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A guy in Waterbury told the cops his girlfriend let the escaped inmates sleep in their basement. After admitting he made it up, he was promptly arrested. Too much TV.

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they plotted a way out of it together, cutting through a wall, and then slicing into a large pipe that they slithered through Shawshankstyle, until they emerged from a manhole outside the prison. Cops and corrections officials have been grid searching small communities near the remote prison, popping trunks and following search dogs around. Governors of two states have pledged that authorities won’t rest until the two men are found. Still, few new leads have been reported, and “trail gone cold” is starting to become a refrain in the news media. The press heavily covered the arrest of prison tailor shop employee Joyce Mitchell, who is accused of helping the pair escape. The New York Post, offered this headline: “Prison worker had romps with both escaped killers.” A Daily News lead was equally delicate: “They got out with a bang.” The New York Times stopped by a Plattsburgh bar and reported the prediction of customer Dave McDowell: “I don’t think it will come to a peaceful end. I don’t think they are the guys that ever give up.”

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2. “N.Y. Prison Escapees May Have Headed to Vermont” by Mark Davis. Vermont and New York authorities said the convicted murderers who escaped from a prison west of Plattsburgh might have tried to make it to Vermont. 3. “Map: Vermont’s Best-Selling Liquor, Store by Store” by Andrea Suozzo and Hilary Niles. Explore the top sellers at Vermont’s 80 liquor outlets with this interactive map. 4. “Over Objections, Burlington School Board Approves Principal Hire” by Molly Walsh. Some parents say their voices weren’t heard in the decision to hire a new principal at the Sustainability Academy, but the school board approved the choice. 5. “Chef Matecat Will Helm New La Puerta Negra” by Hannah Palmer Egan. The space that once housed Montpelier’s Black Door restaurant will soon be La Puerta Negra, serving up Latin food, boozy cocktails and live music.

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scaped killers Richard Matt and David Sweat could be lying low in the woods somewhere near the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y., bug-bitten, hungry and thirsty. The duo could be just footsteps ahead of the hundreds of law-enforcement officers pursuing them with dogs and guns. Then again, the pair might have already caught a ride out of the area. If so, they could be far away by now, in Canada, Mexico or somewhere out west. The two might even have parted ways. The point is: As Seven Days heads to press, nobody can say where the inmates are, 10 days after their dramatic escape. Northern New York communities are locked down and fretting, and Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin brought the anxiety home when he revealed the pair might have intended to flee to the Green Mountain State. Matt, 48, murdered and dismembered his former boss. Sweat, 35, killed a sheriff’s deputy. They met up in the maximum-security slammer known as “Little Siberia” that once hosted mobster Lucky Luciano. And

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[Re “Time to Grow Up? Burlington Considers New Building Heights,” June 10]: Is Burlington a physically modest small city nestled between lake and mountains, or a taller-is-better competitor of Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, British Columbia? Supporters of the new Burlington mall seem to promote the latter, asking for a variance that would allow a building 20 percent higher than any in Vermont. Each of those distant cities has a population 12 to 15 times larger than Burlington’s; the same factor applies to the metro areas, so the comparison is a long and odious stretch. Burlington’s hipness and cachet are largely based on its integration of vibrant culture and natural beauty on a human scale. This combination diminishes as size and height increase without limit. In Burlington, we can still see the sky, the lake and trees growing in the ground — not in pots on a rooftop. The buzz of openness and nature is an integral part of Burlington’s uniqueness. Hold the line on building height. Robert herendeen

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[“Power Broker: Under Neale Lunderville, Little Burlington Electric Plans Big,” June 10]: While I’m excited to read about all the wonderful projects the Burlington Electric Department has going on, credit for BED reaching 100 percent renewable

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status belongs mostly to Barbara Grimes and her stellar 15-year career as head of BED. Not to take anything away from Neale Lunderville, who seems to be making great strides himself, but Queen City folk should feel lucky that their publicly owned utility has, and has had, such bright and forwardthinking management. John coburn

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[Re “Entrepreneurial Dream Team Sets Sights on Marijuana,” April 15]: Our Vermont Cannabis Collaborative team is in full agreement with the letter writer [Feedback: “Pot Problem,” May 27] regarding cannabis legalization as a social justice issue. But this does not preclude our emphasis on finding a way to stimulate greater social and economic opportunities for all Vermonters around cannabis legalization, guided by multiple bottom lines — social, economic, environmental, quality products. The stigmatization of cannabis over the past decades has had a host of negative consequences for all of us, and society as a whole. We at VTCC are working to create a win-win for Vermont around cannabis legalization: increasing entrepreneurial opportunities for farmers and small businesses; creating more jobs in what could be a new growth industry for Vermonters; providing greater access to the medical and health benefits of cannabis; and crafting a thoughtful approach for educating young

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As Alicia Freese glossed over in [Off Message: “Mayor’s Plan to Build More Is Questioned at Housing Summit,” May 21], experts on market-rate housing such as speaker Tom Angotti have made it abundantly clear that the plans our current administration have to change industrial zoning to mixed-use and residential in the South End arts and enterprise district will

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Thank you for highlighting the issue of homelessness among those fleeing domestic violence [“Shelter Skelter: Domestic Abuse Survivors Wind Up in Seedy Motels,” June 3]. Few realize that domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness. Although Alicia Freese did an excellent job describing the system of emergency housing for the people we serve, the article did not emphasize enough the role that Women Helping Battered Women plays in helping survivors of domestic abuse secure emergency housing and other services, even when our shelter is full. Contrary to the implication that those in need are “turned away” from WHBW and abandoned in “unsupervised motels” when there is no space in our shelter, we offer advocacy and support services regardless of the location in which a survivor is housed. In Chittenden County, those seeking emergency housing due to domestic violence through the state’s Economic Services Division are screened by WHBW through our 24-7 hotline, and are offered the full range of WHBW services, such as legal advocacy, housing assistance, supportive services to children and youth, and economic stability programming. Finally, referring to the places that some domestic violence survivors have to call home as “seedy” is insulting, and may actually prevent a reader who is considering fleeing a violent situation from doing so.

spell disaster for this tiny area. At just 4 percent of the city and 27 percent of the South End, it accounts for almost all of Burlington’s industrial area. This devil’s bargain won’t provide any meaningful return in affordable housing, but will sacrifice a neighborhood while scandalously ignoring the values and interests of the community. When developers are given the chance to build high-profit residential or medium-profit commercial, guess which one they choose? Mixed-use zoning would mean the demise of this beloved self-generating engine of change. Burlington City Arts and the planners supposedly hired by the city to preserve the viability of the South End need to offer more than a few token glitzy arts complexes serving only a handful of people in exchange for this vital, diverse, economically and culturally productive area. The planners’ draft plan for the South End will have come out by the time this paper goes to press. We must carefully analyze it to see if it reflects the concerns of a growing number of residents, small-business owners, local industrial craftspeople and artists who are demanding of their public officials a genuinely collaborative planning process and meaningful legal zoning protections for the enterprise zone. If it is not, as promised, “our vision, our plan,” we must demand a return to the drawing board and the grassroots engagement that once made this city great.

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LOOKING FORWARD

JUNE 17-24, 2015 VOL.20 NO.41

NEWS 14

Will Peter Welch Ditch D.C. for Montpelier?

ARTS NEWS 22

BY TERRI HALLENBECK

Vermont’s Prison Chief Says It’s Time to Decriminalize Drug Possession

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BY MARK DAVIS

Flashback: Did Bernie Sanders Really Save the Burlington Waterfront? BY MOLLY WALSH

Campaign Vets Share Tips for Vermont’s Gov Contenders

Mural to Look Forward Through State Hospital’s Past New Dance Installation Takes Over a Historic Rural Crossroads

Reborn as Art: Vermonters Create Multimedia Exhibit About an Ancient Buddhist Guru

Bake Off Sets the Stage, and the Table, With The Dining Room

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Business: Who do you call when your enterprise needs rescuing? Mike Smith.

Fitness: Floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee at new boxing classes BY SARAH TUFF DUNN

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BY PAUL HEINTZ

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Other critics question whether she was responsible for the school’s near-demise last year, when the cash-strapped college found itself struggling to meet payroll. They say she over-leveraged the institution by borrowing $10 million to finance a risky campus expansion, assuming she could make payments by increasing enrollment and donations during an economic downturn. Grill’s view is hardly the consensus of those who worked with O’Meara Sanders. Seven Days spoke with more than half a dozen former and current Burlington College board members and several more former faculty and staff. Nearly every one of them praised what they called O’Meara Sanders’ “visionary” approach to transforming the 44-year-old college from its scrappy roots to a first-class institution. “Jane had a lot of vision and a lot of energy, and she saw Burlington College growing into something bigger,” says Ben & Jerry’s global director of social mission ROB MICHALAK, who served on the board during O’Meara Sanders’ tenure. So why was she ousted in the fall of 2011? At the time, she and board members publicly maintained that her departure was entirely voluntary, though they privately admitted relations had soured in the preceding months. Things came to a head in late September, when the board added “Removal of the President” to a meeting agenda. After submitting her letter of resignation, O’Meara Sanders told Seven Days simply, “I feel it’s a good time to leave.” To this day, the reason for her exit remains a state secret. She declined requests for an interview on the subject, and the Sanders campaign refused to comment. “Her departure is kind of kept under seal. I have no idea. None,” maintains Pomerleau Real Estate senior vice president YVES BRADLEY, who joined the board in 2013 and now serves as its chair. “It’s just not talked about.” It certainly was in the community. At the time, many speculated that O’Meara Sanders hadn’t lived up to Burlington College’s ambitious goal to raise $6 million in a capital campaign. A year and a half earlier, in May 2010, O’Meara Sanders had convinced board members to buy one of Burlington’s premier properties: a 32-acre stretch of mostly undeveloped land between Lake Champlain and North Avenue. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington had been eager to sell off the parcel to pay a $20 million settlement related to sexual abuse allegations. “She was the one who really sought that out, dealt with the diocese right from the get-go and was very aggressive about doing so,” says board member PATRICK MAHONEY,

a retired orthopedic surgeon from South Burlington. “I thought she did a very good job.” But in order to finance the new campus, Burlington College had to borrow $10 million — $6.5 million in tax-exempt bonds held by People’s United Bank and another $3.5 million loan from the diocese itself. Even proponents of the deal say it was a stretch. “I liken it to a young couple buying a house of their dreams and then paying 50 percent of their combined salary to afford it,” says MICHAEL LUCK, a fundraising consultant who served at the time as the school’s vice president for development and alumni affairs. Everybody knew that, like the young couple, the school would be “eating peanutbutter sandwiches and macaroni and cheese for a while,” Luck says. Burlington activist ROBIN LLOYD, who served on the board, says she supported O’Meara Sanders’ hiring, in part, because, “We felt that her connection with Bernie would be helpful, certainly in terms of fundraising.” But when the college had to come up with the cash to make its payments, O’Meara Sanders didn’t pull through, she says. “She was very confident and gave good presentations to the board, but, frankly, she didn’t raise money,” Lloyd says. According to Lloyd, O’Meara Sanders’ departure was prompted by fundraising woes, but also by “an incident where she spoke rudely to some students.” No other board member would speak on the record about the alleged incident, but one person purportedly involved says the president “blew up” at two staff members and a student during a tour of the new campus, prompting a staff member to file a grievance with the board. “What occurred with Jane’s departure, that’s not something that anybody wanted to do,” then-board chairman ADAM DANTZSCHER says cryptically. “That was duty and bylaws and procedures and policies.” Whatever the reason, it’s caused Sanders the senator plenty of political headaches. Last September, local gas station magnate and Republican provocateur SKIP VALLEE spent $10,000 running a 60-second attack ad on WCAX-TV focusing on O’Meara Sanders’ departure from Burlington College. He characterized the $200,000 severance package she received over two years as a “golden parachute” of the sort Sen. Sanders often rails against. “I think he’s a big hypocrite,” Vallee says. The Maplefields owner also criticizes O’Meara Sanders and her daughter, CARINA DRISCOLL, for their paid work, more than a decade ago, on Sanders’ reelection campaigns. In addition to the $30,000 O’Meara

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Sanders made, Driscoll earned $65,002 for they’d run afoul of a skittish donor. But her work as campaign manager, fundraiser Luck, the former finance VP, says everyand database manager during the 2000 and thing was kosher. 2004 cycles, the Reformer reported. “It was a legitimate, bona fide, legal Vallee calls the payments “a money- gift that’s still going to come to the college laundering scheme” designed “to take cam- someday,” he says. paign money and put it in your own bank acEven at the time, Burlington College’s apcount,” noting that the House subsequently plication raised red flags with two VEHBFA voted to ban the practice. Weaver defended board members, Agency of Human Services the arrangement at the time, saying, “They policy adviser charly Dickerson and thentax commissioner toM pelhaM. According earned every penny they got.” Vallee also questions Burlington to minutes from the meeting, Dickerson College’s affiliation with the for-profit, voted nay “out of concerns for Burlington Fairfax-based Vermont Woodworking College’s financial strength and its ability to School, which Driscoll cofounded and repay the debt.” runs. Though it was arranged under Pelham recalls the deal as a “fire sale” O’Meara Sanders’ reign, a 2011 evalu- that wasn’t good for the college, the diocese ation by the New England Association or the city — only good for the bank, which of Schools and Colleges found that the he figured would eventually acquire the mother-daughter “relaproperty, assessed at nearly tionship is clear to all con$20 million. stituents, from the Board “I’ve done a lot of public on down to the faculty” sector-development. I and that measures had know what a good project been taken to avoid conlooks like, and this one flicts of interest. just didn’t have it,” says Driscoll declined to Pelham, who asked for an comment, as did the unusual recorded vote on Sanders campaign, though the matter. “In retrospect, I was on the money.” last fall spokesman Michael JAnE O’MEARA called Vallee As Burlington College Briggs SAndERS “pathetic” and a “junior struggled to stay afloat last year in a sea of debt, it varsity version of the Koch brothers.” was forced to sell off more Perhaps more damaging than the TV than 27 acres of the property to developer ad was a March 2015 story in the Daily eric Farrell, who paid $7.65 million. The Caller, a conservative news outlet, which sale prompted protests from those who alleged that O’Meara Sanders “may have hoped to save the undeveloped land from defrauded” a state agency when Burlington Farrell’s housing plans. College borrowed money to finance its But even after the school’s near-collapse, expansion. Couched in the conditional, the O’Meara Sanders argued that, had she restory questioned the discrepancy between mained in charge, she could have finished the $2.6 million the college listed in pledged the job. donations in its December 2010 loan ap“I really am not in a position, nor do plication and the $1.3 million it listed in an I want to be in a position, to judge what audit the following summer. people did after I left,” she told the Daily The allegation, bolstered by attorney Caller. “I have no doubt that if [my plan] and Fox News talking head Jonna spilBor, would have been implemented as set forth, was that O’Meara Sanders cooked the books the college would be in great shape.” in order to satisfy a loan requirement that Her allies agree, pinning the blame on Burlington College show at least $2.27 mil- Plunkett, who also resigned under pressure lion in pledged contributions. last August. In its application to the state agency “After Jane left, every staff and fac— the Vermont Educational and Health ulty member key to the college’s success Buildings Financing Agency — the school was systematically pushed out, fired promised that “one gift of $1-million has or treated poorly,” says carMen george, been committed and another $1-million who served as development coordinator has been verbally pledged.” Years later, in during O’Meara Sanders’ tenure and left August 2014, O’Meara Sanders’ successor shortly thereafter. “Which in my opinion told WCAX she had belatedly learned that led to the ultimate bad financial situation one of those pledges was actually a bequest, of the college.” meaning the school couldn’t count on it O’Meara Sanders may never be able to anytime soon. prove she could have steered Burlington “The understanding at the time was that College to safer waters. But now that it was a cash gift, and we proceeded until she’s helming an even bigger ship — a we understood it was a bequest,” then-pres- presidential campaign that expects to ident christine plunkett told the station. raise more than $50 million — she’s got Board members were reluctant to dis- another chance to be captain. Or, at least, cuss the questionable contribution, fearing first mate. m

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ast Friday in Washington, D.C., Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) was immersed in a showdown over a controversial Pacific trade accord. When President Barack Obama made a rare visit to Capitol Hill to seek fast-track authority to negotiate the deal, Welch sat just feet away. Hours later, the congressman joined his fellow Democrats in delivering the president a harsh defeat. The vote was a huge deal in D.C. But when Welch arrived at a White River Junction café Saturday morning for a gathering with constituents, the first question he faced was about an entirely different matter. “Are you running or not?” Carol Lane, a retired teacher who lives in town, asked as Welch arrived at the Tuckerbox café. What she meant, of course, is whether Welch is running for governor. That’s become the hottest question in Vermont political circles since Gov. Peter Shumlin announced last week that he won’t seek reelection in 2016. “That’s to be determined,” the congressman replied. Within hours of Shumlin’s announcement, Welch indicated he was considering a gubernatorial run. By week’s end, he remained characteristically cautious with his comments, offering little insight into his thinking. “I love the job I have,” Welch told nine people gathered around a table at the Tuckerbox. “But, obviously, with [Shumlin] making his decision, everybody’s going to say, ‘How can I best serve?’ Part of it is personal. Part of it is political. I’ll decide sooner rather than later.” Meanwhile, politically attuned Vermonters are wondering: Would 68-year-old Welch really give up a safe seat in Congress to make an unpredictable run for governor? One clue: On Saturday, a longtime campaign staffer, Meredith Woodside, reserved the domain name welchforgover nor.com in his name. Welch chief of staff Bob Rogan cautioned not to “read into this that a decision has been made or is even close to being made.” Team Welch, he said, was just trying to be prepared. “I think it’s a real open question how he wants to end up his career in politics,” said Steve Terry, a former Vermont journalist and aide to the late senator George Aiken. Though his decision is pending, many describe Welch as the front-runner among those eyeing the race. He has spent 22 years in elected office in Vermont. He’s proven he can run a well-organized, high-stakes, statewide campaign, as he did to win the U.S. House seat over Republican Martha Rainville in 2006. He regularly skates to

U.S. Rep. Peter Welch speaking with voters in White River Junction

reelection; one year he won 86 percent of the vote. “If Congressman Welch decides he wants to do this, he would have some fairly obvious advantages,” said Julia Barnes, executive director of the Vermont Democratic Party.

The biggest advantage? Welch has $1.7 million in his federal campaign account. If he can use some or all of that in a state race, he’ll have a huge head start over any rivals. Federal election law allows such a move, though it’s unclear whether state law would restrict use of some or all of the money raised under different campaign-finance rules. “We would not comment on any particular hypothetical case at this point,” said Michael Duane, assistant state attorney general. Brady Toensing, a lawyer and vice chairman of the Vermont Republican Party, didn’t hold back. “It would be the political equivalent of allowing LeBron James to play Vermont high school basketball,” Toensing said, calling such a switcheroo “fundamentally unfair.” If Welch tried to use the money, Toensing said, he expects someone would challenge it in court.Rogan said Welch has not yet looked into the issue.

As his fundraising record shows, Welch has no problem tapping into the big money of national political action committees. Throughout his career, 43 percent of his campaign contributions have come from corporate and labor PACs, including pharmaceutical, real estate and telecommunications interests, according to OpenSecrets. org, which tracks campaign money. Last year, 65 percent of his contributions came from PACs rather than individuals And if he needs more money, the former personal injury lawyer has plenty of his own. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, he was the 69th wealthiest member of the House in 2013, with an estimated net worth of $5.7 million. Prominent Democratic contenders are readily yielding to Welch. “If Peter decides to run for governor, I would not be in a primary against him,” said House Speaker Shap Smith (D-Morristown), who is considering a run. “He would be an excellent candidate for governor, and he would do a great job.” Former state senator Matt Dunne, a Democrat from Hartland, deferred to Welch when the U.S. House seat opened up in 2006 and would do so again. “I would absolutely step aside for Peter,” Dunne said. Dunne and Welch have known each other since the 45-year-old Dunne was a kid. “He was the one who convinced me

to run for the [state] House when I was 22, and no one thought I had a chance,” Dunne recalled. Republicans say they are unwilling to offer Welch the same concession. “I respect him, but we are different. We think differently,” said Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, who served alongside Welch for six years in the Senate. If Welch sought the governorship, Scott said, “It would not have a bearing on whether I would run.” “I don’t think we’re going to be deferring to Peter Welch,” said Republican Scott Milne, who nearly defeated Shumlin last November. “I think 2016 is a year when people will show they are sick of political professionals.” While Welch is widely regarded as having a more collaborative style than Shumlin, their political views are similar. And after six years of Democratic rule, Welch could find that voters want something different. In recent decades, Vermonters have routinely swung between electing Democratic and Republican governors. Welch might be the favorite, but he’s no shoo-in, said Sen. Dick Mazza (D-Grand Isle), a longtime friend of Welch who said he would support his closer friend, Lt. Gov. Scott, if the latter runs for governor. Mazza hopes voters won’t have to make that decision. “I would hope Peter would run for reelection to Congress,” he said.

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“When all the dust settles, I think Peter will stay where he is.” Long before Welch went to Washington, he wanted to run the state. After eight years in the Senate, including four as president pro tempore, Welch ran for governor in 1990. Republican Richard Snelling, who had served four terms previously, defeated Welch 52 to 46 percent. “Peter Welch definitely did better than was expected,” said Mark Snelling, the late governor’s son. “He’s obviously had a successful career. It’s possible he might want to cap it off with being governor.” “He really, really has wanted to be governor very badly,” said Terry, who has followed generations of Vermont politics. “I think Peter is really thinking pretty hard about this.” In the political world, serving in Congress is big, but being governor is special, Terry argued. Aiken insisted on being called governor, though he only spent four ST EvE years as governor and 34 as U.S. senator. “He said, ‘When you’re governor, you do things and you know next week or six months later whether you did something good or bad. When you’re down here, sometimes you never know,’” Terry recalled. “There’s a lot of that feeling you can have a stronger impact.” Governors may have greater influence, but they also face far more scrutiny from the public and the media. That takes a toll. Members of Congress commonly serve for decades; Vermont governors rarely last more than six years. “It’s really a hard job,” Montpelier lobbyist Kevin Ellis said of being governor. By contrast, he said of serving in Congress: “Down there, you get a free ride. You pose for a lot of photos and vote no a lot.” During nine years in the House, Welch has earned a reputation in Washington as a liberal who works well with Republicans, according to Ed Pagano, Sen. Patrick Leahy’s (D-Vt.) former chief of staff. That’s a rarity in a town known for political gridlock. “He’s viewed as an effective legislator,” said Pagano, who now works as a lobbyist. “He’s a problem solver.” Still, he remains a rank-and-file Democrat in the Republican-controlled House. Welch has seen just four bills he authored signed into law. Rogan, Welch’s chief of staff, said that’s not an accurate measure of Welch’s success. It doesn’t, for example, reflect his work securing money to help Vermont recover from Tropical Storm Irene, advancing energy-efficiency legislation and amending the farm bill to include a new milk price insurance program.

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Welch said he gets a lot of satisfaction summer from those efforts. “It’s a special job,” he said. “You’re the one representative for in the city the best state in the country. A lot of my colleagues don’t have the latitude I have to work across the aisle.” With Vermont’s two U.S. senators showing no signs of retiring, has Welch gone as far as he can in Washington? Pagano said he doesn’t think so. “He certainly is a player,” Pagano said, arguing that opportunities abound in the (2 miles west of Waterbury on Rt. 2) Democratic caucus leadership. “I think he’s still a rising star.” Sat., June 27 • Noon–10 p.m. Welch may be reluctant to Sun., June 28 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. ditch D.C. “Congress is pretty broken these days,” he told constituents Saturday morning at the Tuckerbox. “The institution is in bad shape, but we can’t abandon it. The Congress has to function.” Sunday • 12 p.m. Asked what he’d hope t Real Jamie Lee Craf to accomplish as governor, BBQ ThurSToN Beer Welch would talk only in generalities. “My orientation in Fam politics, wherever I’ve been, Hard il Live c Fun y i s Cider has been to try to build the Mu middle class,” he said. M-Sa 10-8, Su 11-6 T ERRy How would he do that as Tickets are limited 4 0                     governor? “You’re getting Save with promo code: 7DBBQ 8 0 2 8 6 2 5 0 5 1 ahead of me. I’d have to lay that out.” at GreenMountainBBQ.com S W E E T L A D YJ A N E . B I Z Asked whether his wife, former state representative Margaret Cheney, would have to resign her seat on the three-mem1 6/16/15 11:39 AM 6/1/15 8V-WaterburyRotary061715.indd 11:12 AM ber Public Service Board, which rules on8v-sweetladyjane060315.indd 1 state utility matters, Welch again declined to engage. “You’re getting way ahead of me,” he repeated. In Vermont political circles, speculation changes almost by the hour about what Welch might do. “I didn’t think he could be persuaded to come back. I’m actually starting to change my mind on that,” Terry said in a later interview. Ellis said he thinks Welch is under growing pressure from Democrats to run for governor. “You can’t afford to lose the governor’s office,” Ellis said. “If he doesn’t do it, you’re looking at a Matt Dunne-Shap Smith primary, and Phil Scott wins.” Welch would offer no timetable for a decision, claiming that only political insiders and journalists are in a hurry to find out. As he strolled Saturday morning through a bustling festival in the village of Windsor, that seemed true. Most people he met didn’t bring up the issue. Sharon Besso, who was working at a book sale in front of the Windsor public library, was one of the exceptions. “Good luck with whatever you do,” she told Welch. Besso said later she was torn about her preference for Welch. “If we pull him out of Washington, we lose him as a representative. I’m not sure what to think about it,” she said, adding, “If he runs, I’d vote for him.” m

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ermont Department of Corrections Commissioner Andy Pallito recalled spotting a young woman on a prison tour; he knew she was addicted to heroin, but she wasn’t getting treated for it. On another occasion, a former inmate who served five years on a marijuana conviction described his crime to Pallito as “possession of a vegetable.” Pallito has struggled over the years to rein in a DOC budget that has exploded along with the inmate population. All of that has led him to a conclusion shared by few in his field: Pallito believes that possession of all drugs should be decriminalized and that the War on Drugs should be declared a failure, he told Seven Days. The man who supervises Vermont’s 1,900 prison inmates believes that many of them shouldn’t be behind bars, and that incarceration sets them up for failure. “Possession of drugs for personal utilization — if somebody is not hurting anyone [else], that should not be a criminal justice matter,” Pallito, 49, said in an interview at his Williston office. “I don’t think anybody can say that putting somebody with an addiction problem through the corrections system is a good idea.” The DOC commissioner has been following news reports from Portugal, which in 2000 decriminalized all drugs and has since recorded declines in drug abuse and overdose deaths. He’s decided it’s a brave example that Vermont should emulate. “We should go to the Portugal model, which is to deal with the addiction and not spend the money on the criminal justice system,” Pallito said. “We spend so much money on corrections that could be done differently. The only way to do it is spend less on corrections and more on treatment.” Pallito may be the first head of a state prison system to publicly advocate against the prosecution of users of heroin, cocaine and other street drugs. He knows of no one among his peers who has stepped forward. Organizations that question the War on Drugs, such as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition — a group of former and current police officers — have not claimed any state corrections administrators as supporters. “When you’re a corrections commissioner, most people think you’re tough on crime, law and order, and I am — for certain crimes,” Pallito said. He believes that possession of marijuana should be legal, in any quantity. Possession of all other drugs, provided they are in small quantities for personal use, should not result in a criminal charge

LAW ENFORCEMENT but rather a small civil fine, along with a mandate to undergo treatment. In essence, he’d treat all drugs in a way that is consistent with Vermont’s 2013 marijuana decriminalization law, which stipulates that people found with one ounce or less face a $200 fine but no criminal charge. Pallito stressed two points: Drug dealers should still face criminal charges. And decriminalization should not happen overnight — there aren’t enough drugtreatment providers to handle the effects of such a switch. He would go even further in decriminalizing drug-related activity. The many people who are charged with drug-addiction-related property crimes, such as theft, would not face prison time. Currently, more than 500 of Vermont’s 1,900 inmates are in custody for either property crimes or drug possession. Two of those are being incarcerated for marijuana possession. Freeing such inmates would dramatically reduce the prison population, saving the state several million dollars annually and enabling it to end the controversial program that ships 300 overflow inmates to privately run out-of-state prisons. Further, Pallito said, decriminalization would allow people to take advantage of

effective treatment programs and to avoid criminal convictions that prevent them from rebuilding their lives. “I think you will find a lot of people in the criminal justice system who have been there for a number of years understand its faults most acutely,” said Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan, who seemed a little taken aback by news of Pallito’s stand. “The best policy is frontend work, and Andy sees that, and it’s consistent with his progressive ideology.” Pallito is an unlikely resister in the drug war. A New Jersey native, he moved to Vermont after graduating from Saint Peter’s College in 1987 with a degree in accounting. He landed a job working for the former commissioner of the Agency of Human Services, the umbrella agency that includes the DOC. Among his duties was crafting budget presentations for various Vermont governors; it was the 1990s, when the state’s prison population was on the rise due to tougher drug laws. To make the case that AHS was being financially responsible, Pallito used spreadsheets to demonstrate that the DOC budget was growing faster than other AHS costs. When Pallito transferred to the DOC in 2001, several departmental higher-ups

ribbed him about the spreadsheets. But that didn’t stop him from rising through the ranks. He became deputy commissioner in 2006, and former governor Jim Douglas, a Republican, appointed him commissioner in 2008. He was one of only a few state commissioners who survived the transition to Gov. Peter Shumlin’s Democratic administration. In the seven years he’s served in the DOC’s top job, Pallito hasn’t been able to reverse its budget trends. Vermont’s inmate population jumped from 1,000 in 1995 to 1,900 today. In the same time period, the department’s budget has grown from $44 million to $159 million. By way of comparison, Vermont spends about $90 million a year on higher education. Pallito is soft-spoken, to the point of occasionally being difficult to hear. His office is so sparsely decorated that his personal effects there wouldn’t fill a cardboard box. A career government employee who lives with his wife in Jericho, he was initially hesitant to share his views with Seven Days. He does not appear to have come forward to enhance his public profile or because he plans to run for office. The only other public-safety official in Vermont to make a pronouncement similar to Pallito’s is former Windsor County

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state’s attorney Robert Sand, who in 2007 been a baby step toward the decriminaldeclared support for marijuana decrimi- ized world that Pallito envisions. nalization and called for an end to the War The stalled effort to legalize marijuana, on Drugs. Pallito said, is only “getting in the way” of Sand found himself in a political fire- a bigger debate that he considers inevistorm. Police officials criticized him. In table — a push to get users of heroin and retaliation for Sand’s statement, Douglas other more serious drugs out of the crimiannounced that he would order Vermont nal justice system. State Police to bypass Sand and take large “It’s interesting, how long the conmarijuana cases in Windsor County to versation takes — and this wanton desire the Attorney General’s Office or to federal to control personal behavior,” Pallito prosecutors. said. “The conversation is moving at the In an interview, Sand recalled that he speed of a glacier. I find that surprising. was taken aback. “It’s not While we are having that particularly fun when conversation, people with other leaders in the state addictions aren’t getting seek to demonize or any better. There’s been attack you for comments speech after speech. Too that were made in good many. Well, who are you faith,” Sand said. sending to DOC?” Sand said he believes So many drug adthat politicians and the dicts are behind bars that public are more willing to the state’s only prison consider criminal justice for women, Chittenden reform now than when he Regional Correctional made waves. Treating adFacility, has had to take diction as a public health steps to curb drug use issue has become a popular inside the prison. Inmates notion for officials across who test positive for drugs the political spectrum in now stay in Foxtrot, a more Vermont, and Shumlin has restrictive unit, leading Andy PALL iT O, repeatedly spoken of keepmany inmates to complain. ing “non-violent” offend- VERMOnT dEPART MEnT Pallito acknowledged Of C ORREC T iOnS ers out of prison. that publicly voicing his But that’s as far as most opinion could put his have been willing to go. career in jeopardy. But he Senate Judiciary Committee chair said that the time had come for him to Dick Sears (D-Bennington), one of the speak up for what he believes is best for legislature’s most powerful members, said the state and for addicts. that he opposes decriminalization, which “There’s fear of political retribution by he reasons would only increase demand political attack,” he said. “People can be among addicts. “I don’t know that we’re unforgiving. People get skewered.” going to succeed by legalizing or decrimiPallito serves at the pleasure of nalizing,” Sears said. Shumlin, with whom he has shared his Sears praised the commissioner, views on decriminalization. “While the though, for supporting various initiatives governor certainly respects Commissioner to reduce the inmate population —which Pallito’s right to express his personal has fallen from 2,100 to roughly 1,900 in views, it is not the administration’s policy the past year. Pretrial diversion programs to support decriminalizing all drugs,” and a $1 million federal grant to reduce Shumlin spokesman Scott Coriell said. inmate recidivism have been positive “The governor looks forward to continufactors. ing to work with Commissioner Pallito “It’s probably the most difficult job in to implement the critical criminal justice state government,” Sears said of Pallito’s and drug policy reforms under way.” post. “It’s thankless, but at the same time, Though Shumlin announced he will it’s one of tremendous responsibility. not seek reelection and will step down in If you release the wrong people, you’re January 2017, Pallito said he hopes to stay where the buck stops. No matter what in state government and is open to keephappens, he gets blamed.” ing his current job — if the next governor Donovan, the Chittenden County state’s has a progressive attitude about criminal attorney who has positioned himself as a justice. leading voice in the criminal justice reform “I’ve always appreciated the reality movement, called Pallito a “great partner” that I do love this job, but there is a shelf with a “very strong understanding on life for me and the state,” Pallito said. these issues.” But Donovan does not sup- “There’s a limit to how much I’m going to port drug decriminalization, either. be able to accomplish, and a limit to how He pointed out that a bill to legalize much the state is going to tolerate me.” m recreational marijuana use in Vermont didn’t make it to a vote during the past Contact: mark@sevendaysvt.com, legislative session. And that would have @Davis7D, or 865-1020, ext. 23.

