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State game officials want hunters who bag a bear to submit one of its teeth to help them figure out its age — as a way to monitor the population. Kinda brutal, if you’re a bruin.

That’s how many people have died on Vermont roads this year as of September 7, according to the Vermont State Police. The total includes two pedestrians and four bicyclists.

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Summer’s nearly over, and those of us heading back to institutions of so-called higher learning must be prepared for the perennial small-talk question: “What did you do over the summer?” I’ve had my share of pretty typical jobs — an ice cream stand here, a retail store there. But this summer, not only did I further my education in an unconventional manner, I now have a reply guaranteed to stop anyone in their tracks: “I worked as a deejay at a strip club.” … There are some who would say I wasted my summer. After all, I attended one of the country’s more prestigious small liberal arts schools, one with a tremendously popular outreach program. Why didn’t I take an internship with Time-Life, or study abroad in Malaysia, or at least pursue an independent research project with my adviser? To these people I say, there is only so far in this world that book-learnin’ will get you...

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For the Birds Audubon Vermont invites avian enthusiasts to spread their wings at this week’s Celebration of Birds. Fans of feathered fliers flock to Charlotte’s Staige Hill Farm for live animal demonstrations, taxidermy and woodcarving exhibits, and the chance to mingle with area experts. Local eats and live music by Aaron Flinn complete this ornithological affair.

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or the past 15 years, PHIL SCOTT has served as a state senator and lieutenant governor while simultaneously running DuBois Construction, a Middlesex excavation business he co-owns. During that time, DuBois did $3.79 million worth of business with the state — an average of $252,335 a year. Through eight election campaigns, Scott’s political adversaries never questioned whether his company’s bidding on state contracts posed a conflict of interest. That changed last week when Scott announced he’s running for governor next year. His political rivals suggested that, at the very least, there’s an appearance of a potential conflict. They question, if Scott’s elected governor, whether state workers would feel even an unspoken pressure to help out the boss’ old company by tossing DuBois a few state contracts. “I think it’s incredibly difficult to wall 112 CHURCH ST. BURLINGTON, VT yourself off from decisions made by some802-862-1042 one working for you that will ultimately WWW.LIPPAS.COM benefit you as owner of the company,” says *some restrictions apply MATT DUNNE, a former state senator and Democratic candidate for governor. Scott’s other political rivals offered up 8v-lippas082615.indd 1 8/25/15 4:05 PMsimilar thoughts — and raised questions about whether Scott’s company should have been doing business with the state all along. The 57-year-old Republican is in a unique position. Plenty of governors — including the current one, outgoing Gov. PETER SHUMLIN — have owned businesses before they won election to the state’s top office, but none in recent history has done business with the state. Does Scott’s situation pose a real conflict — or is it a manufactured controversy? 1 year membership The voters will ultimately decide, but the issue brings up interesting questions and potential pitfalls for Scott’s critics, who might find their fingers are pointing back at their allies — and themselves. Offer expires 9/30/15. Elected officials in such situations should sell their businesses, says STEPHEN SPAULDING, senior policy counsel and full line of nautilus legal director at the Washington, D.C.equipment & free weights based open government advocacy group Common Cause. The next best thing would indoor pool be to establish a blind trust — but Spaulding racquetball court says trusts are never entirely blind. Scott, who’s owned DuBois personal training Construction with cousin DON DUBOIS never an initiation fee since 1986, says he consulted lawyers and thought hard about what to do with his business before announcing last week that he would run for governor. His main goal, 20 West Canal Street he says, was making sure the company, Winooski • 655-2399 which employs 30 workers, survives. twmhealthclub.com Selling wasn’t a realistic option, Scott Like us on facebook! says, either for him or the employees who depend on DuBois. HOURS: M-TH 5:30AM-9PM, F 5:30AM-8PM, SA 7AM-5PM • SU 9AM-5PM

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“I think it’s perfectly reasonable and essential that someone contemplating this position separate themselves from their business,” Scott says. “I’m not sure it’s reasonable to ask a family-business owner to give up something that they spent so many years building. I think transparency is the answer.” State contracts are public, Scott notes. They typically go to the low bidder in a process in which all the competitors are vetted. Such contracts — most with the Agency of Transportation for jobs such as digging culverts — account for roughly 10 percent of DuBois’ business, though the amount varies widely by the year, Scott says. DuBois does earthwork — roads, water, sewer, site preparation — but not construction.

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Scott considered ending the company’s business relationship with the state, but “that wouldn’t be fair to my partner,” he says. So he decided he’d likely put the company in a blind trust that would insulate him from decisions, including which state contracts DuBois should bid on. It’s an unusual use of a blind trust. Most elected officials who employ such an arrangement are insulating themselves from decisions about investments. Critics say everybody will still know DuBois is Scott’s company. “I don’t see how that fits the definition of a blind trust,” says Dunne, adding that if he’s elected he would sever ties with his employer, Google. “I’m not sure I would make the same decision,” says SHAP SMITH, a Democratic candidate for governor. If he gets the job, Smith says he’d leave the Burlington law firm Dinse Knapp McAndrew, in which he is a partner. Asked about Scott’s dilemma, Republican BRUCE LISMAN, who’s retired after a career on Wall Street, said via email: “It may be that that his only solution if he retains ownership is not to bid on state projects or those that the state has either administrative or monetary oversight. The people of Vermont need a conflict-free governor.” Democrat SUE MINTER agrees, noting she left her job last week as Agency of

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Transportation secretary to avoid a conflict of interest as she launched her own campaign for governor. “I really think that there is a potential appearance of a conflict of interest,” Minter says. But Minter’s former position — running the agency that doles out such contracts — illustrates the complications. As secretary of transportation, Minter says she questioned a couple of contracts between the agency and DuBois Construction, knowing that the lieutenant governor co-owns the business. “I was concerned about a potential conflict,” she says. Minter says she sought the advice of the attorney general’s office. The answer: The DuBois contracts posed no problem. Attorney General BILL SORRELL says Vermont doesn’t have a state law that prohibits an elected official from doing business with the state. If a contract is awarded through a competitive bidding process, he doesn’t see a legal problem. Practically speaking, Sorrell says, state officials in a Scott administration would want to be able to prove the contract was awarded to the lowest bidder and that the job was done right. “A commissioner or secretary making a decision on a service or product would be mindful of that fact — is this a sweetheart deal?” he says. The issue never arose during Scott’s three campaigns for lieutenant governor, but his rivals now also question whether Scott should have been allowed, as a state senator, to bid on state contracts. For several years, he chaired the Senate Institutions Committee and served as vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, both of which oversee state construction contracts. Dunne served in the Senate with Scott for some of those years. “I had no idea he was part-owner of a company bidding on state contracts,” Dunne says. A governor, as the head of state government, would have even more of a potential conflict, Minter says. At the same time, Minter defends the state bidding process. “There’s a very clear set of guidelines,” she says. Therein lies the challenge for Scott’s critics. “If they’re accusing me of some kind of collusion, it takes a couple of people to make that happen,” Scott says. In the Senate, Scott was appointed and reappointed as committee chair and vice chair with the backing of Democratic Senate leaders, including Shumlin and his predecessor as Senate president pro tem, PETER WELCH.

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As Sen. david Zuckerman ponders the idea of running for lieutenant governor, he and his family wanted to get a better sense of what the job entails. So the ponytailed Progressive/Democrat representing Chittenden County invited Lt. Gov. Scott, a Republican, over to his Hinesburg farm. “My daughter said, ‘Can we hear from the guy who has the job?’” Zuckerman says. And because this is Vermont, Scott went. The farm confab took place last month, before Scott announced he’s running for governor — rather than for reelection as lieutenant governor. So, technically, Zuckerman notes, “There was the potential I’d be running against him.” Zuckerman’s 9-year-old daughter addie quizzed Scott, carefully taking notes. She wanted to know how much time the job — presiding over the same Senate chamber where Zuckerman serves — would take. Dad learned some things, too. “There’s more to the job than what people see in the Statehouse, in terms of going around the state and talking to people,” he says. Zuckerman, one of many considering the part-time gig, says he wants to run but has to figure out how it would impact the farm and family. Would it interfere with spring planting? He’s not sure yet. Scott, who was weighing his own campaign decision at the time, says he offered no should-I-run advice — just facts. “I’m willing to meet with anyone in my role as lieutenant governor,” he says. Based on the number of politicos considering a run for the office, he could get very busy.

