.m., Free. Big Tree (indie), 9 p.m., Free. kip de Moll (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free. Rail (rock), 11:45 p.m., Free. RAsPuTIN’s: Top hat danceteria (DJ), 10 p.m., $3. REd sQuARE: Quiet songs with Myra flynn (neo-soul), 6 p.m., Free. Revision (funk), 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: Ten dollar Pony (folk), 9:30 p.m., $5 donation.
:: central BLACk dOOR BAR & BIsTRO: wayback Machine (Amerarcana), 9:30 p.m., $5. ChARLIE O’s: Rusty Romance (Americana), 10 p.m., Free. LANgdON sTREET CAfé: Paddy Reagan (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Donations. Tiffany Pfieffer & The discarnate Band with john Landeau (soul), 9 p.m., Donations.
:: champlain valley BRIsTOL BAkERy ANd CAfé: Pine Island (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $10. CITy LIMITs: Top hat Entertainment dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.
sTARRy NIghT CAfé: greg Izor (blues), 8:30 p.m., Free.
:: northern BEE’s kNEEs: Red hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 7:30 p.m., Donations. ThE huB PIzzERIA & PuB: Cal stanton (blues), 9 p.m., Free. Jd’s PuB: Live Music, 9:30 p.m., $3. RusTy NAIL: dJ Johnny P (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.
:: regional MONOPOLE: Peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free. Lucid (rock), 10 p.m., Free. MONOPOLE dOwNsTAIRs: gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., Free. NAkEd TuRTLE: glass Onion (rock), 10 p.m., Free. OLIVE RIdLEy’s: Benjamin Bright (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.
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feat. stars & creators of super troopers, beerfest & club dread SAT, 7/18 $7 ADv $10 DOS | DOORS 8:30, SHOW 8:30pM CAN’T WE ALL jUST “CHER”?
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SAT.11 << 11B MArriott HArbor Lounge: Christopher Peterman Quintet (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. tHe Monkey House: doomriders, Vultures of Cult, Motherboar, bloodcow (hardcore), 9 p.m., $7. AA. nigHtCrAWLers: evenkeel (rock), 9 p.m., Free. rAdio beAn: ian galipeau (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free. eli salzman (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Lagoon (indie), 8 p.m., Free. Andrew Mallon & kate Mohanty duo (singersongwriters), 9 p.m., Free. your favorite Color (indie), 10:30 p.m., Free. rAsPutin’s: Massive (DJ), 10 p.m., $3. red sQuAre: Marie Claire Presents (singer-songwriters), 6 p.m., Free. spiritual rez (reggae), 9 p.m., $3. dJ A-dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3. rí rá irisH Pub: now is now (rock), 10 p.m., Free. tHe skinny PAnCAke: the smittens (indie-pop), 9:30 p.m., $5 donation.
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A Loss for Words :: If anyone reading this can define the enigma that is Ween, we’d like to offer you a job. OK, not really. But still, attempting to put into words the marvelously oddball musical shenanigans of Gene and Dean Ween is a challenging proposition. Or maybe not. Just grab a thesaurus and read every entry for the word “eclectic.” Chances are each synonym would work — and maybe even a few antonyms, too.
bLACk door bAr & bistro: birds in the Woods (funk), 9:30 p.m., $5. tHe Center bAkery & CAfé: billy Caldwell (acoustic), 9:30 a.m., Free. CHArLie o’s: sixties summer of Love Party, 10 p.m., Free. LAngdon street CAfé: Morning Music with Michael Arnowitt (jazz), 10 a.m., Donations. tom Pacheco (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Donations. big tree (indie), 9:30 p.m., Donations.
There are literally thousands of ways you could describe Ween. So we’ll keep our description simple and offer only
:: champlain valley
this: awesome. Catch Ween this Saturday, July 11, with Antibalas Afrobeat orchestra at Burlington’s Waterfront
City LiMits: dance Party with dJ earl (DJ), 9 p.m., Free.
Park as part of the Burlington International Waterfront Festival.
on tHe rise bAkery: greg izor (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations.
:: northern bee’s knees: Jon Ladeau (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations. PieCAsso: karaoke Championship with John Wilson & danger dave, 9:30 p.m., Free. rusty nAiL: dJ russell (mashup), 10 p.m., $5. tHe tAMArACk griLL At burke MountAin: Mia Adams (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., $5.
:: regional MonoPoLe: school bus yellow (rock), 10 p.m., Free. nAked turtLe: glass onion (rock), 10 p.m., Free. oLiVe ridLey's: Mike Williams (rock), 8 p.m., Free. the rock brothers (rock), 9 p.m., Free. tAbu CAfé And nigHtCLub: All night dance Party with dJ toxic (DJ), 5 p.m., Free.
SUN.12 :: burlington area
1/2 Lounge: funhouse with dJ rob douglas, Moonflower & friends (eclectic DJs), 7 p.m., Free. ALexAnder's Pub At tHe LinCoLn inn: Pine street Jazz 2nd sunday instrumental night, 6 p.m., Free. bACkstAge Pub: karaoke with Pete, 9 p.m., Free.
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BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL
JULY 2-14, 2009
WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, 7/11
Those Who Remain
July 11-14 (Anne Le Ny)
A teacher spends afternoons at a Paris hospital where his wife is a patient. His innocent conversations with an artist gradually evolve. 3 César Nominations.
SUNDAY, 7/12
Towards Zero (Pascal Thomas)
Agatha Christie’s odd family reunion that quickly becomes a murder mystery.
MONDAY, 7/13
(Phillippe Loiret)
MERRILL’S ROXY THEATER
Welcome
In Calais, a 17 year-old Kurd boy seeks swimming lessons so he can cross the English Channel to reach his girlfriend. 2 Awards, Berlin Film Festival.
TUESDAY, 7/14
Versailles
(Pierre Scholler) A young homeless boy’s mother leaves him with a stranger in a small house by a famous palace. 2 César nominations.
Presented in association with the Consul General of France, Boston and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. All films are in French with English subtitles. Tickets available at Merrill’s Roxy Theater and City Market.
Sponsors: City Market, Bill and Jane Stetson Co-Sponsor: Merrill’s Roxy Theater
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SEVEN DAYS | july 08-15, 2009 | music 13B
venues411 1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 242 Main St., Burlington, 862-2244. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. 51 Main, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 388-8209. Akes’ Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111. Alexander’s Pub at the Lincoln Inn, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. All Fired Up, 9 Depot Sq., Barre, 479-9303. The Alley Coffee House, 15 Haydenberry Dr., Milton, 893-1571. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. Ariel’s Riverside Café & Pub, 188 River St., Montpelier, 229-2295. Avenue Bistro, 1127 North Ave., Burlington, 652-9999. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Dr., Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. The Bearded Frog, 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9877. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Big Fatty’s BBQ, 55 Main St., Burlington, 864-5513. Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361. Big Picture Theater & Café, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. The Blue Note Café, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd., Lincoln, 453-3803. Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444. Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711. Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. The Bristol Bakery, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280. B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292. Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Buono’s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, 865-7166. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. The Center Bakery & Cafe, 2007 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center, 244-7500. Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576. Charlemont Restaurant, 116 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-4242. Charlie B’s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355. Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. Cider House BBQ & Pub, 1675 Rt. 2, Waterbury, 244-8400. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. City Sports Grille, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344. Dan’s Place, 31 Main Street, Bristol, 453-2774.
Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4636. Designhaus, 22 Church St., Burlington, 310-5019. Dobrá Tea, 80 Church St., Burlington, 951-2424. Drink, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239. Green Door Studio, 18 Howard St., Burlington, 316-1124. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122. Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Harbor Lounge at Courtyard Marriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Harper’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6363. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. Hooters, 1705 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 660-8658. The Hub, Airport Dr., Bristol, 453-3678. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. Iron Lantern, Route 4A, Castleton, 468-5474. JD’s Pub, 2879 Rt. 105, East Berkshire, 933-8924. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135. Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-8433. 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. Lift, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. 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. 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.
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lift off! Burlington DJ Craig Mitchell updates a local music landmark By Dan Bolles
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t’s been a long time coming. On Thursday, July 2, renowned local DJ Craig Mitchell threw open the doors of Lift. Located in the former space of the late, great Club Toast — then Millennium and, more recently, Second Floor — the venture is the latest addition to the city’s thriving nightlife scene. The response? Overwhelming. For most of the opening night, expectant club-goers dressed to the nines stood in a queue that extended from the lower Church Street venue’s front door, down an entire block and around the corner onto King Street. All totaled, 1000 patrons paid a visit to the Queen City’s new late-night destination. Given the joint’s max capacity of 250, this means the crowd turned over an astonishing four times. And what they found upon arrival was no doubt equally stunning: Lift more resembles the high-end, urban-chic dance clubs of Montréal, Boston and New York than it does either of the two establishments that preceded it. Mitchell’s club seems to have shooed out all prior seediness, and it’s barely a week old. The sleazy accoutrements of the past — dingy pool tables, cheesy neon, plastic cups, etc. — have been replaced by numerous plush black leather couches, tasteful lighting and actual cocktail glasses … like, made out of glass. A state-ofthe-art DJ booth looms over the
expansive dance floor in the center of the room. A “VIP” section (in Burlington?) offers views of the “little people” from behind a velvet rope along the back wall. Meanwhile, seven — count ’em, seven — security personnel keep vigil over the proceedings. Notorious nightly drama is apparently a thing of the past, too. As giddy as Burlington’s bargoing public apparently is — Lift’s Facebook page already has more than 1300 fans — no one is happier about these developments than Mitchell himself. “Of all the things I’ve done, this is the coolest,” he says. “By far.” That’s saying something, given that the 38-year-old Michigan native’s past credits include 19 years of professional deejaying across the country, monthly residencies in Boston and Miami, topping Billboard dance charts, and working with the likes of Yoko Ono and Moby.
People ask what kind of music we’ll play all the time. Good. That’s it. Craig MitChell, owner, lift
Mitchell, a graduate of St. Michael’s College who splits his time between Burlington and Boston, first entertained the notion of running the Second Floor in January. At the time, he was considering a
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makes people feel special,” he says. He adds that he hopes to cultivate the kind of passionate core clientele that Toast did. “It didn’t matter what was going on at Club Toast,” he says. “Hip-hop fans would go to punk shows. And you went because it was Club Toast. You called it home. That’s the kind of vibe I want. Lose the labels, come in, and have a good time.” Undoubtedly, “big-city” atmosphere implies a degree of exclusivity. Though there is no strict dress code, Lift is selective about who can and cannot enter. But that’s as much about vibe as it is practicality. “One little thing can set off a bad reaction,” he says. “And this space deserves the love, because there is a lot of love within these walls. “This isn’t the best club in the world. It’s not the biggest club,” Mitchell concludes. “But it is a great club. And it is a lot of fun.” m
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will likely reign. But he plans to bring in a variety of music, relying heavily on what he calls the “cream of the crop” of local DJ talent, from A-Dog to ZJ and many excellent turntablists in between. He also plans to lean on notable deejaying friends he’s made touring the country, as well as the artists traveling the Montréal-to-Boston pipeline. As for the rumors that live music might return to the space: They’re true. Mitchell envisions bands playing the club regularly. He even hints at a Toast tribute night at some point in the future. “Anything that is conducive to the space,” he says. “Anything that makes sense.” But more than any particular style of music, Mitchell envisions a place where people can come for an experience unlike any other in Burlington. “You’re getting … all the stuff I see in bigger cities that
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move to Las Vegas, but his plans changed when the club went up for sale in mid-May. Two weeks later, Second Floor closed for good, and Mitchell’s crew began dismantling the bar that night. “We had two months’ worth of work to do in, like, two weeks,” he says with a grin. He adds that his staff was removing boxes from the dance floor literally minutes before the club opened. But the club’s renovation goes well beyond fancy new lighting and a fresh coat of paint. To complete the transformation required something of a paradigm shift as well. Asked to sum up his vision for the new venture, Mitchell says simply, “Music equals life.” (By way of contrast, Second Floor sponsored a “hottest bartender” contest via its MySpace page.) On a superficial level, Lift is a dance club. But Mitchell refuses to pigeonhole it into any specific de-
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Where we last left off (OK, where I last left off, more than two years ago), Lowell Thompson was a budding country-rocker — the workingman’s answer to Whiskeytown-era Ryan Adams, a young journeyman with a Heart of Gold and paint-spackled pants (Thompson’s pre-musical trade was as a housepainter). Back then, our troubadour was among those lucky performers seemingly destined for fame beyond Burlington’s drinking holes. But we all know how that story goes… Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot should be the record that breaks him nationally, but do bands even “break nationally” anymore? Noted alt-country rag No Depression is no more, and radio is a centralized jukebox of Disney pop and manufactured buttrock. Where does an earnest, twang-caked gem like Thompson’s latest fit in? It fits in your iPod, or CD player (if you still have one), that’s where. To borrow a different “lens”: Remember when U.S. filmmakers stopped using America’s sweeping landscape as a cinematic frame and started making claustrophobic family dramas? Where’s today’s Sam Peckinpah? Or, more appropriately, where’s today’s Gram Parsons? To be honest, Lowell and his band — which includes drummer Steve Hadeka, bassist Kirk Flanagan and Vermont axe legend Bill Mullins — aren’t as sloppy and/or stoned as vintage Parsons or Peckinpah, and that has its positives and negatives. Yet they’re certainly edgier than the vast majority of modern Americana acts. LT & CP is loaded with Stones-y swagger and Telecaster-fueled self-assertion. In other words, it rocks. Take, for instance, “The Love You Had,” a scruffy-sad anthem that has everything a proper country-rock ditty needs: dejection, rebellion, hooks, slice o’ life lyrics and a kickass guitar solo. “Because the years run by / So slow behind your eyes / But you age so goddamn fast,” Thompson sings in his forthright but unfussy style. His work is clearly bearing the fruit of maturity and perhaps some frustration, which means his songs now sting a little. This is a good thing. “Pauses” displays the most growth in Thompson’s songwriting. It’s a stuttering, minor-key tune that fuses Tom Petty’s more accusatory numbers with something out of the pre-“Emotional Rescue” Stones catalog. Oh, and this is one of two songs to feature Grace Potter — a bona fide Vermont singin’ star! Bottom line: The mainstream music world badly needs records like this to bubble up from “Real America” — aka, Vermont. Ask yourself, do you really want the future of pop/rock/country music to be decided by Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus? So snap out of that “American Idol”- and corn-syrup-induced stupor, America, and buy Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot. The group plays this Friday, July 10, at Charlotte’s Old Lantern with local surf-noir favorites Barbacoa and songwriter Ryan Ober.
I used to think you needed a phone booth or a DeLorean to travel back in time. Apparently I was wrong. It turns out all you need is a CD player, the latest self-titled release from Vermont’s own Twist of the Wrist and a little imagination. With sparse arrangement, skillful execution and a tasteful selection of tunes, the trio of Robert Resnik, Elizabeth Thompson and Barbara Wager pooh-pooh the flux capacitor and channel the Renaissance and Middle Ages. And they do it using little more than a guitar, accordion and an armful of wind instruments. The songs — all covers or traditional tunes — capture the World Western European genre with an ease typical of such multitalented performers. Resnik, of course, is no stranger to these pages. The host of Vermont Public Radio’s “All the Traditions,” and a regular Seven Days contributor, had his recent release with fellow musician and Highland Weavers bandmate Marty Morrissey — entitled Old and New Songs of Lake Champlain — reviewed only months ago. Demonstrating his collaborative spirit once again, Resnik squeezes his accordion and strums his guitar with aplomb for Twist of the Wrist. His lines dance nimbly between Thompson’s engaging vocals and Wager’s spirited saxophone and flute in a melodic trio fit for a king’s court. Incidentally, most of the tracks on the album are contemporary — written in this century or the last by an assortment of accomplished artists known for “new music that sounds hundreds of years old.” The album boasts no fewer than three Frédéric Paris numbers. The French dance music composer appears a favorite of the Twist crew, particularly that man’s waltzes. Indeed, Twist of the Wrist take particular delight in the waltz, turning to that elegant dance-friendly style frequently. In addition to Paris’ “Retour du Montaignac” and “Derrière Chez Nous,” Chris Wood’s “Elizabeth Clare” and Ian Luff’s “The Old Queen” join the ranks of songs in three-quarter time. Add to that mix “Pender’s Fen” — a “new jig” composed by Jon Swayne — and Daniel Thonon’s dance-inducing “Schottisch Stockfish,” and you have a collection of couples-friendly covers as well suited to summer festival performances as to inspiring casual listeners to add a sprightly skip and a hop to household chores. Press play, close your eyes, and find yourself transported back to a different time and a distant, old world.
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<clubdates> SUN.12 << 12B BREAkwATER CAfé: J2 & Dubee (hip-hop), 4 p.m., Free. CLuB METRONOME: family Night Open Jam, 10 p.m., Free (18+). fRANNy O's: Balance DJ & karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. HIgHER gROuND BALLROOM: Les Claypool, O'Death (rock), 8:30 p.m., $30/33. AA. LEuNIg's: Déjà Nous (French cabaret), 11 a.m., Free. Robert Resnik (acoustic), 4 p.m., Free. Dayve Huckett (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. LIfT: Craig's House Party with DJ Craig Mitchell & Typhoon (house), 9 p.m., $10. AA. THE MONkEy HOusE: kevin Barker, Happy Birthday (indie), 9 p.m., $7. NECTAR's: Happy Hour Residency with silent Mind (rock), 5 p.m., Free. Mi yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus (reggae), 10 p.m., Free. NIgHTCRAwLERs: karaoke with steve LeClair, 7 p.m., Free. RADIO BEAN: Old Time sessions, 1 p.m., Free. Trio gusto (jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Henry Jamison-Root (indie), 7 p.m., Free. Boy with Robot (indie), 8 p.m., Free. Jacob Clark (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free. sun Lions (indie), 10 p.m., Free. RED squARE: Myra flynn & spark (neo-soul), 9 p.m., Free.
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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. HIgHER gROuND sHOwCAsE LOuNgE: Alberta Cross, The Lonestar Chain, River City Rebels (rock), 8:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. NECTAR's: Michetti (rock), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free. RED squARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 8 p.m., Free. RuBEN JAMEs: why Not Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.
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sHELBuRNE MusEuM: Jackson Browne (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., $44/47. AA.
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THE MONkEy HOusE: Jon Brenner Blues Band, Cody Lee (blues), 9 p.m., $5. NECTAR's: True school wednesday with Nastee & A-Dog (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. PARIMA ACOusTIC LOuNgE: flavor Trio, 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: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. Parker shper group (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. THE skINNy PANCAkE: That Toga Band (electro-acoustic), 9 p.m., $5 donation.
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tomorrow it will all be history Caught up in Quad-mania? Consider that the tercentenary of Champlain’s discovery of the lake was just as big a deal ... as was the 350th. At those milestone celebrations, reenactments of the discovery become tradition. In 1909, folks created an ambitious historical pageant featuring a native village scene on a floating barge. In 1959, a fleet of 24 canoes (the figure Champlain mentioned in his journals) paddled the lake, staging bloody battles with the Iroquois, in what was called the “Canoecade.” (The whole 350th was known as “Waterama.” Weird.) This time around, increased historical understanding has given us a flotilla of birch-bark canoes — representing Abenaki, Algonquin, Penobscot and Maliseet traditions — that row from Shelburne Bay to the Burlington Waterfront to represent Champlain’s arrival. Folks with canoes or kayaks join in, and crowds barbecuing lakeside greet the paddlers. Grab your oars to help make history. Quadricentennial Birch-Bark Canoe Flotilla
Tuesday, July 14, meet at noon at Shelburne Bay for 1 p.m. launch. $10 to row; free to watch. Info, 877-3289. www.celebratechamplain.org
‘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. Champlain Valley Stage: Franco-American Day: Vermont and Champlain Valley performers join Franco-American artists, including Michèle Choinière, Beaudoin Legacy, Va-et-Vient and Trio Gusto, in a cultural heritage celebration. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, noon - 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. ‘Forums on the Future’: Fran Stoddard of Vermont Public Television leads a lunchtime panel series that explores how our region’s history affects its future — and our own. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Burlington, noon - 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. Fundraising Book Sale: Bibliophiles peruse thousands of novels, CDs and DVDs to find appealing additions to their bookshelves. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. Italian Conversation Group: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869. Knit Night: Crafty needle workers (crocheters, too) share their talents and company as they give yarn a makeover. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. Raw Milk Workshops: With the recent passage of the Raw Milk Bill, farmers learn about opportunities in small-scale milk production, health and legal challenges, and direct consumer sales. Pack a lunch. Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 656-5459. ‘The Legacy of the Lake & Its People’: This three-day history and heritage exploration includes storytelling, films, reenactments and music by Beartracks, Roy Hurd and more. Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-562-4200. The ‘Lois McClure’: The full-scale replica of the 1862 canal boat General Butler and the flagship schooner of the quad drops anchor for folks’ viewing pleasure. Perkins Pier, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. ‘The Power of Pink’: This galsonly luncheon, silent auction and trunk show benefits the Ladies First program, which provides free mammograms for underinsured women in Vermont. Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, 11 a.m. $75. Info, 475-2311. ‘Voices for the Lake’: ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain visits to capture on film personal stories about Lake Champlain. Swanton Public Library, Swanton, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1848, ext. 135.
film ‘Cinema Champlain’: Audiences catch an outdoor screening of Alan Dater’s 2000 Vermont flick The World in Claire’s Classroom, in which a schoolteacher opens students’ eyes to cultural differences. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766.