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was Bernie who pivoted and said, ‘Let’s do this differently.’ And always, always said that the waterfront should be people-oriented.” John Franco, who was assistant city attorney under mayor Sanders, says Sharp’s position on the waterfront is dead wrong. “That is very much old ultra-left revisionist nonsense from Rick and others who have spent a long RI C K S H ARP time trying to take credit for the waterfront.” Franco and the Sanders administration played a key role winning a landmark 1989 lawsuit that went to the Vermont Supreme Court. The decision, based on the public trust doctrine, helped the city to acquire more than 60 acres of waterfront land from the Central Vermont Railway. The record is also clear that after Alden, both Sanders and his successor as mayor, Peter Clavelle, worked persistently to build many of the public amenities now in place, including the community boathouse in 1988 and the 10.5-acre Waterfront Park and boardwalk in 1991. But in a political compromise that now seems baffling, both men were on board with Alden, which could have sabotaged much of what was later accomplished.

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hen U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) launched his run for president at Burlington’s sunwashed Waterfront Park last month, he claimed the spectacular public setting as a political victory. “This beautiful place was once an unsightly rail yard that served no public purpose and was an eyesore. As mayor, I worked with the people of Burlington to help turn this waterfront into the beautiful, people-oriented public space it is today,” Sanders told the crowd. “We took the fight to the courts, to the legislature and to the people. And we won.” Rick Sharp, standing 10 feet from the stage, found Sanders’ statement galling. “I think that history says something different,” Sharp said three weeks later in his Burlington office. “If Bernie had had his way, there would be a hotel and condos on the waterfront.” In 1985, Sanders was a strong supporter of a waterfront makeover plan that called for heavy development on the shore of Lake Champlain. Retail stores, condos, offices and a seven-story hotel would have filled what is now Waterfront Park. The so-called Alden Plan also included a large parking garage. “Instead of doing the announcement there, there would have been 300 luxury condominiums,” Sharp said. “It’s pretty horrendous what it [would have] looked like.” The plan died after environmentalists, including Sharp, Bea Bookchin and Sandy Baird, launched a determined opposition that helped defeat a pivotal bond vote for the Alden project in December 1985. Sanders had urged the public to vote yes, arguing that it was the best deal the city could expect to redevelop its then-derelict waterfront. It’s true that Sanders pushed for a strong public use of the waterfront before and after Alden was defeated. But his backing of the proposal could have left Burlington with a strikingly different waterfront. Instead of the big boardwalks and open spaces that host festivals and sporting events, the lakefront land could have been dominated by private property and commercial interests. That’s been left out of many media accounts, including a June 2 Nation article that gives Sanders credit for the way the area looks today. “Thanks to Sanders, the Burlington waterfront now has a community boathouse and other facilities for small boats,” the story read. “There’s also a sailing center and science center, a fishing pier, an eight-mile bike path, acres of parkland, and public beaches. The commercial development is modest and small-scale.” To Sharp, this version is off base. Way off base. “To say that he saved the waterfront … The record needs to be set straight,” Sharp said. Sanders and his campaign did not respond to repeated requests for comment. But people who were part of Sanders’ mayoral administration in the 1980s, including Michael Monte, say Sharp’s conclusions are the ones that are off base. “Rick Sharp is fighting a very old battle. The Alden Plan was flawed, but not horrific,” said Monte, who worked for the Community & Economic Development Office under Sanders and later became its director. “It had a park and a boathouse and generous public space. Regardless, it

Although it wasn’t always beautiful, Burlington’s waterfront has long been a powerful economic engine. In the 1800s, it was one of the busiest lumberyards in the world. When the industrialists needed more land, they created it. The question of who owned that “fill” shaped the evolution of the waterfront. In the 1980s, Sharp, a Georgetown Law grad, was a young attorney at the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Growing up in Bellows Falls, he felt his first pangs of environmentalism watching the Connecticut River change color depending on which dye the paper companies dumped into it. Sharp was an early supporter of creating the Burlington Bike Path, and he believed Sanders was an ally. “I was one of the 10 people who put him over the top in 1981,” Sharp said of Sanders’ historic but razor-thin mayoral victory. “‘No enclaves for the rich on the Burlington waterfront,’” he said, paraphrasing the candidate’s rhetoric at the time. “That’s why I voted for him.” Sanders had also joined loud opposition at the time to a proposal by Burlington shopping center developer Tony Pomerleau to refashion the jumble of rail lines and oil tanks at the foot of the city into high-rise condo towers and a pricey hotel. This waterfront plan, which predated Alden, subsequently died. But a few years later, Sharp and other Sanders supporters were surprised to see the freshly minted mayor urging city residents to approve the Alden Plan and to back a $6 million bond to help pay for the public amenities and infrastructure associated with the proposal. A Burlington Free Press article headlined “Sanders Denies Sellout to Alden on Waterfront” included a comment from Bookchin, a longtime Burlington activist and member of the Green Party at the time, accusing the mayor of an about-face. The story, by Mark Johnson, now host of a morning news show on WDEV, quoted Bookchin as saying that the “project is everything Bernie Sanders said it would not be.” In the same story, Sanders retorted that failure to win an $18 million federal grant had forced the city to compromise. The Alden proposal offered fewer public amenities than the city originally hoped for, but they were still significant: a community boathouse, a section of bike path and a promenade along the lake. “If we were fighting for condos and hotels, we wouldn’t have wasted our time. The question is public amenities and how do we build them without increasing property taxes,” Sanders said in the article. He argued that his administration got as much as it could from the Alden developer and that they were not “miracle workers.” “We feel we pushed him as far as we could go, and we feel we got significant concessions,” Sanders said. Sanders campaigned vigorously for Alden. So did his young community development director, Clavelle. The primary developer behind Alden, Paul Flinn, also pushed to get the public on board. In another Free Press story published shortly before the bond vote, Flinn said the bond was the only way to fix the blighted, largely idle waterfront. Sharp recalled a pitched political battle in anticipation of the bond vote. He said the Sanders administration tried to keep him from speaking at neighborhood planning

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The Sanders administration had been arguing on behalf of the city’s rights under the public trust doctrine as well. The Vermont Supreme Court ruled in favor of Burlington’s claim to the land in the landmark 1989 decision. The fact that no buildings were standing on the waterfront made it easier for the court to rule strongly in the public’s favor, Sharp said. The ruling had another effect. As Sharp explained, by constraining private development, it made railroadcontrolled property much less valuable and therefore affordable for the city to purchase. Over the following years, the public got Waterfront Park, the Community Sailing Center, a fishing pier, a skate park and a science museum. Forty acres of land on the northern section of the parcel were preserved, their fate left to future generations to decide. Expensive condos did eventually get built, but on the east side of Lake Street and up against an existing hill. That big parking garage, which would have formed a concrete block intruding into panoramic lake views? It never sprouted. These days, Sharp runs Burlington Segway, which offers waterfront tours on the standup gizmos. He and his wife live in Colchester and offer paragliding, snow tubing and other recreation there. They once owned 40 units of rental property in Burlington but have trimmed their holdings to about five units, including the house where Sharp lived in the 1980s. He remains active in the debate about waterfront uses, now arguing for a small stretch of the bike path to be relocated from the east to the west side of the railroad tracks near the Lake Champlain Ferry Dock Marina so users don’t have to ride over bumpy railroad tracks. Sharp walks with a cane as a result of a paragliding accident in Mexico in the 1990s that nearly killed him. Sharp likes much of what Sanders stands for, and he’ll probably vote for him in the presidential primary. But he still wants to hear the candidate say the Alden Plan was a mistake, and he believes the citizens of Burlington should know why their waterfront looks the way it does. Said Sharp: “It was only because a small group of people stood up and said no.” m

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assembly meetings in each of the city’s wards. His relationship with Sanders grew so strained that the mayor crossed the street when he saw Sharp coming, according to Sharp. The bond faced headwinds. Approval would have been a step in authorizing a tax increment-financing program to pay for waterfront improvements. This approach, which Burlington has subsequently employed, finances infrastructure upgrades by borrowing on future tax revenues for a period of years. The Burlington School Board concluded the TIF could potentially deprive the schools of tax revenue. As a result, the board came out in opposition shortly before the vote — which Sharp thinks helped sink the bond. In the end, a majority of voters supported it, but not the required two-thirds majority. The Alden Plan faded, and Sanders pushed more vigorously for a public-oriented makeover. Clavelle recalled that back in the day, the Alden plan seemed like a bold, mixed-use proposal. But after its defeat, it was clear that more open space and parkland were desired, he said. While many people contributed to what the waterfront is today, Sanders played a crucial and central role, Clavelle said. “His vision and his tenacity is undeniable,” he said. Baird, a Burlington attorney, onetime Green Party candidate for mayor and Alden opponent, offered a slightly different interpretation. “They were good losers,” she said of the Sanders administration and its realization that people wanted more public space on the waterfront. “We won, and so they went on to basically do, I think, what the people wanted.” Sanders supported Alden because the city needed money, she said. But she gives him, Clavelle and Franco credit for shaping the waterfront into what it is today. Rick Sharp and the Alden opponents deserve credit, too, Baird said. All along, Sharp and other opponents of the Alden plan had argued that much of the waterfront land was restricted to public use. The gist of the public trust doctrine argument was that the water belongs to the people and therefore infill of water — such as the Burlington lakefront — does, too.

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Campaign Vets Share Tips for Vermont’s Gubernatorial Contenders When he announced on June 8 that he won’t seek a fourth term, Gov. Peter Shumlin ignited one of the earliest gubernatorial contests in recent Vermont history. Based on the number of interested parties, it may also end up being one of the most crowded. Running a campaign for the state’s top office ain’t easy. Just ask KSE Partners lobbyist Alex MacLean, who managed Shumlin’s first gubernatorial bid in 2010 and his reelect in 2012. “It’s very similar to opening a business,” she says. “You need to juggle eight balls at the same time. You’re drinking from a fire hose.” So what should Vermont’s maybe-kinda-sorta gubernatorial candidates keep in mind as they prepare to enter the race? We asked MacLean and other alums of recent statewide campaigns. Gov. Peter Shumlin’s supporters holding signs outside an October 2014 debate

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First Steps The general election may be 17 months away, but the work starts now, the pros say. “Organize, organize, organize,” advises Democrat Mike Pieciak, who ran Attorney General Bill Sorrell’s 2012 reelection campaign and serves as deputy commissioner at the Department of Financial Regulation. “Reach out to local supporters. Build a network of donors, both inside the state and outside the state.” Republican Darcie Johnston, who managed former auditor and senator Randy Brock’s 2012 gubernatorial campaign, says fundraising comes first. “Raise your first $100,000 to $150,000 immediately, and don’t do another thing until you have that money in the bank,” she says. Doing so, Johnston argues, “shows credibility” and ensures you can afford a campaign infrastructure. Potential candidates should make sure their families are on board before doing anything else, says Rep. Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington), who ran the Vermont Democratic Party and managed former House speaker Gaye Symington’s 2008 gubernatorial campaign. “You need to set some sort of ground rules with the family of what it looks like and what their involvement may be,” she says. Campaigning can be a part-time job until next spring, she says, but then it will quickly ramp up into a full-time one.

Decision Time When should candidates make clear they’re running? Many Democrats are waiting to see whether Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.), widely considered the party’s strongest candidate, enters the race. If he opts out, some of the pros advise that others should get in immediately. “There are so many different factors, but obviously I think the earlier, the better,” Krowinski says. That makes it easier to line up supporters, donors and staff — and can scare off other potential candidates. “I think we’re going to see it start up much sooner than some people anticipate,” MacLean says. “I think it could start up this summer.” Rep. Chris Pearson (P-Burlington), a communications consultant who worked for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and helped run Dean Corren’s 2014 lieutenant gubernatorial campaign, isn’t so sure. “I think people aren’t eager to have more and longer campaigns,” he says. Those who currently hold office, such as House Speaker Shap Smith (D-Morristown), have an excuse to travel the state and meet with potential supporters without declaring their candidacy, Pearson notes. “There’s an opportunity to begin campaigning without being in official campaign mode, and I’m sure you’ll begin to see people do that,” he says.

Money Matters To contest the last open gubernatorial seat, in 2010, Shumlin spent $1.4 million, while Republican Brian Dubie spent $1.5 million. Almost everyone Seven Days consulted said candidates this time around should expect to raise and spend $1.5 million or more. Of course, the required sum depends on who you are and what you need. To contest a crowded primary, $500,000 may be sufficient. If Welch enters the race and scares off other Democrats, he could likely husband his resources until fall 2016. And, according to Johnston, Republicans will have to raise far more because they won’t be able to rely on a robust party infrastructure, as the Dems will. “I think you could maybe scrape by on the Democratic side with a million dollars,” she says. “I think on the Republican side it’s going to take $1.5 to $1.8 million.” Republican Dennise Casey, a public affairs consultant who worked on all four of former governor Jim Douglas’ campaigns and managed his 2006 and 2008 bids, notes that buying television advertising time in a presidential campaign year will be expensive and difficult. With so many candidates on the ballot — in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire — some stations may simply run out of airtime. Early fundraising success will help separate the wheat from the chaff. “One of the ways you winnow down a contested primary field is by getting ahead on the money chase,” Pearson says. “Part of what will happen at this phase is trying to box out others.” That means getting on the phone immediately. “I think you immediately need to start compiling a list of those that you know you can call and call them right away,” MacLean says. “You need to comb through personal contacts, old colleagues, friends, college roommates — the low-hanging fruit.”

Flatlander Financing Vermonters won’t be the only ones contributing to next year’s gubernatorial race. If it appears competitive, the Democratic Governors Association and Republican Governors Association are sure to get involved, particularly because presidential campaign years feature fewer competitive gubernatorial races. Both Washington, D.C., organizations will likely play a role recruiting candidates they deem the strongest — perhaps Welch on the Democratic side and Lt. Gov. Phil Scott on the Republican side. And the DGA and RGA may spend big, as they did in 2010. Other organizations could also get involved. Though most of the candidates mentioned are men, Emily’s List could financially support a woman, such as Secretary of Transportation

Sue Minter, should she choose to run. And even homegrown organizations could make waves. If he doesn’t run for governor himself, retired Wall Street banker Bruce Lisman could set up a super PAC and bankroll a candidate of his choosing — as could Vermonters First founder Lenore Broughton, a conservative heiress from Burlington.

Hired Help When should candidates hire a campaign manager and other staffers? “In the early days, they should be able to do it with volunteers and a couple key people,” Johnston says. “Twelve to 15 months to run a campaign is gonna take a very small infrastructure that can gear up as you get into May of next year.” It’s a balance, says Pieciak, because you don’t want to start paying a campaign manager immediately, but “you don’t want to let resources get away.” Vermont has a small pool of campaign hands, and, according to MacLean, outsiders don’t always get it. “I do think it’s ideal to have someone from in-state,” she says. “I think they do have a sense of when a candidate is being genuine, and I think when you bring in an out-of-state campaign manager, they can miss many of those nuances that make Vermont unique.”

Get Out There Most important, the pros agree, is for potential candidates to get out of the office and start talking to key influencers — and voters. “I think Vermont is a state that doesn’t just value retail politics; we require retail politics,” Casey says. She points to Shumlin and her old boss, Douglas, as particularly good at pressing the flesh. “They got around and were approachable and accessible. That’s something that’s very important,” she says. “There are other folks who will be in the field who have not taken the opportunity to get out there and spend time with Vermonters, so it’s going to be tricky for them to make up that ground.” Candidates are likely already courting the state’s traditional power brokers, such as Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce president Tom Torti, Green Mountain Power CEO Mary Powell, St. Albans Messenger publisher Emerson Lynn and, of course, “the Burlington Bishops.” But, Krowinski says, candidates should “try to get out of the typical group.” “I think it’s really important to reach out to the next generation of leaders and include them in these preliminary conversations,” she says.

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JUNE 3, 2015 Thousands of Vermonters flocked to the Burlington waterfront last week to see U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders kick off his presidential campaign.

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Sarah-Lee Terrat in the atrium of the Waterbury State Office Complex

related to [historic] use of the building, and emphasize common spirit and cooperation.” Terrat had to convince the council that she could convey that message. “I knew that I wanted something about the history of the community, the hospital and their relationship,” Terrat recalled during an interview in her Waterbury studio. So she dove right in with a trip to the Vermont State Archives in Middlesex. There she found a small book of poetry by a woman named Jean Killary, who had been a state hospital patient during the 1940s and ’50s. “There was one poem called ‘Green and Gold,’ and I just immediately fell in love with it,” Terrat said. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do with it, but that’s what I wanted to work with.” The poem is a tiny thing: two stanzas that describe the melding of goldfinch wings with the “antique” gold of birch leaves. Killary died in 1993, so Terrat had to get

permission to use the poem from a living relative. “It was this or nothing,” she recalled. “Nothing else had inspired me.” A month before she was due to present her proposal to the VAC, Terrat received the go-ahead from Killary’s nephew. Finally, she was able to share her vision: a collage of historic documents from the hospital overlaid by a transparent mural of a birch forest, inspired by the poem. The day after her presentation to the arts council, Terrat was notified that she had been selected for the grant, along with Gordon Auchincloss, who is creating an outdoor sculpture. “The committee was really interested in [Terrat’s] proposal,” said Bailey. “They wanted to honor the past but use this opportunity to look forward positively, so this was a really nice blending of the two.” The concept is appealing, but choosing which parts of the hospital’s complex

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f you’ve ever seen the whimsically painted Fletcher Free Library van zipping around Burlington, or tiptoed over the floor murals at NRG Systems in Hinesburg, you’re already familiar with the work of Waterbury artist Sarah-Lee Terrat. The prolific artist’s résumé is as expansive as the surfaces she paints on. Primarily known for her lively public works, Terrat recently turned her brush to a project requiring a touch more gravitas. With a $50,000 grant from the Vermont Arts Council, she is creating a mural for the atrium of the new Waterbury State Office Complex. The project makes use of the former Vermont State Hospital, formerly known as the Vermont State Asylum for the Insane. When Tropical Storm Irene ripped through Vermont in August 2011, it damaged large portions of the psychiatric facility; the 122-year-old hospital was forced to close and the remaining patients were relocated. At the time, the institution that once housed more than 1,000 patients was down to 54 beds, and the majority of the space had been converted to offices for roughly 1,500 government employees. In March 2012, Gov. Peter Shumlin announced a plan to bring 900 employees from the Agency of Human Services and the Department of Public Safety back to Waterbury. The core historic buildings are being preserved and a new addition is under construction. The complex is set to open in January 2016. Terrat responded to a request for proposals for the atrium site from the arts council in the spring of 2013. According to senior program director Michele Bailey, the council wanted to “create a positive and welcoming environment, connect to themes

history to focus on presented its own challenges. Like other state asylums nationwide, the Vermont State Hospital had a checkered past. In the beginning of the 20th century, asylums subjected patients to deplorable living conditions and oftentorturous experimental treatments. “We weren’t alone in doing this stuff,” Terrat said. They were “just trying to figure out other ways of treating mental patients.” As the public learned more about the condition of these institutions, the tides shifted. The process of deinstitutionalization began in the latter half of the century, facilitated in part by the introduction of antipsychotic medications. The focus turned from shutting away psychiatric patients to rehabilitating them and moving them back into the community. Terrat’s project was a balancing act. “I didn’t want this to be too Walt Disney ... but I didn’t want it to be too dark,” she said. “[It’s] about honoring the humanity, the creativity and the heart of patients, their caregivers and their community. These were human beings, often having remarkable talents and inspiring things to share.” Photographs of nurses and patients, handwritten pages from daily logbooks, rule lists and more will peek through the leaves of Terrat’s birch forest. In one photo, patient Merrill Bennett, whom Terrat calls “the Train Man,” peers out from under a cap, holding a kitten to his chest. “He did these beautiful drawings and paintings of trains,” Terrat explained. At one point, Bennett attempted to escape the hospital, derail a train, set fire to a barn and kill himself. “He had these incredible talents,” Terrat commented, “but he also had this … stuff.” One of the more disturbing pages in the asylum’s history was written by Dr. Eugene

ever in his wildest dreams would Abdiel Kent have imagined that dancers would one day take over his inn and dry goods store. The owner of A. Kent’s Hotel was surely a practical man — who wasn’t in 1830s Vermont? The thought of a bunch of barefooted women (and a few men) maneuvering through his quarters in strange synchronicity would likely have made him glad to be gone from this world long before their appearance. Most current-day Vermonters would never have considered bringing dance to this emptied brick building in Calais, now called the KENT MUSEUM AT HISTORIC KENTS’ CORNER and under the aegis of the state’s Division for Historic Preservation. But HANNAH DENNISON did. This week the Chelsea choreographer, along with visual

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A. Stanley, who served as superintendent from 1918 to 1936. He advocated for the use of eugenics, or the improvement of the human race by selective breeding. That movement included the sexual sterilization of patients to “prevent the procreation of children with an inherited tendency to crime, feeble-mindedness, epilepsy, idiocy, imbecility or insanity,” Stanley wrote in a document included in the collage. But Terrat didn’t want the darker aspects of the hospital’s history to take center stage. “[Some of ] the older people in Waterbury can remember the time when they were kind of embarrassed about their town,” she said, “but they also took care of the relationship with the hospital.” On a mockup of the collage, Terrat pointed out a photograph of a booth at a fair. “Here’s one called ‘Fun Fest’ that’s the village doing this [carnival] for the patients,” she explained. Forty-five historic documents will be repeated throughout the 50-by-28-foot mural. “I wanted to make sure that there are several places where people can get up close and read the [writing],” Terrat said. “And some of the faces are just big and staring out at you. Each photograph opens up a story.” Since the mural is so large, Terrat

is creating composite images with Photoshop that will be printed on long rolls of wallpaper and transferred onto the surface in August. As for the painting, “I’ll be on site for six to eight weeks, August and September,” she said. Terrat will use high-quality latex acrylic house paints and a glazing medium to make the colors transparent, giving the mural a watercolor effect. Killary’s poem, interpreted visually as the forest, will be the first thing people see when they approach the wall. “Jean Killary was a patient, an anonymous person in the hospital. I don’t know how many years she was there, but she was a creative individual with, obviously from8v-edgewater061715.indd her poetry, a lot of soul and a connection to the natural environment,” Terrat said. “I’d like to look at [the mural] as honoring the positive side of somebody who was marginalized by society and kind of put away. And I think — I know — that there were a lot of people who were.” “Green and Gold” will be etched in Vermont granite underneath the mural, moving out from the shadows of an archival box and into the light of history. m

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down to the lath, become characters on this tour — presumably the “thresholds” of the title. Anderson’s visual staging of these spaces is evocative and nostalgic. She has brought a bit of the outside in, with dried flowers, leaves and tree branches. Animal life is suggested, too, by a pile of white feathers (chicken?) in one room, and gobs of sheep’s wool (or is it cotton?) in another. Mysterious as they are, these elements seem to represent the exigencies of time. Life is lost, nature moves on, substance becomes ephemera. Anderson underscores the other half of the work’s title with sculptural installations such as parallel rows of string held tautly overhead, like the waiting warp threads of a loom. Here and there, knotted

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and composer presents to the public the dance/theater piece “Threads and Thresholds” in the historic structure. This work is not only site-specific; it is room-specific, as a recent preview of the performance revealed. Dennison and co. have created vignettes involving more than a dozen dancers in various configurations in a series of spaces throughout the building. The audience will be limited to 20 people at a time; those viewers are allowed to remain in each room for a specific interval, then are ushered to the next room by one of the performers. “Threads and Thresholds” resembles a guided tour in a museum, except that no one tells you anything. Instead, you are left to see, feel and think what you will. The rooms themselves, some stripped LesLie Anderson

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Left to right: Jon Schechner, Tamin Totzke, Clemma Dawsen, Marc Wennberg, Sarah Brutzman, Glenn Mullin, Magdalena Naylor, Ronen Schechner

Wennberg says, is that the guru left behind him termas, or treasures, which can take the form of “objects that are hidden in the landscape, or hidden in people’s minds,” he explains. In time, “the right mediator” discovers the termas and passes on the guru’s teachings to a new generation. If all this seems a bit mystifying, the works in the exhibit attempt to provide artistic specificity. Jon Schechner’s photographs balance the vibrant colors of prayer flags and dyed robes with the stark grandeur of the Himalayas. Dawsen’s written accounts of her journey are part travelogue, part poetry and part spiritual exploration.

Israeli-born Ronen Schechner produced the 11-minute trailer that the team intends to use in fundraising. He also created several short documentary videos after returning from the trip, several of which have been posted to the project’s website, triptychjourney.org. These videos viscerally depict the remarkable sights the team witnessed, including people and pack animals harvesting wheat at the foot of the Earth’s highest mountains, and images of ritual dances in Nepal’s remote Mustang district. “For me, the most incredible place was Mustang,” says Ronen Schechner. “It’s a place where you feel that time stops. People still live almost without technology; everything is done by hand. It’s one of the many places where Padmasambhava is most fully influential — I would even say ‘alive.’” The story of the guru is the spine of the project — informing, along with his teachings, each of its artistic components. To reinterpret and recount that story in a variety of artistic modes, says Wennberg, is to become a part of it. “It’s a story that responds to the needs of the time, and for each of those times produces new teachings and new ways to embrace the basic, core tenets of Buddhism: emptiness and compassion,” he says. “It is continuously remaking itself through new discoveries.” As Wennberg’s words suggest, “Precious Guru” maintains an attitude of reverence toward Buddhism and central Asian folkways, yet he and REbORn AS ART

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“Precious Guru” collects the participants’ artistic responses to their immersion in an ancient world. The guru’s story appealed to Wennberg, currently the director of St. Albans’ Community Justice Center, because “it’s the kind of story that, when you peel back one layer and think you’ve got it, then you realize there’s a layer below that,” he says. “There’s something mysterious and complex about this story that affected my imagination and keeps me excited and interested in learning more.” The story of Guru Rinpoche is a rich and vivid one, filled with fanciful adventures and liaisons with gorgeous consorts. But the only reason his story is known at all,

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ccording to Buddhist legend, the first incarnation of the holy figure Padmasambhava occurred in the eighth century, when he appeared as a small child inside a lotus blossom adrift on a lake. Regarded as unusual and holy, the child was nurtured in the Buddhist tradition and eventually became known by the name Guru Rinpoche. In Tibet, he’s a figure of supreme spiritual importance, reflected in the nickname bestowed on him: the Second Buddha. Guru Rinpoche’s life, message and mythos are the subjects of the ambitious multimedia exhibition “Precious Guru,” which opens at Burlington’s (coincidentally aptly named) Karma Bird house Gallery this Saturday, June 20. Consisting of photographs, video, prose, poetry and soundscapes, the project is a step toward an ultimate goal: a feature-length documentary about Padmasambhava and his vast, lasting influence on Buddhist practice. It’s a long way from the Green Mountains to the Himalayas, but that didn’t prevent the artists of “Precious Guru” from undertaking the journey in 2013. Making the trek were project director marc WennBerG, writer clemma daWsen, sound artist and dancer sarah Brutzman, and the father-and-son team of Shelburne filmmaker ronen schechner and photographer Jon schechner. Aiming to absorb the story and influence of Padmasambhava, the group visited Mongolia, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and India.

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what directors do — that is, to show how directorial choices can shape any given play. To enhance that understanding, each night of a Bake Off production is followed by a Q&A with its directors. Of Gurney’s play Alicea says, “The Bake Off has very specific needs that must be met, and The Dining Room really meets that. There is one setting but different time periods and lots of characters, each of them very different. It’s also fun,” she adds. “I’ve established, too, that I want to pick a play that’s going to be fun for the audience.” While in a normal production of The Dining Room six actors typically play three

roles each, the Bake Off iteration features 18 actors. If that sounds hard to follow, director John nAgle has a different take. “Every single vignette is a completely different family. The audience won’t have to follow the track of any character,” he says. “In one sense, it’s like watching three one-acts.” The director of the third and final section, Nagle — who with his wife, JenA neCrAson, founded the Vermont shAkespeAre CompAny — notes that in each section, “You have to create your full characters, and the arc of the scene. It’s important to treat each one fully.”

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.R. Gurney’s play The Dining Room is not about eating. Rather, the American playwright envisioned a series of overlapping but largely unrelated vignettes in which 18 characters act out small human dramas. When the work premiered in New York in 1982, the term “first world problem” had not yet become a meme, but WASP — white Anglo-Saxon Protestant — was in vogue. Both terms suggest the economic class, and social conventions, Gurney had in mind. His characters all have another thing in common: the dining room furniture. This provides the play’s thematic underpinning and its exceedingly JOHn nAG lE simple set. Both the casting and the economical staging needs made The Dining Room appealing for this year’s Bake Off, says CristinA AliCeA. The producing artistic director of Vermont stAge CompAny conceived of the Bake Off four years ago as a concluding production to its regular season. The idea is this: Take a play, divide it into three sections, hire three directors and let each of them choose their own casts. What the audience sees, then, is a tripartite work performed by three completely different sets of actors. Alicea thought of this as a way to demonstrate

And that’s why no director has any more responsibility than the other two to help audiences “get” the play. Directing the first section, JAmien lundy Forrest, who is also VSC’s general manager, says she thinks the biggest challenge is “finding the right pace of the show — but it’s a challenge I expected. It’s important the cues are sent in the right way in the vignettes,” she says. Sandwiched in the middle, director Andrew ButterField has made some “bold choices” (he’s “taking some inspiration from ‘The Twilight Zone,’” he confides) that will easily distinguish his section from the others. Does he feel any extra pressure because his actors need to “segue” twice? “I’m approaching my section as a standalone play within a play,” he says. “The arc of the play will still exist regardless of what I decide to do. “I didn’t choose this play,” Butterfield adds. “But I believe it has some contemporary relevance. Our country is still led by old, white, rich, Christian men. The WASPs in this play represent that.” All three directors, and Alicea, say what they’re most looking forward to at The Dining Room — aside from seeing how their colleagues interpret the play — is the aftermath. That is, the audience response. “I think there will be a lot of questions,” says Butterfield. He adds: I’m also looking forward to just seeing my cast out there. They’re doing awesome work.” m

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some of the project’s other creators say that it is not explicitly a Buddhist project. Dawsen is the only one of the project’s artists to self-identify as a Buddhist. She engages in “really deep Tibetan Buddhist practice,” she says, in her roles as a writer and educator, and in her daily life. “There’s no separation between me and my Buddhism,” Dawsen adds. “It’s not a religion. It’s the way I live my life.” Wennberg expresses gratitude for Dawsen’s participation in the project, noting that she brought a perspective others could not. Yet all of the “Precious Guru” artists have addressed the project holistically,

with the intention of expressing the ways humans have made myth into reality. Though the story of Guru Rinpoche may seem fantastical, “These myths are true, and making peace with that is very difficult in our culture,” says Dawsen. “This sort of thing can be absolutely true, not just considered as a metaphor.” Contact: ethan@sevendaysvt.com

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masses of thread hang on walls; a ball of string sits on a shelf. These may represent projects left behind, or still to come. A less literal thread — of history — manifests itself in a small downstairs room where dozens of vintage photos have been arranged on the walls. All of them depict relatives and ancestors of the performers. The audience is allowed to linger and examine these images — most depicting strangers, only their era identifiable by hair and clothing styles. There are some world-famous figures, too: President John F. Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth, the Shah of Iran and his wife. One of the dancers, it turns out, had an ambassador in the family. But most of the installation’s history lesson is rightly and necessarily focused on the Kent Museum. In recent years, the building has undergone repair and partial restoration, including the installation of an elevator. Its practical uses are gone and nearly forgotten, but its rooms survive and seem to embrace the new activity of community events and exhibits. “Threads and Thresholds” is the museum’s first dance installation. Just as Dennison’s 2013 “Dear Pina,” claimed the cavernous expanse of Shelburne Farms’ Breeding Barn, so she has shaped this work to fit the Kent Museum’s more intimate, contained spaces.