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Sen. marco ruBio (R-Fl.), the GOP presidential candidate, popped into Vermont last week for a low-profile fundraiser. It was at the Shelburne home of his Vermont campaign chairman, Skip vallee, owner of the Maplefields gas station chain and george w. BuSH’s former ambassador to Slovakia. Rubio deftly avoided any contact with the general public. But Vallee says the turnout was “very nice” and the fundraising “very successful.” Speaking of presidential politics, Vallee says he has no plans to air any more TV ads slamming Sen. Bernie SanderS (I-Vt.), even as the Vermont senator’s presidential campaign shines brighter than expected. A year ago, Vallee bought ads alleging Sanders’ wife, Jane SanderS, the former president of Burlington College, received a golden parachute. “They don’t need me to do the press’ job,” Vallee says. m

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“They trusted me,” Scott says. Scott also served in the Senate and as lieutenant governor through three administrations — two Democratic and one Republican. If he was getting special treatment on contracts, Brian SearleS might know something about it. Minter’s predecessor ran AOT in the administrations of both Shumlin and former governor Howard dean. “I’m not aware Phil Scott ever asked for or received special consideration on any transportation project. It’s not a subject we ever talked about,” says Searles, who retired at the end of last year. Nor, he says, is there room in the system for a state senator, a lieutenant governor or a governor to fix contracts. “It’s a process that’s highly audited by the federal government,” Searles says. “Even if a secretary had that thought cross their mind, it’s a very clean process.” Former Republican governor Jim douglaS, a Scott supporter, says the governor’s office does not get involved in individual state contracts, which go to the low bidder, except in rare circumstances. “I have confidence there’s not going to be any undue influence from the fifth floor,” he says. Douglas says that when he was secretary of state in the 1980s, he wanted to stick with a contractor that had long printed election ballots, because the company knew what it was doing. But a new, lower bidder won out. “I was secretary of state, and it wasn’t my call,” he says. Just before the general election, that new company went under, Douglas recalls. Scott says that if he were manipulating the system to get more contracts, his company would likely have a better success rate at snaring them. Instead, he says DuBois wins just 3 to 5 percent of the jobs for which it competes. “If there was any collusion, I guess the proof is I’m not very good at it,” he says. Other states have ethics commissions to rule on such situations. Lisman says “it’s time” for one in Vermont. But will that provide all the answers? Maybe not. In 2013, dan wolf, a state senator in Massachusetts, launched a campaign for governor there. But the state ethics commission ruled that he couldn’t run because his business, Cape Air, had contracts to use state-owned Logan International Airport. Further, the commission ruled that Wolf could not continue serving in the senate. He resigned his seat and ended his campaign for governor. The outcry was strong enough that the Massachusetts ethics commission changed the rule, allowing an elected official to continue existing state contracts. It was too late for Wolf.

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lex Reid, a 17-year-old from California, sat on the front porch of a dormitory at Champlain College, where she just started her freshman year. She typed on her laptop, swayed to music emanating from a portable speaker, and chatted with other students in shorts and T-shirts, happily soaking up their first tastes of college life. These good vibrations don’t come cheap: Champlain tuition, room and board cost $51,486 this year. Reid’s payment plan is straightforward. “For me it was loans, lots of loans,” she said. College students back in school face big, scary numbers. How big? The annual cost to attend Vermont’s priciest residential colleges has surpassed $60,000. That’s more than twice what the average Vermonter earns in a year.

The state’s three most expensive schools for combined tuition, room and board are all private institutions: Landmark College ($61,910), Bennington College ($61,790) and Middlebury College ($61,046.) Highly selective Middlebury claims the No. 4 spot for best national liberal arts college on this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings. Bennington is a small college with an Alex Reid artsy reputation that attracted modern dance great Martha Graham and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Donna Tartt. Landmark, in Putney, offers specialized programming for students with disabilities, including autism and attentiondeficit disorder.

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K TO around the state. CCV tuition for a full course load runs $5,905 for an in-state student. Private Goddard College in Plainfield, alma mater of playwright David Mamet, is also championing a low-residency model. Students come to campus for about eight days each semester and return home to do most of their work. The format allows for savings on room and board. Tuition this year for a bachelor-of-arts student runs about $15,500. Whether they attend the priciest schools, the least expensive or something in between, many students say they piece the financing together with grants, loans, and the Bank of Mom and Dad. Lauren Tocci, a University of Vermont junior from Massachusetts, has taken out loans, and received scholarship support. But her parents are paying a big chunk. “If I didn’t have my parents, then I would never, ever have been able to attend a university like this,” Tocci said.

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“We have more than 200 faculty and staff for just under 500 students,” Landmark president Peter Eden said in an email. “Our classroom ratio of students to instructor is very low, allowing for individualized attention. We do not have a huge endowment that can support our operating budget, so revenue to run the model comes from tuition and fees.” The lowest prices for nine-month residential undergraduate schools are at the Vermont state colleges: In-state rates at both Lyndon State and Johnson State run $19,680; Castleton University costs $19,944. New York’s state schools are a little more affordable. Across Lake Champlain, at SUNY Plattsburgh, instate students pay $17,840. Deal-hunters who can live at home and avoid shelling out for room and board get the best price on higher education at the Community College of Vermont, which has campuses in Winooski and at 11 other locations

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This year UVM tuition, room and board come to $48,236 for out-ofstaters such as Tocci. As she walked up Maple Street in sunglasses, sandals and a swinging sundress, Tocci looked the part of carefree college student. But college comes with worries about money, she said, and the cost is setting her generation up for struggle and debt: “It’s not conducive to supporting the lives of young people.” UVM officials concede the price is steep for non-Vermonters. “It is a stretch for a family from out of state who’s low-income or middle-income to come to the University of Vermont,” said Stacey Kostell, UVM’s vice president of enrollment management. But the out-of-state rates make the university affordable for Vermonters of all socioeconomic levels, and that is the institution’s focus, Kostell said. Vermonters pay $25,844 to go to UVM. Last year 34 percent of in-state students paid no tuition at all as a result of financial aid. That number jumps to 46 percent when it includes

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such as game design, creative media and the cost of private institutions rose and marketing. Champlain was recently 3.7 percent. named No. 1 in the North in U.S. News & College administrators like to emWorld Report’s Most Innovative Schools phasize the net price to students — after category. financial aid — rather than the sticker Reid, the Champlain student from price. For example, at Middlebury, the California, “picked this average net price in college because of the 2013-2014 was $20,903 major” — in her case, for beginning undercomputer forensics. She graduates who received hopes that being able financial aid, according to analyze computer to the U.S. Department of A le x R e i d , and internet activity Education. C ham p lai n C olle ge for security purposes UVM’s website will lead to lucrative job includes a net price offers. calculator, so families can plug in their She said she doesn’t know ex- income and assets to get a rough estiactly how much she’ll owe when she mate of what costs are likely to be after graduates. The average debt load for loans and grants. Champlain students upon graduation is Tuesday, UVM touted new federal around $26,000, Provost said. data at collegescorecard.ed.gov that Many factors drive the price in- showed net costs for Vermont students creases. Private schools rely heav- who get federal aid was $14,876 — nearly ily on donations, endowments and $2,000 below the national average. tuition-paying students who can help For many young people, however, subsidize needy ones. If any of those the price is still too high. Michelle revenue sources dwindle, it puts pres- Richer of Winooski is starting coursesure on prices. work in phlebotomy at Community Levels of taxpayer support also College of Vermont this semester. But influence public-school rates. The many of her friends are opting out Vermont legislature allocated $42.5 of higher ed “because there’s no way million to UVM this year, up about 4 they could even begin to percent from the previous year. afford to go to college, But the state appropriation even with grants to Vermont State Colleges and scholarships,” — $24.4 million — has she said. been flat for three years Sitting in the running. Vermont’s supCCV courtyard on port of higher education a hot afternoon is minimal in comparison as heavy traffic to many other states, and whizzed by on lobbying the legislature Route 15, Richer said Michelle Richer has done little to change she hopes to obtain a that. certificate within a year. Meanwhile, schools feel She figures after grants it will pressure to offer new programs and cost her around $1,000. While that’s amenities to attract applicants from reasonable compared to many college the pool of college-age students, bills, Richer also has a $10,000 student which is shrinking in the Northeast. loan to pay off from one year at Bay Path Last spring UVM began construction University in Longmeadow, Mass. She on a $104 million science, technolworks part-time as a sales associate at ogy, engineering and mathematics the Bon-Ton department store at the complex. For a host of reasons including sala- University Mall. By her calculation, though, the inries, real estate, shifting endowments, vestment is worth it. Richer is confident new programming and varying levels she will land a job after she completes of state support, college costs have been increasing faster than inflation, her certificate. “My thinking was, to get ahead in this according to a study by the College world you really need a college degree Board, the private corporation that of some sort, and I just can’t sit around studies trends in higher education. For and try to make it with a high school example, while the Consumer Price degree,” Richer said. “I was never going Index rose 2 percent between July to get anywhere in life.” m 2013 and July 2014, the in-state price

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students who attend for free because a parent works at the university. But the bills don’t necessarily stop at tuition, room and board. Many schools add mandatory fees for technology, orientation and other costs. At Sterling College, in Craftsbury Common, students pay an extra $1,750 each semester, which includes a “global field studies fee.” This helps ensure Lauren Tocci that all students can afford to study abroad, regardless of need, according to college spokesperson Christian Feuerstein. Officials at Norwich University in Northfield, the nation’s oldest private military academy, estimate that new students need to budget about $2,000 for uniforms on top of $46,608 this year for tuition, room and board. Prices at most schools have climbed faster than many consumer products. Champlain College’s tab is nearly double the $26,450 that the school charged in 2006-2007. The hike over time was a deliberate strategy to help the college build new dorms, classrooms and dining halls. In addition, Champlain established study-abroad programs and accelerated its transition from a junior college to a four-year school. The price increase has delivered a counterintuitive result, according to David Provost, Champlain’s senior vice president of institutional advancement and finance: It has made Champlain more affordable. Because the school is charging more, Provost reasoned, it can set aside money from those who can pay the tuition to assist those who cannot — as UVM and its other competitors already do. Today, about a quarter of Champlain’s students are eligible for federal Pell Grants — up from 5 percent 10 years ago. That shows the school is enrolling more low-income students, Provost said. Champlain’s annual financial-aid budget has grown from $1.4 million to about $30 million over the past decade, Provost said. About 95 percent of Champlain students receive some form of assistance. Student enrollment — not counting full-time online students — has grown from about 1,700 in 2005 to 2,200 today, and there is no indication that price increases have scared them away, Provost said. They come from 37 states and abroad for career-focused programs