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‘PARIS 36’: In Christophe Barratier’s 2008 French flick, a group of local performers must stand up to the mobster who closed their beloved theater. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.
The lakeshore is teeming with acts dropping by for the Burlington International Waterfront Festival, including Le Vent du Nord (“northerly wind”) and Les Cowboys Fringants (“the dashing cowboys”). Never heard of them? Catch the beat at this special Québec All-Stars concert. Winners of a 2004 Juno Award, Le Vent du Nord give a new spark to traditional folk music with spirited step dancing and a vast array of lively instrumentals, featuring the jaw harp, hurdy-gurdy, bodhran and more. Les Cowboys Fringants have revived political songwriting in their “néo-trad” tunes that pep up Québecois folk music with doses of rock and country flair. They’ve even inspired an underground overseas following called “Les Cousins Fringants” — “cousins” being the affectionate French term for their French-Canadian counterparts. Check out our northern neighbors with the light harmonies of these talented quartets.
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Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., at Waterfront Park in Burlington. Free. Info, 264-0766. www.celebratechamplain.org
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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. ‘TASTE OF CHAMPLAIN’ FOOD FESTIVAL: Vermont growers, chefs and culinary experts provide a cross-cultural edible experience with French, Canadian, Vermont and Native American meals and tastings over five days. Various locations, Chittenden County, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Various prices. Info, 264-0766. VERMONT-FRANCE ‘TERROIR’ EXCHANGE’: Gastronomists gather wisdom from French culinary experts and Vermont food producers in a discussion of terroir, or “taste of place.” Second Floor Gallery, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 264-0766.
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FOOLS RUSH IN Aching for some variety in your entertainment? The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ mix of vaudeville, cabaret, circus and burlesque acts should scratch the itch. The 14-yearold New York City-based troupe, founded by Stephanie Monseu and Keith Nelson, comes to the Queen City in a sophisticated adult performance that leaves “audiences howling in its wake and Samuel de Champlain squirming in his grave,” says event producer and performer Woody Keppel. Physical comedy duo Wells & Woodhead open this shebang with a mishmash of hat tricks, plate spinning and animal stunts characteristic of old-time vaudeville shtick, and Stick and Cedar Hokum offer an interlude of silly, satire-infused sounds. With the requisite anatomical-anomaly humor and juggling of everything from umbrellas to bird cages, this is a surefire escape from anything 1609. ‘FREAKS & FOOLZ’
Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m., and Sunday, July 12, 8 p.m., at Burlington City Hall Auditorium. $10-15. Adults only. Info, 264-0766. www.celebratechamplain.org
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P’S AND Q’S To pinpoint the sound of young, New York-based band QQQ on a map, you might need to get out scissors and tape to collapse the distance between farflung musical traditions. Their Hardanger-fiddle-heavy airs, combining Norwegian roots with earthy instrumentals, “would probably live somewhere between Oslo, Brooklyn and the hills of Appalachia,” asserts NPR’s “Weekend Edition.” Though the band’s debut album, Unpacking the Trailer, was just released last January, its eclectic approach to contemporary folk goes back 12 years. QQQ is an expansion of the husband-wife duo Trollstilt, made up of fiddler Dan Trueman and acoustic guitarist Monica Mugan. Since adding another married couple to their base (percussionist Jason Treuting and violist Beth Meyers), they’ve been catching the ears of critics everywhere: QQQ are “literally brimming with fresh ideas,” says Time Out New York. QQQ
Tuesday, July 14, 7 & 9 p.m., at Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. $10-15. Info, 603-6462422. hop.dartmouth.edu
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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. ‘Bubble Printing’: Tykes create works of art with globules of air and paint. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Creative Writing Club: Teens put pen to paper to develop and improve writing skills through journaling. Sign up first. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘Masters in Art’: Nancy Wollum leads youth ages 8 to 14 in a creative project based on the style of artist Sandy Calder. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. noon. Free. Info, 652-7080. 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. ‘Puppets, Masks & Other Transformations’: Young artists craft the creatures of Lake Champlain from recycled materials with ECHO’s artist-in-residence Frank Gonzalez. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon - 2 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 264-0766. Quadricentennial Indigenous Expressions Celebration: Kids learn what a bola is, make twine like the Abenakis did and play native games. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘The Rickety Barn Show’: Youngsters visit farm animals, including Jasper the cat and Flora the sheep, and make their own critter puppets. Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $3-5. Info, 457-2355.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Counterpoint: French-Canadian- and Lake Champlain-themed airs flow from the acclaimed Vermont chorus ensemble. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 8 p.m. $18. Info, 264-0766. Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival Concert: Faculty members with a summer conservatory offer compositions by musical masters Mendelssohn, Wieniawski and John Knowles Paine. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6-15. Info, 922-7086. Linda Radtke: The musician gives a rundown of major state benchmarks in “Vermont History Through Song.” Unitarian Church, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. Montréal International Jazz Festival: Legendary music makers from Ben Harper and Stevie Wonder to Jackson Browne and Esperanza Spalding perform jazz, blues, electronica and contemporary tunes with talented up-and-comers. Various locations, Montreal, 8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Various prices. Info, 888-515-0515. ‘Music on the Porch’: Rich Magnuson and the Swingin’ Vermont Big Band 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. Shelburne Town Concerts: Families flock to the Farm Barn for some interactive tunes by Steven Lindholm. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, gates open at 5:30 p.m.; concert starts at 6:30. Donations accepted. Info, 985-9551. Steve Earle & Aimee Mann: The alternative country rocker and the indie-rock singer-songwriter join up to bring their quintessentially American refrains to the waterfront. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 7 p.m. $30-35. Info, 863-5966.
Village Harmony: Teen singers from New England perform Appalachian, gospel and South African songs and dances. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 426-3210.
outdoors ‘Identifying & Managing Invasive Plants’: Gardeners get dirty in the fields, learning to pick out the pesky greens that can wreak ecological havoc. Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. ‘Paddlesurf Champlain’: Adventurous wave riders test out standup paddle surfboards and skis. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 881-4905, jason@paddlesurfchamplain. com. Queen City Harborwalk: From the creators of Queen City Ghostwalk comes an informative walking tour of Burlington’s waterfront district. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. $12. Info, 351-1313.
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 ‘Council on the Future of Vermont’ Results Forum: Residents glean the fruits of the council’s two-year dialogue with Vermonters about their values and visions for the upcoming years. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-6098. ‘Dorothy Canfield Fisher: A Vermonter for the World’: Helene Lang hosts a living history presentation about this celebrated state writer. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 479-0450. Jacob Deva Racusin: The designer explores how to connect the green and natural building movements in “Bridging the Gap.” Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Warren, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545. ‘Revolutionary War in the Champlain Valley’: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Director Art Cohn details a timeline of the lake’s tumultuous war years. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 475-2022.
theater ‘Commedia Vermont’: The six-person troupe draws on an old Italian style of theater, commedia dell’ arte, in their slapstick performance. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-876-1019. ‘How Much Land Does A Man Need?’: Inspired by Tolstoy’s short story, Jamie Masefield and The Jazz Mandolin Project create a multimedia performance on his ideas with film and music. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 264-0766. ‘Piecework: When We Were French’: Vermont playwright and actor Abby Paige leads a one-woman show that tells the stories of 10 vivid Franco-American characters. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 863-5966. ‘Speed-the-Plow’: The Middlebury Actors Workshop takes audiences on a roller coaster ride through the chaos of the Hollywood industry in David Mamet’s production. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $17. Info, 382-9222. ‘Talley’s Folly’: The Pulitzer Prizewinning play, considered by many to be one of the “sweetest plays ever written,” follows two young lovers on July 4, 1944, as they try to overcome family bigotry and dark secrets. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $31-34. Info, 654-2281.
<calendar > ‘The Full Monty’: The topical Brit flick about unemployed steelworkers hops across the pond to Buffalo in this award-winning musical. Will the men of the Stowe Theatre Guild reveal more than their hearts of gold? Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 253-3961.
words Carolyn Baker: This author and philosopher shares her new book, Sacred Demise: Walking the Spiritual Path of Industrial Civilization’s Collapse, in which she offers a road map for reclaiming our place as members of the earth community. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-4929. Gastronomy Book Discussion: Bookworms devour Diana Abu-Jaber’s mouth-watering novel Crescent before group discussion. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 785-2524. ‘Get the Word Out’: Mouths form a medley of audible thoughts through slam poetry, open mic spoken word, rap battles and more. Outer Space Café, Burlington, 7:45 p.m. - midnight. Free. Info, 318-6162. ‘You Come, Too’: Spend summer lingering on Robert Frost’s celebrated depictions of the rural life with Peter Gilbert’s readings and discussion of his seasonal poems. Vermont Humanities Council, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626, ext. 307.
THU.09 business ‘The Web: A Workshop’: Business colleagues share tips for and frustrations with new web tools, such as Facebook, website analytics and integrated marketing, after a group breakfast. Hauke Campus Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:30-9 a.m. Free for Burlington Business Association members; $10 for others. Info, 863-1175. Vermont Consultants Network Meeting: Folks fine-tune their business skills by listening to Richard Munkelwitz of Chittenden Ventures speak on “Planning in a Tsunami Economy.” Network Performance, South Burlington, 8 a.m. Free if it’s your first time, $10-15 otherwise. Info, 862-4557.
dance Aspen Santa Fe Ballet: “They raise the bar, and then they jump over it,” says the New York Times of this 12-member dance company’s mix of modern moves and ballet classics. Stay late for a postperformance meet with the members. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $10-26. Info, 603-6462422. ‘Territoires Feminins’: Marie-Claude Rodrigue, Québec Abenaki dancer and choreographer, creates a show of movement — some of which is in the buff — to express the ancestral knowledge inherently carried by women today. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 264-0766.
etc. 1609 Abenaki Encampment & Crafts: Folks step into the 17th century by checking out native shelters, songs, dancing, basket making and more. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.08, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. ‘Forums on the Future’: See WED.08, noon - 1:30 p.m. Fundraising Book Sale: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Raw Milk Workshops: See WED.08, The Compass School, Westminster, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ‘The Legacy of the Lake & Its People’: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The ‘Lois McClure’: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Intervale: Folks learn more about carrots in a day devoted to local food, the local economy and land stewardship before catching the Abenaki Circle of Courage youth dancers and a community open mic. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 660-0440, ext. 101.
fairs & festivals Basin Bluegrass Festival: Thirteen bluegrass groups descend on Vermont in a four-day roots music extravaganza, replete with camping, food, crafts, concessions and more. Basin Bluegrass Festival Field, Brandon, 5 p.m. Various prices. Info, 236-1096 or 247-3275. ‘Vermont Indigenous Celebration’: This four-day tribute to Abenaki and Iroquois cultures includes storytelling, wampum readings, artifact displays and craft demos along with an ongoing Abenaki “encampment” that depicts early village life. At Waterfront Park, Hoehl Park and ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Burlington, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766.
film ‘Alexandra’: Alexander Sokurov’s powerful 2007 Russian film follows an elderly woman as she visits her grandson at a remote military outpost. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. ‘Cinema Champlain’: Audiences catch an outdoor screening of Bruce Beresford’s 1991 Québec flick Black Robe, in which Samuel de Champlain sends a Jesuit priest and his Algonquin guides into 17th-century wilderness. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. Family Film: J.K. Rowling fans prepare for the release of the next Hogwarts flick by watching Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. ‘Freedom & Unity: The Vermont Movie’: Catch a work-in-progress screening of this collaborative doc about our state’s independent attitude, then hear some of the 20 involved filmmakers speak in a panel discussion. Second Floor Gallery, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 264-0766. ‘Paris 36’: See WED.08, 7 p.m. ‘Speaking to the Ancestors’: Young filmmaker Lina Longtoes Schulmeisters sparks a discussion on the importance of tobacco in Abenaki culture after a screening of this doc. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 1:15 p.m. Regular admission, $7.509.50. Info, 864-1848.
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. Native American Community Dinner: Iroquois strawberry bread, wild Mohegan succotash, maple molasses baked beans and fluffy cranberry pudding are among the authentic comestibles offered at this sup inspired by Native American foodways. Magnolia Bistro, Burlington, seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 264-0766. ‘Taste of Champlain’ Food Festival: See WED.08, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 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 ‘How Your Feet Take Care of Your Spine’: Did you know bad shoes can affect the alignment of your hips and back? Rolfer Robert Rex demos simple exercises to appease those muscles, bones and nerves. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569.
kids ‘Children’s Make & Take’: Abenaki teens guide young ones ages 5 to 12 in creating traditional knickknacks such as faux wampum necklaces. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 264-0766. ‘Henna Tattoos’: Kids ages 12 and up get inked with a natural dye design of their own making. Parental permission and preregistration required. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Monopoly Tournament: Serious players ages 6 to 18 seek property on Park Place in this wheeling and dealing competition. First round is from 10 a.m. - noon; finals are 1-3 p.m. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Music with Peter: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Peter Burns: The storyteller and certified stuntologist puts his home entertainment talents to use through brain teasers, poems, magic tricks, folk tales and more. Town Playground, Richford, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 848-3313. ‘Puppets, Masks & Other Transformations’: See WED.08, noon - 2 p.m. ‘Resisting Boredom’ Teen Group: Youth who just — yawn! — can’t find anything cool to do get mental stimulation through group video games, book talks, movies and snacks. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Brown Bag Concert Series: Music lovers relax over snacks while listening to the Starline Rhythm Boys mix honky-tonk tunes with elements of boogie, bluegrass and blues. Rain location: Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Woodstock Village Green, Woodstock, noon. Free. Info, 457-3981. Buddy Guy & Bettye LaVette: This blues legend guy is, opines Eric Clapton, “by far the best guitar player alive,” and soul pioneer LaVette isn’t too shabby, either, with her powerful vocals and lyrics. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 7 p.m. $35-40. Info, 863-5966. Champlain Valley Stage: Blues Festival: Downtown wanderers boogie down to the smooth notes and upbeat rhythms of Seth Yacovone, Blues for Breakfast, Lowell Thompson, Jenni Johnson and Blues & Lasers. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 11 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. ‘Groovin’ on the Green’ Concert Series: Bob Degree and The Bluegrass Storm sound out stringed country tunes on the village green. Maple Tree Place, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-9100. Montréal International Jazz Festival: See WED.08, 8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Rotary Concert Series: Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble execute smooth sounds for community fans. Rain site: Thatcher Brook School. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 598-2199. Rusty Romance: The band performs “roots n’ roll” sounds — their signature blend of honky-tonk country and good old rock n’ roll — in the warm summer air. Christ Church Pocket Park, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.
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outdoors 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. Queen City harborWalk: See WED.08, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
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. mayor’s Cup reGatta: Rowers skim boats across the lake to take home the top award at this race, which also includes a boat parade, barbecue and splash party with tunes by Mango Jam to celebrate the quadricentennial. Various locations, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9-10 p.m. $10-30 per event. Info, 518-561-4100. 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 ‘abenaki Cultural survival & outreaCh’: Folks share their thoughts on the endurance of a civilization at the roundtable discussion. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 2:15-3:45 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘adventures oF Canal sChooner “lois mCClure”’: First Mate Erick Tichonuk shares tales from aboard the ship, with historic and modern photos as illustration. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 475-2022. buddhist teaChinG series: Venerable Amy Miller, Buddhist nun, shares the ancient teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ‘Conversation on raCe noW’ presentation: Erin Oliver, Essex native and two-year participant of “Teach for America” in New Orleans, shares the lessons learned from her students at a fundraiser for Katrina victims. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 878-6955. ‘CounCil on the Future oF vermont’ results Forum: Residents glean the fruits of the council’s two-year dialogue with Vermonters about their values and visions for the upcoming years. Rutland Free Library, Rutland, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-6098. ‘moCCasin traCks’: Jeanne Kent shares personal experiences tracing Native American ancestry and genealogy into New England and Canada. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘proteCtinG the daWnland’: The author of Aunt Sarah: Women of the Dawnland, Trudy Ann Parker, explores how native lifestyles conserved, cared for and protected their habitats. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 4 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848.
theater ‘deathtrap’: Ira Levin’s simultaneously macabre and comic 1978 play about an author with a tricky case of writer’s block is also the longest-running thriller on Broadway. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 229-0492. ‘pieCeWork: When We Were FrenCh’: See WED.08, 8 p.m. ‘rose’ & ‘seven JeWish Children: a play For Gaza’: Two provocative plays probe the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a double-bill performance. Unadilla Theater, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 456-8968. ‘round & round the Garden’: Believing it’s his mission to shower women with love, hapless Norman attempts to romance his sister-in-law, brother-in-law’s wife and his own wife in this lively British farce. Depot Theatre, Westport, 8 p.m. $15-25. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘speed-the-ploW’: See WED.08, 8 p.m. ‘talley’s Folly’: See WED.08, 8 p.m. ‘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, 7:30 p.m. $36-40. Info, 824-5288. ‘the Full monty’: See WED.08, 8 p.m.
words Jim merkel: The Vermont author of Radical Simplicity: Small Footprints on a Finite Earth guides readers on their route to simplicity with personal sustainability goals. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. mary Carty: Don’t sweat the small stuff; this relationship expert’s new book, PMAT: The Perfect Marriage Aptitude Test, offers multiple-choice questions to guide readers toward a fulfilling marriage. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.
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etc. 1609 Abenaki Encampment & Crafts: See THU.09, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ‘Always in Fashion’: A fashion show of fabric and accessory re-creations explores the evolution of Abenaki clothing over the last 10,000 years. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 5:15 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.08, 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: “Reducing Energy Used in Transportation.” Farrell Hall, UVM, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 656-3131. Dog Shows: Pooch hounds watch more than 1000 pups parade their pedigree at three days of rally obedience trials, “meet the breeds” and dog show tours to benefit doggy charities. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $2-8. Info, 879-7222. ‘Forums on the Future’: See WED.08, noon - 1:30 p.m. Fundraising Book Sale: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ‘Heart Fire of the Seventh Night’: Courageous walkers conquer hot coals at a three-day trance dance and firewalk extravaganza fundraiser for a neighbor in need of medical care. 644 Log Town Road, Woodbury, 7-10 p.m. $25 for Saturday trance dance; $125195 for workshops. Info, 253-7846. Indoor Tag Sale: Treasure trawlers seek unique, secondhand odds and ends from this multi-tenant clean-out sale. 10 North Champlain Street, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 660-9194. Interfaith Kirtan: Folks experience the Indian tradition of call-andresponse chanting, which evokes energies to soothe the mind and open the heart. Soothing music by Rev. Will Burhans, Kevin Makarewicz and John Marshall sets the mood. Shelburne Town Hall, Shelburne, 7-9 p.m. $15; children 13 and under are free. Info, 985-5204. ‘Invihash’: Burlington’s Hash House Harriers extend their weekly runningand-drinking excursions into a full-out brewfest campout, complete with bonfires, swimming, Jell-o wrestling and, of course, plenty of suds. Brewster River Campground, Jeffersonville, July 10-12. $70-80. Info, 370-1216. Québec Strolling Performers: Traveling acts, including the mobile music machine troupe Ensemble Karel, the marching band Fanfarniente della Strada and the comic characters of Toxique Trottoir, enliven the streets. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, noon - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. ‘Recycled Threads to Runway’: Fashionistas craft new duds from recycled ones before a catwalk competition for the trendiest creation. Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, Newport, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1265. ‘The Legacy of the Lake & Its People’: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. The ‘Lois McClure’: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
fairs & festivals Basin Bluegrass Festival: See THU.09, 10 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. Hot-Air Balloon Festival: Twentyfive floating orbs transport people through the sky at a balloon-launch fest with plenty of entertainment and eats available. Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe, 4 p.m. $8-10. Info, 1-800-2532232. ‘Vermont Indigenous Celebration’: See THU.09, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
film ‘Cinema Champlain’: Audiences catch an outdoor screening of Erik Canuel’s 2006 Québec flick Bon Cop Bad Cop, in which an Anglo police officer and his Québecois counterpart team up on a murder case. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. ‘Freedom & Unity: The Vermont Movie’: See THU.09, 7-9 p.m.