It does not seem right, in this preview, to reveal the entire experience that awaits audiences beyond the photograph room in “Threads and Thresholds.” But (slight spoiler alert) don’t be alarmed by a sudden calamitous noise that precedes this dreamlike journey. Where chairs are provided, do sit, watch and listen. And do be prepared to climb a steep staircase to the upstairs ballroom. There the largest ensemble flows together, as four musicians — on piano, violins and cello — perform Severance’s stirring score. For performers and audience alike, the experience is simultaneously about moving through history and being present. As one emerges, afterward, into this bucolic corner of Vermont, the feeling remains.

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the strip to unload equipment destined for the festival tents, which were set up nearby. The Drivable Grass is part of a $2.56 million project that includes a new skate park and the refurbishing of the portion of bike path that stretches from Perkins Pier to the Urban Reserve, just beyond the dog park, Bridges says. Funding comes from a voter-approved tax increment-financing district. Under that arrangement, the project is paid for with funds generated by the anticipated increase in tax revenues after its completion. Work on the path continues this summer, even as the bikeway and the park remain open. “We’re trying not to close it down,” Bridges says. The newly reconfigured Waterfront Park portion of the bike path follows what used to be a dirt access road on the eastern edge of the park. No longer does the path slash through the middle of the park, disrupting summer festivals with a swath of pavement. The Drivable Grass running along the newly refurbished path is intended to allow trucks to back up to event tents assembled on the Waterfront Park lawn without turning the turf into a muddy

mess, Bridges explains. The hard-towalk-on nubs help make the surface permeable so water will drain easily. By next spring, the nubs should be covered with grass. What now looks like an oddly misplaced piece of concrete will eventually blend in with the lawn. Reconstruction of the eight-milelong bike path includes widening the pavement, Bridges says. In some places, the path had been six feet wide, in others 10 feet. Now the standard width is 11 feet, with two two-foot-wide gravel shoulders where possible. In some places, easements allow only the 11-foot path with no shoulder. In the busiest portion of Waterfront Park, the path has been deliberately narrowed to 10 feet with shoulders to slow traffic, Bridges says. The new skate park, which is taking shape just north of its predecessor, should be finished by the end of the year, Bridges notes. When it’s done, the temporary skate park will be dismantled. The site of the former skate park, adjacent to the hulking remains of the Moran Plant, will be part of a rerouted Lake Street, Bridges adds. Bike path users this summer will find that stretch narrowed by construction fences. When the work is done, the path will loop to

the west of the dog park, running closer to the lakeshore. Also still to come are changes that will iron out problems with the traffic pattern at various bike path intersections, including the one at the end of College Street near the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, according to Bridges. Refurbishing will continue in future years and extend north to the Winooski River bike bridge. So far, Bridges says, the wider path with the new yellow center line seems to have encouraged a stronger sense of decorum among bike path users who are inclined to walk three or four abreast. “I do notice they look down and take a step over,” he observes. There’s plenty of room now. There’s even a swath of Drivable Grass. m Contact: terri@sevendaysvt.com

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nyone who’s been down to Burlington’s Waterfront Park since spring sprung has likely noticed the sweet new stretch of bike path on the park’s northeast side: smooth-as-chocolate pavement flanked by crushed-stone shoulders. A yellow stripe down the middle reminds people not to hog the whole path. Nice. But what, exactly, is that white, waffle-patterned apron that runs alongside a stretch of the path? The 16-foot-wide strip of concrete nodules is clearly not meant to accommodate bikes, trikes or skateboards. A step or two on the surface reveals it’s not much friendlier to the foot. It looks like a path of another kind. “That is a new Drivable Grass,” says Burlington Parks and Recreation director Jesse Bridges. “It replaces the old gravel access road that used to run along the back section of the path.” Drivable Grass is the trademark name for what its maker, Soil Retention, calls “permeable plantable pavement.” The “grass” part won’t come until next year, says Bridges, but the “drivable” part was in action last week as crews set up for the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. They parked trucks on

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towing, as might various other environmentalist groups. Step two: Scout a suitable iceberg. What you want is a tabular iceberg — flat top, longer than it is tall — weighing maybe a million to 10 million tons. There are more of these in Antarctic waters than in the north Atlantic, plus there aren’t any polar bears on them; on the other hand, using an Arctic iceberg may save money by minimizing towing distance. If the right berg doesn’t already exist, explosives may be needed to break a usable hunk off an ice shelf or glacier. Step three: Move it. While we currently use tugboats to nudge icebergs away from oil tankers, imparting more longterm direction is trickier. A few years ago, a group of researchers led by Georges Mougin, Prince Faisal’s engineering guru from the ’70s, used 3D-modeling

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Keeping tow cables secured to an object whose shape is constantly shifting will also be difficult, and an unexpected storm could set the berg drifting toward cruise ships, commercial vessels, wildlife refuges or seaports. Cue The Perfect Storm, but with an iceberg crashing into Newport Beach. Step five: Attempt, probably in vain, to limit the energy required to transform the iceberg into usable water. Since we can’t haul the entire berg up on land, the ice will have to be cut up (using heated wires or tubes) and melted offshore and the water transported as needed, which turns out to be labor-intensive and costly. It’s just not particularly easy to cut up a lot of ice, as anyone who’s tried to chisel a frozen hulk in the freezer into individual cubes knows well. Finally, any water slated for human consumption would require treatment to remove pollution, penguin poop, etc., but even water for agricultural use will likely need some desalinization. Needless to say, none of this has reached a level of obvious practicality. I think it’s safe to say that if it’s yellow, you’re going to have to let it mellow for a while yet.

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f shower duration is your primary concern right now, the drought may be making your whiskey-and-waters a little too strong. California accounts for about 11 percent of U.S. agriculture by revenue and 12 percent of the nation’s GDP overall. When you guys run out of water, we’re all screwed. We may never see an almond again. Which makes the iceberg idea pretty appealing. With global warming well under way, icebergs should be breaking free and floating past our coasts any day now — and corralling one or two giant frozen chunks of fresh water certainly sounds easier than reducing the excess consumption of several metropolitan areas, or addressing the obvious problems with growing massive amounts of high-water-demand food under semi-arid conditions. And the idea’s not new: Proposals along these lines had already been kicking around for a few decades when the Saudi prince Mohammed al Faisal got into the act in the mid-’70s.

software to simulate towing a 7.7 million-ton tabular iceberg from Newfoundland to the Canary Islands. The team calculated that a single tugboat attached to a giant kite, if aided by winds, currents and Mary Poppins, could do the job in 141 days. What about the melting issue? Ice (bergs included) readily melts in water, even more so when it’s being dragged around. Several solutions have been proposed to deal with this. Team Mougin favors wrapping a “skirt” of geotextile — synthetic fabric typically used to prevent soil erosion or improve drainage — around the entire submerged portion of the iceberg to insulate it from the warmer water. (Remembering that nine-tenths of an iceberg famously lurks below the surface, that’s a lot of geotextile.) Even so clad, the simulated iceberg loses 38 percent of its original mass in transit. Step four: Start making sacrificial offerings to Poseidon, because that’s really all we can do at this point to prevent catastrophe. Icebergs aren’t structurally homogenous and can easily shatter under stress.

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But the tion York City ! civil servants. tive” —by nota just “to attract students and message was clear: Art history — or art or 60-minute film followed discussion withtop Vermont based history, sociology or anthropology — is a prepare [them] for some of the nation’s Art Collector Mark Waskow. Additional panelists to be best-paying jobs in some of the fastest luxury Americans can no longer afford in announced. growing industry sectors,” but also to offer a cutthroat global economy. And money matters more than any“a demonstrable return on investment.” Tim’s Vermeer At the groundbreaking, Gov. Peter thing, more than meaning, culture or March 18, 7:00 pm Shumlin chimed in: “Time and time again, pleasure. Inventor Tim Jenison seeks to understand The attitude is deeply American in employers say to me, ‘Ifthe youpainting can just find techniques used us by Dutch Johannes more Master students who Vermeer. graduate with two ways. 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Do you live in the O.N.E.? the Vermont Strong Scholars Program. mentary last year. Additional panelists to be announced. Faculty members’ and administrators’ If so join us at Roosevelt Park The scholarship will forgive student loans answers were miles apart, she said. While for a day of photography. on final-year tuition at a public institution www.froghollow.org the former “view their students as citizens provided that the student gets a STEM Have your photo taken by degree and finds a job using those skills in whose attendance at college offers access Sam Simon, artist and ONE to critical thinking skills that allow them Vermont. resident, and you could see to participate fully in the wider world,” she Even if the governor’s claim were the yourself in our gallery! whole truth — which it isn’t — it doesn’t wrote, “elite administrators have repeatJune 27 and July 25 from 3 to 7 pm have to be. 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“We’re capitalists,” he explained to a student newspaper. And capitalism is governed by supply and demand. This winter, UVM’s board of trustees approved a bond for $78 million for the STEM Complex, increasing the institution’s debt level by 20 percent. The university will fund the remaining $26 million with money on hand, in hopes of recovering it from private sources; about twothirds of that amount is now committed. Administrators talk about STEM enriching the whole university’s academics. But don’t expect that enrichment to be literal. “Some people might say we have room” to take on more debt, said Budget, Finance and Investment Committee chair David Daigle to VTDigger.org. But, he added, “my own view is, we really don’t after we’ve done this.” Daigle called STEM the university’s “highest strategic priority.” It looks more like the only priority. Montpelier is not rushing to the rescue. So paltry is the state’s contribution to its colleges and universities that a 50 percent increase in the appropriation would lift Vermont’s national ranking from 49 to only 47. And while other states have begun spending more as the economy recovers, the legislature is still cutting higher education: Funding is down 15 percent since 2008, while tuition has risen more than 20 percent, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C. The result of public neglect is increased dependence on corporate support, with strings attached. Will that funding flow to STEM’s patent-promising genetics lab? Or to Romance languages? A tech stock columnist at the capitalist tool Forbes had a bold idea: Colleges should dump their humanities departments altogether. They’re just making graduates “unemployable.” In fact, the columnist — and Shumlin — don’t quite get the job market right. Vermont may be on the upswing, with the arrival of chipmaker GlobalFoundries and AnC Bio, the biotech facility under construction in Newport. But the Washington Post predicts a long-term trend toward firing, not hiring, in U.S. high tech; job cuts rose 77 percent in 2014. Forbes noted that while companies such as Apple “are thriving, growing and hiring,” layoffs are “now a permanent feature” of the sector. Moreover, liberal arts graduates are not doomed to life behind the espresso machine. An analysis of U.S. Census data published recently by the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AACU) and the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems found that people with liberal arts degrees did better right out of college than STEM grads. They out-earned students who followed undergraduate pre-professional and

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urlington College was on the verge of collapse last September when Mike Smith found himself standing before a packed room of reporters, professors and students, telling it like it was. “I have been to a lot of news conferences,” the former administration secretary for Republican governor Jim Douglas told the tense crowd. “This is the first news conference where I’ve sweated.” Smith was indeed perspiring in the sweltering classroom, but in gray trousers and a pink tie, he was otherwise calm and collected. Under the circumstances, not too many people would have been. Over the weekend, Smith had agreed to serve as interim president of an offbeat institution that was $11 million dollars in debt, had maxed out its line of credit and was, quite literally, running out of cash. Four days earlier, angry students had ambushed the school’s president, demanding that she resign — and she did. It wasn’t the first time the silver-haired Smith had stepped into a high-stakes situation — nor would it be the last. The 61-year-old ex-Navy SEAL has earned the informal title of Vermont’s “interim fixer-in-chief,” following in the footsteps of Ed Colodny, a Burlington native and former CEO of US Airways, who was called upon to lead the University of Vermont and Fletcher Allen Health Care during comparable periods of unrest. In 2010, Smith came to the rescue of FairPoint Communications and spent roughly four years helping one of the state’s largest providers of phone and internet service claw its way back from bankruptcy; if it had gone belly up, thousands of rural Vermonters could have lost their connections. Now Smith has come to the aid of an under-the-radar board that oversees the state’s 911 call centers. For at least a year, lawmakers have been questioning the cost and efficacy of the 10-person operation. They weren’t reassured when the 911 system temporarily went down last winter and the Enhanced 9-1-1 Board fumbled its response. Several months later, executive director Dave Tucker resigned abruptly. Worried that the legislature was going to disband the board or impose significant cuts, the group hired Smith as a consultant for six months to help them plot a survival strategy.

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Why do desperate people keep turning to Smith, and what is it about this last-ditch deal maker that makes him keeping saying “yes?”

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Smith’s SEAL status almost always comes up in conversations about him, but he said “dumb luck” led to his

joining one of the Navy’s elite, secretive “special-ops” teams. He was a D student at Woodstock Union High School when he signed up for the service. Smith, who has one younger brother, said his home life was in shambles at the time. His alcoholic father, then Woodstock’s town manager, was on a downward spiral that forced the family to move from a house to an apartment to a trailer. If he hadn’t joined the SEALS, Smith said, he might have wound up in jail. Instead, at 19, he found himself in the Bolivian jungle with an order to blow up some logs that were preventing barges from delivering food to cities upstream. The instructions were in Portuguese, and Smith, assuming South American explosives would be less potent than American ones, decided to double the amount. The explosion launched telephone pole-size logs 200 feet in the air, but no one was hurt. The lesson he gleaned? “Never go with your gut.” Smith said the four years he spent parachuting, scuba diving and detonating explosives underwater turned his life around. It may also explain how he learned to keep his cool in the face of calamity. He left the SEALs in 1975 to attend the University of Vermont, hitching a U-Haul to his Camaro and driving from Virginia straight to Burlington. He was assigned to a freshman dorm, where he didn’t fit in. “People who had been in the service at that time weren’t wellregarded on college campuses,” Smith recalled of the post-Vietnam War era. So he took a hiatus from college, surprising people — and upsetting some older Republicans — when he ran for state rep and unseated an incumbent of the same party. He didn’t exactly tear up the legislature. Douglas, who was also a young lawmaker at the time, recalled that Smith was known for spearheading the bill that designated the honeybee as Vermont’s state insect. Smith’s recollection: “What discouraged me as a freshman legislator was you couldn’t change things as rapidly as I liked to see things change.” After two forgettable years in Montpelier, Smith was ready to return to school. Back at UVM, he got a bachelor’s and a master’s in political science. Despite benefiting from the G.I. Bill, Smith said

he finished school broke and put his last semester on a credit card. He now sits on the board of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, a nonprofit agency that helps Vermont students pay for higher education. After graduation, Smith spent 18 months as town manager of Hardwick — “one of the best jobs I’ve ever had” — then worked for five years at the Massachusetts Municipal Association, which lobbies on behalf of cities and towns in the commonwealth. Back in Vermont, he made an unsuccessful bid in 1992 for state treasurer, losing to Democrat Paul Ruse Jr. Douglas was elected to that post three years later, and Smith worked under him as deputy treasurer until 1999. He was heading up a captive insurance firm when his old friend, just elected governor, offered him another, bigger job in 2002.

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Commitment waiver that helped alleviate the deficit and allowed the state to spend its federal Medicaid dollars more freely. Lunderville, who traveled with Smith to Washington, D.C., to lobby for waiver, said, “It was Mike’s tenacity and whipping of the hounds that got it across the finish line.” When asked about accomplishments in state government, Smith doesn’t focus on his fiscal prowess. Instead, he returns to his role in extending the termination date for state benefits for youths in foster care from age 18 to 21. He convinced Douglas to hold a summit at the statehouse for foster children, directly soliciting their opinions about how to improve services. “He cares deeply about people who need an extra hand,” said the former governor. Mark Redmond, executive director of Spectrum Youth & Family Services, recalled Smith delivering an emotional speech about his own

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troubled upbringing. Smith now serves on Spectrum’s board. In his temporary office at the Enhanced 9-1-1 Board, Smith was eager to show off two papers tacked to the bulletin board. They were apology letters from children who had prank-called 911 — one of whom confessed to doing so 30 times. Smith seemed to identify.

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Smith left the Douglas administration in 2008, before the recession hit. To unwind, the once avid mountain climber and speed skier took a solo motorcycle trip through Canada. Then he started a website for seniors called Active Geezering — thinking, perhaps, that he might have more time to run, bike, kayak and crosscountry ski with his wife of 30 years. Not quite. When the next job offer came — from Fairpoint — the company was already in bankruptcy. “I said, ‘Boy, this is going to be very interesting and very challenging,’” Smith recalled. The company had recently purchased

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Lunderville put it more cinematically: “Navy SEALs aren’t known for being great diplomats. They are known for going in, guns blazing, full force but also for being highly trained, very smart and knowing exactly what to do.” Doing battle was only a part of it. Smith proved he had a softer side, too, while serving in the Douglas administration. At his request, he briefly switched roles with Charlie Smith, who headed up the Agency of Human Services. He said he wanted to get to the bottom of a projected $600 million Medicaid deficit. At first, advocates and lawmakers were concerned about a fiscally conservative military man coming in on a costsaving mission to an agency that serves the state’s most vulnerable residents. Heidi Tringe, a Douglas staffer who also worked for the AHS, said there was the sense that “he doesn’t know this world.” But, she continued, “I think he proved that wrong pretty quickly.” In 2005, Smith played a key role in securing what’s called a Global

Verizon’s assets, a move that contributed to its financial duress and created major disruptions to people’s service. As FairPoint’s state president, Smith played a key role convincing the Vermont Public Service Board to sign off on FairPoint’s plan to get out of Chapter 11. He also worked with the Public Service Department and the state legislature to ease regulations — dating back to an era where phone companies enjoyed monopolies — that applied to FairPoint but not its competitors. The department’s commissioner at the time, Liz Miller, described Smith as “forthright” and “fierce.” “He’ll always be straight up with you about why he’s advocating for his position,” said Miller, who recently stepped down as Shumlin’s chief of staff. Jim Porter was the department’s attorney, and later its telecommunications director, during Smith’s tenure. Despite “herculean” battles with the telecommunications company, Porter had only kind things to say about Smith, whom he described as a “formidable opponent.” “I very much appreciated his style,” Porter said. “You always know where you stand with Mike. If he tells you something, you can take it to the bank.” At the time, the company and the Public Service Department were haggling over roughly $6 million that FairPoint owed its customers in penalties for poor service. Porter thought FairPoint could have gotten out of paying it back by “disposing of it as debt.” Instead, Smith helped broker a settlement in which the company devoted $6 million to expanding broadband to parts of the state that were unserved. That deal in particular left Porter with the impression that Smith had not just FairPoint’s but also the state’s best interests at heart. Frank Cioffi, who chairs the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, got the same impression when Smith helped him orchestrate a deal with FairPoint shortly after leaving his post as president. VCET wanted to start an incubator space in downtown Burlington. FairPoint had 11,000 square feet of vacant space at its Main Street headquarters. Smith played matchmaker, connecting the two.

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Secretary of administration doesn’t have the same high-ranking ring as chief of staff or lieutenant governor, but it’s actually one of the most powerful positions in state government. Longtime state senator-turned-lobbyist Vince Illuzzi described the job as “the governor’s hatchet man.” “He was the guy who called people in and gave them the bad news,” Illuzzi recalled of Smith. “He did very well at playing that role.” Members of Douglas’ inner circle, who remain tight-knit, say Smith was demanding and direct but always fair. “He would never ask anyone to do anything he was unwilling to do himself,” recalled then-press secretary Jason Gibbs, who often received late-night and early-morning messages from Smith. Neale Lunderville, secretary of civil and military affairs under Douglas, described Smith as “extremely loyal.” That’s a prerequisite for Dick Mazza, a powerful Democratic senator who has known Smith for decades. The two still meet every Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. at Mazza’s Colchester general store. Last week, they were talking boats and cars, with an untouched pan of freshly baked cinnamon rolls on the counter between them. When the conversation turned to politics, Mazza started reminiscing about the days when Smith used to work the statehouse halls.

“When Mike Smith sets the agenda, that’s the way it’s going to be,” Mazza said of the man across from him, in a black Ralph Lauren sweater and light khaki pants, who seemed a little embarrassed by the third-person treatment. “He ran a tight ship.” Undeterred by Smith’s efforts to change the subject, Mazza recounted weekly meetings he sat in on with Douglas, Smith and then-Senate president pro tem Peter Shumlin. Smith and Shumlin often butted heads, Mazza recalled with a chuckle. Former governor Douglas was less forthcoming, noting that those meetings were “private.” But he did say, “Mike doesn’t have a lot of patience for baloney. And he will call folks on it when he perceives it.” A moment later, Douglas added, “I suppose there was a sort of good-cop, bad-cop dynamic. I didn’t have to appear intemperate. I had others to fulfill that role.”

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In the year after he left, Smith continued to do some consulting work for FairPoint. He also advised South Burlington on several projects, including its plan to develop a city center. And he wrote — he’s chipping away at a book about leadership.

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adviser, said he was astounded by Smith’s openness throughout the process: “I’ve never seen anybody do that before.” Knodell, brought on as an interim academic adviser, said Smith was “very cordial, very professional and very tough” when negotiating with the college’s debtors. He was also up-front with faculty and staff. “I think they felt for the first time that someone was giving them the straight story, not sugarcoating it, not spinning it and not withholding anything.” Jared Carter, a Vermont Law School professor who was on Burlington College’s faculty at the time, corroborated Knodell’s account. “He was always, I thought, very respectful of the faculty, inclusive, and had grown-up conversations with us,” he said.

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You could argue that Smith saved the day at both FairPoint and Burlington College — but it’s still unclear whether either entity will survive. Neither the company nor the college is yet on solid financial footing. “He’s a confident guy and a quick learner,” said Illuzzi, who partnered with Smith to pass legislation making it easier for FairPoint to win business, “but his attention span is getting shorter and shorter.” Mazza had a slightly different take: “He loves getting into a challenge, and once it’s stabilized, Mike likes to move on.” Miller dubbed him “interim fixer-in-chief.” Not everyone is pleased about Smith’s latest mission. Sen. Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden), who chairs the finance committee, has been leading the charge to restructure the Enhanced 9-1-1 Board. He noted that before Smith

seek a third term. A regular political commentator for WCAX-TV, he was summoned to its studio in South Burlington, along with his Democratic counterpart, Steve Terry, to opine on the news. But before taping the segment, Smith had to quash his companion’s suggestion that he might make a bid for the Fifth Floor. Terry was teasing, but Smith’s many media gigs — he also writes a weekly column for a number of local newspapers and appears on WVMT’s “Charlie + Ernie + Lisa in the Morning” every Monday — have caused people to wonder. Smith is adamant that he’s got no ambition to run for anything — “No, no, no, I’ve been there, done that,” he says peremptorily. Douglas, too, dismissed the notion. The ex-gov has a different gig in mind for his former right-hand man, a Westford resident who has a summer place on Isle La Motte. For years, a cadre of successful Burlington-area businessmen, known as “the Burlington Bishops” or “the Chittenden County Mafia” have acted as informal advisers to governors on both sides of the aisle. Coates is one of them, along with retired Harlan Sylvester of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. “At some point, they’ll begin to fade from the scene, and there will need to be some other bishops,” Douglas predicted.

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Ahari tells me later. “Every time I walk out of class, I feel empowered.” Ahari also reassures me that messing up the sequences of punches is perfectly OK. “It’s worth a quick giggle,” she says. “The fun is just throwing some punches when you get lost.” But there’s not much time to get lost, with Blount expertly guiding us through intervals of burpees and jumping jacks. These functional, active-recovery exercises, Blount says, “will make you a better boxer for a balanced, total-body workout.” Could I become a real boxer? “Ha-ha!” says Blount. “Our classes are more for the fitness elements, and not to prep anyone for boxing or fighting for competition.” Still, he adds, head boxing coach Benway “could take someone to that level of competition.” “I really love how intellectual it is — if you’re not thinking two moves ahead, you’re mostly two moves behind; it’s like chess,” Benway says of boxing. “And I love the ‘aha’ moments people have when something clicks with them.” Twenty-four hours later, the only thing clicking with me is a weird feeling in my left hip as I attempt to replicate instructor Michelle Kmiec’s moves in Urban Kick, the new class at Synergy. It promises kickboxing set to hip-hop and pop music, heavy on the drums and “awesome core

work.” Here, trying to keep up taxes my intellect in a whole different way. “For most of my life, I’ve been passionate about the martial arts, fitness, dance and the importance of core strength,” Kmiec says after class. “Urban Kick encompasses all of these components, along with a bit of swag and a dash of attitude.” Swag and attitude, indeed. Though Kmiec is a chiropractic physician who’s written a couple of books on the medical profession, she’s dressed like a member of an ’80s hip-hop band, in Jams-like shorts, a black tank top and a backward baseball cap. From the moment the class begins, her energy is as electric as the music — a mix of driving techno, pop, Reggaeton and Latin rhythms. The studio feels like a dance club plunked in a suburban business park, filled with fitness-enthused fiftysomethings instead of freaked-out ravers. In this class, there are no boxing gloves, but plenty of fist-pumping moments. “You have to change things up a little bit to change your body,” says South Burlington’s Florence Whitaker, a 51-yearold Urban Kick participant. “Plus, I love Michelle’s style and music — she motivates everyone who comes to her classes. She makes things challenging and cares about people, so she gives it her best.” A third-degree black belt, Kmiec flows around the room to correct movements when necessary, smiling in a way that makes me feel OK that I can’t kick my leg up like a Rockette. Thanks to my lesson at Signature Box, I’m psyched when we move from tai-chi-like squats and front and back kicks to “machine-gun” punches. Until I look in the mirror, that is, and realize I resemble a crazed Price Chopper cashier. “Don’t you love it?” Kmiec asks my dripping-with-sweat classmates. “This is my favorite song right now.” Just as my session at Row VT did, this class flies by. Before I know it, we’ve segued and sashayed our way into the final floor routine, during which Kmiec has us open and close our legs in the air. It’s the kind of move that someone who also knows how to twerk could work. But my hamstrings are so strung, I’m wriggling on my back like a half-swatted bug. When we add hip thrusts, I feel like I’m in labor and delivery. Participating in these boxing classes is a labor of love. But it’s also a great lesson in timing, rhythm and power, delivered by the knockout fitness instructors and the local community. As for my own love, that spousal spat is gone with the sweat. The next time I enter the post-wedding ring, I won’t need to hit below the belt or throw in the towel. “It’s boxing,” writes Jordan LaCount, a 25-year-old Burlington-based web designer and developer, of her experience with Signature Box at Row VT. “Seriously, it makes you feel like a total BAMF.” m

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n 1964, two natives of Scotland, both graduates of the Edinburgh College of Art, met in Vermont. Meg Brannan, who was studying fine-metals jewelry design and tapestry weaving at the time, was visiting her sister and brother-in-law. The latter was Ian Tyndall, a partner in the renowned modernist landscape architecture firm of Dan Kiley, based in Charlotte. Tyndall introduced Meg to the man who would become her husband: Peter Ker Walker. Also a partner in the firm, Walker had studied architecture at Edinburgh and landscape architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. Half a century later, the Walkers still live in Charlotte, in a 19th-century house in a clearing in the woods. From the soaring, two-story kitchen and living area that Peter designed, the couple’s shared studio barn is visible through a wall of windows. On a recent visit, the only sound besides

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conversation is birdsong. With the couple’s slightly muted Scottish accents and understated humor, even the conversation is quiet. That quiet belies the international influence of Peter Walker’s designs. “He’s right at the top of the game, and has been forever,” comments Idahobased architect and frequent collaborator Jack Smith, also a former designer with Kiley. Walker’s lack of a website makes Smith chuckle. “He’s the legacy for Kiley; he’s world-class. But he’s so quiet about it all. He doesn’t really know how to market himself, and he doesn’t care.” Over their past half century in the Green Mountains, Meg and Peter Walker have developed singular careers while raising two children and, in Meg’s case, teaching and working at the University of Vermont, Goddard College and Shelburne Museum. Today, each continues to pursue new creative challenges, despite having plenty of laurels on which to rest.

