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VIOLENT FEMMES

Fired Conductor Sues VYO The former VYO conductor and music director accuses the VYOA board of firing him because of his disability; Braunstein suffers from bipolar disorder.

Braunstein also claims that Long, now the VYO music librarian and an honorary member of the board, falsely accused him of sexually harassing a student.

Not surprisingly, the allegations have generated a stream of commentary on the blog — nearly all of it anonymous. We have no way of verifying whether the commenters are who they claim to be, but their exchanges The VYOA board make for interesting reading. Some told the parents in the excerpts:

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When the Vermont Youth Orchestra fired Ronald Braunstein last November after just a few months on the job, no one would talk about his dismissal. Now Braunstein is suing the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association and its founder, Carolyn Long, for libel, slander, “breach of implied contract” and discrimination. Seven Days coeditor Pamela Polston broke the news last Wednesday on Blurt, the Seven Days staff blog.

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parent meeting discussions As a parent of a VYO and that sexual harassment was never VYP member it saddens me to think ever an issue with Mr Braunstein. I what this has and will continue to do to this don’t know where that allegation is organization. There is so much more to both sides I’ve been an advocate for coming from a lawyers of this situation and as much as we second guess people with mental disabilities most gambit perhaps? what seems obvious, the bottom line is most of us don’t of my life. But if a person can’t remember ANDY know what happened and to start making armchair from one minute to the next that 30 kids are judgment calls is not a good thing for all parties waiting for them to arrive and teach a class, can we concerned, especially the children of VYOA. trust that person as the leader of 80 kids on tour in VYOA PARENT OF TWO Europe? Please really think about that question — plus the fact that we know so little about the other information that the board has.

VYO PARENT OF 6 YEARS Allow this organization — its dedicated board members, its I am a VYO student, devoted staff, and especially its talented and I had neutral feelings about young musicians to heal from this unfortunate Mr. Braunstein. I did not dislike him to any situation so they can continue to create their extent, nor did I think he was the best music dibeautiful music. In difficult economic times, rector for the VYOA. But I am almost disappointed with new problems and tragedies in the world that he would sue the VYOA. We are already a daily occurrence, we need their music having so many issues, I wish this could be more than ever. solved without legal entanglements.

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Boy, was I embarrassed to see “Merci Beaucoup” misspelled with an “s” on Magic Hat’s Mardi Gras ad on page 20 of the [March 9] paper! I’m glad it’s the slow season, so I don’t think many French Canadians saw the blooper. We are just 30 minutes from the Québec border, so if you’re going to write something in French, please check with someone who knows the beautiful language.

So, Seven Days: Please proofread before you print. You, too, Magic Hat. Geez.

P.S. To the merchants on Church Street: The signs welcoming Québec tourists are very nice, but remember that “Bienvenue Québécois” has an accent mark on each “e,” not just the first. Merci beaucoup.

Michael Sebastién Luna ST. ALBANS

Editor’s note: We try to proofread ads as well as the editorial content of the paper —which gets edited and copyedited twice — but mistakes sometimes slip through in ads that have been provided by clients.

Nonetheless, we should have caught this error. Three of us Seven Days editors speak French. Nous sommes desolées.

CAN’T STAND KOCHALKA

[Re: “Man-Child vs. World,” March 2]: Apparently, I am a rather rare person. I expect things to work. Increasingly, stuff

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I encounter does not; things do not serve the purposes for which they appear to be designed, or they do not serve these purposes predictably and reliably. A classic example is the cellphone. Another is the Internet.

So it might stand to reason that many comic strips don’t work, either — that is to say, they don’t entertain, which, it is my understanding, is what a comic is for.

Consequently, I ignore many of them, including “American Elf.” James Kochalka seems to be a master of the bland and inane. At minimum, I want a comic to bring a smile to my face, and, optimally, I want to be convulsed with waves of laughter — something Kochalka’s work has never done.

Still, I can accept that some like his work; I do not wish to deprive them.

So the appearance of “American Elf” in the paper doesn’t bother me. However, when Vermont boasts such long-serving masters of humor as Jeff Danziger, Tim Newcomb, Ed Koren and Harry Bliss, how could anyone deliver the first-ever title of Vermont cartoonist laureate to one whose work — however prolific — is about as funny as a dog turd on the sidewalk? If the people awarding the honor are trying to be funny, be it known that this comics aficionado is not amused.

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I am a longtime resident of Montpelier and have known and worked off and on for Jeff Jacobs for over 30 years [“Capital Capitalist,” March 9]. I painted the interior of the original upstairs bar on Main Street. In your article about Jeff, I see several secondhand accounts of his dealings and treatment of the people who have worked for him — mostly negative. In my personal experiences with Jeff, he has always kept his end of the deal completely. Paid in full and on time. Most of the people I know who have worked for him feel the same way.

There was a lot of “he said, she said, I heard this about him” junk in the article. I guess that is always prevalent in a “great place” like Montpelier. As far as his rents are concerned, it seems to me that the businesses in Montpelier are mostly elitist shops that sell overpriced specialty items to Montpelier’s new, from-out-of-town rich. So maybe stop whining and pay the rent. rocque long

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Nice nostalgic look back at Bernie’s first election to meaningful office in Vermont [“Fair Game,” March 9]. In fact, the term “Sanderistas” was coined by the Dems after the election when Bernie started systematically dismantling the various commissions that ran city government back then. (The full phrase as it appeared in opposition broadsides was “Burn-a-Sunder and the Sanderistas.”)

Nothwithstanding Bernie’s mistyeyed memories of election night, the various party-going groups he mentioned had little to do with the victory.

What sealed it was the work of the Vermont Alliance, which had become a very effective force in previously disenfranchised areas such as the Old North End, and Dickie Bove’s insistence on staying in as a spoiler when he knew he had no chance of gaining a vote outside of his restaurant. Both of these were essential to Bernie’s victory, as was Gordie Paquette’s refusal to campaign.

When the dust had settled a few years later, all of the former political “pros” Bernie schooled found themselves being ruled by someone who was a true cutthroat when it came to patronage, political payback and neighborhood organizing. Bernie’s never been disingenuous enough to seriously criticize how the game is played, because he has been the master for a long time.

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[Re: “Fair Game,” March 9]: It would be nice if your paper would accurately write about the actual inclinations of your political parties. The Republicans in your state are actually Democrats.

The Democrats are actually Socialists.

And the Progressives in your state are actually Communists. It would relieve the confusions that abound on how your state is governed.

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I use Benways Taxi and am opposed to putting meters in cabs [“Burlington Cabbies Up in Arms About Proposed Meters,” February 2]. With Benways prearranged pickup system, one can find out what the fare will be when ordering the cab. Fare quotes come from the dispatcher office, not the driver.

Meter fares fluctuate depending on traffic patterns. There’s no way to know beforehand what a meter fare will be.

In reference to price gouging in hailed cabs, what’s to stop the alleged gougers from driving slower or taking longer routes when meters are installed?

of Rango so far [“Movie Review,” March 9]. I was the animation director on the film, and I just want to thank you for so getting it.

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Animal instincts. Creature comforts. Call it what you will — fluff, even — but one

issue a year we devote to the beasties. After all, they can’t type. The centerpiece is our popular PET PHOTO CONTEST, the winners of which are sooo adorable. Once the awwws have subsided, settle back for a read: Ken Picard fetches news about ANIMAL-RIGHTS LEGISLATION. Andy Bromage sniffs out DOGGIE DNA TESTS and gets Vermont’s star tracker, SUE MORSE, to sit and speak. Lauren Ober watches feathers fly with the BIRD DIVA. Megan James digs into a HISTORIC CEMETERY for, well, dog bones. Amy Lilly chats up an artist who rescues, and draws, BABY WILDLIFE. Finally, Corin Hirsch finds that DWARF GOATS are serious little milkers. Did we mention they’re adorable?

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Animals: The Bird Diva dishes on our feathered friends

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Two Indigenous Bat Species Added to State Endangered-Species List

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Animals: Your favorite furry friends from the Seven Days pet photo contest

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20 Claude Mumbere Is Vermont’s Voice at Poetry Out Loud

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20 Chernobyl Photos Illustrate Human Toll of Nuclear Fallout

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Short Takes: Miral at the Roxy; GMFF Film Slam Books: From Fish to Filibusters

36 Doggie DNA

Animals: More and more pet owners are testing their canine’s chromosomes

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Animalw: Canine devotion lives on in a rural graveyard in Duxbury

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Flight of Fantasy Hand-carved birds perched on branches in light boxes may put viewers in a springtime state of mind, but the season becomes highly fantastical in Vermont artist Scott Lenhardt’s hands. The works in his BCA Center exhibit “Good House” range from nature illustrations with a fairy-tale feel to a sculpture of a brooding giant. Check ’em out, now through May 28.

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Country Strong Something about this breath of warm air we’ve been getting makes us want to let out a gleeful “yee-haw!”

That wouldn’t be out of place at a concert with country-music star Jack Ingram, especially during a round of “Barefoot and Crazy.” The Texas native and winner of the Academy of Country Music award for Top New Male Vocalist in 2008 performs guitar solos at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater next Wednesday and Rutland’s Paramount Theatre next Thursday.

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he Vermont House is ready to approve legislation that would advance one of Gov. PETER SHUMLIN’s key priorities: overhauling the state’s health care system.

But opponents continue to ask pesky questions, such as: What will it cost?

How will it be financed? What will the benefit package look like? Will unions and businesses be able to buy supplemental insurance? How will costs be contained?

Details.

Supporters continue to laud this effort as one small step for Vermont and one giant leap for single-payer health care — a system they claim will lower health care insurance expenses for most businesses and help control future costs.

To be honest, it’s hard to see why either side is getting so worked up. The bill, as written, doesn’t do much more clothes for women than create a high-paid board charged 102 Church Street with redesigning Vermont’s health care Burlington system.

Shumlin cautioned skeptics to let this BAKERY ON PREMISES • DELI • VEGAN five-member board — handpicked by 8v-Expressions032311.indd 1 3/21/11 1:25 PM the governor — do its work. “To get all ABLE ORGANICS D R O F panicked about details that haven’t been AF worked out, I think, is a mistake. Let’s 20% off design the system, then let’s pick on it,” Shumlin told reporters last week.

He’s got a point.

Call me negative, but I don’t see how Vermont will ever manage to enact the single-payer proposal that is being held up as the Holy Grail.

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insurance pool for publicly funded health care as a step toward a singlepayer system, with one claims-processing and billing system and a common benefit plan. Catamount covers about 12,000 people, while DVHA’s programs cover 150,000 Vermonters.

The Vermont Medical Society and Vermont’s hospitals vowed to fight the Catamount merger due to the lower reimbursement rates, calling it a violation of the “social contract” providers agreed to when Catamount was first introduced in 2007.

As a result of increasing opposition, which threatened to sink the broader, long-term reform efforts, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration Commissioner STEVEN KIMBELL reached out to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont to see if the insurer could offer another way to cut Catamount costs.

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As “Fair Game” noted earlier this year, Kimbell counted BCBS and other “Blues” among his clients during his successful lobbying career at Kimbell Sherman Ellis, now KSE Partners.

On March 9, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont’s vice president of external affairs, KEVIN GODDARD, sent a memo to Kimbell outlining a plan to keep Catamount Health in the hands of private insurers. The plan had the support of docs and hospitals, according to a copy of the memo obtained by “Fair Game.” The memo went to other top Shumlin aides, too.

Administration Secretary JEB SPAULDING said he gave Kimbell the green light to work with BCBS in order to hammer out a proposal that could be presented to lawmakers.

“We said from the beginning that if there’s a better idea out there, we’ll look at it,” said Spaulding.

Under the BCBS proposal,

reimbursement rates for providers would be cut by a fraction of what Shumlin’s initial plan proposed. As a result, the BCBS variation saves less than $5 million — $11 million less than the gov’s target. It’s not clear how the administration, or the legislature, will make that up.

In their haste to cobble together a plan — as the broader reform bill approached a floor vote — the players failed to call BCBS’ rival MVP Health Care to let them in on the new version.

Whoops.

Kimbell told “Fair Game” that he “screwed up” by not calling MVP about the deal. In an apologetic phone call, he promised to keep MVP in the loop moving forward.

So, let me see if I have this right: The state’s top health insurance regulator reaches out to a former lobbying client, BCBS, that just happens to be to the state’s largest health insurer, in an effort to help his new boss. But in the long run, the effort is more likely to help his old boss by allowing BCBS to make money off publicly subsidized health care.

That’s a prescription for change?

Taxing Talk

Gov. Peter Shumlin continues to say he’s opposed to raising taxes on wealthy Vermonters — despite growing consensus among Democratic leaders to do just that.

Rep. JOHANNAH LEDDY DONOVAN (D-Burlington), a prominent Dem, recently joined the call. She cosponsored legislation that would levy about $40 million in short-term taxes — nearly enough to cover cuts to state humanservice programs.

The bill failed Tuesday when too few House Democrats supported the measure, just as they have balked at previous ones introduced by Progressive lawmakers.

Donovan told “Fair Game” she cosponsored the bill to send the message that not all Democrats want to cut spending as a way to close the $176 million budget gap.

“When we talk about closing the budget gap, it’s like we’re just pulling rabbits out of a hat,” said Donovan.

“And it seems as if we’re running out of rabbits.”

Shumlin claims there aren’t many rich rabbits, either. Based on a report from his tax commissioner, Shumlin

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said only roughly 200 people earned $500,000 more than once during a recent nine-year period. The governor is one of them.

“When you talk about taxing all of those rich Vermonters, there aren’t thousands of them out there driving around in Rolls Royces and living on Lake Champlain,” Shumlin said.

You Can Call Him Al

Vermont Democrats have always been willing to criticize U.S. military operations. Some even suggested former Republican President GeorGe W. BuSh should be impeached for illegally invading Iraq.

They’d probably protest Vermont National Guard flyovers at Fenway Park, one “Fair Game” reader recently suggested on Twitter.

People must have been riled up at the Curtis Awards dinner, then, right? After all, it was on the same day the U.S. started bombing Libya. Attendees U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), Sen. Patrick leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Bernie Sanders all opposed the Iraq invasion.

Surely they’d call President Barack oBaMa, a Democrat, to task for getting the country into yet another major military operation.

Nope.

Obama went on TV to speak about the military operation, called Odyssey Dawn, at 5 p.m. The dinner started around 7 p.m. None of the speakers — not even Sanders — took the opportunity to mention the “war” and spoil dessert.

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Sen. Al Franken wasn’t the only pol entertaining the audience with oneliners at the Curtis Awards. Gov. Peter Shumlin — the first Democratic governor to attend the gala event in eight years — got in a few good ones.

One of the two toughest things he’s done so far as governor?

“Go on vacation,” quipped Shumlin.

The crowd laughed. “I didn’t get this tan from the sun; I got it from the TV cameras.”

Kudos to the Burlington Free Press editorial duo of aki SoGa and Mike toWnSend for taking home a first place “First Amendment” award from the Scripps Howard Foundation.

The pair will be honored in May for a series of 20 editorials they wrote last year on the subject of freedom of information: Soga wrote 17, Townsend three.

The paper will be awarded $10,000 and a trophy “for its aggressive editorial stance that made open government a paramount issue in the 2010 elections and spurred reforms.”

The Freeps bested finalists from the St. Petersburg Times and Washington Post to take the top prize.

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U.S. Sen. Al Franken (DMinn.) does a pretty decent impression of Sen. Bernie SanderS (I-VT). The former “Saturday Night Live” comedian delivered that — and more — last Saturday as the keynote at the annual Curtis Awards fundraiser event for Vermont Democrats.

The first-term senator also referenced a recent gaffe by his fellow Minnesotan Rep. Michele BachMann, a Republican. While in New Hampshire recently, Bachmann said it was great to be in the state that hosted the shot heard around the world — apparently mixing up Concord, N.H., with Concord, Mass.

In his opening remarks, Franken joked with the Vermont audience: “I’m sure you’re proud to be from the state that borders both states where the shot heard around the world was fired.”

Aside from his Vermont-based Senate pals, Franken knew at least one other face in the crowd: Bill lofy, who is Gov. Peter Shumlin’s chief of staff.

Lofy worked for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee that helped get Franken elected in 2008.

He stuck by Franken’s side during the months-long recount process, which dragged out his official victory party until June 2009. Franken was sworn into office in July 2009.

“I got to the Senate a little late,” Franken noted dryly. “People asked me, ‘Are you still funny?’ I lost my sense of humor during the recount and really haven’t gotten it back.”

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housed in ill-equipped basements, garages, sheds and barns. Unwitting consumers then buy these pets, only to discover later ast November, Vermont State Police that many have diseases, parasites, behavraided the East Montpelier home of ioral problems or genetic disorders.

Animal-welfare advocates are pushing Victor Duprey on the suspicion that lawmakers to address the problem through he was operating an unregistered, coma pair of bills aimed at improving the cirmercial dog-breeding facility. Acting on an anonymous tip, police and animal-welfare cumstances under which pets are bred and agents found 20 severely malnourished sold in Vermont. One has the added benefit of recouping up to $1 million a year in lost dogs and cats in cramped and filthy sales-tax revenues. conditions. All the animals were H.340, also known as the MAL ISS surrendered to the Central I N “puppy mill cruelty prevention Vermont Humane Society. act,” spells out the conditions Many required significant, under which breeder animals and costly, veterinary care. may be kept and caps at 50 the Earlier this month, number of sexually “intact” dogs Duprey, 55, was arrested and that may be kept for the breeding charged with animal cruelty. and selling of offspring.

According to animal advocates, The second bill, H.303, would require Vermont has yet to see any large-scale anyone who sells more than one litter of “puppy mills,” in which hundreds of female dogs are forced to churn out litter after litter; puppies per year, or two or more dogs older the puppies are then sold to pet shops, over than six months, to be licensed as a pet merchant and inspected by the Vermont the Internet or directly to the public.

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license number would be required in any animals-for-sale advertisements.

Under current law, legitimate pet stores and commercial breeders are already regulated and subject to inspection.

But a loophole in the law allows for a personal-use exemption for the breeding of “personal pets.”

“Someone can say, ‘These 30 chocolate Labs living in my basement are for my own personal use,’” says Joanne Bourbeau, senior state director of the Humane Society of the United States in Vermont and New Hampshire. “There’s a lot of question as to what this exemption means and who it applies to.”

Bourbeau says she receives reports about sketchy and unscrupulous breeders about once every two weeks.

But local animal-control officers and

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designated animal-welfare agents don’t have the resources to check out every tip.

As a result, only the most egregious cases get investigated.

The HSUS isn’t opposed to responsible dog breeding, Bourbeau emphasizes.

Small-scale and hobby breeders who keep 10 or fewer intact females would not be affected by either bill, nor would existing pet stores or animal retail outlets. Moreover,

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Can the courts put a price tag on the family pet? That was the question the Vermont Supreme Court considered in May 2010.

In Scheele v. Dustin, Vermont’s highest court ruled that pet owners cannot collect for damages from the lost love and companionship of their animal even if it’s killed with malicious intent.

In July 2003, Sarah and Denis Scheele of Annapolis, Md., were traveling through Vermont when they stopped in a church parking lot in Northfield and their unleashed mutt, Shadow, wandered onto a nearby property. The property owner, Lewis Dustin, 76, was sitting on his porch when Shadow wandered onto his lawn. According to court records, the dog didn’t act aggressively or pose a threat to Dustin. Although the homeowner claimed he just wanted to scare the dog off, Dustin shot it with an air pellet that punctured the dog’s aorta, causing a fatal hemorrhage.

Dustin later pled guilty to misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty, but the Scheeles were only able to recover $155 in economic damages for the “destruction of their property.” They subsequently sued Dustin for noneconomic damages, including the pain, suffering and emotional distress from watching their family pet bleed to death.

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Animal-advocacy groups are urging lawmakers to act on a bill that would eliminate the practice of allowing untrained and unlicensed people to perform surgical procedures on dogs.

H.229 would make it illegal for anyone who is not a licensed veterinarian to cut a dog’s vocal cords (“debark”), cut off a dog’s tail (“tail dock”) or perform a surgical

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birth, such as a Cesarean section, on a dog without anesthesia.

Karen Bradley, a companion-animal veterinarian at the Onion River Animal Hospital in Middlesex, serves on the board of directors of the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association. She says tail docking, in particular, can be especially painful without anesthesia, even when it’s done on very young puppies — the preferred practice of breeders. The VVMA officially opposes ear cropping and tail docking for cosmetic purposes and encourages groups such as the American Kennel Club to prohibit the practices.

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neither bill places restrictions on the public’s right to keep personal pets.

The ag agency currently lacks the authority to enter and inspect a breeding operation if the facility is not already licensed. H.340 would make it easier for state inspectors to access unregulated breeding facilities, as well as for prosecutors to bring charges and judges to level fines. “These are people who are just looking to make a quick buck on these animals without providing veterinary care, screening or all the other things that responsible breeders do,” Bourbeau adds.

H.303, which would license and regulate pet merchants, may be especially attractive to lawmakers at a time when the state is scrambling to find revenues to close the budget gap. In 2009, the Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society conducted a four-month survey of five Vermont newspapers that frequently run advertisements for the sale of animals. Based on the number of ads surveyed (460), the size of the typical litter (five) and the average selling price of the animals advertised ($500), the group estimated that Vermont lost out on more than $200,000 in uncollected sales-tax revenues during that four-month period.

“We see the same phone numbers again and again, year after year,” notes Deborah Loring, who serves on the advisory board of Green Mountain Animal Defenders, a nonprofit group that, among other things, monitors animals-for-sale ads in local newspapers. “Here’s a bill that both protects animals and makes money for the state.”

How do consumers know if they’re dealing with someone who may be operating a puppy mill? One “huge red flag,” according to Bourbeau, is when the pet seller adds a surcharge for providing pedigree papers — a violation of American Kennel Club rules, she says — or offers to conduct the transaction off site, such as in a parking lot or shopping center.

“A responsible breeder will be more than happy to show you their facilities and let you meet the sire and dame,” she adds. “These dogs are often living as their family pets.”

Many unregulated breeders “came out of the woodwork” after Maine passed legislation that require animal vendors to include a permit number in pet advertisements. Bourbeau notes. Some of the resulting revenues are now being used to bolster inspection and enforcement efforts.

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So we’re building our own USDAand state-inspected on-farm butcher shop, which is why we spent time working with Cole to learn the oldtime commercial meat-cutting skills.

He’s a great teacher, full of humor and knowledge. This DVD is the chance for a lot more people to share in gaining this knowledge. I’m glad someone finally made video footage of Cole in action to preserve this knowledge for future generations.

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In “Just Say Know: Who’s pushing for open government and who’s leaving us in the dark?” [March 16], you stated that I refused to provide to the BarreMontpelier Times Argus documents we sent to local districts regarding the budget-reduction targets required by Challenges for Change. The Vermont Department of Education did provide the requested document to the public as soon as the figures contained were finalized by the districts, within 48 hours of the request being made.

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Two other bat species indigenous to Vermont, the Indiana bat and smallfooted bat, are already on the list.

Little Brown Bat The little brown bat population has declined by 85 to 95 percent since January 2008, when whitenose syndrome first appeared in Biologists are closer to understanding Vermont; the northern long-eared bat has the deadly fungus and have even identified been hit even harder. The lethal fungus, an agent that kills it in the lab. The chalfirst identified in 2006 in a cave about 40 lenge, Darling says, is in figuring out how miles west of Albany, N.Y., has killed off to apply the fungicide to hibernating bats millions of bats nationwide, including without causing them further harm. When more than a half-million in Vermont alone. bats are roused during their hibernation, Scott Darling, a wildlife biologist with they tend to burn off their fat reserves and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, can die in the process. says that protecting the little brown bat is Darling says Fish & Wildlife has been particularly challenging because of its freactively reaching out to town health ofquent encounters with humans in homes, ficers, pest-control agents and municipal apartments, garages and barns. animal-control officers to minimize the “If you woke up in the middle of the unnecessary killing of these creatures. night with a bat on your arm, you could How will Vermont’s severely reduced collect it for rabies testing,” says Darling, bat population impact that of the state’s meaning the bat likely would be euthainsects? “That’s the big question,” says nized. “That’s the challenge we have with Darling. “We’ve chosen to put our limited the little brown bat that we don’t have financial resources into finding a cure with most other endangered species in rather than studying its implications.”

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In [“Head for the Hill,” March 9], reference was made to a dimly lit, sparsely stocked Lawson’s Store. I respectfully disagree. I have lived in Websterville since 1954, and, during this time, Lawson’s Store has been an important part of this community.

This store was opened and has been in the Lawson family since 1918.

If this store was as Kevin J. Kelley would have you believe, it could not have survived so long. Thanks for the opportunity to respond.

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In between real jobs — at HUD and IBM — I worked as a paraprofessional in our local high school [“Contract Negotiations in a Tough Economy Test Longtime Labor Lawyer Scott Cameron,” February 16]. I saw firsthand the abuse teachers endured.

They were paid far more than the average Northeast Kingdom worker, but needed to wear many hats — disciplining, mentoring, parenting, socializing and, when time allowed, educating.

I have a friend, now a successful professional, who was a bit of a punk in school. But his mom said one thing that stuck: “If you are in trouble in school, you are in twice as much trouble at home.” This is no longer

The high court acknowledged, “We are not blind to the special place they hold in our lives. Indeed, pets occupy a legal realm somewhere between chattel and children.”

But the court refrained from granting the Scheeles noneconomic damages due to their loss of “solace, affection, friendship and love.” The judges determined that the issue would be best debated in the legislature.

In response, Rep. John Moran (D-Wardsboro) introduced H.256, also known as the “pet-lovers’ bill.” If passed, it would hold anyone who intentionally kills a pet liable for the noneconomic damages

“resulting from the loss of the reasonable expected companionship, love and affection of the pet.”

It’s no coincidence that the bill’s language directly mirrors that of the 2010 Supreme Court ruling.

“When I saw this ruling, I thought, This just cannot be. There has to be some kind of recourse here,” Moran says. “To me, it’s unconscionable that we cannot consider animals, these sentient creatures, as having more value to us than a TV set.”

Moran admits his bill is unlikely to pass this session due to more pressing matters —such as the budget. Still, he hopes constituents contact him and other lawmakers to urge its passage.

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This entire situation is disgraceful [“Can the Catholic Diocese Boot a Group Home From Its North Avenue Property? A Judge Will Decide,” March 9]: that Burlington College, which can afford such a parcel of land in the first place, would even consider evicting the mentally ill, who have no voice of their own. So the bonds have to be taxed, so neighbors are upset — get a grip. It could be someone you know who is facing eviction. Only the most desperate of the mentally ill require a group living situation. Be realistic. Or will they put these unfortunates on the street along with the rest of the untreated mentally ill?

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the rule. Now, we have empowered kids to bust our chops in every way.

Teachers need to carry huge liability insurance through the NEA. Every word expressed in lectures needs to weighed and analyzed. Perhaps I need to add “lawyer” to my list.

When the public layers on so many jobs within a job, it is no wonder teachers demand a small fortune in pay by Vermont standards. No, they are not royalty and do need to look around and see what others get for so-called wages.

They do need to see the resentment and the reason for it. But until we take more responsibility for raising our kids and stop palming off the problems onto the school system, teachers will pressure us to put up or shut up.

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Vermont-based U.S. Department of Agriculture inspector became an animal-rights hero in 2009 when he exposed abuses at the Bushway Packing slaughterhouse in Grand Isle. Dean Wyatt tipped off an undercover investigator from the Humane Society of the United States, who shot videos of downed calves too weak to walk being dragged, kicked and shocked with electric prods. Wyatt later succumbed to brain cancer in Tyler, Minn.

A month after Wyatt’s death, Bushway co-owner Frank Perretta was sentenced on animal-cruelty charges. Perretta got a $2000 fine and 120 hours of community service. He is banned for life from working with animals.

Earlier this month, Perretta faced new charges that he violated the terms of his probation when he allegedly made

a threatening phone call to the HSUS’s undercover investigator. According to an unnamed source familiar with the case, Perretta allegedly called the investigator and said, “Your buddy’s dead. Maybe you’ll be next.”

Shortly before press time, the Grand Isle clerk’s office reported that charges against Perretta were withdrawn after he agreed to have no further contact with the confidential informant.

Meanwhile, the slaughterhouse itself, which has remained closed since 2009, has its own legal troubles. In January, the District 6 Environmental Commission, which oversees Franklin and Grand Isle counties, rejected an Act 250 permit application filed by the slaughterhouse’s new owners, Champlain Valley Meats, and property owners Ron and Colleen Bushway. The permit would cover improvements made on the property that were never officially sanctioned.

According to District 6 Coordinator Geoffrey Green, the permit was denied based on two criteria: noise and aesthetics, and the slaughterhouse’s incompatibility with the town plan. The new owners have since appealed that decision in environmental court.

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“A lot of Americans assume that there are more legal protections for animals than there really are,” explains Vesilind.

“It’s like environmental law was in the ’70s — not a lot of environmental laws per se, but a lot of people interested in protecting the environment.”

In the last year, Vesilind has also had more students lobby the legislature, attend animal-law moot court and closing-argument competitions, and pursue independent studies related to animal law.

Among them is Michelle Sinnott, a first-year law student who cochairs the school’s Animal Law Society. A former paralegal at a public-interest law firm in Washington, D.C., Sinnott says she first got interested in the field while working on a lawsuit against Feld Entertainment, owner of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.

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n Thursday, March 24, Vermont Law School is hosting its first-ever Animal Law Society Symposium, an event that recognizes a growing field of legal studies: the rights of nonhuman species.

Assistant professor Pamela Vesilind teaches the animal law seminar at VLS. She explains that, two years ago, her students circulated a petition calling on the school to offer more course options in animal law. The South Royalton school, which U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks as having the nation’s top environmental-law program, responded by expanding its offerings. A seminar in animal-rights jurisprudence is scheduled for this summer. The fall-term animal-law seminar will go from two to three credits.

Vesilind gave up a lucrative profession in software development to pursue a career in animal law. She points to a flurry of recent bills in the Vermont legislature — including the “Pete the Moose” bill, which would safeguard wildlife under the state’s public-trust doctrine — as evidence of burgeoning interest in this field.

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Poetry Out Loud is a national project supported by the Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Vermont Arts Council partnered with those organizations to present the state finals, coordinated by the VAC’s education and community arts programs manager Stacy Raphael. Some 5000 Vermont high school students participated in their classrooms; 31 competed at the Barre Opera House last week.

Vermont poet and slam champ Geof Hewitt was the witty and enthusiastic emcee, a role he has performed since Poetry Out Loud took root in Vermont six years ago.

Mumbere is a varsity soccer player and an “excellent student,” according to his English teacher Benjamin Roesch.

“He’s my student in the honors-level American literature seminar,” Roesch says. Roesch, along with fellow BHS teacher Erika Lowe and speech pathologist Scott Stone, introduced POL to the

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school just last year. “Erika had taught at Rice [High School] and done the program before,” Roesch explains. “Poetry Out Loud looks for motivated teachers, and sometimes everyone in school does it … My hope is, it will become a norm in our school and we’ll do it every year.”

At BHS, 75 students did POL in class — Roesch made it an assignB e njam i n ment, he says — and 10 of them R oes ch , participated in an after-school tea c her recitation competition. Mumbere was the only BHS student at the state finals.

Mumbere is the son of immigrants from the Democratic Claude Mumbere Republic of the Congo who moved to the U.S. about six years ago and have been in Vermont for just two. His father, Pierre Mujomba, officially Francophone — but his smooth, is a scholar-in-residence at St. Michael’s unaccented English sounds like he was College and teaches African literature. born intoning it.

“Even in class presentations, students One of four children, Mumbere grew up in a multilingual family — the DRC is are just struck by him — his natural

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n Gabriela Bulisova’s photograph, a 31-year-old woman named Yulia closes her eyes and tilts her head back to reveal a fresh scar, flecked with dried blood, tracing the base of her neck. In eastern Europe it’s known as a Belarus necklace. Instances of thyroid cancer spiked in the region after the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in 1986. Those with the scar, a result of thyroid surgery, are branded as Chernobyl victims.

The photo is part of Bulisova’s timely exhibit “Chernobyl: Life on the Edge,” at Montpelier City Hall. The show, sponsored by the Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Alliance and the Sierra Club of the Upper Valley, was booked long before a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, hurling its Fukushima 1 Nuclear Power Plant into turmoil and drawing comparisons to the tragedy in the former Soviet Union.

Bulisova’s photographs were intended as a commentary not on Fukushima but on Vermont Yankee. The Washington, D.C., artist’s ex-husband, Kevin Kamps, of the nuclear watchdog group Beyond Nuclear, came to Montpelier in January 2010 to testify at the Statehouse on tritium leaks at the Vernon plant. That’s when he began arranging to show Bulisova’s photos in Vermont.

A native of the former Czechoslovakia, Bulisova was drawn to Chernobyl for personal reasons. As a child, she lost her best friend to leukemia, probably as a result of radiation contamination. Bulisova’s interest in the tragedy grew when, in 1996, she visited the Chernobyl region

— in what is now Ukraine, though much of the nuclear fallout landed in neighboring Belarus — with an international team of environmental activists. There, a decade after the disaster, she met people still living in contaminated areas, many of whom were coping with serious illness. Bulisova was appalled when they told her, “We learn to live with radiation.”

In 2002, after moving to the United States, Bulisova returned to the region with a camera, accompanying a convoy of ambulances and aid workers from Chernobyl Children International. She spent time in an overcrowded children’s mental hospital and orphanage, as well as in the homes of families who had refused, or could not afford, to leave their abandoned villages.

Bulisova says they were thrilled to tell their stories and have their pictures taken. Most felt as if they had been forgotten by the world and neglected by their governments. Unlike Poland, which quickly distributed preventative medicine to its citizens in contaminated areas, Bulisova says, the Soviet Union downplayed the health hazards. Getting her subjects to open up was pretty easy for Bulisova, who speaks Russian and could “offer my ear and listen and talk and cry and laugh with them,” she writes in an email.

Bulisova admits she was often uneasy spending time in one of the most radioactive areas in the world. She carried a radiation detector with her and avoided local milk, water, mushrooms and berries.

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f you’re going to enter a poetry recitation competition, it sure can’t hurt to sound like James Earl Jones. That’s exactly who came to mind when I heard the uncannily deep-voiced, and deeply focused, 17-year-old Claude Mumbere recite last Wednesday at the Barre Opera House as one of the statewide contestants in Poetry Out Loud. I had the honor of being one of five judges in the final stages, in which we narrowed a field of 12 high school students to four, and then one. It was remarkably suspenseful.

All of the finalists had a good command of their respective poems and a confident stage presence — but Mumbere clearly stood out. The Burlington High School junior won the Vermont competition; Nora Gair, from St. Johnsbury Academy, was runner-up. Mumbere will represent the state next month in Washington, D.C. There, $50,000 in prizes will be awarded; the winner gets a $20,000 college scholarship.

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presence and, of course, that voice,” says Roesch. “Claude is a very humble guy …

I was showing him a video [of Mumbere reciting] on my iPhone the other day,” Roesch continues, “and he said, ‘Oh, my God, I sound like Darth Vader.’”

For his part, Mumbere admits he’d never recited poetry before Roesch’s English class. “I thought it was a cool idea and thought I’d give it a try,” he says. For Poetry Out Loud, he notes, “I selected a few poems from the database and website.” POL offers hundreds of classic poems, spanning centuries, for students to choose from — hip-hop or slam this is not. Mumbere picked “Do not go gentle into that good night” by Dylan Thomas and “I’m a Fool to Love You” by Cornelius Eady for his semifinal rounds. In case he made it through those, which he did, Mumbere had at the ready “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love,” written by Christopher Marlowe in the late 16th century. It was not a facile choice, nor what you might expect a 21st-century teenage boy to deliver with dignity. But it did the trick.

“Claude has an enormous depth of understanding,” says Roesch. “Here’s

a kid who really just gets it — and he makes you feel it.”

Mumbere admits friends have suggested he “give theater a chance,” but he says he’s thinking about medicine as a career path. Right now, at least, “there’s no time for drama — I’m a year-round soccer player.”

And that may be another reason the show of support for Mumbere at BHS “was pretty unbelievable,” notes Roesch.

It made his English teacher’s heart swell. “There were lots of high fives in the hallway. The school has really gone nuts over it,” Roesch exclaims.

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her images, the fallout of the nuclear disaster isn’t apparent. You wouldn’t know, for example, that the old woman sitting on a couch, her stern face almost lost in a sea of clashing textiles — the Persian rug, the decorative throw, her floral dress and patterned scarf — is the mother of a terminally ill “liquidator,” one of the workers responsible for cleaning up the exploded nuclear reactor.

Another photo depicts a slightly younger woman gathering mushrooms. It looks as if she’s picked enough to feed her family for a week, but the caption reveals a scary fact: The area is highly contaminated, and mushrooms are especially absorbent.

In other photos, however, the devastation is clear, such as in the portrait of a hydrocephalic toddler in an orphanage, her oversize skull bulging. She died shortly after the photo was taken.

Even before the disaster in Japan, stories of Chernobyl started resurfacing — next month marks the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. Still, Bulisova says that, while preparing an upcoming colloquium for college G A b R i E l A b uli SO vA students, she debated whether to show her work from Chernobyl. They’d probably never heard of it, she thought.

Not anymore. “Chernobyl is again part of people’s vocabulary,” writes Bulisova.

Still, she’s wary of her photos taking on a sensational aspect in the frenzied aftermath of Fukushima. “You don’t want to use your images to scare people,” she says.

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Miral screening with producer Q&A. Sunday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. at Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington. $10. Tickets available at the Roxy, Majestic 10 and uvmtickets.com. info, 656-1356.

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including Pleasantville, Broken Flowers, Pollock, Babel and last year’s Biutiful.

Kilik’s next project is “a little bigger than my usual,” he says. He’s producing the film version of Suzanne Collins’ bestselling young-adult novel The Hunger Games, which will star Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence and start shooting in May. While the media are describing the dystopian tale as a potential big franchise, Kilik says it has a “modest budget, considering what it is.”

Kilik says he advises students to “follow your interests” — which, in his case, led him to the art house. His early career rode the rise of the American New Wave of directors such as Lee, Jim Jarmusch and the Coens. Now, he says, younger filmmakers such as Darren Aronofsky and David O. Russell “are influencing current college students, and that will feed the next generation.”

How has digital technology changed the experience of young filmmakers? “The access is great, and the ability to start early without money is great,” Kilik says. “I’m curious to see what students are doing and how they’re telling stories.”

A packed house got to see some of those stories last Sunday night in Montpelier at the finale of the Green Mountain 48Hour Film Slam. The event, organized by local filmmaker and acting coach riChard WaterhoUse, is a first for the annual Green moUntain film festival.

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he latest film produced by University of vermont alumnus Jon Kilik had quite a U.S. premiere. On March 14, Miral was screened at the UN General Assembly in New York. Director Julian Schnabel walked the red carpet in pajamas; and luminaries such as Robert De Niro, Sean Penn and Josh Brolin shared the room with diplomats.

Controversy also attended the event, which was moderated by Dan Rather. Miral is the story of a Palestinian girl (Freida Pinto) who grows up in a Jerusalem orphanage. The American Jewish Committee and other groups protested the UN screening on the grounds that the film presents an unbalanced view of Israel.

This Friday, Miral comes to a select few cities, not including Burlington. But locals can see it, and discuss it with Kilik, at merrill’s roxy Cinemas on Sunday. Ticket sales benefit UVM’s film and television stUdies program, and frank manChel, a film professor emeritus who taught Kilik in the 1970s, will lead the Q&A. Burlington has seen its share of debates over art depicting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — remember the battle over Peter sChUmann’s “Independence Paintings” at the 2007 soUth end art hoP? In a phone interview, Kilik points out that Miral isn’t a documentary and shouldn’t be taken as “anything other than an artist’s attempt at showing a particular point of view through a dramatized, theatrical narrative. We feel that this is a good story worth telling,” Kilik says.

