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I would simply like to note that the long prohibition on marijuana and more recent war on drugs have destroyed many poor and working-class families — particularly black families and young black men. Yet now we lift up a small group of wealthy white people who are admittedly looking to profit from a prohibition reversal [“Entrepreneurial Dream Team Sets Sights on Marijuana,” April 15]. Where is the story about what happens to the millions of people incarcerated, fined, declared ineligible for student loans, who have lost job opportunities, etc.? How will these people be made whole, let alone profit, from legalization? Rather than talk about how the same old wealthy few are planning on increasing their power and wealth, why don’t we talk about repealing prohibition as an opportunity for justice, to think about structural racism, or as an opportunity to reduce income inequality, not widen the gap? Matt Mcgrath
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School-district consolidation, advocated by Vermont’s two most recent secretaries of education and many legislators, will centralize control of local public schools and their futures [“Readsboro, Writing and ’Rithmetic: Fears Grow Over the Future of Small Schools,” May 13]. Vermonters have not discussed our options. How small should a public school be? Should larger schools grow at the expense of smaller schools? What if mediumsize schools grew at the expense of both? Should all costs of special education be paid by state grants funded by all taxpayers? Larger schools promote curricular and cocurricular opportunities, provided that students are bused there. Now, however, all students have unprecedented online access to the broadest and deepest learning in the global village where they always have lived and will live. Consolidating Vermont’s school districts is a corporate “solution.” Instead, we need start-up innovations revolutionizing education as they are revolutionizing our work and leisure. The future is now. Vermont is the place. Howard Fairman
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In last week’s “Taxi Trials: Are Burlington’s Standards Lower Than Uber’s?” staff writer Alicia Freese incorrectly stated the reason for a Blazer Transportation driver’s licence suspension. The license was suspended for driving under the influence of drugs. In “Jump In” [May 20] we misstated the distance between the town of Greensboro and Lake Caspian; the town includes the lake. Also, Greensboro’s Highland Lodge and Lakeview Inn no longer offer dining to the public. Last week we interviewed Sumru Tekin about her exhibit “One Day” at the BCA Center. A spotlight in our visual arts newsletter re:View misinterpreted that article. Tekin is Turkish and does not have Armenian roots. Apologies for the error.
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The cartoon [“Edie Everette,” May 13] portrays senior citizens in a stereotypical manner that would be considered totally unacceptable if it depicted any other group. If this comic were directed at people with disabilities, I am sure that your paper would
[Re “Big Heavy World Director Challenges Burlington City Arts,” March 11]: Jim Lockridge’s criticism of BCA’s governance and allocation of resources could well apply to other Vermont arts organizations. The statement attributed to Ben Bergstein of North End Studios that BCA felt more like a “competitor rather than a collaborator” fits my experience with Vermont Humanities. In my quest to popularize and share the works of Vermont poet George Albert Leddy (1883-1967), my grandfather, I’ve had incredible community support. I’ve performed at festivals like First Night Burlington and South End Art Hop; at coffee houses, bars and resorts like the Balsams; for historical societies, senior centers, retirement homes, campgrounds, libraries and schools. I was interviewed and performed on the WCAX-TV program “Across the Fence” and appeared many times on public access television. Yet Vermont Humanities has again refused to even give me an audition to be considered for inclusion in their Speakers Bureau Catalogue. They seem to favor academics, many from out of state. It’s hard to compete with speakers whose fees they subsidize. I admire Jim Lockridge for all he’s done to support and encourage area performing artists, and for his tenacity in confronting the arts establishment.
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It’s great to have a vinyl pressing plant in Burlington! My congratulations. But I’d like to clear up a point. The article [“Pressing Matters,” May 13] says they’ll be using some vinyl reclaimed from ReSTORE, and they must mean the place on Pine Street, which until 2009 used that name before changing it to ReSOURCE. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, on Route 2A in Williston, actually has that name. The names have become confused (for instance, in a recent Seven Days article on local thrift shops). I run the vinyl department at ReStore and haven’t heard about this plan, so I’m sure they mean ReSOURCE. We have a great store out in Williston — it’s a shame that many people in Burlington don’t even know about it. And we’ve recently expanded. Hope everything goes well at the new vinyl pressing plant!
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At first glance, our MEDIA ISSUE might seem a little like navel-gazing; we’re a newspaper, after all, solidly part of the FOURTH ESTATE — or, you could argue, the “fifth estate,” a contemporary sociocultural reference to nonmainstream media outlets. But how you get information matters, and someone has to cover it. Who else is going to point you to TWO COOL NEW LOCAL PODCASTS, or profile one of WCAX-TV’S most reliable accident-scene videographers? In this issue, we interview former Vermont Cynic editor ERIC LIPTON, who just won his second Pulitzer Prize, and hang around the newsrooms of three successful small newspapers — in BARTON, RANDOLPH and BRATTLEBORO. In the digital realm, our comment moderation team compiled an ONLINE QUIZ that demonstrates the difficulty of policing trolls. Oh, and in anticipation of our 20th anniversary, this week’s 400th episode of STUCK IN VERMONT is all about Seven Days cofounders Pamela Polston and Paula Routly. Rest assured that their navels will be fully covered.
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corruption, climate change and much, much more. For just a brief moment near the end of his address, Sanders deviated from his domestic obsessions to inveigh against “an endless war in the Middle East,” drawing sustained applause for his vote against the Iraq War. Then he touched down on another “faraway land called Brooklyn, New York,” where his father worked as a paint salesman and his family lived in a tiny rent-controlled apartment. “My mother’s dream was to move out of that small apartment into a home of our own. She died young and her dream was never fulfilled,” Sanders recalled. “As a kid I learned, in many, many ways, what lack of money means to a family. That’s a lesson I have never forgotten.”
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The sea of woodchucks and flatlanders took it all in, cheering and booing at all the appropriate moments. When Sanders declared that banks “too big to fail” are “too big to exist,” one man yelled, “Give ’em hell, Bernie!” Like at a GRACE POTTER concert, thousands swarmed the grassy expanse of lakeside terrain. They paddled kayaks near the shore and watched from motorboats anchored beyond. A sailboat puttered by with an American flag hanging limp in the still evening air. Some had seen such a scene before. BOB ZIMMER, a gray-bearded, grayponytailed Colchester man, sported a “Vermonters for HOWARD DEAN” T-shirt featuring the date of the former gov’s own presidential kickoff: June 23, 2003. “I remember the last one,” Zimmer said of Dean’s Church Street announcement. “There was a lot of really positive energy. I’m feeling the same here.” Familiar faces dotted the crowd. Members of Sanders’ national media fan club, such as MSNBC’s ED SCHULTZ and The Nation’s JOHN NICHOLS, were on hand. Seemingly half the Vermont legislature was in attendance, dressed in T-shirts and shorts. Former Democratic House member MIKE FISHER collected signatures
for the Sanders campaign, while former Vermont Progressive Party chairwoman MARTHA ABBOTT signed up supporters for the state’s left-leaning third party. “I’m here because it’s historic,” said Abbott, who first ran for governor on the Liberty-Union ticket in 1970, a year before Sanders’ inaugural Senate run with the same party. “I think people will be surprised by the support he’ll get from different, diverse portions of the electorate.” Sanders said much the same as he wrapped up his remarks, his blue dress shirt soaked with sweat. “To those who say we cannot restore the dream, I say just look where we are standing,” he said, referring to the park he fought to create as mayor of Burlington. “The lesson to be learned is that when people stand together and are prepared to fight back, there is nothing that can’t be accomplished.” After embracing his wife, JANE O’MEARA SANDERS, and posing for photographs with his children and grandchildren, the candidate jumped into a waiting Jeep 4x4, which slowly picked its way through the crowd. Fittingly, the vehicle was piloted by JEFF WEAVER, Sanders’ newly named presidential campaign manager and one of his longest-serving aides. Nearly 30 years ago, after Weaver was expelled from Boston University for anti-apartheid protesting, the St. Albans and Highgate native signed up to work for Sanders’ ultimately unsuccessful 1986 gubernatorial campaign. “He’s been a part of our lives forever,” O’Meara Sanders recalled last Friday in the downtown Burlington campaign office she shares with the candidate. “In ’86, [Weaver] came every morning at 6:30 in the morning. They’d get home at midnight [after] driving around the state.” Speaking earlier that afternoon in an empty conference room next door to the Sanders’ office, Weaver said he never would have anticipated an event like Tuesday’s. “No, absolutely not,” he said. “But we’re a long ways from 1986, when he and I were driving around in my Ford Pinto.” Weaver spent 23 years, off and on, guiding Sanders from quixotic campaigns to the U.S. House and finally, in 2006, to the U.S. Senate. After serving as his Senate chief of staff, Weaver left in the summer of 2009 to start Victory Comics, a 3,500-square-foot comic book and gaming superstore in Falls Church, Va. A lifelong comics fan, Weaver says he truly “caught the bug” after he and a friend
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her husband’s plan to enter the race. “We didn’t want to get in it unless we thought he could go all the way.” O’Meara Sanders, who met her husband the night he won his first mayoral race in 1981, says she plans to play a major role in the presidential campaign’s strategy and fundraising. For now, she says, she’s doing a little bit of everything. “I feel like I’m the little boy with the finger in the dam right now, because it’s whatever comes up that has to get done until we’re fully staffed up,” she said. In the month since Sanders formally entered the race with an email to supporters and a low-key press conference outside the U.S. Capitol, the campaign has hired some 15 to 18 people, Weaver estimates. That’s less than the 19 already staffing Clinton in New Hampshire alone. “By the time it’s all said and done, it’ll be conceivable you could have well over 100 people between headquarters and state operations,” Weaver said. Among the first hires was PeTe d’alessandro, a veteran Iowa organizer who will coordinate Sanders’ efforts in the Hawkeye State. Iowans, he said, “expect very serious campaigns, and there is no doubt that Sanders plans to run a very serious campaign.” “I believe in my heart that Sen. Sanders has the ability to attract and appeal to those intense caucus-goers who just really buy into the system,” he said. BurT cohen, a former New Hampshire Senate majority leader, thinks the same about Granite State voters. “I think he’s going to resonate very well here — not just with liberal Democrats, but with a lot of the good people who were drawn to the Tea Party because it seemed to be the only populist game in town,” Cohen said. “Bernie’s the guy. He’s for real. And what he says is not poll-driven.” Poll-driven or not, Sanders is already registering in surveys of New Hampshire and Iowa voters. An early May poll of the Granite State conducted by Bloomberg clocked him at 18 percent, well ahead of anyone not named Clinton. A Quinnipiac University poll from the same period showed him earning 15 percent of the Iowa vote. Sanders has warned political pundits not to underestimate him. No doubt the army of supporters at Tuesday’s kickoff would agree. m
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came upon what he describes as “one of the premier, golden-age comic book collections ever discovered,” in a Shenandoah farmhouse. Known as the “Lost Valley” collection, the cache was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars at the time and included the famous “Detective Comics No. 27,” in which Batman made his debut. Weaver, who lives in Falls Church and has three children, says Sanders lured him back to politics over email earlier this year. “I think we sort of figured out pretty quickly, given our experience together, that it would probably be a good fit,” Weaver said. “I think he wanted to have somebody on the campaign who would make sure that it reflected his values even as we go national.” Sanders has, indeed, hired a handful of Washington, D.C., hands. Tad devine, an alum of al Gore’s and John Kerry’s presidential campaigns, signed on as a senior adviser. Revolution Messaging, which includes several Obama veterans, is running his digital operations. And Michael BriGGs, Sanders’ longtime Senate spokesman, is heading up the campaign’s press shop. But the candidate’s new home base — a spare Church Street office suite two stories above Von Bargen’s Jewelry — was filled last Friday with Vermonters, members of Sanders’ new and old guard alike. “Jeffrey, when you have a minute,” Sandernista Phil FierMonTe said as he ducked into the conference room to grab Weaver’s attention. A former labor organizer and Burlington city councilor, Fiermonte has worked for Sanders for 16 years, most recently as his state director. He will serve as the presidential campaign’s field director. Across the office, Winooski city councilor and former Vermont Progressive Party executive director roB Millar plugged away at a computer in a dark cubby office. nicK carTer, a Sanders campaign aide for the past year and a former Planned Parenthood of Northern New England lobbyist, corralled volunteers. Like any headquarters of a justlaunched campaign, Sanders’ was devoid of decor but brimming with excitement — and boxes of T-shirts. Though many in the Beltway media see Sanders as a spectacle or a sideshow, this was a crowd of true believers. Asked if he thought the Vermont independent stood a chance against Clinton, Weaver answered without hesitation. “I do think he can win,” he said. “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think he could win.” Nobody believes that more than Sanders’ most influential adviser: his wife of 27 years. “It was a major decision — quite a commitment,” O’Meara Sanders said of
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ernie Sanders wears his leftist politics as comfortably as the rumpled suit jackets he used to favor. The progressive principles he has consistently advocated throughout a half-century in politics grew organically from the heavily Jewish and staunchly liberalDemocratic section of Brooklyn where the Sanders family lived. That’s what his older brother, Larry, recounted last week when Seven Days visited him for an interview at his home in Oxford, England. Although the brothers have lived 3,000 miles apart for most of their adult lives, they remain close, personally and politically. Larry, 80, held local elected office for eight years beginning in 2005 as a member of Britain’s Green Party. He had joined the Greens in 2001 after splitting from the British Labour Party, which he regarded as having swung to the right under then-prime minister Tony Blair. Larry Sanders ran for Parliament as a Green in national elections earlier this month, winning 5 percent of the vote — a share similar to what Bernie Sanders garnered in his early races for office in Vermont as a member of the Liberty Union Party. The elder Sanders resembles his 73-year-old brother — less in facial features than in accent and gestures. Although he has lived in England since 1968, Larry still pronounces some words with the nasal, hard-consonant inflections of his native Brooklyn. The shake of the head and the sweep of the arm that Larry occasionally uses to punctuate his comments would also appear familiar to Vermonters who have watched Bernie in action. The Sanders brothers’ father, Eli Sanders, was a Polish immigrant and paint salesman who did not personally benefit from Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal, Larry recalled during an hourlong kitchen-table conversation. “But he always believed it was the right thing to do,” Larry said. “We lived in an environment where New Deal politics were quite normal. It was widely understood that the government could do good things.” The neighborhood’s Jewish culture, with its emphasis on social justice, was also important in shaping the
“And we never thought of ourselves that way.” Although they did not have separate bedrooms, the brothers were raised in what Larry said was a comfortable apartment. “We always had enough food. We weren’t cold. I’d say we were a lower-middle-class family.” Bernie has credited Larry as having made an important contribution to his political education. As a college student, Larry introduced Bernie, who was still in high school, to “the sorts of things one reads in college — Freud and Marx, for example.” Larry was also president of the Brooklyn College Young Democrats, and he brought teenage Bernie to a couple of the group’s meetings. “I think all of that did have an effect,” Larry said. “But the biggest impact on Bernard was being at the University of Chicago during the civil rights movement. He had a context for it; he could fit it into a larger background.” The context for Larry’s own political views is essentially the same as Bernie’s, although it came to incorporate realities different from those that prevail in the United States. “There had long been a leftist strain in British politics that was very mainstream,” Larry explained. He noted that the country has free health care, which would be seen as far left in America. But British politics shifted steadily rightward in the years following Margaret Thatcher’s election as prime minister in 1979, Larry observed. “The Conservative government we have now is totally comparable to the Republican Party,” he said. “They’re making cuts to social programs that the Republicans would be proud of.” Larry Sanders met his wife on a trip to Israel in 1960, and they lived in New York. When she became pregnant, she wanted to be near her family in the London area, so they moved. He got a job as a social worker and later received formal — and free — schooling in that field at Oxford University. Larry became a leader of a campaign in the mid-1970s to prevent the Conservative-dominated Oxfordshire County Council from closing nursery
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worldview that the brothers have long shared. “We went to Hebrew school and read the Bible,” Larry remembered. “I thought, yeah, it’s all in there. The Jews had been slaves in Egypt, and slavery was so obviously wrong. To us, it all fit together.” Alienation and anger weren’t factors in Bernie’s political development, according to Larry, who always refers to his kid brother by his formal, given name: Bernard. “A lot of left-wing people feel for good reasons that they’ve been left out. Bernard wasn’t like that,” Larry related. “He wasn’t a nerd or an outcast. He was an excellent athlete and a member in good standing of the local youth community.”
In addition to playing a valued role on his public high school’s formidable basketball team, the future independent U.S. senator representing Vermont was a track star who once ran a 4:37-minute mile, finishing third or fourth in a citywide scholastic race, Larry noted. “Bernard was also a cross-country runner, which I think of as a breed apart and as being significant to who he is. Cross-country is more about endurance than speed. Running those races took unusual determination.” The Sanders brothers’ socialism did not spring from a desire to help “the underprivileged,” Larry observed. “To think in those terms, you have to see yourself as privileged,” he reasoned.
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n April, University of Vermont alum Eric Lipton won the Pulitzer Prize for the second time. The New York Times reporter and one-time editor of UVM’s the Vermont Cynic student newspaper took the prize for investigative reporting for “Courting Favor,” a series on the lobbying of state attorneys general by corporate interests. Seven Days interviewed Lipton about his journalism career, which took him to the New York Times in 1999. Based in the Times’ Washington, D.C., bureau, he’s currently working from the paper’s London office while his wife, attorney Elham Dehbozorgi, is on temporary assignment there. They have two daughters, ages 1 and 2. Lipton grew up outside Philly in a home that received three newspapers a day: the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Bulletin and the New York Times. His father found time to read them all and run an automotive parts distribution company. “My dad’s always been obsessed with reading newspapers,” Lipton said. “He’s kind of an expert on everything.” In high school, Lipton’s grades were “nothing too impressive,” and he was not particularly good at standardized tests, he recalled. His decision to attend UVM was somewhat haphazard. It was among the schools Lipton was admitted to, and on a visit he felt an immediate affinity to Burlington and the campus. It was a school “with a lot of quirky characters — students who were carving their own paths,” he remembered. “I only really learned how to properly study while at UVM, and ended up getting an outstanding education.” A few months after graduating in 1987, Lipton landed a job at the Valley News in West Lebanon, N.H. From there, he went to the Hartford Courant, where he won his first Pulitzer, in 1992, for stories he coauthored about the flaw in the Hubble Space Telescope. His next stint was at the Washington Post, after which he took a job at the New York Times. Winning a second Pulitzer was “almost an outof-body experience, almost like someone was talking about someone else, but they were talking about me,” Lipton said in a telephone interview from London. “I felt, like, enormous pride that something that I had worked on so hard was being recognized,” he added. The series revealed that in some states, attorneys general were being swayed by lobbyists and outside law firms to start or drop investigations. Lipton spent more than nine months reporting for the series and accumulated at least 8,000 pages of public records to document the problem. “It became clear that simply knowing who the characters were and who was donating money and interviewing the characters wasn’t going to be sufficient … They weren’t going to give us the true story,” Lipton said.
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So in May 2014, Lipton submitted public-records requests to about 25 states. “What I did was ask for any email correspondences between certain lobbyists and the AGs and their top staff members.” Some AGs turned the records over quickly, while others denied parts or all of the requests. Doing so, however, put them in an awkward position, and Lipton often appealed denials or reframed his requests. “The thing that was really sort of convenient, the attorney generals in all the states are the chief public records officers,” Lipton said. They are the people who give PowerPoints to the rest of state government on openrecords law and the importance of transparency, Lipton said. “So that helped.” Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell’s questionable contacts with lobbyists appeared in Lipton’s stories — contacts Sorrell has defended.
As Lipton sees it, Sorrell was not among the attorneys general who drew the most attention from “the beehive of corporate lobbyists, which is a sign, I think, that they thought he was somewhat less susceptible to influence. “He had his own agenda that he was pursuing — even if it meant he was losing some pretty high-profile cases, like campaign finance. My focus on him related to his retention of contingency-based lawyers to handle litigation on behalf of Vermont.” But AGs in other areas — particularly in Mississippi, Louisiana and New Mexico — were “much more frequent players in the contingency-fee world,” Lipton said. His reporting found that much of the schmoozing takes place at resorts, where groups such as the National Association of Attorneys General host conferences and promise lobbyists access to AGs if they pay hefty attendance fees. Some of the money collected from the lobbyists then goes toward campaign donations to the AGs. “The thing that most amazed me was just the size of the ecosystem that’s built up around the AGs,” Lipton said. “It’s like a road show. They are constantly going to these resorts.” Lobbyists chat with the AGs over drinks, on beaches and at ski slopes and make campaign contributions, often indirectly, to the AGs they are courting. They also give closed-door presentations to AGs at the resorts, which, in Lipton’s view, is different from a lobbyist going to an AG’s office. “To do it in this kind of secluded atmosphere away from their staff … is something that I think really merited attention … The whole practice is disturbing, but the key for me was where it affected outcomes, and I think I was able to find some of those cases.” For example, Lipton found that the Florida attorney general dropped a tax lawsuit against online reservation companies — including Travelocity and Priceline — after being pressured by lobbyists at Dickstein Shapiro, the firm that represents those companies. Needless to say, Lipton wasn’t always welcome at the posh resorts where the conferences took place. “Yeah, I got kicked out a few times, mostly notably at the Hotel del Coronado,” Lipton said. He started out as a legitimate paying guest in an exclusive section of the San Diego-area hotel where the Republican Attorneys General Association was hosting a conference. “I got the least expensive room, but the only way I was actually going to be able to be in the area where the AGs were was to get a room,” Lipton said. The New York Times paid the $2,500-per-night tab. Initially, no one recognized him. “I intentionally hadn’t shaved for a couple days. I had sunglasses and a baseball hat and shorts and a T-shirt. I looked like a tourist. I was doing my own thing.” The AGs and lobbyists were all there, talking at the pool and the bar, Lipton said. “I just eavesdropped for two days.” All the while he took notes surreptitiously and wrote down a few anecdotes and direct quotations.
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After two days, the ruse was up. “Finally I was getting a little more comfortable about being there, and we hired a freelance photographer to take some pictures of them playing volleyball on the beach.” That’s when the AGs and conference hosts alerted security. “There were these two really bigshouldered guys who came up to me and said ‘Are you Eric Lipton?’ They said, ‘We’d like you to leave the property. If you don’t leave the property, we’re calling the police.’” Lipton agreed to leave. “It was sort of like gravy at that point. I’d already got what I needed.” He used material from his eavesdropping session, he said, but he went back to all the people named and told them what he’d seen, heard and was going to report — “Just to make sure it wasn’t disputed.” When it comes to travel or spending on assignment, the New York Times is generous. “There’s never really any question about it,” he said. One editor always told him: Buy a one-way ticket and stay on assignment “as long as it takes.” “To have that kind of support to do the kind of work that I do is such a rare
privilege and such a rare thing these days. I just hope the Times can maintain that commitment,” he said. “It’s a really hard time for newspapers.” Lipton started his journalistic career at UVM, where he earned a degree in philosophy, which taught him analytical thinking, history and narrative. “That’s always what I’ve been interested in as a reporter, is understanding the narrative that emerges from the breaking news itself,” Lipton said. He describes his experience at the Cynic as invaluable. Lipton said he and the staff were as committed to the paper as they were to being students. “It was such a great thrill to run the paper ourselves, and, you know, it was a huge part of my undergraduate experience.” He visits Vermont every year or so. “I come and talk to students from the Cynic, and usually to political science students or English department students. My wife and I really love Vermont, and we come in the summers, although we haven’t in the past couple summers because we have kids.” Asked if he would encourage young people to go into journalism, Lipton said, “If you’re really willing, you have to go in knowing that it’s a long haul, and be really committed and passionate about it and willing to make sacrifices in terms of how much you’re going to make and what you do, where you live.” It’s incredibly enriching and exciting for those who are dedicated, he said. “But it’s something that you won’t succeed at unless you are totally committed,” he continued. “You will give up before you succeed.”
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tarting next week, some 14 to 20 trucks will make a daily hour-and-45-minute trip from Milton to Ticonderoga, N.Y. They’ll be hauling compressed natural gas to fuel the International Paper mill, in lieu of a proposed pipeline nixed earlier this year. “We’re feeling like this is a good option for us,” said Donna Wadsworth, spokeswoman for the 614-employee plant located just across Lake Champlain from Mount Independence. In February, her company backed out of a deal with Vermont Gas to build a 19mile pipeline under the lake after projected costs rose from $69 million to $135 million. The pipeline’s demise has been a boon for NG Advantage, the Colchester company that’s been compressing and shipping natural gas since 2013. International Paper is a big customer: The short-term contract will bolster NG’s business by about half. “It’s the largest volume of compressed natural gas being delivered for industrial use by truck in the country,” said Tom Evslin, the company’s chief executive officer. NG Advantage is also sending two or three trucks a day from Milton to Middlebury, where the compressed natural gas is fueling Agri-Mark, Middlebury College and Vermont Hard Cider. Those deliveries are meant to be temporary, until Vermont Gas completes a 41-mile pipeline from Colchester to Middlebury. This new transportation system, which was unavailable in the area when Vermont Gas first proposed the pipeline, raises a question: If the biggest energy customers can get natural gas delivered via truck, is it really worthwhile to build an expensive, disruptive and controversial natural gas pipeline? Bristol lawyer Jim Dumont is putting that question to the Vermont Public Service Board as he makes a case for killing the Vermont Gas project. “The world has changed,” said Dumont, who represents AARP Vermont and argues that the pipeline’s price will cost the gas company’s customers. “We have compressed natural gas that wasn’t considered in 2013.” Sandra Levine, senior attorney with Conservation Law Foundation, agreed. “It’s further evidence the proposed pipeline is not needed. There are other options for customers to obtain natural gas,” she said. The availability of trucked gas vastly alters the pipeline’s economics, Dumont argued, as does the projected cost increase of the Colchester-Middlebury leg, from $86 million to $154 million. No longer can Vermont Gas argue that the pipeline is necessary to bring cheaper natural gas to energy-thirsty Agri-Mark, he said. The only unserved customers left in Middlebury are residential ones. “They’re spending $154 million to connect 2,000 residential ratepayers who could save as much money on their fuel bulls and save the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions with cold-climate heat pumps,” Dumont said. “If the public understood what was going on, the public would be outraged.”
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Dumont hopes the Public Service Board will be outraged enough to reconsider the pipeline’s certificate of public good. The board has scheduled hearings for late next month, and a decision is expected later this summer. The Ticonderoga IP plant shut down temporarily this month for maintenance. The work included a $12.9 million project to convert a kiln and boiler to natural gas, Wadsworth said. When the plant revs back up next week, 60 percent of its energy will come from natural gas trucked in by NG Advantage from its Milton compression station. The switch to natural gas concludes the plant’s long search for a fuel that is cheaper than oil. Back in 2006, the company experimented with burning tires. The state of Vermont strongly opposed the idea, which would have resulted in high-carbon emissions, and the company abandoned it. IP had planned for the trucked-gas arrangement to be temporary during pipeline construction. Now that the Lake Champlain section has been scrapped, IP sees trucking as a lasting option. NG Advantage is bidding for a long-term contract, as are others, including Boston-based Xpress Natural Gas. Both companies expect trucked natural gas to be a growing business. Evslin, who last year sold a majority interest in his company to Texas energy magnate T. Boone Pickens’ Clean Energy, hopes that partnership
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and the IP contract will open doors for NG Advantage to expand nationally. In its two years of operation, the company’s fleet of trailers has grown from four to 52. It now has 32 employees. Matt Smith, executive vice president for sales and marketing at Xpress Natural Gas, said he expects that state regulators will increasingly see trucked gas as a viable alternative to pipelines. “I think you’ll see it as an option in a lot of places,” he said. “A pipeline costs $1 million per mile. I can do a lot of transporting for $1 million.” But can trucking replace pipelines entirely? Some say no.
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For International Paper, trucking companies can bring natural gas to made sense only after the pipeline didn’t places where a pipeline isn’t feasible. pan out. “The pipeline would have been In Middlebury, though, the “gas preferable if the timeline and the cost island” was intended to be temporary, had stayed where they originally were,” according to Vermont Gas spokesWadsworth said. woman Beth Parent. The installation Others also say pipeline is unques- involves an off-loading station and a tionably a superior delivery method. small pipeline network that connects it “It’s more reliable and a better to Agri-Mark and other facilities. cost,” said Doug Dimento, spokesman “Gas islands are a great first step but for Agri-Mark, which has been using not a permanent solution for most of natural gas trucked by NG Advantage the population, including small busito supply its Middlebury plant since ness and homes,” she said. “The cost of January. “You’re not worried about get- compressing and trucking natural gas ting three feet of snow and whether the can be high, and compressed natural gas truck is going to get there. It’s weather- also requires a fair amount of storage.” proof. It’s traffic-proof.” Vermont Gas argues that, despite Traffic-proofing is important to Jim cost increases, the pipeline is still Ortuno, assistant chief of the Shoreham worthwhile. The company hopes to Fire Department. “The pipeline was finish the first 11 miles from Colchester going to be safer,” he to Williston this year said. “If people knew and reach Middlebury what comes down in 2016, Parent said. [Route] 22A, it would Whether that hapscare them.” pens will depend on Ortuno said he got what the Public Service booed for saying so at Board decides. a local public meeting Dumont is hoping to where residents were make the case that the strongly against the pipeline will actually pipeline, but he conbe an economic burden siders trucking fuel a to Vermonters. He has greater risk than piping submitted testimony natural gas directly that indicates the into a home or business pipeline could cost 200 SAndRA L EvinE, with a shutoff valve. jobs a year for 10 years, COnSERvAT iOn L Aw Evslin said safety is including the loss of FO undAT iOn an issue in transporting fuel oil and propane any flammable cargo. delivery. His company has a full-time safety ofHe’s also arguing that Vermont ficer who offers training to local fire de- Gas and the Vermont Public Service partments, and his trucks contain tanks Department should reanalyze the value with very durable carbon-fiber wraps, he of the project, taking into consideration said. In the last two years, trucks hauling the availability of compressed natural gas. gas for NG have been in two minor acSo far, he’s met resistance. In a decidents with no gas leaks, he said. position filed with the board, Dumont Evslin conceded that his method asked Asa Hopkins, director of energy of transport is not safer than a pipe- policy and planning at the Public Service line. “A pipeline isn’t going to bump Department, “Does the existence of into anything,” he said. “A pipeline is delivered CNG obviate the need for the a very efficient way to move gas or oil pipeline?” somewhere.” Hopkins said no. “Pipeline gas reThere are other limitations, Evslin mains less expensive than delivered said. Trucking is not economically CNG, so the market would choose pipeviable for residential customers, who line gas if available. Delivered CNG also use less fuel. does not meet the market demand in all That said, Evslin listed other advan- sectors,” he said, noting residential and tages of trucking gas, including a lower small-business customers. capital investment. There is no need to In the meantime, it appears buy up land from unwilling homeowners that one large industrial customer or to go through the lengthy and cum- — International Paper — has solved bersome Public Service Board process. its energy problem. Said Wadsworth, Vermont Gas, a subsidiary of “Compressed natural gas has evolved to Montréal’s GazMétro, benefits from where it’s a viable option.” m the trucked-gas arrangement. NG Advantage is the company’s biggest Contact: terri@sevendaysvt.com, customer. Working together, the two 999-9994 or @terrivt
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n the May 4 episode of Erica Heilman’s podcast “Rumble Strip Vermont,” St. Johnsbury salon owner Vaughn Hood recounted his experiences in the Vietnam War with brutal candor. “I sold anything that I owned; I wrote my fiancée a ‘Dear Mary’ letter, broke off with her, because I didn’t want to have the responsibility of trying to come home to somebody,” Hood recalled. “I said, ‘Mom, I don’t know if I’m going to make it home alive or not, so this is who I want to have speak at my funeral, this is where I want to be buried at, this is who I want my possessions to go to…’” He went on: “I said, ‘When I leave, I would appreciate it very much if you didn’t cry.’ Looking back, that’s a hell of a thing to ask your mother. The reason I said that was because I thought the only reason she would cry is if she thought I wasn’t coming home.” Like most episodes of “Rumble Strip,” the half-hour show lacked a clear narrative arc and defied easy categorization, but it was haunting and visceral. In the two years since she created “Rumble Strip,” Heilman has traveled Vermont collecting stories that have been hiding in the shadows, or, like Hood’s, in plain sight. Then she has retreated to the walk-in closet in the bedroom of her East Calais home to record introductions and polish off the audio art pieces for a small but growing group of listeners. She has profiled taxidermists and Thunder Road drivers. She chatted with a Barre man recently released from prison and a Randolph librarian who explained a holiday called Buy Nothing Day. Heilman recorded a friend spending five minutes reading the crime log published in the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus. “A sick raccoon was seen on Elm Street,” he deadpans, as a jangly guitar plays. “A person didn’t return DVDs.” She recorded a middle-aged white Vermonter who recalled striking up an unlikely conversation about hip-hop with a young black man on a New York City subway. “I’m interested in finding your expertise, and we’re all an expert in ourselves,” Heilman said. “It’s not what’s going to make you sad or cry. I’m more interested in what you know. Everybody
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that you talk to has some bit of information … that I probably need to know. By doing the show, I get to ask all kinds of questions and find the answers I’m looking for. It’s about the ephemera of trying to survive.” A single mother with a part-time day job, Heilman creates “Rumble Strip” stories in her spare time, usually releasing one episode a week. Her audience has steadily increased in the past two years. In the two days after she released the Hood story, she said she got 8,000 visitors to her website, rumblestripvermont. com. Public radio stations across the country have picked up a couple of her pieces. Heilman’s path to podcasting, and through life, has been an “artless trajectory,” she said with characteristic self-depreciation. The 45-year-old has a classic public radio voice — soothing and slow — but in person she laughs easily and curses occasionally. She is wiry, with an angular face, striking light brown eyes and shoulder-length dark hair. She grew up in Charlotte but left Vermont to major in musical theater at
the University of Michigan. She started an experimental theater company in Chicago before landing an entry-level job at PBS’ “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour.” That gig led to a decade in New York City as a freelance associate television producer, working on programs and documentaries that aired on PBS, HBO and ABC News.