Some of Peter’s designs during his time with Kiley became iconic in the world of landscape architecture. After he left to create his own firm in 1986, his projects included a marketplace in Osaka, Japan; an urban-parks system in New Haven, Conn.; and designs for the Seattle and southern France residences of a prestigious private client. The 79-year-old’s latest projects are proposals for the environs of yet-to-be-built aquariums in Alexandria, Egypt, and Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Meg Walker, meanwhile, became a sculptor with a conceptual bent. She also does drawings and watercolors — and, unlike her husband, maintains a detailed website. Now 71, the artist has devoted years to focusing on single subjects, which she whimsically summarizes on her site as “birds,” “barns” and “brains.” Since her first solo exhibit, in 1974 at the University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum, Meg has shown at venues around the state, as well as in her native Scotland and in

Brittany, France. Between 2004 and 2009, she exhibited annually at A.I.R. Gallery in New York City, the country’s first women-specific gallery. Meg is currently preparing for a two-person exhibit, titled “Brain Unraveled,” at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Hampden Gallery, opening September 13. Wearing a black vest that complements her short haircut, she points to several pieces intended for that exhibit that currently reside in the couple’s house. One, called “Brain Storm,” is a white plaster and papier-mâché ball the size of a large human head, mounted off center on a pillar base that contains a sensor and speakers. A viewer’s approach activates a birdsong recording, while a small opening in the “brain” reveals a multicolored LED light. When pressed, Meg offers general comments about her work. “I crunched up a newspaper, and this bird form appeared,” she says almost nonchalantly of a piece from her

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17th-century French landscape architect André Le Nôtre, from whom Kiley derived his signature grids and allées of trees. Peter has used such elements in projects of his own, including the grid of large palm trees defining the entrance to the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan. But he also mixes those fixed elements with informal spaces to allow for less structured interaction. “What we’re doing is making external rooms,” says the landscape architect. “The goal is to find the appropriate spaces for outdoor living.” Peter’s renderings are stunning. “I’m not computer literate, so everything’s done with pencil,” he admits. “It’s all schematics done in freehand until the CAD [computer-aided design] stage, and I farm that out.” More evidence of his artistic ability lines the stairway to the studio’s upper floor: framed sketches from his many trips around the globe, including a partly watercolor view of Eero Saarinen’s famous St. Louis Arch. (Kiley’s firm designed its park.) Peter says he left Kiley after 24 years because “I was the quarterback, and he sensed I was beginning to spread my wings.” As Boston-based architect Peter Chermayeff observes, Peter was in a “secondary position to Dan Kiley, but he was the primary person” on many major projects that bear Kiley’s name. Chermayeff met Peter in the 1970s and first collaborated with him on the Osaka aquarium and plaza, which opened in 1990. The two continue to work together; recent projects include the Alexandria aquarium they designed five years ago, which didn’t get built because the Arab Spring intervened. “What I enjoy about Peter is his way of complementing and enriching an architectural idea that comes from our side, which he then takes to another level,” says Chermayeff. “He reinforces something that we’ve initiated rather than treating them [building and landscape] separately.” The architect adds that Peter is “not preoccupied with his own [stylistic] vocabulary. He’s more inclined to search for the right solution.” Chermayeff describes Peter as “modest on the one hand” — he’s “under-marketed,” opines the architect — “and on the other quite strong-minded.” Says frequent collaborator Smith, “We’ve been together for 40-plus years; he can read my mind.” Those close working relationships continue to generate commissions and recommendations. At the time of this writing, Chermayeff ’s partner was recommending Peter to do a site of “several hundred acres in the Boston area.” While Peter works out how the public can use a physical site, Meg continues to prod the imagination on her side of the Walkers’ studio barn. A kind of parallel play characterizes this couple’s creative lives. If their paths ever intersect, that meeting is suggested in a work of Meg’s, a vitrine containing a dozen or so tiny white heads, each bearing a different expression on its plaster face. The piece invites interaction — guesses as to what these little figures are feeling and thinking. Like Peter’s landscapes, it’s a creation that exists for viewers to explore. m

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“birds” phase, first shown at UVM’s Colburn Gallery in 1993. Of her process, she merely says, “I’ve spent my life looking.” She’s more specific in artist statements, such as the one for the Hampden Gallery exhibit. “The goal is to make real the intangible, unnamed, unformed images and ideas always skittering in and out of my consciousness … The objective is to entice the viewer to take a closer look, to actively and mentally engage in the work.” Hampden curator Anne LaPrade Seuthe describes Meg Walker’s work as fearless — a word nearly everyone interviewed for this story used. From crushed newspaper and other used and found materials, Meg leapt to metal sculpture in her “barns” phase, employing a local blacksmith to give her creations form. Her current “brains” phase draws on electronic devices and fiber optics, with the help of a German electrical engineer. “I love that kind of curiosity,” Seuthe says. Photographer and curator Terry Gips met Meg in 1976 at the first meeting Gips organized of the Vermont chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art, a nationwide initiative. “What really intrigues me [about her work] is a kind of inventiveness,” Gips says from her house in Cape Cod. She recalls a piece that Meg created out of “tufts of sheep’s wool left on fences” that she had collected in Scotland. At an early exhibit called “Domestic Landscapes,” at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Meg showed a work consisting of what she recalls as “these gorgeous pieces” of lint she’d collected from the dryer. “That was a nice feminist touch,” says Burlington sculptor Barbara Zucker, a longtime friend and fellow sculptor whose husband, architect Louis Mannie Lionni, shared a Church Street office with Peter for many years after the latter established his practice. Yet, Zucker adds, Meg isn’t necessarily, or only, a feminist artist: “I don’t think she belongs to any group — her work is pretty singular.” Even Meg’s “brains” work of the past seven or so years, Zucker says, is a “big departure” from what she had done before. “She’s trying to give substance to something none of us understands.” While Meg describes all her work as “about the landscape,” including the “landscape of the mind,” Peter intervenes directly in material landscapes. The Walkers’ yard, an ordinary-looking stretch of mown grass, is not an example of his work — neither spouse is particularly interested in gardening these days. But when he’s on the job, Peter creates planned landscapes, using built structures and plantings to control the flow of people through defined areas. Standing at a table in the studio barn, into which he moved his practice last year, the landscape architect pages through a portfolio of selections from his life’s work and offers a reporter the occasional wry commentary. One of his projects was a Springfield, Mass., urban park that now gets little use owing to “this goddamn interstate,” Peter says, pointing out the offending structure on the master plan. About a residence in the Northwest, he comments that one decorative Japanese bridge “cost more than a Volkswagen.” Much of Peter’s work has a formal quality. He shares Kiley’s affinity for the formal gardens of

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when the owners wouldn’t let him inside until the store opened at 11 a.m. (In fairness, Craft Beer Cellar is open seven days a week for at least nine hours each day.) The man sped off to search elsewhere for his quarry: Heady Topper. By the time the store did open, a half dozen other customers were patiently waiting outside. None, it should be noted, were there for Vermont’s fastest-moving double IPA. As one customer with a Mohawk browsed the shelves, co-owner Victor Osinaga checked in and asked, “Do you have any questions?” “Too many questions,” the man answered with a smile. “You have so much stuff !” Osinaga, along with co-owner and fellow “head beer geek” Mark Drutman,

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are glad their customers face such a dilemma. But they’re also quick to point out that Craft Beer Cellar isn’t about encouraging beer snobbishness or having the largest possible beer selection. Their goal is to offer a well-curated selection of quality craft beers, including many in a refrigerated walk-in case that highlights Vermont and regional brands — or hardto-find ones. Osinaga and Drutman admit they haven’t tried every beer in the store. But the few they haven’t, Drutman emphasizes, are selected based on online beer reviews, as well as the breweries’ reputations. “In the beginning, it was a bit more manageable to try them all. Now it’s a little overwhelming,” he says about the Cellar’s hundreds of offerings, which come from at least 20 states and 17 countries. “On the most basic level, [we offer] the best of what’s available in Vermont that’s fresh and good,” Drutman adds. The owners say they deliberately steer clear of bland mainstream brands from large corporate brewers such as AnheuserBusch and MillerCoors, in part because they don’t want to spend their dollars that way. And, as Drutman puts it, “No one really wants that stuff anymore.” “Plus, it’s more fun to sell stuff that we can personally vouch for because I drink it at home,” Osinaga says. He and Drutman opt instead to select from the burgeoning number of small, independent craft breweries now operating nationwide — more than 3,400, according to figures from the Brewers Association, an industry trade group. (As BA staff economist Bart Watson told CNBC last year, at least one new craft brewery opens in the United States each day.) Craft Beer Cellar’s selective approach to beer buying also means that its customers won’t find some quality craft beers that are readily available in local supermarkets and convenience stores. Instead, the owners prefer to stock more limited-edition items, seasonal offerings and specialty products. HOPS HEAVEN

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(That said, the store’s emphasis on “local first” generally means that it keeps most offerings from Vermont’s craft breweries on hand, including the Shed, Switchback, Rock Art, Northshire and Otter Creek.) Osinaga and Drutman also buy craft beers from around the world. The store itself is organized by region, with sections for Vermont and New England, the midAtlantic states, the Rocky Mountains and the West Coast. Craft Beer Cellar cannot, of course, sell brands that aren’t available for distribution in Vermont. For example, Drutman says, customers occasionally request New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire, from Fort Collins, Colo., and Bell’s Smitten Golden Rye Ale, out of Kalamazoo, Mich. Neither is distributed in Vermont. Osinaga points out that the Cellar also has a growing selection of meads and ciders. The latter is a product neither partner knew much about before opening the business. But now, he says, “[Cider] sales have definitely exceeded all our expectations.” Today, the store routinely carries many of Citizen Cider’s products, various Vermont brands of ice cider and several California ciders, as well as European styles imported from Spain, England, France and Italy. Also, in keeping with their goal of supporting local businesses but only carrying more difficult-tofind items, Osinaga and Drutman stock Woodchuck Hard Cider, but only its more limited releases, including Gumption and the Vermont-apples-only Local Nectar. Not surprisingly, many of the beers on Cellar’s shelves are IPAs and double IPAs, which, Drutman says, reflect the most popular trend in craft brew consumption. “That’s what gets people into craft beers to begin with,” he says. “It’s so different from all the mainstream stuff. It’s such a unique style and flavor.” Drutman notes that many of their customers come to purchase Heady Topper, then return later looking for other beers with similar tastes. But the Waterbury beer geeks also have plenty to offer those who don’t cotton to the bitter hoppiness of an India pale ale. For example, due to

the growing popularity of sour beers, the Cellar now carries Lost Nation Brewing’s Gose, which, Drutman says, has attracted a lot of customer interest as “an approachable, easy-to-drink sour beer.” Drutman, 32, and Osinaga, 38, are both New York City transplants who opened the store in December 2013, just across the street from Prohibition Pig in Waterbury. Osinaga says they deliberately chose Waterbury because they see it as “the epicenter of craft beer in Vermont,” yet it lacked a store like theirs. Previously, Osinaga spent 12 years as a computer programmer before relocating to Vermont but had always indulged his passion for craft brews. For his part, Drutman says he spent eight years working in various aspects of the beer industry, including stores, bars, a beer distributorship and a homebrew shop. As he puts it, “This is just the culmination of my beer career.” In fact, Craft Beer Cellar is also a fullservice homebrew shop. Curiously, on an exposed brick wall behind the cash register hangs a blackboard with a complex chemical formula written on it. When asked what it means, Drutman explains that the reaction shows what happens when you add hops to wort to extract humulone, the organic acid that gives beer its hoppy flavor. Drutman and Osinaga had planned to write a different chemical reaction on the board each week. “We thought it would come off,” Drutman explains sheepishly, “but we may have accidentally used a permanent marker.” So what are their favorite brands? Neither was willing to nail down just one brand — or even one style — as their go-to beverage. Says Drutman, “I just like new things that taste different.” “I’m not saying this to be political, but I really don’t have favorites,” Osinaga adds. “Like many people, I drink by season. But there’s nothing I won’t drink all year.” m

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'THE NEW JIM CROW' BOOK DISCUSSION: Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness sparks a conversation about pressing social issues. Morse Block Deli, Barre, 7-8:30 p.m. $5; preregister. Info, 476-0776.

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CALEDONIA COUNTY DISASTER ACTION TEAM: Locals shake hands with the Red Cross first responders who combat natural and man-made catastrophes. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 748-5043. INTRODUCTION TO MULTIGENERATIONAL EDUCATION: Neighbors bridge the generational gap with a screening of the documentary CyberSeniors and an interactive computer workshop. Auditorium, VSAC Building, Winooski, reception, 5 p.m.; film, 5:45 p.m.; workshop, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, eli@tech4tomorrow.org. PEER SUPPORT CIRCLE: Participants converse freely in a confidential space without giving advice or solving problems. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 777-8602.

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UVM FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT: "The Right to Food: Power, Policy and Politics in the 21st Century" informs a dialogue between the academic and agricultural communities. See uvm.edu for details. Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $25-125. Info, 656-3831.

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AFROLATIN PARTY: Dancers ages 18 and up get down to the kizomba, kuduro and kompa with DsantosVT. Zen Lounge, Burlington, lesson, 7:158:15 p.m.; party, 8:15-10 p.m. $6-12; free for party. Info, 227-2572. DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $13. Info, 540-8300. 'THREADS AND THRESHOLDS': Choreographer Hannah Dennison collaborates with artist Leslie Anderson and composer David Severance in a site-specific dance/theater installation. The Kent Tavern Museum, Calais, 2-4:15 p.m. Tours run every 90 minutes. $10-20; preregister. Info, 800-823-8830.

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE & FITNESS STUDIO FUNDRAISER: Patrons of the arts screen the documentary Artists in Exile: A Story of Modern Dance in San Francisco, then kick up their heels with a workshop and presentation. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 5:45-9 p.m. $5-50 suggested donation. Info, 229-4676. TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Folks develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other devices. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. VALLEY NIGHT FEATURING THREE WORLDS COLLIDE: Locals gather for this weekly bash of craft ales, movies and live music. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 496-8994.

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BARRE FARMERS MARKET: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 505-8437. COFFEE TASTING: Sips of Counter Culture Coffee prompt side-by-side comparisons of different regional blends. Maglianero Café, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 617-331-1276, corey@maglianero.com. EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: Gourmands sample ethnic eats on a scrumptious stroll dedicated to Burlington’s culinary past. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 1 p.m. $48; preregister. Info, 863-5966. MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers' totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 377-2980. NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET: Pickles, meats, eggs, fruits, veggies, herbs and baked goods are a small sampling of seasonal bounty. Causeway, Newport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 274-8206. RUTLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET: Downtown strollers find high-quality produce, fresh-cut flowers and artisan crafts within arms' reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813 or 753-7269.

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TABLETOP GAME NIGHT: Players ages 14 and up sit down to friendly bouts of Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and more. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Interval training helps participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Bristol Town Green, 6-7 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees deepen their understanding of Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-6694.

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If you missed Bonnaroo this year, don’t worry; you can still make MUD Foodaroo. Local food trucks serve up international fare and classic American eats at this celebration of song, sustenance and the summer solstice. Argentine grilled meats? Check. Fresh sushi? Check. Cajun barbecue? Oh, yeah. While gastronomes dig in, music lovers rock out to Francesca Blanchard (pictured), the Grift, Josh Panda and other performers, who take over the steps of Town Hall Theater. Headliners Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band keep the family-friendly party going with a set of soulful tunes.

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WANDERLUST VERMONT Thursday, June 18, 8 a.m.-midnight; Friday, June 19, 6 a.m.-midnight; Saturday, June 20, 6:30 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, June 21, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., at Stratton Mountain Resort. $15-500. Info, 855-926-3375. wanderlustfestival.com

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RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC TRIO Sunday, June 21, 7 p.m., at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-45. Info, 863-5966. flynntix.org

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Richard Thompson may be a living legend, but he’s not resting on his laurels. A cofounder of England’s 1960s folk-rock sensation Fairport Convention, the 66-yearold virtuoso continues to thrive onstage. The LA Times calls the musical mainstay the “finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix” — and for good reason. Revered among artists and critics alike, Thompson blazed trails for Nick Drake, Bonnie Raitt and others while earning multiple Grammy Award nominations. The timeless talent leads his trio in a hard-hitting show that includes selections from his forthcoming album Still.

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Kim Korson couldn’t fake a smile if she tried. A glass-is-half-empty kind of girl, the memoirist captures her woeful worldview in I Don’t Have a Happy Place. A collection of sardonic stories, the book was born out of a therapy session, during which Korson’s therapist asked, “Can’t Kim be happy?” The writer responded with humor and razor-sharp wit, penning misanthropic musings about everything from a trip to Disney World to her boyfriend’s marriage proposal. Unapologetic observations remind readers that not everyone sees the silver lining, but light exists in the dark places if you look hard enough.

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SAT 26 AUTHOR DUEL 2PM Join Max Gladstone (Last First Snow), Brian Staveley (Providence of Fire), Elizabeth Bear (Karen Memory), and James Cambias (Corsair)! Presented in partnership with Geek Mountain State. Ticketed event.

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bEnjaMIn bookER: Punk, blues, rock and soul find common ground in the hands of the rising star. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $16-20. Info, 540-0406. bURlIngTon cITY aRTS lUnchTIME concERT SERIES: Run Mountain treat listeners to an openair set of old-time tunes. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. Song cIRclE: Music lovers congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 775-1182. VIllagE haRMonY alUMnI EnSEMblE: Larry Gordon and Bongani Magatyana direct college-age singers in a program of international choral music. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 426-3210.

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FEaST & FIElD MaRkET & concERT SERIES: Locally grown produce, homemade tacos, and rock and roll from Carter Glass are on the menu at a pastoral party. Clark Farm, Barnard, market, 4:307:30 p.m.; concert, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3391. MoUnT ManSFIElD ScalE MoDElERS: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature construction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765. TEa & FoRMal gaRDEnS ToUR: Explorations of the inn and its grounds culminate in a traditional cup-and-saucer affair. The Inn at Shelburne Farms, 2:30-4 p.m. $18; preregister. Info, 985-8442.

caTaMoUnT MoUnTaIn bIkE SERIES: Riders tackle varied terrain on three different courses in a weekly training session. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 6 p.m. $3-10. Info, 879-6001. woMEn'S PIckUP baSkETball: Drive to the hoop! Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. See meetup.com for details. Leddy Park, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

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'a DaY aT ThE RacES': A veterinarian masquerades as a medical doctor in the uproarious Marx Brothers comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. 'wIlD TalES': Characters lose control in unpredictable ways as they wrestle with rapidly changing realities in Damián Szifrón's award-winning drama. In Spanish with English subtitles. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 5:30 p.m. $6-8. Info, 748-2600.

cURREnT EVEnTS conVERSaTIon: An informal open discussion delves into newsworthy subjects. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. joan DUSablon: The respiratory therapist talks inhales and exhales in "Every Breath Brings Success." Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 923-2513.

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coMMUnITY MInDFUlnESS: A 20-minute guided practice led by Andrea O'Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion dance follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30Gu O 'ThREaDS anD ThRESholDS': See it |C Ar 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161. k rE Gr WED.17, 2-6:30 p.m. A z ou p w it h S A r A G A FITnESS booT caMP: See WED.17, Cornwall Town Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. environment FoRza: ThE SaMURaI SwoRD woRkoUT: Students SPRIng gREEn bUIlDIng ToUR: Fans of sussculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when ustainable architecture check out eye-catching, ing wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio eco-friendly designs with members of the Vermont A, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. Green Building Network. A reception follows. Hilton VInYaSa Flow: Newcomers are welcome at a Garden Inn Burlington Downtown, 5:30-7:30 p.m. community class that stretches the body, mind $15-20; cash bar. Info, 735-2192. and spirit. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 4-5:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 985-0090. t

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FRanklIn coUnTY chaMbER oF coMMERcE MIxER: Area professionals nosh on catered eats while mingling with special guests from the Samaritan House. Handy Toyota, St. Albans, 5:307:30 p.m. $5-8; preregister. Info, 524-2444, info@fcrccvt.com.

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bURlIngTon wInE & FooD FESTIVal: '¡VIVa TEQUIla FIESTa!': Agave authority Lucinda Hutson shares travel tales from Mexico, served with a side of southwestern cuisine. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. $75; preregister. Info, 658-6771. bURlIngTon wInE & FooD FESTIVal: wInEMakER DInnER: Wine expert Steven Alexander pours from a curated selection of rare Spanish libations at a multicourse meal. Misery Loves Co. Event Space, Winooski, 6-9 p.m. $119; preregister; limited space. Info, 658-6771. EDIblE hISToRY ToUR: See WED.17. MIlTon FaRMERS MaRkET: Honey, jams and pies alike tempt seekers of produce, crafts and maple goodies. Hannaford Supermarket, Milton, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1009. Raw VEgan Taco PaRTY: Foodies prepare classic fiesta fare without the animal products alongside holistic health coach Krissy Ruddy. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9700. UVM MEDIcal cEnTER FaRMERS MaRkET: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Davis Concourse, UVM Medical Center, Burlington, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 847-5823. waTERbURY FaRMERS MaRkET: Cultivators and their customers swap veggie tales and edible inspirations at a weekly outdoor emporium. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 881-7679.

ST-aMbRoISE MonTRéal FRIngE FESTIVal: Offbeat performers descend on the city for live music, theater and everything in between. See montrealfringe.ca for details. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-849-3378.

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cREaTIVE wRITIng woRkShoP: Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. UnFIlTERED: wInE & PoETRY: Locally made vino pairs perfectly with verse from Vermont poets. Shelburne Vineyard, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.

'woMan In golD': An elderly Jewish woman embarks on a journey for justice in this drama starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $6-8. Info, 748-2600.

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'all In ThE FaMIlY' FIlM SERIES: Themed movies provide age-appropriate entertainment. Call for details. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. DUngEonS & DRagonS: Imaginative XP earners in grades 6 and up exercise their problem-solving skills in battles and adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. MEET RockIn' Ron ThE FRIEnDlY PIRaTE: Aargh, matey! Kiddos channel the hooligans of the sea during music, games and activities. Buttered 6/15/15 2:03 PMNoodles, Williston, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. PajaMa SToRY TIME: Tykes cuddle up in PJs for captivating tales, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5664. REaD To a Dog: Budding bookworms ages 5 and up pore over pages with a lovable pup. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 865-7216. SToRY TIME & PlaYgRoUP: Engrossing plots unfold into art, nature and cooking projects. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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'ThE bakE oFF': A.R. Gurney's comedy The Dining Room gets divided into thirds when three directors each lead separate casts in a portion of the production. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $28.8037.50. Info, 863-5966. 'MonTY PYThon'S SPaMaloT': King Arthur and his motley crew of knights meet medieval mishaps in this Tony Award-winning musical, staged by Saint Michael's Playhouse. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $34-44. Info, 654-2281.

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R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. TangoFlow!: Creator Cathy Salmons leads students in a customized blend of Argentine tango, ballet, modern dance and body awareness. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 345-6687. UVM SUMMER Yoga SERIES: Grounding, energizing poses give way to meditation and aromatherapy in an open-level class. Personal mat required. McAuley Hall, UVM Trinity Campus, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Donations. Info, 683-4918.

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wanDERlUST: A four-day fest unites revelers with top yoga teachers, musical acts, speakers and more in a breathtaking setting. See calendar spotlight. Stratton Mountain Resort, 8 a.m.-midnight. $15500. Info, 855-926-3375.

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lEgo clUb: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire young minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. PlaInFIElD PRESchool SToRY TIME: Children ages 2 through 5 discover the magic of literature. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 454-8504. PRESchool MUSIc: Kiddos have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. SPanISh MUSIcal kIDS: Amigos ages 1 to 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinian. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. SUPERhERo PRESchool SToRY TIME: Tales about caped crusaders delight little listeners ages 3 through 6. A themed craft or activity follows. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. Yoga wITh DanIEllE: Toddlers and preschoolers strike a pose, then share stories and songs. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.

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ManDaRIn chInESE claSS: Linguistics lovers practice the dialect spoken throughout northern and southwestern China. Agape Community Church, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-2037.

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Double King: The Brooklyn-based indie rockers treat music lovers to an intimate show. Singer-songwriter Tica Douglas opens. BCA Center, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $5; free for members. Info, 865-7166. StoogeS brASS bAnD: Traditional Big Easy brass gets a modern makeover when hip-hop beats merge with contemporary jazz. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 540-0406.

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bASic DreAm SymboliSm & interpretAtion: Shamanic guide Anthony Pauly helps participants pick apart their nighttime visions. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. eStAte plAnning: Experts elucidate the process of protecting property and providing for posterity. La Quinta Inn and Suites, St. Albans, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 879-7133.

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'toScA'S KiSS': Residents of an Italian nursing home for retired opera singers entertain and inspire in Daniel Schmid's acclaimed documentary. Middlebury Town Hall Theater, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 382-9222.

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geneSe grill: The translator reads and signs Thought Flights, a collection of short prose from the late Robert Musil. Crow Bookshop, Burlington, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4649. Kim KorSon: Laughter is the best medicine when the author discusses her darkly comic memoir, I Don't Have a Happy Place. See calendar spotlight. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; preregister; limited space. Info, 448-3350.

FeASt togetHer or FeASt to go: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288. Home SHAre now inFormAtion SeSSion: Locals get up-to-date details on home-sharing opportunities in Vermont. Conference Room 2, Central Vermont Medical Center, Barre, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 479-8544. mArSHmAllow roASt & lAwn gAmeS: Tasty treats complement bocce and badminton at this fair-weather fête. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. relAy For liFe: Participants complete laps around the track as part of the world's largest cancer-fighting movement. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 872-6323.

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‘AlwAyS… pAtSy cline’: The country crooner’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger anchors this Lost Nation Theater musical, starring Kathleen Keenan. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10-30; $65 per family. Info, 229-0492. 'tHe bAKe oFF': See WED.17. 'it’S About time': Pianist Tim Guiles accompanies singers Cathy Walsh and Stephen Rainville as they turn back the clocks with favorites from the musical-theater canon. Middlebury Town Hall Theater, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 382-9222. 'monty pytHon'S SpAmAlot': See WED.17. 'pippin': Rutland High School students and alumni give the audience two for one in their version of the award-winning play-within-a-play. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $6-12. Info, 775-0903.

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Hot topicS in environmentAl lAw lecture SerieS: Birgitte Egelund Olsen of Denmark's Aarhus University muses on megawatts in "Living Next to a Wind Turbine: Local Versus Global Interests." Room 007, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1228. luncH & leArn: Former Vermont AARP president Jim Leddy plans ahead in a talk on aging. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon. Donations. Info, 863-4214. m.A.g.i.c.: mASculinity AnD genDer iDentity converSAtion: Open sharing encourages attendees to find common ground. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218. mArK S. bowmAn: The lieutenant general visits his alma mater to keynote the Todd Lecture Series with "Leadership in the Digital Age." Plumley Armory, Norwich University, Northfield, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 485-2633. SuSAn morSe: In "Building Healthy Wildlife Habitats in the Champlain Valley," the environmentalist discusses the state of local ecosystems. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8686. tom mcelroy: Listeners are uplifted as the internationally recognized speaker outlines a path to fulfillment. Vermont Statehouse lawn, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 888-7422. wolFgAng mieDer: The UVM professor of German talks folklore and more in "Proverbs Are Never Out of Season: Popular Wisdom in the Modern Age." Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 923-2513.

writing For young ADultS: Lit lovers swap ideas and opinions about YA stories written by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meet up.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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Camp Outright Fifth Anniversary Celebration: Brick-oven pizza, carnival games, camp tours and raffle prizes make for family-friendly fun at a summertime soiree. Proceeds support camper scholarships. Common Ground Center, Starksboro, 5-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation; free for kids. Info, 453-2592.

montréal

St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: See WED.17.

Coffee With a Cop: Area residents chat with members of the Montpelier Police Department over cups of joe in an informal, neutral space. Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3445. Heartbeet Lifesharing Friends & Family Day: Bluegrass tunes from American Toad enliven a fundraiser for the community center. A locavore feast and silent auction round out the evening. Heartbeet Lifesharing, Hardwick, 3-7 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 472-3285. Relay for Life: Bennington: See FRI.19, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School, Bennington, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 872-6311. Vermont State Fairgrounds, Rutland, 1 p.m. Donations. Info, 8726311. Collins-Perley Sports Complex, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 872-6323.

crafts

Bird Carving Workshop: Whittlers shape pileated woodpeckers under the tutelage of Green Mountain Woodcarvers' David Tuttle. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $25-35; preregister. Info, 434-2167. Gi m l e r

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'Over and Under': Members of the Heather Bryce Dance Company offer a moving interpretation of artist Alisa Dworsky's work. Vermont College theater of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 5 p.m. ‘Always… Patsy Cline’: See ek O Free. Info, 828-8600. at |C THU.18, 8 p.m. Ne ns s ti lco 'Threads and Thresholds': See ng p 'The Devil’s Music: The Life and eregrine fa WED.17, 2-6:30 p.m. Blues of Bessie Smith': Joe Brancato USA Dance VT Community Ballroom Dance directs a musical drama that lays bare the storied Social: Twinkle-toed movers celebrate the art of songbird's saga as part of the Lake Placid Blues and dance from the foxtrot to the Argentine tango. ElleyHeritage Festival. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, Long Music Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, N.Y., 7 p.m. $15-20; free for festival pass holders. 7-11 p.m. $10-15. Info, usadancevt@gmail.com. Info, 518-523-2512. Pe

Drop-In Story Time: Picture books, finger plays and action rhymes captivate children of all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Magic: The Gathering: Decks of cards determine the arsenal with which participants, or "planes walkers," fight others for glory, knowledge and conquest. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free; for grades 6 and up. Info, 878-6956. Meet Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate: Aargh, matey! Youngsters channel the hooligans of the sea during music, games and activities. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. Tot Story Time: Songs, rhymes, finger plays and abbreviated tales entertain little ones up to age 2. Fairfax Community Library, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

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Venerable Namgyal: The lecturer sheds light on his chosen path in "Life of an American Buddhist Monk." Milarepa Center, Barnet, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 633-4136.

Kamikaze Comedy: Audience prompts transform into hilarious scenes when comic actors improvise onstage. Essex Memorial Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 578-4200.

Community Hatha Yoga: Students move at their own pace in a gentle, reflective practice. South End Studio, Burlington, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $6. Info, 683-4918. Fitness for Every Body: Participants use timed intervals and other tools to improve cardiovascular health while gaining strength, agility and balance. Charlotte Senior Center, 9-9:45 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. Laughter Yoga: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle! Participants reduce stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373.

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Summer Bird Walk: Birders seek out nesting activity at a local hot spot. Berlin Pond, 7-8:30 p.m. $10; free for North Branch Nature Center members. Info, 229-6206. Summer Solstice Full Moon Paddle: Outdoor enthusiasts float the Clyde River by lunar light. Personal headlamp required. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, 7:309:30 p.m. $10. Info, 723-6551, ext. 303.

Little City Yard Sale: Treasure hunters hope to strike gold as they sift through offerings from dozens of dealers. Various Vergennes locations, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7951, ext. 101.

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Axis and Allies: War at Sea: Teens put their strategic skills to the test and maneuver battleships, submarines and air fleets in the World War II-era game. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:305 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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Burlington City Arts Lunchtime Concert Series: Folk-country stylings from Bramblewood get concertgoers over the midday hump. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. Carolan Festival: Devotees of Turlough O'Caloran salute the historical Irish composer with concerts, workshops and participatory dancing. Mallery Farm, Worcester, 6:30-9 p.m. $15-25. Info, 229-9468. Micah Sheveloff, Beth Patella & Marc Shulman: Art lovers take in sights and sounds as the singer-songwriters and guitarist perform amid eye-catching installations. The Havoc Gallery, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-1868. The Missisquoi River Band: The local group serenades picnickers with toe tapping tunes. Barbecue fare and local brews top off the evening. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 985-8222. Summer Music at Grace: Chasing 440 turn on the twang with bluegrass and old-time tunes. Grace Episcopal Church, Sheldon, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 933-2406.

Burlington Wine & Food Festival: De Maison Wine Tasting: Oenophiles sample varietals from Spain and France hand-selected by importer Steven Alexander. Dedalus Wine Shop, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368. Burlington Wine & Food Festival: Late Night in Italy: Luca Vitiello guides guests through a collection of reds straight from a Tuscan vineyard. Sotto Enoteca, Burlington, 9:15-10:30 p.m. $25; preregister; limited space. Info, 864-5253. Edible History Tour: See WED.17. Five Corners Farmers Market: From local meats to breads and wines, farmers and food producers share the fruits of their labor. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3249. Northern Vermont Vineyard Tour: Wine lovers sip and stroll their way through four area vineyards at this fundraiser for the UVM Historic Preservation Alumni Association. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $100; preregister; limited space. Info, 631-525-2342, uvmhpaa@gmail.com. Richmond Farmers Market: An open-air marketplace connects farmers and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-9778. Swig & Sway Beer Dinner: Foodies board the Spirit of Ethan Allen III for a three-course meal and a taste of Shed Brewery's new Profanity Ale. Burlington Boathouse, 6:30-9 p.m. $55; $2 for kids under 3; free for kids 3 through 11; preregister. Info, 862-8300. Truck Stop: Mobile kitchens dish out mouthwatering fare and local libations. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406.

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'The Bake Off': See WED.17. 'Monty Python's Spamalot': See WED.17, 8 p.m. 'Oleanna': David Mamet employs sparse language when examining gender, power and entitlement in this two-person production. Parental discretion advised. See barnarts.org for details. Little Theater, Woodstock, 7 p.m. $12-20; preregister. Info, 234-1645. 'Pippin': See THU.18. VCAM Short Film Audition: Actors ages 7 through 35 tap into the world of magical realism when trying out for an upcoming flick in which humans and mythical creatures coexist. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 399-9037.

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Brown Bag Book Club: Readers voice opinions about Muriel Barbery's Elegance of the Hedgehog. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:301:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Creative Writing Workshop: See WED.17. WORD!CRAFT: Experimental Art Rhymes: Inspired by the theme "Superheroes," wordsmiths sound off to DJed beats at this mashup of hiphop and original verse. Greensboro Free Library, registration, 6:30 p.m.; event, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 755-6336, mcmycelium74@gmail.com.

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Plant Sale: Home gardeners stock up on annuals, perennials and more while browsing gently used tools of the trade. United Church of Northfield, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 485-4431.

Fri.19

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Celebrate Solar Tours: Here comes the sun! Visitors discover the value of the renewable energy source when exploring small- and large-scale systems throughout Vermont. See revermont.org for details. Various locations statewide, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0099.