‘From Calumet to Catastrophe’: This doc about the Missisquoi Abenaki tobacco cessation program precedes a chat with the film’s producers and actors. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 1:15 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’: Inspired by the Red Scare, this 1956 creep-fest about aliens who look like us gave rise to the phrase “pod people.” Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 11 p.m. $5. Info, 229-0598. ‘Movies on the Hill’: Folks gather to watch the 1989 flick The Adventures of Milo and Otis, in which an inquisitive kitten and her puppy pal explore the world beyond the barn. Vermont College, Montpelier, seating begins at 7 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Rain date: Saturday. Free. Info, 828-8600. Québec Animation Screening: Film fans view Academy Award-winning Québecois artist and animator Frédéric Back’s short films, such as Crac! and L’Homme Qui Plantait des Arbres. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, noon - 7 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. ‘Sin Nombre’: Director Cary Fukunaga explores the meaning of the American dream in this film about a young Mexican man skipping the country after escaping from a violent gang. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’: Film buffs catch the 1942 flick about musical composer, singer and dancer George M. Cohan. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 877-6737.
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. Franco-American Community Dinner: Celebrate Québec Day gastronomically through a FrancoAmerican meal of poutine with fingerling potatoes, browned rainbow trout with mushroom ragout, leg of lamb and more. Magnolia Bistro, Burlington, seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 264-0766. 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. ‘Taste of Champlain’ Food Festival: See WED.08, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 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.
health & fitness ‘Body-Centered Expressive Therapy’: Energy and body worker Naomi Mitsuda leads folks in movement, writing and drawing to tune into their bodies, minds and spirits. Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850.
kids ‘Big Insane Games’: Kids of all ages rummage through a big blue trunk filled with games — including Cannon Ball Square Pants and Human Skeet Ball — and have a, well, ball. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘Children’s Make & Take’: See THU.09, 11 a.m. - 4 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.
<calendar > ‘Puppets, Masks & Other Transformations’: See WED.08, noon - 2 p.m. Story Time: Youngsters ages 4 and up gather to explore themes from new authors each week. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Champlain Valley Stage: Québec All-Stars: Music makers from the North — including Coal Miners from Hell, Inuit singer-songwriter Elisapie Isaac and youth folk-roots musicians involved in Vermont’s Young Tradition — serenade passersby. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, noon - 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. ‘Falling Forward’: The contemporary Christian rock band creates melodies to raise funds for Haitian families in need. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 873-3022. Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival Concert: Faculty members with a summer conservatory present “A Leipzig Souvenir” with the classical notes of Bach and Schumann. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6-15. Info, 922-7086. Island Pond Summer Concert Series: Local musicians take the stage at an open mic concert by the lake, followed by Tim Dion and Jim Conner. Check out the nearby artisan and outdoor market, too. Gazebo Park, Island Pond, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 723-6194. Les Cowboys Fringants & Le Vent du Nord: The Québec-based “dashing cowboys” marry catchy beats and witty lyrics in their blend of rock, country and traditional styles, while sharing the stage with lively instrumentals by the traditional quartet. See calendar spotlight. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. Montréal International Jazz Festival: See WED.08, 8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Music Night: Singer-songwriter Jason Couture strums original numbers. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189. Old Lantern ‘Live!’: Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot produce alt-country Americana airs at a lively music scene, also featuring Ryan Ober and Barbacoa, to benefit a local family in need and help fund Dairy Farmers Working Together. Old Lantern, Charlotte, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 425-3739. Québec Blues Cruise: Blues master Bob Walsh, Huron Indian guitarist Gilles Sioui and harmonica man Guy Bélanger execute smooth beats and flattened notes on a water traverse including food and ice wine. Departs from King Street Ferry Dock. Lake Champlain Ferry, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $40-45. Info, 264-0766. Scott Forrest: The Rochester, Vt., resident specializes in “heavy mental” love songs, improv, and song and dance. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. Summer Music Series: Local band Jericho Road Crew kicks off a familyfriendly concert with dancing to boot. Covenant Community Church, Essex, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 899-1139. Summer Performance Series: Pianist Diana Fanning and cellist Dieuwke Davydov bring alive the colorful works of Beethoven, De Falla, Bach and Debussy. 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 Real Deal 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. Warebrook Contemporary Music Festival: Accomplished New England musicians William Pfaff, Ursula Mamlok, Elliott Carter, Lisa Bielawa, Daniel Kessner and Martha Horst bring exciting new compositions to life. Town Hall, Irasburg, 7:30 p.m. $7-10. Info, 754-6335.
outdoors ‘A Long Walk on the Short Trail’: Strollers stop and smell the roses on this leisurely group constitutional, paying special attention to the flora and fauna. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 10 a.m. - noon. $3-5. Info, 244-7037. Queen City Harborwalk: See WED.08, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
sport Iroquois Lacrosse Weekend: Athletes get an introduction to the Native American-initiated sport through exhibition games, displays of handmade sticks and appearances by lacrosse stars Russ George and Al Diabo. Burlington High School, Burlington, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. Mayor’s Cup Regatta: See THU.09, 6-9 p.m. The Vermont Mountaineers: Montpelier’s minor league team bats against a team from Manchester, Connecticut, while giving shout-outs to the Upper Elm neighborhood. Montpelier Recreation Field, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. $3-10. Info, 223-5224.
talks ‘Gourds: Seeds of Inspiration’: Gourd artist Jeanne Kent explains the history of the hard-shelled fruits, including their use as containers and her own experience using woodland designs to embellish them. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:15 a.m. Regular admission, $7.509.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘Shipwrecks of Lake Champlain’: Nautical archaeologist Adam Kane dives below the surface to tell tales of the lake’s most harrowing shipwrecks, from the Revolutionary War to today. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 475-2022. ‘Sovereignty’: Chief Luke Willard shares his thoughts on the idea of having rank or authority in a culture. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 3:15 p.m. Regular admission, $7.509.50. Info, 864-1848.
theater ‘Deathtrap’: See THU.09, 8 p.m. ‘Piecework: When We Were French’: See WED.08, 8 p.m. ‘Rose’ & ‘Seven Jewish Children: A Play for Gaza’: See THU.09, 7:30 p.m. ‘Round & Round the Garden’: See THU.09, 8 p.m. ‘Speed-the-Plow’: See WED.08, 8 p.m. ‘Talley’s Folly’: See WED.08, 8 p.m. ‘The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee’: See THU.09, 8 p.m. ‘The Clean House’: The Waterbury Festival Players bring this Pulitzer Prize runner-up to the stage, which takes a whimsical and poignant look at social class and the nature of love through a Connecticut household. Waterbury Festival Playhouse, Waterbury Center, 7:30 p.m. $20-22. Info, 498-3755. ‘The Full Monty’: See WED.08, 8 p.m. ‘With Wings’: Keryn Nightingale stars in this one-woman show about a long-haired West African beauty who leaves home to reinvent herself. Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 496-5997.
words Thomas Middleton: The National Guardsman and memoirist shares his experiences serving as a combat medic in Iraq in his book Saber’s Edge. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 865-7222.
SAT.11 dance Abenaki Dancers: Award-winning movers Takara Matthews and Josh Hunt demonstrate steps from modern New England powwows. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848.
Ballroom Dance Social: See FRI.10, Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10-14. Info, 862-2269. ‘From the New World’: See FRI.10, 8:30 p.m. Swing Dance: Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl set the tempo for a variety of steps and spins to swing-era and blues tunes. Beginner lesson at 8 p.m.; dance starts at 8:30. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $5. Info, 860-7501. ‘Territoires Feminins’: See THU.09, 8:30 p.m. ‘Unison’: Local dancer and choreographer Selene Coburn takes to the waves as she leads improvisational moves in the lake to investigate the properties of water. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766.
environment Solarfest 2009: See FRI.10, 8 a.m. 10 p.m.
etc. 1609 Abenaki Encampment & Crafts: See THU.09, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 4-H MultiCounty Dairy Show: Kids present in the show ring the calves and cows they’ve worked with since early spring. Breeding Barn at Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 985-8686. ‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: See WED.08, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. ‘Antiques & Uniques Festival’: More than 100 antiques and collectibles vendors, jewelry makers, quilters, woodworkers and potters share their goodies with shoppers as bands tune in with live beats and a roaring grill and bake sale provide sustenance. Craftsbury Common, Craftsbury, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 655-0006. Beekeeping Workshop: Witness the passage of power at an investigation of requeening in the hive. Northern Yard, Intervale Center, Burlington, noon - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 658-4545. Book Sale: Bookworms vie for new and old reads alike, along with DVDs, videos and merchandise available at a silent auction to support library programming. Craftsbury Public Library, Craftsbury Common, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 589-9683. 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. ‘Champlain 400 Parade’: A massive community parade featuring characters from four centuries of history meanders around downtown to Union Station. Main Street, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. Church Street Quadricentennial: Vaudeville acts enliven the marketplace, with performances by The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Foolz, the Hokum Brothers, Québec’s Ensemble Karel and more. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. ‘Discover the Heart of the Islands’ Open Farm and Studio Weekend: More than 50 creators of artistic and agricultural items put Vermont’s island towns on the map. Various locations, Champlain Islands, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 372-4556. Dog Shows: See FRI.10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Flea Market & Bake Sale: Shoppers sift through new and used knickknacks and nibble freshly baked edibles at this annual sale. St. Albans Bay United Methodist Church, St. Albans Bay, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 524-5283. ‘Forums on the Future’: See WED.08, noon - 1:30 p.m. 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. Fundraising Book Sale: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 'Heart Fire of the Seventh Night': See FRI.10, 12:30-11 p.m.
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HErBaL Hand & naiL CarE: Gardeners clean off their green thumbs and polish nails damaged from digging in the dirt with homemade, herbal fixes. City Market, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. 'How to PLant & Maintain a SMaLL organiC orCHard': UVM apple technician Terry Bradshaw gets to the root of how to grow your own fruits on trees. Meet in the Organic Orchard. UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - noon. $5-10 donation. Info, 8643073, info@friendsofthehortfarm.org. indoor tag SaLE: See FRI.10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 'inviHaSH': See FRI.10. Lawn SaLE: Thrifty shoppers scour an eclectic array of used goods to benefit the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association. Rain date: Sunday, July 12. 1720 Spear Street, South Burlington, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-6732. MEEt SaMuEL dE CHaMPLain: Living history presenter Don Thompson dons period costume to become the man of the moment. He'll share stories and answer questions about his adventures discovering the lake. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. MidSuMMEr CELEBration: An eclectic tent sale precedes lawn games, face painting and other kids' activities before an evening dance to tunes by the Green Mountain Swing Band at this benefit for the T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center. Located at the gallery, College Green and Vermont College of Fine Arts Alumni Hall. Various locations, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Various prices. Info, 828-8743. PoSt-ParadE PErforManCES: Following the two-hour-long Champlain 400 Parade, musicians, dancers and reenactors pop up on various stages around B-town to continue the fun. Check out Church Street and City Hall Park. Various downtown locations, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. 'PuzzLEPaLooza': Over 50,000 jigsaw pieces join to create the world's largest puzzle in this Art Fits Vermont initiative. The official Guinness World Record count is at 2 p.m. Battery Park, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 828-5423. tag SaLE: Bargain hunters delight in rummaging through odds and ends at this fundraiser for the Fort Ethan Allen Living History Day. Mann Hall Gymnasium, UVM Trinity Campus, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3383, vtbuffalosoldiers@ gmail.com. tHE ‘LoiS MCCLurE’: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
fairs & festivals BaSin BLuEgraSS fEStivaL: See THU.09, 10 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. Hot-air BaLLoon fEStivaL: See FRI.10, 6:30 a.m. 'vErMont indigEnouS CELEBration': See THU.09, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
film 'four MinutES': Middlebury Language Schools presents Chris Kraus' German flick about a withered piano teacher who betrayed her lover for her career 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. frEnCH fiLM fEStivaL: Cinema lovers catch Anne Le Ny's 2007 Those Who Remain, about a German teacher's interactions with a flighty graphic artist at a Paris hospital, en français. Merrill's Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 864-4742. 'invaSion of tHE BodY SnatCHErS': See FRI.10, 4 p.m.
'Sin noMBrE': Director Cary Fukunaga explores the meaning of the American dream in this film about a young Mexican man skipping the country after escaping from a violent gang. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. 'SLaugHtErHouSE-fivE': Kurt Vonnegut's absurdist antiwar classic about a time-traveling WWII vet comes to life in director George Roy Hill's 1972 adaptation. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 11 p.m. $5. Info, 229-0598. 'SunSHinE CLEaning': In Christine Jeff's 2009 film, Rose Lorkowski (played by Amy Adams) keeps her cash crisis at bay by creating a crime-scene-cleaning business with her sis that proves life-changing. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. 'tHE CHangELing': Cinema buffs get lost in this historical fiction flick about an 18th-century Abenaki warrior, before a discussion with the film's producers and actors. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 4 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. '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. Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22.
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, 343-9289. CaPitaL CitY farMErS MarkEt: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, home-baked 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. Lawn SuPPEr: The Backyard Bluegrass Band set the mood for a lighthearted community meal, featuring mac and cheese, ham, potato salad and other summer fare. West Swanton Methodist Church, Swanton, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-8. Info, 868-7097. MiddLEBurY farMErS MarkEt: See WED.08, 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. StrawBErrY fEStivaL: Chocolate fountains, smoothies and baked goods all feature the juicy, red fruit-of-the-moment at this benefit for Burlington City Arts education scholarships. At the Food Festival Tent between St. Paul and Pine Street. Main Street, Burlington, noon - 7 p.m. $5 per dish. Info, 264-0766. 'taStE of CHaMPLain' food fEStivaL: See WED.08, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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 open-air affair. Town Green, Williston, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 872-7728.
kids 'CHiLdrEn'S MakE & takE': See THU.09, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 'PuPPEtS, MaSkS & otHEr tranSforMationS': See WED.08, noon - 2 p.m. tHaCHEr Hurd: The author and illustrator of Bad Frogs shares passages and pages from the colorful children's book. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 482-5189.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. 'BaCH BaSH': Professional and amateur string and wind performers revive the music of the baroque composer and others. Hancock Town Hall, Hancock, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 767-9234. BLuEgraSS ConCErt & PotLuCk: The Highlanders update old-time favorites with a decidedly backcountry twist, utilizing the mandolin, banjo, autoharp and more. South Woodbury Church, Woodbury, 6-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 472-8044. CHaMPLain vaLLEY StagE: Quadricentennial rejoicing hits the stage with gigs by Alan Greenleaf and the Doctor, Atlantic Crossing and Willard Way with Nulhegan Chief Luke Willard. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 12:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. 'diSCovEr 1609: atLantiC CroSSing & friEndS ConCErt': This multimedia show about Lake Champlain features stories, early images and traditional songs from New England, the Celtic British Isles and Canada. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 475-2022. JEriCHo ConCErt on tHE grEEn: The Woods Tea Company's rich vocal harmonies and diverse folk sounds — ranging from Celtic to sea shanties to bluegrass — enliven the air at this town picnic. Town Green, Jericho, 7 p.m. $4-8. Info, 899-5433. kiLLington MuSiC fEStivaL: Internationally acclaimed musicians band together to perform Dvorak's Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Astro Piazzolla's Angel Suite and Brahms' String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat Major. Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort, Killington, 7 p.m. $20-25. Info, 773-4003. MontréaL intErnationaL Jazz fEStivaL: See WED.08, 8 a.m. 11:59 p.m. 'no BordErS' ConCErt: Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers and Iroquois Grammy-winner Joanne Shenandoah strum out some Native American blues, rock, country and folk, with a special appearance by youth choir Heritage and Harmony. Waterfront Park, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 264-0766. SuMMEr CariLLon ConCErt SEriES: Guest carillonneurs Sergei Gratchev and Elena Sadina 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. tErESa StorCH: The Boston-based singer-songwriter brings funky guitar work, catchy folk riffs and personal stories to Vermont. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. tiME travEL: This duo keeps listeners focused on the present with their handmade tunes. University Mall, South Burlington, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.
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SAT.11 << 23B Warebrook Contemporary Music Festival: Accomplished New England musicians Allen Shawn, Allen Anderson, Jukka-Pekka Kervinen, Andrew List, Charles Wuorinen and Craig Walsh bring exciting new compositions to life. United Church of Newport, Newport, 7:30 p.m. $7-10. Info, 754-6335. Ween: The Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra open for the talented and deliriously odd duo who refuses to play it straight with their much-loved surrealist ecstasy tunes. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $33-35. Info, 863-5966.
outdoors Bird-Monitoring Walk: Beginning and novice birders work on fine-tuning their eyes and ears to recognize winged residents as part of a field-monitoring project. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068. Chittenden Reservoir Day: Folks lend a hand to clean up the dam, then celebrate 100 years of the reservoir's operation with a barbecue, kids' fishing clinic and outdoor sports. Chittenden Reservoir, Rutland, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 747-5697. Evening Wagon Rides: Guide Pat Palmer narrates a scenic evening loop atop a horse-drawn wagon through the fields and woodlands. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $7-15. Info, 985-8686, ext. 341. Garden Tour: Flora fans delight in a plant sale, self-guided tours of five private country gardens and a Mad Hatter tea party featuring traditional English sweets and savories. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15-35. Info, 748-2600. '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, MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. 'Hidden Spaces, Unique Places': History buffs take a walking tour to discover the park's most distinctive old buildings and examine their architectural styles and stories. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 2:30-4 p.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. Lunchtime Wagon Rides: Picnickers hitch a horse-drawn wagon for a scenic trip to and from the lake, where they can dine by a pebble beach. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $25. Info, 985-8686, ext. 341. Queen City Harborwalk: See WED.08, 3 p.m.
sport Iroquois Lacrosse Weekend: See FRI.10, 1-4 p.m. Mayor's Cup Regatta: See THU.09, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ‘Round the Island Race': Rowers of all skill levels paddle about Valcour Island on Lake Champlain in this seven-mile water race. Valcour Kayak Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 a.m. $10. Info, 518-566-0505.
talks 'George Houghton: Vermont's Civil War Photographer': Donald Wickman displays images of soldiers in the field and at home taken by the Brattleboro "hidden gem" in Vermont's history. American Precision Museum, Windsor, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 674-5781.
theater '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. Church Street Stage: The marketplace turns musical with sidewalk performances by the Clayfoot Strutters, Le Vent du Nord and more. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. 'Deathtrap': See THU.09, 8 p.m.
‘Freaks & Foolz’ (Theater)
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'Freaks & Foolz': The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and comedy duo Wells & Woodhead present their bawdy, adults-only vaudeville skits. See calendar spotlight. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10. Info, 264-0766. 'Round & Round the Garden': See THU.09, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. 'Speed-the-Plow': See WED.08, 8 p.m. 'Take Me Drunk, I'm Home': OMG... LOL Productions stages an interactive, sidesplitting performance about the complexities of teenage dating. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $15. Info, 864-0555, ext. 14. 'Talley's Folly': See WED.08, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. 'The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee': See THU.09, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. 'The Clean House': See FRI.10, 7:30 p.m. 'The Full Monty': See WED.08, 8 p.m. 'With Wings': See FRI.10, 8 p.m.
words 'Laughing Couple Interactive Storytelling': Carolyn Black's traditional stories paint a picture for listeners — literally — as Rick Hunt creates illustrations on a background mural. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 3 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848.
SUN.12 environment Solarfest 2009: See FRI.10, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
etc. 1609 Abenaki Encampment & Crafts: See THU.09, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 'Annual Giant Book Sale': See WED.08, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 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. Church Street Stage: The marketplace turns whimsical with sidewalk performances by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, Foolz and the Hokum Brothers. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, noon - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. '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. 'Discover the Heart of the Islands' Open Farm and Studio Weekend: See SAT.11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dog Shows: See FRI.10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons: Paper-andpencil adventures await imaginative XP earners. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.