In 2003, weary of New York City life, Heilman decided to return to Vermont. Before she did, she began teaching herself audio recording and editing, in hopes it could be a new storytelling platform. She found a home off a dirt road in East Calais that she could afford and share with her 11-year-old son, Henry. She made connections at the Vermont Folklife Center. She landed gigs interviewing war veterans, and helped kids learn to work with audio. But that didn’t pay the bills. Through a friend, Heilman got a job as private
investigator for defense attorneys. Her days are spent driving around the state, talking to friends, family, witnesses — anyone who might offer a morsel of information about defendants that could help their attorneys prove innocence or negotiate for a better plea deal. It is almost like being a storyteller, she said. She gathers the narrative threads — but doesn’t weave them into tales. “I needed that part of it, too,” she said. She launched her podcast in May 2013, to absolutely no fanfare. A friend came up with the title. Her timing was fortuitous. Podcasts — digital programs that listeners download — were beginning to take off. Last year, the 12-episode podcast “Serial,” in which a reporter examines the murder of a Baltimore teenager, averaged 1.5 million listeners per episode and became a cultural phenomenon. It was even parodied on “Saturday Night Live.” It seems as though every major newspaper, website and magazine has written a story in the past year hailing podcasts — and the ads and sponsorships that fund them — as the future of broadcast
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journalism. Slate made a huge investment A notoriously reticent bunch, at least in podcasts several years ago: Its 19 pod- publicly, lawyers who defend criminals casts are downloaded more than 6 million know that many people hold them in low times a month, and the audience tripled in regard. They take client confidentialthe past year, the organization reported. ity seriously. To get anything beyond a But it’s not just the medium’s bur- polite “no comment” can often feel like geoning popularity that intrigues an accomplishment. Heilman; it’s the freedom of the format. Weary of predictable story structures and topics, Heilman aims to tap into the “frequency of the place, or the undercurrent.” Through podcasting, “people are really enjoying the opportunity to be surprised by what they hear and … sometimes be confused by what they hear,” Heilman said. “There are so many small, irrelevant, not-newsworthy stories that I think people would fall in love with in this But “The Defense” put Heilman’s state. And they don’t have to be framed, skills on display. In radio parlance, she they don’t have to have a beginning, gets good tape. middle and an end. In fact … it might be During her interview with Sedon, interesting to feel the floor go out from who is usually gracious but can be gruff, you and be inside a story whose structure Heilman captured a personality only might not be so clear to you.” glimpsed in off-the-record settings. C SS15_Print_Ads_BTV_SevenDays_9.625x5.56 Her work is getting attention through Sedon spoke with searing intensity about wordM of Production mouth. the importance of his9.625” work. x 5.56” Artist RC Trim Size Y My source was Dan Sedon, one of four “I gave a talk to Project Manager KB Bleed .125” the Rotary Club K defense attorneys Heilman interviewed not too long ago. They thought I was Designer RC Dieline No for the hourlong show “The Defense.” going to be like chum, right? Beat me
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up,” Sedon told Heilman. “I came in and said, ‘Look, I’m not apologizing for these values; these are core original values. You want to talk about the U.S.A.? Talk about the Bill of Rights. Criminal defense is the Bill of Rights … proof beyond a reasonable doubt, right to a jury trial, burden of proof will always be on the government … I’m not going to go out and justify what I do. You’d have to justify anything other than what I do.’ I tell you, I won the Rotary Club over.” It’s a matter of giving people the space to open up, then paying close attention to the editing and the sound that listeners hear, according to Heilman. She is seeking grant money to offset some of the cost of producing the show and looking for other opportunities to expand her audience. She also is starting to realize that she should use each episode to encourage people to click the “Donate” button on her website — few people have done so. But she plans to keep doing the work, even if she Color never Mode gets paid. Telling the CMYK stories, she said, helps her to understand Scale Built at 100% a state with which she acknowledges a Final Output x1a “love-hate relationship.” Notes
“It can be constricting,” Heilman said of Vermont. “I love it, but it’s not one thing. It’s not just beautiful. And that’s where these stories are trying to be, eating around the edges of that.” Hood’s Vietnam story wasn’t beautiful, though he and Heilman related it beautifully. In an interview with Seven Days, Hood said that he had wanted to tell it for years. But no one asked him until Heilman dropped by his salon, where her sister is a regular client. After overhearing Hood spin a yarn one day, she tipped off her sister. Though he had never heard of Heilman, or “Rumble Strip,” Hood talked to her for six hours during two weekends in his salon. “I was completely comfortable with her,” Hood said. “I had trust for her. I knew she would do a good thing. I guess that trust just comes across. It seems a little unusual to edit it down to 30 minutes, but it worked. She got it right. She got it all.” m Contact: mark@sevendaysvt.com, @Davis7D or 865-1020, ext. 23
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has signed on veteran New Hampshire labor organizer Kurt Ehrenberg to help him win the Granite State’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary. When Democrat Peter Shumlin was locked The hire is a coup for Sanders, who has struggled to generate the enthusiasm enjoyed by in a close gubernatorial race with Republican fellow progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Until last week, Ehrenberg served as state Brian Dubie in 2010, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) director of Run Warren Run, a group founded by the national progressive groups MoveOn.org pitched in by holding a series of rallies that and Democracy for America to persuade Warren to helped Shumlin win the open seat. enter the Democratic primary. When Democrat Miro Weinberger was The former New Hampshire AFL-CIO political and vying to become mayor of Burlington in 2012, legislative director calls himself a longtime Sanders Sanders’ endorsement helped the politically supporter and says he informally advised the senauntested Weinberger follow Sanders to City tor’s early exploratory efforts in New Hampshire. After Hall. spending the past four months unsuccessfully atWhat thanks does Sanders get? tempting to draft Warren, Ehrenberg formally joined Both men are endorsing Hillary Clinton for the Sanders campaign last Wednesday. the Democratic nomination for president. “The Elizabeth Warren draft effort was a terrific Certainly, endorsements from Vermont’s idea, and I’m glad we governor and Burlington’s did our best to try to mayor wouldn’t put Sanders get her in the race,” over the top in the race to Ehrenberg says. “I think the White House. But what many people still have ever happened to friends hope that she will run, looking out for friends? but I think the chances are less every day and every time she “Bernie and I are great says she’s not running. So I think we should begin to take her .com friends,” Shumlin said at her word.” Thursday. “I think he’s an exSanders spokesman Michael Briggs confirmed the hire traordinary U.S. senator and Tuesday, saying Ehrenberg would serve as New Hampshire field director. I’m really happy that Vermont has him and I’m In a February profile, the Boston Globe described Ehrenberg as a “soft-spoken” operative who happy he’s running for president.” has “maintained a tenacious presence in New Hampshire politics for the better part of three He followed that with a very big but: “My decades.” Prior to the AFL-CIO, he worked for the New Hampshire chapter of the Sierra Club. belief is that the most qualified candidate Ehrenberg says he is currently Sanders’ only paid staffer in New Hampshire. He is on the running for president who’s going to fight hunt for office space in Manchester and is organizing the senator’s Wednesday trip to the for the middle class and who understands Granite State, following his Tuesday evening campaign kickoff at Burlington’s Waterfront Park. the challenge of foreign policy is Hillary During an event in Portsmouth, N.H., former New Hampshire Senate majority leader Burt Clinton,” Shumlin said. “We all understand Cohen will introduce Sanders and formally endorse him. that that’s what primaries are about. It “Bernie’s the guy. He’s for real. What he says is not poll-driven,” Cohen says. doesn’t diminish the importance of our Ehrenberg says he got to know Sanders from organizing New Hampshire AFL-CIO events at friendships.” which the Vermonter has spoken. In Shumlin’s case, you can readily make “Sen. Sanders for over 30 years has been the leading progressive in this country,” he says. the argument that he would not be governor “He’s championed issues of income inequality, student loan debt, reining in the billionaires today without Sanders’ help. The two went on Wall Street, sticking up for average working people and committing to rebuilding a strong on a late-October campaign tour in 2010 middle class in America, which is totally necessary if we’re going to have a strong economy after Shumlin emerged from a five-way that works for all Americans.” Democratic primary. They hit Democratic PAU L H E I N T Z strongholds such as Burlington, but also
Burlington Mayor Beefs Up Taxi Oversight After Uber Arrest In a recent email decrying Burlington’s inability to supervise its taxi industry, the staff person in charge of licensing cabs asked city officials a question: “Does somebody need to get hurt in order for this to become a priority?” According to the police, someone has been. The Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations announced May 20 that it had arrested a man who drives for the ride-share company Uber, charging him with sexual assault of a passenger. Mayor Miro Weinberger said the incident and “escalating concerns about the city’s taxi system” were prompting enhanced enforcement. He’s instructed Police Chief Michael Schirling to assign officers to enforce taxi regulations for “at least 90 days.” Weinberger wants the department to recommend permanent changes to how the city enforces the rules for vehicles-for-hire and has committed to adding $60,000 to establish positions for taxi enforcement to his proposed budget for fiscal year 2016 — if the police recommend that. CUSI alleges that early in the morning of February 1, Omar
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Nassir, 23, sexually assaulted his female passenger. In court Thursday, he pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault and lewd and lascivious conduct. According to a police affidavit, the alleged victim’s roommate called police around 4 a.m. on February 1. The 22-yearold passenger told police that Nassir had requested sexual acts and exposed himself to her. She was intoxicated and said her memory of the ride was spotty.
more conservative locales, such as St. Albans and Rutland, where Sanders fares surprisingly well. In 2014, when Shumlin barely won reelection, Sanders was there to help again, cohosting a series of campaign rallies. Neither Shumlin nor Weinberger attended Sanders’ kickoff Tuesday. “I am supporting Hillary Clinton for president,” Weinberger said. “I believe Hillary is the right person at the right time to effectively lead our country forward.” MATTHEW THORSEN
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But where’s the love for the guy who once helped him? “I have great respect and appreciation for Bernie and what he has accomplished in his remarkable career,” Weinberger said. “Bernie was one of the most effective mayors to serve Burlington, and Vermont has been fortunate to benefit from Bernie’s leadership in both the United States House and Senate. Bernie’s passion and bold ideas will be good for Vermont and for our country.” Weinberger and Shumlin are not alone. Sen. Patrick Leahy and former governors Howard Dean and Madeleine Kunin are all firmly in the Clinton camp. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) has not endorsed a candidate.
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When a detective tried to contact Nassir on March 27, he told police via email he was in Kenya and would get in touch upon his return. On May 18, he showed up at the Burlington Police Department for questioning. Initially he denied having any contact with the alleged victim. But after being told, falsely, that police had DNA evidence, he said that they had started to have sex but the act was cut short when she “flipped out on him.” He claimed that she initiated the encounter. The police subpoenaed Uber for GPS coordinates that showed Nassir drove the passenger in what amounted to a circle. Before he dropped her at her residence, the GPS stopped emitting a signal for 30 minutes. Coincidentally, Seven Days published a story on May 20, examining gaps in the city’s oversight of taxis. It noted that in some circumstances, getting a city license may be easier than meeting the requirements to drive for Uber. In this case, Nassir had been cleared to drive by both Uber and the city. Uber emailed the following statement: “This was a horrific incident and upon learning of it in February, we immediately removed the driver from the Uber platform. We have been in touch with the rider to support her during this difficult time, and have been working closely with the authorities throughout their investigation.”
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Richard J. Bissette
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Anita Bechard Bissette
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A military funeral service for the late Richard J. Bissette and Anita Bechard Bissette will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at the Vermont Veterans’ Cemetery at 487 Furnace Road, Randolph Center. All are welcome; the service will be held rain or shine, so come prepared. Family and friends are also invited to a 2 p.m. farewell gathering in Richard and Anita’s memory at the Three Stallion Inn, 655 Stock Farm Road, Randolph.
continued working well into his eighties. His final days in Vermont were spent visiting family and friends — and making new friends — to the end.
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George A St. Gelais, 94, of Hinesburg passed away Monday, April 27, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. George was the firstborn of 14 children; he was born on September 26, 1920, on a farm in Colchester. George loved fiddle music and dancing to it at the North East Fiddler and Champlain Fiddlers clubs. He was predeceased by his wife, Lola, and his son, George Jr., from Hinesburg, and also his brother Joseph and sisters Cecile, Theresa, Loretta and Shirley. Left to cherish his memory are brother and sisters Alfred and Pat St. Gelais of Fla., George and Irene Demie of Fla., Marion Trembly of Fla., Rita St. Gelais in Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester, Lucille Butler of Burlington, Roger and Florence Thibault of Essex, Lenard St. Gelais of Winooski, and Paul St. Gelais of Milton; two granddaughters, Missie and Nicole, and their families; many nephews and nieces; and countless friends. He will be missed by many. We would like to thank everyone for making him happy in life; now he is with the Good Lord at home in Heaven. God bless him and say a prayer for him. Please make any contributions to Hinesburg Police, 10298 VT-116, Hinesburg, VT 05461. Thank you all.
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Michael Rowley, 46, passed away May 9, 2015, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in Burlington to Leonard and Aloyse Rowley. He grew up in Essex Junction and attended Mount Mansfield Union High School. Later, he joined the U.S. Army, trained at the U.S. Infantry School and served three years as an Infantry Team Leader in the 7th Division. Following his years in the Army, Michael became a manager and assistant marketing director of a local McDonald’s and later a Unix Operator at the Chittenden Bank. He enrolled at the Community College of Vermont and received an associate of applied science degree in computer science. During his college years, he joined Allscripts. He later continued his education at Champlain College and received a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Michael worked for the past eight years as a primary support consultant for Touch Works Electronic Health Records. He regularly met with system, database and health care administrators, as well as medical records technicians, nurses and doctors. He often made site visits and presentations to large groups of people. Michael loved spending time with his loving wife, Kim, and their many cats. His varied interests included gaming, gardening, swimming, playing guitar, electronics, internet technology, abstract art, stained glass and building projects. He was actively developing virtual reality goggles for Allscripts. Michael was truly creative and a lifelong learner. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Kim Rowley, of Westford; his mother, Aloyse Rowley, of Burlington; his father, Leonard Rowley,
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Anita Bechard Bissette (born July 4, 1921) died at age 93 peacefully in her own room at the home of her daughter Kathie (died December 13, 2014) in Meridianville, Ala. One of 10 children born to Elzema Fortin Bechard and Joseph Bechard, Anita grew up in Kings Bay, N.Y., and graduated from Plattsburgh Business Institute, Plattsburgh, N.Y., in 1940, and worked in banking in Burlington and as a bookkeeper. She was the last of her immediate family circle to pass away and is survived by sons Richard Jr. and Stephen Bissette and daughter Kathie Bissette-Szeredy and their spouses, and too many nieces, nephews and grandchildren to name. She and Richard Bissette were wed on November 13, 1948, and spent their lives together, married 66 years. They moved to Essex Junction in the early 1950s and to the
Duxbury/Waterbury area in 1961. With her husband, Richard, Anita co-owned, comanaged and did all accounting and bookkeeping for the Eagle Oil heating oil company, Duxbury, and Bissette’s Market, Colbyville, until she and Richard retired to North Port, Fla., in 1976, where they lived together until the summer of 2014. Anita was active in the local Catholic church, American Legion and VFW communities well into her eighties. Her granddaughter Maia Rose Bissette wrote to Anita during her final days, saying, “I am so proud to be a part of you and your lineage, and that the strength and thoughtfulness you passed on to us has helped guide us through the years ... You are a strong and graceful woman and I ... thank you for all you have given and all you have sacrificed for us.”
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WWII and Korean War vet retired Sergeant Major Richard Joseph Bissette (born October 21, 1923) died at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a blameless accidental fall, one week to the day after his 91st birthday (died October 28, 2014). One of 12 children born to Irene Devino and Joseph Bissette in Essex, Richard was married for 66 years to Anita Bissette, who passed away 46 days after Richard’s death. Richard is survived by sons Richard Jr. and Stephen Bissette and daughter Kathie Bissette-Szeredy and their spouses; many siblings; and too many nieces, nephews and grandchildren to name. Richard joined the U.S. Coast Guard on February 28, 1942, at age 17, joined the Marines in 1946, and then joined the Vermont National Guard, serving as part of the U.S. Army 43rd division during the Korean War, and thereafter stayed in the Vermont Guard for 23 years. Richard was a lineman for Green Mountain Power and owned and operated the Eagle Oil heating oil company, Duxbury, and Bissette’s Market, Colbyville, until he and Anita “retired” to North Port, Fla., in 1976, where he was an active member of the local Catholic church, American Legion and VFW communities. Never one to slow down, he became safety officer for Sarasota County Public Schools Transportation Dept. until April 1989 and
1944-2015, BURLINGTON Native of Washington, D.C., longtime resident of Vermont, graduate of Oberlin College (1966), the University of Michigan (1967) and Union Institute (1990), Louise Hantman Lindner Sunfeather Diamond passed away peacefully on May 20, 2015, in Burlington. Louise lived a creative, joyful and incredibly productive life. She was deeply devoted to her friends and family and, in the Jewish tradition of Tikkun Olam (Healing the World), spent her life in steadfast efforts to help realize a just, peaceful and sustainable world. She founded or cofounded eight organizations, including Sunray Meditation Society in Lincoln (sunray.org), the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy in Washington, D.C., (imtd.org), the Peace Company in Bristol (peacecompany.com) and Networks Inc. in Burlington (networksvt.org). Louise herself said, “My life has been a shower of blessings.” In 2013, losing her battle with ovarian cancer, Louise set about preserving her tapes, books, films and articles, and making them available to the public. This treasure trove can be found at louisediamond.com. She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Molly Lindner (Hector Hernandez), and grandchildren Sebastian, Hanna, and Alexandria; her goddaughter, Elizabeth Slade (Mary Price) and god-grandchildren Isaac, Jasper and Bella Price-Slade; sister-in-law Lisa Hantman (David, deceased), nephew Morrow and niece Cybele; her former husband Dan Lindner; and her devoted family of friends in Vermont, as well as friends and colleagues worldwide. Those who would like to can make a donation in her honor to Sunray Meditation Society or Vajra Dakini Nunnery. A memorial service, A Celebration of the Life of Louise
stepmother Pat Rowley and stepsiblings of Magnolia, Texas; his mother-in-law, Charlene Gehlbach; aunts and uncles, including Arlene and Michael O’Rourke of Vermont, Francis and Jan Fraga of Vermont, Thomas and Eileen Fraga of Vermont, Margaret Fitzgerald of Colorado, Louis and Linda Fraga of Massachusetts, and Christine and Peter Thornton of Maine; and numerous cousins. Michael’s quiet, easygoing ways will be missed by all. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, May 17, at St. Pius Church in Essex Center. Visitation hours were on Sunday, May 16 at LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main Street, Winooski. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s name to Spectrum Youth & Services, 31 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401, or at spectrumvt.org.
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dreary lives marked by psychosis, guilt and profound loserdom. Leo is under house arrest following his release from a hospital for the criminally insane. Artie is trying to help Leo find peace of mind as the latter struggles with harrowing paranoid delusions. The play opens with Artie bringing
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f Burlington is enjoying a boom in original theater, it’s easy to pinpoint the catalyst. Since opening in 2010, Off Center for the Dramatic Arts has become that long-sought space where thespians can develop and present new — sometimes daring, experimental and just plain out-there — work without breaking the bank. Playwright and Off Center cofounder Stephen Goldberg is more than a simple player in this trend. He has carried the mantle of edgy original theater in Burlington for more than two decades. Call him the godfather of grit — a peripatetic writer, occasional actor and musician who has staged scads of shows in nightclubs, storefronts and other ad hoc venues. Goldberg’s latest Off Center production is a revival of his play Screwed, which premiered in 1997 at the first Off Center: a quirky theater fashioned from an apartment above Ken’s Pizza and Pub on Church Street. The fire department shut that space down after a few shows, because it wasn’t up to code. In its current run, Screwed crackles with manic energy interrupted by bursts of vitriol — staple Goldberg beats. The show, which he directs, stars Alex Dostie and Aaron Masi as Artie and Leo, respectively. The down-and-out chums share a squalid apartment and muddle through
that they call an escort service and hire a couple of “dates” for the night. The dates are Lori and Tess, played respectively by Tracey Girdich, the only member of the four-person cast to have performed in the first Screwed, and Tobin Jordan. The action that follows is as intense and violent as the setup promises, but it’s punctuated with poignant moments. Under the playwright’s knowing direction, the cast creates a self-contained universe in which four broken souls can at least try to connect across chasms of distrust and cynicism — and piles of dirty clothes. Goldberg veterans Masi and Girdich anchor the cast, but Dostie and Jordan step into the story with confidence and a keen sense of how this messed-up onstage world (dys)functions. Screwed audiences unfamiliar with Goldberg’s work may be surprised to find the play so loosely plotted. The pacing brings to mind the author’s jazz trumpet playing; he fills the text with interesting, often humorous, often discordant passages that characters riff on until the possibilities are exhausted. The effect alternately works and doesn’t. Sometimes the play feels sluggish in reaching key plot turns. To be fair, it’s a dramatic form consistent with the play’s themes — Goldberg’s characters are wallowing, after all. This Off Center run of Screwed follows the 2013 publication of five of Goldberg’s plays by Burlington’s Fomite Press. Marc Estrin, a novelist and Fomite’s editor, says he approached Goldberg with a view to publishing his
Vermont Playwright’s Icon Gets a German Makeover Playwright, director, actor, slam poet — Seth Jarvis has racked up a number of accomplishments in his onstage career so far. In fall 2013, Jarvis launched a theater series called Playmakers, in which local writers and performers read works-in-progress. This spring, he directed O, Caligula! for Saints & Poets Production Company. He does outreach work for the Vermont International Film Foundation, and fellow film geeks remember him as the longtime manager of Burlington’s late, great Waterfront Video. This month Jarvis can put another notch on his belt, even if the credit goes to a “random email.” Swiss actor David Imper, who lives in Cologne, Germany, wrote to Jarvis requesting a copy of Icon, the latter’s one-man play about the mid-century movie star Montgomery Clift. (Seth’s
brother, Nathan Jarvis, performed it magnificently at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in 2012.) Jarvis happily obliged. “I sent it to him, he liked it and they had it translated into German,” Jarvis relates. This summer, 36-yearold Imper will perform the piece in Cologne’s Bauturm Theater. Turns out the word “icon” didn’t translate, though, Jarvis says — at least not in the sense he intended it. “They thought to call it Monty,” he says, “but the theater said people might confuse it with Monty Python.” In the end, Imper settled on the straightforward title Montgomery Clift. After this run, “Imper said he’ll try to do it in a couple other places,” Jarvis says. What’s in it for the Vermont playwright, besides being able to
claim an international production? “I got a good-faith advance and will get royalties,” Jarvis reveals. “We’re not talking big bucks, but it was still lovely.” It’s no secret that Hollywood movie stars are household names around the globe. But Montgomery Clift, not so much. “I was fascinated by the idea of someone who was as famous as you can get, and yet, 50 years later, he is obscure,” Jarvis told Seven Days multimedia producer Eva Sollberger for a Stuck in Vermont episode in 2012. In the 1940s and ’50s, the handsome actor was known for playing “moody, sensitive young men,” according to his obituary in the New York Times. Along with Marlon Brando and James Dean, Clift was one of the first “method” actors. He turned in some, yes, iconic performances, and
was nominated for several Academy Awards. What the public may not
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“His scripts are difficult,” Dostie says. work in recognition of the playwright as “There’s no outline with Goldberg. It’s “a force” in local theater. “It was really surprising that, with just happening. It lends itself to naturalthe immense production that he’s had, ism, but it’s also tough on actors.” He adds that short rehearsal schednothing has been published,” Estrin says. “So that was another reason I ules raise the stakes for performers, wanted to grab this. He deserves it. He’s creating a tension that, while uncoma big guy. He’s a big writer. He fills the fortable, may also mesh well with the tone of Goldberg’s plays. “There’s a lot space, and he fills it authentically.” The editorial collaboration, Estrin of edge and energy in his shows,” Dostie adds with a laugh, brought together says. “Everybody is on edge.” The Dostie/Masi matchup two authors who could not be is significant in the broader more different. “My literary context of Goldberg’s oeuvre. centers are Dickens, Melville Masi, having appeared and Dostoevsky. In a certain in Kong Wash, belongs to way, this [book] had the the first half of Goldberg’s feeling of something exotic production history. Dostie for me, and an aspect of the made his Goldberg debut in world that I really, experia revue of the playwright’s entially, know nothing about Scenes, Monologues and and could only experience AlE x DOST iE Other Disturbances in 2010, through writers like Steve,” making him next-generation he says. “So it was kind of a privileged keyhole view for me to live in Goldberg — and a source of new interpretive energy. Perhaps Girdich and Jordan this world for a little while.” The plays in the book include will become another such dramatic duo. Thanks to Fomite’s print-on-demand Screwed (1997), Arnie Gets It Good (2000), Curbdivers of Redemption collection, Goldberg fans need not (1997), Kong Wash (2001) and Don and wait for the next show for more tours Tom (2003). The last of these received through his tempestuous, tormented an Off Center production in October theatrical universe. And they still have 2013, also starring Masi and Dostie as several more chances to see Screwed in the title characters. While that play the flesh, so to speak, this week. m came across as even looser and less realized than Screwed, it showcased INFo a strong acting pair who leveraged Screwed, written and directed by Stephen convincing onstage rapport and fluid Goldberg, produced by Off Center for the physical interactions to wring humor Dramatic Arts, Wednesday through Saturday, and accessibility from challenging and, May 27 to 30, 8 p.m., at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $15. offcentervt.com at times, repellent scenes.
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the end of August, he says. “Then, over three months, i’ll be working with other actors and developing it. We’ll present whatever has been developed at the end of November.” Transitions is aptly named: it takes place in a living room and involves multiple sets of characters. “There’s always someone moving,” Jarvis says. “The idea is that it will always be unfinished.”
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have known is that Clift commanded unusual control over the terms of his career — refusing to sign deals with studios, often drastically revising the scripts he was given and being extremely choosy about the roles he accepted. The actor never quite recovered from a car accident in ’56 that altered his appearance and led to drug and alcohol addiction; some have called his final decade a long, slow suicide. Clift’s roles became fewer, his behavior erratic. His final film was a cold war thriller titled The Defector, which wrapped production in April 1966. The Omaha-born Clift died in July of that year, at age 45. Icon — or Montgomery Clift — presents the actor after his fateful accident, bandaged and drinking heavily. Nathan Jarvis delivered a
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the program’s “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves,” from Verdi’s Nabucco, resonates with the African American tradition. (Spirituals originated with slaves.) Both pieces refer to crossing the River Jordan, though in the African American tradition, that river is a metaphor for the Mason-Dixon line. “If you crossed, you could become free,” says Caldwell. Most of the other Cantare singers are classically trained African Americans
conducted by James Levine. This weekend’s program includes two arrangements from the Norman-Battle concert, Smith says. One she’ll be singing is “Scandalize My Name,” which she describes as “two little church ladies gossiping.” “It’s really fun to sing spirituals,” says Smith. The soprano is equally enthused about the operatic half of the program, which is packed with familiar greats such as “Soave il vento” from Mozart’s Così fan tutte and “Bella figlia dell’amore” from Verdi’s Rigoletto. Though she will sing in the New York company dell’Arte Opera Ensemble’s production of Le nozze di Figaro in the fall, Smith says she doesn’t get much opportunity to perform operatic hits in New York’s more specialized recital scene. Green admits the selections are “the top 10 in my book of opera arias,” and many of the spirituals — including “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” — will be familiar to audiences as well. He’s heard several performances of spirituals since moving to Vermont, Green adds. But, he notes, “There’s a different sound than the sound of where I came from.” The latter, he says, is “not so perfect; it’s kind of growly.” Green has posted numerous YouTube and SoundCloud clips that attest to Cantare members’ impassioned delivery of spirituals as well as their high level of opera singing. But perhaps the best indicator of these concerts’ promise is the way Green speaks of the group itself. He didn’t sit down and organize it in any formal way, he says. “Ultimately, it’s Contare Con Spirito just a bunch of friends singing music that we love to sing.” m history,” says the singer, who earned a graduate degree at the Manhattan INFO School of Music. Cantare Con Spirito performs “An Evening of Plus, Smith adds, “People really Opera and Spirituals,” Friday and Saturday, expect it [of African American singers]. May 29 and 30, 7:30 p.m., at ArtisTree ComAnd that doesn’t bother me. My friends munity Arts Center & Gallery in Woodstock. who aren’t African American go, ‘God, I $20. artistreevt.org, jarvisantoniogreen.com Program preview, Friday, May 29, 1 p.m., at the wish I could do those in recital.’” Smith says one particularly inspir- Norman Williams Public Library in Wooding discovery was a recording of Jessye stock. Free. Norman and Kathleen Battle’s electrify- Tenor Marco Jordao performs “An Afternoon of Art Songs” with Cantare Con Spirito, ing 1990 Carnegie Hall concert (available Sunday, May 31, 1:30 p.m., at the Norman on YouTube), in which the duo sang Williams Public Library in Woodstock. $30 spirituals with a full chorus and orchestra suggested donation.
with burgeoning careers in New York. But not every member of the group grew up “with that music in my ear,” as soprano Alexandra Smith, 29, puts it. Speaking from Manhattan, the Kentucky-born Smith says she didn’t hear spirituals until college, when she began researching the tradition on her own. “I was always curious about the power of these songs, because they’re really simple, but they have a rich
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The cover of Jo Knowles’ sixth novel sports a clever visual double entendre. A hand displays three fingers, the middle one’s nail emblazoned with a smiley sticker, while the title advises us to Read Between the Lines. As we’ll learn in the book’s final chapter (if we haven’t already figured it out), that particular combination of words and gesture is a genteel way of giving someone the finger. Knowles lives in the Upper Valley and delivered a warmly received keynote address at last month’s conference of the New England Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. She doesn’t seem like the type to give readers the finger — nor is she. But this thoughtful young adult novel does explore some of the possible motives for that rude, attention-grabbing gesture, from cruelty to defiance to anger to attraction. In the process, Knowles offers a subtle plea for empathy that’s as relevant to adult readers as to teens. The novel’s structure is as bold as its cover. Read Between the Lines consists of 10 chapters, each told from a different point of view (all but one are first-person, present-tense narratives). Most of the narrators attend the same high school. All their stories unfold over the course of the same day. And all of them give, receive or witness the giving of a one-finger salute. But in other respects, these perspectives differ sharply — and not just in the ways we’ve seen in every teen flick since The Breakfast Club. Yes, there are cheerleaders and preening varsity lettermen here. There are bullied smart kids and bullies and “bad girls.” But one of those athletes is in love with another boy, and his overachieving cheerleader girlfriend is in denial. Another cheerleader, who doesn’t fit the svelte stereotype, wonders if she joined the squad for
the wrong reasons. Bullies and bullied alike put on tough exteriors to hide unmentionable problems at home. Even kids with model upbringings find themselves drawn into thoughtless cruelty by peer pressure and inertia — ’til something wakes them up. The teens tell their stories in simple language. While Knowles doesn’t strain too hard to distinguish their voices, she does use rhythm and repetition to evoke the patterns that structure their lives. Occasionally her messages can be too pat, as when a half-hearted delinquent wonders, “How do we lose ourselves like that and still somehow manage to find our way back to caring?” But in general, the book shies away from easy answers. And it dares to suggest that, while there’s power in the refrain “It gets better,” growing up isn’t always the answer. Knowles diverges from YA norms by devoting two chapters to the perspectives of adult characters: Dewey, a 19-year-old high school grad working a fast-food job; and Ms. Lindsay, an idealistic young teacher struggling to reach her students. Dewey is the sort of character who doesn’t get a lot of love in fiction, perhaps because someone like him tormented so many nascent writers. He’s a fan of pumping iron and muscle cars, sneers at “sensitive” types and revels in the petty tyranny of his managerial job. And, we learn, he’s miserable — angered anew every day by the memory of a teacher who told him, “You’ll never amount to anything.” That teacher no doubt had his own demons, since he recently committed suicide — casting a pall over Ms. Lindsay, who has taken his place. In one of the novel’s most poignant passages, the young teacher wishes the administration hadn’t forbidden public discussion of the suicide in the interest of preventing copycats. “They want to talk about it together,” she reflects of her students. “But rules are rules.” Indeed. And when well-meaning rules or tender egos or social pecking orders make it impossible for people to say what they feel, eloquent gestures sometimes fill the gap. Knowles looks beyond the rudeness of that upraised middle finger and encourages us all to read between the lines.
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Dear Cecil,
I am the parent of two young children. I was recently reminiscing with fellow parents about our youth and the freedom we enjoyed to play around the neighborhood without parental supervision. We all agreed we wouldn’t allow our children to do the same given today’s more dangerous world. That made me wonder: Is today’s world really more dangerous for kids than it was 30 years ago? Have incidents of abduction and other assaults on children increased, or has the information age’s constant news barrage given us the impression that predators lurk around every corner? Peter Stedman it was safer then than now. Possible explanations: You believe everything you’re told by the media (other than me). This is the theory advanced by Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, who created an uproar in 2008 when she revealed in her syndicated column that she’d let her 9-year-old son ride the New York subway home alone. Skenazy blames cable-news sensation-mongers abetted by child-advocacy alarmists. I don’t buy it. Alarmism is nothing new. In the 1980s, following several cases of children being abducted and murdered, dairies around the country began publishing pictures of missing kids on the sides of milk cartons. Newspapers reported that as many as two million children went missing each year. (One 1992 estimate put the actual number of kids
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o, today’s world isn’t more dangerous. You grew up during the most crime-ridden period in modern American history. By objective measures, the country is far safer now. But you and countless other parents think the reverse is true. What accounts for this delusion? The facts, as explained in my 2002 column on this subject: A crude benchmark of public safety is the violent crime rate reported annually by the FBI. In 1960 the rate was 161 per 100,000 people. Starting in 1963 the rate began rising sharply, reaching 364 by 1970 and peaking at 758 in 1991. Since then it’s dropped steadily: In 2013 it was down to 368, about the same as in 1970. Assuming you’re now 35, you were born in 1980 or so and were 11 in 1991, the worst year on record. And yet you think
abducted by strangers in the low hundreds annually; incidence now is thought to be in decline.) Posting missing-kid pix fell into disfavor late in the decade when child psychologists and the like warned that it was needlessly frightening kids. As one such kid, Peter, you probably stared at a fair number of milk-carton abductees over your Frosted Flakes; obviously that didn’t frighten you. You grew up in the suburbs and now live in a city. You provide no details about your background, but raising a middleclass family in the city is more common now than in the 1980s. If that’s a flow you happened to go with, you’d have some legitimate basis for your rosy view of your childhood — crime-wise, cities remain more dangerous than suburbs. For example, despite the crime drop in New York City, as of 2012 the violent crime rate there was 57 percent higher than for New York State. People always think the good old days were better. You were unconscious of the dangers around you as a child; you’re acutely aware of them as a parent. Have you ever asked your parents how risky they felt the world was during the 1980s? The it’s-more-dangeroustoday meme had become embedded in the collective psyche by 1970, and nothing that’s happened since has been sufficient
to root it out. This gets to the heart of the matter, in my opinion. Lenore Skenazy can argue all she likes that things are no worse now than they were in 1970. The fact remains that, in 1970, people thought the world had gone to hell, and statistically speaking it had — crime had more than doubled in just seven years. The case can be made that relaxed childrearing practices prior to 1963 had been made possible by an unusual conjunction of circumstances. First, as I pointed out in 2002, crime in the 1950s may have been exceptionally low by historical standards. Meanwhile, the baby boom was in full swing and families were large; frazzled parents had no choice but to let the kids go out and play without supervision, and anyway there was safety in numbers. By 1970 this was no longer true. The world seemed, and demonstrably was, a more dangerous place. (The turning point in terms of public perception arguably was the widely publicized 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese, stabbed to death outside her Brooklyn apartment
while her neighbors reportedly ignored her screams. It later turned out that several neighbors had in fact stepped in to help, but newspaper editors distorted the story, seemingly to support a grim-city-life narrative.) Smaller families made it easier for parents to hover, and that’s what they’ve done since. In short, Peter, whatever your childhood may have been like, the notion that the world at large is more dangerous than when you were young has no basis in reality. It’s just the conventional wisdom passed along unchallenged for going on 50 years.