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Heaven on Wheels Car Show: Motor maniacs shift gears for an awe-inspiring exhibition benefiting local and national nonprofits. Rain date: June 27. Community Bible Church, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 355-5150. Historic House & Garden Tour: Visitors to 18thand 19th-century structures take in views of the Connecticut River before sitting down to a spread of rhubarb desserts. Lower Waterford Congregational Church, noon-4 p.m. $35. Info, 748-2600. Queen City Ghostwalk: Darkness Falls: See FRI.19. Rover Hazardous Waste Pick Up: The Chittenden Solid Waste District's mobile collection unit roams for household refuse. CSWD Milton DropOff Center, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8111.

fairs & festivals

Northern Sun Music Festival: See FRI.19, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Quechee Balloon Festival: See FRI.19, 5:15 a.m. -9 p.m. Sam Mazza Strawberry Festival: Fresh-picked berries top shortcake, sundaes and other sweet treats. Pony rides and a petting zoo round out this flavorful fest. Sam Mazza's Family Farm, Colchester, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 655-3440.

Summer Revels: Singing and dancing around the maypole give way to folk plays and kids activities at this family-friendly festival. Norwich Green, 5:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 866-556-3083. Wanderlust: See THU.18, 6:30 a.m.-midnight. ZIONTIFIC Summer Solstice Music Festival: See FRI.19.

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'The Lost World' & 'The Sign of the Claw': Cinephiles revisit the 1920s with preserved 16mm footage of the South American dinosaur adventure and the drama starring dog star Peter the Great. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com. Silent Film Series: 'The Lost World': Jeff Rapsis performs a reimagined live score for a screening of the prehistoric picture that debuted in 1925. Brandon Town Hall, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 247-5420.

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Barre Farmers Market: See WED.17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Burlington Farmers Market: More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172. Burlington Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting: Wine lovers and foodies pair palatepleasing varietals and gourmet fare with seminars by noted international winemakers. Waterfront Park, Burlington, noon-3:30 & 5-8:30 p.m. $60-70; for ages 21 and up with valid ID. Info, 863-5966. Caledonia Farmers Market: Growers, crafters and entertainers gather weekly at outdoor stands centered on local eats. Parking lot, Anthony's Diner, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3088. Capital City Farmers Market: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made arts and crafts. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958. Chocolate Tasting: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the flavor profiles of four different confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. Edible History Tour: See WED.17. Feast With the Beasts: Attendees mingle with mammals and roam galleries while sampling local fare and placing silent-auction bids at this annual benefit for the museum. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 6-9 p.m. $50. Info, 748-2372. Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.17. Mount Tom Farmers Market: Purveyors of garden-fresh crops, prepared foods and crafts set up shop for the morning. Parking lot, Mount Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2070. Newport Farmers Market: See WED.17. Northwest Farmers Market: Locavores stock up on produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 827-3157. Norwich Farmers Market: Farmers and artisans offer meats, maple syrup and produce alongside baked goods and handcrafted items. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447. Rutland County Farmers Market: See WED.17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shelburne Farmers Market: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses and local novelties grace outdoor tables. Shelburne Town Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 482-4279. Strawberry Shortcake Festival: Locals dig into tasty treats at a mouthwatering benefit for the Jericho/Underhill Lions Club. United Church of Underhill, 5-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 899-1235. Swanton Farmers Market: Foodies get their fill of farm-fresh produce, meats and breads. Village Green Park, Swanton, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 868-7200. Waitsfield Farmers Market: A bustling bazaar boasts seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and live entertainment. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 498-4734.

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R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.17, 9-10 a.m.

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Decorate a chocolate Bar for DaD: Kiddos make a customized Father's Day treat for pops. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 1-4 p.m. $10. Info, 253-9591.

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Dorset theatre festival: 'stinky cheese Man': Jon Scieszka's parodies of popular children's stories travel from page to stage in a lighthearted show for ages 4 and up. Dorset Playhouse, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. $8-15; $25 per family of four. Info, 867-2223. 'every hero has a story' suMMer reaDing PrograM kick-off celeBration: Budding bookworms and members of the teen advisory board get psyched up for warm-weather page turners. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30 a.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 748-8291. PokeMon cluB: New and seasoned players battle it out in a strategic trading card game. Cabot Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 563-2073. saturDay DroP-in story tiMe: A weekly selection of music and books engages kids of all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. saturDay story tiMe: Families gather for imaginative tales. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. suPerhero ParaDe With chaMP: Youngsters follow Lake Champlain's mythical monster in a masked march to kick off the "Every Hero Has a Story" summer reading program. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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st-aMBroise Montréal fringe festival: See WED.17.

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a Peek at nesting Peregrine falcons: Birdwatchers find feathered friends in their natural habitats with biologist Margaret Fowle. Various Bolton locations, 9-11 a.m. $10-12 per adult-child pair; $4-5 for each additional child; preregister. Info, 434-3068.

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Diy aftershave salve: Guided by Tiffany Buongiorne, participants whip up a homemade calmative balm. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 1-2:30 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. genealogy seMinar: Family-tree fans learn how to earn historical pins based on their completed ancestry research. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5. Info, 310-9285. Music stuDent WorkshoP: Aspiring performers learn the ABCs of composing, arranging and orchestrating from vocalist Sara Gazarek and members of the New West Guitar Group. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 3-4:30 p.m. $15-30; limited space; participants may bring guitars. Info, 760-4634. vcaM orientation: Video-production hounds master basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

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lake DunMore triathlon: Mountains, lakes and streams provide a beautiful backdrop as athletes swim, bike and run their way to the finish line. Branbury State Park, Salisbury, registration, 6:45-7:45 a.m.; race, 8-11:30 a.m. $108-162. Info, 388-6888. run for eMPoWerMent: Runners make strides at an annual 10K run, 5K walk/run and 1K fun run supporting Women Helping Battered Women. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 9 a.m. $10-40. Info, 658-3131. verMont sun triathlon: Competitors go the distance in a 600-yard swim, a 14-mile bike ride and a 3.1mile run. Branbury State Park, Salisbury, registration, 6:45-8 a.m.; race, 8:30 a.m. $80-115. Info, 388-6888.

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Becky & keith unruh: The backpacking duo doles out trail-tested tips for outdoor adventurers as part of their Get Out More tour. Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-0190.

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‘alWays, Patsy cline’: See THU.18, 2 & 8 p.m. 'the Devil’s Music: the life anD Blues of Bessie sMith': See FRI.19. 'the Bake off': See WED.17. 'Monty Python's sPaMalot': See WED.17, 2 & 8 p.m. 'oleanna': See FRI.19.

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eXteMPo: Potluck fare fuels local raconteurs, who tell first-person true tales before a live audience. A bonfire completes the evening. The Blue Barn, Calais, potluck, 6 p.m.; storytelling, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 223-0184.

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'threaDs anD thresholDs': See WED.17, 26:30 p.m.

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Queen city ghostWalk: WickeD Waterfront: A spooky stroll along the shores of Lake Champlain with Thea Lewis elicits thrills and chills. Battery Park, Burlington, 8 p.m. Meet at the fountain at the bottom of Pearl Street 10 minutes before start time. $18; preregister. Info, 863-5966. suMMer solstice Water healing cereMony: Folks bring flower offerings to Lake Champlain to celebrate the longest day of the year. Burlington Earth Clock, Oakledge Park, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 505-8010.

fairs & festivals

MuD fooDaroo: Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band headline a street fair of epic proportions that serves up food-truck fare alongside local crafts. See calendar spotlight. Middlebury Green, 3-8 p.m. Free. Info, 382-9222. Quechee Balloon festival: See FRI.19, 5:15 a.m.-6 p.m. straWBerry festival: Strollers relish the ripe red fruit with shortcake amid offerings from area artisans. Middletown Springs Historical Society, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 235-2421. WanDerlust: See THU.18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ziontific suMMer solstice Music festival: See FRI.19.

food & drink

chocolate tasting: See SAT.20. eDiBle history tour: See WED.17. ice creaM sunDays: Sweets lovers spoon up samples, then get the scoop on the science and history behind the delectable dessert. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $4-14; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 457-2355. Winooski farMers Market: Area growers and bakers offer ethnic fare, assorted produce and agricultural products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, winooskimarket@gmail.com.

health & fitness

BeachsiDe coMMunity yoga: Yogis of all skill levels celebrate summer with a sequence of shoreline stretches. Personal mat required. Proceeds benefit the Shelburne Food Shelf. Shelburne Beach, 8-9 a.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 985-0090. nia With linDa: Drawing from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691. solar salutations yoga: Live harp music sets the tone for Ashtanga, flow and acro-yoga sessions. Community Solar Array, Jericho, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 881-5104. sunDay sangha: coMMunity ashtanga yoga: Students hit the mat to breathe through a series of poses. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 5:40-7 p.m. $1-20 suggested donation. Info, 224-6183.

holidays

father's Day PaDDling aDventure: Families float in canoes and kayaks to honor dads and male mentors. Waterbury Reservoir, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 595-7953.

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carolan festival: See FRI.19, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. gosPel fest 2015: The Burlington Ecumenical Gospel Choir honors the legacies of reverends Andrae Crouch and Gordon Humphrey with uplifting tunes. First Congregational Church, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 238-7050. hartlanD Jazzfest: Latin sounds electrify an annual shindig featuring funk, Dixieland and bigband acts. Proceeds support arts scholarships for local students. Foster Meadows, Hartland, noon-8 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Info, jazzfest@hartlandcommunityarts.org. kenny Wayne shePherD: Blues traditions inform selections from the award-winning guitarist's decades-long career. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $49.50-$59.50. Info, 603-448-0400.

nectar's suMMer concert cruise series: Blues for Breakfast belt out Grateful Dead Americana on a nighttime cruise aboard the Lake Champlain Ferry. Mr. Charlie opens. Boat departs promptly at 7 p.m. King Street Ferry Dock, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20-25. Info, 658-4771. neW West guitar grouP With sara gazarek: The guitar trio welcomes the guest vocalist for an evening of jazz standards, originals and genre-crossing covers. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8 p.m. $20-35. Info, 760-4634. north Branch nature center Benefit concert: The Sky Blue Boys pick ’n’ grin at a fundraiser complete with salad, flatbread, ice cream and a silent auction. Lareau Farm Inn, Waitsfield, 6 p.m. $9-18 suggested donation. Info, 229-6206. the northern thirD Piano Quartet: Elegant and emotive, the ensemble interprets works by Mozart, Shostakovich and others. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $40 includes dinner; preregister. Info, 247-4295. sierra Marcy & Mary Jane austin: German tradition is the tie that binds pieces delivered by the soprano and pianist. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 324-6047. turQuoise JeeP: The YouTube-stars-turnedrecord producers dole out the hip-hop and R&B sounds that made them famous. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $13-15. Info, 540-0406.

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montréal

St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: See WED.17.

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Ed Blechner: Accompanied by his sled dogs, the Addison resident gushes about his 40-year love affair with mushing. Colchester Meeting House, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. Penelope Easton: The hometown hero chronicles her Alaskan adventures in the memoir Learning to Like Muktuk. Craftsbury Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 586-9683.

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Creative Writing Workshop: See WED.17. ha y| mbe Shape & Share Life Stories: Salsa Mondays: Dancers learn the r M u si c S o c ie t Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recoltechniques and patterns of salsa, merenlections of specific experiences, which are crafted gue, bachata and the cha-cha. North End Studio A, into narratives and shared with the group. Dorothy Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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Benefit Bake: Pizza lovers dine on slices in support of CarShare Vermont. Partial proceeds from each flatbread sold are donated. American Flatbread, Burlington Hearth, 5-11:30 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 861-2340. Edible History Tour: See WED.17. Grilling Fundamentals: Tongs in hand, summer chefs practice cooking over an open flame with City Market's Paul Link. Intervale Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9700. Old North End Farmers Market: Locavores snatch up breads, juices, ethnic food and more from neighborhood vendors. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, oldnorthendfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

Denise Lee & Gary Floyd: The cabaret queen syncs up with the Texas troubadour to entertain through song. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 518-523-2512.

Belvidere Mountain Hike: A moderate trek to the summit gains 2,000 feet in elevation before opening up to picturesque views. Contact trip leader for details. Long Trail Parking Area, Route 118, Belvidere Center, 10 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, lpokorak@gmail.com. Early Birders Morning Walk: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for winged wonders. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167.

‘Always… Patsy Cline’: See THU.18, 2 p.m. 'The Bake Off': See WED.17, 2 p.m. 'Oleanna': See FRI.19, 5:30 p.m. VCAM Short Film Audition: See FRI.19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Carolan Festival: See FRI.19, 10 a.m. Gamelan Sulukala: Heavy metal reaches new heights when performers play Javanese music on bronze and iron instruments. Plainfield Town Hall, 4-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 498-3173. Los Cripis With Fungi Girls: Local listeners get a healthy dose of Argentine and Texan tunes. BCA Center, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $5; free for members. Info, 865-7166. Magic Hat Summer Sessions: Revelers jam out to local acts in the brewery's beer garden while sipping suds and sampling from the Taco Truck All-Stars. Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, noon-5 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2739. Richard Thompson Electric Trio: The critically acclaimed folk-rock star showcases his range as he jams with a full band. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15-45. Info, 863-5966. Rochester Chamber Music Society: Cellist Peter Stumpf sits in with the ensemble for an all-Bach season opener. A reception follows. Federated Church of Rochester, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-9234. Sheila Jordan & Fred Haas: The vocalist and saxophonist strike a chord in "Heart Strings." Proceeds benefit Interplay Jazz & Arts. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $45. Info, 457-3981. Trumpet City: Tones rise as the sun sets when 40 horns signal the summer solstice in a sound installation. Dartmouth Green, Hanover, N.H., 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 917-701-7421.

Paul Andriscin: In "Colonial Founding Fathers and Their Children," the historian offers a side-byside comparison of the forefathers' personal and political duties. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 2 p.m. $5; free for kids under 15. Info, 948-2000.

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ChildLight Yoga for Kids: Little ones ages 3 through 6 hit the mat and learn a sequence of stretches. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-1:45 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Discovery Sundays: Inquisitive minds have fun with hands-on explorations of science, technology, engineering and math. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, noon-4 p.m. $11.50-13.50; free for kids 3 and under. Info, 359-5001, ext. 228. Family Day: Walter's World: The whimsical work of illustrator Walter Wick inspires an afternoon of fun with games, gizmos and toys. Shelburne Museum, noon-4 p.m. $7-24 regular admission; free for members and kids under 5. Info, 985-3346. Kids Yoga: Strength and balance exercises encourage focus and relaxation in yogis ages 3 through 7. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $12. Info, 224-6183. Russian Playtime With Natasha: Youngsters up to age 8 learn new words via rhymes, games, music, dance and a puppet show. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.

Discovering Buddhism Study Group: Readings, discussions and meditations help students better understand the journey to enlightenment as taught by the Buddha. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 633-4136. Flow ABCs: Attendees acquire tools necessary to fully access the present moment. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:45-6 p.m. Free. Info, 989-9684.

Intermediate & Advanced West Coast Swing: Experienced dancers learn smooth transitions and smart stylings. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

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Kids Yoga: An age-appropriate class helps yogis ages 8 through 12 develop focus, creativity and teamwork. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $12. Info, 224-6183. Meet K-9 Heroes: Daring police dogs demonstrate their special skills with help from trainer Wade Labrecque. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-2:45 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Nature Connections: Happy Trails: A treasure hunt doubles as a teaching tool on a hike for kiddos ages 4 and up. A themed craft and discussion round out the fun. Niquette Bay State Park, Colchester, 10 a.m.-noon. Park admission, $2-4; preregister; limited space. Info, 893-5210. Preschool Music: See THU.18, 11 a.m. Reading Heroes: Stories, crafts, games and presentations entertain children ages 6 through 11. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. Stories With Megan: Budding bookworms ages 2 through 5 sit tight for engaging narratives. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Father's Day Train Ride: Conductors do the driving while dads kick back on a round-trip adventure to Middlebury. Union Station, Burlington, noon. $30-35. Info, 800-707-3530. Father's Day Prime Rib Dinner: Dads fill their bellies at a buffet of meat, baked potatoes, coleslaw, veggies and dessert, set to toe-tapping country tunes. VFW Post 309, Peru, N.Y., noon. $20. Info, 518-643-2309.

Military Road Hike: Carl Fuller leads hikers into battle on a vigorous trek down a historic highway leading to Mount Independence. Visitor Center, Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 2-5 p.m. $3; free for kids under 15. Info, 273-2282.

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Edible History Tour: See WED.17. Grilled Pizza: Home cooks get fired up to sling a supper classic with locally sourced ingredients. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9700.

games

Trivia Night: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. Lobby, Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 651-5012.

health & fitness

Gentle Yoga: Restorative poses combine with meditation and breath work to decrease stress and tension. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Donations. Info, 683-4918. R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.17.

kids

Alice in Noodleland: Tykes get acquainted over crafts and play while new and expectant parents chat with maternity nurse Alice Gonyar. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. Boating Safety Class: Nautical nuts ages 12 and up learn the rules of the water. Highgate Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970. Chess Club: Strategic moves help quick thinkers ages 9 through 13 capture the king. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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Extending the Season Gardening Workshop: Lisa Coven of Gardener's Supply Company shares tips and techniques for getting the most out of the summer harvest. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

art

Bad Art Night: Artists strive for worst prize at this lighthearted sketching session aimed at ages 13 and up. Fairfax Community Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

community

Feast Together or Feast to Go: See FRI.19. Tuesday Volunteer Nights: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.

dance

Beginner West Coast Swing & Blues Fusion Dancing: Students get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@ gmail.com. Ecstatic Dance: Free-form movements encourage a union between body, mind and music. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7:15-8:45 p.m. $3-5. Info, 540-8300.

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Tea & Formal Gardens Tour: See THU.18.

film

Knights of the Mystic Movie Club: Cinema hounds screen campy flicks at this ode to offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776. Lost City Underground Film Society: Oddball, independent, foreign and classic films entertain movie lovers. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-8994. 'A Night in Casablanca': The Marx Brothers stop spies from stealing a coveted treasure in this classic comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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Gaming for Teens & Adults: Tabletop games entertain players of all skill levels. Kids 13 and under require a legal guardian or parental permission to attend. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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'The Wild Things' & 'Sleeping Beauty': Backpack Theater captivates youngsters with reimagined classic tales. Highgate Elementary School, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. Boating Safety Class: See MON.22, 6-8 p.m. Fresh From the Garden, Good Food for Kids: Adventurous eaters in grades 1 through 5 pull weeds and tend to plants, then help prepare dishes made with harvested veggies. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-6956. Lunch at the Library: The Burlington School Food Project puts on a healthy spread for kids ages 18 and under. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Music With Mr. Chris: Singer, storyteller and puppeteer Chris Dorman entertains wee ones and their parents. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. Preschool Music: Kids ages 3 through 5 sing and dance the morning away. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. Read to a Dog: See WED.17, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Superhero Story Time: Little ones gather for stories and crafts. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Teen Tinker: Backwards & Photo: Photogs ages 12 and up incorporate images of their childhoods into a perspective-based photo project. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. Tell Your Own Story With Comics: Pen-andink panels provide autobiographical accounts from emerging artists ages 7 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Toddler Story Time: Tykes up to 3 years old have fun with music, rhymes, snacks and captivating tales. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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'La Causerie' FrenCh Conversation: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice for students. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. Pause-CaFé FrenCh Conversation: French students of all levels engage in dialogue en français. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 881-0550.

music

CastLeton summer ConCert series: The Starline Rhythm Boys bring a mix of rockabilly and honky tonk outdoors. Pavilion, Castleton State College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 468-6039.

seminars

estate PLanning: See THU.18. Keys to WaLKing & running eFFiCientLy & staying injury Free: Holistic health coach Sarah Richardson teaches safe practices for an active lifestyle. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

sports

Catamount traiL running series: Runners of all ages and abilities break a sweat in weekly 2.5K and 5K races. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 6 p.m. $3-8. Info, 879-6001. Dragon Boat raCing: Paddlers hit the water with the Malia Paddling & Racing Club to learn the basics of this ancient sport. Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@maliaracing.com.

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hot toPiCs in environmentaL LaW LeCture series: Randolph L. Hill details his work with the EPA in "Environmental Protection in Indian Country." Room 007, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1228. 'nature at night': Whoo's out and about in the dark? An informative presentation identifies critters that come out after the sun sets. Milton Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-2167.

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'monty Python's sPamaLot': See WED.17.

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Creative nonFiCtion WorKshoP: Readers give feedback on essays, poetry and journalism written by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. Fay WeBern: The octogenarian author revisits bygone days in New York City in The Button Thief of East 14th Street: Scenes From a Life on the Lower East Side 1927-1957. Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 660-9346. inFinite summer: 'What goes uP… (anD viCe versa)': Ambitious readers discuss pages 219-306 of David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. Lev grossman: The author enchants lit lovers with a discussion of The Magician's Land, the final installation of his fantasy trilogy. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; preregister. Info, 448-3350. veterans BooK grouP: Those who have served in the U.S. military find common ground over reading materials and a light dinner. Room 218, Wise Campus Center. Norwich University, Northfield, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 262-1356.

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men's grouP: A supportive environment encourages socializing and involvement in senior center activities. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-2518. 'my home toWn': Student essays honoring the community give way to the "Bradford Yesterday" slide show as part of the town's ongoing 250th anniversary celebration. Bradford Academy, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4655. Peer suPPort CirCLe: See WED.17.

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Knitters & neeDLeWorKers: See WED.17. 'reaDers are heroes' stitCh-in: Members of the Green Mountain Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America demonstrate needlework techniques with themed projects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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'BiLLy rose’s jumBo': A two-timing publicist swoops in to salvage a debt-ridden circus in the musical comedy starring Doris Day. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

food & drink

Barre Farmers marKet: See WED.17. CoFFee tasting: See WED.17. Community night: Diners throw the dogs a bone at a benefit for Passion 4 Paws. Partial proceeds from the evening's sales are donated. Bluebird Barbecue, Burlington, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink; preregister. Info, 448-3070. eDiBLe history tour: See WED.17. miDDLeBury Farmers marKet: See WED.17. neWPort Farmers marKet: See WED.17. rutLanD County Farmers marKet: See WED.17.

games

Dungeons & Dragons night: Quick thinkers ages 14 and up rely on invented personas to face challenges and defeat enemies. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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BurLington City arts LunChtime ConCert series: Singer-songwriter Jay Ekis lends his powerful pipes to an al fresco performance. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. CaPitaL City BanD: The community ensemble hits all the right notes at a weekly gig on the green. Vermont Statehouse lawn, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 456-7054.

seminars

BiKes For Beginners WorKshoP: A lesson in DIY maintenance readies cyclists for on-the-road repairs. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 264-9687. FinanCiaL CaPaBiLities WorKshoP: Renters and homeowners get money-management tips from a certified financial coach. NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, West Rutland, 5-9 p.m. $25 refundable deposit; preregister. Info, 438-2303, ext. 210. LaKe-Wise LeaDer training: Nature lovers lean in for a tutorial on protecting precious resources. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, noon-4 p.m. $5; preregister. Info, 723-6551, ext. 303.

sports

Fitness Boot CamP: See WED.17. insight meDitation: See WED.17. r.i.P.P.e.D.: See WED.17. tangoFLoW!: See WED.17.

kids

story & aCtivity time: Captivating plots pave the way for themed activities for children up to age 7. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. story time & PLaygrouP: See WED.17. teen PuPPeteer WorKshoP: Practice makes perfect! Adolescents polish their skills for a future performance in front of preschoolers. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

Catamount mountain BiKe series: See WED.17. Women's PiCKuP BasKetBaLL: See WED.17.

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Boating saFety CLass: See MON.22, 6-8 p.m. LunCh at the LiBrary: See TUE.23. meet roCKin' ron the FrienDLy Pirate: See WED.17. reaD to a Dog: See WED.17. reaDing ChamPions: Young adults drop in for crafts, scavenger hunts and fun with friends. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

'monty Python's sPamaLot': See WED.17.

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Creative Writing WorKshoP: See WED.17. meLanie & jeFF CarPenter: The owners of Zack Woods Herb Farm lend their horticultural know-how to The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 224-7100. m

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PAINTING: Open to all levels, this class will provide the foundations for painting and composition using paints of your choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolors). Students must bring their own paints and brushes. BCA will provide glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. Please see the materials list online. Weekly on Thu., Jul. 9-30, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $100/person; $90/BCA members. Location: BCA Center,

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BEGINNER CLAY: Instructor: Rik Rolla. A great course for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of basic wheel-throwing techniques. You will learn how to center, throw, trim and glaze. After you craft your pottery on the wheel, Rik will guide you to create finished pieces for the electric oxidation kiln. You will leave with several functional pieces. Weekly on Tue., Jun. 16-Jul. 21, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $209/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. BLACKSMITHING: Instructor: Robert Wetzel. Using a forge, you will learn basic blacksmith techniques from building and maintaining fire to hammer control. Students will create hooks, pokers and small leaves during this two-day workshop. Sat. & Sun., Jun. 27 & 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $204/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. CLAY HAND AND WHEEL: Instructor: Dasha Kalisz. This class is designed for the intermediate and advanced student with an interest in altering wheel-thrown objects and in expanding the possibilities of surface design. Students will be encouraged to think about their style and how shape, line, repetition, pattern and imagery are serving the individual work to promote their vision. Each class will include a demonstration and time to practice newly learned techniques; the instructor will provide individual assistance. Prerequisite: Beginning Wheel. Weekly on Sat., Jul. 11-Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $277/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. COMPOSITION: Instructor: Kalin Thomas. In this course, students will learn the essential vocabulary of expression, which

FAMILY WHEEL AGE 10+: Instructor: Rik Rolla. Adult and child age 10 and up learn, share and discover the craft of wheelthrown pottery together. Learn the essentials of working on the potter’s wheel, from centering to forming, pulling, and trimming cylinders and bowls. Leave the class with functional art made together. Your work will be fired in our electric kiln. Weekly on Wed., Jul. 1-29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $170/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. FAMILY WORKSHOP: CLAY: Instructor: Mikayla Johnson. Share the experience of exploring clay through slab work alongside a member or members of your family. The instructor will introduce different methods for working with slabs and then shape, slip and score the clay to create something for your home. Build a replica of your home together; collaborate to make a piece of ceramic art that can hang on the wall or, work independently and create cups or textured tiles. Enliven your creations with color by painting the surface with vibrant mason stains. Sun., Jul. 19, 10 a.m.noon. Cost: $25/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. HULA HOOP MAKING: Instructor: Mikayla Johnson. The only place to buy a dancer’s hula hoop is online. Instead, get creative and make one yourself! Join this workshop and construct a hula hoop that fits you and your personality perfectly. With the guidance of the instructor, you will join precut tubing into the shape of a hoop. After that, explore the joy of decorating your hoop with colorful tape, different fabrics and other fun materials. Spend the rest of the afternoon playing and dancing with your creation, but watch out: onlookers will be unable to look away! Ages 8 and up. Sat., Jul. 25, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $25/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne CRAFT

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CLAY: SCULPTURE: Discover the art of hand building sculptures with clay under the guidance of local artist Jerry Geier, who is known for his work of expressive people and animals. Learn different carving and modeling techniques, proportions used by artists to make their figures look accurate and some tips for

JEWELRY: MIXED LEVEL: This is a less structured class for students who would like to work on a specific project, brush up on their techniques, or who want to learn some new techniques with the aid of an instructor. Open to all skill levels, but some experience is helpful for this open-style class. Instructor: Rebecca Macomber. Weekly on Tue., Jul. 7-28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $140/ person; $126/BCA members. Location: Generator, Memorial Auditorium Annex, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

PHOTO: DARKROOM CRASH COURSE: Join photography program director Mary Zompetti for a hands-on overview of the process from start to finish, and leave confident to print and process on your own. All supplies and a one-month darkroom membership are included! No experience necessary. Tue., Jul. 21-Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $150/ person; $135/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS VTSBDC: Got a business idea? Get going: take a four-hour workshop presented by experienced Vermont Small Business Development Center business advisers. Step-by-step guide for first-time business owners. Resources/workbook and next steps. Williston, Barre, St. Albans, Morrisville, St. Johnsbury and more statewide locations. vtsbdc.org (click “Training” tab). Jun., Jul., Aug. Cost: $99/1 or 2 people from the same business. Location: Vermont Tech, 72 Helena Dr., Williston, & many other statewide locations. Info: Vermont Small Business Development Center, Vicki Blanchard, 728-9101, dblanchard@vtsbdc.org.

can be applied to any style and in any medium. Each class will work with specific compositional issues in small sketches in pencil and in paint. Working mostly with abstract and semi-representational forms, students will compose a picture in their own style. This class is open to artists in all mediums and of all skill levels. Weekly on Wed., Jul. 1-Aug. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $174/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648.

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DROP-IN: LIFE DRAWING: Spend the evening with other artists, drawing one of our experienced models. Open to all levels. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit for free! Weekly on Mon., Jul. 6-Aug. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10/ participant, $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

PHOTO: ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY: Come join us for a summer evening photo walk on the UVM Green. Architectural historian Britta Tonn will offer wonderful insights into the architectural history of UVM’s grand and diverse buildings, while professional photographer Lee Krohn will interweave insights into photographic skills and vision. All experience levels are welcome! No experience necessary. Tue., Jul. 7 & 14, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $60/person; $54/ BCA members. Location: UVM Green (1st night), BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

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Kids Learn to Sew class is Sun., Jul. 19. Register today!. Cost: $48/3-hour class; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., suite 2E. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

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CLAY: WHEEL THROWING: An introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, vases and bowls. Students will also be guided through various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Weekly on Mon., Jul. 6-Aug. 17 (no class Jul. 13), 6-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Jeremy Ayers. Option 2: Weekly on Thu., Jul. 9-Aug. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris Vaughn. Cost: $235/person; $211.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

PAINTING SEMINAR: COLOR: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of color in this one-day, hands-on seminar. Gail Salzman will guide participants through exercises designed to stimulate awareness of color changes and temperatures, how to mix colors simply and accurately, and how various application techniques affect the appearance of color. Beginners welcome! Sat., Jul. 18, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $90/ participant; $81/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

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BEGINNER WATERCOLOR SEMINAR!: Want to try watercolor but too intimidated? Artist Ginny Joyner will guide you through the basics, from brushes and paper, washes, layering techniques, mixing color and composition to creating landscapes and florals! Ginny loves to teach beginner painters in a relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere with gentle but expert direction and advice. Sat. & Sun., Jun. 27 & 28 or Aug. 15 & 16, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (w/ lunch break each day). Cost: $225/12-hour seminar; incl. a beautiful panmaker palette w/ paint & brushes to keep, & enough paper to use in class; friend & family discount: 2 for $400. Location: Ginny Joyner Studio, Fort Ethan Allen, 504B Dalton Dr., Colchester. Info: Ginny Joyner, 655-0899, ginnyjoynervt@gmail.com, facebook.com/ginnyjoynerstudio.

making your figures come to life. No previous experience needed. Weekly on Thu., Jul 9-30, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $120/person; $108/ BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.