“That’s why we spent three years making it.” He notes that Miral offers “a perspective that is rarely given attention to”: that of a 17-year-old Palestinian schoolgirl.

(Screenwriter Rula Jebreal based it loosely on her own youth.) “She’s not a terrorist; she’s not a suicide bomber,” Kilik says.

“She’s an educated, beautiful, articulate girl who ... maintains her values of family and education but meets people who are deeply rooted in a political cause.”

The UN screening, he says, had about 1800 attendees and “a big ovation afterward.”

When Kilik went to UVM, there was no Film and Television Studies. But he says his classes with Manchel and two other instructors “turned a switch in me.

I didn’t even know you could pursue a film career.” He graduated in 1978, did six months of “on-the-job training” at WCax and headed for New York, where he worked his way up through the ranks of “assistants to assistants” and eventually started running the show. Beginning in the late ’80s, Kilik produced a slew of Spike Lee indies and other notable films,

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1. Peter Pan is said to have had a tangible shadow, albeit one so flimsy that it was “not more material than a puff of smoke.”

Peter Pan was, of course, fictional — although at the quantum level that may not be an important distinction — and J.M. Barrie, his creator, lacked scientific training.

But we’ll accept this estimate as establishing the upper bound.

2. However, it’s directionally wrong. In fact, using one frame of reference, you could say our shadows actually weigh less than nothing. Four hundred years ago the astronomer Johannes Kepler observed that comets always had a tail pointing away from the sun and concluded that the sun’s rays exerted pressure that

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than a billionth of a pound per square inch at the Earth’s surface.

To put that in practical terms, it would take several million human shadows to account for one blocked pound of light force.

The light falling on the city of Chicago has a total force of about 300 pounds.

5. However, incredibly small doesn’t mean inconsequential. For example, when Japan’s Hayabusa space probe approached the asteroid Itokawa in 2005, light pressure equal to 1 percent of the probe’s engine thrust had to be taken into account to enable the craft to hover near the big rock rather than blow past or crash into it. This was done with such precision that the probe was able to land on the asteroid, collect dust samples, and return to Earth last June.

6. Equally cool is the solar sail dreamed of by science-fiction writers for at least 50 years and finally realized when the Japanese IKAROS (Interplanetary Kitecraft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun) probe launched last May. The idea is that the solar sail uses light pressure plus the solar wind (a much weaker zephyr of charged particles from the sun) to propel itself plus a payload.

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Dear cecil, I’m aware this is a dumb question, but in a way that reassures me because I’m relieved of the task of checking to see if any of your other readers have posed it before: Do shadows weigh anything at all? of course, I know we’re talking extremely small amounts — fractions of fractions of fractions of pounds, or whatever microscopic measuring technique this question would employ. or perhaps the reverse is true? Does light somehow impose weight on an object, any object at all?

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blasted material away from these celestial bodies. In the late 19th century the physicist James Clerk Maxwell formulated equations predicting the pressure of light, a value confirmed experimentally in 1903.

3. You see where I’m headed with this. If you’re standing there catching (so to speak) some rays, said rays aren’t impinging on the surface commonly thought of as your shadow, thus creating a shadow-shaped zone of reduced pressure. Compared to the rest of the landscape, then, your shadow (or, more precisely, the area it covers) weighs less.

4. How much less? Not a lot.

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July, the Japanese space agency reported that IKAROS was being scooted along by solar pressure of 1.12 millinewtons, or 0.0002 pounds of force — which, OK, is not so much. But it’s being produced by sunlight! It’s free!

The scientists managed to do this from more than four million miles away! So, let’s have a little respect.

7. More miracles await. Last year researchers based at the Australian National University showed that light could be used to heave tiny particles and have them land at a precise spot 20 inches away. They thought they’d eventually be able to do the same at a distance of 33 feet (10 meters) — which, again, may not seem like much. However, if the tiny particle is a deadly virus, living cell or gas molecule that can’t be moved any other way … you get the picture.

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Vermonters love a good critter story, it seems.

According to FLYING PIG BOOKSTORE co-owner (and local comedy diva) JOSIE LEAVITT, two of her best-selling titles over the holidays were selfpublished local books. And both were about animal encounters in the wild and woolly outdoors.

On February 10, on the ShelfTalker blog that she and co-owner ELIZABETH BLUEMLE write for industry bible Publishers Weekly, Leavitt analyzed the surprising success of two titles.

One was a glossy, photo-enhanced tome called The Quest for 29: One Man’s Pursuit of North America’s Greatest Hunting Challenge (Elk Publishing) by local construction magnate and avid big-game hunter REMO PIZZAGALLI. The other was Vermont Wild: Adventures of Vermont Fish & Game Wardens, Vol. 1 (Pine Marten Press), in which journalist MEGAN PRICE retold action- and humor-packed tales from the 32-year career of game warden ERIC NUSE. (Sample chapter titles: “Too Loose Moose,” “Furry Fish Finder,” “Bear? WHERE???”)

The two books’ sales figures were “a HUGE surprise to me when I ran the numbers at the end of the year,” writes Leavitt. She attributes their short shelf life to professional editing and production and the authors’ business acumen.

No doubt — but let’s not underestimate the appeal of our furry friends (and foes). Who isn’t entertained by an account of a hapless state employee combing a cornfield for a 9-foot black bear?

Barre is getting a new bookstore — in the former art-gallery space at nonprofit L.A.C.E. The community gathering place for local-food producers will now offer one for READERS & WRITERS, too, says LACE founding board member CRYSTAL ZEVON. Besides selling rare books and used stock from the COUNTRY BOOKSHOP in Plainfield, Readers & Writers will give local literati a place to hold readings, slams, book groups and film screenings — or just hang out on a comfortable chair with Wi-Fi and some local snacks. Check it out at a grand opening on March 31, featuring music from KRISTINA STYKOS and DOUG PERKINS, food prepared at LACE, and readings by local authors.

Not many writers have declaimed their entire books in public — on the U.S. Senate floor. If you missed Sen. BERNIE SANDERS’ nearly nine-hour monologue eviscerating President Obama’s agreement with Republicans to extend the Bush tax cuts — or simply want to savor his arguments — you can read The Speech: A Historic Filibuster on Corporate Greed and the Decline of Our Middle Class (Nation Books, 288 pages; $13). It’s a paperback transcription of last December’s oratory with a new introduction by Sanders, who’s donating his share of the profits to Vermont nonprofits. The senator appears at BARNES & NOBLE this Sunday.

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ver the Mardi Gras weekend, I was behind the wheel of my taxi for well more than 40 hours. (I’d rather not even figure out the precise total.) An out-of-town round trip bookended this insane, three-day shift: I drove a University of Vermont student down to her Boston home on Friday morning and picked her up on Sunday afternoon.

customers but for my regulars eventually becomes a source of near physical pain.

Another sidesplitting example: If a customer asks if I have a cigarette, I say, “Sorry, I don’t smoke cigarettes, but would you care for some crystal meth?”

As my seatmate snapped on his belt, I asked them, “So, are you two going back downtown later for round 2?”

The guy replied, “No, I think we’re in for the night.”

“Really? What a couple of lightweights.”

“Just wait a minute,” the girl said with a laugh. “Dave here is a senior at St. Mike’s, but I graduated from Boston University last year. I mean, I got to get a good night’s sleep. I’m, like, an adult now.”

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who was now arm-In-arm between two guys

and smiling like the midsummer sun. actually had my mechanic try to disconnect it, but apparently it’s wired directly into the transmission and can’t be defeated.

“Is that my seat belt?” the young man asked.

I told him it was, and the girl in the back chuckled, saying, “Yup, I’m always trying to get him to wear his belt.”

“Hey, it’s your call,” I told the guy. “I mean, I haven’t had a head-on collision in, like, four months.”

I believe this is a hilarious thing to say, one of the 10 or so jokes in my comedic inventory. I repeat these 10 jokes endlessly, which is all well and good for random

“BU — that’s a great school,” I said. “I guess UVM plays you in hockey every year.”

“Yeah, I was at the game last week in Boston, and when UVM gave up a bad goal, the BU fans started chanting, ‘You are potheads. You are potheads.’”

“Oh, my lord,” I said, “that is totally creative. Really funny, too, and a tribute — if that’s the word — to UVM’s reputation.

Hey, by the way, what’s the spring concert at St. Mike’s this year?”

Dave replied, “It’s some group I never heard — Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, I guess.”

“Grace Potter is fantastic,” I said.

“You should absolutely go. The band is awesome.”

“Yup, that’s what I’ve been telling him,” said the girl.

“It doesn’t hurt that she’s crazy-hot, too,” I added. “But she is the real deal. Folks compare her to Bonnie Raitt and even Janis Joplin. And she’s a local girl. I guess she grew up in Waitsfield.”

“All right, you sold me, dude. I’m going.

Maybe you can come up for this, Donna.”

“That sounds great,” Donna replied. “If I can get off work, it might be doable.”

I said, “You know, in the early ’90s, Phish played the spring concert at St. Mike’s for two or three years in a row. This is before they became, like, a megaband, so it was a fairly big gig for them.”

“Yeah, I think I heard about that,” Dave said. “Phish rock.”

“Phish do rock,” I agreed.

The last Mardi Gras story I can extract from my rocky memory bank is more in the nature of a moving image. It took place — well, I don’t know when it took place. What I remember is being at the stop sign at Ben & Jerry’s on Cherry and Church streets, when a young man on foot shot through the intersection like a sprinter. Three seconds later came a police officer in hot pursuit.

The crowd on Church Street parted to watch the race and — this was the cool part — everybody was cheering for the guy to get away. It was like “Run, Forrest, run.”

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Yes, it was that Sunday — the one that ushered in a two-foot snowfall. The return trip from Boston that should take three and a half hours took twice that due to the steadily driving snow. When I finally packed it in late that night, I was A-OK, fine and dandy, and buzzing like a hive of honeybees. When the adrenalin eventually wore off sometime Monday morning, I was crispy toast. As in, you could have buttered and served me up with a couple of scrambled eggs and a cup of coffee.

Even now, days later, I’m still slightly hungover, as if in recovery from a 72-hour bender. I’m certain things in Burlington were wild — that’s a given, with thousands of out-of-town visitors hell-bent on a boozy good time — but the details are hazy.

At one point, I do recall easing past Church and Main and glancing to my right to observe a stunning, 6-foot-tall woman wearing a tiny bikini and draped in vines and flowers. “Mesmerizing” wouldn’t do justice to her effect on passersby; “stupefying” was more like it. Granted, this was Mardi Gras, at which such a sight might be expected. But it was Mardi Gras in Burlington and the chilly first week of March, for Pete’s sake.

Bam! A man in the crosswalk slammed the hood of my taxi. “What’s wrong with you, man?” he screamed at me. “You nearly killed me!”

I jutted my head out the window and said, “Buddy, check it out.” I pointed to the half-naked goddess who was now armin-arm with two guys and smiling like the midsummer sun while a third guy snapped pictures.

The man’s eyes widened to saucers. “Oh, OK,” he said. “No problem. We’re good.”

I also remember an early fare from downtown to St. Michael’s College, just after the parade ended on Saturday. A girl was sitting in the back, her boyfriend in the shotgun seat. He hadn’t buckled up and the warning beep began to sound incessantly.

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SM: I deplore the notion that anybody would carve out a piece of habitat and own Vermont wildlife. I hope our legislators and scientists will recognize the importance of not allowing that precedent to become established.

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They’re going to learn about Founder and SM: Like cat pee. Anybody trees and shrubs and soils and geology and anything science director, who’s ever cleaned the cat box Keeping Track knows that smell. Both male that pertains to the qualand female bobcats will “backity of habitat that animals rely upon out there. I’ve discovered that ward spray” throughout their habitat as you can predict where to look for tracks part of their scent-marking behaviors. and signs just by looking at animal scent SD: How often do people ask you marking. about catamounts?

SM: Just about every day. But 99.9999 SD: Animal scent marking?

SM: Each individual animal out there percent of the time, the pictures are has its own scent signature, so no two crummy or [what they see] are dog animals are the same. If you know what tracks. I personally believe we don’t kinds of materials animals like to use in have a breeding, residential population scent marking, you can pinpoint where of catamounts here yet. But I believe to look. It’s not just a matter of aimlessly they’re on their way. wandering through the woods until you find the first moose tracks. Here we are SD: When do you think they’ll arrive in the middle of winter finding moose-re- in Vermont? production sign. Or we can find evidence SM: I’m guessing sometime in the next 10 or 20 years. We know there’s a breedof bears courting one another last June. ing population in eastern Manitoba, and that really excites me, because that’s not SD: What does evidence of bear that far away. courtship look like?

SM: You would see a tree — a white birch, a red pine or a balsam fir, for example. SD: So, do you ever just follow animal You would see claw marks on it. If you tracks? looked closely, you’d see black bear hair SM: We never forward track, because I stuck to wounds on the tree, from which think that’s unethical. Animals have a sap exuded and hence created a medium very tight energy budget out there, and for holding on to those hairs. And so the for us to recreationally confront them is bear’s purpose, I believe, is to create a wrong. It’s like waking up in your bedvisual clue and also create an olfactory room with 13 thugs in there with knives.

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“Animal tracking” might conjure images of simply following paw prints through the snow, but that’s not all Keeping Track does. Morse’s eight-session course instructs hundreds of clients a year how to use tracks, urine and other signs to pinpoint where wild animals are traveling, mating and eating so people can use that information to advocate for their protection to landowners and policymakers. It’s a science she describes as “deciphering stories in the snow.” Keeping Track’s revenues come from a mix of foundation grants, private philanthropy, corporate giving and fee earnings.

Raised in rural Pennsylvania, Morse came to Vermont for college in the 1960s and has since become one of the nation’s most called-upon experts in tracking and wildlife ecology. Most recently she made the media rounds to discuss the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s determination that the eastern cougar, or catamount, is officially extinct. Morse’s efforts to study, collar and protect animal species have led her from the Arctic to the Everglades and put her face to face with dozens of mountain lions, bears, moose and other wildlife — encounters she’s captured in award-worthy photos.

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After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in marine and freshwater biology, Butler took a job working for the Massachusetts Audubon Society on Cape Cod. She had a passing interest in birds — she could identify the species that came to her feeder — but was by no means a birder. And life in Massachusetts didn’t give her a good impression of those who were.

“They were snooty and obnoxious and really guarded and pretentious about their knowledge,” she says of the birders.

“That’s where I got my disdain for birding.

It just seemed so much more competitive than it did fun.”

Some years after her time on Cape Cod, Butler took a job at the Green Mountain Audubon. There, she continued her work in conservation education and helped foresters protect important bird habitats.

Still smarting from her bad experiences with hypercompetitive birders, Butler wasn’t converted ... until her run-in with that indigo bunting.

At the time, she was living in the Mad River Valley, home to a dedicated group called the Mad Birders. Member Pat Folsom remembers Butler being welcomed into the fold. “We loved her enthusiasm and her energy,” Folsom says.

It didn’t matter that Butler was half the age of many of the Mad Birders; she fit right in. Soon, birding became for her as much about the people as it was about the birds.

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on from the Audubon. Before she did, she decided to create a persona to keep her name in the air and build on the notice she’d gained with her bird walks and educational tours, as well as her spot-on owl calls. She thought about calling herself the Bird Chick, but someone had already claimed that on the web. She entertained Bird Girl, but it sounded too cartoonish.

Then it hit her — the Bird Diva. “I didn’t think anything of it at the time, but it stuck, and it works, and I’m kind of amazed by it,” she says.

As the Bird Diva, Butler has created a small media franchise. In her early days with Green Mountain Audubon, she hosted a radio show and created a podcast; a few years ago, she moved to television when WCAX came courting. Recently, Butler switched to WPTZ, where she is a full-fledged correspondent responsible for two conservation-themed stories a week.

She splits her time between ECHO and her TV gig.

Though no longer new to birding, Butler still has a beginner’s enthusiasm.

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“For her, every bird is a good bird.

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“Naked” birding, or birding without binoculars, is very cool.

2. Buddy up — find someone who knows a little more than you and go birding together. Go on a bird walk at a nature center or wildlife refuge, or through a birding club or Audubon chapter. Get on the Vermont Bird listserv and meet birders in your neck of the woods.

3. Get regular — pick a spot where you can walk frequently and get to know the birds there. Different birds are found in different habitats, so, as you walk your favorite trail, pay attention to whether you’re in a field or forest or near water.

This will help narrow down the list of birds you’re likely to find.

4. Take long looks — keep your eyes on the bird until it flies away, and then consult your field guide. Work on training your eyes to look at the length of the bird from the head to the tail, seeking patches of color on top of the head or stripes near the eyes, neck or wings. Gather as much identifying information as you can before putting the binoculars down and turning to the field guide.

5. Clean out your ears — listening is a huge part of birding. Close your eyes and hear the different types of bird sounds around you. Work on listening for patterns, pauses and phrases. Pick up some birdsong CDs or download one of the many smartphone birding apps and start training your ears.

from the tops of conifers to investigate the ruckus. Butler likens it to rubbernecking at a car accident.

This is the time of year, she says, when birders are starting to “freak out.” Many migratory birds will be arriving in the coming weeks and months, and birdsongs have already started to change. Chickadees have begun singing their mating tunes — “Hey, sweetie, hey, sweetie,” Butler mimics.

Male cardinals are getting musical, as well. Butler says her fiancé likens the cardinals’ call to Tina Fey doing Sarah Palin: “Pwew, pwew, whit, whit, whit. Pwew, pwew, whit, whit, whit.”

Those bird sounds aren’t the only ones Butler can produce. She’s famous in bird circles for her aforementioned owl calls.

As with many good human tricks, Butler discovered her ability after downing a few beers. She and some friends heard the call of a barred owl in the woods. Butler thought she could do one better. She let out a call of her own and was shocked to hear the owl respond.

Years later, when Butler was leading an owl prowl — a bird walk focused on the nocturnal creatures — the battery died in the tape player she used to play calls. Out of batteries, she tried her own call. Again, an owl hooted back.

When Butler shared this talent with some colleagues at a birder camp, an attendee from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology heard her. “He comes shooting across the room and goes, ‘Who just did that? That’s the most amazing call I’ve ever heard,’” Butler recounts.

The ornithologist invited her to the lab’s library of sound to record her calls and compare them to real owl calls on a spectrogram. The notes were nearly identical. Butler is either part owl or an incredibly adept student of avian vocal mechanics.

While she’s happy to tout her birdcall mimicry (she can also do puffins and hooded mergansers), Butler is less keen on talking about her favorite birds. Favorites shift, and it’s impossible to have a single one, she says. Butler often describes birds with playful innuendo — some birds are hot, others are saucy, still others she has crushes on. Right now, she’s crushing on the Nashville warbler.

But the bird Butler really wants is eluding her: the rusty blackbird, a grackle-like wetland bird. These move quickly through Vermont on their way to summer in Canada, and Butler’s never once spotted one. “I want to see one so bad,” she says.

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“She’s focused when she’s out birding,” Folsom says. “She’s got her ears open and her eyes searching.”

“Have you ever pished before?” Butler asks me during a recent walk through Burlington’s Red Rocks Park. The flat light glints off her Bushnell Legend 8x42 binoculars.

I reply that I have not, and Butler goes on to explain what pishing is.

“It’s a little trick to bring birds close to you. You’re making alarm sounds to get the birds interested,” she says, then launches into a full-blown pishing session.

“Psshhh, psshhh, psshhh,” she pishes.

“Psshhh, psshhh, psshhh.”

She stops and looks up at the canopy.

A squawking crow turns figure eights overhead.

“Knowing me, this time when I’m with you it won’t work,” Butler says, though the crow seems to like the pishing.

“Sometimes, when I’m especially magical, the birds will just drop down from the trees and come close.”

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— such as epilepsy or hip dysplasia — to which a dog might be predisposed. And, as Woods learned, the results can be as baffling as they are enlightening.

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In Wisconsin, the case against accused murderer Michael Haydon was stalled for lack of evidence until dog hairs found at the crime scene proved a match to the suspect’s German shepherd, Boomer. Indiana prosecutors were reportedly able to convict a man of murder after dog poop on his sneaker tied him to the scene of the crime.

The University of California, Davis, maintains a criminal dog-fighting DNA database, the nation’s first, established by a consortium of animal-welfare groups, including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Humane Society of Missouri.

Known as the Canine CODIS (Combined DNA Index System), the database was launched to help law enforcement investigate and prosecute dog-fighting cases by using genetic samples to link breeders, trainers and dog-fight operators.

trace amounts — often less than half a percent — of dozens of different breeds, from the 6-pound Chihuahua to the 180-pound St. Bernard. The lab techs explained that such genetic “noise” — trace amounts of many breeds — is typical, because all dogs are descended from common wild ancestors.

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golden-retriever mixes with their long, bronze coats, but she wanted to be sure.

Also, Nelle is epileptic, and Berk wondered whether breed was contributing to her health problem. So she swabbed their cheeks and mailed the samples to Mars Veterinary.

“When we got the reports back, I took it to the vet to show him, and I thought he would drop dead laughing,” Berk says. “He was hysterical. He said, ‘That’s absolutely the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen as far as results go. That’s absolutely impossible.’”

It said Nelle was a golden retriever mixed with beagle — conceivable, given the pattern of white on her snout, chest and paws. But Clyde’s results were utterly baffling to Berk. The report said the shaggy mutt was a blend of Chinese crested — a nearly hairless dog with bushy tufts on its head, paws and tail — plus collie and Kerry blue terrier. Berk found the results “ridiculous,” noting the company’s generic breed descriptions such as “responds well to EAtoN reward-based training.”

“Most dogs are food motivated,” Berk observes. “If I didn’t work at the Humane Society, I might be more gullible.”

University of Vermont biology professor C. William Kilpatrick has studied animal genetics and DNA sequencing and says it’s common for mutts to look nothing like their parents or grandparents. The reason why is most easily seen in parts of the world where feral dogs start interbreeding and, after a while, all begin resembling one another. After just two or three generations of such breeding, traits tend to get intermingled and lost, Kilpatrick explains. Recessive genes explain how two mixed-breed dogs with white or yellow coats could produce a black puppy.

An outgrowth of the Human Genome Project, dog DNA identification is only a few years old, Kilpatrick says, and the technology is bound to improve as testing labs expand their sample sizes.

“These things are only as good as the database. That’s where the weakness is,” Kilpatrick says. “Sometimes the mix is going to be well represented in the database, and they should be able to identify it readily. Other times they might not get a real strong signal.” m

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Three years later, the mayor of Petah Tikva, Israel, did just that, and is credited with developing what the Times called “the first-ever forensic dog-poop DNA unit.” In the U.S., a ritzy condo complex in Baltimore made national news last year when its board proposed mandatory DNA swabs for all resident pooches and $500 fines for owners who don’t pick up after them.

Here in Vermont, the kits sell in pet stores all over, including Pet Food Warehouse in South Burlington and Shelburne, where Cindy Eaton works in accounting. Eaton bought a DNA kit to test her mixed breed, Dixon, both out of curiosity and so she could better understand how to deal with his ci NDY behavior. Dixon was a street dog in Puerto Rico when Eaton adopted him last year, and though he’s mellow and friendly, she says he’s prone to wandering.

So, Eaton swabbed Dixon’s cheek using the Wisdom Panel Insights kit, a $70 product manufactured by Maryland-based Mars Veterinary, and mailed it away. In three weeks, results came back showing Dixon was a true mutt: Labrador retriever mix on one side, and cocker spaniel and Alaskan malamute on the other.

“In a million years, I never would have thought cocker spaniel when you see my dog,” says Eaton. “But when you read through the breed and some of the trait characteristics, it is believable.”

The breed report even made Eaton see traits she had overlooked before: Dixon’s bushy tail is textbook Malamute, and he has cocker spaniel “feathers” on his ears and back. His ears flop like a Lab’s.

“It was right on,” Eaton says.

Gina Berk of Charlotte had a very different reaction to DNA results for two mixed-breed dogs she adopted from the Humane Society of Chittenden County, where she is a longtime volunteer and former board president. She found the whole thing implausible.

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It looks like a family was buried there, albeit one that saw repeated tragedy.

Only two stones — one for Will S. Monroe and one for his sister, Catherine Monroe — are adult size. The rest are much smaller, as if marking the graves of children.

But if you read the inscriptions on Will S. Monroe the stones, a different story unfolds. For Will Monroe: “Teacher, author, trailbuilder, companion and lover of dogs.”

And below that, on the same headstone: “Richard of Anahassitt, his master’s devoted Shetland.” For Catherine Monroe: Monroe grew up in Pennsylvania, the “She loved Scottie and wished to rest son of a storekeeper. He had two loves: beside him.” And, between the siblings, nature and literature. As a student, he a small stone for Scottie: “The beloved contributed poetry to a local newspacollie of Couching Lion Farm. Among per; in his twenties, he published his the stars a star.” first book. After graduate school Monroe The rest of the burials? All dogs. moved to Europe, where he fell in love For Green Mountain Club members with opera. Later, he retired to Vermont and Long Trail hikers, Will Monroe and — in addition to his dogs — kept looms larger than life. A world traveler, doves, which he named after characters professor and writer, he cut the in Wagnerian operas.

Long Trail from Camel’s L Monroe taught at the I A S S M I Hump to the Middlebury University of Vermont summer N Gap — a swath now school in 1914 and 1915. That’s known as the Monroe when he began hiking the Skyline — starting in 1916.

Long Trail. Ten years later, he But what many people settled at Couching Lion Farm don’t know, unless they’ve at the base of Camel’s Hump. stumbled on his cemetery, is The 102-acre farm, which he that he was a dog lover. bought for $1150, was “perhaps the “He never married, and he didn’t highest elevation homestead in the state, have children,” says Reidun Nuquist, reachable by 3.75 miles of ‘narrow woods a retired librarian and longtime Green wagon road’ from the North Duxbury Mountain Club member who has writ- railway station,” Nuquist writes. Monroe ten extensively on Monroe for the Long filled the place with books, and it quickly Trail News. “His dogs were his children.” turned into a gathering spot for hikers Nuquist has long felt drawn to and friends — and a wonderland for dogs.

Monroe, whom she describes as a Monroe loved the big breeds: “Renaissance man.” “I cherish the old St. Bernards, Shetlands, collies, photographs of the dapper, bearded Newfoundlands and great Pyrenees. man with his handsome dogs,” she In fact, Monroe’s Pyrenees might have wrote in a Long Trail News article. When been the first of that breed brought to she began her research at the Vermont the United States, according to Gary Historical Society 10 years ago, she was Sawyer, stewardship forester for the surprised to receive Monroe’s papers northwest region of Vermont. A linot in a cardboard box but in a wooden censed authority on working breeds, casket built for a dog.

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“Monroe elevated and opened up the Long Trail,” writes Nuquist. “The least we can do is respect his little cemetery plot by keeping it tidy and free of debris.”

The graves are mostly buried in snow these days, but in the springtime, the cemetery comes alive with blossoms. Monroe was an avid gardener, too, and planted many unusual flowers and trees around his house, including an Ohio buckeye — the only tree of its kind in Camel’s Hump park — several kinds of rare ferns and countless rosebushes.

Gary Sawyer always notices the snowdrops that sprout in the cemetery. “The very first flowers and plants come up right next to the gravestones,” he says. “You don’t see them anywhere else.”

Sawyer stops short of acknowledging a ghost of Monroe, but admits the cemetery has an otherworldly feel. A huge windstorm hit the hillside a few years ago, ripping down trees around the trailhead. Sawyer couldn’t help but marvel that not one of them hit the Monroes’ gravestones. m

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Richard of Anahassitt, the Shetland who shares a headstone with Monroe, slept on an enclosed porch with the old man every night. But Monroe’s favorite was Scottie, the collie now buried between him and his sister. Monroe was traveling in Europe when Scottie died. His friends, who had been looking after the collie, didn’t know how to break the news.

They sent a telegram; when Monroe read it, “he broke down and sobbed unrestrainedly,” Nuquist writes.

When Monroe himself died 10 years later, he left the farm in a trust to be used as a bird sanctuary, game refuge, wildflower and tree preserve, and public park. But when the state acquired the land in 1940, “it never lived up to its promises about the property, and eventually they had to tear down the buildings,” says Nuquist. “The only thing that’s left is the cemetery.”

The plot certainly looks as if it’s been cared for. Nuquist says that’s because she and other Monroe devotees stop by whenever they’re hiking in the

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stature isn’t an impediment to their production. The goats need less space and feed than cows or larger goats, but they are excellent milk producers that average between 600 and 700 pounds per doe annually. Their milk is higher in butterfat than that of cows— from 6 to 10 percent, compared with 3 to 5 percent.

So Peck purchased “the very best does [she] could find” and set about creating a herd. Her first efforts at milking were awkward: Her fingers

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t’s kidding time at Willow Moon Farm, and a chorus of tiny bleats erupts as dozens of goat kids romp through the fresh straw in their pen.

They pounce on their cousins and spring into the air as if launched by rubber bands. Others poke their tiny hooves through the wire mesh that lines their pen and peer curiously at visitors.

At a few weeks old, these kids are crazy-cute. Their fetching markings, such as black-and-white polka dots, make you want to bring one home.

Besides, these Nigerian dwarf goats — with names such as Rubric, Tetris and Whirly Gig — will never grow taller than your waist.

Their home, for now, is the 27-acre Willow Moon Farm, a string of brickred barns and buildings alongside the Winooski River in Plainfield. The farm also has chickens, an apiary and a fat, nosy cat named Pita. But here, the Nigerian dwarf goats rule.

“Pound for pound, they give more milk than a cow, and they eat a lot less,” says their owner, Sharon Peck, as she lingers by the kid pen. They’re also gentler and friendlier than the average goat. “We talk about ‘goat Zen,’ because they’re very calming to be around and very entertaining,” Peck adds. As well as productive: Peck’s daughter, Kim Ingraham, coaxes the does’ milk into lush cheeses redolent of the wildflowers and bucolic hills on which they graze.

Peck and Ingraham have been raising Nigerians for seven years now, since Peck purchased five does from a breeder in Maine in 2003. Though she grew up in Londonderry, Vt., Peck’s decades-long corporate career took her throughout the world, including to China, Africa and eastern Europe. On those travels, she couldn’t help but notice how ubiquitous goats were. “Every other place I went, I saw them,” she says — everywhere except for the U.S. When she retired, Peck was ready to return to her roots, as well as to care for her aging parents. She first purchased some land in East Montpelier, and eventually the farm on which she lives now.

Ingraham came to live and work with her from the get-go. As Peck researched dairy goats, the apparent superiority of Nigerian dwarves became clear.

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As their name suggests, Nigerian dwarf goats are a West African breed, said to have arrived on this continent as snacks for the big cats that were being transported to American zoos in the 19th century. The survivors reproduced in those zoos so successfully that zookeepers eventually began selling them to farmers and homesteaders. Over time, the owners of what were then known as pygmy goats observed two strains

in their livestock: one stockier and shorter legged, the other more elegant and Alpine looking. The latter came to be called Nigerian dwarf goats, and the first one (from Utah) was officially entered into the International Dairy Goat Registry on July 24, 1981.

For Peck, the animals’ smaller size — they top out around 75 pounds — was appealing, particularly because she can easily lift one herself. But the goats’

were used to tapping computers, not milking teats. “I had more milk on me than in the pail,” she recalls. By the end of three weeks, though, she had gained enough dexterity to settle into a smooth rhythm.

The 80-strong Willow Moon goat herd is pastured in late spring, summer and fall; over the winter, the goats are fed organic hay as well as oats, sunflower seeds and minerals. Through very selective breeding, Peck gradually increased their milk output: Willow Moon’s does produce an average of 800 pounds of milk each per year, and Peck’s goal is to eventually reach 1000 pounds. Last year, three of the top 10 Nigerian dwarf goat producers in the country were from Willow Moon’s herd: Bonita, Echo and Paulita.

Eventually, the mother-daughter team began selling raw milk from their farm; first, though, the cheses Ingraham made were given to friends and family. They took a deliberately long road toward commercial production; first, the women wanted to master the art of keeping their herd, which includes fastidious hygiene. “Those that start with both [a herd and cheese making] must be crazy or brilliant, or both,” says Peck.

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New North Enders looking for dinner at norm’s grIll got a surprise last week. On March 15, the neighborhood restaurant quietly became smItty’s Pub. Not so quiet were the fans who took to Twitter to remark on its new “light and crisp” fish ’n’ chips.

New co-owner ED smIth had been bar manager at Norm’s Grill since it opened in December 2009 under owner gary roy. Roy had moved back to his hometown of Burlington to open Norm’s, but continued to run businesses in Nantucket, where his wife and family remained. Nine months ago, Smith asked for first option to purchase the pub should Roy ever sell.

Recently, the distance from his family proved too much for Roy. So Smith took ownership along with his wife, mIChEllE, formerly of South Burlington’s rotIssErIE rEstaurant, and his mother, susan suItor.

A New North End native, Smith says his first order of business was “to add things people have been asking for.” Tables have been set with flowers and candles in the dining room to separate it aesthetically from the bar, where food is also served.

Many customers requested more vegetarian options; in two weeks’ time, Smitty’s will change its menu to accommodate them. Joining the veggie burger — called the Danica Patrick, after the vegetarian NASCAR champ — diners will soon find veggie pastas and sandwiches. Meat eaters will have expanded options, too. Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp or chicken; spaghetti and homemade meatballs; and appetizers such as French onion soup and baked-cream-cheeseand-salsa dip will join the pizzas and burgers that currently fill the menu.

Another big change will be the hours at Smitty’s Pub. The eatery used to stop serving food by nine, but Smith says he’ll be dishing it up until 11 p.m. most nights, most likely Tuesday through Saturday. More often than not, he’ll be the one working the bar.

All part of the neighborhood familiarity Smith says he has quickly established. “It’s almost like a ‘Cheers’ atmosphere here, because I know everybody by name and they know me,” he says.

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“It’s the Eastern philosophy that things are more beautiful because you know they’re going to die,” she says. “Life is more beautiful because you know at some point it’s going to end, and it enhances the present moment.”

In the past, she has illustrated the concept Melissa S. Armstrong’s rock-candy armor through shows featuring a fragile, hand-cut paper rock-candy armor adorns a jungle — which viewers were mannequin. Armstrong fitted encouraged to tear up and the helmet, shoulder and arm take home — and hanging pads, and paneled skirt to her porcelain. own measurements, but she More recently, sugar has admits she has yet to wear been Armstrong’s medium the work. of choice. The degradation Armstrong will leave of hard candy, especially Vermont next month for a in summer, can be so fast residency at the Virginia that viewers who spend Center for the Creative Arts, even an hour at the galwhere she says she’ll work lery, Armstrong says, see a more on merging hard and transformation in the art. rock candies, with their To aid her point, “Science opposing paths. And, yes, Is Fiction” features timeArmstrong says her art will lapse video from her July soon explore the essential 2010 installation “Sweet truth that candy tastes good.

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By 2010, the two were ready to take a leap into retail, and Sharon Peck so they expanded their milking capacity, from two goats at a time to six, and installed cheesemaking and aging rooms. Willow Moon began rolling out fresh chevré, feta and raw-milk tomme, an Alpine-style cheese, last summer.

After a few months’ lull, kidding means the milk is flowing again on the farm. “I’m the milkmaid, [Kim] is the cheese maker,” says Peck, who milks 50 does twice daily. Once a goat gives birth, she lactates for an average of 305 days, during which Ingraham makes milk three times a week: chèvre on Monday, feta and tomme on Wednesday and Friday, most of it sold through the farm’s store.

Ingraham, clad in a white cap and gloves, works behind glass in the cheese-making room, scooping curds from chèvre, sprinkling rosemary over cubes of fresh, snow-white feta cheese that she bathes in olive oil, and washing the rind of her tomme every other day with brine.

As the goats’ feed changes, so does the flavor of the cheese, which tends to be higher in fat in the beginning and end of the lactation period. “We can make exactly the same cheese in July as we did in April, but because they’re not pastured yet in April, it can taste much different,” notes Peck.

She brings out a plate of cubed cheese for a guest to sample. The earlyseason Winooski Tomme — aged for five months — is firm and faintly salty, with mild flavors of almonds and citrus. Peck points out that it’s perfect for grating, but it’s exactly the kind of cheese some like to eat straight, akin to a slightly softer Asiago or Piave.

Later-season Winooski Tomme, aged for about 90 days, is creamier and nuttier and tastes of mushrooms and wet

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earth. The Willoughby Tomme, the farm’s newest cheese, lies somewhere between the two: more buttery than its early-season cousin, but more subtle than the Winooski Tomme.

By contrast, Willow Moon’s feta is feathery, briny and so soft it melts in your mouth; in its spiced olive-oil marinade, it’s an addictive, albeit fatty, snack.

The Willow Moon farm store opens on April 1, which is when Ingraham will again offer fresh chèvre, some of which she infuses with fresh basil, dill, chives or honey from the farm’s bees.

This year, Peck and Ingraham are plotting a few new cheeses, including

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Miller’s mother, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts school, baked enough pastry to give her daughter a sense of what she liked. In Miller’s mind, ideal cupcakes are moist and not overly sweet. She and her husband worked through the late winter to fine-tune their cupcakes’ dense innards, which they top with ample swirls of cream cheese or butter cream, and sprinkles, nuts or cinnamon.

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this smorgasbord lounge on their bed of hay, seeming to strike poses. Mitzi Godiva, who is soon to give birth, sits on her haunches to let her belly spread out before her. She gazes impassively at a trio of admirers. “She looks like a giant pear,” remarks Ingraham. An enormous white great Pyrenees dog named Alex lives with the herd, keeping watch against wild turkeys, fisher cats and coyotes.

Ninety percent of these does’ buoyant offspring will be sold; Willow Moon only keeps the most superior of their stock.

The castrated males are called wethers, and they make wonderful pets, says Peck — they like to hike, play and eat weeds around the yard. She sells most of them to families, though she cautions that the animals should be kept outside.

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a blue and maybe a semiripened cheese with an ash rind.

Like many cheese makers, they’re anxiously awaiting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s impending decision on raw-milk cheeses. If these were banned outright, “It would be very sad, because aged raw-milk cheeses are more flavorful,” says Peck while noshing on some tomme.

The women have also been making goat-milk soap, an idea that gained steam when they figured out why Ingraham’s hands were always so soft. “We realized it was from the lactic acid in the cheese,” says Peck.

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istro Sauce’s closure and sale last fall were a surprise to many fans of the restaurant. The dining room always seemed to be crowded, and, despite several chef changes, there was certainly nothing 12v-TwoBrothers032311.indd 1 3/21/11 3:29 PMwrong with the food. It was especially good from the hands of the final chef, Chris Hechanova, formerly of Big Chile Republic.

The demise of Sauce left a big hole in Shelburne’s dining scene. The couple who bought the spot, John and Carolyn Kovac, were first-time restaurant owners. Would they be up to the task, locals wondered? It was encouraging that Jennifer Sinclair, formerly of the Clover House Restaurant, joined the Kovacs as a partner in the business.

But then came word of the restaurant’s theme, the Adirondacks, and its unusual name: Barkeaters. What on earth did that mean? (It’s actually a translation of the Mohican word adirondacks, referring to the native Alogonquins’ wintertime subsistence on bark.)

The term “theme restaurant” can give any serious diner pause. Medieval Times is a chain of gaudy theme restaurants.

