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MOBILITY IS A RIGHT Talk about old school [“Old School,” February 18]. My sister had mobility issues and attended school in the 1950s and ’60s. By the time she was 14, she was using a wheelchair. She had to stop attending school and be tutored at home, creating intense isolation. To get into a movie, we had to use the back door. To get into church, we had to recruit men to carry her in and out. No public buildings were accessible, and even private homes had steep stairways and bathroom doors that were too narrow for a typical wheelchair to fit through. The world said, “You do not exist” to her. The ADA has been wonderful, but too many people think

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Democratic Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, tells “Fair Game” she supports same-sex marriage. For her, it’s a civilrights issue and a personal one: Her sister, stepsister and husband’s sister are lesbians. No matter which way Douglas plays the issue, it could come back to haunt him when he runs again in 2010. Ditto for lawmakers. Rev. Craig Benson, founder of Take It to the People and Let Vermont Vote, opposes same-sex marriage and was lobbying for a statewide vote. He predicts voter anger may play out in 2010 as it did in 2000. That year dozens of House members — Republicans and Democrats alike — were tossed out of office for supporting civil unions. “I think they will be faced with a lot of upset people,” said Benson. “And, this time around, people will have an extra year to get ready.” He notes the “Take Back Vermont” movement didn’t take hold until May 2000, just four months before the election. But Monday’s Senate vote suggests lawmakers face a much different populace

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“If I may share the perspective of a person who spent a decade knowing his compromising was wrong,” added Kiernan, “I would offer the governor just three words: Stand for something.” Easier said than done. Gov. Jim Douglas does, in fact, stand for something. He doesn’t support same-sex marriage and would rather the Leg not take up the bill. That way he doesn’t have to take a stand. That’s something, eh? The House Judiciary Committee began taking testimony Tuesday. Floor debate will occur next Thursday and Friday. The Senate’s 26-4 margin can withstand a gubernatorial veto, but the House is a different story. There, 100 favorable votes amongst 150 members constitute a veto-proof margin. Many Dems in conservative districts are leaning against the legislation, though a number of House Republicans support the measure, including Rep. Patti Komline (R-Dorset), the GOP minority leader. Komline knows that coming down on the wrong side of history will only prolong the GOP’s exile in Vermont. So, what will Douglas do? When the bill comes to his desk, he has three options: Veto it, let it become law without his signature, or sign it into law. Most folks think he’ll opt for number 2 as the most expedient political choice. Three future Democratic gubernatorial contenders took a stand Monday — all in favor. They were Sen. Susan Bartlett (D-Lamoille), Sen. Doug Racine (D-Chittenden) and President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin (D-Windham). A fourth potential Douglas challenger,

today than in 2000. Partisan divide is not so much in play. “The bipartisan nature of today’s vote means that we can move away from this issue being a Republican-versus-Democrat debate,” said Beth Robinson of the Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force, the organization behind the campaign. Robinson commended Sen. Kevin Mullin (R-Rutland) for his support of the bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mullin did try to amend the bill and send the entire measure out to a statewide referendum. That failed in the Senate, 11-19. About 50 onlookers, most of whom were supporters, crowded into the Senate Chamber, listening quietly as senators urged their colleagues to support the bill. Randy Brock (R-Franklin) and Hull Maynard (R-Rutland) were the only two senators who stood up to oppose the measure. Brock argued that civil unions afforded gays and lesbians equal treatment under the law. Maynard said he voted against the bill as a voice for those who believed the issue had not yet been fully debated. Sens. Robert Starr (D-Essex/ Orleans) and Vince Illuzzi (R-Essex/ Orleans) quietly voted against the bill. Always thinking of those Kingdom constituents. Sen. John Campbell (D-Windsor), the lead sponsor of the Senate bill, tossed aside eight pages of notes to “speak from the heart.”

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Marriage needs to be inclusive, he said, and to bring into its fold people who are committed to upholding its rights and responsibilities. He took offense at opponents who labeled gays and lesbians “those people.” “You know who ‘those people’ are?” asked Campbell. “They are our children, our sisters, our brothers. They are human beings and, as such, and as it’s said in this bill, they should be treated equally.” Shumlin reminded colleagues that civil unions were created as a response to the outrage to same-sex marriage nine years ago, and the issue has been debated and reviewed carefully since then. When the majority confers rights to the minority, it’s easy to say the process is moving too quickly and more testimony is needed, added Shumlin. “It’s never too speedy to confer rights to those who simply want to say, ‘I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you,’” said Shumlin. His simple summation of the bill’s essence brought tears to the

proving their execs are earning their keep, said Thabault. As we noted in last week’s column, nine top BCBS execs earned $770,000 in bonuses, based on salaries totaling $1.25 million. And that’s just 2008. The group earned comparable amounts in 2007 and 2006. Boy, they must be doing a bang-up job. You can’t blame the BCBS board for approving these plans. For their hard work, and grueling every-other-month meeting schedule last year, the 12-member panel was paid $334,000. The board’s roster reads like a who’s who of noteworthy, and mostly Democratic, Vermonters: It includes former banker and anti-sprawl advocate John Ewing, the board’s vice chair; Democratic National Committeewoman Billi Gosh; Air America Media chief Charlie Kireker; UVM vice prez Karen Nystrom-Myer; consultant Deb Granquist; and Mary Powell, the CEO at Green Mountain Power. Like the execs it purportedly oversees, BCBS’ board members

roughly $39 per vote. Democrat Hinda Miller spent about $60,000 in 2006. The Republican contender from Ward 4, City Council President Kurt Wright, spent around $34,000. Democrat Andy Montroll noted approximately $21,000 in campaign expenditures, according to a report filed 10 days before the election. He has yet to file a post-election report, which was due March 13, suggesting the total could grow. Bottom line: It’s still advantageous to be the incumbent. The Race for Prez — As the Burlington City Council wraps up its work for the session and says goodbye to five members, including prez Kurt Wright, there’s increasing talk about who will inherit the gavel come April. Councilor Clarence Davis (P-Ward 3) announced to existing and new members of the council that he will seek the post. Councilor Bill Keogh (D-Ward 5) is also considering a bid for the seat, but only

For their hard work, and grueling everyother-month meeting schedule last year, the 12-member panel was paid $334,000. eyes of several onlookers in the visitors’ balcony. Moments later, the Senate took its vote. And the rest, as they say, is history. Vow of Poverty … Not! — Plenty of outrage on Main Street last week as a result of our “Fair Game” column about the gold-plated retirement parachute handed over to William Milnes Jr., the outgoing president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont. Milnes was given $6.3 million by BCBS as a parting gift. Watches are so passé. Not only is it a lot of money, but BCBS spokesman Kevin Goddard said the company paid all state and federal taxes before handing the cash over to Milnes. Better than winning the lottery! Even the lucky Vermonter who scored $600,000 last week in Arlington has to pay taxes on the loot. So, what next? BCBS has a stellar reputation and lawmakers are reluctant to take the company on. They are, as one observer put it, “untouchable.” Regulators can’t set compensation plans, noted Paulette Thabault, commissioner of the state’s Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration. But they are paying attention to the top execs at BCBS. As a result of questions raised two years ago about salary and bonus plans for its highest paid employees, BCBS must supply quarterly reports to the state

are rewarded handsomely for their “service.” In 2008, board chairman Guy Boyer, a Massachusetts banker, was paid a whopping $44,000. Most other board members received between $25,000 to $30,000. A few got less than $20,000; the lowest-paid member took home $12,000. How do they get by? Oh, yeah, most of them have sixfigure jobs already. Silly me. Here’s what those of us in the real world live on: In 2007, the median Vermont salary was roughly $30,000. I’m guessing those Vermonters go to work more than six times a year — many of them without health care. Kiss Outspent — The campaign spending reports are in for Burlington’s mayoral race, and frugal Progressive incumbent Bob Kiss spent way less than any of his challengers. Kiss’ campaign expenses came to just shy of $20,000, while his opponents spent a combined total of more than $100,000. Kiss said he raised and spent about $20,000 when he first ran for mayor in 2006. He believed that was all he needed to win three years later — despite having three well-financed candidates nipping at his heels. At the head of the fundraising pack was Independent Dan Smith: He put $51,193 into his campaign. In the end, Smith earned 1306 first-place votes in Burlington’s instant-runoff system, which works out to

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he Statehouse was unseasonably warm last Wednesday evening, as several hundred Vermonters packed into every nook and cranny of the House Chamber. Nearly 1000 others who couldn’t get inside found seats in other rooms and hallways throughout the building to listen to the public debate S.115, a bill to legalize same-sex marriages. Considering the temperature, the tight quarters, the trouble-plagued sound system and the controversial nature of the issue at hand, tempers could have easily boiled over. They didn’t. Despite the heartfelt emotions this issue evokes, supporters and opponents throughout the building sat elbow-to-elbow, their loyalties apparent from affixed stickers and label pins: Some proposed, “From legal rights to equal rights”; others advocated, “Don’t change God’s plan: one man, one woman.” For two-and-a-half hours, they listened intently, quietly, respectfully and, according to capitol police, without incident. Attorney Beth Robinson deserves a lot of credit for the peaceful gathering — and the overwhelming showing of supporters. And yet, the 44-year-old cofounder, chair and frequent spokesperson for the Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force never stepped up to the mic. The unassuming leader of the movement stood quietly in a doorway — a proud witness to Vermont’s progress since the civil-union debate unfolded 10 years ago. “What’s exciting about where we are now is that we’ve finally moved beyond having the conversation about whether we should have the conversation. We’re just having the conversation,” Robinson says. “Vermonters from across the state are engaged in it, and I think it speaks highly of our state.” Robinson was one of the attorneys who successfully argued the 1999 Vermont Supreme Court case, Baker v. State, which led to Vermont’s civil-union law. But the battle hasn’t been won yet. On Monday night, the Vermont Senate voted in favor of same-sex marriage. But even if the bill gets through the House, it’s unclear whether Gov. Jim Douglas will sign it, and if he doesn’t, whether there are enough votes to override a veto. Robinson was reluctant to be interviewed for this story, and some of her friends and coworkers opted not to talk about her with Seven Days. Was Robinson just being the savvy political strategist, exercising tight control over her group’s message at a critical juncture? Did she fear that a story focused on her leadership might distract lawmakers from arguing the merits of gay marriage itself? Those who’ve known and worked with Robinson for years insist that her modesty is not opportunism. “The one thing I can say about Beth is that she would not want the story to be about her,” says Susan Murray, Robinson’s law partner at the firm of Langrock, Sperry and Wool and her co-counsel in the Baker case. One valuable lesson they learned from the civilunion debate, Murray says, was “the value of … getting people to tell their own stories.” Robinson adds, “So many hundreds of people have spent so

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second-parent adoption statewide. In fact, Robinson passed up an opportunity to take on a freedomto-marry case in 1995 in order to help found the Vermont Freedom to Marry Task Force. Over the ensuing year and a half, she and other volunteers engaged in public discussions wherever they could on the gay-marriage issue, laying not only a legal framework for Baker, but also a political groundwork for its eventual acceptance by the public. “Judges don’t live in a vacuum, and every judicial decision is subject to some sort of political response, whether it be statutory, executive or constitutional,” Robinson told a constitutional law symposium at Seton Hall University in May 2001. “It’s not enough to win the battle of the case if you go on to lose the war.” In July 1997, Robinson, Murray and Mary Bonauto, a lawyer with Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, filed a lawsuit on behalf of three same-sex couples in Vermont who’d been denied marriage licenses from their town clerks. In December, the trial court rejected their arguments and dismissed the case; in November 1998, the three attorneys argued their case before Vermont’s highest court. Beginning in the spring of 1999, Robinson and Murray arranged their work and vacation schedules so that at least one of them was on call every Friday, as the Supreme Court typically delivers its decisions on that day. Robinson tells how she even wore the same outfit every Friday because she thought it was the one best suited for a press conference. As it turned out, the Baker decision was handed down on December 20, 1999 — a Monday — and Robinson raced home to change. But even then, her disappointment >>17A

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ast month’s switchover to digital TV transmission appears to have gone smoothly for the vast majority of the estimated 14,000 Vermont households that used to rely solely on analog-type television sets. Or did it? Bodo Carey of Worcester had purchased the necessary converter boxes for his two analog sets, but some stations he once received have become a fuzzy jumble since the February 17 switchover. He can no longer watch Vermont Public Television, WCAX or WPTZ because local terrain blocks the digital signals. Carey knows of at least one neighbor in the same predicament. And he wonders whether there may be many “silent Vermonters, a low-income rural minority” who have been rendered tubeless. These erstwhile viewers aren’t just being deprived of soaps and sitcoms; they soon will be without access to televised weather advisories and emergency announcements. Analog transmission of news and public-affairs programs — a stopgap measure for affected consumers — will end in mid-April. Carey regards this impending cutoff as sadly ironic. He notes that advocates had argued for the switch to an all-digital TV format partly on the grounds that it would free up frequencies that could be used to facilitate communication among first responders and other public safety officials. But the conversion is about to leave some Vermonters without televised danger warnings. The switchover was also sold as a major enhancement for former analog viewers. With digital, they can receive many more channels as well as a much clearer picture — that is, as long as they can still receive television signals. In implementing the move mandated by Congress, the Federal Communications Commission assigned ultra-high frequency (UHF) chan-

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BAAAD RAP I read with interest the sheep story “On the Lamb” by John O’Brien [March 11.] I realize John’s comments in his article are supposed to make the reader laugh; he’s an author and film producer. But as a successful sheep farmer (who just so happened to buy her first breeding ram from John’s mother), I can also see the harm his story can do to people like me that have made an effort to do the best job possible raising our animals to reach their full potential. Having raised sheep for 30 years, I can relate to many of his “dead sheep” situations and have personally experienced many myself. I also know that as a prudent shepherd, many of those deaths can be prevented by responsible management and I, like other shepherds, have learned this the C     hard way. John quotes Chet Par    sons, UVM livestock specialist and   S sheep farmer, answering the question: Why it is so hard to make money with sheep? “In the Civil War, wool sold for more than $1 a pound. He estimates that a sheep 3/24/09 11:52:07 AM produces 7 pounds of wool per year, with each pound going for 8 cents. That’s 56 cents of income.” For the record, I rarely get under $8 per pound for “raw” (right off the sheep) wool and often as much as $12 to $14 a pound. If it is dyed or spun into yarn, or made into garments, the per-pound goes way up from that. And there is great demand for locally grown lamb. I am never able to fill all the requests I get every year for it. There have been very few years of the past 30 that my sheep have not made a profit — or, at worse, broken even. The money they have earned me — through the sale of their nice spinning fleeces, breeding stock, freezer lamb, yarn sales, and in some cases prize money — has paid for all but the initial 30-by36-foot barn that houses them and the first fenced area we put up. This means an addition to the barn, wiring, a second floor in the barn, purchase of rams, a loom, two spinning wheels, vet bills, additional fencing, hay, grain, straw, etc. I kept 40 sheep over this winter, have 25 bred (lambing as I write this) and their bank account had over $4300 in it going into 2009. I realize one cannot pay all their bills with this low amount, but the profits can add to a family’s income, and as a

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farm, we can declare legitimate tax deductions (as well as provide greattasting meat, and warm sweaters and rugs for ourselves). And personally, this “profit” does not reflect the great friendships all over the United States that have evolved due to these animals, nor the fact that they have kept our land in grass instead of ragweed and goldenrod, which is taking over many of the open fields in Chittenden County. My concern with this story of John’s is that it’s being read, I’m sure, by many people looking to make a transition to some type of sustainable living (including farming) that currently know nothing about sheep. They may read this and say, “No way! Why should I waste my time and money trying to raise sheep with all John’s experience of years of bad luck? I am writing this to say that I and others that I know have had a very different experience raising these smart (yes, smart) and easy-keeping animals. Susan Johnson HINESBURG

ENTERGY IS A BULLY Consider the following hypothetical: There is a particularly problematic bully on the playground at school. He arbitrarily, capriciously and reliably beats and terrorizes other students ... Try as they may, however, aggrieved parents are unable to get the school to do anything about it. Every time a complaint is filed, the bully’s parents hire a PR firm called Vermont Academic Partnership to extol the virtues of the little brat. VAP consists of a team of lawyers who pooh-pooh the complaints launched against the bully, and counter with a publicity campaign cleansing the bully’s record, whom they maintain is simply misunderstood ... They fabricate stories about how he shovels the walk and carries books for several teachers, plus they point out that he is really good at showing other students where their physical weaknesses lie. This is what comes to my mind every time I see a full-page advertisement promoting Entergy Nuclear’s little bully in Vernon [February 25, March 4]. Why do we allow this bully-in-the-livingroom continued domination of the discussion? Why does Seven Days accept Entergy’s filthy advertising money? Why is anyone not invested in it, pro-nuclear? What is the problem with proactive conservation, wind, solar, hydro and biomass? Why would anyone (except those making money from it) care if Yankee is shut in favor of more sustainable alternatives? Isn’t it time we, the people, tell our legislators what we want, and bar the corporate bullies from the conversation, rather than the other way around? Steven Farnham PLAINFIELD

BI THE WAY... Your sex survey article [February 25] was surprisingly insensitive with this line: “Fewer people claimed ‘bisexual.’ Finally made up your minds, did you?” Yeah, ha-ha, BUT … I expect more awareness at Seven Days

towards the variety of sexual and gender journeys we, as individuals, are on. We are all unique, and some of us resent our choice of identification scoffed at because we do not fit into the repressive and phobic boxes that exist to make those who define themselves as strictly monosexual comfortable. aleXander hirka WINOOSKI

KNOT FAIR I am writing in response to the article published called “A Marriage of Inconvenience” [“Fair Game,” March 11]. The article stated that “Vermont has come a long way” in reference to unity around the Freedom to Marry Act. I would have to agree — but not far enough if we don’t all come together and talk to our neighbors, our friends, our families and our legislators about it. We have come a long way and we now have the opportunity to prove it. I was happy to read that Rep. Patti Komline (R-Dorset), the House Minority Leader, was supporting the act publicly because it demonstrates that no matter what your political affiliation, or whether you are gay or straight, we can all recognize this as an issue that is not just about marriage but about equal rights and fairness for each member of our community. I am proud to be a Vermonter and one of many young Vermonters who decided to move back to this state and start my family here. I urge every one reading this to support the Freedom to Marry Act. I believe this is a matter of social justice. Tiffany Silliman BURLINGTON

WIFI COULD BE HAZARDOUS In your article “Building a Better Burlington” [March 4] you mention WiFi throughout the city. Have you ever researched on the health implications of WiFi? It seems that people want the quick fix — which is understandable — but at the same time not even considering the consequences. If you make WiFi happen all over the city, and in three years find out that the cancer rate increased 150 percent, will you still say it was worth it? Why not research this subject more, before jumping to suggestions? Here’s a little quote from the online [New York] Times, from December 11, 2006, just to inform you: “In September, 30 scientists from all over the world signed a resolution calling for a ‘full and independent review of the scientific evidence that points to hazards from current electromagnetic field exposure (in this case WiFi) conditions worldwide.’” Closer to home, the Irish Doctors Environmental Association has asked its country’s government to carry out “a full assessment of the health impacts of electromagnetic radiation.” The people of Burlington, and everywhere where WiFi is being offered, should have the full disclosure on this subject and its possible health hazards. Jenni Belotserkovsky PLAINFIELD

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localmatters robinson << 14A extended well beyond the court’s inconvenient timing. You go to court seeking a remedy, Robinson explains, and her clients didn’t get one. Although the justices ruled that Vermont’s marriage laws were unconstitutional, they deferred to the legislature to determine how to best remedy the situation. “In some senses, we were caught flatfooted by the court decision,” Robinson remembers. “We’d envisioned a win and we knew what that would look like, and we had envisioned a loss and we knew what that would look like.” Moreover, within two weeks, the legislature was forced to take up the issue, a fight that neither side had expected nor prepared for. The scramble amongst the advocates was on. Much has been written since 2000 about Vermont’s civil-union debate, and as Robinson herself points out, it’s taken on a mythology all its own. But 10 years later, she downplays how the ruling changed her own life. “I had my 15 minutes, and then it passed,” she says dismissively. In fact, in speeches, articles and blogs written since, Robinson has tended to focus on how other people’s lives were changed by Baker and the civil-union law. Those people include lawmakers such as Republican Reps. John Edwards and Marion Milne, who in 2000 voted their consciences — and consequently lost their seats. Admittedly, once civil unions became the law of the land in Vermont, some gay-rights advocates moved on to other issues. Although most acknowledged that the “compromise of 2000” was a less-than-satisfying result, many were resigned to leave it to future generations to finish the job. Not Robinson. As she points out, the issue was never really settled. Most Vermonters forget, or never knew, that in 2002 a bill to repeal civil unions passed the Vermont House by just one vote. Although the measure failed in the Senate, it revealed just how tenuous civil unions still were. It wasn’t until 2004, Robinson says, that the debate began shifting back toward full marriage equality. In December 2004, the Freedom to Marry Task Force hired Robyn Maguire as its field director, its first paid staffer. Maguire, who came to Vermont after working on the gay-marriage campaign in Massachusetts, remembers Robinson attending “countless” house parties, churches, county fairs and Rotary Club luncheons over the years. She’d listen to hundreds of stories and talk to people of all political persuasions about the reasons why a separate-but-equal system of civil unions wasn’t equal at all.