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INDEPENDENT WHEEL: Instructor: Rik Rolla. This is a great class to polish up skills, refine your craft and spend time in the studio. Rik can help you with your wheel throwing skills, glazing techniques and surface texturing. You set the pace; Rik is available for demos and handson assistance. The gas reduction kiln and electric oxidation kiln are for your use, as well as an option to explore all other available firing methods. Weekly on Wed., 1-3 p.m., Jul. 1-Aug. 26. Cost: $306/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. INK DRAWING: Instructor: Wylie Garcia. In this class, students will explore different methods and techniques for drawing with ink and graphite on paper. Each class will begin with a meditative process where students explore a medium such as Chinese Sumi Ink, graphite, charcoal and micro pens. Then the class will be broken down into a series of short exercises that explore the technique practiced that day. Techniques will include layering, balance of light to dark and weton-wet and will be applied to still life, abstract and plein air drawing. Weekly on Thu., Jun. 25-Jul. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $174/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. SHAKER HALL TABLE: Instructor: Ryan Cocina. A comprehensive introduction to woodworking, this course explores the basic principles of lumber selection, hand-tool and machinery usage, milling, joinery, and finishing. Students will build their own Shaker-style hall table, taking the project from blueprint through completion, learning to both organize and conceptualize a furniture project and gain familiarity with the woodshop environment. Weekly on Mon., Jun. 29-Aug. 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $450/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. STONE SETTING: Instructor: Matthew Taylor. In this class you will learn how to handmake a bezel for cabochon gemstones. You may bring or purchase your

stone here. Come up with your own design for a beautiful piece and choose from different types of stone for the centerpiece. Learn the process from start to finish, including cutting, filing, sanding, soldering, texture, polishing and more. Weekly on Tue., Jul. 7-Aug. 18 (no class Aug. 11), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $219/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. WHEEL PRIMITIVE FIRING: Instructor: Rik Rolla. Explore clay in a creative and supportive environment. The class will discuss and explore the variety of form function, color and glazes. This mixed-level class will offer you hands-on experience by firing pots in the primitive pit, along with a 15th-century Raku kiln. The gas reduction kiln and electric kiln with be also available for your work. Basic wheel throwing skills are encouraged but not required. Weekly on Mon., Jun. 29-Aug. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $306/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, on-one and on-two, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $13/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com. DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $10/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com.

design/build TINY-HOUSE WORKSHOP: A crew of beginners will help instructor Peter King frame and sheath a 16- x 24-ft. tiny house in Elmore, June 27-28. Plenty of hands-on experience. Tools provided; safety glasses required. On-site camping avail. . Cost: $250/workshop. Info: Peter King, 933-6103, vermonttinyhouses. com. ART OF STONE W/ THEA ALVIN: Gardener’s Supply is thrilled to partner with renowned stone mason Thea Alvin in offering a three-day intensive hands-on workshop, the Art of Stone. This course will take you beyond basic stone masonry and into the realm of stonework as an art form. Call for more details and to register. Jul. 24-26. Cost: $500/3-day course. Location: Gardener’s Supply Williston, Williston . Info:.

drumming DJEMBE IN BURLINGTON!: Learn drum technique and rhythms on West African drums! Wednesday Burlington Beginners Djembe Class starts Jun. 24, 5:30-6:20 p.m., $36/3 weeks. Djembes provided! . Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, classes@burlingtontaiko.org, burlingtontaiko.org. TAIKO DRUMMING IN BURLINGTON!: Come study with Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko! Beginner/Recreational Class on Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Session starts Jun. 23. $72/6 weeks. Accelerated Taiko Program for Beginners on Mon. & Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Session starts Jun. 22. $144/3 weeks. Kids and Parents Class on Mon. & Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m. 3-week session starts Jun. 22. $60/child or $90/ parent-child duo. A five-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 9994255, classes@burlingtontaiko. org, burlingtontaiko.org.

empowerment COLLABORATIVE POWER IN ACTION: At the heart of our multiple planetary and personal crises lies the mis-distribution of power. Join us for a webinar exploring Collab, the set of operational practices we’ve developed to deliver collaborative power in action. We’ll give you an overview of the system, the theories behind it, and teach you one of the key processes called Integrative Consent, a tool for making group decisions effectively and inclusively. More info and registration link on our website. Tue., Jun. 23, noon-2 p.m. Cost: $15/person suggested donation. Location: Online, Online. Info: Round Sky

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STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP: Action is the crux of acting, and dramatic physical encounters heighten the intensity and believability of conflict in theater. This workshop explores how stage fights are put together, who is responsible for what, and how to have a long and healthy career as an actor/combatant. We’ll cover basic techniques of unarmed combat for the stage: punch, slap, kick, etc. Adults & teens 16+, Sat., Jun. 27, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $35/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. TOPICS IN DIRECTING WITH ROBIN FAWCETT: Great directors are great leaders, coaches, psychologists, facilitators, collaborators and, above all, storytellers. Directors in this inspiring workshop will dig into the multidimensional craft using topics tailored to the interests of the group. Come ask questions, deepen your craft and elevate your storytelling skills! Adults & teens 16+. Tue., Jun. 23 & 30, & Thu., Jun. 25 & Jul. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $95/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. WRITING/DIRECTING STRONG WOMEN: A FORUM FOR ACTORS, DIRECTORS, & WRITERS: Where are the great women’s roles in theater and film? Why are we still struggling with gender imbalance, misrepresentation and stereotypes? This workshop is aimed at learning how to create and develop characters who are complex, dynamic and memorable women. Participants (all genders welcome!) will have rich conversations about what it means to write for women in theater and film, and how to identify and address the line between empowering and disempowering choices. We’ll create sketches, monologues and character pieces through writing exercises and improvisation, and work to challenge our limits and expectations. Tue., Jul. 7 & 14, & Thu., Jul. 9 & 16, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Cost: $95/person . Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington.

herbs VERMONT SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES: offers a beginners individualized 16 hour weekend. The

basic skills of medicine making.. from harvest through preparation to medicine chest. We will formulate medicines that are the foundations of self care for common ailments. One-on-one with Herbalist. Herb walks, two vegetarian meals, certificate. Call for available dates. Cost: $425/person. Location: Vermont School of Herbal Studies, Greensboro. Info: 533-2344.

language OH LA LA! ADV. BEG. FRENCH CLASS: Join us for this fun Advanced Beginner French class. Adult, inspiring, small-group environment with experienced instructor Madame Maggie will have you speaking in no time! Join fun, interactive, encouraging class this summer in Burlington’s South End Arts District. Private lessons also available to fit your schedule and specific needs. Allons-y! Oui! Oui! Weeeee! Weekly on Wed., Jul. 15-Aug. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $130/6-week class. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com/ classes.html. EXPERIENCED NATIVE PROFESSOR OFFERING SPANISH CLASSES: Interactive lessons to improve comprehension, pronunciation and achieve fluency. Grammar and vocabulary practice plus audio-visual material is used. Classes individually and in groups. Children and adults. “I feel proud that my students have significantly improved their Spanish with my teaching approach.”—Maigualida Gomez Rak, MA. Location: College St., Burlington. Info: 276-0747, maigomez1@hotmail.com, burlingtonvt.universitytutor. com/tutors/116306. SPANISH CLASSES STARTING NOW: Our Spanish classes start this week; call now! Our ninth year. Learn from a native speaker in lively small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for children; they love it! See our website or contact us for details. 10 weeks beginning week of Jun. 15. Cost: $225/10 classes of 90+ min. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com. TRAIN TO TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD!: 4-week TEFL training course in Prague, Czech Republic. We have over 2000 teachers in 60 countries. No experience or second language required. Teach & Travel with TEFL Worldwide! teflworld wideprague.com.

martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

meditation MINDFULNESS AND THE BRAIN: Buddhism and the Science of Mind. Mindful awareness creates scientifically recognized enhancements of mental functions and interpersonal relationships. Class focuses on the power of inner transformation and cultivation of a wise, loving heart. For individuals, therapists, healers, educators, meditation practitioners, this training offers a practical exploration of what it means to be able to nurture and sustain heightened awareness. CE credits. Weekly on Wed., Jun. 17-Aug. 26, 5:30-7 p.m. Donations; for CE credits for mental health: $10/ session. Location: Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, 39 Church St., Hardwick. Info: Maggie MaGuire PhD, 4726694, wellspringvt@gmail.com, wellspringvt.org. LEARN TO MEDITATE: 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. Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave.,

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performing arts Musical TheaTre suMMer inTensive Join us for the the Bill Reed Musical Theatre summer Intensive 2015. Open to ages 12 and up. Professional musical theater training with world-class faculty from New York city’s circle in the square Theatre school. The week culminates in a cabaret on Jun. 27 where each participant performs a solo song. Jun. 21-27, cost: $700/ person, location: Spotlight Vermont, 50 San Remo Dr.,Sally Olson admin@billreedvoicestudio.com. billreedvoicestudio.com

self-defense sTileTTo advanTage BooT caMp: attention parents with daughters going off to college this fall: The stiletto advantage Boot camp is a one of kind interactive seminar that teaches campus safety, self-empowerment strategies and self-defense so they’ll know what the dangers are and stay out of harms way.

Give yourself peace of mind as you pack her up and send her off. Sun., Jun. 28, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $98.50/2-hour seminar plus bonuses & copy of book. Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington, 1117 Williston Rd., S. Burlington. Info: Real College Knowledge, Kristin Borostyan, 424-241-4131, kristin@realcollegeknowledge. com, realcollegeknowledge.com/ vtbootcamp.

tai chi arT oF Tai chi chuan: Begin learning this supreme art to cultivate and sustain well being of body, mind, and spirit passed traditionally through Tung Family lineage. experience the bliss of true nature through practice of teachings which include: Yang style long Form Postures & sequence; complementary exercises & Qigong; Yin/Yang Theory & Guiding Principles; Push Hands Partner Practice; and Mindfulness Meditation. All-level weekly classes, Wed., 5:30-7 p.m. $60/mo.; 1st class free. Tai Chi for Health, Thu., 10-11 a.m. $50/mo. Location: McClure Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave. Info:

453-3690, whitecloudarts@ gmail.com, whitecloudarts.org. snake-sTyle Tai chi chuan: 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. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.

writing The yoga oF Journaling: empty your mind, fill your heart, on paper. learn to write intuitively without self-censorship, editing or concern for spelling or grammar through free-flowing, expressive writing. access deep innate wisdom and creativity. In this hands-on class you will learn journaling techniques which bring body-mind-soul benefits for healing and well-being. Sat., Jun. 20, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $30/ person. Location: Living Room Center for Positivity, 8 Railroad

Ave., Essex Junction. Info: Joanna Tebbs Young, 747-0761, joanna@wisdomwithinink.com, wisdomwithinink.com.

yoga honesT yoga, The only dedicaTed hoT yoga Flow cenTer: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in essentials, Flow and core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited; $15/class or $130/10-class card; $12/ class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com. evoluTion yoga: evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere:

Beginner, advanced, kids, babies, post- and pre-natal, community classes and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, core, Therapeutics and alignment classes. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/ class; $130/10-class card; $5-10/ community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com. yoga rooTs: Yoga Roots provides a daily schedule of yoga classes for all ages and abilities. We aim to clarify your mind, strengthen your body and ignite your joyful spirit through classes such as anusura-inspired yoga all levels, Therapeutic Restorative, Heated Vinyasa Flow, Gentle and slow Yoga! look for our new summer schedule beginning Jun. 27. We can’t wait for Friday and sunday yoga at shelburne Beach! Mark your calendar for free community yoga classes at the beach Jun. 21, Jul. 12 & 19, aug. 2 & 23. Location: Yoga Roots, 120 Graham Way, Shelburne Green Business Park behind Folino’s. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt.com.

BurlingTon hoT yoga: Try soMeThing diFFerenT!: Hot Yoga in the summer?! Of course; here’s why. Our modern Far Infrared (FIR) heat is not as oppressive as traditional hot yoga, offering a gentler yet therapeutic yoga experience. Besides the many benefits of yoga, FIR helps heal muscle and joint injuries as well as arthritis and skin conditions. Yoga for everyone with creative Vinyasa style in our 93-degree newly remodeled studio. come and enjoy Hot Yoga Burlington; classes daily. Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. Go to hotyogaburlingtonvt.com. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 999-9963.

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ome musicians find their way early in life and take a straightarrow path. For others, the muse can be a bit elusive. That’s the case with Amy Black. The Bostonbased songwriter kicked off her career three years ago at age 40 and cut two country-tinged records before finding a place where she truly feels at home: the world of soul music. Her new record, The Muscle Shoals Sessions (Reuben Records), shows that her latest direction was worth taking. When she was a child in New England, Black and her family often visited the tiny hamlet of Muscle Shoals, Ala. Both of her parents had been born there, and both sets of grandparents still called it home. Muscle Shoals was also the hometown of soul music. From the 1960s on, superstars such as Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James and Otis Redding recorded at Muscle Shoals’ FAME Recording Studios, backed by a group of affable locals nicknamed the Swampers. Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and Little Richard, among other rock and pop stars, cut records there as well. What did FAME Recording Studios mean to a young Amy Black? Not much. “All those years of being in Muscle Shoals, and being with my grandparents, and passing FAME, I had never even walked in there,” she says. Then again, in her early years Black wasn’t entirely focused on music. She sang in church, and in bands during college, where she discovered Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday and other female divas. But when Black left college, she left singing behind, too. She embarked on a career in business and didn’t return to music for nearly two decades. Black cut her first record, One Time, on her own Reuben Records label in 2011. The record mined the country/

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end of the show. But it was enough. That group’s 2014 record, This Is How It Must Be, was easily one of the best local albums of last year — and probably my personal favorite from among the roughly 704 records Learic was on in 2014. But it was solely a studio creation between Learic and Madaila’s JEr cooNS and Eric mAiEr. With the full force of that band’s pop prowess behind them, the crew turned in a stunning performance. They captured the nuances of the record with energy and ingenuity, not simply re-creating the material from the album but transforming it. Talking to Coons briefly after the set, I learned that it likely wasn’t a one-off performance. Stay tuned. I closed the evening by sticking around for the return of FAttiE B’S BEAt BitErS. I was kind of a whippersnapper when FAttiE B was in his rhyming prime with BElizBEhA and, later, EYE oh You. But I’m always impressed with the man’s talents on the mic. These days, most people know him as the DJ at Retronome, or maybe Red Square, Halflounge or Breakwater Café, where he can be seen spinning with some frequency. But if you get a chance to see him rap, take it. Dude’s still got it. And his pals DAVE Grippo, KoNFliK, S.i.N. SizzlE

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Well, folks, another Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is in the books. And though somewhat dampened by the weather both weekends, the early returns are that it was a heck of a fest. Unfortunately, I couldn’t see as much of it this year as I typically would. But what I did catch left an impression, especially the shows I caught this past Friday, which I’d place as one of the best all-around BDJF nights I’ve seen in eight years covering the festival. It started with mAViS StAplES at the Flynn MainStage. Performing to a nearcapacity crowd, the 75-year-old gospel icon was nothing shy of spectacular. Sure, her pipes at times sounded a little tired. And, yeah, she required a lengthy mid-set rest. And, yes, overall the show was a tad on the short side. But as I exited the stately old theater, it was hard not to feel like all was right with the world, at least for a little bit. Even with her voice somewhat diminished by age, Mavis — it’s cool, she told me to call her that — sang with swagger and energy that would be the envy of performers a fraction of her age. Whether bantering with her band or teasing the crowd, she seemed genuinely thrilled to be there. Her enthusiasm was infectious. I’m always a little leery of seeing lively concerts in the oft-stuffy confines of the Flynn. To be brutally honest, sometimes Vermonters are embarrassingly stiff. But, almost solely through sheer force of personality,

Mavis got the crowd to loosen up in a way you don’t often see in that room. There was dancing in the aisles! There were spontaneous standing ovations! There were people shouting random, unintelligible interjections between songs! ArcADE FirE’s wiN ButlEr showed up for an impromptu rendition of the BAND’s “The Weight” and didn’t know the words! Hardly anyone clapped on the ones and threes! Do you believe in miracles? After seeing Mavis, you just might. Mavis was almost impossibly charming. At one point, she sang a song from her new EP, Your Good Fortune, and very obviously didn’t know the words. That kind of calamity would completely derail most performers. Not Mavis. “Well, I do not know the words to that song,” she said with a hearty, apologetic chuckle. “But I will next time! Oh, yes.” The crowd erupted in forgiving applause as if to say, “We love you, Mavis.” And we did. On this night, Mavis Staples could do no wrong. Following the show I walked — or more accurately, waded — through a torrential downpour to Nectar’s with the intention of catching the debut live performance of the prEcEptS, featuring expat rapper lEAric and the guys from mADAilA. I made it in time for the tail

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a blast,” she says. “It got into my soul. And I said, ‘I want to record more of this music. Let’s go back and turn this into a full-length record.’” In January 2015, Black headed back to FAME to do just that, backed by a band that included Oldham, Nashville picker Will Kimbrough on guitar and original Muscle Shoals horn player Charles Rose, who also does arrangements for Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. The result is a full-length version of The Muscle Shoals Sessions, a record as warm and funky as an Alabama summer night. Standout cuts include a hornedup version of the Sam Cooke classic “Bring It on Home,” the slow slideguitar groove of “You Gotta Move” — a traditional tune that the Stones cut at Muscle Shoals — and a truly gorgeous take on Mel & Tim’s 1972 hit “Starting All Over Again.” Black also steps outside the traditional canon to cover “Gotta Serve Somebody,” which Bob Dylan had also recorded at FAME. Mixed in with those covers, Black added three tunes of her own: “Please Don’t Give Up on Me,” “Woman on Fire” and the slinky, sexy “Get to Me.” What was it like to try to compose songs that would stand up to the classic soul numbers on the rest of the record? “It probably should have been intimidating,” Black says. “But when I decide to do something, I just do it. Near the end of the last session, Will Kimbrough pointed out that this was a pretty gutsy move on my part, and I thought, Oh. He’s right.”

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As it happens, she needn’t have worried: Her “gutsy” move paid off. Black’s three originals simply don’t stand out from the rest — and that’s meant in the best way possible. They fit seamlessly into a really fine record. No small part of the credit, Black says, goes to Oldham. “We all know what he brought to that music in all those years. He adds an authenticity and a connection to the past that just makes it feel legit.” Now that The Muscle Shoals Sessions has dropped, Black is touring with the support of a six-piece band and working on a record of originals. And not surprisingly, she says, the starting point is soul. “I think, with this record, I’m just finding my sweet spot,” Black says. “And I’m figuring out where I want to go from here.” m

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Last but not least, fans of 1990s BTV rock, take note: EEF are back together. After what drummer BRAD SEARLES calls “a little 20-year break,” the band, which also includes GUPPYBOY’s MIKE BARRETT and the MOUNTAIN SAYS NO’s JEDD KETTLER, is reunited, writing and recording new material, and even playing shows. The band will make its first live appearance in more than two decades on Monday, June 22, at T.T. the Bear’s Place in Cambridge, Mass. I know what you’re thinking: Gee, that’s great, Bolles. But I live in Burlington, dumbass. I know you do. But maybe you can catch a lift with COLIN CLARY? He’s playing

with COURTNEY BARNETT, who is amazing. Searles writes that the original reunion plan was to play a few Boston and BTV shows closer together later in the summer. But as you have may have heard, T.T.’s, long a staple of the Cambridge scene, is soon closing its doors. That meant that Searles, who curated the show under the banner of his awesome Boston music blog Bradley’s Almanac, had to book the Eef show a tad sooner than anticipated. However, he notes that a BTV show “is bound to happen sooner than later.” (That sound you hear is my giddy inner 16-year-old, who used to sneak into Club Toast to see Eef play, squealing like … well, a giddy 16-year-old.) In the meantime, you can check out a new Eef track, “You Home,” on the new charity comp for Keep Safe Boston at keepsafeboston.bandcamp.com.

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On Portlandia and fellow BTV expat RYAN FAUBER: “It’s an adult playground full of absolute sweethearts. I’ve met some fantastic songwriters out there, and they have really taken me in. Having Fauber out there is such a blessing. Not only to have a great friend, but also, he’s so extroverted and just meets all the people. He went song-for-song with BABY GRAMPS last week till 3 a.m. Wild stuff.

On Burlington: “Of course I miss it! B-town is my home in so many ways and always will be. I’m so grateful to be in Portland now. It is very clear to me moving was the right choice, yet I will forever be changed by Vermont. I see clearly now how very special the Burlington music scene is. It is absolutely mindboggling the amount of great music and production and art in general that continuously pours out of the Queen City.”

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It’s been a while since we’ve heard from TOMMY ALEXANDER. The prolific songwriter and Jenke Arts founder left Burlington last year for Portland, Ore., where he’s continuing to pursue music. Currently, Alexander is touring his way back to the East Coast, and is including two local dates: Saturday, June 20, at Radio Bean (both solo and with his band QUIET LION); and Sunday, June 21, at the Monkey House in Winooski with BIG THIEF, BUCK MEEK and ERIC GEORGE. I recently caught up with Alexander via email to see how he’s been. Here some highlights from that conversation:

more thoughtful. I have been thinking a lot about the artist who is able to allow the music to go where it’s trying to go, guiding it but not getting in the way. I’m going to take my time with it. But one thing is sure: It will be recorded and released analog. I am craving the warmth and timelessness of tape.”

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THE DAILY PLANET: Lowell Thompson (alt-country), 8 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with Melody, 10 p.m., free.

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LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions, 8 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: VT Comedy Club Presents: What a Joke! Comedy Open Mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Ben Kogan Band, Studio Chicken (soul, rock), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Kelly Ravin (honky tonk blues), 9 p.m., free. The Womps! (folk punk), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: The Woedoggies (country), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. SIGNAL KITCHEN: Benjamin Booker, Last Good Tooth (rock), 8:30 p.m., $16/20. AA. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda's Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. ZEN LOUNGE: Loveland with DJ Craig Mitchell, 3 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: X Ambassadors, Skyes, Mainland (rock), 8:30 p.m., $0.99. AA. Sold out. THE MONKEY HOUSE: WW Presents: A Basic Beach Party with Heaters, Moon Walks, Disco Phantom (indie), 8:30 p.m., $10/15. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Blues Jam with the Collin Craig Trio, 7 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Papa GreyBeard (blues), 6 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth & Katie Trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation. SWEET MELISSA'S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Open Blues Jam hosted by Jason Jack, 8 p.m., free.

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PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. THE STAGE: Open Mic, 6 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Irish Jam Session, 7 p.m., free. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Jenni Johnson & the Junketeers (jazz, blues), 7 p.m., free. PENALTY BOX: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Myra Flynn (neo-soul), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: This Time Stars Fall, DJ Crucible (metal), 10 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 10 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA'S: BYOV Thursdays, 3 p.m., free. Dan Zura (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: So You Want to Be a DJ?, 10 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Geof Hewitt Talent Slam (poetry), 7 p.m., free.

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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Honeyhoney, Sonya Kitchell (folk), 8:30 p.m., $15. AA.

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Just a Good Ol’ Boy As a teenager,

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rocker living in Salt Lake City. Though his own music is far twangier than the stuff he grew up on in the heart of Mormonism, the gravel-voiced songwriter’s take on outlaw country maintains a definitively punk spirit. Like any real ramblin’ man, Madsen is a road warrior who plays juke joints all over the U.S. On Monday, June 22, he rolls into the Monkey House in Winooski. instrumental), 7 p.m., free. Questionable Company (folk funk), 8:30 p.m., free. Smileswithteeth (dream pop), 10 p.m., free. LuxDeluxe (rock), 11:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Colin & the Clarys (indie), 4 p.m., free. Brickdrop (rock), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Con Yay (EDM), 9 p.m., $5. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free.

Trio (folk rock), 5 p.m., free. Inca Hoots (rock), 9 p.m., free.

LOUNGE & STAGE: UNDUN (rock), 9 p.m., $3.

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CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Barbacoa (surf noir), 10 p.m., free.

PHAT KATS TAVERN: Subject to Change (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Jared Rocco (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., donation.

ESPRESSO BUENO: Stroke Yer Joke! Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5 p.m., free. Bad Dog (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

JASPER'S TAVERN: Nerbak Brothers (classic rock), 9 p.m., $3.

THE STAGE: Tod Pronto (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Beats & Rhymes (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Broken String (swing), 7 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

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SIGNAL KITCHEN: San Fermin, Sam Amidon, Maryse Smith (baroque pop), 8:30 p.m., $12/15. AA. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Amy Black: A Muscle Shoals Music Revue (roots, soul), 9 p.m., $8.

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NAKED TURTLE: Runaway 5 (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

THE BEE'S KNEES: The Hubcats (blues), 7:30 p.m., donation.

THE STAGE: Soul Tree (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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BREAKWATER CAFÉ: Phil Abair Band (rock), 6 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Back to the Future Friday (’90s/2000s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. Wild Life: Summer SOULstice (house, soul), 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Josh Dobbs (ambient), 7 p.m., free. Bonjour Hi (house), 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Beerworth Sisters (folk), 9 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Michel Lajeunesse (accordion), 8 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Pulse Prophets Reunion Show, Selector Fatte B (reggae), 9 p.m., $5. RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids music), 11 a.m., free. Ben Cosgrove (modern

VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: A&M Music, 10 p.m., free. Live Music, 10 p.m., free. ZEN LOUNGE: Jah Red (Latin), 8 p.m., $5. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB: Acoustic Happy Hour, 5 p.m., free. Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Justin Furstenfeld, Ashleigh Stone (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., $30/32. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: GBH, Total Chaos, Lord Silky (punk), 8:30 p.m., $15/18. AA. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 8 p.m., free. THE MONKEY HOUSE: About Time (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free. The Sun Lions, Sleeping In, Onslo (rock), 9 p.m., $3. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: John Daly

MOOG'S PLACE: Abby Sherman (folk), 6 p.m., free. Beg, Steal or Borrow (rock), 9 p.m., $5. RIMROCK'S MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Rekkon #FridayNightFrequencies (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: Hot Neon Magic (’80s new wave), 9 p.m., $7.

mad river valley/ waterbury

THE CIDER HOUSE BARBECUE AND PUB: Tim Kane (piano), 6 p.m., free. NUTTY STEPH'S GRANOLA & CHOCOLATE FACTORY: Name That Movie Trivia with Jen Dole, 6 p.m., $5. Dave Keller Band (blues, soul), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Myra Flynn (neo-soul), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: City Limits Dance Party with Top Hat Entertainment (Top 40), 9:30 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN

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ARTSRIOT: Turquoise Jeep (hip-hop), 8 p.m., $12/15. BREAKWATER CAFÉ: Red Hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 6 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Retronome with DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: DJ Phatrix & Guests (house), 8 p.m., free. Justin Levinson (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Karaoke with Megan, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Bonjour Hi (house), 9 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: The DuPont Brothers (indie folk), 7 p.m., free. Blues for Breakfast Cruise Afterparty with Cats Under the Stars (Jerry Garcia Band tribute), 9 p.m., $5. RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Acoustic Brunch with Zack sat.20

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Reverser, Southern Claw

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Local hardcore-punks Reverser are stingy when it comes to personal details. The quartet’s Facebook page does reveal the band members’ names, but it’s vague about where, exactly, in central Vermont they’re from. It also does not say who plays what. Reverser describe themselves, curtly and mysteriously, as “Resurrecting dead space. Swallowing galaxies.” A Bandcamp page for their new release (maybe their first?), Southern Claw is similarly sparse, listing only track names and engineering info. Reverser, it seems, prefer to let their music do the talking. Or, more accurately, the screaming. Southern Claw, which was engineered by Vincent Freeman at Green Mountain Records and mixed and mastered by Julian Mazzola, is, to paraphrase Thomas Hobbes, nasty, brutish and short. Its six tracks collectively clock in right around 15 minutes. And they are some of the most pulverizing, vicious and exhausting

15 minutes you might ever spend with a record made in Vermont. Reverser waste no time pounding the listener into submission. A halfsecond distorted guitar slide serves as a perfunctory intro before pummeling drums and psyche-shattering guitars overwhelm the speakers on opener “Born Again.” Then there’s the howling. Oh, the howling. “There is no way outta heeeere! / Just in case you were thinking twice,” comes the anguished scream. Then, “I’m just waiting for the fog to clear / So I can save your worthless life.” And that’s just the first 10 seconds. Sunny optimists may wish to look elsewhere for their musical fix. Reverser’s doom and gloom is oppressive and unrelenting. “Flip the Hearse” is a doublebarreled, double-bass-drum assault on being “condemned to wake up.” It’s an

observation on the futility of the daily grind as seen through a meat grinder. “Not a World” is a change of pace sonically, if not thematically. The song fuses melodic metal with harrowing hardcore. It’s the most dynamically varied and compositionally adventurous of the EP’s six cuts. “Hanging From the Debt Ceiling” is a fiery sermon on economic inequality that ably captures the rage of the 99 percenters. On “When It Feeds,” the Vote for us again and stay in touch! band gorges on tasty time changes and 802-777-8448 • CHOCOLATE.THUNDER.LLC@GMAIL.COM breakdowns. On the album’s closing track, “Your Punishment Will Be Strange,” Reverser 16t-chocolatethunder061715.indd 1 6/16/15 10:12 AM reveal some personality beyond their typical aggro fury. The song is ferocious, boat festival on but hidden within the rock-tumbler yowls lake champlain is twisted dark humor — kinda like Jigsaw saturdays > 6:30 pm in the Saw flicks. Though still pitch-black and brutal, the song provides welcome local high school respite from a thoroughly devastating EP. graduations Southern Claw by Reverser is available retn.org/grads at reverservt.bandcamp.com starting Friday, June 19. The band plays a release show at 242 Main in Burlington on Watch live Sunday, June 28.

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This is apparent from the slightly sour — we assume intentionally — notes of the opening title song. Two twangy electric guitars, just barely out of tune with each other, compete for space in winding fashion. The discordant quality of those guitars mirrors what might be the band’s defining characteristic: the curious sonic marriage of vocalists Macaulay Lerman and Shannon Saulsbury. Lerman sings in an almost tuneless, spoken-word style that’s vaguely reminiscent of a brooding Mark Kozelek (Son Kil Moon, Red House Painters). Saulsbury is the exact opposite, favoring a bright, melodious tone. In more acoustic settings, that clash of styles can be jarring. Beefed up with roiling distortion, however, the duo’s opposing traits add a layer of aural intrigue — not to mention some needed ballast. Ava Marie continue to chase literary ambitions on the new EP. To wit, under “Influences” on their Facebook page,

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The 2014 debut full-length from Poultney’s Ava Marie, In Our Garden. After Out., the War. Your Eyes Close. I Breathe Out. was not precisely a concept album, but it was stitched together with thematic threads. An attempt at high folk art, the record wove rustic, narrative storytelling with an airy, indie-folk aesthetic. Think the Decemberists meet the Civil Wars. While Ava Marie didn’t always hit their mark, the quintet set the bar high. In moments, their music achieved lofty aspirations. Ava Marie is back with a new EP, Kettle Steam. Not as grandiose in scope as its predecessor, the six-song recording suggests a refined, and maybe more reasonable, focus. Sometimes it’s best to write a few short stories before tackling that novel. Kettle Steam also finds the band branching into new sonic territory. Ava Marie would still most definitely be found in the indie-folk stacks of your local record shop — if you still have one. But the new EP ushers in a wider array of sounds, most notably of the electric variety.

they list not musicians but writers Pablo Neruda, Tim O’Brien and J.R.R. Tolkien. The group’s newfound sonic fortitude is an asset here, as well. Where delicate folk trappings could make their earlier poetry precious, a little electric muscle makes their writing feel less pretentious. For example, the meandering guitar line on “White Hides” adds a ghostly chill to the song’s gothic lyrical stylings. The atmospheric touches on closer “Motel Room in May” are wistful and longing, much like the song itself. At times on Kettle Steam, Ava Marie still seem overburdened by their own artistic ambitions. Certain songs — “Only Sea” and “Frozen Laundry Lines,” in particular — are overwrought and overwritten. The band succeeds when its members don’t try quite so hard to make grand artistic statements, and simply let their music breathe on its own. Kettle Steam by Ava Marie is available now at avamariefolk.bandcamp.com. It will be released on vinyl through Feedbands in August.

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Old-Time Religion

they’re still going strong, proving that certain things — namely dissent, questioning authority and ferocious guitars — are simply timeless. Catch Bad Religion at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington this Thursday, June 18, with PLAGUE VENDER and locals RoUGH FRANcIS.

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campone, noon, free. Emily Dumas (acoustic soul), 5:30 p.m., free. tommy Alexander (basement soul), 7 p.m., free. Erin Nolan (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Quiet Lion (indie folk), 10 p.m., free. You Know ono (basement pop), 11:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Dave Keller Band (blues, soul), 7 p.m., $5. mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul, 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign one (EDm), 11 p.m., $5. RUBEN JAMES: craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Questionable company (folk, funk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

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ZEN LOUNGE: Shayne's Apothecary (folk), 8 p.m., $5. old School Revival (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Atak & Guests (EDm, top 40), 10 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB: Barbie N Bones (rock), 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: coheed and cambris, You Blew It! (emo), 8 p.m., $27-30. aa. sold out.