And there have been thousands of theme“Ok, I admit I was a little skeptical. restaurant failures — think Hulk Hogan’s Another email newsletter trying to get me to do stuff. But I LOVE Seven Days NOw. Mall of America debacle, Pastamania, It’s easy to read, it links me to some of the or the prison-themed Ed’s Barrr-B-Q in coolest stuff, and it tempts me to address Barre, which closed last year. my cabin fever and actually DO something It’s all the more impressive, then, that this weekend. It’s well designed, and Barkeaters appears to be succeeding tempting. Thanks for putting it together. in spite of its theme — and maybe even I’m going to forward it to my sweetie and because of it. find some fun.”

Every detail of the restaurant is — Susanna Weller, Starksboro carefully considered. From the bar, with shelving fashioned from wood Sign up for... canoes and bottles held by antlers, to NoteS on the Weekend, the sugaring buckets filled with twigs our email newsletter, for an update and branches next to the toilets, the that directs you to great shows, Adirondack aesthetic is vibrant at restaurants, staff picks and discounts for the weekend.

Barkeaters. While these touches might be too much for some diners, the place We’ll also keep you posted on is pretty darned cute. From the plush SeveN DayS events and contests. bearskin rug at the hostess stand to the Sign up on our homepage: bark-decorated raised fireplace in the sevendaysvt.com dark-green dining room, the warmth is simply irresistible.

The service at both my visits, one lunch and one dinner, was equally welcoming. At times, our dinner server was actually a little overeager. She asked to take our order five times before we were ready, our faces still buried in menus.

However, this same waitress also cut us an extra-large piece of pie at dessert time when it turned out our first choice was no longer available. Her enthusiasm showed as she brought out and discussed each dish in depth. The woman clearly loved the food she was serving.

And understandably so. The menu is not as fussy as that at Bistro Sauce or the Bearded Frog down the road, and it has an appealing balance of sophistication and comfort. Barkeaters is a member of the Vermont Fresh Network, which means the food, at least, is more Green Mountains than Adirondacks. Most elements of the meals are housemade, including sauces and Parmesan-crusted potato chips.

Just after we ordered dinner, a bread basket arrived with what the server said was honey butter. If there was honey, it was difficult to taste, but orange zest was a major presence. The butter paired

nicely with the warm, miniature biscuits.

The sweet citrus flavor was a little too much for the delightfully doughy raisin bread, however.

Every contemporary American restaurant in Vermont seems to serve a beet-and-goat-cheese salad. Creating one that stands above the rest is a feat, yet the Barkeaters variation was uniquely charming. Mesclun greens served as a palette for chunks of sweet, yielding beets, which in turn paired marvelously with complex local chèvre. Walnuts roasted in maple and cOnTinueD aFTeR The classiFieDs

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ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Reduced! Now asking $300. Beautiful, good condition. Orig. $1200.

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OVAL MAPLE DINING TABLE Solid, incl. 4 matching chairs. 39.5”x60” + 12” leaf. 318-0201.

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PITBULL PUPPIES Ready to go starting at $300. 3 white, 2 silver, 4 red nose. Andy, 377-8651 or 399-8405.

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CHINA CLOSET & TABLE Beautiful 2-piece closet w/ interior lights, glass shelves, matching 6-chair table. Chair upholstery in excellent condition. New $5700.

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Village Haven is the area’s newest neighborhood.

Now under construction! Enjoy open floorplans, private yards, quality built “Green” construction, and a wonderful location in the heart of the Village of Essex Junction! Prices starting at $258,000.

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List your property here for 2 weeks for only $45! Contact Ashley 864-5684, fsbo@sevendaysvt.com

WOODS, TRAILS & BEACHES Privacy, within minutes of Shopping, Schools & Downtown Burlington. Large sunroom. Fencedin yard. Dead-end street. Splendid southern exposure.

Enjoy direct access to woods, trails, parks & beaches. $299,500.

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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION AND HEARING 10 V.S.A., SECTIONS 6001 - 6092 On March 9, 2011, Pizzagalli Properties, LLC filed application #4C1153-5 for a project described as the construction of a two-story, 50,000 sq. ft. general office building on Lot #6 of the Mountain View Office Park subdivision. The project is located at 119 Tilley Drive in the City of South Burlington, Vermont.

This project will be evaluated by the District #4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A., § 6086(a), with

A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 8:45 a.m. at the Essex Junction District Office of the Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:00 a.m. at the site.

The following people or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project: 1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary, and affected state agencies are entitled to party status.

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

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

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participation in this hearing, please contact the coordinator at the address below before the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least seven days prior to the above hearing date.

Copies of the application and plans for this project are available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the South Burlington Offices, the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office, and the District #4 Environmental Office.

The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board web site: www. nrb.state.vt.us/lup by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the case number above.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 9th day of March, 2011.

By: /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802.879.5662 E/ stephanie. monaghan@state. vt.us

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On March 14, 2011, Jolley Associates and Vermont Federal Credit Union, filed application #4C0613-14 for a Project generally described as: construction of a 3200 sf bank branch on a combination of Lots #1 and #3 of Milton Centre with 0.137-acres of Lot #1 to be conveyed to Lot #2. The Project is located on Route 7 and Center Drive in the Town of Milton, Vermont.

The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Milton Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below.

The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb. state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

No hearing will be held unless, on or before April 12, 2011, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence

at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information.

Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised.

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5).

Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 17th day of March, 2011.

By /s/ Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@ state.vt.us ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On March 17, 2011, The Miller Realty Group, LLP, filed application #4C0330-5 for a Project generally described as:

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by April 12, 2011.

the construction of concrete pads and installation of exterior cooling tanks and equipment silos at northwest corner of the existing building for a proposed change in use and removal of the existing pedestrian walkway. The Project is located on River Road in the Town of Essex, Vermont.

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

The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Essex Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street,

Winooski, and the office listed below.

The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb. state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

No hearing will be held unless, on or before April 19, 2011, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information.

Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised.

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

Should a hearing be held on this project

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Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5).

Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 21st day of March, 2011.

By /s/ Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT

05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@ state.vt.us BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Waterfront Food Vendor Concession Management at the Burlington Waterfront The City of Burlington (the City), Department of Parks and Recreation (the Department), requests proposals from interested parties for a service contract for Waterfront Park Food Vendor Concessions Management for events produced by the Department including Winter Festival, Kids Day and Independence Day. All replies and proposals in response to this RFP shall be received in

sealed envelopes and clearly marked “Vendor Management Proposal” at 645 Pine Street, Suite B, Burlington, VT 05401 not later than 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at which time they will be publicly opened and recorded.

Four sets of proposals must be submitted.

Late replies will not be considered.

RFP full information packet can be picked up at the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department prior to March 30, 2011.

Questions concerning the RFP should be directed to Nancy Bove, Special Events Coordinator by April 8, 2011. Answers to questions will be sent to all parties who have expressed interest by April 14, 2011.

CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following

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No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (1) through (82) As Written (83) [Reserved.]

On the north side of Ferguson Ave between the driveways of 12 and 16 Ferguson Ave.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Motor Vehicles, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 16. Bus stop.

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(a) The following spaces are hereby designated as bus stops.

Adopted this 16th day of March 2011 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners:

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(b) The following areas are designated for the parking of tour buses only.

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(1) through (3) As Written (4) [On the south side of Pearl Street beginning 65 feet west of Church Street and extending west for 45 feet, for a maximum time limit of 15 minutes.]

Reserved Adopted this 16th day of March 2011 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners:

are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Motor Vehicles, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 12-1. No parking except vehicles loading or unloading.

No person shall park a vehicle at the following locations unless engaged in loading or unloading the vehicle:

Attest Norman Baldwin, P.E. (1) through (42) As Assistant DirectorWritten Technical Services

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Written CITY OF BURLINGTON Adopted this 16th day TRAFFIC of March 2011 by the REGULATIONS Board of Public Works Commissioners: The following traffic regulations Attest Norman

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NOTICE OF SALE According to the terms and conditions of a Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure and Order of Public Sale in the matter of VERMONT HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY V. DEAN D. HYDE, ET UX, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division, Docket No.S811-10 Cnc, as amended, foreclosing a mortgage given by Dean D. Hyde and Cherie A. Hyde to Summit Financial Center, Inc. dated June 23, 2000 and recorded in Volume 285, Page 21 of the Williston Land Records (the Mortgage) presently

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Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Kohn Rath Blackwood & Danon, LLP 802-482-2905.

Dated: February 4, 2011 David Rath, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ROBERT MILLER COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE SPACE RENOVATION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES The City of Burlington’s Department of Parks and Recreation seeks professional Construction Management Services for the Robert Miller Community Center Lease Space Renovation. The full RPF may be picked up at the Department of Parks and Recreation or downloaded at www.enjoyburlington.com.

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held Plaintiff Vermont Housing Finance Agency for the purpose of foreclosing the Mortgage for breach of the conditions of the Mortgage, the real estate with an E-911 address of 190 Porterwood Drive, Williston, VT (the Property) will be sold at public auction at 9:00 a.m. on April 11, 2011 at the location of the Property.

The Property to be sold is all and the same land and premises described in the Mortgage, and further described as follows:

All and the same lands and premises conveyed by warranty deed of Bruce Hyde to Dean D. Hyde and Cherie A. Hyde dated June 23, 2000, and of record in Volume 120, Page 479, et seq., of the Williston land records and including a 2000 Titan model 429 mobile home, serial number 6231, 14’ x 76’, more fully described in a Vermont Mobile Home Bill of Sale from Bruce Hyde to Dean D. Hyde and Cherie A. Hyde dated July 2, 2002, filed on July 18, 2002 in the Williston land records, which mobile home is permanently affixed on the land.

The Property may be subject to easements, rights-of-way of record and other interests of record Terms of Sale: The Property will be sold to the highest bidder, who will pay $10,000.00 at sale

in cash, certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check made payable to Kohn Rath Blackwood & Danon, LLP Client Trustee Account (or by wire transfer, if arrangements for wire transfer are made in advance, confirmation of wire transfer is available before commencement of sale and bidder pays additional fees required for wire transfer) and will pay the balance of the highest bid price within thirty (30) days of the issuance of an Order of Confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court. The successful bidder will be required to sign a Purchase Agreement and attached Vermont Lead Law Real Estate Transaction Disclosures. Copies of the Agreement and Disclosures are available by calling the telephone

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number below. If the successful bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Property as required by the Purchase Agreement, the $10,000.00 deposit will be forfeited to Plaintiff.

The Property is sold “AS IS” and the successful bidder is required to purchase the Property whether or not the Property is in compliance with local, state or federal land use laws, regulations or permits. Title to the Property will be conveyed without warranties by Order of Confirmation. This sale is exempt from federal lead based hazards disclosure.

24 CFR Section 35.82.

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

Issue Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 8:00 AM Submission Deadline: Friday, April 8, 2011, 1:00 PM STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Chittenden Unit CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. S0034-10 Cnc PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v.

Michael B. Mashteare, Rebecca L. Mashteare and Occupants residing at 80 Brierwood Lane, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by PHH Mortgage Corporation to Michael B. Mashteare dated December 12, 2008 and recorded in Volume 1050,

Page 591 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 8:00 A.M. on April 12, 2011, at 80 Brierwood Lane, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: A certain piece of land in Burlington, in the county of Chittenden and State of Vermont, described as follows, viz: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to the grantors herein, Randy A. Delong and Danielle A. Delong, by Warranty Deed from John P. Bowman and Sharon J. Bowman dated September 27, 1999 and recorded in Volume 634 at Page 208 of the City of Burlington Land Records.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington.

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

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.

DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 7th day of March, 2011.

PHH Mortgage Corporation By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq.

Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403

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BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Montpelier evening support group meets the first Monday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St. Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772.

CHITTENDEN FAMILIES TOGETHER MEETING Wednesday, March 30, 5:30-7 p.m. Vermont Family Network Conference Room, 600 Blair Park Rd. #240, Williston.

Focus of the group is on concerns of families with high school youth and adults who have developmental disabilities. For info, contact Jan Hancock, 802-876-5315 ext.

215, jan.hancock@ vtfn.org.

OUTRIGHT VERMONT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP For family members of youth who are navigating the process of coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning are invited to attend.

Group meets twice a month with one Wednesday morning meeting and one Sunday evening meeting. The next Wednesday meeting will be on March 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. and the next Sunday meeting will be on March 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. Info: hillary@ outrightvt.org, 802-865-9677 ext. 3, www.outrightvt.org.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER PROGRAM Also, Monday, March 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. Look Good, Feel Better is a free program that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and help them feel good about the way they look during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Volunteer cosmetologists teach women about make-up techniques, skincare and options related to hair loss. To register in Williston, call Peg at 802-655-2000.

To register in Berlin, call Joanie at 802-496-2582.

AL-ANON For families and friends of alcoholics. For meeting information: www. vermontalanonalateen.org or call 1-866-97-Al-Anon (1-866-972-5266) FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Outright Vermont now offers support group meetings to family members of youth navigating the process of coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning.

Meetings are open to parents, guardians

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For more information, email Hillary@ outrightvt.org or call 865-9677 ext. 3#.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN March 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. - we will be offering a substance abuse support group for women. This is a therapist facilitated drop-in support group for women age 18-25 who are looking for support around issues related to substance abuse.

Please call the center with questions- 802 658 9440. This group will be meeting every other week. Future dates: 4/7 and 4/21.

NAMI CONNECTION (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals living with mental illnesses. Call Tammy at 1-800-639-6480 or

Mental Health, 78 South Main St. SPRINGFIELD: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 11:30-1 p.m., Health Care and Rehabilitation Servies, 390 River St. ST. JOHNSBURY: Every Thrusday, 6:308 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church, 47 Cherry St. If you would like a group in your area, would like to be trained as a facilitator, be a Champion for a group in your area or have questions about our groups please contact Tammy at 1-800-639-6480 or email us at connectionvt@myfairpoint. net

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

BURLINGTON: Every Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street.

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 152 Pearl St. (basement classroom).

HARTFORD/WRJ: 2nd and 4th Friday 4-5:30 p.m., Hartford Library. Call Barbara Austin, 802-457-1512.

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

NEWPORT: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Medical Arts Building (attached to North Country Hospital), 2nd floor conference room.

RUTLAND: Every Monday, 7-8:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Rutland

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

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easier. The 13-week Divorce Care Class (for men and women) will be offered on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, March 9 - June 1, 2011, at the Essex Alliance Community Center 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct., VT. For more information and to register call Sandy 802-425-7053.

March 30th. Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset Street Suite 204, South Burlington.

This is free and there is no registration necessary. Please call the center if you have any questions.

802-658-9440.

Future dates: April 13, April 27.

INFERTILITY PEER GROUP Feeling lonely & isolated as you confront infertility?

Share feelings, stories & coping strategies at informal, peerled meetings w/ people facing similar challenges. $5.

First Monday of the month, 7-9 PM, Christ Church Presbyterian, Burlington. Presented

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

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

Ralph, 802-881-8400 or Valerie, 802-8255481. Visit www. slaafws.org or www. saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP This is a therapistfacilitated, drop-in support group for women with eating disorders. Women over 18 only please.

This group will be held every other Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, our next meeting is

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

information call Dee Ressler, 802 660-8797. Rutland Chapter TCF which meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, West St., Rutland, VT - for more information call Susan Mackey, 802 446-2278. Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) also serves bereaved parents with monthly peer support groups, with short-term educational consultations and referrals to local grief and loss counselors. HVS is located in the Marble Works district in Middlebury. Please call 802-388-4111 for more information about how to connect with appropriate support services.

LGBTQ GRIEF AND LOSS GROUP Every Monday, 12pm, RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. A once-a-week group is forming at RU12? for those interested in

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LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support.

Please call Ann or Brenda at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining one of these groups or for more information.

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

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GLAM CORE GROUP MEETING Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., RU12?

Community Center, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. We’re looking for young gay and bi guys who are interested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys!

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TRANS SUPPORT GROUP Every first and third Wednesday, RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Champlain Mill 1st Floor, Winooski, 6:30-8 p.m. This peer-led, informal group is open to all trans people and to any discussion topics raised.

It is a respectful and confidential space for socializing, support, and discussion.

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TRANS GUY’S GROUP Every fourth Monday, RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Champlain Mill 1st Floor, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. This is a social and support group specifically for trans men. This informal, peer-facilitated group welcomes male-identified people at any stage of transition.

As this is currently a closed group, please contact the center to sign up: thecenter@ ru12.org or 860-RU12 .

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

Challenges around employment. Safe Sex. Self Advocacy.

Choosing Partners.

Discovering who you are. And anything else you want to talk about! The first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 26 at 4 p.m. at the RU12?

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

For more info call: 802-862-0401 .

VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want To Feel Supported On Your Vegetarian/Vegan Journey? Want more info. on Healthy Veggy Diets? Want to share and socialize at Veggy Potlucks, and more, in the greater Burlington Area?

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Meets on Sundays from 12-1 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington.

This is a fellowship of men and women that meet and review the 12 steps of CODA, read stories from the CODA anonymous big book and share their experiences, strengths and hopes as we support each other. Open to everyone. Info: Larry, WLTRS@aol. com, 802-658-9994 or Jeff, JCDANIS@ Burlingtontelecom. net, 802-863-3674.

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

QUIT SMOKING GROUPS Are you ready to live a smoke-free lifestyle?

Free 4-week Quit Smoking Groups are being offered through the VT Quit Network Fletcher Allen Quit in Person program in your community. Free Nicotine Replacement products are available for program participants. For more information or to register, call 8476541 or wellness@ vtmednet.org. For ongoing statewide class schedules, contact the VT Quit Network at www. vtquitnetwork.org.

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EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP This is a therapistfacilitated, drop-in support group for women with eating disorders. Women over 18 only please.

This group will be held every other Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

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

802-658-9440.

This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@gmail. com, 802-658-4991.

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT GROUP Join this open support group, hosted by Carrie Shamel, and gain information regarding digestive disorders. If you suffer from any kind of digestive disorder or discomfort this is the place for you!

Open to all. Meets the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Healthy Living Learning Center. For more information contact Carrie Shamel at carrie. shamel@gmail.com. www.llleus.org/state/ vermont/html.

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

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

Snowshoeing, theater, biking, hiking, kayaking, etc.

Please call 802-8640604. Lv. msg. if no answer.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) Drug Problem? We Can Help. If you think you have a problem with drugs, including alcohol, give yourself a break. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for individuals who have a desire to recover from the disease of addiction. NA offers a practical and proven way to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs. To find an NA Meeting near you in Vermont or Northern New York, please go to www.cvana.org/ Meetinglist.pdf or call our 24-hour, toll free, confidential number, (866) 580-8718 or (802) 862-4516. For more information about NA, please go to http://www. na.org/?ID=ips-index and click on “>Is NA for Me? CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at The Bagel Cafe, Ethan Allen Shopping Center, N. Ave., Burlington.

Please call or visit website for location information, www. vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445

or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport).

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt? Do you spend more than you earn?

Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous.

Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. & Wednesdays 5:30-6:30, 45 Clark St., Burlington.

Contact Brenda at 338-1170.

ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) This support group functions as a community and educational group.

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

223-7638 for more information.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., S. Burlington, VT. There is no fee. This is open to anyone who has lost someone to

suicide. For more info, call 802-479-9450, or ljlivendale@yahoo. com.

BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems.

We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-343-2027.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge).

Info: Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meeting in Montpelier occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info: Carol, 223-5793. Meetings in Morrisville occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356 or Debbie Y., 888-5958.

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

A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m.

The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. 191 Bank St., Burlington.

802-861-3150.

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Learn how to cope with grief, with the intention of receiving and offering support to each other. The group is informal and includes personal sharing of our grief experiences. Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.

There is no fee. Meets every other week Mondays, 6-8 p.m. at the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Barre.

802-223-1878, www. cvhhh.org.

BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at 277 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne.

For info. or to register, contact Kathi at 802-985-8600.

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

LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802-734-0695.

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sevendaysvt.com/classifieds SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide.

Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577.

6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided.

The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register.

AL-ANON Family group 12-step.

Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier.

Wednesdays, 5:156:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345.

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

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

Info, 658-1996.

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7-8 p.m. meeting.

Info, call Fred or Bennye, 655-3317, or Patricia, 658-6904.

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

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

WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 7676092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds.

DECLUTTER’S SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming?

Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify.

453-3612.

PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings.

Snacks and childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information.

AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Join our support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its healthgiving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-802-999-5478 or email: info@ dragonheartvermont. org or go to: www. dragonheartvermont. org.

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

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

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1-877-543-9498 for more info.

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

Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp.

862-6683 for info.

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

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

“HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

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

Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., King Street Youth Center, 87 King St., Burlington.

Info, call Cameron, 363-3747.

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

Info, 388-4205.

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

BURLINGTON MEN’S GROUP Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 877-3742.

Area men are invited to join this weekly group for varied discussions and drumming.

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

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EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents.

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

FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you.

Info, call Women Helping Battered Women, 658-1996.

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Please call Susan at 899-2713.

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

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

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LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome, weekly group w/cofacilitators. Open discussion format.

Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental.

Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations.

Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m.

More info: call Chris 434-4830.

HIV SUPPORT GROUP This is a facilitated HIV/AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self-acceptance and personal growth.

We are a group of survivors and, with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what positive living has to offer. Friday @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094.

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Sterling College, a small, liberal arts college in Craftsbury Common, VT, seeks a full-time

Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to the office of admissions and college as a whole.

For a detailed description go to www.sterlingcollege.edu/jobs.

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A fun, exciting and growing children’s apparel business located in Central Vermont is in need of filling the following position:

WORKFLOW COORDINATOR We are seeking a qualified individual to coordinate the day-today workflow at our East Montpelier Distribution Center. Primary responsibilities include prioritizing daily order processing and project workflow as it relates to the outbound customer shipments of our infant and toddler clothing line. This individual will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all vendor packing and routing requirements, generating vendor-required documentation, supply purchasing and backup to the shipping position.

After School Professionals Wanted The Burlington Kids after school programs seek enthusiastic, creative individuals to work in our Burlington School District Elementary School programs.

We seek skilled educators and childcare professionals with a passion for creating engaging learning opportunities for students of all interests and abilities.

These are part-time positions working with students Monday through Friday for approximately 15 to 20 hours each week.

Executive Secretary The Clerk/Treasurer’s Office is seeking to fill a full-time position responsible for coordinating administrative support for the office.

Completion of bachelor’s degree and two years experience; or an associate’s degree and three years experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years experience in an office environment required. For a complete description or City of Burlington application, visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested, send resume, cover letter, and City of Burlington application by April 1, 2011, to: HR Dept, 131 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401.

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To apply, please send a cover letter, current resume4t-CityofBurlington-032311.indd and reference list to: Holly R. Jones Administrative Assistant for Burlington Kids Burlington School District hjones@bsdvt.org phone: 802-846-3736 fax: 802-864-8501

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Champlain Community Services is currently seeking an experienced, dedicated professional to join our service coordination team. We seek a candidate with strong clinical skills (emphasis on individuals with co-occurring Developmental Disabilities/Autism and Mental Illness), organizational and team communication skills and who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. CCS is a progressive, intimate, developmental services provider agency with a strong HISTOLOGY POSITION The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of distribution and 3v-burlschooldist-032311.indd 1 3/21/11 3:23:01 PM emphasis on self-determination values, as well as individual and family inventory control principles. Experience in small-parcel shipping helpful, relationships. but not required. Two to three years’ relevant work experience preferred.

Seeking office person to This individual must be detail orientated, have the ability to manage work part time (for example multiple priorities, meet deadlines and make decisions in a timely and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in the human service field, 3-6 p.m.) in our office and/ sound manner. This is a nonsupervisory position reporting to the DC detailed knowledge of residential and community-based supports, or laboratory. Two years of Manager. Employment is contingent upon passing a preplacement demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work in a team college science preferred physical and work-skills assessment. but not required. Duties setting. This full-time position offers a very competitive salary, include clerical filing, faxing, This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package and generous benefits package and ongoing training and support. answering the telephone, a competitive wage based upon experience. mailing and data entry. For the Please send letter of interest and resume to: If you are interested in joining our team of great employees appropriate person some lab Champlain Community Services in a unique work environment, please work may also be possible. c/o Kelley Homiller SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST t. 802-658-6269 512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1 AND/OR RESUME TO: f. 802-860-4642 Colchester, VT 05446 Zutano, Inc., 50A Packard Rd., Vermont Dermatopathology East Montpelier, VT 05651, 30 Farrell St. Or email to: or email Nancy@zutano.com.

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Successful, fun, long-established, Montpelier Mexican restaurant with 75 seats, fairly steady volume year round (not a seasonal business), seeks a strong, well organized, hands-on kitchen leader with solid culinary skills and an understanding of Mexican cuisine. Minimal staff turnover, double-digit growth last two years.

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Director of Operations Consider joining the dedicated team at COTS, and help to make a difference!

Currently seeking applicants (early May through October) for the following season-long positions:

is an entrepreneurial social-service agency that provides shelter, innovative prevention programs and housing to those without homes or who are marginally housed.

The Director of Operations is responsible for

managing the day-to-day operations and finances of the agency; translating long- and short-term goals into effective operational strategies; the design, implementation and management of all operational systems, including facilities planning and maintenance, IT/network, health and safety procedures; and purchasing and compliance monitoring.

The successful candidate should have substantial background in accounting or finance; project-management experience; a proven track record with operational planning and budgeting, contract management and administration; and the ability to represent COTS and work effectively with a variety of constituents: contractors, vendors and state officials. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration or a related field is required.

A master’s degree is preferred.

Monday, March 28, 2011 1:30 pm — 5:30 pm Champlain College Gym 262 So. Willard Street Burlington, Vermont

HR Associate (seasonal) Culinary Administrative Assistant Maintenance For a list of employers visit our website: www.champlain.edu/Career-Services/ Bartenders Job-Fair-2011.html ~ 802.860.2720 Banquet Servers (part time) 3/11/11 *Housing and meals included. 4t-ChamplainCollege031611.indd 1 Assistant Registrar, Advising & Registration Salary commensurate with experience.

Champlain College seeks a very detail-oriented individual for the For more information, please visit position of Assistant Registrar. Reporting to the Registrar, the Assistant Registrar will have primary duties in two main areas: academic class www.basinharborjobs.com scheduling and curriculum management. and apply online.

Basin Harbor Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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American Flatbread, Middlebury Hearth, is interviewing for a Sous Chef. We are looking for someone with the ability to see a job through to completion, great communication skills, knife skills, prepping experience, and an enthusiasm for cooking with local, seasonal and organic foods. Baking experience a plus. Contact us at (802) 388-3300 or send resume to danielle@ americanflatbread.com.

Send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources RE: Director of Operations COTS, PO Box 1616, Burlington, VT 05402-1616

The Assistant Registrar will work with Deans, Assistant Deans, Academic Program Directors and the Registrar to create the institutional academic class schedule each semester. The scheduling process requires effective collaboration with the academic divisions in assigning course sections to rooms; ensuring both appropriate room assignments for each course and efficient use of classroom space. The Assistant Registrar will also schedule and post the finalexam schedule each semester.

Curriculum management requires monthly attendance at Curriculum Committee meetings, maintaining the database of academic programs and courses, including degree audits for each academic program, as well as assistance with the development and maintenance of an online college catalog.

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience or a combination of education and direct experience are required. The successful candidate will possess the ability to analyze multilayered problems and propose solutions, excel at juggling multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy while under pressure of deadlines, be systems oriented and demonstrate the ability to create technology-based solutions that maximize efficiency and minimize errors and repetitive manual processes. Must understand the need for confidentiality of student data, work effectively at all levels of institutional hierarchy and with a wide range of personality types, hold a sincere understanding of the desires and needs of faculty regarding classrooms, and work collaboratively and from a solution-oriented perspective.

Higher education experience and experience with software including Datatel, Excel and EMS or other scheduling software is preferred.

Experience in a registrar’s office is a plus.

Submit a resume and cover letter online at www.champlain.edu. The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment. Application deadline: March 30, 2011.

Email: jobs@cotsonline.org

Champlain College values, supports and encourages diversity of backgrounds, cultures and perspectives of students, faculty and staff.

No phone calls accepted. Position open until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Maintenance Technician

HallKeen Management has an opening for a full-time, qualified, motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician. The responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician are wide ranging and quite diverse. Some duties include but are not limited to handling daily work from existing residents and office staff; turning over apartments for occupancy; maintaining or replacing appliances, fixtures and switches; working with contractors as necessary; providing corrective maintenance; providing preventive maintenance; inspecting apartments, buildings and/or grounds as necessary. The successful candidate must be capable of snow shoveling, ice removal, putting out trash barrels on a weekly basis and assisting with moving appliances.

This position is 40 hours a week and requires inclusion in an on-call emergency rotation after hours and weekends if necessary.

Please send resume and salary requirements to DFinnigan@hallkeen.com.

COTS Daystation Community Support Worker 40 hours/week

Recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont for 2011, Fuse is a youth marketing agency that connects brands with teens and young adults through sports, music, fashion, gaming and other interests. We’re hiring for the following positions:

Junior Designer (temporary) Web Designer senior events manager For complete job descriptions and to apply, please visit:

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I n -H o m e D e s I gn Engage homeless adults through one-on-one and group interactions to A fun job with excellent earnings potential — helping increase self-esteem, assist decorate our clients’ homes with quality products. with advocacy, coordinate Gordon’s Window Decor is adding to its shop-at-home educational and social sales team. Some flexibility to set your own schedule. To events, and provide for basic be successful you will be outgoing, disciplined, detailed needs. Must have access to and self-motivated and enjoy decorating. You need a vehicle. your own car, a clean driving record and the willingness

sales Consultant

Please send cover letter and resume to Tim Coleman, COTS P.O. Box 1485 Burlington VT 05402, email coleman@cotsonline.org or call 864-2613 ext 115.

Deadline is April 1, 2011.

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to work some evenings and weekends. There is a strong training program, so product experience is not mandatory. Benefits package includes health care, dental, retirement, tuition assistance, etc.

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Howardcenter improves the well-being of children, adults, families and communities.

Developmental ServiceS IntensIve CommunIty support Worker Interesting 16-year-old young man on the autism spectrum with a great sense of humor and an active lifestyle needs 20 afternoon hours of support in the Richmond/Burlington areas. This guy thrives with structure and someone who is confident and comfortable, understated and sensitive to communication issues. Great opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and learn/practice behavior-management strategies and different communication techniques. Ideal candidate is a near-peer-age male who also enjoys reading, going to the gym and hiking. Benefits eligible.

CrIsIs InterventIon speCIalIst Seeking a skilled and dynamic individual to provide crisis support for people with developmental disabilities. Ideal candidate will have a combination of significant clinical and interpersonal skills. 30 hours/ week, nights and potentially weekends. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Outstanding opportunity for graduate students. speCIalIzed CommunIty support Worker 20-year-old woman who enjoys movies, Zumba, animals and art classes needs 20 hours of afternoon support in the Essex/Burlington areas. Ideal candidate is a near-peer-age female who enjoys being active and has considerable clinical experience. Crisis-support experience and a unflappable attitude strongly desired. Benefits eligible. shared lIvIng provIder Shared Living Provider sought for active 23-year-old woman with PDD and co-occurring mental illness. This dedicated equestrian requires a couple or single person, without children living at home, who are looking for a professional stay-at-home career. Provider will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team providing innovative self-care and independent-living skills. Ideal home is located in rural Chittenden County (Jericho/Underhill) and will welcome her yellow lab-mix therapy dog. Very generous stipend coupled with room and board and respite budget make this an exciting professional opportunity. To learn more, please contact Anne Vernon at (802)488-6309. shared lIvIng provIder Couple needed to provide a home for an engaging, empathetic 15-year-old girl with an Autism Spectrum disorder. Patience, structure, good boundaries and perseverance needed to provide healthy choices. Knowledge and experience working with children with ASD helpful. She loves horseback riding, animals and helpful activities.

Generous stipend/living allowance provided, along with a cohesive schedule, including school and staff workers. Please call Lisa Peterson at (802) 488-6550.

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We’re seeking a dynamic individual to round out our engineering team. Engineers are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the entire facility and grounds, to include structural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and related equipment in accordance with our energy initiatives and preventive maintenance programs.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience with property maintenance, preventive maintenance, light construction and equipment repair. This position requires excellent communication skills, schedule flexibility and a desire to serve the public.

Our generous compensation package includes health and life insurance, 401k savings plan and travel discounts.

Apply in person at our front desk or email us at hr@doubletreevt.com.

employment Counselor Full-time position working in an evidence-based supported employment program, assisting individuals recovering from mental illness with their employment and educational goals. Responsibilities include communitybased assessment, skill and comfort level developing a wide range of jobs in the community, and a desire to work on a multidisciplinary team. Bachelor’s in human services, two years human service work experience, valid Vermont driver’s license, registered vehicle and knowledge of community resources required. Knowledge of the Burlington business community preferred. patIent Care CoordInator — ChIttenden ClInIC Full-time position available to provide case-management services to patients in the Chittenden Clinic and conduct prescreens and various outcome assessments. Individual will also participate in staff meetings and behavioral intervention as needed, and work with treatment providers and community support groups with the goal of coordinating care and accessing services. Bachelor’s degree required.

ClInICIan substanCe abuse — ChIttenden ClInIC The Chittenden Clinic, the methadone program in Chittenden County, is seeking two full-time substance-abuse clinicians who will provide individual and group counseling to patients who are opioid dependent. Positions will require the candidate to establish and maintain clinic records, address treatment plans, progress in treatment, and coordinate of care. Candidates must have a master’s in counseling or social work and have or be working towards licensure in substance-abuse treatment. Afternoon, evening or weekend coverage may be required. assIstant laboratory teChnICIans — ChIttenden ClInIC The Chittenden Clinic methadone program is seeking one female and one male lab technician. Primary responsibilities include collecting samples for drug testing, analyzing and reporting data, ordering supplies, and other administrative duties as needed. Candidate must be a reliable team player.

Part-time afternoon positions. High school diploma required. nurses, ChIttenden ClInIC The Chittenden Clinic, a Burlington methadone clinic, seeks two full-time nurses (RN or LPN). These positions are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and conducting patient education of safe methadone practice, harm reduction and general health issues relevant to individuals with opiate addiction and/or other substance-abuse problems. Afternoon, evening or weekend coverage may be required. senIor ClInICIan substanCe abuse — ChIttenden ClInIC Full-time position to provide clinical services to clients with a substance-abuse diagnosis, as well as to clients with co-occurring disorders. Individual will provide clinical evaluations and make referrals for clients to appropriate services; develop and review individualized treatment plans; provide clinical supervision to one or more colleagues; and perform clinical and/or administrative tasks, including completion of clinical records and follow-up on authorization of treatment services from managed care companies.

Master’s degree required.

Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities.

HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to qualified employees.

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Turtle Island Children’s Center

Executive Director Turtle Island Children’s Center in Montpelier is seeking an executive director.

We provide infants through 5th graders highquality care and early education through emergent curriculum in a licensed 5-STAR childcare center offering public pre-K. Respect for children is the core of everything we do.

We seek an energetic and highly motivated leader with experience in nonprofit finance, management, development, and a background in early-childhood education.

We are looking for a strong leader to ensure:

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

excellent care and early education in accordance with Vermont state regulations; solid supervision of a talented, hardworking staff; sound business judgment and exceptional communication; creative collaboration with staff, parents and board members to develop and deliver great programming; community outreach and partnerships.

We offer generous paid leave, competitive compensation, and professional development opportunities.

Please send a cover letter, resume and statement of educational philosophy to:

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Turtle Island Children’s Center Executive Director Search, TICC.ED.Search@gmail.com or PO Box 1189, Montpelier, VT 05601.

Call 802-272-0459 with questions.

Application deadline: March 28, 9 a.m.

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Previous fit-model experience or knowledge of garment design or construction is a plus. Must meet and maintain body measures. Garments will vary from base layer underwear to outerwear garments. Candidate cannot be shy or easily embarrassed.

The ability to stand for a long period of time without fidgeting or being distracting is key to this position.

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Local payroll processing and accounting service seeks a part-time payroll / accounting staff member. Flexible schedule.

Candidate must have a working knowledge of the complete cycle of payroll processing and tax reporting. Knowledge of Quickbooks and 12:31:06 PM Excel helpful.

Accu-Rite is a local, cutting-edge payroll processor that has been operating since 1990. This is a multifaceted position with room for growth in the future.

Maple Leaf Farm,

CONTACT: P O Box 5547 Essex Junction, VT 05453

an inpatient substance-abuse program, has the following positions open:

Full-time Licensed

Clinical Social Worker

The following measurements are required: Height 5’11-6’ Weight: 175-185 Chest: 40” Waist: 35” Hip: 40” Thigh: 22” Measurements must be submitted with application/resume.

Qualified candidates should apply at:

www.burton.com.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

EMAIL: gerry@accuritepayroll.com www.accuritepayroll.com

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and/or master’s-level

Mental Health Professional with a CADC/LADC. Duties include group and individual addictions counseling and case management as well as IOP group facilitation.

Ideal candidate will have at least five years post-master’s experience providing substance abuse treatment to a diverse population of adults, excellent writing and group facilitation skills, and knowledge of short-term, cognitive behavioral treatment approaches with persons diagnosed with substance-use disorders and co-occurring mental-health disorders.

Email cover letter and resumes to MichaelZ@mapleleaf.org, or mail to: Michael A. Zacharias, Ph.D. — Clinical Director, Maple Leaf Farm, 10 Maple Leaf Rd., Underhill, VT 05489

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Immediate openings beginning July 1.

The Backpack Program of Laraway Youth & Family Services is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our team. The interventionist will provide individualized support to a child or youth struggling to find success in public school due to social-emotional and behavioral challenges. The interventionist will provide support in social, recreational, and daily living skills in school, community and outdoor education settings.

Successful candidates will have enthusiasm and talent in implementing and engaging students in behavioral programming. B.A. is required for this position. This is a full-time position offering competitive wages and a full benefits package.

Submit letter of interest, resume and three references to: Laraway Youth & Family Services – HR Department PO Box 621 Johnson, VT 05656 Fax: 802-635-7273 Email: rhondas@laraway.org LYFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The primary responsibility of this position is to try on garments to allow our technical team to pin, adjust and evaluate apparel for fit and quality assurance. The position is part time and requires flexible schedule and immediate availability. Fittings are generally twice a week lasting 4-5 hours but may vary. Ideal candidate is an active, athletic snowboarder.

Some clerical tasks will be assigned to this position, so familiarity with Microsoft Office is desirable.

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EOE • Founded 1982 • www.turtleislandvt.org

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City Market is hiring a part-time third-shift grocery stocker to join our team. This position keeps displays, coolers, freezers and shelves fully stocked in our grocery department and works overnight shifts. This position is also responsible for rotating stock, accurately labeling items and cleaning the department as needed. Qualified applicants will have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment, the ability to lift 50 to 80 pounds frequently, and the ability to work overnight on weeknights and weekends. Experience working in a grocery department, particularly with frozen, perishable and bulk foods, and experience working third shifts is preferred.

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Sales & Store Leaders Sprint/Nexgen is seeking high-energy, goal-oriented individuals to join our team for sales and store leader opportunities in Williston and Burlington! If you possess a drive to be number one in the wireless industry, and enjoy fostering relationships with both consumers and businesses, this may be the right opportunity for you.

We're seeking career-minded professionals to grow with our company. The ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a professional demeanor and the desire to join a team of highly motivated and ambitious individuals. Basic computer skills required for daily operations.

Sales or sales management experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of the wireless industry is a major plus, however, we will happily train the best candidates. An interest in the latest technology, a strong customer-service mentality, and being self-motivated are some of the qualities of our most successful employees. We are looking for candidates who go above and beyond because they WANT to, not because they HAVE to.

Three rare opportunities…

We are hiring for three full-time positions at Red Hen Hen Baking Co. in Middlesex! All of these positions offer competitive pay and benefits and one of the best times you can have while at work.