“Beth amazes me,” says Maguire. “I don’t know how she juggles everything she juggles, but she does. To be honest with you, I think she inspires people to do more and be more … just by her own example.” Whether people would join her on the slopes is another matter. Maguire notes that Robinson has a thing for sledding down Mount Mansfield. “Winters are centered around Beth’s sledding schedule,” she reveals. Maguire recalls one time when she thought she’d do Robinson a favor by offering to attend a house party in her place, as it was being held on the opposite side of the state. Robinson graciously refused. “Here I was thinking I was taking something off her plate on a Sunday, and she wants to go,” Maguire recalls. “But I think she values that one-on-one connection

»news But Robinson claims that most of the support for the same-sex marriage campaign is homegrown within Vermont. Either way, the organization raised enough cash to hire the well-respected Montpelier-based lobbying firm of Kimbell Sherman Ellis for the job. Euan Bear of Bakersfield takes a long view of the struggle for gay marriage. The former editor of Out in the Mountains, a now-defunct gay publication, argues that many straight Vermonters also got involved in the fight for marriage equality — in large part because of the work Robinson has done bringing the issue into the mainstream. As Bear puts it, Robinson “exhibited such courage and steadfastness and strategic thinking … I don’t know why everyone in the state doesn’t know who she is.” Several lawmakers contacted for this story declined to comment on

Even when the press wasn’t paying attention to it, the legislature wasn’t paying attention to it and the gay and lesbian community might have felt a little apathetic, Beth kept plugging away. SUSAN MURRAY with the people who are doing this work or are genuinely struggling. In some ways, it’s part of what fuels her.” Robinson became such an effective leader in this fight, Maguire continues, not only because she’s dialed into everything that’s going on within the organization, but also because she’s comfortable delegating authority and allowing others to lead. “Beth has a real talent for knowing how to strike that balance,” Maguire adds. “She has her hands in everything and yet, she really does trust the people she works with and can say, ‘Here’s what I think we should do. What do you think? OK, let’s do it.’” How did the gay marriage debate gain such political traction this year, especially during such dire economic times? If you ask Robinson, the decisive factor was California’s Proposition 8, which deprived same-sex couples the right to marry. “I think many of us were stunned to see for the first time, in our lifetimes anyway, a civil right taken away,” Robinson says. “And, I think that energized a lot of people across the country, including here in Vermont.” Rumors have been swirling, too, that Prop 8 also loosened a lot of out-of-state money for the cause.

the record about Robinson, in light of the upcoming floor debates. Privately, however, they all remarked on her winning style of staying focused on the issues, instead of pointing out where her opponents are wrong. “She’s incredibly respectful. I’ve never heard her say an unkind word to anybody or about anybody who disagrees with her,” notes Murray. “That’s not an act. That’s Beth.” Some of the statements made by gay-marriage opponents last week would try even the most disciplined advocate. Gay marriage was variously referred to as “a sin,” “a violation of natural law” and an “abomination before God.” One wheelchair-bound man told lawmakers that the man who’d raped him years earlier had probably done so because he was gay. But as Robinson explains, there’s nothing to be gained by denigrating the opposition, even if much of what she heard last week was discussed — and in her mind, settled — many years ago. “The truth is, there are people of good will, honest, hardworking Vermonters, who are still trying to sort this out,” she says. Rather than picking on her fellow Vermonters, “I’d rather take advantage of every opportunity to talk to them.” m

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MISS MARCH1/2H Former NYC comics Zach Cregger and Trevor Moore wrote, directed and star in this laugh-fest about a young man who wakes from a four-year coma to discover that his high school girlfriend has grown up to become a Playboy Playmate. (And this is your main concern after four years in a coma?) Naturally, that necessitates a road trip to Hef’s mansion for the purpose of winning her back. Raquel Alessi costars. (89 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace) PAUL BLART: MALL COPHH Kevin James plays a New Jersey shopping center security guard forced to save a group of hostages without the aid of a gun or actual aining. Costarring Jayma Mays and Keir O’Donnell. Directed by Steve (Daddy Day Care) Carr. (91 min, PG. Majestic, Stowe) RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAINHH1/2 Dwayne Johnson, the artist formerly known as The Rock, stars in this update of the Disney franchise. A cab driver finds himself in the middle of a magical mix-up when a couple of teen passengers turn out to be runaways with supernatural powers fleeing the forces of evil. AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig costar. Andy (The Game Plan) Fickman directs. (99 min, PG. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Welden) REVOLUTIONARY ROADHHHH Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio — together again. Of course, the couple they play in Sam Mendes’ big-screen version of Richard Yates’ scathing novel about 1950s suburban life doesn’t get along quite as swimmingly as the pair they played last time around. With Kathy Bates and Michael Shannon. (119 min, R. Palace) SLUMDOG MILLIONAIREHHH1/2 In this fanciful drama from Danny (Trainspotting) Boyle, Dev Patel plays a kid from the slums of Mumbai whose painful life experiences help him win big on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” With Anil Kapoor and Freida Pinto. (120 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Roxy) TAKENHHHH A former CIA agent takes matters into his own hands when his daughter travels to Paris and is abducted by Albanian sex traders. Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen star. Pierre Morel directs. (91 min, PG-13. Majestic, Palace) THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFTH1/2 Are you getting the impression that a remake of a vintage horror film will be released every week this year? Dennis Iliadis brings us this recycling of the 1972 Wes Craven gore-athon in which psychos torture and molest two young women and then coincidentally hide out at the home of one victim’s parents. Starring Tony Goldwyn, Monica Potter and Sara Paxton. (85 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount)

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THE READERHHH In this adaptation of Bernhard Schlink’s novel, a postwar German teen has a passionate encounter with an older woman that forces him to ponder his relationship to the Nazi past. With Kate Winslet, David Kross and Ralph Fiennes. Stephen (The Hours) Daldry directs. (123 min, R. Big Picture, Roxy) TWO LOVERSHHH In what he claims will be his final film performance, Joaquin Phoenix plays a mentally unstable thirtysomething who earns the love of a caring young woman but chooses instead to pursue an equally unstable drug abuser who’s dating a married man. With Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw. Directed by James (We Own the Night) Gray. (110 min, R. Palace) WATCHMENHHH1/2 What would superheroes be like in the real world? Saviors of humanity or fascist tyrants? In Zack (300) Snyder’s adaptation of the landmark 1986 comic series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, a couple of misfits try to figure out who’s killing off “costumed heroes.” With Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Goode and Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach. (163 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Welden)

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BIJOU CINEPLEX 1-2-3-4 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293. wednesday 25 — thursday 26 Knowing 6:50. Fired Up 7. Watchmen 6:30. Slumdog Millionaire 6:40. friday 27 — thursday 2 Schedule not available at press time. Times subject to change. See www. bijou4.com.

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Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners, Williston, 878-2010. wednesday 25 — thursday 26 Duplicity 1, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30. Knowing 1:20, 4, 6:50, 9:35. I Love You, Man 1:45, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40. Race to Witch Mountain 1:10, 3:40, 6:20, 8:45. The Last House on the Left 1:35, 4:20, 7:15, 9:45. Miss March 4:35, 9:45. Watchmen 2, 6:10, 9:25. Slumdog Millionaire 1:15, 3:45, 6:30, 9:20. Taken 1:50, 4:15, 7, 9:15. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1:30, 6:35. He’s Just Not That Into You 1:40, 6:55. Gran Torino 4:05, 8:50. friday 27 — thursday 2 *Monsters vs. Aliens (in 3-D) 12:30, 1:45, 2:45, 4, 5, 6:15, 7:15, 8:30, 9:30. *The Haunting in Connecticut 1:30, 4:10, 7:20, 9:40. *12 Rounds 1:25, 4:20, 7, 9:35. Duplicity 12:50, 3:45, 6:35, 9:20. Knowing 1, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25. I Love You, Man 1:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40. Race to Witch Mountain 1:10, 3:40, 6:25, 8:40. Watchmen 12:40, 4:05, 7:30. The Last House on the Left 4:15, 9:15. Taken 1:40, 6:50.

wednesday 25 — thursday 26 Duplicity 6:30, 9. Knowing 6:30, 9. I Love You, Man 6:30, 9. Watchmen 6:45. Slumdog Millionaire 6:30, 9.

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friday 27 — thursday 2 The Metropolitan Opera Presents Bellini’s La Sonnambula 7 (Wed). *Monsters vs. Aliens 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 12:45, 1:30, 2:50, 3:50, 4:55, 6:05, 7:05, 8:15, 9:10. *The Class 12:55, 3:40, 6:30, 9:05. *The Haunting in Connecticut 1:40, 4:05, 6:40, 9. Duplicity 1, 3:45, 6:35, 9:15. I Love You, Man 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1:25, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25. Knowing 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:20. Doubt 1:10. Race to Witch Mountain 1:35, 3:55, 6:25 & 8:35 (except Wed). Watchmen 3:30, 7:15.

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wednesday 25 — thursday 26 Duplicity 1, 3:40, 6:50, 9:20. Knowing 1:10, 4, 7, 9:25. I Love You, Man 1:15, 3:30, 7:10, 9:30. Slumdog Millionaire 1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:10. Watchmen 1:25, 6:15, 9:15. The Reader 1:20, 3:45, 6:30, 9:05.

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The Vermont Energy Partnership Vermont Yankee decommissioning bill: unnecessary, harmful Once again, a bill about decommissioning the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant is being considered in Montpelier. If passed, it would likely result in the plant’s near-term closure and dramatically hike electricity rates. Vermonters currently enjoy the lowest electricity rates in New England. Full plant decommissioning will cost an estimated $930 million and will take several decades to complete, particularly as there is no federal repository now for used nuclear fuel. As directed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), funds for decommissioning are held in trust.

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The Vermont Yankee fund, now worth about $350 million, is down from an all-time high last year, due to the financial markets’ decline. Rep. Tony Klein, chair of the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee, wants plant owner Entergy to deposit $459 million, with the first 25 percent installment due January 1, 2011. This bill is unnecessary. The NRC monitors decommissioning funds and can demand that more money be deposited into the fund as necessary. And, the NRC has done its job well. Not once have non-owners of nuclear power plants been left paying the bill for decommissioning. Vermont ratepayers are also specifically “off the hook” for additional decommissioning monies. When Entergy bought Vermont Yankee in 2002, the Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) approved an agreement that Vermonters would have no additional decommissioning liability, stating “increases in the contributions needed to ensure decommissioning upon shutdown will not be passed on to Vermont consumers.” If the plant closes in 2012, the operator’s license permits it to be placed in SAFSTOR: not operating, and awaiting dismantling until decommissioning funds appreciate. Legally-binding direction will guide the decommissioning process if the plant closes in 2012. This bill is harmful for several reasons. It will in all likelihood cause Vermont Yankee, which provides a third of the state’s electricity, to close as few companies can make such enormous near-term payments. Vermont ratepayers will be forced to pay more for electricity. Forcing Entergy to add hundreds of millions of dollars to the decommissioning fund is like telling a good employee, “either fully fund your retirement 401K now, or retire.” This employee will probably look for work elsewhere. It also sends terrible messages to job creators about how the State of Vermont conducts business. Those messages include: our electricity supply is not reliable, it will cost a lot more, and we do not mind imposing higher costs on businesses or putting them out of business. It is one thing for the State of Vermont to try to get the best deal it can for Vermont ratepayers. It is another to violate an agreement, risk raising electricity rates, and jeopardize the plant’s 650 good paying jobs. Concerned Vermonters should urge their legislators to oppose the decommissioning bill, and support relicensing of Vermont Yankee.

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ark Kimball likes to boast that if you eat nothing but his food, you won’t get scurvy. That sort of talk may not woo the farmers-market crowd, but he doesn’t have to worry: Kimball, his wife, Kristen, and their four full-time employees are busy milking cows, raising beef, milling grain and boiling sap for the dozens of people who flock to their Essex, N.Y., farm every Friday. The Kimballs moved to this North Country site six years ago with $18,000 and a dozen chickens. Mark, a tall 36-year-old, can’t really explain how they acquired 75 year-round “members” and a following of college-educated farmworkers who each receive $8800 a year. But however it came to be, he says, Essex Farm is likely the only horse-powered, “full food” CSA in the world: That is, with help from six Belgian draft horses, the Kimballs and their crew produce most of the calories they need to survive. At 3 p.m. on a recent Friday, Kimball is preparing for the farm’s weekly member open house. A typical New England CSA — a farm practicing “community supported agriculture” — offers a mix of vegetables and other products, such as cheese and bread. But the Essex Farm “full diet” includes many of the local ingredients you’d find at a natural foods co-op. Today in the Kimball’s unheated basement, for example, crates hold milk, eggs, carrots, beets, garlic, grains and flour. Inside a nearby meat trailer, a butcher fills tins with ground pork from locally raised pigs. How is it all rationed out? As Kimball explains, Essex Farm is “free choice,” meaning individuals pay an annual $2800 for the right to take as much food as they like each week. (A couple pays $3200; kids under 13 eat for free.) Since 12 of the Kimballs’ 75 members pay on a sliding scale, the two try to make up

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when they have more money, he says, but they are still struggling to break even and pay off their mortgage. Attempting to farm so much land with draft horses is “ridiculous,” Kimball admits while unharnessing a pair of Belgian horses in his barn. But despite the emotional and financial hardship, he and Kristen don’t plan to get any more mechanized. In fact, they are trying to sell the metal tractor gear lying on the ground outside this barn. “My wife thinks we’re nuts,” Kimball says of their horse-powered ambitions. “But she also likes what we’re doing.” Raised by back-to-the-landers and educated at Swarthmore College, Kimball has the freewheeling bravado of a California surfer. (He does windsurf on nearby Lake Champlain.) But farming remains his true passion — he has visited hundreds of farms across the United States and worked the soil in places as farflung as Venezuela and India. Although he speaks at organic agriculture conferences and was featured in a 2005 Gourmet magazine story by Vermont author Bill McKibben, Kimball insists that Essex Farm is less a model of “alternative agriculture” than a return to common sense. “‘CSA’ sounds like hippie jargon,” he says with a wry chuckle. “We set out to meet our own dietary needs, and figured one way to pay for it was to sell our diet to other people.” As Kimball talks, his unpaved parking lot fills with luxury sedans, Subaru wagons and dusty pickups. Out of a nondescript white van steps Tom Duca, the self-described “unofficial mayor” of Essex. Duca, who wears jeans and a baseball cap, says he has watched lots of farms fold since moving to the town in 1974. Six years ago, after hearing that young people were starting a farm down the road, the 52-year-old general contractor stopped by to say hey. Duca was a vegetarian at the time, but once the Kimballs explained their “full food” vision, he signed on ... as a carnivore. Today Duca heads straight for Essex Farm’s state-sanctioned “Meat World” — a white trailer equipped with an arsenal of mean-looking hooks. He greets Sam Ehrenfeld, a mohawked 23-year-old whose formal-seeming tie contrasts with his rugged canvas pants. “Is it an all-sausage day?” Duca asks, bending down to sniff a tin of sage-flavored breakfast meat. Ehrenfeld looks up from a marbled slab of hog and smiles. “Sausage and bacon!” A few days later, Duca fields a reporter’s phone call while eating sausage, cornbread and onions from Essex Farm. He says the Kimballs are an integral part of the local community (both are volunteer firefighters) and that old-timers are happy to watch them work the land. “This is

Mark and Kristen’s home,” Duca says. “I hope they’ll make me food for the rest of my life.” Town Supervisor Ron Jackson lives across Route 22 from Essex Farm and is old enough to remember each of the five owners who have cycled through since the 1950s. Jackson, who chairs the Essex County Republican Party, says the Kimball’s farm-share model isn’t just good for neighbors; “it has advantages if you’re concerned about global energy consumption, carbon footprints and global warming.” Moreover, Jackson says, the Kimballs have inspired a new generation of young farmers. One such protégé is Paige Atkinson, a 27-year-old Yale grad who worked at Essex Farm during the 2007 growing season. The following year, Atkinson raised animals and veggies at nearby Black Kettle Farm. Now she and two friends are launching a new venture, Fledging Crow Farm, in Keysville. They expect to feed 30 households and sell at area farmers markets. Atkinson recalls that she first visited Essex Farm while on a field trip with kids from Lake Placid’s North Country School. Before long, the studio art major was feeding the Kimballs’ horses and hogs. Atkinson says the skills she honed on the Kimball property are proving useful in Keysville, and that she’d like to emulate the couple’s full-diet business model in due time. “I felt like I learned more working at that farm than I learned every single day that I went to college,” Atkinson reflects. The Kimballs’ operation still faces challenges. If they don’t get 20 new members signed up by summer, Mark explains, they may have to cut back on grain production. Then there are the unexpected snafus. Today, for example, as Kimball stacks his maple syrup evaporator with firewood, a neighbor tinkers with a pipe from a crater-sized hole dug out next to the house. An underground leak has left the Kimballs’ farmhouse waterless for 36 hours. The contrast between primal satisfaction and endless stress continues to fascinate Kristen Kimball. You might say this farm is her muse: Though busy caring for the couple’s 18-month-old daughter, she is writing a book for a major publishing house about her unexpected transition from single New York reporter to hardscrabble farmer. When Kristen first met Mark, a “lanky, hyperkinetic vegetable grower,” on a Pennsylvania farm in 2002, she was outlining a book about small-scale agriculture. The one she’s writing now — tentatively titled The Dirty Life — “argues that food is a reasonable centerpiece to a good life,” she says. Such a life, adds the Harvard alum, is one that “many readers romanticize or fantasize about but very few will live.”

Mark agrees, but explains it differently. Farming isn’t a “charity,” he asserts, but a business where success is measured by quality of life, financial viability and the health of animals and soils. He claims that some CSA managers take themselves too seriously. While he sometimes quotes writer-farmer Wendell Berry, Kimball adds, he doesn’t pray to the “god of tofu.” While he talks, Kimball slurps raw sap from a metal cup. His stainless steel evaporator is beginning to steam, and the pavilion where the farmer stands smells faintly of maple syrup. If not for the Subarus in his muddy parking lot, this scene would resemble a faded Polaroid from the 1970s. “We came here poor and with no equipment,” Kimball says with a laugh. “Now we’re this ridiculous enterprise.” m

From The Dirty Life by Kristen Kimball, forthcoming from Scribner in 2010: Four winters I’ve slept in this bed, and still, sometimes, I wonder how I came to be here, someone’s wife, in an old farmhouse in the North Country. There are still moments when I feel like an actor in a play. The real me stays out until 4, wears heels and carries a bag, but this character I’m playing gets up at 4, wears Carhartts and carries a Leatherman, and the other day, doing laundry, a pair of .22 long shells fell out of her pocket, and she was supposed to act like she wasn’t surprised. Instead of the lights and sounds of the city, I’m surrounded by five hundred acres that are blanketed tonight in mist and clouds, and this farm is a whole world darker and quieter, more beautiful and more brutal than I could have imagined the country to be. Tonight, curled against Mark’s body under the goosedown comforter, I hear a cold winter rain begin to fall. Mark is already asleep, and I lie awake for awhile, wondering if any of the cows will have the bad luck to calve in such nasty weather, if the pigs have enough straw in their hut to stay warm, if the horses are comfortable in the pasture or if they’d be better off in the barn. I worry that the rain is melting the snow cover, exposing the garlic and the perennials to the harsh cold that is sure to come back to bite them before the winter is out. These are the kinds of thoughts that have occupied the majority of the human race for most of the history of the world, and it occurs to me that I am one of them now. The agrarians. The commonest of the common people. Except that in our time, in our particular place, we’ve become as rare as radishes and pomegranates.