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Spoiler Alert: How a Burlington Restaurateur Served Bernie Sanders B Y M A R K D AV I S

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ove’s Café is a landmark in Burlington, and Bernie Sanders is arguably the restaurant’s most recognizable regular. He has dined in the Old North End Italian joint for decades and touted its OldWorld charm and reasonable prices during his presidential campaign. But his relationship with Bove’s goes well beyond heaping plates of pasta. Three decades ago, the paths of leftist politician Sanders and old-school restaurateur Dick Bove intertwined in a way that made the latter an important footnote in a chapter of Vermont political history. “Bernie wouldn’t be where he is today if it wasn’t for that, I believe,” Bove recently said of his own dark-horse candidacy in the 1981 Burlington mayoral race. Bove was four when his family opened its Pearl Street restaurant in 1941. Forty years later, he was there every night, stirring tomato sauce in the cozy and unassuming Art Deco eatery. Bove also served on the city’s fire commission — a body that, back then, had a lot of power. Burlington had a decentralized system of government. Commissioners, appointed by the mayor and aldermen, supervised city departments, hired and fired staff, and set policy goals. Spots on city commissions served as stepping stones to higher office. Bove, who said he had no grander political ambitions, cherished the role. His son, Mark Bove, remembers him jumping on fire trucks and assisting firefighters on the scene. At city hall, Mayor Gordon Paquette, a Democrat who had been in power since 1971, reigned with a style that drew comparisons to Chicago boss Richard Daley. Paquette, known everywhere as “Gordie,” was a machine-style pol who oversaw a network based on loyalty and connections. Republicans got along with him and rarely fielded candidates to oppose him. Greg Guma, a veteran Burlington political observer who was an editor at the now-defunct Vanguard Press, said that the board of aldermen and commissions under Paquette constituted a “good old boys network.” Most decisions, Guma said, were made in private, well before public meetings.

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Bove said that he tried to get the fire commission to clean up its act and operate with transparency. “Everything happened downstairs,” Bove said. “I kept rocking the boat. I kept voting for everything to be done upstairs. I was too controversial. I spoke up too much. They don’t like that.” Bove said that Paquette and his allies were upset by his rabble-rousing. And as the 1981 election approached, Bove said, Paquette made it clear he would block the reappointment of Bove, a fellow Democrat. Though many Burlington business people swore fealty to Paquette, Bove had a bit of a temper. It didn’t take him long to determine how he would get back at Paquette. He decided to run against him for mayor. “Gordon pissed off the wrong person that time,” Bove said. Bove first tried to wrest the Democratic nomination from Paquette but, predictably, lost during the party’s caucus. So Bove declared his candidacy as an independent.

Bove conceded he had little hope of winning. As owner of one of the city’s most popular and oldest restaurants, he enjoyed some name recognition and was particularly well known in the Old North End. But Bove was no politician and didn’t live to spend his days knocking on doors and distributing leaflets. His heart was in the restaurant. As the race got going, Paquette didn’t seem to have much reason to worry. Republicans once again decided not to field a challenger. His only opponents were three independents: Bove, Joe McGrath — an unknown who barely campaigned — and Sanders. At that point, Sanders, who was 39, was best known for being an also-ran in statewide elections. “Nobody knew who the hell Bernie was,” Bove said. “Bernie was a nobody.” Sanders had joined the leftist Liberty Union Party in 1971. He had run under the party’s banner four times — twice

for U.S. Senate, and twice for governor — never clearing single digits, percentagewise, on Election Day. In 1977, sick of losing, Sanders left Liberty Union and declared the party a failure. Friends persuaded him that he might have a better chance of winning office in the Queen City, whose 40,000 residents had given him his highest vote .com percentages. Despite his record, Sanders was a hardworking candidate. And unlike Bove and McGrath, he knew how to put a campaign together. Running under the slogan “It’s time for a change. Real change,” Sanders began stitching together a coalition of the poor, neighborhood groups and students. Paquette, meanwhile, relied on his patronage network and base of Irish and French Canadian neighborhoods. Sanders quickly emerged as Paquette’s only significant opponent.

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“If the media was going to cover the duck, and predicted the city would “go race, they couldn’t just cover the mayor. down the tubes” with Sanders in charge. They had to cover his opponent,” said He died in 1995. Burlington resident Terry Bouricius, The establishment assumed who won a seat on the board of alder- Sanders’ tenure would be brief. But men that year and later helped launch Sanders won reelection three times in the Progressive Party. “Because there the 1980s, defeating challenges from was no Republican, it fell to Bernie both Democrats and Republicans. His Sanders — with Bernie being far more initiatives included preserving the visible and having more volunteers — as Lake Champlain waterfront, launchthe obvious opponent. He had relatively ing the Community & Economic easy access to free media.” Development Office and defeating During a February debate at the a landlord’s plan to convert an afUnitarian Church at the top of Church fordable housing complex to luxury Street, Bouricius recalled, Sanders housing. seemed to have more supporters in Bove mounted a losing bid for city the room than Paquette. The mayor council in 2007 but otherwise kept out had riled neighborhood of politics and focused groups with a proposed on what he knows best — tax hike and his unItalian food. willingness to address Until a few months concerns about housing ago, he could be found costs. Paquette had also cooking tomato sauces won enemies by supportin the kitchen of the resing an “urban renewal” taurant. Last week, his project in which the city family announced the seized tenement homes 78-year-old Bove’s re— many owned by Italian tirement. They revealed American families — to other news as well: DiCk BOvE have them bulldozed to Bove’s will close after make way for what is December 23. now the Burlington Town Center mall. Over the years, Bove and Sanders, Fortuitously, Bove’s was spared. once strangers on the campaign trail, A few weeks before the election, have become friendly. Sanders secured an endorsement from During a recent chat on Reddit, a the police union. Still, as Election Day questioner asked Sanders to identify arrived, Paquette was considered the his favorite Burlington restaurant. He favorite. recommended Bove’s. On March 3, 1981, Sanders won 4,030 “It’s not fancy, but the food is good votes — 10 more than Paquette. and the prices are reasonable,” the senaBove finished a distant third. But tor said. he got 1,091 votes, siphoning away When they stop in, Mark Bove said, Democratic support that could have put Bernie Sanders orders the pork chops Paquette over the top. and meatballs, while his wife, Jane, goes “‘Spoiler’ is kind of a pejorative, for the pasta with vodka sauce. but sure, technically he was a spoiler,” Like many Vermonters, Dick Bove Guma said. “I’m sure Paquette would said he has watched Sanders’ presihave won that election if he wouldn’t dential campaign with a sense of pride. have been in there.” He’s eager to vote for Sanders, though Mark Bove noted that Sanders’ brand he doesn’t think Sanders will be able to of politics was becoming popular in beat Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Burlington. “Bernie would have even- nomination. tually won,” Mark Bove predicted. “He Bove said he looks back with a meajust won early.” sure of satisfaction at the small role he The elder Bove recalled how played in the senator’s rise. “I have no Democrats treated him after the elec- regrets of what I did back then,” Bove tion: “Boy, they were pissed.” told Seven Days. Sanders could relate. And while they reminisce from time His victory shocked Burlington’s po- to time, Bove said, Sanders has never litical elite, and its members lashed out. broached the subject of Bove’s spoiler Burlington leaders refused to cooperate role. with him. Aldermen fired his secretary “He’s never come out like that,” Bove and rejected all of his administrative said, “but I’m sure, deep down, Bernie appointments. knows.” m Paquette, the New York Times reported, left on vacation after losing Contact: mark@sevendaysvt.com, rather than finish his term as a lame @Davis7D or 865-1020, ext. 23

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Hospitals Oppose Proposal for an Independent Surgical Center B y n a n c y remse n

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ore than 5,000 freestanding surgical centers have sprung up across the country since 1970, including 23 in New Hampshire and 116 in New York. But Vermont has just one: South Burlington’s Eye Surgery Center opened in 2008. Now an investor group with nine members — most of them doctors — wants to open the state’s second non-hospital surgical facility. The for-profit, Colchesterbased Green Mountain Surgery Center would offer nonemergency surgeries and procedures such as colonoscopies, epidural injections for pain and hernia repair. Patients would be treated and go home the same day. Amy Cooper is the lead spokesperson for the group and one of its larger equity owners. She came to Vermont two years ago to become executive director of Healthfirst Inc., an association of independent physicians. Comfortably attired in a peasant blouse, shorts and sparkly sneakers, the graduate of Harvard College and the Wharton School offered background for the project. “I came to Vermont with an idea of what was going on in health reform everywhere else,” explained Cooper. “I looked around and thought, We ought to have more options in Vermont.” In Chittenden County, where the population is both growing and aging, an “ambulatory” — aka outpatient — surgical center would seem to fill an obvious need, she said, by providing routine surgeries at lower costs and in a setting that is less intimidating than the hospital. Cooper is one of only two publicly identified owners of the proposed center. The second, Dr. Thomas Dowhan, is a St. Albans-based ophthalmologist and part owner of the eye surgery center in South Burlington. He said fellow doctors regularly inquire about using the operating rooms in his facility for other kinds of surgery. But as a condition for its approval seven years ago, state regulators restricted it to eye procedures only. Dowhan said he offered to help launch a second outpatient surgical center since he had been through the regulatory process. “I’m willing to help my colleagues, and I’m willing to help the community we serve,” he said. In June, Cooper and Dowhan asked the Green Mountain Care Board for a certificate of need for the center at 535 Hercules Drive in Colchester. The building owners would front the $1.6 million to construct a facility with two operating rooms, four

