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from October 20 profiling St. Mike’s international “Dear Hillary” campaign, which urged Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to do more to end mass rapes in Congo. As a result of that effort, SMC student organizers from will meet on December 15 with Melanne Verveer, U.S. ambassador-at-large for global women’s issues. Then, on Monday, the college hosted humanitarian Dr. Paul Farmer, UN Deputy Special Envoy to Haiti and cofounder of Partners in Health, a nonprofit that provides health care services in impoverished parts of the world. Farmer’s talk drew a crowd of about 700 people, many of whom had to watch the presentation via live video feed in a separate room. That didn’t dampen their enthusiasm. Seven Days online editor Cathy Resmer attended that

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account for $17,000 plus legal fees; a trial will determine if Britton will have to pay even more. Second Britton campaign manager JEFF BARTLEY is allegedly owed more than $30,000. At a separate court hearing Friday, Bartley agreed to enter mediation before filing a lawsuit. “Given [that] the campaign has basically no money left and is about $80,000 in debt, I may not see anything unless Len wrote some of what I’m owed out of his personal account,” said Bartley. Britton, who ran a clean and strong campaign against a popular incumbent, is rumored to be eyeing a run for governor in 2012; making good on his 2010 debts would certainly help his cause.

THE POSTELECTION REMOVAL OF THAT MATERIAL DOES NOT EXCUSE THE FACT THAT IT WAS PUBLISHED WHEN IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN, OR IMMUNIZE THOSE WHO WROTE IT. R ITC H IE BE R GE R , AT T O R N EY

In addition to being a high-spending affair, Election 2010 was marred by a singularly nasty tone in the gubernatorial race, thanks to the man once thought to be the “nicest guy in Vermont politics” — Brian Dubie. One of Dubie’s chief accusations against rival PETER SHUMLIN concerned the Democrat’s alleged untrustworthiness; Dubie’s camp even created a website with the URL shumlinsethics.com. One of the alleged “ethical lapses” involved $8000 contributed to the Shumlin campaign by DAVID BLITTERSDORF, founder of NRG Systems and AllEarth Renewables. Dubie questioned whether Blittersdorf’s donation helped secure $4.3 million in renewable-energy tax credits for AllEarth Renewables. Neither Dubie nor his campaign manager, CORRY BLISS, offered proof of any pay-to-play scheme, but that didn’t stop them from dragging Blittersdorf through the mud. Ironically, Dubie’s “10point jobs plan” praised Blittersdorf’s skills as an entrepreneur and exemplary employer.

Blittersdorf personally asked Dubie to remove the defamatory allegations from the website. When that didn’t happen, his lawyer, RITCHIE BERGER, sent a polite but firm cease-and-desist letter. In response, Dubie’s campaign posted Berger’s letter on its website and shared it with the media. If they were hoping that would scare off Berger and Blittersdorf, they miscalculated. Big time. “The postelection removal of that material does not excuse the fact that it was published when it should not have been, or immunize those who wrote it,” Berger told “Fair Game.” “Those statements remain in the public record and on news sites.” Maybe future campaigns will factcheck their own attacks, eh? What a concept. Auditor TOM SALMON was the subject of a late-game attack by the political ally of an opponent, who successfully sued the state to make it release a roadside video depicting Salmon’s DUI arrest. Sorrell is concerned too much of the video was made public and may still appeal. Though election day is now history, Sorrell said it’s important to see these cases to completion. “If these cases were to go away as soon as the election was over,” he said, “we would be opening the door in the future to Vermont becoming the Wild West.”

Cashing Out

The big news from Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin was his pick for secretary of administration: current — and recently reelected — Treasurer JEB SPAULDING. The appointment means, of course, that Shumlin will get to pick a new treasurer in mid-January, after Spaulding swears in and promptly resigns. The last treasurer appointed by a governor was PETER HINCKS in 1965, according to the Vermont State Archives. The last time a gov appointed anyone to a vacant statewide office was 1997. Gov. HOWARD DEAN appointed Democrat Bill Sorrell attorney general after JEFF AMESTOY resigned to become chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. Per the Vermont Constitution, Shumlin can appoint whomever he chooses to replace Spaulding, a fellow Democrat. State law also allows him to take recommendations from other members of his party.

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disappeared from elective office until 2002, when he was appointed to the Vermont Senate. In 2006, Welch won his seat in Congress. When it comes to Dubie’s future, reentering politics seems at least as likely as growing a beard and sitting on the porch with a dog-eared copy of Walden or Living the Good Life.

Nothing Like the Real Thing

Sen. Bernie SanDerS (I-VT) advises Pres. Barack Obama and Democrats to reinvigorate their base of support this way: Push progressive legislation that protects the middle class and do not kowtow to the Right. Last week, Sanders blasted proposals to raise the age when retirees can become eligible for Social Security benefits, and expressed dismay at Obama’s signal that Bush-era tax cuts may be allowed to remain in place for the top 1 percent of U.S. wage earners, adding $700 billion to the deficit. “If you speak to the needs of average Americans and are prepared to fight for them and take on the big-monied interests, this shows that people are prepared to support you,” said Sanders, after noting that House progressives were largely reelected to Congress, while conservative “Blue Dog” Democrats took a “shellacking.” “If Democrats, however, try to sound like Republicans,” Sanders added, “then people will go with the real thing every time.” Funny, that.

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in the coming months, she will have to defend herself without mentioning that key detail. Nor can Thayer say that Max’s older brother, Tristan, died of leukemia at age 25. A botany and molecular genetics major at the University of Vermont, Tristan also used marijuana to relieve the pain and nausea resulting from his repeated rounds of chemotherapy and stemcell transplants. “It’s only fair for us to be able to tell the jury what happened,” Sue Thayer says. “How can they decide when they don’t even know the facts?” Prosecutors don’t dispute those facts, but the judge has ruled them inadmissible. On August 20, a sharply divided Vermont Supreme Court ruled three to two that a jury cannot consider Thayer’s plea for a “necessity defense” — that she broke the

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up online, more and more are engaging in what Editor & Publisher calls the “great paywall experiment” and charging for news on the web. Like daily newspapers everywhere, the Time Argus and Herald have taken serious hits as print subscribers

have migrated to the web and classified ads moved online to craigslist. Since 2001, print circulation for weekday and Sunday editions of both papers has dropped by 36 to 43 percent. Business was so bad in 2009 that the company laid off 14 employees, four in the newsroom. Special-projects manager Rob Mitchell explains that the new pay wall was designed to accomplish two things: to stabilize circulation revenue, which has been falling for years; and to create a new business model in which online news gathering isn’t paid for solely through web advertising. But will Vermonters accustomed to getting news for nothing open their wallets to pay for stories that, in some cases, they can still find elsewhere for free? To date, the Times Argus and Herald have sold around 600 e-subscriptions for $2.99 each, and about 500 day passes for $1 apiece, Mitchell says. That’s a small

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medical-marijuana registry, first enacted in 2004, at the time of their illnesses. Tristan Thayer was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, prior to the law’s passage, and died three years later. In Max’s case, Vermont’s medical-marijuana statute didn’t cover chronic kidney failure until July 1, 2007 — just 33 days before his mother’s arrest — when the legislature expanded the statute to cover more ailments. Now 22, Max has suffered medical ailments since he was 28 days old. While being nursed by his mother as a newborn, he began bleeding internally and stopped breathing, which permanently scarred his kidneys. Max spent a week in the intensive-care unit. Over the next two decades, he suffered the degenerative effects of chronic renal failure, including nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue. He missed a lot of high school, underwent frequent dialysis and nearly flunked out his senior year. “As a mother, it was really hard to see him sick all those years,” Thayer recalls. “He always went to school late, he couldn’t get up, and he never felt well.” Shortly before Tristan died, in May 2005, he recommended Max try cannabis. And, since their mother was an accomplished gardener, it seemed only natural that she’d cultivate the plants outdoors. Under Vermont law, all medicinal cannabis plants must be grown inside, under grow lights and behind locked doors. Although patients on the state registry are allowed to grow, possess and consume cannabis, the law is silent on where the seeds or plants can come from. Max explains that his mother has no desire to turn to the black market for his medicine, or to grow her plants indoors — a costly and time-consuming process that typically requires the use of not just lights but chemicals and expensive equipment. And, with Tristan dying, he says, that was time the family didn’t have. “So, she grew it outside because that’s how she knew how to do it,” Max says. “It was the only logical solution at the time.” Each summer, Thayer planted 50 to 100 plants in a discreet location on their 100-acre property, which borders the Green Mountain National Forest. Thayer cultivated 50 to 70 percent more plants than she needed to compensate for losses due to frost, drought, excessive rain, deer, woodchucks, mold and disease, according to court records. Max says that once he began using cannabis, the results were phenomenal: His

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circulation in the last six months. “I’d like to think that is partly because we’re protecting our newspaper,” he says. The Caledonian-Record, a fourthgeneration family-owned daily based in St. Johnsbury, launched a redesigned website November 3 and put most of its content behind a pay wall. Subscription rates range from $8 for two weeks to $150 for a full year. So far, 44 people have e-subscribed, according to assistant publisher Todd Smith. In 2009, the Record raised its newsstand price from 50 cents to 75 cents, and lost almost 20 percent of its print circulation over the following year. For Smith, the pay-wall decision boiled down to, “If you want good, professional investigative journalism, you gotta pay.” One thing that’s allowed some of Vermont’s rural papers to all but ignore the web is a near monopoly on news coverage. M. Dickey Drysdale, editor and publisher of the weekly Herald of Randolph, notes, “We have daily newspapers that circulate here, but none can claim to have the full scoop on our area. None of them really tries.”

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stage and in character. She wears a full-skirted camouflage dress and combat boots that make her look like a demented, militarized hausfrau. (ROSIE GRANNIS did the costumes.) Behind her, a backdrop evokes her surroundings: a cinder-block bunker illuminated by a single bulb. In the foreground, a teddy bear occupies a high chair beside a card table that holds a chess set. A game is in progress. As the house lights remain on, we watch Girdich frantically sort through her collection of tin cans. We see her dandle the bear, make a move on the chessboard, and unzip a duffel bag to reveal a long, shiny knife, which she examines with grim relish. Meanwhile, Marlene Dietrich songs play in an endless loop, often distorted by static and echoey effects. Could anyone who’s watched this bizarre pantomime forget it? Probably not. When the lights go down and the play proper starts, things get a little more predictable.

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Bridgman’s drama — actually a highly dramatized monologue — draws on familiar tropes of alien-invasion science fiction to take us down familiar, but still compelling, pathways of paranoia. Girdich’s character, called simply “the Woman,” believes ancient alien beings live among us. They masquerade as

man who was, she slowly began to suspect, too good to be true. Her earlier, naive self speaks in pretaped segments, a girlish voice babbling from a more innocent past. Gradually, we learn what brought her to this claustrophobic cell. By its nature, paranoia is already claustrophobic — obsessive, circular.

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It’s not easy to bend into a standard dramatic arc. Sometimes Bridgman (who also codirected), Girdich and codirector GENEVRA MACPHAIL manage to give variety and modulation to the monotony of madness. (We don’t, of course, know whether the Woman is mad or a genuine prophet of doom. But she is playing chess with a teddy bear.) There’s dark humor in the Woman’s

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wearing a head scarf, looks on in silence. Viewers are also introduced to a younger daughter who’s preparing excitedly for a night of trick-or-treating. This girl seems as thoroughly American as her costumed Essex friends with whom she primps and giggles. “They don’t want to be recognized as refugees,” Niagolova says of these young Iraqis who arrived in Vermont two years ago. “They don’t want to be different. They want to lose their accents.” A Bosnian man who looks remarkably like the late comedian John Belushi speaks of his love for Vermont and pride in America as he turns the spit for a goat he’s roasting in his backyard. “I’m homesick very much,” he then adds. “I’m dying to go back.” The Bosnian also complains about the ignorance he has encountered in Vermont. “People don’t know where Bosnia is. They think Muslims are all terrorists.” A few seconds later, he laments that “everything here is about money — everything.”

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Refugees from Somalia and Rwanda interviewed in the film have nothing negative to say about Vermont. A Somali woman, wearing a fulllength dress and a headscarf, says she has experienced no racism in Burlington. “Everything is good here … Vermont is calm,” she says. So much so, the woman adds, that some Somalis who were resettled in other states are now making their way to the Burlington area. “Vermont has been a shelter for me,” says a young Rwandan man chopping greens at New Moon Café on Cherry Street in Burlington. “This

is a place where people are willing to open up to diversity.” And he, in turn, has opened up to Vermont. “What’s amazing,” he marvels, “is that I now snowboard.” Contrary to some outsiders’ assumptions, refugees generally “don’t want to remember” what happened to them, or even where they came from, Niagolova says. “They want to move on.” She speaks from personal knowledge of displacement. Although Niagolova does not qualify as a refugee, she did leave her native Bulgaria in 1992 after

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assertion that “the Freemasons, the Communists and the Zionists are all working together” to conceal the alien presence. There’s resonant spookiness in her claims that “we’re just bit players in the aliens’ drama,” and “they know us better than we know ourselves.” The theater of paranoia always has a shadowy directorial presence who controls everything, like a malevolent god. At other points, the monotony of repetition threatens to take over. The Woman’s past narrative needs more vivid detail and shaping to absorb our attention. Girdich’s onstage performance occasionally gets shouty, though her taped monologues are masterful, alternating between chipper and chilling. But the staging, which keeps Girdich nervously moving, is effective. And NathaN Jarvis’ sound design, weaving the old vampy and sentimental melodies with additional music by tom Cleary, becomes a drama unto itself. After the show, Bridgman says the fractured soundtrack reminds him of the experience of listening to a cassette tape someone has imperfectly recorded over, leaving pieces of the original recording behind in palimpsest fashion. It’s a fitting metaphor for a play whose

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experience. Then it takes it through its 20th-century paces.” Duruflé, a lifelong church organist, wrote both orchestral and organ accompaniments to his Requiem; the BCS will perform with the latter. Neiweem cites the “wonderful” organist he snagged for the concert — Boston-based Bálint Karosi, from Hungary — as a major factor in drawing up the program. Karosi will also play Duruflé’s Organ Suite, op. 5, for Organ, one of the composer’s “virtuosic” organ works, as Neiweem describes them. The “opus 5” is telling: Duruflé was a perfectionist who turned out only about a dozen works over some 40 years of composing. The Requiem is number nine. The program also includes another 20th-century work, Benjamin Britten’s “Festival Te Deum,” and one from the 21st: Neiweem’s own “Psalm 27.” An organist-composer like Duruflé, Neiweem accompanies weekly services at the First Congregational Church in Burlington and writes music ranging from the biblically inspired to the “downright nasty, [even] bawdy.” “Psalm 27” draws its text from the Book of Psalms, which is “said to have been written by King David, poet and lyricist of the Bible,” says Neiweem. The piece alternates between “an extremely austere section” proclaiming the psalm’s directive to put one’s faith in salvation and “a sweet, simple folk melody” affirming that “my experience right here [on Earth] is what it’s really about.” But, deep into rehearsal, when the full choir erupts in a dramatically forte libera eias, it’s easy to lose one’s bearings in the earthly world. m Burlington Choral Society Fall Concert, College Street Congregational Church (across from the ymCA), Saturday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. $20; seniors and students $17. info, 878-5919. ww.bcsvermont.org

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on’t be such a wuss, Michael. Have you looked at much tentacle porn? If you can get past the gang rape and violent-death aspects, it’s actually kind of cute. More on that below. In any case, tentacle porn is hardly Japan’s only out-there erotic category — try Googling “koonago” sometime. I’m not about to launch into some Lost in Translation-style the-Japanesesure-are-weird riff, though. The basic phenomenon to be understood here is this: (1) the Japanese create this stuff; (2) we buy it — the U.S. is a big market for comic-book-style (manga) and animated (anime) Japanese erotica, collectively known here as hentai. (Back in Japan this term is reserved for content considered genuinely abnormal.) So, there are people all over who get off on things like this. The question is why the Japanese have been so inventive in dreaming it up. Tentacle porn depicts pretty much what the name suggests: critters getting it on, consensually or otherwise, with nubile maidens via tentacles or similar protuberances. Often cited as the earliest prototype is an 1814

print by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai commonly known in the West as “The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife.” It shows a reclining, naked and apparently willing woman wrapped in the tentacles of a pair of octopuses, one of whom is kissing her and caressing her nipple while the other performs cunnilingus. The work is one of the foremost examples of shunga (erotic pictures) from the Edo period. A couple things to understand. First, porn in Japan wasn’t and isn’t the furtive business it mostly remains in the U.S. — shunga were commonly given to newlyweds on their wedding nights. Second, tentacles weren’t a big deal at first. Images such as Hokusai’s were memorable, but hardly the only kinky treatment to be found in the catalog of Japanese erotica — other shunga depicted lesbian sex, sex toys, transvestites and bondage rape. What turned tentacle porn into a genre of its own was the manga series Urotsukidoji, begun in 1986 by cartoonist Toshido Maeda, and its subsequent anime

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adaptations, which expanded on the original concept. The plot, in its eventual form: Members of a half-human, half-bestial race invade Japan searching for an evil supreme being called the Chojin (“Overfiend”), who 3000 years earlier created the three parallel worlds of humans, man-beasts and demons. The supreme being hopes now to unite them and, at the moment, lives inside a human teenager. The initial creative impulse, it seems to me, wasn’t that far removed from what led J.K. Rowling to invent Harry Potter. The final product … well, here we see a divergence of artistic sensibilities. As the Chojin manifests himself (in the animated version, anyway) we’re treated not only to giant tentacle-penises, but quasiphalluses swelling to explode people from within and flaming sperm devastating cities. Beauty and the Beast this ain’t. The reason for the reliance on tentacles was simple. Till 1993 Japanese law prohibited straightforward depictions of penises and intercourse. So Maeda was obliged to come up with a substitute: tentacles. In a 2002 interview he explained: “I could say as an excuse, this is not a [penis], this is just a part of the creature … So it is not obscene — not illegal.” Other instances of tentacle sex appear in such classics as Obscene Beast Teacher, Alien From the Darkness and Advancer Tina. Sometimes the woman is a willing participant — the manga Fiend Without a Face, for example, has the female protagonist defending the tentacled monster from her father. On the other hand, Maeda’s manga Demon Beast Invasion features several

women being raped by tentaclelike tree roots and branches, and was graphic enough that Texas courts ruled it obscene. Tentacle porn is hardly an outlier in the world of Japanese erotica. Hentai frequently features nontentacular rape and other sexual violence, plus bizarre fetishes and fantasies involving humans, animals, supernatural beings, robots, aliens and hybrids thereof. Baffled occidentals tend to chalk this up to either (a) artistic ids unrestrained by Western notions of morality, or (b) the rigid conformism of Japanese society, which offers few other outlets for the icky inner you. Then again, maybe they really do just have a bunch of sicko

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piece, I’d never danced professionally — at all, really. She worked with me for nearly a year to prepare.” “That sounds unusual, to say the least. How did you two hook up? You know, how did she hear of you?” Gregg smiled, and it dawned on me that, as a touring performer, he’d probably been asked these questions umpteen times, both by fans and media types. Even so, I somehow knew he would be gracious.

“Oh, darn,” I said. “I can never afford to take off those nights. As a cabbie, those are my bread-and-butter shifts.” In the rearview mirror, I watched Tamar pause for a moment as if to consider something. She then said, “How about Thursday night? Would you like to come for the dress rehearsal? It’s good to have a couple people in the audience for that.” “Really?” I said. “I would love to. That is so nice of you.”

Afterward, I got a chance to speak briefly with Tamar and some of the dancers. Aside from a few technical glitches, Tamar felt the rehearsal had gone well, and everyone was in high spirits. Gregg stood before me, a glistening Adonis. I think I was developing a little bit of a man-crush on the guy, to tell you the truth. If this is what such a disability looks

like, and what someone can accomplish against all the odds, I thought, what’s my

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confirmed my show-business hypothesis. “Well,” he replied, “I was in an offBroadway production of Romeo and Juliet, and I guess Tamar heard about it and came to see me.” “What role were you playing?” “I was Romeo.” In the back, Tamar chuckled. “He’s being modest,” she clarified for me. “The production was getting rave reviews, Gregg in particular, and my husband suggested we go see it. When I saw Gregg on the stage, I knew immediately he was something special and I’d like to work with him. The man has a gift.” “How does that work, though?” I asked. “Don’t you need trained dancers?” “Well, I like to work with both dancers and nondancers. It’s kind of my thing. In this piece we’re doing in Middlebury, ‘Diagnosis of a Faun,’ one of the cast members is an actual practicing doctor.” “Wow, that sounds amazing. When is the performance? I’d love to see it.” “Let me think … I guess there’ll be two — Friday and Saturday night.”

At home later that night, I Googled Tamar’s dance company and got the scoop. Gregg, it turns out, has cerebral palsy, and Tamar’s work with him has been groundbreaking, shaking up conventional scientific notions of what is possible for people with that condition. In an interview with the two of them, Tamar said she intentionally didn’t read up on the disease because she wanted to approach Gregg with an entirely open mind. As the months of exercise and training unfolded, Gregg described consciously beginning to feel and use muscles that had lain dormant since birth, and how he eventually gained the capacity to plant his heels on the ground. That may not sound like much, but it’s almost unheard of for folks with CP. All of this information became irrelevant the following night, the moment the curtains parted and the stage lights came up revealing Gregg as the faun, goat horned and in a loincloth, arched atop a mossy boulder. His performance was searing, the story entrancing. I was moved to my core.

excuse? That may sound depressing, but in fact I felt inspired. “That was awesome, Gregg,” I said. “The whole thing just took my breath away. I really felt like I was in the presence of a mythological faun. You totally captured the essence of that creature.” Gregg smiled shyly and snapped the band of his loincloth, saying, “I think the costume’s doing most of the work.” “The costume’s great,” I said, “but Tamar was right — you are something special. You really do have a gift, man.” I think Gregg took that in, but I had the feeling that, for those who have the gift, it’s best not to think about it too much. m

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Wednesday afternoon found me standing in the airport, signboard in hand. As my customers, a man and woman, caught sight of me, I had an immediate feeling they were performers, or in some way connected to the theater arts. The man was perhaps 30 and quite good looking in a boyish and open way, with dark eyes and tousled black hair. I noticed his odd gait: He slightly dragged his left foot, shifting a bit to and fro with each step to keep his balance. The woman, who looked about a decade older, was slender and had an angular face and soft, wavy brown hair. She moved fluidly and, it seemed to me, with purpose. The way the two of them greeted me when I introduced myself confirmed my show-business hypothesis. It wasn’t their words — “Hello, I’m Gregg” and “Good to meet you. I’m Tamar.” (Words are cheap: People can say anything.) No, it was their presence. Actors and dancers — at least the good ones — can’t afford to sleepwalk through life. To be a living presence on the stage, to connect with the other players, seems to require a similar receptivity in day-to-day life, and I could sense theirs. “So, what’s bringing you to Middlebury?” I asked as I helped cart their bags out to the taxi. Tamar said, “We’re doing a dance performance this weekend at the college. I’m the choreographer, and Gregg is the lead dancer.” Bingo, I thought, smiling to myself. Gosh, it’s hard being right all the time. What a burden. Gregg took the shotgun seat while Tamar settled into the back. As we began to roll, I asked Gregg if he’d been a dancer his whole life. “No, until Tamar tapped me for this

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hen Joe Smillie moved to Vermont from his native Canada in 1995, he requested a vanity plate from the Department of Motor Vehicles. His first choice of tag, 7CFR205, was summarily rejected without explanation. Smillie suspects someone at the DMV thought it was a Bible verse, or a cryptic obscenity. Instead, Smillie opted for a more obvious message on his plates — specifically, the subject of the 1990 federal statutes, found in Code of Federal Regulations Title 7, Part 205, that he helped write. It reads: ORGANIC. For more than 30 years, Smillie has been spreading the organic gospel worldwide as a farmer, author, consultant, inspector and certifying agent. He was doing so long before the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or any nation, codified standards for “organics” — that is, foods grown or raised without pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, growth hormones or genetic modification.

Smillie is senior vice president of Quality Assurance International, a San Diego-based company that inspects and certifies organic foods. About 65 percent of all organic products found on American store shelves bear the black-and-white QAI seal. In the nearly $25-billion-a-year organic food industry, QAI is one of the biggest and most influential players. Since 2006, Smillie has also worn another prominent hat: He’s a member of the 15-seat National Organic Standards Board. Created by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, the NOSB decides what may be used to produce organic food. Smillie’s five-year term ends in January. Over the years, the Ontario native has inspected and certified scores of organic products, ranging from Vermont yogurts to Haitian mangoes to Chinese teas. The makers of many local and national brands, including Stonyfield Farm, Earth’s Best, Ben & Jerry’s, Eden Foods and Cascadian

Farm, worked with Smillie when they were first getting started. “Joe has always had incredibly high standards ... He was tough and thorough, but fair,” notes Gary Hirshberg, cofounder, president and CEO of Stonyfield Farm. “Joe gives me enormous confidence that ‘organic’ really means something.” As an official standard bearer for the organic industry, Smillie has had to walk a fine line between purity and pragmatism, which he describes as “the struggle for the soul of organics since day one.” Some organic-food activists have accused the USDA and the NOSB of not being restrictive enough. Smillie admits that the federal standards aren’t perfect. But he contends that the organic industry would never have grown beyond a small niche market without making certain compromises. “We don’t want to be yuppie puppy chow. We don’t want just elite, educated, urban citizens to have organic,” Smillie says. “We want organic to be for everyone,

FOODE ISSU including the Iowa corn farmer who’s losing his farm and wants to switch to organic so he can make a profit.” Smillie, 63, lives and works in a tony, third-floor condo in South Burlington. His spacious apartment, with its modern appliances, high-speed Internet and giant-screen TV, gives no clue to his agrarian roots as a back-tothe-land homesteader who lived off the grid for years in rural Québec. “Life has a way of playing games with you,” Smillie confesses, with his signature good-natured grin. “Back when we were passing the pipe in the ’60s, I never thought I’d be a USDA enforcement agent. It’s not exactly what I had in mind.” Or what his parents had in mind. Smillie grew up in southern Ontario. His father was a Canadian-Navy-seamanturned-dry cleaner, his mother, an accountant and housewife. It wasn’t until he attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, that Smillie was bitten by the “ecology bug.” “I realized that good planets are hard to find,” he says, “so we’ve got to stop poisoning the one we’re on.” For a time, Smillie considered becoming a political activist. But that idea got put out of his head, literally, when a nightstick-wielding cop whacked him in the skull during a Vietnam War protest. Soon thereafter, Smillie took off for Europe. He returned to Canada and spent two years teaching high school history before moving to Glen Sutton, Québec, just north of the Vermont border. In the late 1960s and early ’70s, Glen Sutton was a popular haven for American draft dodgers and other back-to-theland types. There, Smillie, his wife and several friends bought a 200-acre farm where they raised asparagus, barley and chickens. They cut their own wood to build their houses, erected a windmill and got water from a gravity-fed spring. It was during his homesteading years, Smillie recalls, that he first grew interested in the organic movement. Part of his education came from frequent trips to Vermont for the annual summer conferences of the nascent Northeast Organic Farming Association. It was during those “wild and crazy

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e’ve all had memorable home-cooked meals, but for Americans, Thanksgiving dinners — where family, food, tradition and reality collide — can be especially hard to forget. Some Thanksgivings inspire us to serve our forebears’ recipes to our children and grandchildren. Others inspire us to flee the kitchen and eat out on that Thursday in November. We asked five Vermont writers to choose a dish — or a drink — on the Thanksgiving table and tell us what it means to them.