We’re looking for:

A BAKER

Please apply with resume to: resumes@nexgenwireless.net.

Someone who values good bread and enjoys work that exercises your body and your mind.

Contact Randy at 802-223-5200 x12 or randy@redhenbaking.com.

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A DRIVER

Someone who enjoys early mornings, working with the public, and driving around our beautiful state. Contact Lisa at 802-498-8014 or Phoenix31@rocketmail.com.

Advertising, Publications & Tourism Program Support The Vermont Chamber of Commerce seeks a program support person to assist in advertising sales, to process orders, and to organize education and marketing outreach. Experience and/or comfort with phone sales is a must. This is a full-time position that requires customer-service skills, proficient computer skills, and effective communication skills including writing, proofreading, editing. Basic knowledge of graphic design is a plus. Must also be highly organized, detail oriented and able to work on a team with a diverse group of people and businesses.

The Vermont Chamber works with its members to promote travel to and within Vermont.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and references by Monday, April 4, to Vicky Tebbetts at vtebbetts@vtchamber.com.

No phone calls, please.

Program Director

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Saint Michael’s College seeks a Quantitative Skills Coordinator/ Instructor, beginning mid to late summer 2011 (non-tenure-track).

Must have at least a master’s degree in mathematics, statistics or mathematics education; be skilled in teaching lower-level calculus, statistics, and mathematics in a liberal arts setting; and experience with programs and resources to support quantitative literacy. Position is within the mathematics department but also includes supporting students and faculty in several fields with a significant quantitative element (e.g., natural sciences, business, economics, psychology). In addition to teaching lower-level courses, will also coordinate resources for students needing help with particular mathematical skills, using peer tutors and instructional software to facilitate student success in courses across the curriculum with significant quantitative content.

Saint Michael’s College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering and affirming an inclusive, multicultural, multiethnic environment for its students, faculty and staff. In their cover letters, applicants are encouraged to address their potential contribution to the promotion of this diversity. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching and be supportive of the mission of this Catholic, residential, liberal arts college with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,000 students.

Review of applications will begin on April 4 and continue until an appointment is made. For full description and to apply, visit http://smcvt.interviewexchange.com.

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Vermont Agriculture Development Program (VADP) The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund seeks a full-time program director to work with growing Vermont-based, value-added agricultural enterprises that are building markets and infrastructure and contribute to overall food systems development. VADP will provide critical venture coaching to a small number of select businesses each year to help them obtain the right match of growth capital (e.g., debt, subordinated debt, convertible debt, equity, royalty financing) for their size, scale and stage of business.

Responsibilities include identifying and working with eligible agricultural entrepreneurs; assisting with technical assistance needs; helping to develop financing packages; and coordinating services with others in the agricultural, business assistance, financial and philanthropic community.

Experience in raising capital and structuring and obtaining complex financing packages (debt and/or equity) is required. The position also requires comfort with all aspects of farming and food production, proven expertise in providing technical assistance to businesses, and some statewide travel.

See www.vsjf.org/project-details/18/vermontagriculture-development-program for full job description, qualifications and application instructions.

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Good pay.

Good benefits.

Apply in person.

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Unilever works to create a better future every day. We help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others. We are currently seeking the following position for our St. Albans, VT, location:

Maintenance Supervisor Qualified candidates must possess: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical Engineering preferred) and • 3 years supervisory experience or AAS in an Engineering/ Maintenance field • Knowledge of regulatory codes sufficient to ensure compliance with industry and company standards • Excellent trouble-shooting ability • Basic project-management skills sufficient to effectively work cross-functionally with other departments and adhere to timelines.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

To apply, log on to www.unileverusa-careers.com or call 1-888-775-0389 and reference Req. #29068.

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Medical Office Specialist

Part-time position; 20 hours/week. Shelburne.

Multifaceted position encompassing administrative and physician support . Looking for a bright, pleasant and reliable individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with scheduling, reception, billing, transcribing or tech work helpful. Send cover letter and resume to kecmfk@netscape.net.

EnginEEr Cx Associates is a socially responsible, Burlington-based consulting firm. We offer excellent benefits in a flexible and employee-friendly workplace and are looking for an Engineer who shares our interest in making a positive impact on the environment.

Court Officer B

This position requires familiarity with HVAC and/or electrical systems, energy efficiency, and spreadsheet analysis.

Candidates should have a four-year college degree and three years of HVAC or electrical systems experience. If you are self-directed; highly skilled in Word and Excel; outgoing and efficient; a strong verbal and written communicator; excellent at multitasking; collaborative and committed to sustainability, then please forward a résumé and cover letter to eric@cx-assoc.com.

Seeking temporary court officers to provide security and general assistance to the staff and users of the Costello Courthouse in Burlington, Vt. Must be in good physical health and able to interact effectively with users in a wide variety of circumstances. Judicial Branch application and recruitment notice available at www.vermontjudiciary. org. Open until filled. Send completed applications to:

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HOUSEKEEPING, and GROUNDSKEEPING Please view job descriptions and download application online at www.shelburnemuseum.org or call 802-985-3346 x3307

13th Annual

Franklin Region

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Thursday, March 31, 2011 Collins-Perley Sports & Fitness Ctr. Route 104, St. Albans Public Hours: Noon – 5 p.m.

*FREE ADMISSION*

More than 65 exhibitors will be present to talk with you about career opportunities, employment & available services: Adecco, Advanced Welding Institute, Burlington College, Champlain College, Champlain Valley AHEC, College of St. Joseph, Community College of VT, Department of Homeland Security/VT Service Center, Franklin County BPW, Franklin County Industrial Development Corp., Franklin County Rehab, Franklin Grand Isle Community Action/CVOEO, Franklin Grand Isle WIB, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Green Mountain Transit Agency (GMTA), Hampton Inn, HowardCenter, Husky Injection Molding, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 300, IBM, Jay Peak Resort, Job Corps, JobsInVT.com, Johnson State College, Local 693 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Service Techs, Lyndon State College, Manpower, New England Culinary Institute, NCSS Jobs/Employment Services, Northwest Technical Center, Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Northwestern Medical Center, NSE Automatech, O’Brien’s Aveda Institute, PBM Nutritionals, People’s Trust Company, Pike Industries, R.L. Vallee/ Maplefields, Rock-Tenn, Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Southern Vermont College, Spherion, St. Albans Co-operative Creamery, The Salon Professional Academy, US Army, US Small Business Administration, VT Adult Learning, VT Agency of Transportation, VT Air Guard, VT Army National Guard, VT Assistive Technology Program, VT Associates for Training & Development, VT Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), VT Dept. of Labor, VT State Police, VT Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC), VT Technical College, VT Vehicle & Automotive Distributors Association, VT Youth Conservation Corps, VocRehab/VABIR, Westaff, Woodmen of the World and more!

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Executive Director Health Careers Program Coordinator

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The Champlain Health Education Center The Champlain ValleyValley AreaArea Health Education Center (Champlain (AHEC) seeks an exceptional individual with strong leadership, Valley AHEC), a non-profit organization, seeks a creative self-starter communication and interpersonal skills to serve as Executive Director. and team player to develop, coordinate, and present health Champlain Valley AHEC improvesfor access to quality health career-related educational programs middle and high school care for all Vermonters by assisting with the recruitment, retention students in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties. and education of community physicians, students and residents in Responsibilities offering career-oriented health care medicine, nursing,include allied health and social work. The independent presentations to students, as well as organizing or participating in nonprofit organization is a collaborative partner in the Vermont AHEC conferences andincludes job fairsthe in partnership withOffice local schools, colleges, Network, which AHEC Program in the Office of Primary Care at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. universities, hospitals, and community organizations.

Bachelor’s Champlain Valley AHEC serves Addison, Chittenden, Franklin Strong and degree in education and/or a health-related field required.

Grand Isle Counties and is based in St.skills, Albans, Vt. presentation and communications program management The Executive Director works are for the Board of Directors expertise, and attention to detail essential.

Grant writing and in collaboration with the statewide AHEC network. The Director coordination experience a plus. Familiarity with MS Office desired. supervises a small staff and is responsible for the daily operations This a full-time withcandidate benefits.will have a Master’s degree of theis agency.

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Office of the Court Administrator 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609-0701 Phone 802-828-4906

Seeks qualified applicants for the following seasonal positions:

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thick, almost-creamy-tasting balsamic vinaigrette added layers of rich nuttiness and acid, respectively. The $6 side salad was more than enough for two trenchermen.

Though expensive for an appetizer at $12, the portion of five lamb lollipops was also admirable. Even better, the meat itself was wonderfully tender and well seasoned. I prefer lamb cooked closer to medium rare than the medium well with which we were presented, but its juiciness made this a nonissue.

Each chop was topped with a blob of chèvre and surprisingly sweet arugula pesto. The chops sat in a light pool of balsamic reduction, which, combined with the pesto, made for a slightly saccharine combination in some bites.

With a preponderance of balsamic sauces, fruits and sweet potatoes on the menu, it seems that chef Barbara Cote’s palate veers toward the sweet. Not necessarily a bad thing.

It wasn’t a problem in the espresso pork.

Our server brought a steak knife with the dish but noted we might not need it. This wasn’t entirely true.

While the loin was meltingly tender, it came in chunks so thick and meaty, a fork just wouldn’t cut it — literally.

Portions can’t be faulted at Barkeaters. The $16 entrée was easily enough for two meals. Coffee grounds coated the meat and imbued it with a rich, almost chocolaty flavor, which was brightened by chopped chives. The accompanying red-eye gravy was also on the sweet side — I thought it was teriyaki sauce at first taste — and there was very little of it. The dish was served with fried onions, cauliflower puree, and a mix of sautéed broccoli, squash and yellow peppers. Though the sautéed veggies were nicely prepared, a few spears of asparagus were underdone, verging on raw.

The same mixed vegetables were on the plate with apple-and-sausagestuffed chicken breast. The fowl had been wrapped in pancetta, rolled in bread crumbs and fried, which made for something akin to an inside-out Cordon Bleu. A drizzle of fig-Marsala sauce was pleasant — I wished I’d had enough to try it with the mildly creamy scoop of mashed potatoes.

Barkeaters desserts consist mostly of pies baked by locals, with offerings that change daily. Luckily for us, it was chocolate cream the night we dined.

The pie’s texture was unique, a far

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It was also richly chocolaty and topped with not-too-sweet, fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

After dinner, the appearance of another dessert surprised us. The check at Barkeaters is delivered with a toy-sized canoe made of bark. Inside, another kind of bark awaits a bite: White chocolate, studded with dried cranberries, and ultra-dark chocolate mixed with orange zest and sour cherries were a delectable treat. It made the otherwise somewhat casual dining experience feel more special, too.

Touches like that that will bring diners back.

Our experience at dinner boded well for our lunchtime visit. We tried the grouper taco, served on a plate-sized tortilla that was evenly covered with chunky mango pico de gallo and a cilantro crema as addictive as it was refreshing.

Beneath the sauces lay an assembly of helium-light fish, which had been marinated, battered and fried. This rested atop a pile of shredded lettuce, which filled the taco. The dish could have done with less lettuce — in some bites the taste of greens dominated that of the fish.

I preferred the lime-flavored cabbage slaw that was served on the side.

Diners can build their own 6-ounce Angus burger at lunch (at dinnertime, the Barkeaters Highland beef burger is served covered in fried onions and eggs, and and Shelburne Farms cheddar). We went for the ultracrispy, delightfully smoky bacon and Swiss cheese. The patty was seasoned ideally and found a perfect partner in its shiny, eggy challah bun. The thick-cut chips could have used a bit more salt along with their Parmesan coating.

When we were ready for dessert, caramel apple pie had just arrived at the kitchen. Slightly tart apples were nicely spiced and covered with a layer of bubbly caramel rather than crust. More of the golden, gooey compound was drizzled over the plate, too. It was hard to resist asking for seconds.

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Charles E. Carter Business Resource Center, St. Johnsbury-Lyndon Industrial Park, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-7121, stjchamber@kingcon. com.

TOWN MEETING: Sen. Bernie Sanders hosts an open discussion about the economy and the impact of proposed federal budget cuts.

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Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free.

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INFORMATION SESSION: Would-be teachers, principals and school leaders take a lesson on the Upper Valley Educators Institute’s 10-month certification program. Upper Valley Educators Institute, Lebanon, N.H., 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-678-4888.

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LONG-TERM CARE & MEDICARE PLANNING: Attendees learn about formulating a well-rounded retirement plan. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 476-6000.

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‘A STRANGER IN THE KINGDOM’: Filmmaker Jay Craven screens his 1999 Vermont-based film starring Martin Sheen, Ernie Hudson and Rusty DeWees, and discusses his work with Kingdom Country Productions. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free.

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‘CARANCHO’: Pablo Trapero’s 2010 crime film deals with the unlikely romance between a doctor and a personal-injury lawyer scoping out clients. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: This 14th annual screen-centric bash boasts more than 150 events — including feature films, documentaries, shorts, special-guest appearances and a 48-hour film “slam” — in 10 days. Visit greenmountain filmfestival.org for details. Various locations, Montpelier, noon-10 p.m. Various prices. Info, 262-3456.

LGBTQ MOVIE NIGHT: Jennie Livingston’s 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning provides a portrait of New York City’s drag-ball and dance culture in the mid to late ’80s. R.U.1.2? Community Center, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

‘SOMEWHERE’: A high-flying, hard-partying Hollywood actor gets a wake-up call when his 11-year-old daughter drops in for a visit in Sofia Coppola’s 2010 drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

‘THE CONSTANT GARDENER’: Ralph Fiennes stars as a widower who will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of his late wife’s murder in Fernando Meirelles’ 2005 mystery. Room 200, Yokum Lecture Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-5410.

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‘RADIO MACBETH’ Tuesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., at Flynn MainStage in Burlington, with a Q&A session with the artists to follow. $25-39. Free preperformance lecture, 6-7 p.m., at Amy E. Tarrant Gallery. Info, 863-5966. flynntix.org.

Monday, April 4, and Tuesday, April 5, 7 p.m., Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., with discussion with the cast to follow $10-42.

Free preperformance lecture on Monday, 6 p.m., in the faculty lounge. 603-6466422. hop.dartmouth. edu

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“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn, and cauldron bubble.” Shakespeare’s trochaic tetrameter in Macbeth rolls off the tongue nicely, yet superstition has it that his words originate from real witches’ spells. That explains why the Scottish play is often believed by theater troupes to be cursed. SITI Company actors get a taste of that black magic — onstage, at least — in Radio Macbeth.

Orchestrated as a 1940s-era radio-play rehearsal, the haunting drama takes on a new layer of darkness as the storyline, and the ghosts of previous productions, develop an eerie grip on the actors. If the title character’s ruthless rise to king wasn’t already gripping enough, get spellbound at the Flynn on Tuesday, or at Dartmouth’s Moore Theater in early April.

Tuesday, March 29, 10 a.m., at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $8.50. For grades 6 through 12.

Info, 863-5966. flynncenter.org

Winging It A West African legend tells of a girl with Rapunzellike hair. One day, a bird steals her luscious locks, and the man who would marry her embarks on a wild adventure to retrieve them. The tale stuck with Warren playwright Keryn Nightingale, but she envisioned an alternate ending. “I just wanted her to go find her own hair,” she explains, “and find her inner beauty rather than what was just on the surface.” Nightingale’s one-woman show Wings, which has rested two years since its debut at Phantom Theater, features that twist — and a few unlikely turns. The quirky storytelling performance weaves in African dancing and drumming, film clips, a soundtrack of Weezer and Velvet Underground songs, and aspects of Nightingale’s own life adventures. The result?

An off-the-beaten-track show about finding your path.

‘WINGS’ Friday, March 25, 8 p.m., at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield. $10-12. Info, 496-8994. bigpicturetheater.info

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Registration, 10 a.m.-noon; skimming starts at 1 p.m.; awards ceremony, 3 p.m.; wine-tasting celebration at Bolton Valley Deli & Grocery, 3-6 p.m. $5; lift ticket or season pass required. Info, 877-926-5866. boltonvalley.com

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‘The Road to Guantánamo’: While traveling to Pakistan for a wedding, three British Muslims are wrongly imprisoned in Mat Whitecross and Michael Winterbottom’s 2006 docudrama. Room 205, Yokum Lecture Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 518-564-4291.

‘Wretches & Jabberers’: In recognition of Disability Awareness Day, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights organizes a showing of Gerardine Wurzburg’s 2011 documentary about two autistic men trying to change attitudes about disability.

Cafeteria, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 4 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-1355, ext. 102.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery experience the tempering and dipping process. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.

‘Creating the Ultimate Smoothie’: Raw-food nutritionist Kyle Burroughs shakes things up.

Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5-7 p.m. $1012. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hunger mountain.com.

The Open Table: Chefs Claudine Marlett and Michael Hays prepare a community meal for diners who contribute what they can, whether it be in money, labor, skills or simply their company. LACE, Barre, 6-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 476-4276.

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2011 Gerontology Symposium: Nurses, social workers, mental-health professionals and others who provide services to elders attend programs on aging in “Quality of Life: Make It Better, Not Just Longer.” Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration is closed.

Info, 656-2292.

Armchair Aerobics: Gentle physical activity helps folks increase circulation, stamina and muscle strength. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.noon. Donations accepted. Info, 658-3585.

Blood-Pressure Screening: Nurses check the state of this vital sign. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

Chair Massage: Kneading addresses key tension areas in the upper body. Call to sign up. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 9 a.m. $5. Info, 658-3585.

‘Discovering Your Inner Stability’: Can’t find your core? Instructor Robert Rex integrates Kundalini yoga, Tai Chi, Rolfing Movement Integration and more in exercises designed to stabilize spines, strengthen muscles and maintain flexibility. Preregister. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

Energy Tapping: Eliminate anxiety and depression through acupressure techniques. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. $5 suggested donation.

Info, 658-3585.

Yoga Class: Gentle stretches improve core strength and flexibility. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. $5 donation. Info, 658-3585.

kids

Babytime: Crawling tots and their parents convene for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 658-3659.

Center City Little League Registration & Indoor Practice: Batter up! Baseball players ages 9 to 12 sign on for the season and get their game on. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $35 registration; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Info, 999-0800.

Children’s Story Time: Budding bookworms pore over pages. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

‘Elmo’s Green Thumb’: Sesame Street Live’s furry red Muppet sprouts a sunflower friend in this musical adventure that includes a touch of magic.

Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $17-49.50. Info, 863-5966.

Enosburg Playgroup: Children and their adult caregivers immerse themselves in singing activities and more. American Legion, Enosburg Falls, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Fairfax Playgroup: Multicultural stories and activities accent child’s play. Health Room, Bellows Free Academy, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

High School Book Group: Bookworms crack open all manner of tomes, from plays to graphic novels to short stories. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Highgate Story Hour: Good listeners soak up classic fairy tales. Highgate Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Ice Skating for Homeschoolers: Independent learners hit the ice. Ice Barn, Milton, noon-2 p.m. $3 includes skating and rentals; $10 for skating lessons. Info, 893-4237.

Kids in the Kitchen: Young cooks reinvent PB&J in an extreme way, with homemade strawberry jam and fresh-baked bread. Preregister. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $20 per child; free for an accompanying adult. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

Middle School Book Group: Young people dish about their current reads. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Milton Baby Playgroup: New moms, dads and babies socialize on a weekly basis. New Life Fellowship, Milton, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 893-4922.

Montgomery Story Hour: Little lit lovers flip pages before snacking. Montgomery Town Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Moving & Grooving With Christine: Young ones jam out to rock-and-roll and world-beat tunes.

Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 865-7216.

Preschool Storytime: Tots ages 3 to 5 read picture books, play with puppets and do math activities. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

music

Ex Luce: Spanish and American musicians illuminate the interplay between poetry and music with centuries-old songs tied together by the theme “fallir es de carn humanal (failure is the human flesh).” UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-8381.

Piano Recital: Sophomore pianists Kaveh E. Waddell and Richard P. Chen share the stage for solo debuts celebrating the works of Schumann, Barber, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

Valley Night: Bill Buyer of Wiley Dobbs breaks out as a solo bluegrass performer. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested cover. Info, 496-8994.

talks

Juan Torres: The manager of the Energy Systems Analysis department at Sandia National Laboratories explores changes to how electricity is being generated and managed in “Powering the Future: Smart Grid Challenges and Opportunities.”

Jeffords Hall room 234, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-8748.

Kathleen Moore: In “Getting to Yes: The Art of Principled Negotiation,” the communications and conflict-resolution consultant and trainer helps folks resolve conflicts and create win-win situations. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

Lamoille County Osher Lecture Series: Singer-songwriter Rebecca Padula journeys through “Folk Music in Vermont: Then and Now” in a lecture including film and audio clips and live tunes. Town & Country Resort, Stowe, 1:30 p.m. $5.

Info, 253-9011.

Milton Community Youth Coalition’s Brown Bag Series: Expecting parents wise up on everything from daycare options to picking a pediatrician in “Congratulations, You’re Pregnant! Now What?” presented by MFCC’s Jen Hayes and Dr. John DiMichele of Mousetrap Pediatrics. Milton Family Community Center, 6-7 p.m. Free; bring dinner. Info, 893-1009.

‘Recognizing and Honoring Vermont’s Women Veterans’: As part of Women’s History Month, folks celebrate local female veterans by attending a talk by Gov. Shumlin and Adjutant General Dubie at 9 a.m., taking a guided tour of the Statehouse at 11 a.m., and catching panel discussions at noon and 2 p.m. Various downtown locations, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 485-5793, bc9589@aol.com.

‘The Monetary System and You!’: Spenders and savers get acquainted with currency basics by screening and discussing Paul Grignon’s Money as Debt in order to understand the current financial crisis. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@ hotmail.com.

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‘A Chorus Line’: The theater arts and music departments offer a peek into the personalities of auditioning performers in this Tony Award-winning musical. Casella Theater, Castleton State College, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 468-1119.

‘Orphans’: Three Men on a Buffalo Productions presents Lyle Kessler’s play about two grown yet childlike brothers and the stranger who comes into their lives. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-21.75. Info, 863-5966.

‘The Rainmaker’: A plain Jane suffers from unrequited love in a small town in the 1930s ... until a mysterious stranger shows up promising to break the town’s drought in this Northern Stage production. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $5-58. Info, 291-9009, ext. 10, info@ northernstage.org.

words

‘Out of the Woodwork’ Story Hour: Folks who have a way with words share real-life tales in five minutes at this event hosted by master storyteller Willem Lang. Snow date: March 31. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

Writers’ Group: Wordsmiths put pen to paper in response to prompts — and then share their results. Johnson Public Library, Johnson, 7-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 363-5541.

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Vermont Venture Network: Networkers dig into a continental breakfast over remarks about Vermont’s business community by Dawn Lancaster, owner and vice president of Carved Solutions.

Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.

community

Town Meeting: See WED.23, cafeteria, South Burlington High School, South Burlington, dinner, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-339-9834.

dance

‘Dancing Uphill’: UVM faculty and students — including Paul Besaw, Annie Brady, Jeremy Burchett and Clare Byrne — showcase original choreography. Mann Hall Gymnasium, UVM Trinity Campus, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 656-2295, clare.byrne@ uvm.edu.

education

‘Blackboard Jungle’: Higher-ed professionals address classroom challenges and emerging approaches to teaching in the 21st century in this development symposium, composed of speeches, workshops and panel discussions. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $20-30; free for keynote kickoff. Info, 656-2005.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive: See WED.23, Johnson State College, noon-5 p.m.

Chess Club: Checkmate! Board-game players try to attack the king with sly strategies. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $2-3.

Info, 363-5803.

Flag Raising: French consul Général Christophe Guilhou and a host of dignitaries preside over the raising of a new flag over Burlington. French-wine tasting follows. Events take place in Burlington City Hall Auditorium, City Hall Park and the BCA Center, 5 p.m. $38 for wine tasting. Info, 651-1112.

Interactive Workshop Series: Presenter Charlie Nagelschmidt of Champlain College offers insight on growing a strong, stable and sustainable entrepreneurial business. Space is limited; preregister. Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Burlington, 8-10 a.m. $15-25. Info, 863-3489.

March Business After Hours: Local restaurants dish out food samples at the Taste of the Chamber as attendees peruse items at the 19th annual Ambassador Silent Auction. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 5:30-8 p.m. $8-20. Info, 863-3489, vermont@vermont.org.

Mud Season Book Sale: See WED.23, 9 a.m.5 p.m.

‘Pawsitive Pup’: Pet owners learn to improve their dog-human relationships in a workshop led

by Carolyn Grodinsky. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.com.

Spring Career Fair: Students and alumni shake hands with potential employers. Norwich University, Northfield, noon-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2125.

Tax Assistance: Tax counselors straighten up financial affairs for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and over.

Call ahead for an appointment. Kolvoord Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

fairs & festivals

Movie Night: Motorcycle enthusiasts learn how to properly negotiate “the dragon” at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort and other useful riding tips through skills videos. Movie snacks provided.

Seating is limited; preregister. Green Mountain Harley-Davidson, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4778, info@greenmtnharley.com.

film

‘Carancho’: See WED.23, 7 p.m.

Green Mountain Film Festival: See WED.23, noon-10 p.m.

International Film Series: The former strongest man on earth participates in wrestling scams around South America in Álvaro Brechner’s 2009 drama Bad Day to Go Fishing. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Northeast Kingdom History Fair: Sixth- to 12th-grade students exhibit their historicalinquiry projects. IROC (Indoor Recreation of Orleans County), Derby, noon-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 754-2022.

‘Somewhere’: See WED.23, 7 p.m.

UVM Film Series: Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1962 Le Doulos plays in an international noir-themed screen sequence. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, Lecture, 7 p.m.; screening, 7:45 p.m. $25 for a membership; individual tickets available at the door. Info, 656-4455.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

health & fitness

Strong Living Exercise: Fitness enthusiasts undergo strength training for good health. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 443-1654.

Women’s Zumba Class: Fast-paced rhythms fuel a Latin-inspired dance-fitness party led by Casey Clark. Chabad of Vermont, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $5.

Info, 658-5770.

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after-sChool Programs: Craft, film, puzzle and gaming activities keep youngsters on the go.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338. alburgh PlaYgrouP: Tots form friendships over stories, songs and crafts. Alburgh Family Center, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. fletCher PlaYgrouP: Little ones make use of the open gym before snack time. Fletcher Elementary School, Cambridge, 9-10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 527-5426. franklin storY hour: Lovers of the written word perk up for read-aloud tales and adventures with lyrics. Haston Library, Franklin, 10-10:45 a.m.

Free. Info, 527-5426. georgia PlaYgrouP: Provided snacks offer an intermission to free play. Georgia Youth Center, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. kids storY time: Snacks and activities chase an hour of tales. LACE, Barre, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 476-4276. musiC With raPhael: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. oPen ComPuter time: Teens play games and surf the web on library laptops. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

PoetrY-Writing grouP: Seventh- to 12th-grade scribes strengthen their stanzas. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. storY hour: A reader gives voice to pages of children’s prose. Block Gallery, Winooski, 10-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 373-5150.

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‘a Chorus line’: See WED.23, 8 p.m. national theatre of london live broadCast series: toWn hall theater: Mary Shelley’s “monster” story Frankenstein hits the stage, with direction by Slumdog Millionaire’s Danny Boyle.

Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $17. Info, 382-9222. ‘orPhans’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m. ‘the rainmaker’: See WED.23, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

words

hoWard frank mosher: The Vermont author discusses his 1990 novel A Stranger in the Kingdom the day after its film adaptation by Jay Craven is screened. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-6432. r.u.1.2? book Club: Burlington author Carol “Crow” Cohen’s Small Town Revolution describes her coming-out process and the Queen City’s radical lesbian-feminist scene in the 1970s. R.U.1.2?

Community Center, Winooski, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812, janine@ru12.org . stePhen kiernan: The Vermont author takes a hard look at the American Dream in a chat about his latest work, Authentic Patriotism: Restoring America’s Founding Ideals Through Selfless Action. Ackley Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 287-8926. storY time: Lit lovers of all ages take in fanciful tales. Bud & Bella’s Bookshop, Randolph, 11 a.m.

Free. Info, 728-5509.

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Pmi-Cv annual sYmPosium: Professionals and the public strengthen project-management knowledge through this one-day workshop focusing on the difference between “hard skills” and “soft skills.”

Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $175-225. Info, 735-5359.

dance

‘blaCkboard jungle’: See THU.24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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green mountain film festival: See WED.23, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. ‘kabhi kushi kabhi gham’: This 2001 hit Bollywood film tackles the topic of arranged marriage in an elaborate display of dance, romance and fantasy.

Vermont’s Hadippa Dancers perform live.

Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 382-9222.

food & drink

ChoColate-diPPing demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m. lenten fish dinner: Families dine on food from the sea at this fundraiser for Central Vermont Catholic School. Parish Hall, St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Montpelier, 5-6:30 p.m. $4-8; $25 per family of four. Info, 793-4276, pte1218@aol.com.

health & fitness

beginner Yoga Class: Newbies practice the physical and mental aspects of this Indian discipline with instructor Don Randall. Randall Retreat, Monkton, 6:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 233-8403.

kids

after-sChool book disCussion: Middle school page turners chat about favorite comics, short stories, books and graphic novels. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. after-sChool Programs: See THU.24, 3:30 p.m. berlin storY time: Through finger plays and lively narratives, tiny tots learn to like literature.

First Congregational Church, Berlin, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

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‘a night for mikaela sienkieWiCz’: The Starline Rhythm Boys headline a benefit for a 13-year-old Burlington girl awaiting a kidney and liver transplant. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Elks Lodge, Burlington, 6 p.m. $50. Info, 660-8282. ameriCan red Cross blood drive: burlington: See WED.26, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ameriCan red Cross blood drive: WoodstoCk: See WED.26, Woodstock Union High School, 12:30-5 p.m. burlington ComedY jam: Vermont Comedy Club’s Nathan Hartswick hosts a night of belly laughs brought on by Brian Clifford, Carmen Lagala, John Lyons, Mike Robideau and Jason P. Lorber.

Proceeds support local arts programs for youth.

An Evening with FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8:30-11 p.m. $10. Info, 865-2787.

CharitY Casino night & texas hold ‘em: Put Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm on your p-p-p-poker face: Gamers try their luck at blackjack, Wheel of Fortune, roulette and more at a benefit for the Colchester Food Shelf, Vermont Sponsor Media Foodbank, and other local and international charitable causes. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 7-11 p.m. $5 for casino; $80 buy-in for Texas Hold ‘em. Info, Tickets on sale to Flynn Members on Tuesday, 658-4182.

March 22 at 10 am and to the general public on CommunitY resourCe Parent training: Monday, March 28 at 10 am.

Participants receive training in advocacy, peer support, communication skills, navigating the education system and accessing resources to aid their own children or support other parents. Vermont Family Network, Williston, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

P E R F O R M I N G A R T S Info, 800-800-4005, amy.huckins-noss@vtfn.org.

802.863.5966 v/relay mud season book sale: See WED.23, 9 www.flynncenter.org a.m.-9 p.m. tertulia latina: Latino Americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers 8v-Flynn#2-031611.indd 1 3/11/11 11:46 AM converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440.

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With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077. ballroom lesson & danCe soCial: Singles and couples of all levels of experience take a twirl. Lesson, 7-8 p.m.; open dancing, 8-10 p.m.

Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $14. Info, 862-2269. ‘danCing uPhill’: See THU.24, 8 p.m.

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Charles a. dana CategorY 1 2011 leCture series: Professor Patricia Ferreira gets specific in “Merchant Princess and Irish Abolitionist: The Story of Isabel Jennings.” Multipurpose Room, Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University, Northfield, 12:15-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 485-2794.

‘Creating PoliCY Change through grassroots leadershiP’: Vermont’s youngest state legislator, Kesha Ram, leads an interactive dialogue about community issues and how to spark change. Perry Hall presentation room, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 383-6674. lani guinier: In recognition of Women’s History Month, the civil-rights attorney — also the first black woman granted tenure at Harvard Law School — shares thoughts on “Diversity, Opportunity and the Shifting Meritocracy in Higher Education.” Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2005. lunCh & learn: Professors Jeanne Beckwith and Arne Aho lead a discussion on Nathaniel Kahn’s 2003 documentary My Architect in “Building a Story.” Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, Northfield, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2448. njeri kang’ethe: The gender and women’s studies scholar-in-residence considers “Women and Struggles for Gender Equality in Africa/ Kenya.” Cardinal Lounge. Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 12:30-1:45 p.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145.

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belCea Quartet: A leading chamber-music ensemble performs Beethoven’s String Quartet no.

15 in A Minor, op. 132, and Schubert’s String Quartet no. 15 in G Major. See calendar spotlight. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $6-24. Info, 443-6433.

Cornell universitY Chorus: Voices unify as the 60-member female choir performs a repertoire of songs spanning eight centuries and 10 languages. Vergennes Opera House, 8 p.m. $8-10.

Info, 877-6737.

Paul b. jaskot: A professor of art history at DePaul University focuses on “The Fear of the Perpetrator in a Nazi Present: Libeskind’s Jewish Museum and Its Transformation After Reunification.” Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3131 . ‘refleCtions on demoCraCY’: UVM poli-sci professor Frank Bryan considers “Town Meeting and Local Government: Focus on Women.” Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964. roshi bernie glassman: The Zen master and pioneer of Buddhism in the West discusses “Social Engagement as Spiritual Practice.” McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 654-2536.

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Yoga Class: Instructor Deb Malgeri leads yogis in pranayama breathing techniques and a variety of postures. Essex Teen Center, 9-10:15 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 878-6982, debmalgeri@aol.com.

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Center City Little League Registration & Indoor Practice: Batter up! Baseball players ages 5 to 8 sign on for the season and get their game on. H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $35 registration; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Info, 999-0800.

Children’s Story Time: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m.

‘Draw Comics!’: Teens sketch and share illustrated narratives. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Fairfax Playgroup: See WED.23, 9-10:30 a.m.

Fairfield Playgroup: Youngsters entertain themselves with creative activities and snack time.

Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 9:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Family Movie: A supervillain plotting to steal the moon is swayed by three orphans in Despicable Me. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:05 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

Montgomery Playgroup: Little ones exercise their bodies and their minds in the company of adult caregivers. Montgomery Town Library, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Science & Stories: Children learn about maple sugaring from sap to syrup, and taste and vote for their favorite grade. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

Swanton Playgroup: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

‘Wii-tastic!’: Kids ages 5 and up test out the video game console through Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and more. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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‘An Evening of American-Roots Music’: Bread & Bones, Josh Brooks, Dave Keller, Mayfly, McBride & Lussen, Modern Grass Quintet, Pete Sutherland and the Woods Tea Co. jam out. Robert Resnik emcees. Proceeds go to the Access Community Education Scholarship fund. Theater. Champlain Valley Union High School, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. $10-15.

Info, 482-7194.

Ball in the House: This five-member indie band blends R & B, pop, hip-hop and gospel sounds for smooth harmonies. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $10-14. Info, 518-523-2512.

Cornell University Chorus: See THU.24, Vermont’s Bella Voce also performs. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $10; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 863-5966.

Handel and Haydn Society: Formed as a choral society in 1815, this Boston early-music ensemble performs works by Handel, Boccherini, Telemann and others. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 656-4455.

Joe Cribari: Original, acoustic guitar solos fill the air. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 482-5189.

The Glebe Land Coffeehouse: Open-mic participants present acoustic tunes with a “Spring Thaw: Here Comes the Sun” theme. Preregister to play. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Donations accepted for local social-service agencies. Info, 658-4747, bhaas@viscc.com.

‘We’re Goin’ Country/Bluegrass’: Classic songs by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton and others beckon listeners onto the dance floor. Proceeds benefit the Foundation for Alcoholism Research in memory of Robert L. Mahue. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 8 p.m. $15-18. Info, 877-6737.

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Carole & Leo Baggerly: A breast-cancer survivor and her husband, a physicist and researcher, discuss methods to protect and preserve good health in a talk about Vitamin D. Elks Lodge, St. Albans, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 285-6508.

Dr. Timothy Whiteford: The St. Mike’s professor puts two and two together in “Differences in Global

Mathematics Education.” Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3:45 p.m.

Free. Info, 654-2536.

Jan Reynolds: In a multimedia show, the Vermont Ski Museum Hall of Famer and coauthor of Everest Grand Circle recounts her record-setting expedition climbing and skiing all the peaks circling Mount Everest. Proceeds benefit the Vermont Ski Museum. Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 7 p.m. $5; $10 per family. Info, 253-9911.

Jennifer Miller: In “How to Wear a Beard: Politics, Art, Sideshows, Circuses and Life in General,” the circus artist, founder of Circus Amok and, yes, “bearded lady” shares personal and historic perspectives. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free with museum admission, $3-5, or $10 per family. Info, 656-2090.

Mark C. Starrett: In “Gardens as Living Laboratories,” the UVM Department of Plant and Soil Science expounds upon the integrated approach at Jeffords Hall. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

Roundtable Discussion: Chester Harvey, Jonathan Huener, Paul B. Jaskot and Anne Kelly Knowles begin a conversation about “Interrogating the Map, Visualizing the Archive: Analyzing the Spaces and Buildings of Auschwitz.” L207, Lafayette Hall, UVM, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3131.

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‘A Chorus Line’: See WED.23, 8 p.m.

Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co.: Big blowup shapes spur audience interaction amid theatrical displays of movement. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $19-28.

Info, 760-4634.

‘Man of Flesh and Cardboard’: A puppet show dedicated to U.S. Army soldier Bradley Manning probes themes of truth and consequence through cardboard cutouts, original music and dance.

Ballroom, Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7-8:15 p.m. $5-10 donation. Info, 525-3031.

‘Orphans’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘Romeo and Juliet’: Shakespeare in the Hills reprise the Bard’s story of woe. Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-14. Info, 454-9334.

‘The Chris and Matt Show: March Madness’: An improvisational duo puts on a comedy production with a special musical guest and a side of cupcakes. Atmis, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $5-8. Info, 735-3286.

‘The Rainmaker’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘Wings’: Keryn Nightingale’s one-woman show combines personal stories with an old West African tale. See calendar spotlight. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 496-8994.

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‘A Bountiful Garden Starts With Garden Planning’: Red Wagon Plants’ Julie Rubaud helps growers strategize their harvest to avoid the dreaded zucchini explosion. She also teaches drying, freezing and canning methods to preserve the crops. Preregister. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $20. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

Crabapple Pruning Work Day: Crabapple curator Mark Biercevicz demonstrates proper lopping techniques. Some tools will be provided; bring what you can. UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 864-3073.

Crop Mob: Hale and hearty volunteers pull sheets of plastic over two strawberry hoop houses in exchange for warm drinks and muffins at a farm work party. Rain date: March 27. Adam’s Berry Farm, Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 861-9700.

Sustainable Garden Workshop: In “Home Gardening for Sustainable Health,” participants learn how to grow nourishing foods and medicines.

Preregister. Harmony Farm, Hartland, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $16-20. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223.

art

Lamp-Making Workshop: Let there be light: Crafters transform record players and other vintage objects into something custom, fun and functional. All materials included. ReSTORE, Barre, 10 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted. Info, 658-4143.

Saturday Art Sampler: With basic hand or machine stitching, old socks and gloves become stuffed animals packed with personality.

Preregister. Davis Studio Gallery, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $24. Info, 425-2700.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating: Artist Theresa Somerset explores the methods used to transfer unique designs and patterns onto a three-dimensional surface. Artists’ Mediums, Williston, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1236.

dance

‘80s Flashback Dance Party: DJ Tony Lamoureux spins the decade’s raddest hits.

Proceeds benefit HOPE. American Legion Post 27, Middlebury, 8 p.m.-midnight. $10. Info, 388-3608, ext. 238.