Amy Cooper and Dr. Tom Dowhan at the site of the proposed surgical center

procedure rooms and 14 recovery beds. The investor group expects to spend an additional $1.8 million on planning and startup costs. The center is projected to lose $126,787 in the first year, but to generate profits ranging from $250,000 to $282,000 in the three years after that. The application states that 16 doctors have expressed interest in operating at the center. Those doctors would perform approximately 5,132 surgeries the first year, increasing to 6,000 by the fourth. More than half would be gastrointestinal, a category that includes outpatient colonoscopies and endoscopies. Pain-management treatments, such as spinal steroid injections for back or leg pain, would account for 800 to 1,000 annual procedures. “I don’t see any downside to it,” said Dave Bellini, president of the Vermont State Employees’ Association, in an interview last week. He wrote a letter of support on behalf of the VSEA that was included in the surgical center’s application. “They say they would bring equal quality at much less cost,” he told Seven Days. “That would save taxpayers money. That would save state employees money.” Lower cost is the top selling point for the new facility, Cooper said. Medicare

pays such surgery centers 56 percent of what hospitals receive. Medicare pricing is the basis for negotiating payments with commercial insurance companies, she added. Forty percent of the center’s clientele is expected to be on Medicare. The application includes a comparison of the rates Medicare would pay for five surgeries likely to be performed at the proposed Colchester facility. For a colonoscopy with biopsy, the freestanding surgical center would receive $401, while a hospital would be paid $717. For the repair of an umbilical hernia, the surgical center would receive $1,417, while a hospital would be paid $2,531. These payments don’t include the payments to surgeons or anesthesiologists. Seniors wouldn’t be the only beneficiaries. Burton also supported the project with a letter. “When I learned about it, I said, ‘Why hasn’t this been done yet?’” explained Justin Worthley, vice president of human resources at Burton. “It seems like a no-brainer.” AARP Vermont, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security, Vermont Education Health Initiative, the Vermont Troopers’ Association and Seventh Generation also wrote endorsements.

But the project has opponents. They argue that a freestanding for-profit surgical center would threaten the financial health of hospitals and add to the cost of health care in Vermont by duplicating facilities and services. The Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, which represents all 16 nonprofit hospitals in the state, and Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans both have been granted interested-party status in the case. It’s round two for Jonathan Billings, a dress-shirt-and-tie vice president overseeing planning and community relations at Northwestern Medical Center. Seated at a table in his office across the street from the hospital, Billings related that the hospital opposed the eye surgery center eight years ago, “and we still think the eye center wasn’t needed.” The worries that medical center officials had about the eye center proved to be founded, Billings said, referring to the facts of both cases without consulting the files on his tidy desk. He said zip code data for the eye center’s patients showed that

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about 400 people from the area the St. Grause has asserted the surgical center Albans hospital serves now opt to have wouldn’t be accountable to the commueye surgery at the South Burlington center nity. Cooper countered, “This is locally each year. owned.” It would respond to patients’ “We are concerned based on that concerns about the high cost of surgical precedent,” Billings said. The four procedures and long waits to schedule operating rooms at Northwestern them, she said. Medical Center are busy only half the The Office of the Health Care Advocate time, he said. The 40-bed hospital has has raised concerns that surgeons affiliavailable procedure rooms, too. All ated with the for-profit center would refer but three treatments on the nine-page patients with commercial insurance and list of those to be provided at Green simple ailments to the new facility and Mountain Surgery Center could be done patients on Medicaid, which pays less, to at Northwestern, Billings said. “From hospitals. our perspective, it isn’t meeting a need,” “Our center is going to take all forms he said. of insurance,” Cooper said. “We have built “We have done a good job of retain- free care into our operating plan. We don’t ing our supply of surgeons,” Billings expect there will be any cherry-picking.” continued. But he contended that if the As to Billings’ worry that the center number of surgeries would lure more Franklin declined significantly at County residents south Northwestern because for surgery, Cooper said, of a competing surgical “We are responding specenter 20 miles south, cifically to a need here some surgeons might be in Chittenden County.” unable to sustain their Based on population practices. projections and deThe hospital assomographic trends, she ciation is fighting the argued that the demand battle for other medifor outpatient surgery cal institutions — such in the Burlington area is as Copley Hospital in sure to increase. Morrisville, which has She added that in its applied to the state to application to purchase JuST in WORT hL Ey, replace its aging operatland in South Burlington, BuRT On ing rooms. the University of Vermont Bea Grause, presiMedical Center wrote: dent and CEO of the hospital associa- “Clinical capacity in the ambulatory care tion, said she hears complaints from her center has been reached — and in many colleagues around the country that areas exceeded.” outpatient surgery centers can weaken Mike Noble, spokesman for UVM hospitals. “They syphon off services Medical Center, clarified that some serthat help hospitals maintain a bottom vices in its ambulatory care center on the line,” she said. UVM Medical Center main campus need more space, includcurrently performs an average of 40 to ing dermatology. But at the Fanny Allen 50 colonoscopies per day. campus, where many more outpatient In a document filed with the Green surgeries are performed, there is capacity. Mountain Care Board, the hospital as- In fact, “hours of operation at the Fanny sociation promised to back up its claims Allen outpatient surgery center were reabout the threat the surgical center cently reduced due to lack of ambulatory could pose. surgery cases,” he said. The hospital association and The review process is expected to run Northwestern Medical Center have into spring. If approved, construction already submitted lists of questions would take a year. they want Cooper and her partners to Billings at Northwestern Medical answer. The state’s health care advo- Center acknowledged that health care is cate has concerns, too. The staff of the evolving, but asked, “Does it really make regulatory board has also requested sense to introduce a new player? That is information. the question for the Green Mountain Care Cooper is unfazed by the barrage Board to answer.” of questions and criticisms. When Prospective investor Dowhan sugasked about various challenges, she gested that if hospitals have to vie for smiled and responded without hesita- patients with the new surgical center, it tion. Attorney Eileen Elliott sat next could be beneficial. “I think the competito Cooper in the boardroom at Dunkiel tion makes both sides better,” he said. “We Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand need our hospitals, but there isn’t any in Burlington. She had a multi-tabbed industry that continues to operate like we three-ring binder of documents at did 20 years ago.” m the ready, but Cooper consulted her Contact: nancy@sevendaysvt.com only once.

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you have to know to ask about it. Only Vermonters are eligible, because it’s illegal to transport roadkill across state lines. How much meat can be had depends on the district. Warden Rob Sterling said roadkill is relatively rare in his region in the Orwell area, which has a protected forest but no major highways. Sadly for the animals, roadside carcasses tend to be more plentiful in districts intersected by interstates 89 and 91. In 2014, Vermont Fish & Wildlife documented 98 bears, 142 deer and 58 moose killed by vehicles. Because not all incidents are reported, the actual count is likely much higher. Wardens usually expect people to pick up the meat and process it themselves, so their lists include a lot of hunters. “Most people don’t have the means to cut up a moose and … don’t want to be called at midnight,” explained Nick Doane, who works for the highway department in Londonderry. Previously the proprietor of a butcher shop, he’ll take a call from Eckhardt at any hour.

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ast night it was pretty bloody in here,” Jeff Houde said with a slight grin, gesturing around his East Burke trailer. Dressed in camo Crocs and a Nike T-shirt, Houde explained that a game warden had stopped by with a dead moose that had been hit by a car. By the next day, Houde, a soft-spoken man with a bearish physique, had cleaned the house, and the meat was vacuum-sealed and stored in the freezer. Wild game is a staple in the Houde household. Between Jeff, his wife, Val, their son and their three adopted grandchildren, they consume a lot of it. They aren’t the only people who’ve received roadside bounty from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife, which divides the state into 32 districts, each of which is patrolled by a game warden. Disposing of roadkill counts among their less glamorous duties. After recording some basic biological data about the deceased creature — gender, approximate age — it falls to them to clean up the carcasses, which generally get dumped at designated spots on state land. But Vermont game wardens periodically encounter what they call “salvageable” roadkill. Many maintain “deer lists” — names and numbers of local residents with a taste for free-range cuisine. Warden Chad Barrett of Waterbury keeps three lists in a notepad in his truck — one for people who prefer venison, one for bear and yet another for moose. “With an average-sized whitetail deer, you can get 80 pounds of meat off it,” Barrett estimated. “We don’t always want to be the person out there writing tickets,” explained Greg Eckhardt, a 17-year veteran whose district includes the towns of Londonderry and Windham. “If you can help someone out, it’s pretty cool.” Most wardens have long-standing relationships with churches, fire departments and other institutions that hold game suppers. Eckhardt supplies the Weston Rod & Gun Club, which hosts a December dinner. “If it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t have moose,” said club president David Johnson. Like a restaurant with a secret menu, wardens don’t advertise the service;

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When the weather is hot, animals will spoil within a couple of hours; telltale signs are bloated bodies and bluish hues. But during the winter, cold temperatures can preserve an animal on the side of road for several days. The downside to winter, according to roadkill connoisseurs, is that venison doesn’t taste as good after months of frigid temps, during which deer rely on a hemlock-heavy diet.