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he heavenly scent of rich tomato sauce greeted me as I unlocked the door to my apartment building on a recent evening. Must be the downstairs neighbors cooking something awesome again, I thought as I climbed the stairs. But then I realized the tantalizing smell was coming from my kitchen. Oh, yeah — the Crock Pot! Dinner was ready, and I hadn’t even taken my coat off yet. My path to plug-in cuisine has been a crooked one, because usespecific kitchen appliances weird me out. Case in point: I proudly continued whipping cream and meringues with a whisk for years after receiving a Kitchen Aid mixer, until a complex layer cake recipe wore out my wrist. Slow cookers — electric pots with stoneware inserts that steadily transform foods via long exposure to low heat — seemed like equally large, frivolous items to squeeze into small cupboards. And for me, the devices raised as many questions as they seemed to answer: If I needed to spend time laboriously prepping each dish before leaving for work in the morning, was the convenience of readymade dinner worth the a.m. fuss? Was it really safe to leave it on all day? And as a consumer and avid cook of local, fresh ingredients, could I really get mileage out of a meal-prep method whose recipe canon — based on my online research — included copious amounts of canned cream-ofmushroom soup? When a friend moved across the country and bequeathed me her 4-quart cooker, I was willing

to try it out — in theory. But whenever the opportunity arose to actually use it, I left it on the shelf, favoring, and savoring, more familiar habits. Stories of slow cookers yielding rubbery chicken and watery stews scared me. I could cook well on a stove and in an oven, so why risk ruining perfectly good food? Then another 2.5-quart pot came to me from midwestern relatives this winter, and I decided to see whether I really needed, as my mother-in-law kindly urged, “multiple sizes” of the things, or whether they were destined for the yard sale. I sat down, read the manuals and got cooking. Slow cookers — aka “crock pots,” after a popular brand name — are different, in that they run by an upside-down, bizarro set of cooking principles that are counterintuitive to conventional baking, broiling, braising and simmering. Beans — particularly kidney beans — need to be soaked and pre-cooked, lest they end up underdone and potentially poisonous. (The glycoprotein lectin is the culprit, but it breaks down and becomes harmless when the beans are boiled for 10 minutes.) You can add rice to dishes, but the requisite water ratio is different, and must be carefully measured. Subjected to a crock pot’s low heat of less than 200 degrees Fahrenheit for several hours, dairy products tend to turn rubbery. Still-active vegetable enzymes that disappear at stovetop temps will leach vitamins from tender vegetables such as peas, beans and corn if they aren’t blanched before slow-cooking. Veggies also take longer to cook than meats, even if they’re cut into identically sized pieces. And

everything has more liquid; there’s rarely a need to add water, since none boils or steams away. If you know what you’re doing, though, a slow cooker can make the most of inexpensive cuts of meat, transforming brisket and stew chuck into something special. Attempts to raise genre standards include the 2003 cookbook The Gourmet Slow Cooker: Simple and Sophisticated Meals from Around the World, but a quick perusal of that and other fancy treatments of crock-pot fare shows the authors tend to assume you are willing to stand around and stir the pot at frequent intervals, periodically adding and removing ingredients. Those recipes purportedly yield great slow-braised, flavorful dishes, but I was planning to be out of the house all day. Problematically, the “dump and go” methods that were the most convenient (put ingredients in pot, turn on, leave) seemed to have the highest “rubber” risk. I wanted my slow cooker to deliver meals that were the best of both worlds — nutritious, easy and economical, but more Babette’s Feast than Better Off Dead. For my first-ever experiments, I stuck with a medley of stews. They’re all trusted family recipes I’ve been making for years that I was confident would convert well to electrification. One of the hardest things to remember, particularly on weekend days when I was actually at home, was the “no peeking” rule: Because slow cookers operate at such low temperatures, it’s important to never lift the lid until the dish is done, lest the heat loss set the process back an hour or more. I also learned that it’s possible

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slow cooker recipes to shorten cooking time by using the “high” setting in lieu of “low” — in roughly a 1-to-2.5 ratio — but I usually preferred the slower, lower heat because it suited my schedule better. Other caveats included never cooking anything on the “warm” setting and never putting prepped uncooked pots with raw meat in the fridge overnight before starting them the next morning, since in both cases the contents won’t come up to a safe temperature soon enough to avoid risking bacterial growth. Despite a rep for workaday cuisine that dates from their late-1960s debut, slow cookers can turn out tasty meals for minimal effort, sort of like Strega Nona’s magically prolific pasta pot. (Unless you’re feeding a family or have a slow cooker on the smaller side, leave fridge space for leftovers — not enough to fill a town square, but plenty for the following day’s lunch). The machines have their good points: They’re energy efficient, using 22 times less power than an electric oven. As long as you follow the usage guidelines of keeping liquid in the pot and never immersing the heating element in water, they are indeed safe to leave unattended all day. And on busy days when I arrive home ravenous, having a ready-made meal is pretty super. Now, for minimal effort, I can cook up a hefty gallon of goulash at the drop of a hat. I won’t want to eat rich, sour-cream-spiked stews when the weather warms up, but with these recipes under my belt, I finally feel comfortable imagining — and improvising — other crock-pot possibilities. For a spring lamb stew with peas, carrots and dumplings, I know I’d add and cook the dumplings on “high” after getting home, then stir in frozen peas at the last minute — that is, if I couldn’t add freshly shelled ones 10 minutes earlier. Healthy cuisine from the Mediterranean isle of Crete uses lots of very slow, low-temperature cooking — and I happen to have a Cretan recipe for fennel-and-octopus stew that’s ripe for slow-cooker adaptation, assuming I can acquire the appropriate eightlegged cephalopod. The official Crock Pot brand website lists a soufflé-like breadpudding dessert that includes dairy; if that works, why not a cheesecake, slow-cooked on “high” in a 5-inch springform pan, suspended on a rack over a little water? And summer garden ratatouille concocted without having to turn on the stove in an already-hot August kitchen? Definitely worth waiting for. m

All recipes except the breakfast oats are intended to comfortably fill a 4-quart cooker. Viva leftovers!

Hungarian goulasH Ingredients: 4 lbs. beef round steak, cut into half-inch cubes 2 medium-sized onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour Pinch dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 2 cups sour cream Directions: Put beef, onion and garlic in slow cooker. Add flour and stir to coat steak cubes, then add thyme, salt, pepper, paprika and tomatoes and stir again to blend well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Half an hour before serving, stir in sour cream. (Adding the sour cream earlier will denature its proteins to stringy clumps, thus changing the goulash’s velvety texture.) Serve over wide egg noodles. Moroccan laMb stew Ingredients: 2 lbs. lamb meat, cut into half-inch cubes 2 to 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 medium onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes 1 14-oz can garbanzo beans 1/2 cup raisins or diced dried apricots (optional) Directions: If using dried fruit, soak it in 1 cup boiling water for half an hour before adding it with the rest of the ingredients listed below. Put lamb in slow cooker. Add flour and stir to coat lamb, then add cayenne, cinnamon and salt, and stir again to distribute evenly. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Serve over couscous, with mint tea on the side. nigerian cHicken stew My parents learned this recipe from a Nigerian grad-student friend when they were in college. In homage to its originator, my dad always makes this dish flamingly hot, but chile peppers are a matter of

taste. I had a can of chipotles in the cupboard, and was pleased that the adobo sauce in which they were preserved added a smokiness which made the stew taste like it was cooked over a campfire. This would also work with two fresh chipotles or a fresh habanero, seeded and diced. Always wear gloves to prep fresh, hot peppers! If you only have dried chiles, use those. Amounts vary. Season according to how hot you like your food, and the spiciness of your particular pepper at hand. Properly done, the skin and bones of the chicken should be nearly disintegrated from long, slow simmering — an effect tricky to achieve on a stovetop without burning the bottom, but one perfectly suited to the slow cooker.

Ingredients: 1 large onion, cut into halfinch-thick wedges 1 red bell pepper, diced 6 chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, skin and all 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes 1 6-oz. can tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 4 canned chipotles in adobo sauce (or another hot pepper) 5 cups fresh spinach Directions: Layer onion wedges on bottom of slow cooker. Add bell pepper and chicken. Add half the diced tomatoes. Using the back of a spoon, blend the tomato paste and salt with the remainder of the diced tomatoes in the can, to insure even flavor; add to cooker. Poke chipotles under the surface of the tomato sauce, and cover all with the adobo (if using; should be about 1 or 2 tablespoons). Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours. Five minutes before serving, stir in spinach leaves and cover. Serve over white rice. steel-cut oatMeal I love steel-cut oats, but they’re sometimes impractical to make in the morning because even when pre-soaked, they take a while to cook on the stove, and they boil over if not watched closely. This way, they’re ready when I wake up.

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band’s sophomore effort We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed, released in late 2008, has drawn raves from all of the usual hipsterly suspects — Pitchfork, The Village Voice, et al. But they’ve also recently nabbed the attention of more mainstream industry heavyweights, including Spin, Rolling Stone and, gulp, Entertainment Weekly. But don’t hold that against them. The group infuses a distinctively British Isles sneer into the electro indie-rock template that should thrill the overtly hip and hopelessly square alike. Catch them this Monday at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge with Leeds’ Sky Larkin.

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(AZ)TEXT MESSAGES Not all the news coming out of Nectar’s and Club Metronome is of the (mildly) controversial variety. Some if it even pertains to music! I’m as shocked as you are. This week, the Queen City welcomes back one of its most beloved outfits, The Aztext. Last seen stealing the show at the 7D-sponsored,

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Oh, that wacky Burlington rumor mill. Over the last few months, our ever-productive factory of half-truths, misinformation and outright falsehoods has been working overtime — although, given the economy, it’s nice that someone is getting some OT. Maybe it’s a result of cabin fever, but lately loose lips have been responsible for a slew of doozies almost too numerous to mention: Nectar’s is discontinuing live music (dumb); Dan Bolles is leaving Seven Days (dumber); Phish is getting back together ... oh, wait. Anyway, last weekend yet another rumor was on the minds and lips of those (sort of) in-the-know, regarding the imminent future of Burlington’s most iconic music venue, Nectar’s. Depending on who you asked, co-owner Damon Brink either disappeared Hoffa-style, fled the country in a hail of screeching tires and bullets, or simply evaporated into the ether. Shocking news in any case, right? Orrrrr ... maybe the dude just went on a much-needed vacation. Thanks to some quick reporting by our award-winning food editor Suzanne Podhaizer, Seven Days has learned that the story is this: There is no story ... sort THE AZTEXT of. According to co-owner Chris Walsh, “Damon is contemplating some other things, he’s pursuing some other things, and there are some new people who are positioned to buy his shares out. He went down to Jamaica on vacation to kind of clear his head.” Stop the effing presses! Jamaica?! Walsh went on to say that while nothing is set in stone, Brink’s shares in the club could be bought out by a pair of new investors, possibly by the end of April. Although, as Walsh sagely cautions, “It could drag out to three to six months because of those damned lawyers.” In the meantime, he’s reassumed management duties and has brought some folks on board to augment the work of talent buyer Alex Budney. Budney, who was rumored to be leaving the club himself, says the new blood has “brought energy into the music side of things; having a budget, going and getting national acts again. It’s really good. We’re excited.” So are we, Alex. In other news, The Monkey House is rumored to have begun hiring actual monkeys.

two-floor What’s Good launch party last AMADIS September, Pro, Learic and DJ Big Kat have been uncharacteristically quiet of late. Word is they’ve been hard at work on their third album, due out this September. And, no, that’s not a rumor. According to Pro, the album is shaping up to be their “best work yet,” and finds the talented trio pushing themselves to take bigger risks. Given that each of their two previous outings landed on virtually every local music critic’s best-of lists in their respective release years, that’s saying something. In the meantime, they will appear on provocative producer Dub Sonata’s upcoming album, which also features cuts from Rhymefest, Sadat X, Kool G Rap and Scram Jones, among many others. This Thursday at Club Metronome, The Aztext kick off a regional mini-tour with noted underground MC One Be Lo (see spotlight, page 14B) that will take them to Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Brooklyn.

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Speaking of rumors, did you hear that bassist Bryan Dondero left Grace Potter and the Nocturnals? It’s true. In fact, you can read about his take on the whole mess in this very issue (page 13B). Honestly, it’s a little sticky, so in the meantime let’s focus on the positives. Specifically, his recent collaborations with St. Albans Americana-noir outfit Farm. Holed up in their infamous “Cave of Legends” the trio-cum-quartet has been feverishly writing and recording a slew of new material, all of which will be unveiled on the April 1 installment of 90.1 FM WRUV’s “Exposure,” an increasingly excellent local live-music show. In fact, as I write this, the band is hunkered down at Egan Media recording the session live. If you’re just joining us, “Exposure” is no longer recorded and broadcast live at the station’s Davis Center studio at UVM. Instead, bands record (live) at Egan Media prior to broadcast. The result is a vastly improved sound quality, making Wednesday at 8 p.m. “must listen” radio for local music connoisseurs.

A BRIEF PAWS A couple of weeks ago I reported that local rocker Steph Pappas had set up a donation jar rotating among a number of area businesses to help raise money for the Chittenden County Humane Society. In case

you’ve forgotten, the gist is this: Pappas and a few other local artists donate CDs, you donate whatever amount of coin you’re comfortable with and take home some new music. Anyway, I’m happy to report that the project has been a modest success, raising more than $150 thus far. Admittedly, that’s not a massive windfall, but every little bit helps. And the project seems to have inspired indirect charity, as well. Pappas reports that an anonymous local man recently stumbled across a $100 bill and, remembering the donation jar, donated it to the Humane Society. The jar — and music — will be at the Vermont Sandwich Company on North Winooski Ave., April 1-4, and at Sugar Snap on Riverside Ave., April 5-10. Photo courtesy of clement yonkers

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SIN CITY If that last bit left you feeling uncomfortably warm and fuzzy, I would suggest heading over to the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Friday for the Spectacle of Sin: Gothic Fashion Show and S&M Ball. While I won’t delve too deeply into the nefarious nitty-gritties, I will tell you that local metal “chaps” Amadis are worth the price of admission on their own. Although given the theme of the evening, the band’s typically outrageous attire may seem downright prudish by comparison. DJ Tricky Pat closes out the evening.

NEEDFUL THINGS Burlington is about to get another record store. Remember those? In the iTunes age, it’s a rare treat to read about a record shop that isn’t closing, or at least not struggling, let alone one actually opening. And that’s not even taking into account our current not-so-great depression. But on Wednesday, April 1, the unperturbed, brass-balled folks who brought you Riverwalk Records in Montpelier present Burlington Records on the corner of Church and Bank streets. Welcome to the neighborhood. And good luck. And finally...

1993 JUST CALLED ...and apparently wants Digable Planets back. The smooth-as-silk, reformed hip-hop trio had to cancel their upcoming Higher Ground Ballroom show, originally scheduled for this Sunday. Maybe that’s why they wouldn’t return my interview requests? No makeup date has been announced. m

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BlaCk dooR BaR & BISTRo: Blueprint (jazz), 9:30 p.m., $5. CHaRlIe o’S: electric Sorcery (rock), 10 p.m., Free. laNgdoN STReeT CaFé: Happy Hour with katie Trautz & Friends (folk), 6 p.m., Donations. The Two Man gentleman Band (eclectic), 9 p.m., $5. PuRPle MooN PuB: Poor Howard Stith (folk), 7:30 p.m., Free.

:: champlain valley BRISTol BakeRY aNd CaFé: Swing Noire (Gypsy-jazz), 8 p.m., Donations. CITY lIMITS: Top Hat entertainment dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free. oN THe RISe BakeRY: open Jazz Session with dan Silverman, 7:30 p.m., Free. Two BRoTHeRS TaVeRN: The Jesters (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

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:: central BlaCk dooR BaR & BISTRo: dixie Red delights (Americana), 9:30 p.m., $5. CaPITol Plaza: Rusty Romance (Americana), 9 p.m., Free. THe CeNTeR BakeRY & CaFé: Billy Caldwell (acoustic), 9:30 a.m., Free. CHaRlIe o’S: Mad Mountain Scramblers (bluegrass), 10 p.m., Free. laNgdoN STReeT CaFé: Carrie elkin & lila Nelson (singersongwriters), 7 p.m., Donations. Sara grace & The Suits (rock), 9 p.m., Donations. PuRPle MooN PuB: Red Hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 7:30 p.m., Free.

:: champlain valley 51 MaIN: david Bain (blues), 8:30 p.m., Free. CITY lIMITS: dance Party with dJ earl (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. daN’S PlaCe: kendra & l-Rae (blues), 8 p.m., Free.

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The bustling local singer-songwriter scene gets a little more crowded as former Carlson front man Pete Schluter releases his debut album, As the Crow Flies. From the sound of things, he’ll be a welcome addition. Things get under way with “Thunder Mountain.” Over a strummed 12-string acoustic progression, Schluter’s light, reedy voice nimbly skips around a pleasing, if somewhat predictable, melody. Lyrically the singer aims high, delivering a wistfully metaphoric tale of aging and loneliness. Youthful ambition gets the better of him at times, though, as he serves up a few poetic clunkers. But all in all, it’s a solid tune evoking a (very) young Neil Young. “Sky in a Jar” is next, and Schluter continues to wear his influences on his sleeves. The tune has a dusty, ethereal Americana bent, not unlike Uncle Tupeloera Jay Farrar. “Take a Look Behind the Sun” owes heavy debts to Big Star, complete with swooning backing vocals and a clever bridge reminiscent of a number of cuts from #1 Record / Radio City. On the next track, “Strange Dream,” Schluter again shoots for the sun, but this time with Icaruslike results. At its core, it is probably not a bad song, per se. One imagines Schluter was going for a, well, dreamy affair. But it’s hard to get past the cheesy synth strings and keyboards, which lend the effort an overbearingly Disney-ish, earnest feel. Carlson — featuring guitarist John Flanagan, now of In Memory of Pluto — join him on a couple of numbers, the first being “Lunar Tidings.” It’s a rollicking indie-rock jaunt. Like his quieter tunes, the song showcases Schluter’s knack for imaginative composition. “Innisfree” is a fairly cliché Americana waltz, focusing on the timeworn desire to leave “the city” for “the country.” It even comes with obligatory lines about the banks of some unnamed river. Fortunately, with his Carlson mates in tow, “Peggy Lee” erases any memory of the previous song with an alt-country scorcher. At times throughout the album, Schluter sounds a little too fragile. Here he really opens up and delivers his most engaging vocal performance. The album closes with the title track. Sweetly melancholic and featuring a nifty piano line toward the finish, it brings a strong effort to a fitting end. As the Crow Flies is not without its flaws — most notably, hero worship and occasional heavy-handed lyrics. However, it’s an intriguing debut from a talented young tunesmith. As Schluter sheds his influences and comes into his own, he’ll certainly be one to watch. Pete Schluter celebrates As the Crow Flies with a release party at Radio Bean this Friday, March 27. modq(bw)-spectacle.pdf 3/24/09 9:41:48 AM

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Central Vermont’s Rusty Romance is back with Roots ’n’ Roll, a follow-up to Who Brought the Fun, the 2006 Times Argus “Tammie” award winner for Best Vermont Country Album. While fans of the band might enjoy bits and pieces of this latest effort, disappointing vocal performances largely define it. Those seeking top-notch localvore twang might be better served looking elsewhere within the state’s fertile crescent of Americana. The band marches through opener “Good to Go” with a modicum of upbeat, if quaint, professional polish. For the most part, it is decent, standard bar-band fare. But the song opens the wound that runs through much of the album. Here and throughout the disc, vocalist Michele Gardner’s delivery is marred by oversinging, which inevitably leads to tone problems. In short, she sounds like a nine-to-fiver moonlighting with a rock band, which, coincidentally, is exactly what “Good to Go” is about. However, front-person burdens and subsequent missteps do not lie solely with Gardner, who left the band following completion of this recording. Five members of the septet take the lead at various points throughout the disc. Of those, Kevin “Bucky” Brown is far and away the strongest vocalist. His performances on tracks such as the swingin’ “Telecaster Girl,” ramblin’ roadhouse number “Texas Double Eagle Roadhouse Blues” and boogie-infused rocker “Truck Drivers’ Wedding” are pitch perfect. Brown has a fluid, laid-back delivery that infuses each cut with carefree nonchalance. That quality, found in abundance on Who Brought the Fun, is largely lacking on Roots, outside of Brown’s offerings and a rambunctious turn from ace mandolinist “Dangerous” Dan Haley on “I’m a Railroad.” “Streetwalker and a Shy Girl” is most emblematic of the disc’s vocal follies. The duet between Gardner and guitarist Bill “Rusty” Fraser is a genuine attempt at substantive balladry. Unfortunately, the result is almost comically earnest — think “Over at Frankenstein’s Place,” Brad and Janet’s duet from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Gardner’s guileless performance is exceeded only by Fraser, who is gratingly out of tune throughout, particularly when harmonizing. When the two join to sing the unintentionally ironic line, “Is it time to turn to the TV? Or is it time to hit the off key?” listeners might be reaching to do either. Rusty Romance plays the Montpelier High School Boosters’ after-party at Capital Plaza this Saturday, March 28. DAN BOLLES

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For the (Pete) Best? Ex-Nocturnals bassist Bryan Dondero calls it anything but quits IMAGE COURTESY OF GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS

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n what seems like a remarkably short five years, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals have experienced a meteoric rise to rock ’n’ roll stardom. In their journey the band ascended from small-town rock clubs to the largest stages in the country. With the exception of Phish, GPN has reached a level of commercial success virtually unheard of for a Vermont band. And whether they would admit it or not, it’s a level — and a lifestyle — that most struggling musicians covet. Who wouldn’t want to make a good living playing music? And who in their right mind would simply walk away? Earlier this month — on Friday the 13th, no less — bassist Bryan Dondero did just that, leaving GPN after five years with the band. Seven Days recently caught up with him to talk about the split, meeting him at a cottage on Malletts Bay where he recently relocated with his longtime girlfriend, The Leaves front woman Aya Inoue. Ironically, their new landlord is none other than Grace’s mother, Peggy Potter. Further muddying the picture, the cottage also overlooks a lakeside cabin where the band often spends time in the summer. As Dondero put it, perhaps only half-jokingly, “That could be a little awkward.” What follows are excerpts from that conversation. Read the entire two-part transcript on the Seven Days music blog, Solid State, to which — full disclosure — Dondero is also an occasional contributor.