Ballroom & Latin Dancing: Dance-floor disciplines — including waltz, fox trot, tango, rumba, cha cha and swing — keep feet on the move. RehabGYM, Colchester, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 862-2269.

Ballroom Lesson & Dance Social: See FRI.25, 7-10 p.m.

Benefit Contra & Square Dance: Toes tap in dances led by Will Mentor and the Mad Robin Callers Collective, with tunes by Pete Sutherland, Jim Burns, Jay Ungar, Molly Mason and Peter Davis. Dessert potluck, 9 p.m. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 4-11 p.m. Free admission; $25 raffle tickets for a C. F. Martin & Company guitar; donations benefit the Champlain Valley Folk Festival. Info, 654-2884.

Contemporary Performance Workshop: Responsive Systems for Dance: Pauline Jennings, co-artistic director of intermedia dance company Double Vision, teaches professional repertory phrases that challenge technique and stamina. Advanced movement experience required. Preregister. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $24.

‘Dancing Uphill’: See THU.24, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Norwich Contra Dance: Ruth Sylvester calls the steps for a family dance from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner and adult contra dance to music by Cuckoo’s Nest at 8 p.m. Tracy Hall, Norwich. $5-8; free for under 16; donations accepted for seniors. Info, 785-4607, rbarrows@ cs.dartmouth.edu.

Swing Dance: DJ Terry Bouricius serves syncopated beats for 1940s- and ’50s-style partner dancing after a free half-hour lesson.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $8. Info, 864-8382.

TRIP Dance Company: The competitive dance troupe — composed of 40 Vermonters ages 9 to 18 — performs ballet, jazz, tap and hiphop routines. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15-20.

Info, 760-4634.

environment

Northeast Kingdom Energy Expo: Forty-five exhibits and 12 seminars touch on everything from pellet stoves to hybrid vehicles to green building.

Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-5181.

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‘A Starry Night’: The stars align for an Italian dinner, an astronomy talk with Joanna Rankin

and, weather permitting, rooftop gazing at the constellations. Proceeds benefit the Friends of East Avenue. Preregister. East Village Cohousing, Burlington, 6 p.m. $15; additional donations accepted. Info, mfillmor@together.net.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: See WED.26, Diamond Run Mall, Rutland, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Artisans’ Auction: Jamie Polli emcees a live auction serenaded by the Good Vibes Trio. Also featuring a silent auction and light food. Proceeds benefit Jericho’s Saxon Hill School. Catamount Country Club, Williston, 6-8:30 p.m. $18; cash bar.

Info, 863-1066, ext. 11, voyerfamily@comcast.net.

Destination ImagiNation State Tournament: In eight-minute performances, teams of Vermont students present their problem-solving skills to head-scratching challenges such as, “How many ways can you use one piece of duct tape?”

Burlington High School, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 777-9408.

Indoor Sidewalk Sale: Shop till you drop! An 1897 theater becomes a market full of goods from local farmers, artists and merchants. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 877-6737.

Mud Season Book Sale: See WED.23, 9 a.m.5 p.m.

New York State Maple Weekend: A fifthgeneration maple operation opens its doors for a pancake breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides, maple demos, tours and more. Parker Family Maple Farm, West Chazy, N.Y., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 518-493-6761.

Stowe Land Jam: The Sugardaddies play sweet notes at this silent-auction benefit for the Stowe Land Trust. Matterhorn, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 253-7221.

Sugaring Maple Weekend: Ferrisburgh: An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with bacon and fresh maple sausage kicks off an afternoon of live music, specialty maple foods and sugar-making activities. Dakin Farm, Ferrisburgh, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 425-3971.

Sugaring Maple Weekend: South Burlington: Celebrate the syrup with sugar on snow, specialty maple foods and plenty of samples.

Dakin Farm, South Burlington, noon-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 425-3971.

Sugarmakers Open House: Maple-sugaring operations throughout the town welcome visitors to observe boiling and sample this year’s crop. Call for specific locations. Various locations, Huntington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5004 or 434-3269.

fairs & festivals

Burke Mountain Maple Festival: Celebrate Vermont’s sweet season with sugar on snow, an outdoor barbecue, a lumberjack jam, a family fun race and more. Burke Mountain Ski Resort, 8 a.m. $5 for pancake breakfast.

Info, 626-7300.

Home Vendor/Craft Fair: Reps from home-party vendors such as Inspiranza Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Madison Handbags and Mary Kay tout their goods and services, and Relay for Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer teams sell handcrafted wares.

American Cancer Society, Williston, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 8726316, amy.deavitt@cancer.org.

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Green Mountain Film Festival: See WED.23, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

‘Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age’: Vermont filmmaker Camilla Rockwell’s new documentary addresses youth’s increasing distance from the natural world.

Discussion follows with the director and a panel.

Pavilion Building, Montpelier, noon. Free. Info, 262-3423.

Women’s Film Festival: Thirty-nine documentaries and feature films share compelling stories about females over the course of this March screen attraction. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Freedom Center. Latchis Theater and New England Youth Theater, Brattleboro, 3 p.m. $7-8 per film; $35 per

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food & drink

Burlington Winter Farmers market: Vendors sell ethnic cuisine, pottery, artisan cheese and anything else they can produce in the cold.

Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 310-5172, info@burlingtonfarmers market.org.

Cheese samples: Cabot Cheese representatives decked out in plaid dole out dairy products on the slopes and in the Base Lodge. Bolton Valley Resort, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 434-6804.

ChoColate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Community meal: Junior F.O.O.D. (Focus on Occupational Development) chefs anticipate spring with a farm-fresh meal. LACE, Barre, noon-2 p.m. Donations accepted; pay what you can. Info, 476-4276.

Junior iron CheF Vermont: Middle- and highschool teams battle it out for cafeteria supremacy while working with farm-fresh foods. Proceeds support statewide Farm to School programming.

Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $3; $5 per family; free for children under 3. Info, 434-4122. miDDleBury Winter Farmers market: Area growers, cheesemakers, bakers and craftspeople collaborate to offer yearround “eat local” options.

American Flatbread, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178. panCake BreakFast: Fill up on made-to-order short stacks at this all-you-can-eat affair hosted

by Huntington Boy Scout Troop 645 and held in conjunction with the annual Huntington Sugarmakers Tour. Annex, Community Church, Huntington, 7:30-11 a.m. $2-5. Info, 434-2690.

health & fitness

Vermont healers spring expo: More than 50 vendors offer chair massages, sample healing sessions, informative workshops and wellness products. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; $5 per workshop. Info, 598-9206.

sport

CVaa BoWl-a-thon: Teams try to strike out senior hunger on the lanes. Free buffet provided.

Spare Time Family Fun Center, Colchester, 1:30-4 p.m. $400 pledge per team of four; space is limited; preregister. Info, 865-0360.

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Ross Sports Center Saint Michael’s College Route 15 Colchester, Vermont FEATURING: The Burlington Taiko Drummers Poet David Budbill Shakuhachi & Haiku DEMONSTRATIONS Ikebana: Flower Arrangement Calligraphy: Michiko Imai Your Name in Japanese Origami: Paper Folding Kimono: Try On Gyotaku: Fish Rubbing For Further Information: 802 865-3113 info@jasv.org www.jasv.org 3v-Japan-America032311.indd 1

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Bakriges Jazz Duo: A father and son play original jazz pieces based on the later works of French artist Henri Matisse. WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room, Bristol, 8 p.m. $10-18. Info, 453-3188, walkover@mac.com.

BeneFit ConCert: Area youths present a variety of musical scores at a benefit for the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry. A slide-show presentation highlights the positive impact of the pantry on the community. Lake Placid Center for the Arts,

BirD-monitoring Walk: Early risers scout out feathered wings above with executive director Erin Talmage. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 8-10 a.m. Free. Info, 434-2167, museum@birds ofvermont.org. muD season BirDing: Galoshes may be in order for this early-morning excursion that’s all about avians. Preregister. Meet at the parking lot at the entrance to the Rena Calkins Trail, Intervale Center, Burlington, 8-11 a.m. Free. Info, 863-2436, gmas@ greenmountainaudubon.org.

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kiDs’ night out/parents’ night out: Adults go out on the town while kiddos ages 4 and up immerse themselves in art, dance and storytelling activities. Proceeds support a teen jazz dance tour to New York City. Preregister. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 5-9 p.m. $5 per child per hour. Info, 229-4676. open tot gym & inFant/parent playtime: Snacks fuel feats of athleticism. Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. reaD to a Dog: Stories form a bond between young readers and Therapy Dogs of Vermont.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403. youth DanCe: Dancers bust a move to deejayed tunes. Raffle tickets are awarded to those who complete a smoking survey. Chill Out Center Annex, South Burlington, 8:30-midnight. $10. Info, 881-0281.

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Burlington ensemBle: This quartet celebrates courage in “A Reverence for Victims of Revolution.”

Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $17. Info, 382-9222.

CaBin FeVer relieVer: Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun, the Starline Rhythm Boys, Li’L Mo & the Monicats and Leroy Preston provide rockabilly and honky-tonk tunes at a dance benefit for the Cancer Patient Support Program. Emerald Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 7:30-11:30 p.m. $18. Info, 863-5966.

ChaD hollister: The native Vermonter offers infectious acoustic rock. Alpine Shop, South Burlington, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 862-2714.

DaViD mallett: The troubadour presents songs with New England flavor. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 728-6464. karen BeCker & FrienDs: The pianist takes to the keys with accompaniment from special guests. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3095. kathy mattea: Labor songs from her last album, Coal, fill this Grammy-winning country, folk and bluegrass singer’s set list. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $28-38.

Info, 603-448-0400. maVis staples: An R & B trailblazer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer performs. Billy Bragg, also originally slated to perform, has cancelled all U.S. tour dates due to a family emergency. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $32-49. Info, 863-5966. riCharD WooD & gorDon Belsher: The renowned Price Edward Island duo perform folk music. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 7 p.m. $5-10; free for children under 8 and LSC students; by donation for LSC faculty and staff. Info, 626-6445. saCreD harp singing: Community members join a shape-note choral tradition that originated in the American south. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; potluck lunch. Info, 426-3850, arbol@fairpoint.net. ‘the art oF praCtiCing’: Music teachers, professionals, amateur musicians and all other instrumentalists learn why “practice makes perfect” in a hands-on workshop with Eleva Chamber Players’ Dr. Shelly Tramposh. Burlington Violin Shop, 3-6 p.m. $10. Info, 244-8354.

‘VoiCeJam For oxFam’: UVM’s female a cappella group the Cat’s Meow celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day at a fundraiser for Oxfam International’s Emergency Relief Fund.

Opening acts include Sarah Jane Wilson, Jacob Es with DJ Dole, and the Hit Paws. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5; donations accepted.

Info, ccasper@uvm.edu.

‘We’re goin’ Country/Bluegrass’: See FRI.25, 8 p.m.

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Festival of Fly Fishing: Fly tiers and fly fishers engage in a “tie-a-thon” and casting clinic to raise funds for the Vermont National Guard in support of our troops and their families. Continental Connection Hangar Building, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 999-5024, festivalflies@yahoo.com.

Pond Skimming: Fueled by gravity, technique and the desire to stay dry, skiers and riders try their luck at crossing a man-made pond. This year’s event has a “Superheroes and Comics” theme. See calendar spotlight. Registration, 10 a.m.-noon; skimming starts at 1 p.m.; awards ceremony, 3 p.m.; winetasting celebration at Bolton Valley Deli & Grocery, 3-6 p.m. Bolton Valley Resort, 10 a.m. $5; lift ticket or season pass required. Info, 877-926-5866.

Spring Spectacular Table Tennis Tournament: Racket wizards pass around a hollow ball at this annual sporting event held by the Green Mountain Table Tennis Club. Preregister.

Knights of Columbus, Rutland, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $4-10 registration. Info, 247-5913.

Vermont Paddlers Club Winter Pool Sessions: Rowers get their feet wet and learn to roll like pros. Boats available upon request. UVM Gutterson Fieldhouse, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10 plus $5 insurance. Info, 272-5275.

Vintage Ski & Board Style Event: Saturday’s Vintage-Style Contest & Parade and Sunday’s Antique Ski Race turn back the clock to the days of straight skis, stretch pants and neon colors. Stowe Mountain Resort, 9 a.m. $10-15 per race; $25 for both events. Info, 253-9911.

WNRCD Community Fun Run: Take strides to celebrate springtime at this Winooski Natural Resources Conservation District outing. Gardener’s Supply, Williston, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-4493, ext. 113.

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Gloria & Anastasia Pratt: A member of the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society and a Clinton County historian, respectively, share their expertise on finding vital records in the Empire State. Vermont-French Canadian Genealogical Society. Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted.

Info, 238-5934.

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‘A Chorus Line’: See WED.23, 8 p.m.

Auditions for ‘Songs for a New World’: Actors learn a portion of one of Jason Robert Brown’s musical stories at tryouts for Stowe Theatre Guild’s June production. Town Hall Theatre, Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 253-3961.

Fools’ Fest: To raise funds for Edmunds Middle School’s drama program, adults enjoy comedy by Jason Lorber, gypsy-jazz music by Mike Martin and Jim Stout, dancing to X-Rays tunes, and a food spread. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7-11:30 p.m. $2530. Info, 373-2780.

‘Ice Magic 2011: ‘Toy Story’ Takes Over the Ice!’: The Skating Club of the Adirondacks puts on its annual ice extravaganza. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 2 p.m. $5-7; free for kids 3 and under. Info, 518-564-3060.

King Street Talent Extravaganza: Local entertainers and youth put on an afternoon of song, dance and storytelling. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 1 p.m. $5-10. Info, 862-6736.

Open Casting Call: City View Productions seeks male and female actors ages 12 to 14 for Josh and Joel Klein’s short narrative film about teen bullying and suicide. Williston Federated Church, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 490-3757, cityviewproductions@ gmail.com.

‘Orphans’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘Romeo and Juliet’: See FRI.25, 7:30 p.m.

‘The Rainmaker’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

Variety Show: Students sign up to showcase their talents. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 656-7776, will.charron@uvm.edu.

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Bernd Heinrich: The UVM professor emeritus and author of books focused on nature writing, biology, evolution and more autographs his pages.

Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 3:45-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

Story Time: See THU.24, 11 a.m.

Vera Bouteneff: The translator of Father Arseny: Nothing Left but Love lectures on “Father Arseny, 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner and Spiritual Father.” St. Jacob of Alaska Orthodox Church, Northfield Falls, 12:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 485-9121.

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Spring Garden Talk: Landscape designer, garden writer and educator Mary Cliver suggests ways to keep greenery colorful and interesting yearround in “Designing the Mixed Border.” Space is limited; preregister. Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 2-3 p.m. $10. Info, 388-2117.

dance

‘Calling for Mud’ Family Contra Dance & Pasta Dinner: Soft-soled dancers celebrate the season to music by the Damn Yankee String Band and calling by Nancy Turner. Dinner follows at 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Montessori School of Central Vermont. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 2-5 p.m. $5; $15 per family; $6 per person for dinner. Info, 223-3320.

English Dance Series: Trip to Norwich serenade soft-soled dancers, moving under the direction of caller Chris Levey. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 3-6 p.m. $47. Info, 785-4121.

‘Sanjoga: The Dance of Cosmic Balance’: An evening of Odissi dance, a classical form of Indian movement, explores the interaction of femininity and masculinity, cause and effect, creation and destruction, and more. Internationally acclaimed dancer Rahul Acharya performs with Donia Salem.

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $18-25. Info, 863-5966.

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Antiques Market: Treasure hunters find bargains among collections of old furniture, art, postcards and more. Elks Club, Montpelier, Early buying, 7:30 a.m.; regular admission, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.

Aurora School Celebration: The Middlebury school turns 15, and supporters mark the occasion by showing up for a dessert buffet and music by Jon Gailmor, In Accord and Little City Jazz. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 3-6 p.m. $5-15; $35 per family. Info, 388-2637, aurora_school_vt@yahoo. com.

Burlington-Area Scrabble Club: Triple-lettersquare seekers spell out winning words. New players welcome. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 12:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7558.

Community Bike Shop: Cycle fanatics fix up their rides with help from neighbors and BRV staff. Food Not Bombs provides a free hot meal. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free for BRV volunteers and program members; donations asked of all others. Info, 264-9687.

French-English Conversation Group: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

Middlebury Bridal Show: Blushing brides-tobe make decisions about the cake, dress and food, and enter to win prizes. Middlebury Inn, 11:30 a.m. $5-6. Info, 459-2897.

New York State Maple Weekend: See SAT.26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Silent Auction: Live jazz music, folk songs and African drumming augment bidding and a bake sale. Proceeds support the PTO. Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0214.

Sugaring Maple Weekend: Ferrisburgh: See SAT.26, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sugaring Maple Weekend: South Burlington: See SAT.26, noon-4 p.m.

and Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3. Info, 862-5091.

fairs & festivals

talks

Burke Mountain Maple Festival: See SAT.26, 8 a.m.

film

Green Mountain Film Festival: See WED.23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

‘Miral’: Producer and ’78 UVM grad Jon Kilik screens his latest project, Julian Schnabel’s 2010 drama about an orphaned Palestinian girl. Kilik and UVM professor emeritus Frank Manchel lead a postfilm Q&A. Proceeds benefit Film and Television Studies at UVM. Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 656-1356.

food & drink

Benefit Breakfast: Load up on bacon, eggs, pancakes, corned-beef hash, juice and coffee while supporting local veterans and charities. VFW Post 309, Peru, N.Y., 9 a.m.-noon. $5. Info, 518-643-4580.

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Sugar-on-Snow Party: Boiled sap and frosty snow form a unique confection at this eating event, complete with live music and family activities, hosted by the Milton Historical Society.

Milton Grange, 1-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 363-2598.

health & fitness

Open Meditation Classes: Harness your emotions and cultivate inner peace through the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5-25 suggested donation.

Info, 684-0452, vermont@rsl-ne.com.

kids

Read to a Dog: See SAT.26, 1-2 p.m.

music

‘All Praise to Music’: The St. Michael’s College Chorale and Chamber Singers perform Vermont and French Canadian songs, as well as sacred works, to raise money for Vermont Interfaith Action. College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 3 p.m. $7.50-15 suggested donation. Info, 651-8889.

Juan de Marcos González and the AfroCuban All Stars: The orchestra, formed in the early ’90s, embraces the history of Cuban music.

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $48-65. Info, 760-4634.

Kevin Burke & Cal Scott: An Irish fiddler and a guitarist put forth original and traditional tunes.

Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7 p.m. $17-20. Info, 728-6464, tickets@chandler-arts.org.

Linda Radtke: The musician gives a costumed rundown of major state benchmarks in “Vermont History Through Song.” Pianist Arthur Zorn provides accompaniment. Pierce Hall Community Center, Rochester, 2 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 767-4453.

Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra Annual Family Concert: Musicians focus on rhythm and tempo in works from Rossini, Offenbach and Tchaikovsky in “It’s About Time!” Matthew Goff plays a solo cello piece. Auditorium. Montpelier High School, 3:30 p.m. $5-15.

sport

Annual Pond Skim: Skiers and snowboards take an icy challenge in retro dress. A barbecue and live music augment the affair. Northeast Slopes, East Corinth, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 439-5789.

Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe: A blazing bonfire and hot chocolate await in a wooded clearing, just a kilometer’s traverse away. Kingdom Trails Nordic Center, East Burke, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 626-6005, info@ kingdomtrails.com.

Vintage Ski & Board Style Event: See SAT.26, 8:30 a.m.

Women’s Drop-In Soccer: Ladies — and sometimes gents — break a sweat while passing around the spherical polyhedron at this coed-friendly gathering. Beginners are welcome. Miller Community

‘Across the African Continent: Peace Corps Volunteers Recount Their Experiences’: Rocco Devito, who served as an environmental educator in Mauritania from 2007-09 and as a Peace Corps Response science teacher in Liberia from 2009-10, shares highlights of his service. Peace and Justice Center, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 6568269, peace.corps@uvm.edu.

Jane Austen in Vermont: Suzanne Boden and Deborah Barnum lead a visual “armchair journey” through Regency London in “Jane Austen’s London in Fact and Fiction.” Hauke Campus Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 343-2294, jasnavermont@gmail.com.

theater

Auditions for ‘Songs for a New World’: See SAT.26, 1 p.m.

Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co.: See FRI.25, Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 2 p.m. $12-18.

Info, 457-3981.

‘Romeo and Juliet’: See FRI.25, 2 p.m.

‘The Decapitalization Circus’: Bread and Puppet Theater’s politically charged performance about the economy precedes a community meal of fresh sourdough bread and homemade Italian minestrone soup. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 4-6:30 p.m. $5. Info, 456-7456, info@oldlaborhall.com.

‘The Rainmaker’: See WED.23, 5 p.m.

Viewpoints Acting Master Class: Adults and older teens work with SITI Company members to strengthen flexibility, articulation and movement.

Space is limited; preregister. Chase Dance Studio, Flynn Center, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966.

words

‘Everybody’s Got a Story: Come Tell It, Come Hear It’: Vermonters reminisce aloud as part of the library’s 100th anniversary celebration.

Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 2-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 453-5060.

Poetry Open Mic: Scribes speak in stanzas of their own creation. Block Gallery, Winooski, 1-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 373-5150.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: The Vermont senator introduces The Speech: A Historic Filibuster on Corporate Greed and the Decline of Our Middle Class, the print edition of his eight-and-a-half-hour speech delivered on December 10, 2010. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

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Mud Season Swing Dance: Instructor Faye Grearson organizes folks in the West Coast swing style. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 603-3692936, faye.grearson@gmail.com.

environment

‘Smart About Solar’: A renewable-energy expert outlines the rationale for grid-connected solar photovoltaics, as well as incentives for implementing such sun-powered energy solutions in homes and businesses. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-9600.

etc.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Barre: See WED.25, Central Vermont Medical Center, Barre, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Norwich: See WED.25, Tracy Hall, Norwich, 1-6 p.m.

Community Herbalism Class: VCIH faculty member Guido Masé illuminates traditional spring tonic herbs and foods that help rejuvenate after the long winter. Preregister. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. $1012. Info, 224-7100, info@vtherbcenter.org.

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SpriNG Job Fair: Students and the general public get a taste of the job market as they network with more than 100 area businesses and organizations. Five workshops throughout the day offer strategies for career decisions. Argosy Gymnasium, Champlain College, Burlington, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 860-2720. tax aSSiStaNce: See THU.24, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

film

ciNé SaloN: A film series seeks to enlighten with selections and discussion surrounding epiphanies.

This week, viewers screen selections from Unseen Cinema: Early American Avant-Garde Film, 18941941. Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-4120.

food & drink

celebrity Wait-a-thoN: Star servers — including Tom Messner, Dr. Lewis First and Rusty DeWees — wait tables and collect tips to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Outback Steakhouse, South Burlington, 4 p.m. Donations accepted; cost of food and drink. Info, 862-4943. chocolate-DippiNG Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

health & fitness

iNFormatioNal Forum oN VermoNt health care: The audience chimes in with questions for a panel of experts including Vermont Commissioner of Health Dr. Harry Chen, Sen. Kevin Mullin, Vermont State Auditor Tom Salmon and six others.

Tuttle Hall Theater, College of St. Joseph, Rutland, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 645-0109.

StroNG liViNG exerciSe: See THU.24, 8 a.m.

kids

maD riVer chorale rehearSalS: No auditions are necessary to join this community choir, which meets weekly to give voice to song selections from America’s greatest composers. Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-4781.

agriculture

tree care & pruNiNG: Trimmers get hands-on experience at this discussion about tree health, safety, fruit bearing and beauty led by Montpelier tree warden Geoff Beyer. Preregister. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.com.

dance

ballroom DaNce claSS: Folks take instruction in swing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and rumba from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gymnasium, Union Elementary School, Montpelier, $14 to drop in. Info, 225-8699.

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environment

GreeN DriNkS: Activists and professionals for a cleaner environment raise a glass over networking and discussion. Lake Lobby, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-7999.

‘Solar For architectS’: DC Energy Innovations holds a seminar focusing on solar-electric systems in relation to the interests of architects and building designers. RSVP for free pizza and beverages.

Vermont Green Offices, Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 363-1474.

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aarp SaFe DriVer courSe: Motor vehicle operators ages 50 and up take a quick trip to the classroom — with no tests and no grades! — for a how-to refresher. Preregister. Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $12-14.

Info, 483-6335 or 372-8511. americaN reD croSS blooD DriVe: colcheSter: See WED.23, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon-5:30 p.m. americaN reD croSS blooD DriVe: NeWport: See WED.23, North Country Union High School, Newport, 12:30-5:30 p.m. aWakeNiNG miNDFulNeSS: A weekly series with Ven. Amy Miller examines using “Everyday Life as a Springboard for Spiritual Practice.” KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136. burliNGtoN ruGby recruitmeNt party: A local club that’s been around more than 30 years branches out. Nectar’s, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 631-921-5228. pauSe caFé: French speakers of all levels converse en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

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‘a WorlD oF health: coNNectiNG people, place aND plaNet’: A small discussion group pinpoints the connections between human well-being and the environment, and brainstorms how we can sustain both. Space is limited; call to preregister.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

Dr. DiaNe e. meier: The leading figure in the field of palliative care speaks about “A Cure for Meaningless Suffering.” Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4419. michael atkiNSoN: The University of Cincinnati professor emeritus of English and comparative

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‘her-StorieS’: Group members swap stories of females who have inspired them in this program celebrating Women’s History Month. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. marJorie caDy memorial WriterS Group: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through “homework” assignments, creative exercises and sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@comcast. net. tom SimoN: The Burlington author of The Wonder Team in the White City: UVM at the Intercollegiate Base Ball Tournament of 1893 discusses the book in a lecture and signing. Henderson’s Café, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3031.

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aFter-School proGramS: See THU.24, 3:30 p.m. iNFaNt Story hour: Kiddos up to age 2 absorb spoken-word yarns. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, aldrichlibrary@ charter.net. muSic With mia: Tots form a circle for a special story hour with sing-along tunes. Center Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. muSic With raphael: See THU.24, 10:45 a.m.

‘Star WarS’ club: May the Force be with you: Fans chitchat about favorite characters and moments. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

StorieS With meGaN: Preschoolers ages 2 to 5 expand their imaginations through storytelling, songs and rhymes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

SWaNtoN playGroup: See FRI.25, 9:30-11 a.m. teeN aDViSory boarD: Middle and high schoolers have a say in program planning and the teen collection. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

literature delves into “Practical Buddhism.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

VermoNt couNcil oN WorlD aFFairS ambaSSaDor SerieS: H. E. Samir Shakir Mahmood Sumaida’ie, Iraqi ambassador to the United States, explores “Democracy-Building in Post-Transition Iraq.” Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 861-2343.

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Vermont Worksite Wellness Conference & Awards: Exhibits, speeches, panel discussions and interactive workshops promote healthy environments on the job and off. Preregister. Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $50-75. Info, 863-7330.

food & drink

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Dinner Benefit: Twenty-five percent of each meal supports Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Wayside Restaurant and Bakery, Berlin, 4-8 p.m.

Cost of food and drink. Info, 800-227-2345.

Homemade Soft Pretzels: Need to knead? Kids and adults twist dough into shape, boil, season and bake. Preregister. Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

Soup & Bread Night: Vermonters support the Enosburg Food Shelf by filling up on hearty homemade eats. Champions Sports Tavern at the Dairy Center, Enosburg Falls, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food is free; donations accepted. Info, 933-2030.

health & fitness

Dr. Catherine Peasley-Miklus: This speaker from UVM’s Anxiety & Health Research Lab discusses the nature of anxiety and stress in relation to smoking, along with research opportunities that can help people quit. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

Hypnosis Workshop: Certified hynotherapist Samuel Lurie helps folks tap into the power of their own minds to create positive change. Preregister.

Shelburne Health & Fitness, noon-1:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 578-8391, samuel@tghypno.com.

Laughter Yoga: What’s so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 355-5129.

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After-School Programs: See THU.24, 3:30 p.m.

Alburgh Playgroup: Tots form friendships over stories, songs and crafts. Alburgh Elementary School, 12:15-1 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Children’s Story Hour: Two- to 5-year-olds tune in for audible prose. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, aldrichli brary@charter.net.

Children’s Story Time: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m.

Creative Tuesdays: Artists engage their imaginations with recycled crafts. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Fairfax Story Hour: Songs, tales and crafts captivate kiddos. Fairfax Community Library, 9:3010:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Frosty & Friends Therapy Dogs: Young readers share their favorite texts with friendly pooches.

Preregister. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

Kids Story Hour: Literature hounds show up for tall tales. East Barre Branch Library, Kids under 3 meet at 10 a.m.; ages 3 to 5 meet at 10:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 476-5118.

Kids in the Kitchen: Young cooks sling pintsized personal pizzas made entirely from scratch.

Preregister. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 3:304:30 p.m. $20 per child; free for an accompanying adult. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

Open Computer Time: See THU.24, 3-4:30 p.m.

Preschool Storytime: See WED.23, 1010:45 a.m.

Science & Stories: Has spring sprung? Little ones look for seasonal changes. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

South Hero Playgroup: Free play, crafting and snacks entertain children and their grown-up companions. South Hero Congregational Church, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

St. Albans Playgroup: Creative activities and storytelling engage the mind. St. Luke’s Church, St. Albans, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Story Hour: Tales and picture books catch the attention of little tykes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

Story Time for Tots: Three- to 5-year-olds savor stories, songs, crafts and company. CarpenterCarse Library, Hinesburg, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 482-2878.

Student Matinee Series: ‘Radio MacBeth’: A 1940s radio-era rehearsal of the Shakespeare tragedy takes a chilling turn as the play overtakes the actors in this adaptation by SITI Company.

For grades 6 to 12. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 10 a.m. $8.50. Info, 863-5966.

Toddler Story Time: Kids under 3 enjoy picture books, songs and rhymes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:10-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

music

Green Mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 505-9595.

talks

Brown Bag Lunch History Talk: Gill Coates, president of the Monkton Museum and Historical Society, charts the life of Joseph Hoag, a Quaker who moved to Vermont in the 1790s. Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, noon. $2. Info, 388-2117.

Charles A. Dana Category 1 2011 Lecture Series: Professor Xiaoping Song goes into detail on “Time, History and Self in Mo Yan’s Novella, Red Sorghum.” Multipurpose Room, Kreitzberg Library, Norwich University, Northfield, 12:15-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 485-2794.

Josh Hoxie: The St. Mike’s economics and political-science major and Social Science Research Center summer researcher presents “Cracks in Coverage: The Precarious Position of the Uninsured and Underinsured in Vermont.” Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. Free. Info, 654-2536.

Malalai Joya: The author and political leader with a reputation as “the bravest woman in Afghanistan” speaks about ending the occupation in her country. Billings Lecture Hall, UVM, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 309-4824.

Medicare Information Event: Folks take in presentations on the changes to Medicare in recent federal legislation, as well as information on the Medicare prescription drug plan. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 1:30-2:45 p.m. Free. Info, 223-5364.

‘Our Future: With or Without Vermont Yankee’: James Moore of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group and Meredith Angwin of the Ethan Allen Institute present both sides of the issue in a student-sponsored symposium. Common Ground Café, Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0389.

Vermont Council on World Affairs Ambassador Series: H. E. Samir Shakir Mahmood Sumaida’ie, Iraqi ambassador to the United States, explores “Business and the Environment in Post-Transition Iraq.” Perry Hall, Champlain College, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 861-2343.

‘Vermont Single Payer & the Federal Government: Taking Action to Reform Health Care’: Vermont residents learn how the national Affordable Health Care Act affects them, and gain an understanding of the single-payer system proposed by Gov. Shumlin. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-5364.

theater

‘Radio MacBeth’: A 1940s radio-play rehearsal of the Shakespeare tragedy takes a chilling turn as the play overtakes the actors in this adaptation by SITI Company. See calendar spotlight. Free preperformance lecture, Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, 6-7 p.m.

A Q&A session with the artists follows the show.

Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-39.

Info, 863-5966.

‘The Rainmaker’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

WED.30 agriculture

‘Gardening in Vermont: Spring to Fall’: Ron Krupp, Friends of the Horticulture Farm board member and Vermont author of The Woodchuck’s Guide to Gardening, covers cold frames, planting by the stars, storing veggies in a root cellar and more.

Bring garden questions and any seedlings started at home. Horticultural Research Center, UVM, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 864-3073.

art

Arts Advocacy Day: Supporters of the arts discuss why they matter with the legislature and others through speeches, a panel discussion and readings. Pavilion Auditorium, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 828-3293.

business

Small Agricultural Business Workshop: A series of six 90-minute seminars educates ag organizations about marketing strategies and computer technology. Computer lab, Hazen Union High School, Hardwick, 7:15 p.m. $15 per class. Info, 472-5840, ext. 3.

environment

‘Smart About Solar’: A renewable-energy expert outlines the rationale for grid-connected solar photovoltaics, as well as incentives for implementing such sun-powered energy solutions in homes and businesses. Robinson Elementary School, Starksboro, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-9600.

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‘Reinventing Rhubarb’: Participants learn how to transform those seasonally flourishing pink stalks into pie, pudding, sauce or chutney.

Preregister. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:308 p.m. $20. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

The Open Table: See WED.23, 6-8 p.m.

kids

Babytime: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Center City Little League Registration & Indoor Practice: See WED.23, 6-7:30 p.m.

Children’s Story Time: See WED.23, 10:30 a.m.

Enosburg Playgroup: See WED.23, 9-11 a.m.

Fairfax Playgroup: See WED.23, 10-11 a.m.

High School Book Group: See WED.23, 5-6 p.m.

Highgate Story Hour: See WED.23, 10-11 a.m.

Ice Skating for Homeschoolers: See WED.23, noon-2 p.m.

Middle School Book Group: See WED.23, 4-5 p.m.

Milton Baby Playgroup: See WED.23, 10-11 a.m.

Montgomery Story Hour: See WED.23, 10-11 a.m.

Moving & Grooving With Christine: See WED.23, 11-11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime: See WED.23, 10-10:45 a.m.

music

Jack Ingram: The winner of the 2008 Academy of Country Music award for Top New Male Vocalist whips out clever songwriting for a solo show. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $27.50. Info, 382-9222.

Student Recital: Music scholars perform on their various instruments. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776.

Valley Night: Folk By Association execute harmony-driven original songs and covers. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $5 suggested cover. Info, 496-8994.

Community Herbalism Class: Water, water, everywhere ... and it can relieve pain and treat illness, according to naturopathic physician Erica Koch’s lecture “Hydrotherapy for Family Health.”

Preregister. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 2247100, info@vtherbcenter.org.

Lunch & Learn: What are the basics of plant bulbs? Speaker Ann Whitman uproots useful information. Gardener’s Supply, Williston, noon-12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.

New Rider Social: Fresh arrivals to the world of motorcycle devotion find peers at a pizza meet and greet with guest speakers and motorcycle instructors. Preregister. Green Mountain Harley-Davidson, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4778, info@ greenmtnharley.com.

Peace Corps Information Session: Interested parties learn about service opportunities in education, youth and community development, health, agriculture, and more. Returned volunteers share their experiences in a panel discussion. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-8269.

‘Preserving Electronic Records’: College educators learn about creating permanent e-records in a two-part workshop. Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 518-485-6233.

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‘A Mighty Heart’: Michael Winterbottom’s 2007 drama charts a pregnant woman’s search for her husband, who was kidnapped in Pakistan. Room 200, Yokum Lecture Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-4291.

‘Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age’: See SAT.26, Discussion follows with the director. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-8994.

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Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.23, 2 p.m.

Harlem Globetrotters: In “Four Times the Fun,” the exhibition basketball team works theater and comedy into a display of stellar athleticism. UVM Patrick Gymnasium, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $2275. Info, 1-866-442-8849.

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Colby Military Writers’ Symposium: Authors Chris Coppola, Donna McAleer, Doug Stanton, Karl Marlantes and Jack Segal lead presentations and join a panel discussion about “An Uncertain Future in Afghanistan: Assessing the Conflict 10 Years On.” Norwich University, Northfield, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $150 for all events. Info, 485-2938.

Froncie Quinn: As part of a series about Louisa May Alcott, the speaker looks into the 19th-century domestic art of patchwork quilting — one of Amy’s pastimes in Little Women. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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‘The Rainmaker’: See WED.23, 7:30 p.m.

‘The Wizard of Oz’: Theatergoers venture “where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops” at the Broadway national tour of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $41-61. Info, 863-5966.

Painted Word Poetry Series: A series highlighting established and emerging New England poets features Todd Hearon and Maggie Dietz.

Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-2005.

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classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $13.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

burlington city arts CLAY: BEGINNING WHEEL I: Apr. 7-May. 26, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $225/nonmembers, $202.50/BCA members.

Clay sold separately @ $20/25 lb. bag. Glazes & firings incl.

Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. An introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques. Create vases, mugs and bowls using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed! Includes over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice! Limit: 13.

JEWELRY: PENDANTS & EARRINGS: May. 3-24, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $120/nonmembers, $108/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Design and create your own jewelry to wear. In this four-week class, learn to make a set of earrings and a pendant using different silversmith techniques like etching and enameling. Take with Handmade Necklace Chains to make a full eight-week class!

Material fees are not included.

Limit: 12.

PAINTING: ABSTRACT PAINTING: Apr. 7-May. 12, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $185/ nonmembers, $166.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Students will be guided to explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting. Using the paint of their choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor), students will be encouraged to experiment and try adding other mixed media. Bring in some ideas or some reference material to use as a starting place. Limit: 10.

dance ARGENTINE TANGO FOR BEGINNERS: Mar. 26-Feb. 26, 1:15-5 p.m. Cost: $14/1 hr., $25/2.25 hrs., $28/4.75 hrs.

Location: North End Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., suite 116B, Burlington. Info: In collaboration with Queen City Tango, Elizabeth Seyler, 862-2833, eseyler@temple.edu. Improvise, express yourself, play. If you can walk, you can tango. Learn the basics in session 1, add complexity in session 2, and integrate your learning in the Guided Practica. Elizabeth Seyler holds a PhD in dance and welcomes all ages. No partner necessary.

Wear comfortable shoes with hard soles.

DANCING WITH STYLE: Call for schedule. This Fri., Mar. 11, 7-10 p.m.: free Open Latin Dance.

Just watch or join in. Cost: $12/class, $10/4 hrs. Location: Dancing With Style, University Mall, S. Burlington. Info: 7937524, dancingwithstylevt.net.

Learn beginners steps in salsa, tango, waltz, swing and much more. Private lessons available.

Special packages for physicians and nurses. New class for singles only on Saturday nights at 5 p.m.

Great way to meet new people.

Special guest teachers weekly.

Private room located upstairs for students who would like to learn in privacy.

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style. One-on-one, group and private, four levels.

Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Cost: $60/6-week series ($50 for students/seniors). Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: lindyvermont.com, 860-7501. Great fun, exercise and socializing, with fabulous music. Learn in a welcoming and lighthearted environment. Classes start every six weeks: Tuesdays for beginners; Wednesdays for upper levels.

Instructors: Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl.

davis studio CERAMICS/CLAY STUDIO: Adult class. 6 weeks: Mon., Apr. 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9, 16. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Instructed by Jen Labie. Cost: $200/series. Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington.

Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt. com/adult_springclasses2011. html. Learn the fundamentals of hand building with clay, such as slab building and pinch pots, and use textures and carving techniques to enhance your original pieces. Learn how to glaze your pieces with colorful painted designs. Completed work to be picked up at a later date after fired. Register online.

FASHION FACELIFT: Adult class.

6 weeks: Mon., Apr. 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9, 16. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Instructed by Claudia Venon.

Cost: $200/series. Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt.com/adult_springclasses2011.html. Learn to how to identify unappreciated treasures in your own closet and give them a new lease on life. Claudia will teach you an array of useful and beautiful techniques such as printing, appliqueing, embroidering, ruching and more to create fun and fabulous clothes that you will adore. Register online.