Harvesting roadkill is illegal in some states, but in Vermont, dead animals are fair game — as long as people don’t break any laws to get them. Especially zealous collectors have been known to listen to police scanners for accident reports. Before removing roadkill, the harvesters must first call the local warden, who’ll give them a tag — a five-digit number unique to that animal — before releasing it to them. Some western states have outlawed roadkill consumption out of concern that people might target valuable game such as elk and claim it was an accident. But that rarely happens in Vermont, according to the state’s chief warden, Jason Batchelder. His colleagues say their informal distribution system has been in place for as long as any of them can remember. Most people want venison, which, like moose meat, tends to be lean and rich; bear, according to aficionados, can be greasy, making it more of an acquired taste. Smaller animals rarely make it out of a crash with their internal organs intact — one of the criteria for what’s edible. Houde’s roadkill interests, however, are more catholic. He grew up in a family of 14 on a 550-acre dairy farm in the Northeast Kingdom and is experienced at “cutting up animals,” he said. Salvageable meat goes in one of several large chest freezers to feed his family of six. He grinds up bruised meat to use as coyote bait and dumps carcasses in the “boneyard” across the road, which gives off a putrid odor. Although arthritis and degenerative disk disease prevent him from doing much hunting, Houde’s still an avid trapper; it’s a family tradition. Before an interview last Thursday, he picked up his camo-clad teenage granddaughter, Cindy, who’d been out bear hunting alone. Last year, Houde used his tax refund to set up shop as a taxidermist. With help from YouTube and a few DVDs, he’s already preserved 43 “critters,” as he affectionately refers to them — including skunks, raccoons, coyotes, ermine, bobcat and otter, some of which were salvaged from the side of the road. The skunks serve a dual purpose: Using

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six years after getting his badge, Whipple still reveres the profession. A hunter since age 11, he’s got no tolerance for people who break the law. One evening last November, the day after muzzle-loader season ended, Whipple got an anonymous tip about a poached deer. His investigation — which included taking DNA samples of blood left at the scene — led him to Kevin Sawyer of South Royalton. When Whipple paid Sawyer a visit and saw blood in the driveway, “We knew we were headed in the right direction,” he recalled.

The 34-year-old father confessed and was cooperative, according to Whipple. Most poachers pay a fine and lose their hunting license for a few years. But Sawyer had a bigger problem: He was on probation after 11 months in prison for aggravated assault and wasn’t supposed to have a firearm. Sitting in a lawn chair under a crabapple tree last week, Sawyer’s wife, Nicole, 31, took a break from shucking corn to recall the incident. She said Kevin was under the impression that muzzleloaders were exempt, and she noted that he’d shot that deer to feed his family. Nicole had struggled to make ends meet as she cared for her two kids while her husband was locked up. Her job housekeeping at a hotel didn’t make up for the loss of income from his roofing and siding job. Financially, “It was just really, really tight,” she said. Ramen noodles and SpaghettiOs were a major part of their diet, and “the exciting meat we had was the cheapest, grossest hamburg you could buy.” So it was crushing when her husband was sent back to prison, two weeks before Christmas. It was even harder to break the news to their kids. “I probably sat in

the parking lot after they took him away for 45 minutes, just crying and trying to put myself together for the kids,” she said. Their 4-year-old son was especially devastated. Whipple had seized the deer as evidence, but he was also sympathetic. Nicole recalled him saying, “Well, you guys could have called me. I give away meat all the time.” On Christmas Eve, Nicole got a call from Whipple asking if she was home. He showed up with large container. “This box was chock-a-block full of venison and moose meat,” she said. “He even had venison bratwurst, wrapped, taped, labeled and everything.” Whipple had processed it himself. On Christmas morning, Nicole made venison steak for her family’s breakfast. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. Her husband, released sooner than expected, joined them, she said. Whipple isn’t the only warden who has given roadkill to someone he’s arrested. Eckhardt recalled apprehending a young man for poaching a deer, whose family, he knew, “could use the protein.” He told them: “OK, how come you’re not on my list?” Contact: alicia@sevendaysvt.com

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a syringe, Houde extracts the pungent scent from two glands on either side of the anus. He sells it for $15 an ounce to a Canadian man, who ships it to China, where it’s used in perfume, according to Houde. “We don’t eat the skunk!” his wife, Val, clarified from across the room. She depends on domestic animals for her hobby: fashioning angels, dragonflies and other figurines out of pheasant and rooster feathers — some dyed with Kool-Aid — and hot glue. Houde is also a firearms safety instructor who helps train new hunters, some of whom consider wardens to be adversaries. He thinks roadkill handouts help the outdoor enforcement officers demonstrate that they’re “not just big green men” policing the woods. Warden Jeff Whipple certainly fits that color scheme. Wearing Army green fatigues and an olive-colored bulletproof vest, he hopped down from his green state-issued Chevy Silverado truck, which had an ATV parked in the bed. The 28-year-old from South Charleston, whose district covers parts of Orange and Windsor County, idolized game wardens as a kid. From the way he describes poaching investigations, it’s clear that,

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A former Jewish carpenter spoke Monday morning at Liberty University. No, not that one! It was Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), whose liberal, secular worldview surely isn’t shared by many students at the Lynchburg, Va., school founded by the late reverend Jerry Falwell Sr. The founder’s son and successor, Jerry Falwell Jr., acknowledged as much when he introduced Sanders onstage at the school’s mandatory weekly convocation. No sooner had Sanders thanked the chancellor for inviting him did he articulate his differences with the school’s conservative credo. “I believe in women’s rights and the right of a woman to control her own .com body,” he said. “I believe in gay rights and gay marriage. Those are my views, and it is no secret. “But I came here today because I believe, from the bottom of my heart, that it is vitally important for those of us who hold different views to be able to engage in a civil discourse,” the senator continued, drawing applause. “I do believe it’s possible we can find common ground.” Sanders outlined familiar campaign themes in less-familiar language. “When we talk about morality and when we talk about justice, we have to, in my view, understand that there is no justice when so few have so much and so many have so little,” he said.

Sanders also borrowed from the words of Pope Francis, an avowed economic liberal, and quoted from the Bible — twice. “Let me tell you that it goes without saying, I am far, far from being a perfect human being, but I am motivated by a vision which exists in all of the great religions — in Christianity, in Judaism, in Islam, in Buddhism and other religions,” Sanders said. “And that vision is so beautifully and clearly stated in Matthew 7:12, and it states, ‘So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the law and the prophets.’” Liberty’s senior vice president for spiritual development, David Nasser, told Sanders he would “find a lot of commonality” with Liberty students over such issues as low wages, hunger, racism and higher education. Then he asked Sanders, “Can you see, sir, how we see the child in the womb as the most vulnerable that needs protection?” “I do understand, and I do believe that it is improper for the United States government or state government to tell every woman in this country the very painful and difficult choice that she has to make on that issue,” Sanders said. Adding that he didn’t want to be “too provocative,” Sanders nevertheless pointed out that conservatives often say, “Get the government out of my life. I don’t want the government telling me what to do.” But when it comes to abortion, he intimated, they feel differently.

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GlobalFoundries Offers Buyouts to Employees in Vermont, New York Fewer than three months after it acquired IBM’s chip-making division, GlobalFoundries is offering buyouts to employees at its Essex Junction and New York facilities. During the months leading up to a long-rumored sale, Vermont employees and officials feared that a change in ownership could lead to layoffs at the Essex Junction plant, which employs 4,000-plus people. IBM, which had been losing money on its chip-making division, paid GlobalFoundries more than a billion dollars to take over the operation. At a press conference held in Essex Junction in July, executives with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi-owned company made assurances that they had no plans to reduce the workforce. That’s since changed. GlobalFoundries spokesperson James Keller said the “voluntary separation program” was initiated Friday to save costs amid a downturn in the semiconductor industry. Each

Jim Reardon, State Finance Chief, to Retire There comes a time near the end of every legislative session when all eyes turn to Jim Reardon. As Vermont’s commissioner of finance and management, Reardon’s the one who must ultimately balance the state budget. He’s hardly a household name, but after more than a decade in the job, the 57-year-old Essex Junction resident knows better than most where the money is — and where it’s not. Inevitably, as the governor and legislators haggle over the last million dollars’ worth of budgetary disagreements, Reardon finds the cash under a couch. Now, he’s leaving. Gov. Peter Shumlin announced Tuesday that Reardon will retire at the end of the month after nearly 30 years in state government. “I’m ready

to do something else,” Reardon said. Commissioner of Corrections Andy Pallito is replacing him. Reardon has been in state government since March 1986 and was one of the few department chiefs Shumlin retained when he took over from Republican predecessor Jim Douglas. Pallito was another. Though the state will lose his institutional knowledge, Reardon says he’s confident in Pallito, with whom he worked closely at the Agency of Human Services in the 1990s. Pallito himself has spent more than 20 years in state government and has led the Department of Corrections since 2008. Replacing Pallito at the DOC will be his deputy commissioner, Lisa Menard, who has served in that role since 2008. PAUL H E I N T Z

facility has an undisclosed “costsavings goal,” according to Keller, which, in the U.S. facilities, requires reducing the workforce. Keller declined to say whether the company would pursue layoffs if not enough employees accept buyouts. “At this point, we are just focused on a ‘voluntary’ separation program. After this runs its cycle, we can assess the results and determine if further cost-savings actions are required,” he wrote in an email. In a statement, Gov. Peter Shumlin remarked, “It’s important to note that this is a company-wide effort — not specific to Vermont — which is being driven by global market demands. As a state we cannot control the global marketplace. Our focus is on helping any employees affected and doing what we can to ensure the success of the Essex facility.”