TURKEY Perhaps, it occurs to me now, I ought to blame the sad particulars of my Thanksgiving memories on my grandmother. The nausea, I mean. The loss of appetite. The food poisoning. After all, it was her kitchen where my mother and my aunt learned to cook. Or didn’t learn. We alternated between their two houses for the Thanksgivings of my youth, and the strategies the two of them brought to roasting the holiday bird couldn’t have been more different. My aunt sneaked up on the poor thing from behind, while my mother made

an all-out, guns-blazing, take-no-prisoners assault. Aiming for a bird with an internal temperature of 165 degrees, my aunt would set her oven to precisely 170. She’d do this some time around Halloween, wait for the oven to come up to temperature and then put in the bird. When you’d enter her house at suppertime on Thanksgiving day, you’d find in the air no telltale suggestion of a roasting turkey. Open the oven, and you’d find within it a pale and discouraged-looking bird, still half alive by the look and feel of it, lonesome and forlorn and disturbingly lukewarm.

By contrast, when my mother’s turn came she’d pop out of bed on Thanksgiving morning, set the oven as high as it would go, and shove in the bird. Six or seven hours later, somewhere around noon, she’d give it a look. If it was smoking, it needed another hour. If it was on fire, it was almost done. The result was a turkey that — unlike my aunt’s — was at least edible (if not digestible). The long-term result, on the other hand, is that these days — now that my own generation is responsible for Thanksgiving dinner — we eat out. Thanks for that, Grandma. JON CLINCH

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In Sighnaghi, Georgia, every day was Thanksgiving. I mean Georgia the nation, not the state — Sighnaghi is the mountain village where I spent the autumn of 2006 while singing folk music with Marshfield-based group Village Harmony. Nearly every night a

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have made his sole contribution by stirring the gravy at the exact moment the cooking picture is taken. Peg’s brotherin-law, Charles, will be humming old ELO songs. Peg’s father, John, who doesn’t even imbibe but has used a black Sharpie to draw a mustache on his face, will be trying to scrub it off to no avail. Peg and I, along with her sister Laurie and their mother, Maureen, will be sprawled on the couch in bathrobes from the Far East. Peg and I will remark how grateful we are to bourbon slushes for making the day possible. Then someone, and I can never recall who, will toast to husbands Allan Nicholls and Mark Hails for making the King family Thanksgiving the most memorable day of the year. Nancy Stearns Bercaw

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that ratio of turkey weight to cook time? And my own recurring inquiry: Why can’t we remember the answers? We’re with my dear friend, Peg, and the rest of the King family in Portland, Ore. The morning begins with our husbands curled up on the couch in bathrobes from the Far East, reading out loud to each other from a stack of cookbooks. Inevitably my husband will leap up and scream, “We forgot the cheesecloth!” The two men rush to the closest Fred Meyer store. Meanwhile, Peg and I attend to our top priority — crushing ice cubes to a Slurpee-like consistency with hammers. We’ve been cultivating ice cubes for two days because store-bought ice has an aftertaste. Only the freshest will do for the great King family Thanksgiving tradition: bourbon slushes. All you need is bourbon, preferably Maker’s Mark, and about one tray of pulverized ice per drink. No cooking. No cheesecloth. No timers or basters. The bourbon goes down as smooth as puréed squash. And after one, you don’t care if you even have Thanksgiving dinner. By 4 p.m., our husbands will have cooked, choreographed and served the entire meal. Peg’s brother, Johnny, will

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That my mother loved desserts is well documented in the recipes she wrote out on the yellowed end pages of her two favorite cookbooks, Irma Rombauer’s The Joy of Cooking and Fannie Farmer’s The Boston CookingSchool Cook Book: Mrs. Norton’s Cake, Lillian’s Delicious Bread Pudding, Mrs. Crocker’s Pinwheels. Even more than sugar, my mother loved maple syrup. In her “Kitchen Secrets,” a bespattered spiral notebook, I find her recipes for maple syrup cake, maple syrup mousse, maple custard, maple fudge, maple icing, and maple corn muffins. Just reading them makes my teeth ache. Small wonder, then, that at Thanksgiving her mashed sweet potatoes were whipped with cream, laced with maple syrup and topped with a mound of roasted marshmallows. What she didn’t seem to realize was that sweet potatoes are born sweet. Even Irma Rombauer didn’t think much of the marshmallow business, an excess she couldn’t quite stomach. In an acerbic footnote to the recipe she begrudgingly offered in the 1946 edition, she says that adding marshmallows to any baked sweet potato dish “is a matter of taste or lack of taste.” Yet my mother soldiered on despite Irma’s disapproval, buying a fresh bag at the beginning of every holiday season. Perversely, my brother and I had nary a sweet tooth between us, though I remember our thrill at the idea of candy being served at dinner. Had the adults vacated their thrones of authority? Could we start making rude remarks? Intrigued by what I was learning about my mother in the course of writing this, I dug deeper into her “Kitchen Secrets ” and was startled to find a recipe for Ice Cream Dagmar. Dagmar, that busty wonder of the 1950s? (The cream is whipped into sizable peaks before freezing.) Then I found a recipe for Mamie Eisenhower’s Pumpkin Pie. Now, that’s more like it. There’s Mom. And, no, she wasn’t fat. Mary Hays

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supra, or feast, was held. A long table was laden with plates of wild mushrooms pickled in spices, khachapuri cheese bread, and eggplants roasted in Georgia’s plentiful sunflower oil and covered in ruby pomegranate jewels. And, of course, wine. The Georgians claim to have invented the stuff 10,000 years ago, and it has bound their culture together ever since. The supra itself is a cultural institution and follows set patterns where the tamada, or toastmaster, gives thanks for the bountiful food, for God’s protection, for the health of the supra’s guests, for their families, and for their animals and crops. During each toast, the table is silent and attentive; drinking is not allowed until after the toast has concluded. Then everyone at the table bellows, “Gaumarjos!” — “For your victory!” — and throws back a glass of dark wine, so red as to be almost black, or of that year’s fresh harvest wine, golden and sweet. These toasts can last up to 20 minutes, and the supras often continue long into the night as more dishes of food materialize, piling on top of others. Since it’s considered impolite to drink without toasting, every few minutes guests spring up and give thanks for something, wax philosophic or recite poetry. After a particularly rousing toast, the table often erupts into song: eerie, reverent, three-part harmonies cascading over one another, ringing in the stone house until I would stumble home on the cobblestones, full nearly to bursting. For me, that particular Thanksgiving passed without much notice, just one day among many full of feasts and songs — but I have never been in such a state of constant gratitude. Ben Aleshire

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hen Emily Jones pours a pitcher full of liquid dark chocolate onto a table, it’s hard not to swipe your finger through the perfect, shiny puddle for a taste. But doing so would be a rookie mistake, and it’s something Jones herself never does. “I don’t think about it as chocolate,” she says. “I don’t see it as food. While I’m working, I see it as art.” This coming from a woman who goes home every night with the sweet stuff stuck to the bottoms of her shoes. Jones, 33, has been the resident “chocolate sculptress,” as well as manager of the factory store, at Lake Champlain Chocolates for the last eight and a half years. On a recent afternoon at the factory on Pine Street in Burlington, she’s working on the base of a holiday sculpture. The piece is a gift box made of dark

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and white chocolate and topped with a dark, curving structure that sprouts delicate poinsettias and their leaves, made with white chocolate and colored cocoa butter. Jones will adorn it with white-chocolate snowflakes and ornaments. The sculpture would be completely edible if it weren’t for the wire she uses to hang the ornaments and the compressed air from a can, containing a refrigerant gas, that she occasionally employs to bind pieces together. Jones never expected to become a chocolate sculptor. She’s a ceramic artist with a degree from the Montserrat College of Art in Massachusetts. After graduating in 2001, she returned to her home state to seek employment — Jones grew up in Georgia, Vt. When she stopped in at Lake Champlain Chocolates on Church Street armed with job applications, she wasn’t actually

looking to get hired. Having unsuccessfully canvassed local businesses all day long, she just needed a sweet treat. But the salesgirl noticed the applications Jones was carrying and encouraged her to apply, she recalls. Turned out the store had a position for her. Jones took a job as a retail clerk, figuring it would do until she found something that allowed her to use her artistic skills. Just two months later, she was offered a managerial position at the factory store. And after four more months, her boss approached her with a challenge. “If you could sculpt in clay, I bet you could sculpt in chocolate,” Jones remembers him saying. Chocolate sculptures weren’t new to Lake Champlain Chocolates — another employee, chocolatier Kirk Weed, had been making them occasionally — but the company was looking for new talent. “I decided to just go for it,” Jones

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a Dalí-inspired “melted” one. For this year’s event, she produced a set of tikithemed totem poles, palm trees and coconuts. Jones’ sculptures aren’t anything like traditional European chocolate showpieces, which are usually abstract and full of flowers and cast spheres. “They use a lot of molds,” she explains. “I feel like that’s cheating.” Jones prefers to create objects from scratch — especially robots. Her “chocobots” are the edible answer to Burlington artist John Brickels’ clay creatures. “I really like retro stuff,” Jones says. “I like the ’50s view of the future.” Her own future looks pretty sweet. Jones has come to love sculpting with chocolate and would like to find a way to do it full time. In a perfect world, she says, she’d get to build her pieces for a show on the Food Network. One thing seems certain: She’s not going back to clay. “I made all these sculptures in art school, and they’re all sitting in my parents’ basement collecting dust,” Jones says. Her chocolate work serves a purpose the other art did not: If it’s not eaten, at least it’s great eye candy. “And then there’s the wow factor,” she says proudly. “Most people just can’t believe it.” m

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says. “I didn’t really know what I was doing, so I was a lot messier back then … pretty much covered in chocolate all the time.” Weed showed her the basics, and the company sent her to chocolate school — first to the Notter School of Pastry Arts in Orlando, Fla., and then to Barry Callebaut’s, Chocolate Academy outside Montréal. In the beginning, Jones sculpted chocolate the same way she’d learned to sculpt clay. She used modeling chocolate, which contains a little corn syrup. “It helps make it pliable so you can knead it and use it as a dough,” Jones explains. Now she uses pure chocolate, which is not the easiest material to work with. “It does its own thing, and you just have to really pay attention,” she notes. Juggling a few different sculpture components at once is especially tricky. “Things are setting, and you have to watch for the time,” Jones explains — though she doesn’t use a timer. “It’s one of those things; you have to use your Spidey sense,” she says. Total concentration is key — and no small feat in a chocolate factory. It’s not quite like Willy Wonka’s, but Jones’ worktable sits among gurgling machines and humming vats of liquid chocolate. Busy chocolatiers crisscross the space in lab coats and hairnets. The

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t looked like Bridget Jones had made my cranberry sauce. The sticky, congealed mess of burst berries would have fit right in alongside her curdled caper-berry gravy and mistakenly blue soup in Bridget Jones’s Diary. As I caught a strong whiff of vodka from the concoction, that scene suddenly wasn’t quite so funny. It smelled more like freshman year of college in my kitchen than dinner. Nothing could persuade me to spoon the chunky pink mixture over my vodkaand-herb marinated pork chops. My stomach sank — a feeling all too familiar from the kitchen sessions that ended with bitter banana-chocolate-chip muffins, cardboard-like rosemary crackers

or whatever was my cooking failure du jour. Cosmopolitan-inspired pork would not be on the menu that night.

aking with booze had seemed like such a no-brainer. I love a good cocktail almost as much as I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, and drunken dishes such as bananas Foster prove the hard stuff pairs well with food. But what really piqued my interest were the mouthwatering flavor combinations found on every cocktail menu: lime and mint in mojitos, pineapple and coconut in piña coladas, almond and citrus in amaretto sours. Rather than simply use booze in ordinary fare, I would craft a three-course dinner,

each dish boasting the qualities of one specific happy-hour drink. I couldn’t imagine a more festive way to kick off the holiday season. Fairly certain my 1973 copy of The Joy of Cooking wouldn’t get me far in this exercise, I grabbed a pen and paper to start brainstorming. Translating beverages into something edible and appealing was tricky: Some lent themselves well to creative interpretation (rum-and-Coke brownies, for example), while others were tough to crack. Looking at you, blue Hawaiian. Oddly, the Internet wasn’t much help. There were recipes galore for tempting alcoholic desserts, from a frozen strawberry-margarita pie to a Grand Marnier soufflé, but hardly any savory suggestions. I would have to work off-recipe. Off-recipe cooking is a many-splendored thing. There’s an exhilarating freedom to adding a dash of vanilla here or a pinch of parsley there; the sheer possibilities of what you can create are intoxicating — especially when you’re already adding liquor to the mix. But it’s a dangerous road to wander down alone, at least when you’re a home cook with no formal culinary training, like me. One too many soups that turned out lackluster despite spoonfuls of seasonings had taught me as much. Nevertheless, I formulated a menu, drawing from existing

recipes when possible and working in key cocktail elements. The feast started off on a high note. While my boyfriend had voiced his doubts about my idea for a Bloody Mary Bruschetta, the appetizer turned out to be surprisingly addictive. The vegetable-heavy drink was an obvious choice for a savory starter. Diced tomatoes and slivered celery were seasoned with salt and pepper, the juice of half a lemon, a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and some drops of Tabasco — with a small dash of vodka purely for show. Served over crusty slices of toasted baguette, the appetizer was fresh and juicy, with just enough heat to whet our appetites for the meal to come. With a guy in the apartment, it hardly seemed fair to ignore his go-to happyhour libation: beer. Luckily, I was pretty sure beer-battered anything was palatable. I set about mashing boiled potatoes with an egg, milk and grated Parmesan cheese for the next course: beer-battered potato puffs. After packing the mixture into bite-size balls, we drenched them in a brew with Magic Hat #9, rolled them in flour and slipped them into a frying pan of sizzling oil. The puffs crisped up wonderfully: They had a thick, crunchy outer layer, while the insides remained soft and fluffy. Texture aside, though, it was all woefully underseasoned, and the distinctive fruitiness of #9 was nowhere to be found. The dish hardly celebrated the suds. As you can already surmise, the Cosmopolitan-Glazed Pork Chops didn’t make it to the table. I had intended to drizzle the pork with a smooth cranberry sauce made tangy by a hint of vodka and triple sec. Instead, the chops had to go solo. Perhaps I shouldn’t have used frozen cranberries left over from, um, Thanksgiving 2008 ... But I suspect the fatal flaw was simply too much time on the burner — and the alcohol accentuated the berries’ sweetness instead of cutting it. The marinade of vodka, crushed garlic and parsley still made for tender and well-seasoned meat. But it was hard to be happy with a couple of ho-hum courses after spending the entire day in the kitchen. LIQUID DIET

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MOJITO CAKE 3 1/4 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cups milk 1/4 cup rum 4 eggs 1 lime 3 tablespoons fresh mint, slivered Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the butter and beat with a mixer until the mixture appears sandy. Add the milk and rum; beat for one minute. Add the eggs one at a time, beating 30 seconds each. Add the juice and zest of one lime and the mint; stir in gently with a spoon. Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans. Bake 25 minutes until golden. Let cool fully before removing from pans.

Hot-buttered-rum mint glaze: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup rum 10 fresh mint leaves

Add the ingredients to a saucepan. Heat to boiling, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer five to seven minutes until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Use a slotted spoon to remove and discard the wilted mint leaves.

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Coating:

1 egg yolk, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated or coarse sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse sea salt Beat the butter with a mixer until smooth. Add the confectioner’s sugar and beat until mixture appears silky. Beat in the egg yolk, followed by the tequila, salt, and lime and orange zest. Add the flour and mix in with a spoon. Gather the dough into a ball and divide it in half. Wrap each half in wax paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll each ball into a log about an inch thick. Wrap again in wax paper and chill in the fridge for an hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mint-lime frosting:

1/2 cup Kahlúa 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 5 eggs 1/2 cup whipping cream 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed unsweetened cocoa powder Melt white chocolate chips into Kahlúa in a saucepan over low heat, whisking frequently to blend. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Adapted from Smitten Kitchen To make the coating: Whisk the egg yolk in a small bowl with the sugar and sea salt. Spread the mixture out evenly on a sheet of wax paper.

Butter the soufflé cups and coat with sugar. Pour the mixture into the cups until three-quarters of the way full. Run a finger along the inside edge of the soufflé to allow even rising. Bake for 20 minutes in the center of an oven preheated to 350 degrees. The edges of the cakes should be set, but the centers will jiggle slightly. Remove and sprinkle the tops with a light dusting of cocoa powder; serve immediately.

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Beat the heavy cream with the confectioner’s sugar until thick and fluffy. Gently stir in the mint leaves and the juice and zest of one lime. Add more mint or lime to taste if desired. Level the completely cooled cakes if necessary before frosting and layering. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

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2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 2 teaspoons tequila pinch of salt zest of 2 limes zest of 1/2 orange 2 cups flour

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Crack the eggs into a blender. Add the heavy cream and mix. Pour the cooled Kahlúa mixture in and blend. Gradually add cream cheese, a few cubes at a time, until smooth. At this point, you can refrigerate the mixture until ready to bake. (Or bake a couple of soufflés now and save the rest for later.) This will yield four to six soufflés.

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Poke the still-warm cakes deeply with a fork every inch or so. Pour the prepared glaze over each cake and allow them to continue cooling in their pans.

Remove the dough logs from the fridge and roll in the coating until evenly covered. Use a thin knife to slice the logs into quarter-inchthick cookies. Place the cookies on the baking sheet; bake 12 to 14 minutes. The cookies should still be pale, but the coated edges may brown slightly.

Liquid Diet « p.32 The real kicker, though, was the Mojito Cake. Working rum, lime and fresh mint into an ordinary vanilla-cake recipe yielded an incredibly fragrant batter that baked into two fluffy, golden rounds. I whisked up a hot-buttered rum-inspired mint glaze in which to drench the cakes as they cooled — though I would’ve happily grabbed a snifter to drink the warm concoction on its own. Because the cake was so decadent, I iced the layers with an airy whipped-cream frosting. There’s little I

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ith a full belly, I reflected on my mixed bout of boozy cooking. The success of the Mojito Cake made me question, yet again, why I ever strayed from dessert. Butter, flour and sugar make sense to me; try as I may, sautéing and seasoning prove elusive. And, just maybe, there’s a reason other cooks have limited their cocktail adaptations to confections. A three-course supper might have been a tad ambitious. But I wasn’t done playing yet. I cleared another weekend and headed to the liquor store, where the same cashier I’d had the previous week eyed my

My White Russian Soufflés, on the other hand, were pure comfort food. I melted white chocolate into a warm bath of Kahlúa — I sort of wanted to climb into the pan and join the party — before blending the mixture with eggs, heavy cream and cream cheese. The liquid, divided among petite soufflé cups, rose into light and spongy coffeelaced cakes. Meanwhile, I had dozens of dishes in the sink, my liquor cabinet was severely depleted, and I was stone-cold sober. Next time I get fired up about booze, I may just head to the bar. But I’d traded a killer hangover for a few killer recipes, and that was a good enough buzz for me. m

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SEVEN DAYS: What’s your most memorable filming experience? EVA SOLLBERGER: Going up in the hot-air balloon (“Stuck in Vermont 29: VT Balloon and Music Festival”). I was scared. I actually thought I was going to die, just because I’m scared of heights. I always have to go up high on things. Like, I have to climb ladders all the time, because I want the shot. The hot-air balloon was really scary because you felt like you could just step out of it — and you could. And the pilot was kind of a renegade, like a cowboy. We landed in the Willow Hill Farm pasture. For a while, we couldn’t even find anywhere to land.

SD: How is your work different from traditional video journalism? ES: I think it helps, the way I shoot. I just posted the link to this Harvard Magazine article that breaks everyone down into four groups — warm and competent, warm and incompetent, cold and competent, cold and incompetent. So, I’ve started looking at people

— by plane, train, automobile, dogsled and hot-air balloon — talking with artists, farmers, athletes, actors, carpenters, activists, beekeepers, historians, astronomers, race-car drivers, opera singers, puppeteers, cheerleaders, fishermen, Quidditch players, disc golfers, debaters and dancers. Her videos have been viewed more than 1.1 million times on YouTube, and many thousands more times on blip.tv, Brightcove and Facebook. They air each week on the old-fashioned TV, too, on Burlington’s VCAM (Channel 15) and WPTZ NewsChannel 5. Many Seven Days readers have told us that Sollberger’s work is unique and wonderful — more people than ever are doing video these days, but

and trying to figure out, Which group are you [in]? I think I’m probably viewed by everyone who meets me with my camera as warm and incompetent [laughs], which is not a bad thing. I think, like, the first thing people get from you is warmth, and they describe the characteristics of warmth — it’s smiling, touching people, having an open stance, making you feel comfortable. And I think, with most news crews, they come off as cold and competent. People envy cold and competent people, but I don’t think they put others at ease. I think, for whatever reason, there’s something about the combo of me and the camera — my warm incompetence, maybe — that brings out a different side of people than someone standing there with a camera crew and a microphone. I’m just so friendly and laid-back-acting that people are just a little bit more themselves with me. A lot of times when I interview people, I think they don’t think in a million years that anyone’s ever going to see it, that it’s

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no one’s doing it quite like she is. On the eve of the release of the 200th episode of “Stuck,” I talked with Sollberger about how she makes her videos, and what sets them apart.

ever going to go anywhere. So in a way, I think that gets me a better interview. SD: You seem genuinely excited about every video you make. Are you? ES: Every time I do an event, at the end of it, I’m, like, Oh, my god, I’m totally going to be a Frisbee player! I’m going to be an ice skater! I’m going to learn how to fly a glider! Like, every single time. I just get so into it and, by the end, I’m thinking, How can I do this? How can I fit this into my life? And then two seconds later I’m onto the next story and I’ve forgotten all about it. If I didn’t enjoy it that much or get into it, I don’t think the videos would be as good, in a way. Every time, I sell myself, and then I sell other people on it, too. Every time, I generally have a blast. How can you not have a blast, when you’re around people who are really enjoying what they do? Like, “Girls on the Run” [“Stuck in Vermont 180”] — those girls were just so happy! The tractor thing [“Stuck in Vermont 196: East Charlotte Tractor Parade”] — oh,

my God! That was just so wonderful, just seeing all these old, crotchety farmers’ faces light up talking about their tractors. You’d have to be a rock not to be affected by these people who are opening up to you. They’re showing you their passion. They’re showing you what they love. SD: What’s the common thread in your “Stuck” videos? ES: Someone left a nice blog comment on the video I just did about Erinn Simon that said, “another everyday hero.” And I think it’s about everyday heroes. It’s about John Does and Jane Does, and real Vermonters who you probably won’t see on the news, or read articles about. I think it’s sort of about the Everyman or the Everywoman. All of Eva Sollberger’s videos are on the Seven Days website at sevendaysvt. com/multimedia, and on the “StuckinVermont” channel on YouTube. Descriptions of new episodes appear in the paper each week in the table of contents. Got an idea for a video? Email eva@ sevendaysvt.com.

“Stuck” at a glance

Eva Sollberger’s equipment: Canon GL2 consumer-grade, non-HD camera; monopod, shotgun microphone on top of camera.

Time it takes to produce a “Stuck”: 25 to 30 hours. “This is embarrassing to admit,” says Sollberger. “In some cases, I can knock one off in 20, but it invariably takes longer than you think. That’s the thing about video.”

Most popular “Stucks” on YouTube: “Stuck in Vermont 75: Jr. Iron Chef,” viewed 227,818 times; “Stuck in Vermont 36: Rosie’s Girls,” viewed 141,800 times; “Stuck in Vermont 105: Tiny Houses,” viewed 111,643 times.

How long it would take to watch the entire “Stuck” oeuvre: About 20 hours.

Number of episodes filmed at Shelburne Farms: Three. Says Sollberger: “I feel like I could just make videos of Shelburne Farms, and I would probably never get bored. There’s so much content there.”

Number of farming or agriculture-related episodes: 18.

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n a recent Saturday morning, a cooking class at the Farmer’s Kitchen at Turkey Hill Farm began with a cake-and-tea repast of Martha Stewart-like elegance. Margaret Osha, who owns the farm with her husband, Stuart, admits the domestic goddess is her idol. Coteacher Linda Doane, owner of Maple Ridge Sheep Farm down the road, had brought lemon poppyseed cake. The eight assembled students, a mix of professionals and farmers

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16 combination, filled with cornbread and sometimes crawfish stuffing. Eight years later, with culinary excess very much in vogue, the tur17 ducken and its outré glory seem tame beside, say, the barbecued-pork and sausage behemoth the Times calls the “Bacon Explosion.” The turducken is now so familiar it’s in the 2010 Oxford English Dictionary — the first edition to include the word. Doane became aware of the dish when her husband, Tuthill, saw one being prepared on the Food Network. Doane cooked a turducken for Thanksgiving that year. She said, “It went over like a million bucks with my family. It was one of those things all of them ate — including the vegetarian.”

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Heat oven to 375 degrees. Tear sourdough into small chunks and place in a large bowl. Dice apples to desired thickness. Throw in herbs and mix in stock until texture is uniform. With a boning knife, remove meat from turkey bone. You don’t have any appendages in the way, so it should be smooth sailing. Once turkey is deboned, lay on a pan skin-side down. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts, leaving enough turkey on each side to wrap around them later. Season chicken, then add duck breasts. Spread those liberally with stuffing. Gather both sides of the turkey and hold together, as if pinning clothing. Thread pins through meat, first in one direction and then the other, to make sure each pin is in place. Do this until the contents are firmly sealed inside turkey. Place turducken in oven on a V-rack and cook 16 minutes for each pound. Super easy, right?

On this day, Doane joined Osha to teach the $75 class, whose students ranged from former chefs to novice home cooks. A few admitted they’d never heard of a turducken before signing up, but were eager to learn a new skill with the help of Osha, who has been teaching from her home kitchen for three years. In the matter of turducken, Osha herself was still learning. She’d prepared her first one the day before so it would be ready for her class to try at lunchtime, just after they finished assembling their own. Like most of the class, she had never tasted the turducken’s muddled flesh. THREE-BIRD NIGHT

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Bands/ Musicians GIGGING Band Guitarist Lead needed, Burlington. Versatility, chops, team attitude required. Jive Attic has played regular rotation paying gigs for 8 yrs. 70+ R&B, party, dance songs. Rehearse 2-4x/ mo., gig 1x/mo. Check us out: Lincoln Inn, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. bryan_hun@ msn.com. ISO bass, keyboard player Skilled, talented, familiar w/ Lee Scratch Perry, Cure, Prince, Jane’s Addiction, to play in highly skilled psychedelic tribal astropunk band. 802863-9014. Piano-Tuning Service $75 standard tuning rate. 652-0730. www. justinrosepianotuning. com. Wagnerian Opera Metal The VT metal opera, Lyraka, has announced the release of their debut CD, avail. for sale at Lyraka.com.

Drum Instruction & more! Experienced, professional instructor/ musician. Williston, Essex, Burlington areas, & all of central VT. Guitar & bass programs also offered. Musicspeak Education Program, www. musicspeak.net. Gary Williams, 802-793-8387. Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/ 30 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, stepby-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: rickbelf@myfairpoint. net, 802-864-7195. Guitar instruction All styles/levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM & Middlebury College faculty). Info: 802-862-7696, www. paulasbell.com. Trombone, Trumpet Lessons Eastman School of Music graduate Stuart Carter. Also baritone horn, tuba, piano, music composition/theory. Complimentary lesson for new students. Refer to this ad. www. octavemode.net.

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Steinway Piano Mahogany console, great condition, superb action, orig. ivories. $1850, price excludes delivery. Justin, 802-652-0730. lots of music gear 4 sale Computer, ederol, amps, organ. 802-863-9014.

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Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo, more. All ages/ skill levels/interests welcome! Supportive, professional teacher offering references, results, convenience. Andy Greene, 802658-2462, guitboy75@ hotmail.com, www. andysmountainmusic. com. Bass Lessons For all levels/styles, beginners welcome! Learn technique, theory, songs in a fun, professional setting. Years of teaching/ playing experience. Appeared in Bass Player, Bass Guitar magazines. Aram Bedrosian, 598-8861.