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PHOTO: DIGITAL PRINT WORKSHOP: Apr. 7-May. 12, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Develop your portfolio and make archival, exhibition-quality prints to take your work to the next level.

Color management, monitor calibration, paper choice and printing on our Epson 3880 printer will be covered. The class will also include periodic critique sessions to discuss your work.

Prerequisite: Photoshop or Lightroom experience. Limit: 6.

PRINT: SILKSCREENING SATURDAY: Apr. 2-May. 14, 9:30 a.m.-noon, This is a summary of the repeat configuration. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Info: burlingtoncityarts.com.

Make your Saturdays more creative! Learn how to print posters, t-shirts, stationary and more!

Students will learn techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit and mix and print images. Over 20 hrs/week of open studio time included! Limit: 8.

PASTEL AND MIXED MEDIA W/ SEAN DYE: Apr. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $115/class. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, helenday.com. Learn how to effectively use pastel and combine materials. Sean has been recognized nationally as a leading expert in mixed-media techniques such as those discussed in his book “The Mixed-Media Sourcebook.”

Through demonstration and instruction he will explain the how and why of pastels, paint and alternative materials. Bring sketches or reference photos.

Appropriate for all levels.

MODERN DANCE, BALLET, PILATES: Location: Burlington Dances (Chace Mill, top floor), 1 Mill St., 372, Burlington.

Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 863-3369, Info@ BurlingtonDances.com, BurlingtonDances.com. Modern dance technique, classical ballet barre, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Pilates, Space Harmony and somatic awareness classes give you the foundations of strength, coordination, musicality and flexibility to move with confidence and say what cannot be said in words or other forms of artistic expression. Great prices, friendly teachers, inspiring atmosphere.

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CLAY: BEGINNING WHEEL II: Apr. 5-May. 24, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $225/nonmembers, $202.50/BCA members (clay sold separately @ $20/25 lb. bag, glazes & firings incl.).

Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: burlingtoncityarts.com. In this mixed-level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, students will learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel.

Demonstrations and instruction will cover intermediate throwing,

JEWELRY: HANDMADE CHAIN NECKLACES: Apr. 5-26, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $120/ nonmembers, $108/BCA Clay Studio. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Info: burlingtoncityarts.com.

Learn how to make your own unique necklace chains to wear on their own or with pendants.

Using weaving, crocheting, and other wire-working techniques, you will make a chain necklace out of silver wire. Take with the Pendants & Earrings course to make a full eight-week class!

Limit: 12.

PRINT: SILKSCREENING: Apr. 6-May. 11, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Print posters, T-shirts, stationery and more! Learn techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and mix and print images with water-based inks.

Over 20 hours/week of open studio time included in addition to the class! Limit: 8.

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LEARN TO DANCE W/A PARTNER!: Cost: $50/4-week class. Location: The Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington, St. Albans, Colchester. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, FirstStepDance.com. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance!

Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Three locations to choose from!

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CLAY: SPOUTS, HANDLES & LIDS: Apr. 20-May. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $175/nonmembers, $157.50/BCA members.

Location: Burlington City Arts, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn techniques to make at least five different styles of handles. Learn how to pull, fold and alter spouts into new and strange appendages that actually pour! Must be able to center and pull walls with at least two pounds of clay. Over 20 hours per week of open studio time included! Limit: 10.

DRAWING: Apr. 4-May. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50/BCA members.

Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Work mostly from observation and with a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and more.

Comics and illustrations may be incorporated based on student interest. Limit: 12.

PRINT: PRINT & BOOK: Apr. 5-May. 24, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $198/nonmembers, $178.20/BCA members.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Create your own book or journal from scratch! Silkscreen images and/ or text onto paper, creating pages that you will hand-bind.

Explore basic Japanese bookbinding stitches to create an edition of two uniquely personal books. Prior silkscreening experience a plus. Over 20 hours per week of open studio time included. Limit: 10.

BCA offers dozens of weeklong summer art camps for ages 3-14 in downtown Burlington from June to August – the largest selection of art camps in the region! Choose full- or halfday camps – scholarships are available. See all the camps and details at burlingtoncityarts.com.

BURLINGTON’S BEST SALSA: DAVID LARSON & SOUTH END STUDIO: Burlington’s newest (& nicest) place to dance. Yes! Now there are 2 salsa dance studios in Burlington. Ongoing classes Thu., 7-8 p.m., Beginning Salsa. A great way to get started & make some new friends.

Then, 8-9 p.m., very cool Ladies Styling with Shannon and some incredible turning combinations (Condado, Cop and Flair turns!).

Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., near Lake Champlain Chocolates, just behind New World Tortilla, Burlington. Info: Sabrina, 540-0044, southendstudiovt.com. With all the dance classes offered in Burlington why take lessons from us? “We had a lot of fun learning how to salsa dance at South End Studio. Shannon and David are such beautiful dancers. They really made it easy to learn. Their classes are just great. It’s like a night out, meeting new people, great music and you realize you’ve learned how to salsa dance too. Shannon and David are Burlington’s best teachers.

Thanks guys.” Lorraine, salsa lover.

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CLAY: INT./ADV. WHEEL THROWING: Apr. 7-May. 26, 9-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225/BCA members. Clay sold separately at $20/25 lb. bag.

Glazes & firings incl. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel. Intermediate throwing, trimming and glazing techniques. Class size will be kept small. Students must be proficient in centering and throwing basic cups and bowls.

Over 20 hours/week of open studio time included in addition to the class! Limit: 8.

trimming and glazing techniques. Individual projects will be encouraged. Over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice! Limit: 13.

PRINT: MONOTYPING: Apr. 4-May. 23, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $210/nonmembers, $189/BCA members.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: burlingtoncityarts.com. Monotype is an easy printing process that involves painting, drawing and printmaking, where one-of-a-kind images are created. Through discussions and demonstrations, students will explore this medium and learn to incorporate it with other printing techniques. Over 20 hours per week of open studio time included in addition to the class! Limit: 10.

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MIXED-MEDIA ART DOLLS: Adult class. 6-week class. Thu., Apr. 7, 14, (skip 21), 28; May 5, 12, 19. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructed

by Teresa Davis. Cost: $200/ series. Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt.com/ adult_springclasses2011.html.

Create expressive forms that evolve intuitively. Each doll will be unique. Materials are supplied, but we encourage you to bring a few treasures of your own to personalize your doll (fabric, stone, wood, beads, buttons, found objects, etc.). No sewing or art experience necessary, just a playful attitude. Register online.

FUSED GLASS: Adult class.

6-week class. Wednesdays, April 6, 13, (skip 20), 27; May 4, 11, 18. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructed

by Alyssa Oxley. Cost: $200/ series. Location: Davis Studio, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt.com/ adult_springclasses2011.html.

We will learn to cut sheets of glass and explore various techniques to create a number of flat glass projects in addition to draping and slumping into molds to form bowls. Bring sketches or explore ideas here. There will be discussion of design principles, kiln and tool use. Register online.

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feldenkrais FELDENKRAIS: Weekly on Wed., 7-8 p.m. Cost: $12/class.

Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington.

Info: Uwe Mester, 735-3770, uwemester@gmx.net. First class is free! The Feldenkrais Method, a form of somatic education, will help you to overcome aches and pains, reduce muscle tension, and increase your self-knowledge, flexibility and awareness of your body. Anyone, young or old, physically challenged or physically fit, can benefit from the Feldenkrais Method. For more information about Feldenkrais (including testimonials) and complete class schedule, please visit vermontfeldenkrais.com.

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org. Call 652-4537 or email flynnarts@flynncenter.org for an audition time slot.

SUMMER CAMPS ENROLLING NOW!: Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynnarts.org. Over 30 full-day performing-arts camps with after care until 5 p.m. for ages 4-18: drama, moviemaking, radio, comedy, hip-hop and jazz dance, puppetry, slam poetry, musical theater, voice, and historic improvisation. Themes for younger kids include Harry Potter, Magic School Bus, spies, pirates, royalty, fairy tales, animals, Dr. Seuss, Mo Willems (Pigeon/Knuffle Bunny) books, sea monsters (Champ), ballet, world cultures, costuming and history.

TBD. Info: Eat Your Greens VT, Heather Jerrett, 730-2845, eatyourgreensVT@gmail.com. Create your own group, join other individuals or have private organic vegetable gardening sessions with Master Organic Gardener Heather Jerrett. Heather has run High Mowing Organic Seeds’ trial gardens for the last eight years and offers recommendations on soils, varieties, overall garden health, pest and disease control, and seed saving.

TIPS FOR GOING ORGANIC: Apr. 6, noon-12:45 p.m.. Location: Gardener’s Supply Williston Store, 472 Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: 658-2433. Lunch & Learn Educational Series.

Instructed by Charlie Nardozzi.

Registration not required. Free.

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER: May. 25-Jun. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $800/ course. Location: The Flashbulb Institute, Burlington. Info: The Flashbulb Institute, 881-0419, info@theflashbulb. org, theflashbulb.org. The Flashbulb Institute is host150-HOUR CHINESE HERB ing SOLO Wilderness Medical PROGRAM: Sep. 24, 2011-Jun. School to conduct this course.

18, 2012. Cost: $1,750/150 hours.

The Wilderness First Responder Location: Elements of Healing, (WFR) course is the recognized 21 Essex Way, suite 109, Essex industry standard for those who Jct. Info: Elements of Healing, work as backcountry trip leaders, Scott Moylan, 288-8160, conservation team leaders, camp elementsofhealing@verizon. counselors and outdoor guides.

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PM This program will teach the fundamentals of Chinese mediBUILDING RAISED BEDS: Apr. cine theory, as well as a detailed 9, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $10/class. study of assessment skills. We Location: Gardener’s Supply VIEWPOINTS ACTING will cover well over 100 comBurlington Store, 128 Intervale MASTERCLASS: Mar. 27, monly used herbs and formulas Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ for health and illness. This class gardenerssupplystore.com. class. Location: Flynn Center, is appropriate for beginners, Perfect for do-it-yourselfers.

Burlington. Info: 652-4548, as well as other health care We’ll take the mystery out of flynnarts@flynncenter.org. practitioners. building your own growing spacArtistic director Anne Bogart. es. Preregistration is required.

HONORING HERBAL TRADITION The Viewpoints develop flex2011: Cost: $850/9 a.m.-5 p.m.

BULB BASICS: Mar. 30, noonibility, articulation and strength 1 Sat./mo. for 8 mos. Location: 12:45 p.m. Location: Gardener’s in movement, making true enHorsetail Herbs, 134 Manley Supply Williston Store, 472 semble work possible. Learn how Rd., Milton. Info: Horsetail Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: to spontaneously and intuitively Herbs, Kelley Robie, 893658-2433. Lunch & Learn generate bold, theatrical work.

0521, htherbs@comcast.net, Educational Series. Instructed by Some knowledge of Viewpoints Horsetailherbs.org. Herbal apAnn Whitman. Registration not is helpful. Open to adults and prenticeship program held on a required. Free. older teens. horse farm. Covers herbal theraEDIBLE LANDSCAPING WITH LUCINDA CHILDS’ DANCE pies; nutritional support; diet; THE THREE BIG BERRIES: Apr. MASTERCLASS: Intermediate/ detox; body systems; medicine 2, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $10/class. advanced teens & adults: Fri., making; plant identification; tea Location: Gardener’s Supply Apr. 1; 1-2:30 p.m. Cost: $20/ tasting; plant spirit medicine Burlington Store, 128 Intervale class. Location: Flynn Center, and animal communication; Rd., Burlington.

Info: 660-3505, Burlington. Info: 652-4548, wild foods; field trips; iridology; gardenerssupplystore.com. flynnarts@flynncenter.org. women’s, children’s, men’s and Planting and landscaping with This masterclass with Ty animal health! Textbook and blueberries, strawberries and Boomershine is based on the United Plant Saver membership raspberries can be beautiful Cunningham technique, which included. VSAC grants available. and oh so tasty. Presenter: focuses on rhythmic, spatial TINCTURE MAKING W/LAURA: Charlie Nardozzi. Preregistration and physical clarity, combined Mar. 27, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $20/2-hr. required. with a sense of coordination and hands-on workshop. Location: multitasking through the body.

RAIN GARDENS: HOW TO Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 W. After an intense and challenging CREATE AN OUTDOOR OASIS: Canal St., Winooski. Info: Purple class the workshop focuses on Mar. 26, 9:30-11 a.m.. Location: Shutter Herbs, Purple Shutter the methodology and process Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Herbs, 865-4372, info@purplespecific to the work of Lucinda Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, shutter.com, purpleshutter.

Childs, including phrase material gardenerssupplystore.com. com. Tinctures are a method in from the repertory.

Let it rain: learn about creating which a menstruum is used to beautiful outdoor spaces that SUMMER YOUTH THEATER extract nearly all the chemical thrive on the wet stuff. Space is AUDITIONS: Ages 12-18: Fri., constituents of an herb. Laura limited. Call to register.

Apr. 8, & Sat., Apr. 9. Location: will be your guide as we explore Flynn Center for the Performing RAIN GARDENS: WHAT YOU both the art and science of this Arts, Burlington. Info: 652-4548, NEED TO GET STARTED: Apr. preparation utilizing alcohol, flynnarts@flynncenter.org.

13, noon-12:45 p.m. Location: vinegar and glycerin. All parAuditions for three summer Gardener’s Supply Williston ticipants will prepare their own youth theater productions: Store, 472 Marshall Ave., personal herbal extract. jazzy musical “A Year with Frog Williston. Info: 658-2433. Lunch WISDOM OF THE HERBS & Toad,” socially-conscious farce & Learn Educational Series.

SCHOOL: Followed by herbal “Urinetown, the Musical” and Registration not required. Free. tea. Wisdom of the Herbs touring original performance by THE GARDEN CLUB: Apr. 1-Sep. Certification Program begins the “Theater-in-Action Team.”

30, 5-7 p.m., Every 3 weeks.

Apr. 23-24 & runs 1 weekend/mo.

Detailed audition packet, music Cost: $10/session (groups of 8, through Nov. We are currently and more available at flynnarts. more otherwise TBD). Location: interviewing for this program.

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Wild Edibles spring/summer term will be held May 8, Jun. 5 & Jul. 10, & summer/fall term will be held Aug. 21, Sep. 18 & Oct. 16. Plan ahead & apply now for VSAC nondegree grant for 2011 programs while funds are plentiful. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com. Earth skills for changing times. Experiential programs embracing local, wild, edible and medicinal plants, food as first medicine, sustainable living skills, and the inner journey.

Annie McCleary, director, and George Lisi, naturalist.

holistic health VERMONT HEALERS EXPO: Mar. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Vermont College of Fine Arts, College St., Montpelier. Info: Vermont Healers, Lisa Mase, 598-9206, lisamase@gmail.com, vermonthealers.org. Free for all!

60 vendors: massage, postural alignment, reiki, flower essences, herbs, nutrition, body care products and more! Workshops $5 each: stress care, essential oils, herbal recipes, somatic therapy.

Music by Miriam Bernardo and Sara Grace; silent auction; food from Tulsi Tea Room and SALT.

horticulture LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: May 30-Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2 Mon. per mo. Cost: $400/10 sessions. Location: Gardens of Seven Gables, 546 Anderson Rd., Barre Town. Info: Gardens Of Seven Gables, Joann Darling, 476-3350, gardens7gables@gmail.com. Learn the language of flowers with flower guru Joann Darling in this flower-whisperers program.

This program is about flowers and how we learn from, grow and experience them. Students will gain the necessary skills, encouragement and inspiration to further their studies in floriculture, horticulture, permaculture, landscape design and maintenance, herbalism, botany, farming, and art and horticulture therapy.

language ANNOUNCING NEW SPANISH CLASSES: Beginning week of Apr. 18 for 10 weeks. Cost: $160/10 1-hr. classes. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

New spring Spanish-class offerings. Learn from a native speaker in a small-class environment.

You’ll always be participating and speaking. Also private instruction and tutoring. We specialize in lessons for young children; they love it! Convenient scheduling. See our website for complete information or contact us for details.

martial arts AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes begin on Tue., Apr. 5, at 6:45 p.m. Join now & receive a 3-mo. membership (unlimited classes) & uniform for $175.

Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal and Light), Burlington. Info: 951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org. Aikido is a dynamic Japanese martial art that promotes physical and mental harmony through the use of breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, circular movements, and pinning and throwing techniques. We also teach sword/staff arts and knife defense. The Samurai Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 7-17.

AIKIDO: Tue.-Fri., 6-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m.; & Sun., 1011:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, vermontaikido.org. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself.

Adult Beginners Class: Intro to Aikido Practice, four consecutive Tuesday evening classes beginning February 2. Class time 6 to 7:30 p.m. Intro Class fee of $60 includes beginner’s uniform.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: 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. Classes for men, women and children.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and self-confidence.

We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations.

Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian JiuJitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian JiuJitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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massage Asian Bodywork Therapy Program: Weekly on Mon., Tue. Cost: $5,000/500-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 2888160, elementsofhealing@verizon.net, elementsofhealing.net.

This program teaches two forms of massage, Amma and Shiatsu.

We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, Yin Yang and 5-Element Theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught.

VSAC nondegree grants are available. NCBTMB-assigned school.

Intro to Massage School: Apr. 2, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: $25/3-hr. class. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, Mark Adams, 658-7715, touchvt@gmail.com, touchstonehealingarts.com. Our nine-month training fully prepares individuals for a rewarding career. You can expect personal and professional growth, detailed body sciences, exceptional massage technique and practice.

Thirteen years of excellence!

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Snake-Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

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Spring Classes: One-on-One Private Classes of your choice: Cost: $69/half day, $99/full day. Location: Linda Rock Photography, Essex Jct. Info: 238-9540, lrphotography@ comcast.net. Beginner Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography, Digital Workflow, Lighting Techniques, Set Up Your Photo Business, People Posing, Basic Photoshop and more. See what we offer at lindarockphotography.com for more details. Sign up today!

REIKI (USUI) LEVEL 1: Cost: $175/Sat., Mar. 26, 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Location: Rising Sun Healing Center, 35 King St., Burlington. Info: Chris Hanna, 881-1866, chris@risingsunhealing.com, risingsunhealing.com.

Learn this powerful hands-on healing art for healing and personal growth and be able to give Reiki energy to yourself and others by the end of class.

Plenty of in-class practice. Learn the history of Reiki and ethics of a Reiki practitioner. Individual sessions and classes available.

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pilates ALL Wellness: Location: 208 Flynn Ave., Studio 3A (across from the antique shops, before Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 863-9900, allwellnessvt.com.

We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, physical therapy, yoga and nutrition.

Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio.

Join us for a free introduction to the reformer, every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.: Just call and reserve your spot!

Natural Bodies Pilates: Daily classes & private sessions for a whole new body. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, Chace Mill, top floor, 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington. Info: 863-3369, lucille@naturalbodiespilates. com, NaturalBodiesPilates. com. March special: Two-for-one duet pricing on introductions to Pilates Reformer sessions! Two students, three sessions, one low price. Schedule your sessions through March 15. Reform your body, move with confidence and grace, and cultivate your expressive spirit in a creative atmosphere with Joe Pilates Reformer Exercise.

Reiki II Class: Okuden: Apr. 9-10, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $175/10-hr. class. Location: HeartSong Reiki, Stockbridge.

Info: HeartSong Reiki, Kelly McDermott-Burns, 746-8834, kelly@heartsongreiki.com, heartsongreiki.com. This class will introduce the first three Reiki symbols. The student will experience the energy of each symbol through the three attunements and use of jumon and mantras. Meditation techniques to expand our energy will be practiced. A manual and certificate will be given. April 16/17: Animal Reiki I.

stress reduction Fear of Flying Workshop: Apr. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $75/3hr. class. Location: Burlington Airport, restaurant conf. room, S. Burlington. Info: Transform and Grow Hypnosis, Samuel Lurie, 578-8391, samuel@ tghypno.com, tghypno.com.

Afraid to fly? Take this proven three-hour workshop to help you overcome your fear of flying.

Learn techniques to help you feel more calm, positive and even excited about flying! Held at the Burlington Airport and led by renowned anxiety expert and hypnotherapist who has helped many fly again!

Yang-Style Tai Chi: Beginner’s class, Wed., 5:30-6:50 p.m. All levels classes on Sat., 8:3010 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Cost: $16/class, $60/mo. for 4 classes, $115/mo. for 8 classes, $160/12 classes (1 time per week for 3 mos.), $300/3 mos. unlimited classes. Location: Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Turn right into driveway immediately after the railroad tracks. Located in the old Magic Hat Brewery building. Info: 318-6238. Tai Chi is a slow-moving martial art that combines deep breathing and graceful movements to produce the valuable effects of relaxation, improved concentration, improved balance, a decrease in blood pressure and ease in the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Brought to you by Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center.

Janet Makaris, instructor.

wingspan studio Bonjour! French for Beginners: Beginner French: Sat., 9-10:30 a.m., Mar. 26-May 21 (no class Apr. 23). Cost: $175/8-week class. Location: wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: wingspan Studio, maggiestandley@yahoo. com, Allons-y! Interactive, intimate, encouraging and relaxed class in beautiful Burlington atelier. For those brand new to French or a bit rusty. Fluent French speaker Maggie Standley guides classes with attention to various learning styles and helps you gain confidence in speaking, grammar, comprehension. Field trip to Quebec!

SPRING BREAK Imagination Camp!: Apr. 18-22, 8:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Cost: $300/5-day camp, incl. all materials.

Location: wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington.

Info: wingspan Studio, Maggie Standley, maggiestandley@ yahoo.com. Spring Break Imagination Station Camp!

Engage in creative, multifaceted projects combining the arts and the natural world. We’ll work in the studio and go on nature walks, dumpster diving to collect treasures and inspiration. Build, sculpt, paint, draw, print to create your own masterpieces!

Classes, Fine Art, Faux Finishes, Murals Maggie Standley 233.7676 wingspanpaintingstudio.com Arts Infused, Interdisciplinary, Inspiring Classes, Camps & Workshops for kids, teens and adults. Visit the classes section at wingspanpaintingstudio.com for more details. Sliding scale available, all abilities welcome.

Let your imagination soar!

writing Living & Leading Like a Poet: Mar. 21-May. 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Monthly on the 3rd Mon. for 3 mos. Cost: $55/single workshop or $150 for all three.

Location: Women Writing for (a) Change writing studio, 180 Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Info: Women Writing for (a) ChangeVermont, Sarah Bartlett, 3101770, sarah@womenwritingVT. com, womenwritingVT.com.

Celebrate the wisdom poetry offers to those wanting to live and lead more consciously. In a safe, respectful circle, read and respond to poetry and prompts; reflect on your life through a poet’s lens; write in your chosen genre; explore themes of attentiveness, intentionality, waiting, community and giving voice.

yoga Adaptive Yoga: Tue., noon1:15, Chace Mill, wheelchair entrance. Cost: $9/class, $7 w/ class card. Location: Burlington Dances , 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 863-3369, Lucille@NaturalBodiesPilates. com, BurlingtonDances.com.

Julie Peoples-Clark adapts traditional yoga postures to the needs of each individual. Ideal for students who have health or physical limitations, this class offers a balanced approach for strength and flexibility, breath work, and deep relaxation for people who have multiple sclerosis, arthritis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s and other physical disabilities.

Laughing River Yoga: Daily yoga classes & monthly yoga workshops. $13 drop-in; $110 for 10 classes. By-donation classes ($5-15 suggested) Mon.-Fri. at 9 a.m. & Mon.-Thu. at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Laughing River Yoga, 1 Mill St., Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: Laughing River Yoga, 343-8119, emily@laughingriveryoga.com, laughingriveryoga.com. Yoga studio downstairs in the Chace Mill. Experienced and compassionate teachers offer Kripalu, Jivamukti, Vajra, Flow, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini, Iyengar and Groove yoga.

Educate yourself with monthly workshops and class series. Lots of light. River view. Parking. All levels welcome! Deepen your understanding of who you are.

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: Healing Body, Mind & Spirit w/Deb Sherrer, MA, CYT: Mar. 24-May. 12, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Weekly on Thu. Cost: $120/ series. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 658-9440, vtcyt.com. Trauma and loss can result in feelings of anxiety, sadness, agitation and reactivity, as well as PTSD symptoms (e.g., flashbacks, hypervigilance and nightmares). Yoga and mindfulness practices can gently shift these patterns, allowing individuals to re-inhabit their bodies with a growing sense of safety, strength and stability.

Yin Yoga w/Anneke Hohl: Mar. 29-May. 10, 5:30-7 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $90/series. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington.

Info: 658-9440, vtcyt.com. A quiet practice with subtle and profound effects on the body, heart, mind and spirit. Physically, this passive practice opens the deep connective tissues of the body. Energetically, it optimizes the flow of energy through the body. Mentally and emotionally we learn how to work through discomfort to find acceptance. m

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Body Image as Metaphor: Exploring, Celebrating, Healing w/Deb Sherrer, MA, CYT: Weekly on Tue., Mar. 29-May 24, 9-10:30 a.m. No class Apr. 19. Cost: $120/series.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, 364 Dorset St., suite 204, S. Burlington. Info: 658-9440, vtcyt.com. Through personal experience and cultural influence, we develop a relationship with our bodies with associated thoughts, feelings and images. The inner commentary can be gentle to harsh related to size, shape, etc. Through participation in yoga poses

EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels from $5-14, conveniently located in Burlington. 10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates.

Mon.-Fri. @ 4:30 p.m., class is only $5!. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 8649642, yoga@evolutionvt.com, evolutionvt.com. Evolution’s certified teachers are skilled with students ranging from beginner-advanced. We offer classes in Vinyasa, Anusarainspired, Kripalu, and Iyengar yoga. Babies/kids classes also available! Prepare for birth and strengthen postpartum with pre/postnatal yoga, and check out our thriving massage practice. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog.

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Zumba & Belly Dance: Mon. & Fri., 5:45 p.m. Location: Burlington Dances, Chace Mill, top floor, 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 8633369, info@burlingtondances. com, BurlingtonDances.com.

Zumba Fitness Mondays and Belly Dance Fridays with Gail McKenzie Hall! Have some fun!

Bring your water bottle for these energetic, rejuvenating dance moves and music from around the world. Let us know you are coming, or simply drop in for a

Be Very, Very, Afraid: Apr. 22-24. Location: Back Inn Time, St. Albans. Info: 881-1171, vermontspirits@gmail.com, vtspirits.com. Ever want to spend the night in or investigate a real haunted house? Here’s your chance. Stay overnight or just join the Vermont Spirit Detective Agency’s investigation of its favorite haunted inn, where we’ve had many personal experiences and caught evidence on our digital recorders.

INTRODUCTION TO JUNG: Mar. 30-Apr. 20, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $60/class. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909. A basic overview of Jung, the man, his thought, and his legacy to psychology and our world, providing a primer of key Jungian concepts.

Highly recommended for all who plan to take more advanced courses in the Center’s Via Investigativa, e.g., alchemy, archetypal psychology, archetypal astrology and the Mysterium Coninunctionis. Led by Sue Mehrtens.

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LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.noon, or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m.-noon. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

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he past year has been a good one for Burlington singer-songwriter Zack duPont, and 2011 promises to be even better. Relaxing on a couch in his New North End condo, a mug of green tea in hand, duPont describes his upcoming tour, an intimate new album he recorded with bassist Pat Melvin and the “dream” project he’s been working on since last June with producer Jared Slomoff at Phish’s hideaway studio, the Barn.

There, his bandmates got to play Trey Anastasio’s Wurlitzer electric piano and Page McConnell’s Slingerland drum kit, he notes. It’s safe to say, duPont is on a roll.

“It’s been crazy. I feel like this last year, some doors are opening up,” he says. “I just have goals to try to push it. I’m not content just chilling in Burlington and playing gigs ... I want to get out there.” DuPont pauses.

He doesn’t want to sound like he’s dissing the Queen City. “It’s cool,” he continues. “I wouldn’t trade any of the experience I’ve gotten in Burlington for anything. It’s been a great place to develop.”

That development has happened over just a few years. DuPont arrived in Burlington in 2007, a fresh graduate of St. Lawrence University’s music program. Since then, he’s gigged around town “like crazy,”

playing solo and in duos, trios and quartets, as well as with local fusion cosmonauts Japhy Ryder. DuPont says he’s played every room in town “except the Flynn.”

His friend and drummer, Tim Sharbaugh, called producer Slomoff ’s attention to the hardworking songwriter’s budding talent.

“I stopped by one of Zack’s gigs at Red Square and thought I’d just catch a few songs and head home,” says Slomoff during a recent conversation. “But I ended up staying the whole time and was riveted by the whole thing ... The thing that struck me about Zack was that he really had something to say.”

Slomoff approached duPont after the show and told him that if he ever wanted to make another record — he’d recorded his own debut, Paths, in 2009 — that Slomoff would like to be a “co-conspirator.”

The two started preproduction last June, recording demos, discussing the songs and taking notes. Then they tracked duPont’s band live at the Barn and recorded overdubs at several studios around Burlington. All that remain to be done now are the mixing and mastering.

Though he’s excited to finish the record, tentatively titled Somewhere in Between, duPont is about to embrace a longstanding reality of the Burlington music scene: If you want to make it — whatever that means — you have to leave town. Just ask Grace Potter and, well, those guys who own the Barn and the vintage gear: Phish.

DuPont and bassist Melvin are about to embark on an 11,000-mile cross-country tour that his friends have dubbed the Mustache Ride of 2011. After they play a kickoff gig at Parima in Burlington this Wednesday, March 23, they’re packing a Subaru full of gear and driving south. During the monthlong journey, they’ll play what duPont calls “intimate listening rooms” in 14 cities, including New York, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland Ore, Seattle, Boulder and Chicago.

And what’s with the tour moniker?

“One of my buddies put all our tour into Google Maps and it looks like a big mustache,” duPont says with a laugh. I’ve been calling the southern leg the Taco Tour.”

DuPont has always wanted to see more of the U.S. While recovering from a recent surgery, he had little to do, so he sat in bed and booked gigs. He knew he couldn’t afford to take a band, so he only asked Melvin to join him. Once duPont had the dates booked, he knew they would need a CD to

sell on tour, something that would showcase what they do live.

Luckily, duPont has been honing his home-recording skills since he was a teenager. So he set up one mic in his home studio — aka the dining room — and played 10 songs straight through. Then he recorded Melvin’s bass parts, and Duo was born.

The album is filled with deep, understated soul. DuPont’s lyrics brim with images from road trips and memories of family. His finger-style acoustic-guitar playing and chord changes shy away from big choruses and hooks in favor of what Melvin calls “unpredictable” progressions.

“The unpredictability is a real strong suit,” Melvin says by phone while driving back to Vermont from a gig in Maine.

“It’s singer-songwriter [material], but not in your traditional singer-songwriter way.

If you were to sit down and think about them, they’d be a bit more intellectual.”

Slomoff agrees. “One of the things that really struck me about him, and continues to strike me about him, is that Zack is able to take some heavy experiences and turn them into really beautiful pieces of music,” he says. “He’s doing it [as] part exorcism, part celebration.

“To make music like that, that has a real built-in directness and beautiful simplicity,” Slomoff continues, “it’s really very compelling and enjoyable for me. It’s the type of music that, at the end of the day, I want to come home and put on my stereo and listen to.”

Time will tell how the Mustache/Taco Tour turns out. Right now, one thing that Slomoff, Melvin, Sharbaugh, and duPont’s other friends and collaborators agree on is that the rough mixes of Somewhere in Between are exciting. From his Burlington apartment, duPont admits that he thinks this album will take him to another level — perhaps helping him hook up with a management company and score opening slots for bigger acts on national tours.

But his ambition to play bigger stages and cities hasn’t changed duPont’s approach to songwriting.

“If you’re trying to write stuff to seek approval from people ... I think it’s better if you disassociate all the stuff — the listener or the critic, the promoter, the manager — and just focus on creating the best music you can first,” he says. “Then maybe other things will fall [into place].”

Zack duPont and Pat Melvin play Parima Main Stage on Wednesday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. $5. Mike Burns opens.

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and bawdy, and positively destroyed the dance floor on several occasions. As a friend remarked toward the end of their set, “It’s, like, if Gogol Bordello covered [Waits’] Mule Variations.” That might be a little overboard. But it’s not entirely inaccurate, either.

The Masquerade party is quickly becoming the Queen City’s most exciting monthly gig. It doesn’t hurt that Parima, in general, has elevated itself from simply a decent place to see an occasional show to a legitimate, go-to venue. But the energy in the room Saturday night was something special — heady and sensual, a little dangerous, even. Or maybe it SoUnDbITeS

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Masquerade. And this time I even managed to make it in time to catch Mildred Moody themselves. scott mangan’s revolving cast of musical misfits put on a ragged but thoroughly enjoyable performance, highlighted by the soulful charms of vocalist samara lark. It had been a while since I’d seen Lark in person. The woman’s got some powerhouse pipes.

The headlining act was folk-punk collective sai u drom. Catching this band had been on my to-do list for several months, though I’d heard mixed reviews.

I came away impressed.

Blending an obvious affinity for tom waits with eastern European flair and a punk sneer, their set was energetic

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Like the majority of selfrespecting hipsters in Burlington, this past Friday evening I found myself at the BCA center (formerly Firehouse Gallery) to catch the release party for local indie duo Parmaga’s debut EP, Ghost Pops. Or, as a colleague also in attendance that night proclaimed it, “Hipsterpalooza.”

I arrived just in time to catch the latter half of Joey Pizza slice’s opening set. With me was a friend in town from NYC for a job interview, who, though he grew up here, was seemingly unprepared for this side of Burlington arts culture. “You ever see ‘Portlandia’?” he asked, chuckling.

In fairness, he may also have been taken aback by the show’s dress code.

Fortunately, the fine fellas from Angioplasty Media were handing out skinny jeans and scarves at the door to those who arrived unprepared. (OK, I made up that last part.)

As Pizza Slice haphazardly crooned the final crumbling notes of a karaoke Sinatra tune from his wheelchair — Yes, really. And no, he’s not handicapped — I turned to my bewildered friend, smiled and said,

“Welcome to Burlington.”

It was a joke. But as the night unfolded, I’m not sure my friend could have asked for a better introduction to the Burlington indie-rock scene. ryan Power followed and reminded everyone in attendance why the local indie cognoscenti hold him in almost impossibly high regard. I hadn’t seen Power perform in nearly a year.

And I had forgotten just how brilliant an artist he really is, how effortless he makes it all seem. Power is a rare treat.

But the night belonged to Parmaga. In front of a packed house, the duo faithfully recreated the swirling, hypnotic sounds from their debut EP. Especially given how uniquely atmospheric that material is, I was curious to see how it would translate live. Feeding off an appreciative crowd, Parmaga may have actually transcended the recording, making up for any live limitations with an inspired performance. All in all, it was a classic Burlington night.

Saturday evening, after making my debut curling performance at the HowardCenter’s Curling Challenge benefit — it seems I’m a natural when it comes to bizarre sports — I made my way to Parima for another installment of

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1/2 LOUNGE: Raphael Groten (world music), 7 p.m., Free. DJ Kanga presents: The Lounge Lizard (hip-hop), 9 p.m.

CLUB METRONOME: Mushpost presents inDFRNT 2.0 (grime), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Beat Vision with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic DJ), 9 p.m., $1.

NECTAR'S: Higher Organix, the Cyborg Trio (live electronica), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno & Young (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

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pop sensibility into an exquisite work of rogue romanticism. This Monday, catch DeVotchKa at the Higher Ground Ballroom with SHENANDOAH AND THE NIGHT.

GOOD TIMES CAFÉ: Richard Smith, Julie Adams (acoustic), 8 p.m., $20.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Bluegrass Session, 8 p.m., Donations.

BEE'S KNEES: Alan Greenleaf & the Doctor (bluesfolk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

THE SHED RESTAURANT & BREWERY: Taryn Noelle & Gabe Jarrett (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

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MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

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PARIMA ACOUSTIC LOUNGE: Queen City Hot Club with Jason Anick (gypsy jazz), 8:30 p.m., $10.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Jam Man (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Burgundy Thursdays with Joe Adler, Dan Stevens, Andrew Parker-Renga, Clint Bierman Project (singer-songwriters), 8:30 p.m., $3.

northern

RADIO BEAN: Jazz Sessions, 6 p.m., Free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. The Unbearable Light Cabaret (eclectic), 10 p.m., $3. Soul Session (soul), 11 p.m., $3.

RASPUTIN'S: 101 Thursdays with Pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

RED SQUARE: Selector Dubee (reggae), 6 p.m., Free.

A-Dog Presents (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (house), 9 p.m., Free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: Longford Row (Irish), 8 p.m., Free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Phineas Gage (folk), 8 p.m., $5 donation.

1/2 LOUNGE: Andrew Parker-Renga (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free.

VENUE: Karaoke with Steve LeClair, 7 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: DJ Oh-J Freshhh presents Face-One, Earegulars, Brutally Honest, Zack Numbers, 2nd Agenda, Rajnii & Entricut (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

central

THE GREEN ROOM: DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: The End of America (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Mike Burns (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., Donations. Sara Grace (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Ellen Powell & Andrew Moroz (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

NUTTY STEPH'S: Bacon Thursdays with Noble Savage (electro), 10 p.m., Free.

LIFT: Get LiFTed with DJs Nastee & Dakota (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free.

SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Open Mic, 7 p.m., Free. DJ Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Raphael Groten World Guitar Trio (world music), 9 p.m., $5.

TUPELO MUSIC HALL: The Celtic Tenors (Irish), 8 p.m., $35/40. AA.

NECTAR'S: UVM Jammin Pre-Party (rock), 10 p.m., $5 donation. 18+.

champlain valley

FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

O'BRIEN'S IRISH PUB: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free.

51 MAIN: Andrew Weaver & Parker Woodworth (acoustic), 9 p.m., Free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Mono Malo (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Irish Session, 7:30 p.m., Donations.

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made a concerted effort to refine the cinematic grandeur that

the stark beauty of their surroundings, melding eastern European influence and

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CHARLIE O'S: Gold Town (bluegrass), 8 p.m., Free.

CITY LIMITS: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

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BEE'S KNEES: Mark Struhsacker (bluegrass), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

CLAIRE'S RESTAURANT & BAR: Tall Heights (folk), 7:30 p.m., Free.

MATTERHORN: Sidney & Hula Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RUSTY NAIL: Conscious Roots (reggae), 9 p.m., $15.

regional

MONOPOLE: Peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free.

Trinity Park Radio (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Gary Peacock (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Karaoke with Benjamin Bright and Ashley Kollar, 6 p.m., Free. Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYCE (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: Karaoke Night with Sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: Myra Flynn Trio (neo-soul), 7 p.m., Free. Bonjour-Hi! (house), 10 p.m., Free.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free.

BANANA WINDS CAFÉ & PUB: Dave Abair (rock), 7:30 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5.

FRANNY O'S: Hitmen (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

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BiteTorrent Speaking of happy hipster fun times, local indie-rock outfit the FIFTH BUSINESS celebrate the release of their latest record, Time of Year, at the Monkey House this Saturday with opening support from central VT rockers the ISLEYS and the DIRTY WATTS’ SETH GALLANT (ex-IN MEMORY OF PLUTO). As mentioned in my review of the new disc earlier this month, the band’s sophomore attempt was a marked improvement on their solid but unadventurous 2009 debut, Fiction Pilot. TFB seem far

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it inherently awesomer, such as “Danger Mouse” — the cartoon and the producer.

Then again, I have another theory that adding the word “muffin” to something makes the object in question insufferably cuter. In any event, Dangermuffin will be at Killington’s Bear Mountain Lodge this weekend as part of the annual wiggle fest that is the Snoe.Down Winter Music & Sports Festival at the ski resort and various locations in and around Rutland.