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hen I pulled into the graveled driveway in Shelburne, two men were stepping out the side door of the house. One of them, clearly the elder, was reedy and wan. Though he managed a smile, he looked positively worn out, like he’d run one too many marathons. The other guy, carrying a luggage bag, was broad-shouldered and swarthy, with a shaved head and bushy mustache. The easy way they walked and talked together as they approached my taxi spoke of a long and affectionate history. Perhaps father and son? But they appeared so physically dissimilar… With some parting words and a final hug, the older man shambled back to the house, while the other loaded his bag into my open trunk. On my offer, he took the front seat, and we backed out, en route to the airport. “So, what brought you to Vermont?” I asked. “Or was that your place?” “Nope, I was just visiting with my old pal, Charlie. He’s battling brain cancer, and the prognosis isn’t good.” “Oh, I see. That makes sense. I was thinking he was an uncle or your pops, even, but it’s the illness taking its toll. That’s too bad. Was that an old family home? Because it sure doesn’t fit in with the modern, spacious homes in the neighborhood.” “Yeah, it’s an old one, all right. Charlie’s folks bought it years ago, and he inherited it. He told me it was one of the first buildings in this part of Shelburne, constructed before all the surrounding upscale development. I think he said it was originally a farmhouse.”
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Barton Chronicle: Collective Consciousness
Trudy Blackburn has had held a variety of jobs in the 33 years she has worked for the Barton Chronicle, her hometown paper. On Wednesdays, when the printer drops off copies of that week’s edition, she summons the delivery drivers and helps them load up their trucks. She’s also the office cleaning lady. In January, Blackburn added another responsibility: owner. She and nine other staffers pooled their money to buy the Chronicle from owner and founder Chris Braithwaite. Nearly six months into the arrangement, which is believed to be unprecedented in Vermont media, staffers there are happy to report that nothing much has changed about the Chronicle. It’s still delivering a mix of highminded journalism and deep community engagement.
How three Vermont media companies keep the presses rolling B Y MARK DAVIS, AL I C IA F R E E S E AND MO L LY WAL S H
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Those three are among many Vermont newspapers — mostly non-dailies — that are thriving. “Small is beautiful” may be the best way to explain the ongoing success of media properties such as the Stowe Reporter, now under new ownership; Seven Days, which turns 20 this year; and the community papers and magazines controlled by the Lynn family. Brothers Emerson and Angelo Lynn, their wives, and Angelo’s three daughters together run the Addison County Independent, the St. Albans Messenger, the Colchester Sun, the Mountain Times, Vermont Ski & Ride Magazine, Vermont Sports magazine, the Brandon Reporter, the Milton Independent and the Essex Reporter. That three young women would return to Vermont to embrace such a risky business caught the attention of a media reporter from the New York Times. In the August 2013 story, their father offered one explanation: “Once you become part of a community, you see the good that a paper does. That’s very fulfilling.” The benefits go both ways. Especially in rural communities, local newspapers provide useful information that residents can’t get anywhere else — including the internet, which, as Randy Holhut from the Commons noted, in Vermont usually “sucks.” Read all about how three small newspaper companies are keeping print alive. m
It was moving to have people in what seemed were very casual jobs at the paper want to be involved.
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ou’d have to be living under a rock to have missed the media news of the decade: Newspapers are struggling to survive in a world of readers who believe good journalism should be free — and delivered to their cellphones. When it comes to print, most of the arrows point downward in the Pew Research Center’s annual State of the News Media 2015 report. Although circulation increased 1 percent last year among publicly traded newspaper companies, that glimmer of hope was extinguished by a 4 percent drop in ad revenue during the same time period. It seems that smart money can’t get out of the publishing business fast enough. “Three different companies in 2014 spun off more than 100 newspaper properties, in large part so that their still-robust broadcast or digital divisions would not be affected by the newspaper industry’s continuing financial woes,” Pew reported. But that’s not how it’s going for Jeff Potter at the Commons, whose ambitious weekly is growing as fast as the daily Brattleboro Reformer is shrinking. Or the 10 employees who bought out the Barton Chronicle publisher rather than see the paper fall into the wrong hands. Or fourth-generation newsman Dick Drysdale at the Herald of Randolph, who is 70 and still going strong.
Braithwaite founded the Chronicle 41 years ago in southern Orleans County, one of the poorer areas in a struggling county of 27,000 residents. What residents called the “hippie paper” has since become a local institution. About 7,500 people pay $27 a year to receive the weekly paper and get online access to the website. Subscribers include locals who have moved away to Florida but still want to know what is going on in the Northeast Kingdom. Parents sign up kids who go off to college or into the military. While dailies across Vermont hemorrhaged staff in recent years, the Chronicle hasn’t laid off a single employee. In fact, the paper, which Braithwaite said grosses a “little under” $1 million in annual revenue, just hired two employees. Reporters cover Barton, Glover and other area towns with zeal, and aren’t afraid of more ambitious stories — editor Tena Starr recently published a 1,800-word piece headlined “The Risks of Renting,” examining regulations that protect bad tenants and the effect on local rental rates. Braithwaite was inducted into the New England Newspaper & Press Association’s Hall of Fame last year. Anne Galloway, the founder of VTDigger.org, and WCAX-TV anchor Darren Perron both cut their teeth at the Chronicle’s Water Street headquarters.
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While the Chronicle has not disclosed Are their interactions any different now the details of the sale, Braithwaite shared that they’re two of 10 owners? The group some information about the arrangement. hasn’t even met formally yet. There’s been The employees bought varying amounts no talk of taking a dividend or changing of 20 shares formerly conthe management structure, trolled by Braithwaite and or any conflict — Starr said his wife, Ellen. The comshe isn’t even sure which bined selling price of those employee owns the most shares, Braithwaite said, shares. was less than $100,000. “Tracy and I talk a lot The rest of the couple’s more, and everybody talks shares was transferred to a lot more about small the Chronicle’s corporate things,” Starr said. entity. The paper’s retained Recently, the Chronicle earnings paid for a small decided to start charging portion of the purchase, $25 for obituaries — most Braithwaite said, but most of newspapers long ago it was financed by a personal stopped publishing obituarloan he extended to the 10 ies for free. The new owners new owners. Draft rules hashed out the issue through state that only Chronicle casual office conversations D i c k D rysda l e employees can own shares. and phone calls. New hires would be allowed “We pretty much came to purchase shares from outgoing or exist- to a consensus, or at least a vast majority,” ing employees if they were available. Starr said. “But everybody had a say.” The Chronicle has seven years to pay M .D . back the Braithwaites. The scheduled pay- Contact: mark@sevendaysvt.com ments are roughly equivalent to the profits the Braithwaites had been distributing to Herald of Randolph: themselves. If the paper were to go under, em- Old Faithful ployees would lose their shares, but the In the four decades he’s been a small-town Braithwaites would take a much larger hit. editor and publisher, Dick Drysdale has “You would describe it as a highly lever- received a steady stream of newsmakers, aged deal,” Braithwaite said. “It’s almost an advertisers, fans and the occasional critic unsecured loan. If there’s any risk, it’s fair in his cluttered Pleasant Street office in to say Ellen and I took the lion’s share.” downtown Randolph. Braithwaite had already stepped away One reader threatened to push “my teeth from day-to-day newsroom management. down my throat,” 70-year-old Drysdale He’d been going abroad for months at recalled. “He was a well-known blowhard, a time to assist newspapers in fledgling and I just dismissed him from my office.” democracies. When he was home, he It’s all in a day’s work at the Herald got himself arrested covering the Lowell of Randolph, a 5,500-circulation weekly Mountain wind project. that’s been in business since 1874. Even in In other words, the Chronicle was used the digital era, the print edition, published to operating without him. Pierce handles every Thursday, enjoys a loyal following. the business side of the company, while Starr manages the editorial side. Good News » p.34
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good paper,’” Braithwaite said. “That’s the first thing any owner would have done: cut payroll and people, probably in the editorial department.” Braithwaite dreamed of selling to an employee, but soon realized that anyone who had spent his or her career working at a small community weekly likely wouldn’t have the money to buy him out. So he proposed a group-purchasing plan via interoffice memo, hoping a number of staff members might be interested. He was shocked when all but a few of the dozen-plus employees said they wanted in. Interested parties ranged from Starr and general manager Tracy Davis Pierce to Blackburn and delivery driver Billy Thompson. “It was a great surprise,” Braithwaite said. “It was moving to have people in what seemed were very casual jobs at the paper want to be involved. They weren’t so casual after all.” The new owners said it wasn’t a tough decision. “Many of us have been here working at the paper for a long time,” said Starr, who started in 1981. “We didn’t want some outside entity to change it. We did not want the Chronicle to be owned by someone, or some company, that would radically alter its nature. We have faith in the Chronicle.”
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“Papers can prosper; you just have to find your niche,” said Starr. “Nobody is going to go online, go on Yahoo! News, and find out that the Irasburg Fire Department is really upset that their appropriation got cut and that there’s a special town meeting called. Community newspapers really have a role, and if you have people who are running the paper and living in those communities that care and know what’s going on — I think that still works.” There’s a softer side to being committed to hyper-local news. Last week, two readers walked into the Chronicle’s office with pictures they hoped the paper would publish: One brought a shot of her child winning a school award; the other, an image of a rare, three-bearded turkey. The Chronicle dutifully ran them both. In 2013, Braithwaite, now 71, told his staff that he wanted to retire. None of his four children was interested in running the family business, he informed them, so he intended to hire a broker to help him find a new owner. The obvious buyers, a local competitor or a small regional chain, made Braithwaite and his staff uneasy. The broker told him that, while the Chronicle was financially stable, it was investing more revenue in people than most of its peers. “I said, ‘I know; that’s why we have a
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The paper’s focus is unchanged: community life in the rural White River Valley, and introducing people to one another in the 16-community zone the Herald writes about. “That’s been our role from the very beginning,” Drysdale said. He would know. Tall and bearded with a full head of hair and a dry wit, Drysdale essentially grew up at the Herald, which has had only four publishers since it was founded. His father — publisher No. 3 — bought the paper in 1945 and sold it to his son in 1971. The young Dick Drysdale had gone away to college and worked a few years out of state before returning to Vermont for what he thought would be a short reporting gig at the Herald. “Damned if I didn’t like it,” Drysdale recalled. After a year, his father sat him down and said: ‘I’m tired, and if you want the paper, now is when,’ Drysdale recalled. “I was 26.” Over the decades, the Herald has reliably covered local government, warts and all. “I think we’ve made a difference in some of the controversies,” Drysdale said happily. “There were a couple of town managers that got pretty upset with us and eventually resigned.” Along with stories about crime, taxes, accidents, local politics and weather — the Herald won top honors from the Vermont Press Association in 2013 for coverage of Tropical Storm Irene — the newspaper covers many community events. Photos are played big on the giant broadsheet pages. A recent front page told of a heroin overdose; inside were pictures of high school athletes running hurdles, a camouflage-clad 10-yearold hunter holding up a wild turkey and smiling people swirling at a contra dance. The number of paid subscribers has dropped somewhat over the last decade, but the paper has a dedicated base of supporters, including at least 1,000 readers who get it out of state via U.S. mail for $43 a year; in-state subscribers pay $37. The Herald’s digital paywall doesn’t do as well. “I have not put much energy into it because I have not figured out how to make much money at it,” Drysdale admitted, echoing newspaper publishers across the nation. Like his mother, a local school board member who wrote about public education for the Herald, Drysdale sometimes covers the work of the boards on which he serves. At many larger newspapers, that would be considered a conflict of interest. Drysdale sees it differently. After three fires burned a gaping hole into downtown Randolph in the 1990s, he served on the Randolph Area Community Development Corporation board. Drysdale wrote about the group’s work, which led the effort to rebuild Main Street and weighed various proposals for new uses that naturally generated debate. “I think I was able to write about it not from an advocate position but just giving the facts,” he said. With a staff of just 10 people, Drysdale does a little bit of everything. He writes three or four stories a week. He also pens a
weekly editorial and functions as a collection agency with advertisers. “I make the calls every month to people who don’t pay — personal calls,” Drysdale said of the unsavory task. Earlier this year, Drysdale was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the New England Newspaper & Press Association, which recognized his leadership at a paper that has won many awards for breaking news, photography and arts criticism. On a recent May morning, with the lilacs in bloom along the twisting roads leading to Randolph, a reporter might be tempted to describe the scene as bucolic. But plenty of horrific things have happened in the area — during Drysdale’s watch. When two teenagers from Chelsea were charged with the brutal murder of two married Dartmouth professors in 2001, the community was aghast. Could two of their own young people have committed such evil? “I can still remember the editorial I wrote,” Drysdale said. “It was back before we even knew they were guilty. It was [about how] we were hoping against hope.” But as the paper would soon report in detailed stories, the two were guilty. The Herald closely followed another unfathomable crime, the 2008 rape and murder of 12-year-old Brooke Bennett by her uncle, Michael Jacques of Randolph. In that case, the Herald’s reporting helped dispel rumors circulated by Jacques himself that an international sex ring was connected to the crime. Squelching untruths and replacing them with facts is what a good newspaper should do, Drysdale said — and the Herald has for 141 years. Of course, there has been plenty of happy news over the years, too, such as the day a man came rushing into the Herald office asking to borrow a camera. “I was sitting in the office, this guy bursts in and says, ‘Hi, I’m David Mamet, and I need your camera,’” Drysdale recalled. Yes, it was the famous playwright, a
part-time Vermonter whose wife was giving birth at Gifford Memorial Hospital in Randolph. Drysdale loaned Mamet the camera. Drysdale and his wife have two grown sons, who so far aren’t interested in running the newspaper. It’s unclear who might be publisher No. 5. “I’m certainly thinking of retiring if the opportunity occurs,” Drysdale said. Is there a sale in the offing? Drysdale politely declined to answer, saying: “No, I don’t want to deal with that at all.” Every reporter who has been around as long as Drysdale knows that responding “no comment” is not the same as “no” or “never.” M .W.
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The Commons: Down With the Daily
A cheesemonger, a convicted burglar, a filmmaker and two veteran editors are deep in conversation. Welcome to the Commons newsroom. This eclectic group puts out a free, weekly paper that is prospering, against the odds, in Windham County. Based in Brattleboro — a nudity-friendly haven for artists and activists — the Commons was created by residents upset about the corporatization of southern Vermont’s once-dominant daily, the Brattleboro Reformer. As the Reformer has scaled back, this fiercely local shoestring publication has picked up the slack. The shake-up started in 2004: When the Reformer fired its managing editor, Kate
Casa, a group of her supporters stormed the newsroom, cameraperson in tow, and demanded she be reinstated. The coup failed, but the disaffected troupe came up with a more levelheaded solution: They created a monthly newspaper, set up as a nonprofit to ensure it wouldn’t fall into corporate hands. In the beginning, it was run entirely by volunteers who pitched in their own money. “We survived for years mostly on the fumes of idealism,” said Barry Aleshnik, the only founder who still serves on the board of directors. But in 2008, the Commons board hired Jeff Potter as a full-time editor in chief. Aleshnik credits Potter, who is now also the publisher, with assembling a talented staff that turned the Commons into a “mustread” publication — and a viable business. As it outgrew its “hippie rag” reputation, the paper also became a landing spot for talent leaving the depleted daily. In 2010, the Reformer’s day editor, Randy Holhut — whose job was on the chopping block — decamped to the Commons, where he’s now deputy editor. Fran Lynggaard Hansen, a former Reformer columnist, also started writing for the weekly. Years before he made the switch, Holhut remembered scoffing at the upstart paper: “To us at the Reformer, it was a strident, smeary mess, a paper that spoke to the activist community.” Lynggaard Hansen predicted it would flop. Now, she said, “I underestimated this group greatly.” Potter, she noted, wears “literally dozens of hats.” The unabashedly geeky 48-yearold, who’s prone to
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They take the notion of being a community newspaper literally. Last Tuesday afternoon, dressed in varying shades of khaki, Potter was laying out pages for the paper that would be printed that evening. Nikki, the convicted burglar, who asked that her last name be withheld, observed over his shoulder. She’s apprenticing with the paper through a partnership with a diversion program for women convicted of nonviolent, substance-abuse-related crimes. Editors and reporters teach “media mentoring” workshops for community members on subjects such as interviewing and photojournalism. They’ve designed journalism curricula for local schools and helped several of them start or resurrect school newspapers. And, of course, they hustle to keep up with the news. Potter is infamous for working through the night, stealing naps on another building tenant’s couch. Olga Peters — a filmmaker turned reporter — once worked 21 days straight. The paper’s dependence on a handful of people working in overdrive also raises a question: What happens if they leave? Turning to his boss, Holhut said, “If you get hit by a bus, we’d be totally screwed.” Potter is mindful of this concern and, at the board’s urging, he’s been training other people in preparation for handing off a few of his hats. For now, he’s counting his blessings. Many Windham County readers still like their news on paper. The population skews elderly. “They love us in the nursing homes,” Holhut noted. But more than that, he continued, “You have a really intelligent, literate and media-savvy population that loves to read about itself.” And, he added, “The internet here sucks.” But older readers and slow internet speeds won’t last forever. Langeveld has urged the Commons to revitalize its web presence, which, he observed, looks abysmal on a smartphone. During an interview last Tuesday, Potter conceded the point and said he’s working on it. But he had a more pressing concern: next week’s paper. Nearby, Wendy Levy — the cheesemonger turned municipal reporter — typed on her laptop. “Yes!” she said, gleefully. The public access television station had just posted the footage she’d been waiting on for her next story, about a Dummerston selectboard meeting.
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hen police, fire and emergency medical personnel in northwestern Vermont roll up to the scene of a house fire, bank robbery or serious car accident, they can expect to see a scruffybearded man with a video camera on his right shoulder. He’s freelance videographer Dave St. Pierre, and he often gets to the scene before the first responders do. Most Vermonters have never heard of St. Pierre, let alone seen him on their TV screens. He doesn’t drive a company rig, nor does he sport the neatly coiffed hair or snazzy suits that are typical of television news reporters. In fact, the 58-year-old St. Albans native looks like he’d be more at home milking heifers or wielding a chain saw on a logging site — two jobs that he still works to help pay the bills — than narrating the latest local disaster. But anyone who regularly watches the nightly news on WCAX-TV or reads the St. Albans Messenger has seen the images St. Pierre captures with his camera. For more than two decades, he and his wife and assistant, Donna, have kept vigilant ears tuned to their five emergency radio scanners — “two in the kitchen, one on him, one in the bedroom and one in the truck,” Donna lists with an exasperated sigh. Their aim: to catch breaking stories first. Then St. Pierre gets rolling regardless of the weather, at any hour of day or night, to snag the pictures no one else will. In an age when most broadcast journalists and their crews have college degrees and formal training in the increasingly sophisticated tools of their trade, the St. Pierres are decidedly old school. With just a high school diploma, Dave is a practically self-taught videographer. He does none of his own writing or video editing, nor, he admits, is he adept with computers. St. Pierre’s forte is being in the right place at the right time, capturing compelling images and recording the occasional on-the-fly interview with a state trooper or fire chief. Those qualities have made him a reliable resource for both the Messenger and the Channel 3 news team. “When we’re all sleeping, he’s out working hard. That’s Dave,” says Anson
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Tebbetts, WCAX’s news director, who runs St. Pierre’s images at least once a week. “We can’t be in all the places at the right time. He has a wonderful knack for getting to a place quickly and getting [that footage] right back to us.” Emerson Lynn, editor and copublisher of the St. Albans Messenger, who’s worked with St. Pierre for years, agrees. “Dave’s got a heart of gold. He wouldn’t hurt a fly,” Lynn says. “He has provided me and the Messenger and our readers an invaluable service for a very long time.” St. Pierre stumbled into his news career almost by accident. In August 1990, he was listening to a police scanner when several Franklin County fire departments were dispatched to a large blaze at Fairfax Salvage & Repair. St. Pierre made a spur-of-the-moment decision to race to the scene with a video
camera. He and Donna — who would marry in 1994 — had just purchased it for their new business of filming weddings and anniversary parties. “We decided to go. I don’t know why, but we did,” recalls St. Pierre in an interview in St. Albans. That decision proved fortuitous. Once the fire was under control, St. Pierre was approached by a couple of Fairfax firefighters who asked him what he planned to do with the footage. He admitted he had no idea. One firefighter suggested St. Pierre try selling it to a Burlington-area TV station. After Channel 22 passed, the couple drove to Channel 3 in South Burlington, where they had better luck. Although the video was a bit shaky, it caught the attention of veteran WCAX news photographer Bob Davis. According to St. Pierre, Davis sat down
with him for an hour or two, showed him how the images get loaded and edited for broadcast, and offered him tips on how to improve his work in the future. Davis also introduced St. Pierre to Marselis Parsons, then the station’s news director, who suggested the couple call WCAX first when they shot anything potentially newsworthy. Dave and Donna left Channel 3 with a $40 check for their original videotape and assumed that would be the end of it. But during their drive home, Dave heard on his portable radio that several fire departments were being dispatched to a major barn fire at the Howrigan farm in Fairfield. The couple sped to the scene and started filming. “We knew the area and knew how to get there fast,” Donna recalls. “Dave got a real tearjerker — a firefighter saving a calf from going back in [to the barn].
Everybody complimented him on that “People think that we’re insensitive,” one.” Donna adds. “But they don’t realize that Minutes before the 6 p.m. news- we [can] even cover our own families’ cast, the couple showed up at WCAX tragedies and not know it.” with their footage. Although St. Pierre Indeed, Dave St. Pierre once raced remembers Parsons being “a little ir- to the scene of a fatal head-on collision ritated” that he hadn’t phoned first, the on Interstate 89 that was caused by a barn-fire footage was featured later that driver traveling in the wrong direction. night, and St. Pierre’s career was born. Only after filming the accident scene In the years since, he has shot count- did he learn that the victim was Donna’s less disasters: fires, car wrecks, plane second cousin. Later, he had to break crashes, police standoffs, drug busts, the news to her. bomb threats, shootings and hazardousThese days, St. Pierre rarely encounmaterials scenes. The St. Pierres’ cover- ters trouble with emergency respondage has taken them well beyond Franklin ers, since most of them know him by County — to Rutland, name and understand St. Johnsbury and why he’s there. northern New York. “He’s a really good Often they race to mulguy, with a big heart,” tiple scenes in a single says Lt. John Flannigan, day. Donna estimates the St. Albans station that they put more commander for the than 100,000 miles Vermont State Police. a year on their 2002 “His intentions are Chevy Avalanche, always good. I don’t which is now on its know anyone else in the second engine. state who’s quite like ANSoN tE bb E t tS, “I got probably him.” WcAX 5,000 videotapes at Randy Swann, ashome,” Dave says. sistant fire chief with “Too many,” Donna adds, rolling her the St. Albans Town Volunteer Fire eyes. Department and driver of a tow truck, Things haven’t always gone agrees. smoothly at the scene, Dave St. Pierre “I run wreckers at all hours of the admits. In the early days of his report- day and night, and when something big ing, some police and firefighters were is happening, he’s there,” Swann says. skeptical of his claim to work for a “Put it this way: If it wasn’t for Dave St. media outlet, given that he always Pierre’s pictures, no news in Franklin showed up in his own vehicle. (These County would ever get reported.” days, his truck is clearly marked with Swann points out that St. Pierre has emergency flashers and a PRESS helped out not just his own department sticker on the windshield; he carries but other emergency agencies, too, as credentials from WCAX.) well as private attorneys and insurance Once St. Pierre ran afoul of border companies. St. Pierre routinely provides guards when he accidentally crossed them with videos — free of charge — into Canada while videotaping a fire at when they’re needed in court cases or the duty-free shop. Luckily, a Franklin accident or arson investigations. County emergency responder vouched “He’s actually helped out Franklin for St. Pierre’s identity and saved him County a lot,” Swann says. “We’ve even hours in the custody of the Canadian invited him to some of our Christmas authorities. parties.” “I no longer go to Canada, not since St. Pierre’s passion for racing to the 9/11,” St. Pierre says. “It’s too hard now.” scenes of mayhem has come at a price. The St. Pierres have also taken flack In their 21 years of marriage, the St. from distraught victims, some of whom Pierres have never taken a vacation, or didn’t appreciate the attention. even a day off. “I will always be fair and courteous, “We didn’t even take a honeymoon OK? But I’ve been threatened on scenes, when we got married,” Donna says. “We and been called more names than there covered two stories on our wedding are words in the dictionary,” St. Pierre night — a car accident and a house fire.” says. Once, he recalls, a woman slapped Donna looks on the bright side: At him for filming the scene of a car ac- least she didn’t have to wear her wedcident in which her daughter had just ding dress to either one. “Thank God been killed. everything waited until after our recep“She was just angry,” he says without tion,” she says with a laugh. m a trace of animus. “I’m not the enemy. I Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com just try to help people.”
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cott Wheeler and his buddy Joe Queenin tucked into a corner booth at a pizza joint an hour before the lunch rush on a recent Tuesday in downtown Derby. Queenin, a 91-year-old World War II veteran, ordered his usual Guinness. Wheeler, 50, asked the waitress, whom he knows by name, for an IPA. Then he pulled out a bulky laptop and the men set to work. Every few months, they get together and revise Queenin’s obituary. Wheeler showed off his latest draft and began asking Queenin questions to fill in some missing details. “Where was your basic training?” “Parris Island, South Carolina,” Queenin answered. Wheeler decided to add references to Queenin’s work with the nonprofit Toys for Tots and his hobbies. “Golf — you played golf for years, right?” The veteran pronounced himself pleased with the latest version, especially with the temporary language Wheeler inserted at the beginning of the obituary. The working draft has Queenin dying at the age of 105 while bungee jumping in the Grand Canyon. The get-together was, technically, a meeting of longtime friends, but when it comes to history and the Northeast Kingdom, it’s impossible to know where Wheeler’s work ends and his social life begins. He is the founder, publisher and lead writer for what might be the most improbably successful publication in the state: Vermont’s Northland Journal, which offers “Memories and Stories from Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and Beyond.” Every month for the past 13 years, Wheeler has churned out a new collection of stories from the region’s past or from the pasts of the people who live there now. “I call myself a chronicler of history. I’m not a historian,” said Wheeler, a Newport native who operates out of a first-floor office in his Derby home. “Too many stories told in obituaries aren’t known before a person passes. There are too many people who don’t have a voice, or don’t think they do. I’ve known people for years and been shocked at reading their obituaries, all they’ve done
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with their lives. It’s important to know when they’re here.” Like most editions of the Journal, the May issue is chock-full of old black-andwhite photos. In 40 non-glossy pages, it features a story about an Air Force jet that crashed in Kirby in 1989, a remembrance by a Lyndonville woman of one of Vermont’s first motor-vehicle inspectors, a tribute to a World War II veteran from Morgan who recently died and an update on a family-run sugaring operation in Derby. Among the Journal’s devotees is the Kingdom’s most famous writer, Howard Frank Mosher, whose novels are set in, and inspired by, a thinly veiled version of the area. “Scott has kind of an inside track to some of the most interesting people in the Northeast Kingdom, especially the people he’s interviewed from the generation now slowly disappearing, from Prohibition and the Depression,” Mosher, an Irasburg resident, said. “He’s a native. He knows the people. He
writes from the inside out as a Northeast Kingdomer. He’s writing in some ways for his friends and family. I would say he gets it right.” Mosher added, “I don’t know how he possibly keeps it going.” Even Wheeler concedes that’s a fair point. When he prepared the first issue in 2002, people questioned the wisdom of launching a print product, focused on the past, in a sparsely populated, economically challenged region. Wheeler now admits that he never had a business plan and was initially hesitant to run ads. “Totally insane” is how he now characterizes his decision to become a parttime publisher. But from its roots as a quirky hobby, Vermont’s Northland Journal has become a sustainable operation. Between newsstand sales and $25 annual subscriptions, 5,000 copies move every month. The pub claims subscribers in all 50 states and runs a few dozen ads in every issue. The Journal began
turning a profit around 2012, Wheeler said. It provides enough income so that he has not needed another job since he left work in public relations in 2013. “Even if it wasn’t profitable, I’d do it,” he said. “It’s my mission.” Wheeler grew up the middle of three sons in a poor family in Newport. His dad, Wayne, was a factory worker, and mom, Pauline, stayed at home. Wayne was an avid junk collector. On Saturdays, he would take Scott on a ritual trip to the town dump. Invariably, they returned with more than they departed with. His dad sold the newfound goods to make a few extra bucks. “People throw out a lot of things they don’t realize have value, either monetarily or historically,” Wheeler said. Wheeler graduated from North Country Union High School in 1984. At 20, he married Penny. Twin sons, Curtis and Nicholas, quickly followed. Five years later, the couple had a daughter, Emily. Wheeler was working a factory job at Newport-based Columbia Forest Products when the boys began experiencing health problems. Nicholas went into cardiac arrest as Scott and Penny drove him to the hospital one day. He was diagnosed with a kidney disease that turned out to be treatable. Wheeler was shaken by the near tragedy. “You take a look at life again,” he said. “You see it can go by like that.” At age 23, Wheeler enrolled in college classes, first at Lyndon State and then at Johnson State. He studied psychology during the day and, to help support his family, pulled night shifts at a group home for the developmentally disabled. His wife was working at the North Country Hospital, where she remains a full-time employee. In his free time, Wheeler put together a family reunion to honor his mother. He was aware that his family had relatives somewhere in Canada, but wasn’t sure where. He took out ads in newspapers in three provinces, before eventually tracking down long-lost kin in Nova Scotia. The reunion was a success and, on a lark, Wheeler wrote a story about the experience and sent it to the Barton Chronicle.
The editor there was impressed enough that she published the article and soon brought him on as a freelancer. Before long, Wheeler became a fulltime reporter. His relentless curiosity about people and his deep network of contacts on his native turf made him a natural, Chronicle editors recall. “We thought maybe he’d be good at doing some town reporting,” said former Chronicle editor Bethany Dunbar. “He turned out to have a nose for news. And he knew everyone. He was a phenomenon as a reporter.” Though he was happy at the Chronicle, Wheeler struggled to support a family on his salary there. Eventually,
and it’s hard to miss the 5-foot-5 dynamo in blue jeans and a scarlet windbreaker emblazoned with the Northland Journal logo. He chats up waitresses and passersby, often leaning forward as if he were a politician campaigning for votes, which he once was: Wheeler, a moderate Republican, spent two unremarkable terms in the Vermont legislature before stepping down in 2010. He also gives book talks — Wheeler has written three books about local history — hosts weekly radio and television shows on local public-access stations, and often drops by nursing homes. “As you get closer to the end, most people want to tell who they are and how they
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ris Jarrett and Matt Gadouas — cohosts of Two Brews podcast, the beer-tasting web-radio show that aired its first episode last December — are not authorities. “We are not experts,” Jarrett says, cradling a dark, malty brew at Winooski’s Mule Bar. “From day one we’ve said we’re not industry insiders. We can’t pronounce half the hops to save our lives—” “Oh, my God,” Gadouas interjects with a sheepish smile. “On show No. 2, we tried Fiddlehead’s Brett Cherried
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The cohosts met as students at Swanton’s Missisquoi Valley Union High School in the 1990s. “You were one of my first live-band shoots,” recalls Jarrett, a photographer by trade. Gadouas only sort of remembers the shoot in question. After graduation, they kept in touch through mutual friends. Jarrett cultivated a career in photography and media production, while Gadouas continued recording and mixing music and other audio. For 10 years he hosted “The
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years ago, the restaurant had struggled to fill its seats. So the closure may not have surprised locals still mourning the passing of the late, great chArlmoNt, which had occupied the same space, in various iterations, since 1964. But the real surprise was what came next. Last Saturday, May 23, chef StEVE BENSoN, who owned the Charlmont from 1980 to 1998, resurrected the beloved restaurant. “The community is ecstatic,” Benson says. “I’ve had more hugs from customers saying, ‘Thank you, we’re so glad you’re back’ than I ever could have imagined.” Since closing the Charlmont, Benson has opened mElBEN’S in Morrisville and rick’S Grill in Milton, and cooked at Stowe’s the Shed and other restaurants. Now, he says, he’s brought back a lot of the restaurant’s old-school flavor.
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“I don’t know, what are we going to do it about?” Gadouas mimics, laughing into his glass. No one else was podcasting beer locally, so beer it was. Never mind that Jarrett didn’t even drink until mere months before launching the show, or that Gadouas previously limited his consumption to a few “go-to beers.” The two view their outsider status as an asset. “You know what I think?” Jarrett says, straightening up in his chair. “What I think it might have taken to make a successful show about beer is not beer guys.” As AV geeks first and beer dudes second, the cohosts can relate to the average drinker out there in web-radio land. And though they’ve started producing videos in which they pop into breweries on brew days, the show doesn’t get into the more technical aspects of the process or assess whether a beer will perform well on the competition circuit. “It’s just, do we like it? Are we gonna go buy it?” Gadouas says. Since December, he and Jarrett have reviewed 100 beers on 25 episodes, released weekly on Saturdays. Those shows have generated more than 12,000 downloads and almost 3,000 page likes on Facebook. Weekly listenership is edging toward 1,500 per episode. While the traction is nice, Gadouas says he most enjoys learning. “The No. 1 thing I’ve taken from this is the education,” he says. “I’m trying so many new things, and that’s awesome.” While the hosts started the show as something fun for themselves and their friends and whoever else wanted
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Have you ever drawn a floor plan of a house you would like to live in? Here is an opportunity to complete your dreams! Completely finished exterior, with well and waste water installed and a separate heated extra-large workshop. Beautiful views of Smugglers Notch. $257,500.
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Incredible views of the Green Mountains from this lovely custom designed home on Vermont National Golf Course that was built by Hubbard Construction. No expense was spared in the design of the crown moldings, magnificent Ash Floors, fireplace, and slate counter tops in the cook’s kitchen. The beautiful landscaping includes a picturesque waterfall! $895,000.
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S. Burlington | 410 golf CourSe road | #4418983
Charming summer cottage directly on the lake with a spacious open floor plan and lots of glass for stunning sunset views. Add to that, the Vermont slate patio, the second tier grass lawn and the easy steps to the beach and you will have the summer of your life! $185,300
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North hero | 756 West shore road | #4336365
This inviting home features a custom kitchen, light-filled living area with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace and exposed beams, and spacious master suite on the main floor, all with expansive westerly views. Amenities include AC, cherry floors & doors, wet bar, beverage fridge, security system, motorized awnings & more! $524,800.