Auditions/ Casting CAST/CREW: Cherry Orchard Call for actors: Anya (stage age 20-25), Varya (25-30), Charlotta (45-50s), Dunyasha (2025), Trofimov (30-35), Yepikhodov (45-50s), Firs (80s). Crew, ushers, volunteers needed. mosaicmond@gmail. com, 802-735-7912.

Call to Artists Vermont Art Experiment Art contest, concert event. Nov. 27, Unitarian Church, 130 Main St., Montpelier. Looking For artists to compete for prizes. Cheap to enter. Info, vermontartexperiment@gmx.com.

CEMETERIES 1st reading: 08/09/10; referred to the Ordinance Committee 2nd reading: 11/08/10 Adopted: 11/08/10 Published: 11/17/10 Effective: 12/08/10 That Chapter 9, Cemeteries, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by amending Sections 9-2, 9-7, 9-48, 9-64, 9-70, 9-72, 9-74, 9-76, 9-77 and 9-91 thereof and deleting Sec. 9-20 in its entirety, to read as follows: ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 9-2. Cemetery Superintendent responsible for enforcing regulations. The Cemetery Superintendent shall be responsible for the enforcement of all rules and regulations adopted by the board of Cemetery Commissioners and for maintaining good order and decorum in the cemetery grounds. Sec. 9-4. Prohibited acts generally. No person shall, in any burial ground or cemetery, disturb, mutilate or destroy a tree, shrub, vine, flower, tomb, monument or fence, or steal or without the consent of the owner or cemetery workers take and carry away a tree, shrub, vine, flower, vase, pot or other vessel used for flowers and plants, or any other thing placed in any burial ground or cemetery for ornament or use. A violation of this section shall be punishable as provided in Title 13 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated. Sec. 9-7. Removal of rubbish. All persons shall remove all trash and rubbish to such places of deposit as are provided for that purpose and carry on their work as provided for that purpose under the direction of the superintendent. ARTICLE III. CHARGES Sec. 9-20. Entry of florists on Sunday restricted. Reserved. Florists or their employees are prohibited from entering the cemetery grounds on Sunday for business purposes, except to place permitted items on lots. Sec. 9-48. Schedule of cemetery rates and charges will be set and published by the Cemetery Commission. LAKEVIEW, GREENMONT, AND ELMWOOD CEMETERIES Service 1. 2. 3.

Charge Full opening $800.00 Cremation 400.00 Infants to age 12 Summer Weekday 275.00 Saturday/Holiday 300.00 Winter (12/1 to 4/15) Weekday 325.00 Saturday/Holiday 350.00 4. Other charges Erecting tents 50.00 Funerals arriving after 2:30p.m. Monday--Saturday (per hour) 100.00 Vault Charges: Minimum 100.00 Maximum 250.00 5. Lot charges Per Grave Site Resident 350.00 Nonresident 1,000.00 Baby Lot Resident 250.00 Nonresident 350.00 6. Foundation prices Without Foundation: Flat Marker 24” x 12” 30.00 Flat Marker 36” x 12” 45.00 Flat Marker 48” x 12” 60.00 Bronze Government Markers 60.00 Corner Markers (each) 5.00 7. Howard Cremation Garden (includes interment) 250.00 8. Columbarium: Resident $1,000.00 Non-resident 2,000.00 Sec. 9-64. Foundation required for markers. No monuments, headstones or markers shall be set without a proper foundation in accordance with Site Plan requirements on record at the Cemetery Office. In order to insure good work, and as a protection to all lot holders, the board of cemetery commissioners reserves the right to build all foundations for monuments, headstones or markers. Sec. 9-70. Saturday work restricted. No monuments or markers shall be brought into the cemetery on any Saturday and no work shall be commenced on that day which cannot be finished and the debris removed before 4:00 p.m. without permission from the office Cemetery Superintendent. Sec. 9-72. Care of lots. (a) The grass on all lots shall be regularly cut by the workers of the cemeteries under the direction of the Cemetery Superintendent, and at the expense of the lot owner. (b) The charge for this work shall be in accordance with the schedule of charges set by the board Cemetery Commission. Sec. 9-74. Damages to driveways, trees, shrubs, etc. (a) As written. (b) Owners and drivers of horses or motor vehicles shall be responsible for any damage done by them to trees, shrubs or lots, or for damages to any monument or other structure through their own carelessness or that of their servants representatives. Sec. 9-76. Lot owners permitted to plant flowers. The owners of cemetery lots shall be allowed to plant flowers and shrubs on their lots under the direction of the Cemetery Superintendent. The employees will take reasonable care when maintaining the cemetery grounds, but neither the city nor city employees working in the cemetery will be responsible for damage to plants or flowers. Sec. 9-77. Special regulations for Lakeview Cemetery. The particular area known as section 5 of Lakeview Cemetery shall also be subject to the following restrictions: (a) As written. (b) As written. (c) As written. (d) As written. (e) There will be no planting of trees or shrubs in this section by lot owners. (f) The employees will take reasonable care when mowing the grass, but neither the city nor city employees working in the cemetery will be responsible for damage to plants or flowers. ARTICLE V. FUNERALS AND INTERMENTS DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL Sec. 9-91. Written order for disinterment required. No disinterment or removal of any body shall be allowed without lawful written documentation approved by the Cemetery Superintendent. * Material stricken out deleted. ** Material underlined added.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On November 5, 2010, Rope’s End, LLC, filed application #4C0264-8B for a Project generally described as: the addition of 20 day care children and 4 staff to the existing day care center. The Project is located on Winter Sport Lane in the Town of Williston, Vermont.

1st reading: 09/27/10; rules suspended and place in all stages of passage Public Hearing: 11/08/10 Adopted: 11/08/10 Published: 11/17/10 Effective: 12/08/10

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by December 7, 2010.

That Appendix A, Comprehensive Development Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by amending Sec.

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

(a) Setbacks Required: Unless otherwise authorized or specified under the district-specific provisions of Article 4, which shall be controlling over these provisions, a setback shall be provided between any proposed structures and/or site features, and the front, side and rear yard property lines as follows: (See Art. 13 for definitions of “setback” and “yard.”)

5.2.5(a) thereof to read as follows: Sec. 5.2.5 Setbacks Setbacks between buildings and property lines where required are intended to provide access to light and air, provide fire separation and access, and maintain the existing neighborhood pattern of buildings and open spaces between them and to the street.

1. Front yard. In order to maintain the existing pattern of development along a given street, both a minimum and maximum front yard setback shall be maintained where required under Article 4. A.

The minimum front yard setback for any structure shall be the average of the front yard setback of principal structures in lawful existence as of the adoption of this ordinance on the two (2) neighboring lots on either side and within the same block and having the same street frontage. #ZA 11-01

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Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 8th day of November 2010. By /s/Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state. vt.us

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BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Tuesday December 7, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday December 7, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium, City Hall to consider the following applications: 1. 11-0341FC; 11 Crescent Beach Dr (I, Ward 6) Owner: R Grunert; Appellant: Daniel Kaplan Appeal of Administrative Approval to construct a 72’ long by 6’ high composite fence.

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2. 11-0433AP; 189-191 South Champlain Street (RH, Ward 5) A&R Developments Appeal of Administrative Interpretation relating to housing replacement.

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The maximum front yard setback for any structure, if any is required, shall be a distance specified under the district-specific provisions of Article 4 permitted in addition to the minimum front yard setback specified above in order to allow for continued variation of the building pattern along the street.

Lots having frontage on more than one public street shall maintain a front yard setback on each public street except access alleys.

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No hearing will be held unless, on or before December 7, 2010, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues

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

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The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Williston Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www. nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

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Legals [cont.] 4. 11-0396CA; 153 Main Street (I, Ward 6) Flynn Center Appeal of Administrative Denial to enclose existing loading dock and storm water improvements. 5. 08-137PD; 451 Ethan Allen Parkway (I, Ward 6) Timothy Alles and William Ellis Remand of Superior Court Environmental Division Appeal for preliminary plat review of 9-unit planned residential development with 3 detached structures and associated roadway. Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office, (City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

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This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www.ci.burlington.vt.us/ planning/drb or office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard. COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE— Emergency Demolition Exemption #ZA 11-02

administrative officer including but not limited to the following types of exterior and interior work: (a) As written. (b) As written. (c) Exemptions: The following shall be exempt from the requirements of this Ordinance and shall not be required to obtain a zoning permit: 1. through 7. As written. 8. The temporary stabilization and securing of any structure, site, or building feature required to address an unsafe or dangerous condition which poses an imminent threat to public safety pursuant to a certification written order of the same issued under the authority of by the city building inspector or fire marshal. 9. Where temporary stabilization is not reasonably available the emergency demolition of any structure, site, or building feature required to address an unsafe or dangerous condition which poses an imminent threat to public safety pursuant to a order of the same issued under the written authority of the city building inspector and with the written concurrence of the city engineer. This exemption does not extend beyond the required demolition, clearing of debris, securing or filling cellar holes, and related erosion control and stormwater management. (d) As written. * Material stricken out deleted. ** Material underlined added. PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD

1st reading: 09/27/10; rules suspended and placed in all stages of passage Public Hearing: 11/08/10 Adopted: 11/08/10 Published: 11/17/10 Effective: 12/08/10

The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing in the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on December 7, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following:

That Appendix A, Comprehensive Development Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington be and hereby is amended by amending Section 3.1.2(c) thereof to read as follows: Sec. 3.1.2 Zoning Permit Required Except for that development which is exempt from a permit requirement under Sec. 3.1.2(c) below, no development may be commenced within the city without a zoning permit issued by the

1. Final plat application #SD-10-35 of Gardner Construction, Inc. to amend a previously approved three (3) lot subdivision. The amendment consists of: 1) revising condition 8 of the December 5, 2006 final plat approval decision to reduce the amount of translucent windows and surfaces oriented to the south, and 2) connecting two (2) of the lots to the City’s sewer system in place of on-site septic systems, 22 & 30 Highland Terrace. 2. Conditional use

application #CU-10-09 of Clearwire US, LLC to: 1) install three (3) panel antennas on an existing tower at the 110 foot level, and 2) install a ground mounted equipment platform, 466 Farrell Street. 3. Conditional use application #CU-10-10 of Clearwire US, LLC to: 1) install three (3) panel antennas on an existing tower at the 70 foot level, and 2) install a ground mounted equipment platform, 2026 Williston Road. 4. Notice of Appeal #AO10-01 of JAM Golf, LLC appealing the decision of the Administrative Officer dated October 13, 2010 that the application for final plat approval of the Long Drive Subdivision filed on September 10 and 13, 2010 was not complete, Golf Course Road. 5. Variance application #VR-10-01 of Thomas E. Chase to allow a building to be used as a single family dwelling, 42 Airport Road. John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board Copies of the applications are available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall. November 17, 2010 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Chittenden Unit CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. S393-09 Cnc HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-PA3, Plaintiff v. Andrea L. Couture, Thomas F. Cline, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Citibank Federal Savings Bank and Occupants residing at 25 Vale Drive, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007PA3 to Andrea L. Couture dated April 11, 2007 and recorded in Volume 780, Page 240 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the

undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:45 A.M. on December 7, 2010, at 25 Vale Drive, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Andrea L. Couture and Thomas F. Cline by Warranty Deed of Robert C. Duncan and Linda J. Duncan dated September 15, 2005, of record in Volume 736, Pages 135-137 of the Land Records of the City of South Burlington. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or cashier’s check by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of South Burlington. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlingtonn, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.

publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy filed with the register of the Probate Court. The claim will be forever barred if it is not presented as described above within the four month deadline. Dated: November 8, 2010 /s/ Sheila Scanlan-Towers c/o David C. Buran, Esq. Anderson & Buran PC PO Box 1624 Burlington, VT 05402-1624 (802)862-7070 Address of the Probate Court: Chittenden District Probate Court County Courthouse P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402-0511 First publication date: November 17, 2010 Second publication date: November 24, 2010 The contents of storage unit(s) 01-03514 located at 28 Adams Dr, Williston, VT 05495, will be sold on the 25th of the month of November, 2010 to satisfy the debt of Clarence Lamore. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. Please note this in not a public auction.

DATED at South Burlingtonn, Vermont this 4th day of November, 2010. HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF CHITTENDEN, SS. IN RE THE ESTATE OF DON W. TOWERS LATE OF Shelburne, VT PROBATE COURT DOCKET NO. 33479 NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of DON W. TOWERS, late of Shelburne, Vermont. I have been appointed a personal representative of the above named estate. All creditors having claims against the estate must present their claims in writing within 4 month of the date of the first

DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (toll free) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636, 24/7. CENTRAL VERMONT PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING November 17, 6-7:45 p.m. Central VT Medical Center, conference room #2.Dr. Russell Sarver of Mountain View Urology will be speaking. For more information contact Paul Irons, MTM Coordinator at 461-6222 or Jennifer Blacklock at 1-866-466-0626 (press 3 at greeting, ext. 6309).

LGBTQ GRIEF AND LOSS GROUP Every Monday, 12pm, RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. A once-a-week group is forming at RU12? for those interested in giving voice to their experience(s) with loss and listening to other’s. Topics could include but are not limited to: grieving, letting go, resolution, moving on, self-image, rituals, and learnings. Contact thecenter@ru12.org for more information. TRANS GUY’S GROUP Every fourth Monday, RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Champlain Mill 1st Floor, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. This is a social and support group specifically for trans men. This informal, peer-facilitated group welcomes maleidentified people at any stage of transition. As this is currently a closed group, please contact the center to sign up: thecenter@ru12.org or 860-RU12. SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Come together to talk, connect, and find support around a number of issues including: Coming Out, Socializing. Challenges around employment. Safe Sex. Self Advocacy. Choosing Partners. Discovering who you are. And anything else you want to talk about! The first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 26 at 4 p.m. at the RU12? Community Center at the Champlain Mill in Winooski. For more information contact Sheila (Sheila@ ru12.org) or David (Dave6262002@yahoo. com) GLAM CORE GROUP MEETING Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski. We’re looking for young gay and bi guys who are interested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys! Core Group runs our program, and we want your input! If you’re a young gay or bisexual man who would like to get involved, email us at glam@ru12. org or check us out on Facebook (http://www. facebook.com/glamvt).

TRANS SUPPORT GROUP Every first and third Wednesday, RU12? Community Center, 20 Winooski Falls Way, Champlain Mill 1st Floor, Winooski, 6:30-8 p.m. This peer-led, informal group is open to all trans people and to any discussion topics raised. It is a respectful and confidential space for socializing, support, and discussion. Contact thecenter@ru12.org for more information. LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support. Please call Ann or Brenda at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining one of these groups or for more information. MALE GBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace is offering a peer-led support group for maleidentified survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. This group will meet in Winooski at the RU12? Community Center and will be facilitated by Damian. Support groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support. 802-863-0003. NAMI CONNECTION (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals living with mental illnesses. Call Tammy at 1-800-6396480 or email us at connections@namivt.org

BENNINGTON: Every Tuesday, 1-2:30 p.m., United Couseling Service, 316 Dewey St., CTR Center (Community Rehabilitation and Treatment). BURLINGTON: Every Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street. ESSEX JUNCTION: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 39 Main Street. HARTFORD: 2nd and 4th Friday 4-5:30 p.m., Hartford Library. Call Barbara Austin, 802-4571512. MONTPELIER: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., KelloggHubbard Library, East Montpelier Room (basement). NEWPORT: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Medical Arts Building (attached to North Country Hospital), 2nd floor conference room. RANDOLPH: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m., United Church, 18 N. Main Street. BATTLEBORO: Call for details. EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP This is a therapist-facilitated, drop-in support group for women with eating disorders. Women over 18 only please. This group will be held every other Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. beginning Oct. 20. Free. Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy, 364 Dorset St., Suite 204, So. Burlington. 802-658-9440. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP This group offers support to those caring for loved ones with memory loss due to dementia. The group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Converse Home, 272 Church St, Burlington. For more info call: 802-862-0401. MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER Support group meets 6-8 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Hope Lodge at the UVM/FAHC campus. 1-800-ACS-2345. VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want To Feel Supported On Your Vegetarian/ Vegan Journey? Want more info. on Healthy Veggy Diets? Want to share and socialize at Veggy Potlucks, and more, in the greater Burlington Area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@gmail. com, 802-658-4991.

sevendaysvt.com/classifieds CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Meets on Sundays from 12-1 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. This is a fellowship of men and women that meet and review the 12 steps of CODA, read stories from the CODA anonymous big book and share their experiences, strengths and hopes as we support each other. Open to everyone. Info: Larry, WLTRS@aol. com, 802-658-9994 or Jeff, JCDANIS@ Burlingtontelecom. net, 802-863-3674. For directions, call the Turning Point Center at 802-861-3150. QUIT SMOKING GROUPS Are you ready to live a smoke-free lifestyle? Free 4-week Quit Smoking Groups are being offered through the VT Quit Network Fletcher Allen Quit in Person program in your community. Free Nicotine Replacement products are available for program participants. For more information or to register, call 847-6541 or wellness@ vtmednet.org. For ongoing statewide class schedules, contact the VT Quit Network at www. vtquitnetwork.org.

SEEKING ACTIVE RETIREES/50+ To form a social group. Snowshoeing, theater, biking, hiking, kayaking, etc. Please call 802864-0604. Lv. msg. if no answer. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) Drug Problem? We Can Help. If you think you have a problem with drugs, including alcohol, give yourself a break. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for individuals who have a desire to recover from the disease of addiction. NA offers a practical and proven way to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs. To find an NA Meeting near you in Vermont or Northern New York, please go to www.cvana. org/Meetinglist.pdf or call our 24-hour, toll free, confidential number, (866) 580-8718 or (802) 862-4516. For more information about NA, please go to http://www. na.org/?ID=ips-index and click on “>Is NA for Me?

GIRL POWER Learn about your inner power through meditation, sacred space, healing energy modalities. Connect and attune to empower & enlighten, expand your sense of awareness, network with others your age, find peer support within this on-going monthly group. Please bring a notebook journal, writing utensil and a folding chair. Ages 12-18. First Sat of each month at 4 p.m. at Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Rt. 7, Milton. To reserve space call Michele, 802-893-9966, moonlightgiftshoppe@ yahoo.com. CIRCLE OF PARENTS support group meeting in Rutland Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. Meeting is free and confidential. For more info. call Heather at 802-498-0608 or 1-800-children. Meetings Tuesday evenings in Barre. For more info. call Cindy at 802-229-5724 or 1-800-children. ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) This support group functions as a community and educational group. We provide coffee, soda and snacks and are open to PALS, caregivers, family members and those who are interested in learning more about ALS. Our group meets the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at “Jim’s House”, 1266 Old Creamery Rd., Williston, VT. Hosted by Pete and Alphonsine Crevier, facilitated by Liza Martel, LICSW, Patient Care Coordinator for the ALS Association here in Vermont. 223-7638 for more information.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., S. Burlington, VT. There is no fee. This is open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide. For more info, call 802-4799450, or ljlivendale@ yahoo.com. BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-343-2027. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge). Info: Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meeting in Montpelier occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info: Carol, 223-5793. Meetings in Morrisville occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356 or Debbie Y., 888-5958. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. 191 Bank St., Burlington. 802-861-3150. BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at 277 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com. COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 50-65, forming for friendship and fun. Chittenden County area. Activities to include weeknight/weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@ aol.com. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802-985-8600 . WOMEN’S RAPE CRISIS CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-0555 ext. 20 for information.

Post & browse ads at your convenience. to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802-734-0695. SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802446-3577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 655-9136 or email kgcromey@aol. com. SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@ pshift.com. AL-ANON Family group 12-step. Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St., Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the ground floor boardroom from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772. FORMING A NEW GROUP focused on recovery/ management of addictions, compulsions and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@ gmail.com. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome, weekly group w/cofacilitators. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830. LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713.

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HIV SUPPORT GROUP This is a facilitated HIV/ AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self-acceptance and personal growth. We are a group of survivors and, with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what positive living has to offer. Friday @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094. SHOPLIFTERS SUPPORT GROUP Self-help support group now forming in the capital area for persons who would like to meet regularly for mutual support. This new group would meet biweekly at a time and place to be decided to discuss our issues, struggles and ways of staying out of trouble. We’ll likely use some of Terry Shulman’s work as a focus for some of our discussions. Please call Tina at 802-763-8800 or email at Tmarie267201968@ cs.com STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com. MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/ DYSAUTONOMIA Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345. BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749.

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DIGESTIVE SUPPORT GROUP Join this open support group, hosted by Carrie Shamel, and gain information regarding digestive disorders. If you suffer from any kind of digestive disorder or discomfort this is the place for you! Open to all. Meets the first Monday of every month in the Healthy Living Learning Center. For more information contact Carrie Shamel at carrie. shamel@gmail.com. www.llleus.org/state/ vermont/html.

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS, ACA is a 12-Step program for people that grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. We meet in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge our common experiences. We discover how childhood affected us in the past and influences us in the present. Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. For info contact Emily at 802-922-6609, emily@ intrapersonalcoaching. com.

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Learn how to cope with grief, with the intention of receiving and offering support to each other. The group is informal and includes personal sharing of our grief experiences. Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Meets every other week Mondays, 6-8 p.m. at the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Barre. 802-223-1878, www.cvhhh.org.

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Health Law Paralegal /Advocate Vermont Legal Aid seeks a full-time advocate in its Health Care Ombudsman Project located in Burlington. The Office of Health Care Ombudsman recently received a grant pursuant to the Affordable Care Act to expand its capacity to provide consumer assistance. Responsibilities include: investigating and resolving complaints and questions from Vermonters regarding health insurance and health care; advising consumers about their rights and responsibilities; assisting beneficiaries with appeals; and maintaining case records. Must be able to work as a team member doing extensive telephone work in a busy environment. The position requires excellent communication and research skills and the ability to learn quickly. Prior health care or advocacy experience is desirable. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Starting salary $30,000, four weeks paid vacation and excellent fringe benefits. Send cover letter, resume, references and writing sample no later than Friday, November 19, 2010 to: Eric Avildsen, Executive Director, c/o Sandy Burns, Vermont Legal Aid, P.O. Box 1367, Burlington, VT 05402. Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.

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Unique opportunity to work with adolescent males residing in the community at our Transition House. Seeking a dynamic individual to join our program and serve adolescent males experiencing significant behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges. Interventionists provide individualized treatment, model healthy life skills, develop therapeutic relationships, implement conflict resolution strategies, teach healthy emotion-regulation skills and assist in the daily living of adolescent males residing in the community at our Transition House. Applicants must possess good therapeutic and rapport-building skills, be team-oriented, and be positive advocates for the youth they serve. BA req. Transportation req. 37.5 hours/wk.; afternoons and evenings. Comprehensive Care offers a continuum of 24-hour care programming that is family centered and trauma informed. Interventionists are members of a larger, multidisciplinary team and have the flexibility to move fluidly throughout the program.

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School Nurse Essex Junction School District

PROJECT MANAGER Vermont InformationTechnology Leaders, Inc. (VITL) is a non-profit organization based in Montpelier that helps Vermont’s health care providers implement and use health information technology. VITL is seeking a project manager to assist with two major statewide initiatives: Connecting hospitals and clinics to the Vermont Health Information Exchange (VHIE), and implementing the Vermont Blueprint for Health, a statewide partnership to improve health and the health care system for Vermonters with chronic conditions.The project manager is an expert in project management and will be assigned to high-risk and complex projects. The project manager will work with VITL’s customers who are hospitals and physician practices, requiring the project manager to have knowledge of the health care system in order to successfully interact with health care providers and administrators. A minimum certification as a project management professional or 7-10 years of relevant work experience are required.This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits. Email resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three references to hr@vitl.net. No phone calls, please.

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Town of Jericho

Qualified candidates must hold a valid Vermont RN license, and hold or be eligible to hold a VT Professional Educator license with a School nurse endorsement. Experience working with middle school students preferred. For more information about the requirements of the job, please visit www.schoolspring.com and enter Job ID 43427. E O E.

Experienced Line Cook

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Various shifts available. Good benefits. Apply in person. 10997 Rte. 116 Hinesburg

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MetLife Auto & Home is now hiring

The Town of Jericho, Vt. is seeking a motivated team player to fill the position of Assessor on a part-time basis (20 hours/week). The Assessor is responsible for developing, maintaining and defending accurate and equitable valuations of properties, performing property inspections, conducting market, cost and income analysis, and coordinating the activities of the appointed Board of Listers. Starting salary range is $18.00 - $20.00 an hour, depending on qualifications. This position is eligible for the Town’s health insurance policy. For a complete job description, go to www.jerichovt.gov and click on Employment Opportunities, or contact Paula Carrier at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or (802) 899-9970 ext 3. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and list of three references by November 29, 2010, to Todd Odit, Town Administrator, via email at todit@jerichovt.gov or via mail at P.O. Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465. The Town of Jericho is an equal opportunity employer.

Career Agency Principals in Chittenden County, Vt. Industry experience is not required, but is desirable. The successful candidate is self-directed, self-motivated, entrepreneurial, goal oriented, and driven to succeed. Our Career Agency Principals market, sell and service our personal lines insurance products while enjoying the benefits of employment with a trusted and well-known company. If you are an aggressive self-starter looking for more than just a job, you owe it to yourself to inquire about this unique career opportunity. Send resumes to: lmonty@metlife.com or call 802-734-9455 for more information.

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Papa Nick’s

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Assessor

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Interested in getting your foot in the door in one of Vermont’s finest school districts? Our Albert D. Lawton School, serving grades 6-8, is looking for a temporary full-time nurse to provide nursing services to students, oversee the health office, and provide instructional support for our health curriculum delivery for the remainder of the 2010-11 school year. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and desirable work hours.

President/CEO Special Olympics Vermont (www.vtso.org) has an immediate opening for a President/CEO to lead our organization in its mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The President and CEO is the chief administrative official of Special Olympics Vermont and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and long-term direction and achieving financial goals set by the Board of Directors. The primary function of the President/CEO is to guide and direct the program in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures set forth by Special Olympics Inc. and the Special Olympics Vermont Board of Directors. Go to www.vtso.org/contact.php for a full position description. Qualifications:

• BA degree in business management or a related field • 5+ years experience in a management or leadership role • 5+ years experience with SOVT, SOI or similar organization in a professional or volunteer roll • Committment to exceptional customer service and the mission of Special Olympics • Demonstrated background and successful track record in development and fundraising for an organization • Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills • Strong analytical/quantitative skills for program design, budget planning and monitoring of program results • Experience managing significant line item budgets • Prior nonprofit Board of Director experience highly preferred • U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement

To be considered, applicants must submit the following via an email attachment to vtsojobs@vtso.org: • A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity • A current resume/CV in reverse chronological format • A list of at least four professional references including name, contact information and statement of relationship to the reference • Reference to President & CEO Application in the email subject line.

No phone calls will be accepted.

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Communication Specialists

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START

Needed

FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR (Burlington)

“Access to Courts” project seeks persons with experience interacting/communicating with persons with cognitive/processing disabilities.

Senior management team position. Responsibilities include development, management and tracking of: family partnership systems including family goal setting; and support and followRelated experience or up around community services and resources; partnerships with relevant college degree required. community and state agencies providing services relevant to Need flexible schedule. Head Start or its program participants, including services for Part time. English Language Learners; child abuse and neglect prevention, Send resume to identification and reporting systems; volunteer and internship vcsprita@sover.net. systems; parent involvement in program, and community functions and services; and parent education and family literacy initiatives. Participation in regional and state-based committee work. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field, and 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience. 40 hrs/week, full year. Competitive salary, health plan and excellent benefits. Please send resume and cover letter 11/15/10 1:37:43 PM 4t-VTAssocofinance111710.indd with three work references by email to: pbehrman@cvoeo.org. 2v-DisabilityRights-111710.indd 1

show horse Groom

PRESCHOOL TEACHER and EARLY CARE ADVOCATE POSITIONS

Teacher – Richford: 40 hours/week, 42 weeks/year. Starting wage $15.61–16.94/hour. ECA – Burlington: 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. Starting wage: $12.67–14.36/hour.