Also slated to appear: KELLER WILLIAMS (not the real estate company, presumably), the LONDON SOULS, the BREW,

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Langdon Street Café, though they are taking this Thursday off. However, they get their manouche on this Friday at Burlington’s Skinny Pancake.

Continuing on a theme, local STEPHANE GRAPELLI groupies the QUEEN CITY HOT CLUB have two shows this Thursday with renowned Boston-based jazz violinist JASON ANICK. Catch their early set at the BCA center and/or a later jam session at the Parima Acoustic Lounge.

This Saturday marks the ninth annual Cabin Fever Reliever benefit to support the Cancer Patient Support Program. As always, local rockabilly stalwarts STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS will headline the shindig at the Sheraton Emerald Grand Ballroom

music critic drunkenly serenaded a certain local sex columnist at a certain local paper’s staff holiday party … ahem. Anyway, if you’ve never been, the SJC is a pretty cool joint, and it’s open to the public every Friday.

This Thursday looks to be a big night for local hip-hop, as DJ OH-J FRESHHH presents the release of FACE ONE’s latest EP, Dead Seas, at Club Metronome. We’ll have a review in the coming weeks, but in the meantime you can check out the new joint at faceone.bandcamp. com. (Hip-hop semantics question: If it’s an EP, is it still a new “joint”? Shouldn’t12v-nectars032311.indd it be a new “one-hitter” or something?) Also slated to appear are EAREGULARS, BRUTALLY HONEST, ZACK NUMBERS, 2ND AGENDA and RAJNII & ENTRICUT and DJ YELLOW CROC.

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Last but not least, safe travels to B-town expats RUBBLEBUCKET, who hit the road this week for a twomonth-long tour that will take them from sea to shining sea, and during which they’ll share the stage with the likes of OZOMATLI, EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROES, BLACK JOE LEWIS and STRING CHEESE INCIDENT. Starline Rhythm Boys

hippies. As per usual, jam giants MOE. will headline the fest both Friday and Saturday.

For a full schedule of rocking, visit snoedown.com.

Congratulations to BOB BOLYARD, who, this Friday, celebrates 10 years of “offering karaoke therapy to the performance impaired.”

In other words, hosting karaoke at the St. John’s Club in Burlington. My guess is that the highlight of Bolyard’s decadent decade was when a certain local

Listening In Once again, this week’s totally self-indulgent column segment, in which I share a random sampling of what was on my iPod, turntable, CD player, 8-track player, etc., this week.

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Gypsy jazz really seems to have taken hold around the Green Mountains of late. The latest addition to the disciples of Django Reinhardt are Burlington’s BOHEMIAN BLUES QUARTET. The group features violinist ASA SOURDIFFE, bassist COREY BEARD, and guitarists GREG EVANS and MATT HARPSTER. The BBQ are in the midst of a monthlong Thursday-night residency at Montpelier hot club

in Burlington. And, as per tradition, they’ll be joined by legendary Telecaster ace BILL KIRCHEN. The guitarist has played with, well, pretty much everybody, but most notably COMMANDER CODY, ELVIS COSTELLO and NICK LOWE.

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Band Name of the Week: DANGERMUFFIN. I’m not sure why I find this roots-rock outfit’s name so amusing. It could be my long-running theory that adding the word “danger” to anything makes

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more willing to take risks sonically, and I’m predicting good things in the future.

Plus, you gotta love a group with the cojones to refer to themselves as a “sexual indie-rock band.” No idea what that means, but it has to be better than an asexual indie-rock band, right?

(Looking at you, VAMPIRE WEEKEND.)

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hiGher Ground Ballroom: John Valby a.k.a. Dr. Dirty (standup), 8:30 p.m., $15/17. aa.

JP's PuB: Dave Harrison's starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. lifT: salsa friday with DJ Hector cobeo (salsa), 9 p.m., free.

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Parima acousTic lounGe: tommy alexander (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., $5.

Park Place Tavern: General Lee (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

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radio Bean: shea Vaccaro (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. copper Beaches (minimalist), 9 p.m., free. Gypsy tailwind (country), 10 p.m., free. something With strings (bluegrass), 11:30 p.m., free.

The reservoir resTauranT & TaP room: DJ slim pknz all request Dance party (top 40), 10 p.m., free.

marrioTT harBor lounGe: paul cassarino, tracie cassarino & Josh cassarino (acoustic), 8 p.m., free.

slide Brook lodGe & Tavern: project Organ trio (jazz), 9 p.m., free.

monkey house: The fifth Business, the isleys, seth Gallant (indie), 9 p.m., $5. 18+.

TuPelo music hall: tupelo Night of comedy: robbie printz, Greg Boggis and colin ryan (standup), 8 p.m., $18.

necTar's: Grant/Black (Vermonticana), 7 p.m., free. Waylon speed cD release, the clash machine (outlaw dirt rock), 9 p.m., $5.

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on TaP Bar & Grill: area 51 (rock), 9 p.m., free.

51 main: Jazz Jam, 6 p.m., free. Left Eye Jump (blues), 9 p.m., free. ciTy limiTs: top Hat Entertainment Dance party (top 40), 9 p.m., free. on The rise Bakery: Open Jazz session with Dan silverman (jazz), 8 p.m., Donations.

Two BroThers Tavern: prana (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

northern

Bee's knees: cosa Bueno (Latin jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

The huB Pizzeria & PuB: Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 9:30 p.m., free. maTTerhorn: The cop Outs (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

7 Lbs. of pork, the cop Outs (rock), 9 p.m., $5. rimrocks mounTain Tavern: friday Night frequencies with DJ rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

rasPuTin's: DJ ZJ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $3.

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red square: Kelly ravin (roots), 6 p.m., free.

Ducati Vermont Diavel motorcyle Launch party, 7 p.m., free. Jamie mcLean Band (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

olive ridley's: Benjamin Bright (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free. ten Year Vamp (rock), 10 p.m., free.

red square Blue room: DJ stavros (house), 10 p.m., $5. ruBen James: DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., free. rí rá irish PuB: supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free.

The skinny Pancake: Bohemian Blues Quartet (gypsy jazz), 8 p.m., $5 donation.

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charlie o's: in This century (rock), 10 p.m., free.

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PosiTive Pie 2: DJ Haitian & the 2K Deep crew (drum & bass), 11 p.m., $3.

lanGdon sTreeT café: Hunter paye (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations. sweet Hound (rock), 9 p.m., Donations. The Vacant Lots (psych-rock), 11 p.m., Donations.

monoPole: turbine (rock), 10 p.m., free.

Parima main sTaGe: matt Wolfe (acoustic), 8 p.m., $3. radio Bean: Yankee chank (cajun), 8 p.m., free. rasPuTin's: Nastee (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. red square: DJ raul (salsa), 5 p.m., free. rick redington (rock), 6 p.m., free. Jack Grace (rock), 9 p.m., $5. DJ a-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

The skinny Pancake: aaron flinn (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., $5 donation. venue: The Hillside Hooligans (country), 8:30 p.m., $5.

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ciTy limiTs: Dance party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9 p.m., free.

BacksTaGe PuB: smoking Gun (rock), 9 p.m., free.

Two BroThers Tavern: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

cluB meTronome: retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5.

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51 main: cats under the stars (Jerry Garcia Band tribute), 9 p.m., free.

franny o's: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

Bee's knees: Open mic, 7:30 p.m., free.

The Green room: Bonjour-Hi! presents Bass culture/mushpost (house), 10 p.m., free.

The huB Pizzeria & PuB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

hiGher Ground Ballroom: mike Gordon (rock), 9 p.m., $20/25. aa.

rimrocks mounTain Tavern: DJ two rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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on “Skeletons.” The contrast between the two front men is striking. Crowther favors a direct and often rambunctious melodic approach, not so far removed from the rowdier fare found on Ween’s 12 Golden Country Greats. Ravin exudes cool reserve. Especially on “Skeletons,” he resembles the precocious, if eternally heartsick, Ryan Adams from his Faithless Street-era Whiskeytown days. Their respective 8v-Reservoir032311.indd 1 3/21/11 12:16 PM styles and tones probably shouldn’t work together. But they do, and this speaks to the group’s unusual ability to corral seemingly disparate influences, as does the instrumental metal fury found on Hand Grenades.

Waylon Speed are hardly the first band to match metal and country. The most famous recent example is probably Hank Williams III, who is equally comfortable tipping his ces! on! Best Pri cowboy hat to his iconic grandfather and father as he is Best Selecti Volcano, indulging harder musical vices. It would be difficult to ask anyone to approach the power and ingenuity of the Third’s Silver forays into Western metal. But Hand Grenades is an intriguing Surfer, RAFFLE complement to the punchy twang found on Horseshoes. The authorized band’s hard edge may alienate some listeners, but, to these & Other distributor of chameleon glass ears, any excuse for Hammaker to indulge his inner shredder Vaporizers is a good one.

From the disc’s opening bell, “Lassiter,” through the sinister closer, “Under the Cottonwoods,” Hammaker makes a strong case for being ranked among the area’s finest technical EXCULUSIVE players. Justin Crowther revisits his punk and hardcore DEALER OF roots to reveal versatility and skill that go way beyond train Illadelph beats and country swing. Like Hammaker, his playing is fast, powerful and precise.

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“Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.”

That aphorism is an old favorite, conveying that “almost” is never good enough. That is, unless you’re dealing with a situation, as in a game of horseshoes, in which simply being a hair better than your opponent gets the job done. Or as when lobbing a hand grenade, when precision is less important than feckless brutality.

The Burlington-based Western-metal outfit Waylon Speed — composed of three-quarters of late, great truckstop rockers Chuch and one member of the dearly departed jam-pop trio Lucy Vincent — are familiar with the concept of close but not close enough. During their respective heydays, both Chuch and LV achieved considerable success. Both toured widely and cultivated dedicated fan bases. But for all those accomplishments, neither band reached its respective potential.

Many observers, including this one, predicted Chuch would be the next big band out of Burlington. But, for whatever reason, the road-warrior lifestyle that carried them through festivals, rock clubs and dive bars from coast to coast never translated to a higher level of rock stardom. Likewise, Martha’s Vineyard’s Lucy Vincent, while equally talented and well traveled, couldn’t make the leap from regional darling to national commodity.

On their newly released double album, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades — a follow-up to the band’s 2010 debut, Georgia Overdrive — Waylon Speed explore the peculiar conundrum of being close and yet so far away. But, rather than a statement about previous successes and frustrations, the album highlights a more fundamental question of musical identity.

Last year’s release was a jagged hybrid of west Texas rockabilly and southern-fried metal. Waylon Speed’s sophomore attempt delves even further into the juke joint in which those two genres forged their whiskey-fueled union. On Georgia Overdrive, the band contrasted the styles side by side; here, WS untangle the mesh of frayed, dirtencrusted patch cords and neatly coil them together. Disc one, Horseshoes, isolates the band’s twangier, pop-infused material, while the second disc, Hand Grenades, tears open the throttle with vicious prog and metal.

Horseshoes opens on “Amplifier Switches,” a cruising little country rocker that reintroduces local songwriter Kelly Ravin as an uncommonly versatile talent. As hinted at on the band’s debut, the former Lucy Vincent front man seems to have truly found his voice with Waylon Speed. His dusty croon is a perfect match for the song’s road-trip rock appeal.

“Koi Pond” is next and features Noah Crowther on lead vocals. The ex-Chuch bassist locks in with drummer — and brother — Justin Crowther, who unleashes a roiling firestorm that propels this rockabilly scorcher. Lead guitarist Chad Hammaker, also of Chuch, is in equally fine form, delivering searing lines that counter Noah Crowther’s rapid-fire melodies.

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OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Ross Mafia (rock), 10 p.m., Donations.

1/2 LOUNGE: Raphael Groten (world music), 7 p.m., Free. DJ Kanga presents: The Lounge Lizard (hip-hop), 9 p.m.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: All Night Dance Party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

CLUB METRONOME: Angioplasty Media & MSR Presents: Titus Andronicus (indie), 8 p.m., $10. 18+.

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FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: James Harvey & Rob Morse (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

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1/2 LOUNGE: Funhouse with DJs Rob Douglas, Moonflower & Friends (house), 7 p.m., Free.

LIFT: DJs P-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

MONKEY HOUSE: Tall Heights, Radio Underground (indie folk), 6 p.m., $5. 18+.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

NECTAR'S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Seventh Sundays with Mike Sullivan (acoustic blues), 6:30 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Old Time Sessions (old-time), 1 p.m., Free. Randal Pants (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., Free. Mary Lee & the Fauves, Houseboat (folk), 9 p.m., Free.

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LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Cabin Fever Music Series: Phineas Gage Project (folk), 3 p.m., Donations.

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SWEET CRUNCH BAKE SHOP: Darcie Richardson (folk), 10:30 a.m., Free.

YE OLDE ENGLAND INNE: Corey Beard, Dan Liptak & Dan Haley (jazz), 11:30 a.m., Free.

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Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

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MONKEY HOUSE: AWOL One, Ceschi, Brzowski, Mr. Yee, Tank (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $7. 18+.

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PARIMA ACOUSTIC LOUNGE: The Drenched Earth Tour (folk), 8:30 p.m., $5.

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BIG PICTURE THEATER & CAFÉ: Folk by Association (folk), 7:30 p.m., $5.

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: The Drenched Earth Tour (folk), 8 p.m., Donations.

PURPLE MOON PUB: Phineas Gage (folk), 7 p.m., Free.

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CITY LIMITS: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

GOOD TIMES CAFÉ: Harvey Reid (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $20.

51 MAIN: Quizz Night (trivia), 7 p.m., Free.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: John Smythe & Spider Roulette (folk), 8 p.m., Donations.

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BEE'S KNEES: Andrew Parker-Renga (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

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Full House

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Scott Lenhardt at BCA Center

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n the front gallery of the BCA Center, a hunched monster glares through a clear-paned polygon roughly the size of a basketball.

Suspended inside the shape, a small, painted figure stares out, seemingly weightless. The figure is a stylized girl, boxy through the torso with feeble, tapered arms, no discernible neck and small, slot-like eyes. As the girl looks straight ahead, the swarthy beast regards her, pupils yellow and irises blazing red.

More than eight feet high, he dominates the room, a nightmarish creature with a domed head and long, skeletal fingers.

Frightening? A little — but he’s only made of papier-mâché and burlap.

Size-wise, the monster is the centerpiece of Vermont artist Scott Lenhardt’s current exhibit, theatrically titled “Good House.” The other works here offer a different aesthetic. Seven small dioramas are mounted to the walls of the front room, each installed at eye level above a pink-carpeted, semicircular platform on which viewers can stand to peer closely into Lenhardt’s delicate inventions in glass, paint and polymer clay. He has populated each diorama with figures painted on panes of glass installed vertically, like windows.

As one looks into each diorama, the glass disappears, leaving only the illusion of the figures standing at intervals.

Interspersed with the painted figures are landscapes of polymer clay and metal so well wrought and carefully lit that the tiny tableaux seem like actual little

worlds. In “Frazetta’s Cat Girl,” a figure similar to the girl trapped in a polygon inhabits a polymer-clay jungle landscape.

The fantastical nature of Lenhardt’s artworks is not surprising, given that he is strongly influenced by the artist Frank Frazetta. The latter’s paintings and Detail of “Coloring Book 2” comics from the 1960s and ’70s have become a kind of fantasy standard in American culture. Lenhardt first saw mans to big cats to rats, with both fine Frazetta’s work at the car shows he at- detail and simplified form. Each charactended with his father as a kid. ter stares blankly from its glass vitrine.

Lenhardt — a mixed-media artist Taken together, they seem like parodies and commercial illustrator best known of the person seeing them: Viewers, locally for designing dozens of Burton too, stare into the glass with blank cuSnowboards — only recently discov- riosity. And, unlike Frazetta’s demons ered that the images he remembered and angels, Lenhardt’s characters seem from his youth were mostly by Frazet- aimless in their glass landscapes, which ta. Lenhardt is inspired not makes them oddly endearing. just by the fantasy but by the In the back room of the gallery, Len1970s color schemes. That hardt has installed six finely carved palette is perhaps most ob- and painted birds, each perching on a vious in his diorama titled branch that extends from an elaborately “God on a Mountain,” in which a multi- painted, organic backdrop, with a roof armed, tangerine-colored diety hovers overhead. These whole constructions over a craggy mountaintop that peeks are hung on the wall, each seemingly from creamy woolen clouds in a burnt- capturing a moment in the life of a bird. orange sky.

A diffuse radiance emanates from In the dioramas, the male and female lights that overhang each of these delifigures seem like doughy counterpoints cate creatures, which are modeled on to Frazetta’s bethonged goddesses and species photographed by a friend of the sword-wielding strongmen. Lenhardt artist. With their intricately painted folipaints each of his characters, from hu- age, alert postures and rounded features,

A M Y R A HN Scott Lenhardt, “Good House,” installation and mixed media. BCA Center, Burlington.

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Lenhardt’s birds convey both warmth and quickness. His unique painting style — tiny strokes of paint that build into a soft, almost furry surface — combines with the plump shapes of the birds to make these museum-style presentations approachable. For viewers, there is a sense of surprise, as if we are coming across these extraordinary animals up close in the wild. And, unlike the stuffed creatures in a natural-history institution, these birds seem alive, their hearts still thrumming.

Lenhardt suspends reality and skillfully erects a fantasy world in its place.

The exhibit’s title is a theater term, and, like a theatrical production, his show is intended to be a collaborative journey between viewer and “performer.” He writes, “If it’s a good house, then the audience is engaging with the stage and there is a nice give and take happening between the two, and that’s what I work for.”

Inside the glass walls that bookend the BCA Center, viewers are presented with a curious duality: peering into Lenhardt’s fantastical, invented world, and out through the gallery windows into our own humming reality.

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Art ShowS

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‘24th AnnuAl Children's Art exhibition': work by burlington elementary school students.

Through March 30 at Metropolitan gallery, burlington City hall. info, 865-7166.

Ashley Anne Veselis: Figure and portrait paintings, in which multiple disparate images are combined on one canvas to create narratives.

Through March 31 at salaam in burlington. info, 658-8822.

Ashley roArk: "light, line and shadow," mixed-media works. Also, glass works by Terry Zigmund and lawrence Ribbecke, in the window.

Through March 31 at seAbA Center in burlington. info, 859-9222.

AVA & Zoe bishop: ".scrap.," reassimilated fabric scraps from sewing projects past, by Ava; "The silent Canoe," oil paintings by Zoe. Through April 28 at Flynndog in burlington. info, 363-4746. 'beyond the text: Artists' books From the ColleCtion oF robert J. ruben': A decadeslong collection of accordion, box, pop-up and tunnel books, as well as scrolls. They're made of paper, wood, plastic, and even lead and glass. Through May 31 at bailey/howe library, uVM, in burlington. info, 656-1493. bruCe pendelton: "positive images," photographs that demonstrate some of the things that we may take for granted. Through May 31 at speeder & earl's (pine street) in burlington. info, 793-8482.

'ChAmplAin VAlley regionAl Art show': Artwork by students from area elementary, middle and high schools. Through March 27 at university Mall in south burlington. info, 863-1066.

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CAll For entries: now taking entries for our maplethemed art show, which will run during st. Albans’ Vermont Maple Festival. info, facebook. com/pictureframer, 524-3699.

‘Art For soCiAl impACt’: A panel discussion on how art can impact social issues, such as hunger, poverty, domestic violence and community development, with Michael nye, Caleb Kenna, Dan higgins and bess o’brien. Friday, March 25, 5-7:30 p.m., bCA Center, burlington. info, 865-0255.

tAste oF stowe Arts FestiVAl: sell your artwork at our summer Festival: the Taste of stowe, July 29, 30 and 31. get on board! You will contact fans, create new collectors and connections, and increase your artist links. Deadline for applications: May 20. info: helenday.com.

CAll For entries: shelburne Farms’ 24th Annual Art at the Coach barn. Kim Findlay, coordinator: 985-0307. info and forms, shelburnefarms.org. digitAl ConCept/ ConstruCt: Call for submissions. is there truth in digital art photographs, or is it all just possibility? Deadline: Midnight, April 4. Darkroom gallery.

Darkroomgallery.com/ex14. open studio weekend spACe! show your artwork at the River Arts Center in Morrisville May 28 through 29 for open studio weekend! info, riverartsvt.org, 888-1261.

ChArlie hunter: oil paintings, skyway; gary hall: black-and-white photography, gates 1 & 2; greg Mamczak: oil on canvas, escalator. Through March 31 at burlington Airport in south burlington. info, 865-7166.

ChArlotte potter: "winter," fused-glass pendants and earrings that marry bold color with clean design by the Vermont artist. Through March 31 at Trinket in burlington. info, 862-5051.

ClAire mAlinA: "la Vie Ailleurs," photographs of southern France depicting the often overlooked beauty of ordinary moments. Through April 2 at penny Cluse Café in burlington. info, 578-5410.

dJ bArry: "primary imaginations 2," large acrylic paintings. Through March 31 at August First in burlington. info, 461-5814. 'dreAms': paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography by more than 25 local artists. Through April 27 at Artists' Mediums in williston. info, 879-1236.

'FACebook First 50': work by the first 50 artists to respond to the gallery's live call on the social networking site. Through April 30 at Art's Alive gallery in burlington. info, 864-1557.

'FAshioning photogrAphy': local and international artists show their contemporary fashion photography. Through April 3 at Vermont photo space gallery in essex Junction. info, 777-3686. hArry bliss: "genius," a retrospective of the world-renowned cartoonist and children's book illustrator includes original New Yorker covers, cartoons, student work, book jackets and children's books; also, original work from artists in bliss' personal collection. Through March 26 at Amy e.

Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center, in burlington. info, 652-4500.

JessiCA nissen: "Rorschach Drawings," paintedover inkblots based on the controversial psychological test of the same name. Through March 26 at second Floor gallery, bCA Center, in burlington. info, 865-7166.

John dAVid o'shAughnessy: Acrylic paintings on canvas and mixed-media works on paper. Through March 31 at speaking Volumes in burlington. info, 540-0107.

June CAmpbell: "Two bodies of work," one series of acrylic paintings that riffs on the tax maps used by local governments and another that is more unplanned. Through May 31 at pine street Deli in burlington. info, 793-8482. kAren dAwson: "Vermont and Away," paintings addressing the theme of seeing the forest for the trees. Through March 27 at barnes & noble in south burlington. info, 864-8001. kei egAn: Traditional and magnetic collages with themes of spirituality, childhood, aviation,

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BUDGET/BALLOT miChAel nye: "About PRESENTATION hunger and Resilience," www.Channel17.org photographic portraits, each GET MORE INFO OR wATCH ONLINE AT accompanied with an audio vermont cam.org • retn.org story, of Americans coping CHANNEL17.ORG without enough food. March 27 through April 24 at livak Room, Davis Center, uVM, in burlington. Reception: 16t-retnWEEKLY.indd 1 3/21/11 10:57 AM sunday, March 27, 4-7 p.m. info, 865-0255.

tranquility and time. Curated by the south end Arts and business Association. Through March 31 at pine street Deli in burlington. info, 859-9222. kyle 'FAttie b.' thompson: "salute the Masses," acrylics on canvas by the burlington DJ. Through April 30 at the green Room in burlington. info, 651-9669. liZA CAnnon: whimsical and often macabre prints and handmade books by the burlington artist. Through March 31 at north end studio in burlington. info, 863-6713. l.J. spring: "Vieux Carré," photographs on a new orleans theme. Through April 2 at new Moon Café in burlington. info, 324-9949. lois Foley: "Democracy project," abstract oils on linen. Also, new works by Anne Cady, sean Dye, Kevin Fahey, woody Jackson, sara Katz, blake larsen, Meryl lebowitz, Kate longmaid, Toni-lee sangastiano, Rai del noce senior and stu williams.

Through April 30 at burlington Furniture Company. info, 860-4972. luAnn bAiley: oil paintings that tell a story. Through April 8 at Village wine & Coffee in shelburne. info, 985-8922.

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lydiA littwin: "seasonal palette," oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31 at Davis studio gallery in burlington. info, 425-2700. lynn rupe: "Rural sheep and City bears," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through April 11 at Artspace 106 at the Men's Room in burlington. info, 864-2088. buRlingTon-AReA ART shows

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dr. sketChy's Anti-Art sChool: Artists age 18 and up bring sketchbooks and pencils to a boozy life-drawing session, "Clowns in Corsets!," featuring live models Annabelle, bella buttons and Funbags Mcgee, live music, and door prizes. wednesday, March 30, 8-10:30 p.m., American legion, white River Junction.

students and members of the pottery studio present teapots, teacups, saucers, creamers, sugar bowls, serving platters and more.

March 27 through April 29 at Montpelier Mud in Middlesex.

Reception: saturday, March 26, 5-7 p.m. info, 224-7000.

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eArly spring show: hand-painted floorcloths

by Alyson Chase; "om-inducing" paintings by lauren brownell; photographs by heidi pfau; and photographs from Tibet by sharie elrich. Through April 30 at Candles & Creations in burlington. info, 660-8021.

the hAle street gAng: project leader sara Tucker reads from and discusses her own memoir, Our House in Arusha. saturday, March 26, 2-3 p.m., Chandler gallery, Randolph.

liZA myers: “promises Kept,” acrylic paintings and ceramic sculpture by the brandon 16t-VidoeSync031611.indd 1 3/14/11 11:41 AM artist. Through April 15 at Feick Fine Arts Center, green Mountain College, in poultney.

Channel 15 Reception: Friday, March 25, POST-MORTEM 5-7 p.m. info, 287-8926.

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dAVid pinkhAm: oil paintings by the Champlain College student and graphic designer. Through March 31 at uncommon grounds in burlington. info, 865-6227.

‘2011 silent AuCtion’: Donated auction items are on view during the early-bird bidding period for the organization’s annual fundraising event. Through March 26 at AVA gallery and Arts Center in lebanon. supporters of the organization place their final bids and celebrate at the annual party: saturday, March 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. info, 603-448-3117.

‘Furry, Finned And FeAthered: eight Artists, numerous CreAtures’: paintings and photographs inspired by the animal world

by Annelein beukenkamp, Richard brown, Janet Fredericks, lynn Rupe, Josie Furchgott sourdiffe, sarah-lee Terrat, polly Thompson and Adelaide Tyrol. March 25 through April 26 at Furchgott sourdiffe gallery in shelburne.

Reception: Friday, March 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. info, 985-3848.

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'Christy's sAlon Art eVent': Christy Mitchell, the gallery's curator and creative facilitator, showcases the work of a talented group of local artists including Jme wheeler and Justin Atherton. Through March 26 at s.p.A.C.e. gallery in burlington. info, 578-2512.

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tiny chipmunks, squirrels, deer mice and mourning doves resting comfortably in her palm. Her thumb dwarfs some of their heads.

Jareckie gets a call when people find baby animals in the wrong places. “Wind will blow baby birds out of the nest, or cats will drag them out. Sometimes they just fall out” when their nest has been built under an overheated eave, she explains. Cottontail rabbits nest on the ground, so “everything can eat the poor babies — cats, dogs, lawn mowers. People think they’re mice because they’re so small.”

Last spring Jareckie treated 35 opossum babies, all from mothers hit by cars with the young still in their pouches.

fallen baby starling 13 years ago. “You do see a lot of very sad things in this work, just like you see in disaster work. So you need the mental strength to deal with that. You need dedication — you can’t leave a bird that has to be fed every 30 minutes. And you need a schedule that allows you to do that. Most people burn out.”

Jareckie continues to provide free treatment because, as she declares, “I can’t stand to see any animal suffer.”

On her “rare” day off, Jareckie says, she likes to ride her motorcycle. Even then it’s hard to escape the job, though: She’s

STARTING IN EARLY SPRING, JARECKIE SPENDS MOST OF HER WAKING HOURS

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lenty of Vermont artisans make note cards that feature their pets or other domesticated animals.

The sly-looking cats and dogs of Montpelier-based Anne Davis of Anne Made Cards and those luminous watercolor roosters by Annelein Beukenkamp of Burlington come to mind.

Ellen Jareckie, 51, of House-Mouse Designs has shyer subjects: She paints detailed drawings of young wildlife. Her greeting cards, rubber stamps, mugs and other merch depict baby field mice, squirrels and opossums crawling out of jack-o’lanterns, falling asleep in jelly-bean jars and generally getting into adorable mischief.

How does this artist get such a close look at what nature usually takes great pains to protect from view?

Jareckie is a wildlife rehabilitator — one of 19 in the state who are licensed by the Fish & Wildlife Department and, within that group, one of only four who hold an additional federal permit to treat wild birds.

During the fall and winter, the Bennington native creates her highly marketable images at her Shelburne home, a business she started as a sophomore art major at the University of Vermont, inspired by her pet mouse, Tiny. Jareckie licenses her images to other companies, including House-Mouse Antics in Colchester, which reproduce them on address labels, magnets and the like.

Starting in early spring, though, Jareckie spends most of her waking hours nursing injured or orphaned baby mammals and birds back to life. Photos on the “Meet Ellen’s Friends” link on her website capture

As soon as the babies are delivered to her, Jareckie follows a carefully timed routine to ensure survival: warming, rehydration, injury treatment and a constant feeding schedule ranging from every two to three hours for opossums to every 30 minutes for baby birds. “You get a critical-care baby in, you have to go in there and monitor it every 10 to 15 minutes, because it can go downhill very fast,” she says.

Jareckie is careful to handle her patients only enough to feed them. In the rare case where a foundling, such as a mourning dove, becomes too tame during treatment, volunteer transporters drive it to a permitted wild-bird sanctuary, such as the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Woodstock.

Otherwise, Jareckie releases the baby birds after about six weeks from transitioning cages in her backyard. She drives “quite a distance” to release mammals, preferably in areas remote from the humans, dogs and cats that endangered the babies in the first place.

Jareckie receives no remuneration for turning her home into a “hospital,” as she calls it. Wildlife rehabilitators volunteer their work because, according to Fish and Wildlife, it’s illegal to make money from Vermont’s wild creatures.

“It takes a special kind of person to do this,” admits Jareckie, who has been rehabbing wildlife ever since she healed a

constantly eyeing the roadside for abandoned creatures. Roadside Marine in Williston, where she takes her bike for maintenance, is a regular referral source for babies found inside warm engines. “It’s a nice mechanic who pulls the babies out and takes time to call a rehabilitator,” she says.

If you discover wild animals in trouble, Jareckie advises, call your local vet, humane society or Fish & Wildlife office for a phone list of nearby rehabbers. (It’s illegal for the public to keep or rehabilitate wildlife, Jareckie says, except for starlings, pigeons and house sparrows, which are not considered wildlife because they are not native to our area.) “Begin warming it under your shirt against your bare skin,” she continues. “If you’re worried about parasites, fill a soda bottle with warm water and lay it in some rags next to the baby, but you have to monitor the temperature constantly.”

Jareckie’s unpaid job gives her plenty of material for her paid artistic work, but it’s not easy juggling the two. “The biggest problem is that you only have so many hours in the day. It keeps you from enjoying each [ job] to the fullest extent,” she says. Rehabbing “is hard because it breaks your concentration” as an artist.

Ultimately, though, says Jareckie, being an artist is “a great way to make a living. I get to stay home and take care of animals.”

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March Group Exhibit: Photographs of New Zealand by Cody Brgant; silver gelatin photographs of London by Samuel Liebert; and acrylic and mixed-media works by Arden Jones. Through March 31 at the Skinny Pancake in Burlington. Info, 540-0188.

Marni McKitricK & LaurEL FuLton: "Spring Impressions," flowers and landscapes in acrylic, oil and pastel. Through May 31 at Shelburne Vineyard.

Info, 985-8222.

Mary ZoMpEtti LowE: "and then...," photographs exploring the many elements that create our living spaces. Through April 17 at 215 College Gallery in Burlington. Info, 863-3662.

MathEw parduE: Oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31 at Shelburne Art Center.

Info, 985-3648. nicoLE KirchEr: Selections from "Between You and Me" and "Go to Sleep," mixed-media figurative paintings. Through March 31 at Red Square in Burlington. Info, 318-2438. pauL dandurand: Urban street photography by the Burlington artist. Through March 31 at Block Gallery in Winooski. Info, 373-5150. pEtEr arthur wEyrauch: Art Affair by Shearer presents "RODZ," black-and-white photographs of antique cars and hot rods. Through March 31 at Shearer Chevrolet in South Burlington. Info, 373-2321. 'rEcycLE/rEusE showcasE': Chittenden Solid Waste District presents its 15th annual show of area high school students' artwork made from repurposed materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Through March 29 at Frog Hollow in Burlington. Info, 863-6458. richard a. cLarK: "Stations of the Cross," charcoal drawings that play with perspective. Through April 22 at St. Paul's Cathedral in Burlington. Info, 864-0471. robErt waLdo brunELLE Jr.: "General Baxter's Mansion 1858," acrylic paintings based on 19th-century photographs of the Rutland building.

Through March 30 at Wing Building in Burlington.

Info, 899-1106. ryan prEnGEr: Photographs by the Burlington artist. Through March 31 at City Market in Burlington. Info, 861-9700.

scott EinsiG: Acrylic portraits, in the Bar; barbara hauZinGEr: color photographs of Panama, in the Dining Room; JanE ann Kantor: acrylic paintings, in the Greenhouse. Through March 31 at the Daily Planet in Burlington. Info, 862-9647.

sKip schiEL: "Eyewitness Gaza," photographs from the artist's recent trip to Israel and Palestine.

Through April 25 at St. Paul's Cathedral in Burlington. Info, 324-9864. 'start with thE arts Exhibit': Artwork by preschool children made during home daycare visits by Peter Burns, an instructor in the arts mentoring program. Through April 19 at Winooski Memorial Library. Info, 399-7095.

wEndy JaMEs: Digital photomontages in black and white by the Vermont artist. Through March 31 at Opportunities Credit Union in Burlington. Info, 865-3404 ext. 130. wintEr Group show: Work in a variety of media

by Steve Campbell, Isaac Wasuck, Greg Mamczak, Dave Davidson, Kevyn Cundiff, Diane Gabriel, Lorraine Manley, Perry Bartles and Gaal Shepherd.

Through March 31 at Maltex Building in Burlington.

Info, 865-7166.

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'art shapEs VErMont': Work by K-12 students from around the state. Through March 31 at Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier. Info, 563-2384.

'FLyinG hiGh': A multimedia show exploring the dynamic of flight, in the Main Floor Gallery; siLEnt auction to bEnEFit spa proGraMs (bidding open from March 8-11), in the Second Floor Gallery; LynnE barton: "A Closer Look," oil paintings of stones, in the Third Floor Gallery. Through April 16 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069.

GabriELa buLisoVa: "Chernobyl: Life on the Edge," a photographic exposé of life in the Russian region 25 years after the nuclear disaster. Through April 22 at Montpelier City Hall. Info, 476-3154.

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Jayn biEr & chip hopKins: "Scrapwork," patchwork pictures by Bier and scrap metal sculpture

by Hopkins. Through April 16 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404.

JiLL MaddEn & rEbEcca KinKEad: Madden's landscape paintings are full of motion and light; Kinkead makes her figurative works by layering paint and wax. Through April 29 at Vermont Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

KatE EMLEn & FrancEs wELLs: "Maine Coast to Hudson River," landscape paintings. Through May 1 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670.

KathErinE Larocca: "Abandoned Interiors: A Wordless Novel in Progress," an exhibition of linocuts. Through March 31 at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Info, 295-5901.

LauriE sVErdLoVE GoLdMan: "Battlefields: WWI," oil paintings inspired by photographs of battlefields in France and Germany. Through April 25 at Korongo Gallery in Randolph. Info, 236-9854.

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'undEr thE biG top: thE FinE art oF thE circus in aMErica': Work by modern and contemporary American artists fascinated by the circus and its performers' bohemian lives

'wE sharE our worLd': Photography and personal items documenting the experiences of people leaving their homeland and settling in Vermont, produced in association with the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program, in the First Floor Gallery (through April 1); dana hEFFErnan: "Unicorn Wars," paintings examining the U.S. involvement in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, in the Second Floor Gallery, through April 29.

At Community College of Vermont in Winooski.

Info, 654-0513.

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shEEL GardnEr anand: "Maple Chemists," a painting depicting the process of boiling sap into syrup, in the front window. Through March 31 at John Anthony Designer in Burlington. Info, 660-9086.

w. daVid powELL: "Everything Must Go 2.0," a retrospective of paintings, drawings, prints, collages and computer-generated work by the artist responsible for the iconic Allman Brothers logo "Eat a Peach." Through May 31 at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Info, 793-8482.

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scott LEnhardt: "Good House," drawings, paintings and illuminated, multilayered paint-onglass light boxes by the artist well known for his Burton snowboard designs. Through May 28 at BCA Center. Info, 865-7166.

'unhEard VoicEs': Work by Larry Bissonnette and other HowardCenter artists. Through April 15 at SEABA Center in Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

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sarEEt rosEnstEin: "Why Did You Just Take a Photo of That?" photographs. Curated by the South End Arts and Business Association. Through March 31 at Speeder & Earl's (Pine Street) in Burlington.

Info, 859-9222.

outside the ring (through May 22); pippo Lionni: Animations and a print, in the New Media Niche and the European and American Gallery (through May 22); 'MasKEd spEctacLE: coMMEdia dELL'artE and brEad & puppEt thEatEr': Prints by Hungarian-American artist Giuseppe Pecsenke and masks and puppets from Vermont's radical theater troupe, in the Wilbur Room (through May 8); 'GEorGEs rouauLt: cirquE dE L'ÉtoiLE FiLantE': Color etchings and wood engravings of clowns, in the East Gallery; and 'shadows oF thE saMurai': Armor, swords, prints, masks and other artifacts representing Japanese warrior traditions, in the Wolcott Gallery (through May 11). At Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750.

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Lois Eby: "Momentary Dance," paintings by the Vermont artist. Through April 27 at Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-3293.

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Mark ChanEy: "Guiding Light," digital art, giclée prints and tritography, in which two or more digital photographs are blended to make a single image.

Through March 31 at the Shoe Horn at Onion River in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com.

MiCkEy MyErs: Incandescent works inspired by the Vermont landscape. Through March 31 at Governor's Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

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'rEd EvoLutions': Work exploring the color red by gallery owner Nancy Silliman, Cuban-born painter Redel Frometa and Woodstock painter Christine Orcutt Henderson. Through April 2 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 674-9616. thE haLE strEEt GanG: "Portraits in Writing," a multimedia exhibit featuring Jack Rowell's photographs of members of the Randolph Senior Center's writing group. Each portrait is accompanied by audio-recorded excerpts from the writers' memoirs-in-progress. Also, a retrospective of paintings and drawings by D'Ann Calhoun Fago.

Through March 27 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

Info, 728-9878. 'vt Funky ChiCks': Birdhouses, feeders, planters, fairy houses and other garden ornaments made from recycled Vermont barn board and other found objects. Through March 31 at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com.

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'EMErGinG artists': Work in a variety of media by 12 Mount Abraham Union High School students selected by their teachers for the quality of their work and their potential as future artists. Through March 30 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032.

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Fran buLL: "In Flanders Fields: A Meditation on War," an integrated installation of printmaking, sculpture, poetry and music by the Brandon artist.

Through April 1 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College. Info, 558-8609.

the bulging veins on its muzzle. In the

'LEt thErE bE LiGht': Fixtures, lamps and light sculptures by Dennis Sparling, Daniel Sparling and Jim Sanford. Through April 17 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222.

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LowELL snowdon kLoCk: "Manipulations," Polaroid photographs that the artist has given a surreal look by tampering with the emulsion before it sets. Through April 30 at Brandon Artists' Guild.

Info, 247-4956.