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Pride of ownership shows throughout this incredible South End Home. Walking distance to Dealer.com, The Innovation Center, and Champlain College Lakeside Campus. Definitely move-in ready. A great screened in back porch looks out on the large landscaped private backyard. $365,000.
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Beautifully landscaped Colonial on a private half acre lot in one of South Burlington’s most desirable neighborhoods. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plus a massive bonus room on the 3rd floor. Open kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. You’re going to love this place! $565,000
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Sit out on your deck and enjoy the lake views year round. You will love the many upgrades to this home. Wonderful neighborhood with the lake in the front and the bike-path off the large back yard. Natural gas heat and public water. Rental income potential. This is a must see! $189,000
Incredible price for year round home facing west on Lake Champlain. Spectacular sunsets and views! Boat mooring and dock! Extensive remodeling in 2014 including a sunroom. Close to golf and Sand Dunes State Park. $173,500.
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Flowers are blooming on the patio of this one owner home. 3 bedroom, air conditioned with 2.5 baths. This Inverness Condo is in a great neighborhood, convenient to everything including Vermont National Golf Course and the South Burlington bike path that connects to Burlington. $479,000
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1,153 sq.ft. 2-BR, 1-BA, second floor flat. Gorgeous hardwood floors, high ceilings and large windows with lots of natural light. Storage room, plenty of parking, tennis, and playground. Close to bus line, I-89, shopping. Pets welcome. $108,000 – subject to income eligibility. David Ellsworth-Keller, 861-7373, david@getahome.org, getahome.org.
Affordable living in Williston, Vt.! Nice 1456 sq. ft. home on its own lot. Only 5 to 10 minutes to I-89 and shopping at Tafts corner. Garage and carport. $154,500. Chris, 603 8352984.
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Dated: May 4, 2015 /s/ Robert W. Scharf_________ Robert W. Scharf, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2009 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Susan R. Shepherd Property Address: 22 Nottingham Lane, Burlington VT. Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 026-4-025000 Deed recorded at: Volume 738 at Page 320. Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction Conference Room 12, City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on June 16, 2015 at 12:00 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved. Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 1st day of May, 2015. Robert Rusten Chief Administrative Officer/ Treasurer/Collector of Delinquent Taxes Burlington, Vermont NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby
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and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction Conference Room 12, City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on June 16, 2015 at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved. Dated at the City of Burlington in the County
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NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2012, 2013 and 2014 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Ricane Crossman Property Address: 141-145 Loomis Street, Burlington VT. Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 045-1-271000 Deed recorded at: Volume 1226 at Page 752. Reference may be had to said Decree for Recording Purposes for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction Conference Room 12, City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on June 16, 2015 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees al-
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Burlington, Vermont NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2012, 2013 and 2014 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Ricane Crossman Property Address: 464 North Street, Burlington VT. Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 045-1-116000 Deed recorded at: Volume 1226 at Page 752. Reference may be had to said Decree for Recording Purposes for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction Conference
Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 1st day of May, 2015. Robert Rusten Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer/ Collector of Delinquent Taxes Burlington, Vermont NOTICE OF TAX SALE The resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2012, 2013 and 2014 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Peter J. Brault Property Address: 82 Home Avenue, Burlington VT. Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 057-2-107000 Deed recorded at: Volume 552 at Page 666. Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in
the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction Conference Room 12, City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on June 16, 2015 at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved. Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 1st day of May, 2015. Robert Rusten Chief Administrative Officer/ Treasurer/Collector of Delinquent Taxes Burlington, Vermont PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4442 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington City Council to hear public comments on the following proposed amendments to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO): PROPOSED AMENDMENT: ZA-15-05A – Attached Dwelling(s)Mixed Use PROPOSED AMENDMENT: ZA-15-05B – Small Daycares in the RCO The public hearing will take place on Monday, June 15, 2015 beginning
at 7:00pm in Contois Auditorium, on the second floor of Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington VT. The purpose of ZA 15-05A is to clarify that the mix of uses allowed under “Attached Dwelling(s)-Mixed Use” are limited to those uses that are permitted, conditional, or pre-existing non-conforming within the relevant zoning district. The amendment would modify Appendix A-Use Table-All Zoning Districts of the CDO. This zoning change affects all districts within the City of Burlington. The purpose of ZA 1505B is to allow small daycares (7-20 children) as a conditional use in the Recreation, Conservation and Open Space (RCO) Districts with “Small Museum” uses. The amendment would modify Appendix A-Use Table-All Zoning Districts of the CDO. This zoning change affects RCO Districts within the City of Burlington. The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and the proposed amendments are available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www. burlingtonvt.gov/pz
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further described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Daniel Mobbs by Warranty Deed of Paul A. Spoor dated December 7, 2000 of record at Book 184, Page 57 of the Town of Jericho Land Records. A lot of land with all improvements thereon situated on the easterly side of Browns Trace Road and containing 3.4 acres, more or less. Being all of Lot No. 5 as shown on a Plan entitled “Proposed Subdivision of Alan and Pamela Longe, Browns Trace Road, Jericho, Vermont” which Plan is dated April 7, 1977 and recorded in Volume 2 (Maps) Page 12 (Map #18) of the Land Records of the Town of Jericho. Terms of Sale. The Property shall be sold “AS IS WHERE IS”, to the highest bidder for cash or wire funds only. The sale of the Property is subject to confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division. The Property is sold subject to unpaid taxes, municipal assessments, and superior liens, if any. The public sale may be adjourned one or more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale.
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The deadline for submittal of proposals to the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services is 4:00 P.M. on June 10, 2015. Please note: Bid Proposals must be received by the department by that datenot simply postmarked by that date. Proposals, as well as requests for additional information and questions should be addressed to;
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DIRECTOR OF WEB SERVICES Provide leadership and hands-on management for the web, portal and mobile technologies, including managing and coordinating the people, products and processes associated with the web environment. This includes managing website operations and assuring alignment of web strategies with the university’s goals, mission, key messages, marketing, recruiting, branding strategies and all other strategic communications.
PURCHASING CLERK Oversees all university purchasing. Includes reviewing requisitions, obtaining competitive prices (bidding), issuing and processing purchase orders. Administers the university procurement card program, the university supply ordering system and maintains the Facilities Operations supply inventory. Educate university personnel on purchasing policies. Supports the facilities operations office, greets visitors and answers phone.
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Join Champlain Housing Trust’s Property Management team in Burlington and serve the affordable housing needs of a diverse group of people. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including grounds maintenance and snow removal. Qualified applicants must have experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, grounds maintenance, be self-motivated, work independently and as part of a team, be preventionminded and committed to a membership-based model of community controlled and permanently affordable housing. Reliable transportation and criminal background check required. CHT is a socially responsible employer offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our benefit package includes training, health insurance, vacation, holiday, sick leave, 403(b), disability and life insurance. Submit a cover letter and resume by May 29th to Human Resources, Champlain Housing Trust, 88 King Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or email HR@champlainhousingtrust.org. No phone calls, please. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - CHT is committed to a diverse workplace and highly encourages women, persons with disabilities, Section 3 residents, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.
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Wellness Department Manager Hunger Mountain Cooperative in Montpelier is seeking an experienced leader to manage our Wellness Department and provide great service to our members, staff and the community. This position oversees the smooth functioning of the Wellness Department in support of the coop's mission. A successful candidate will have the ability to lead, coach and develop department staff to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality products in line with the coop's values. Please see our Careers page at hungermountain.coop/aboutus/coopcareers for the full job description. Responsibilities: • Achieve department goals per the annual business plan and budget • Adhere to customer service protocols • Manage staff development and safety performance Qualifications: • Prior management and leadership experience • Experience with and knowledge of health and beauty and vitamin/supplement products • Prior experience as a buyer • Well-organized excellent attention to details • Familiarity with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook • Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands • Ability to listen and communicate clearly and appropriately in person and in writing • Ability to provide excellent customer service to our customers, member-owners and staff Please submit cover letter, resume and application (download at hungermountain.coop/aboutus/coopcareers) to Phoebe Townsend, HR Manager, at phoebem@hungermountain.coop. Hunger Mountain Coop is an equal opportunity employer. HungERMOunTAin.COOP
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Collector REGISTERED NURSE Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH) is seeking Registered Nurses with general and/or specialized nursing experience to join our dedicated team of psychiatric nurses. At VPCH our nurses are passionate about their profession and committed to the care of individuals with psychiatric disabilities. As a Psychiatric Nurse II you will work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, using evidence-based practices to provide patientcentered care. You will support the mission of VPCH to provide excellent care in a recovery-oriented, safe, respectful environment. For more information contact Kathleen Bushey at kathleen.bushey@state.vt.us Apply online at www.careers.vermont.gov Reference Job Opening ID# 615783 For questions related to your application, please contact the Department of Human Resources, Recruitment Services, at 855-828-6700 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). The State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package & is an EOE.
This position is responsible for the collection of loan related products and developing a positive and productive working relationship with internal and external customers. If you are some who demonstrates a pleasant, efficient approach and professional attitude while handling sensitive customer situations, we would like to meet you. Schedule is Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a rotational basis, evenings are required until 8 p.m. Reference: 3437BR
Client Service Representative – Treasury Management This position is responsible for assisting our commercial customers with their online banking needs. If you enjoy solving problems, suggesting solutions and possess effective verbal, written and listening skills, then we’d like to hear from you. Reference: 3107BR
In today's highly competitive job market, People's United Bank recognizes the need to attract, reward and retain talented employees. That's why we provide a comprehensive, competitive and innovative benefits program to meet the short-term and long-term needs of our employees and their families. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities or other opportunities in the greater Burlington area, please visit and apply online at our career site, www.peoples.com/careers. People's United Bank and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers EOE: females/ minorities/protected veterans/individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 12-PeoplesUnitedBank040815.indd 1
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Marketing Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant Stone Environmental is growing! As we help more clients solve complex environmental problems across the country and around the world, we need to expand our team, too. We are proud to employ some of the best scientists, engineers, modelers and project managers in our field, and we want to talk to you!
Contact us at 316-3300, or by email at info@northernlightsvt.com.
We are looking for an experienced Marketing Coordinator to join our team. This position will be part of a two-person marketing team and will support all marketing-related activities at Stone Environmental, with additional responsibilities supporting corporate functions. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer and a wiz or quick learner at Microsoft Office Suite, 2v-NorthernLights052715.indd especially with templates and other publishing software. The position needs to be highly organized, able to work with many different people and job functions, and able to handle administrative tasks effectively. For a full list of job descriptions and application form requirements, and how to apply, please visit our company website at www.stone-env.com.
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Summer Employment Opportunities Stowe Rec Summer Camp Stowe Parks & Recreation is currently seeking energetic, team-oriented and motivated individuals who have experience working with children or in a recreational field. Each employee is ready to lead, supervise and build lifetime memories with our campers! Applicants are responsible for the overall safety, support, fun, and logistics for a large group of campers throughout an eight-week summer camp. Individuals hired will be a positive role model, have a willingness to take initiative, and possess an encouraging attitude. Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Season is from June 15, 2015 to August 14, 2015. Job descriptions and employment application can be obtained on our website townofstowevt.org. Email employment application, letter of interest and resume to recruit@townofstowevermont.org or by mail to: Recruit, Town of Stowe PO Box 730 Stowe, VT 05672. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The Town of Stowe is an equal opportunity employer.
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REGISTERED NURSES Washington County Mental Health Services is currently seeking the following nursing positions: Registered Nurse – Medication Room: Oversight of the Assist Team Medication Room at the Community Support Program division. Position requires strong teamwork as well as ability to function independently. 10:33 AM Work hours will be 35 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Manage a variety of medication-related tasks including packaging meds for delivery by assist team or case manager or client pick-up; validating accuracy of medications received from contracted pharmacies; communicating and coordinating with the contracted pharmacy; and other duties as assigned. RN with current Vermont license required. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and strong administrative and medical assessment skills. Registered Nurse: Full time Registered Nurse needed to provide leadership and instruction for two Level III Residential Care Homes in Barre, train and delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel, monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing Level III Care Homes, advocate and intervene to promote wellness of residents, participate actively and collaboratively with house management and CDS management team, and encouraging and promote community inclusion for all residents. Must have solid clinical skills to apply to clients of widely varied ages and health care needs, and further challenged by developmental and/or mental health needs. Flexibility, excellent communication (verbal and written) and critical thinking skills required. RN with current Vermont license required.. Hourly Registered Nurse: Looking for a Registered Nurse to provide weekend professional nursing supervision and care to consumers in a community-based mental health crisis facility. This Nurse will provide both psychiatric and physical assessments, communicate with on-call psychiatric providers, facilitate admissions, and delegate medication administration duties to direct care staff, as well as provide clinical supervision to direct-care staff. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and work well as a team member as well as function independently. This position requires applicants to be an RN with a current Vermont License to qualify.
To learn more or to read our complete job descriptions, visit our website, wcmhs.org. Apply online or send your resume to personnel@wcmhs.org or Personnel, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601 Equal Opportunity Employer
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Licensed Nursing Assistants Full-time; days and evenings What you do is important – at least, we think so – and our residents agree. Come to work for Vermont’s premier CCRC and be a part of the community you hoped for. Wake Robin seeks dedicated nursing assistants with a strong desire to work within a community of seniors. Wake Robin seeks LNAs licensed in Vermont to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced residential and longterm-care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” We offer higher than average pay including shift differentials, great benefits, a pristine working environment, and an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. We continue to offer generous shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends! Interested candidates, please email hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to HR, 264-5146.
Coordinator of Academic Services Center for Online Learning – Montpelier Academic Center Join dynamic, collaborative teams at the CCV-Montpelier Academic Center and Center for Online Learning. Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Technology, this position will plan online credit and non-credit course offerings and related educational activities; recruit, train, and evaluate online instructors; advise online students; research and develop learning resources for online courses; plan and implement professional development activities that promote effective use of technology in online and classroom courses. Provide related support for students and faculty at the CCV Montpelier center. Some travel required. Master’s degree and two years’ experience in education required. College teaching and instructional design experience in online learning environments highly desirable. Must be willing to work collaboratively in a self-managing team environment.
Wake Robin is an equal opportunity employer.
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Coordinator of Academic Services, Technology & Computers Winooski Academic Center Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with colleagues in the Winooski Academic Center, this position will oversee courses in computers, math and related curricula as well as hire, supervise and support faculty in those areas; support and advise students; and serve as an outreach liaison for local business and industry entities.
Sign on bonus available! (Evenings and Nights)
Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing has a few select openings for LPNs and RNs to join our team. We offer our employees an excellent benefits package, shift differential pay, and paid time off. Woodridge has been two years deficiency free on our annual surveys, and we practice within a safe-lift environment.
Master’s degree required. Higher education and academic computing experience, student advising, and familiarity with Moodle learning platform desired. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. To view the full postings and apply, complete the online application form at www.ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/employment/ including required attachments.
CCV offers a competitive salary with a generous benefits package including medical/dental/ vision insurance, paid leave including 20 vacation days/14 holidays/personal days/sick time, 12 percent retirement contribution and tuition waiver.
Apply online at www.cvmc.org/jobs
CCV is committed to nondiscrimination in its learning and working environments for all persons. All educational and employment opportunities at CCV are offered without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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CCV is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All new full-time employees and certain part-time employees will be subject to a fingerprintsupported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Meredith Content Licensing, located at the EatingWell offices in beautiful Shelburne, VT, is growing and looking for several new members to work on content programs/products that extend the reach of esteemed national media brands such as EatingWell, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and Shape. Experience in digital programs and a background in health preferred.
Tourism & Marketing: Director of Communications PUBLIC HEALTH DATA & REPORTING COORDINATOR Department of Health
Job Description: The Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention at the Vermont Department of Health is looking for a team-oriented and
technically savvy Data and Reporting Coordinator to join its First program. As the DataDepartment and Reporting Coordinator, you will help the Ladies Experienced professional sought toLadies lead the Vermont of Tourism Executive Producer First team manage its clinical and program data needs by overseeing the program’s SQL-based database, running queries and reports, assessing Mid-senior level Executive Producer & Marketing’s public and trade relations efforts. This mission-critical position the need for new queries, and working with staff to use program data to support grant reporting and quality improvement activities. Familiarity (EP) to manage content licensing SQL and relational databases is essential. An understanding of how data is used to support quality improvement projects and program deliveries and client activations. EP will is with designed to generate positive tourism-related coverage of Vermont in the operations would be helpful for this position. operate as product owner of our content management/delivery system and project national and international marketplace. The Director of Communications is Ladies First is a federally funded program which provides free breast and cervical cancer and heart health screening services to uninsured and lead on large-scale products and facilitate underinsured low-income women. You will be working closely a small team of Ladies First to ensure that thebusiness data functions related to workflows. S/he may maintain a client list, responsible for the development andwith implementation ofstaff, a proactive maintaining account services for content clinical services and billing run smoothly and support the program’s members. licensing clients. outreach plan consistent with the goals and mission of the Department of The Ladies First program is housed in the division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention at the Department of Health offices in Qualifications: 5+ years serving in digital Tourism Marketing as well with as staff maintaining consistent communications Burlington. and You would be working and coordinating in other chronic disease programs including tobacco control, physical activity and space as project manager, product nutrition, oral health, comprehensive cancer control, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes prevention. For information, contact Nicole Lukas at owner, client services director. Experience via651-1612 socialor nicole.lukas@state.vt.us. networking tools. This position is responsible for mediaJune 3, 2015. working with Agile development. Reference Job ID#: 616885. Location: Burlington. Status: Fullall Time.tourism Application Deadline: Account Manager relations in-state and out-of-state; press release development; pitching targeted Shape, curate content packages, deliver tourism story ideas to regional and national media; development of press PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST and service content programs that support clients’ business objectives. familiarization trips and itineraries; management of media contact lists; and Department of Health Work collaboratively with clients and agencies to grow content licensing support for Vermont’s international public relations initiatives. The Director partnerships by offering superior account We are looking for an energetic, organized and collaborative individual to support systems and environmental-level work focused on chronic services. disease prevention and health promotion that are based the Centers for Disease Control’s bestteam practice and will also collaborate with strategies the Agency of onCommerce executive in guidance. the Qualifications: 3+ years’ agency or The position requiresof an understanding of the principles and practices of public health, including the relationship between public and related account management and content development ahealth proactive travel trade and business recruitment plan. Thishealth schools, communities and systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and strategy experience. Excellent written, Tourism & Marketing: Director of Communications oral, communication and organizational in writing. The position will work existing program staff, schools,of stateTourism partners, organizations and committees focusing on school wellness position will report towith the Commissioner & Marketing. skills. as well as organizations that support minority health initiatives. Program areas include physical activity and nutrition, hypertension reduction, and tobacco reduction efforts. For information, contact Susan Kamp at 951-4006 or susan.kamp@state.vt.us. This position is located in downtown Content Editor, Health & Lifestyle Job with Description: Burlington, routine travel to Montpelier. Reference Job ID#: 616886. Location: Burlington. Status: Full time. Application deadline: June 9, Experienced health and lifestyle journalist Candidates must:professional demonstrate strong written skills; have aofBA in Experienced sought to oral lead and the Vermont Department Tourism 2015. to develop content programs. Journalism training and exceptional writing/editing Public Relations or related eld; have a minimum fivemission-critical years of relevant work & Marketing’s public andfitrade relations efforts.of This position skills (print, digital, mobile, social) a must. S/he is equally comfortable experience; demonstrate knowledge of Vermont and Vermont’s tourism industry. is designed to generate positive tourism-related coverage of Vermont in the INFORMATION TECH MANAGER III interpreting complex health literature and writing snappy display. S/he can think national and international marketplace. The Director of Communications is Agency of Human Services strategically about how best to serve our licensing partners’ unique content needs. Resume, writing samples and a minimum of three references should be responsible for the development and implementation of a proactive business We have a challenging opportunity for an Information Technology Manager III to join the Agency of Human Services in Williston. Description: The Qualifications: BS/BA; 5+ years editing submitted toServices Kitty(AHS) Sweet, Commerce and Community Agency of Human is seekingVermont anwith experienced ITgoals Manager and toof serve as Agency Deputy Chief Department Information Officer (DCIO). outreach plan consistent theAgency mission of the of Who we are health/lifestyle content for a large looking for: The DCIO will assist the AHS CIO in providing technical, project, and supervisory guidance to state of Vermont staff and contractors consumer brand. Highly skilled at writing/ Development, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501. Inand out-ofTourism and Marketing as well as maintaining consistent communications editing and repackaging content into in support of all AHS information technology activities. This position requires extensive IT knowledge, project management experience, and fresh new formats. leadership skills to ensure that AHS IT, under the supervision of the CIO, meets and exceeds all expectations in supporting the vision and missions via social networking tools. This position is responsible for all tourism media state travel will be required. Salary range: $45,000 - $50,000. of the agency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical management, significant experience in system development, and Send resumes to nicci.micco@meredith.com or visit relations in-state and out-of-state; press release excellent interpersonal and communications skills. The ability to work effectively in bothdevelopment; a supporting role and apitching leadership roletargeted is essential, as www.eatingwell.com/jobs for more info. thistourism position will be required to represent the CIO in many situations. For more media; information,development contact Daniel Smith atof 871-3149 story ideas to regional and national pressor email daniel. smith@state.vt.us. Reference Job ID #616950. Location: Williston. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: June 09, 2015. familiarization trips and itineraries; management of media contact lists; and 4v-EatingWell-Multi-052715.indd 1 support REHABILITATION for Vermont’sCOUNSELOR international relations initiatives. The Director Great opportunities with5/25/15 room 11:19 AM VOCATIONAL I/II – public TRANSITION for advancement within the will also collaborate with the Agency of Commerce executive team in the Department of Aging and Independent Living worldwide Relais & Chateaux development of a proactive travel trade and business recruitment plan. This resort association. Join our The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is looking for an experienced human service professional with an ability to support high school students will report to disabilities. the Commissioner of Tourism awesome team and learn the withposition physical, psychological or cognitive The VR counselor would assist students& in Marketing. preparing for employment through surveying their
art of fine dining. Work with a talented kitchen and staff to bring the joys of luxury and excellence to locals and travelers alike. Seeking support staff in both Tracks and 275 Main. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more. Shifts include a staff meal. Numerous positions available include
interest and skills, assist in career exploratory activities and work experiences. The position involves a close working relationship with local area high schools, in close coordination with special educational case managers. Experience in counseling and/or background in employment services is beneficial. Previous work with adolescents is extremely helpful. Job duties include assessment, guidance and counseling, assisting in finding employment and work experiences, case management, documentation, and collaboration with many community providers. Frequent travel is required. Candidates must have a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology or special education, and special conditions apply. NOTE: This position is being recruited at two levels (Counselor I and II), so applicants must apply for each of the levels for which they qualify and wish to be considered. For additional information, contact Mark Ciociola, Regional Manager, via e-mail: mark.ciociola@state.vt.us. Reference job posting #616898 for level I and #616887 for level II. Location: Middlebury. Status: Full time, classified permanent position. Application deadline: June 15, 2015.
Candidates must: demonstrate strong oral and written skills; have a BA in Public Relations or related field; have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience; demonstrate knowledge of Vermont and Vermont’s tourism industry.
Resume, writing samples and a minimum of three references should be submitted to Kitty Sweet, Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501. In- and out-ofTo apply, you must use the online job application at careers.vermont.gov. For questions related to your application, please contact the Department of state travel will be required. Salary range: $45,000 - $50,000. Human Resources, Recruitment Services, at 855-828-6700 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). The State of Vermont is an equal opportunity
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ExEcutivE DirEctor VBSR is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, inspired and experienced manager to join our team as Executive Director. Candidates should be actively interested in creating positive social change and be a motivating representative of VBSR to members and the public. We are looking for demonstrated leadership and exceptional organizational, financial management and communication skills. VBSR is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Do you want to be part of shaping the next 25 years? To apply, please send letter of interest and resume by June 15 to search@vbsr.org. No phone calls, please! More information at vbsr.org/member_job_listings/detail/executive_director9.
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Central Vermont Council on Aging is seeking a Case Manager based in our Barre office to work in the Washington County area.
Medical Receptionist in Addison County Local physical therapy office seeking qualified candidate who is organized, has excellent communication skills and is attentive to detail. Experience in medical scheduling, computer and knowledge of medical billing necessary. Looking for an individual to work together in a small team environment. Benefits on request. Send resumes to happysofta@yahoo.com.
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Job includes working with seniors to remain in their home through creative connections with state and community resources. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Must have bachelor’s degree. Experience with seniors and/or low-income populations and public benefits programs helpful. Computer-based data entry and communication skills a must. Full time; extremely generous benefits package! Send resume/cover letter to jobs@cvcoa.org by 6/5/2015. EOE/ADA/LGBT-Friendly.
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Veterinary Technicians Vergennes Animal Hospital is seeking full-time and parttime veterinary technicians. There will be a wide variety of duties including but not limited to laboratory, surgical assisting, dentistry, digital radiography, nursing care, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, taking histories and client communication. We are looking for caring team members dedicated to a high standard of pet care. Must be able to work evening and Saturday hours. Experience preferred, but we will train the right motivated person. Please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Johanna at info@vergennesah.com. EOE.
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is currently seeking:
Hospice and Palliative Care Manager Full time (Salaried, minimum 40 hours per week)
Telehealth Coordinator RN
Licensed Nursing Assistant
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Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing is now offering LNA’s a NEW higher pay rate and a $4,000 sign on bonus for evening shift (paid over two years)! We have great staffing ratios and practice within a safe-lift environment. Woodridge has been deficiency free for the last two years. We offer our employees an excellent benefits package, shift differential pay and paid time off.
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Home Care Registered Nurse Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Occupational Therapist Part time or full time (30-37.5 hours per week)
Physical Therapist Full time, part time, or per diem
High-Tech Licensed Practical Nurse Full time, contract
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COOKS Circus Smirkus, the premier youth circus nonprofit in the U.S., Is opening a brand-new circus camp in Greensboro. We are looking for a Head Cook and two Assistant Cooks to run the camp kitchen, which serves three meals per day for roughly 120. All positions begin ASAP. Season ends on August 15. Experience required. Head cook responsibilities include ordering, menu planning, budget accountability, supervising three assistants and preparing meals. Lodging is available if needed. This may be the most unique workplace you’ll ever experience! If you’d like to run away to the circus this summer, visit our website for the job description and application, smirkus.org/employment. You may also email bill.merrylees@smirkus.org.
An international mail order company located in Central Vermont is seeking a Customer Service/Mail Order Representative who is a quick learner. Skills required for the position include but are not limited to a strong work ethic, ability to multitask, good communication skills on the phone and in the workplace, computer literacy, the ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds, if necessary, and strong attention to detail. A good sense of humor, positive attitude and tolerance of diversity is also necessary. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Please email your resume as a pdf attachment with a cover letter stating your salary requirements and what you are seeking in a job and for your future to heavenandearth@earthlink.net. No phone calls, please.
The Holiday Inn South Burlington is looking for Guest Service Representatives and House Person/Shuttle Drivers for full- and part-time. The ideal candidate should be reliable, hardworking, and possess excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Please stop by Holiday Inn 1068 Williston Road to fill out an application or email your resume to employment@
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Providing Innovative Mental Health and Educational Services to Vermont’s Children & Families.
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR Allenbrook NFI-Vermont’s Allenbrook program is seeking candidates for full- and part-time Residential Counselors. Allenbrook is a community-based group home for coed youths ages 12 to18. Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree and have experience working in residential care or parenting their own children. Experience managing a household (cooking, maintenance, etc.) is essential.
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Our Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Property Service department is seeking a Grounds Supervisor to supervise daily grounds maintenance operations, coordinate and supervise special projects, and perform a full range of grounds work. We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: • Four to five years of relevant grounds maintenance experience, with some formal training in forestry, horticulture, landscaping desirable • Broad base of technical knowledge and skills related to commercial/institutional grounds maintenance, including landscaping, heavy equipment operation, excavation, erosion control, basic construction, small engine repair, etc.
Please submit cover letter and resume to Jennifer Snay,102 Allen Rd., South Burlington, VT 05403, or email jennifersnay@nafi.com.
• Good basic reading, writing, math, administrative and supervisory skills • Physical ability to do heavy grounds work • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a variety of district personnel, as well as outside vendors and contractors
Counselors provide supervision and support to youth, as well as provide a sense of safety and security. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team atmosphere a must. B.A. in psychology or related field required. Position is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package.
Position pays $15.47 to $17.24 per hour depending on experience. Position is full-time (eight hours per day) for 12-months of the year. Excellent benefits package includes family medical and dental insurance, $25K term life insurance, retirement plan with up to 6 percent employer contribution, professional development funding and paid leaves. For more information or to apply, please visit schoolspring.com and enter Job ID 1398012.
Please email resume and cover letter to AnnePeterson@nafi.com or mail to: Anne Peterson, 100 Allen Rd., South Burlington, VT 05403.
Applications only accepted electronically through schoolspring.com.
The Hospital Diversion Program of NFI-VT is seeking a Residential Counselor. Hospital Diversion provides crisis stabilization, clinical consultation, individual treatment and discharge planning in a small, safe residential setting.
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Applicants must feel comfortable collaborating with community professionals such as teachers, therapists and social workers. Some nights and weekends are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a criminal background check. Positions include a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR NFI Hospital Diversion Program
Benefits:
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Web & Product Manager Stowe Craft Gallery represents a large number of American artist - designers who make unique art, jewelry furniture & home decor items. This position is a key player on a small team of staff. Responsibilities include creating, updating & refining our web & social media presence & processing store inventory. If you have an eye for design along with practical web development & content optimization skills apply to join us with a resume & letter of interest to webmgr@stowecraft.com.
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Interested in a fast-paced job with career advancement opportunities? Join the FedEx Ground team as a part-time Package Handler.
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SOCIAL WORK CARE COORDINATOR Contribute to the exciting Blueprint for Health Care Initiative designed to increase access and outcomes for individuals served in primary care settings. The Social Work Care Coordinator is assigned to primary care settings and works closely with an interdisciplinary community health team serving Northwestern Vermont. Activities involve consultation with primary care providers (must be comfortable communicating with primary care providers), implementing screening protocols for mental health and substance use disorders, linking patients with necessary services, and providing short-term, solution-focused care. Seeking a full-time individual who is a generalist and familiar with a range of mental health and substance use disorders. Flexibility with placement location is a must as the need is within the St. Albans health-service area. The ideal candidate will be an MSW/LICSW. Other related licenses/degrees considered.
Are you a creative problemQUALIFICATIONS solver, well-organized, • Must be at least 18 years of age efficient, and able to manage • Must be able to load, unload and sort packages, as well as perform competing priorities? If so, other related duties the Vermont Humanities All interested candidates must attend a sort observation at our facility prior to Council, a statewide nonprofit applying for the position. For more information or to register for a sort observation, headquartered in Montpelier, please visit wants to talk to you. We are www.WatchASort.com seeking an energetic, fulltime Program Assistant to FedEx Ground 322 Leroy Road administer the day-to-day Williston, VT 05495 operations of the council’s NCSS has an excellent benefit package. Our clinic is located community programs. We If you have questions, please call 1-802-651-6837. close to Interstate 89 and is a short commute from Burlington are looking for someone with and surrounding areas. Please email a resume and cover letter to excellent writing and overall hr@ncss.org. communications skills, and proficiency in Word, FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/ Excel, QuickBooks, desktop NCSS, 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 | ncssinc.org | E.O.E. Veterans), committed to a diverse workforce. publishing and databases. We require a love of learning and ideas and offer in return 5v-FedEx052715.indd 1 5/25/15 5v-NCSSTL052715.indd 10:56 AM 1 5/25/15 a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
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landscapers Experience is great, but we hire people with the right attitude and train the skills. Include resume/work history and 3 references. laurajeanhall67@ gmail.com
Saint Michael's College is seeking a dynamic and culturally competent professional to manage employment, employee relations, labor relations, and diversity/inclusion for staff and faculty. The successful candidate will have worked as a professional in the HR field for a minimum of five years, preferably in the employment area. Experience developing and managing cultural competency, leadership and employment training programs is a significant plus. This is a full-time, yearround position that reports to the Director of Human Resources. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in business or other relevant field, but equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups strongly encouraged to apply. For full job description and to apply online go to smcvt.interviewexchange.com.
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INFANT/TODDLER EARLY CARE ADVOCATE (College Street Children’s Center Middlebury): Provide or support center-based care of infants and toddlers so as to enhance their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development; provide social service visits for families to 2h-AtWorkPersonnel-052715.indd support parents in the care, nurturing and coordination of health services for their infants and toddlers; and help parents address family needs and goals. Requirements: bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related education field, with demonstrable experience and training in the provision of services for infants and toddlers. Twenty hours per week, full-year. Starting wage upon completion of 60-working-day period: $16.30-18.36 per hour, depending upon qualifications. Health plan and excellent benefits. INFANT/TODDLER HOME VISITOR (Lund Family Center – Burlington): Provide services in Lund Family Center Residential Facility and home-based settings to program participants to support prenatal education and services to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, provide or support the care of infants and toddlers so as to enhance their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, support parents in the care and nurturing of their infants and toddlers, and help parents move toward self-sufficiency and independent living. Requirements: bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related education field, with demonstrable experience and training in the provision of services for infants and toddlers. Forty hours per week, full-year. Starting wage upon completion of 60 working-day period: $16.30-18.36 per hour. Health plan and excellent benefits.
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS (positions in St. Albans Town Educational Center and Richford Elementary School): Provide developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children in a Head Start classroom, and home visits for families. Assist families in accessing medical and dental care for preschool children, and help parents address family needs and goals. Requirements: bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related education field, Vermont educator’s license with early childhood education endorsement, classroom experience, and experience in curriculum planning and implementation, child outcome assessment, and working with children with special needs. Ability to demonstrate excellent teacher-child interactions as reflected in CLASS scores (to be conducted). Forty hours per week, approximately 42 weeks per year (summer layoff). Starting wage upon completion of 60 working-day period: $18.36 per hour. Health plan and excellent benefits. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR ALL POSITIONS: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, skills in documentation and record-keeping, proficiency in Microsoft Word, email and internet, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic and motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. Please specify position and location and submit resume and cover letter with three work references via email to pirish@cvoeo.org. No phone calls, please. CVOEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Vermont Economic Development Authority is seeking a Loan Closing Officer to prepare all agricultural, commercial and SBA loan documents and to close loans. General job functions include:
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Reviews write-up and commitment letter for preparation of all loan documents. Reviews real estate and personal property opinions, title insurance, corporate evidence, leases, contracts, and permits provided by legal counsel and others. Schedules and attends loan closing. Provides contact and assistance to attorneys, loan officers, borrowers and other lenders daily. Drafts documentation for all other business, i.e., note modifications, consolidations, assumptions, consents. Maintains escrow accounts and disburses funds in a timely manner. Maintains compliance of closed loans. Inputs accounting database information. General backup for the Sr. Loan Closing Officer. Five to seven years of experience within a legal setting is required. Skills needed are:
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receptionist/ administrative assistant retina center of vermont is seeking a friendly, motivated receptionist/administrative assistant for our South Burlington office. Candidates must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills and be fluent in a variety of computer programs. Medical office experience preferred. This is a full-time position with a competitive benefits package.