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Provide developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children in a Head Start classroom, and monthly home visits for families. Assist families in accessing medical and dental care for preschool children.

Experienced full-time groom needed at Morgan horse training stable. Must be cheerful, reliable and hardworking. Excellent working conditions in stateof-the-art facility located in Charlotte. Housing available. C o n t a C t : Bonnie Sogoloff Cedar Spring Farm 802-425-7211 BonnieS461@aol.com www.cedarspringfarm.net

Both positions include health plan and excellent benefits, and require bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field, VT educator’s license, classroom experience, and experience in curriculum planning and implementation, child outcome assessment, and working with children with special needs. Teacher position requires license with endorsement in2v-CedarSpringsFarm-111710.indd early childhood education or early childhood special education. Please specify position and location, and send resume and cover letter with three work references by email to pirish@cvoeo.org. For all positions: Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in documentation and record keeping; proficiency in MS Word, email and Internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, 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. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply. EOE. No phone calls, please.

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11/15/10 5:13:56 PM

Line Cook

Must be able to work nights, weekends, some holidays. Wage depends on experience. Immediate opening. Apply in person.

Friendly's 600 Mountain View Dr. Colchester, VT 05446

11/15/10 12:10:30 PM

Lund Family Center is a multiservice nonprofit that has been serving children and families in the community for more than 120 years. Two exciting full-time positions available:

Grant Manager Seeking seasoned grant researcher and writer with a track record of writing government and foundation grants. The position supports annual operating budget goals, donor relations, capital campaign and special projects. Strong written communication and presentation skills required. Works collaboratively and proactively with coworkers, volunteers and funders to identify funding needs, uncover fresh funding sources, gather and analyze data, and develop project outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills, significant computer experience and intensive attention to detail required. Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or human services required. Two to five years relevant experience preferred.

Social Media Marketing Manager Seeking skilled strategist to leverage LFC Development efforts by managing social media marketing, advertising and sales, database management and online fundraising, and website development to maximize public outreach, public awareness and fundraising efforts. Must be highly organized, have sharp attention to detail and the ability to interact with internal and external customers, and the ability to manage work independently. Strong technical skills and oral and written communication skills essential. Bachelor’s degree, two to three years experience in social media management, and fundraising/sales experience required. Lund offers comprehensive benefit package including extensive time off and holidays. For more information visit our website www.lundfamilycenter.org. Please send writing samples, resume and cover letter along with compensation requirements by mail to Jamie Tourangeau, HR Manager, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009, by fax to (802) 861-6460, or by email: jamiet@lundfamilycenter.org.

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Administrative Director

profit Part time, for small non in NPO organization. Experience ment management and develop lsea, Vt., job Che in ed Bas . ired requ SafeArt.org. description on website: and resume to Reply with cover letter or SafeArt, tpenfield@safeart.org, 05038. VT , lsea Che , 251 Box PO

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Spirit Delivery is looking for

Drivers

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WCAX-TV is looking for a detail oriented, organized individual to coordinate TV Traffic/Sales. Duties include entering/checking orders, inputting copy instructions and changes, backing up of other clerical positions, maintaining files, phone duties, assisting Sales team, and switchboard and customer support. Ideal candidate should be able to handle multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with personal computers/systems a must. TV Traffic or related experience a plus. Effective communication and the ability to be a team player are essential. Email resume to jobs@wcax.com.

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QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

with a clean driving record to drive nonCDL 26' straight trucks. Pay ranges between $110$125 per day. Must be able to pass drug and background check. Call 802-338-9048.

TV Traffic Coordinator

Join a great team of technology professionals in a service-oriented company! NPI is seeking a senior network professional with great customer service and communication skills.

Required: Strong knowledge of Microsoft AD, Windows, Exchange and SQL, as well as VMware and SANs; four years full-time IT experience; and good driving record.

Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery, a small specialty creamery with 25 years of successful business, is looking for a full-time Quality Control Supervisor to join our busy team. Duties include performing daily laboratory tasks, certificate of analysis, employee training, procedure writing, and running the company Quality Assurance Program and BRC Certification. The right candidate will be detail oriented, able to follow strict lab procedures, be a good communicator, able to taste cheese and be motivated. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Publisher and/or Power Point, HACCP is a plus. Good starting wage based on experience. Benefit package includes medical insurance, retirement plan, vacations/paid holidays, training programs and cheese privileges. Send resume and letter by mail or email, or stop in for an application. Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery PO Box 95 Pitman Road Wilson Industrial Park Websterville, VT 05678

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NPI offers excellent benefits, including matching 401(k), healthcare and profit sharing. Send resumes to: jobs@npi.net.

After School Professionals Wanted

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The Burlington Kids after school programs seek enthusiastic, creative individuals to work in our programs at the Burlington elementary schools. We seek skilled educators   professionals  and childcare   for creating with a passion engaging learning   opportunities for students     of all interests and abilities.   These are part-time positions working with students Monday through Friday for approximately 15 to 20 hours each week. To apply, please send a cover letter, current resume and reference list to:

Holly R. Jones Administrative Assistant for Burlington Kids Burlington School District hjones@bsdvt.org phone: 802-846-3736 fax: 802-864-8501

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SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The Senior Development Officer coordinates and directs the identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and documentation for major gift prospects, lifetime gift prospects and ultimate gift prospects. We are seeking applicants with a long track record of raising money, and who will successfully and directly manage constituents, as well as discover prospects who have the capacity and inclination to support the University at the major gift level and above. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in fundraising or sales with a minimum of seven years experience. Experience in higher education administration and fundraising is preferred. Experience with planned giving vehicles is important. Willingness to travel extensively, and evening and weekend work is required. Please visit our website, www.norwich.edu/jobs, for further information and details on how to apply. Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, group life and long-term disability insurance, flexiblespending accounts for health and dependent care, retirement annuity plan, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.

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Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Salary based on experience Dr. Brad Kline, DMD 31 No. Prospect St. Burlington, VT 802-598-9532 1-DrBradKline-dental111010.indd 1

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Part-time Library Weekend SuPerviSor CirCuLation ServiCeS SPeCiaLiSt

Benefits: Eligible for tuition benefits and paid-time-off accrual as outlined in the employee handbook. This hourly part-time position is not eligible for regular College-provided fringe benefits.

For information about our benefit package, visit www.lundfamilycenter.org. Please submit cover letters and resumes by mail to Jamie Tourangeau, HR Manager, PO Box 4009, Burlington, VT 05406-4009, by fax to (802) 861-6460 or by email: jamiet@lundfamilycenter.org.

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opportunities.html This 12-hour-per-week, year-round position provides weekend for a job description and supervision of library student assistants and the facility. The individual selected will support use of library services by contact information. students, faculty and staff, including circulation and research. Bachelor’s degree or appropriate combination of experience and education required. Must demonstrate knowledge and experience with electronic information systems. Library, supervisory, bookstore and/or teaching experience a plus. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills, a public service orientation, and ability to work in a collegial, teamoriented environment. This individual will consult with other staff to develop flexible work schedules to cover weekend hours of service. Some Monday through Friday hours also required,3v-Ensave-111010.indd 1 Assistant 11/8/10 which may include occasional evenings.

For full job description and to apply online, please visit http://smcvt.interviewexchange.com.

Full time. Major responsibilities include performing a wide variety of cleaning duties in residential treatment facility for pregnant/ parenting women. Duties include, but are not limited to: scrubbing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, shampooing, polishing and disinfecting offices, public areas, meeting rooms, bathrooms, dining room, stairways and vacated bedrooms. Duties performed using hand-held cleaning supplies/ equipment and machinery. Experience in aspects of effective cleaning techniques and use of a variety of custodial machinery required.

EnSave, Inc., America’s leading agricultural energy efficency firm, seeks a program manager to oversee program implementation 5:54:50 PM at our Richmond, Vt. office. Experience in program management and agriculture a plus. Organizational, personnel management and strong communication skills required.

Tour Coordinator

Policy Coordinator and Quality Improvement Coordinator

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Child Welfare and Youth Justice Practice Model Implementation, Practice Guidance and Data Development

The Northeast and Caribbean Implementation Center (NCIC), in partnership with the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Family Services Division, seeks a full-time Policy Coordinator and a full-time Quality Improvement Coordinator for a 1.5+ year intensive implementation project. The project will design and implement practice guidance and policy, data-driven quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement programs, and create business process plans for the development of 3:20:33 PMa data warehouse from a newly adopted practice model focused on permanency for children involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice system. Each position will coordinate the project work plan, organize and support project teams, and work with the project’s Steering Committee and the NCIC to ensure the project’s success. The two Coordinator positions are contract positions with the NCIC at the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service, will be housed at Vermont’s DCF Family Services division, and will report to the DCF Family Services Planning, Policy and Practice Manager.

Requires excellent writing skills, attention to detail and love of logistics. Second language and travel experience a plus. Hiring position full time, but with option for part time, to start in September and be permanent.

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Early Childhood Coordinator Coordinate early childhood programs at Shelburne Farms

Year round, full time, salaried with health benefits, paid vacation, 40-45 hours/week including some weekends and travel. Start date: January 2, 2011 Send resume and cover letter to: Linda Wellings; Director of School Programs Email: lwellings@shelburnefarms.org

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Send resume, references and cover letter to Music Contact International 119 So. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 or email JBreckenridge@ Music-Contact.com

The NCIC is one of five Child Welfare Technical Assistance Implementation Centers established by the Children’s Bureau in October 2008. The NCIC facilitates communication and networking across public child welfare systems and provides resources for intensive implementation projects that improve the quality and effectiveness of child welfare services for children, youth and families. Knowledge and Experience • A master's degree in a related human services field is preferred. • Knowledge of and experience in child welfare and/or juvenile justice case practice is instrumental to this position. • Four years of professional-level experience in a child or youth services program. • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. • Must have strong knowledge of data gathering and reporting, and quality assurance methodology (QIC position only). These are contracted positions; the compensation package includes a salary in the range of $50,000 to $60,000 plus 35% to cover the cost of fringe benefits, which will not be provided by the NCIC, University of Southern Maine or the State of Vermont. All taxes related to self-employment are the responsibility of the individual. Interested individuals can send resumes to Stacy Jolles, DCF Family Services, 103 South Main St., Osgood 2, Waterbury, VT 05671. For inquiries please call 802 241-4601 or email stacy.jolles@ahs.state.vt.us. Resumes will be accepted until December 10, 2010.

The mission of Shelburne Farms is to cultivate a conservation ethic for a sustainable future.

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Graphic DesiGner — Web Fuse, a leading youth marketing agency that connects brands with teens and young adults, is seeking a Web Designer to join our creative team. Responsibilities include designing for multiple digital platforms, communicating with the web development team and vendors, as well as researching cutting-edge technologies to bring interactive work to life. 3+ years relevant experience and expert proficiency in Adobe CS required. Web development experience a plus. Youth-culture/ action-sports-focused design is preferred.

For a complete job description, and to apply, please visit: www.fusemarketing.com/jobs.

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Community of Vermont Elders

The Community of Vermont Elders (COVE), a nonprofit coalition of senior citizen consumer and provider organizations, seeks an interim part-time Executive Director to lead its policy, education and development efforts as the organization plans for its future. This is a part-time, temporary position with an expected end date of July 1, 2011. The scope of the position may be expanded or extended beyond this date should circumstances allow. The Executive Director supervises staff and works closely with the Board of Directors, member organizations, consumers and independent contractors to advance COVE’s policy and legislative agendas and to coordinate its fundraising activities. The position requires interaction and collaboration with Vermont’s aging and human services network, and a periodic presence in the Statehouse. The successful applicant will preferably have a background in advocacy and public policy that includes experience with public relations, fundraising and nonprofit management. Other relevant experience will be considered. COVE offers a competitive salary and benefits package comparable with other small nonprofit organizations that is negotiable based upon experience and qualifications. Please email or send letters of interest, resume and references by December 1, 2010 to: Tom Davis, President, COVE, P.O. Box 1276, Montpelier, VT 05601 or cove@vermontelders.org.

Building Bright Futures seeks to assure that all children are healthy and successful by improving the quality, affordability and accessibility of services for families with children under the age of 6 in the areas of health, early care and education. The Lamoille Family Center is hiring a part-time, 20-hour-perweek Building Bright Futures Regional Director to support the work of the Lamoille Valley Building Bright Futures Council. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, health, human services or related field; three years of experience in program coordination, system development, or supervision; knowledge of regional early childhood supports and service; ability to work independently, multitask and set priorities; computer proficiency in Excel and Word. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work some evenings and weekends.

If interested, please apply at: 30 Community Dr., Unit 7 So. Burlington, VT 05403, or at www.planetfitness.com.

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Interim Executive Director Statewide Senior Citizen Education and Advocacy Coalition

Regional Director

Planet Fitness in So. Burlington is currently looking for a fitness trainer. This person must currently be certified and have experience training. $10/hr. and 32 hrs./week. We are also looking for someone to work Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Please send cover letter, resume and three references by November 30 to amaule@lamoillefamilycenter.org or Lamoille Family Center, 480 Cadys Falls Rd., Morrisville, VT 05661.

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35-40-Hour Position Spruce Mountain Inn is a small, nationally known residential treatment program in Plainfield, Vt. We are seeking a detailoriented person with excellent communication, problem-solving and clinical skills. Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team and provide intensive case-management services to a small caseload of young-adult clients within the context of a highly structured therapeutic community. Master’s degree and experience in case management desired. License preferred. Send letter of interest and resume via email to Grant Leibersberger, Assistant Director Spruce Mountain Inn PO Box 153 Plainfield, VT 05667-0153.

Intensive Community-Based Services Coordinator Licensed master’s level clinician sought for challenging position jointly hired by Northeastern Family Institute and the HowardCenter in cooperation with the Department of Mental Health. Responsibilities include intake, care coordination, utilization review and quality assurance for all Chittenden County youth served between both agencies in a seamless system of care. Successful candidates will have 5+ years experience in the treatment and care coordination of youth with emotional and behavioral challenges; knowledge of residential, wrap-around and creative forms of intensive community-based mental health services; working knowledge of child mental health system in VT; expertise in utilization review and outcomes measurement essential. Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills, computer literacy and proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Position available January 2011.

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Most kids get excited about a trip to the playground. I preferred that my mother take me to the West Main Street Live Poultry Market, right across the street from KFC in Stamford, Conn. Just 15 minutes from my home was a Caribbean community of folks who liked to get their food the old-fashioned way — alive. But that wasn’t our goal. When we hit the dingy market, with its tightly packed, soiled cages, it meant we were bringing home a new pet. I don’t know how it started, but from the time I was born, my mom made a habit of “rescuing” animals from the store. We would choose our next addition and point it out to the market owner, who grabbed the animal by its legs and asked, “Do you want me to kill it for you?” When we answered no, he packed it in a paper bag, feet sticking out, to a frenzied chorus of clucking or quacking. Freed from the bag, the animal rode along in the car with us. Chickens and ducks would find a home in our henhouse, with a kiddie pool for summertime dips. Rabbits and turkeys headed indoors. That’s right. In an 18th-century farmhouse in Greenwich, Conn., a town best known for elegant WASPiness and George H.W. Bush, I grew up with turkeys. They usually slept outside with the other fowl, but, each morning, the amiable little guys would peck at the glass door of the laundry room and ask for admittance. Most people think of domestic turkeys as stupid. I have always found this insulting. Far from drowning in the rain, Tom, Tilly and the rest used to assist me with my homework. They weren’t much help with the multiplication tables, but until we left the farm when I was 8, I rarely filled out a worksheet without a turkey snuggled on my lap, its warm, bumpy little head draped across my shoulder. Our Broad-Breasted Whites were every bit as much a part of the family as our cats. In fact, when the birds moseyed in, Mrs. Black rarely batted an eyelid. My friends didn’t get along quite as well with my unconventional pets. My seventh birthday party ended in bloodshed when Meg Sallay got in Lily’s face. Meg’s nose didn’t heal for weeks. The turkey population increased each Thanksgiving. My mom, who calls herself a “flexitarian,” was comfortable buying a Butterball just as long as she liberated two or three birds from the meat market for each martyred one. Turkey time ended abruptly one autumn day. Our neighbor’s dogs raided the property, maiming most of the fowl. When the police arrived, a series of shots rang out as they euthanized several turkeys who had barely survived the attack. Once the police had gathered the bodies, they knocked on the door and asked, “Do you want the meat?” My mom cried for days. Part of me still regrets that she said no. In my teens, I went through a several-years-long phase when I did not eat turkey. The meat tasted to me of death in a way no other did. I told people I would sooner eat one of my brothers. They lived in the house with me and didn’t help me with my homework. I’m not sure what changed, but now I enjoy a slice of moist meat at Thanksgiving as much as the next guy. No Tofurky for me. Still, once I have some land of my own, I may have to repay my turkey brethren by bringing home three pets for each one I put on the Thanksgiving table. — A.L.

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“It’s very forgiving. It’s all going in there, anyway.” Once the chicken and duck were boned and skinned, Doane splayed the turkey and stuffed it using what she called “nature’s implements” — her hands. She allowed a student to lay pieces of chicken on top of the stuffing, then added another pile of stuffing on top of that. She did the same with the duck. Doane folded the turkey’s skin around the whole shebang, groaningly full of meat and moist bread. Students helped Doane hold the skin closed as she carefully threaded several poultry pins along the bird’s back like stitches. Excess stuffing spilled out. “That’s one weird-looking bird!” exclaimed Doane. Osha turned away from preparing dessert to disagree. “Oooh! It’s beautiful,” she said, beaming. The previous day’s turducken soon emerged from the oven, and the carving process was far from beautiful. The tender, juicy birds combined with stuffing just didn’t want to hold together. “I think we need to serve this with a spoon,” joked Doane. Instead, students gathered around the farmhouse kitchen table and ate small pieces of each bird carefully served family style. The early Thanksiving feast ended with Osha’s pumpkinchocolate tart. Next time, Osha said, she may try a cherpumple, an example of the next wave of stuffed foods. An apple pie stuffed in a cherry pie stuffed in a pumpkin pie would be the perfect way to end a day of turducken.

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are on their feet and constantly in motion, often for hours at a time with no respite. They carry armloads of hot, heavy plates and precariously balanced drink trays, dodging errant toddlers or toddling drunks and weaving their way through crowded dining rooms. Waiting tables is also mentally taxing. At any given moment, as a server you are keeping track of dozens of factors, any of which can derail a meal if improperly finessed. Consider: Table 42 needs another round, the woman at 45 dropped her fork and awaits another, the diners at 46 want their check pronto, a kid at table 50 has a potentially deadly nut allergy, and the guy at 51 is hitting on you. The list goes on — and changes from second to second. Waiting tables is an art form requiring skill, mental dexterity, charm and diplomacy. Even so, it’s

underpaid by design. There’s a good reason tipping is customary — some would say obligatory. And unless you’ve worked in food service yourself, you may not fully appreciate how much effort goes into ensuring you enjoy your steak frites, much less what you can do to garner a better dining experience. Despite that age-old saying, the customer is not always right. Sometimes, the customer is wrong. Or misguided. Or just an asshole. Seven Days recently polled some 20 servers working in Burlingtonarea restaurants. The objectives: to find out, from their perspectives, what behaviors contribute to bad dining experiences; and to solicit suggestions for how customers can get the most from their restaurant meals. Responses ranged from the seemingly obvious (read the menu) to

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Sure, a server’s job is to cater to your needs, but that doesn’t give you the right to treat him or her like a serf. As one local waitress succinctly put it, “There is a big difference between a server and a servant.” Generally, a modicum of politeness is all that’s required here. As a number of servers noted, “Please and thank you goes a long way.” So does paying attention when your server approaches the table. That means pausing conversations, making eye contact and putting away the cellphone. And it can’t hurt to interact with small pleasantries. “I hate it when I ask a table how they’re doing and they’re, like, ‘I’ll have an iced tea,’” said another server. And should you need your server’s attention, there are better ways of flagging them down than snapping or whistling. These are people, not livestock. “‘Excuse me’ works just fine,” advised one waiter.

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Eccentric Manipulation is an apt title for the latest show in Town Hall Theater’s Cabaret Series. Middlebury illusionist “Sir Riel” wields a collection of acrylic balls and curved staffs called buugeng in movements that can only be called juggling, for lack of a better term. “But it doesn’t look at all like juggling anymore,” says THT executive director Douglas Anderson. “It’s much more spiritual.” Sir Riel’s self-taught spectacle is part of an emerging grassroots art form, according to Anderson, most often practiced among large groups of people in fields. At Thursday’s performance, New Age soundscapes provide a backdrop to two 45-minute acts chock-full of video clips, black light, illuminated balls and gravity-defying sleights of hand.

SIR RIEL Thursday, November 18, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., at Byers Studio, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. $10; cash bar. Info, 382-9222. www. townhalltheater.org

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ince 1929, South Burlington’s Rice Memorial High School students have morphed into everything from ghostbusters to space aliens for one night a year — and it’s not Halloween. The creative costuming is just one aspect of Stunt Nite, a competition between four original, vaudevillian-style variety shows, each scripted and produced by a different grade level. Though this year’s themes are under wraps until the curtain rises, the 25- to 30-minute acts generally thread comedy, dance and song through a cohesive storyline embellished with wacky costumes and backdrops. The camaraderie and school spirit are “so tremendous,” says director Catherine Metropoulos, noting that 95 percent of the student body participates in the volunteer-run project — a pretty impressive stunt alone.

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‘STUNT NITE’ Tuesday, November 23, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $1015. Info, 863-5966. www.flynntix.org

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education ‘FINDING A CAREER THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU’: High schoolers consider employment paths through activities, discussion and career software. Preregistration is preferred. VSAC Building, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-642-3177.

etc. BURNHAM KNITTERS: Yarn unfurls into purls at a chat-and-craft session. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK: From guest speakers to multicultural student performances, a week of events honors diversity. SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3259, kfrie001@ plattsburgh.edu. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Break bread in Italian on Tuesdays, Spanish on Wednesdays, French on Thursdays or German on Fridays. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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food & drink BREAD MAKING: No need for measuring cups — bakers make yeasted loaves by sight, touch and taste. Bring your own bread pan. Outer Space Café, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $12. Info, 999-2768. CANDY CANE-MAKING DEMO: Confectioners pull, roll and twist striped seasonal sweets. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 11 a.m. Free to watch; $6 to make your own (preregister). Info, 253-9591. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery experience the tempering and dipping process. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.

PARENT & PROVIDER WORKSHOP: Folks working with young children and their families look into positive discipline. Bakersfield School, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

GLUTEN-FREE SERIES: Who needs wheat, barley or rye? Attendees whip up gluten-free soups and salads over diet discussion. Preregister. City Market, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

SCRABBLE CLUB: Adults spell it out while raking in the points for clever combinations. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

LAMOILLE VALLEY YEAR-ROUND FARMERS ARTISAN MARKET: Farmers and food producers fill Vermonters’ totes with local and organic dining options, including eggs, cider, seeds and cow cheeses.

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With bodies turning seemingly effortless cartwheels, rolls and flips, it’s easy to see that RUBBERBANDance Group channels the easy elasticity its name implies. But a closer inspection of the movements reveals more challenging concepts: The Montréal-based troupe, under the helm of choreographer and dancer Victor Quijada, displays streetdance sensibilities intertwined with elegant ballet technique. It’s this intersection of classic and contemporary forms that’s garnered the group international recognition through festivals and residencies. On their short trip south this week, RBDG performs Loan Sharking, a collection of four works originally choreographed by Quijada for special events and other companies. There’s no missing that moderndance twist amid compositions by Stravinsky, Vivaldi and Brubeck.

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River Arts Center, Morrisville, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-1261. Sourdough Bread Workshop: Loaf lovers learn about maintaining a starter and working with dough in a class with Joe Cleary. Preregister. The Chubby Muffin, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

health & fitness Armchair Exercise: Gentle physical activity helps folks stay fit. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted. Info, 658-3585. Community Clinic: A holistic health center’s naturopathic physicians and therapists offer a wide range of services at no cost. Vermont Integrative Medicine, Montpelier, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 229-2635.

kids 4-H Super Science: Third through fifth graders expand their knowledge of the natural world through hands-on activities about insects, roller coasters, rockets and more. Preregister. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 656-5429 or 878-0313, rosemarie.garritano@uvm.edu. Babytime: Crawling tots and their parents convene for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-3659. Children’s Story Time: Budding bookworms pore over pages. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-4665. Enosburg Playgroup: Children and their adult caregivers immerse themselves in singing activities and more. American Legion, Enosburg Falls, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Fairfax Playgroup: Multicultural stories and activities accent child’s play. Health Room, Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. High School Book Group: Bookworms crack open the tomes they like to read. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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Highgate Story Hour: Good listeners soak up classic fairy tales. Highgate Public Library, Highgate Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Lego Club: Children in grades 2 and up connect colorful blocks to create masterful structures of their own design. Preregister. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Middle School Book Group: Young people discuss their current reads. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Montgomery Story Hour: Little lit lovers flip pages before snacking. Montgomery Town Library, Montgomery Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Moving & Grooving With Christine: Young ones jam out to rock ‘n’ roll and world-beat tunes. Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Pajama Story Time: Kids cuddle up in their nightclothes for an hour of bedtime stories, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Peter the Music Man: Educator Peter Alsen lets preschoolers try out various instruments at a fun intro to music theory. Colchester Meeting House, 12:30-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Preschool Discovery Program: Kids ages 3 to 5 learn the cold-weather tricks of adaptable animals. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10-11:30 a.m. $5 per child; free for adults. Info, 229-6206. Preschool Storytime: Tots ages 3 to 5 read picture books, play with puppets and do math activities. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

music Jerry Bergonzi: The Lyndon Institute Jazz Band and St. Johnsbury’s Swing North Big Band share the stage with the internationally recognized tenor saxophonist. Auditorium, Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center, 7:30 p.m. $5; free for students and seniors. Info, 748-2600. Pink Martini: With a breadth of styles covering Latin jazz, Brazilian samba and Afro-Cuban rumba, these skilled musicians can’t be confined to just one genre. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $3353. Info, 863-5966. Valley Night: Folk by Association weave the guitar and mandolin in with vocal harmonies. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $5 suggested cover. Info, 496-8994.

talks Brown Bag Series: Are you “technicool”? Prevent Child Abuse Vermont tutors parents of children in fourth through eighth grade in encouraging online safety. Preregister. Milton Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. Dr. Perry Thomas: The president of the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds dives into the “Deep History of Lake Conservation.” Room 203, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327. Global & Regional Studies Brown Bag Lecture: History and environmental studies professor Frank Zelko explores “Mind Bombing: Greenpeace and the Rise of Global Environmentalism.” John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill Building, UVM, Burlington, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166, marylou.shea@uvm.edu. Melissa Bridges & Heather Burt: Sustainability is the subject of “Growing a Kingdom That Feeds Itself,” presented by the education and outreach coordinator of the St. Johnsbury Food Co-op and the director of design for Filtrexx International. St. Johnsbury House, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-5458. Physics Colloquium: Chemistry professor Gregory Scholes makes sense of “QuantumMechanical Optimization of Light-Harvesting in Photosynthesis.” Jost Foundation Room A442, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2005. ‘Reading and Managing the Landscape’: Research intern Bryarly McEachern and members of the Fall Invasives Crew lead a program about ecological research and invasive-species management. Nature Center, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223. Technology in Wildlife Watching: Nature geeks converse about online resources and field gadgets that can enhance time spent outdoors. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-6; bring a dish to share for a potluck dinner. Info, 229-6206.

theater ‘If Emily Met Christina’: Jeanne-Marie Morrissey’s play imagines the scene if poets Emily Dickinson and Christina Rossetti came face to face. American Logres Theatre presents a dramatic reading over dessert. The Old Chapel, Seminary Street, Castleton State College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 235-1383. ‘The 39 Steps’: Northern Stage presents a spoofy rendition of Hitchcock’s mind-bending comedythriller. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $10-58. Info, 296-7000. ‘The Savannah Disputation’: A door-to-door proselytizer drives a theological wedge between two sisters in Evan Smith’s recent comedy, presented by Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre. Brick Box, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 775-0903.

words Dine & Discuss Potluck Series: Bibliophiles and foodies unite as they swap thoughts on Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis over shared Middle

Eastern cuisine. Preregister. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

5:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6688, ext. 4715, mturbide@caseyfamilyservices.org.