'MixEd siGnaLs: artists ConsidEr MasCuLinity in sports': Work by artists from the mid-1990s to the present who question the notion of the male athlete as the last bastion of uncomplicated, authentic identity in American culture during the preceding decades. Also in the Christian A Johnson Memorial Gallery. Through April 17 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-6433.

MoniquE dEwyEa: Watercolor and coloredpencil work by the Essex Art League member.

Through March 31 at Charlotte Senior Center. Info, 425-6345.

'thE Lippitt MorGan': A photographic exhibit of early Vermont breeders and the old-fashioned Morgans so dear to them. Through July 31 at the National Museum of the Morgan Horse in Middlebury. Info, 388-1639.

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'birds to buGs': An exhibit arranged with young viewers in mind. Through March 30 at Gallery 160 in Richmond. Info, 434-6434.

sandra ELkin: "Women Town Clerks of Vermont: Reflections on Democracy," a multimedia exhibit combining photographic portraits and the recorded voices of 19 clerks from around the state.

Through March 31 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964.

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turns its head to the side, exposing the stringy muscles of its neck and latest show at Shelburne’s Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, artists find inspiration celebration of creatures big and small, wild and domesticated. Through April 26. Pictured: “Old Jerry” by Brown.

'town trEasurEs: addison County bEForE thE CiviL war': Stories and treasures culled from historical societies across the county offering a snapshot of life on the eve of the country’s greatest internal conflict. Through April 1 at Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. Info, 388-2117. 'virtuaLLy abroad': Visions of afar through the eyes of New England artists, including photos by Josh Axelrod, pigmented pulp pieces by Deborah Sharpe-Lunstead, and paintings by Irma Cerese, Andy Newman, Jan V. Roy and Gail Sauter. Through April 10 at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 458-0098.

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aLExandra Mathis: "Conversations With Carlyle," work by the Vermont artist. Through March 30 at Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee in Stowe.

Info, 279-4239.

'FEathErs and Fur, birds and bEasts': Photographs of birds by Elinor Osborn, photographic portraits of farm animals by Valeria Sarephina Elliott and ceramic birdhouses by Abby Dreyer. Through April 23 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158.

idoline duKe & Gowri saVoor: Ocean-inspired watercolors and mixed-media works by Duke; delicate sculptures made from organic materials

by Savoor. Through April 17 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358. 'life in harmony, into the future: Bhutanese Children's art': Artwork exploring the theme of "Gross National Happiness" by Bhutanese schoolchildren who are part of an exchange program between Island Arts and the southeast Asian nation. Through March 31 at Merchants Bank in South Hero. Info, 372-5049. marC awodey: Paintings by the Vermont artist, in the Wings Gallery. Through August 8 at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469. melissa s. armstronG: "Science Is Fiction," works made almost entirely of sugar and candy as part of the artist's yearlong staff residency at the center. Through April 8 at Vermont Studio Center in Johnson. Info, 617-365-6643.

merrill densmore: Colorful paintings of Vermont homes, landscapes, moose and deer by the GRACE artist. Through May 2 at Claire's Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 472-7053. miChael smith: "Rural Pop Art and Other Behavioral Oddities," acrylic and mixed-media work. Through April 10 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211. miKey welsh: "If Such a Thing Exists, Then Yes," abstract and representational paintings by the Burlington artist. Through April 17 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-6131.

PatriCia lyon-surrey: "Photowork: Traditional to Playful," images from the artist's travels in and beyond Vermont, as well as panning, montage and Polaroid transfers.

Through April 15 at Green Goddess Café in Stowe.

Info, 253-5255.

Peter miller: "Vermont Farm Women," black-and-white photographs of women farmers, gardeners and loggers the artist interviewed for his 2002 book of the same name. Through April 15 at Municipal Building in Fairfield. Info, 827-3945. sean Clute: "Recursive Things," prints made using custom-built processing software, as well as an interactive video installation that allows audience members to physically play with animated creatures. Through April 1 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College.

Info, 635-1469. stePhen eaton: "Water's Edge," photographs of four seasons on and around Lake Champlain. Through March 31 at Hazen's Notch in Montgomery Center. Info, 326-4799.

wendy soliday: "Brilliant Colors/Delicate Dust," pastel and watercolor landscapes capturing vibrant moments of life arrested.

Through March 31 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818.

Jill Madden & Rebecca Kinkead

It’s no surprise these artists’ work is in Massachusetts, came to Vermont for college, left for higher degrees, and returned to Vermont to live and paint.

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women's show: Portraits of women activists

by Denise Beaudet; sculptures by Sara Pogue; ink on paper by Samantha Crawford; painted shadow pictures and portrait sculpture by Gwen Murphy; mixed-media work by Alicia Hunsicker; black-and-white paintings by Nayana Glazier; and paintings by Delia Robinson. Through May 3 at Gallery in the Woods in Brattleboro. Info, 257-4777. m

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noriKo haseGawa: "Watermedia," a retrospective of works by the Japanese American watercolor artist. Through March 27 at Burke Gallery, Plattsburgh State Art Museum in N.Y. Info, 518-564-2474.

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Through May 8 at West Branch Gallery and Sculpture Park in Stowe.

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GeorGe Pearlman & Kathryn liPKe ViGesaa: Pearlman's abstract paintings create illusionist space and tension, in Gallery I; Vigesaa presents "Molas in Transition: Textile Art of Kuna Women," in Gallery II. Through April 25 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 888-1261.

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ome movies are kingmakers. The Hangover is such a film. Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms — and Mike Tyson, for that matter — have all experienced upgrades in their screen careers as a direct result of that picture. Its phenomenal success transformed ensemble players into leads — or the subject of multiple documentaries, in Tyson’s case.

In the consistently agreeable, if not exactly groundbreaking, new comedy from indie auteur Miguel Arteta (The Good Girl), Helms played the lead role, collaborated with firsttimer Phil Johnston on the script and acted in the role of executive producer. When you compare this with his industry standing a mere two or three years ago, he suddenly looks like Orson Welles.

Cedar Rapids is the latest contribution to the canon of contemporary workplace comedies, à la Mike Judge’s classic Office Space; Up in the Air (to a significant degree); and, of course, “The Office,” to which Helms was promoted on the basis of his work record on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”

The actor has carved a niche as a lovable, put-upon nerd. His latest role doesn’t so much depart from that profile as add a degree of dimension to it. His Tim Lippe is

a 34-year-old insurance salesman who has never left his quiet hometown of Brown Valley, Wis. He’s a well-meaning but wounded square who lost his parents at an early age and has compensated by bonding with his boss (Office Space’s Stephen Root) and having an affair with his seventh-grade teacher, icily played by Sigourney Weaver. She’s so world weary she makes Mrs. Robinson look like a candy striper.

When his branch’s top salesman dies under singularly embarrassing circumstances, Lippe is tapped to attend an annual industry convention in his place, and the fun begins.

Venturing beyond the city limits for the first time, the agent is as wide eyed and filled with wonder as Alice on the other side of the looking glass.

Not your typical reaction to visiting Iowa.

The picture’s tone is established early on in a brilliant scene at the airport. Helms’ character is such a sheltered innocent, he’s never flown before and actually gets excited at the prospect of going through security.

Things get even more exciting for Tim at his destination. “It’s like I’m in Barbados,” he gushes after beholding his hotel’s indoor pool. In short order, he’s matched up with the motley crew who will accompany him

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Limitless ★★★

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cience has a word for the popular notion that humans use only 10 or 20 percent of their brain power: poppycock. While our minds may not have limitless potential, they are good at one thing: concocting fantasies in which they do.

Who wouldn’t want to have photographic recall, or a Sherlock Holmesian eye for the patterns in seemingly random details? Who wouldn’t want to combine a computer’s capacity for data handling with a person’s capacity for pleasure? Unlike flying and shooting webs from our hands, the four-digit-IQ scenario sounds plausible to our overweening brains.

Hence Limitless, an action thriller in which the hero downs a designer drug that gives him access to all his gray matter. Call it Philip K. Dick for Dummies. Like the drug itself, the carefully elaborated fantasy is potent enough to carry the movie quite a way before its inner idiot emerges.

Our hero is Eddie Morra, a blocked novelist who spends his days in a dumpy urban apartment pitying himself. How this downer obtained a book contract and a gorgeous, smart girlfriend (Abbie Cornish) isn’t explained. But since Bradley Cooper plays him, we can assume dimples were involved.

on his warped journey of self-discovery.

There’s a convention vet, played by Isiah Whitlock Jr., who has a very funny obsession with the HBO drama “The Wire” (funny because he was a regular on it in real life). Naturally, he’s the first black man Tim has ever met.

John C. Reilly is a hoot and a half as a potty-mouthed party animal. And Anne Heche delivers a surprisingly touching performance in the role of a married woman who lives for her yearly chance to lose herself in short-term romance. When she’s introduced to Helms, it’s lust at first sight.

Things get out of hand, of course. An evening that begins with Tim reluctantly sipping his first drink (a manly cream sherry) isn’t nearly over when the mild-mannered fish out of water winds up partying with a prostitute and a shack full of crackheads.

CONVENTIONAL BEHAVIOR Helms stars as a mild-mannered insurance salesman in this tale of workers gone wild from Miguel Arteta.

Which may sound like something you’ve seen before — and, to some extent, it is. Arteta’s latest bears obvious similarities to The Hangover, for example. As I said, we’re not breaking a lot of new comic ground here.

What sets Cedar Rapids apart is its goodhearted spirit. It would have been easy for the filmmakers to serve up their gaggle of rubes and misfits as figures to laugh at.

Their achievement consists of ensuring that they’re people we come to like and laugh with, instead. This may be a small movie about small-timers, but a good many of its laughs are massive.

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Everything changes when Eddie encounters his ex-brother-in-law, a drug dealer who offers him a sample of a supposedly FDAapproved brain enhancer called NZT-48. On the drug, Eddie has instant access to every memory and the processing speed of a supercomputer. “This was a drug for people who wanted to be anal-retentive,” he voiceovers incredulously.

Eddie soon sees the benefits of NZT: He can game the stock market and impress a powerful financier (Robert De Niro); win fistfights by sheer strategy; talk anyone into bed. Only problem is, the pills are running out. The FDA part was a lie. And withdrawal has side effects besides feeling stupid.

The screenplay by Leslie Dixon (loosely based on Alan Glynn’s novel The Dark Fields) simply leaps over a dozen or so logical objections. The movie desperately needs someone to show up and talk pseudoscience: The drug’s own limits are never properly explained. More importantly, if you had the formula for a superbrain drug, why would you distribute it to random novelists when you could be turning the world’s Donald Trumps and Oprahs into groveling addicts?

Director Neil Burger distracts the audience from these questions with the hyperreal, comic-book style that directors have been

using to juice up power-trip fantasies since David Fincher pioneered it with Fight Club. The opening credits simulate the experience of superfast mental processing by tracking down an urban street at a pace only possible through digital trickery.

When Eddie is on NZT, he’s washed with a radiance that makes Cooper’s blue eyes look preternaturally alert; when he’s off, everything goes gray.

It’s not easy to pull off a wish-fulfillment tale in which great power doesn’t bring great responsibility; the audience keeps waiting for the other shoe to drop. In Wanted and Jumper, films with similar styles and premises, the heroes came off as jerks. Eddie doesn’t earn his powers any more than they did, but Cooper, as always, seems to grasp the funny side of his smug-bastard persona.

BRAIN GAIN The Godfather tries to figure out how to squeeze profits from Cooper’s gray matter.

That’s good, since, by the time it reaches its cop-out of an ending, Limitless can’t be taken seriously.

Maybe it shouldn’t be. Our delusions of superintelligence are pretty funny — especially these days, as we enhance our brains with devices that give us unprecedented access to the whole store of human knowledge.

Scientists have suggested that today’s texting teens are cyborgs of sorts. But when they hit a dead zone or drop the iPhone in a puddle, they’re just kids again.

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DiARY oF A WimpY KiD: RoDRicK RUlES: Parents try to force the titular put-upon middle schooler (Zachary Gordon) to bond with his bullying older brother in this comedy sequel based on the bestselling Jeff Kinney novel. David (Astro Boy) Bowers directs. With Devon Bostick and Rachael Harris. (96 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Welden) SUcKER pUNcH: In this sure-to-be-hyperbolicallycolorful-and-violent original from writer-director Zack (300) Snyder, a girl confined to a mental institution imagines herself into an elaborate adventure fantasy. Local note: The fictional asylum resides in Brattleboro. With Emily Browning, Carla Gugino, Jena Malone, Abbie Cornish, Vanessa Hudgens and Jon Hamm. (120 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy)

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tHE ADJUStmENt BUREAUHHH1/2 Matt Damon plays a senatorial candidate who discovers he’s been living a life scripted by shadowy forces in this science-fiction thriller from screenwriter and first-time director George Nolfi, based on a Philip K. Dick story. With Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie and John Slattery. (99 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe) BAttlE: loS ANGElESH1/2 Judging by the jittery trailer, this sci-fi action film aspires to be The Hurt Locker of extraterrestrial-invasion movies. With Aaron Eckhart as the Marine taking on aliens and Michelle Rodriguez, Ramon Rodriguez and Bridget Moynahan. Jonathan (The Killing Room) Liebesman directed. (116 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Stowe, Welden) BEAStlYHH In this updating of “Beauty and the Beast,” based on a young adult novel, Alex Pettyfer is an arrogant teen forced to endure ugliness till he can win unconditional love. With Vanessa Hudgens, Mary-Kate Olsen and Neil Patrick Harris.

Daniel (Phoebe in Wonderland) Barnz directs. (95 min, PG-13. Majestic; ends 3/24)

tHE FiGHtERHHHH Mark Wahlberg fights to win a boxing championship with the help of his dissolute half-brother (Christian Bale) in this sports/family drama from David O. (Three Kings) Russell. With Amy Adams, Melissa Leo and lots of Massachusetts vowels. (114 min, R. Palace; ends 3/24) GNomEo AND JUliEtHH1/2 “Two houses, both alike in dignity/ In a fair backyard, where we lay our scene...” It’s Romeo and Juliet as star-crossed garden gnomes in an animated family version that probably doesn’t end the way Shakespeare’s did. With the voices of Emily Blunt, James McAvoy and Michael Caine, and songs by Elton John. Kelly (Shrek 2) Asbury directs. (84 min, G. Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Palace)

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GREEN moUNtAiN Film FEStiVAl: A program of narrative films and documentaries from near and far runs through March 27. For more info, see greenmountainfilmfestival.org and this week’s “State of the Arts.” (Savoy and other Montpelier venues) HAll pASSHHH The Farrelly brothers return with this comedy in which two long-married men (Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis) receive an unusual gift from their wives: a “hall pass” to ignore their marriage vows for a week. With Christina Applegate, Jenna Fischer and Alyssa Milano. (98 min, R. Big Picture, Majestic)

JUSt Go WitH itH Adam Sandler plays a plastic surgeon who persuades his assistant (Jennifer Aniston) to pose as his soon-to-be-ex-wife on a trip to Hawaii with his hot girlfriend (Brooklyn Decker).

Since it’s a comedy, antics must ensue. With Dave Matthews and Nicole Kidman. Dennis (Grown Ups) Dugan directs. (110 min, PG-13. Essex; ends 3/24)

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tHE KiNG’S SpEEcHHHHHHCritics have predicted Oscars for this period piece about how England’s George VI (Colin Firth) found a strong voice with the help of an oddball speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush). The rating is for naughty language, which figures in his therapy. With Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce and Derek Jacobi. Tom (The Damned United) Hooper directs. (118 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Roxy)

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tHE compANY mENHHHH Ben Affleck plays an exec who has to adjust to life in the slow lane after he’s laid off in this ensemble drama about the recession’s repercussions, from writer-director John Wells. With Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper, Kevin Costner and Maria Bello. (109 min, R. Big Picture, Palace)

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48 Carroll Rd. (off Rte. 100), Waitsfield, 496-8994, www. bigpicturetheater.info

wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Hall Pass 8. The company men 6. Rango 5, 7. friday 25 — thursday 31 The Adjustment Bureau Fri: 7. Sat & Sun: 3, 6, 8. Mon & Tue: 6, 8. Wed: 7. Thu: 6, 8. Hall Pass 7 (except Fri & Wed), 9. Rango 3 (Sat & Sun only), 5.

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BIJoU cINEPLEX 1-2-3-4 Rte. 100, Morrisville, 8883293, www.bijou4.com

wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Paul 7. Battle: Los Angeles 6:50. mars Needs moms 6:40. Rango 6:30.

friday 25 — thursday 31 802.578.2151 *Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 1:20 & 3:40 (Sat & Sun only), 6:40, 8:30 (Fri & Sat only). Paul 1:10 3/21/11 11:19 AM& 3:50 (Sat & Sun only), 6:50, 9 (Fri & Sat only).

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wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Limitless 6:30, 9. Battle: Los Angeles 6:30, 9. Red Riding Hood 6:30, 9.

The Adjustment Bureau 9. Rango 6:30, 9. The King’s Speech 6:30.

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friday 25 — thursday 31 *Sucker Punch 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9. Limitless 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9. Battle: Los Angeles 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9.

Red Riding Hood 9. Rango 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9. The King’s Speech 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30.

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Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Rte. 15 & 289, Essex, 879-6543, www.essexcinemas.com

wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Limitless 12:30, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10. The Lincoln Lawyer 1, 3:55, 6:45, 9:30. Paul 1:15, 4, 7, 9:45. Battle: Los Angeles 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10. mars Needs moms (3-D) 12:10, 2:15, 4:20, 6:25, 8:30. Red Riding Hood 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40. The Adjustment Bureau 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:35. Rango 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30. Gnomeo and Juliet (3-D) 12:20, 2:20, 4:30. Just Go With It 7, 9:40. The King’s Speech 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25. friday 25 — thursday 31 *Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15. *Sucker Punch 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10.

Limitless 12:30, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10. The Lincoln Lawyer 1, 3:55, 6:45, 9:30. Paul 1:15, 4, 7, 9:45. Battle: Los Angeles 1:10, 4:10, 6:50, 9:20. mars Needs moms (3-D) 12:25, 4:55. Red Riding Hood 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40. The Adjustment Bureau 2:40, 7:10, 9:35. Rango 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30. Gnomeo and Juliet (3-D) 12:40. The King’s Speech 3:30, 6:40, 9:25.

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wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Limitless 1:20, 4:20, 7, 9:40. The Lincoln Lawyer 1, 3:50, 6:45, 9:30. Paul 1:30, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45. Battle: Los Angeles 1:15, 4:10, 6:40, 8:40, 9:15. mars Needs moms (3-D) 2:05, 4:05, 6, 8. Red Riding Hood 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20. The Adjustment Bureau 1:05, 4:15, 6:50, 9:25. Beastly 4, 6:20. Rango 2:25, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35. Hall Pass 1:10, 8:50. Gnomeo and Juliet (3-D) 2:10. The King’s Speech 3:30, 6:10.

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friday 25 — thursday 31 *Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 12:10 (Fri-Sun only), 1:10, 2:25, 3:30, 4:40, 6:50, 9. *Sucker Punch 1:30, 4:20, 6:10, 7:10, 8:45, 9:45.

Limitless 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:35.

The Lincoln Lawyer 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10. Paul 1:40, 4:35, 7:15, 9:40. Battle: Los Angeles 1, 4, 6:40, 9:20. mars Needs moms (3-D) 2:30. Red Riding Hood 1:15, 3:50, 6:20. The Adjustment Bureau 12:05 (Fri-Sun only), 4:30, 6:55, 9:25. Rango 12 (Fri-Sun only), 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30. Hall Pass 8:40.

mARQUIS tHEAtER Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841.

wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Paul 6:30. The Adjustment Bureau 6:30. Rango 6:30.

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222 College St., Burlington, 8643456, www.merrilltheatres.net

wednesday 23 — thursday 24 cedar Rapids 1:20, 4:10, 7:10, 9:05. Limitless 1:05, 3:40, 7, 9:20. Paul 1, 3:30, 6:50, 9:15. The Adjustment Bureau 1:20, 3:50, 6:40, 9:10. Rango 1:15, 3:35, 6:20, 8:30. The King’s Speech 1:10, 4, 6:30, 8:45. friday 25 — thursday 31 ***miral Sun: 6:30. *Sucker Punch 1:15, 3:50, 6:50, 9:25. cedar Rapids 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 9:05. Limitless 1:05, 3:40, 7, 9:20. Paul 1, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15. The Adjustment Bureau 1:20, 4:20, 6:40 & 8:45 (except Sun). The King’s Speech 1:10, 4, 6:20, 8:40. ***See website for details.

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wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Limitless 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:25, 4:05, 6:50, 9:15.

The Lincoln Lawyer 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:05, 3:45, 6:45, 9:20. Paul 1:15, 4, 7:05, 9:35. Battle: Los Angeles 1, 3:35, 6:55, 9:30. mars Needs moms 1:45, 3:55, 6.

Red Riding Hood 1:10, 3:40, 6:35, 9:10. The Adjustment Bureau 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:25.

Rango 1:30, 4:10, 6:40, 9:05. take me Home tonight 8.

Gnomeo and Juliet 1:40.

The company men 3:50, 6:30. The Fighter 9. friday 25 — thursday 31 ***my Run Thu: 7. *Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:35, 4, 6:20, 8:30. *Sucker Punch 1:20, 3:55, 6:55, 9:25.

Limitless 1:25, 4:05, 6:50, 9:15. The Lincoln Lawyer 1:05, 3:45, 6:45, 9:20. Paul 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:15, 3:50, 7, 9:30. Battle: Los Angeles 1, 3:35, 6:30, 9:15.

Red Riding Hood 1:10, 8:45.

The Adjustment Bureau 4:15, 6:40, 9:10. Rango 1:30, 4:10, 6:35 (except Thu), 9:05.

Gnomeo and Juliet 1:45. The company men 3:40, 6:15.

PARAmoUNt tWIN cINEmA 241 North Main St., Barre, 4799621, www.fgbtheaters.com

wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Paul 6:30, 9. mars Needs moms 6:30, 9. friday 25 — thursday 31 *Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9. Paul 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9.

tHE SAVoY tHEAtER

26 Main St., Montpelier, 2290509, www.savoytheater.com

wednesday 23 — sunday 27 Green mountain Film Festival All day.

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StoWE cINEmA 3 PLEX

Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678.

wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Paul 7. The Adjustment Bureau 7. Rango 7. friday 25 — thursday 31 Battle: Los Angeles 2:30 & 4:30 (Sat & Sun only), 7, 9:10 (Fri & Sat only). Paul 2:30 & 4:30 (Sat & Sun only), 7, 9:10 (Fri & Sat only). Rango 2:30 & 4:30 (Sat & Sun only), 7, 9:10 (Fri & Sat only).

WELDEN tHEAtER

104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 5277888, www.weldentheatre.com

wednesday 23 — thursday 24 Paul 7. Battle: Los Angeles 7. Rango 7. friday 25 — thursday 31 *Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 2 & 4 (Sat & Sun only), 7, 9 (Fri-Sun only). Paul 2 & 4 (Sat & Sun only), 7, 9 (Fri-Sun only).

Rango 2 & 4 (Sat & Sun only), 7, 9 (Fri-Sun only).

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limitlESSHHH In this thriller, Bradley Cooper plays an unpublished writer who takes an experimental drug and becomes a bestselling, sexually irresistible superbrain. So basically, every writer’s fantasy. With Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish and Anna Friel. Neil (The Lucky Ones) Burger directs. (105 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy) tHE liNcolN lAWYERHHH A fly-by-night criminal defense attorney (Matthew McConaughey) gets a high-profile case that could turn his life into an action thriller. With Marisa Tomei, Ryan Philippe and William H. Macy. Based on the Michael Connelly novel. Brad (The Take) Furman directs. (119 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace) mARS NEEDS momSHH1/2 This Disney animation offers an alternate take on the whole alien-invasion thing, in which a kid must rescue his mother from Martians who just want to be tucked into bed at night. An ingenious ploy to make undervaluedfeeling moms shell out for 3-D tickets? With the voices of Seth Green, Joan Cusack and Dan Fogler.

Simon (The Time Machine) Wells directed. (88 min, PG. Bijou, Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Palace, Paramount) pAUlHHH The British comedy team of Nick Frost and Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) takes on the science fiction genre in this tale of two nerds who encounter a real, live alien (voiced by Seth Rogen). With Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. Greg (Adventureland) Mottola directs.

(100 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Stowe, Welden) RANGoHHHH Johnny Depp voices a mild-mannered chameleon who has to learn to survive in his new role as sheriff of a wild frontier town in this animated adventure from Gore (all three Pirates of the Caribbean films) Verbinski. With the voices of Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Bill Nighy and Stephen Root. (107 min, PG. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Welden)

RED RiDiNG HooDH1/2 This week in teen paranormal romance, Amanda Seyfried plays a maiden torn between two suitors while her village is terrorized by a mysterious wolf. With Shiloh Fernandez, Billy Burke and Gary Oldman as the wolf hunter. Catherine (Twilight) Hardwicke directed.

(120 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) tAKE mE HomE toNiGHtHH Viewers may never want to attend ’80s Night again after seeing yet another comedy that tries to bottle the partyhearty spirit of that era. It’s 1988, and Topher Grace plays an underachiever who tries to win his dream girl at, yes, a wild party. With Anna Faris, Teresa Palmer and Dan Fogler. Michael Dowse directs. (114 min, R. Palace; ends 3/24)

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HoW Do YoU KNoWHH1/2 Pro softball player Reese Witherspoon and business guy Paul Rudd meet on the worst days of their respective lives in this romantic comedy from James L. Brooks. With Owen Wilson and Jack Nicholson. (116 min, PG-13) SKYliNEH1/2 Aliens invade Earth again, this time luring urbanites to their ships with lights in the sky.

Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson and Donald Faison star. Colin and Greg Strause (Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem) direct. (100 min, PG-13) tHE toURiStHH A glamorous person of mystery turns an ordinary shlub’s life upside down in the film that got Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp to the Golden Globes this year. With Paul Bettany and Rufus Sewell. (103 min, PG-13)

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(March 21-april 19)

Were you under the impression that the sky is completely mapped? It’s not. Advances in technology are unveiling a nonstop flow of new mysteries.

In a recent lecture, astronomer Joshua Bloom of the University of California described the explosion of wonder. One particular telescope, for example, detects 1.5 million transient phenomena every night, and an average of 10 of those turn out to be previously undiscovered. Reporting on Bloom’s work, Space.com compared astronomers’ task to “finding a few needles in a giant haystack night after night.” I see this challenge as resembling your imminent future, Aries. Mixed in with all the chatter and hubbub, there are some scattered gems out there — rich revelations and zesty potentials. Will you have the patience to pinpoint them?

ing of calling on a ghost to provide you with information, make sure you know how to banish it when you’re finished milking it. if you’re considering a trek into the past to seek some consolation or inspiration, drop bread crumbs as you go so you can find your way back to the present when it’s time to return.

Catch my drift, taurus? it’s fine to draw on the old days and the old ways, but don’t get lost or stuck there.

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(June 21-July 22): Nobel Prizes are awarded to geniuses in a variety of fields for work they’ve done to elevate science and culture. But have you heard of ig Nobel Prizes?

The annals of improbable research hands them out to eccentrics whose work it deems useless but amusing. For instance, one recipient was honored for investigating how impotency drugs help hamsters recover quickly from jet lag. another award went to engineers who developed a remote-control helicopter to collect whale snot. in 2000, physicist andre geim won an ig Nobel Prize for using magnetism to levitate a frog. Unlike all of his fellow honorees, however, geim later won a Nobel Prize for his research on a remarkable substance called graphene (tinyurl.com/ Nobelgraphene). i think you’ll soon have a resemblance to him, Cancerian. some of your efforts will be odd and others spectacular; some will be dismissed or derided and others will be loved and lauded.

leo (July 23-aug. 22): if you have ever fan-

tasized about setting up a booth at the foot of an active volcano and creating balloon animals for tourists’ kids, now is an excellent time to get started on making that happen. same is true if you’ve ever thought you’d like to be a rodeo clown in Brazil or a standup comedian at a gambling casino or a mentor who teaches card tricks and stage magic to juvenile delinquents. The astrological omens suggest that playfulness and risk taking would synergize well right now. There’s even a chance that if you found a way to blend them, it would lead to financial gain.

VIRgo

(aug. 23-sept. 22): you’ve arrived at a phase in your cycle when you’ll have the

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opportunity to scope out new competitors, inspirational rivals and allies who challenge you to grow. Choose wisely! Keep in mind that you will be giving them a lot of power to shape you; they will be conditioning your thoughts about yourself and about the goals you regard as worthy of your passions. if you pick people of low character or weak values, they’ll bring you down. if you opt for hard workers with high ideals, they’ll raise you up.

lIBRa (sept. 23-oct. 22): “There’s no key to the universe,” writes swami Beyondananda.

But that shouldn’t lead us to existential despair or hopeless apathy, adds the swami.

“Fortunately, the universe has been left unlocked,” he concludes. in other words, libra, there’s no need for a key to the universe! i offer you this good news because there’s a similar principle at work in your life. you’ve been banging on a certain door, imagining that you’re shut out from what’s inside. But the fact is that the door is unlocked and nothing is stopping you from letting yourself in. scoRPIo

(oct. 23-Nov. 21): When you travel to Mozambique, the Ministry of Fish and Wildlife gives you a warning about the frequency of human encounters with lions out in nature. “Wear little noisy bells so as to give advanced warning to any lions that might be close by so you don’t take them by surprise,” reads the notice you’re handed. i’m certain, scorpio, that no matter where you are in the coming week — whether it’s Mozambique or elsewhere — you won’t have to tangle with beasts as long as you observe similar precautions. so please take measures to avoid startling goblins, rascals and rogues. if you visit a dragon’s domain, keep your spirit light and jingly. if you use a shortcut that requires you to pass through the wasteland, sing your favorite nonsense songs as you hippety-hop along.

sagIttaRIUs (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Few things make me more excited than being able to predict good tidings headed your way.

That’s why, as i meditated on your upcoming astrological aspects, i found myself teetering on the edge of ecstasy. Here’s what i foresee: a renaissance of pleasure . . . an outbreak of feeling really fine, both physically and emotionally . . . and an awakening of your deeper

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caPRIcoRN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): CNN reported on two neo-Nazi skinheads from Poland, a married couple, who discovered they were actually Jews. it turned out that during World War ii, the truth about their origins had been hidden by their parents for fear of persecution. years later, when the Jewish Historical institute in Warsaw informed them that they were members of the group they had hated for so long, they were shocked. since then, they have become observant Jews who worship at an orthodox synagogue. The new perspective you’ll be getting about your own roots may not be as dramatic as theirs, Capricorn. But i bet it will lead to a shift in your self-image. are you ready to revise your history? (More info: tinyurl.com/ex-skinheads.) aQUaRIUs (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My astrologi-

cal colleague antero alli says that a lot of good ideas occur to him while he’s taking a shower.

He also finds frequent inspiration while riding his bike. Why, then, does he not enjoy biking in the rain? He doesn’t know. i bring this up, aquarius, because you’re entering a phase of your cycle when flashes of insight and intuition are likely to erupt at a higher rate than usual. i suggest you aggressively put yourself in every kind of situation that tends to provoke such eruptions — including ones, like maybe riding your bike in the rain, that you haven’t tried before.

PIsces

(Feb. 19-March 20): a Canadian man named William treble once found over a thousand four-leaf clovers in a single day.

Niamh Bond, a British baby, was born on the 10th day of the 10th month of 2010 — at exactly 10:10 a.m. and 10 seconds. My friend allan told me he was driving in suburbia the other day when two white cats bolted across the road right in front of him. and yet as lucky as all that might sound, it pales in comparison to the good fortune that’s headed your way, Pisces. Unlike their luck, which was flashy but ultimately meaningless, yours will be downto-earth and have practical value.

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A man buying a box of bullets at a gun store in Kansas City, Mo., handed $40 to the owner, who was ringing up the sale when the man pointed a gun at him and demanded money. The owner said he noticed the gun wasn’t loaded and pulled his own gun, chasing off the robber, who left behind the bullets and his $40. (Kansas City’s KMBC-TV) Two men entered a convenience store in La Mirada, Calif., picked up an 18pack of beer and assorted snack items and ran out the door without paying.

Four uniformed sheriff’s deputies standing inside the store drinking coffee chased after them and arrested Jacob Wallace, 29, and Robert Martin, 19. Los Angeles County sheriff’s Capt.

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Timothy Lee Walker, 48, was riding on top of a mattress to keep it from falling off the roof of a sport utility vehicle in Burlington, N.C., when the SUV rounded a corner, causing the mattress to slide off the roof. Walker was thrown from the mattress into the street and had to be taken to the hospital by helicopter. (Burlington’s Times-News) Nine-year-old Alissa Baray was seriously injured after being tossed 110 feet into the air in Marana, Ariz., when the bouncing castle she was playing in got caught in a gust of wind. The castle was tied down, but the force of the wind sent it skyward. The girl was thrown out onto a neighbor’s roof.

According to a company that rents the inflatable castles for parties, they’re designed to handle winds of up to 25 mph, not the 160-mph one Baray experienced during what observers described as a “microburst.” (Britain’s Daily Mail)

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The lawyer for former art dealer Kurt Lidtke, 44, who pleaded guilty to masterminding the theft of 13 paintings and a sculpture from a Seattle home, blamed the burglary on his client’s addiction to cough syrup. “His brand of choice was Robitussin,” attorney Ralph Hurvitz said. “By the time of his arrest, his consumption level was between three and four bottles per day.”

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When German Defense Minister Theodor zu Guttenberg, 39, resigned after being accused of plagiarizing his doctoral dissertation, he got to choose the music for the transfer-of-power ceremony. He asked the military band to play something by rockers AC/DC. The band’s head conductor declared that such a request “just totally breaks the mold of our music styles” and substituted Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water.” (The New York Times)

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March 14, 2011. Where: City Market.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #908724

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Kelly, I complimented your ass St. Patty’s Day, you tried to hand me a flyer someone handed you on God, you said you were too drunk to read it. It was around 2:00 p.m. and you were going to your friend’s place. I hope you see this to know again that your ass spoke to me.

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You: Woman. Me: Man. #908739 ESOX Friday night Tall, long hair, American flag bandana, leather jacket. I never got a chance to say hi. :) When: Friday, March 18, 2011. Where: ESOX. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908738 Shoes. The Rack. Friday Evening.

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Where: Block Gallery, Winooski. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908732 Hope on the Slopes Cancer 5 p.m. at the Tavern. I was the blonde with a brown hoodie at a round table by the bar. You were with your friends on the Fireside with a blue baseball cap and a blue shirt. When: Saturday, March 12, 2011. Where: Bolton Valley.

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Where: Maplefields, Chimney Corners.

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mistress maeve Dear Mistress Maeve,

My partner has gone a bit pudgy since we got into our committed relationship. I know I shouldn’t let this get in the way, but it sort of does for me. Each year my partner gets a little more pudgy, and some feature or curve that I once enjoyed disappears.

I know from reading your column that you’re totally pro-plus size, and I don’t want to feel bad about this situation. I feel sort of stuck. I like my partner a great deal, but sex with my partner isn’t something I look forward to. No idea what to do.

I brought it up a few years ago, and, as you might imagine, it didn’t go over well. I don’t know what to do. I guess just deal with it and learn to accept it?

What would you say to a friend in this situation?

Signed,

Pudge Nudge

Dear P.N.,

SEVEN DAYS

Pushin’ the cushion,

03.23.11-03.30.11

I’m not so much “pro-plus size” as I am “pro-realism.”

We all come in different shapes, sizes and looks — and we change over time. People go bald, lose muscle definition, get wrinkles and gain weight. If you want to have a great sex life into your golden years, you better learn not only to accept these inevitable changes in your partner but to eroticize them. That is, unless you’d prefer to exchange the benefits of a relationship for a life of chasing partners 20 years your junior — but that seems like a lonely and pathetic way to go.

To a friend in this situation, I would say: You will experience a much hotter, more satisfying love life when you understand that the best sex is born from both physical and intellectual attraction. I would urge my friend to examine what’s really going on. If a relationship is strongly rooted in love, respect and attraction, a few missing curves shouldn’t be a deal breaker. Perhaps, on reflection, my friend would see that there’s more wrong in the relationship than a partner who has “gone a bit pudgy.” A true love would be able to overcome much more than that.

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Bowling with P Diddy ViajeraSola You were bowling with Rihanna Friday night at Spare Time. I was on the next Hey there, lady, I saw your I Spy. A lane over. Your name was “P Diddy,” picture is worth a thousand words, and you are absolutely adorable. I spring is on her way. When: Monday, liked your dance moves after a good March 14, 2011. Where: the interweb. shot. You smiled at me, and now I You: Woman. Me: Man. #908719 wish I had talked to you. We could Beth in Essex! bowl sometime, or maybe get a bite to eat? When: Friday, March 18, 2011.

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Tonk. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908729 silver Saab. I don’t see handsome You: Woman. Me: Man. #908718 men that often around here, thank Meet Market Everywhere you. When: Friday, March 18, 2011.

“She’s got legs, she knows how to use Where: S. Burlington Jiffy Mart.

I spy sexy smiles and eye contact, them!” You’ve got prime ribs, and calves, You: Man. Me: Woman. #908735 and you know who you are, looking tender broils, the freshest catch, pork for that special woman who wants schnitzel, and fowl. More importantly, Handsome at Hannaford to become friends and to take my you have my heart, with abundant Wowza! Super-handsome guy walked breath away. When: Monday, March measure! Happy Birthday, Beck! You are in around 12:45 p.m. Dark hair, goatee, 14, 2011. Where: everywhere. You: a rare bird! Love, xxoo, s.g., on behalf I think that was you in the silver-ish Woman. Me: Man. #908717 of Mont-P! When: Monday, March 22, SUV as I walked out (me: dark hair, dark 2010. Where: Hunger Mountain Coop.

Ray of light getting coffee jacket, brown boots). You’re probably You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908726 spoken for, but it’s rare that I cross I saw you at Dunkin Ds by St. Michaels paths with guys who make me look getting an afternoon coffee. Your Kurt Vile at Monkey House twice, so just thought I’d pass on the easygoing attitude, poise and smile You were wearing a leather jacket, compliment! When: Friday, March 18, pleasantly shocked me. You said you standing next to me (long, dark 2011. Where: Williston Hannaford. moved from Pa. I wished for time hair and glasses). I was confused You: Man. Me: Woman. #908734 to chat. When: Thursday, March and asked you if there was another 10, 2011. Where: Dunkin Donuts. band playing after Kurt Vile. This is Missed that Photo Op You: Woman. Me: Man. #908716 so forward, but do you want to grab When I saw you checking yourself a drink sometime? When: Monday, lilyinkedlady? in the mirror and giving me a smile March 14, 2011. Where: Monkey House.

I knew I missed the perfect shot. So Hello! I don’t have a paid membership, You: Man. Me: Woman. #908725 glad to know you would lend me your but I would love to meet up with camera next time! When: Wednesday, you, maybe for some drinks? I check Standing by pears caught March 16, 2011. Where: Essex. You: this everyday, so maybe we can unawares Woman. Me: Man. #908733 correspond through this? Hope I was mostly unprepared, tall and so! :P When: Monday, March 14, in red. We were next to the fruit, I Big Gay Onion 2011. Where: Two2Tango. You: agog ‘cause you were all kinds of I spy an amazing group of happy people, Woman. Me: Man. #908715 cute. I spun to get apples, I got in singing and talking and having a darn your way. I apologized and you said I spy a beautiful Sunchild good time. Thank you to the fabulous it was OK. “Madame, are you feeling ringmistress and her performers! who lives by the sea. Morning coffee D’anjou-rous?” When: Monday, When: Thursday, March 17, 2011. isn’t the same without you, and the

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A heart still beats for you here in Montpeculiar. When: Monday, October 11, 2010. Where: The Black Door.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #908714

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