<calendar > 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. 'Heart Fire of the Seventh Night': See FRI.10, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 'Invihash': See FRI.10. Scrabble Club: Triple-letter-square seekers wage word wars. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9912. 'Tea, Music & Art': Melodies from singer-actress Nikki Juvan flow through the air as artist Carol Calhoun creates water media and craftswomen Ginger Johnson and Amy Gervais make weaves and jewelry at this outdoor garden party. Fisk Farm Art Center, Isle La Motte, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 928-3364. The ‘Lois McClure’: See WED.08, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
fairs & festivals Basin Bluegrass Festival: See THU.09, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hot-Air Balloon Festival: See FRI.10, 6:30 a.m. 'Vermont Indigenous Celebration': See THU.09, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
film 'Before the Lake Was Champlain': Ted Timreck's film, from the "Hidden Landscapes" series, investigates the ancient Champlain Sea and the possibility that an early Native culture once existed in our region. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:45 a.m. Regular admission, $7.509.50. Info, 864-1848. 'Cinema Champlain': Audiences catch an outdoor screening of Patrice Leconte's 1999 French flick Girl on the Bridge, in which a circus performer saves a girl from suicide and pulls her into his carnival act. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. French Film Festival: Cinema lovers catch Pascal Thomas' 2007 film Towards Zero, a Gallic spin on Agatha Christie’s novel in which an odd family reunion quickly becomes a murder mystery, en français. Merrill's Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 864-4742. 'I Know Where I'm Going!': A handsome, penniless naval officer just might get in the way of a young woman's plans to marry a wealthy Scottish lord in this romantic 1945 travelogue. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. 'Sin Nombre': See FRI.10, 7 p.m. 'Slaughterhouse-Five': See SAT.11, 4 p.m.
food & drink Community Potluck: Phineas Gage makes the music as Mad River Valley neighbors share homemade dishes utilizing area farm food in this celebration of local agriculture. Lareau Farm Inn, Waitsfield, noon - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2389. Habitat for Humanity Picnic: Neighbors support affordable housing in local communities by joining in a barbecue and backyard games. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 3-7 p.m. $10 per person; $25 for families. Info, 985-8686. 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. 'Taste of Champlain' Food Festival: See WED.08, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
health & fitness 'Yoga for Gardeners': Green thumbs stretch into simple, healing postures to cure the bouquet of common gardening aches and pains. Preregister. Elmore Roots Nursery, Wolcott, 1-3 p.m. $15. Info, 888-3305.
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'Children's Make & Take': See THU.09, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 'Family Day': Youngsters explore the Abenaki Traditional Garden and learn how to make a meal from growing ingredients. Intervale Center, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766.
Blue Canoe & Kayak Race: Rowers skim atop the waters of the lake in an old-fashioned watercraft race to benefit Dragonheart Vermont, an organization for breast cancer survivors. Boats are provided, or bring your own. North Beach, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $20. Info, 264-0766. 'Champ's Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis': Cyclists spin wheels along a seven- or 40-mile bike ride of Addison County to raise funds to fight the hereditary disease. Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, 9 a.m. $50 to ride; $25 for barbecue reception; donations accepted. Info, 310-5983. Iroquois Lacrosse Weekend: See FRI.10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘a broadway cabaret’: Choral singers and soloists under the direction of Rip Jackson bring songs from Wicked, Rent, West Side Story and more to life. Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 775-4301. 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. Champlain Valley Stage: Tunes resonate through downtown as Tammy Fletcher, Kilimanjaro, Scott Ainslie and Samantha Moffatt create the beat. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. Danny Wright: The pianist presses keys to create the masterful compositions that earned him, in 1993 and '94, recognition from Billboard Magazine as a top 10 artist in his genre. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 2 p.m. $10. Info, 873-3022. 'Duos & Trios': Musicians — including cellist Sarah Schenkman, violinist Terry Moore and pianist Cynthia Huard — mix and mingle notes to create a variety of classical strains. Federated Church, Rochester, preconcert talk at 3:30 p.m.; concert starts at 4. Donations accepted. Info, 767-9234. Festival On the Green: Seven consecutive days of outdoor musical acts from Vermont and elsewhere mark this Middlebury music festival's 31st anniversary. Middlebury Town Green, Middlebury, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 462-3555. Grace Potter & the Nocturnals: The Vermont band is making a national splash with its polished blend of funky blues, soul, rock and even a dash of gospel. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 5 p.m. $30-35. Info, 863-5966. Montréal International Jazz Festival: See WED.08, 8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. 'Music in the Meadow': Golden Globe and Grammy winner Chuck Mangione puts a little jazz in the air with his well-loved hits. Gates open at 5 p.m. for picnicking. Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe, 7 p.m. $10-30. Info, 253-5720. Northeast Fiddlers Association: Stringed-instrument players gather for a monthly "meet and jam" to brush up on their skills. American Legion, St. Albans, noon - 5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 728-5188. Water Music Concert: Pianist Michael Arnowitt works the hammers and strings in tune with projected lake photos by Marjorie Ryerson. St. Paul's Cathedral, Burlington, 8 p.m. $6-12. Info, 264-0766. Westford Summer Concert Series: The Nobby Reed Project sounds out rock, rhythm and blues notes at an outdoor tunes event. Westford Common, Westford, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2846.
outdoors Garden Tours & Tea: Visitors explore the unique landscapes of three medicinal herb plots, speak to the gardeners who created them and enjoy a high tea in the sun. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $25-30. Info, 2247100, info@vtherbcenter.org. Queen City Harborwalk: See WED.08, 3 p.m. '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.
talks 'All About Bio-Acoustics': The director of Faunal Communications Research Institute, Elizabeth von Muggenthaler, shares her findings using echolocation in Lake Champlain. Here's a heads-up: It's picked up on three different creatures that are 15 feet long, moving at five knots. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 475-2022.
theater 'Deathtrap': See THU.09, 2 p.m. 'Freaks & Foolz': See SAT.11, 8 p.m. 'Round & Round the Garden': See THU.09, 5 p.m. 'Speed-the-Plow': See WED.08, 2 p.m. 'The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee': See THU.09, 7 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.
words 'Laughing Couple Interactive Storytelling': See SAT.11, 10:30 a.m.
MON.13 etc. 'Annual Giant Book Sale': See WED.08, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 'Our Stories: Past, Present & Future': Adults consider ways that personal narratives celebrate accomplishments and dreams. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. 'Spend Smart': Conquer those wallet woes in a cash class that teaches the basics of tracking and budgeting. O'Brien Community Center, Winooski, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 104.
film French Film Festival: Cinema lovers catch Phillippe Loiret's 2009 film Welcome, a story about a boy who wants to swim across the English Channel from Calais to reach his girlfriend, en français. Merrill's Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 864-4742. 'Sin Nombre': See FRI.10, 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.
kids 'Monday Matinee': Little ones and their families settle in to watch Bedtime Stories, a flick about a hotel handyman whose tall tales magically come true. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Music with Peter: See THU.09, 10:30 a.m.
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'PottEr FEst': Gryffindor fans refresh their memories of past adventures through film to prep for the new Harry Potter movie. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. summEr storYtimE: 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.
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. FEstivAL on thE GrEEn: See SUN.12, noon - 10 p.m. 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, 877343-3531, info@vtfiddleorchestra.org.
outdoors 'urBAn hErB WALk': Guido Masé leads a stroll through Burlington to identify medicinal plants peeking out of the sidewalks, parks and lawns. City Market, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.
talks donnA LEscoE: The astronomer maps out the locations of Bootes and Corona, two constellations that shine bright this time of year, while sharing stories from different cultures about them. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
theater 'AuréLiA's orAtorio': Theater, circus arts, vaudeville and visual illusion combine in Victoria Chaplin's dreamlike creation starring her daughter, Aurélia Thierrée. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-25. Info, 264-0766.
words ALLiAncE FrAnçAisE FrAncoPhonE PoEtrY rEAdinG: Middlebury College prof Simon Barenbaum shares passages of verse in Samuel de Champlain's native tongue — as well as the official language of more than 24 countries around the globe. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, noon - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. Book discussion: Lovers of the written word pore over Russell Banks' Affliction before discussing it in this "New England Uncovered" series. Quechee Public Library, Quechee, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 295-1232. 'stooP storiEs': Pulitzer nominee and Obie-winning playwright Dael Orlandersmith previews passages from her new play. Reservations required. Weston Playhouse, Weston, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 824-5288.
TUE.14 business BusinEss oPEn studio: Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility hosts a talk with designers on creating architecture that is direct and unassuming, focusing on "Sustainable 2.0" ideas. LineSync Architecture, Wilmington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-8347.
'crEAtinG PArtnErshiPs in hEALth' mEEtinG: Health and wellness professionals glean tips on how to be hearty and happy from Dr. Pam Halton of the Healer Within You. The Healer Within You, Williston, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0911.
dance 'dAnskinEtics: shAkE Your souL movEmEnt cLAss': Folks let loose to a variety of music to explore their bodies and express themselves. Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850. LEArn BALLroom dAncE: Samir and Eleni Elabd teach fancy footwork for the waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, swing and mamba to teen and adult movers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
etc. 'AnnuAL GiAnt Book sALE': See WED.08, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Birch-BArk cAnoE ExhiBit & tALks: After the Quadricentennial Flotilla rows ashore in wooden watercrafts, learn about the role canoes played in European exploration from boatbuilder and historian Ted Behne. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. 'Birch-BArk cAnoE rALLY & nEW EnGLAnd BArBEcuE': Folks soak in the sun while consuming fire-grilled foods and watching homemade watercraft row to shore. Also at North Beach. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766. communitY sErvicE ProjEcts: Volunteers create gift items to be donated to COTS, Women Helping Battered Women and holiday shopping for area children. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. $3-4 donation to stay for lunch. Info, 658-3585. '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. rAdio AmAtEurs oF northErn vErmont: Radio hams tune into equipment maintenance, operation and building techniques at a monthly meeting. O'Brien Civic Center, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 879-6589, w1sj@arrl.net. 'timE trAvEL tuEsdAY': Visitors cook on a woodstove and churn butter, then relax as a farm family would have in the 1890s. Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355.
film FAmiLY FiLm: J.K. Rowling fans prepare for the release of the next Hogwarts flick by watching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. FrEnch FiLm FEstivAL: Cinema lovers catch Pierre Schöller's 2008 film Versailles, about a young boy whose mother leaves him with a stranger in a small house by a famous palace, en français. Merrill's Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 864-4742. 'sin nomBrE': See FRI.10, 7 p.m. 'thE WEAthEr undErGround': This 2003 doc chronicles the legendary 1968 protest — including the occupation of five buildings — against Columbia University's support for the Vietnam War. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0598.
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.
health & fitness 'intro to nutrition rEsPonsE tEstinG': Expose the underlying causes of common health concerns through this noninvasive analysis — and learn what to chow down for your body to heal itself. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569.
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kids 'chiLdrEn GAthEr round': Tots join a Native American drumming program and get a feel for the beat. Town Playground, Richford, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 848-3313. PrEschooL storYtimE: Tots ages 3 to 5 bury their noses in books with read-aloud tales, rhymes, songs and crafts. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. 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. 'WiLLY WonkA & thE chocoLAtE FActorY': Do you have the golden ticket? The Very Merry Theater takes audiences into the depths of the factory from Roald Dahl's classic story. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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music Also, see clubdates in Section B. cAstLEton concErt sEriEs: The Stone Cold Roosters headline 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. FEstivAL on thE GrEEn: See SUN.12, noon - 10 p.m. 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. jAckson BroWnE: This musician's folk-inspired songs on growing older in a chaotic world have appeared on Billboard's Top Independent Album charts. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 6 p.m. $44. Info, 985-3346. mono mALo: Blues, funk and swamp boogie shuffles jazz up the air at this bring-your-own-blanket concert and picnic. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-7826. 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. QQQ: This New York quartet works the Norwegian hardanger fiddle, viola, classical guitar and drums to create a sound with traces of bluegrass, wedding marches, progressive rock and post-minimalism. See calendar spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $10-15. Info, 603-646-2422. summEr music in thE PArk: The Starline Rhythm Boys and Danny Coane 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.
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landsCaPe series: Flower-patch fans travel to explore two blooming gardens in Shelburne. Preregister first. UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10 donation. Info, 864-3073, info@ friendsofthehortfarm.org. 'Paddlesurf ChamPlain': See WED.08, 5 p.m.
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'Pull for naTure': See THU.09, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. QuadriCenTennial BirCh-Bark Canoe floTilla: Folks can float their own boat alongside a band of wooden watercrafts in a five-mile beeline toward the Burlington waterfront, for a grand arrival à la Samuel de Champlain. See calendar spotlight. Meet at noon; launch at 1 p.m. Shelburne Bay, Shelburne, noon - 6 p.m. $10 to row; free to watch. Info, 877-3289, woodbrooks@ myfairpoint.net.
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The BardoT YouTh Choirs & orChesTra of franCe: Seventy voices and 45 instruments perform Gounod's Mass of Saint Cecile and excerpts from Saint-Saëns' Symphony with Organ on Bastille Day to celebrate Champlain's discovery of the lake. Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.
'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 Sanford, Maine, while giving shout-outs to the Towne Hill neighborhood. Montpelier Recreation Field, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. $3-10. Info, 223-5224.
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'aurélia's oraTorio': See MON.13, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. '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': See THU.09, 7:30 p.m.
words mark rudd: The author of Underground: My Life With SDS and the Weathermen shares his gripping narrative about protesting Columbia University's support of the Vietnam War. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.
WED.15 etc. 'annual GianT Book sale': See WED.08, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 'Green uP Your household': Seventh Generation hosts a discussion on how to choose environmentally friendly and safe cleaning supplies. City Market, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. homeownershiP info meeTinG: Prospective house hunters learn about the resources available to them through the Permanently Affordable Homeownership Program. Champlain Housing Trust, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 862-6244. sCale modelers: Hobbyists of all interest and skill levels meet to engineer tiny replicas, share tips and hold contests. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765. ViCTorian iCe Cream soCial & CroQueT TournamenT: People in parasols, flowing gowns and top hats compete for the most original period attire award, savor bowls of frozen cream and push lawn balls around at this benefit for the Montpelier Heritage group. Vermont Statehouse Lawn, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-5200.
health & fitness 'enerGY anaTomY: Chakras & The aura': Energy medicine practitioner Naomi Mitsuda leads a self-discovery session of experiential exercises and meditation. Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850.
kids BaBYTime: See WED.08, 10:30 a.m. CreaTiVe wriTinG CluB: See WED.08, 6-7 p.m. 'CreaTiVe wiTh CrafTs': Young folks channel their inner artist by decorating recycled materials like caps, Frisbees and boxes. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. maGiCal TheaTer: Youngsters ages 9 to 12 tune in to enchanting performances by two young adults. Preregister. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. Pajama sTorYTime: Kids cuddle up in their nightclothes for an hour of bedtime stories, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. PresChool musiC series: See WED.08, 12:30-1 p.m. 'sTone CrazY ClaY fiGures': Young potters bring a stone to create a figure from polymer clay. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. 'The GreaT PiG esCaPe': Youngsters read a witty book about raising livestock before planting veggies in the heirloom garden and munching garden snacks. Billings Farm and 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. 'willY wonka & The ChoColaTe faCTorY': Do you have the golden ticket? The Very Merry Theater takes audiences into the depths of the factory from Roald Dahl's classic story. Battery Park, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 355-1461.
music Also, see clubdates in Section B. fesTiVal on The Green: See SUN.12, noon - 10 p.m. 'musiC on The PorCh': Taryn Noelle lends her 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. shelBurne Town ConCerTs: Families flock to the Farm Barn for some street corner-style acoustic music by the Half Moon Jug Band. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, gates open at 5:30 p.m.; concert starts at 6:30. Donations accepted. Info, 985-9551. The Bronze amBassadors: Teens in the handbell choir of United Christian Academy give chimes a ring-a-ling to produce soaring melodies. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 7 p.m. $10-15. Info, 873-3022.
talks john rinGel: The designer marvels at the structure, creation, character and presentation of architectural additions. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Warren, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545. 'liVinG a more sPiriTual life': Folks of all faiths discover tools to live healthier lives enhanced by freedom and joy. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 800-722-9390. niCholas Clifford: The historian revisits the greatest natural disaster ever to strike Vermont — the flood of 1927 — and shares stories of the difficult 1920s. Noyes House Museum, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 241-3744. william TorTolano: The local musician and professor traces important musical milestones back to Vermont, including John Philip Sousa composing "The Stars and Stripes Forever" in Isle LaMotte and more. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7222.
theater an eVeninG wiTh Green Candle TheaTre ComPanY: Local thespians present tidbits of various works in an intimate setting. Outer Space Café, Burlington, 7:45 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Free. Info, 318-6162. 'Bus sToP': See SAT.11, 8 p.m. 'how The oTher half loVes': See TUE.14, 8 p.m. 'rose' & 'seVen jewish Children: a PlaY for Gaza': See THU.09, 7:30 p.m. 'The 25Th annual PuTnam sPellinG Bee': See THU.09, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 'The Clean house': See FRI.10, 7:30 p.m.