‘How Writers Do It: A Fiction Workshop’: Wordsmiths analyze passages of fiction from different eras before experimenting with point of view, voice and structure. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7217.

Homegrown Thursdays: Green thumbs craft garden-inspired tablescapes. Gardener’s Supply Company, workshop held simultaneously at Burlington and Williston locations, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; cost of supplies, if applicable. Info, 660-3505, ext. 4.

Jerry Mirskin: An Ithaca College poet and professor shares his penned expressions. Commons, Champlain Valley Hall. SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145. Painted Word Poetry Series: A series highlighting established and emerging New England poets features Lea Banks and Dan Chiasson. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2005. Philip Ackerman-Leist: The author of Up Tunket Road examines life off the grid and modern-day homesteading. Tiny Theatre, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 287-9511.

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Art Class: Crafty types get in touch with their creative side. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585. ‘Make Art Together’: Artists of all experience levels produce creations in good company. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Origami Class: Don Shall of Paperworks shows paper folders how to fashion colorful figurines. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

business Business Workshop Series: Dr. Merryn Rutledge, principal of ReVisions, gives the lowdown on “Strategic Planning Brass Tacks.” Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Burlington, 8-10 a.m. $15-25. Info, 863-3489.

environment ‘Design & Install a Rain Garden’: The Chittenden County Stream Team hosts a workshop about channeling storm-water runoff to improve water quality. Preregister. Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, Winooski, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-9278, landslideamy@ comcast.net.

etc. Alternative Beekeeping: Catch the buzz in this workshop about the role of bees in native habitats, medicines of the hive and nontraditional products. City Market, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $20. Info, 999-2768. BTV PHP: Web developers of all levels learn about the new features of PHP 5.3 from speaker Bradley Holt. Vermont Public Radio, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 383-4737, ext. 11. Bridge Session: Partners shuffle cards and chat. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3585. Chess Club: Checkmate! Board-game players try to attack the king with sly strategies. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $2-3. Info, 363-5803. Foster Parent Orientation Class: Folks thinking about becoming a foster or adoptive parent learn what it takes to give a home to children in need. Preregister. Casey Family Services, Winooski,

International Education Week: See WED.17, 5:30-9 p.m. Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.17, noon-1 p.m. Mt. Mansfield Scale Modelers: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature-construction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765. Winery Field Trip: Connoisseurs taste a selection of locally aged drinks at Shelburne Vineyard before lunch at the Dutch Mill Restaurant. Preregister. Heineberg Community & Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. $5 for trip; $4 for wine tasting and glass; $6 meal ticket. Info, 863-3982.

film ‘A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop’: See WED.17, 7 p.m. ‘Around a Small Mountain’: Jacques Rivette’s 2009 film travels the French countryside with an underperforming circus troupe. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422. International Film Festival: See WED.17, 6 p.m. ‘Jack Goes Boating’: See WED.17, 7 p.m. ‘The Shape of Water’: As part of the Gender and Women’s Studies Film Series, moviegoers screen Kum-Kum Bhavnani’s 2006 documentary about women in Senegal, Brazil, India and Jerusalem fighting for a better world. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 12:30-1:45 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3002.

food & drink Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.17, 2 p.m. ‘Sweet Relief: A Beer & Chocolate Pairing’: Cacao creations mingle with local brews at a benefit for the Sara Holbrook Community Center, with music by the Dave Grippo Trio. Preregister. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 5-7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 862-6342, jkounta@sara holbrookcc.org.

health & fitness ‘Stop Smoking’ Workshop: As part of the Great American Smokeout, quitters learn how to use hypnosis to support their choice with local hypnotist Samuel Lurie. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 578-8391. Strong Living Exercise: Fitness enthusiasts undergo strength training for good health. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 443-1654.

holidays Holiday Artisans’ Bazaar: Vermont and New Hampshire crafters exhibit pottery, weaving, glasswork, jewelry, ornaments and other seasonal creations. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, noon-6 p.m. Free. Info, 431-0204.

kids After-School Programs: Découpage, writing, drawing and gaming activities keep youngsters on the go. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

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Alburgh PlAygrouP: Tots form friendships over stories, songs and crafts. Alburgh Family Center, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

on improving the quality of the soil, our crops and our health. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Fletcher PlAygrouP: Little ones make use of the open gym before snack time. Fletcher Elementary School, Cambridge, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

dr. michAel mccormick: Harvard University’s Francis Goelet professor of medieval history draws connections in “Climate Change and the Fall of the Roman Empire: An Interim Report.” McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

FrAnklin Story hour: Lovers of the written word perk up for read-aloud tales and adventures with lyrics. Haston Library, Franklin, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. giAnt PAPer trAin: Middle schoolers take up paintbrushes to adorn an enormous indoor caboose. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ‘let’S tAlk turkeyS’: Little ones ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions pound the trails to learn more about these wild birds — and what they eat for Thanksgiving. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 10-11 a.m. $8-10 per adult/child pair; $4 per additional child. Info, 434-3068, vermont@ audubon.org. lightbulb lAb: Bright thinkers ages 2 to 8 sharpen their skills with problem-solving and math activities. Preregister. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. PreSchool Story hour: Picture books and crafts captivate early bookworms. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. PreSchool Storytime: Tots ages 3 to 5 bury their noses in books with read-aloud tales, rhymes, songs and crafts. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. teen Video gAmeS: Middle and high schoolers rock out to Guitar Hero, Rock Band and various other PS2 and Wii faves. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. treASure tAleS: Older children collect trinkets for each yarn they hear. Preregister. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

music chAmber muSic Vermont: Stringed instruments show their versatility in a quintet’s performance of works by Bach, Ysaÿe, Piston and others. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15-25. Info, 661-4028, info@chambermusicvt.org.

PiAno recitAl: Students of affiliate artist Diana Fanning show their command of the keyboard. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

uniVerSity JAzz enSemble: Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan lends airs to an evening of classic and contemporary orchestral jazz. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776.

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dAn kittredge: A lifelong organic farmer and the director of the Real Food Campaign offers thoughts

FAll quAlity conFerence: The Vermont Council for Quality hosts a morning session about health care reform and an afternoon session about organizational best practices. Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 8:30 a.m. $50-225. Info, 655-1910.

An Artist Collaboration Documenting Events of the Iraq War

JonAthAn hArriS: The Native Vermonter and computer wiz discusses the intersection of art and technology. Billings North Lounge, University of Vermont, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-8748.

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lunch & leArn SerieS: World War II veterans Arthur Kunin, Don Merit and David Winer speak out about “Experiencing the War as a Jewish Serviceman.” Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon. Donations accepted; lunch included. Info, 863-4214, jhersh@burlingtontelecom.net.

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mArk richArd: The speaker sheds light on “Not a Catholic Nation: The Ku Klux Klan Targets New England Franco-Americans in the 1920s.” Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2005.

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‘trAnSPArency And AccountAbility in goVernment’: An all-day conference focuses on “Government Is a Public Enterprise” and “Vermont’s Campaign Finance Disclosure Laws: Why Do They Get Failing Grades?” in two sessions. Preregister. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $10; free for students. Info, 223-6304, ext. 114, info@acluvt.org.

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Vermont StAtewide houSing conFerence: Developers, realtors, tenants, planners and other housing professionals convene for a full day of workshops, presentations and networking. Hilton 8v-BarreOpera111710.indd 1 Hotel, Burlington, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $75 includes lunch. Info, 864-5743, home@vhfa.org.

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theater ‘concrete kingdom’: Burlington playwright Josh Bridgman’s new work takes audiences beyond the limits of reality and into the mind of “The Woman.” See “State of the Arts,” this issue. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 310-3211. ‘diSney’S beAuty And the beASt’: The Walking Stick Theatre retells this musical “tale as old as time.” Otter Valley Union High School, Brandon, 7 p.m. $8-10. Info, 247-6833. ‘hecubA’: Claudio Medeiros, ‘90, directs students in Euripides’ compelling Greek tragedy about a widowed and enslaved queen with a thirst for revenge. Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-10. Info, 443-3168. metroPolitAn oPerA encore SerieS: A broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Puccini’s La Bohème captures the spirit of young love and the bohemian life. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $12. Info, 496-8994. ‘once uPon A mAttreSS’: Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea gets a zany musical update in this student production. Auditorium, Milton Middle/High School, 7 p.m. $510; $25 per family of four. Info, 893-3230, ext. 503, mhs.theatre@yahoo.com. Sir riel: A juggling genius redefines the genre with uncanny movement displays in “Eccentric Manipulation.” See calendar spotlight. Byers

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cAFé ScientiFique: UVM physics professor Joanna Rankin taps into the pulse of pulsars in a discussion of the extrasolar planetary system and more. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 6:308:30 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 864-1848.

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PlAying For chAnge bAnd: Mobile audio/ visual techniques connect musicians from all over the globe in a message of peace. See calendar spotlight. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $28-38. Info, 603-448-0400.

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kAtie trAutz And the tAll boyS: Fiddling plays a prominent role in traditional music and original folks songs. Proceeds benefit the Bristol Farmers Market. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 453-7935.

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Studio, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $10; cash bar. Info, 382-9222. ‘The 39 Steps’: See WED.17, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Savannah Disputation’: See WED.17, 7:30 p.m. ‘Three One-Act Comedies’: The Shelburne Players lead the way to laughter with David Ives’ Sure Thing, Bruce Kane’s Caught in the Act and Woody Allen’s Riverside Drive. Shelburne Town Center, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 999-6761.

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Argentinean Tango: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077. English Country Dance: Those keen on Jane Austen’s favorite pastime make rural rounds to music by Lar Duggan, Laura Markowitz and McKinley James. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-8; bring finger food to share. Info, 899-2378.

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Candy Cane-Making Demo: See WED.17, 11 a.m.

Annemieke Spoelstra: A concert pianist reproduces the music of Franz Schubert in “Schubertiade.” McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.17, 2 p.m.

health & fitness Armchair Exercise: See WED.17, 11 a.m.

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Story Time: Lit lovers of all ages take in fanciful tales. Bud & Bella’s Bookshop, Randolph, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 728-5509.

Greek Dance Night: Louise Brill and Ben Bergstein walk novices through Grecian and Macedonian folk dances. North End Studio, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $5. Info, 540-1020 or 233-3144. RUBBERBANDance Group: Breakdance, hip-hop and ballet techniques overlap with contemporary storytelling in Loan Sharking. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $22-38. Info, 863-5966. ‘The Place of Dance’: Emerging dance artists perform in the annual Newcomers’ Piece, as well as the senior thesis of Sonia Hsieh. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $6-10. Info, 443-3168.

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International Film Festival: See WED.17, 6 p.m.

T’ai Chi: Seniors learn to improve balance and reduce stress with fluid movements. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 658-3585.

Phoenix Writing Group: Pen-and-paper scribblers of all genres and levels of expertise read and discuss original works. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

Bingo: Luck comes into play as folks wait for five in a row. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585. Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.17, noon-1 p.m. Tertulia Latina: Latino Americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440.

film Ciné-Club Film Night: Jean-Luc Goddard’s episodic 1962 drama Vivre sa Vie chronicles

a.m. Free. Info, 827-3945, bentnorthrop@ gmail.com. Swanton Playgroup: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’: Dartmouth’s theater department dishes up a love triangle, a cross dresser and all the other trappings of a Shakespearean comedy. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 a.m. $8-16. Info, 603-646-2422.

Booked for Lunch: Local bookseller and publisher Gary Chassman sheds light on the process of “Putting Together a Book.” Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon. Donations accepted. Info, 863-3403.

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a dreamer’s fall. Discussion follows. AllianceFrançaise, Lake Champlain Region, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free to members; $2 suggested donation for nonmembers. Info, 540-0310.

Holiday Artisans’ Bazaar: See THU.18, noon6 p.m. Thanksgiving & Holiday Farmers Market: Music enlivens a brand-new bazaar of local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods and seasonal crafts. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 433-1452. ‘The Christmas Shoppe’: New England artisans and local shopkeepers present a wealth of decorative, functional and gift items to benefit the restoration of historic church buildings. Tunbridge Town Hall, noon-6 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 889-3313.

kids After-School Programs: See THU.18, 3:305 p.m. Children’s Story Time: See WED.17, 10:30 a.m. Fairfax Playgroup: See WED.17, 9-10:30 a.m. Fairfield Playgroup: Youngsters entertain themselves with creative activities and snack time. Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 9:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Family Movie: Theatergoers take a seat for popcorn, soda and How to Train Your Dragon. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Harry Potter Fan Club: Muggles wax about the wizarding world in anticipation of the next movie. Preregister. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Harry Potter Lego Building: Potterheads imagine the layout of the wizarding world in cubic constructions. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Montgomery Tumble Time: Budding gymnasts burn off energy. Montgomery Elementary School, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Science & Stories: Winter-themed tales and investigations examine everything from migration to hibernation. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $8.50-10.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. Songs & Stories with Matthew: Musician Matthew Witten helps kids start the day with tunes and tales of adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956, brownell_library@yahoo.com. Success by Six Playgroup & Storytime: Stories, activities and snacks amuse youngsters. Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 9:30-11

Willard S. Randall: Champlain College’s professor of history delves into “Lafayette’s Vermont Vacation.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 864-3516.

theater ‘Bye Bye Birdie’: Stage 40 presents the classic musical about a rock singer stirring things up in a small Ohio town. Mill River Union High School, North Clarendon, 7:30 p.m. $8-10. Info, 775-3451, ext. 273. ‘Concrete Kingdom’: See THU.18, 8 p.m.

Brick Church Music Series: Indie-folk guitarist Aaron Flinn opens for the Stone Cold Roosters in an evening of country and roots music. Old Brick Church, Williston, 6-9:30 p.m. $6-10. Info, 434-4563.

David Schein: A B-town native presents MYethiOPIA: Tales From the AIDS Education Circus, a recollection of his time spent teaching safe sex in Africa. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 356-3788.

Crooked Still: An alt-country quintet lends its own twang to old songs and original music. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 656-4455.

‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: See THU.18, 7 p.m.

Karaoke Night: “Cowboy Dan” spins tunes at a roundup of sing-along contests. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 496-8994. Middlebury College Orchestra: Conductor Andrew Massey directs the ensemble in its major fall concert. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. Murray & Falkenau: A fiddle player and guitarist whip up original and traditional melodies with Irish and American roots. 1060 Bent Hill Road, Braintree, 7:30 p.m. $15-18; call to reserve a space. Info, 728-6351. Music Night: Acoustic guitarist Joe Cribari strums original ditties. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189. Peter Rowan: Sizzling bluegrass steals the scene when this Grammy-winning legend takes the mic. Special guest Sierra Hull contributes. Auditorium. St. Johnsbury School, 7:30 p.m. $15-29. Info, 748-2600. Ricochet Duo: Ragtime, jazz and tango compositions intertwine in a program by pianist Rose Chancler and marimba player Jane Boxall. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $8-16. Info, 863-5966. The Glebe Land Coffeehouse: Open-mic participants present acoustic tunes on the theme of gratitude. Preregister to play. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Donations accepted for local nonprofits. Info, 862-5630, ext. 5, bhaas@ viscc.com.

talks Plant & Soil Science Seminar Series: Rebecca Bourgault looks into the “Effects of Geomorphology and Groundwater Hydrology on Pedogenesis and Soil Chemistry in a Spodosol-Dominated Catchment,” and Terry Bradshaw follows up with a lecture of his own. Room 112, James M. Jeffords Hall, UVM, Burlington, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2005. ‘Transformative Power of Dreams’: North of Eden cofounders Christa Lancaster and Marc Bregman diagnose the zzzs in a conversation about archetypal dreamwork. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 249-1107. ‘What’s Going On in the Adolescent Brain?’: A daylong conference explores “Executive Functioning and Decision-Making Skills in Children and Teens” though lectures with Peg Dawson and Dr. Richard Guare. Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $150-175. Info, 8603349, sarah@kidsontheblockvermont.org.

‘Hecuba’: See THU.18, 8 p.m. ‘Once Upon a Mattress’: See THU.18, 7 p.m. ‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’: Two clean-cut kids “fall prey” to Mary Jane in the Valley Players’ humorous play about the evils of drugs, spoofing a 1938 exploitation film. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $18. Info, 583-1674. ‘The 39 Steps’: See WED.17, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Savannah Disputation’: See WED.17, 7:30 p.m. Theater Auditions: Inn One Theatrics seeks actors, dancers and theater hounds for a creativearts piece expressing opinions about current world matters. Merchants Hall, Rutland, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 558-9397. ‘Theatre of Illusion’: Houdini-esque illusions converge with theatrical drama and suspense when magicians Kevin and Cindy Spencer take the stage. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $19.50-24.50. Info, 775-0903. ‘Three One-Act Comedies’: See THU.18, 7:30 p.m. ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’: See THU.18, 8 p.m. ‘What’s Alive Inside?’: An “intimate cabaret of the spirit” combines songs, poems and insights in an exploration of the mind and body. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $22. Info, 863-5966.

words Ben Dangl: The Burlington-based journalist and author of Dancing With Dynamite: Social Movements and States in Latin America highlights strategies that could be applied internationally to build a better world. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2516. Brown Bag Book Club: Readers gab about Carol Shields’ The Stone Diaries at lunch time. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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The Holbein Artist Educator Program: Instructor Matt Hopper demonstrates how to use different paints in an informational program about color lines and functional capabilities. Artists’ Mediums, Williston, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1236.

dance Dance Benefit: Hot Neon Magic crank out danceable ‘80s covers at this benefit for the Vergennes Area Food Shelf. American Legion Post 14, Vergennes, 7:30 p.m. $10 and a nonperishable food item. Info, 349-6370.

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Guest Artist Workshop Series: Experienced movers tumble through space with instructor Kellie Lynch in “Upside Down, Sideways, Backwards and Turning.” Space is limited; call to preregister. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. $36; $18 for drop-ins. Info, 229-4676.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: An openair vigil and speak out memorializes those who have died due to antitransgender hatred or prejudice. Speeches and a ceremony follow inside. The Block Gallery, Winooski, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

collaborate to offer year-round “eat local” options. American Flatbread, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178. Williston Indoor Farmers Market: Shoppers peruse fresh local produce, specialty prepared foods and handcrafted gifts in an off-season mart. National Guard Armory, Williston, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 735-3860.

‘Vaudeville is Dead!’ Spielpalast Cabaret Fundraiser: Burlington’s underground burlesque troupe puts on a ritzy “estate sale” of vintage threads. Fancy dress encouraged. Viewing reception, 8 p.m.; live auction, 9 p.m.; live vaudevillian entertainment, 10 p.m., followed by music and dancing. North End Studio, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 922-0912.

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction: Seven wineand-food pairing sessions benefit the Schoolhouse Learning Center’s scholarship fund. Shelburne Vineyard, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20; advance reservations recommended. Info, 355-7023.

Middle Eastern & American Belly Dance Showcase: Teacher and choreographer Gina Capossela showcases works honoring global dance traditions, starring herself and 70 of her students. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 603-448-0400.

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‘The Place of Dance’: See FRI.19, 8 p.m.

‘Art to Italy’ Arts & Craft Fair: Fifteen local artists sell their wares at a fundraiser to send Montpelier High School art students on an educational tour of the boot country. A bake sale, silent auction, music and a raffle augment the affair. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4866, deb5mag@sover.net.

Hip-Hop/Contemporary Fusion With RUBBERBANDance Group: Artistic director and choreographer Victor Quijada tutors advanced dancers in his singular fusion of physicality. See calendar spotlight. Space is limited; preregister. Chase Dance Studio, Flynn Center, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966.

Vermont State Dance Festival: After a day of workshops and classes, dancers hailing from all over the state take the stage. Alumni Auditorium, Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 626-1356.

etc. Basic Computer Tutoring for Seniors: Preregistered seniors conquer newfangled technology in a no-stress environment. Call ahead for a specific time. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Catamount Benefit Auction: Celebrity auctioneer Mike Welch oversees a live auction of local goods starting at 7 p.m. Silent auction and reception, 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Catamount Arts Center. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. $25 includes food and refreshments. Info, 748-2600. Diwali Night: The Festival of Lights commences with Indian food, cultural dance performances and a dance party. Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. $15-20; free for children ages 5 and under. Info, 881-3751 or 585-354-5692, nrawat@uvm.edu.

Freezing River Moon Mind, Body & Spirit Expo: Reiki, massage and crystal-healing demonstrations augment tarot readings, divine openings, and various talks and presentations. American Legion Hall, Newport, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3. Info, 673-9471. French Roundtable: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

‘Model Citizen’: Local retailers support HOPE in a debut fashion show. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $25; cash bar. Info, 382-9222.

Ski, Ride & Skate Swap: Trade in or upgrade your snow-season gear at a benefit for Winter Wellness Days. Drop off equipment on Friday, 6-8 p.m. Cambridge Elementary School, Jeffersonville, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 793-5509.

Big Flicks at the Paramount: A revived theater works its way through the most popular films of all time, such as this week’s Titanic. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $4-6. Info, 775-0903. ‘Lebanon’: Former Israeli soldier Samuel Maoz wrote and directed this war drama about a tank rolling into a battle zone. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $4-7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘The Headless Woman’: A woman tries to work out the details of a car accident in Lucrecia Martel’s 2008 Spanish thriller. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. Warren Miller’s ‘Wintervention’: Ski icon Jonny Moseley narrates powder trails from Alaska, Norway, Canada, Antarctica and beyond for the snow obsessed. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $15-18. Info, 518-523-2512.

food & drink Burlington Winter Farmers Market: Vendors sell ethnic cuisine, pottery, artisan cheese and anything else they can produce in the cold. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172, info@burlingtonfarmersmarket.org. Candy Cane-Making Demo: See WED.17, 11 a.m. Champlain Islands Winter Farmers Market: Baked items, apples, winter greens, cheeses and meats sustain shoppers in search of locally grown goods. South Hero Congregational Church, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5912. Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.17, 2 p.m. Craftsbury Winter Market: Farmers, cooks and artisans dole out tarts, breads, cheeses, root vegetables and crafts on a monthly basis. Simpson Hall, Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2359. Hinesburg Winter Farmers Market: Growers sell bunched greens, winter squash, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. Hinesburg Town Hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 482-4139 or 482-3848. Middlebury Winter Farmers Market: Area growers, cheesemakers, bakers and craftspeople

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Burlington Choral Society: Mezzo-soprano Nathaly Filion, baritone Gary Moreau and organist Balint Karosi highlight a program of Duruflé, Britten and Neiweem compositions. College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $1720. Info, 878-5919. Crooked Still and Dailey & Vincent: Two celebrated bluegrass acts take turns onstage. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 457-3981. Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra: Cellist Julia Floberg highlights a program of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony and Elgar’s Cello Concerto. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-28. Info, 603-646-2422. Middlebury College Community Chorus: Nearly 100 local and regional singers give thanks in joyous works by John Rutter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, David Childs and others. First United Methodist Church, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

Holiday Bazaar: Handcrafted ornaments mingle with knit mittens, dried floral arrangements, fudge squares and more. Chicken-and-biscuit luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Orleans Federated Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; $6 for luncheon. Info, 754-6056.

Philip Hamilton with Chieli Minucci, Vorcza and Anointed S: A Middlebury ‘82 grad, called “contemporary and cutting edge” by the New York Times, celebrates his birthday with a Vermont return. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7:30-9 p.m. $5-10. Info, 347-463-6347.

Holiday Craft Show: Greet the season with a little shopping to support the local food shelf and athletic boosters club. Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; nonperishable food-item donations accepted. Info, 782-6874.

Recorder Playing Group: Musicians produce early folk and baroque melodies. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 6580030, info@prestomusic.net.

Holiday Sale: More than 40 vendors spread seasonal cheer through collections of handcrafted knitwear, pottery, soaps, ornaments, farm-fresh produce, jams and baked treats. Municipal Gym, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178. ‘The Christmas Shoppe’: See FRI.19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

kids Amy Huntington & Liza Woodruff: Two local illustrators flip through their newest picture books: Grandma Drove the Snowplow and Ten on the Sled, respectively. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 482-5189. Bookmobile Tour: North Hero: The FranklinGrand Isle Bookmobile hits the brakes for storytime. Parking lot, North Hero Elementary School, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. ‘Ellie’s Preschool Party’: Tots ages 1 to 5 preregister to toot instruments, wave ribbons and move to music. Preregister. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Family Fun Night: Kids and parents hit the pool, visit a bounce castle, and settle down for snacks and a movie. Greater Burlington YMCA, Burlington, 5-8:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 862-9622. Open Tot Gym & Infant/Parent Playtime: Snacks fuel feats of athleticism. Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. Read to a Dog: Stories form a bond between young readers and Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. Read to a Therapy Dog: Kids in grades K and up read to Sara, a chocolate lab who loves to listen.

Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble: Students with big sound get the community hopping around with classic swing, contemporary jazz and upbeat bebop. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. Swing Noire: Toe tappers jive to jazzy tunes in the spirit of Django Reinhardt. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. Wallace Roney Sextet: An innovative trumpeter creates sonic jazz tapestries. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $16-20. Info, 863-5966.

outdoors Bird-Monitoring Walk: Beginning and novice birders fine-tune their eyes and ears to recognize winged residents as part of a field-monitoring project. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8-10 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068. Moonlit Wagon Rides: Snacks and activities follow a scenic evening loop atop a horsedrawn wagon through the fields and woodlands. Shelburne Farms, 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $7-10. Info, 985-8686. Wagon Ride Weekend: Riders lounge in sweetsmelling hay on narrated, horse-drawn routes. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m-5 p.m. $3-12. Info, 457-2355. Winter Tree Identification: Foliage, branching patterns, buds and bark set woody plants apart in sat.20

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‘The Big Kicker at the Big Picture’: A rail jam kicks off a snow photo reception, a screening of Dan Egan’s Wild World of Winter 2010, a laser disco dance party and a bonfire. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 496-8994.

‘Australis: An Antarctic Ski Odyssey’: World champion skier Chris Davenport attends a film premiere about skiing the Antarctic Peninsula. A book signing follows. Stowe Mountain Lodge, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 253-3560.

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National Survivors of Suicide Day: A 90-minute broadcast produced by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers methods for healing. Preregister. Alumni Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 518-563-1141, survivorconference@ gmail.com.

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Mat Pilates Class: Low-impact floor exercises focus on breathing and body awareness. Preregister. City Market, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

Saturday Stories: Picture books catch the attention of kids of all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

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International Education Week: See WED.17, 6:30 p.m.

Winooski PTO Craft Fair: Patrons pick up hot, homemade lunches and baked goods while examining the wares of more than 125 crafters. Winooski High School, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1616.

Ayurveda Experiential: Ayurvedic lifestyle coach Tejasinga “Fox” Sivalingam introduces attendees to the principles of traditional Indian medicine through four separate 50-minute sessions. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, Burlington, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 660-8060.

Santa’s Arrival Party: Mr. and Mrs. Claus drop by from the North Pole via caboose for face painting, a marionette show and a bouncy castle. Center Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free; $3 for train rides. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.