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ackwoods Pondfest is billed as a laid-back weekend of music, dancing, partying and camping in New York’s North Country woods. This year’s ninth annual festival was held from August 7 to 9 in Peru and featured 22 bands from around the country. But festival organizers are complaining that the overzealous police enforcement seen at the past two fests will scare patrons and musicians away from future ones. According to a press release, New York state police issued 167 traffic tickets during the three-day festival, which draws nearly 1,000 people. Police also arrested 11 people for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; four of them are facing felony charges. About a dozen others got popped for possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia, mostly marijuana. Lowell Wurster, co-organizer of the Backwoods Pondfest and a musician with the Plattsburgh, N.Y.-based band Lucid, accuses the state police of harassment and social profiling. He says this was the first time in nine years that the festival drew smaller crowds than

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because they’re afraid of being harassed [by police].” According to Wurster, many festivalgoers, musicians and crew members reported being stopped and searched by troopers on the road leading to the private campground where the festival

is held. Wurster notes that alcohol is not sold at the event (though guests are allowed to carry it in), and that camping facilities are provided to reduce the likelihood of intoxicated drivers. “Everybody I know got pulled over — my stage crew, my production people. Some of my security guys got pulled over twice in one day,” adds Wurster, who moonlights with a concert security firm in Vermont. “It’s blatant harassment.” Vermont’s Lynguistic Civilians arrived at Pondfest 20 minutes after they were scheduled to take the stage because police had stopped and searched their vehicle. No arrests were made or citations issued as a result. Members of the Burlingtonbased funk/hip-hop group declined to comment publicly on the incident. But Deven Massarone, drummer for Burlington’s Gang of Thieves, says that he and fellow band member Michael Reit were stunned by the intense police presence at such a small, remote event. He describes it as “almost comical” and “the talk of the festival.” “Some members of our band have friends and family in law enforcement and we have much respect for those officers that uphold their duties and oaths in the correct manner,” Massarone writes in an email. “It made no sense to

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his past Labor Day weekend, the small ski town of Telluride, Colo., drew big stars such as Meryl Streep, Michael Keaton and Idris Elba. They showed up for screenings of their latest work at the Telluride Film Festival — an event to which snowy Vermont has no direct equivalent. But locals do have the chance to see six movies from the Telluride lineup before they reach theaters. Thanks to a 30-year relationship between the festival and Dartmouth College, the Hopkins Center for the Arts hosts an annual series called Telluride at Dartmouth, which runs this Friday, September 18, through Thursday, September 24. Last year, attendees got an early look at films such as The Imitation Game, Wild and Mr. Turner. All would feature prominently in the frenzied “awards

conversation” that dominates entertainment journalism from November through February. Some of this year’s selections are likely to have equally high profiles. He Named Me Malala, a new documentary from Davis Guggenheim (Waiting for Superman) profiles Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who defied the Taliban and won a Nobel Prize for her activism on behalf of girls’ education. (The “he” in the title is her dad, also an activist-educator and a strong presence in the film.) In Spotlight, set in 2001, Liev Schreiber and Michael Keaton play Boston Globe reporters investigating sexual misconduct within the Catholic Diocese. Tom McCarthy (The Station Agent) directed — making, one hopes, a triumphant return after directing last year’s widely panned Adam Sandler film The Cobbler. Also in a historical vein is Suffragette,

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sobriety checkpoints or speed traps specifically meant to nab drivers going to or from the festival. Otis does note, however, that many of the drug arrests resulted from traffic stops that were made because of speeding or seatbelt violations. “It’s like Labor Day weekend — you know people are going to be out partying,” he says. “It causes a hazard on the roadway to [the point] where you want to increase your patrols and protect the rest of the motoring public.” Otis emphasizes that he’s sensitive to public concerns about profiling, but says that strict enforcement is necessary at events where people are known to consume alcohol or drugs. As a point of comparison, the trooper notes that he often patrols a stretch of highway near Malone, where there’s just one bar, and makes DWI arrests nearby. “The [owners of the bar] always alleged that we were sitting by the bar waiting for them,” he says. “It just happens to be, that’s where they’re all coming from.” m

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o, is this a wedding up in Waitsfield?” I asked the two couples riding in my taxi. It was early afternoon. Oh, that was dumb, I upbraided myself. Though they were nicely attired, their duds were too casual for a wedding. “No, we have reservations for a dinner,” explained the blond-haired woman in the back. “It’s a farm-to-table thing, apparently, put on by the farm. This was a wedding gift we got last year. Four tickets to the event. Woo-hoo!” “Nice,” I said, but glumly. I had skipped lunch, so I pinned my unbecoming jealousy on my hunger. Shaking it off, I said, “I bet you it’ll be sumptuous. Probably course after course.” “It should be,” said the man, who was riding shotgun. “It was a present, so I’m not certain, but I think it was $200 a head. Even with the free wines, that’s not cheap.” I’m riding with the millennials, I thought, sighing. Perhaps early thirties, childless and living the high life. The spot judgment was uncharitable, but, again, I was hungry and jealous. There’s the title of my autobiography, I thought — Hungry and Jealous. “So you folks are from New York City, I understand. What do you do for work?” I asked. My seatmate replied, “I produce and direct online video ads. That’s where I met my wife. She was an actress on a shoot. Do you ever read romance novels?” “I can’t say that I do. Maybe once, I’m thinking.” (Though I am somewhat the girly-man in my cultural proclivities, even I draw the line at romance novels.) “Well, Janice is the go-to model for that genre.” I could hear the husbandly pride in his voice. “It’s always her and some Fabiolooking dude.”

“You don’t say,” I said, intrigued. I looked up in the rearview mirror to take a gander, adjusting it so both the women were in sight. “Janice is the blonde,” her husband clarified. She was a stunner. That is, if your tastes run to blond, wide-set-blue-eyed, voluptuous sirens. “Well, both of these women are quite beautiful,” I observed, diplomatically finessing a sticky social scenario. Yes, I do have skills. “Why, thank you,” said the brunette non-Janice woman. “So, Janice,” I said, steering onto the highway toward Waterbury, “you probably have to supply endless variations on pouting and longing.” Janice chuckled. “Yes, sir, I have a million of ’em.” The two couples chatted amiably among themselves (they were all big foodies, no surprise) for the highway portion of the trip. When we took the exit into downtown Waterbury, we found it bustling — so heartening to see after the ravages visited on the town by Tropical Storm Irene. In Waitsfield, after a couple of turns off Route 100, we reached the place that was obviously our destination. Scores of cars had been parked, or were being parked, in a huge field adjacent to a couple of buildings. From the flow of walkers, it appeared that the dinner would be served in the large, well-appointed barn. I dropped off my people, confirming that I’d be back by eight unless they called to change the time. I returned to Burlington, ate a nonsumptuous dinner, watched a few innings of the Red Sox game and took a couple of local fares. Just before eight, I arrived at the farm again, and soon my customers piled in for the ride back to town. They

wanted to hit a downtown bar before returning to their B&B, and I suggested Rí Rá. It turned out that Janice was in — as the characters in a classic romance novel might remark — “high dudgeon.” Her neighbor at the communal dinner table had insulted her mightily. She was also buzzed on the wine, which punched up her dramatic retelling of the slight. “OK, OK,” she began, leaning forward in her back window seat. “So, you had to pass the bowls of food only to the left, which was a middle-aged woman and her husband. I say to the husband, ‘Tell me the story of how you two met.’ And he goes, ‘At a restaurant.’ I go, ‘There has to be more than that. I want details,’ and the wife is like, ‘You ask too many questions.’ My jaw, like, drops, and she adds, ‘You’re really quite unlikable.’” I didn’t entirely buy this story, but in the interest of camaraderie I said, “That’s so rude. And so un-Vermont-like. I mean, jeez.” Janice’s husband and their friends were laughing uproariously. Her husband said, “So, for the rest of the night, we were like, ‘Janice, you are quite unlikable.’ It was hilarious.” We made it to B-town, and I dropped them off. A few hours later, close to midnight, I picked them back up for the return to their home away from home, which turned out to be not a real B&B but an Airbnb. As this is the hotel equivalent of an Uber cab, you can safely guess how I feel about it. (I know, I know — I’m waging a rearguard action against an inexorable force.) Surprise — Janice was brimming with new indignation, the particulars of which she couldn’t wait to share with me.

“At that bar, the Red Circle or something, the bouncer was such a dick! We were waiting to get in, and he kept yelling at me about keeping within the line. What is this — kindergarten? So I would, like, just inch up to his precious line and barely step on it, and he would start yelling at me again. He even threatened to call the cops. For God’s sake, I was just playing around, having a good time.” I stayed mum, because what I felt like saying — actually, like screaming — was “My goodness, you are unlikable!” I had the feeling that Janice was used to people kowtowing to her, maybe all her life. And with this sense of entitlement, she’d evolved — if that’s the word — into a fullfledged brat! Someone, early on, should have put her in the corner for a long timeout, and now it was too late. Then I felt badly, because I’m a great believer in kind thoughts. In my experience, thoughts have a real effect, and I struggle daily to keep mine positive. Janice’s behavior was putting me to the test. All of this, of course, didn’t stop me from googling the woman when I got home that night. Sure enough, there she was, all heaving cleavage and throbbing lips. Poor Fabio, I thought. Just wait ’til he discovers what he’s in for. m

Janice was brimming with new indignation, the particulars of which she couldn’t wait to share with me.