The Burlington Housing Authority’s Rental Assistance Office (Section 8) is seeking a full-time, qualified individual for its fast-paced office. S/he will be responsible for answering all BHA incoming calls, provide primary coverage for the front desk, prepare packets for landlords and tenants and assist staff with various duties. The successful candidate must have computer and strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as a team member.
BHA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package. No inquires in person or by phone.
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Leasing Consultant
Duties include (but are not limited to) answering phones, scheduling appointments, showing apartments and accepting rental application. This position requires applicant to have good communication skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to work independently with a professional and friendly demeanor. This fast-paced office demands the ability to multitask.
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Part-Time Faculty – Architectural & Building Engineering Technology
The Burlington Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Randolph Center campus
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The Woolen Mill is looking for a part-time Leasing Consultant. Hours will be Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please submit resume to The Woolen Mill 20 West Canal Street Winooski, VT 05404.
Pet Food Warehouse, a locally owned pet food and supply business, is looking for full-time sales associates to provide superior customer service and assist with store projects. Candidates must be reliable and hardworking, have the ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs., and a desire to learn about our products. Must also love pets and have great people skills! Please apply in person at: Pet Food Warehouse, 2500 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, or 2455 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne
Minimum qualifications: Associate’s degree in business, public administration, or other related field. Formal education may be substituted by extensive previous administrative experience.
Send resumes to amitton@ retinacentervermont.com.
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RESOURCE PLANNER This position is responsible for developing and implementing long-term power resource strategy for Burlington Electric Department that is flexible and will ensure that the department will be in the best position to continually balance customer demands, costs, environmental impact and quality of service, including the development and coordination of rate design strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or math related curriculum and a minimum of five years experience in a utility resource planning environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). For a complete job description and City of Burlington Application, visit our website at burlingtonvt.gov/hr or contact Human Resources at 865-7145. If interested, send a resume, cover letter and a completed City of Burlington Application by June 1, 2015 Human Resource Department, 179 S. Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. EOE.
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Vermont Technical College is seeking an instructor for ARE 2051, Architectural Design I, to teach the basic practices and techniques for the architectural design of buildings. Individual design projects are developed by the student from conception to presentation under faculty supervision. Problem solving and the process of design are taught and reinforced throughout the semester. Research into the styles and history of particular architects is often included. Graphic techniques for design drawings are a major emphasis in this course. Building types covered range from residential to small public buildings. Introduction includes both broadbased and one-on-one interactions. Throughout the course, graphic and oral communication of goals, methods and solutions are emphasized. Instructor may bring in practicing architects to provide feedback to students. Six hours of studio per week. Master’s degree or professional licensure required. To apply, please submit Vermont Tech employment application, cover letter and resume to jobs@vtc.edu. Employment application is available on the Vermont Tech website, www.vtc.edu.
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Accountants, Tax Preparers and Auditors Community Services & Facilities Associate Seventh Generation, recognized as one of Vermont’s best places to work, is currently seeking a talented Community Services & Facilities Associate to join our growing business. Seventh Generation is the nation’s leading brand of household and personal care products that help protect human health and the environment. The Community Services & Facilities Associate will ensure maintenance, janitorial and office admin duties are coordinated and performed to the highest standards. The right person will have strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. A desire to be part of a high-performance team and the ability to collaborate with our employees is a must.
Very busy beer and wine wholesaler. Experience preferred. Full benefits including: 401(k) and 4-day work week. Must be able to lift 40+lbs Must have clean driving record
Lori M. Batchelder, Business Manager Sullivan Powers and Co., P.C. P.O. Box 947 Montpelier, VT 05601
Please apply in person or send resume to:Baker Distributing Corp 130 Orion Drive Colchester, VT 05446 tgaren@bakerdistributing.com
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Community Banker opportunities at Northfield Savings Bank
Northfield Savings Bank is looking for strong customer-serviceorientated candidates to fill two important Community Banker positions. Our Community Bankers process customer financial service transactions and provide friendly and professional service to our valued customers. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong computer skills. Our Community Bankers must possess a positive personality and have excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers room for growth and numerous learning opportunities. You will enjoy a wide variety of changing duties and building relationships with our fantastic customers. These Community Banker opportunities are available at our Williston Road and Shelburne Road offices in South Burlington. Please visit the careers page of our website at nsbvt.com for more details and qualifications required. Northfield Savings Bank is one of the nation’s few remaining mutual, depositor-owned organizations, and one of the largest banks headquartered right here in Vermont. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, a matching 401(k) and much more.
Cover letters and resumes may be sent to: Janet Kinney, Recruiter Northfield Savings Bank P.O. Box 347 Northfield, VT 05663
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Full and Part-Time Shifts Available
VYT VISTAs serve full-time for one year (August 2015 to 2016) and receive a living allowance, health care benefits, employee assistance plan and comprehensive training. $5,730 education award or $1,500 cash stipend after completing service if eligible, relocation costs, school loan forbearance, and childcare valuable experience. Qualified applicants will: • • •
have a strong commitment to social justice have a college degree or two years of relevant experience be mature, organized and self-directed
Locations are in and around Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Brattleboro, Randolph and Swanton. Please apply by June 12, 2015 through my.americorps.gov/mp/ listing/publicRequestSearch.do (Program Name: type “VYT”). For more information, contact Ashley Piatt | 802-229-9151 | vista@gmail.com sites.google.com/site/vermontyouthtomorrowavista/
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Vermont Youth Tomorrow (VYT), a VISTA Program places 30 VISTAs throughout Vermont at innovative organizations committed to ending poverty.
Email submissions are preferred at janet.kinney@nsbvt.com.
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Full-time Drivers Needed (Class B License)
We are currently accepting resumes for entry-level and experienced tax preparers and auditors to join our firm. Seasonal, experienced tax preparers are also encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate needs to possess a degree in accounting and be eligible for certification or be certified. Please send cover letter and resume to:
Please visit seventhgeneration.com/about/careers for the full job description and to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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The dining experience is a vibrant part of life at Wake Robin. Whether in our main dining room, café or for private parties, the dining experience shows in our level of table service, our unique menus and our commitment to local, fresh ingredients. We currently seek waitstaff to set the standard for high-quality service and create a fine-dining experience for our residents in an environment that rivals most area restaurants. Experience as a server is preferred but not required. We will train applicants who demonstrate strong customer service skills and a strong desire to work with an active population of seniors. Wake Robin offers an excellent opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. Interested candidates, please email your resume with cover letter to hr@wakerobin.com or fax your resume with cover letter to HR, 264-5146. EOE.
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Help Desk Support Technicians
For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh.edu and select “View Current Openings.”
Wholesale Marketing & Design Associate
SUNY College at Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
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CVAA is a private, nonprofit United Way organization that empowers seniors and their caregivers to live with independence and dignity. In order to better serve our clients’ needs, we are currently seeking the following:
Case Manager This is a challenging and rewarding multi-faceted field position providing a person-centered approach to care planning and options counseling for older adults. Components of the job include assessment, care coordination, benefits counseling and monitoring of community services. This position requires commitment to helping seniors with complex needs; professional listening and assessment skills; effective organizational talents; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and an ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team. BA/BS required. Minimum three years social service experience required. Flexibility and positive attitude are essential; knowledge of senior programs and issues a plus. We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits.
Information and Assistance Coordinator
Tata Harper is a 100 percent natural and nontoxic skin care and wellness company, based near Middlebury. We are a mission-driven brand committed to creating and manufacturing world-class products that are safe and effective using fine natural ingredients from around the world and from our own organic Vermont farm! We are seeking a hardworking, innovative and energetic in-house designer and marketer to join our wholesale marketing team. Position is in-office and full-time. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a graphic design or marketing degree with one to three years’ relevant experience. Branding, copywriting and experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a requirement. We are looking for someone who is well versed in package and print design and has experience running a timeline. Please submit resume, cover letter with your experience and interest, and a portfolio (or access to a portfolio) to careers at careers@tataharper.com.
Requirements include: Partner with wholesale management to manage wholesale marketing timeline and execute creative materials needed to fulfill plan. Conceptualize and develop innovative designs that maintain brand consistency. Assist the product development team with planning, production and creative direction for global product launches. Primary and secondary package design. Set up and maintain library of files, artwork and digital assets. Ensuring files are current and organized. Traffic artwork through departments (legal, QA, copy, marketing, etc.) to obtain approvals. Serve as point person for information regarding packaging and photography.
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Washington County Mental Health Services is a not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center. We provide a wide variety of support and treatment opportunities for children, adolescents, families and adults living with the challenges of mental illness, emotional and behavioral issues, and developmental disabilities. These services are both office- and community-based through outreach. The range of services offered includes prevention and wellness, assessment and stabilization, and 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week emergency response.
Our current openings include:
• Community-Based Case Manager • Residential Counselors
• Employment Specialist
Seeking exceptional individual to provide information and assistance to a diverse population via phone and in person. Position requires professional listening and assessment skills, effective organizational talents, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team. Ideal candidate will have strong computer skills; enjoy keeping track of details; and researching answers. Flexibility is essential; knowledge of senior programs and issues a plus. BA/BS required with three years’ experience in related field.
• Residential and Community Support Specialists • Residential/Group home fl oaters
• Sobriety Support Worker • Home Intervention Counselors • Per Diem Cleaner
• Van Driver/Program Floater • Coordinator of Supported Employment and Community Integration
• Maintenance Generalist • Administrative Assistant/Floater
We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive package of benefits including generous paid sick, vacation and holiday leave, medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; an employee assistance program; and a 403(b) retirement account. Most positions require a valid driver’s license, good driving record and access to a safe, insured vehicle.
To learn more about current job opportunities or read our complete job descriptions, please visit our website, wcmhs.org.
Send cover letter and resume to resumes@cvaa.org.
Apply through our website or send your resume to personnel@wcmhs.org or Personnel, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601.
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Washington County Mental Health Services is currently seeking the following clinician positions in our Center for Counseling and Psychology Services: Outpatient Clinician: Mental Health Clinician needed to provide clinical services to adults in a physician’s office. This position is colocated in central Vermont primary care offices and employed through Washington County Mental Health Services. A master’s degree, license eligible, a collaborative approach and at least one year experience providing psychotherapy required for this full-time salaried position. Experience and interest in behavioral psychology desired.
To learn more or to read our complete job descriptions, visit our website, wcmhs.org. Apply online or send your resume to personnel@wcmhs.org or Personnel, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601 Equal Opportunity Employer
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Porter Medical Center is currently seeking topnotch health care professionals to join our incredible organization! Unit Nurse Manager: The candidate should have five or more years of nursing experience, two of which in long-term care is preferred. Knowledge of and interest in geriatrics preferred. One year of supervisory experience required. A BS in nursing or related field and Vermont license is required. Skills and ability to promote person-directed care is also required. Surgical Services Nurse Manager: The Surgical Services Nurse Manager is responsible for leading our team of health care providers in the OR, PACU, Endoscopy, Anesthesia and Central Sterile departments. Leadership experience in a clinical health care setting as well as current licensure as a registered nurse in Vermont are required. Candidates with an advanced nursing degree or equivalent experience are preferred. Ultrasound Technologist: Full- or part-time opportunity for an ultrasound technologist. Responsible for performing all exams relating to ultrasound. Must hold current ARDMS. Otolaryngologist: Full-time board-certified/board-eligible otolaryngologist with strong leadership, interpersonal and collaborative communication skills. The candidate will work with an experienced otolaryngologist and audiologist, in addition to a strong and experienced ancillary staff. Pediatrician: Full-time board-certified/board-eligible pediatrician to join the dedicated team of physicians at Middlebury Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Porter Medical Center offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, a tuition advance program, a generous 403(b) plan, paid vacation and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals in a dynamic organization. Please email your cover letter and resume to apply@portermedical.org. For more information, please call 388-4780 or visit www.portermedical.org.
115 Porter Drive Middlebury, VT 05753 Phone: 388-4780
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Dependable night shift workers needed for very busy beverage distributor. Full-time, Monday-Friday hourly positions with benefits. tgaren@bakerdistributing.com
Apply in pe rson to Baker Distr ibuting 130 Orion Drive Colchester, VT 05446. NO PHON E CALLS, PLEASE!
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Adult Outpatient Emergency Team Clinician: Provide phone and face-to-face assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization counseling. Primarily office-based. Weekday and overnight hours. Master’s degree, excellent engagement and assessment skills and the ability to think on your feet required. Must have reliable transportation and live within 30 minutes of Middlebury.
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Community Rehabilitation & Treatment Residential & Community Support Staff: Assist at group residences as well as provide home-based supports for people coping with life impacting mental health conditions. Opportunities for training and professional growth. Requires excellent communication skills, patience, insight, compassion and the ability to work well in a team environment. Contracted and full-time positions available.
The Town of Underhill is seeking a Planning and Zoning Administrator. The PZA oversees all operational aspects of town planning, zoning and floodplain administration, including the enforcement of applicable local ordinances and state laws. He or she works with the Development Review Board, Planning Commission, and other government agencies and consultants as needed in the implementation and revision of the Town Plan and Unified Land Use & Development Regulations. The PZA coordinates development review processes involving various boards, commissions, committees, outside agencies, departments, consultants and the general public. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and cooperatively. Requirements: Attendance at evening meetings is mandatory. AICP certificate preferred. Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental and natural resources management, geography, public administration, or closely related field preferred or master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned fields. Experience in the field is desirable. Excellent benefits. Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Complete job description can be found at
www.underhillvt.gov. Apply to RaMona Sheppard, HR Manager, Town of Underhill, P.O. Box 120, Underhill, VT 05489 or to rsheppard@underhillvt.gov.
Residential Site Manager: Seeking a compassionate individual with excellent communication skills to manage residential home. Experience with residential services, understanding of psychiatric conditions and recovery principles, good supervisory skills, and a master’s degree in a mental health field preferred. This is a full-time opportunity.
Substance Abuse Substance Abuse/Mental Health Clinician: Provide substance abuse assessment and treatment to adult clients individually and in group. Master’s degree in a mental health field, one year of experience and dual substance abuse/mental health licensure preferred.
Youth & Family After-School Behavior Interventionist: Implement direct intervention and training plans according to established protocols in order to foster the development of communication, social skills, adaptive behavior and daily living skills to children diagnosed with ASD. Bachelor’s degree in education or human services field and experience with children required. Must have clean driving record and own transportation. This is a part-time opportunity. Behavior Interventionist: Seeking enthusiastic, team oriented individuals interested in the field of applied behavior analysis. Provide one-to-one support and training in behavioral, social, and communicative skills to children in home and school settings. Extensive training in ABA, trauma-informed supports and ASD intervention provided. Bachelor’s degree required. Full- and part-time position available. Children’s Respite Provider: Positions are available to individuals who want to make a difference in a child’s life. If you are a compassionate individual who finds satisfaction in helping children, this may be the position for you! Work one-on-one with children for as little as 3 hours per week in the community, home, and agency settings. Hours are typically after school, evenings, weekends or summer, with some morning and early afternoon hours available. Therapeutic Support Worker: Provide positive community support for transition aged youth after school. This is a community-based position that requires flexibility with hours and the ability to work effectively in a positive manner with a variety of individuals within and outside the agency. Bachelor’s degree required. This is a part-time position. School Interventionist - Champlain Valley Academy: Work in a year-round and/or school-year program for middle and high school-aged, emotionally and behaviorally disabled students. Provide direct intervention and training to foster development of social skills, effective behavior, daily living, and academic or preacademic skills to children. Bachelor’s degree preferably in education or human services field. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. Champlain Valley Academy Coordinator: Supervise and manage daily operational functions of CSAC’s Alternative Education and Treatment Program (CVA). This program offers intensive intervention for middleand high-school-aged youth who require these services outside the public school setting. Master’s degree in mental health field and three to five years of experience preferred. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.
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n a recent Friday, Peter Yee of Yellow Sign Commercial brings a local bar owner to look at the former Istanbul Kebab House in Essex Junction, still decorated in the teal and grape hues that appealed to the previous operators. “It’s funny, but they loved this purple 15 Center St. Burlington, VT 05401 color,” says Yee, the real estate agent who 802.862.9647 // www.dailyplanetvt.com sold the space to the Turkish restaurateurs three years ago, then helped them move to lower Church Street in Burlington in 12v-dailyplanet050615.indd 1 5/4/15 11:44 AMJanuary. But the exotic tone and suburban setting — the restaurant was tucked into a former hotel, now a quiet condominium complex hidden from busy Susie Wilson Road — won’t suit the bar owner’s next establishment. “It’s not just the person’s experience inside the space,” Yee’s prospective customer says of the property. “You’re driving into a residential complex. That’s kind of not giving the right impression. It doesn’t have a great storefront presence.” The bar owner, whom we’ll call Prospect, operates a popular place just outside of Burlington. He and his partners, who also own a restaurant in the area, have scouted for about a year for another possible joint venture. They are willing to take their time. With its exhausting hours, erratic employees, excessive expenses and 112 Lake Street • Burlington high failure rate, the restaurant business is www.sansaivt.com notoriously tough, and starting out in the right location is crucial. Yee and these buyers are keeping their 12v-SanSai010913.indd 1 1/7/13 2:08 PM plans quiet for now. If the search went public, he says, another broker could try to steal the potential clients, or a shrewd property owner could bypass the agent and deal directly with the restaurateurs to avoid paying a brokerage fee. Since selling his first restaurant space in 2006, Yee has learned to navigate such complexities. One of his early deals was the Bueno Y Sano space on College Street in downtown Burlington. The 43-year-old founded Yellow Sign six years later and has become one of the region’s go-to guys for restaurateurs. About 30 percent of his revenue comes from food-related businesses, he says. Often, Yee’s restaurant real estate deals are clandestine affairs. Many restaurant owners don’t want to announce they’re selling for fear of upsetting and losing their employees before they close a deal. And many prospective buyers or tenants stay secretive, not wanting to disclose their idea
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or reveal a prime potential location. So Yee serves as a furtive matchmaker, hooking up two private parties who have no idea the other exists until they meet. “Before it hits the market, he can reach out to someone like me he knows is ready and willing to buy,” says Sam Handy, who just made a deal through Yee for a third restaurant in Stowe. He is co-owner of the Scuffer Steak & Ale House on the Church Street Marketplace and Grazers in Williston. “I sell a lot of different kinds of businesses,” Yee says. “I use something called the Sexy Scale. Some businesses are real easy to sell because they’re sexy. Everyone wants to do them. And some businesses are not. I sold E&E Tire [Company], for example. Who wants to be changing tires all the time? That’s low on the Sexy Scale. But bars and restaurants are very sexy. Everybody wants to own a bar or restaurant.” The right location involves myriad considerations, which can differ for each restaurant owner. “You want to look at clientele,” says Handy. “You want to look at who’s in town, what your competition is.” Some restaurant owners might avoid opening too close to a competitor. But for the Stowe site, Handy and his partners sought out neighbors who complemented their farm-to-table approach. New Stowe eateries such as the Bench, with the same owners as the Reservoir Restaurant & Tap Room in Waterbury, and an as-yetunnamed beer bar coming from the Hen of the Wood proprietors, have created a critical mass that will help draw the next Grazers’ intended audience, Handy says.
Many young entrepreneurs come to downtown Burlington to cash in on the concentrated customer base. Such prime real estate comes with a price tag, though, Yee says. “Everyone wants to be downtown,” says the agent. “There’s only so many locations. The rent is really high.” He counsels restaurateurs on costs — particularly first-timers. Some balk at paying more for a space that held a previous restaurant and includes a complete kitchen, everything “down to the dishes and spoons,” Yee says. They may not grasp the extent of the start-up investment they’d otherwise have to make. “If you start from scratch, you’re going to have to spend $150,000 or more,” Yee says. “Plus, it takes, like, nine months to get through planning and zoning and liquor licenses and [inspections by the] health department.” What is Yee’s biggest challenge in selling a deal? Money, he says. Many would-be restaurateurs lack proper financing. The business is hard, he stresses. “To really make it, you’ve got to have money to withstand the very beginning, when no one’s coming in.” Handy, who grew up in his family’s Ponderosa Steakhouse and IHOP franchises, prefers to look at previous restaurant locations where tenants paid for a renovation but ultimately shuttered. Prospect has a similar plan. “I always want to be the second guy,” he says. “You never want to be the first guy, putting in $200,000 … You’re going to run out of money. And someone else is going to walk in and get it for pennies on the dollar.”
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Loretta’s Fine Italian Cuisine closed the doors of its Essex Junction location on Saturday, May 16. Loretta’s was owned by the one-time proprietors of Alfredo’s Restaurant: In the Alley on Church Street, who thanked the community for its support via their Facebook page but could not be reached for comment by press time.
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'THE NEW JIM CROW' BOOK DISCUSSION: Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness inspires a conversation about pressing social issues. Morse Block Deli, Barre, 7-8:30 p.m. $5; preregister. Info, 476-0776.
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CHAMBERLIN COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION: Neighbors chat about the Chamberlin Neighborhood Project over a lasagna dinner. Chamberlin School, South Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-1794. MEN'S GROUP: A supportive environment encourages socializing and involvement in senior center activities. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-2518. PEER SUPPORT CIRCLE: Participants converse freely in a confidential space without giving advice or solving problems. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 777-8602.
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VERMONT/NEW HAMPSHIRE MARKETING GROUP CONFERENCE: From customer service to social media, top industry speakers share their expertise with area professionals. See vtnhmg.org for details. The Woodstock Inn & Resort. $50-449. Info, 457-2807.
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KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKERS: Crafters convene for creative fun. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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ENERGY CO-OP OF VERMONT OPEN HOUSE: Pizza, anyone? Eco-minded folks nosh on slices while learning about the benefits of state-of-the-art heat pumps. Energy Co-op of Vermont, Colchester, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 860-4090.
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'FREEDOM AND UNITY: THE VERMONT MOVIE: PART SIX': "People's Power" addresses contemporary tensions over energy, independence, the environment and the state's future. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.
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BARRE FARMERS MARKET: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 505-8437. COFFEE TASTING: Sips of Counter Culture Coffee prompt side-by-side comparisons of different regional blends. Maglianero Café, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 617-331-1276, corey@maglianero.com. EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: A two-mile stroll through Burlington takes foodies to local eateries, where they sample farm-fresh fare reflective of the culinary traditions of the city's early ethnic groups. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 1 p.m. $48; preregister. Info, 863-5966. RUTLAND COUNTY FARMERS MARKET: Downtown strollers find high-quality produce, fresh-cut flowers and artisan crafts within arms' reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813 or 753-7269.
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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS NIGHT: Quick thinkers ages 14 and up rely on invented personas to face challenges and defeat enemies. Colchester Meeting House, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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BECOMING TOBACCO FREE: A treatment specialist offers structure and support to those looking to kick the habit. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 847-2278. EATING WELL ON A BUDGET: A weekly workshop with Frances Fleming of UVM Extension highlights ways to save and get healthy. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. INSIGHT MEDITATION: Attendees deepen their understanding of Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-6694.
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Nature’s ‘Farmacy’ To say Melanie and Jeff Carpenter have farming in their blood is putting it lightly. Raised on a diet of seed and soil, the Vermonters were primed for horticultural pursuits from a young age. The couple owns and operates Zack Woods Herb Farm, a 30-acre operation in Hyde Park that serves as the template for their book, The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer. Translating their passion for plant-based products to the page, the Carpenters’ in-depth growing guide covers everything from culinary herbs to the business of farming. The coauthors are joined by their mentor, renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, at a book launch party and presentation.
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In 2013, Matt Bell took the literary world by storm with his novel In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods — try saying that three times fast. While the premise of the book is simple — newlyweds leave friends and family behind to forge a life living off the land — the simplicity stops there. Penned with a poet’s hand, the novel the Washington Post describes as one “that stirs the Brothers Grimm and Salvador Dalí with its claws” takes readers on a dark, fantastical journey. Bell brings his gift for the written word to the Vermont Studio Center’s visiting writers program.
MATT BELL Monday, June 1, 8-9 p.m., at Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center in Johnson. Free. Info, 635-2727. vermontstudiocenter.org
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Brush Bots: Tinkerers ages 6 and up use toothbrushes and tiny motors to craft moving robots. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 849-2420. Green Mountain Youth Symphony Auditions: Musicians of varying skill levels vie for spots in the organization. Contact organizer for details. Monteverdi Music School, Montpelier. Free. Info, 888-4470, info@gmys-vt.org. Meet Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate: Aargh, matey! Kiddos channel the hooligans of the sea during music, games and activities. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. Programs for Preschoolers: Stories and hands-on activities teach little ones ages 3 and up about life on the farm. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $3-5; preregister; limited space. Info, 457-2355. Read to Clara: Tykes share a story with the lovable labradoodle who doubles as a therapy dog. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 223-3338.
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Queen City Memory Café: People with memory loss accompany their caregivers for coffee, conversation and entertainment. Thayer House, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 800-272-3900. United Way of Chittenden County Celebration & Awards: Supporters of the organization catch up over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, then recognize those whose efforts better local communities. Dion Family Student Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $25; cash bar. Info, 864-7541.
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Bacon Thursday: Gypsy jazz from Cookie's Hot Club entertains costumed attendees, who sample cured meat and creative dipping sauces at this weekly gathering. Nutty Steph's, Middlesex, 7-10 p.m. Cost of food; cash bar. Info, 229-2090.
Burlington City Arts Lunchtime Concert Series: The Starline Rhythm Boys offer a midday mix of rockabilly and honky tonk. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
sports
Catamount Mountain Bike Series: Riders tackle varied terrain on three different courses in a weekly training session. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 6 p.m. $3-10. Info, 879-6001. Women's Pickup Basketball: Drive to the hoop! Ladies hit the court for a bout of friendly competition. See meetup.com for details. Leddy Park, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.
talks
Gregory Sanford: The Marshfield resident gives a unique history lesson when reflecting on his 30-year career as Vermont's first state archivist. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
theater
'35mm: A Musical Exhibition': A series of photographs inspires the songs in Ryan Scott Oliver and Matthew Murphy's multimedia production, staged by alumni of the FlynnArts musical theater program. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 863-5966.
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'The Duke of Burgundy': An entomologist's dark obsessions push her lover to the brink in Peter Strickland's award-winning drama. A discussion follows. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-8. Info, 660-2600. Throwback Movie: 'Jaws': Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark saga takes moviegoers to a beach community threatened by a terrifying fish that lurks in the deep. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981.
food & drink
Cheese Pairing in the Tap Room: Brewer Dan Tomaino serves up a palate-pleasing spread of Vermont-made beer and cheese. Switchback Brewing Company, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $15; limited space. Info, 651-4114. Edible History Tour: See WED.27, 1 p.m.
Robin Barone: The Vermont Law School professor takes a swipe at credit card debt with a legal interpretation of the collections process. Bradford Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.
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Fitness Boot Camp: Participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness with interval training. Cornwall Town Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. Forza: The Samurai Sword Workout: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
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Vinyasa Flow: An open-level community class stretches the body, mind and spirit. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 4-5:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 985-0090.
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Lego Club: Brightly colored interLun locking blocks inspire young minds. c h ti m e c o n c e r Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
Tea & Formal Gardens Tour: Explorations of the inn and its grounds give way to a cup-andsaucer affair, complete with sweets and savories. The Inn at Shelburne Farms, 2:30-4 p.m. $18; preregister. Info, 985-8442.
M.A.G.I.C.: Masculinity and Gender Identity Conversation: Open sharing encourages attendees to find common ground. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218.
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Intermediate/Advanced English as a Second Language Class: Students sharpen grammar and conversational skills. Administration Office, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
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Community Mindfulness: Folks relieve stress and tension with a 20-minute guided practice led by Andrea O'Connor. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.
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Slam!: Spoken Word Poetry: Emcee Rajnii Eddins hosts an open mic and juried set at this word fest featuring music from Ellioso and NOtation. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.
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Wine Tasting: 'Ettore Germano': Salute! Varietals from Italy's famed Piedmont region capture traditional and modern winemaking in each sip. Dedalus Wine Shop, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.
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New England Ramble Dine & Discuss: Readers chat with Ed Cashman about Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories over potluck fare. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free; bring a dish inspired by the book. Info, 878-6955.
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English as a Second Language Class: Beginners better their vocabulary. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
Waterbury Farmers Market: Cultivators and their customers swap veggie tales and edible inspirations at a weekly outdoor emporium. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 881-7679.
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UVM Medical Center Farmers Market: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Davis Concourse, UVM Medical Center, Burlington, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 847-5823.
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'Screwed': Stephen Goldberg's drama stars Aaron Masi, Alex Dostie, Tobin Jordan and Tracey Girdich, who struggle to make sense of love and friendship when everything else is, well, screwed. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, theoffcenter@gmail.com.
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TangoFlow!: Creator Cathy Salmons leads students in a customized blend of Argentine tango, ballet, modern dance and body awareness. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 345-6687.
Greens, Glorious Greens!: Foodies prep for summer's bounty and add leafy vegetables to their culinary repertoire with a menu of salad, stir-fry and pasta. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9701.
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R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
'Much Ado About Nothing' Audition: The Bristol Gateway Players hold tryouts for an upcoming production of Shakespeare's comedy about a series of calamities caused by a pair of young lovers. Howden Hall Community Center, Bristol, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 453-5060.
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Plainfield Preschool Story Time: Children ages 2 through 5 discover the magic of literature. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 454-8504. Preschool Music: Kiddos have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Spanish Musical Kids: Amigos ages 1 to 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinian. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Yoga With Danielle: Toddlers and preschoolers strike a pose, then share stories and songs. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
language
Alliance Française French Happy Hour: French speakers welcome the weekend à la française with themed cocktails and spirited conversation. Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor, 5:45-7 p.m. $4; free for members. Info, 793-4361. Mandarin Chinese Class: Linguistics lovers practice the dialect spoken throughout northern and southwestern China. Agape Community Church, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-2037.
seminars
Spring Cleaning With Essential Oils: Dust and dirt, be gone! Tiffany Buongiorne helps neat freaks formulate DIY all-purpose cleaners from wild-harvested ingredients. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.
'Much Ado About Nothing' Audition: See WED.27. 'Screwed': See WED.27.
Melanie & Jeff Carpenter: Rosemary Gladstar joins the coauthors of The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer for a book launch complete with party favors from City Market, Urban Moonshine and Zack Woods Herb Farm. See calendar spotlight. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350.
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Late Spring Crop Planting: Green thumbs prep Brownell Library's plot for the summer growing season. Personal tools recommended. Summit Street School, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.
comedy
Improv for a Cause: 'Great Minds on the Spot!': Chicago-based comic Kate James joins Shelburne natives Steve Waltein, Andrew Knox and Ben Rameaka in a gut-busting benefit for the Stern Center. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $33. Info, jproulx@sterncenter.org.
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Burlington Bike Party: 'Light Up the Night!': Costumed riders dress to impress on a monthly pedal through the Queen City. Burlington City Hall Park, 8-10 p.m. Meet at the northeast corner of the park at 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, burlbikeparty@gmail.com. Feast Together or Feast to Go: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.
conferences
Vermont Environmental Consortium Water Quality Conference: "Learning From Other Successes" prompts a daylong examination of structures and approaches applicable to Lake Champlain. Judd Gym, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $20-75. Info, 747-7900. Vermont/New Hampshire Marketing Group Conference: See WED.27.
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Maggie's Adult Fiber Friday: Veteran knitter Maggie Loftus facilitates an informal gathering of crafters. Main Reading Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6curly2@ gmail.com.
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aDIronDack Dance companY: Dancers embark on a fantastical journey in The Snow Queen, then take a contemporary turn in An Evening of the Arts. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. $8.50-11. Info, 518-335-7385. BaLLroom & LatIn DancIng: BoLero: Samir Elabd leads choreographed steps for singles and couples. No partner or experience required. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, introductory lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance, 8-9:30 p.m. $6-14. Info, 862-2269.
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FIre, poLIce & reScue apprecIatIon nIght: Local first responders hit the lanes with their families to topple pins and make lasting memories. Call for details. Spare Time Family Fun Center, Colchester, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 655-2720. pLant & Book SaLe: Potted plants, perennials and page turners, oh my! Gardeners and bookworms get their fill at this benefit for the library. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1418.
Queen cItY ghoStWaLk: DarkneSS FaLLS: Paranormal historian Thea Lewis highlights haunted happenings throughout Burlington. Burlington City Hall Park, 8 p.m. Meet at the steps 10 minutes before start time. $18; preregister. Info, 863-5966. turnon BurLIngton: Communication games encourage participants to push past comfort zones and experience deep connections. OneTaste Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 410-474-9250, cj@onetasteburlington.us. Women'S WeekenD: Ladies connect over crafts, games and hiking, then unwind around the campfire. Common Ground Center, Starksboro, 2-9 p.m. $150; preregister. Info, 453-2592.
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'SaturDaY mornIng': Preserved 16mm footage brings Kent Mackenzie's 1971 documentary about angst-ridden teens to the big screen. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com.com.
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BeLLoWS FaLLS FarmerS market: Grass-fed beef meets bicycle-powered smoothies at a foodie fair featuring fresh veggies, artisanal cheeses, prepared foods and live music. Canal Street, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, bellowsfallsmarket@gmail. com. eDIBLe hIStorY tour: See WED.27. FIve cornerS FarmerS market: From local meats to breads and wines, farmers and food producers share the fruits of their labor. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3249. rIchmonD FarmerS market: An open-air marketplace connects farmers and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-9778. truck Stop: Mobile kitchens serve up gourmet eats and local libations. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406.
health & fitness
Laughter Yoga: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle! Participants reduce stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373.
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Drop-In StorY tIme: Picture books, finger plays and action rhymes captivate children of all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. earLY-BIrD math: One plus one equals fun! Books, songs and games put a creative twist on mathematics. Richmond Free Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 434-3036. goat WeLcomIng: Kids meet kids at an agricultural adventure, complete with themed crafts and maple cotton candy. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, Montpelier, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2740.