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where I was basically being forced to make a choice ... One thing I’ve learned is that it’s better to make a choice and make the wrong choice than to not choose and face the consequences of not choosing. That’s worse.

BRYAN DONDERO: (Chuckling) It’s hard to digest what happened. I think in some ways I saw it coming. In other ways I feel like I was completely blindsided.

SD: Then this wasn’t an amicable split? BD: Not necessarily. But when is a split ever amicable? Anybody who says they split amicably is full of shit. It’s never easy. It’s never, “Oh, this was the best thing that could have happened!” Bullshit. I’ve been thinking about that word “severance” a lot lately. I like that word, to “sever.” And that’s kind of how it feels. I felt like I was put in a position

SD: Are you worried you might have made the wrong choice by quitting? BD: I hate using that word, too. It’s not quitting. It’s withdrawing. It’s leaving... A lot of people have been saying that old adage, “One door closes, another door opens...” And I do feel that way. I’ve felt for a long time that

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I had more to offer the band that I wasn’t being allowed to offer … but not in a Jay Bennett [ex-Wilco] kind of way (laughing).

SD: Not to dredge up any “he said, she said” stuff, but I am curious as to how it all went down. BD: To be fair to Grace, what happened between us is a personal thing. But I also felt a sense of holding her accountable. And that’s where I’ve been struggling. Because someone says something, you don’t necessarily have the right to go spreading it around and throwing mud and trying to get vengeful. And that’s not my style.

The one thing that bothered me, and I still don’t know that I completely understand it … and these are her words, and the ones I feel justified in holding her accountable for, is that she said something along the lines of, “Bryan, you have so much integrity. You are integrity personified … and that scares the shit out of me. Because I feel like I might have lost mine.” Those are pretty much her words exactly. And I was like, “What? What the hell does that mean?”

SD: So what was the choice? Grace Potter and the Nocturnals becoming more of a commercial entity or… BD: I don’t know. I don’t think I have an answer for that. I think she’s struggling with that right now. I think that’s why she was confronting me. It’s almost as if she was confronting herself. It’s weird because in some ways she bashes [the band’s commercial side]. And she knows how I feel about it … If you’re happy doing it, go for it. I don’t care. The people who matter to me, know me. And they are not going to judge me because my band has this ridiculous video advertising soap operas for “One Tree Hill.” Whatever. I don’t care. Because I’m happy getting on stage and playing music for people, living the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. It’s great. Who wouldn’t want to do that? Not a bad day job. But I think in some ways she was confronting herself. I don’t know why I got singled out in all of this. It’s kind of weird. But I was struggling with it at the same time, too. It forced me to make a decision. 

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readily lend itself to mainstream success, his thought-provoking lyrical prowess has endeared him to underground hip-hop fans across the country. This Thursday the well-traveled MC shares the stage with local hip-hop provocateurs the aztext, the truth and New York’s Busy Bisc 1 at Club Metronome.

Bee’s knees: Open irish session with allen Church, 3 p.m., Donations. Open Mic with elise & Jay, 7:30 p.m., Donations. the huB PizzeRia & PuB: that toga Band (jazz-rock), 9 p.m., Free. the MatteRhORn: Blues for Breakfast with seth yacovone (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5. PieCassO: karaoke Championship with John wilson & Danger Dave, 9:30 p.m., Free. the taMaRaCk GRill at BuRke MOuntain: Mike Fortier & the Burke Mountain Bandits (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

:: regional MOnOPOle: Otherwise (rock), 10 p.m., Free. Olive RiDley’s: imi (rock), 10 p.m., Free. taBu CaFé anD niGhtCluB: all night Dance Party with DJ toxic (DJ), 5 p.m., Free.

SUN.29 :: burlington area

1/2 lOunGe: youtube night, 10 p.m., Free. 242 Main: Pretend you’re happy, antique scream, handsome Jack (indie-folk), 4 p.m., $7. AA. BaCkstaGe PuB: karaoke with Pete, 9 p.m., Free. CluB MetROnOMe: Family night Open Jam, 10 p.m., Free (18+). FRanny O’s: Balance DJ & karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. hiGheR GROunD shOwCase lOunGe: Charlie hunter with erik kalb (jazz-rock), 7:30 p.m., $16/18. AA. linCOln inn taveRn: Pine street Jazz with Blue Gardenias, 6 p.m., Free. neCtaR’s: Mi yard Reggae night with Big Dog & Demus (reggae), 10 p.m., Free. niGhtCRawleRs: karaoke with steve leClair, 7 p.m., Free. RaDiO Bean: Old time sessions, 1 p.m., Free. trio Gusto (jazz), 5 p.m., Free. Greg koons (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Charles Davis (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free. nicole Carey (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., Free. the Grass Gypsys (acoustic), 10 p.m., Free. Rí Rá iRish PuB: irish session, 5 p.m., Free.

:: central lanGDOn stReet CaFé: Cabin Fever series: Frank hoier, Pal Basille (singer-songwriters), 3 p.m., Donations.

:: northern Bee’s knees: the earthman Band (eclectic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. the huB PizzeRia & PuB: Jazz on tap (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free.

MON.30 :: burlington area

1/2 lOunGe: heal-in sessions with Briandeye & Reverence (reggae), 10 p.m., Free. hiGheR GROunD shOwCase lOunGe: los Campesinos!, sky larkin (indie), 7:30 p.m., $12. AA. neCtaR’s: the Feverbreakers, Gunlove, luke & Rob (rock), 8 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. RaDiO Bean: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free. ReD squaRe: DJ zJ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

:: central lanGDOn stReet CaFé: Open Mic, 7 p.m., Free.

TUE.31 :: burlington area

1/2 lOunGe: the Bob levinson trio with Myra Flynn (neo-soul), 8 p.m., Free. leuniG’s: lars Duggan (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. linCOln inn taveRn: Jam night, 7 p.m., Free.

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The Monkey house: hip-hop open Mic with Dakota, 10 p.m., Free. necTar’s: WBkM Bluesday Tuesday with The Book’em Blues Band, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. PariMa acousTic Lounge: Tom cleary (jazz), 7 p.m., Donations. island night with DJ skinny T (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. raDio Bean: gua gua (psychotropical), 6 p.m., Free. cody Lee (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free. honky Tonk sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. reD square: World Bashment with Demus & super k (reggae), 9 p.m., Free.

:: central charLie o’s: karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. LangDon sTreeT café: nicole carrie, charlie Davis, Maryse smith (singersongwriters), 8 p.m., Free.

:: champlain valley TWo BroThers Tavern: Monster hits karaoke, 9 p.m.

:: northern Bee’s knees: Joshua Panda (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Piecasso: karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

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1/2 Lounge: sirenix: acoustic Musicians’ Workshop (singersongwriters), 7 p.m., Free. higher grounD BaLLrooM: moe. (rock), 9 p.m., $25/28. AA. Leunig’s: Live Jazz, 7 p.m., Free. LincoLn inn Tavern: eagle country Music night, 7 p.m., Free. ManhaTTan Pizza & PuB: open Mic with andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. necTar’s: Live Music, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. raDio Bean: ensemble v (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. reD square: DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. seconD fLoor: superstar karaoke with robbie J, 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

:: champlain valley ciTy LiMiTs: karaoke with Balance entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. on The rise Bakery: open Blues session, 7:30 p.m., Free.

:: northern Bee’s knees: shrimp (eclectic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. m

1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 242 Main, Burlington, 862-2244. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. Akes’ Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111. All Fired Up, 9 Depot Sq., Barre, 479-9303. The Alley Coffee House, 15 Haydenberry Dr., Milton, 893-1571. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. Ariel’s Riverside Café & Pub, 188 River St., Montpelier, 229-2295. Avenue Bistro, 1127 North Ave., Burlington, 652-9999. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. The Bakery, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Dr., Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. The Bearded Frog, 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9877. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Big Fatty’s BBQ, 55 Main St., Burlington, 864-5513. Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361. Big Picture Theater & Café, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. The Blue Note Café, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd., Lincoln, 453-3803. Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444. Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711. Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. The Bristol Bakery, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280. B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292. Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Buono’s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, 865-7166. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. The Center Bakery & Cafe, 2007 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center, 244-7500 Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576. Charlemont Restaurant, 116 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-4242. Charlie B’s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355. Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. Cider House BBQ & Pub, 1675 Rt. 2, Waterbury, 244-8400. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. City Sports Grille, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344. Dan’s Place, 31 Main Street, Bristol, 453-2774. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4636. Dobrá Tea, 80 Church Street St., Burlington, 951-2424. Drink, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239. Green Door Studio, 18 Howard St., Burlington, 316-1124. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122. Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Harbor Lounge at Courtyard Marriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Harper’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6363. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. Hooters, 1705 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 660-8658. The Hub, Airport Dr., Bristol, 453-3678. The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. Iron Lantern, Route 4A, Castleton, 468-5474. JD’s Pub, 2879 Rt. 105, East Berkshire, 933-8924. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135.

Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY, 518-566-8433. Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY, 518-570-8888. La Brioche Bakery, 89 East Main St. Montpelier, 229-0443. Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lincoln Inn Tavern, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Maggie’s, 124 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-562-9317. Main St. Grill & Bar, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Main St. Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Jct., 356-2776. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. Mary’s at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington, 864-6044. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Murray’s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl., Essex Jct., 878-4901. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. Nightcrawlers, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209. Old Lantern, 3620 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, 518-324-2200. On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787. Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015. Peabody’s Pub, 11 Clinton St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-0158. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. The Pour House, 1930 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 862-3653. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Red Mill Restaurant at Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse at Living and Learning, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782. Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246. Roque’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Second Floor, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188. Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202. Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Stowe Coffee House, 57B Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Stowehof Inn, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-566-0666. Tamarack Grill at Burke Mountain, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7394. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 654-8008. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Rd., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Vergenes Opera House, 120 Main St., Vergennes, 802-877-6737. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6765. Wasted City Studios, 1610 Troy Ave., Colchester, 324-8935. Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469.

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WED.25 dance Hip-Hop Workshop: Pop-’n’-lockers pick up moves at an uptempo streetdance session. Essex Junction Great Events, Essex Junction, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 578-8330. National Acrobats of China: Rigorously trained performers balance household objects such as bicycles, chairs and jars in a show melding martial arts, dance and contortionism. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $32-38. Info, 863-5966.

environment Renewable Energy Workshop: Will White of SolarWrights details how homeowners can harness photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind power. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202.

etc. Homeownership Orientation: The NeighborWorks Homeownership Center offers an overview of its programs to folks wondering whether to brave the housing market. Central Vermont Community Land Trust, Barre, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 476-4493, ext. 228. Italian Conversation Group: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869. Mall Walker Appreciation Breakfast: Early birds enjoy a complimentary Continental breakfast and tips on exercise, health and budgeting from local professionals. University Mall, South Burlington, 7-8:45 a.m. Free; please call to register. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.

kids Baby Time: Tots who can’t walk yet are invited for a morning of playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘Moving & Grooving’: Two- to 5-year-olds boogie down to rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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bite me In the decade or so that vampires have reigned over American pop culture, they’ve been depicted as gay, straight, orgiastic, asexual, polymorphously perverse and virginal, à la Twilight. But the ur-text for all this madness — Bram Stoker’s 1897 thriller Dracula — pretty much stuck to standard Victorian imagery of fainting females getting their blood sucked by a studly undead count. That seemed a bit “cliché” to director Jana Beagley of Colchester. Hoping to make audiences see Stoker’s tale in a new way, she penned an adaptation that reverses the characters’ sexes. That means not just Dracula is female, but also Jonathan Harker, the intrepid Professor Von Helsing — even skulking Renfield. Meanwhile, the fellas do the swooning. But will they wear white nightgowns? Find out at the Little City Players’ production. ‘Dracula’

Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28, and Thursday through Saturday, April 2-4, at 8 p.m. in the Vergennes Opera House. $10-12. Info, 863-5966. www.littlecityplayers.org

Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. The Green Mountain Film Festival: Ten days of indie cinema encompass 112 screenings, two world premieres, and discussions with documentarian Les Blank and film critic Godfrey Cheshire. Various downtown locations, Montpelier, noon-10:30 p.m. Ranges from $7.50 for a senior-discount ticket to a $150 full-festival pass. Info, 262-3456.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Ian Altman: The concert pianist displays his solo chops with Liszt’s Sonata in B Minor, plus romantic works of Scarlatti and Chopin. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1476.

sport Adult Coed Floor Hockey: Grown men and women push plastic pucks with slick sticks at this weekly showdown. St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, Burlington, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $4. Info, 651-7555. ‘The Slam for Sudan’: Vermont’s top high school basketball athletes face off in a slam-dunk and three-point contest; proceeds support Sudanese refugees living in Vermont. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5-7. Info, 272-2562.

talks Amphibian-Monitoring-Project Training: Volunteers learn how to help wood frogs and spotted salamanders cross roads during the spring mating season. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206. ‘Amphibians & Reptiles of the Amazon’: High school senior Nicholas Arms uses photos to illustrate his recent biodiversity project in South America. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘Coppice Forestry Preservation’: Permaculturist Mark Krawczyk introduces a woodland-management strategy commonly used in the U.K. and asks if it could be good for New England. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 518-944-5585. ‘Mind, Brain & Education’: Harvard doctoral student Zachary Stein outlines a new field of study that combines neuroscience and psychology to examine how we learn. In Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, Johnson, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 363-6618.

theater ‘The Glass Menagerie’: Tennessee Williams’ autobiographical work about his overbearing mother and emotionally fragile sister receives another stress test 65 years after its debut. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $15-56. Info, 296-7000.

words Margot Livesey: The acclaimed Scottish novelist discusses her latest, The House on Fortune Street. Stowe Free Library, Stowe, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 253-6145. ‘Read & Recite’: Book lovers and culture vultures ponder the Fahrenheit 451-inspired question “What would you save if Vermont firefighters burned books?” — and share a passage from their chosen tome. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956 , brownell_library@yahoo.com. The Painted Word Poetry Series: Versifiers Joyce Peseroff and Jeffrey Thomson read from works melding language, music and art at an interdisciplinary forum. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0750.

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THU.26 etc. ‘A CONVERSATION ON RACE’: Community members discuss Barack Obama’s speech “A More Perfect Union.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 324-5612. ‘LATE NIGHT SATURDAY’: Studio audience members do their part at a double-taping of this local TV variety show with trivia, prizes and featured guests ranging from Iron Man screenwriter Hawk Ostby to acousticcontemporary singer Justin Levinson. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, lns@ champlain.edu. SENIOR TAX ASSISTANCE: Those over 60 with an annual gross income of less than $60,000 can get help on their returns from a tax counselor in half-hour increments. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free, call for appointment. Info, 878-6955. STITCH & BITCH: Loud-mouthed yarn handlers dish it out while fingers fly. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7417.

kids ‘COMING HOME’: Kids on the Block screens an upcoming Sesame Street TV special about military families whose loved ones return with war wounds, followed by discussion. The Imani Youth and Family Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 860-3349. ‘NATURAL MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN’: Herbalist Kelley Robie talks about using botanicals and supplements to address boo-boos big and small. Bebop Baby Shop, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. $15. Info, 288-1002. PRESCHOOL STORIES: Future readers ages 2 to 5 take in tales. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

movies Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. ‘DEADLY PERSUASION’: UVM’s Center for Health & Well-Being presents Jean Kilbourne’s exposé of ads that sell addictive substances to the public. Billings Hall, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0505. THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.25, 11 a.m. 10:30 p.m.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. BOOKED FOR LUNCH: The Harlem Quartet string ensemble previews their Friday-night Lane Series concert. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. ‘DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE’: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Blind Boys of Alabama team up for a southern-gospel-and-jazz double header. Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $37-55. Info, 603-448-0400.

talks AMPHIBIAN-MONITORING-PROJECT TRAINING: See WED.25. Lamoille County Natural Resources Conservation District Office, Morrisville, 6:30 p.m.

‘THE MAKING OF “THE SUMMER OF WALTER HACKS”’: Local filmmakers George Woodard and Gerianne Smart discuss the lengthy process of creating their Vermont-set indie drama and present clips. See calendar spotlight. Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 262-3456. ‘WITNESS TO HISTORY’: Liselotte Ivry of Montréal delivers the Ellsworth Lecture with an account of her experiences as a Holocaust survivor and educator. Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, Johnson, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1241.

theater ‘DRACULA’: Talk about a revamp — the Little City Players present a new dramatization of Bram Stoker’s classic in which the bloodsucker is a woman and the swooning victim a dude. For mature audiences. See calendar spotlight. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 863-5966. ‘ON THE VERGE, OR THE GEOGRAPHY OF YEARNING’: Three women set off in 1888 to explore uncharted parts of the globe and end up in a new century in this play from the Middlebury Actors’ Workshop. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $17. Info, 382-9222. ‘SAMANTHA “RASTLES” THE WOMAN QUESTION’: Monologuist Jane Curry plays a 19th-century dame who uses her homespun, horse-sense humor to defend rights for the ladies. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. ‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’: See WED.25, 7:30 p.m.

ALL IN THE FAMILY Bands of blood relations have a long and fabled history in the annals of bluegrass music. From pioneering acts such as The Stanley Brothers to the legendary Del McCoury Band to modern progressive incarnations such as the late Nickel Creek, family resemblances run deep in the genre’s DNA. The latest scion of that illustrious bloodline is Cherryholmes. The Grammy-nominated, six-member family band has taken the bluegrass world by storm, delighting traditionalists and neo-bluegrass fans alike. Publications around the country, including the New York Times, have hailed their high-octane live show — which features twin fiddles, Irish step dancing, country yodeling and, of course, red-hot pickin’ — as a wonder to behold. Or, as Naples Daily News music reviewer Peg Goldberg Longstreth puts it: “bluegrass on steroids.” CHERRYHOLMES

Friday, March 27, 8 p.m. at the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. $27-32. Info, 728-6464. cherryholmes.musiccitynetworks.com

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Burlington resident David Cavanagh thinks vertically. His 2003 poetry collection The Middle Man was a tribute to high-wire walker Karl Wallenda. His new one bears the ominous title Falling Body. Who took the tumble? The U.S. into war, for one thing — Cavanagh uses his lyrics for stinging criticism of bloodshed abroad and, closer to home, “the ideologues […] all rigoured up and righteous.” Other verses address the poet’s heart attack and his mounting sense of mortality. While these aren’t happy poems by any means, the Montréal-born author voices them with a biting wit that’s pure Canadian. Fellow poet and Green Mountains Review editor Neil Shepard joins Cavanagh at a reading that evokes the terror — and exhilaration — of freefall.

words DAVID CAVANAGH & NEIL SHEPARD: The Burlington poet reads from his new collection, Falling Body, and the Green Mountains Review editor offers a sampling of his published verse. See calendar spotlight. Library and Learning Center, Johnson State College, Johnson, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1342.

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WALK THE LINE

DAVID CAVANAGH AND NEIL SHEPARD

Thursday, March 26, 4 p.m. in the Ellsworth Room at the Library & Learning Center at Johnson State College, Johnson. Free. Info, 635-1342.

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THU.26

When Waterbury Center actor and filmmaker George Woodard asked his 11-year-old son Henry if he wanted to star in his dad’s first big directorial effort, he warned him, “You gotta stick with it till the end.” That’s been a mantra for Woodard himself, who’s been working on The Summer of Walter Hacks since the summer of 2004 — when he’s not busy running his dairy farm. Now, says producer Gerianne Smart, the coming-of-age drama set in 1952 Vermont is “so close to being finished I could taste it.” As part of the ongoing Green Mountain Film Festival, Woodard and Smart screen the first 12 minutes of Summer and talk about casting the young actors and jerry-rigging special effects and action sequences on the cheap. Meanwhile, Henry Woodard has moved on from acting to high school wrestling. “I think I cured him for life,” Woodard says with a chuckle. ‘THE MAKING OF THE SUMMER OF WALTER HACKS’

Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. in the Pavilion Auditorium, Montpelier. Free. Info, 262-3456. www.pastureproductions.com

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THU.26 << 17B MILITARY WRITERS’ SYMPOSIUM: Naval historian James Hornfischer moderates a panel of four authors addressing “Chaos & Conflict: National Security Challenges in 2009 and Beyond.” Plumley Armory, Norwich University, Northfield, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2631.