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ell, I wouldn’t waste any more of it on science fiction, Ted.

works best with bright objects such as stars, which produce lots of photons; nonluminous bodies such as planets aren’t so cooperative. One now-canceled NASA planet-hunting project, the Space Interferometry Mission, would have probed for distant Earth-size planets but wouldn’t have been able to resolve more than a tiny light dot. No surface detail would have been visible. Given the march of progress, no doubt someday we’ll see detail about heavenly bodies 100 light-years distant that by today’s standards will seem astonishing. But making out the furtive scrabblings of dim creatures such as ourselves? Sorry, friend. Won’t happen.

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Answer: no. I’m wondering if you’ve seen the old “Star Trek” episode “The Squire of Gothos,” because you’re not too far from its premise. In the show, the Enterprise crew stumbles on a planet inhabited by a nutty alien called Trelane, whose roughly Napoleonic-era taste in clothing and décor is based on what he somehow believes are up-todate observations of earth, some 900 light-years away. Trelane also talks like an English country squire circa 1800 (or at least the actor tries to), so I guess he’s supposed to be really good at reading lips through his telescope. Whatever the case, it’s vintage “Star Trek”: endearing, superficially plausible, but basically nonsense when examined close up.

Here in reality, telescopes are imperfect instruments subject to the constraints of physical existence. The planet-bound variety must contend with clouds, haze, dust, atmospheric distortion and vibration. Even instruments in orbit like the Hubble Space Telescope must gather light that’s passed through trillions of miles of cosmic dust and debris. You say: I know, but surely advanced civilizations with super technology will figure out a way to deal with dust. Ain’t that easy, bubba. Here’s why. Even assuming a clear path between an alien’s telescope and us, the laws of physics put a cap on how much detail a distant observer can see. One indication of this is the diffraction limit, which effectively tells us the distance from which a telescope of a given diameter can distinguish between two

economize, that would reduce the size to a not much more practical 214,000 miles. Can advanced technology get around this problem? Up to a point. A technique called optical interferometry takes what an array of small, widely spaced telescopes sees and combines it into a single image, in effect sampling what a larger telescope would capture. An array of four one-meter telescopes can achieve the resolving power of a single 330-meter telescope. The current record holder, the Very Large Telescope array in Chile, uses eight connected telescopes to such effect that they could distinguish between the left and right headlights on a car parked on the moon. But the moon’s only about 1.3 light-seconds away. Optical interferometry is designed for use at much greater distances. It doesn’t produce direct images — at extreme ranges, the telescopes simply don’t capture enough photons. Instead, the technology takes precise measurements of the target using the relative handful of photons it does collect, and a computer synthesizes the data into the best visual approximation it can. The resulting images, while scientifically interesting, aren’t much to look at — typically fuzzy blobs. Interferometry

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If aliens on a planet 100 light-years away had a really strong telescope with super zoom, could they look at Earth and see life as it was 100 years ago? I know they can travel at warp 90 and have cloaking devices, so why should they bother when they can get here in five seconds? But say they didn’t. Please answer. I’ve wondered about this for 55 years, and I don’t have as much time left as when I was 11. Ted Steckley, Malvern, Ohio

objects a given distance apart. This limit is a function of the wavelength of the light conveying the distant image to your eye; shorter wavelengths (as in ultraviolet light) allow finer resolution. For example, if a Hubbletype telescope were anchored on Earth and atmospheric interference were nonexistent, the smallest feature it could resolve on the moon would be about 250 feet across. Given the moon’s brightness, additional camera trickery could be employed to essentially double the resolution, meaning objects 125 feet across could be distinguished. To resolve a human-scale object, the Hubble would have to be within 5,360 miles. From where I sit (Chicago), that’s about the distance to Rio de Janeiro. No problem, you say. I’ll build a bigger telescope. Fine. Let’s suppose (a) the aliens only need to resolve down to 100 feet, enough to track human activity at a gross level (large structures, aircraft carriers, Donald Trump), and (b) they’ve parked their telescope just outside where Pluto’s orbit comes closest to the sun. If it uses visible light, the telescope would have to be 46 miles wide to see details down to 100 feet, ignoring atmospheric haze. Citizens of the Alpha Centauri system, 4.37 light-years distant, would need a visible-light telescope 428,000 miles wide. If we were to switch strictly to UV light to

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Dorrance Dance: ETM: The Initial Approach at the Flynn MainStage on October 29

ood evening, and thanks for joining us at the beginning of the 2015-16 performing arts season! It is my duty and my honor to thank our sponsors, without whom we couldn’t do this…” So said Steve MacQueen last Thursday at his season’s debut act, the Sweet Remains, in the FlynnSpace, and the remarks are familiar to anyone who frequents the theater. It was the first of many times this year that the amiable artistic director of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts will introduce a show, applaud its underwriters and remind us to turn off our cellphones. And the script isn’t rote; MacQueen, like presenters everywhere, is genuinely grateful for both donors and ticket buyers. After they’ve worked so hard to plan the party, it would be a bummer if no one showed up. The Sweet Remains drew a full house — a welcome kickoff for the Flynn. While few shows are guaranteed to do well, that doesn’t stop area presenters from booking far more of them than we can wave our credit cards at. For local aficionados of the performing arts, that’s a good problem to have. Of course, now that the 2015-16 brochures are out, presenters aren’t just resting on their laurels

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and hanging out with patrons; they’re on to the next season, and the next. “The job of booking is always happening,” says MacQueen. “Some projects take years.” Where do presenters find all of their acts? One place to begin is New York City in January. That’s when the Association of Performing Arts Presenters puts on a giant global “marketplace” for its 1,600 members. Artistic directors, such as MacQueen, Margaret Lawrence at Dartmouth College’s Hopkins Center for the Arts and Natalie Neuert at the University of Vermont Lane Series, attend to see performances, network with agents and, often, confer with one another. If the Flynn, the Hop and perhaps another New England venue can help an act book a regional tour, that cooperation can cut down on expenses. Lawrence won an award from APAP last January for “programmatic excellence” and wrote an article in the association’s magazine about the art of booking. “You always have to be thinking about how to move a situation forward, even in a baby way,” she recaps. “The euphemism people use for me in that regard is ‘pushy,’ but that’s fine with me.” Lawrence and her peers typically don’t have

large budgets for travel, but most attend APAP and another conference or two each year. Even so, “most of the work happens in between conferences,” she says. “When I’m lucky, I’m invited — as is Steve — to a festival where I can see work in another country. Maybe a country or a foundation is paying.” And after seeing dozens of performers in a year’s time, how do the programmers choose? It’s a juggling act, to say the least — starting with “some really important factors like availability and money,” says MacQueen. “I don’t have a spreadsheet, but we’re a mission-driven organization, so we think educationally. We have a commitment to dance and jazz and things like that, but it’s got to work financially.” Diversity of acts is key — something for every taste. Presenters tend to know both what their audiences enjoy and what they’re able to pay. Still, nearly every season contains an envelope pusher or two. One example on the Flynn’s program this year could be Tanya Tagaq, an Inuk throat singer from Nunavut, the northernmost territory in Canada. “I saw her at Joe’s Pub [in New York City],” says MacQueen. “My first thought was, That’s gotta come to town. Let’s see if that small

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ahra Noorbakhsh’s one-woman show “All Atheists Are Muslim” is an autobiographical comedy that examines and lampoons cross-cultural issues in modern America. But at its heart, the acclaimed performance piece draws on a theme as old as Shakespeare — or at least the Fresh Prince. Namely, parents just don’t understand. Noorbakhsh is a San Francisco-based Iranian American writer, satirist and comedian. “All Atheists,” codirected by W. Kamau Bell and Martha Rynberg, is based on a two-week period in her twenties during which Noorbakhsh moved in with her white, atheist boyfriend, Duncan. Her Iranian immigrant parents, devout Muslims, were none too pleased — particularly when they learned that Noorbakhsh planned neither to marry nor to convert him. Much of the show’s keen insight and humor come from the comic’s efforts to reconcile thousands of years of Muslim religious doctrine and Iranian cultural tradition with the progressive worldview of a young American feminist. But, as Noorbakhsh told SFGate when the show debuted in 2011, the plight of her star-and-crescentcrossed lovers transcends cultural boundaries. “The story is about a young woman doing something that her parents don’t approve of,” she said. “That’s definitely a universal tale.”

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JANICE PERRY, “NAKED AT THE MET,” Friday, September 25, 7:30 p.m., FlynnSpace. $21-25. CRAIG FERGUSON: THE NEW DEAL TOUR, Monday, September 28, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $39.75-69.75. “MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON,” Thursday, October 1, 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $20. LISA LAMPANELLI: LEANER MEANER TOUR, Thursday, October 15, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $39.50-59.50. PAUL REISER, Friday, October 16, 8 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. $20-42. DAVID SEDARIS, Sunday, October 18, 7:30 p.m., Lebanon Opera House. $25-63. JOHN MULANEY, Monday, October 26, 8 p.m., Higher Ground Presents at Flynn MainStage. $31.50-36.75 advance; $34.50-39.75 door. KATHY GRIFFIN, Friday, October 30, 8 p.m., Higher Ground Presents at Flynn MainStage. $27-69. JIM BREUER, Saturday, January 9, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $36.75. BOB MARLEY, Friday, January 22, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $19.75-30.75. ETTA MAY, Thursday, January 28, 7:30 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. $20-38. PAULA POUNDSTONE, Saturday, February 27, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $39.75. SECOND CITY, Saturday, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. $20-42. LOUIE ANDERSON, Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $25.75-35.75.