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Montpelier Story Time: Engaging narratives arrest the attention of budding bookworms up to age 4. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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Avant-Garde Dogs: The local ensemble serenades picnickers with a danceable mix of rock and world music at the Wine Down Friday series. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, 6-8 p.m. Free; cost of food and drink. Info, 388-7368. Burlington City Arts Lunchtime Concert Series: Singer-songwriter Brett Hughes lends his talents to an open-air set. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. Cantare Con Spirito: Vocalists interpret compositions from Mozart, Verdi and others in a program of opera and spirituals. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, Woodstock, reception, 6 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 457-3500. Decoda: The chamber ensemble welcomes spring with whimsical works by Schubert, Schumann and György Kurtág alongside compositions from Evan Premo and Mary Bonhag. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-7166. Greenfield Piano Associates: Works by Bach, Brahms, Beethoven and others bring the ivory keys to life in "Player's Choice." Burlington St. Paul's Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. Donations; free for kids under 15. Info, 864-0471. Northsong Spring Concert: Chamber singers lift their voices in time-tested selections spanning from sacred texts to traditional folk tunes. Barton United Church, 7:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 895-4942.
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Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic: Players tee up and take a swing at this friendly competition. Prizes, an awards dinner and a silent auction complete this benefit for the chamber. Green Mountain National Golf Course, Killington, 1:30 p.m. $99; preregister. Info, 773-2747.
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Fred Wiseman: The Native American researcher dishes out a taste of cultural cuisine in "Eating History: Traditional and Modern Wabanaki Cuisine." Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton, 6:308 p.m. Free. Info, 868-4781.
theater
'Chicago!': A dazzling score propels this satire about Prohibition-era corruption and American celebrity culture, staged by Very Merry Theatre. Mann Hall, UVM Trinity Campus, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 999-8003. 'Saucy Jack & the Space Vixens': The Marble Valley Players take audience members on an intergalactic journey to the planet Frottage III in a cosmic cabaret. West Rutland Town Hall Theater, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, 775-0903. 'Screwed': See WED.27.
Health & Radiance Fair: From massage and acupuncture to yoga and Zumba, health-conscious folks convene for a day dedicated to physical and mental well-being. North Hero Community Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, beverleycamp1@gmail.com.
food & drink
Barre Farmers Market: See WED.27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Burlington Farmers Market: More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172.
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Caledonia Farmers Market: Growers, crafters and entertainers gather weekly at outdoor stands centered on local eats. Parking lot, Anthony's Diner, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3088.
Montpelier CityWide Tag Sale: Maps lead bargain seekers to an assemblage of secondhand treasures. Various Montpelier locations, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.
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Improv for a Cause: 'Great Minds on the Spot!': See FRI.29.
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Car Seat Safety Check: Professionals offer tips on proper installation and other ways to keep kiddos safe and secure. Beginnings, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-5959.
Capital City Farmers Market: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made arts and crafts. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958. Chocolate Tasting: Chocoholics sample confections and discover the steps involved in evaluating flavor profiles. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807. Craft Brew Race & Festival: Athletes pound the pavement on a 5K road race, then join fellow fermentation fans for live music, tasty eats and regional beers. Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, noon-4 p.m. $55-65. Info, 401-318-2991.
Join Our Jam: Lives tunes from Mango Jam enliven an evening te r ha of dancing, eating and merri|T n ur ow Edible History Tour: See WED.27. an ment. Proceeds support Burlington's Ft dot | O Y COURTES Summer Nutrition and Recreation Ice Cream Tasting & Spirits Pairing: Program. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Sweets lovers spoon up samples of lu•lu ice cream $25; cash bar. Info, 863-5966. flavored with Smugglers' Notch Distillery spirits. Smugglers’ Notch Distillery, Cabot Annex Complex, Pancake Breakfast & Open House: Diners Waterbury Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, feast on stacks of flapjacks at a fundraiser for 309-3077. earthquake relief in Nepal. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 9-11 a.m. Donations. Info, 633-4136. Middlebury Farmers Market: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers' 'Senior' Prom: Revelers relive their high school totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 years at an all-ages affair benefiting the Montpelier p.m. Free. Info, 377-2980. Senior Activity Center. National Life Building, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $10; cash bar. Info, msac@ Mount Tom Farmers Market: Purveyors of montpelier-vt.org. garden-fresh crops, prepared foods and crafts set up shop for the morning. Parking lot, Mount Shelburne Craft School 70th Anniversary Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, Party: Families fill up on barbecue eats at a birth457-2070. day bash featuring live music, crafts, kids activities and more. Shelburne Craft School, 4-7 p.m. Free. Newport Farmers Market: Pickles, meats, eggs, Info, 985-3648. fruits, veggies, herbs and baked goods are a small sampling of seasonal bounty. Causeway, Newport, 9 dance a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 274-8206. Celebration of Dance: Dancers get on pointe Northwest Farmers Market: Foodies stock up with excerpts from Giselle, Cinderella and other on local produce, garden plants, canned goods and classics in a Vermont Ballet Theater School produchandmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 tion. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 1-3 & 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 827-3157. p.m. $17-25. Info, 863-5966. Norwich Farmers Market: Farmers and artia
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BirdFest: Birders bond over nature walks, presentations, workshops and kids activities. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $10; free for kids. Info, 229-6206.
Plant Swap: From fruits to flowers, green thumbs exchange garden starters at a horticultural happening hosted by the Swap Sisters. Caledonia Grange, East Hardwick, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 755-6336.
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Bird Walk: Avian enthusiasts check out feathered fliers on a pastoral stroll. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 658-1414.
Gardening Workshop: Karen Ganey of Permaculture Solutions takes a strength-innumbers approach to plant combining. George Ratcliffe Park, White River Junction, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 295-5804.
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Adamant Black Fly Festival: If you can't beat ’em, join ’em! Locals tip their hats to the pesky insect with trivia, fashion shows, a parade and more. Adamant Co-op, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-5760.
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'Turandot': A cold-hearted princess torments her suitor with a series of riddles in Puccini's final opera, presented by the Opera Company of Middlebury. Middlebury Town Hall Theater, 8 p.m. $20; free for high school students. Info, 382-9222.
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Magic: The Gathering: Decks of cards determine the arsenal with which participants, or "planes walkers," fight others for glory, knowledge and conquest. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free; for grades 6 and up. Info, 878-6956.
Spielpalast Cabaret: Burlesque beauties perform naughty numbers during an evening of everevolving theatrics anchored by a raucous house orchestra. Haybarn Theatre, Goddard College, Plainfield, 8 p.m. $30. Info, 322-1685.
'Hooked': Performers journey into Neverland in this Fusion 802 production inspired by Peter Pan. Essex High School, Essex Junction, noon-1:30 & 3-4:30 p.m. $6-8. Info, 444-0100.
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Plant & Book Sale: See FRI.29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Queen City Ghostwalk: Darkness Falls: See FRI.29. Rutland Garden Club Standard Flower Show: Floral designs blossom into more than 100 horticulture exhibits at this petal-powered party. Vermont Marble Museum, Proctor, 12:30-5 p.m. $57. Info, 800-427-1396.
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Shelburne Farmers Market: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables. Shelburne Town Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 482-4279. Swanton Farmers Market: Foodies get their fill of farm-fresh produce, meats and breads. Village Green Park, Swanton, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 868-7200. Waitsfield Farmers Market: Local entertainment enlivens a bustling, open-air market boasting extensive seasonal produce, prepared foods and artisan crafts. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 498-4734.
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R.I.P.P.E.D.: See WED.27, 9-10 a.m. Yoga for Gardeners & Farmers: Tired from tending the fields? Folks alleviate aches and pains with a practice dedicated to restoring proper alignment. A plant swap completes the evening. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 4-6 p.m. $16. Info, 434-8401.
kids
Chess Club: Checkmate! Players put their strategic skills to the test in a meeting of the minds. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Miss Jackie's Studio of Dance: Students of the longtime local teacher step to it in a "A Dance Journey Through Museums." Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 1 & 7 p.m. $12-22. Info, 775-0903. Musical Story Time: Kiddos keep the beat with stories, songs, rhymes, chants, poems and classic melodies. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. Saturday Drop-In Story Time: A weekly selection of music and books engages kids of all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5664. Saturday Story Time: Families gather for imaginative tales. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. Spring Into Summer: Families convene for crafts, raffle prizes and outdoor science experiments at a seasonal soiree hosted by the Montessori School of Central Vermont. Old Shelter, Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-3320. Water Critter Fun: Explorers don mud boots and search for pond-dwelling creatures while learning about their seasonal adaptations. Shelburne Farms, 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 12:30-2:30 p.m. $12-14 per adult/child pair; $6-7 per additional child. Info, 985-8686.
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Anima: The all-female a cappella ensemble travels to the Renaissance in "Flowers of the Field," a study of Hildegard von Bingen's music. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $10-15. Info, 748-2600. Arioso: A program for piano, voice and viola includes compositions by Bach, Purcell, and Vermonters Michael Close and Jacob Morton-Black. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $15; $35 includes dinner package; preregister. Info, 247-4295. Cantare Con Spirito: See FRI.29. Caroline Rose: Blues, rockabilly and old-time country distill into indie gold in the hands of the rising talent. Christine Malcom opens. See calendar spotlight. Hyde Park Opera House, 8-10 p.m. $10. Info, 644-1960. Decoda: See FRI.29, First Light Studios, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-7166. South Burlington Community Chorus: Vocalists belt out spirituals and contemporary tunes alongside arrangements by Mozart and Gershwin. Recital Hall, McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $10-12; free for kids 18 and under. Info, 846-4108.
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Bird Monitoring Walk: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for feathered fliers. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167. Birds of the sugarBush: Birders ages 10 and up identify different species by sight and sound on a guided walk through a hardwood forest. Little Hogback Farm, Bristol, 7:30-9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-3068. spring trail Work: Volunteers ready the Long Trail for the hiking season. Contact trip leader for details. Richmond Park and Ride, 8:30 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 879-1457 or 862-3941.
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Citizen sCienCe Workshop: Wi-Fi meets fieldwork when nature lovers get a tutorial in eBird, iNaturalist and other digital resources. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-4 p.m. $25-35; preregister. Info, 434-2167.
green Mountain CaBaret: Erotic evildoers unleash a plot to conquer the world with sensuous shimmies in "The Legion of Villainous Vixens." Club Metronome, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-25. Info, 658-4771. 'JiMMy higgins: a life in the laBor MoVeMent': Harlan Baker plays a fictional American reporter amid the activist politics of the early 20th century in his solo show. A Q&A follows. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $12-15. Info, 479-5600. 'sauCy JaCk & the spaCe Vixens': See FRI.29. 'sCreWed': See WED.27, 8 p.m.
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the art of Writing dialogue: Wordsmiths hone the art of creating conversations on the page. 22 Church St., Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; preregister at meet up.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
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Balkan folk danCing: Louise Brill and friends organize people into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. No partner necessary. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. $6; bring snacks to share. Info, 540-1020.
tennis & piCkleBall play day: Players swing rackets and paddles with the pros during a day of games, activities and prizes. Milton Tennis Courts, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4922.
Carole Vasta folley: The Vermont Artists' Space grant recipient presents The Seymour Sisters, a work-in-progress performance about a pair of estranged siblings. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 863-5966.
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Queen City ghostWalk: WiCked Waterfront: A spooky stroll along the shores of Lake Champlain with Thea Lewis elicits thrills and chills. Battery Park, Burlington, 8 p.m. Meet at the fountain at the bottom of Pearl Street 10 minutes before start time. $18; preregister. Info, 863-5966. rutland garden CluB standard floWer shoW: See SAT.30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. WoMen's Weekend: See FRI.29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
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rota reCord fair: Vinyl fans mingle with host Gary Peacock, who pays tribute to turntables with an evening of tunes and trivia. ROTA Gallery, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, rotagallery@ gmail.com.
food & drink
Cooking With rhuBarB: What to do with the seasonal stalks? Kara Brown goes beyond pies when helping home cooks make use of the herbaceous perennial. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9701. ediBle history tour: See WED.27. panCake Breakfast: Neighbors rub elbows over plates of flapjacks, eggs, sausages and homemade doughnuts. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 617. South Hero St. Rose of Lima Church, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 372-6608. Winooski farMers Market: Area growers and bakers offer ethnic eats, assorted produce and agricultural products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, winooskimarket@gmail.com.
health & fitness
nia With linda: Drawing from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, sensory-based movements inspire participants to explore their potential. South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691. sunday sangha: CoMMunity ashtanga yoga: Students of all ages and skill levels hit the mat to breathe through a series of poses. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 5:40-7 p.m. $1-20 suggested donation. Info, 224-6183.
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kids yoga: Strength and balance exercises encourage focus and relaxation in yogis ages 3 through 7. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $12. Info, 224-6183. russian playtiMe With natasha: Youngsters up to age 8 learn new words via rhymes, games, music, dance and a puppet show. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
music
Country singing Workshop: Crooners belt out bluegrass and old-time country tunes under the tutelage of Val Mindel. Summit School, Montpelier, noon-2 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 917-1186. dartMouth syMphony orChestra: Student musicians take audience members on an emotive, explosive journey into Mahler's Symphony No. 6. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m. $5-15. Info, 603-646-2422. deCoda: See FRI.29, Warren United Church of Christ, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-7166.
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noRthsong sPRing ConCeRt: See FRI.29, United Church of Newport, 4-5:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 895-4942. RandolPh singeRs sPRing ConCeRt: Vocalists harmonize in "How Can I Keep From Singing?" Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, randolphsingers@gmail.com.
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Camel's humP looP hike: A springtime excursion culminates in stunning summit views. Contact trip leader for details. Camel's Hump State Park, Duxbury, 9 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 355-4135. eaRly BiRdeRs moRning Walk: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for winged wonders. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167.
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food & drink
ediBle histoRy touR: See WED.27. homeBReW night: Suds lovers get tips from the pros at a monthly sipping session. Tap Room, Switchback Brewing Company, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 651-4114.
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mad RiveR ChoRale oPen ReheaRsal: The community chorus welcomes newcomers in preparation for its June concert, "I Hear America Singing." Chorus Room, Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 496-4781. samBatuCada! oPen ReheaRsal: New faces are invited to pitch in as Burlington's samba streetpercussion band sharpens its tunes. Experience and instruments are not required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.
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Book gRouP: Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch inspires a dialogue among readers. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
tRivia night: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. Lobby, Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 651-5012.
health & fitness
'ChRistmas Revels' auditions: Singers, dancers and actors vie for spots in Revels: A Scottish Highlands Celebration of the Winter Solstice. Tracy Hall, Norwich, noon-6 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 866-556-3083. 'tuRandot': See FRI.29, 2 p.m.
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st-amBRoise montRéal FRinge Festival: The world's most offbeat performers convene for live music, theater and everything in between. See montrealfringe.ca for details. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-849-3378.
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'Caveat leCtoR' CReative WRiting gRouP: Wordsmiths get feedback in a supportive environment open to all genres. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
tuesday volunteeR nights: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.
dance
BeginneR West Coast sWing & Blues Fusion danCing: Students get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@ gmail.com. inteRmediate & advanCed West Coast sWing: Experienced dancers learn smooth transitions and smart stylings. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.
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Community solaR aRRay WoRkshoP: A SunCommon representative sheds light on how to access renewable energy though an innovative CSA program. Fairfax Community Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.
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BeginneR tai Chi FoR health & BalanCe: A yang short-form Y |I series winds down with a seated FS m pr YO oV ES breathing meditation. Ohavi Zedek T for R A c Au S E | C O U CReative WRiting WoRkshoP: Lit Synagogue, Burlington, 5:15-6:45 p.m. $25 lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by per series; preregister. Info, 978-424-7968. Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church BeneFit hatha yoga: A mat session with Lee St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at Diamond supports Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. Healthy Living Market & Café, South Burlington,
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musiC With mR. ChRis: Singer, storyteller and puppeteer Chris Dorman entertains wee ones and their parents. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
heRBal Consultations: Betzy Bancroft, Larken Bunce, Guido Masé and students from the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism evaluate individual constitutions and health conditions. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 4-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@ vtherbcenter.org. R.i.P.P.e.d.: See WED.27.
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aliCe in noodleland: Tykes get acquainted over crafts and play while new and expectant parents chat with maternity nurse Alice Gonyar. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. kids yoga: Yogis ages 8 through 12 develop focus, creativity and teamwork in an age-appropriate class. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $12. Info, 224-6183.
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salsa mondays: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of salsa, merengue, bachata and the cha-cha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.
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sCReenWRiting WoRkshoP: Aspiring dramatic writers practice the art of the three-act structure. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 877-2211, ext. 208. shaPe & shaRe liFe stoRies: Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recollections of specific experiences, which are crafted into narratives and shared with the group. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. veteRans Book gRouP: Those who have served in the U.S. military connect over reading materials and a light dinner. South Burlington Veterans Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 862-1806.
ediBle histoRy touR: See WED.27.
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FaiRFax stoRy houR: 'Walk in the Woods': Good listeners up to age 6 are rewarded with tales, crafts and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.
youth media laB: Aspiring Spielbergs learn about moviemaking with television experts. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.
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'la CauseRie' FRenCh ConveRsation: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice for students. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. Pause-CaFé FRenCh ConveRsation: French students of all levels engage in dialogue en français. Sherpa Kitchen, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.
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CAtAmount trAil running SerieS: Runners of all ages and abilities break a sweat in weekly 2.5K and 5K races. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 6 p.m. $3-8. Info, 879-6001.
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'Someone you love: the hpv epidemiC': Frederic Lumiere focuses his lens on the widely misunderstood human papilloma virus in his award-winning documentary. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, UVM Medical Center, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, info@freepap. org.
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edible hiStory tour: See WED.27. newport FArmerS mArket: See SAT.30. rutlAnd County FArmerS mArket: See WED.27.
hot topiCS in environmentAl lAw leCture SerieS: Kathryn Doherty of the Social and Environmental Research Institute presents "Bridging the Gap Between Vermonters' Alarm and Action in Response to Climate Change." Room 007, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1228.
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bruCe prAtt: The pianist lets his fingers fly in an afternoon concert. Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 923-2513.
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CAtAmount mountAin bike SerieS: See WED.27. women'S piCkup bASketbAll: See WED.27.
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howArd CoFFin: Past becomes present when the noted author and historian details Vermont's contribution to the Civil War. Milton Historical Museum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2598. JAne CArroll: Checkmate! The Dartmouth College professor considers how the game of chess served as a vehicle for courtship in the Middle Ages. Rutland Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. mAnSour FArhAng: In "The Shia-Sunni Divide in Islam," former Iranian ambassador to the UN analyzes 1,300 years of religious strife between the two denominations. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.
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nAnCy JAy Crumbine: The Dartmouth College professor eulogizes E.B. White's literary legacy from Charlotte's Web to the New Yorker. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.
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Birthday Cake History & The Craft School Kids’ Craft Activities Celebrate 70 Years of Craft! Free & Open to the Public
CoFFee tASting: See WED.27.
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Senior SuCCeSS SerieS: Jeanne Kern of the Central Vermont Council on Aging outlines local transportation options available to senior citizens. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 1 & 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.
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Community mediCAl SChool SerieS: Cardiologist Harold Dauerman gets heart smart in a discussion of aortic stenosis. Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2886.
open diSCuSSion: 'hAve you hAd A SpirituAl experienCe?': Members of Vermont Eckankar host an open forum for those interested in sharing moments of strong intuitions, déjà vu and more. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.
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CreAtive writing workShop: See MON.1. hemp hiStory week: hemp Storytelling: Themed tales spark conversation about related legislation, cultivation and production in Vermont and beyond. Upper Valley Food Co-op, White River Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 295-5804. m
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teCh tutor progrAm: Teens answer questions about computers and devices during one-onone sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 878-4918.
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TOUCH DRAWING: ALIGNING OUR SOUL IN NATURE: Touch drawings are powerful in their simplicity yet allow us to hold sacred our inner and outer landscapes. By creating a series of touch drawings, we will work deeper and deeper into the process, exploring, together, our inner and outer worlds. No artistic experience is necessary. All materials included. Jun. 19, Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $75/ person. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: 860-6203, journeyworksvt.com.
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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. CLAY: WHEEL THROWING: An introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, vases and bowls. Students will also be guided through various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Weekly on Mon., Jul. 6-Aug. 17 (no class Jul. 13), 6-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Jeremy Ayers. Option 2: Weekly on Thu., Jul. 9-Aug. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Chris Vaughn. Cost: $235/person; $211.50/BCA members. Location:
BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. DROP-IN: LIFE DRAWING: Spend the evening with other artists, drawing one of our experienced models. Open to all levels. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit for free! Weekly on Mon., Jul. 6-Aug. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10/ participant, $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. JEWELRY: MIXED LEVEL: This is a less structured class for students who would like to work on a specific project, brush up on their techniques, or who want to learn some new techniques with the aid of an instructor. Open to all skill levels, but some experience is helpful for this open-style class. Instructor: Rebecca Macomber. Weekly on Tue., Jul. 7-28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $140/ person; $126/BCA members. Location: Generator, Memorial Auditorium Annex, 250 Main St., Burlington. PHOTO: ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY: Come join us for a summer evening photo walk on the UVM Green. Architectural historian Britta Tonn will offer wonderful insights into the architectural history of UVM’s grand and diverse buildings, while professional photographer Lee Krohn will interweave insights into photographic skills and vision. All experience levels are welcome! No experience necessary. Tue., Jul. 7 & 14, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $60/person; $54/ BCA members. Location: UVM Green (1st night), BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PHOTO: DIGITAL SLR: Explore the basic workings of the digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds, sensitivity ratings and exposure, and learn the basics of composition. Bring your camera and owner’s manual to class. No experience necessary. Weekly on Wed., Jul. 8-Aug. 12, 6:308:30 p.m. Cost: $170/person; $153/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.
business 21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Learn cutting-edge leadership skills to boost your on-the-job performance, whether you are a seasoned
senior leader or just moving up the career ladder in business or nonprofits. Use emotional intelligence and presence to build vision, enhance teamwork and creativity, reduce conflict, and increase success. Thu., Jun. 18, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $120/ full-day class. Location: Main Street Landing Board Room, 60 Lake Street, Burlington. Info: Conscious Leap, Tim Peek, 7290268, info@consciousleapllc. com, consciousleapllc.com.
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LEARN TO SEW AT NIDO: Take our Learn to Sew I class on Mon., Jun. 1, and learn basic sewing techniques. Follow up with our Learn to Sew II class on Mon., Jun. 29, and continue to build your sewing repertoire. Attendees leave with finished projects and tons of inspiration. Kids Learn to Sew class is Sat., Jun. 20. Register today! Cost: $48/3-hour class; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@ nidovt.com, nidovt.com.
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BEGINNER CLAY: Instructor: Rik Rolla. A great course for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of basic wheel-throwing techniques. You will learn how to center, throw, trim and glaze. After you craft your pottery on the wheel, Rik will guide you to create finished pieces for the electric oxidation kiln. You will leave with several functional pieces. Weekly on Tue., Jun. 16-Jul. 21, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $209/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. BLACKSMITHING: Instructor: Robert Wetzel. Using a forge, you will learn basic blacksmith techniques from building and maintaining fire to hammer control. Students will create hooks, pokers and small leaves during this two-day workshop. Sat. & Sun., Jun. 27 & 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $204/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne
Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. CLAY HAND AND WHEEL: Instructor: Dasha Kalisz. This class is designed for the intermediate and advanced student with an interest in altering wheel-thrown objects and in expanding the possibilities of surface design. Students will be encouraged to think about their style and how shape, line, repetition, pattern and imagery are serving the individual work to promote their vision. Each class will include a demonstration and time to practice newly learned techniques; the instructor will provide individual assistance. Prerequisite: Beginning Wheel. Weekly on Sat., Jul. 11-Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $277/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. COMPOSITION: Instructor: Kalin Thomas. In this course, students will learn the essential vocabulary of expression, which can be applied to any style and in any medium. Each class will work with specific compositional issues in small sketches in pencil and in paint. Working mostly with abstract and semi-representational forms, students will compose a picture in their own style. This class is open to artists in all mediums and of all skill levels. Weekly on Wed., Jul. 1-Aug. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $174/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. FAMILY WHEEL AGE 10+: Instructor: Rik Rolla. Adult and child age 10 and up learn, share and discover the craft of wheelthrown pottery together. Learn the essentials of working on the potter’s wheel, from centering to forming, pulling, and trimming cylinders and bowls. Leave the class with functional art made together. Your work will be fired in our electric kiln. Weekly on Wed., Jul. 1-29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $170/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. FAMILY WORKSHOP: CLAY: Instructor: Mikayla Johnson. Share the experience of exploring clay through slab work alongside a member or members of your family. The instructor will introduce different methods for working with slabs and then shape, slip and score the clay to create something for your home. Build a replica of your home together; collaborate to make a piece of ceramic art that can hang on the wall or, work independently and create cups or textured tiles. Enliven your creations with color by painting the surface with vibrant mason stains. Sun., Jul. 19, 10 a.m.noon. Cost: $25/person; member
discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. HULA HOOP MAKING: Instructor: Mikayla Johnson. The only place to buy a dancer’s hula hoop is online. Instead, get creative and make one yourself! Join this workshop and construct a hula hoop that fits you and your personality perfectly. With the guidance of the instructor, you will join precut tubing into the shape of a hoop. After that, explore the joy of decorating your hoop with colorful tape, different fabrics and other fun materials. Spend the rest of the afternoon playing and dancing with your creation, but watch out: onlookers will be unable to look away! Ages 8 and up. Sat., Jul. 25, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $25/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. INDEPENDENT WHEEL: Instructor: Rik Rolla. This is a great class to polish up skills, refine your craft and spend time in the studio. Rik can help you with your wheel throwing skills, glazing techniques and surface texturing. You set the pace; Rik is available for demos and handson assistance. The gas reduction kiln and electric oxidation kiln are for your use, as well as an option to explore all other available firing methods. Weekly on Wed., 1-3 p.m., Jul. 1-Aug. 26. Cost: $306/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. INK DRAWING: Instructor: Wylie Garcia. In this class, students will explore different methods and techniques for drawing with ink and graphite on paper. Each class will begin with a meditative process where students explore a medium such as Chinese
Sumi Ink, graphite, charcoal and micro pens. Then the class will be broken down into a series of short exercises that explore the technique practiced that day. Techniques will include layering, balance of light to dark and weton-wet and will be applied to still life, abstract and plein air drawing. Weekly on Thu., Jun. 25-Jul. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $174/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. SHAKER HALL TABLE: Instructor: Ryan Cocina. A comprehensive introduction to woodworking, this course explores the basic principles of lumber selection, hand-tool and machinery usage, milling, joinery, and finishing. Students will build their own Shaker-style hall table, taking the project from blueprint through completion, learning to both organize and conceptualize a furniture project and gain familiarity with the woodshop environment. Weekly on Mon., Jun. 29-Aug. 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $450/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. STONE SETTING: Instructor: Matthew Taylor. In this class you will learn how to handmake a bezel for cabochon gemstones. You may bring or purchase your stone here. Come up with your own design for a beautiful piece and choose from different types of stone for the centerpiece. Learn the process from start to finish, including cutting, filing, sanding, soldering, texture, polishing and more. Weekly on Tue., Jul. 7-Aug. 18 (no class Aug. 11), 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $219/ person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft
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The gas reduction kiln and electric kiln with be also available for your work. Basic wheel throwing skills are encouraged but not required. Weekly on Mon., Jun. 29-Aug. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $306/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648.
on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $10/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com.
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tiny-HOuSe WORKSHOP: a crew of beginners will help instructor peter King frame and sheath a 16- x 24-ft. tiny house in Waterford, Jun. 13-14. plenty of hands-on experience. tools provided; safety glasses required. On-site camping avail. Cost: $250/workshop. Info: Peter King, 933-6103, vermonttinyhouses. com.
DSantOS vt SaLSa: experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time
DJemBe in BuRLingtOn!: learn drum technique and rhythms on West african drums! Wednesday Burlington Beginners Djembe class starts Jun. 24, 5:30-6:20 p.m., $36/3 weeks. Djembes provided! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3G, Burlington.
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CLASSICAL COMEDY: SHAKESPEARE’S CLOWNS, FOOLS, & LOVERS: Find your funny in this spirited class focused on Shakespeare’s comedic characters! Dig into approaches to the language and physicality of a comedic role. Transform the text to action and bring your character to life with truth and specificity. Participants will do both monologue and scene work. Experience welcome, but not necessary. Instructor: John Nagle. Adults & teens 14+, weekly on Mon., Jun. 15-29, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $95/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
SONGWRITING BOOTCAMP WITH MYRA FLYNN: In this three-day workshop, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Myra Flynn shares tools for breaking down the structure and process of songwriting. Students develop a concept for a new song and build the skills to make it happen. Later sessions focus on student works-in-progress, with feedback geared toward refinement. Myra also sheds light on the business realities of being a musician in 2015 regarding marketing, booking and social media. Adults & teens 16+, weekly on Sat., Jun. 13-27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $115/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
healing arts THE HEALERS’ REFUGE: Being sensitive to suffering can be challenging, especially in difficult times. In this brief workshop participants will have the opportunity to connect to the web of comfort, teaching and support created by generations of healers and available to all people of good heart. Preregistration
required. Jun. 4, Thu., 6:30-9 p.m. By donation. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: 8606203, journeyworksvt.com.
herbs VERMONT SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES: offers a beginners individualized 16 hour weekend. The basic skills of medicine making.. from harvest through preparation to medicine chest. We will formulate medicines that are the foundations of self care for common ailments. One-on-one with Herbalist. Herb walks, two vegetarian meals, certificate. Call for available dates. Cost: $425/person. Location: Vermont School of Herbal Studies, Greensboro. Info: 533-2344.
language EXPERIENCED NATIVE PROFESSOR OFFERING SPANISH CLASSES: Interactive lessons to improve comprehension, pronunciation and achieve fluency. Grammar and vocabulary practice plus audio-visual material is used. Classes individually and in groups. Children and adults. “I feel proud that my students have significantly improved their Spanish with my teaching approach.” — Maigualida Gomez Rak, MA. Location: College St., Burlington. Info: 276-0747, maigomez1@hotmail.com, burlingtonvt.universitytutor. com/tutors/116306. ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Join us for adult Spanish classes this summer. Our ninth year. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for young children; they love it! See our website or contact us for details. 10 weeks beginning week of Jun. 15. Cost: $225/10 classes of 90+ min. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE: SUMMER SESSION: Six-week French classes for adults at our Colchester and Montpelier locations. June 8-July 16. One morning session available in Colchester. Our summer session includes conversation classes for all levels as well as classes that will combine language instructions and culture. We also offer private tutoring. Location: Alliance Francaise, Colchester & Montpelier. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, aflcr.org.
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balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.
meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.
performing arts CLASSICAL COMEDY: SHAKESPEARE’S CLOWNS, FOOLS, & LOVERS: Find your funny in this spirited class focused on Shakespeare’s comedic characters! Dig into approaches to the language and physicality of a comedic role. Transform the text to action and bring your character to life with truth and specificity. Participants will do both monologue and scene work. Experience welcome, but not necessary. Instructor: John Nagle. Adults & teens 14+, weekly on Mon., Jun. 15-29, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $95/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org. SONGWRITING BOOTCAMP WITH MYRA FLYNN: In this three-day workshop, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Myra Flynn shares tools for breaking down the structure and process of songwriting. Students develop a concept for a new song
and build the skills to make it happen. Later sessions focus on student works-in-progress, with feedback geared toward refinement. Myra also sheds light on the business realities of being a musician in 2015 regarding marketing, booking and social media. Adults & teens 16+, weekly on Sat., Jun. 13-27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $115/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.
well-being LIGHTING THE PATH/ UNTANGLING THE OBSTACLES: In the midst of our busy lives, we don’t often find time to nourish our spiritual life or practice. Using the methods of psychodrama and Playback Theatre, we will examine ways to increase motivation and reduce obstacles to creating a larger space for the spiritual in our life. Jun. 13-14, Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $150/person; lunch provided. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: 860-6203, journeyworksvt. com.
writing THE YOGA OF JOURNALING: Empty your mind, fill your heart, on paper. Learn to write intuitively without self-censorship, editing or concern for spelling or grammar through free-flowing, expressive writing. Access deep innate wisdom and creativity. In this hands-on class you will learn journaling techniques which bring body-mind-soul benefits for healing and well-being. Thu., Jun. 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $30/ person. Location: Yoga Roots, 6221 Shelburne Rd., suite 140, Shelburne. Info: Joanna Tebbs Young, 747-0761, joanna@ wisdomwithinink.com, wisdomwithinink.com.
yoga HONEST YOGA, THE ONLY DEDICATED HOT YOGA FLOW CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited; $15/class or $130/10-class card; $12/ class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com. EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere: Beginner, advanced, kids, babies, post- and pre-natal, community classes and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Therapeutics and Alignment classes. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/ class; $130/10-class card; $5-10/ community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com. YOGA ROOTS: Yoga Roots provides a daily schedule of yoga classes for all ages and abilities. We aim to clarify your mind, strengthen your body and ignite your joyful spirit through classes such as Anusura-inspired yoga all levels, Therapeutic Restorative, Heated Vinyasa Flow, Gentle and Slow Yoga! Upcoming workshops: May 30, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Goddess Circle and Sacred Sound Sanctuary, 5-6 p.m. w/ Melinda Kinzie; The Yoga of Journaling w/ Joanna Tebbs Young, Thu., Jun. 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Preregistration required. Location: Yoga Roots, 120 Graham Way, Shelburne Green Business Park behind Folino’s. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt. com. BURLINGTON HOT YOGA: TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT!: Hot Yoga in the Summer?! Of course; here’s why. Our modern Far Infrared (FIR) heat is not as oppressive as traditional hot yoga, offering a gentler yet therapeutic yoga experience. Besides the many benefits of yoga, FIR helps heal muscle and joint injuries as well as arthritis and skin conditions. Yoga for everyone with creative Vinyasa style in our 93-degree newly remodeled studio. Come and enjoy Hot Yoga Burlington; classes daily. Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. Go to hotyogaburlingtonvt.com. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 999-9963.
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aking Windows is in the books and the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival takes to its many stages next week. And that means Vermont’s music festival season is about to kick into high gear. Practically every weekend from now until the end of September, fests of all shapes and sizes will disturb the peace — in a good way — all over these Green Mountains. So here’s a primer on some of them, including one outdoor music series. A few significant annual events haven’t released details as of this printing. (And one notable shindig, SolarFest, is taking a year off to recharge.) Look for updates on all things musical in these pages throughout the summer. The Avett Brothers
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The long-running Concerts on the Green series on the lawn of the stately Shelburne Museum could be called Vermont’s answer to Tanglewood, minus the classical music. Overlooking Shelburne’s rolling hills and the distant Adirondacks, it’s among the state’s prettiest concert settings. The music ain’t bad, either. This year’s lineup includes David Gray and Rachael Yamagata (Sunday, June 14), Gary Clark Jr. and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (Monday, June 29), Old Crow Medicine Show (Saturday, July 25), the Decemberists and Lady Lamb (Thursday, July 30), and the Avett Brothers and the Mike + Ruthy Band (Saturday, August 1).