FRI.27 etc. ANARCHIST CRAFT CIRCLE: Creative types put their heads together over public art projects that dismantle “the patriarchy,” one stitch at a time. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7417, rachel@thebobbin.com. GREEN JEANS: Intermediate stitchers embellish, appliqué or dismantle a favorite pair of worn dungarees to give their duds new life. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $40 includes an additional hour of sewing time. Info, 862-7417. SPRING BENEFIT AUCTION: Diners sample a dessert buffet while gift certificates, specialty baskets and more go up for grabs at an evening to benefit the Champlain Valley Christian School. Old Lantern, Charlotte, 6 p.m. $10-12.50. Info, 877-3640.

kids ‘BOLT’: In this PG-rated computer animation, a TV-action-star dog has to learn to fend for himself. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘KIDS’ KNIGHT OUT’: Ages 5-10 enjoy an evening of movies, crafts, swimming, food and more. Ross Sports Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 5:30-9 p.m. $10-15. Info, 654-2500. TODDLER TIME: Little ones ages 1-3 register ahead to get social with songs, rhymes and books. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

movies Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.25, 10:30-midnight.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. BRANDI CARLILE: The popular singersongwriter tunes up her guitar for an intimate acoustic performance. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7:30 p.m. $31. Info, 457-3981. CHERRYHOLMES: The Grammy-nominated California family stretches the definition of bluegrass with dueling fiddles, Irish step dancing, classic country yodeling, old-time clawhammer banjo and soulful gospel. See calendar spotlight. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $27-32. Info, 728-6464. FRAN ROBIDEAU & THE SHADERCROFT BAND: Troubadours triumph with acoustic country, folk and gospel tunes. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. NICHOLAS PELLERIN TRIO: Traditional Québecois singing and fiddling get the Queen City in the quadricentennial mood at a show presented by the local Alliance Française. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $11. Info, 863-5966. OMAR SOSA AND HIS AFREECANOS QUARTET: Latin jazz joins African and world music at a concert led by one of the genre’s top pianist-composers. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. STEPHEN KIERNAN AND HIS LARGE GUITARS: The local strummer makes his oversized instruments sound like a banjo, a piano or a drum. The Art House at the Marble Works, Middlebury, 8:30 p.m. $8. Info, 458-0464.

THE HARLEM QUARTET: The three-yearold ensemble that’s equally comfortable at either the Apollo or Carnegie Hall plays works by Wynton Marsalis and Duke Ellington. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-30. Info, 656-4455.

theater ‘AMERICAN BUFFALO’: Green Candle Theatre presents David Mamet’s maturecontent play about a team of men who try to pinch a wealthy numismatist’s coin collection. Flynndog, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966. ‘DRACULA’: See THU.26, 8 p.m. ‘ON THE VERGE, OR THE GEOGRAPHY OF YEARNING’: See THU.26, 8 p.m. ‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’: See WED.25, 7 p.m.

SAT.28 dance AUDITIONS FOR WATERFRONT FESTIVAL: Movers try out for a piece to be directed and choreographed by Heddy Maalem and performed as part of July’s Quadricentennial festivities. Call to schedule a time slot in the Third Floor Dance Studio. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-0766, jackie.liebman@gmail.com. OTTER CREEK CONTRA DANCE: Caller Nancy Turner coordinates folks in soft-soled shoes, and the Bristol Country Dance Band keeps the beat. Holley Hall, Bristol, 8 p.m. $6. Info, 453-4613. SWING DANCE: DJ’d tunes serve syncopated beats for 1940s-and’50s-style partner dancing, after a free, half-hour lesson. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

<calendar > ‘SPRING FLING’ BENEFIT: Live classic rock fuels a party to support the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation, preceded by a spaghetti dinner, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Cocktails start at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, dancing at 8. American Legion Post 27, Middlebury, 6-11 p.m. $12 per person, $20 per couple; $8 for dancing only. Info, 352-1027. TAG SALE: Shoppers comb the cafeteria for clothes, books, household items and games to support the Key Club’s trip to Katrina-affected Slidell, La., with Habitat for Humanity. Spaulding High School, Barre, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 347-678-3745. YOU CAN HEM IT!: Intermediate stitchers learn how to adjust the length of pants, skirts and jackets for an ideal fit. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $40 includes materials. Info, 862-7417.

fairs & festivals CONSERVATION FAIR: Environmental organizations offer family-friendly exhibits and demonstrations highlighting the history, use and preservation of local natural resources. Browns River Middle School, Jericho, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 899-2974.

food & drink CUPCAKE SHOWDOWN: The Crafty Geek Brigade hosts bakers in a “Fight to the Frosting.” Bring at least a dozen desserts by 6:30 pm to be judged in categories such as “funniest” and “best use of fruits and vegetables” — or just sample the winners. Adirondack Soup Company, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7-10 p.m. $1. Info, 585-333-2469.

FOOD KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE: Nutrition-minded cooks learn to venture “Beyond White Flour and White Sugar.” St. Johnsbury Food Co-op, St. Johnsbury, 10 a.m. $5; preregistration suggested. Info, 748-9498. JUNIOR IRON CHEF: Middle and high school teams battle it out for cafeteria supremacy, while spectators enjoy cooking demos, a raffle, an intro to local farmers markets and plenty of nosh. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. $3-5. Info, 864-8415. MIDDLEBURY WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Eighteen area growers, cheesemakers, bakers and craftspeople collaborate to offer year-round “eat local” options. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-6601. NECTAR’S LUNCHEON: Pick up some of Mr. Rorris’ famous gravy fries or a hot turkey sandwich to benefit the Greek Orthodox Church. Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost of food. Info, 862-2155. RUTLAND WINTER FARMERS MARKET: Shoppers seeking locally raised edibles pick up root vegetables, cheeses, pickles and other lavish provender. Rutland Natural Food Market, Rutland, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 438-9803. SUGAR ON SNOW: Hardened-maple-syrup edibles usher in spring at an outdoor party. Palmer’s Sugarhouse, Shelburne, 12-4 p.m. $4; free to watch. Info, 985-5054. SUGAR ON SNOW PARTY: Sweet tooths support the restoration of the town meeting house while enjoying maple treats, homemade doughnuts, sour pickles and beverages. First Baptist Church, Starksboro Village, 1-3 p.m. $3-6. Info, 453-5227.

health & fitness ‘HERBS FOR A HAPPY PREGNANCY’: Herbalist and doula Jovial King teaches moms-to-be recipes for teas, syrups and medicinal soups to treat everyday ailments in pregnancy and early childhood. City Market, Burlington, 12-1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

etc. FRENCH ROUNDTABLE: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. ‘GRATITUDE DAY’: Spiritual folks celebrate spring with free tarot and astrology readings, aura and chakra imaging, Reiki and energy healing, seated massage, a light-labyrinth experience and a storewide sale. Spirit Dancer Books and Gifts, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8060. INDOOR FLEA MARKET: Sixth graders raise cash by filling their gymnasium with discount goods. Fletcher Elementary School, Cambridge, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 849-6555. ‘MUD SEASON MADNESS’: Folks in seasonal costume get reduced admission at this all-ages celebration of (early) spring fever featuring a fashion show, dance contest, and music from Gordon Stone and Wrecking Ball. Proceeds benefit an educational partnership with Rwanda. Old Lantern, Charlotte, 7:30-11 p.m. $15. Info, 425-3739 or 578-0934. RECORD SWAP: Burlington’s alt radio station WRUV sells its stash of vinyl while DJs spin tunes, and other folks dust off the discs in their attic and present them for swap or sale. Speaking Volumes, Burlington, noon-11 p.m. Free to attend; $20 per vendor table. Info, 540-0107.

kids KIDS’ CRAFT LAB: Small hands work with recycled materials to make new stuff. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 per parent-accompanied child. Info, 862-7417, rachel@thebobbin.com.

movies Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See WED.25, 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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DRACULA (THEATER)

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. CONCERT FOR ST. PATRICK: Bagpipe rock band Pyrdein and the McFadden Academy of Irish Step Dancers join student performers in support of the Vermont Family Network. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $8, free for SMC students with ID. Info, 654-2536. SOCIAL BAND: The choir performs Veni Creator Spiritus: Come Creator Spirit!, featuring works by Vermont composers Tom Cleary, Sara Doncaster, John Harrison and Pete Sutherland as well as early pieces by the likes of Hildegard von Bingen. Richmond Free Library, Richmond, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 658-8488.

SWING NOIRE: Toe tappers jive to jazzy tunes in the spirit of Django Reinhardt. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. TRIO SOLISTI: The acclaimed chamber group, which has been featured on NPR, performs Schubert, Brahms, Astor Piazzolla and a novel arrangement of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $6-16. Info, 748-8012 or 802-626-9204. WOMENSING & VA-ET-VIENT: The women’s a capella chorus and Vermontbased Québecois-folk group share the stage to benefit a local senior housing complex. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 453-3175.

sport CHARITY HOCKEY GAME: Cops and firefighters hit the ice to win donations for muscular dystrophy charity Fill the Boot. Cairns Arena, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Donations. Info, 652-0085, ext. 101. THE BATTLE FOR BURLINGTON: Mud season? Not on the slopes. College ski and snowboard teams from UVM, Champlain and St. Mike’s compete in jam sessions and bomber runs. Registration 9-11 a.m. Jay Peak, Jay, 12-3 p.m. Registration $20; lift tickets $25. Info, 324-6209.

talks ‘THE HEALING LANDSCAPE’: Landscape architect Rachel Boyers uses slides to illustrate the construction of sensory/ therapy gardens. UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. $5-10 donation requested. Info, 864-3073.

theater ‘AMERICAN BUFFALO’: See FRI.27, 8 p.m. ‘DRACULA’: See THU.26, 8 p.m. JON STEWART: The “Daily Show” host, who feeds many young folks their regular dose of news, does his standup shtick in a likely-to-be-sold-out show. UVM Patrick Gymnasium, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $25-40. Info, 656-4410. ‘ON THE VERGE, OR THE GEOGRAPHY OF YEARNING’: See THU.26, 8 p.m. ‘SAP TAPPIN’, MUD FLAPPIN’ REVUE’: Hot Damn Trailer Park’s drag-queen denizens The House of LeMay whip up a “show-party-dance” with original songs, outrageous outfits, off-color jokes and door prizes. St. John’s Club, Burlington, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 3553842, houseoflemay@hotmail.com. ‘SOURDOUGH PHILOSOPHY CABARET’: Six puppeteers provide leavening for the financial crisis with a “public money execution” and other works both old and new. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 525-3031. ‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’: See WED.25, 7:30 p.m. ‘THE GRADUATE’ AUDITIONS: Is that you, Mrs. Robinson? Men and women of all ages try out for a dramatization of the iconic ‘60s romance with a “unique and somewhat twisted face-lift.” Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 12-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-1359.

words BETH KANELL: The Vermont author reads from her YA novel The Darkness Under the Water, which sheds light on the troubled history of the state’s eugenics program. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.

SUN.29 dance AUDITIONS FOR WATERFRONT FESTIVAL: See SAT.28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

etc. CHESS CLUB: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

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<calendar > Dungeons & Dragons: Paper-andpencil adventures await imaginative XP earners. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. French Conversation: Dimanche is the time to discuter for speakers at all levels. For the first hour, Micheline Tremblay of the Alliance Française leads a guided session for beginners. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088. Last Elm Café Reunion Planning Meeting: Folks who remember a local 1990s venue for music, art, drama and activism meet to plan a get-together. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 343-6293. River Rock School Auction: Musicians Colin McCaffrey and Allison Mann give a noon performance, and shoppers bid on nearly 300 items, from antique photos to dance lessons to bagels and cream cheese. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4700. Sewing Machine Intro: Feed dogs? Zipper feet? First-timers learn the anatomy of sewing aids in a two-hour course, then take a test drive and plan an easy project. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $40 includes materials. Info, 802-862-7417, rachel@thebobbin.com.

‘A Crude Awakening’: “We’re running out. And we don’t have a plan,” warns this documentary about the planet’s dwindling oil resources. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4962. The Green Mountain Film Festival: See WED.25, 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Social Band: See SAT.28. United Church of Hinesburg, Hinesburg, 4 p.m. $10-15.

talks ‘Unity & Redemption’: Jonathan Sacks, chief rabbi of the British Commonwealth, delivers a live webcast celebrating “freedom,” and people of all affiliations listen in. Chabad of Vermont, Burlington, 2:30-4 p.m. Donations welcome. Info, 658-5770.

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Japanese Festival: The Japan-America Society of Vermont’s matsuri celebrates the Land of the Rising Sun with vendors, performances, a tea ceremony and a noodle-eating contest. Ross Sports Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5-7, preschoolers free. Info, 655-4197 .

‘American Buffalo’: See FRI.27, 7 p.m. ‘On the Verge, or the Geography of Yearning’: See THU.26, 2 p.m. ‘So ... Jew Live in Vermont?!’: Our state may not have many kosher delis, but it does have Jewish humor, contends State Rep. Jason Lorber in this variety show featuring live music, standup comedy and interviews with local personalities. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. ‘Sourdough Philosophy Cabaret’: See SAT.28, 7 p.m. ‘The Glass Menagerie’: See WED.25, 5 p.m. ‘The Graduate’ Auditions: See SAT.28, 12-4:30 p.m.

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Green Tea Class: The antioxidanthungry sip a hot cup and munch on matcha cookies while preparing healing foot soaks and scrubs from the aromatic plant. Purple Shutter Herbs, Winooski, 2-4 p.m. $15. Info, 865-4372. Milton Sugar on Snow Party: A historical exhibit and live music from the Arrowhead Ramblers make Vermont’s traditional treat even sweeter. Milton Grange, Milton, 1-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 893-7387. Pancake Breakfast: Families support Boy Scout Troop 615 with a silent auction, door prizes and all-you-caneat griddled rounds. Charlotte Central School, Charlotte, 8-11 a.m. $5-20. Info, 425-5495, zahn24@hotmail.com. Sugar on Snow: See SAT.28, 12-4 p.m. Sugar on Snow Party: Families celebrate the season in the woods with sweet maple treats, sugarbush tours and sugaring demonstrations. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3068. Veggie Potluck: Animal lovers bring a vegan salad, entrée or dessert to share as part of Green Mountain Animal Defenders’ celebration of the Great American Meat-Out. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3030.

kids Easter Bunny: The long-eared harbinger of spring takes visits at his treehouse in Center Court. University Mall, South Burlington, noon-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. Mascot March: Costumed reps lead kids on a parade to the Easter Bunny Treehouse in Center Court, and an Easter Egg Hunt kicks off at noon. University Mall, South Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. Vermont Philharmonic Youth Concert: Young noisemakers are invited to bring homemade instruments to this kid-centric performance featuring the Green Mountain Youth Symphony and a composition by a Moretown sixth grader. Barre Opera House, Barre, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $15-32. Info, 476-8188.

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Baron Wormser: The award-winning Maine poet laureate and current Cabot resident reads selections in several genres. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 802-4263581 .

MON.30 etc. ‘The Seasonal Cycle’: Gardeners get advice on how to green up their thumbs by paying close attention to natural phenomena. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202.

health & fitness ‘Kitchen Medicine’: Instructor Betzy Bancroft shows how to fight sniffles and indigestion with herbs, spices and a little culinary ingenuity. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 224-7100. ‘Spring Cleansing’: In the spirit of the season, health junkies learn which herbs can support the liver in its role of “cleaning out” the body. City Market, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

kids Easter Bunny: See SUN.29, 12-8 p.m. Family Sing-Along: Parents and kids belt out fun, familiar favorites. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Monday Music: Local musician Mia Adams tells stories and sings kid-friendly faves. In the J.C. Penney seating area. University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Middlebury College Choir: The a capella group reprises its program from a recent tour, ranging from Monteverdi madrigals to settings of 20th-century poetry. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $5-8. Info, 443-6433.

talks Vlada Petric: The founder of the Harvard Film Archive discusses the pioneering montage work of his friend Slavko Vorkapich (1894-1977) and shows examples. Mayer Room, Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-4120. ‘Why Innocent People Confess’: Saul Kassin, distinguished professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, details how and why false mea culpas have led to unjust convictions. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

TUE.31 environment Vermont Organics Recycling Summit: Got compost? Environmentalists, waste-management pros and others gather to examine how organic trash can go “from waste to resource.” Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $40, or $20 for students. Info, 241-3448.

etc. Eco-Sew Madcap Hats!: Crafters turn old sweaters into toasty, one-of-a-kind toques. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 12-2 p.m. $25 includes materials. Info, 862-7417, rachel@thebobbin.com. Pause Café: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

Amphibian-Monitoring-Project Training: See WED.25. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6:30 p.m. Behind the Scenes: Director Vanessa Mildenberg and cast and crew members introduce their upcoming production of the drama After Mrs. Rochester. Wright Memorial Theater, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. Community Medical School: Heart all aflutter? Dr. Peter Spector, professor of medicine and cardiac electrophysiologist, explains treatment options for atrial fibrillation. Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free, call to register. Info, 847-2886.

WED.01 activism Central Vermont Popular Education Group: Citizens interested in “global-local connections, participatory education and critical analysis of current events” meet to plan future efforts. 5 State Street, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8906.

dance Hip-Hop Workshop: See WED.25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

etc. Chittenden County Philatelic Club: Stamp collectors of all levels of interest and experience swap sticky squares, and stories about them. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817, laineyrapp@yahoo.com. Fools’ Paradise Pink & Blue Ball: Fools and wiseacres alike join auctioneer Phinneus Sonin, The Cush and “Victorian vaudevillean punk” purveyors The Toes to raise dollars for local artists. Black Box, 143 North Avenue, Burlington, art auction preview starts at 5, dancing at 9. $5-10. Info, 863-4649. Knitting & Rug Hooking: Pointpushers create scarves, hats and mats. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

talks ‘A Cultural History of Perfume’: Think scent is of the essence? Dartmouth professor Richard Stamelman discusses the culture of fragrance from the 18th century to the present. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. Amphibian-Monitoring-Project Training: See WED.25. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. ‘Catching People’s Stories’: Vermont Folklife Center founder Jane Beck shares audio recordings from the group’s oral-history archives and describes how they were collected. Congregational Church, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1433. ‘F. Scott Fitzgerald: American Dreamer’: Dartmouth professor Barbara Will examines how the lifestyle depicted in The Great Gatsby tragically eluded its author. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. ‘Great Camps of the Adirondacks’: Vermont State Curator David Schutz shares the stories of Gilded Age millionaires who summered upstate and the homes they built. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291, inform@stjathenaeum. org. Noontime Café Program: Exhibition Designer Perry Price introduces the boundary-bending new show “Destroy All Lines: Graffiti from the Street to the Gallery.” Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 12:15-1 p.m. $5. Info, 656-0750. Vermont Secession Debate: UVM professor Frank Bryan and former Deputy Secretary of State Paul Gillies spar over the question of whether the time has come for the Green Mountains to go antifederalist. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338, info@kellogghubbard.org.

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Easter Bunny: See SUN.29, 12-8 p.m.

Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. ‘The Last of the Mohicans’: Daniel Day-Lewis plays a rugged woodsman in Michael Mann’s adaptation of the James Fenimore Cooper classic set in colonial New York. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘Bust’: Former “Daily Show” correspondent Lauren Weedman plays more than 15 characters in this show about her experiences juggling a Hollywood career with volunteer work in a prison. See State of the Arts, this issue. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 863-5966. ‘Professor Wellright’s Library’: Saint Michael’s College presents its first student-written spring musical, a jazz-scored parody that follows a cameraman for a bizarre children’s TV series. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’: A middle-aged spinster grapples with her controlling mother in this mature-content drama from acclaimed Irish playwright and filmmaker Martin (In Bruges) McDonagh. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966 . ‘The Glass Menagerie’: See WED.25, 7:30 p.m.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘La Sonnambula’: Opera aficionados absorb the Met’s high-def audiovisual broadcast of Bellini’s opus about a virtuous sleepwalker. Palace Cinema 9, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 660-9300. Music Theater in America: The University Concert Choir and Catamount Singers perform Seymour Barab’s oneact opera A Game of Chance, as well as solos, duets and trios from other works. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. Open Mic Night: Musicians step up at a coffeehouse series showcasing local talent. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

‘Love & Forgiveness’ Discussion: Readers of Ana Castillo’s novel The Guardians consider its exposé of human trafficking on the U.S./Mexican border and bring Tex-Mex dishes to share. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Ron Powers: The author of Mark Twain: A Life discusses the challenges he encountered while researching and writing the biography. Rutland Free Library, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. m

food & drink ‘No-Knead’ Bread Workshop: Seasoned bakers share recipes and a loaf at this “bread circle,” while newbies learn about the healthy craze. City Market, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Green Mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5439, w1sj@arrl.net. Student Performance Recital: Selections range from classical to jazz as UVM music majors show off their instrumental skills. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

sport ‘Get to Know Your Bike’: A cycleshop pro introduces free wheelers to vehicle anatomy, flat fixes and roadside skills. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. Women’s Rugby Recruitment: Rough-and-tumble dames ages 18-50 learn about a local sports club that’s not just for boys. Nectar’s, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 922-3985.

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Also, see movie theater showtimes in Section A. ‘Singin’ in the Rain’: Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly show how to “make ‘em laugh” in the classic 1952 musical. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘Addressing Climate Change’: A panel of physics and economics profs debates the dilemma of how the U.S. can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions without crippling the economy. St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

kids Easter Bunny: See SUN.29, 12-8 p.m. ‘Moving & Grooving’: See WED.25, 11-11:30 a.m.

sport Adult Coed Floor Hockey: See WED.25, 6:45-8:45 p.m.