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Fair Trade Crafts Sale: Local artisans present jewelry, pottery, paintings and other creations alongside handmade items by crafters in developing regions. Fellowship Hall, Greensboro United Church of Christ, Greensboro, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2223.

Annual Craft Fair: Handmade curios catch the eyes of passersby. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 655-0995 or 288-9229.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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this exploration led by Forest Donaj-Keys and Mark Krawczyk. Burlington City Hall Park, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 999-2768.

sport Turkey Trot: Gobble gobble! Runners make a 10K dash, a two-mile walk/run or a 100-yard “tot trot” to support community programs for families and children. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Westford School, 10 a.m. $10 donation. Info, 878-2902 or 879-5726.

theater ‘Bye Bye Birdie’: See FRI.19, 7:30 p.m. ‘Concrete Kingdom’: See THU.18, 8 p.m. ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: See THU.18, 7 p.m. ‘Hecuba’: See THU.18, 8 p.m. ‘Once Upon a Mattress’: See THU.18, 7 p.m. ‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’: See FRI.19, 7 p.m. ‘The 39 Steps’: See WED.17, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Savannah Disputation’: See WED.17, 7:30 p.m. Theater Auditions: See FRI.19, 11 a.m. ‘Three One-Act Comedies’: See THU.18, 7:30 p.m. ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’: See THU.18, 8 p.m. ‘What’s Alive Inside?’: See FRI.19, 7:30 p.m.

Waitsfield Farmers Market: Localvores snatch up the last of the year’s harvest from more than two dozen farmers and exhibitors. Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 496-2276.

health & fitness Open Meditation Classes: Harness your emotions and cultivate inner peace through the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5-25 suggested donation. Info, 684-0452, vermont@rsl-ne.com.

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Poetry Open Mic: Scribes speak in stanzas of their own creation. The Block Gallery, Winooski, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 373-5150.

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Basic Computer Course: Folks in need of some technology tutelage sign up for a tailored lesson with a computer expert. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. $5 donation. Info, 658-3585. Knitting Group: Needle crafters form a circle to finish sweater and sock projects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

food & drink Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.17, 2 p.m. Menu for the Future: A community discussion group considers food from cultural, economic, ecological, health and social standpoints. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Holiday Artisans’ Bazaar: See THU.18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Strong Living Exercise: See THU.18, 8 a.m.

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Dartmouth Chamber Singers: Robert Duff conducts this Hop ensemble in Fauré’s moving Requiem. Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m. $5-16. Info, 603-646-2422.

Israeli Folk Dancing: Movers bring clean, soft-soled shoes and learn traditional circle or line dances. Partners not required. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:25-9:30 p.m. $2; free to first-timers. Info, 888-5706, portico@stowevt.net.

Dawna Hammers: The multi-instrumentalist welcomes voices in an annual community sing-along concert, “Come to the Table.” Unitarian Church, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 donation; $15 donation per family. Info, 497-1233.

Ancestor Ceremony: Participants channel past and future spirits with candles and memories. A potluck follows. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-6203. SEVENDAYSvt.com

Community Breakfast: Neighbors gather to devour the first meal of the day. Grace Methodist Church, Essex Junction, seatings at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 878-8071.

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Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.17, 2 p.m.

Story Time: See THU.18, 11 a.m.

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2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5403, devino07@myfairpoint. net.

Armchair Exercise: See WED.17, 11:30 a.m.-noon.

Read to a Dog: See SAT.20, 1-2 p.m.

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‘The World Within: C.G. Jung in His Own Words’: The C.G. Jung Society of Vermont screens this 1990 film offering a glimpse into the psychologist’s ideas about the unconscious. Discussion follows. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4921, junginvermont@burlington telecom.net.

Chess Club: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. French Conversation Group: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088. JP’s North Auction: Bidders battle over English and Western horse equipment and riding apparel. Canadian Club, Barre Town, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 479-2448. Seed Workshop: Veggie lovers absorb information about seed sources, selection, space requirements and more. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3100, jaquithpubliclibrary@hotmail.com. Ski, Ride & Skate Swap: See SAT.20, 10 a.m.2 p.m.

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Middlebury College Community Chorus: Nearly 100 local and regional singers give thanks in joyous works by John Rutter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, David Childs and others. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

outdoors Wagon Ride Weekend: See SAT.20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter Tree Identification: See SAT.20, Centennial Woods, Burlington.

After-School Programs: See THU.18, 3:30-5 p.m. Infant Story Hour: Kiddos up to age 2 absorb spoken-word yarns. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, aldrichlibrary@charter.net. Music With Mia: Tots form a circle for a special story hour with some sing-along tunes. Meet in the JCPenney Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. Music with Peter: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Preschool Storytime: See THU.18, 1010:45 a.m.

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Stories With Megan: Preschoolers ages 2 to 5 expand their imaginations through storytelling, songs and rhymes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Nicholas Zeoli: The speaker unearths littleknown facts in “Espionage in the American Revolution.” Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

Teen Advisory Board: Middle and high schoolers help librarians plan cool programs and order new books. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

theater ‘Concrete Kingdom’: See THU.18, 7 p.m.

Toddler Story Hour: Words jump off pages and into little ones’ imaginations. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2366.

‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: See THU.18, 2:30 p.m.

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‘Hecuba’: See THU.18, 8 p.m.

Afro-Brazilian Percussion Class: Community band Sambatucada teach the pulsating rhythms of samba, samba reggae and baião. No experience required. Call for specific location. Various locations, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-7107.

‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’: See FRI.19, 2 p.m. ‘The 39 Steps’: See WED.17, 5 p.m. ‘The Savannah Disputation’: See WED.17, 2 p.m.

‘The Good, the Bad, the Weird’: Three outlaws take on the Japanese army, Chinese bandits and each other as they track down a treasure map in Jiwoon Kim’s adventure film. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

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Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Rehearsals: New and established members of the nonprofit community orchestra fiddle around in a jam session at 6 p.m. before practice time at 7 p.m. St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 877343-3531, info@vtfiddleorchestra.org.

sport Adult Floor Hockey: Male and female players ages 18 and up work up a sweat with the Greater Burlington Hockey Club. Sports & Fitness Edge, 4 Gauthier Drive, Essex, 6:45-9:45 p.m. $5; sticks provided. Info, 399-2985.

words Marjorie Cady Memorial Writers Group: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through “homework” assignments, creative exercises and sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@comcast. net. Mark Pendergrast: The author discusses his nonfiction work, Inside the Outbreaks: The Elite Medical Detectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 864-3516.

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Knitting & Sewing Class: Folks spin a good yarn. Champlain Senior Center, McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585. Lunch in a Foreign Language: See WED.17, noon-1 p.m. Pause Café: French speakers of all levels converse en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

film Tuesday Night at the Movies: Film-club members screen “De Düva” and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Open discussion follows. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $8, or $30 for sixmonth membership. Info, 496-8994, ken@ crmvt.com.

food & drink Chocolate-Dipping Demo: See WED.17, 2 p.m. ‘The Bare Bones of Lacto-Fermentation and Lacto-Fermented Foods’: Foodies preserve various eats while upping their nutritional benefits in this hands-on workshop. Tulsi Tea Room, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 223-0043.

health & fitness Armchair Exercise: See WED.17, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Laughter Yoga: What’s so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellbeing. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 355-5129.

holidays Green Mountain Holiday Chorus: Male carolers spread yuletide joy with well-known Christmas and holiday tunes. New singers welcome; no experience required. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 505-9595.

kids After-School Programs: See THU.18, 3:305 p.m. Children’s Story Hour: Two- to 5-year-olds tune in for audible prose. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, aldrichlibrary@charter.net. Children’s Story Time: See WED.17, 10:30 a.m. Creative Tuesdays: Artists engage their imaginations with recycled crafts. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Kids’ Story Hour: Literature hounds show up for tall tales. Kids under 3 meet at 10 a.m.; ages 3 to 5 meet at 10:30 a.m. East Barre Branch Library, Barre, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 476-5118. Legos & Puzzles: Kids ages 5 and up and their parents fashion astonishing creations out of plastic bricks and jigsaw shapes. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Preschool Storytime: See WED.17, 1010:45 a.m.

SCHOOL VACATION FUN: Children ages 6 to 12 wise up on Vermont’s statehood through activities and exhibits. Preregister. Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $3-5; family rates available. Info, 828-2180. STORY HOUR: Tales and picture books catch the attention of little tykes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. TEEN VIDEO GAMES: See THU.18, 3-4:30 p.m. TODDLER STORYTIME: Little ones ages 18 to 35 months get cozy listening to stories, singing nursery rhymes and playing games. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

music WATERBURY COMMUNITY BAND REHEARSALS: Musicians are welcome to join the band in playing marches, swing medleys and Broadway faves at this open practice session. Waterbury Congregational Church, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 8884977, info@waterburycommunityband.org.

talks MARK POTOK: In “The State of Hate in America,” the director of Southern Poverty Law Center’s Intelligence Project uncovers the roots of organized hatred. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. VEN. AMY MILLER: In “It’s a Wonderful Life: Dealing With Holiday Stresses,” the director of the Milarepa Center gathers coping ideas from the Buddhist tradition. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 633-4136.

theater ‘STUNT NITE’: Students from Rice Memorial High School offer four musical comedies in an annual stage revue. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 863-5966.

food & drink CANDY CANE-MAKING DEMO: See WED.17, 11 a.m. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See WED.17, 2 p.m. LAMOILLE VALLEY YEAR-ROUND FARMERS ARTISAN MARKET: See WED.17, 3-6:30 p.m.

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music VALLEY NIGHT: Chicky Stoltz performs original rock with a rockabilly edge. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. $5 suggested cover. Info, 496-8994.

dance BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, www. FirstStepDance.com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance! BODY LANGUAGE 101: Get some action in your words w/ Delsarte specialist Joe Williams, Sat. & Sun., Nov. 20 & 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $65/weekend. Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill St., 372 (Winooski River Falls, Chace Mill, top floor in the back), Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, Info@BurlingtonDances. com, BurlingtonDances.com. Louder Than Words: Did you know that in most honest communication, movement precedes the words? Similarly, when words precede the movement, it can appear dishonest? Actors, public speakers, comedians, choreographers and everyone who wants to improve their expressive power: Enrich your artistry and self-expression. Improve your expressive power. BURLINGTON’S BEST SALSA: DAVID LARSON & SOUTH END STUDIO: Burlington’s newest (& nicest) place to dance. Next class series begins Dec. 2. Thu. nights, 7-8 p.m: Basic Salsa, a great way to meet new people & get started. 8-9 p.m.: Intermediate Level 1, incredible ladies styling & some cool turning combinations w/ Shannon. All classes run on a 4-week series. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., near Lake Champlain Chocolates, just behind New World Tortilla, Burlington. Info: Sabrina, 802-540-0044, www. southendstudiovt.com. Shout out to DJ Raul and Nelson R., feliz cumpleanos, mi amigos! Nov. 18. South End Studio’s Salsa Dance Party has been postponed until December. TBA for the grand opening of the Copacabana Room, Courtyard Marriot Harbor Hotel (next to Hilton) Call David, 355-8955. Come check out Burlington’s other salsa dance studio (yes, there are 2 schools now). Just look for our Salsa Dancers sign by New World Tortilla. Why take lessons from us? “It’s fun!” DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802-598-1077, info@salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style. One-on-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

MODERN DANCE CLASS: Take class w/ Ellen Smith Ahern, Tue., 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $16/class, or $60/4-class session. Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill St. #372 (top floor, Chace Mill), Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, info@BurlingtonDances.com, BurlingtonDances.com. Blend contemporary dance techniques that strengthen, center and challenge dancers to move with clarity and intention. The class will build with exercises and phrase material that support a healthy range of movement that is imaginative, rigorous and playful. Be ready for dynamic weight shifting, handstands, floor work! Intermediate-advanced: Teens, adults.

games MAH JONGG: Nov. 20, 3-6 p.m. Cost: $10/class. Location: Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Milton. Info: Laurie DiCesare, 802-893-9966. Ancient Chinese tile-trading game of winds, flowers and dragons with two to four young teen to adult players. Mah Jongg is great for teaching flexibility, attentiveness, patience, sleuthing and bluffing. Come give Mah Jongg a try and you may not mind being snowed in this winter!

healing EARTH MAGIC: CRYSTALS, GEMSTONES & MINERALS: Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $35/person. Location: Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Milton. Info: 802893-9966. Explore the magical powers of quartz crystals, gemstones and minerals. Join Shamanic healer Maureen Short sharing from her many years of experience for a lively, fun and experiential seminar. Learn the properties of many crystals/stones for personal and professional healing, balance, clarity, greater health and happiness. Signup required!

herbs BATH FIZZIES: A MINI WORKSHOP: Nov. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $5/1-hr. hands-on workshop. Location: Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 W. Canal St., Winooski. Info: Purple Shutter Herbs, Purple Shutter Herbs, 802-865-4372, info@purpleshutter. com, www.purpleshutter.com. “Effervescent little balls filled with scent and sound promoting cleanliness and fun” is the quintessential description of bath fizzies! They are easy to make and make wonderful gifts. This class is open to all ages; kids are encouraged to attend (parents are free, if just assisting). WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Wisdom of the Herbs Certification Program begins April 23-24, 2011, & runs 1 weekend a mo. through Nov. We are currently interviewing for this program. Wild Edibles Spring Term will be held May 8, Jun. 5 & Jul. 10. Plan ahead & apply now for VSAC nondegree grant for 2011 programs while funds are plentiful. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 802-456-8122, annie@wisdom oftheherbsschool.com, www.wisdomofthe herbsschool.com. Earth skills for changing times. Experiential programs embracing local, wild, edible and medicinal plants, food as first medicine, sustainable living skills, and the inner journey. Annie McCleary, director, and George Lisi, naturalist.

martial arts AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes meet on Tue. & Thu. at 6:45 p.m. Classes for adults, children (ages 5-12) & teenagers meet 7 days/week. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal and Light), Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org. Aikido is a dynamic Japanese martial art that promotes physical and mental harmony through the use of breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, circular movements, and pinning and throwing techniques. We also teach sword/staff arts and knife defense. The Samurai Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 7-17. AIKIDO: Tue.-Fri., 6-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m.; & Sun., 10-11:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 802-862-9785, www.vermontaikido.org. Practice the graceful martial art of Aikido in a safe, supportive environment. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Visitors are always welcome in the dojo! VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 802-660-4072, Julio@bjjusa.com, www.bjjusa.com. Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and self-confidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian 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.

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

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LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Cost: $60/6-week series ($50 for students/seniors). Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: www.lindyvermont.com, 802-860-7501. Great fun, exercise and socializing, with fabulous music. Learn in a welcoming and lighthearted environment. Classes start every six weeks: Tuesdays for beginners; Wednesdays for upper levels. Instructors: Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl.

LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802-585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, www.spanishwater burycenter.com. Improve your opportunities in a changing world. We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, teens and children. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. See our website for complete information, or contact us for details.

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“Life can be a struggle … I think it’s important to express whatever you’re feeling honestly. That’s my whole bag.” Power grew up in Merrimack, N.H., and started playing guitar at age 12. He recorded a 4-track album in middle school with a friend, and got into the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix before enrolling in the University of New Hampshire to study music. He chose jazz guitar, somewhat reluctantly. (The academic options were jazz or classical.) He also met Chris Weisman, a songwriter and guitarist who is now one of Power’s best friends and musical brothers. “It turned out we had a lot in common,” Weisman recalls over email. “Mostly that we were in the New Hampshire state school because we were lost, and we knew we wanted to be musicians but weren’t sure in what way … I was really a nerd-type guy studying all the time, and Ryan was this loose, heavy-partying, long-haired kid from near Manchester who played a lot of funk on a Stratocaster at parties out in the woods.” After college, Power taught guitar lessons for a year in Dover, N.H., then attempted a short-lived relocation to California before finding his way to Burlington. His brother had moved to the Queen City and bought a digital 8-track and some microphones. Power decided he wanted to learn how to record his own album. Burlington music veteran Brett Hughes remembers Power’s early days in town. “He was both painfully shy and enormously talented,” Hughes describes in a recent email. He remembers pulling Power up onstage one night during a gig at Radio Bean. “It didn’t seem as though he enjoyed it much, but he played great, and sang in that achingly melancholic voice that I didn’t see coming at all. He seemed almost embarrassed when we all hooted and hollered and clapped when he finished.” And that’s how it went for the new kid: The more he put himself out there, the more people hooted and hollered and clapped. Within a few years Power became a musical double threat: He

could play just about any instrument, and started recording and mixing albums for friends. He played keyboards for dream-poppers the Cush, and later mixed their album New Appreciation for Sunshine. Around that time he was also writing two albums of his own — loventropy on guitar and piano, and DJJD Judgment Day on a computer. “There’s definitely this kind of duality thing happening,” Power says now. “And for a while there was definitely this Oh, what am I? Which way am I … But I just feel great doing what I’m doing now.” Other than the occasional karaoke gig, that means a lot of studio work. Word of mouth has spread about what Burette Douglas of the Cush calls Power’s “humble genius.” In the past year, he’s recorded or mixed albums for an extraordinary array of Vermont talent, including the Eames Brothers Band, Maryse Smith, Let’s Whisper, Paper Castles, Maga, Tall Heights, Anna Pardenik, former Burlington scenesters Tom Lawson and David Kamm, and Queen City indie-rockers Villanelles. When prompted, he insists that his favorite project of that period was recording and mixing Happy Birthday’s debut album. According to Power, watching Chris and Kurt Weisman and band leader Kyle Thomas work together was “insane.” “It was a real collaborative eff o r t ,” h e recalls e n thusiastically. “Even though it got tense now and then with different egos and everything. But that’s good.” Happy Birthday was released on

Seattle label Sub Pop back in March. Bands who fell in love with the record — and Power’s work — began emailing him to ask if he would work with them. Recently, Japanese record label Moorworks asked to distribute I Don’t Want to Die in Japan. He’s both excited and cautiously optimistic about the deal. Power knows it’s easy to get bitter about the music industry. Only days before Moorworks contacted him, he had decided to give up on labels and start his own. But that’s just the business end. No way would he give up on music altogether. “You just can’t give up, you can’t stop doing it,” he says, simply. “If you start to think that way with music, you’re fucked.”

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t’s been a turbulent month for Ryan Power. At first, he didn’t see the point of an article about him in Seven Days. The same day he woke up and decided to cancel his set at Radio Bean’s 10th anniversary party. Recently, a California solo tour fell through. But it’s all cool. In fact, it’s perfect. “I’m not in the performing mood these days,” he says in a casual, matter-of-fact tone, perched on a stool in his hobbit-worthy barn apartment in Shelburne. “A lot of times in winter I’ll stop playing. I’ll get into the writing and recording.” A Motown compilation is on the stereo and Power is sipping coffee, explaining his current mind-set. Not that it’s hard to figure out: In the center of the room is a chair with a tiny table in front of it. On the table is an open laptop. A microphone stand is positioned so Power can sing into it while at the computer. The whole setup faces the stereo. It’s like the pilot’s seat in an audio spacecraft. It’s easy to imagine him strapped in, helmet on, ready for takeoff. For those unfamiliar with Power, he’s undergone a remarkable transformation in the past 10 years, from a shy writer of indie-folk heart songs to an ’80s-synthpop karaoke star who croons to his own album tracks onstage, eyes closed, deeply in the moment. In between, he led his own band, played a lot of lead guitar, started recording and mixing albums for friends, and went through an accident-prone drinking period that he chronicled on his latest album, I Don’t Want to Die. Through the years, albums and styles, one element has stayed the same: Power’s stark, confessional lyrics. It often sounds like he’s singing right out of his journal, because, well, sometimes he is. If a song details Power falling out of a tree while drunk (he’s been sober for more than two years now) or telling a lover that his cold reaction to her weaknesses will “help [her] learn wrong from right,” it’s ripped from his own headlines. “They’re usually pretty dark,” Power says of his songs, before laughing again.

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Big Mac Attack “We’re gonna be talking about Bryan McnaMara for a long, long time.” Such was the quote, or some variation thereof, that spewed from my mouth during my TV spot on the Channel 5 11 p.m. news last Thursday (for the uninitiated-slash-people who watch “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” instead,

I’m not saying you shouldn’t take Celluloid Dan’s advice when you see him on TV. I choose those events very carefully. Just take my alter ego’s on-air improvisations with a grain of salt. Well, except when it comes to McNamara. I was dead on with that one. Saturday night, I hit up the FlynnSpace to catch the debut of McNamara’s latest suite, “Love Evolve,” with

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saxophonist dave grippo pointed out, McNamara has matured. Dude is the total package, blessed with both technique and tact. It’s a powerful combo. But even more stellar are McNamara’s compositions, featuring beautifully dynamic, harmonic interplays with keyboardist parker shper and bassist roB Morse. And, tying it all together, special guest phil Melanson just might be the best young drummer I’ve ever seen. No kidding. He plays with a reckless abandon that threatens

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to derail at any moment but never does. It’s a little terrifying to witness. So, yeah, Celluloid Dan got it right this time: We will indeed be talking about Bryan McNamara for a long time. He truly heads the class of the Queen City’s nextgeneration jazz greats.

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his improvisational jazz band souls’ calling. I had reacquainted myself with the SC canon for a story about the group I wrote last week. It’s been about a year since their last release, and I was curious to see how the band had evolved. Turns out, quite a bit. McNamara’s new material represents a stunning leap from his already impressive catalog — never mind how he’s grown as a player. “Bubba” has always had chops. But, as fellow local

Band Name of the Week: delicate steve. Despite its notorious rep, New Jersey has actually given the world a lot of good stuff. There’s the Boss, Jon Stewart and … well, I guess that’s about it, really. However, this week, the Garden State gives us Delicate Steve, who take a break from their current tour with Fang Island to drop by the Monkey House on Thursday. The MSR Presents and WRUV show also includes Whales and Wolves, Bad speler and dj disco phantoM.

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released a fine local record earlier this year, Nearly Lost Stars. Says NPR’s sarah ventre, the band “makes the kind of simple, strippeddown music that leaves you feeling nostalgic and longing for more.” Agreed. Though WD don’t have any area shows scheduled until December, you can catch Trautz with her own folkdafied outfit, katie trautz and the tall Boys — love that name — this Thursday with Michael chorney at Lincoln’s Burnham Hall, in a benefit for the Bristol Farmers Market.

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big PiCturE tHEatEr & CaFé: Folk by Association (folk), 8 p.m., Free. CHarLiE o's: BA Funkhouse (funk), 8 p.m., Free. grEEn Mountain tavErn: Open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free. LangDon strEEt CaFé: café Lounge, 7 p.m., Donations. PurPLE Moon Pub: 440hz: Fox, Hock and Jones (blues), 7 p.m., Free.

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long way home, so to speak, delivering an album rooted in the country music he grew up on in rural east Texas. This Friday, the road leads him to the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge for a show with songwriter JuLia nunEs. HaLvorson's uPstrEEt CaFé: Friends of Joe with Paul Asbell and chris Peterman (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. HigHEr grounD sHoWCasE LoungE: chris Webby, spose, Joey Gaga (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. LEunig's bistro & CaFé: Ellen Powell & Lar Duggan (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. LiFt: Get LiFTed with DJs Nastee & Dakota (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free. tHE MonkEy HousE: WRuV & msR Presents: Delicate steve, Bad speler, Whales and Wolves, DJ Disco Phantom (indie), 9 p.m., $8. nECtar's: Bluegrass Thursdays with sean Kershaw (bluegrass), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. nigHtCraWLErs: Karaoke with steve Leclair, 7 p.m., Free. o'briEn's irisH Pub: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free. onE PEPPEr griLL: Karaoke, 8 p.m., Free. on taP bar & griLL: Jive Attic (rock), 7 p.m., Free. PariMa aCoustiC LoungE: Burgundy Thursdays with Joe Adler, Tommy Alexander, small mountain Bear (singer-songwriters), 8:30 p.m., $3. raDio bEan: Jazz sessions (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Anthony santor Group (jazz), 11 p.m., $3. rasPutin's: 101 Thursdays with Pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

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Why not two? This week’s co-honor goes to D.C.-based psych duo BIRDLIPS, who will be at Radio Bean this Sunday, one night after taking part in LA STRADA’s farewell show in Brooklyn. The NYC indiefolk faves have been regular VT visitors. On a related note, farewell, La Strada. We hardly knew ye. Getcha glowsticks ready. A very special edition of the long-running dance-music series Sunday Night Mass is taking place this week at Club Metronome. The guest of honor is none other than globetrotting DJ and producer JUSTIN MARTIN from Dirtybird records. While we’re at Metronome and rocking electronica, I’d be remiss not to mention this Thursday’s BONJOURHI!-sponsored throwdown featuring Brooklyn’s DJ KRAMES. The gentleman describes himself as “the mullet-headed heatersmoking party rocker.” Any questions?

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perform what Boxall describes as an “eclectic program,” with selections including early-20th-century ragtime and tango works by ASTOR PIAZZOLLA. The kicker: Ricochet will debut a brandnew piece piece written specifically for them by Argentinean composer LUCAS GUINOT. Classy, no? Speaking of, er, class acts, Connecticut-based rapper CHRIS WEBBY arrives at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Thursday armed with tunes such as “Crazy Ass Bitch,” “We Made You (Stoner Anthem)” and “Cuz I’m Drunk.” In all seriousness, Webby is a smooth, witty MC whose latest free mixtape, The UnderClassmen, has been in regular rotation in my trusty iPod of late — as was his debut, Optimus Rhyme. Plus, any white rapper who names an album Move Over Marshall — in reference to MARSHALL MATHERS/EMINEM, of course — has some serious stones. Or a deliciously self-deprecating sense of humor. In Webby’s case, it’s probably a bit of both. Local punk rockers Y69 continue to fight the good fight against the recent so-stupid-it-wouldalmost-be-funny-ifit-wasn’t-

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so-fucking-stupid decision by the BPD to curb 18plus nights at Burlington nightclubs and bars with a show this Saturday at Manhattan Pizza & Pub. The band hopes to host an all-ages punk night at the pizza joint every month. Stay tuned. And finally, should you happen to catch either of this Friday’s POWDER KEGS shows — early set at Langdon Street Café, later at the Monkey House (see spotlight, page 58) — do yourself a solid and

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In the three and a half years I’ve been writing this column, I’m pretty sure I’ve never mentioned a marimbist. I’m about to rectify that. This Friday, recent VT transplant — and marimbist! — JANE BOXALL takes to the FlynnSpace stage with the RICOCHET DUO, her longstanding collaboration with pianist ROSE CHANCLER FEINBLOOM. The pair will

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RADIO BEAN: Less Digital, More Manual: Record Club (open turntables), 3 p.m., Free. Brett Hughes (cosmo-rural), 6 p.m., Free. The Crack Up (rock), 8:15 p.m., Free. Something With Strings (bluegrass), midnight, Free.

CITY LIMITS: Top Hat Entertainment Dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE: Nick Cassarino CD release (jazz), 8 p.m., Free.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Vorcza (jazz), 8 p.m., Donations.

THE MONKEY HOUSE: The Powder Kegs, Jo Robin, Robert Sarazin Blake, Into the Bottle (indie), 9 p.m., $5.