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Hosted by local folk rocker John Daly at his farm, this down-home, two-day festival (with three days of camping)
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Hartland JazzFest Hartland, June 20. facebook.com/ hartlandjazzfest
The tiny Hartland JazzFest has a distinctly Latin vibe in its fourth year, thanks to acclaimed Chilean vocalist Natalie Bernal and the up-and-coming Miro Sprague/Michael Zsoldos Quartet. They’re joined by regional standouts Tonkin’s Toys and local favorites including the Vermont Jazz Ensemble, Tango Norte, and Fred Haas and Sabrina Brown’s Interplay Jazz.
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The Frendly Gathering Timber Ridge Resort, Windham, June 26-27. frendlygathering.com
As the Frendly Gathering folks have been known to say, “There is no I in frends.” There are, however, Is in Twiddle, Valerie June, Spirit Family Reunion, Charlie Parr and Sonny Knight & the Lakers. Those are but a handful of the bigger acts slated to play this southern Vermont festival that was founded by former pro snowboarders. It’s local-friendly, too, with acts such as Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band, Gold Town, Madaila and Vermont expats Quiet Lion also on the bill.
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Belvidere Center, June 20. Find them on Facebook.
Pransky Family Farm, Cabot, July 17-19. manifestivus.com
We’re pretty sure that, as it enters its 32nd year, the Rattling Brook Bluegrass Festival is the longest-running pickin’ party in the state. Heck, it might be the longest-running music festival, period. While we look that up, get down to
Entering its 12th year, the Manifestivus in Cabot has long been billed as the “local festival with a global vibe.” Toubab Krewe’s David Pransky founded the three-day bash and has built it into a summer mainstay. We’re still waiting on a lineup announcement, but the
Manifestivus’ mix of funky sounds from around the globe and close to home never fails to impress.
Jeezum Crow Music Festival
Stateside Amphitheatre, Jay Peak Resort, July 24-25, jaypeakresort.com
Couldn’t score tix for the Grateful Dead farewell shows this summer? This might unharsh your mellow: Dead acolytes Dark Star Orchestra headlining a two-day fest at Jay Peak. Also on the bill are Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, the Weight, Cabinet, and Roots of Creation.
Tweed River Music Festival
Behind Kenyon’s Variety, Waitsfield, July 31August 2. tweedrivermusicfestival.com
Founded by local songwriter and banjo ace Bow Thayer in 2009, the Tweed River Music Festival took a hiatus last year. It’s back this summer, bigger than ever and in a new home, to boot: Waitsfield. The roots-centric lineup has local flair thanks to Thayer, the FEELING FESTIVE
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Here’s how the HUHS Assembly Band won. On the final day of the contest, last Friday, May 22, HUHS jazz band director BrucE SklAr saw an email from the coNtoiS School of muSic BAND urging supporters to vote for it. The Contois band had been a front-runner
for much of the contest and included the latest voting tally in the missive to help get them over the final hump. But Sklar noted that the Assembly Band was only about 200 votes off the lead. He saw his opening. “It was like if you’re a general and you see that your opponent had just made a fatal error,” says Sklar by phone. High school band, meet The Art of War. Sklar immediately emailed everyone in the school. Then an Assembly Band member commandeered the school’s intercom system. “I think everyone in the school stopped dead and voted,” says Sklar of the school-wide announcement. If the final numbers are any indication, that’s precisely what happened. Including the adjoining middle school, Harwood Union has about 900 students. HUHSAB finished with 1,437 votes. That’s nearly 500 more than the runner-up band, crickEt BluE, and more than double the next-closest finishers, EVANSVillE trANSit AuthoritY and
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I actually have a lot less to do with this contest than you might assume. Though I think it’s pretty cool, it was not my idea. I in no way coordinate or influence any of the decisions behind it. I help publicize it because it’s newsworthy, and that’s about it. That said, when 7D and Higher Ground devised the contest, the intention was to find a way to spotlight worthy working bands from the local scene. That a school band could or would win was, I’m pretty sure, never a thought. But there was also never any rule against it. The only rules were that the band with the most votes wins and that the band has to be from Vermont. The HUHS Assembly Band winning is a total curveball. Curveballs are fun.
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If you’re just joining us, for the past few weeks we here at your friendly neighborhood alt-weekly newspaper have been running the annual Grand Point North Local Band Contest. Seven Days readers vote to decide which Vermont band gets to open the festivities at the Grand Point North music festival in September. Not to toot our own horn, but it’s kind of a big deal. The two previous winners were the DuPoNt BrothErS in 2013 and DwiGht & NicolE last year. Those are two high-profile local acts right now, which makes for some good company. And GPN is a pretty high-profile gig. Anyway, the votes have been cast and the people have spoken. Drum roll, please… The winner of the 2015 Grand Point North Local Band Contest is … the hArwooD uNioN hiGh School ASSEmBlY BAND! I know what you’re thinking: Did a high school band seriously just win the GPN contest? And not a high school band like the SNAz, who are a band whose members happen to be in high school. But an actual freakin’ high school band?! Yes. That’s exactly what just happened. And it’s awesome for four specific reasons.
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Feeling Festive « P.64 Snaz, Waylon Speed and Coquette, to name a few. National up-and-comers include outlaw-country sensation Lydia Loveless, Tim Gearan, Joe Fletcher and Vermont expat JP Harris & the Tough Choices.
Ciderstock
The Woodchuck Cidery, Middlebury, August 22. woodchuckcider.com/ciderstock
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For a small, one-day festival, Ciderstock certainly draws a crowd. Last year’s inaugural “ciderbration” drew more than 10,000 fans to the Woodchuck Cidery in Middlebury. Expect a similarly strong turnout for headliners Cage the Elephant and New Politics, as well as locals Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band and Middlebury natives Madaila.
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival
Waterfront Park, Burlington, August 6-9. lcmfestival.com
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The Valley Stage
Blackbird Swale, Huntington, August 8. valleystage.net
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bluegrass, jazz and folk, and Berkleeborn Twisted Pine. Others on the bill include the Mike Barnett Trio, the Phil Henry Acoustic Trio and PossumHaw.
Vermont Music Fest Lareau Farm, Waitsfield, August 8. vtmusicfest.com
The Vermont Music Fest is exactly what it says it is. It’s a music fest. In Vermont. Actually, it should probably be called the Really Fun Vermont Music Fest, because that would be accurate, too. This year’s lineup features songwriter Marina Evans, psych rockers Main Street Syndicate, funkrockers Soule Monde and folk singer Jon Gailmor.
The Full Tilt Boogie
Green Mountain Racetrack, Pownal, August 22. greenmountainlive.com
Green Mountain Racetrack in Pownal is open for business. No, not racing. Rocking. The site, which hosted Lollapalooza in 1996, is again an outdoor concert venue. The daylong Full Tilt Boogie music festival is a highlight of the summer and features ZZ Top, Gary Clark Jr., Buddy Guy and the Marshall Tucker Band.
Grand Point North
Waterfront Park, Burlington, September 12-13. grandpointnorth.com
Grace Potter’s two-day bash in September has become the unofficial end-of-summer party in Vermont. As always, this year’s fest features some real heavyweights, including the Flaming Lips, Shakey Graves and Mike Gordon. There’s lots of local love, too, with Vermont bands sharing the twin main stages with national acts both days.
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You have to admit it’s pretty neat that players from Potter’s high school will open the huge rock festival she founded. Plus, you gotta figure she might sit in for a tune, right? “I’m hoping that might happen,” says Sklar. And, hey, what with the rumors that Potter might be in the market for a band, Grace Potter & the Assembly has a nice ring, doesn’t it? COURTESY OF JIM ROONEY
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Contois. That means the Assembly band tallied about 1,000 votes in the contest’s final hours. (By comparison, last year’s winners, Dwight & Nicole, received 362 votes.) Is having a built-in voter base of fellow students an unfair advantage? Probably. But it’s legal. Sklar and HUHS just happened to figure out that loophole before anyone else. As a longtime New England Patriots fan, HUHS, I salute your vigor. REASON 3: THE HARWOOD UNION HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY BAND AIN’T YOUR AVERAGE SCHOOL BAND.
Don’t expect to hear the Assembly Band playing “Spain” or “In the Mood” come September. They are less like a select jazz band than, well, a band. Sklar explains that the Assembly Band consists of juniors who have been together since they were freshmen — that’s longer than your average local
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That’s right. Grace Potter is a Highlander — that’s the school mascot. And she’s maintained strong ties to the school as she has ascended to pop stardom. In 2012, Potter surprised her chorus teacher, DI PHILLIPS, by performing at Phillips’ retirement assembly. Shortly thereafter, Potter’s buddy, country superstar KENNY CHESNEY, donated a white baby grand piano to the school’s music department. “I’m so psyched for the Harwood Assembly Band!” writes Potter in an email to 7D. “I was blown away by some of the local talent that emerged this year, and it’s kind of a cosmic full circle that my alma mater will be there to represent at Grand Point North!”
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rock band, by the way. As the name implies, its members play every few weeks at school assemblies. For each gathering, they work up a song or two to feature as well as transition music between assembly segments. “They’re really more like the ‘Tonight Show’ band,” says Sklar. In a related story, Harwood has the coolest school assemblies ever. Sklar adds that each member of the group is responsible for bringing material to the group, which they all arrange together. Recent tunes have included a jazzed-up acoustic version of STEVIE WONDER’s “Isn’t She Lovely” and songs by the ROLLING STONES and AMY WINEHOUSE — not “Rehab,” presumably. And Sklar, a veteran local player perhaps best known as the keyboardist in the GRIPPO FUNK BAND, helps them through sticky intra-band dynamics. “They’re learning what it means to be in a band, what it is to be a professional,” he says.
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NECTAR'S: VT Comedy Club Presents: What a Joke! Comedy Open Mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Jakubi, Tar Iguana (jam), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Lotango (tango), 7:30 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin (Americana), 9 p.m., free. Mother Moses (folk rock), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Dirthouse (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda's Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. ZEN LOUNGE: Fright Night Flashback Party, 10 p.m., $5/7. 18+.
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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: John Daly Trio (folk rock), 7:30 p.m., free.
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A Little Bit Country Many modern Americana acts affect a phony rural aesthetic. Not Bradford Lee Folk. For one thing, dude
is actually a farmer. (Also, his name is Bradford Lee Folk.) He’s also one of the most promising young voices in modern roots and country music. He’s a genuine throwback to a vintage American sound that never goes out of style. Folk and his band, the Bluegrass Playboys, play the next installment of
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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Supply and Demand (blues, Americana), 6 p.m., donation.
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth & Katie Trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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SWEET MELISSA'S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Big John (acoustic), 8 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area THE BEE'S KNEES: Heady Topper Happy Hour with David Langevin (piano), 5 p.m., free. Up on the Roof (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation.
PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
THE MONKEY HOUSE: People Skills (rock), 8:30 p.m., $3. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Mona Malo (rock), 7 p.m., free.
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OLIVE RIDLEY'S: So You Want to Be a DJ?, 10 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Bluegrass Thursday: Bradford Lee Folk and the Bluegrass Playboys, 9:30 p.m., $2/5. 18+.
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CHURCH & MAIN: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. THE DAILY PLANET: Hot Pickin' Party (bluegrass), 8 p.m., free.
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DRINK: BLiNDoG Records Acoustic Sessions, 5 p.m., free.
RUSTY NAIL: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.
FINNIGAN'S PUB: Craig Mitchell (funk), 10 p.m., free.
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FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Sad Turtle, Stone Blossom, Funky Butt Lovin' (rock), 9 p.m., free.
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CITY LIMITS: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
JUNIPER: Jamie Bright (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., free.
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Half & Half Comedy (standup), 8 p.m., free. Disco Phantom (house), 10:30 p.m., free.
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Formula 5, Revibe (progressive rock, electronic), 9 p.m., $5.
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RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids music), 11 a.m., free. The Quardaroys (modern acoustic), 6:30 p.m., free. Jason Lee (alt-country), 8 p.m., free. The Fawns (power pop), 9:30 p.m., free. Gentle Hen (pop), 9:30 p.m., free. Villanelles (indie), midnight, free.
THE STAGE: Don & Jen & Friends (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., free.
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TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Moose Crossing (jazz), 6 p.m., free.
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Y Naught are a Burlington trio of former UVM physics and music students. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Wallace Kenyon, drummer Evan Laird and bassist Pat Markley, the band seems to approach its music as it might a physics experiment. On their debut album, Initial Conditions, Y Naught test the buoyant properties of lighter jazz against the surface tension of muddy prog-rock. The results, however, are inconclusive. Initial Conditions is at times a drawnout affair. Two tracks break the sevenminute mark, and four others clock in at more than five minutes. That length leaves Y Naught free to experiment, lending the album a live-performance vibe. But it can also test the listener’s endurance. The album opens with “All Along,” a melodic tune that artfully shows the band’s dueling personae — jazz and rock — with limited lyrical embellishment. Similarly, “In Here” and “At Pay” are
decent tracks bolstered by quality arrangements. Here, Laird is the instrumental star. His drumming is sensitive when it needs to be and playful when the moment allows. On “Ephemera,” Markley’s bass pops with tension and restraint, while Kenyon’s electric guitar hits pleasing notes. Lead vocalist Kenyon is at times enthusiastic, at others languid. When he lets his voice ride along with the music, he’s at his best. Unfortunately, he frequently reaches for styles that jar the ear, such as the hair-raising screams on “Why Not” or attempts at higher notes, particularly on “Odd Time.” “Maniacal Motives” is a bit of a psychedelic mess. Kenyon’s vocals change direction and pitch frequently, from panicked and shrill to apathetic and
growling. Musically, Laird and Markley try to follow along but ultimately are swallowed in grandiose vocal gestures. The closing track, “The Chase,” begins with an out-of-context segment of doowop a cappella before retreating into hard rock. The sharp contrast exemplifies Y Naught’s efforts to merge genres that, in more experienced hands, might find a seamless blend. It often feels like the music is playing them, rather than the other way around. Still, sometimes the beauty is in the attempt. Y Naught deserve some credit for their willingness to break the rules, and they have talent. The trio just needs to buff some of their rough edges and rein in the looser elements. Fluid, largely instrumental and improvisational, Initial Conditions is an interesting experiment — just not always successful. Y Naught’s debut album, Initial Conditions, is available at ynaught. bandcamp.com. Y Naught play Radio Bean on Saturday, May 30.
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Gary Peters is a sad bastard. No, really. He applies the tag himself on his Bandcamp page, so we feel pretty confident using the term. And his music, written and recorded under the pseudonym Ghost Weapons, bears out that label. Ghost Weapons’ debut EP, Collapse Songs, was composed in the throes of a breakup. Rooted in moody alt-rock and taking lyrical cues from the likes of such dour tunesmiths as Mark Kozalek, Ian Curtis and Bob Mould, it very much wallows in the depths of its own melancholy and infinite sadness. It is, in no uncertain terms, a fucking downer. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sadness, after all, is one of our most powerful and profound emotions. Countless great works of art have been birthed through the desolate womb of depression. Collapse Songs is not a great work of art. But it works, primarily as a slumped shoulder to cry on for those who need one; it captures feelings familiar to those who have been through a rough romantic split. Anger and regret are front and center on Peters’ record. A jagged edge runs through Collapse Songs. Peters has been burned. And rather
5/14/15 On the low and mournful “Rebuilding,”8V-northernlights052015.indd 1 he attempts to forge something new from the rubble of his broken heart, only to find that pieces may have been burned beyond recognition. “Day by day/ I rebuild my heart/ But I think it’s gone away,” he sings in a gritty baritone. “Body Rot” serves as the obligatory “eff you” song, but with a twist. Rather than telling off a lover, he puts himself in the crosshairs and laments the sorry state he’s allowed himself to slip into. It’s selfloathing of a high order. The album closes on “Fears.” Peters gets cozy with ghosts he’s been trying to flee, making peace with the notion that June 22-26 the specters of his failed relationship may 9-noon@ South Burlington Rec fields never move too far away. Though he’s July 13-17 often lyrically direct, bordering on blunt, 9-noon@ Centennial field UVM here his prose is haunting and elegant: “And every night the fear that I/ will not Ages 8-12 little league wake up/ Or never feel love again/ If I keep carrying ghosts around/ For my Signup on website @ whole life/ and yelling at them/ to keep it down.” But perhaps an exorcism has www.vermontbaseballschool.com taken place. Peters ends the song, and the record, with a hint of optimism, singing, “You’re really not as broken as you’ve BIll CurrIer former UVM Baseball coach made yourself believe.” Collapse Songs by Ghost Weapons is JIm Carter Mount Mansfield HS Asst coach available at ghstwpns.bandcamp.com.
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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Eric Fernald and Laura Fox (folk), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Wes Hamilton (solo acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Live music, 10 p.m., free. NUTTY STEPH'S: The tomasas Rumbath Latin Rocksteady Band, 7 p.m., free. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Funkwagon, Binger (funk, jam), 10 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA'S: Honky tonk Happy Hour with mark LeGrand, 5 p.m., free. Live music, 9 p.m., NA. WHAMMY BAR: The Barn Band (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.
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THE BEE'S KNEES: Brian Gatch Band (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation. MOOG'S PLACE: Sam Averbuck (folk), 9 p.m., free. RIMROCK'S MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Rekkon #FridayNightFrequencies (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: The tenderbellies, Ida mae Specker (bluegrass), 9 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Jason Lee (alt-country), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Kathleen Kanz comedy Hour (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. The miss-Fits, the tsunamibots (punk, surf), 10 p.m., free. NORTH BRANCH CAFÉ: Jason mallery (folk), 7 p.m., free. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): House Shuffle Dance Party, 10 p.m., free.
WHAMMY BAR: Bob Dylan Wannabe Winners Show, 7:30 p.m., free.
CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with top Hat Entertainment (Top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.
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MATTERHORN: Bill (classic rock), 9 p.m., $5. MOOG'S PLACE: mud city Ramblers (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5.
THE STAGE: Derek campbell (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.
RUSTY NAIL: Satta Sounds: Sattaday Nite Rasta Dancehall with JahRiffe and medz (reggae), 9 p.m., free.
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ARTSRIOT: The Nth Power, cory Henry & the Funk Apostles (funk), 9 p.m., $20. 18+.
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CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.
PARKER PIE CO.: Electric Sorcery (rock), 8 p.m., free. THE STAGE: Waterandric (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. Alan Greenleaf and the Doctor (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Binger (rock), 10 p.m., free. NAKED TURTLE: Strange Brew (rock), 10 p.m., $3.
FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
JP'S PUB: Karaoke with megan, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Jahson (reggae), 9 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Jen Kearney and the Lost onion (rock), 9 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: Ian Greenman (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Rustic overtones, Rumblecat (rock), 9 p.m., $5.
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FRANNY O'S: Kyle Stevens' Happiest Hour of music (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Vermont's Next Star, 8 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: DJs craig mitchell & mario maric (house), 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Walt Whitman;s Birthday celebration (poetry), 8 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Demus, 9:30 p.m., $3. THE OLDE NORTHENDER PUB: open mic, 7 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul, 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign one (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Gypsy Jazz Brunch with Queen city Hot club, 11 a.m., free. The Promise is Hope (folk rock), 6 p.m., free. Jeremy Gilchrist (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. Hannah Fair (blues), 9 p.m., free. crater Lake (indie rock), 10:30 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Background orcs (jazz-funk), 8 p.m., NA. ZEN LOUNGE: NEoN Party with Isaac French (rock), 8 p.m., $5. old School Revival (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Atak & Guests (EDM, top 40), 10 p.m., $5.
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BACKSTAGE PUB: Hot Neon magic (’80s new wave), 9 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Sophia & Jeff (acoustic rock), 5 p.m., free. Slant Sixx (rock), 9 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation. Spark open Improv Jam & Standup comedy, 7 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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barre/montpelier BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Bleeker & MacDougal (folk), 11 a.m., donation.
JP'S PUB: Dance Video Request Night with Melody, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
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RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Spencer Goddard (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Latin Sessions with Mal Maiz (cumbia), 10 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area
RED SQUARE: Mashtodon (hip-hop), 8 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Green Mountain Playboys (cajun), 5:30 p.m., NA.
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FRANNY O'S: Standup Comedy Cage Match, 8 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY:
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OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Karaoke with DJ Dana Barry, 9 p.m., free.
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JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with Melody, 10 p.m., free.
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JUNIPER: Ray Vega Quintet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5.
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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: DJ Rife (EDM), 10 p.m., free. DJ Tricky Pat & Guests (D&B), 10 p.m., free.
CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: VT Comedy Club Presents: What a Joke! Comedy Open Mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Smokin' Js, Coquette (rock), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
burlington
JP'S PUB: Open Mic with Kyle, 9 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Stephen Goldberg (jazz), 9 p.m., free.
THE MONKEY HOUSE: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+.
NECTAR'S: Gift of Gab, Landon Wordswell, Pure Powers, Enemy Self, Mertz, Learic, Bless the Child (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $10/12. AA.
MOOG'S PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.
BREAKWATER CAFÉ: The Hitmen, 6 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Max Garcia Conover (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area
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THE MONKEY HOUSE: Storytelling VT, 7:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Della Mae, Darlingside (Americana), 8 p.m., $15/17. AA.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Open Mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.
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barre/montpelier
SOUTH SIDE TAVERN: Open Mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area
THE BEE'S KNEES: Live Music, 7:30 p.m., $5.
MOOG'S PLACE: Jason Wedlock (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.
middlebury area
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Dwight Ritcher (blues), 8 p.m., free. Irish Jam Session, 9 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda's Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.
chittenden county
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Chronixx and the Zincfence Redemption, Federation Sound (reggae), 8:30 p.m., $23/25. AA. THE MONKEY HOUSE: Onion City Folk Revival, 8 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Chad Hollister (folk rock), 7 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Karen Mayhew (folk), 6 p.m., donation.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth & Katie Trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation. SWEET MELISSA'S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area
THE BEE'S KNEES: Heady Topper Happy Hour with David Langevin (piano), 5 p.m., free. Live Music, 7:30 p.m., $5.
PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.
middlebury area
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A Magical Mystery
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Erika Lawlor Schmidt, Castleton Downtown Gallery BY M E G BRAZ I L L
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he surreal and the playful find common currency in Erika Lawlor Schmidt’s new exhibition, “Blame It on My Youth,” at the Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. All the works on view can be described as “collage,” but a few could easily be called sculpture, while others owe more to printmaking. Many of the 35 pieces are prints. Some contain found objects such as buttons, others incorporate Victorian ephemera, and still others integrate Asian papers and references. All display an often-elegant lyricism that creates a visual journey. Lawlor Schmidt is a performance artist as well as a visual one. Although this show does not appear to link the two disciplines, her visual artwork is filled with movement. There’s a rhythm to the elements as they advance across the page or fall in a vertical descent. In her artist’s statement, the Pawlet artist evokes “the reality of impermanence” and the “presence of a connective yet unseeable life force that moves, shapes and holds us together.” Performance art is fleeting by nature, and Lawlor Schmidt’s work here seems so delicate, so fragile, that it shares that air of impermanence. “Blame It on My Youth” is divided into three series: collages with refined Victorian-era imagery; modern prints that balance collage with bold shapes and colors; and surreal collages that juxtapose unrelated images in impeccable arrangements. There is sense in this artist’s sensibility, order to her universe. The works’ materials and allusions draw on multiple eras, not strictly constrained by time. For example, “When “Wall Street Rag” Everything Seemed So Sure” (a 33-by-47-inch collagraph, monoprint and collage) incorporates what appear to be old Asian newspapers, relics of another place and time that evoke a spiritual journey over a lifetime. Closer inspection, however, reveals phone numbers and the occasional English word
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“co-op,” suggesting a different journey altogether — into the classified-ad real estate section of a contemporary newspaper, possibly from New York’s Chinatown. In “Sugar Cane Rag,” a 28-by-35-inch monoprint, Lawlor Schmidt overlaps layers of thin rice paper with silver metallic Joss paper. Traditionally burned at funerals in a number of Asian countries, Joss paper is said to ensure that the spirit of the deceased will have an abundance of good things in the afterlife. The silver paper shimmers and adds refinement to the work. Natural fibers, perhaps sourced from trees or Vermont fields, ripple and swirl in this work. Lawlor Schmidt says that, as a child, she explored ravines and woods and became an avid beachcomber. Her interest in collecting sticks and stones, and whatever else she found along the way, grew into a practice of turning them into art — a practice evident in her current work. Lawlor Schmidt’s penchant for collecting takes a different turn in “These Foolish Things.” It’s an artful arrangement of 42 small images (none larger than one square inch) that were likely painstakingly clipped from magazines and brochures. Tiny pictures of a cat, a lady’s shoe, a 7 Up bottle cap, a chocolate-covered candy still in its wrapper, a jewel and other objects are neatly organized in six vertical rows, with seven pictures in each. The piece comprises a vocabulary known only to the artist. That language of images, words and shapes runs through the exhibit and adds a pervasive sense of mystery, rather than spelling out meanings. Mystery may, in fact, be this artist’s muse; it enriches the work with layers of implied meaning. Birds appear regularly. So do large circles and maps; shoes, dresses and skirts; handwriting and newsprint. Lawlor Schmidt leaves us with the sense that, while chance may connect these objects, she herself leaves nothing to happenstance. One of the enigmatic repeating images is a dot-dash pattern
ART SHOWS
“With a Little Spring Time in Your Heart”
NEW THIS WEEK burlington
CARL RUBINO: “It’s Not What You Look At. It’s
What You See,” photographs with themes including architectural, natural and urban landscapes, abstracts and multiple-exposure images. Reception: Friday, June 5, 5-8 p.m. June 1-August 28. Info, 518-524-8450. Hinge in Burlington.
reminiscent of Morse code, or suggestive of a musical score. Lawlor Schmidt’s husband and frequent collaborator in performance, Gary Schmidt, is a composer. The artist herself is a dancer, so music is doubtless a vital part of her life. Her artistic code could be a digitized version of a song. Or it could be the punch notation that a player piano uses to make music without the human hand. Again, Lawlor Schmidt serves up mystery with beauty, offering no logical conclusions.
JARI CHEVALIER: “Whole World in Pieces,” mixed-media works. Reception: Friday, June 5, 5-8 p.m. June 1-30. Info, 212-213-5310. Brickwork Art Studios in Burlington.
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‘2015 LEGACY COLLECTION’: Landscapes painted by 25 living and 13 deceased artists that reflect the legacy of museum namesakes and artists Alden and Mary Bryan. May 27-December 30. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.
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‘DUST’: Displays include samples of “this most ubiquitous substance” from around the world, and the cosmos, as well as unique moments in the history of dust and a visual history of dust removal. Reception: Sunday, May 31, 3-7 p.m. May 31-November 30. Info, claredol@sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.
LAWLOR SCHMIDT’S WORK HERE SEEMS SO DELICATE, SO FRAGILE, THAT IT SHARES THAT AIR OF IMPERMANENCE.
ART EVENTS CHITTENDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ART SHOW: Five Chittenden County high schools showcase senior students’ artwork with a ceremony at which Best in Show and runners-up awards will be presented. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station, Burlington, Wednesday, May 27, 5-7 p.m. Info, 660-9005. ARTIST TALK: NICOLE CHERUBINI & MATTHEW BLACKWELL: The May visiting artist discusses her work as part of the center’s free lecture and reading series. Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Thursday and Friday, May 28 & 29, 8-9 p.m. Info, 635-2727. BCA SUMMER ARTIST MARKET: A juried, outdoor market featuring handmade original fine art and crafts by Vermont artists and artisans, in conjunction with the Burlington Farmers Market. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166.
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BRUCE CONKLIN: “New Paintings,” Vermont landscapes by the local artist. Through August 15. Info, 862-2470. UVM Medical Center in Burlington.
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‘GRACE: GRASS ROOTS ART & COMMUNITY EFFORT’: An exhibit showcasing 28 pieces of work from artists living in Chittenden County. Lower level of the mall, at the southwest entrance. Through May 31. Info, 472-6857. Vermont Artisans Craft Gallery, Burlington Town Center. THE INNOVATION CENTER SHOW: Group exhibits of local artists on all three floors. First floor: Ashley Veselis, Casey Blanchard, James Vogler, Jamie Townsend, Liz Cleary, Lori Arner, Robert Green and Scott Nelson; second floor: Elizabeth Nelson, Emily Mitchell, Lyna Lou Nordstorm, Michael Pitts and Tom Merwin; third floor: Jessica Drury, Lynn Cummings, Haley Bishop, Janet Bonneau, Krista Cheney and Wendy James. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington. JAMES VOGLER: Vibrant abstract paintings by the Charlotte artist. Through June 30. Info, 425-2152. Feldman’s Bagels in Burlington. A TRUNK SHOW: LEVITY 7 DESIGN COLLECTIVE: Spring-themed arts and products by seven local designer/artisans. JANE BROOKS: Watercolor paintings by the Vermont artist. Through May 31. Info, 488-5766. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington. JASON BOYD, JORDAN DOUGLAS & MATT GANG: Wood and mixed-media assemblages by Boyd; photographs on infrared and black-and-white film capturing recent travels by Douglas; and works in cork and wood by Gang. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. VCAM Studio in Burlington. KATHRYN JARVIS: Floral landscape pastel and watercolor paintings. MARILYN BARRY: New abstract paintings. Through June 26. Info, 862-9647. The Daily Planet in Burlington. LESLIE FRY: “Twist & Shout,” an exhibit of monoprints and sculpture by the Winooski artist. Through June 29. Info, 864-2088. The Men’s Room in Burlington. LISA LILLIBRIDGE: “Freak Show,” an installation of carved relief paintings created from found objects and textiles, influenced by vintage carnival signs, games and relationships. Through June 16. Info, 448-3657. Revolution Kitchen in Burlington. LIVVY ARAU-MCSWEENEY: “One Year,” paintings and digital photography by the Barcelona-born senior at Burlington High School that represent the mystery of abandoned places. Through May 31. Info, 863-3403. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington. LYNN CUMMINGS: “Life Forms & Color Studies,” a solo exhibition of abstract paintings based on symbols, shapes and patterns reminiscent of sea creatures or microbes. Through June 30. Info, 660-9005. The Gallery at Main Street Landing, in Burlington. MARK GONYEA: “Name That Game,” posters inspired by popular board games. Through June 30. Info, 660-9005. Dostie Bros. Frame Shop in Burlington. ‘MAY DAY: THE WORKERS ARE REVOLTING’: Annual employee art show. Through May 31. Info, 318-2438. Red Square in Burlington.
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‘BURLINGTON THEN AND NOW: 150 YEARS A CITY’: An exhibit of historic black-and-white photographs of Burlington from University of Vermont Special Collections dating back to the 1860s, along with contemporary photos
GEORGIA SMITH: Photographs of Europe capturing the spontaneous, mysterious moments that keep life interesting. Through May 31. Info, 540-0107. Speaking Volumes in Burlington.
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‘BACK TO NATURE’: Textiles, paintings and mixed media by Karen Henderson, Jill Madden, Joe Salerno and Gowri Savoor that celebrate the beauty of the Vermont landscape and reinterpret our connection with place through time. Through June 20. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington.
‘FINISHED’: The third annual exhibition of works by Vermont Woodworking School graduating students. Through May 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center in Burlington.
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PAUL SCHWIEDER: A one-day showcase of 10 glass sculptures by the Swedish artist. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park, Stowe, Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, 253-8943.
CHANCE MCNIFF: “Geometrically cosmic,” acrylic and oil paintings lined with ink. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s: Pine Street in Burlington.
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“Wall Street Rag” (a 44.5-by-22inch monoprint) is a case in point. The long horizontal work consists of four or five sections cleanly divided by straight lines. The title suggests a newspaper or a musical composition — or even a razzing of Wall Street. The delineated sections and the notation combined with color and movement suggest music. Whatever its meaning, the artist’s refined use of paper and layers, code and script, bold color and neutral grays, is graceful and rhythmic. The harmonics can almost be heard as the eyes move along the painting. Lawlor Schmidt’s playfulness is also evident in many pieces, nowhere more than in “With a Little Spring Time in Your Heart” (collage on suede), in which she covers the iconic Empire State Building with a Victorian skirt from the “waist” down. The base of the skyscraper perches on jewels. Viewers to this exhibit, too, are surrounded by little jewels — objects enveloped in code, deeply laden with humor and beauty.
“Blame It on My Youth,” a solo exhibition by Erika Lawlor Schmidt. Through June 6 at the Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. Info, 468-1266. facebook.com/castleton collegegalleries
MARJORIE KRAMER: Landscape and cityscape paintings by the Vermont-based member of New York City’s Blue Mountain Gallery. Reception: Friday, June 5, 5-7 p.m. June 2-30. Info, 744-6859. Newport Natural Market & Café.
by Paul Reynolds taken from the same viewpoints. Through May 31. Info, 865-7211. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington.
art ‘Archistream’
With the guidance of the Vermont chapter of the American Institute of
Architects,
undergraduate
architecture students at Norwich University
redesigned
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center. It’s been on tour for a year promoting AIA’s mission: to raise the profile of architecture and educate the public to understand that “design” doesn’t necessarily mean fancy; it can also mean, say, engaging vulnerable communities in planning for extreme weather and
climate
change.
The
Archistream will be outside River Arts in Morrisville through June 4. During an open house this Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mike Purvis of Three River Design Group in Woodstock and Norwich architecture student Jess Dahline will be on hand to talk about the project. On Thursday, June 4, at 5 p.m., community architect and ecological designer Diane Elliott Gayer will give a talk titled
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“Designing Morrisville.” Pictured: AIA Vermont’s “Archistream.”
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Michael Buckley: “The Buck Stopped Here,” a retrospective to honor the artist and support Drawing Inspiration, a virtual community connecting cancer patients with art. Through May 29. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. ‘Open Close’: Iskra Print Collective Group Show featuring 11 local artists who shut out the distractions of the digital age in favor of ink, paper and emulsion. Through June 18. Info, 861-3155. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington. Phil Laughlin: “Water Works,” an exhibition of paintings with a watery theme. Robert Chamberlin: “Climates,” works in watercolor. Curated by ONE Arts Collective. Through May 31. Info, 863-6713. North End Studios in Burlington.
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Sarah Bunker: “An Exploration in Abstract,” paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media on canvas and paper. Through May 29. Info, 425-2700. Davis Studio Gallery, SEABA Center, in Burlington.