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HAVE TOYS, IMAGINATION... Hello, ladies. Honest, sincere, NONPLAYER looking for a woman to get to know on many levels. Let’s have some fun. What do you have to lose? Clean, D/D free, very good looking. Love to please a woman in many, many different ways. Your orgasms are my goal... :). CreativeGuy69, 38, u, #112908 REQUIRES A FEW ITEMS Single man who only requires a few items. I like to laugh & have fun. This Vermonter loves mountains, long walks, camping, hiking & sex outdoors & indoors. newday101, 59, #112878 INTENSE SAFE SEX Nothing else will work for me if the sex doesn’t. I’m a straight guy who enjoys receiving anal from female partners. If you don’t think you could work your hand up my ass, don’t bother. I like physical, intense sex. I cook well, am well read, cultured & respectful; I’m a good time if you’re into the kink. krisj, 47, #112816 LOOKING FOR HOT, STEAMY, SEX I’m looking for discreet encounters. I like to do most anything. Willing to travel, if need be. canukeepasecret, 26, l, #112811 SISSY BOY NEEDS MISTRESS I am a submissive M in search of a dominant mistress. I have searched for so long...if you’re out there, please, please help me. I am into most SMBD games. I like to cross dress, mostly dildo training, whips, spankings. I promise I will obey all commands. 5’11, white M, 39, young looking, 155 lbs., unhappily married. sissyboy69, 39, u, l, #112795

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i SPY... PUNK GIRL OF MY DREAMS When I first met you in October 2008, I knew from that day you were the only person I wanted to be with. That day you said I’ll be waiting for you with “all the bells & whistles”, you made me melt. Something happened between us & now it’s not there anymore. I pray every night for the day it is once more. I love you. When: Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Where: Maple St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905514 MEXICAN DINNER ANYONE? I spy with my little brown eye at Maderas on Wed. 3/18, you waiting for your friends, me waiting for mine. Me: short, brown hair. You: curly, sandy brown hair. We discussed the stairway to nowhere, night life of Hoboken & lack of great Mexican food in Burlington. Not sure if you’d be interested in grabbing a beverage or a bite. When: Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Where: Mederas. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905513 I..I..I! We are coming upon a special time of year... just wanted you to know I maybe, kinda, perhaps, really like you. MORTI! When: Sunday, April 20, 2008. Where: Easter 2008. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905512 HOT BARTENDER AT DRINK! I met you at Drink! I was supposed to be your rebound & you were supposed to be my stepping stone, but turned out to be boyfriends. You know how I know I love you? I think about you every second & get cranky when I don’t wake up to you in my arms. Can’t wait to move with you! When: Monday, December 29, 2008. Where: Drink. You: Man. Me: Man. #905511 MARSHALL TIRE GUY Hey, Marshall tire guy in the big truck - you know who you are. I just wanted to tell you how good looking you are. Even though you are always dirty, you’re still hot. When: Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Where: around. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905510 CHIVALRY IS NOT DEAD Thanks for opening the door for me at the Burlington post office this morning. And your smile was nice, too. When: Thursday, March 19, 2009. Where: Burlington Post Office. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905509 YOU MAKE ME HAPPY! When I walk down the street & you greet me, the air blowing through my hair; you seem to show me what I need to see. Warmth circles my face, it is you I embrace. I love you. - S. When: Thursday, March 19, 2009. Where: All around town. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905508 CONFUSED I have an idea why you get nervous & can’t stop talking, but I don’t know who you are, where you saw me, etc! Also, my name is very common so it could be anyone. Be more specific. When: Thursday, March 19, 2009. Where: would like to know. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905507 BLONDE AT SMALL DOG ELECTRONICS We were in line at the service window. We were entertained by the Dog who loved us scratching his bum. I left after my computer was brought out, but I really wanted to come back & talk more. I wish I knew your story... single? Straight? Just want to say thanks for the conversation & your beautiful blue eyes. When: Thursday, March 19, 2009. Where: Small Dog Electronics Service Window. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905506

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YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY EACH YEAR Going in opposite directions. Our eyes met & held beyond a mere meaningless glance. I regret the things I said, the lies born of jealousy & hurt, for fear you might actually believe them. I did it to make you hate & avoid me; so I could allow my heart to begin to heal. I still miss you sometimes, though. When: Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Where: Church Street. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905505

CUMBERLAND FARMS RIVERSIDE, PRETTY LADY WITH DAUGHTERS I hope this works - I would like very much to know you. Today you were at the store on Riverside, at the counter beside me with your two daughters. I could not help but to look at you again leaving. I waved, you honked in your black SUV. Would you like to talk? When: Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Where: Cumberland store, Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905493

NO(DE) WAY! Woman, I cannot wait to cover you with kisses. It has been a horrible time being unable to feel those butterflies. Bring on those smooches, my lips may (FINALLY) be ready! ilu! When: Thursday, March 19, 2009. Where: In my dreams. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905504

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he mercury is rising, the lake ice is melting, and the slushy mess that covered Vermont’s roads for the last six months is finally becoming history. But just because the calendar says it’s spring doesn’t mean Vermont’s autos aren’t wasting away. After a long, snowy winter, what’s left behind are tons of road salt that can rot through your suspension and quarter panels, as well as the roads and bridges vehicles travel on every day. It’s ironic that a state renowned for its green ethic dumps massive amounts of the briny stuff into the ecosystem — approximately 110,000 tons annually on the state’s 3000-plus miles of roads. That number doesn’t in-

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Just because the calendar says it’s spring doesn’t mean Vermont’s autos aren’t wasting away. Still, road salt appears to be an inevitable fact of life in Vermont for the foreseeable future. Despite years of trying to identify more auto- and eco-friendly de-icing agents — magnesium chloride, calcium magnesium acetate, urea, to name a few — the folks at the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) report they haven’t found anything more effective or

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mont’s, as the AOT’s Shively notes. “Vermont does not have a [winter] bare-roads policy. New Hampshire does,” he says. “You’ll drive down the road there and see piles of salt along the side of the road.” Shively adds that in an effort to reduce salt runoff, some parts of Vermont have been designated “no-salt areas,” while others have been experimenting with innovative ways of applying the white stuff. Chittenden County has started using a salty brine that’s applied to roads in a slurry form. According to Shively, this method has proven more effective than rock salt, since it doesn’t bounce off the road and can be applied before storms even begin — a process known as “pre-wetting.” Not only does pre-wetting keep roads from icing over longer, it also reduces the overall amount of salt applied, and the amount of labor required to spread it. Still, with winters being what they are in Vermont, Shively fully expects our vehicles will look like margarita glasses come the end of the season. So, to keep our cars from rusting out, now’s the time to hit the car wash, or bust out the garden hose and spray down those wheel wells. m

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1999 Honda Accord EX Power S/B, A/C, CC, auto., moon roof, great gas millage, very well maintained. Body in great condition. No rust, clean interior. Safe & economical! $4000/OBO. Info: 802-734-6317. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. Great vehicle! Bronze, V8 4WD, leather, sunroof, power L/W/S, 149K. $3800. Good condition! kroberts@gmavt.net or 802-453-6720.

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For Rent $900 2BR Walk to UVM, FAHC Burlington, hear the falls. Bright, cozy apt. w/ private entrance/ porch. Full BA, 1-yr. lease. Pets neg. Avail. now. NS. Info: Brisson Properties, LLC, 802-897-5625. 1-3-BR Affordable Apts. 1-BR apts., $818/mo. 2-BR, $973/mo. 3-BR, $1115/mo. Incl. heat & HW! Weekly yoga classes, fitness center, movie room & monthly community events! To qualify: One person makes less than $31,560/ yr., 2 people <$36,060 combined, 3 people <$40,560 combined, 4 people <$45,060 combined. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. 2-BR Burlington for Apr. 1 Beautiful, 2nd floor, HDWD, W/D, DW, lg. deck, storage, off-street parking, backyard, pets OK, close to lake/bike path & downtown. 1-mo. dep., year lease opt. Info: 203-393-1777. 3 BR in Essex Junction Large apt. on 2nd & 3rd floor. Recent paint. NS/pets. Storage avail. Good refs. a must. $1000/mo. incl. heat & HW. Info: Paul Lyman, 802-879-3117. 3-BR near downtown Burl. Upstairs apt. All new windows & paint, lots of closets, W/D, parking. Sec. 8 eligible; income guidelines apply. $1250/mo. +. Info: Sally Howe, 802-922-2217. 4-BR, 4-BA LG. HOUSE Big & beautiful. BR’s lg. enough for living & sleeping areas. Close to Red Rocks & bike path. $3200/mo. + utils. More info. & pictures at www.7dspot.com. Info: 802-8727555.

Burlington 1-BR, $650/mo. + utils. Clean & bright, second floor. Nice neighbors. New floors, paint, windows & lighting. Gas heat. Credit check & refs. No pets. Info: 802-238-5881. Burlington Avail. Jun. 1. Bright & spacious upscale 5-BR apt. in hill section. Natural woodwork, 2.5-BA, high end kitchen, quiet, safe location, parking, heat, W/D. Please NS/pets. Refs. req. $3750/ mo. Info: 802-658-8056, studio404@comcast.net. Burlington 79 Archibald St. Lg. 1-BR, W/D, heat & HW incl. Small yard, parking, newly renovated. No dogs. Avail. Apr. 1. $770/mo. Info: 802-862-7467. Burlington 1-4 BR. apts. & houses. No dogs. 219 N. Winooski, 540 St. Paul, 20 Intervale Ave., 515 S. Union, 93 Walnut St. Avail. 6/1. Info: 802-862-7467. Burlington 3-BR duplex, 5 Sisters Neighborhood, gas heat/HW, W/D hookups, nice yard, parking, near bike path, busline. $1375/ mo. incl. trash/water. Dep., refs. req. Avail. Apr. 1. Info: Scott or Georgia, 802-434-4005. Burlington 139 1/2 Elmwood Avail. Jun. 1. 2-BR, 1-BA, upstairs unit, HDWD floors, porch, storage, close to downtown. No pets. $875/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229. Burlington 2 blocks to UVM 3rd floor unit, 1 off-street parking space, 1 lg. BR, ample closet space, recently renovated, 3/4BA, water incl. Cheap to heat, cheap coin-op W/D. $900/mo. Info: 802-999-2461. Burlington 4-BR, East Ave. Parking. No pets. Avail. now. $1600/mo. Info: Neville Companies, Inc., 802-660-3481-1030, www.nevilleco.com.

Burlington 46 Allen St. Avail. Jun. 1. 3-BR, 1-BA, W/D onsite, close to downtown. Pets OK. $1290/mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229.

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Burlington 47 S. Williams Avail. Jul. 1. 2-BR, 1-BA, W/D onsite, parking for 1 car, walking distance to college. No pets. $1200/mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229. Burlington Colchester Ave. Avail. June 1. 1-BR apt. Parking. W/D. $800/mo. incl. elec. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030, www.nevilleco.com. Burlington Colchester Ave. 2-BR, parking, coin-op W/D. No dogs. Avail. May 1. $990/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-6603481 x1030, www.nevilleco.com. Burlington Near Downtown Unique traditional 2-story apt., all HDWD floors, clean, sunny, 2-BR, kitchen, LR, DR, covered porch w/ private front & rear entrance, off-street parking, NS/ pets. $1100/mo. incl. electricity. Avail. Apr. Info: 802-476-4071.

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Burlington S. End 1-BR $800/ mo. Modern, well-lit, ground-levCharlotte large 2-BR Clean, 2x5c-CHT032509.indd 1 151CHT-SE_2X5-01_7D.indd 1 el apt. in a quiet home. Parking, light, 10’ ceilings, propane “woodheat, lights, water, trash. Lease, stove,” extra room for office, open refs. req. No pets, no smoking. kitchen/living area, full BA, covInfo: 802-863-6773. ered porch, huge yard w/ pond, garden space, hiking trails. N/S; Burlington South Meadow cat ok. Info: 802-425-3779. 3-BR townhouse w/ garage, 1.5BA, W/D hookups, gas heat utils. Clean & bright, extra room not incl. NS/pets. Avail. May 1. Large fenced yard, your own $1275/mo. + dep. Info: 802-864garden, 3-season porch, private 9966. driveway/entrance, high-efficiency heat. Recent updates to BA & Burlington South Meadow kitchen. 3rd-floor bonus room, 3-BR w/attached garage, full 10x23. Pets negotiable. $1050/ BA, onsite W/D, gas heat utils. mo. incl. HW. 1-year lease. Info: not incl. NS/pets. Avail. Apr. 1. 802-999-4316. $1200/mo. + dep. Info: 802-8649966. Clean, Quiet 4-BR Near UVM 1.5-BA, spacious clean home adBurlington South Meadow jacent to UVM & a short walk to 3-BR, lg. BA, new appliances & FAHC. Lg. basement for storage, carpeting, many other new upincl. W/D. Attached garage. Pets grades, onsite W/D, gas heat neg. $2800/mo. + utils. Rent incl. utils. not incl. NS/pets. Avail. sewer/water, trash removal, snow May 1. $1175/mo. + dep. Info: removal, yard care. Avail. Jun. 802-864-9966. 1. 1-yr. lease. Email to schedule Burlington Studio $550/mo. showings. Info: whitfellows@ + electric, dep. Heat incl. NS/ gmail.com, http://burlington. pets. Avail. Mar. 25. Info: 802craigslist.org/apa/1049675176. 363-8270. html. Burlington, Buell St. Avail. Colchester Efficiency Efnow. Private room w/ common ficiency in quiet neighborhood. BA. W/D. NS/pets. $400/mo. incl. No pets. $625/mo. incl. all heat, all utils. Neville Companies, Inc. electric, parking, garbage & plow802-660-3481 x1030. www.neviling. Info: Pierre Apartments, 802leco.com. 876-7843. Downtown Richmond 2-BR. $800/mo. Heat incl. NS/pets. Info: 802-343-2102.

Essex Jct. Clean 2-BR, new BA, 3/23/09 2:50:12 PM 3/9/09 10:00:13 AM fresh paint. Incl. W/D, rubbish/ snow removal, parking, yard. Pets neg. Avail. Apr. 1. 15.5 Maple St. $1100/mo. + utils. Info: 802-2333263. Ferrisburg Lovely 1-BR walkout basement apt. Great country views. Avail. now. $900/mo. incl. utils. Pay by the 1st, $850/mo. NS/pets. Info: Copey, 802-9997032. Grand Isle Clean, quiet, beautiful 1-BR waterfront apt. Deck, vaulted ceiling, lg. walk-in closet, new paint, carpet & laminate flooring. Boat dock & mooring possibilities, W/D, yard & garden. NS/pets. Year lease. 40 min. from Burlington. $850/mo. + utils. Info: 802-658-8056, Studio404@ comcast.net. Hinesburg, Rt. 116 2-BR, parking. Extremely lg. unit. No dogs. Avail. Jul. 1. $895/mo. incl. heat & HW. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x 1030. www.nevilleco.com. LARGE VERGENNES APT. Large sunny 2-BR in historic village home w/ attached carriage barn. Extensive gardens & private backyard. Renovated carriage barn perfect for studio/office. Avail. June 1; $1200/mo. + utils. For more info & images see website. Info: 802-877-8302, school-

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Charming Fox Brook Condo convenient to I-89, IBM and Route 7. On-site exercise facility, underground parking and storage. 2 spacious bedrooms make this clean and bright unit the right choice. $199,900.

Phenomenal 3 bedroom, 2 bath Georgetown Condo with washer/dryer in unit. Beautiful hardwood floors, updated appliances and bathrooms. Great location! $179,900. MLS#2810826.

This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Colchester Condo is close to I-89 Burlington, Essex Junction and more! Just a short walk to St. Mike’s and in a quiet location. Open floor plan on the lower level & 2 nicely sized bedrooms upstairs. Low association fees. $162,000.

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Vergennes 281 Main St. Lg. sunny 2-BR, full BA, lg. enclosed porch. Heat & HW incl. No dogs. $850/mo. Call only between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Info: 802-349-4017. Williston Condo 3 to 4-BR in quiet Williston neighborhood. 2-BA, attached garage. $1700/ mo. + utils. No pets. Info: 802881-8481.

« for rent Luxury Apartments Keen’s Crossing! Are you looking for the space & convenience of a home in an apt. setting? 17 floor plans, incl., variously: lg. closets, bay windows, private exterior entrance, W/D hookups, central A/C! Our community offers many amenities, such as fitness & movie rooms. Prices vary, but all incl. heat, HW, sewer/trash. Call for details & pricing! EHO ADA. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. Monkton 1-BR apt. Deck, spacious, many windows, secluded, nice views. Incl. electricity & W/D. $850/mo. + heat. Avail. May 1. Info: 802-355-1928. Must See Lg. 2-BR Owner occupied multi-family. Avail. Apr. 1. W/D, HDWD floors & screened-in porch. Cats OK. NS/dogs. Refs., credit check. $1150/mo. Info: 802-338-5511. NEAR HOSPITAL & UVM Lg. 3 BR, quiet area, parking, full-length back porch, near busline, cats OK, large back yard, year lease, deposit. $1400/mo. incl. water/ garbage/plowing. Info: 802-8624007, djbllb@myfairpoint.net. New Haven energy efficient Four star energy rated energy efficient building. Low heating & electric costs. Stays cool in summer. Spacious, light & roomy 1000 sq.ft. open living space w/ lots of cabinet, counter & closet space. W/D hook-ups in full BA. Plowing/mowing incl. Convenient location off Rt. 7 just enough to be pleasant. Info: Dolores Norris, 802-989-6408. S. Burlington Spacious 2-BR condo w/ alcove, screened balcony off LR, carport w/ storage, W/D. Gas heat. NS/pets. $1185/ mo. + utils. Info: 802-655-3325. S. Burlington Sunny 2 room studio. Parking for 1 car. $550/ mo. + utils & dep. No pets. Avail. now. Info: 802-860-1642. S. Burlington Dorset Commons, incredibly situated on Dorset St. Very spacious, refurbished 2-BR on bike path, bus line, gas heat. Convenient to bank, supermarket. No dogs. $950/mo. Info: 802864-7766. SOUTH HERO Studio apt., easy commute to Burlington. Avail. now. NS/pets. $550/mo. Sec. dep., ref. req. Call for more info. Info: 802-372-8391. SPRING SAVINGS! Alburgh, VT. Gorgeous 3-BR w/ HDWD floorsw/w carpet, gas fireplace, all appliances incl. W/D. 2.5-BA. 1-car garage & finished basement. Only $1000/mo. inc. heat & HW. Only 1 left! Info: 802-796-3649. Spacious 4-BR Victorian home, walk to downdown & UVM. 2.5 BA, 3 floors of living space, W/D, 2-car garage. $2200/mo. incl. all utils. Info: Tom Charpentier, 802310-5674, violinlessonsvt.com. Starksboro NEW 1-BR Apt. Maple cabinets, wood laminate flooring, covered deck, garden, more. $730/mo. incl. HW, trash, lawn care. Sorry, no dogs. Call before 9 p.m. Info: 802-453-3273.

Williston: Pristine Home Brennan Woods: 4-BR, 4-BA colonial. Beautiful colors, vaulted ceiling, finished basement, deep lot, 2 car garage. Avail. April. 1; 1-yr. $2300/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rental s @ hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. Winooski, Main St. Avail. Jun. 1. 3-BR. 2nd floor. No dogs. $900/ mo. incl. heat & HW. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. www.nevilleco.com.

For Sale Winooski Condo For Sale 1-BR w/ loft in old school. 12’ ceiling, lg. windows. New updates/paint. Storage, indoor basketball, reserved parking, garden, security, cable, satellite, pets. Walk downtown. $155,900. Info: 802-6554167.

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Gay-Friendly Housemate to share nice family home. 1 BR w/ private BA. Gardening possibilities. View off porch. Satellite Internet/TV, W/D. $575/mo. incl. all utils. except phone. Info: 802879-0716. House to share in Essex 1 responsible male adult to share w/ 3 adults, NS, med. room. WiFi, near laundry/IBM. Parking. Organic gardens. Easy commute to Burlington, St. Albans. Avail. now. $395/month + dep., 1/4 heat. Info: Glenn Gunelic, 802-3438073.