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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Anti-Flag, the Homeless Gospel choir, After the Fall (punk), 7:30 p.m., $15/18. aa. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: King me (acoustic rock), 8 p.m., free. THE MONKEY HOUSE: Thunderbolt Research, tintype Gypsies (rock), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno, Young & cheney (rock), 5 p.m., free. Rhythm Rockets (rock), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

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that laid the groundwork for countless bands that followed. More than 30 years later,

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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Squirrel's crackers (country, blues), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Live music, 10 p.m., free. ESPRESSO BUENO: Game Night, 7 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: David Langevin, Emma Back (singer-songwriters), 5 p.m., free. Dance Party, 8 p.m., $5. WHAMMY BAR: Lefty Yunger (blues), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs area

THE BEE'S KNEES: Up on the Roof (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation. MATTERHORN: The Anna Herrisee Band (classic rock), 9 p.m., free. MOOG'S PLACE: Dale cavanaugh (folk), 9 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: RetroNail with DJ Rekkon (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free.

mad river valley/waterbury THE CIDER HOUSE BARBECUE AND PUB: Dan Boomhower (piano), 6 p.m., free.

middlebury area

BAR ANTIDOTE: Hot Neon magic (’80s new wave), 9 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: tintype Gypsies (folk, punk), 6 p.m., free. Folks Up in treetops (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $3.

northeast kingdom

JASPER'S TAVERN: music madness (dance), 9:30 p.m., free. PARKER PIE CO.: classic Soul with the Kingdom tribute Revue, 8 p.m., Na. THE STAGE: Live music, 6 p.m., free. classic Rewind (rock), 8 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: model 97, Northbound Hellbound (rock), 10 p.m., free. NAKED TURTLE: Runaway 5 (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

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burlington

BREAKWATER CAFÉ: clean Slate (rock), 3 p.m., free. FRANNY O'S: Kyle Stevens' Happiest Hour of music (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Vermont's Next Star, 8 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Building Blox (EDm), 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Julian chobot (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

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NECTAR'S: mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., $3.

NECTAR'S: motown mondays with DJs craig mitchell & Fattie B (soul), 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

THE OLDE NORTHENDER PUB: open mic, 7 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Sean casey (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. meredith Davey (folk), 8:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Art Herttua & Stephen morabito (jazz), 11 a.m., free. Pete Sutherland & tim Stickle's old time Session, 1 p.m., free. clare Byrne (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. chorum Somnea (house, hip-hop), 9 p.m., free. Sumyeti (indie rock), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Live music, 7 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation. Spark open Improv Jam & Standup comedy, 7 p.m., $5-10 donation. VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: Andy Lugo (rebel folk), 2 p.m., free.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke/open mic, 8 p.m., free. THE MONKEY HOUSE: Quiet Lion, Big Thief, Buck meek, Eric George (folk, rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. PENALTY BOX: trivia With a twist, 4 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Bleacher & macDougal (folk), 11 a.m., donation.

SWEET MELISSA'S: Blue Fox (blues), 6:30 p.m., free. Django (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs area

THE BEE'S KNEES: The Aardvark (folk), 11 a.m., donation. Katie Weller & Friends (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation. MOOG'S PLACE: Solstice Festival (rock), noon, $10 donation.

NUTTY STEPH'S GRANOLA & CHOCOLATE FACTORY: Father's Day Sing-Along, 2 p.m., free.

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THE STAGE: open mic, 5 p.m., free.

burlington

CLUB METRONOME: metal monday: Ariel Ruin, mac Swan & Black Holly, Eternal Rising, 9 p.m., $3/5. 18+. FRANNY O'S: Standup comedy cage match, 8 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Family Night (rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

THE MONKEY HOUSE: Lorin Walker madsen (outlaw country), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: open mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

FREE! Parking fees are $10 a vehicle before 5 p.m. and $20 a vehicle after 5 p.m.

An afternoon and evening of music to support BRANCHES OF HOPE, the cancer patient fund at Central Vermont Medical Center. Children's activities begin at 3 p.m. and music from the main stage starts at 4 p.m.

Find more info at DoGoodFest.com

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SWEET MELISSA'S: Kelly Ravin (honky tonk, blues), 8 p.m., free.

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stowe/smuggs area

MOOG'S PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

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PHAT KATS TAVERN: Jay Natola (solo guitar), 9 p.m., free.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Karaoke with DJ Dana Barry, 9 p.m., free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: DJ tricky Pat & Guests (D&B), 10 p.m., free. DJ Dan Freeman (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: open mic with Kyle, 9 p.m., free. LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Queen city Hot club (gypsy jazz), 7 p.m., free.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Fay Webern (folk), 8 p.m., free.

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NECTAR'S: tar Iguana, Weathersky (rock, funk), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Stephen callahan trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Wise old moon (folk rock), 9 p.m., free. Honky tonk tuesday with Brett Hughes & Friends, 10 p.m., $3. RED SQUARE: Bad Accent (world rock), 7 p.m., free. craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.

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ZEN LOUNGE: Killed It! Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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Plus, prizes from Long Trail!

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: The Stray Birds, cricket Blue (indie folk), 8 p.m., $10/12. AA. tUe.23

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JP'S PUB: Dance Video Request Night with melody, 10 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Real Estate, William tyler (indie rock), 8:30 p.m., $18/20. AA.

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mad river valley/waterbury

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Kidz music with Raphael, 11:30 a.m., $3 donation.

THE ALTERNATE ROUTES, PANAMA WEDDING, AND PATTI CASEY & COLIN McCAFFREY

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Ben cosgrove (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.

RED SQUARE: mashtodon (hip-hop), 8 p.m., free.

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FRI.19 // SAN FERmIN [BARoQUE PoP]

Eight Is Enough Eight-member Brooklyn ensemble

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the brainchild of composer and songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone. Leaning on baroque compositional techniques, the group melds elements of folk, rock and synth pop into a sophisticated and beautiful amalgam of disparate sounds that, as National Public Radio’s Stephen Thompson puts it, “roots around for big ideas amid arrangements that clamor and storm.” San Fermin play Signal Kitchen in Burlington this Friday, June 19. Vermont native SAm AmIDoN and local songwriter mARYSE SmItH open. Tue.23 This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

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THE MONKEY HOUSE: theSHIFt (rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Supply and Demand (blues, soul), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free. SOUTH SIDE TAVERN: open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: Nancy & Lilly Smith (folk), 5 p.m., free.

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THE BEE'S KNEES: children's Sing-Along with Lesley Grant, 10:30 a.m., donation. Girls Night out (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation. MOOG'S PLACE: Jason Wedlock (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.

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BREAKWATER CAFÉ: Identity crisis (rock), 6 p.m., free. THE DAILY PLANET: Seth Yacovone (blues), 8 p.m., free.

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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Aquatic Undeground (house), 10 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., free.

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RED SQUARE: Small change (Tom Waits tribute), 7 p.m., free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda's Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. ZEN LOUNGE: Loveland with DJ craig mitchell, 3 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

chittenden county

THE MONKEY HOUSE: Abbie morin, Wise old moon (folk), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Woedoggies (blues), 7:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Dave tisdell (solo piano), 6 p.m., donation. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth & Katie trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation. SWEET MELISSA'S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. WingWalker (rock), 8 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs area

THE BEE'S KNEES: Heady topper Happy Hour with David Langevin (piano), 5 p.m., free. MOOG'S PLACE: Jeremy Harple (rebel folk), 8 p.m., free. PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: open mic, 9:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Ray Vega Quintet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions, 8 p.m., free.

JASPER'S TAVERN: Funk and Blues Jam with Below Zero, 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: open mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

THE STAGE: open mic, 6 p.m., free.

NECTAR'S: Vt comedy club Presents: What a Joke! comedy open mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. An Evening with Zach Deputy (funk, soul), 9:30 p.m., $15/20. 18+. 4T-Manifestivus061715.indd 1

RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Kelly Ravin (honky tonk, blues), 9 p.m., free. theSHIFt (rock), 10 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: open mic, 10 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY'S: So You Want to Be a DJ?, 10 p.m., free 7. m

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TALKINGart

A VISUAL CONVERSATION

Sculpture in Motion

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Talking art with Alisa Dworsky B Y AMY R A HN

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You describe this piece as “a radical reinterpretation of the maypole dance.” What makes it a radical reinterpretation? I didn’t want people to have the expectation we’d be working with traditional music and traditional forms, recreating the maypole dance.

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lisa Dworsky is a familiar name to many art watchers in Vermont. Her large-scale crocheted installations wrapping the columns of the Bennington Museum and tree trunks at the Fleming Museum of Art are among a lengthy list of exhibitions and public projects. Now the textile-based artist and architectural designer has turned to collaborations with dancers. Dworsky’s recent installation “Motion — Line — Form,” at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, was conceived as “a radical transformation of the maypole dance,” with dancers weaving ribbons around a series of conical sculptural forms. Dworsky collaborated with dancers and choreographers Candice Salyers and Dahlia Nayar, whose movements shaped the installation’s final form. The artist describes the dancers’ interaction with the structures as they wove the ribbon through them at a painstakingly slow pace as “drawing in space and time.” “The ribbons are a trace of the dancers’ movement,” she says. “They move in pattern, and the ribbon follows.” Dworsky’s “Over and Under,” coming to the Vermont College of Fine Arts green this Saturday, June 20, continues her collaborative experiments. Another sculptural installation partially created by dancers, it incorporates a roughly hourlong performance choreographed and performed by Heather Bryce, Liz Leahy and Laura Gordon, members of Bryce Dance Company. Like the Brattleboro work, this one will draw on the woven form of the maypole, but will use trees as vertical supports for the sculptures. On a recent afternoon, Seven Days sat down with Dworsky at her Montpelier home to learn more about her collaborative works and her plans for “Over and Under.”

Laura Gordon, Heather Bryce and Liz Leahy rehearsing at the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier

I wanted to acknowledge its influence, and yet indicate that now, with my collaborators, there’s freedom to move away from it. My children and husband have participated in All Species Day on the capitol green for many years. I had this aha moment four or five years ago, where I realized, Oh, my God, a textile is being constructed! I was watching that [group dance in the All Species Day festivities], and there were really fascinating things happening. There’s one [formation] called Spider’s Web Pattern that’s very open. They would hold [the ribbons] in tension and go, “Ta da!” and there’d be this cone-line form floating over their heads. Then they’d do the dance backwards and undo that particular pattern. They’d end with the Plain Weave, where they’re going in opposite directions, just going in and out of the person coming at them. They’d create this [pattern] along the pole, which was very modest, visually speaking. The pole wasn’t that wide, but I thought,

Oh, could I amplify that? Could I focus on the textile? And I had this other revelation: All these people are functioning like a very large loom! I mean, it’s a dancing loom, it’s a performance loom, but wow! This might be another way of making textiles. Why were you drawn to dance and dancers for these projects? I explicitly wanted their expertise, and respect their expertise. Yes, I can construct these without dancers. I discovered that through doing the full-scale studies. I can build exactly this form without any dancers involved, but it’s not particularly graceful. By working with dancers, there’s so much more for me to learn and discover through the process, to watch what they can do. This is their medium. And yet I’m working with choreographers who are strong conceptual thinkers. So I’m intrigued with our commonalities; we can talk through common themes.

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For me, this is all about discovery. It’s all me being curious, and I just want to see what happens. I want to see what these people bring to it; I want to see what they can teach me. I want to see what I can learn. I want to see how my ideas might influence them. I just love human dialogue in that respect, at its most creative.

f ‘Precious Guru’: Triptych Journey, a Burlington arts and storytelling organization, presents a multimedia artistic response to its eight-week trip across Asia tracking the legend of Padma Sambhava, or Guru Rinpoche. Reception: Saturday, June 20, 6-8 p.m. June 20-July 19. Info, 249-0397. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

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f Alisa Dworsky: “Over and Under,” a mixed-media installation by the Montpelier artist, woven by dancers on the college green. Installation performance: Saturday, June 20, 5 p.m. June 20-July 21. Info, 249-7179. Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier. f Barbara Leber: “The Long and Short of It,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Sale: Monday, July 13, 5-7 p.m. June 17-July 31. Info, 225-6628. Plainfield Community Center. f Early Summer Members’ Show: An

exhibition of works by 13 members of the new venue. Reception: Saturday, June 20, 4-8 p.m. June 20-July 31. Info, 839-5349. The Front in Montpelier.

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f ‘Now You See Me: The Best of the

Northeast masters of fine arts, 2015’: The third biennial exhibition featuring emerging contemporary artists from Québec, New England and New York working in a variety of media. Reception: Friday, June 19, 6 p.m. June 19-August 23. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

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f Memorial Exhibition for Ellen Dorn

Levitt: “A Visit With Ellen” features the artist’s many mediums including hand-painted linoleumblock prints, pastel drawings, colored pencil drawings, paper cutout designs, cards, baskets and jewelry. Reception: Saturday, June 27, 3-5 p.m. June 18-August 8. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

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f Don Ihde: Contemporary acrylic paintings and oil paintings circa 1950-60. Reception: Thursday, June 18, 5:30 p.m. June 18-July 13. The Gallery at Equinox Village in Manchester Center.

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‘Aires Libres’: This annual public art exhibition takes place all over downtown Montréal, with video and photographic installations, sculptures, and a special exhibit titled “Politics of Empathy.” June 17-September 7. Info, 514-861-7870. Downtown Montréal.

f ‘By Design’: Modern furniture and objects

from the collection of Jacques Valiquette, with contemporary furniture and objects by woodworker Niels Jensen. Paintings by Annie Abdalla, François Dubeau and Luc Olscamp are also on view. Reception: Saturday, June 20, 3-5 p.m. June 20-July 12. Info, 819-843-9992. Le Studio de Georgeville, Québec.

On his Etsy page, Essex-based Jody Desjardins

writes, “I have always doodled and scrawled on things, and I like what I discover through this process.” His paintings — generally on recycled surfaces — reflect that quality of discovery and surprise. In an artist statement, he writes, “I am not always certain about the image I am going to make; instead, it’s more about what I discover through the process of building layers of paint, patterns and line.” Desjardins, who earned his BFA in painting and drawing at the University of Southern Maine, presents some of his visual explorations at Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington through June 30. Pictured: “Through the Fence, 2009.” ‘Homer’s America’: Selections from the museum’s permanent collection include five Civil War works as well as prints of children at play. On view in Hoopes Gallery. June 21-September 16. ‘The Late Drawings of Andy Warhol: 1973-1987’: Fifty drawings, some of them on view for the first time, by the late pop artist; organized by the Andy Warhol Museum. On view in Wood Gallery. June 21-September 12. Info, 518-792-1761. The Hyde Museum in Glens Falls, N.Y.

art events ‘Connecting the Drops’: The art and education exhibit about water conservation features rain barrels painted by local artists. Seven lucky winners will get to take home a rain barrel at the Williston Block Party on July 3. Williston Community Park, Through June 29. Free. Info, 288-8155, ext. 104. Kate Donnelly Performance: “Crossing Pine,” a live walking performance to inspire reflection on those who live and work in the South End, and who have to cross the street daily. Different two-hour schedule daily; check katedonnelly.net for times. Pine Street between Flynn Avenue and Maple Street, Burlington, through June 20. Stephen Schaum: The New York sculptor discusses his methods and aesthetic as part of his June residency. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, West Rutland, Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m. Info, 438-2097.

art listings and spotlights are written by nicole higgins desmet and pamela polston. Listings are restricted to art shows in truly public places.

BCA Summer Artist Market: A juried outdoor market featuring handmade original fine art and crafts by Vermont artists and artisans, in conjunction with the Burlington Farmers Market. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166. Leslie Fry Garden Party: A summer solstice, Father’s Day celebration and studio sale, including botanical-inspired art in the gallery and summer blooms in the sculpture garden. Leslie Fry, Winooski, Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, lfry@ lesliefry.com.

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‘4th Annual Art Educators Unite!’: An exhibition of works in a variety of mediums by 17 self-described “artrageous” female art educators and artists. Curated by SEABA. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. VCAM Studio in Burlington. ‘Back to Nature’: Textiles, paintings and mixed media by Karen Henderson, Jill Madden, Joe Salerno and Gowri Savoor that celebrate the beauty of the Vermont landscape and reinterpret our connection with place through time. Through June 20. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington.

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“Over and Under,” by Alisa Dworsky, performed by members of Bryce Dance Company, Saturday, June 20, 5 p.m. (rain date June 21); installation remains on view through July 19 at Vermont College of Fine Arts Green in Montpelier. Free. Bring blanket or chairs for seating at the performance. “Motion — Line — Form” is on view at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center through June 21. alisadworsky.com

‘Maritime Burlington’: An interactive exhibit organized by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum under a tent hands-on activities, historic photos, highlights from the museum’s nautical archaeology work and research, and lake tours. June 20-October 12. Info, 475-2022. Perkins Pier in Burlington.

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What do you hope to discover by making this piece here? Here’s what I profoundly believe about creativity: that one very rich source of innovation and creative ideas is to look to other disciplines for, not just an idea, but for a prod. When you collaborate with someone from another discipline, a seed of something coming from that can generate new ideas within your primary discipline. I’ve embraced that wholeheartedly … I started out in painting and printmaking, moved to architecture, and then started working in installation, which has many influences from architecture in terms of scale and construction and three dimensions. When I work [now] in drawing and printmaking, [all the disciplines] are constantly influencing each other. There is, I think, a very explicit dialogue going on. I have some recent drawings in which my experience hammering and constructing is now influencing the way I make drawings, and I love those moments! I’ve been working within my four fields — architecture, installation, painting and printmaking — and maybe five if you add construction — for 25 years, and I was feeling ready to bring in another discipline, another expertise, and to have a conversation with people about that and see what would happen to my work, and how it would influence their work. That, to me, is really rich, exciting territory. I’ve had this idea now for a number of years, and it’s taken a while to write the grants, and coordinate and realize these projects, find the collaborators. I can already tell from this first collaboration, and from my conversations with Heather, that we’re all mutually really excited about that. I know that it’s already working. I feel very lucky. m

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Brooke Monte: “Excursion: an instance of the movement of something along a path or through an angle,” large and small oil paintings that explore space, layered colors and brush marks. krista Cheney: Frozen still-life photographs. Through June 30. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. BruCe Conklin: “New Paintings,” Vermont landscapes by the local artist. Through August 15. harald aksdal: “The Devil Is in the Details,” watercolors by the Vermont artist. Through June 26. Info, 371-4375. UVM Medical Center in Burlington. Carl ruBino: “It’s Not What You Look At. It’s What You See,” photographs with themes including architectural, natural and urban landscapes, abstracts and multiple-exposure images. Through August 28. Info, 518-524-8450. Hinge in Burlington. ‘Change’: Artwork in a variety of media on 6-square-inch panels by more than 75 local artists interpreting the title theme. Through July 15. Info, 651-8834. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.

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second and third place will be determined this month via a balloting process in which participating artists rank their top five choices. The works are on view to the public during and after the voting. Award reception: Friday, June 19, 5-8 p.m. Through June 27. Info, 660-9005. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station in Burlington. ‘graphiC lives’: Sketches, paintings, books and sculptures that examine the act of writing and drawing a life by comic memoirists Glynnis Fawkes, Alex Costantino, Summer Pierre and Jennifer Hayden. Through July 28. Info, 7352542. New City Galerie in Burlington.

lynn CuMMings: “Life Forms & Color Studies,” a solo exhibition of abstract paintings based on symbols, shapes and patterns reminiscent of sea creatures or microbes. Through June 30. Info, 660-9005. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. Mark gonyea: “Name That Game,” posters inspired by popular board games. Through June 30. Info, 660-9005. Dostie Bros. Frame Shop in Burlington. Martha elMes: “It’s All About the Music,” cut paper and paintings with a focus on music by the former art teacher, in conjunction with the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Through June 30. Info, 660-9346. Radio Bean Coffeehouse in Burlington. niCk neddo: “Seeking the Source,” wild-crafted artwork in which the artist transforms fibers, furs, berries, beeswax, muds, sticks and stones into pens, paintbrushes, crayons, charcoal, inks, paints, paper, inkwells and sketchbooks. Through June 30. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center in Burlington. ‘open Close’: Iskra Print Collective Group Show featuring 11 local artists who shut out the distractions of the digital age in favor of ink, paper and emulsion. Through June 18. Info, 861-3155. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington. roBin katriCk: Music photography featuring bands, individual musicians and music festivals. Through June 30. Info, 859-8909. Red Square in Burlington.

‘staring BaCk: the Creation and legaCy oF piCasso’s deMoiselles d’avignon’: The exhibit explores the origins and influence of the seminal cubist painting through a selection of American, African and European contemporary art, as well as new technologies. Through June 21. ‘travelers in postwar europe’: Black-and-white photographs of Germany, Paris, London and Venice by Burlington doctor H.A. Durfee Jr. between 1951 and 1953. Through June 28. Info, 656-8582. Fleming Museum, UVM in Burlington. stephanie seguino: “Radical Empathy,” an exhibition exploring issues of race through photography by the artist, economist and professor. Through June 30. Info, 999-0657. Flynndog in Burlington. sue Mowrer adaMson: An exhibit of multimedia block prints made from children’s artwork and found objects. Through June 30. Info, 658-6400. American Red Cross Blood Donor Center in Burlington. suMru tekin: “One Day,” a multimedia installation by the Barbara Smail Award winner, with audio elements meant to orchestrate an encounter between the visitor and the gallery space. thoMas Brennan: “Darkness From Light,” photogenic or camera-less photographic drawings by the associate professor of art at the University of Vermont that explore mortality and document nature. Through June 20. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. toni lee sangastiano: “Misguided Adorations,” a photographic series of vacant Italian street shrine alcoves repurposed as slyly subversive altars to consumer culture, created during the artist’s sabbatical in Florence, Italy. Through June 29. Info, 860-2733. Freeman Hall 300, Champlain College, in Burlington.

the innovation Center suMMer show: Group exhibits of local artists on all three floors. First floor: Alana LaPoint, Ashley Veselis, Casey Blanchard, Elizabeth Bunsen, Liz Cleary, Meryl Lebowitz, Michael Buckley and Tom Merwin. Second floor: Elizabeth Nelson, James Vogler, Jeffrey Trubisz, Lyna Lou Nordstorm, Michael Pitts and Robert Green. Third floor: Haley Bishop, Jacques Burke, Jessica Drury, Lynn Cummings and Meryl Lebowitz. Curated by SEABA. Through August 31. Info, 863-6903. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington. JaCques Burke: Ink, watercolors, acrylic, spray paint and other mixed media on canvas. Through August 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s: Pine Street in Burlington.

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JaMes vogler: Vibrant abstract paintings by the Charlotte artist. Through June 30. Info, 425-2152. Feldman’s Bagels in Burlington. Jari Chevalier: “Whole World in Pieces,” mixed-media works. Through June 30. Info, 212213-5310. Brickwork Art Studios in Burlington. Jean Cherouny: “My Home,” two semi-abstract series including “Unforceable” and “Truthless” presented as a 10-year retrospective. Through August 31. Info, 651-9692. RETN in Burlington. Jody desJardins: “Imagined Explorations,” layered mixed-media works by the Essex artist. Through June 30. Info, 488-5766. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington. kathryn Jarvis: Floral landscape pastel and watercolor paintings. Marilyn Barry: New abstract paintings. Through June 26. Info, 862-9647. The Daily Planet in Burlington. leslie Fry: “Twist & Shout,” an exhibit of monoprints and sculpture by the Winooski artist. Through June 29. Info, 864-2088. The Men’s Room in Burlington.

‘Now You See Me: The Best of the Northeast Masters of Fine Arts, 2015’

In this third biennial at the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe, eight master’s of fine arts graduates were chosen from more than 140 submissions representing 28 programs. Many themes are explored, from the playful, interactive installation “Run in Me” (pictured) by Christy Chow (Massachusetts College of Art and Design) to a haunting installation, “The Dream Mine,” by New Yorker Bryan Hutchison (Pratt Institute). Lu Heintz (Vermont College of Fine Arts) explores the joys and disturbing complexities of motherhood in “women’s work.” Sculptural, two-dimensional, multimedia and video works are also on view through August 23. Some of the artists will be on hand to talk

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f ‘looking out: the selF-taught art oF larry Bissonnette’: Bold mixed-media paintings by the Vermont artist and international spokesman for autism, in his first solo show. Reception: Sunday, June 28, 1 p.m. Through August 29. Info, 863-5966. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington.

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call to artists 2016 UVM Medical center artists’ calendar: The Foundation Office and Arts Committee seeks submissions of two-dimensional media from Vermont artists for annual calendar. Seasonal artwork, abstract or representational, is encouraged. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $150. Submission should include: 50-60-word bio/artist statement, résumé, name, address, telephone number, website and email address. Mail to Attn: 2016 Artist Calendar, UVM Medical Center Development Office, 461OH4, 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. Deadline: July 17. UVM Medical Center, Burlington. Info, 847-2886.

‘Fleeting MoMents: Why We go on’: The producers of the David Budbill-Erik Nielsen opera A Fleeting Animal are searching for visual art and poetry that reflects the duality and balance point between despair and hope, loss and recovery. Of interest are works that expand on the hardships and joys of rural living; love and loss; distrust of racial and other differences; and the experience of returning veterans, their families and communities. Selected works will appear in an exhibit August 14 to September 28. Application deadline: July 1. Details at afleetinganimal.com. Chandler Gallery, Randolph. Info, 922-4127. inViting 2016 solo & sMall groUp shoWs: SPA uses its second- and third-floor space for solo and small group shows. We encourage artists to submit a proposal for consideration of such a show. Please send a brief

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‘aMerican Moderns, 1910-1960: FroM o’KeeFFe to rocKWell’: Almost 50 artworks in a variety of styles that explore the range of American modern painting and sculpture. Includes works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Milton Avery, Marsden Hartley, Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove, Elie Nadelman, Rockwell Kent, Luigi Lucioni and Norman Rockwell. Through September 13. ‘Walter WicK: gaMes, gizMos and toys in the attic’: An exhibition of largescale photographs, models and a video of model building from the photographic illustrator and cocreator of I SPY and creator of the Can You See What I See? children’s books. Through July 5. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum. ‘Birds oF a FiBer’: A community art show. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

‘the caspian arts exhiBition’: Paintings by Liz Nelson and Louise Arnold; encaustic works by Kathy Stark; quilts by Judy B. Dales; baskets by Diana Griffth; weavings by Betsy Day; and carvings and paintings by BJ Gray. Through July 12. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

rory JacKson: “Printed Light,” giclée prints on canvas depicting Vermont and Ghana. Through August 31. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard. ‘Words UnspoKen’: Paintings, prints and drawings by seven artists who use pattern formation, invented calligraphy and mark making as an inspiration. Through July 14. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

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‘1865, oUt oF the ashes: assassination, reconstrUction & healing the nation’: Historical artifacts that commemorate the Civil War’s 150th anniversary. Through July 31. Info, 485-2886. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield. arthUr zorn: “Posies for Patsy,” impressionist floral paintings shown in conjunction with Lost Nation Theater’s current production, Always… Patsy Cline. Through June 21. Info, 229-0492. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium. Billy BraUer and stUdents: Members of Warren artist Billy Brauer’s long-running painting and life-drawing class exhibit their work in the gallery’s new space. Through June 19. Info, 262-6035. T. W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. hannah Morris: “Things to Remember Camping,” multimedia gouache and paper collages that make “little picture books” about concepts large and small, and with self-referential humor. Through August 7. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. John snell: “In My Backyard,” 30 color photographs that feature abstract and representational images from central Vermont that emphasize everyday beauty. Through July 31. Info, 223-3338. Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier.

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‘a legacy oF caring: KUrn hattin hoMes For children’: A historical exhibit of Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, founded in 1894 in Westminster to offer a safe home and quality education for disadvantaged children in a nurturing, rural environment. Through September 30. Info, 828-2291. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

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Mary adMasian: “Boundaries, Balance and Confinement,” sculptures and assemblages that address societal constraints and use found materials including fencing, willow switches, logs, butterflies and rooster feathers. Through July 7. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

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nancy calicchio: “Landscape Trilogy,” an exhibition of plein-air oil paintings that explore the balance between earth and sky. Through June 30. Info, 828-5657. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier.

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‘traVel With ogden pleissner’: A selection of the artist’s lesser-known American and European landscapes, along with other American paintings from the museum’s permanent collection. JUdy B. dales: “Ahead of the Curve,” an exhibit of contemporary quilts from the last 18 years of the artist’s flowing, abstract style. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

‘on the WaterFront’: Artists may submit up to two pieces on the theme. At least one piece per artist will be displayed in an exhibit sponsored by Dragonheart Vermont and Art’s Alive July 1 to August 30. Drop off work between June 24 and June 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info and entry form at artsalivevt. org/call-to-artists. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station, Burlington. Info, 914-584-1215.

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casey Blanchard: “Key West Bound,” a colorful, ethereal monoprint series by the Shelburne artist. Through June 30. Info, 238-7767. Yoga Roots in Shelburne.

statement about yourself or the artist group and what you want to accomplish with a show; and a CD or DVD with eight to 12 images of representative work (label with the name, media, size, price and date of work). Deadline: June 19. See studioplacearts. com for more info. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 application fee (waived for SPA members). Info, 479-7069.

terry allen: New photographs, photo-collage works and prints. Through July 25. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. ART 73

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Vermont Studio Center ShowCaSe: Installations and 2D works by artists affiliated with VSC, Main Floor Gallery; “Family Values,” mixedmedia photographic prints by Lyna Lou Nordstrom, Second Floor Gallery; and “Momentum Organicum,” paper sculpture by Lian Brehm, Third Floor Gallery. Through July 11. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

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‘2015 LegaCy CoLLeCtion’: Landscapes painted by 25 living and 13 deceased artists that reflect the legacy of museum namesakes and artists Alden and Mary Bryan. Through December 30. ‘inSide out’: An exhibition of 85 paintings of still life and interiors in a variety of media by member artists. Through June 28. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

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‘the gathering’: Thirty-three members of the Valley Arts Foundation exhibit works in a variety of media and styles. Through June 26. Info, 496-6682. Festival Gallery in Waitsfield.

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KeLLey taft: “The Act of Living,” large-format color photographs of nature and country life in Vermont. Through June 30. Info, 244-8581. Waterbury Congregational Church.