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‘Staring Back: The Creation and Legacy of Picasso’s Demoiselles d’Avignon’: The exhibit explores the origins and influence of the seminal cubist painting through a selection of American, African and European contemporary art, as well as new technologies. Through June 21. ‘Travelers in Postwar Europe’: Black-and-white photographs of Germany, Paris, London and Venice by Burlington doctor H.A. Durfee Jr. between 1951 and 1953. Through June 28. Info, 656-8582. Fleming Museum, UVM in Burlington. Stephanie Seguino: “Radical Empathy,” an exhibition exploring issues of race through photography by the artist, economist and professor. Through June 30. Info, 999-0657. Flynndog in Burlington. Steve Hadeka: “Riffing on the Modern Birdhouse 2,” an exhibit of wood birdhouses in mid-century styles. Through May 31. Info, 651-8834. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington. Sue Mowrer Adamson: An exhibit of multimedia block prints made from children’s artwork and found objects. Through June 30. Info, 658-6400.
art listings and spotlights are written by nicole higgins desmet and pamela polston. Listings are restricted to art shows in truly public places.
American Red Cross Blood Donor Center in Burlington. Sumru Tekin: “One Day,” a multimedia installation by the Barbara Smail Award winner, with audio elements meant to orchestrate an encounter between the visitor and the gallery space. Through June 20. Info, 865-7166. Burlington City Arts. Thomas Brennan: “Darkness From Light,” photogenic or camera-less photographic drawings by the associate professor of art at the University of Vermont that explore mortality and document nature. Through June 20. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. Toni Lee Sangastiano: “Misguided Adorations,” a photographic series of vacant Italian street shrine alcoves repurposed as slyly subversive altars to consumer culture, created during the artist’s sabbatical in Florence, Italy. Through June 29. Info, 860-2733. Freeman Hall 300, Champlain College in Burlington.
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‘The Waskowmium: Where the Art Stops’: A selection of works by 45 regional artists represent Barre collector Mark Waskow’s acquisitions since 1998. Through May 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington.
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Adam Vindigni: A founder of Powe. Snowboards exhibits graphic art, ink drawings and photography inspired by life in Vermont. Through May 31. Info, 658-2739. Magic Hat Artifactory in South Burlington. ‘Birds of a Fiber’: A community art show. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington. Casey Blanchard: “Key West Bound,” a colorful, ethereal monoprint series by the Shelburne artist. Through June 30. Info, 238-7767. Yoga Roots in Shelburne. ‘Travel With Ogden Pleissner’: A selection of the artist’s lesser-known American and European landscapes, along with other American paintings from the museum’s permanent collection. Judy B. Dales: “Ahead of the Curve,” an exhibit of contemporary quilts from the last 18 years of the artist’s flowing, abstract style. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.
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Katie LoeseL: “piles and passageways,” drawings and prints by the Vermont artist, who explores ideas of pilings, webs and balance. Through June 1. Info, 985-8222. shelburne Vineyard. Vermont WatercoLor society: A juried spring show by 35 watercolor artists. Through may 31. Info, 899-3211. emile A. gruppe gallery in Jericho. ‘WaLter WicK: Games, Gizmos and toys in the attic’: An exhibition of large-scale photographs, models and a video of model building from the photographic illustrator and cocreator of I SPY and creator of the Can You See What I See? children’s books. Through July 5. Info, 985-3346. pizzagalli Center for Art and education, shelburne museum. ‘the Wonders of Wood’: An exhibition of handmade objects by woodshop manager Chris Ramos, woodworkers-in-residence, members of the woodshop’s community renters’ program and students. Through may 29. Info, 985-3648. shelburne Craft school.
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‘1865, out of the ashes: assassination, reconstruction & heaLinG the nation’: historical artifacts that commemorate the Civil war’s 150th anniversary. Through July 31. Info, 485-2886. sullivan museum & history Center, Norwich university, in Northfield. ‘art of creatiVe aGinG’: The sixth annual juried exhibit by the Central Vermont Council on Aging, featuring recent work by senior artists living in or near washington, Lamoille and orange counties. The exhibit highlights the important role of creativity and underscores the role of seniors in Vermont’s culture and society. Through may 31. Info, 223-3338. Kellogg-hubbard Library in montpelier.
BridGet & nataLie WheeLer: “Brainscapes,” an exhibition of mixed-media artworks. Through may 31. Info, 479-0896. espresso Bueno in Barre. the f/7 PhotoGraPhy GrouP: Images from Lost Nation Theater’s productions of Eurydice and Treasure Island by the local photography club. Through may 31. Info, 223-9504. montpelier City hall. franK c. GayLord: sculptures in bronze, resin and stone, as well as recent drawings, by the Barre artist best known for sculpting the Korean war Veterans memorial on the National mall. Through June 3. Info, 479-7069. studio place Arts in Barre. ‘a LeGacy of carinG: Kurn hattin homes for chiLdren’: A historical exhibit of Kurn hattin homes for Children, founded in 1894 in westminster to offer a safe home and quality education for disadvantaged children in a nurturing, rural environment. Through september 30. Info, 828-2291. Vermont history museum in montpelier. Loretta LanGuet: Ceramic pottery depicting abstract floral imagery by the mad River Valley artisan. Through may 31. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in montpelier. mary admasian: “Boundaries, Balance and Confinement,” sculptures and assemblages that address societal constraints and use found materials including fencing, willow switches, logs, butterflies and rooster feathers. Through July 7. Info, 828-0749. Vermont supreme Court gallery in montpelier. nancy caLicchio: “Landscape Trilogy,” an exhibition of plein-air oil paintings that explore the balance between earth and sky. Through June 30. Info, 828-5657. governor’s gallery in montpelier.
BiLLy Brauer and students: members of warren artist Billy Brauer’s long-running painting and life-drawing class exhibit their work in the gallery’s new space. Through June 19. Info, 262-6035. T. w. wood gallery in montpelier. sTowe/smuggs AReA shows
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to employ layers of paint to create depth, or to illuminate her landscapes. But in her
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works of oil and encaustic, a memory of place seems to linger. Her artist statement notes that she is concerned with “the dialogue of internal and external, conscious and unconscious.” Perhaps it’s not just landscapes but Jensen’s inner world surfacing on her canvases. Her contemplative exhibit, aptly titled “Scenes Remembered,” is on view
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‘River Works’: Photography, paintings and multimedia inspired by Vermont rivers and water meditation by Arista Alanis, Kevin Fahey, Janet Fredericks, John Miller, John Sargent, Rett Sturman and Kathryn Lipke. Through July 30. f AIA Vermont’s ‘Archistream’: A renovated 1969 Airstream Globetrotter, renovated by undergraduate architecture students at Norwich University, serves as a mobile design gallery and education center. The project led by the Vermont chapter of American Institute of Architects aims to increase awareness about green ecological design and architecture. Open house: Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Through June 4. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville. ‘Inside Out’: An exhibition of 85 paintings of still life and interiors in a variety of media by member artists. Through June 28. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. “Subtle, Not Subtle: Evocative Nuance”: Delicate and complex paintings by Marc Civitarese, Janis Pozzi-Johnson and Helen Shulman; and sculptures by Jonathan Prince. Through June 3. Julia Jensen: “Scenes Remembered,” oil and encaustic paintings that celebrate light and the natural landscape. Through August 11. Kathleen Kolb: “Houses,” paintings influenced by American luminism, a 19th-century landscape style emphasizing light, in which the artist illustrates how Vermonters live. Through June 22. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe. ‘Slope Style’: Thirty-five fully accessorized vintage ski outfits, with a special section of the exhibit dedicated to Vermont ski brands. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. Student Art Show: Artworks in a variety of media and subject matter by Stowe-area students. Through May 31. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.
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‘Vermont – A Personal Viewpoint’: Eighteen works depicting life in Vermont by six artists in styles from abstract to representational. Through June 3. Info, 472-6857. Grace Gallery at the Old Firehouse in Hardwick. Wendy Soliday: “Here and Where?” a collection of pastel paintings that juxtapose the artist’s traditional Vermont landscapes with scenes from her travels abroad. Through June 30. Info, 2531818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe.
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Axel Stohlberg: Paintings, drawings and assemblages that play on the theme of shelter, both physical and emotional. Through June 13. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frameshop in Waterbury.
‘The Gathering’: Thirty-three members of the Valley Arts Foundation exhibit works in a variety of media and styles. Through June 26. Info, 496-6682. Festival Gallery in Waitsfield. ‘¡Viva Cuba!’: Historic and contemporary images by nine photographers. Through July 12. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.
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Jack Goodman: “Mostly Vermont: Photographic Images,” works by the prolific Middlebury photographer. Through June 27. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.
f Kit Donnelly: As the artist prepares to leave Vermont, she is exhibiting works from nearly 30 years of art making. Reception: Friday, May 29, 5-7 p.m. Through June 12. Info, 453-3188. WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room in Bristol.
‘Many Thousand Gone: Portraits of the African American Experience’: Some 100 photographs of African Americans, from 1840s daguerreotypes to the civil rights era of the 1960s, from the collection of George R. Rinhart. Language Schools at the Museum (The Oberbrook Gallery): Twenty works of art from the museum’s permanent collection represent many of the countries and cultures that the college’s summer language schools represent. Through August 9. Info, 443-3168. Middlebury College Museum of Art. Patricia LeBon Herb: Paintings on multiple themes including starry nights, Paris, flowers, still life, birds and spring. Through July 31. Info, 877-6316. Starry Night Café in Ferrisburgh. Peter Fried: “Addison: Land Meets Sky,” an exhibit of Addison County landscapes in the artist’s new gallery. Through October 8. Info, 355-1447. Peter Fried Art in Vergennes. Steven Jupiter: “Hubbardton Creek,” a limitededition series of 10 color 24-by-36-inch photographs of a Vermont waterway. Through July 26. Info, 917-686-1292. Steven Jupiter Gallery in Middlebury. ‘Warren Kimble, AllAmerican Artist: An Eclectic Retrospective’: The internationally known Vermont artist exhibits a lifetime of work, including his “Sunshine” series, “Widows of War” paintings and sculpture, and more recent “House of Cards” and “Into the Box” series, which features open-faced boxes filled with found objects and architectural assemblages. Also on view is the Kimballs’ personal collection of folk art. Through October 18. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.
Nancy Calicchio The legislature has adjourned for the year, but Nancy
Calicchio’s exhibit continues serenely on just outside the office of Gov. Peter Shumlin. Capturing the essence of spring and summer, her representational Vermont landscapes in oil were made en plein air; Calicchio reportedly sets out her easel regardless of
Woody Jackson: “Wholly Cow,” a retrospective of works by the artist best known for his Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cows. Through May 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury.
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Castleton Alumni Art Exhibtion: Artworks by 16 graduates from 1982 through 2014. Through August 28. Info, 468-6052. Rutland City Hall. Erika Lawlor Schmidt: An exhibition of collages, prints and sculpture influenced by the ever-changing light of New England and Indian mysticism. Through June 6. Info, 468-6052. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. Jackee Foley: “The Past and the Present,” a retrospective of work, including new paintings featuring the architecture of Brandon, by the thirdgeneration resident and guild member. Through June 2. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild. ‘Love of Imagination’: The 2015 student art exhibit features work from all eligible Vermont K-12 students in public, private or home schools. The theme celebrates the youthful spirit of creativity and imagination. Through May 30. Info, 775-0062. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.
she writes in her artist statement. “I am on a journey in the rich tradition of landscape painters.” The bucolic works are on view in the Governor’s Gallery, fifth floor of the “Early Spring on Gray’s Farm.”
Muffy Kashkin Grollier: “Felted Flora, Fauna and Fantasy,” mixed media, paint with wool felt. Through May 31. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.
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‘Birds Are Dinosaurs’: An exhibit tracing the evolution of birds from their ancestors includes skeletons and life-size replicas by paleo-artist Todd Marshall. Hands-on activities include a replica dig site. Through October 15. $11.50-13.50. Info, 359-5000. VINS Nature Center in Hartford.
Keith Sonnier: A survey of early neon works, 1968-1989, by the American artist. Peter Saul: In a retrospective exhibit that spans his career 1959 to 2012, the American artist presents colorful paintings that incorporate humor, pop-culture imagery, irreverence and occasionally politically incorrect subject matter. Open weekends and Wednesdays by appointment. Through November 29. Info, info@ hallartfoundation.org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading, 05062. ‘Print Garden’: Botanical Prints by studio members. Through May 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Thesis Exhibition: An exhibit of work by MFA graduates. Through June 14. Info, 295-3319. Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction.
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call to artists “Family matters” PhotograPhy exhibition: Photographers are invited to submit work for a juried show held from July 28 to August 21 at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. Theme: Family Matters. Deadline: June 8. Juror: Ann M. Jastrab. For more information and to submit your work, please visit the website. ‘War & Peace’ call For submissions: Calling for photography that that documents the dynamic power struggles in our world and, conversely, the moments of calm. All selected entries will
be exhibited in the gallery and in a catalogue. Juror: Nissan N. Perez. Send entries to darkroomgallery.com/ex71. Deadline: June 10. Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction. $24/first 4 images, $5/ each additional image. Info, 777-3686. animating inFrastructure: The Vermont Arts Council proposes to foster collaborative partnerships between communities and artists to successfully integrate public art into existing or proposed infrastructure improvement projects. Eligible are proposals from municipalities, nonprofit arts and/or non-arts organizations, schools, libraries,
downtown associations and more. Individual artists may not apply. Deadline: October 1. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier. Info, 828-3291. 2015 Festival oF Fine arts artist’s choice comPetition: Open to any Vermont resident. Artwork will be judged by artists. Registration and submission deadlines: Saturday, May 30, noon-4 p.m., and Sunday, May 31, noon-6 p.m. at the Art’s Alive Gallery. Cash awards. More info at artsalivevt.org/ festival-of-fine-arts. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station, Burlington. $20 registration. Info, 660-9005.
tom schulten: Vivid works by the renowned Dutch painter of consensusism. Through December 31. Info, 457-7199. Artemis Global Art in Woodstock.
maggie neale: Landscape and abstract paintings by the Vermont artist. Through June 1. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.
‘Wagon Wheels Farm’: An exhibition of documents from the farm, including Depression-era photographs and a copy of the farm’s guestbook, signed by Edward Hopper. Also, reproductions of Hopper’s watercolor paintings of the White River and Josephine Hopper’s sketches of barns along Vermont Route 110. Through June 13. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.
‘recycle into sPring!’: An exhibit of art and masks created with recyclables, plastics, paper and trash by local students. Through June 12. Info, 3341966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.
William raymond darling & Prima cristoFalo: Intaglio prints and designer fashions, respectively. Through June 30. Info, 457-1298. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock.
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‘get out oF this one: broken snoW removal devices oF the nek’: A “brief celebration of futility” in the form of an exhibit about the rigors of snow removal in Vermont winters. Through May 30. Info, claredol@sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.
2015 annual members’ exhibition: A exhibition featuring a mix of styles, techniques and media by member artists of all levels. Through June 24. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland. 24th annual regional high school art exhibition: A juried exhibit of 100 works of student art. the george stePhanoPoulos collection: More than 120 photographs in a range of styles, including works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, among many others. Through May 31. Info, 518-792-1761. The Hyde Museum in Glens Falls, N.Y. ‘From gainsborough to moore: 200 years oF british draWings’: An exhibit of 40 drawings and pastels, mid-18th to late 20th century, from the museum’s UK collection. Through August 16. marion Wagschal: “Portraits, Memories, Fables,” the first solo museum exhibition of the Montreal artist, featuring close to 30 paintings produced between 1971 and 2014. These include portraiture and allegorical representations painted when abstraction was in style. Through August 9. Info, 515-285-1600, ext. 205. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. ‘ukara: ritual cloth oF the ekPe secret society’: An exhibition examining the signature textile of the Ekpe secret society and exploring the cultural practice the cloth represents, as well as the artistic process involved in its creation. In conjunction with “Auto-Graphics: Works by Victor Ekpuk.” Through August 2. ‘Water Ways: tension and FloW’: Landscape and portraiture photography from the permanent collection that explores “water’s impact on human life and humanity’s impact on water.” Through August 23. victor ekPuk: “Auto-Graphics,” mixed-media works in graphite and pastel on paper, influenced by the artist’s Nigerian roots. Through August 2. Info, 603-646-2808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. ‘variations on landscaPe’: Paintings, sculpture and photographs on the theme of nature, maps and roads. Through June 14. Info, 819-843-9992. Le Studio de Georgeville, Québec. m
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‘liFe & landscaPe’: Works in oil of internal and external landscapes by Louise Arnold; trucks, derelicts, swamps and other unnoticed items by Ben Barnes; surrealistic, hand-cut collages by Vanessa Compton. Through June 6. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro.
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‘children oF the oasis’: Ten tapestries by students of Egypt’s Ramses Wissa Wassef Centre, shown in conjunction with a contemporary fiber-art exhibit. ‘hand toWel Project’: Trained art weavers Elizabeth Billings and Andrea Wasserman collaborated on an installation of branches and handwoven hand towels that create a faux canopy. alisa dWorsky: “Motion-LineForm,” is a 70-foot-long textile installation made from polyester ribbon and installed via dance. It will be connected to façade of the museum. The performance is a collaboration of the artist and choreographers Candice Salyers and Dahlia Nayar. donald saaF: “Contemporary Folk Tales,” a solo exhibition of figurative paintings by the local artist and musician. evie lovett: Westminster West photographer’s images and audio of drag queens in the final leg of the touring exhibit by the Vermont Folklife Center. gregory miguel gómez: “Point at Infinity,” an exhibition of sculptures referencing mathematics and symbology. Through June 21. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
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his isn’t so much a movie as two hours-plus of product placement. The nerve of Disney to sell us tickets to an ad for a theme-park attraction to which it wants to sell us tickets. That’s not synergy. That’s corporate greed. At least Pirates of the Caribbean had Johnny Depp when he could still be fun and, early on, stories and characters entertaining enough to distract you from the fact that you were watching a $250,000,000 commercial. Tomorrowland isn’t designed to distract us from Disney’s marketing. Entertainment barely comes into the picture. Rather, Tomorrowland is designed to lecture us. Cowritten and directed by the previously estimable Brad Bird (Ratatouille), this is that rare family film guaranteed to leave young and older viewers equally unsatisfied. Take the opening sequence: Frank (George Clooney) looks into the camera and begins to tell a story. Behind him, a clocklike device displays a running countdown. He’s interrupted by a perky youngster named Casey (Britt Robertson) who has her own ideas about how to tell the story. Whenever one interrupts the other, the countdown pauses. Rinse. Repeat until you find yourself thinking of The Monuments Men and try-
ing to remember the last time you enjoyed a George Clooney movie. This goes on and on until finally the movie starts, and you realize that cutesy back and forth between Frank and Casey served zero purpose beyond filling time. Speaking of time, that clock with the countdown is never explained. Both elements of the intro are signs of what’s to come. The story starts at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Young Frank has brought a homemade jet pack — which he knows doesn’t work — to show the judges at an invention contest. They’re suitably unimpressed. A young girl with a British accent (Raffey Cassidy) sees something special in Frank, however, and slips him a magic token. It admits him to the gleaming dream metropolis that is Tomorrowland, where it seems only a matter of time before you’ll bump into George Jetson. The girl’s name is Athena and, the next thing we know, we’re in the present day and she’s slipped a token to Casey, evidently owing to the latter’s passion for NASA’s space program. Whenever Casey touches the token, she finds herself suddenly on the set of Field of Dreams with the shimmering metropolis of Tomorrowland in the distance.
FIELD OF VISION Robertson receives an invitation to a city in another dimension in Bird’s preachy futuristic fable.
The rest of the film chronicles the chaos that ensues after Athena unites Casey with the now grizzled, disillusioned Frank and they set out to right the course of humanity’s future while being pursued by grinning robots in black suits. Nonstop special effects have been created to divert our attention from gaping lapses in logic and from plot holes the size of, well, black holes. In places, the CGI mayhem is snazzy, but mostly the whole business is exhausting. It hardly helps that Robertson comes close to exceeding the perkiness limit even for a Disney product. It gets worse. Bird isn’t content to baffle us and give us migraines. He wants to teach
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ometimes the casting of a literary adaptation serves its box office better than its source material. Early in this new version of Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd, independent-minded Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) refuses a marriage proposal from soft-spoken sheep farmer Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts). After all, she barely knows him — and besides, she declares, “I will not be any man’s property.” That’s all well and good — even radical in the 1870 setting. But we all know the heroines of most of these old-timey novels eventually do choose a husband, right? And as the strapping Belgian actor gazes at Mulligan with soulful Ryan Gosling eyes, we may suspect the filmmakers have stacked the deck. Besides being a hunk, Oak is an excellent listener and good with animals. He’s named for the sturdiest of trees, for God’s sake. Far from the madding crowd, how much better is a girl likely to do? In short, viewers who approach Far From the Madding Crowd like a Jane Austen adaptation may find its heroine a little dense. But Hardy is not Austen. His novels are as likely to end tragically as festively, and his plots tend to be overshadowed by their richly detailed settings. Rather than highlighting sparkling dialogue — Austen’s strength — a Hardy adaptor needs to do justice to the author’s vivid set pieces of rural life and his fixation on the cruelties of happenstance.
HAY, GIRL… Schoenaerts and Mulligan have countryside chemistry in Vinterberg’s Hardy adaptation.
Director Thomas Vinterberg (best known for The Celebration) has a strong grasp of setting, as he showed in The Hunt (2012), a film as much about Danish rural traditions as about its ostensible subject. Here he highlights the pastoral Dorset countryside and crafts memorable images: a beach at sunrise littered with the corpses of sheep; the erotic dimness of the wood where Bathsheba is courted by sword-wielding soldier Troy (Tom Sturridge). Mulligan gives a sympathetic performance as the young woman who — like Henry James’ Isabel Archer — turns down two marriage proposals only to be beguiled by a
third suitor who all but comes with flashing warning signs. Bathsheba meets her second admirer, an older property owner (Michael Sheen), after she herself has inherited a rich estate. But the lonely man’s obsession with her can’t compete with young Troy’s sheer sexual aggressiveness, which catches her off guard. Some of the film’s transitions are jarring, making us wonder if characters’ motivations were left on the cutting-room floor. The subplot involving Troy’s first love (Juno Temple), for instance, comes across as creaky Victorian contrivance when it should be a source of genuine pathos.
us Something Very Important. Hint: It has to do with how the future is in our hands. How we should be more positive and watch fewer apocalypse movies (such as next week’s nonDisney-produced San Andreas). Honest. The director’s vision of a back-on-track human race looks a lot like that classic Coke spot referenced in “Mad Men”’s finale. With Tomorrowland, Bird wants to teach the world not to sing, but to think in perfect harmony. Which feels a tad Big Brother to me. In the future, I think I’d prefer it if the filmmaker spent less time saving us and more, say, entertaining us. RI C K KI S O N AK
REVIEWS When it comes to Bathsheba, Vinterberg and screenwriter David Nicholls make the better choice of placing her devotion to running her thriving farm front and center, so we see that her indecisiveness about marriage doesn’t just stem from whim or vanity. Rather, like any business owner, she’s concerned about the many laborers for whose fates she’s responsible — a rare position for a heroine of 19th-century fiction, and a relatable one. The only character who matches Bathsheba in sheer devotion to agriculture is — take a guess — her first spurned suitor, who becomes her employee after his own reversal of fortune. While the resulting social barriers to their romance mattered enormously in Hardy’s era, modern viewers may be more likely to roll their eyes as they wait for Bathsheba to figure out who the real Mr. Right is. When the inevitable arrives, it arrives with the same grace and simplicity that mark the rest of the film; no one walks off into Technicolor sunsets here. While Vinterberg hasn’t fully succeeded in giving the novel’s plot a modern currency or urgency, he has created a painterly, Hardy-esque world that transcends stereotypes of bucolic beauty — and whose bewitching half-light clings to us as we leave the theater. MARGO T HARRI S O N
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FURioUs 7HHH1/2 how did the thrill-seeking street racers of this action franchise become, in essence, superheroes? don’t ask Vin diesel’s character, who’s busy fending off a vengeful Jason Statham while tackling a threat to the entire world. (137 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 4/8) Hot pURsUit 1/2H Reese witherspoon plays a straitlaced cop trying to protect the widow of a drug kingpin (Sofia Vergara) from mayhem in this buddy comedy/action flick from director anne fletcher (The Proposal). with Matthew del negro. (87 min, Pg-13) mAD mAX: FURY RoADHHHHH director george Miller returns to the postapocalyptic action franchise that made him famous for a fourth film, this one starring tom hardy as the title survivor and charlize Theron as a woman on a quest across the desert wastes. with nicholas hoult and Zoë Kravitz. (120 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 5/20) pitcH peRFect 2HH1/2 The motley, mishap-prone college a cappella group from the 2012 comedy hit returns — and this time they must redeem themselves by winning a daunting international competition. anna Kendrick, Rebel wilson, hailee Steinfeld and brittany Snow star. Elizabeth banks makes her feature directorial debut. (115 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 5/20) polteRgeistHH1/2 They’re here. again. with digital effects. why anyone would choose to remake a haunted-house movie that holds up remarkably well after 33 years is anyone’s guess, but Sam Raimi and director gil Kenan (City of Ember) have done it. with Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie dewitt and Kennedi clements. (93 min, Pg-13)
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Police said they received their “strongest investigative lead” in the case of 80 frozen pizzas stolen from a warehouse in Gambell, Alaska, when John Koozaata, 29, and Lewis Oozeva, 21, called the police station and tried to sell the pizzas to on-duty officers. (Anchorage’s Alaska Dispatch)
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Nevada granted permission for Daimler to test self-driving trucks on public roads. Daimler’s Wolfgang Bernhard said autonomous trucks were likely to be on the road before driverless cars because they operate “in a less complicated traffic environment” on open highways, whereas passenger cars spend more time in congested urban settings. The 18-wheelers still need human drivers to perform more challenging offhighway maneuvers, such as backing into loading docks. Bernhard said he expects other states to join Nevada, resulting in a regulatory framework and providing an incentive to truck operators, who would save on fuel and wages. “These guys have to make money,” he pointed out. (Reuters)
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Google disclosed that 11 of its driverless vehicles have been involved in minor accidents on California roads since testing began six years ago. The incidents involved “light damage, no injuries,” Chris Urmson, director of Google’s self-driving car project, explained. “Not once was the self-driving car the cause of the accident.” (Associated Press)
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James Brickman filed a lawsuit against Fitbit, claiming that his wrist-worn Fitbit Flex “consistently overestimated sleep by 67 minutes per night.” The suit, filed in a San Francisco federal court, accused the company of misleading consumers by touting that its gadgets present “exact” sleep data. “Thinking you are sleeping up to 67 minutes more than you actually are can obviously cause health consequences, especially over the long term,” the lawsuit states. Fitbit insisted the suit has no merit, pointing out, “Fitbit trackers are not intended to be scientific or medical devices, but are designed [to help users] reach their health and fitness goals.” (Britain’s Daily Mail)
Fred Habermel, 72, filed a lawsuit against Norton Healthcare for losing part of his brain. Jennifer Burbella, a nursing student at Pennsylvania’s Misericordia University, is suing the school after failing a required course twice because, she claims, her professor didn’t do enough to help her pass. She acknowledged that he provided a distraction-free environment and extra time for her final exam the second time, but said she “broke down and wept more than once” because he didn’t respond to telephoned questions as he had promised. (WilkesBarre’s Citizens Voice)
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Shaynna Lauren Sims was arrested for illegal dissection at a funeral home in Tulsa, Okla., for cutting a deceased woman’s hair, smearing makeup on the woman’s face and using a box cutter to make “a large vertical cut starting from the hairline stretching to the tip of the nose,” according to the arrest report. Sims is dating the dead woman’s exboyfriend. (Tulsa World)
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Dominique Sharpton, 28, is suing New York City for $5 million, insisting she was “severely injured, bruised and wounded” when she stumbled over uneven pavement on a
Fred Habermel, 72, filed a lawsuit against Norton Healthcare for losing part of his brain. The complaint said doctors at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Ky., extracted a piece of brain tissue to use to develop a vaccine to inject into Habermel’s head in an experimental procedure to fight a brain tumor that had resisted previous treatment. “I can see losing a blood sample, but how do you lose brain tissue?” his attorney, Gary Weiss asked. “I can’t imagine worse negligence.” Weiss said Habermel doesn’t have enough of the affected tissue left in his brain to undergo the procedure again. Despite his client’s poor prognosis, Weiss noted one silver lining: The hospital told them they wouldn’t have to pay for the surgery. (Louisville’s Courier-Journal)
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Google announced that its self-driving cars are capable of interpreting the hand signals of bicyclists. A patent issued to the company says its system uses a combination of sensors to determine when a bicycle is present and to track arm angles indicating a turn. (Washington Post)
downtown sidewalk. “I sprained my ankle real bad lol,” Sharpton posted on Instagram after last fall’s incident. She claims “permanent physical pain,” even though subsequent social-media postings show her wearing high heels and climbing a ladder to decorate a Christmas tree. Sharpton is the eldest child of Al Sharpton, whom critics accuse of using threats of protests and boycotts to shake down major corporations for cash donations to his causes. (New York Post)
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you have successfully made the transition from brooding caterpillar to social butterfly. soon you will be in your full, fluttery glory, never lingering too long with one thought, one friend or one identity. some heavy-duty, level-headed stalwarts might wish you would be more earthy and anchored, but I don’t share their concern. At least for now, having a long attention span is overrated. you have entered the fidgety, inquisitive part of your cycle, when flitting and flirting and flickering make perfect sense.
(April 20-May 20): The weta is a very large insect whose habitat is new zealand. It looks like a robotic grasshopper, with giant black eyes on a long red face, enlarged hind legs bearing spikes and floppy, oversize antennae. The native Maori people call it “the god of the ugly things.” Please note that this is a term of respect. The weta’s title is not “the most monstrous of the ugly things,” or “the worst” or “the scariest” or “the most worthless of the ugly things.” rather, the Maori say it’s the god — the highest, the best, the most glorious. I suspect that in the coming days, taurus, you will have a close encounter with your own version of a “god of ugly things.” Doesn’t it deserve your love and welcome?
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(June 21-July 22): only one fear is worthy of you. only one fear is real enough and important enough to awaken and activate the numb part of your intelligence. so for now, I suggest that you retire all lesser fears. stuff them in a garbage bag and hide them in a closet. Then put on your brave champion face, gather the allies and resources you need, and go forth into glorious battle. Wrestle with your one fear. reason with it. If necessary, use guile and trickery to gain an advantage. Call on divine inspiration and be a wickedly good truth-teller. And this is crucial: use your fear to awaken and activate the numb part of your intelligence.
leo (July 23-Aug. 22): In the coming nights, aries
try to see your shadow as it’s cast on the ground by the moon. not by the sun, mind you. Look for the shadow that’s made by the light of the moon. It might sound far-fetched, but I suspect this experience will have a potent impact on your subconscious mind. It may jostle loose secrets that you have been hiding from yourself. I bet it will give you access to emotions and intuitions you have been repressing. It could also help you realize that some of the deep, dark stuff you wrestle with is not bad and scary, but rather fertile and fascinating.
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(Aug. 23-sept. 22): The ancient Greek statesman Demosthenes was regarded as a supremely skilled orator. His speeches were so powerful that he was compared to a “blazing thunderbolt.” And yet as a youngster
liBra (sept. 23-oct. 22): Long-distance flirtations may soon be just around the corner or across the street. remote possibilities are taking short cuts as they head your way. I swear the far horizon and the lucky stars seem closer than usual. Is it all a mirage? some of it may be, but at least a part of it is very real. If you want to be ready to seize the surprising opportunities that show up in your vicinity, I suggest you make yourself as innocent and expansive as possible. Drop any jaded attitudes you may be harboring. Let the future know that you are prepared to receive a flood of beauty, truth and help. scorPio (oct. 23-nov. 21): I suspect that
marriages of convenience will begin to wither away unless they evolve into bonds of affection. Connections that have been fed primarily on fun and games must acquire more ballast. In fact, I recommend that you reevaluate all your contracts and agreements. How are they working for you? Do they still serve the purpose you want them to? Is it time to acknowledge that they have transformed and need to be reconfigured? As you take inventory, be both tough-minded and compassionate.
sagittarius (nov. 22-Dec. 21): Petrarch was an influential 14th-century Italian poet whose main work was Song Book. It’s a collection of 366 poems, most of which are dedicated to Laura, the woman he loved. for 40 years he churned out testaments of longing and appreciation for her, despite the fact that he and she never spent time together. she was married to another man and was wrapped up in raising her 11 children. should we judge Petrarch harshly for choosing a muse who was so unavailable? I don’t. Muse-choosing
is a mysterious and sacred process that transcends logic. I’m bringing the subject to your attention because you’re entering a new phase in your relationship with muses. It’s either time to choose a new one (or two?) or else adjust your bonds with your current muses.
caPricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “The soul moves in circles,” said the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus. Modern psychologist James Hillmans agreed, and added this thought: “Hence our lives are not moving straight ahead; instead, hovering, wavering, returning, renewing, repeating.” I bring this to your attention, Capricorn, because you’re now in an extra-intense phase of winding and rambling. This is a good thing! you are spiraling back to get another look at interesting teachings you didn’t master the first time around. you are building on past efforts that weren’t strong enough. your words of power are crooked, gyrate, curvy, labyrinthine and corkscrew. aQuarius (Jan. 20-feb. 18): It’s no coincidence that your libido and your mojo are booming at the same time. your libido is in the midst of a deep, hearty awakening, which is generating a surplus of potent, super-fine mojo. And your surplus of potent, super-fine mojo is in turn inciting your libido’s even deeper, heartier awakening. There may be times in the coming week when you feel like you are living with a wild animal. As long as you keep the creature well-fed and well-stroked, it should provide you with lots of vigorous, even boisterous fun.
Pisces (feb. 19-March 20): “I always arrive
late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early,” quipped 19th-century english author Charles Lamb. I invite you to adopt that breezy, lazy attitude in the coming weeks. It’s high time for you to slip into a very comfortable, laid-back mood … to give yourself a lot of slack, explore the mysteries of dreamy indolence and quiet down the chirpy voices in your head. even if you can’t literally call in sick to your job and spend a few days wandering free, do everything you can to claim as much lowpressure, unhurried spaciousness as possible.
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(March 21-April 19): Keith Moon played drums for the rock band the Who. He was once voted the second-greatest drummer in history. but his erratic behavior, often provoked by drugs or alcohol, sometimes interfered with his abilities. In 1973, the Who was doing a live concert near san francisco when the horse tranquilizer that Moon had taken earlier caused him to pass out. The band appealed to the audience for help. “Can anybody play the drums?” asked guitarist Pete townshend. “I mean somebody good?” A 19-year-old amateur drummer named scot Halpin volunteered. He played well enough to finish the show. I suspect that sometime soon, Aries, you may also get an unexpected opportunity to play the role of a substitute. be ready!
he spoke awkwardly. His voice was weak and his enunciation weird. to transform himself, he took drastic measures. He put pebbles in his mouth to force himself to formulate his words with great care. He recited poems as he ran up and down hills. At the beach, he learned to outshout the pounding surf. take inspiration from him, Virgo. now would be an excellent time for you to plan and launch strenuous efforts that will enable you to eventually accomplish one of your long-range goals.
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