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Furniture HOT TUBS - NEW 2009 models, loaded w/ jets, hp, synthetic cabinet, ozonator, insulated cover, LED lighting, full warranties, still in shrinkwrap. Only a few left. $2800, $3400, $4400. Info: Beth, 802-735-3431. ALL NEW KING MATTRESS SET This is a brand new 3 piece. Factory warranty incl. at no extra cost. Sealed in factory bag. Will sell for $299. Info: 802-846-7622. BEDROOM SET NEW Headboard, footboard, side rails, dresser, mirror, 2 nightstands. All in boxes, never opened. Can split up. Cost: $4500; sell $1250. 802-734-0788. BUNK BED NEW Solid wood w/ ladder, sturdy, still in box, easy to assemble, never opened. $350. Beth, 802-598-0316. FULL-SIZE MATTRESS SET NEW Full/double mattress & box set. It comes w/ a factory warranty at no additional cost. Sealed in original factory plastic. $119. Info: 802764-5803. FUTON, SOLID WOOD W/ mattress. Like new. Sell $250. 802735-3431. INFRARED SAUNA New, unusual, 1 person. Great tool for health & detoxification. An excellent deal! Will deliver/install. $450/ OBO. Other models avail., too. Info: 802-453-7894, michaelgoldstein2004@yahoo.com. KING PLUSH MATTRESS SET This is a brand new king-size pillowtop mattress/box set. The foundation & factory warranty are incl. in the price. It comes sealed in the original factory plastic. $399. Info: 802-764-5803. NEW MATTRESS SETS Still in plastic. W/ full warranty. Twin $205, full $260, queen $310, king $510. Delivery avail. Memory Foam Mattress avail. starting at $350. 802598-0316. PINE HUTCH And chest of drawers. Great shape, 50+ yrs. old. Normal wear and tear. Located in Vergennes. $1000/OBO.

QUEEN MATTRESS SET NEW This is a brand new set. I have to sell by this week. It is still in the factory packaging & comes with a factory warranty! $179. Info: 802-846-7622. QUEEN PILLOWTOP BED SET New mattress and box, incl. factory warranty. In factory-sealed plastic. $249. Info: 802-846-7622.

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Want to Buy Kid Stuff ”TAG-A-LONG” BICYCLE 1-wheeled clamp-on bike for kids. Alley Cat Speedy. Better quality w/ alloy wheel, 6-spd. derailleur & hand brake. Nice ride for the aspiring cyclist. Info: 802-899-6742. B.O.B JOGGING STROLLER Sport Utility Stroller in excellent condition. Folds quickly & easily. Comes w/ outer cover & safety line. Asking $90/OBO. Info: Mark LaPierre, 802-238-5737. JOGGER STROLLER Baby Jogger: Big 20” alloy wheels. Lightens the load & smooths the bumps. Zoom, zoom, quickly. Hand brake, too. Collapses fl at for easy transport. $120. Info: 802-899-6742.

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Pets BEARDED DRAGON FOR SALE She is a real beauty! Just over 1 year old. Everything you need incl. Info: 917-922-5925, bharris@ middlebury.edu. FREE KITTIES TO GREAT HOME 3 handsome young kitties looking for great home. 1 plays fetch! 1 is a rescue victim! 1 is just cute! They deserve a loving environment. Info: Rain Dubil, 802-5789123. HIMALAYAN KITTENS Blue eyes, sealpoint & bluepoint, M & F, very friendly. Litter-box trained, CFA registered, shots. Ready to go. $300. Give us a call. Info: 802457-4039. HAVANESE PUPPIES Avail. in 3 weeks. Hypoallergenic, extremely cute. Mom’s from Texas, Dad’s from St. Louis, puppies VT. Call to have pics sent via email. Holy cow! Info: 802-985-1550. NEWFOUNDLAND PUPPIES AKC Blacks and Landseers, 1st shots, vet exams, health disclosure, parents on premises, hand-raised in loving home. Ready now. Great for draft, therapy or companionship. Info: 802-578-2586.

Bands/ Musicians HEAD CASE DRUMMA CRAP Drummer needed, heavy alt rock/postgrunge, tons of originals, 1 cover. Info: 802-659-4276. KIDS VOCAL COACH NEEDED We have a group of 4th-8th graders who want to perform a song on May 2 & need someone to help them prepare. Info: Boys & Girls Club of Burlington, 802-864-5263, www.bandgclub.org.

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SINGLE FEMALE ZEBRA FINCH 2-year-old, recently lost mate, seeks new home w/ other finches. Healthy, bright, chatty. Email for details. Info: michelle.kehoe2@ myfairpoint.net.

GRETSCH DRUM SET “Shell Pack” incl. 10x12”, 11x13”, 16x16” toms, 16x22” kick drum. All classic 6-ply Jasper shells, Rosewood lacquer finish. Cases incl. $1500/OBO. Info: Bill Koes, 802-765-4153.

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Instruction DRUM LESSONS Have fun while achieving your goals as a drummer! Experienced, professional & active drummer seeks students of all ages, styles & abilities for private instruction. Study at your convenience in my Burlington studio, or in your own practice space. I offer a custom curriculum, flexible scheduling & the best rates around. Info: steve@ stevehadeka.com.

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

WILLISTON COLONIAL

ESSEX JCT. CONDO W/ GARAGE

Great family home on bike path in Southridge neighborhood. 1980 sq.ft., 3-BR, 2.5-BA, wood fireplace, central A/C, finished basement (400 sq.ft.), recent upgrades. $378,900. 802-878-5312, KenCouture@Yahoo.com. Dozens of photos at: http://sites.google.com/ site/519southridgeroad/

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7:10:10 PM Secluded, wooded, yet 1.5 miles 3/23/09 from FSBO-AFournier-032509.indd downtown Montpelier. Spectacular views. Immaculate, 2-level end unit, 3-BR, 3-BA, open living space, family room. New energy efficient appliances and on-demand hot water system. Heated pool and tennis courts available. $279,000. Contact fandbinhawaii@comcast.net or 802-223-8494.

FSBO-BWorthen-032509.indd 9:31:42 AM Near IBM. Two bedrooms, 3/17/09 1.5 bath, laminate floors, 1400 sq.ft. 43 Jackson St. Unit A2, Essex Junction, VT 05452. $179,999. 802-598-9306, www.umcrm.com.

3/24/09FSBO-CNewton031109.indd 9:46:15 AM 3-BR, 2-BA, quiet neighborhood, just about new everything - addition, deck, bathrooms, kitchen, roof, wiring, sound system & flat screen, furnace, hot water, plumbing, windows, 2nd floor washer & dryer, gas insert and landscaping. $449,900. 802-316-9749. www.73rivermount.com

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GUITAR INSTRUCTION Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802-864-7195, rickbelf@verizon. net, www.rickbelford.com.

IndIan Creek Condo

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3/4/09 FSBO-MZimmerman-031109.indd 10:57:12 AM 2-bdrm townhouse in Cardinal Woods, 1.5 baths, new stove, energy-efficient refrigerator and monitor heater; low association dues. Quiet neighborhood in convenient location. Asking $178,900. Call Sara 777-9091.

3/10/09 9:59:35 AM 1 3-BR, 2.5-BA spacious colonial onFSBO-PCharow-021809.indd quiet dead-end street near Landry Park. 1800 sq.ft. Living room, dining List your property here! room, family room w/ fireplace. Central vac. Large fenced yard. 30 words + photo. Partially finished basement. New roof in August 2008. A must see! Contact Ashley 864-5684, $274,900. 3% to buyer-brokers. Info: www. fsbo@sevendaysvt.com 10pinegroveterracewinooskivt.com, 802-310-2684.

MUSIC LESSONS Piano, guitar, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 20 yrs. exp. Friendly, individualized lessons in S. Burlington. Info: 802-864-7740, eromail13@ gmail.com. NORTH END GUITAR STUDIO Learn to play the guitar the right way while having fun. Info: 802558-2084.

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TROMBONE, TRUMPET LESSONS Eastman School of Music graduate, trumpet, trombone, barihorn, tuba, piano, composition. Learn determination, diligence, discipline, a new year’s resolution. See website. Info: Octavemode, Stuart Carter, 802-6608524, www.octavemode.net.

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GUITAR SCHOOL OF VERMONT “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians. 802-655-5800, www.guitarschoolofvermont.com.

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2-BR townhouse! Excellent,3/9/09 well 3:10:36 PM maintained condition. Convenient location, 1080 square feet, partially finished basement. 1.5-BA, dining room and kitchen w/ breakfast bar. Low association fees, $70/mo. $179,200.00. Info: 802-233-5155.

FSBO-GLenz-032509.indd 1 3/23/09 7:26:45 PM 3/24/09 9:48:16 AM Well maintained, 2 bedroom, 1 full 2-BR condo at Indian Creek, S. Burlington. Bright, sunny unit in fabulous location bath 2nd Floor condo in Oak Park. close to shopping, schools & recreation. 12 min. to downtown, 5 min. to Rte. 89. Pleasant rural neighborhood, close Unit is located at far end of complex w/ minimal traffic. Excellent condition w/ to IBM, schools, community park and recent paint, carpeting & tile. Unit incl. 1.5-BA, ample closet space, fireplace living bike path in Essex Town. $123,000. room, solarium kitchen, deck, one car garage. Indian Creek is a park like complex w/ 802-999-2155. mature vegetation, pool & tennis courts. See indiancreekcondos.org for more info. & photos. $224,900. 802-484-7213.

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SOUTH BURLINGTON TOWNHOUSE 3/16/09FSBO-DRoby-032509.indd 1:04:47 PM 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath in Cardinal Woods. Fresh paint, new carpet, updated kitchen cupboards. New ceiling fans in bedrooms. New stackable washer/dryer. Efficient heat, carport, low association fees. $179,000. 802-578-9732. 3rvgirls@comcast.net.

3/16/09 Village View condo end unit. Two 4:19:40 PM bedroom, one and a half bath w/ laundry room and attached garage located in the center of Richmond. Tastefully updated with appliances, paint and flooring. Low association fees. Very affordable home. Come and take a look! Great location! $175,000. 802-434-2626.

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FSBO-BCollins-031809.indd 9:45:33 AM Only five beautiful and quiet3/24/09 wooded hillside lots remain for sale on this paved cul-de-sac town road. One acre and larger starting at $139,900. Driveway cuts, underground utilities and wastewater/septic in place. Only minutes to I-89. Bring your own builder or use one of our recommended professionals. For more information contact the Owner-Realtor at 802-434-4733 ext 1.

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WATER! Lake access end of lawn, 2-3 BR, 2.5 BA, Lake Champlain, open floor plan, wood burning fireplace, screened porch, finished windowed basement, 1 car detached garage, 30 min. Burlington. $260,500. Info: 802-868-4052, please lv. msg.

2-BR, 1.5-BA townhouse. Natural gas heat & water, basement, W/D hookups on first floor. Completely updated inside and out. First time buyers $8000 tax credit. $175,000. Call 802-865-2010.

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Creative Space Auditions/ Casting FEMALE MODELS WANTED to work w/ 2 professional photographers for artistic, fashion & portraiture projects. Compensation will be in photography, experience & a chance to build a free portfolio. No experience needed, but po-

STUDIO SPACE For artists; 2D or light 3D. Decent light from skylights. Heat & elec. incl. $200 $500 depending on needs. Call J. Info: 802-355-7364.

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Soluble Oils; Calligraphy. CULINARY ARTS: One-night classes where you eat well! Portuguese Comfort Food, Vietnamese, Specials from Singapore, Vegetarian Burmese, Caribbean, Southwestern, Indian, Summer Soups, Salads, Gelato & Sorbets, Cheese Pie, Barbeque Action, Japanese Green Teas & Ceremony, Decorated Easter Cookies. All materials included with few exceptions. Senior Discount 65+. 10 minutes from exit 12. Computer Classes: 150 spring offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 10 minutes from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, access@cvuhs. org. Computer & Internet Basics Tutorial, MS Word Basics, MS Excel Basics, Excel Up - The Next Steps, Excel Data Analysis, iPods & iTunes, Movie Maker Lab, Web Site Design Fundamentals, Dreamweaver: Advanced Web Design, Graphic Design with InDesign, Moodle Classroom Cooperative, Keyboarding, Slideshow Presentations, Publisher, Window Management. Low cost, handson, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Senior Discount 65+.

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be encouraged. Over 20 hrs/week of open studio time to practice! Limit: 12. Prerequisite: Basic wheel experience. Design: Graphic Design Basics: Apr. 1 - May. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $165/148.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Learn the basics of graphic design and explore design and composition theory, typography, layout, color principles and concept development. Learn how to create professional quality designs with your own aesthetic, both by hand and with Adobe Creative Suite software. Projects may include altering photographs, creating selfportraits and more! Limit: 6. Drawing: Figure Drawing Basics: Apr. 2 - May. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $165/148.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Draw from a nude model and experiment with a variety of media including charcoal, oil pastels and pencils. Incorporate human anatomy and structure into your drawings and express your own personal viewpoint. The last half-hour of the class will include a class critique. Limit: 10.

aesthetic aspects will be included. Cost includes a darkroom membership for the duration of the class for outside of class printing and processing. Limit: 6. Photography Critique: Apr. 14, 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Location: Firehouse Gallery, 135 Church St., Burlington. Come receive feedback on what you are working on photographically and see what other photographic artists in the community are doing in a supportive, discussion-based critique session. Bring 1-4 examples of your work. Participants with all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to attend!

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is no different. Our hands-on building seminar teaches the basics of ICFs and everything else needed to design and build an ICF home. Energy-efficient and cost-effective. On 4/18/2009 learn why ICF construction outperforms traditional building! Yestermorrow Design/Build Sch.: Cost: $300/2-day class; 15% discount for Vermont residents!. Location: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 189 VT Rte. 100, Warren. Info: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 802-4965545, shannon@yestermorrow. org, www.yestermorrow.org. PLUMBING DEMYSTIFIED: April 4-5, How a residential plumbing system works, how to build it and how to repair it. ENGINEERING FOR THE HOMEBUILDER: April 11-12, Basic engineering principals owner-builders or professional builders. THINKING LIKE A MOUNTAIN: April 25-26; Explore the nature of sustainability and the mindsets that make it possible.

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What’s Eating Your Garden?: Mar. 28, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $10/ workshop. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Road, off Riverside Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-660-3505. Join us for an entertaining and educational look at the small inhabitants that can wreak havoc in our gardens. This problem-solving seminar will offer practical, organic and environmentally-safe solutions. Presenter: Lisa Yankowski. Wise on Weeds FREE!: Apr. 4, 9:30-11 a.m.. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Road, off Riverside Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-660-3505, retailinfo@ gardeners.com. A program of The Nature Conservancy. Sharon Plumb, Invasive Species Coordinator for The Nature Conservancy of Vermont will provide an overview of why invasives are a problem and how you can help, with tips on interesting plants to use as alternatives.

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Body & Mind Classes: 150 Burlington Taiko Classes: spring offerings for all ages. Experimental PhotograLocation: Taiko Space (across 1 3/16/09 12:02:54 PM Location: CVU High School, 1x2c-cvuhs031809.indd 10 phy: Apr. 14 - May. 19, 6-8:30 from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn minutes from exit 12, Hinesburg. p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Info: 802-482-7194, access@ INTRO to BASIC SOAPMAKING: Taiko, 802-999-4255, classes@ $225/$202.50 BCA members. cvuhs.org. Core Strength with Location: Firehouse Center, 135 Apr. 5, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $35/3-hour burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlINTRO. TO MEDICAL ASTROLCaroline Perkins; Weight Training, hands-on workshop. Location: Church St., Burlington. Expand ingtontaiko.com. Beginning classOGY: Apr. 2-23, 7-9 p.m., Weekly 2 levels; Yoga, 3 choices; Swing your creative vision to create paint- Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Caes Tuesdays - Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., on Thursday. Cost: $60. Location: or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius; erly, dream-like images through the nal St., Winooski. Info: Purple $47/6 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Piano Lessons; Tap Dance, 2 levels exploration of experimental photo- Shutter Herbs, 802-865-4372, p.m., $53/6 weeks. Session begins 802-244-7909. A short introducwith Brea McBride; Ballet Exercise www.purpleshutter.com. Using 10/28. Advanced Beginner/Ensemtion to the complex subject of in- graphic techniques. Photomontage, with Brea; Jump into Jazz; Pennyall-natural ingredients we’ll make a ble class meets weekly on Mondays terpreting the astrological chart for layering multiple exposures, panwhistle; Guitar; West African Dance ning, and more will be covered. This batch of beautiful aromatic soap & at 5:30-6:50 p.m., $48/6 weeks, its insights into health and physical and Djembe Drumming; Fitness for discuss recipes & lots of ideas. Each class will include hands-on instrucbeginning 10/27. Gift certificates conditions that offers the advanced Riders; Natural Facials; Scents of student will go home with soap to are available! For a full schedule tion both in the classroom and in student of astrology insights into Vermont; Circus Arts. All levels, low the field. Suitable for film or digital cut & age. Bring a quart-sized conof classes or more info, go online the deeper issues behind physical cost, excellent instructors, guartainer to use as your soap mold & or email. and mental problems. Prerequisite: SLR users. Limit: 12. anteed. Materials included. Senior an old towel/blanket to wrap your Astrology I, II and III, or their Fresh Flower Design: Apr. fresh soap in! Discount 65+. equivalent. Led by Sue Mehrtens, 8-29, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $110/$99 Empowerment Classes: 150 teacher and author. BCA members. Location: Firespring offerings for all ages. house Center, 135 Church St., BurLocation: CVU High School, 10 lington. Work with a professional minutes from exit 12, Hinesburg. floral designer and become familiar Girls Get’n Fit Boot Camp: Info: 802-482-7194, access@ with different flower names, learn Cost: $255/4-week program. Locvuhs.org. BeeKeeping with Bill tips on selection, preparation and Ballroom Dance Classes: Lo- cation: Williston Community Park, Mares; Advanced BeeKeeping, arrangement of a variety of fresh cation: First Step Dance offers 195 Central School Dr., Williston. Spa Treatments & Hot Stones: Genes with Dave Ely; World History flower centerpieces. Students will Ballroom Dance classes in Burl- Info: Girls Get’n Fit, LLC, Melissa Mar. 28-29, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: Through Fiber with Chris O’Donnell; bring home their own fresh arington, Shelburne and St. Albans Milam, 802-310-5009, smmilam@ Knots for Life, Fantasy Sports with $425/16 CE hours. Location: rangement at the end of each class. on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday gmavt.net, www.girlsgetnfit.com. Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St John Bennett; VT Architecture-19c, All fresh flowers, vases and green respectively. Also holds Ballroom A result-driven boot camp for womPaul St., Burlington. Info: TouchSolar Energy 101, Energy Medicine, floral foam included. Limit: 8. practice sessions in Burlington on en that provides a fun and chalstone Healing Arts, 802-658-7715, Get Published!, Memoir Writing, Thursday., Ballroom Dance Social Jewelry: Silver Jewelry lenging change to any exercise rouinfo @ touchstonehealingar t s. Baby Sitting by Red Cross, CPR/ on the 2nd Friday of each month. tine. Achieve optimal fitness and II: Apr. 14 May. 19, 6-8:30 com, www.touchstonehealingarts. First Aid, Horsemanship, Bridge, p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: Info: 802-598-6757, www.Firstmaintain it! Be prepared to get up com. Spa: Learn to perform wraps, Chess, Mah Jongg, Body Image, $125/$112 BCA members (materi- StepDance.com. Beginning classes early, work hard and feel great for scrubs & foot treatments with or Smart Cycling 101, Financial Manals fees vary based on type and repeat each month, and interme- the rest of the day! Starts May 4, without the availability of a showagement, Structuring a Business, amount of metals used). Loca- diate classes vary from month to 200. Limited space, register now! er. Hands-on workshop covers five First Garden, Myers-Briggs Typing, month. As with all of our programs, tion: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 treatments, theory, concepts, prodPersonal Training for WomGoal Setting, Parenting Tips. Senior Main St., Burlington. This class is everyone is encouraged to attend, ucts & supplies. Hot Stones: Learn en: Location: In-Home Personal Discount 65+. and no partner is necessary. Come for students who have some basic specifics for performing a 90-minTraining, Burlington. Info: Margo Kids Classes: 150 spring offerexperience with jewelry making alone, or come with friends, but ute hot stone treatment. Tailor to Lamoureux, 802-309-4846, marings for all ages. Location: CVU and wish to learn new skills. The come out and dance! go2984@yahoo.com. Can’t find High School, 10 minutes from your style and clients’ needs. A instructor will demonstrate a new Dance Studio Salsalina: Cost: the time to get to the gym? I will detailed manual is provided. exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802technique each class, such as etch- $12/class. Location: 266 Pine St., bring the gym to you! Receive one482-7194, access@cvuhs.org. ing, building hollow forms, using Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802on-one, individualized fitness trainMusic Seeds for newborn to 2 and hinges and more. The instructor 598-1077, info@salsalina.com. ing right in the comfort of your own 2-4 year olds on Mondays; DJ Techwill guide students with individual Salsa classes, nightclub-style. One- home! Blast away fat, tone muscle niques, ages 10 and up; Stroller projects and goals. Limit: 10. on-one, group and private, four and increase your energy. Hours are Strides Parent Workout; Incredible levels. Beginner walk-in classes, flexible. Call or email to set up a Painting: Watercolor: Mar. 30 Decorated Easter Cookies, all ages Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean free consultation. - May. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly welcome; Music Games, ages 4-8 Tango class and social, Fridays, on Monday. Cost: $136/122.40 Clay: Wheel-Throwing I: Apr. with parents; Move & Groove, ages 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No The Biggest Loser: Class runs BCA members. Location: Firehouse 6 - May. 18, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly 2-5; Parenting the Joy of Reading. dance experience, partner or pre- April 7 - May 14 and meets Tueson Monday. Cost: $210/$189 BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. days and Thursdays from 6:30Many of the 150 classes appropriLearn how to paint with watercolor, registration required, just the 7:30 p.m. You must register by members (clay sold separately at ate for learners of all ages. Materifocusing on observational painting desire to have fun! Drop in any $20/25 lb. bag). Location: BCA Friday, April 3. Cost: $120/6-week als included. time and prepare for an enjoyable from still life, figure, landscape and Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., workshop. Location: Sports and Digital Camera Classes: 150 workout! photos. Students will paint on waBurlington. This seven-week class Fitness Edge, Essex 1 studio, Esspring offerings for all ages. Lotercolor paper stretched on board is an introduction to clay, pottery sex. Info: Sports and Fitness cation: CVU High School, 10 minor watercolor blocks and will gain and the ceramics studio. Students Edge, 802-879-7734, davidm@ utes from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: experience with composition, color sfedge.com. Are you ready for a 802-482-7194, access@cvuhs. will be working primarily on the theory, layering, light and shade. potter’s wheel learning basic throwchallenge? Sports and Fitness Edge org. Digital Camera Fundamentals, Class may move outdoors to paint ing and forming techniques. Stuchallenges you to reach your fitness Enhance Digital Photographs, Creon nice days! Limit: 12. dents will also be guided through goals. Are you ready? If you don’t AMVIC Insulated Concrete ate Digital Compositions, Advanced the various finishing techniques. Photo: Mixed Level Dark- Forms: Cost: $95/8 hours (lunch like your new body, we’ll give you Digital Photography Workshops, Over 20 hrs/week of open studio room: Apr. 1 - May. 20, 6-9 your old one back! Be the biggest incl.). Location: Best Western, Adobe Photoshop Elements - 3 time to practice! Limit: 12. p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: 13 Blush Hill Rd., Waterbury. loser and win a big prize! choices of levels, Digital Video Va$250/225. Location: Firehouse Info: Vermont Insulated ConClay: Wheel-Throwing II: Apr. cation. Senior Discount 65+. Center’s Community Darkroom, crete Forms, Joel Baker, 802-2449 May. 21, 7-9:30 p.m., Weekly Crafts: 150 spring offerings Burlington. Take your work to 6111, jwing@vticf.com, www. on Thursday. Cost: $210/$189 for all ages. Location: CVU High vticf.com/training.html. Plumb, BCA members (clay sold sepa- the next level! Guided sessions School, 10 minutes from exit 12, will help you improve your print- straight and level. Every successrately at $20/25 lb. bag). LocaHinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, ful project starts with basics. Intion: BCA Print & Clay Studio, ing and film processing techniques. access@cvuhs.org. Woodworking; 250 Main St., Burlington. In this A discussion of the technical and sulated concrete form construction Pottery classes; Platters, Plates and Bowls with Jen Labie; Carving mixed level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, a Wooden Spoon or Animal Figustudents will learn individualized rines; Whittling; Rug Hooking, 2 tips and challenges for advanceView and post up to Post & browse ads levels; Sewing; Flower Arranging; ment on the wheel. Demonstrations Rustic Furniture, Adult Chair or Lo6 photos per ad online. at your convenience. and instruction will cover advanced veseat; Cake Decorating, Fondant; throwing, trimming, and glazing Knitting; Quilting, Beginners. Low techniques. Individual projects will cost, hands-on, excellent instruc-