words ann mCkinsTrY miCou: The Vermont author of three books about Fiction Set in Vermont scribbles her name onto covers and speaks about recurring local themes. Greensboro Free Library, Greensboro, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2531. 'readinGs in The GallerY' series: Rigoberto González, author of The Mariposa Club and Men Without Bliss, and Garret Keizer, essayist and author of five books of prose, read aloud from their acclaimed works. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 748-8291. Thomas middleTon: The National Guardsman and memoirist shares his experiences serving as a combat medic in Iraq in his book Saber's Edge. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. m
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i Spy... Umbrella Lady w/ great smile We had a nice encounter on Main St. You were walking down the hill w/ a friend, who also had an umbrella. I was driving up the hill, stuck in traffic, in my Jeep. We exchanged smiles a couple times. It would be great to see that smile again. When: Friday, July 3, 2009. Where: Winooski. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906045 White wife beater at Ri Ra’s I was white boy dancing w/ you & your friend at Ri Ra’s on the 3rd. I had the “girl scouts gone wild” shirt. Would you like to go out for drinks sometime? When: Friday, July 3, 2009. Where: Ri Ra’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906044 VTGuy45 So, east of Burlington is Jericho? See you changed sites. Sorry I was not quick enough on this site. Not too active on the computer either, but your pic & words caught my attention. Do you visit Mills River or the farmers market? When: Saturday, July 4, 2009. Where: personal ads. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906043 with my eyes shut tight I can still feel you smiling long after I’ve gone - our hands wrapped together, I breathe on your neck pretending to sleep, I’m kept awake inside by the love you give and I let go with my eyes shut tight. You are my lover, my hero, my strongest friend and I see you everywhere. I love you Shelby - because of you. When: Monday, September 1, 2008. Where: Maple St. in dreams, everywhere. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906041 Volunteer at ARC You: blond, buff bombshell. Just wanted you to know that someone thinks you’re perfect. When: Monday, June 29, 2009. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906040 Redhead, 7 Days singles party I spied a cute, sexy redhead at the 7 Days singles party at Nectar’s. You were #105, and you left before I got up the nerve to part the crowd & talk to you. I’d love to say “hi” someplace quieter.(I was #48, in the white shirt/beard.) When: Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Where: Nectar’s, singles party. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906039 #50 I wish I’d talked to you at the I Spy party at Nectar’s (but was too shy). I can’t seem to get you out of my mind. I was #52 in the Scooby Doo shirt & you were #50 w/ long, black, stunning curly hair:) Maybe next time:). When: Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Where: Nectar’s I Spy party. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906038 Bank St. Mammoth Encounter Walking past the giant blow-up mammoth downtown, you seemed to be laughing at my crazy toddler, then smiled at me. We caught each other glancing back. You seemed like a happy chappy. When: Thursday, July 2, 2009. Where: Bank St., downtown Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906037
Mega-Adorable Montpelier Mom! So, this is a total shot in the dark, but I seem to notice you everywhere - at Cap Grounds, around town, walking down Elm St. w/ your daughter - and every time I see you a little voice inside my head says I’m supposed to know you. It would be pretty cool if you saw this! When: Sunday, June 28, 2009. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906025
VT RISE UP IK We shared some great moments together w/ great music. I traveled far & was supposed to meet you. You seemed tired from working security - let me wake you up. When: Saturday, June 27, 2009. Where: VT Rise Up Fest. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906033 I Spy The H-bomb Fell Compelled to reiterate, yes I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Politically Incorrectness class w/ you & look forward to never graduating. It’s not that I like seeing you ticked off, though I do feel privileged in being amused, it’s that you’re entitled to be just another human, too. I told you I’d drive & I meant it. When: Friday, June 26, 2009. Where: Applebee’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906032 Hello & Good Morning Dear Iris, I spied you looking for the sun. You are my rock; the rock that I cling to. Each day I love you more than yesterday. I love my flowers ... thank you. Love, Cindy. When: Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Where: napping on the pool deck. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906031 skater girl at city market Saw you reading the paper or something outside of City Market. You had your skateboard w/ you under the table. Turned around & almost said something ... but ended up just throwing away my iced tea bottle instead! Coffee or beer sometime? When: Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906030
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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green eyes Are you new on campus? I have never seen you, but wanted to thank you for flashing your beautiful eyes my way. I know you saw me ... I was having a tough day. Sorry if I grossed you out. When: Monday, June 29, 2009. Where: St. Michael’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906028 Chittenden Bank Teller Shelburne Road To the cute, tan, dark-haired teller: We spoke today, I told you I have messy handwriting & you told me that it is because I am a guy & that your brother is the same way. You should reply so we can talk & I can go back to using an ATM. When: Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Where: Chittenden Bank Shelburne Rd. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906026
Cutest Champlain College Cashier Your shy ways caught my attention when you sold me a pack of gum. I returned my first selection for a new brand I found at your counter - it was much more appealing. Thanks for ringing me up & smiling the whole time. I asked if it was the most complex gum sale you’d ever made. Want to make things more complex? When: Friday, June 26, 2009. Where: Champlain College Bookstore. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906024 Remember the Co-op? Big Al! Ha. Saw you enjoying a drink outside Red Square last Saturday evening. I was carrying my nephew. I’m in VT visiting for a couple weeks if you catch up & swap old stories from Co-op days. Now you remember where you know that face from? When: Saturday, June 27, 2009. Where: Red Square. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906023 Sara & Bowie on Church Met you & Bowie on Church St. last Friday, but phone didn’t save your number. Would love to be in touch about the brothers Bowie & Jr. Please contact. When: Friday, June 26, 2009. Where: Church St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906022 rainy day dog walk We exchanged a few glances & perhaps a smile or two on a rainy Monday afternoon dog walk in Centennial Woods. Unfortunately I was tied up on the phone ... and then was at a loss for words. Our dogs seemed to get along ... perhaps we would, too? When: Monday, June 29, 2009. Where: Centennial Park. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906021 Tattooed Jewish Cutie I met you at The Needs on Thursday night, then we ran into each other at Mi Yard on Sunday night. We talked about how you are getting a Hebrew tattoo on your leg. I’m interested in seeing the sketches. Maybe we can get together for a beer & some good conversation? When: Sunday, June 28, 2009. Where: Mi Yard. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906020 Boston-bound Beauty Allison, I was lucky enough to run into you not once, but twice on my way to Boston. At least I was smart enough to ask your name. Too bad I wasn’t smart enough to ask you out for a drink. You’re by far the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in New Hampshire. When: Sunday, June 28, 2009. Where: I-89 & I-93. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906019 formula goddess on church st. ES, thank you so much for helping me out with the baby. I ran into you on Church, though we’ve been friends for so long. Thank you for all you did. When: Thursday, June 25, 2009. Where: Church st. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906018
Dear MM: I am a divorced, middle-aged woman who is happily involved with a passionate man. He has been separated from his second wife for well over a year, and the divorce settlement is almost complete. She has relocated out of state and he resides in Vermont. We have been together for more than six months. I am writing to you because I am troubled that he still wears a wedding ring. I have mentioned it to him on many occasions, and he says he will remove it but never does. I know he is over the relationship and is very happy with me, but I still feel a bit like I am “on the side.” I have my own thoughts but want to hear your take on the situation. He says he wears it as a reminder of his failure — I don’t buy it. Signed, Symbolic Dear Symbolic, Usually women write me about men who have trouble keeping their rings on, not men who refuse to take them off. One thing’s for sure — something’s amiss, and I don’t like it. You have either a guy who isn’t ready to move on from his marriage, or — worst-case scenario — one who’s still married. Not to be overly pessimistic, but have you seen the divorce papers? Have you met this supposed ex? Are you sure you’re not getting played? Or let’s say he’s telling the truth about wearing the ring as a reminder of his failure. That’s a major red flag that he has some serious guilt issues to work through before jumping into a long-term romance with you. He might not be married any longer, but as long as he’s wearing that ring, he’s not emotionally divorced. The bottom line is that until he takes that ring off, he’s not ready to give you the kind of relationship you’re looking for.
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Sox vs. Yankees 6/11 Intense 8th inning in the rain down the rightfield line. You invited me into the middle of your picture. Your eyes are the color of clear mountain water flowing over granite. I want more than a copy of that picture. When: Thursday, June 11, 2009. Where: Fenway Park. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #906012 Cutie at Borders, Sat. 6/27 You: cute girl w/ glasses having a coffee with a friend, tattoo across shoulder blades, I think for your grandparents maybe. Me: dark hair, blue eyes, blue shirt. I’m sorry I couldn’t talk more; I wish I could have. Let’s grab a coffee sometime. When: Saturday, June 27, 2009. Where: Borders Church St. Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906010
Nick from Shaw’s Williston I think you are hot & maybe we could hook up? You tripped when getting my cigs! LOL. OMG you’re cute! Even if you are not interested, so I know! When: Monday, June 22, 2009. Where: Shaw’s Williston. You: Man. Me: Man. #906009 Bristol Street Festival We met on the sidewalk as the music was winding down. You were looking for a salad & I was enjoying your peaceful eyes. I’d like to meet you again & talk w/ you more. When: Saturday, June 20, 2009. Where: Bristol. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906008
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with students learning basic throwing and forming techniques. Projects may include vases, mugs and bowls. Students will also be guided through the various finishing techniques using slips and glazes. No experience necessary! Over 20 hrs/ week of open studio time to practice! Limit: 12.
architecture Lead-based Paint Workshop: Jul. 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $35/ nonmembers, $30 for members. Location: Champlain Valley Millworks, 16 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: Preservation Burlington, Gweneth Langdon, 802-578-5837, www.preservationburlington.org. This workshop will focus on providing a “best practices” approach to reduce lead-based-paint hazards in historic homes. Instructor Ron Wanamaker highlight the history of lead-based paint, tips to keep lead paint chips and dust down, and techniques to safely control lead hazards when restoring a historic home. Free literature and snacks.
art Plein-Air Landscape w/ Oils: Jul. 2 - Aug. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $200. Location: Burlington High School, Burlington. Info: 802655-3018. Paint the glorious evening light of the Champlain Valley with instructor Robert Huntoon. Beginners and more experienced painters welcome! Materials list provided. Saturday-only workshops July 18 and Aug. 1, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., $75.
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. Clay: Wheel-Throwing I: Jul. 13 - Aug. 10, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $158/$141 BCA members (clay sold seperately at $20/25 lb. bag, glazes and firings included). Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main Street, Burlington. This introductory class will focus on the potter’s wheel
Clay: Wheel-Throwing II: Jul. 16 - Aug. 13, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $158/$141 BCA members (clay sold separately at $20/25 lb. bag. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. In this mixed-level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, students will learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel. Demonstrations and instruction will cover 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. Drawing: Plein Air Drawing: Jul. 15 - Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $110/$99 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center and outdoor locations TBD, Burlington. Come draw in the great outdoors! Students will draw and sketch on Church Street, the Waterfront and other fun locations. Students will be encouraged to explore some new drawing perspectives while working with a variety of drawing materials including colored pencils, pastels and more! Limit: 10. Jewelry: Precious Metal Clay: Jul. 14 - Aug. 25, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $160/$144 BCA members. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main Street, Burlington. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a composite of silver, water and organic binder. It can be shaped like clay and when fired, leaves behind solid silver. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated showing the versatility of the material and students will be able to create several pieces. Material fees additional. Limit: 10. Photo: From Camera to Print: Jul. 14 - Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $250/$225 BCA members. Location: Burlington Technical Center, Burlington High School, Burlington. Upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs in this comprehensive workshop using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Importing images, using RAW files, organization, finetuning tone and contrast, color adjustments and printing will all be covered. Includes archival ink and paper. Bring a portable hard drive or flash drive with images to class. Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent experience. Limit: 10. Photo: Intro to film or digital camera: Jul. 15 - Aug. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/$130.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Community Darkroom, Burlington. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure and learn the
basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring a 35mm film or digital SLR camera and manual to class. No experience necessary. Limit: 15. 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, zztshirts, 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 waterbased inks. Some materials included. Limit: 8. Print: Silkscreen Design: Jul. 16 - Aug. 13, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $175/$157.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn the materials and processes of silkscreen design - a fast-paced printing technique that uses screens, squeegees and inks. Work with a professional silkscreen artist and learn how to use multiple screens and colors to make multilayered prints. Print designs on clothing, T-shirts and more! Some materials included. Limit: 8. 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. Summer Camp: Illustrate it!: Jul. 20-24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Become an illustrator and be inspired by a variety of colorful, illustrated books including Owl Moon, Leonardo The Terrible Monster, Rainbow Fish and more. Using pencil, oil pastels, markers and more, explore the ins and outs of illustration and draw what you observe as well as what you imagine. Ages 6-8. Limit: 12. Summer Camp: Itsy Bitsy Sculpture: Jul. 20-24, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Session 2: Using a variety of materials such as recycled objects, fibers, foil, air-dry clay and paint, campers will create a variety of dynamic 3-D sculptures. Learn about famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate your favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures and more! Ages 6-8. 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. Summer Camp: Silkscreen TShirt Design: Jul. 13-17, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: Print Studio, Burlington. Design your own unique T-shirts using fabric inks and silkscreens! Campers will be introduced to BCA’s professional print studio and will learn some basic printing techniques. By the end of the week, campers will have reproduced a variety of imges ready to be worn or given as gifts. Ages 9-11. Summer Camp: Silkscreen Design: Jul. 20-24, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, Burlington. Create your own unique designs using silk screens Teens will be introduced to BCA’s professional print studio, will learn some basic silkscreening techniques and will create posters, banners and more. By the end of the week, participants will have reproduced a variety of images while learning the
Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com. Teacher bios are also available online. silkscreening process.
camps Fashion Design Camp: Jul. 20-24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, kiersten@helenday.com, www. helenday.com. Learn to deconstruct your old wardrobe to make all new clothes and accessories. Grades 6-8. NatureHaven Day Camp: June-August. Cost: $125/week. $100/2nd child in one family. Location: NatureHaven, Milton. Info: Laurie, 802-893-1845. Natural history day camp based at “NatureHaven,” a former dairy farm in Milton, Vt., featuring ed-
ible and medicinal plant studies, eco-friendly arts & crafts, organic gardening, languages, rainy-day educational games, and catch-andrelease insect and small-animal identification. Students between 8-13 yrs.
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! Beginner Poi Dance: Cost: $12/ class. Location: Unannounced, Riverside Ave, Burlington. Info: Sonja Heins, 802-864-3262, purpleshadowgrrl@aol.com. Learn the beginner moves of poi, an art form that can also be referred to as fire spinning. In this beginner class, I will be teaching you the basic moves and how to play w/ glow sticks, flags, socks and tennis balls. Contact Sonja for more details. 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! Elements of Ballet: Join beginning level adult/teen ballet classes Tuesday mornings at 8:45 a.m., and Wednesday evenings at 6:35 p.m. Saturday mornings, beginning/intermediate ballet students join our 90-minute Combination Studio at 10:15 a.m. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rte. 127, 5 minutes from the Burlington waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, Lucille @NaturalBodiesPilates. com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Develop your rhythmic abilities, memory, mind-body connection and creative spirit. Experience how dancers achieve that lengthened look, and find out how good whole body stretches really feel. Enjoy strength, posture and body sculpting. Combination Studio students: Practice Pilates Mat and Reformer, Jump Board, Bartenieff Fundamentals, and a full ballet barre.
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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 5:30-6:50 p.m., $48/6 weeks, beginning 10/27. Gift certificates are available! For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.
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 Girls Get’n Fit Boot Camp 2009: Jul. 20 - Aug. 14, 5:306:30 a.m., Monthly on day 24. Cost: $255/4 weeks. Location: Williston Community Park, Central School Dr., Williston. Info: Girls Get’n Fit, LLC, Melissa Milam, 802310-5009, smmilam@gmavt.net, www.girlsgetnfit.com. A resultdriven boot camp that provides a fun and challenging change to any exercise routine. Learn how to achieve optimal fitness and maintain it! Be prepared to get up early, work hard and feel great for the rest of the day!
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 Nicho-
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. las 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 BodyTalk Modules 1 & 2: Oct. 9-12. Cost: $1100/32 hours of hands-on instruction. Location: Shouldice & Associates, 26 State St., Montpelier. Info: Sari Wolf, 802-223-4715, www.bodytalksystem.com. BodyTalk is a simple and effective holistic therapy that allows the body’s energy systems to be resynchronized so they can operate as nature intended. BodyTalk is noninvasive, objective in application, and works effectively on humans and animals alike. BodyTalk can be used alone, or integrated with other health care systems.
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 students. 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 KITEBOARDING LESSONS: Windy days throughout the Summer & Fall. Location: Kite Beach, Burlington. Info: 802-922-8841, kiteboardisland.com. Learn to kiteboard in waist-deep water with an IKO certified instructor using 2009 Cabrinha Kites (cabrinhakites. com). Sign up early, and be flying across and over Lake Champlain soon! Limited openings avail. Must be over 18. 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, July 7, 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.
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Asian Bodywork Therapy Program: Cost: $5000/500-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.
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!
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.
meditation Got Stress?: Jul. 8 - Aug. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $165/call about payment plans. Location: King Street Holistic Center, 35 King St., Burlington. Info: Barry at Green Mountain Retreat Center, 802343-7265. Meditation is the most effective stress eliminator in the world. Learn/practice proven tools to release unwanted thoughts/feelings, calm your noisy mind, resolve conflicts, overcome addictions/ obsessions/worries, become a happier, healthier person. No dogma, religion or mysticism; just clear, logical, practical techniques for powerful change. 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 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. Mindfulness Workshop: 11Jul. Cost: $75/all-day workshop. Location: Exquisite Mind Studio, 127 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Exquisite Mind, Arnie Kozak, 802660-8043, www.exquisitemind. com. Mindfulness meditation workshops based on Dr. Kozak’s book, “Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness” (Wisdom Publications). Four different workshops offered every other Saturday starting May 30: Metaphors for Mind, Self, “Ordinary Craziness,” and Acceptance. Visit 108metaphors.com for more information. Change your life through learning and practicing mindfulness.
Natural Bodies Pilates: Join classes and schedule private appointments for Pilates and specialized movement programs with Lucille Dyer CMA. Free group introductions, and special rates on private introductions by appointment.. 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. Now you can develop an articulate, strong and flexible body in a professionally equipped studio. Experience movement that is enjoyable and effective, all within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Combination Studio Class students: Practice a mix of Reformer, Tower, Jump Board, Bartenieff Fundamentals and Ballet barre in a 90-minute class.
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stand-up paddleboarding Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Mon & Wed: 7-8 a.m.; Tues. & Thurs: noon-1; Tues.: 5-6 p.m. and Wed. 6-7 p.m. 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. Fitness at its most beautiful. Stand-up paddling is an incredible full-body workout. Outings focus on core strength, bal6/12/09 4:20:30 PM ance, flexibility and aerobic fitness plus having fun and enjoying the Lake. Weekends feature a race/ event series. Custom outings available - great for families or visiting friends. Burlington based but will move around Vermont.
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sculpture SCULPTURE WORKSHOP: Jul. 25-26. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, kiersten@ helenday.com, www.helenday. com. Make sculptures from a variety of material. Enjoy tour of EXPOSED! 09. Adults.
shelburne art center Acrylics, Oils or Watercolor: Weekly. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, Lisa Torchiano, 802-9853648, www.shelburneartcenter. org. Plein Air Landscape with Oils, Mondays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., six weeks, July 13-Aug. 17; Intermediate Watercolor Painting, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon, six weeks, July 7-Aug. 11; Adventures in Beginning Watercolor, Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30 p.m., four weeks, July 21-Aug. 11; Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting, Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 p.m., six weeks, July 15-Aug. 19.
Animal Reiki I: Jul. 18-19, 1-5:30 p.m. Cost: $150/9-hour class. Location: Hooved Animal Sanctuary, Chelsea. Info: HeartFine Woodworking Classes: Song Reiki, Kelly McDermottBurns, 802-746-8834, www.heart- Weekly on Monday. Location: songreiki.com. This class is the Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne foundation for self-care and animal Art Center, 802-985-3648, www. work. History of Reiki, principles, Fine and animal protocol are discussed. shelburneartcenter.org. Woodworking Classes for BeginReiki I attunements and practice ners through Advanced. Beginning time with animals. Student will 1x4-7road 5/26/05 1:02 PM Page 1 Mondays, 6:30-9:30 Woodworking, gain basic knowledge for working on any animal. Manual and cer- p.m., Jul. 13-Aug. 31, 8 weeks. tificate included. 20% of class fee Intermediate/Advanced Woodworking, three options: Tuesdays, 9:30 donated to the sanctuary. a.m. - noon, Jul. 14-Sept. 1; Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jul. 14-Sept. 1; or Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jul. 15-Sept. 2. Eight weeks classes or flexible 5-week option. See details, descriptions and prices at www.shelburneartcenter.org.
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Got Stress?: Jul. 8 - Aug. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $165/call about payment plans. Location: King Street Holistic Center, 35 King St., Burlington. Info: Barry at Green Mountain Retreat Center, 802343-7265. Meditation is the most effective stress eliminator in the world. Learn/practice proven tools to release unwanted thoughts/feelings, calm your noisy mind, resolve conflicts, overcome addictions/ obsessions/worries, become a happier, healthier person. No dogma, religion or mysticism; just clear, logical, practical techniques for powerful change.
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.
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.
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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
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Spacious home on cul-de-sac, over 4,000 SF of finished living space with 4 bedrooms & 4 baths! Bright southern exposure in family room & kitchen. Beautifully finished lower level with large family room, exercise room, 3/4 bath, wine cellar & wet bar. $669,000.
End Unit just steps from the bike path and lake. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. First floor bedroom. Living room with gas fireplace. Spectacular lake and mountain views. One car garage. Wrap-around deck and beautiful perennials. $379,000.
Very well cared for condo with sweeping views of green space and gorgeous seasonal sunset views of the lake. Two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, oak cabinets, corian counters and tiled floors in kitchen. Newer wood floors in foyer and dining room. $379,900.
This unit was renovated and designed for the developer to occupy. 2 bedrooms plus office, 1.5 baths, gorgeous architectural details, curved window, balcony on second floor overlooking custom kitchen & open living room. City, mountain and lake views! $579,000
Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVT.com
Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVt.com
Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanvT.com
Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVt.com
Updated Cape Cod in BUrlington!
AffordAble South end Condo
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Four spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, central air, 2 baths, one brand new! New kitchen opens to family room with fireplace and built-ins. 2 bonus rooms on lower level, one with fabulous sauna! Quiet cul-de-sac location. Fairly private backyard. $459,000. Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVt.com
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Close to Lake Champlain and near downtown. Interior has been freshly painted and carpet has been replaced. Large full bath and laundry on the main level and two floors of living space. Ultra high efficiency heating system. Off-street parking. $161,000 Call Chris Von trapp Coldwell banker hickok & boardman realty (802) 846-9525 www.Chrisvontrapp.com
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You won’t have to do a thing except bring your stuff! This Milton 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhome is ready and waiting. It’s got great light and in immaculate condition. Just waiting for its new owner to put their stamp on it. $172,000. call ivy Knipes coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9561 www.ivyKnipes.com
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Focus your eyes on possibilities in this affordable commercial building in a high traffic, high visibility Essex location. Various retail/service uses possible in 3,000 sf of space that can be divided. There is also income from an apartment. $475,000.