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The prodigal son returns! Having spent the last several years plying his trade in the jazz-friendlier environs of New York City, native jazz guitar prodigy Nick Cassarino is coming home — at least for a night or two — with an intriguing new record in hand, We Got Fire to Bring. Fans expecting a clinic on jazz guitar will likely be surprised by the disc’s opening cut, “I’ll Push On.” The tune’s driving country shuffle lays waste to any notions of heady, free-form exploration. Cassarino helms the tune with a

rich, expressive vocal delivery that personifies the group’s self-described “power soul” vibe. The ace axe man is indeed both a powerful and soulful front man, unfurling love-struck lyrics with a style that complements his superior guitar chops The title track follows and leans more heavily on Cassarino’s jazz background. But the effect is less satisfying than the preceding cut. The trio seems to lose focus amid navelgazing noodling that is technically impressive but overshadows the song and, more importantly, Cassarino himself. The band returns to form on “Joy,” which centers on a gorgeous little guitar theme. Drummer Conor Elmes and bassist Calvin Crosby frame Cassarino’s deft, arcing lines with artful subtlety. The song builds into a tense, sizzling groove before Cassarino opens up with a brilliant exhalation of vocal bombast. “Holding On” is a meandering tour de force that switches gears seemingly at every verse, vacillating between frantic funk and drawn-out, sinewy grooves. Here Cassarino indulges a harder edge, tearing through a meaty, metal-inspired solo that would shame the average hard-rock lead player. Dude is a monster. “Walk on Water” provides respite from the head-spinning intensity of the previous cut. Cassarino ruminates on an internal struggle between personal angels and demons over a freely flowing wash of bright guitar tones. Elmes and Crosby once again highlight Cassarino’s shimmering work with expert care. “Emiline” is a driving, gospel-tinged soul ballad and easily the album’s most accessible cut. Cassarino puts his otherworldly chops and jazz sensibilities aside in favor of a relatively straightforward arrangement. As such, the focus rests solely on Cassarino as a vocalist, which is a very good thing — as is the transcendent guitar solo midway through. We Got Fire to Bring closes with a live cut, “Only Love.” Cassarino preaches his gospel with a slow-burning blues number that simmers over the din of clinking glasses and bar chatter. As Cassarino funks it up, you can feel an atmospheric change in the room, punctuated by rapturous hoots and howls from the crowd, which becomes as vital to the cut as Cassarino himself. The Nick Cassarino Trio releases We Got Fire to Bring this Friday, November 19, at the Marriott Harbor Lounge in Burlington.

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Bow Thayer is the epitome of the “songwriter’s songwriter.” The local tunesmith has been plugging away for the better part of the last 20 years, both as a solo artist and the front man for Americana and rock acts such as Elbow and the late, great, alt-country string band the Benders. Thayer is greatly admired by his peers — the Band’s Levon Helm, for one — and by knowledgeable roots fans, but true breakout success has proved elusive. On Bottom of the Sky, the ninth fulllength album bearing his name and second with Perfect Trainwreck, Thayer once again justifies his reputation as a sublimely gifted artist. And, this time, he may have finally created the record that will introduce him to listeners beyond New England. “Buffalo Joe” opens the record with a bluesy groove reminiscent of late1970s Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. It’s a smartly crafted pop-rock gem, with Thayer’s laid-back, reedy croon balanced by swirling organ and stinging guitar leads. “Epitome” melds the best of the Benders’ rootsy acoustic twang with Trainwreck’s rock sensibilities. Thayer’s banjo ripples through a wash of piano and organ, pushing the mid-tempo tune past a few perilous moments of nearly eddying in the jam pool. “Dark Light” is an irreverent headbobber, as Thayer’s banjo and James Rohr’s piano jostle for space amid the song’s springy textures, which belie the singer’s melancholy musings. “Dawning” blooms like daybreak as Trainwreck cuts through Thayer’s overcast introspection; an

increasingly bright arrangement builds to a brilliant solo section just before the song’s conclusion. “Good Time to Holler” is a backwoods stomper and leads into “Gilead’s Roses,” perhaps the record’s most ambitious cut. Thayer is gritty and focused, leading Trainwreck through a dazzling arrangement that simmers with angst and tension. The title track is classic Thayer. The mostly acoustic number swells over a buoyant groove that seemingly materializes out of nowhere before releasing in an airy gust of harmony, steel and organ. “Slow Blossom” is a lighter-worthy piano ballad. Thayer’s delivery is sweet and vulnerable, framed by swelling organ sustains and faint, dovetailing guitar lines. Bottom of the Sky closes with “Your Heart Is Not Your First Car,” a clever paean to youth, and loving and living wild. “Trash your first car, and walk safely away,” sings Thayer, before concluding, “Remember, your heart is not your first car.” Bow Thayer and Perfect Trainwreck celebrate the release of Bottom of the Sky this Saturday, November 20, at the Tupelo Music Hall in White River Junction.

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Steve Budington, “Homunculus”

teve Budington’s show at the Firehouse Gallery begins with a titillating warning: “This exhibit explores the anatomical human form and contains imagery which may seem objectionable to some.”

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Visitors expecting erotica will be left limp, however. While the exhibit does feature penises aplenty, along with a sperm sculpture and a nipple or two, “Homunculus” is exactly what its disclaimer states: anatomical (as opposed to sexy). Budington’s paintings and drawings deconstruct and distort the human form, which then gets swirled into surreal shapes. Techno prostheses such as earbuds and microphones are often attached to these disassembled bodies; in one work, tiny tents sprout like tumors on a female thigh. Some of Budington’s imagery verges on the grotesque. But that’s not to say the exhibit lacks aesthetic pleasure.

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Having earned an MFA from Yale in painting and printmaking, Budington clearly knows something about art history. And, in commentaries on individual pieces available to Firehouse visitors via cellphone, he references a couple of big guns in the Western canon, Leonardo da Vinci and Gustave Courbet, as well as the smaller-caliber surrealist René Magritte. By the very act of putting paint on canvas, Budington announces his respect for, and inclusion in, a formalist tradition spurned by many of his contemporaries — as well as many contemporary curators. But Budington also challenges European art heroes. In one of 12 small paintings hung together as a grid, he presents a trio of penises dangling from some other, indeterminate body part. He likens this work to Courbet’s “Origin of the World,” which, as he delicately puts it,

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presents a full-frontal view of “a woman’s anatomy.” His ambition here, Budington declares, was “to make a painting that scared Courbet.” Budington’s style can be satisfyingly minimalist, as in “Balance,” the most modestly scaled of about a half dozen stand-alone paintings displayed on the Church Street side of the gallery. This simple, off-centered composition of lips, teeth and, most of all, tongue on an otherwise all-white canvas looks like a less leering version of the Rolling Stones’

logo. Viewers who call up the artist’s narration will learn that those two wires connecting the tongue to a “glorified carpenter’s level” represent an apparatus that, in real life, enabled a brain-damaged woman to regain her sense of balance. But the painting can also be appreciated purely for what it is, sans explanation. Mostly, Budington works in a baroque, sensuous manner, filling large surfaces with brightly colored ganglia, floating brain shapes and chunks of flesh that may call to mind Francis Bacon’s slabs

of raw meat. In exuberant pieces such as “Boundaries,” Budington shows us he’s having a flamboyant love affair with paint. A selection of drawings in the gallery’s rear room dials the thermostat down a few degrees. In a cellphone commentary accompanying this section of the show, Budington describes his mostly graphicand-collage drawings as “the DNA for my work.” Indeed, images of ears, microphones and eyeballs sketched on some of these sheets do reappear, enlarged and elaborated, on some of the canvases in the front room. It’s also interesting to hear Budington discuss the process of composing his drawings and oils. He speaks of a work as though it’s an active partner in its own creation. “I often feel the painting is telling me what to do,” the artist informs listeners in his reassuring, regular-guy voice. “Over time, it yields a clear idea of what the image is about.” As its title indicates, this is a themed show in which the artist is riffing on imagined versions of the human form. More specifically, Budington is engaged here with “cortical homunculus,” or “a remapped image of the human form that scales body parts in relation to the degree of sensory input present in each area,” according to the wall text introducing the show. Ears, mouths, hands, eyeballs and, yes, genitals are thus predominant elements in many of these works. Add to that the artist’s interest in the “posthuman.” As he observes in a 2008 interview on the University of Vermont’s website, some 21st-century Americans are being transformed into cyborgs by their dependence on “technological prostheses” such as laptops. From that perspective, it becomes possible to see the artist’s image of earbuds spurting from penises as his quintessential melding of the visual with the conceptual. A painting prof at the University of Vermont in his early thirties, Budington qualifies as an emerging artist with an intriguing sensibility that’s postmodern as well as posthuman. It’ll be interesting to watch him “bud” in Burlington. K EV I N J . K EL L EY

Steve Budington, “Homunculus,” Firehouse Gallery, Burlington. Through January 1. burlingtoncityarts.com/ firehousegallery

Art ShowS

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2010 Art Hop originAl Juried SHow winnerS exHibition: works by ida ludlow, James Riviello, sophie eisner and John Brickels. Through november 30 at seABA gallery in Burlington. info, 859-9222. AiA 2010 excellence in ArcHitecture AwArd SubmiSSionS: Designs by Vermont members of the American institute of Architects. The public will choose a winner for the people’s Choice award. Through December 1 at Metropolitan gallery, Burlington City hall. info, 865-7166. AdAm deVArney: Mixed-media collage paintings that unite the natural and urban worlds and comment on issues of social relevance, curated by seABA. Also, the artist offers his first-ever limitededition print. Through november 30 at speeder & earl’s (pine street) in Burlington. info, 859-9222. Art Hop group SHow: SubAru-HyundAi: paintings and photography on two levels. Through December 30 at Burlington subaru. info, 859-9222. Art Hop group SHow: VcAm/retn: photographs, paintings and mixed-media artworks. Through november 30 at VCAM studio in Burlington. info, 859-9222. Art of VSA Vermont: sculpture and paintings by artists affiliated with the arts-and-disability organization; also, melAnie roSS: photographs. Through november 29 at August First in Burlington. info, 655-7772. betSy melVin: “poetry of Trees,” photographs paired with the poetry of Robert Frost; also, her “once in a Blue Moon” series of photographs features moonscapes. Through november 27 at Fletcher Free library in Burlington. info, 865-7211. cHepe cuAdrA: “portraits,” oil paintings exploring issues of identity and questions of self. Through December 3 at living/learning Center, uVM, in Burlington. info, 656-7787. ‘cHriSto And JeAnne-clAude’: “The Tom golden Collection,” a nationally touring exhibit featuring drawings, prints, photographs and collages that trace the careers of the husband-and-wife installation artists and convey the monumentality of their process and their work. Through December 18 at Fleming Museum, uVM, in Burlington. info, 656-0750.

dimA grozA & mirAndA StewArt: Animal portraits in oil and acrylic. Through november 30 at salaam in Burlington. info, 658-8822. eben ernStof: neo-op drawings, curated by seABA. Through november 30 at pine street Deli in Burlington. info, 859-9222.

Jon gregg: Recent works on paper in oil stick with mixed media by the founder of the Vermont studio Center. open saturdays, during Mainstage shows and by appointment. Through December 31 at Amy e. Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington. info, 652-4505. Julie goldStone: “somewhere else,” photographs exploring the ephemeral rhythms of life and the utopias we create for ourselves. Through December 1 at new Moon Café in Burlington. info, 383-1505.

Vermont Art experiment: Art contest, concert event. november 27, unitarian Church, 130 Main st., Montpelier. looking for artists to compete for prizes. Cheap to enter. info, vermontart experiment@gmx.com. “tHe ArrAngement”: Calling for submissions to a juried photography exhibit of arranged objects, also known as still life. Deadline: December 22. info, www.vermontphoto space.com/ex10. Studio plAce ArtS: spA is inviting work for “The Dark side” and “when no one is looking,” two shows in January 2011. Deadline: December 10. info, www. studioplacearts.com, go to “Calls to Artists.” new public Art drinKing fountAin proJect in burlington: The Church street Marketplace, Department of parks & Recreation, and Burlington City Arts are issuing a Request for Qualifications from artists or a design team for a public art project. Deadline: December 1. Download the RFQ at BurlingtonCityArts.org. Scene on tHe Street: This contest asks photographers to submit images that capture the essence of candid street moments. Juror: ed Kashi. Deadline: november 26. info, vermontphotospace.com/ex9. come SHow tHe cApitAl city wHAt you’Ve got! The green Bean Art gallery at Capitol grounds in Montpelier seeks artists for one-month shows in 2011. Booking on a first-come, first-served basis. Art must be professionally presented and customer friendly (no nudes or politics, please). send examples and inquiries to artwhirled23@ yahoo.com. Deadline: December 1.

‘Art from tHe eArtH’: nature-inspired photography, paintings, stained glass, drawings, prints and felt works by Vermont artists. silent auction to benefit the center includes artworks, herbal products, gift certificates and more. Reservations required. Friday, november 19, 7-9 p.m., Vermont Center for integrative herbalism, Montpelier. info, 224-7100. Kyle ferdinAnd: “Renmen Ayiti ‘love haiti,’” photographs from a port-au-prince refugee camp. The fundraising event for the Vermont Medical Response Team, which has worked in haiti since the January earthquake, includes handmade cards and gifts for sale. Friday, november 19, 6-9 p.m., Burlington Boathouse. milton ArtiStS’ guild HolidAy SHow: paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, photography and mixed-media work by local artists and artisans. saturday, november 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., live music by local band locum, 12:30-3 p.m. Milton grange. info, 893-7860.

receptionS ‘celebrAte!’: The annual holiday members’ show features fine art and functional crafts by 90 local artists. The gallery celebrates its 10th birthday with a cake. Through December 31 at studio place Arts in Barre. Reception: saturday, november 20, 4-6 p.m. ‘celebrAte tHe SeASon’: landscapes and portraits by Carolyn walton, gail Bessette, Athenia schinto and Brenda Myrick. Also, jewelry by Tineke Russell. november 20 through December 30 at luxtonJones gallery in shelburne. Reception: saturday, november 20, 2-7 p.m.

Kim bombArd: oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through november 26 at Davis studio in Burlington. info, 425-2700. lynn rupe: paintings of sheep by the Vermont artist. Through December 31 at shearer Chevrolet in south Burlington. info, 658-1111. mAKASi SiriwAyo: Mixed-media paintings, illustrations and graphic design. Through november 30 at speaking Volumes in Burlington. info, 540-0107.

JonAtHAn blAKe: “The legacy Tree project,” black-and-white photographs of 32 trees in Bristol, each one selected by the the watershed Center. proceeds benefit the local organization’s conservation efforts. 16t-nido111710.indd 1 Through December 6 at lincoln peak Vineyard in new haven. Reception: An afternoon of food, music and wine, by the glass or bottle. For each bottle sold that day, the vineyard will donate $1 to the watershed Center. saturday, november 20, 2-5 p.m. info, 388-7368. nAtASHA bogAr: “Visions of spring,” oil paintings and watercolors of water lilies and wildflowers, and stained-glass leaves, ceramic birdhouses, wildflower plates and mosaics. Through november 30 at Townsend gallery at Black Cap Coffee in stowe. Reception: saturday, november 20, 6-8 p.m. info, 279-4239.

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‘petite’: small works, featuring a watercolor by Mary whyte, a 16t-retnWEEKLY.indd 1 south Carolina artist known for her depictions of the African American gullah women of Johns island. Through December 31 at edgewater gallery in Middlebury. Reception: saturday, november 20, 6-8 p.m. info, 458-0098. bryce leVAn cuSHing: “Alien intersection,” sculpture by the internationally known artist; frAnceS Alford HollidAy: textile art; peter JeziorSKi: watercolors. november 21 through 28 at phelps Barn at the old Tavern at grafton. Reception: sunday, november 21, 6-10 p.m. info, 843-1162.

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‘tHe Spice of ligHt’: Color photographs by local and international artists, juried by west Virginia photographer Bruce K haley Jr. Through December 10 at Vermont photo space gallery in essex Junction. Reception: sunday, november 21, 3-5 p.m. info, 777-3686.

‘mAKe Art, repeAt.’: Drawings, prints and mixedmedia work exploring patterns and repetitive action, by Ashley Roark, Christy Mitchell, greg Mamczak and Alecia geno. Through november 27 at s.p.A.C.e. gallery in Burlington. info, 578-2512. mArion guild: “Dusty Drawings and Doodles,” drawings from the ‘30s and ‘40s by the essex Junction artist. Through november 30 at Brownell library in essex Junction. info, 878-6955. BuRlingTon-AReA ART shows

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KAren dAwSon & JAne SAndberg: paintings by the Vermont artists. Through november 30 at phoenix Books in essex. info, 872-7111.

roSA finK: “sensual element,” the artist’s BFA thesis exhibition. Through november 20 at Julian scott Memorial gallery, Johnson state College. Talk: Thursday, november 18, 3-4 p.m. info, 635-1462.

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JennA Kelly: large-scale artworks in a variety of media, including photography, prints and glass carving. Through november 30 at Red square in Burlington. info, 318-2438.

tHe S.p.A.c.e. gAllery will be accepting work for its annual “small works” holiday show, opening December 3. work must be no larger than 12 inches in any direction, 2-inch allowance for frame. There is a “small” fee of $5 per piece; no more than 10 pieces per artist allowed. email spacegalleryvt@gmail.com for application or visit www. spacegalleryvt.com.

HAndmAde JudAicA SHow: original religious art by contemporary artists, including menorahs in a variety of styles and a clay-and-glass mosaic depicting the Bible story of Joseph’s colorful coat. november 20 through December 31 at stowe Craft & Design. Reception featuring traditional Jewish food and music: saturday, november 20, 5-8 p.m. info, 253-7677.

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dAwn o’connell: “stealing Beauty,” photography in color and black and white, 35mm and digital. Through november 29 at north end studio in Burlington. info, 999-4572.

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he Borough Gallery & Studio is not your average street-level art salon. For one thing, it’s not anywhere near a street. Visitors to the South End gallery — take the first right after the tracks on Flynn Avenue — would most likely need a map and compass to find the place, so shielded is it from view behind the old SEABA office. But that’s OK. Borough’s clandestine quality adds to the gallery’s mystique. The venue also stands apart from most other Burlington-area art spaces in its commitment to showing emerging artists. Borough is an attempt to bridge the gap between, say, restaurant walls and larger showrooms such as the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, says director Shawna Cross. So far, Borough has remained true to its mission. For nearly three years, the small gallery has hosted group shows featuring work by local contemporary artists as well as artists from New York City, Philadelphia and Santa Fe. For many of them, Borough was the first opportunity to break out of coffee-shop galleries and into a more “official” exhibition space. Borough Gallery & Studio was born in early 2008 after Cross, who had been interning for visionary painter Cristine Cambrea in the space, suddenly found herself with an entire studio on her hands. Cambrea left Vermont “on a whim,” Cross says, and the space was summarily handed down to the young artist. The name “Borough” is a play on words, meant to evoke the animal feel of burrowing underground while also conjuring the notion of an independent municipality. Cross affectionately refers to the place as a “self-governed noisemaking machine.” Since taking over the space, Cross, 26, has filled the studio — a part of Magic Hat Brewing Company’s first home — with like-minded artists. “I knew I wanted to be around other people,” she says. “I like the whole vibe of having a creative, supportive community.” By April 2009, the studio boasted four artists, including abstract painter Jodi Whalen, installation artist Emily Wilson and writer Stephen Orloske. In August of that year, after a successful open-studio show, Cross organized “Bright Young Things,” a showcase of 10 local emerging artists. “For most people, it was their first show ever,” she says. “These are people who are working their nine-to-fives or

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having a creative, supportive community. Shawna Cross, Borough Gallery

their 12-to-eights just to support their artist habit. There was just all this amazing artistic energy with nowhere to go.” The show was an unequivocal success — 30 percent of the pieces sold at the opening. Buoyed by the enthusiasm that accompanied Borough’s first show, Cross mounted another in December. This one, called “The Place You Hang Your Hat,” featured work pegged to the theme of home — the artists’ relationship to a home or lack of one. The prompt was appropriate, considering many of the artists, including Cross, were recent college graduates trying to find their home in the world.

Borough consists of a loft-like space above a room that has the feel of a subterranean bunker. The upper level, with its hulking exposed beams, warm brick walls and skylight, is part den, part studio. A raggedy couch, a well-worn futon and some jumble-sale chairs populate a section. Beside the couch is a stack of eclectic books — Benjamin Hoff’s The Tao of Pooh, Herman Hesse’s Steppenwolf, a copy of the Bhagavad Gita and a few drawing manuals. Cross’ work — large-scale abstract paintings — takes up one corner of the gallery. On the other side of a partition stands a table filled with studio mate Haley Bishop’s two-dimensional illustration cutouts. In a small room separated from the main space by a curtain, Orloske plies his trade as a writer. Mixed-media artist Kate Ashman shares the first-floor dugout with the Burlington band PoolooP. Whalen and Wilson, two of Borough’s original tenants, have left the studio.

Borough’s most recent show, “Entropic Restructed,” in March, helped catapult the gallery beyond the local art scene. Now, Cross says, artists from outside Vermont are getting in touch with her, asking to get into one of Borough’s shows. Clearly, emerging artists are hungry to find a platform for their work. Cross, whose nine-to-five is at Middlebury’s Edgewater Gallery, is eager to help. Facilitating a showcase for young creative talent serves her own artistic interests, as well. The more art is happening around her, the more inspired she is. And there’s plenty of art at Borough. “This is an alternative space for anyone who has real artistic drive, for people who want to get their name out,” Cross says. “We’re serious about this. We put everything we have into this.” m Borough Gallery & Studio, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington (through the former SEABA office), 393-1890, boroughgallery@gmail.com. www.boroughgallery.wordpress.com

‘Metals/Materials/Culture’: Students in UVM’s seminar in museum anthropology curated this exhibit composed of tools, weapons, artwork and currency from different cultures and crafted in brass, silver and copper. Through December 18 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750. MiChael deMeng: Assemblages about the evolutions and revolutions of existence. Through November 20 at Shelburne Art Center. Info, 578-5763. noveMber group show: Prints, paintings, stained glass, wood sculptures and mixed-media works by Steve Campbell, Isaac Wasuck, Greg Mamczak, Dave Davidson, Kevyn Cundiff, Diane Gabriel, Lorraine Manley, Perry Bartles and Gaal Shepherd. Through November 30 at Maltex Building in Burlington. Info, 865-7166. reid Crosby: “Layers,” acrylic paintings by the Vermont artist. Through January 31 at Artspace 106 at The Men’s Room in Burlington. Info, 864-2088. roger ColeMan: Mixed-media abstract paintings, Skyway; diane gabriel: color photographs, Gates 1 & 2; sally linder: “Homage to Shostakovich Opus 110,” acrylic paintings on canvas, Escalator. Through November 30 at Burlington Airport in South Burlington. Info, 865-7166. sandra berbeCo: “Been There,” three series of acrylic paintings confronting issues of flooding, neglect and the absence of life in locations real and imagined. Through November 28 at 215 College Gallery in Burlington. Info, 863-3662. ‘shadows of the saMurai’: Armor, swords, prints, masks and other artifacts representing Japanese warrior traditions. Through May 11 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750. stephen huneCk: A retrospective of the legendary Vermont artisan’s work, including copies of his books, block prints, furniture and sculptural pieces. Visitors can leave thoughts and remembrances in a miniature dog chapel, created for the exhibit in conjunction with his widow, Gwen Huneck. Through November 30 at Frog Hollow in Burlington. Info, 863-6458.

steven p. goodMan: “Highways and Byways,” recent landscapes in oil by the Vermont painter and photographer. Through November 30 at Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. Info, 985-3848.

verMont photo group show: Work from members in a variety of styles. Through November 29 at Mirabelles in Burlington. Info, 985-3930. ‘we art woMen: a ColleCtive show’: Photographs, paintings and mixed-media work from Vermont’s newest all-female art co-op. Through November 27 at Uncommon Grounds in Burlington. Info, 865-6227.

barbara leber: ‘Black, White and Color,’ paintings by the local artist. Through November 30 at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@ yahoo.com. Cara joy: “Joyful Hearts,” acrylic on canvas. Through December 31 at The Shoe Horn at Onion River in Montpelier. Info, 223-5454. Carolyn enz haCk: “More Shocking Art,” new paintings and mixed-media works by the Vermont artist. Through December 30 at Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. d’ann Calhoun fago: A 75-year retrospective of works by the Bethel artist. Through November 24 at Governor’s Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. ‘double exposure: photographing CliMate Change’: Images taken over two decades of Alaska’s glaciers and the Alps by mountaineer Bradford Washburn and Boston Globe photographer-writer David Arnold. Through November 28 at Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. Info, 649-2200. ‘good, good, good, good fibrations: the fiber art show 2010’: Work by acclaimed artisans Elizabeth Billings, Anna Ferri, Judy B. Dales, Carol MacDonald, Viiu Niiler and Judith Reilly. Through December 19 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-8743. j. henry fair: “Industrial Scars,” colorful photographs of unnatural landscapes shaped by environmental degradation. Through November 19 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College, in Poultney. Info, 287-8926.

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jessiCa kaMinski: “Edgewater,” the artist’s BFA exhibition. Through November 21 at Green Mountain College in Poultney. Info, 776-6675. joan feierabend: “Portraits in Two Visual Languages,” abstract oil paintings and realistic pastel drawings. Through November 19 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404. joan Morris: “Merging Continuums,” Japanesestyle dyed textiles and precious-metal monoprints. Through November 21 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670. lorraine reynolds: “What Remains,” mixed-media assemblages that speak to lost and forgotten things. Through November 20 at Seminary Art Center in Waterbury Center. Info, 399-8286. paul hollister: “Paul Hollister 1918-2004: Painter and Photographer,” work by the renowned artist in both media, exhibited together for the first time. Through November 30 at PHOTOSTOP in White River Junction. Info, 698-0320. ‘pressing Matters’: Penelope Bennett, Judy Lampe and Sheryl Trainor exhibit their new prints. Through November 30 at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Info, 295-5901.

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ray brown: New paintings inspired by a recent trip to Italy. Through December 31 at The Drawing Board in Montpelier. Info, 223-2902.

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art resourCe assoCiation MeMbers’ exhibit: Work in a variety of media by central Vermont artists. Also at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Through January 3 at City Center in Montpelier. Info, 485-8056.

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tarrah krajnak: “Inch of Dust,” a photographic installation utilizing appropriated images of Peruvians to explore and challenge how photography is used to characterize ethnicity and archive its meaning. Through December 11 at Second Floor Gallery, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, in Burlington. Info, 865-7165.

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wendy tuCker: “Puzzles,” abstract acrylic and mixed-media paintings by the Vermont artist. Through November 30 at North End Rotisserie in Burlington. Info, 299-9289.

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Erika Schmidt: “Astral Projection,” collages that explore open space and silence, influenced by Eastern philosophy and Indian mysticism. Through November 23 at Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College. Info, 468-1266.

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John VincEnt: Contemporary letterpress broadsides (old-fashioned posters) addressing present-day political and cultural issues, printed on 100-year-old presses by the Maine artist. Through November 30 at Carol’s Hungry Mind Café in Middlebury. Info, 388-0101.

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‘moVing imagES’: Works of photography and video art from the permanent collection, including photographs by pioneering time-lapse photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Through December 12 at Middlebury College Museum of Art. Info, 443-5007.

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Scott & kElly Funk: New photographs celebrating the sights, lights and feeling of fall. Hours by chance or appointment. Through November 24 at Gallery 160 in Richmond. Info, 434-6434. ‘thE halE StrEEt gang’: Large-scale blackand-white photographs of Randolph-area seniors by Jack Rowell accompany an audio version of memoirs they’ve been writing during a two-year project led by Sara Tucker. Through December 18 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info,

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‘continuouS thrEadS: crEatiVE lEgaciES oF thE northEaSt kingdom’: As part of the touring “State of Craft” exhibit, the featured artists show their works in basketry, printmaking, metal, rug braiding and more, and show where their mentors and inspirations came from. Through November 20 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158. ElizaBEth allEn: “Color and Light,” oil landscape and still-life paintings. Through November 21 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211.

ForrESt holzaPFEl: “A Deep Look at a Small Town,” black-and-white photographs of Marlboro residents accompanied by audio interviews with each family conducted by the Vermont artist. Through December 31 at Bent Northrop Memorial Library in Fairfield. Info, 827-3945.

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‘thE hand to hand ProJEct’: Cecelia Kane, working with nearly 200 artists, chronicled the events of the Iraq War since its inception in March 2003 until the declared end of the combat mission, on August 31 of this year, with an installation of white cotton gloves, upon which were painted each day’s news headlines (except Sundays). Through November 20 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Info, 775-0356.