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JuLia JenSen: “Scenes Remembered,” oil and encaustic paintings that celebrate light and the natural landscape. Through August 11. KathLeen KoLb: “Houses,” paintings influenced by American luminism, a 19th-century landscape style emphasizing light, in which the artist illustrates how Vermonters live. Through June 22. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

‘¡ViVa Cuba!’: Historic and contemporary images by nine photographers. Through July 12. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

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“emerging”: Painting, fiber arts, pottery, glass and mixed media by 45 artists exploring the themes of spring, life and change. Through June 21. Sean dye: Vermont landscapes in oil, acrylic and pastel. Through September 30. Info, 338-0136. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes. ‘the farm: drawingS of rowLand eVanS robinSon, 1850-1880’: Drawings from agricultural papers capturing 19th-century Vermont farm life and times by a member of the museum homestead’s family. Through October 25. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh. JaCK goodman: “Mostly Vermont: Photographic Images,” works by the prolific Middlebury photographer. Through June 27. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

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‘many thouSand gone: portraitS of the afriCan ameriCan experienCe’: Some 100 photographs of African Americans, from 1840s daguerreotypes to the civil rights era of the 1960s, from the collection of George R. Rinhart. Language SChooLS at the muSeum (the oberbrooK gaLLery): Twenty works of art from the museum’s permanent collection represent many of the countries and cultures that the

college’s summer language schools represent. Through August 9. Info, 443-3168. Middlebury College Museum of Art. m p LandiS: Mixed-media works on the theme of fishing by the Brooklyn-based artist. Through June 30. Info, 989-9992. ZoneThree Gallery in Middlebury. miSSy dunaway & niCK mayer: Paintings of fishing flies and Turkish textile designs, and paintings of fish and wildlife, respectively. Through June 30. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. patriCia Lebon herb: Paintings on multiple themes including starry nights, Paris, flowers, still life, birds and spring. Through July 31. Info, 877-6316. Starry Night Café in Ferrisburgh. peter fried: “Addison: Land Meets Sky,” an exhibit of Addison County landscapes in the artist’s new gallery. Through October 8. Info, 355-1447. Peter Fried Art in Vergennes. SteVen Jupiter: “Hubbardton Creek,” a limited-edition series of 10 color 24-by-36-inch photographs of a Vermont waterway. Through July 26. Info, 917-686-1292. Steven Jupiter Gallery in Middlebury. ‘warren KimbLe, aLL-ameriCan artiSt: an eCLeCtiC retroSpeCtiVe’: The internationally known Vermont artist exhibits a lifetime of work, including his “Sunshine” series, “Widows of War” paintings and sculpture, and more recent “House of Cards” and “Into the Box” series, which feature open-faced boxes filled with found objects and architectural assemblages. Also on view is the Kimbles’ personal collection of folk art. Through October 18. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

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2015 annuaL memberS’ exhibition: A exhibition featuring a mix of styles, techniques and media by member artists of all levels. Through June 24. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland. ‘art of the fLag’: Works by Warren Kimble, glass by Karen Deets, paintings by Robin Kent and 3D work by Mike Mayone celebrate American life and symbols. Through June 30. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild. CaStLeton aLumni art exhibtion: Artworks by 16 graduates from 1982 through 2014. Through August 28. Info, 468-6052. Rutland City Hall. ‘imageS of LoVe and Community’: Photographs by students and community members in three parts: the “PhotoVoice” project, “(Un)covering Rutland” project and the Chaffee’s 8th Annual Photography Contest, “Images of Love.” Through July 25. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Downtown Art Center in Rutland.

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‘birdS are dinoSaurS’: An exhibit tracing the evolution of birds from their ancestors includes skeletons and life-size replicas by paleo-artist Todd Marshall. Hands-on activities include a replica dig site. Through October 31. $11.50-13.50. Info, 359-5000. VINS Nature Center in Hartford. Keith Sonnier: A survey of early neon works, 1968-1989, by the American artist. peter SauL: In a retrospective exhibit that spans his career 1959 to 2012, the American artist presents colorful paintings that incorporate humor, pop-culture imagery, irreverence and occasionally politically incorrect subject matter. Open weekends and Wednesdays by appointment. Through November 29. Info, info@hallartfoundation.org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading. tom SChuLten: Vivid works by the renowned Dutch painter of consensusism. Through December 31. Info, 457-7199. Artemis Global Art in Woodstock. wiLLiam raymond darLing & prima CriStofaLo: Intaglio prints and designer fashions, respectively. Through June 30. Info, 457-1298. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock.

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on view through October 12. Included in it are interactive displays, such as a working replica of a 19th-century crane used to lift cargo into a canal boat. On weekends, expect live demonstrations of maritime skills such as ropework, rigging and shaping spars. The exhibit also includes stories of former slaves who used Lake Champlain as a pathway to freedom. Throughout the summer, LCMM will offer shipwreck and ecology tours, as

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orah Moore: “Under the Influence of Trees,” photographs and mixed media. Through July 12. Info, 563-2037. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick.

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Marjorie kraMer: Landscape and cityscape paintings by the Vermont-based member of New York City’s Blue Mountain Gallery. Through June 30. Info, 744-6859. Newport Natural Market & Café.

‘ukara: ritual Cloth of the ekPe seCret soCiety’: An exhibition examining the signature textile of the Ekpe secret society and exploring the cultural practice the cloth represents, as well as the artistic process involved in its creation. In conjunction with “Auto-Graphics: Works by Victor Ekpuk.” ‘water ways: tension and flow’: Landscape and portraiture photography from the permanent collection that explores “water’s impact on human life and humanity’s impact on water.” Through August 23. viCtor ekPuk: “Auto-Graphics,” mixed-media works in graphite and pastel on paper, influenced by the artist’s Nigerian roots. Through August 2. Info, 603-646-2808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. m

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‘dust’: Displays include samples of “this most ubiquitous substance” from around the world, and the cosmos, as well as unique moments in the history of dust and a visual history of dust removal. Through November 30. Info, claredol@sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

‘froM GainsborouGh to Moore: 200 years of british drawinGs’: An exhibit of 40 drawings and pastels, mid-18th to late 20th century, from the museum’s UK collection. Through August 16. ‘MetaMorPhoses: in rodin’s studio’: Nearly 300 works by the French sculptor, including masterpieces shown for the first time in North American, in collaboration with the Musée Rodin in Paris. Through October 18. Marion waGsChal: “Portraits, Memories, Fables,” the first solo museum exhibition of the Montreal artist, featuring close to 30 paintings produced between 1971 and 2014. These include portraiture and allegorical representations painted when abstraction was in style. Through August 9. Info, 515-285-1600, ext. 205. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

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f fitzhuGh karol: Drawings and sculpture that use abstract shapes to reference familiar landscapes and suggest human imprint on nature. In the Elizabeth Rowland Mayor Gallery. Gallery talk: Friday, July 10, 6 p.m. kira’s Garden sCulPture exhibition: Outdoor sculptures by 11 area artists. Paul Gruhler and judith wrend: “Harmonics” minimalist paintings and kinetic and non-moving sculptures at the gallery entry and the Clifford B. West Gallery. Through July 10. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

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‘Children of the oasis’: Ten tapestries by students of Egypt’s Ramses Wissa Wassef Centre, shown in conjunction with a contemporary fiber-art exhibit. ‘hand towel ProjeCt’: Trained art weavers Elizabeth Billings and Andrea Wasserman collaborated on an installation of branches and handwoven hand towels that create a faux canopy. alisa dworsky: “Motion — Line — Form,” is a 70-foot-long textile installation made from polyester ribbon connected to a façade of the museum. The performance is a collaboration of the artist and choreographers Candice Salyers and Dahlia Nayar. donald saaf: “Contemporary Folk Tales,” a solo exhibition of figurative paintings by the local artist and musician. evie lovett: Westminster West photographer’s images and audio of drag queens in the final leg of the touring exhibit by the Vermont Folklife Center. GreGory MiGuel GóMez: “Point at Infinity,” an exhibition of sculptures referencing mathematics and symbology. Through June 21. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

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he latest from director Bill Pohlad (Old Explorers) is that rare biopic that respects both its subject and its audience. Love & Mercy is the most insightful portrait of an artist and his process I’ve ever seen on screen. It presents an astonishing amount of information about not only Brian Wilson’s complicated, chaotic life but the equally complex workings of his mind, and it trusts the viewer to keep up. It’s a privilege to watch. The structure is strange yet somehow perfect. Screenwriters Oren Moverman and Michael Alan Lerner fashion a portrait of the 72-year-old musician’s life by focusing on just two chapters and roughing in the rest. The formative years of the Beach Boys, for example, are sketched with a montage of grainy TV performances, a flash of concert footage and a scene on a plane in which the young Wilson (Paul Dano) suffers a panic attack. That incident led to his staying behind and experimenting in the studio while the band toured. The film’s first chapter, set in the 1960s, chronicles the recording of Pet Sounds, an album that broke away from the group’s surf-rock sound, sold poorly, and is regarded today as a milestone on the order of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Pohlad gets on celluloid something few filmmakers have captured before: a credible suggestion of the creative act. Dano is fantastic as Wilson at the peak of his powers — hearing musical fragments, angelic harmonies and visionary arrangements in his head and then working painstakingly with session players to replicate them on tape. The director receives invaluable aid from Trent Reznor associate Atticus Ross, who crafted stunning sonic collages to simulate the torrent of good vibrations and bad memories flooding the artist’s consciousness during this period. Here’s what I mean by respecting the viewer: Mixed into this soundtrack is a snippet of dialogue — “I’m a genius, too!” — that just happens to have been once barked at Wilson by his abusive father (played by Bill Camp). The exchange itself isn’t shown in the film. Its creators trust the audience to recognize the words or else surmise their significance. The second chapter takes place in the ’80s. In a Lynchian twist, the middle-age Wilson is portrayed by John Cusack, who looks nothing like the musician yet capably communicates the extent to which he’s broken. A virtual prisoner of Dr. Eugene Landy (Paul Giamatti), an egomaniac appointed to

LIFE OF BRIAN Dano delivers an inspired performance as the Beach Boy at the peak of his powers during the ’60s.

act as his therapist and guardian, the former Beach Boy is overmedicated and under constant surveillance. One day Wilson buys a car from Melinda Ledbetter (Elizabeth Banks), who connects with him instantly and gradually discovers that Landy is taking advantage of his famous patient. No spoiler alert necessary: Ledbetter frees the man she loves from his clutches and pretty much singlehandedly puts Brian Wilson back together. He may be the film’s subject, but Ledbetter is its hero. She’s also been Mrs. Wilson since 1995. These chapters offer a powerful beforeand-after portrait of one of music’s most significant and least understood giants. We’re

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give us a pterodactyl’s-eye view, even cynics will feel the exhilaration. Jurassic World is set 22 years after the original, plenty of time for the InGen company to forget the troublesome carnage on Isla Nublar and build a new park around the ruins of the old. But that park, we learn as we follow operations manager Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard), has fallen victim to its own success: Consumers no longer see the “‘wow’ factor” of dinosaurs. The solution: Create a bigger, toothier genetic hybrid to scare the public silly. We don’t need a chaos theorist to tell us how that will end up. (And you don’t need a

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Jurassic World ★★★ urassic World should have been told from the dinosaurs’ point of view. I (sort of ) kid, but consider the two most complex and intriguing characters in this belated sequel to Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park series. One is a genetically engineered intelligent sociopath raised in isolation; the other, a skilled team player torn between her loyalties to her adopted leader and to her species. Both are man-eating reptiles made of digital magic, and both seem to have fuller character arcs than any of the people who try to exploit them do. In short, this film could have used a Rise of the Planet of the Apes treatment. As it happens, the writers of Rise, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, share script credit on Jurassic World with Derek Connolly and director Colin Trevorrow. And, like the 1993 original, this film distinguishes itself from a cheesy monster movie by acknowledging that people who resurrect a magnificent species from its DNA only to turn it into a theme-park attraction probably deserve the nastiness that follows. Spielberg took care to balance that nastiness with his trademark sense of wonder. Trevorrow follows the same formula, and viewers who primarily want to see a functioning, believable dinosaur theme park will be richly satisfied. When the camera takes a soaring flight out a hotel room window to

accustomed to seeing stories like this end in tragedy. (Wilson did a lot of heroin during those years, locked in his bedroom.) However, unlike the recent Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck or the upcoming Winehouse documentary, Amy, Love & Mercy has a profoundly happy ending. Be sure to stay for the credits and see Wilson perform the touching title song written for his 1988 solo album. He came out the other side with his talent intact, so you never know — he might have a few more like that in him. Wouldn’t it be nice?

critic to tell you that the discussion is a nod to the dilemma of making this sequel for a jaded 2015 audience.) As in all fables where man messes with nature, nature will stomp people and their petty profit motives flat. If only the people in this movie didn’t so often seem to be begging for stomping. While Jurassic Park’s characters were far from complex, the heroes were capable; even the kids had distinctive quirks and survival skills. In Jurassic World, Claire’s two nephews — a moppet (Ty Simpkins) and his teenage brother (Nick Robinson) — seem to exist mainly to make uptight Claire feel guilty about not having her own family. Granted,

all three characters are also proficient in the running and screaming department. Chris Pratt is likable as the only soul in the park with genuine emergency-preparedness, a retired army man who’s been training the velociraptors like toothier dogs. But his chemistry with those clever beasts far outweighs his chemistry with Howard. While computer-generated monsters long ago lost their “wow,” Jurassic Park remains a classic because Spielberg leaned just as heavily on the “‘boo’ factor,” concealing the terrifying giants and then gradually, artfully revealing them. Trevorrow gets some early mileage out of similar suspense devices, but once the film settles into an action groove, fear and wonder dissipate. With the human characters too cartoonish to care about, it’s just an entertaining monster fight. And, as any Godzilla series fan knows, it is entertaining to watch giant reptiles throw down with blatant disregard for hordes of screaming and running Homo sapiens. Jurassic World has thrills, scares, a finger-shaking lesson on human hubris and a resounding affirmation of family values — just like its predecessor. What it lacks is the only perspective that might still have a genuine power to freak us out — the monster’s. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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A Garden’s and Greenhouses i’ll see YoU iN mY DReAms: blythe danner plays a seventysomething retired widow exploring new avenues in her life, including a romance, in this comic drama from director brett haley. with Martin Starr, Rhea Perlman and Sam Elliott. (92 min, Pg-13. Roxy, Savoy) iNsiDe oUt: The latest Pixar family animation takes us inside a young girl’s mind to witness her warring emotions — personified as independent beings, voiced by amy Poehler, bill hader, Mindy Kaling and others — as she confronts changes in her life. Pete docter (Up) and Ronaldo del carmen directed. (94 min, Pg. big Picture, bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Stowe, Sunset, welden) lAmBeRt & stAmp: This music doc from first-time director James d. cooper spotlights the two aspiring filmmakers who chronicled the Mod scene and guided the who’s rise to fame in the swinging ’60s. (117 min, R. Roxy) sAiNt lAUReNt: Eye-candy-for-fashionistas alert: gaspard ulliel plays the haute couture designer in this french biopic tracing his career from 1967 to 1976. with Jérémie Renier and léa Seydoux as loulou de la falaise. (150 min, R. Roxy)

now playing 5 FligHts UpHHH Morgan freeman and diane Keaton play a couple contemplating selling the valuable brooklyn apartment they bought for a song decades ago in this comedy from director Richard loncraine (Firewall). with cynthia nixon. (92 min, Pg-13) eNtoURAgeHH Movie star Vincent chase and his buds return in this film extension of hbO’s hollywood-insider comedy series, directed by series creator doug Ellin. with adrian grenier, Jeremy Piven, Kevin connolly and various actual movie stars as themselves. (104 min, R)

FAR FRom tHe mADDiNg cRoWDHHH1/2 carey Mulligan plays a spirited heiress who isn’t sure she wants to share her property with one of three suitors in this adaptation of Thomas hardy’s novel, directed by Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt). with Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen and tom Sturridge. (119 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 5/27)

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pitcH peRFect 2HH1/2 The motley, mishap-prone college a cappella group from the 2012 comedy hit returns — and this time they must redeem themselves by winning a daunting international competition. anna Kendrick, Rebel wilson, hailee Steinfeld and brittany Snow star. Elizabeth banks makes her feature directorial debut. (115 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 5/20) polteRgeistHH1/2 They’re here. again. with digital effects. why anyone would choose to remake a haunted-house movie that holds up remarkably well after 33 years is anyone’s guess, but Sam Raimi and director gil Kenan (City of Ember) have done it. with Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie dewitt and Kennedi clements. (93 min, Pg-13) sAN ANDReAsH1/2 dwayne Johnson, formerly known as the Rock, may not be able to stop the notorious fault line from plunging california into mega-quake chaos. but you can expect him to do his damnedest — while saving a family member, natch — in this disaster pic. with carla gugino and alexandra daddario. brad Peyton directed. (114 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 6/3) spYHHH a mousy cIa analyst (Melissa Mccarthy) goes undercover as a field agent to prevent global diabolical doings in this spy spoof/action flick from writer-director Paul feig (Bridesmaids). with Jude law and Rose byrne. (120 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 6/10) tomoRRoWlANDH1/2 walt disney’s midcentury vision of a bright technological future takes on new meaning as george clooney plays a disillusioned wunderkind who, along with two kids, is drawn toward the mysterious otherworld of the title. brad bird (The Incredibles) directed. with britt Robertson and hugh laurie. (130 min, Pg; reviewed by R.K. 5/27) WHo is gil scott-HeRoN?: Iain forsyth and Jane Pollard directed this documentary about the late jazz musician and spoken word artist, who wrote “The Revolution will not be televised.” (60 min, nR)

new on video cHAppieHH1/2 neill blomkamp (District 9, Elysium) directed this near-future tale of a police robot with a repressive mission who finds himself reprogrammed. Sharlto copley, dev Patel and hugh Jackman star. (120 min, R; reviewed by M.h. 3/11) nOw PlayIng

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mAD mAX: FURY RoADHHHHH director george Miller returns to the postapocalyptic action franchise that made him famous for a fourth film, this one starring tom hardy as the title survivor and charlize Theron as a woman on a quest across the desert wastes. with nicholas hoult and Zoë Kravitz. (120 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 5/20)

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love & meRcYHHHHH Paul dano and John cusack portray brian wilson at two different stages of life in director bill Pohlad’s biographical drama, which explores the beach boy’s mental breakdown and his search for a perfect studio sound. with Elizabeth banks and Paul giamatti. (119 min, Pg-13)

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FURioUs 7HHH1/2 how did the thrill-seeking street racers of this action franchise become, in essence, superheroes? don’t ask Vin diesel’s character, who’s busy fending off a vengeful Jason Statham while tackling a threat to the entire world. (137 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 4/8)

JURAssic WoRlDHHH In this sequel set 22 years after Jurassic Park, the theme park full of real, live dinosaurs is up and running. Then someone decides to introduce a splashy new attraction. what could go wrong? chris Pratt, bryce dallas howard and ty Simpkins star. Vermont resident colin trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed) directed. (124 min, Pg-13)

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A couple told police in Lakewood, Wash., that they returned from a holiday trip to find someone had stolen all their furniture and replaced it with a beat-up recliner, a TV stand, empty beer bottles and pizza boxes. Police also found a pizza receipt made out to Steven Slavens, 19, who lives in the apartment next door, and a traffic citation for Eladio Lozada-Berg, 19, his friend. Slavens admitted taking the furniture but insisted that he thought the couple had moved and left it behind on purpose, so he called Lozada-Berg to help him claim it. (Tacoma’s News Tribune) When Damontay Wright, 19, drove himself unaccompanied to a road-test facility in Jonesboro, Ark., for his driver’s license, a police officer approached to ticket him for driving without a license, but Wright sped off. He smashed into a state trooper’s patrol car and then, with police in pursuit, lost control of his car and plowed through the wall of a house. Officers who charged Wright with felony fleeing added that the license plate on his car had been reported stolen. (Jonesboro Sun)

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A.K. Verma, an assistant executive engineer at India’s Central Public Works Department (CPWD), went on leave in 1990 but declined to return to work. “He went on seeking extension of leave, which was not sanctioned, and defied directions to report to work,” a government statement said, noting that an inquiry found Verma guilty of “willful absence from duty” in 1992. He remained on unauthorized leave for another 22 years, however, before Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu finally ordered his dismissal to “streamline the functioning of CPWD and to ensure accountability.” (Britain’s Guardian)

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Korean Air executive Heather Cho delayed the departure of her flight from New York to Incheon by demanding the removal of a flight attendant who served her macadamia nuts in a bag instead of on a plate. The incident prompted Cho’s resignation but boosted macadamia sales in Korea nearly 12-fold. (BBC News) Police said two customers at a Tim Hortons store in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, threw a garter snake at an employee during an argument that began because they wanted the onions diced for their breakfast order. (Saskatoon’s Star Phoenix)

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Hoping to attract and retain more career women, Facebook and Apple began paying up to $20,000 for employees to freeze their eggs until they’re ready to become parents. (NBC News)

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After the crash of Virgin Galactic’s space tourism rocket SpaceShipTwo in California’s Mojave Desert during a test flight, “about 20” of the people holding tickets on the craft’s initial space voyage requested a refund, company representative Jess Gilbert said. Tickets originally cost $200,000 each but later rose to $250,000. (Hollywood Reporter)

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One by-product of legalized marijuana is a rash of exploding houses, according to Colorado authorities, who reported 32 such blasts across the state last year. The incidents result from people using flammable liquids, mostly butane, to extract hash oil from marijuana. “They get enough vapors inside the building, and it goes off,” Grand Junction fire marshal Chuck Mathis said. No one has been killed, but the fires have injured dozens of people, including 17 who received skin grafts and surgery at the University of Colorado Hospital’s burn center. Arguing that such tragedies aren’t crimes because of the 2012 constitutional amendment that legalized marijuana use, including processing, attorney Robert Corry said using butane to make hash oil is “the equivalent of frying turkey for Thanksgiving,” where “someone spills the oil, and there’s an explosion.” (New York Times)

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before e. Annie Proulx became a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, she wrote a series of how-to books, including a dairy foods cookbook and an instructional text on making your own hard cider. but the manual of hers that I especially want to call your attention to right now is Plan and Make Your Own Fences & Gates, Walkways, Walls & Drives. It might be inspirational for you to read it. you’re in a phase when it makes perfect sense to create new paths for yourself to travel on. This will allow you to forgo at least some of the paths that others have built and that can’t actually take you where you need to go.

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(June 21-July 22): I’m getting itchy to see you blow your own cover. I would love you to come all the way out of your hiding place, even if just for a while, and see what happens if you make full disclosures and brave displays. My hope is that you will close the gap between the real you and the images that people have of you. Does that sound interesting? or have you become so fond of being a big riddle that you can’t imagine any other way to be? Maybe I can tempt you to be more self-revelatory if I add this: taking your disguises off, even briefly, will enable you to discover intriguing secrets about yourself. And then once you put your disguises back on, you will seem more mysterious than ever.

leo (July 23-Aug. 22): A new cycle will begin

for you after your birthday. between now and then you will be wrapping up the current cycle. I invite you to do so with a flourish. Don’t just wait around passively for the themes of the last 11 months to fade away or go to sleep. Instead, set an intention to bring them to a climactic close. schedule a splashy graduation or a grand finale. Plan a cathartic party or a celebratory rite of passage. take a playful leap of faith or try that magic trick you’ve been saving for the perfect moment. or all of the above!

Virgo (Aug. 23-sept. 22): “I’m tired of all

this nonsense about beauty being only skin deep,” said author Jean Kerr. “That’s deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas?” In accordance with the current astrological omens, Virgo, you should feel free to play around with that impish idea. Just for now, appreciate and enjoy the surfaces of things. Make decisions based on first impressions and instant analyses. Give your attention and energy to what looks

liBra (sept. 23-oct. 22): now is a favorable time to wish upon a star. In other words, you can enhance the likelihood that your wish will come true if you choose this phase of your cycle to enlist the assistance of a higher power. It’s your duty to make sure, however, that you wish upon the right star. Pick a higher power that can truly help you with your wish, not necessarily one that has worked for other people’s wishes. Here’s another crucial detail: be precise in formulating your wish. no foggy thinking or sloppy language allowed!

caPricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): by my estimation, 97 percent of the population is chronically starving for the pleasure of being listened to with deep empathy and focused intelligence. Very few of us enjoy the prolonged and undivided attention of a receptive ally on a regular basis. It’s rare to be in the presence of a person whose sole agenda is to be innocently curious about you. your assignment, Capricorn, is to go on a quest to remedy this shortfall. figure out how you can get the skillful listening you’re missing. (P.s. one way to prime the magic is to offer yourself up as a skillful listener to others.)

scorPio (oct. 23-nov. 21): If you are fully

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committed to being both honest and kind, you will have more power to heal other people than you’ve had in a long time. you will have a resemblance to a magic potion or a wonder drug. Here’s a caveat, however: The therapeutic influence you have to offer might be scary to those who aren’t ready to be cured. The solutions you propose could be disruptive to anyone who is addicted to his or her problems. That’s why I advise you to be discerning about how you share yourself. P.s. The medicine you are generating is not too potent for your own use. It’s exactly what you need to transform limitation into liberation.

sagittarius (nov. 22-Dec. 21): each of us has at least one pesky ghost or nagging demon that occupies a dark corner of our psyches. It may have been there for years, or we might have picked it up more recently during a phase of temporary insanity. In any case, most of us can benefit from conducting a periodic banishing ritual. now would be prime time for you to do just that. ready? With your imagination, draw a clockwise circle of your favorite-colored light on the floor or ground. next, identify an image that makes you feel happy and safe, and visualize four versions of it at the four cardinal points, hovering three feet above your circle. Then say this: “I dissolve any hex and banish any pest that has been draining my energy. I purge any wasteful emotions, unsound ideas and trivial desires that I may have grown attached to.” to put the seal on your magic, laugh for two minutes.

(Jan. 20-feb. 18): At this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony, british singer sam smith won in four categories. His tune “stay with Me” was named song of the year. In one of his acceptance speeches, smith expressed appreciation for the difficult muse who inspired the song. “I want to thank the man who this record is about, who I fell in love with last year,” he said. “Thank you so much for breaking my heart, because you got me four Grammys.” I invite you to come up with a comparable expression of gratitude, Aquarius. What experience that seemed like tough luck at the time has actually turned out to be a blessing? now would be a perfect time to acknowledge and relish and make full use of the unexpected grace.

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(feb. 19-March 20): The bay of fundy is a branch of the Atlantic ocean between the Canadian provinces of nova scotia and new brunswick. It’s renowned for its tidal range. When high tide comes, the water may be as much as 53 feet higher than what it is at low tide. The shift back and forth happens twice a day. I’m wondering if, in the coming weeks, your emotional ebb and flow will have a similar variability. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you could experience both very high highs and very deep depths. Please note that when I say “depths,” I don’t mean sadness or despair. rather, I’m talking about a profound ability to feel your way into the heart of things.

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to stop pushing and struggling for a while? Is there a clenched attitude you would love to let go of? Do you wish you could take a break from having to give so much and try so hard and be so strong? Then do it! now would be a good time to take a sabbatical from any situation that feels too demanding or frustrating. you wouldn’t incur the wrath of the gods or the twists of karma if you sneaked away to indulge in some recreational frivolity. for the foreseeable future, “relax” and “surrender” are your words of power.

other, they are more likely to choose Mozart. I guess that’s because Mozart’s stuff is loose and free and inventive compared to bach, who’s formal and sober and systematic. Mozart is more for parties, while bach is for serious occasions. I’m seeing the coming days as a time when you, like the angels, should be especially willing to express yourself in very different ways, depending on the audience.

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What kind of not missing him are we talking about here? Do thoughts of him pop up now and then and make you smile before you move on? Or is it more, Phew, he’s gone, and you’re trolling old boyfriends on Facebook or flirting with the cute bank teller? Because there certainly is a difference. If you’re queasy thinking about his return, or busy making eyes at other hotties, perhaps you’ve been stifling some feelings about your relationship. Otherwise, I think it’s healthy that you aren’t desperate for his return. Maybe the reason you don’t miss him the way you thought you would is that you’re enjoying the free time — which is great! You should! Relationships, even good ones, can be all-consuming, making us neglect much-needed time to ourselves. Some people are really good at balancing relationships with the rest of their lives. Others have a hard time not making their partner their everything. Several weeks is a long time to be apart when you’re in a serious relationship, but this doesn’t mean you’re in trouble. I wouldn’t worry about how you should or shouldn’t feel in your partner’s absence. Just let yourself feel whatever you feel. You’ll learn a lot more about what it’s like to be away from each other when he returns. Will you resent his homecoming? Will it be a challenge to balance couple time with you time? Or will you be pleasantly surprised by feelings of longing that suddenly bubble up? Whatever the scenario, it will help you understand where this relationship is headed. Assuming his return is a happy reunion, make sure to stay in touch with yourself going forward. Set aside alone time, or time with friends, to do those activities that can easily be neglected when you’re with a partner. If you aren’t connected to yourself, you certainly can’t be connected to anyone else in a healthy and positive way.

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Bike accident at Bernie Rally Tuesday My young daughter accidentally ran into you on her bike. You were very kind and nice about it, despite your hurt leg. She’s feeling very concerned that you are OK, and she wants you to know she’s sorry. If you send your address, she wants to make you a card. When: Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Where: Bernie rally at the waterfront. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912966 Countryside Shades in Silver Volvo I was out for a walk today, in denim shorts and a green T-shirt, with the two boys I nanny for. As you drove down Countryside towards Brickyard, you literally stuck your head out the window and called my name, twice. The sexy shades made it difficult to identify you, but Ryan, if that was you, say my name again... When: Thursday, May 28, 2015. Where: Countryside Road in Essex. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912965 Tall, dark, beautiful You’re tall, dark and beautiful. We pass each other from time to time around Essex, and it’s rare a woman is tall enough to be at my eye level, but you are. You’re striking, and I hope someone tells you how beautiful you are every day. When: Thursday, May 14, 2015. Where: Essex. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912964 Sit with me at Moe’s! You were a lovely woman who asked to sit with me. I was an idiot and panicked and said someone was coming. I would love to have a do-over! This is a long shot, I know! When: Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Where: Moe’s in Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912963 Cooking for two? In line at a grocery store. You: 27ish, beautiful woman, in front of me buying a Cooking for Two magazine. I was the man with the white flowers in baskets. Are you cooking for two? When: Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Where: Shaw’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912962 Domo Arigato Both of us having dinner with a friend. You were seated at a ridiculously small table near the entrance to the bathrooms. I was seated at a ridiculously strangely positioned table so my back was to the other patrons. Noticed you as I was leaving. You were dressed nicely and hair up, but your beautiful eyes captivated me. When: Saturday, May 23, 2015. Where: San Sai. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912961 Trader Joe’s cute lady employee You were working at the moment, and asked me if I needed help finding anything. Later my friend asked you if the store carried pure durum semolina pasta, something along those lines. You had really pretty hair and eyes. Coffee or a drink sometime? You: black hair, blue longsleeve shirt, tight black pants. Me: shaved head, black hoodie and black jeans. When: Friday, May 22, 2015. Where: Trader Joe’s in South Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912960 Pool Shark You nearly doubled me over with your pool stick in the heat of an otherwise casual-seeming billiards match. I thought you were pool sharking, but you said you were just riding for the feeling. We then debriefed on the pitfalls of Route 149 before my friend came and the moment dissolved. Care to carry on? When: Friday, May 22, 2015. Where: Charlie-O’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912959

Interesting Woman at Trader Joe’s You work(ed?) at Trader Joe’s and helped me buy dog food a while back. Since then, we have looked at each other and smiled. We both knew that something special was possible. Haven’t seen you there for a few weeks. Let’s get together and talk and smile. When: Sunday, March 22, 2015. Where: Trader Joe’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912958 “not an artist”?! On the 7:15 to Shelburne. We grinned. I liked you immediately, but I was crashing hard after an epic bike ride. My bad. You drew my picture anyway. Please know: YOU are beautiful, and YOU are an artist. Life is the canvas. Thank you for reaching out. Are you up for a little more beauty? Let’s go for a stroll. When: Thursday, May 21, 2015. Where: the #6 bus. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912957 Strawberry blonde at KC’s Bagel You: leggy and devilishly cute, curly strawberry blonde waiting for your bagel at KC’s around 7:30 a.m. Me: tall, dark hair, dark sunglasses, maroon button-up and jeans. Walked behind you to wash my hands. You threw a glance my way after you received your breakfast on your way out the door. Drink? Dinner? Name it. When: Friday, May 22, 2015. Where: KC’s Bagel Café, Waterbury. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912956 You liked my cowboy hat I was sitting at Capitol Grounds café. You were standing there admiring my cowboy hat. I picked it up and showed you that it was a King Cobra hatband. I was too slow to get your name and number before you left. I sure wish I had. Now this I Spy may be my only hope. When: Thursday, May 21, 2015. Where: Capitol Grounds, Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912955 Regeneration802 Take a chance? I think you would be happy you did. No BS here. ;) When: Thursday, May 21, 2015. Where: browsing around. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912953 S and N at Two Loco Guys You ladies are the reason I come to Barre every week. The food is great, but your smiles and personalities are even better! You make me and everyone who walks through the door feel great! I just wanted to say thanks! When: Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Where: Two Loco Guys, Barre. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912952 For Onion Shine To the sweetest little lady I know. It’s hard to believe it’s been two and a half years. I love your positivity, your kindness, your beautiful eyes and how funny you find farts. Most of all, I love you. I will miss you so much when I am gone, but I will always keep you close to my heart. When: Sunday, February 3, 2013. Where: Farmhouse. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912951

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