Views of Mount Mansfield from this beautifully wooded lot. View protected in perpetuity by a Land Trust agreement: approximately 240 acres in viewshed, up to Macomber Ridgeline and then over to Mansfield. Building site sits high on a knoll. $255,000.
call nancy desany coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9540 www.Vermonttrademarkhomes.com
call nancy desany coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9540 www.Vermonttrademarkhomes.com
call nancy desany coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9540 www.Vermonttrademarkhomes.com
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Incredible historic building on the national preservation register. Presently the home of Sherwood Real Estate and The Richford Antique and Craft Center. The registered trademark `The Pink Lady` will be conveyed to the buyer with the property. All antiques are negotiable. All original woodwork. Also, the building is featured in the East Coast Victorian book. Third floor sprinkler system. Broker owned. $319,000. Call Margo Sherwood Sherwood Real estate (802)-848-3836 www.sherwoodrealestate.net
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Call steve lipkin Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9575 www.HickokandBoardman.com
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ONE LOFT LEFT! The Hinds Lofts are 95% sold! Come to the Open House to see our last beautifully furnished model. Open House Saturday 1:00-3:00 p.m. (161 St. Paul Street) Call Heidi Tappan Redstone • www.thehindslofts.com 802-658-7400 x 20
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Great downtown location. Only 2 blocks to Burlington waterfront and bike path. Spacious brick Farm House with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, eat-in kitchen with access to rear deck overlooking big backyard. Off-street parking. $249,500.
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Precisely what you need can be found in this 2 bedroom, 2 bath Richmond Doublewide home with den, large living room, plus spacious fully applianced eat-in kitchen with cozy woodstove and pantry. Set on .8 acres with 2 x 6 constructed 1+ car garage. $168,000.
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1832 Victorian home with much original woodwork, pleasant gardens and unique layout. Seven bedrooms, three bathrooms which include a one bedroom apartment with private entrance that is currently vacant. Large barn/garage/studio with many possibilities!
Newly constructed fully dormered cape style home. Three bedrooms, two baths, full basement and two car garage on over two acres. Large deck, natural woodwork and beamed ceilings.
Move-in condition home on pleasantly landscaped rural one acre lot. This three bedroom ranch style home features new hardwood flooring, new carpet, fresh paint and a new roof. Open kitchen with plenty of cabinets and nice deck. Landscape features rolling hills and fruit trees. Plenty of storage in the full basement. $219,000.
Call greentree Real Estate 802-482-5232 www.vermontgreentree.com
Call Greentree Real Estate 802-482-5232 www.vermontgreentree.com
Call Greentree real Estate 802-482-5232 www.vermontgreentree.com
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« classes 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, conveniently located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu, Iyengar and babies/kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/post-natal yoga. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/evoblog. 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.
2001 VW Cabrio Enjoy a beautiful convertible w/ great gas mileage for the summer. Garaged during winter. Loaded. Excellent condition. Info: 802-343-7028. 2002 Saturn Vue A clean, wellmaintained vehicle of a nonsmoking owner. Maintenance records avail. Reason for selling: Owner now lives in the city and no longer requires a car. Asking $5800 but will consider other reasonable offers. Features incl: ABS, CD, A/C & many others. 2328 mpg. Info: 802-223-5319. 2002 Subaru Legacy L A/T, A/C, CC, power W/L, $6450. Info: Greensboro Garage, 802-533-2221, www.greensborogarage.com. 2003 Chevy S10 V6 4.3 ZR2 Auto., 4WD, LS, power W/L, tilt wheel, cruise control, CD, bed liner, ladder rack, 142K, would make a great work truck. 4 new winter tires. Info: 318-780-1060. 2004 Ford Explorer XLT Clean, AWD, 3rd-row seat, roofrack, tow package, personal-security package, privacy glass, chrome grille & much more. Runs & drives beautiful & is ready for your driving pleasure. $8600. Info: 802-9221437, vtsnow1@yahoo.com. 2005 turbo outback ltd ed Superb condition, too many features to list. Luxury & performance, limited edition XT, leather, power everything, low miles, super clean. Info: David Lang, 802-363-6508, warp.routine@gmail.com. 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.
Motorcycles
Boats 2003 24’ Regal Cruiser Full head & galley, sleeps 6, color GPS fish finder combo, camper canvas, painted bottom. Below book, shown @ Fox Marine Service or call Darby. Info: 802-238-8274.
1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Great bike, must ride. Info: Stanton Eddy, 802-238-2073. 2003 Yamaha YZF 600 Very low miles. Excellent condition. 1 female owner. Lightly ridden. A few scratches. Yamaha blue/purple color. Info: 802-425-2304.
Cars/Trucks
1995 Toyota Tercel Runs well, reliable inspected, body in good shape. Needs front tires & alignment. $1000/OBO. Info: 201-4461845. 1995 low-mileage Saab 9000 CS w/ only 86,233 miles! Black w/ tan leather interior, auto., all the power options. Super clean. $4495. Give us a call! Info: 800730-5547, jon.barrette@barretteford.com, www.barretteford. com. 2001 SAAB 9-3 Moonroof, Turbo, A/C, FWD, ABS, heated leather seats, cruise, 2 sets alloys, snows, new summers, roof rack. Well maintained, great in snow, great to drive. Info: 802-338-1030.
1-3-BR Affordable Apts. 1-BR apts., $817/mo. 2-BR, $966/mo. 3-BR, $1179/mo. Incl. heat & HW! Weekly yoga classes, fitness center, movie room & monthly community events! To qualify: 1 person makes less than $31,740/ yr., 2 people <$36,300 combined, 3 people <$40,800 combined, 4 people <$45,360 combined. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. 2-BR, HEAT INCL., Winooski W/ off-street parking, storage, & yard. Incl. water, trash, Internet. Tenant pays electricity, HW. Lease & sec. dep. NS/pets. Avail. Aug. 18. Info: 802-655-1292. 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. $700/ 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: Paula Beaudin, 802-864-0838, thomasbusinessagenc y @ comcast.net. 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., one month free rent, avail. now. 3-BR, $775/mo., avail. 8/15. Info: 802-453-4065. 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: 3-BR 1-BA house In quiet neighborhood. Walk to downtown & waterfront. W/D & DW. Avail. 8/15-9/1. 12-mo. lease preferred. Small pets OK. Info: 802-8819179. 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. Aug. 1; 1 year. $900/mo. + utils. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@ hickokandboardman.com, www. HickokandBoardman.com. 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. Avail. now, 527 So. Union St. medium 2-BR, full BA, quiet, sunny, W/D, heat & HW incl. $1100/mo. No dogs. 8Info: 802-862-7467.
1979 International Scout 345 V8, automatic, runs but rusty & needs work. Project or parts vehicle. Garaged for past few years. $500/OBO. Info: 802-578-3590.
For Rent 1 BR July 15 1-BR apt. in owner-occupied duplex. Private entrance, off-street parking. Quiet, residential neighborhood. Lg. porch. Good closet space. Water, garbage removal incl. Gas heat. Info: 646-734-5827.
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Burlington Large 1-BR. North Ave. Enclosed porch, parking, lake view. Close to downtown/waterfront. 2nd floor, building owner occupied. NS/dogs. $800/mo. + utils. & dep. Info: 802-863-6253. Burlington 64 N. Winooski Ave. Avail Aug. 1. 1-BR, 1-BA, upstairs unit, porch, close to downtown. Pets considered. $800/mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802864-5200 ext. 229.
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Research local lenders at sevendaysvt.com Burlington On lake & park w/ great views. Lg. traditional 1-BR apt. Mostly HDWD, LR, DR, office/ modq-localloans-bw-061709.indd 1 guest area. Off-street parking. Yearly lease. NS/pets. $1075/mo. Avail. 7/20. Info: 802-476-4071.
Burlington, N. Willard St. 1-BR, close to downtown. Avail. July 1. $810/mo. incl. heat & HW. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-6603481 x1030. Info: www.nevilleco. com.
Burlington So. End 3-BR apt. Spacious, quiet, off-street parking, W/D. 1-yr. lease. No pets. Avail. June 1. Info: 802-9228518.
Burlington, North Ave. Avail. July 1. 2-BR, parking, hookups, no dogs. $890/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030.
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Burlington 44 Allen St. Avail Sept. 1. 3-BR, 1-BA, porch. Pets ok. Close to downtown. $1290/ 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 2+ BR Lg. Catherine St. duplex, 2 BR, 1 BA, gas heat, $1250/mo. incl. trash, water, winter parking, backyard. Deposit, refs., lease, no pets. Call 660-8957. 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 Vermont House 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, Buell St. 1-BR NS/pets. Avail. July 1. $870/mo. incl. heat & HW. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1021. www.nevilleco.com.
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. Cambridge Village 3 BR Big & clean. Bay windows in the LR & 1 BR. Deck off 1 BR. Spacious kitchen w/ solid cherry cabinets. Bathtub, fenced yard, propane. $925/mo. + utils. & sec. dep. Info: Enginuity LLC, 802-3730893, enginuityvt@comcast.net. Church St. Marketplace Studio, clean, HDWD floors, heat incl. Avail. immed. Info: 802-9228518. Downtown Burlington Studio Pearl St. Spacious. Heat incl. HDWD floors. No off-street parking. $720/mo. Avail. now. Info: 802-862-7372. ESSEX JCT 2-BR CONDO Bright, clean, quiet 1st-floor unit. New flooring. Garage w/ storage. NS/ pets. Utils. not incl. Avail. Aug. 1. $925/mo. + sec. dep. Call 802879-5125, lv. msg. East Middlebury 1-BR Apt. Lg. LR, kitchen & BR. Nice front porch & backyard. Quiet neighborhood. $750/mo. incl. heat. 802-8932950.
Essex Jct. 49 Main St. Avail. Aug. 1. 1-BR upstairs, 1-BA, parking. Pets OK. Lg. yard. $725/mo. 6/15/09 12:36:33 PM + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802864-5200 ext. 229. Hinesburg 3-BR Apt. Close to town, 1-BA, W/D hookups, 3-season porch, lg. yard. Avail. July 16. $1100./mo. + heat & electric. Rent incl. water, sewer, trash. Refs., sec. dep., income verification. Info: 802-482-4659. Hinesburg Country Cape On private lot. 3 BRs. 2 full BAs. Lg. eat-in kitchen. LR. Sunroom. Office. Lg. master BR w/ walk-in closet. Woodstove. Deck. Garage. Avail. July/Aug. Price negotiable depending on occupancy. Info: 802-777-4600, watm@gmavt.net. Luxury Apartments Keen’s Crossing! Are you looking for the space & convenience of a home in an apt. setting? 17 floor plans, incl., variously: lg. closets, bay windows, private exterior entrance, W/D hookups, central A/C! Our community offers many amenities, such as fitness & movie rooms. Prices vary, but all incl. heat, HW, sewer/trash. Call for details & pricing! EHO ADA. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. Mallets Bay/Colchester Sunny 1-BR w/ lake views, min. to downtown Burlington, parking, W/D, gas fireplace, storage. A must see. Avail. Jul. 1. Info: 802373-4707.
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ESSEX JCT. CONDO W/ GARAGE
BRADFORD TERRACE RICHMOND Only five beautiful and quiet wooded hillside lots remain for sale on this paved cul-de-sac town road. One acre and larger starting at $139,900. Driveway cuts, underground utilities and wastewater/septic in place. Only minutes to I-89. Bring your own builder or use one of our recommended professionals. For more information contact the Owner-Realtor at 802-434-4733 ext 1.
2-BR, 1.5-BA townhouse. Natural gas heat & water, basement, W/D hookups on first floor. Completely updated inside and out. First time buyers $8000 tax credit. $175,000. Call 802-865-2010.
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9:46:15 AM Maintenance free living on3/24/09 Lake FSBO-DTurner052009.indd 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.
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Owner financing & lowest5/19/09 price 10:31:10 AM 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.
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7/6/095th FSBO-KPepperBurl070109.indd 10:32:24 AM One bedroom, one bath condo. 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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7/7/09 FSBO-LDuckman070109.indd 10:00:10 AM Enticing 4-bedroom colonial, hardwood & tile flooring, 2.5 baths,large LR w/ southern exposure window seat. $315,000. Contact: 802-878-2264 Info: www.essexvt.webs.com.
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6/23/09 FSBO-JBenjamin070809.indd 10:01:45 AM 1950’s ranch home waiting for your love! $224,900 + owner financing + $1500 toward furnace updating (currently working), 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.
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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. $597,900. 802-372-4131.
BURLINGTON CONDO LAKEFRONT
3/24/09FSBO-BWorthen-032509.indd 9:45:33 AM Charming 2-BR house in Burlington (next to Five Sisters). Hardwood floors, fenced backyard, detached garage, 10 min. walk downtown.
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6/26/09 FSBO-LSmith062409.indd 3:05:26 PM 1 6/19/09 2:03:17 PM 2-BR condo at Indian Creek, S. Burlington. Bright, sunny unit in fabulous location 3-BR, 1-BA, 1700 sq.ft. home on 2+ close to shopping, schools & recreation. 12 min. to downtown, 5 min. to Rte. 89. wooded acres in Huntington. Open Unit is located at far end of complex w/ minimal traffic. Excellent condition w/ floor plan, exposed beams, floor-torecent paint, carpeting & tile. Unit incl. 1.5-BA, ample closet space, fireplace living ceiling windows throughout house. room, solarium kitchen, deck, one car garage. Indian Creek is a park like complex w/ 35 minutes to Burlington. $239,000. mature vegetation, pool & tennis courts. See indiancreekcondos.org for more info. 802-434-2820, & photos. $219,500. natanyalara@gmail.com 802-484-7213.
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7/7/09 9:51:28 AM Sunny 2-BR, 1.5-BA end unit. Run,FSBO-NHelak070809.indd walk or ski out backdoor. Bamboo floors, sunroom, spacious eat-in kitchen. Ample storage. Established perennial gardens. Many updates, a must see! $248,500. 802-922-4757.
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« for rent 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. MORRISVILLE, VT, 2.5 BR Ground floor near library & playground; includes coin-op W/D, porch, storage area, heat, HW, snow removal. NS. Applications at Bournes Energy, 72 Lower Main St. (next to Bees Knees), Morrisville. Info: 802-888-2611-221.
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REDUCED W/ MANY UPGRADES 4-BR, 2-BA house avail. Aug. 1. Across from hospital, fresh paint throughout, new kitchen cabinets, new windows. Info: Larry Young, 802-734-6867. RICHMOND Sm. 2-BR unfurnished. NS/pets. Parking, lease. Credit check. Refs. Please lv. msg. Info: 802-434-3238. RICHMOND Sm. 1-BR, furnished. NS/pets. Parking, lease, credit check, refs. Info: 802-434-3238. 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, 802846-9568, 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: 802-9858564. S. BURLINGTON Unfurnished 1-BR, refs., dep. NS/pets. $450/ mo. + utils. Info: 802-862-9884. S. BURLINGTON Sugartree Condos, avail. Aug. 1. 2-BR townhouse, 1.5-BA, W/D, carport, locked storage. No pets. $1175/ mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229.
S. HERO, WEST SHORE RD. 1-BR, 2nd-floor duplex, lake/country living near Grand Isle ferry, 30 min. to Burlington. Upscale neighborhood. New carpet/paint. Incl. heat, plowing, storage. Lease/sec./refs. NS/pets. $600/ mo. Info: 802-372-5241. SHELBUNE APT. FOR RENT 2 BR, 1.5 BA, W/D hookup, heat, trash pickup & snow plowing incl. No pets. Lease, deposit, refs. & background check. Info: 802-9858539, wplvt@msn.com. SO. STARKSBORO 1-BR HOUSE Wood heat, garden space, great views, very private. No pets. Lease & refs. req. $700/mo. + utils. Avail. Aug. 1. Info: 802453-2380.
SPACIOUS COLONIAL Plenty of room. 4 BRs, 2 BAs, LR, dining area, porch, family room, modern kitchen, full basement w/ W/D, upstairs kitchenette. Near park. Off-street parking. Info: 520-8256837, barbzmail@wbhsi.net. VERGENNES 287 Main St. Medium 2-BR, parking, lg. enclosed porch. Quiet. Heat & HW incl. No dogs. $800/mo. Call only between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Avail. now. Info: 802-349-4017. VERGENNES 2-BR Quiet, offstreet parking, yard, W/D hookups. $795/mo. + $350 dep., incl. heat & water. Avail. now. No dogs. Info: 802-655-1474. VERGENNES ENERGY STAR APT. W/D, DW shared garage. Heat, HW, snow, lawn, trash incl. Shared backyard. Easy walk to downtown. NS. Pets considered w/ additional deposit. Credit check, work refs. 1st & sec. dep. required. Info: 802-877-3280.
WALK TO UVM/HOSPITAL $1000 Burlington, lg., 2-BR apt. W/D hookup, full BA & kitchen, parking, private entrance/porch area. 1-yr. lease. NS, pets negotiable. On bus line. Clean, just renovated. Info: Brisson Properties, LLC, 802-897-5625, kbrb@shoreham. net. WINOOSKI Quiet 1-BR apt. w/ private entrance & off-street parking. $800/mo. incl. utils. Avail. Aug. 1. Info: 802-355-2219 or 802-355-2218. WINOOSKI 1-BR, $800/mo. utils. incl. Parking. Will discuss pets. Call Sandy, 802-655-0584 for details. Please lv. msg. WINOOSKI 3-BR, Side St., 10 blocks from hospital, off-street parking. $1185/mo. Heat & HW incl. Info: 802-862-1850.
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Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. Winooski 1-BR Heat/HW incl. DW, parking, W/D in building, full BA w/ tub/shower. Clean. NS/ pets. $845/mo. Info: Bill Wheater, 802-233-1150. Winooski 135 W. 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 Home Spacious 3-BR home, fantastic location, great neighborhood; colleges, hospital, downtown, waterfront close by. Plenty of parking, garbage pickup incl. $1500/mo. + utils. Lease-toown option. Info: 802-999-1265, ft1103@aol.com. Winooski Lafountain St. Charming, clean 2-BR, nice neighborhood. LR, DR, kitchen downstairs. BRs, BA upstairs. Gas heat, off-street parking, small front porch. NS/pets. Avail. 8/1. Sec. dep. $975/mo. + utils. 1-yr. lease. Info: 802-655-3236. Winooski Nice Neighborhood 3-BR apt. Avail. Aug. 1. Hedged yard w/ gardens. Bus line. Lg. kitchen, front porch, off-street parking for 2 cars. $1225/mo. + utils. Basement storage & W/D. Dep., year lease. No dogs. Refs. Info: 802-655-4349, homepage. mac.com/l sfr y/PhotoAlbum35. html. Winooski Spacious Apt. Mansion St. Quiet, upstairs, lg., 2-level, 2-BR. Off-street parking, W/D, heat incl., snow & trash removal. Avail. Aug. 1. $1200/mo. Info: 802-324-4989. Winooski: 2 BR, Audet St. Top floor, owner-occupied duplex. 1 BA, den. Hookups (stackable W/D), living w/ 20’ 3-season porch. Aug. 1 or Sept. 1; 1 year+. No dogs. $1150/mo. incl. heat. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.
For Sale $155,000 - TWIN OAKS CONDO 122 N. Twin Oaks, 2-BR, 1-BA upstairs condo in convenient S. Burlington location, carport + 1 space, community swimming pool, recreational vehicle parking, upgraded appliances. Info: Roy Flournoy, 802-860-7220. 2007 Colonial 3 BRs, 3.5 BAs & 3 levels of living space. Gorgeous kitchen w/ stainless appliances & walk-in pantry. Mountain views from front porch, deck off back of home. Close proximity to ski resort, Lamoille River & trails. Oversized 2-car garage. $329,900. Call Nick Riina, 802-846-9559, or email Nick@VermontInvestments.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, www. VermontInvestments.com. Lake Champlain NY Cottage South of Westport, N.Y., quaint 2-BR, 1-BA furnished cottage w/ beach & mooring rights. Check out pictures @ www.venturenorth.net, press All Listings. $105,000. Info: Angel Marvin, 518-524-4115. Price Reduced! Situated on 2 acres adjoining wooded townowned land, this 3-BR, 2-BA contemporary has had many recent improvements, incl. newer kitchen & BAs & HDWD & tile floors. There is also a fabulous 4-car garage/workshop. $324,000. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Marybeth Rust, 802846-9566, www.hickokandboardman.com. Riverview, Richmond 2-BR mobile home, very nice, HDWD floor LR, eat-in kitchen, 2-door refrigerator, cathedral ceiling, gas heat, deck, shed. Financing possible. Sale after divorce. $30,500. Info: 802-253-8841.
Housemates BIG COUNTRY HOME TO SHARE On 30 acres in S. Starksboro. Avail. now for long-term housemates or weekly/monthly, single or couple, unfurnished rooms too. NS/pets. Info: 802-453-5409, lescoe@madriver.com. Burlington 68A S. Willard St. Furnished lg. room. Graduate student/professional preferred. 1.5BA, W/D, kitchen, parking. NS. Artistic & intellectual environment. Avail. Aug. 1. $600/mo. incl. utils. 802-660-7172 or 802-598-7423.