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handmadE lighting & FurniturE Show: Functional art for the home, including tables in wood and salvaged steel by Bill Kreider and furniture and lighting by Steven Bronstein, Janna Ugone, Payne Junker, Greg Gehner and CostaTrujillo. Through December 6 at Stowe Craft & Design. Info, 253-7677. JEnniFEr (wEiSS) crum: “Old Train Car,” blackand-white photographs. Through December 1 at Green Top Market in Morristown. Info, 888-8883. local artiStS Show: Work by photographer Charlotte Rosshandler, fiber artist Nan Brosky, and painters Ann Allen, Helen Kyle, Mary Read, Cordell Smart and Pamela Tobin. Through November 30 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403. roBErt gErhardt: “Life on the Border: The Karen People of Burma,” black-and-white photographs that document people who have been fighting a civil war for independence from the Burmese military. Through December 20 at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469. VErmont watErcolor SociEty: A members’ exhibit juried by Vermont watercolorist Susan Wahlrab celebrates the organization’s 15th year. Through November 21 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358. m

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o yourself a favor: See this movie, but do not see it on a good day. It will infuriate you and ruin it. Rather, watch it on a day when everything’s gone wrong and you’re already fit to be tied. Because, however ticked off you may be entering the theater, you’re guaranteed to be a whole lot more bent out of shape leaving it. The latest from Oscar-nominated writerdirector Charles (No End in Sight) Ferguson is quite simply a masterpiece of nonfiction moviemaking. In less than two hours, he explains the combination of factors over the course of the preceding two decades that led to the financial meltdown of 2008. As the title suggests, it’s the story of a heist, of highway robbery on a global scale. But Inside Job differs from a typical heist film in that, while the bad guys get caught, they also get rich. And get a free pass from the legal system. Names are named, but, as one might expect, the most notorious players declined to submit to the director’s questioning. For that reason, the film consists of a mixture of interviews, archival footage, illuminating graphs, news clips, narration by Matt Damon and outtakes from last spring’s Senate cross-

examination of Goldman Sachs brass. Peter Welch appears in a C-SPAN clip and gets in a few choice jabs. The time bomb began ticking, Ferguson explains, during the Reagan years with deregulation of the financial industry. Thousands of Gordon Gekkos were given a green light to get their greed on, and that’s exactly what they proceeded to do, in ever more drastic and morally bankrupt ways. We all know where that led: to the invention of “derivatives,” to banks’ inflation of their stock prices, to the subprime-mortgage scam, to predatory lending, to the practice of banks betting their own customers would default, to the bursting of the housing bubble, to the crash, to the collapse of major Wall Street institutions, to the multimillion-dollar bonuses executives paid themselves as their businesses crumbled, to the bailouts, and, in the end, to 30 million people worldwide losing their jobs, their homes or both. In his interviews with a succession of power players, Ferguson proves meticulously prepared. It’s great fun to watch his subjects squirm as they try to evade his questions or get away with an obfuscation or fib. For example, when David McCormick (a

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eeing local writer Josh Bridgman’s play Concrete Kingdom, whose heroine lives in a bunker, made me wonder how movie reviews would sound if they were written from underground after an alien invasion, peak oil or something like that. For the sake of a thought experiment, let’s say the reviewer has every movie ever released and time to watch them. Gone would be the pseudo-hipster snarkiness and jaded, knowing tone that pervade so much current criticism, including mine. The bunker reviewer wouldn’t have to prove she was smarter than everybody on the Internet. Maybe she would greet everything with childish delight, like Pixar’s WALLE watching his VHS tape of Hello, Dolly! (Dancing! Music! Sunlight!) But some things about our movies would surely be baffling from a postapocalyptic perspective. For instance, take the way a movie like Morning Glory pays lip service to an ideal — hard-news reporting — while simultaneously suggesting, with winks and nudges, that only your grandpa cares about that. Back in 1987, Broadcast News — which would be the essential bunker double feature with Morning Glory — chronicled the war between news and entertainment. Here, Rachel McAdams plays a young TV producer who has roped a veteran newsman (Harrison Ford) into anchoring a morning fluff show. She puts it

to him bluntly: The war is over, “and your side lost.” News is yesterday. Tormenting the weatherman to generate viral YouTube clips is where it’s at now. From a bunker perspective, it might be hard to figure out why we’re supposed to root for McAdams. She’s perky, plucky, pinthin, workaholic and has a dream of producing “Today.” She’s so into this dream it’s a little scary. Her struggle to make it in a cutthroat profession takes center stage, while Ford’s last stand for substance is relegated to a nostalgic subplot. (When he starts talking about News, he gets horribly pompous, so it’s hard to care.) Meanwhile, the most skilled comic actor in this comedy — Diane Keaton as the anchorwoman, a steely professional clothed in a cloying persona — is used as a one-joke pony. Yes, this is fantasy fodder for (primarily) female viewers while we all await the Collapse. But it could have been so much worse, considering screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna also gave us 27 Dresses. Here she stays conventional while avoiding the worst conventions of the genre. McAdams triumphs by taking risks and getting down in the bloody trenches of infotainment, not by catching some Prince Charming’s eye. She does have a love interest, played by Patrick Wilson (who is too funny to keep wasting himself in these bare-chested, eye-

THREE OF THE STOOGES Ferguson follows the money and exposes the hubris, greed and incompetence that led to the financial meltdown of 2008.

Bush administration Treasury Department under secretary) hears off-camera responses such as “You can’t be serious” and “That’s just not true,” he does the deer-in-the-headlights thing and entreats the filmmaker to stop rolling. That’s entertainment. One of the film’s stunning revelations is the incestuous relationship between Wall Street and Washington. What a surprise that early warnings from experts went unheeded, when you consider that financial-industry heavies are routinely appointed to high office in the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve. What a surprise that promised reforms never materialize. These are the very people who oppose them, along with the industry’s army of lobbyists — five, we’re told,

for every member of Congress. What a disappointment that both parties are equally culpable. Lawrence Summers, one of the chief architects of the failed system, for example, served as President Clinton’s Treasury secretary and was appointed President Obama’s chief economic adviser. As Inside Job makes maddeningly clear, things aren’t likely to get much better until they start changing on Pennsylvania Avenue. Obama ran on a platform of change, Ferguson reminds us. The moral of the story: It’s time for him to put his money where his mouth is. Come to think of it, that would be our money. RICK KISONAK

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GUILE OVER SUBSTANCE McAdams recruits Ford for her morning “news” team in Michell’s comedy.

candy roles). But most of the movie is about a young woman doing things that don’t include dating, shopping or wedding, and making decisions that have repercussions beyond the world of relationships. In our prebunker world, that qualifies it as a comedy of substance. So, kids, what did we learn from this movie about 2010? News gathering is the foundation of democracy, but only raspyvoiced curmudgeons care about it unless it involves embarrassing a powerful person on camera. Really funny comedy is for boys (un-

less you’re British). Movies about female empowerment must feature a female-empowerment anthem every seven minutes. A skilled director (Roger Michell) can make modern Manhattan look like a city of dreams. Every girl should have Harrison Ford make her a frittata. The more powerful a woman gets, the higher her heels. Morning TV is an idiocracy, but scooping “Good Morning America” is still a meaningful achievement. Maybe bunker life isn’t so bad after all. M A R G O T HA R R I S O N

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Nyqvist and Lena Endre. Daniel Alfredson directs. (148 min, R. Roxy, Savoy) HEARtBREAKERHHH This French import sounds like an American rom-com plot done Gallic-style: Romain Duris plays a handsome devil who’s paid to break up relationships. But will he fall in love with his new target, Vanessa Paradis? Pascal Chaumeil directs. (105 min, NR. Savoy; ends 11/18)

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HEREAFtERHH1/2 Matt Damon plays a guy who may or may not see dead people in this Babel-type ensemble drama from director Clint Eastwood, in which people around the world grapple with questions of death and the afterlife. With Cécile de France and Bryce Dallas Howard. (129 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace; ends 11/18)

tHE NEXt tHREE DAYS: Russell Crowe plays a college professor who risks everything to spring his alleged murderer wife (Elizabeth Banks) from prison in this thriller from writer-director Paul (Crash) Haggis. With Liam Neeson. (122 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic)

JAcKASS 3DHHH At last, the film digital 3-D technology was made for. Johnny Knoxville and his friends hurl Port-o-lets and other stuff at the audience as they engage in yet another round of ill-advised pranks and stunts. With Bam Margera and Steve-O. Jeff Tremaine, who helmed the previous Jackasses, directs. (94 min, R. Capitol [3-D], Majestic [3-D]; ends 11/18)

NoWHERE BoY: Aaron Johnson plays the teenage John Lennon in this biopic from director Sam Taylor-Wood. With Kristin Scott Thomas and AnneMarie Duff as his aunt and mom, respectively. (98 min, R. Roxy) ViSioN: FRom tHE liFE oF HilDEGARD VoN BiNGEN: German director Margarethe (Rosa Luxemburg) von Trotta dramatizes the true story of the medieval nun (Barbara Sukowa) who was mystic, author, herbalist and composer at a time when women’s options were few. (111 min, NR. Savoy)

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tHE GiRl WHo KicKED tHE HoRNEt’S NEStHHH Hacker sleuth Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) has her day in court in the third and final installment of the Swedish thriller series based on Stieg Larsson’s bestsellers. Final, that is, until the American remakes start coming. With Michael

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REDHHH It’s The A-Team with thespians! And, let’s hope, a better script. Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich and Morgan Freeman play ex-CIA operatives who must fight the agency after they’re framed for a crime. Robert (The Time Traveler’s Wife) Schwentke directs. (111 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Stowe; ends 11/18)

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liFE AS WE KNoW itHH Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel play a mismatched pair who find themselves raising someone else’s baby together in this comedy-drama from Greg (“Everwood”) Berlanti. With Christina Hendricks. (102 min, PG-13. Big Picture; ends 11/18)

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UNStoppABlEHHH1/2 What’s unstoppable? An unmanned speeding train full of toxic stuff, until the intrepid odd couple of Denzel Washington and Chris Pine finds a way to stop it. Before then, words like “maverick” are sure to be hurled in this action thriller from Tony Scott. With Rosario Dawson. (98 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Welden) WAitiNG FoR ‘SUpERmAN’HHHH Davis (An Inconvenient Truth) Guggenheim directed this documentary about American public education, which centers on several inner-city families desperately trying to get their kids into charter schools. (102 min, PG. Roxy; ends 11/18)

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aries (March 21-april 19): “you don’t want to be the best of the best,” said grateful Dead guitarist Jerry garcia. “you just want to be the only one who does what you do.” That’s always good advice, but it will be especially apt for you during the next few weeks. you’re entering a phase when competing with other people will get you nowhere fast. What will get you somewhere fast is nurturing your unique talents and proclivities. Do you know exactly what they are? if you’re even a little fuzzy, make it your quest to get very clear. taUrUs

(april 20-May 20): What is the “soul,” anyway? is it a ghostly blob of magic stuff within us that keeps us connected to the world of dreams and the divine realms? is it an amorphous metaphor for the secret source of our spiritual power? is it a myth that people entertain because they desperately want to believe there’s more to them than just their physical bodies? Here’s what i think: The soul is a perspective that pushes us to go deeper and see further and live wilder. it’s what drives our imagination to flesh out our raw experience, transforming that chaotic stuff into rich storylines that animate our love of life. With the gently propulsive force of the soul, we probe beyond the surface level of things, working to find the hidden meaning and truer feeling. i’m bringing this up, taurus, because it is Celebrate the soul Week for you.

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(May 21-June 20): “nothing changes until it’s changed in everyone’s memories,” said poet alice notley. i urge you to keep that in mind as you move forward, gemini. in recent weeks, you have helped untie a knot that once seemed impossibly tangled, and you deserve kudos for that. but your job isn’t done yet. your next task is to work on loosening the snarls and smoothing the kinks that still linger in the imaginations of everyone involved.

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(June 21-July 22): in the 1925 silent film The Gold Rush, Charlie Chaplin plays a prospector during the alaska gold rush. after a series of adventures, he finds himself stuck in a remote cabin on Thanksgiving Day with a ruffian named big Jim. They’re out of food, so Charlie gets resourceful, boiling his right shoe in a big pot and serving it up

steaming hot. What the audience doesn’t know is that the movie prop is made of sweet licorice, not leather. so while it may seem that dinner is a hardship, the actors actually had no trouble polishing off their meal. i see a similar scenario in your near future, Cancerian: something like eating a “shoe” that’s made of candy.

leo

(July 23-aug. 22): lots of toddlers in indonesia smoke cigarettes, not just the chain-smoking 2-year-old in the famous youtube video (tinyurl.com/smokerKid). but don’t you dare let your inner child get started on a similar habit anytime soon, gemini. Make sure that sweet young thing is exposed to only the very best influences; feed him or her only the healthiest food, air, water, sounds, sights, images and stories. The innocent, curious, wide-eyed part of you is entering a phase when rapid growth is going to happen, one way or another. it’s your job to guarantee that the growth goes in the right direction.

virgo (aug. 23-sept. 22): “We grow some-

times in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly,” wrote anaïs nin. “We are mature in one realm, childish in another.” in you, Virgo, the discrepancies have been especially apparent lately. For example, your brainy insightfulness has been on a hot streak, while your gut wisdom has not. but i suspect this situation to shift in the coming weeks. My reading of the astrological omens suggests that your emotional intelligence is set to thrive. it will be fine if you concentrate on that phenomenon with all your heart, even if it means investing a little less energy in being an analytical whiz.

libra (sept. 23-oct. 22): in the old looney tunes cartoons, Wile e. Coyote is constantly chasing after the road runner, a long-legged bird that prefers running to flying. Presumably, Coyote would eat the road runner if he ever caught him, but he never does; the bird’s too fast and smart. in one recurring motif, the road runner dashes into the entrance of a cave that’s cut into a wall of sheer rock. When Coyote tries to follow him, he smashes into the rock, and it’s revealed that the cave entrance is just a very realistic painting. i suspect that you’re going to have the road runner’s power in the coming week: an ability to find and use doors that are inaccessible to other people.

Scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21)

I recently discovered a bluesgospel artist named Famous L. Renfro, who is also known as “The Flying Sweet Angel of Joy.” His soaring, gritty music had a medicinal effect. It seemed to say to me, “You have the power to change your life in the exact way you want to change your life.” Your assignment, Scorpio, is to find a new source of music or art or literature or film that has a similar effect on you: a flying sweet angel of joy that inspires you to do what has been hard for you to do. According to my reading of the astrological omens, such an influence is within your reach right now.

sagittariUs (nov. 22-Dec. 21): your old self is the fuel you will use to burn your old self to the ground. This bonfire will liberate your new self, which has been trapped in a gnarly snarl deep inside your old self. it’s only at first that you’ll feel freaked out by the flames. Very quickly a sense of relief and release will predominate. Then, as the new you makes its way to freedom, escaping its cramped quarters and flexing its vital force, you will be blessed with a foreshadowing of your future. The intoxication that follows will bring you clarity and peace of mind.

caPricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Do we love Heaven more than god?” asks poet Paula Cisewski in her book Ghost Fargo. i think that’s the kind of cryptic question you Capricorns would benefit from mulling over in the coming weeks. your mind needs to get its customary categories shaken up and rearranged ... needs its habitual grooves broken up and diverted ... needs its easy certainties flushed and abandoned. Can you think of any other queries that will help you accomplish this noble work? let me offer a few to get you started: 1. Do we love love itself more than we love the people we say we love? 2. Do we fear failure so much that we interfere with our cultivation of success? 3. Do we obsess on our longing to such a degree that we miss opportunities to satisfy our longing? aQUariUs (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The sanskrit

word buddhi refers to the part of us that adores the truth. it’s good at distinguishing between what’s real and what’s false, and is passionately attracted to liberation. although it may go into long periods of dormancy in some of us, buddhi never falls asleep completely. it’s always ready to jump into action if we call on it. according to my reading of the astrological omens, aquarius, the buddhi aspect of your psyche will be extraspecially big, strong and bright in the coming week. in my opinion, that’s better than winning the lottery.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): i like how snowboarder graham Watanabe described his experiences at last February’s Winter olympics. He wasn’t content with making a generic comment like “it was awesome!” or “no words could describe how great it was!” instead he got florid and specific: “try to imagine Pegasus mating with a unicorn and the creature that they birth. i somehow tame it and ride it into the sky in the clouds and sunshine and rainbows. That’s what it feels like.” as you break through your previous limits in the coming weeks, Pisces, i’d love to hear you summon some bursts of articulate jubilation akin to Watanbe’s.

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Sanford Rothman, 63, told police in Boulder, Colo., he woke up to a “bang” and found he’d been shot in the left knee. Noting that Rothman keeps a 9mm handgun near his bed, Sgt. Paul Reichenbach said investigators concluded the wound was accidental and probably occurred while Rothman was sleepwalking. (Boulder Daily Camera)

German scientist Risto Koiva invented the “Intelli Chair,” which warns sitters who’re sitting wrong or have sat for too long. “Four touch-sensitive sensors in the seat of the chair and another four in the back of the chair detect how the user is sitting,” Koiva explained. “The data they collect is sent to a computer via a Bluetooth module.” The chair then alerts the sitter to change position. (Reuters)

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Wanting sexy, horny, hot woman I am a married man who is looking for a discreet woman who would like to have a man really pay attention to her & treat her as she wants to be treated. If you have a fantasy, then we can try & make that happen. Let’s go for it. Let’s have a good winter & be in bed together. Hopeful4u, 50, u, l, #119436 Talented, Ripped, Ready & Waiting I want to share my fantasies w/ someone who is smart, sexy & dirty. I am thoughtful & kind & want the same to be true about you. If you’re not creative, I’m not interested. I’m looking for an outlet for my sexual energy. I have a lot to offer (in multiple ways) & no one to share it with. H_Caulfield, 30, l, #119431 Darts of Pleasure

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Want Sexmates to Play NSA We have a sexual need & want you to fill it. We are each 32 y.o., educated, respectful & are an extremely sexual couple looking for a woman or couple to join us. He is 6’3, athletic. She is 5’8, hot, curvy, bi. You must have willingness to please & be pleased, be disease free & equally respectful. We can host or travel. 8hrlongcouple, 32, u, l, #119235 BBW wanted, 3-way relationship We are a couple looking for a BBW for a LTR. We have always loved the feel & taste of a woman w/ a little bit more to love. We have experienced the FMF & would like to make it permanent. No 1-night stands. We are looking to share our lives, hearts & home w/ another F. lookingfor3forever, 32, l, #119184 Playful Couple Couple (M/F) looking for another woman

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to join. Would love a hot threesome w/ the right person. Want to get down & dirty. She loves tits & eating out. He loves to watch & play w/ all! Come play w/ us! Angelj, 25, #117898 TWO for Price of One Two girls; one name to learn! We’re just 2 friends, college age, looking for some fun. Both new to the Hot Trot ballgame and, yes, we mean that as an innuendo. One is tall & blonde (yes, really) and the other is small & dark haired. Completely different girls w/ the same name. Looking forward to some interesting responses! 2forpriceof1, 20, l, #116924 hornybicuriouswife Happily married couple looking for fun times & friendship w/ a woman or couple man/woman. I have been w/ women & find it very exciting. My husband loves to see me w/ another woman & also likes to join in. No intercourse, but oral sex is OK. If interested, send us a pic & a message. wannaplay, 38, l, #113671

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YOUR DOG’S NAME IS NEEKA Saw you hiking up Spruce. Your dog was cute, but you were drop dead gorgeous. Dark hair, sweet smile, white t-shirt & black shorts, definitely a spark between us. Said you could really use a shot of espresso that early in the morning— would love to buy you one. Your car was the only one in lot-a silver hyundai? Waiting... When: Saturday, October 2, 2010. Where: Spruce Mountain. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908271 On Tap bar in Essex Two women dancing (girls can’t move like that), black hair, white top, killer smile, jeans & hips on a swivel that can’t be real, but I think you had a ring. Shoulder-length brown hair, brown top (that completely captivated everyone watching) & jeans. Watching you, my friends & I agreed that we had sinned in our hearts, because our intentions were not pure. When: Saturday, November 13, 2010. Where: Dancing to Gutterpup at On Tap Bar in Essex Jct. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908270 Stowe Bike Path on Sunday Ms. Painter: Even though we didn’t have the bike path to ourselves, I really enjoyed our time together. Did I say something that made you disinterested? Would like to be spied together w/ you again... When: Sunday, November 7, 2010. Where: Stowe bike path. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908269

When: Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Where: saying “see you later”. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908265 Masked Mystery at Metronome It was Sunday at Rubblebucket. You were wearing a white mask w/ black & white striped tights, I was wearing a cloak w/ devil horns & a big beard. We were dancing & I was having fun. Hoping you want to dance some more. So, would you like to dance? You have my card... When: Sunday, October 31, 2010. Where: Rubblebucket at Metronome. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908264

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Cutie at Montpelier Shell So, 2 times we have seen each other w/ ions in the air. Please come by more, as I will try to have more gumption to really speak w/ you. P.S. You have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. I hope to see you soon. When: Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Where: Montpelier, Rt. 2 Shell. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908259 N.V. I could never have imagined that I would meet somebody like you. You make me laugh, get me up when I am down, help me grow & learn about myself, make me feel loved. I am thankful for every moment that we share together. Besitos. L When: Monday, November 8, 2010. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908258 Mum, Dad & Uncy Wee You guys are the best. I love you all. When: Monday, November 8, 2010. Where: on the phone. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908257 Cabin in the woods A secluded road, where you’ve rode so many times. A beautiful house overlooking a pond w/ith the mountains behind. Standing on the floating dock, my arm around you, keeping you warm. Both of us laughing, whispering in your ear, kissing your neck. Both of us talking of a cabin ... OUR cabin in the woods :) When: Saturday, November 6, 2010. Where: giving me the finger on a run. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908255 Living w/ my best friend I mean, we practically lived together before it became official. I couldn’t get you out of my place if I tried, but now it’s OUR place! There’s no one I’d rather come home to, even when I can’t find a single thing in the house because it’s all been moved; I’m still the happiest man there is. I love you! When: Thursday, April 15, 2010. Where: around my way. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908254

Caleymay197 Hey, caleymay, I saw your profile. I do not have a paid membership. Um, I do not know how you can contact me, but maybe you can! When: Saturday, November 6, 2010. Where: Personals. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908246

Your guide to love and lust...

mistress maeve Dear Mistress Maeve,

I recently started seeing a guy, and I was relieved and happy to learn that he takes safe sex as seriously as I do. Even though I’m on the pill, we have used a condom each time we have sex and will continue to do so until we decide whether we’re taking this thing to the next level. However, a distressing pattern has emerged. Whenever I’m on top of him (my favorite position), the condom slips off! When I get off of him, I find it inside me or lying on the bed. WTF?! We are using standard-sized condoms, and he’s not small, so I don’t think it’s a size issue. Condoms stay on in every other position; why is this happening when I’m on top?

Signed,

Dear Slipped,

Slipped When Dipped

SEVEN DAYS

Sheathed in Safety,

11.17.10-11.24.10

First and foremost, kudos to you and your man for taking safe sex seriously. Unless you’re a monogamous couple with two clean bills of health, you should be keeping it covered. Just like penises, all condom brands are not created equal. The condom may be the appropriate size, but make sure he’s using the brand that gives him the snuggest fit. Also, be sure you’re putting on the condom correctly. This may seem elementary, but if you’re fumbling around in the dark, trying to fashion the condom properly in the heat of the moment, it could go on inside out or not be rolled down the shaft of the penis far enough. If the fit and form are in order, and you’re still experiencing slippage, the most likely culprit is prolonged friction after he’s ejaculated. As soon as he orgasms, have him hold the base of the condom while you disengage. Sure, it’s nice to have him remain inside you after the deed is done, but as his penis softens and shrinks, the condom can easily slip off, creating an unsafe scenario. One final note: If you’re finding the condom inside you, double check to make certain it’s intact. If you find that it’s torn, consult your doctor. Trust me, you do not want remnants of latex kicking around in your va-jay-jay.

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Cute mustache on Two2Tango My Fit, Funny, Running Turkey Your voice says your name is Chris. Our Cabin I really like myself when I’m w/ you. I’ve perused the personals a few times You recharge my batteries & you turn I love the idea of “OUR” cabin. It & I always leave w/ you in my mind. I 1x3-cbhb-personals-alt.indd 1 me into Wonder Woman. By myself, gives a sense of a future (not6/14/10 in the 2:39:13 PM can’t seem to access a way to access I’m just that female Wonder Twin. traditional sense, of course, but still). you. I’m resorting to spying you now With the wrong person I’m a total We really should set aside our fear/ & hopefully finally getting in touch. bitch. Life is too short to not explore anticipation of when the other might I do love the ‘stache. When: Friday, us. The connection we have rocks tire of the nontraditional & consider November 12, 2010. Where: Two2Tango. my world. When are we going to get more what could be. That is what the You: Man. Me: Woman. #908268 married already? When: Monday, comment of “OUR” cabin made me November 8, 2010. Where: texting realize. When: Sunday, November 7, Spiritual Warrior at Jazz Night me. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908253 2010. Where: taking out the trash. You were writing, planning the next big You: Man. Me: Woman. #908263 step in life when I appeared. You were GLove & her Special Sauce reading Deepak Chopra, which you gave hey, soul sister 11/7, you & me going into the 2nd to me. You are from California & are round. You came out w/ 3 big ones & we I spy my twin. You are my best friend moving back this week. I ran out to the collided into the last simultaneously. I forever & I like hanging out w/ you. I bathroom while you cleared the table may have lousy grammar, but I love you, miss you very much, but I have faith without saying goodbye. I’ve gone to G. You make me laugh so hard I fart! you will be well again. When: Sunday, Muddy’s many times this week hoping I love “this”. I love “THIS”. Right here, I November 7, 2010. Where: Williston. to find you. When: Wednesday, October love you too, G. Right now, the mishap, You: Woman. Me: Woman. #908262 27, 2010. Where: Muddy Waters. my apologies again. We’ll be happier, I You: Man. Me: Woman. #908267 Liz from Winooski at Anais believe, though. Love, J. When: Monday, November 8, 2010. Where: my place. Hey, Liz. We met at the Anais Mitchell Fear is a funny thing You: Woman. Me: Man. #908252 show Wednesday night at Higher Although it scares me to say this, but C., Ground. Let’s hang out again. I’ll I have a huge crush on you. Sadly, this is I want your uncharted teach you to brew beer (or hard cider) as far as I can go w/ this. OK, now I can Dearest Garconintelligent, it seems if you teach me to make soap. And finally breathe again... When: Friday, as though we both may be endlessly that’s no lye. When: Wednesday, November 12, 2010. Where: here & searching. But if I am you & you are me, November 10, 2010. Where: Higher there. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908266 perhaps we could see if the search is Ground Anais Mitchell show. You: no longer. Dreaming... When: Sunday, Woman. Me: Man. #908261 Office Ninja Attack! November 7, 2010. Where: Two2Tango. Imagine this ad is a paper crane, Was the klicks or licks? You: Man. Me: Woman. #908251 the 7 Days is the wall between our How many klicks or licks does it cubicles, and now you’re hearing my take to get to the middle? When: giggle: You’ve just been attacked by Thursday, November 11, 2010. Where: the Office Ninja! Seriously though, I I haven’t, but I’m working on it. miss you like the penguin misses the You: Woman. Me: Man. #908260 raspberry. Wearing my wonder twin ring faithfully until I come back. Just don’t forget me! (You have pictures...)

Blue mall Amanda You are absolutely easy on the eyes! Wished I was in a position to show that; it was tough not to sneak it in anyway! Just sayin ;) When: Thursday, November 4, 2010. Where: Dorset. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908250

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