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health Healing Touch Level 1: May 15 (6:30-9:00 pm), May 16 & 17 (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) OR May 29 and June 5 (9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.). Cost: $333/$308 HTI/AHNA Member; $225 Student/Repeater/ Elders/Teens; Early discount: $308 tuition (register by 4/10 for 5/1517 class); $308 tuition (register by 4/20 for 5/29 and 6/6 class); $297 tuition (register by 3/27 for 5/29 and 6/6 class). Location: The Healer Within You, 528 Essex Rd. (Route 2A), Suite 205, Williston. Info: Handcrafted Health and HarManna, LLC, Amy Billings, 802-878-0911, www.handcraftedhealth.net. Facilitated by Lucrezia Mangione, CMT, CHTP/I, this class is for anyone interested in learning more about energy therapy, exploring the magnificence of their human body and continuing their commitment to personal growth. Healing Touch International certified/American Holistic Nurses Association endorsed. Continuing education units through AHNA and NCBTMB.

herbs TINCTURES with Laura Brown: Apr. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $15/2-hour hands-on workshop. Location: Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Canal St., Winooski. Info: Purple Shutter Herbs, 802-8654372, www.purpleshutter.com. Tinctures or herbal extracts are a preparation method in which a mixture of alcohol & water extract nearly all the chemical constituents of an herb. Together we’ll explore both the art & science of this preparation utilizing alcohol, vinegar & glycerin. Everyone will prepare their own liquid extract. Wisdom of the Herbs School: Wild Edible Intensive 2009: Enhancing Local Food Security. Class meets for two terms, three Sundays each term, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Spring term: 5/24, 6/14 & 7/12, 2009. Summer Term: 8/9, 9/20 & 10/4, 2009. Tuition $240 Spring term and $300 Summer term. $50 non-refundable deposit each term. Discounted tuition for early registration for both terms. Wisdom of the Herbs 2009: Identify and harvest local wild edible and medicinal plant, make home remedies, learn sustainable living skills. Eight weekends: May 16-17, June 6-7, July 18-19, Aug. 15-16, Sept. 12-13, Oct. 10-11, Nov. 7-8. Tuition $1750. Non-refundable

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« classes deposit $250. Discounted tuition for early registration paid in full one month before class begins. VSAC non-degree grants avail.. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, South Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOfTheHerbsSchool.com. Unique experiential programs embracing the wild plants, holistic health, and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with Nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.

jewelry Jewelery classes: Location: Jane Frank at Pine Street Studios, 339 Pine St., Burlington. Info: jane frank jewellerydesign, Jane Frank, 802-999-3242, info@janefrank.de, www.janefrank.de. Learn how to make your own jewelery with a German trained goldsmith in a fully equipped studio in town. You will learn basic techniques but also be able to specialize for certain projects you choose. Capacity: 5 students. Monday nights: 6-8 p.m., $135/month. Weekend: Sat. + Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., $260 (incl. lunch), ask for specific dates.

language Parlez-vous francais?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Burlington, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-496-7859, yvescomprere@yahoo.com. Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Taught by Yves Compere, French native.

AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m.. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th Dan - Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido teacher. MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CTR: Introductory class. Location: One minute off I-89 at Exit 17, Colchester. Info: 802-8938893. Day and evening classes for adults. Afternoon and Saturday classes for children. Group and private lessons. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-6604072, www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head instructor is five-time Brazilian Champion Rio de Janeiro, certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie. Classes for men, women and children. First class is free.

massage Active Isolated Stretching: May 28-31, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., but 9-3 on Sunday. Cost: $545/4day seminar (Cost is $495 if registered by March 15). Location: Sheraton Hotel, 870 Williston Rd., Burlington. Info: Neuromuscular Therapy of Vermont, Stephen O’Dwyer, 802-658-1005, AISvermont@gmail.com, www. PainReliefVermont.com. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from internationally renowned kinesiotherapist Aaron Mattes, originator of Active Isolated Stretching. This revolutionary stretching technique is used by health practitioners worldwide to relieve pain, greatly improve range

Asian Bodywork Therapy Program: Cost: $5,000/600hour bodywork program. Location: Elements Of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: elements of healing, Scott Moylan, 802-288-8160, scott@ elementsofhealing.net, www.elementsofhealing.net. Open House Saturday, April 18, noon-1:30 p.m. This program includes 2 forms of massage effective in treating a wide range of physical, emotional and energetic imbalances. Includes 165 hours of Anatomy & Physiology and Kinesiology. We are an NCBTMB assigned school. VASAC grants available for those who qualify.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

pilates ABSOLUTE PILATES: Affordable, invigorating group mat classes and 1-on-1 sessions that rock your body, not your wallet. New class added on Tuesdays at 4:15 starting March 31.. Location: Exercise America, 12 Gregory Drive, Suite 1, South Burlington. Info: 802-310-2614, www.absolutepilatesvt.com. Tone, stretch, and strengthen with certified classical Pilates & Polestar Pilates instructor Lynne Martens. Sculpt a great new body in fun group mat classes or private lessons on reformer, Wunda chair and tower unit in an attractive, welcoming locale. Visit our website for pricing, class times and specials. ALL Wellness, LLC: Many package/pricing options to suit your budget. Please call for pricing

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details. Location: 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Health Counseling services. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. First mat class is free! Also, please join us for a free introduction to the reformer, the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 - just call to sign up. Core Studio Pilates: Get motivated in one of our Mat, Bed or unique Spinning Hybrid classes, offered seven days a week. Special classes include a Pre/ Postnatal Pilates class, Pilates for Runners and Pilates Boot Camp. We also offer Happy Hour Pilates for ALL! $5 Mat and $15 Bed classes to make Pilates affordable for everyone! Private sessions and personal training also available. Please visit our website to sign up for classes, view a complete schedule and to check out our flexible pricing options, including student rates for Pilates mat classes.. Location: Core Studio Pilates and Personal Training, 431 Pine St. Suite 101 (Maltex Building), Burlington. Info: Core Studio, 802-862-8686, kathy @ corestudioburlington. com, www.corestudioburlington. com. Stretch, strengthen and build stamina in your deepest core muscles. Classes are led by lively, experienced instructors and will benefit athletes of all levels in a fun and instructive setting. Your first mat class is always free! Reference this ad and receive your 2nd class free, with the purchase of any package! Natural Bodies Pilates: Enjoy Pilates Mat and Reformer, Ballet Barre, and Integrative Movement classes, or combine all three in our Studio class. Private sessions, class cards and per-class rates available. Free group introductions, and special rates on private introductions by appointment.. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (5 minutes from Burlington’s Battery Park), Colchester. Info: Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, lucille@ naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Now you can relieve stress while developing a strong, flexible and articulate body in a professionally equipped studio. Benefit from Lucille Dyer’s 20 years’ teaching expertise combining Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis and adult ballet. Experience movement that’s enlivening, effective and enjoyable, all within a calm and supportive environment.

psychic Psychic Development Intensive: Cost: $125/6 2-hour classes. Location: Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Rte 7, Milton. Info: Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Michele Nappi, 802-893-9966, moonlightgiftshoppe@yahoo.com, www. moonlightbodymindspiritfestival.com. Michele Nappi, Psychic Medium, Healer, Medical Intuitive, Lost People and Pet Finder, ColdCase Investigator. Begins April 16. 6 people minimum/8 people maximum. Preregistration. Create Sacred Space; Reiki Psychic Attunement; Reiki Abundance Empowerment Attunement; Reiki I, Aura, & Chakra Attunement; Angel Workshop; Crystal Workshop; Aura Workshop; Introductory Guide To Mediumship.

psychology THE PATH OF INDIVIDUATION: Apr. 1 - May. 20, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $125 Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: 802-244-7909. Discover your unique spiritual path via a variety of hands-on activities and exercises set in the context of the individuation process as Jung defined it. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

scuba SCUBA CERTIFICATION CLASS: Mar. 31 - Apr. 23, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $325/Tuesday & Thursday Evenings. Location: Waterfront Diving Center, 214 Battery St., Burlington. Info: Waterfront Diving Center, Jonathan Eddy, 802865-2771, info@waterfrontdiving.com, waterfrontdiving.com. Whether you want to explore the beauty of a tropical reef or the shipwrecks of the Lake Champlain Underwater Historic Preserve, let the professionals at Waterfront Diving Center teach you how. The course fee is only $325 and includes the use of all SCUBA equipment during the class.

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Haven. Dynamic and experiential -- in the sacred space of the Lightheart Sanctuary, New Haven, VT. For beginning to intermediate. 5 Tuesdays, April 14, 21, May 5, 12, 19 at 6:30 p.m. $25 per class. Register after Apr. 1 to Maureen Short, 802-453-4433 or Maureen@gmavt. net. For more info go to www.Lightheart.net.

snowkiting Snowkiting Lessons: Daily lessons while ice is safe (generally Jan.-April). Cost: $95/3-hour beginner class ($85 for 2-hour advanced). Location: Lake Champlain - Sand Bar State Park, South Hero/Milton. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-5786120, rachael@stormboarding. com, www.stormboarding.com. Start snowkiting during your first lesson. Use the same alpine, tele or snowboard as on the mountain. We provide experienced, professional, fun instruction and modern gear. Great for skiers/riders ages 10 to no-limit, cruise or go big. Makes an excellent gift. Get gear discount after lesson. Lesson/gear gift certificates available.

spirituality Conscious Recovery: Mar. 27 Jun. 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $12/1.5-hour class, sliding fee and class cards available. Location: Dhatri Movement Arts Center at Eastern View, 185 Tilley Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Katherine Kelley, 802-343-5790, k a t @ b ur ling t ont e l e com.ne t , www.lovingriver.com. Exploring 12 step recovery in the context of the knowledge and practices of some of the ancient wisdom traditions of the East. This meeting of mind, body, and soul is about recovering consciousness, about waking up, and improving conscious contact with Higher Power through discussion, meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices.

tai chi Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE , 100 Church Street, Burlington. Info: 802864-7902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

weight loss Vtrim Weight Management: Mar. 24 - Sep. 1, 5:15 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $31/week. Location: Vtrim on UVM Campus, 322 So. Prospect St., Burlington. Info: The University of Vermont, 866956-8258, www.uvm.edu/vtrim. The University of Vermont Weight Management Research Program is offering Vtrim, its research-based weight loss program, to the community. Learn how to modify your eating and exercise behaviors and succeed at weight management. Sign up today! You can register for Vtrim classes today at uvm.edu/ vtrim.

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well-being Gratitude Day: Mar. 28, 2-6 p.m.. Location: Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, 125 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-6608060. Spiritual folks celebrate spring with free tarot and astrology readings, aura and chakra imaging, Reiki and energy healing, seated massage, a light-labyrinth experience and a storewide sale.

yoga Breathe Open Yoga: Mar. 3-31, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $10/1-hour class. Location: North End Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Laurel Askren, 802-522-6851. Enjoy process-oriented personal practice. Improve overall physical and mental well-being, balance, flexibility, coordination. Increase energy and warmth in your body and spirit. March 24: Class will meet 5-6 p.m. Private sessions available: $50/ hr. Ashtanga/Hatha Yoga Teacher Certified, Reiki Level I, Yoga Vidya Gurukul Ashram, Maharastra, India. BA Dance/Composition. EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels, conveniently located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10 class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu, Iyengar and babies/kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/ post-natal yoga. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog. The Studio at The Field House: Daily yoga & Pilates classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome; no membership required. Cost: $15/ drop-in, $60/month (6 classes). Unlimited yoga, $70 (incl. club membership). Location: 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne. Info: 802985-4406, www.shelburneathleticclub.com. Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga & Kripalu classes as well as reformer, mat & senior Pilates. YOGA VERMONT: Daily drop-in classes, plenty of choices, open to all levels, two locations. Cost: $14/drop-in, $115/10 class card, $130/month pass. Location: Chace Mill on Winooski River, downtown at 113 Church St. (top floor of the Leunig’s building), Burlington. Info: 802-660-9718, www.yogavermont.com. Six-week

Skiier and Rider class, six-week Intro to Ashtanga, Monthly Restorative, Adaptive Yoga, Yoga Instructor Training Course and more listed on website. Gift certificates available. For the latest, check out our blog: http://yogavermont.typepad. com. Yoga and Art Workshop: May. 2, 3-5:30 p.m. Cost: $35/2.5-hour class. Location: Dhatri Foundation Movement Space, 185 Tilley Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Courtney Reckord, 802-310-7858, dhatrifoundation.org. Courtney Reckord is an artist, yoga teacher and art educator. She will be leading an afternoon workshop that explores creative posture flows as well as the creative potential within each of us. No yoga experience necessary. Several media will be explored, including painting and collage. $35 includes all materials. Yoga for Men by Steve: Beginner Level I, Mon. & Wed., 6-7:15 p.m. Intermediate Level II, Tues. & Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m. Open Class Level I & II welcome, Sat. 1011:30 a.m. Restorative yoga, Sat. 12-1 p.m. Privte sessions available by appointment.. Location: 6393 Route 7, North Ferrisburgh. Visit our website www.miraclesoftouch.com for detailed description of class offerings. To schedule a class or inquire about fees or services contact Jim, jhart1159@comcast.net, 802-310-8291. Class registration limited to 6/class.

DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111.

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THE ADDISON COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (TCF), a nonprofit self-help bereavement support group for families that have experienced the death of a child will hold its regular meeting this Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Hospice Volunteer Services Office located at the Marble Works (first building on the left as you enter across from the Addison Independent) in Middlebury. Bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents are encouraged to attend to meet others who have gone through a similar experience and for support. For more information, contact chapter leaders, Nancy Merolle at 388-6837, or Claire Groleau at 388-9603. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) Announcing a new 12step (non-AA, non-NA) meeting. Do you have trouble with relationship issues? Avoidance of feelings? People pleasing? Needing to be needed? Join us Thursday at 5 pm. at the Turning Poing Center, corner of Main & S. Champlain St. in Burlington. 802-861-3150. For more information about codependence, see www.coda.org and click on “Am I Codependent?” A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. Corner of Main & S. Champlain St. in Burlington. 802-861-3150. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Third Wed. of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Howard Center, 1138 Pine St., Burlington. Facilitator: Coleen Lillie. Call 802-488-6663 for more details. BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com.

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COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 5065, forming for friendship and fun. Chittenden County area. Activities to include weeknight/weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@aol.com. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step group. Women only. Do you have problems with your relationships? Are you unable to leave an unhealthy romantic relationship? We can help. Call Valerie, 802-825-4643. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802-9858600. MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN Meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. & Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Pathways to Well Being, 168 Battery St., Burlington. Share knowledge, experience, stories & get support. This is a FREE support group that meets every other Sunday and Thursday. Call 862-8806 x5 for more info. BERLIN WASHINGTON COUNTY PARENTS OF CHALLENING CHILDREN: Support group for adoptive parents of children presenting serious emotional and behavioral challenges. First Wednesday of each month: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Easter Seals Vermont, 641 Comstock Road, Berlin, Vermont. Info: Kristi Lenart, 802-223-4744. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at the Burlington Police Station on Battery St. in the new Community Room. NOTE: This group will not meet again until March. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport). WOMEN’S RAPE CRISES CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-555 ext. 19 for information. LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802734-0695. SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Join others who have MS to discuss concerns, ask questions, share information and get support. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Williston. For more information contact Michele at 862-4085 and leave a message. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) is offering a free PTSD Support Group for Women on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. The group focuses on both support and education about PTSD. Meetings are held at the NAMI office at 14 Healey Avenue, Suite D, Plattsburgh. For more information or to register, call NAMI: CV at 561-2685. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 6559136 or email kgcromey@aol.com. SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@pshift.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (parking in back of church/please use back entrance). Meetings are FREE and anonymous. For more info please call 802-8632655. RIGHTS FOR CAREGIVERS support group – If you are a part-time caregiver for elders for an agency in Chittenden County, we need you to help everyone obtain better wages and more respect for the work we do. Contact Zoe at 802-861-6000 or zoe1944@yahoo.com. 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.

Age/Sex/Fixed: 5-year-old SF cat SiZe/WeigHT: Small energy LeveL: Med. reASOn Here: I was a stray. KidS: 12 yrs+ (I’m very shy and would do best in a calm, quiet home.) dOgS: No CATS: Mellow ones SPeCiAL COnSiderATiOnS: None SUMMAry: I am a sweet, mellow, loving cat searching for a quiet home to call my own! While

“WOMEN CHANGING” An educational support group on changing unhealthy patterns for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Tuesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. Ongoing. Join us any time! Childcare reimbursable. Ask about Survivors of Incest Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick. CIRCLE OF PARENTS support group meeting in Rutland Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. Meeting is free and confidential. For more info. call Heather at 802-498-0608 or 1-800-children. Meetings weekly in Winooski. For more info. call Tana at 802-8934878 or 1-800-children. Meetings Tuesday evenings in Barre. For more info. call Cindy at 802-2295724 or 1-800-children. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St., Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Burlington evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Comfort Inn and Suites, corner of Williston Rd. and Dorset St. from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877856-1772. FORMING A NEW GROUP focused on recovery/management of addictions, compulsions and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@gmail.com. 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.

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very shy at first, I’ve since opened up to my new friends and shown them all what a lovely cat I am! I spend much of my day here at HSCC,relaxing and sitting with my human office mates. I really love to be petted and scratched under the chin and even show a bit of a playful side once in awhile. Though I came from a home that had other cats, I would prefer not to live with other cats unless they are very mellow and respectful of my space. If you are looking for a gentle, mild-mannered, sweet lap-cat companion I will surely fit the bill!

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

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