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Entertainmenet Center 5.5’ tall x 6’ wide. Cabinet underneath for media. Glass shelving along sides w/ lighting. Photo avail. $175. Info: 802-238-4211. Solar Gorilla charger Laptop/device charger; lots of adapter tips, cables, carrying case & solar unit incl. Awesome product, perfect condition. $195 is a great deal! Info: 802-324-5922. Wireless Keyboard Universal. Mint condition. Compatible w/ Tungsten, Zire, Treo & select Dell/ HP devices. Full size, folds to 5.5 x 3.5 x.5 inches. $35 firm. Info: 802-655-0942.
« buy this stuff Yokohama Winter Tires K2 f720 205/65/15 from my Nissan Maxima. They are mounted on nice alloy rims complete w/ bolt face plate covers. Info: 802-2389561.
Clothing/ Jewelry Wedding Dress David’s Bridal Gown. Style: ST9505. Beaded lace tank, chiffon split front over charmeuse slim A-line. Features cascade back w/ lace trim. Chapel train. Ivory, size 4 w/ tags, never worn. Info: 802-893-2288, afarrell70@hotmail.com.
Electronics Computer Repair Services Experienced computer repair technical now offering computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, upgrades & more to the Chittenden Country area! $25/hr. Call 802-851-5451 today! Info: josh@ BoostVT.com, www.DerbyPC.org. Dell Dimension 4100 PC Like new, almost never used desktop. Needs more memory, otherwise in amazing condition. No files, only Windows XP, anti-virus software installed. DVD-RW drive. $150. Info: 802-735-5552. MAC Bits & Pieces I’ve switched to my laptop; have some Apple Mac pieces to sell! 1 optical mouse (USB), 1 full keyboard, 1 15” display. Email for info. Info: amyv0378@yahoo.com. Reflector Telescope Sky Tour 114 mm, talking handset, illuminated Smart Mount, LED electronic dot finderscope, 1.25” eyepieces. Like new, used twice, asking $125. Info: 802-868-5197.
Entertainment/ Tickets 4 Bob Dylan Tickets Prime seats. July 17, Essex Fair Grounds. $360. Info: 802-434-4326. 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 dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette, Mardi Gras parties or any time good friends get together. #1 for fun. New talent welcome. Info: 802-658-1464.
Free Stuff Is Your House Haunted? Let us check it out for free. The Vermont Spirit Detective Agency: “The Private Eye For Those Who’ve Died.” Contact: vermontspirits@gmail. com. Info: Matthew Borden, 802881-1171, bigbigdeal3@aol.com.
Furniture Antique Grandfather Clock Beautiful, Howard Miller, stands over 8 feet tall. Perfect condition. $500/OBO. Call Nick, 720275-4950, to view July 6-11. Antique Grandfather Clock Beautiful. (Howard Miller = manufacturer.) Over 8 ft. tall. Perfect condition. $500/OBO. Call Nick, 720-275-4950, to view July 6-11. Beautiful antique credenza Tall, wood/glass, perfect for dining room. Over 8 feet tall. Perfect condition. $50/OBO. Call Nick, 720-275-4950, to view July 6-11. Crib - NEW 3-in-1 convertibleto-toddler & full-size bed. Solid wood. New in boxes. Sell, $345. 802-598-0316.
FREE AREA RUG 10’ X 11’ Beige rug & pad. Worn but still usable. Pick up in S. Burlington. Info: 802-236-1276. 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. 802-8937296. Mattress & Box Therapedic Euro Top w/ ther-a-foam topper. Never used, new. Sell $375. 802-7353431. Tall Antique Curio Cabinet Wood/glass. Over 8 ft. tall. Perfect condition. $50/OBO. Call Nick, 720-275-4950, to view July 6-11.
Garage/Estate Sales BIG GARAGE SALE! Furniture, electronics, household appliances, plants, mirrors, instruments, tapes (VHS/audio), clothes. Saturday, Aug. 8, raindate Sunday, Aug. 9. 8 a.m. Fort Ethan Allen: 17 Catamount Lane. Huge estate sale in Essex Furniture, appliances, jewelry, Xmas decorations, art (Fred Swan), more. 26 S. Summit St. Sat., 7/11, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rain date Sun., 7/12. Call Nick, 720-275-4950 for directions/info. Outdoor Gear Blowout! Friday, July 10, 10-4, & Saturday, July 11, 9-noon. 25 Omega Dr. (off of S. Brownell Rd.), Williston. GPSs, Paddlegear, Julbo, GoLite Footwear!
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1 y.o. Vetted Cat SF calico Maine Coon mix. Sweet, gentle, tiny. Fully vetted. Adoption fee. Info: Good Karma Rescue Inc., 802-2299435, goodkarmarescue@gmail. com, www.goodkarmarescue.org.
Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible, instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo and more. All ages, skill levels/interests welcome! Patient, supportive teacher offering refs., results & convenient scheduling 7 days/ week. Info: Andy Greene, 802658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail. com, www.andysmountainmusic. com.
Chinese Water Dragon 65 gallon. Sweet Hydra (“EE-Dra”) needs reptile-loving home. Moved, cannot provide proper space. Very tame, healthy, beautiful. Wonderful companion for 3 yrs. $280/ OBO. Setup for whole life. Info: snapdragonpop@gmail.com. Rescue needs forever home! It’s Dryden! I am an 11-weeks-old rescue from SC. I am utd, micro chipped, fixed! Homeowners only. Adoption fee $150. Info: Lynsey Barrows, 802-349-7594.
Sports Equipment 1960 Penn Yan boat Lapstrake hull, seats 6. 60HP Evinrude outboard. Gator trailer incl. Located in Detroit; buyer arranges transport. $1800/OBO. Info: Alex Folkl, 802-540-0811. Mount Shasta Mountain Bike Arrowhead, Women’s 18’ L, Teal Splash Color, excellent condition, all original paperwork incl. $75. Info: Tracey Calista, 802-864-4908.
Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966.
The Best Yard/Craft Sale! Tons of stuff! Arts and crafts, supplies, books, furniture, such a variety! Many things are new, or in very good condition. The sale will be going on both Saturday and Sunday July18th and 19th from 9-3, rain or shine. 25 Thibault pkwy, Burlington. Near the baseball park. See you there! Yard Sale 7/11 9-4 Multi house sale w/ lots of electronics & misc. items. We’re cleaning out so you can clean up. 86 Hadley Rd., S. Burlington.
Lost/found FOUND: Camera near Hunger Mountain on Memorial Day. Info: 802-793-7500.
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, 802-864-7195, 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. 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. Music Lessons Piano, guitar, bass, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 25 yrs. exp. Friendly, individualized lessons in S. Burlington. Info: 802-864-7740, eromail13@gmail.com. Voice Lessons Indiana University & Chicago Lyric Opera alumnus. Info: 802-598-1190.
For Sale Line 6 Guitar amplifier Flextone 3 in excellent condition. Incl. 4 channel foot pedal w/ wah & tuner. Also comes w/ protective cover. $400. Info: Mark LaPierre, 802-238-5737.
Auditions/ Casting Casting for short film 20-minute drama to be filmed in/ around Montpelier, Vt., on weekends in Aug. 2009. Please submit your head shot & acting resume to jimtheactor@yahoo.com. Info: Jim Gallagher. Male Models Wanted You: 1825 years old, nice look, hard body, willing to pose nude. Interested in creating art. Info: 802-9996219.
Creative Space Art Studio Spaces Avail. in a South End Art Studio Collective on Pine St. Gallery for shows, Art Hop central location, online presence, more info at thetestsight. com. Info: Art Studio Collective, Christy Mitchell, 802-578-2512.
For Sale FRED SWAN PAINTINGS Prints. All signed, numbered originals. Unique glazier style. Limited editions. Beautiful VT/New England landscapes. Essex Jct. Call Nick, 720-275-4950, to view week of July 6-11. FRED SWAN PAINTINGS Prints: signed, numbered originals. Most glazier style. Most limited edition. Beautiful VT/New England landscapes. Essex Jct. Call Nick, 720-275-4950, to view week of July 6-11.
affordable piano lessons I’m a graduate of McGill University in piano performance & I’m looking for students of all experiences to teach basic classical piano playing/technique, beginning/ advanced jazz piano, theory/ear training. Info: Randal Pierce, 802-999-1594.
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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092
ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092
On June 17, 2009, Omnipoint Communications and MP Vermont LLC, filed application #4C0101-4 for a project generally described as:
On June 19, 2009, Burlington Harbor Hotel Group LLC, filed application #4C0116-21F for a project generally described as:
a three-lot subdivision of Lot #1 of the Cummings subdivision for construction of a single family residence on Lots #1-2 and #1-3. The project is located on Cummings Drive in the Town of Huntington, Vermont.
the addition of nine antennas (72” x 13.5” x 6”) mounted on an existing 130’ penthouse rooftop. Six antennas will be centered at approximately 117’ agl, the remaining three to be centered approximately 127’ agl. Related equipment includes, three cabinets (83” x 52” x 28”) with booster cabinets, one battery cabinet (68” x 28” x 31”) and one Pewer/Telco cabinet (60” x 25” x 10”) to be located in a 10 x 15’ leased area on rooftop; small E911 GPS and GSM antennas and cables port with 7/8” cable connecting antennas, cabinets and related equipment. The project is located at 100 Bank Street in the City of Burlington, Vermont.
The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Huntington Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.
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 Burlington Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at110 W. Canal St., Suite 202 Winooski, VT , and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www. nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.
No hearing will be held unless, on or before July 21, 2009, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.
No hearing will be held unless, on or before July 21, 2009, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.
Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by July 21, 2009.
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 July 21, 2009.
Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5).
Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5).
ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On June 15, 2009, Nancy J. Bretschneider, filed application #4C1017-4 for a project generally described as:
Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 18th day of June, 2009. By/s/ Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us
Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 19th day of June, 2009. By:/s/ Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us
the creation of a 34 room (15,946 sf.) addition, spanning the existing courtyard entry way, on the east leg of the existing building. The project is located on Cherry Street in the City of Burlington, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Burlington Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above. No hearing will be held unless, on or before July 21, 2009, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by July 21, 2009. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 22nd day of June 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 Grand Isle Supervisory Union 5038 US Route 2 North Hero, VT 05474 802-372-6921 Effective Date: July 1, 2009 DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL RECORDS Grand Isle Supervisory Union is planning on destroying special education records of students with birthdates between January 1, 1981 and December 31, 1981 as the information is no longer relevant/needed for the student’s educational program.
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If you wish to pick up these records before they are destroyed, please contact Ellen Norris at the above address or telephone number before August 14, 2009. After that time, these records will be destroyed. IMPORTANT Please be advised that some of the information contained in these files may be needed for purposes such as eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits. STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1042-08 CnC HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Home Equity Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4, Plaintiff v. Theodore W. Reckell, et al. And Occupants residing at 16 River Road, Colchester, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE
FOR SALE BY THE STATE OF VERMONT 2 lots in the Saxon Hill Industrial Park Allen Martin Drive, Essex Lot A: 30.48 acres; 179,000 sf 2-story building; 700 parking spaces Lot B: 21.33 acres of unimproved land A minimum bid of $ 7,000,000 is required. A packet with additional information as well as detailed bidding instructions is available at the following web site: http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php. Packets may also be picked up at our office or requested from:
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Property Management Services Division 4 Governor Aiken Avenue, Montpelier, VT 05633-7001 802-828-3390 • leslie.baker@state.vt.us
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Wells A property tour will take place on July 14 at 3:00 p.m. Fargo Bank, N.A., to Theodore W. Bids will be opened on July 30 at 2:00 p.m. Reckell dated October 11, 2005 and recorded in Volume 541, Page 56 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, of which NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF VERMONT mortgage the undersigned is the 2x5-stofvt062409.indd 1 10:38:06 AM CHITTENDEN COUNTY,6/23/09 SS. present holder, for breach of the By virtue and in execution of CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT conditions of said mortgage and the Power of Sale contained in a DOCKET NO. S1111-08 CnC for the purposes of foreclosing the certain mortgage given by Homesame will be sold at Public Auction comings Financial, LLC to James U.S. Bank National Association, as at 9:45 A.M. on July 15, 2009, at Guertin dated March 30, 2007 and Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities 16 River Road, Colchester, Vermont recorded in Volume 260, Page 116 Asset Backed Certificates, Series all and singular the premises of the Land Records of the Town 2006-FRE2, described in said mortgage: of Jericho, of which mortgage Plaintiff the undersigned is the present v. To Wit: holder, for breach of the condiAlvair Dasilva, Aisla Dasilva, Being all and the same land and tions of said mortgage and for the Mortgage Electronic Registration premises conveyed to Theodore purposes of foreclosing the same Systems, Inc., as nominee for W. Reckell by Warranty Deed of will be sold at Public Auction at Fremont Investment & Loan And Matthew L. Gazo and Elizabeth 2:30 P.M. on July 15, 2009, at 91 Occupants residing at 12 Floral Gazo dated October 11, 2005 and Sunnyview Drive, Jericho, Vermont Street, South Burlington, Vermont, recorded in Volume 541 at page all and singular the premises Defendants 54 of the town of Colchester Land described in said mortgage: Records. NOTICE OF SALE To Wit: Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be Being all and the same land and By virtue and in execution of the paid in cash by purchaser at the premises conveyed to James Power of Sale contained in a certime of sale, with the balance due Guertin and Michelle Guertin by tain mortgage given by U.S. Bank at closing. Proof of financing for Warranty Deed of Joshua Francis National Association, as Trustee the balance of the purchase to be and Patricia Francis dated March for SG Mortgage Securities Asset provided at the time of sale. The 30, 2007 and recorded in Volume Backed Certificates, Series 2006sale is subject to taxes due and 260, Page 114 of the Land Records FRE2 to Alvair Dasilva dated April owing to the Town of Colchester. of the Town of Jericho. 28, 2006 and recorded in Volume 748, Page 24 of the Land Records The mortgagor is entitled to Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be of the Town of South Burlington, redeem the premises at any time paid in cash by purchaser at the of which mortgage the underprior to the sale by paying the full time of sale, with the balance due signed is the present holder, for amount due under the mortgage, at closing. Proof of financing for breach of the conditions of said including the costs and expenses the balance of the purchase to be mortgage and for the purposes of of the sale. provided at the time of sale. The foreclosing the same will be sold sale is subject to taxes due and at Public Auction at 10:30 A.M. on Other terms to be announced owing to the Town of Jericho. July 15, 2009, at 12 Floral Street, at the sale or inquire at Lobe & South Burlington, Vermont all and Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, The mortgagor is entitled to singular the premises described in South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 redeem the premises at any time said mortgage: 660-9000. prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, To Wit: HSBC Bank USA, National Associaincluding the costs and expenses Being all and the same lands and tion of the sale. premises conveyed to James Gears as Trustee and Sue Gears by Warranty Deed Other terms to be announced of MBL associates dated 4/21/98 By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. at the sale or inquire at Lobe & of record in Volume 426, Page 484 Lobe & Fortin, PLC Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, of the City of South Burlington 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 and by Corrective Quit Claim Deed South Burlington, VT 05403 660-9000. of MBL Associates, LLC dated 5/14/98 of record in Volume 429, STATE OF VERMONT GMAC Mortgage, LLC Page 126 of said land records. CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1066-08 CnC GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff v. James Guertin, Michelle Guertin And Occupants residing at 91 Sunnyview Drive, Jericho, Vermont, Defendants
By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403
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.
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« legals 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. U.S. Bank National Association, 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. S607-09 CnC Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007OPT3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-OPT3, Plaintiff v. Curtis W. Smith, Sharron J. Saunders, and Occupants residing at 86 Beaver Brook Road, Milton, Vermont, Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Sharron J. Saunders 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. A copy of the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Chittenden Superior Court, P.O. Box 187, Burlington, Vermont. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights. 2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated May 23, 2007. Plaintiff’s action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Milton at Volume 346, Page 107. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Chittenden, State of Vermont.
3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is Aug. 18, 2009. You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney, Joshua B. Lobe, located at 30 Kimball Avenue, Suite 306, South Burlington, VT 05403. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at P.O. Box 187, Burlington, Vermont. 4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story , and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. 6. YOU MUST MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your answer you may not be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have. 7. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the methods provided in Rules 4(d)-(f), (k), or (l) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the defendant, Sharron J. Saunders, by publication as provided in Rule[s][4(d)(l) and] 4(g) of those Rules.
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This order shall be published once a week for 2 consecutive weeks beginning on July 8, 2009 in the Seven Days, a newspaper of general circulation in Chittenden County, and a copy of this summons and order as published shall be mailed to the defendant, Sharron J. Saunders, if an address is known. Dated at Burlington, Vermont this 23rd day of June, 2009. Hon. Dennis Pearson Presiding Judge Chittenden Superior Court
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. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., S. Burlington, VT. There is no fee. This is open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide. For more info, call 802-479-9450, or ljlivendale@yahoo.com. BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-3432027. 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.
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 Point 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 Last support group meeting for the summer meets June 17, 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. COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 5065, forming for friendship and fun. Chittenden County area. Activities to include weeknight/weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@aol.com.
SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step group. Women only. Do you have problems with your relationships? Are you unable to leave an unhealthy romantic relationship? We can help. Call Valerie, 802-825-4643. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802-9858600. MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN Meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. & Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Pathways to Well Being, 168 Battery St., Burlington. Share knowledge, experience, stories & get support. This is a FREE support group that meets every other Sunday and Thursday. Call 862-8806 x5 for more info. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at the Burlington Police Station on Battery St. in the new Community Room. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport). WOMEN’S RAPE CRISES CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-555 ext. 19 for information. LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802734-0695. SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Join others who have MS to discuss concerns, ask questions, share information and get support. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Williston. For more information contact Michele at 862-4085 and leave a message.
Age/Sex/Fixed: 5-year-old NM — Welsh Corgi SiZe: Small/24 lbs. energy LeveL: Med./High reASOn Here: Didn’t get along with other dog in home KidS: 13+ (Handling sensitivity) CATS: No dOgS: Some
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) is offering a free PTSD Support Group for Women on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. The group focuses on both support and education about PTSD. Meetings are held at the NAMI office at 14 Healey Avenue, Suite D, Plattsburgh. For more information or to register, call NAMI: CV at 561-2685. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 6559136 or email kgcromey@aol.com. SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@pshift.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (parking in back of church/please use back entrance). Meetings are FREE and anonymous. For more info please call 802-8632655.
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Would you like to make a difference in women’s lives while working with a dynamic team? We’re seeking a Data Manager for Ladies First, Vermont’s breast & cervical cancer and heart disease screening program. The Data Manager needs to have strong computer and database management skills and have the ability to link different databases. This person would work with a variety of database software such as Microsoft ACCESS, SPSS, Business Objects, Link Plus and Excel. By taking advantage of the emerging technology in information exchanges, this person would help develop a new information system for the Ladies First program. Candidates must have a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus one year’s experience in the field. To apply, go to www.vtstatejobs.info Reference job posting #25733. Burlington. Full-time. Position open until filled.
(Winooski, Rutland, St. Johnsbury, Swanton, Springfield) Preferred candidates will provide tutoring services to participants in the VSAC Outreach program at the request and direction of Outreach Counselor and supervisor. Tutoring will occur at identified schools. Tutors will be required to maintain tutoring logs and provide progress reports. Must be able to provide own transportation to school. High school diploma required; some college preferred. Should possess strong ability to tutor students in a variety of subjects, individually and in small groups. All tutors must complete a clean background check prior to tutoring. Up to 10 hours per week. Pay commensurate with experience. Job Code: SEV290 VSAC offers a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation. To learn more about these and other opportunities, visit our website at www.vsac.org. To be considered for any of our positions, please submit a resume & cover letter with Job Code by July 14, 2009, to Director of Human Resources via email, jobs@vsac.org, fax, 654-3765, or mail.
For more information, contact Julie Wasserman at (802) 863-7331 or email Julie.Wasserman@VDH.state.vt.us.
VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000,Winooski, VT 05404 Equal Opportunity Employer www.VSAC.org • VSAC Job Info Line: 654-3760
Health Promotion Assistant
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The Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust (VSBIT) is seeking a full-time Health Promotion Assistant. This individual will provide assistance to assure the day-to-day delivery of the Planned Action Toward Health (PATH) programs to school employees throughout Vermont. The position responsibilities will include: • Assisting with the planning and preparation of all state-wide conferences and workshops. • Assisting with the design, publication and distribution of PATH and PATHpoints-related communications materials. • Providing on-line registration information and technical assistance to PATH participants. • Coordinating the distribution and fulfillment of PATH materials and activities • Data reporting and providing assistance and coordination to the PATHpoints program. Candidates must be Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Design Suite and customer-service proficient. We are seeking a team player with strong organizational, oral and written communication skills who is able to multi-task in a small yet dynamic environment. This individual must have their own transportation and be able to travel to events as required throughout the state. An interest in health promotion, though desired, is not required. Qualified applicants may send their resume, including 3 current references, by July 24, 2009 to: VSBIT Health Promotion Assistant 79 River St., 3rd Floor, Suite 301 Montpelier, VT 05602 or by email to joe@vsbit.org
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Default Aversion Assistance Counselor Provide borrowers financial counseling to help resolve account delinquencies; analyze accounts to determine eligibility for repayment options; evaluate accounts at risk for default; and ensure proper claim procedures are followed. Must be customer-service oriented with excellent judgment. Associate’s degree in business or related field, two years related experience, preferably in a lending or commercial finance company, strong written/verbal communication, strong computer skills, organization skills and attention to detail are required. Requires working one night per week. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Job code: SEV288.
Part-time Loan Collections Representative Provide support in locating and collecting from defaulted borrowers, and recommend disposition of accounts. Requires extensive phone contact and written communication. Associate’s degree in business or related field, two years related experience, preferably in a lending or commercial finance company, strong written/verbal communication skills, strong computer skills, organization skills and attention to detail are required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Flexible work schedule. Job code: SEV289 VSAC offers a dynamic work environment and competitive compensation. To learn more about these and other opportunities, visit our website at www.vsac.org. To be considered for any of our positions, please submit a resume & cover letter with job code by July 13, 2009, to Director of Human Resources via email jobs@vsac.org, fax, 654-3765, or mail.
VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000,Winooski,VT 05404 Equal Opportunity Employer www.VSAC.org • VSAC Job Info Line: 654-3760
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Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of non-medical companionship and home helper services to seniors We are looking for friendly, cheerful andin their homes, is seekingpeople friendly,to cheerful, dependable assistand thedependable elderly in people. their CAREGivers assist seniors withcompanionship, companionship, lightmeal househomes. Non-medical keeping, meal preparation, personal care, errands, andand more. preparation, light housekeeping, errands Part-time, flexible scheduling, including: Daytime, evening, other homemaker activities. No heavy lifting. We weekend and overnight shifts currently available. No heavy have flexible, part-time, day, evening, weekend and overnight shifts available in Chittenden, lifting.
Shelter OperatiOnS Samaritan House seeks an experienced person to manage Shelter Operations, including supervising staff and clients, case management and keeping the HMIS data system up to date. If you have a bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of 4 years management and supervisory experience in a nonprofit organization, please contact:
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Adjunct Faculty in Introductory Science and Mathematics
Sterling College, a small experiential liberal arts college in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, invites applications for an adjunct position in introductory science and mathematics for the 2009-2010 academic year. For detailed description, go to www.sterlingcollege.edu/jobs. Submit electronic applications only to pcenkl@sterlingcollege.edu.
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Personal and Professional develoPment instructor needed The Women’s Small Business Program seeks a dynamic teacher with strong entrepreneurial experience to teach business ownership. Ability to work effectively one on one and meet the needs of an entire diverse class. Strong knowledge, personal experience preferred of how to create a business plan and business-ownership skills. Within the teaching team, the PPD instructor tracks and supports students through their business idea or counsels toward a modified vision. Classes Thursday nights and some Sunday afternoons, September - mid-December. Predesigned curriculum, administrative support and competitive salary.
Special Services Transportation Agency (SSTA), a local not-for-profit agency located in Colchester is looking for volunteers with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Please contact SSTA at (802) 878-1527 for more information and to apply.
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Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company! We work hard AND offer a fun place to work with summer bocce games, BBQs, ping-pong tournaments, employee garden plots and much more! We also offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits (including an awesome discount on plants & product!).
Call Center Seasonal Supervisor
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Part-Time School Office Manager
Are you a dynamic, flexible individual with computer and interpersonal skills who loves kids and is looking for a rewarding part-time position? If so, the Green Mountain Montessori School would like to speak with you about our Office Manger position. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our community, and responsible for daily operations such as managing admissions, communications, financials, files, and web content. This person will also help out in the classroom when needed. Candidates must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency with MS Word & Excel, a thirst for learning and desire work with children in a collaborative environment. Hours are M-F 8-12:30 during the school year.
After School Teacher
The Green Mountain Montessori School is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, caring and dedicated person to lead and enhance our vibrant after-school program. The successful candidate will be in charge of the program for children aged 3-6 from 2:45pm-5:30pm. M-F that provides a wide variety of fun and learning experiences including arts, cooking, science and other activities of your design. Candidates must truly love working with young children.
Substitute Teachers
We’re searching for a Seasonal Supervisor to join our call center team. As the Seasonal Supervisor you will support and supervise a team of seasonal sales & service representatives, coaching the team to continuously improve performance. The person will also maintain a high degree of availability for questions to be able to assist in resolving operational or customer service issues. Our ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience within a call center and have strong interpersonal & communication skills. This is a regular, four-day, Wednesday thru Saturday, 40 hour a week closing position covering approximately 22–28 weeks during the holiday and spring peak seasons. During non-peak times, there is flexibility to continue working as a front-line telephone sales rep. We are an employee-owned company and America’s leading catalog & web-based gardening company! Interested? Please send your cover letter & resume to Gardener’s Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington, VT 05401 or to jobs@gardeners.com.
Do you have previous childcare experience and a desire to get involved but on a less freuquent basis? Substitute teaching is a wonderful way to get involved with children and our community. Apply for these positions by sending a letter of interest and current resume to info@gmmontessori.org or 8 Jericho Rd., Essex, VT 05452. Learn more about us at www.gmmontessori.org. We welcome diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.
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Village Wine & Coffee
Grounds for Health, a Vermont-based, international women’s health organization, seeks women’s health-care professional for position of Program Manager for cervical cancer programs in Africa and Latin America. Must have international experience, management skills and Spanish language skills. Some administrative work included. Join us and our partners in the specialty coffee industry in this exciting, leading-edge project. Salary DOE. 25% travel.
looking for a good Barista with a love for wine. Village Wine and Coffee in Shelburne has a part-time position open for someone with the right work ethic and abilities to make exceptional coffee drinks and some knowledge and enthusiasm for selling wines. Please call Kevin for more information
802-985-8922.
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As part of Children’s Integrated Services/Early Intervention Program’s collaborative team, provide specialized instruction directly and intensively with young children under the age of three with developmental delays, special needs, or a diagnosis of autism, and their families in their homes and childcare settings. Must have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood special education, early childhood or related field; two years of direct experience providing developmental services to children under the age of three with disabilities or special health needs or work in an early childcare setting; have knowledge of and some experience with autism spectrum disorders.
Developmental Educator, 32 hours/week Serve on Children’s Integrated Services/Early Intervention Program’s interdisciplinary team working with families of infants and toddlers with special health and developmental needs; collaborate with area health, education and social services to identify eligible families and develop and implement specialized instruction and service coordination for identified children and families. Must have master’s degree in early childhood special education or related field; Vermont teacher certification; two years of direct experience providing developmental services to children under the age of three with disabilities or special health needs and their families; current knowledge of best practices in early intervention. Resume and cover letter to Vermont Family Network, 600 Blair Park, Suite 240, Williston, VT 05495.
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Travel 6/29/09 4:51:08 PM Consultants/Agents Six travel consultants/agents needed immediately; bonus/commissions. Part/full-time. Will train.
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OFFICE MANAGER/ RECEPTIONIST
for dental office. Responsible for scheduling, billing, phones. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Dr. Kero 1128 Williston Rd. So. Burlington, VT 05403
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Men & women 18 years and older with insured vehicles are needed to deliver in Burlington, South Burlington, Essex Junction and surrounding areas. We are also looking for office clerks & loaders. Delivery starts about July 7th. Work a minimum of 4 daylight hours per day and get paid within 48 hours upon successful completion of route. Call 1-800-979-7978 between the hours of 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Refer to job #3619-D. Distribution of FairPoint® directories is conducted on behalf of Idearc Media Corp., the official publisher of FairPoint® print directories.
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A-LEVEL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Monday thru Friday only. Located in a medical center building. Assist pharmacist in preparing medications for humans and animals. Send resumes to: scott@customrxshop.com or mail to: Scott Brown, 42 Timberlane, South Burlington, VT 05403.
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Vermont Center for Independent Living,
a statewide disability rights organization has a part-time opening out of our northernVermont office.
Home Access Program Specialist Vermont Center for Independent Living —Montpelier Office
Statewide disability rights organization seeks a person to assist with the effective operation and management of the Home Access Program at the Vermont Center for Independent Living. This fulltime position provides administrative and clerical support for the program including maintenance of program and peer records, and data entry. The Home Access Program helps people with disability to make their home more accessible to facilitate independent living. Please submit resume and cover letter by July 24 to: Home & Community Access Manager Harold Nadeau Vermont Center for Independent Living 11 East State Street Montpelier, VT 05602 VCIL is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We offer excellent benefits, competitive pay, a commitment to working with people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations in the recruitment and employment of persons with disabilities
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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
HowardCenter improves the well-being of children, adults, families and communities.
Developmental Services
As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), we are now hiring for the following 14-month temporary positions:
Looking for reliable person to support a male in his Burlington apartment with meal prep and companionship for 15 hrs. per week. Candidate must be comfortable setting firm limits and capable of following a behavior support plan.
Business Development Specialists – Micro Business Development Program
Job Coach: Seeking dependable, energetic, professional individual to provide 1:1 employment supports to numerous individuals at their job sites. Position requires good communication and judgment skills as well as flexibility. Experience with this population helpful. Must have reliable transportation. 30 hours/week.
One position to serve Addison/Chittenden, one to serve Franklin/ Grand Isle. Provide technical assistance and training to lowto-moderate-income Vermonters who own or intend to start a microenterprise. Business development counseling involves issues related to start-up, creating a business plan, and locating and applying for capital. Requires, at least, an Associate’s degree in business, education or related field. Technical knowledge of business planning, financial statements, management, marketing and finance necessary. Travel within assigned counties required. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation. $15/hr, 40 hrs/week. Excellent benefits. For further information, go to www.cvoeo.org
Seeking two candidates for emergency responder positions with the Safety Connection program. Candidates must possess a working knowledge of supporting individuals with a developmental disability who live independently in the community, have a valid driver’s license, own a car, and live in the Burlington or Winooski area. Temporary contracted positions with monthly stipend for on-call coverage for 7-15 days a month and hourly compensation for hours worked between 9 pm and 7 am.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Cook: Lakeview Community Care Home looking for a full-time cook to work in a community care home with adults who have major mental illness. Must have patience, compassion and a desire to work in this setting. 38 hrs./wk. Excellent benefits. Send resume and cover letter with your application. Community Support Clinician: FT position available to support persons with psychiatric disabilities in Chittenden County. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing creative problem solving, advocacy, resource development, case management, counseling and crisis support. BA or master’s degree in human services field and experience with persons with serious and persistent mental disorders preferred.
To apply: Send letter of interest, resume and 3 references by July 17 at 5 pm to: arrambdp@cvoeo.org, or mail to CVOEO, Attn: ARRA MBDP, PO Box 1603, Burlington, VT 05402-1603. No phone calls, please.
Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities.
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HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.
coach: cross-country running
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Our Westford School is looking for a middle school X-Country Running coach for the 2009 fall season. A minimum of two years of varsity level x-country running experience (or equivalent) required. Experience working with middle-school students preferred. Position pays $647 for the season.
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All coaches must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate at the commencement of the sport season for which the person has been appointed to coach. Candidates must also meet the certification and training requirements of the VPA, including ASEP (American Sport Need to place an ad? Education Program) certification, and certifications in both Sports First Aid and Coaching Principles. Call Michelle
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Adult Outpatient Program Clinician: Full-time, clinical position in Adult Outpatient Program providing psychotherapy and crisis counseling to adults with a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues, with occasional home based work. Masters degree in human service field required. VT Mental Health license required. Licensed Social Worker preferred. Must possess excellent clinical skills, including psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and record keeping. Generous benefits package available.
a nationwide fundraising company,Ticket is seeking Concert Sales individuals to staff our South Burlington, VT office. Nationwide Fundraising Company is seeking individuals to staff our Burlington,VT Office. We S.offer:
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Emergency Team Clinician: Seeking part-time, (three days per week) mental health clinician for CSAC’s Emergency Team to provide phone and face-to-face assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term stabilization counseling. Additional substitute hours are possible. Master’s degree in a mental health field; strong assessment skills; ability to think on your feet; good written and verbal communication; team orientation, required. Prior crisis intervention experience with varied populations in community settings, including individuals with major mental illness; familiarity with community resources, preferred.
Looking for highly Established customermotivated, base career-oriented people with good Looking for highly motivated, career-oriented communication skills. For interview, people with good communication skills.
Employment Program Coordinator: Provide overall program development, management and monitoring of employment services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Addison County. Provide public relations, marketing, community education. Oversee funding contracts, billing procedures. Collaborate with county-wide school systems for school- to-work transition Responsible for Need planning. to place an ad? supervising a large staff. Qualified candidates will possess a BA in a human services field and 2-4 Call years of experience or the equivalent. Good program planning, administrative, supervisory skills. Service Coordinator at Community Associates: Develop, coordinate and monitor supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism and traumatic brain injuries. Need skills and experience with this population, ability to identify concerns and problem solve, good writing Need to Office, place an and documentation skills, proficiency with Microsoft flexibility and adaptability. Qualifications also include a BA degree and good driving record. 30 hour position. BenefitCall package includes medical, dental, life insurance, generous paid time off.
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AmeriCorps VISTA member serving at VT Affordable Housing Coalition. For more info or to apply, visit www.americorps.gov, under “Join Americorps!” search housing and VT, see listing for VYT Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition. Applicants can also send resume and cover letter to abby@vtaffordablehousing.org.
EXPERIENCED PAINTER: Must have reliable transportaion and valid driver’s license. Must be responsible for yourself and leave your personal issues at home. 2-5 years experience. This is a temporary position that could turn into full time. Email resume to: gmackpainting@gmavt.net.
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director of the volunteer center The United Way of Chittenden County is seeking a full-time director to lead the Volunteer Center during an exciting time of growth and commitment to community service. The Volunteer Center, the only comprehensive volunteer center in Vermont, includes the Volunteer Connection, RSVP of Chittenden County (RSVP), and the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP). The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience setting and achieving strategic goals within an organization. The position also requires strong communication skills, experience supervising a team of 4 or more staff, and strong computer/Internet skills. Knowledge of grant writing, federal and state grant compliance and reporting, program budgeting and volunteer management preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required and a master’s is preferred. Cover letter and resumes should be received by July 22 and mailed to the executive director, united Way of chittenden county, 412 farrell Street, Suite 200, South Burlington, vt 05403 or emailed to fexhrije@unitedwaycc.org. no phone calls, please. United Way of Chittenden County is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Albert D. Lawton Middle School
Our Albert D. Lawton middle school is searching for B team soccer coaches for the 2009 fall season for their boys and girls teams. We are looking for committed individuals who will be able to coach soccer in a competitive and sportsman-like manner. A minimum of two years of varsity- level soccer-playing experience (or equivalent) required. Experience working with middle school students preferred. Positions pay $1,640 for the season. All coaches must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate at the commencement of the sport season for which the person has been appointed to coach. Candidates must also meet the certification and training requirements of the VPA, which requires certification in Sports First Aid and Fundamentals in Coaching within one year of hire. Acceptable certifications include ASEP (American Sport Education Program) certification or NFHS (National Federation of High Schools). For more information about certification, please visit www.asep.com or www.nfhs.org.
ASSIGNMENT MANAGER Hearst-owned, NBC affiliate in Burlington, Vt./Plattsburgh, N.Y., market has an immediate opening for an assignment manager. This position is responsible for coordinating all of our daily and long-term news gathering efforts. We are looking for an exceptionally organized, skilled communicator who knows how to develop enterprise stories and is always ready to take a risk to win breaking news coverage. As a critical part of the management team, the person who fills this position will have a hand in shaping the content of our coverage and culture of our newsrooms. This position is based in our Plattsburgh, N.Y., newsroom and previous newsroom experience is required. No phone calls, please. Send your resume and cover letter indicating referral to address below:
MulTIMEdIA REpoRTER Hearst-owned, NBC affiliate in the Burlington, Vt./ Plattsburgh, N.Y., market seeks a Next Generation Journalist to enterprise, write, shoot, edit and deliver news to all platforms, including, but not limited to, web, broadcast and digital channels. Requirements: The right candidate must have strong writing and communication skills and be able to excel at enterprise reporting, plus have experience with nonlinear editing and camera operation. Previous television reporting is required. This position is based out of our Colchester, Vt. newsroom. If you’re looking to challenge yourself and take the next step in your career, send your tape/resume/cover letter indicating referral source to: WpTZ-TV Sinan Sadar, News director 5 Television drive plattsburgh, NY 12901
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needed for small Burlington preschool serving families with Jewish affiliation. One position is full-time, 9-5 Monday-Friday and one is part-time, 9-1 Monday-Friday. The successful candidates will have extensive experience working with young children, tremendous energy, enthusiasm, a sense of humor and be lifelong learners. A degree in early childhood education is preferred.
Night Custodian Supervisor Fred Tuttle Middle School
Please submit a resume and 3 letters of reference by July 15 to: Lisa Rosen Ryan, Chabad of VT, 57 So. Williams St., Burlington, VT 05401.
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Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent; demonstrated knowledge of current cleaning and building maintenance;demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.; and the ability to perform heavy lifting and other strenuous physical tasks. This position will remain open until filled. Candidates may forward their resume and three current references to:
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PCC has been developing and supporting our pediatric-specific practice management software for the last 26 years and we are excited about this year’s release of the first version of our EHR. When people visit our Champlain Mill office, they almost always tell us, “I wish I could work in a place like this!” Perhaps you, too, desire the friendly, casual, hardworking, customer-supportive environment offered by our 40-employee company.
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Customer Service Representative Burlington Telecom is looking for a full-time Customer Service Representative to provide superior service to Burlington Telecom customers. Candidates must possess two years of previous customer service experience.
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Director of Parks and Recreation The City of Burlington is seeking an experienced professional to provide leadership for its Parks and Recreation Department. The position is responsible for all activities relating to the City’s parks, recreation, cemetery and arboriculture programs. These include approximately 32 parks and facilities composed of over 550 acres of land for this very dynamic lakeside community, which is considered one of America’s most livable cities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration and a minimum of six years administrative experience in the field of parks and recreation, with at least three years of executive experience. Annual starting salary range is $64,528 - $72,054, commensurate with experience.
For a complete description, or to apply, visit our website at www.hrjobs. ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested, send resume, cover letter and City of Burlington Application by July 16, 2009, to: HR Dept, 131 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401.
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Information about the Parks and Recreation Department and the position as well as a City of Burlington application form can be obtained at www. ci.burlington.vt.us. Burlington is about to hold a Quadricentennial Celebration July 2 -July 14th. To review this event, visit www.celebratechamplain.org and click on the Burlington link. Qualified persons are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, City of Burlington application and three professional references to Human Resources Department, 131 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401 to be received no later than July 20, 2009. The City of Burlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities. For disability access information, or to request an application, contact Human Resources at (802) 865-7145 or (802) 865-7142 (TTY). Visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE.
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East Warren Community Market needs FULL and HALF-TIME store managers. Managers’ responsibilities include store operating, merchandising and maintenance, monitoring inventory, accounting, supervising volunteers, etc. Successful candidates will have MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE and demonstrate KNOWLEDGE OF NATURAL FOODS.
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We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to be responsible for the coordination and completion of all government, regulatory and compliance documents for all business units within Burton. Some key responsibilities include ensuring all Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements are met seasonally executing the compliance test plan among all business units receiving, organizing and reviewing 3rd-party test report forms and coordinating the completion of General Conformity Certificates. This individual will be the primary contact regarding all GCC documentation and questions related to CPSC regulations and compliance and will prepare and distribute any necessary training and/or compliance documentation for internal use. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiarity with administration of process documentation preferred. Accredited Certification a plus. Must be proficient with computer software such as Microsoft Office.
For more detailed information and to apply online, go to www.burton.com.
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