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space [FlynnSpace] can contain that huge thing she does.” Like the Flynn and Lane in Burlington, the Hopkins Center in Hanover “straddles campus and community,” notes Lawrence. “So we’re looking for work that is very significant or familiar, such as [opera star] Renée Fleming. But we’re also looking for exciting, emerging artists who people haven’t quite heard of yet.” DakhaBrakha, a folk-punk quartet from Kiev, Ukraine, fits that bill. “They are so hard to describe,” Lawrence says. “They’ve invented a band form that is something completely new, [wearing] crazy costumes they invented. People just go nuts for them.” The Hopkins Center places a premium on performers who can interact with students — in fact, says Lawrence, nearly every artist participates in some kind of residency, often in multiple college departments. At UVM, the Lane Series now has an enhanced opportunity to “engage students and work with curriculum,” says Neuert. That’s because the performing-arts series has been shifted from its longtime aegis, Continuing and Distance Education, to the College of Arts and Sciences. And the Lane office has moved into the music building — under the same roof as the Recital Hall. “It’s a really good match for us,” Neuert says, “from an emotional and a programmatic base. And there’s a lot less schlepping.” Many smaller presenters around the state, such as the Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph and KCP Presents in St. Johnsbury, have the surrounding communities rather than colleges in mind when they book a season. Accordingly, their offerings tend to be more conventionally appealing and affordable. Though the Paramount Theatre in Rutland partners with nearby Castleton University on some shows — including its new “civic engagement” series, Project 240 — its programming relies heavily on popular music and comedy. In fact, the Paramount takes the cake this year for the sheer number of standup acts and musicals — especially of the parody variety. Note to fans of musical theater: If you’ve gotten into a lather thinking The Book of Mormon is coming to Vermont, calm down. It’s actually The Book of Moron — a one-man act by Robert Dubac. The Paramount promises that the show is “comedy on steroids,” though, so there’s that. As we do every year in this issue, we’ve provided a sampling of the hundreds of shows coming our way (not including local theater, which we’ll cover in later issues). Many of the artists we’ve chosen to spotlight are one of a kind, but where possible we’ve tagged them with a Pandora-like selection of acts in the same genre. Find contact info for the organizations presenting these performances on page 32. And now, on with the shows. Please turn off your cellphones.

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uch of the news emanating from Ukraine in the past 18 months has focused on the bloody conflict with Russian-backed separatists. So you may not have heard of the country’s other self-described “ethnic chaos,” DakhaBrakha. The Ukrainian folk-punk quartet formed in 2004 at Kiev’s Center for Contemporary Art under the leadership of avant-garde theater director Vladyslav Troitskyi. The group’s name, which translates as “give/take,” seems fitting. DakhaBrakha borrows from, and then reinterprets, disparate traditions of Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian folk music. As the theatrical foursome takes the stage, it’s clear DakhaBrakha is something unique. The group’s sole male performer, Marko Halanevych, often appears in a Shakespearean-like tunic, accompanied by three women dressed in heavy black robes or white gowns, matched with crimson beads and furry hats that tower above them like Marge Simpson’s hair. Their piercing vocal harmonies can swing from haunting and surreal to joyous and upbeat. “Moolamantra” sounds primal and meditative, simultaneously ancient and futuristic, like something you might hear in the Star Wars alien saloon. “Oy za lisochkom” is more evocative of the Middle East, like an accompaniment to Salome’s “Dance of the Seven Veils.” “Za duby” is feverish and percussive, like an East African wedding celebration. Little wonder that Rolling Stone dubbed DakhaBrakha a “Ukrainian folkdrone Björkpunk quartet” and named them the best breakout act of the 2014 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

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Chicago Children’s Theatre: Red Kite, Brown Box

ringing children to live theater is always a gamble, and that’s especially true for kids on the autism spectrum. Many parents avoid live shows altogether because they worry that their child won’t sit still, or will make too much noise and disturb other patrons. Chicago Children’s Theatre has devised a way to relieve Mom and Dad of such concerns. Red Kite, Brown Box is the fourth Red Kite production, part of a series of “theatrical adventures” designed specifically for this often-overlooked population. It’s a multisensory experience that not only allows audience members to interact with the performers, but actively encourages them to do so. The kids help the actors create the show by wearing hats, shining flashlights, dancing and blowing bubbles. Everyone is free to experience the performance in his or her own way, at any level of participation. Inspired by the book Not a Box by Antoinette Portis, the show tells the story of Papa Nick, whose family has just moved to a new home. Problem is, Papa Nick’s kids are having trouble falling asleep because they’d rather explore and find treasures in the empty moving boxes that are still strewn about. Red Kite, Brown Box is appropriate for ages 5 to 14. The audience size for each performance is limited to 15 kids (with parents or guardians). Chicago Children’s Theatre cast and crew are especially trained to make each child feel comfortable, safe and welcome.

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THE JOURNEY TO MYSTIC INDIA, Friday, November 27, 3 and 7 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. $20-48. GLOBALFEST LIVE!, Wednesday, February 24, 7:30 p.m., Flynn MainStage. $15-36. "RHYTHM AND DANCE OF INDIA," Thursday, March 3, 7 p.m., Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts. $17-25. TANYA TAGAQ, Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m., FlynnSpace. $21-25.

Sunday, October 4, five shows from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Hoehl Studio, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. $15-25.

IF YOU LIKE THIS, ALSO TRY... (Most venues offer plenty of kids’ and family-friendly programming, though not all is suitable for children on the autism spectrum. Here’s a sample.) JUNIE B.’S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL, THEATREWORKS USA, Sunday, September 25, 3 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts. $13-23. GOOD NIGHT MOON & THE RUNAWAY BUNNY, Friday, October 16, 10 a.m., Lebanon Opera House. $4-10. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE!, Wednesday, November 4, 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $21.50-26.50. A CHRISTMAS CAROL, NEBRASKA THEATRE CARAVAN, Friday, December 11, 7 p.m., Flynn MainStage. $15-45. MUMENSCHANZ, Tuesday, January 19, 7 p.m., KCP Presents at Fuller Hall. $15-54. THE MONSTER WHO ATE MY PEAS, ARTSPOWER, Wednesday, March 23, 10 a.m., Chandler Music Hall. $6.

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hen Ry Cooder, Sharon White and Ricky Skaggs perform together in Burlington, it’s a good bet that they’ll set a record for the number of Grammy Awards represented on the Flynn MainStage at one time: 20. Mandolin master Skaggs has 14; virtuosic roots guitarist Cooder has six. Oddly enough, White doesn’t have a Grammy — unless you count her appearance on the Grammy-winning soundtrack for O Brother, Where Art Thou? But if White is the least decorated musician onstage, you can bet it’s gonna be one hell of a show. Whether solo or with her family band, the Whites, Sharon White is among the most beloved and respected singers in country music. Her 2014 duets album, Hearts Like Ours, was a trad-country stunner. That, of course, had something to do with her partner, husband Ricky Skaggs. Simply put, he is one of the two or three finest mando players in history. And then there’s Cooder. The mercurial guitar player rarely performs live these days. But he’s still regarded as a six-string genius virtually without peer. To wit: Rolling Stone dubbed him the “eighth greatest guitarist of all time.” The individual accolades are undoubtedly impressive. But the union of these three roots giants — backed by members of the Whites, no less — has been causing a stir at concert halls across the country. Don’t just take our word for it. Let’s ask Cooder. Ry? “You are going to hear four-part singing from the heart, the finest and best instrumental activity in the land, songs you know and love, and, to top it off, the indomitable Buck White on piano, who will turn your money green. Now, who’s happy?” We are, Ry. We are.

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PuNch BrotherS with GaBriel KahaNe, Saturday, September 19, 8 p.m., Higher Ground Presents at Flynn MainStage. $31.50-48.25 advance; $34.50-51.25 door. lyle lovett & JohN hiatt, Thursday, October 8, 8 p.m., Higher Ground Presents at Flynn MainStage. $41-72.50 advance; $44-75.50 door. DoM FleMoNS, Saturday, November 14, 7:30 p.m., Chandler Music Hall. $5-20. DoNNa the BuFFalo & Peter rowaN, Thursday, November 15, 7 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. $20-35. howarD FiShMaN Quartet, “the BaSeMeNt taPeS,” Wednesday, January 20, 7 p.m., Casella Theater, Castleton University. $12-18. taJ Mahal trio, Friday, February 12, 7:30 p.m., Barre Opera House. $24-48. Molly MaSoN & Jay uNGar, Sunday, May 8, 4 p.m., Chandler Music Hall. $5-25.

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Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, 8 p.m., Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts. $17-40. Also, Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Flynn MainStage. $15-44.

If you like this, also try... Lucky Plush, The Queue, Saturday, October 3, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage. $15-36. Push Physical Theatre, Tuesday, October 13, 7 p.m., Casella Theater, Castleton University. $12-18. Dorrance Dance, ETM: THE INITIAL APPROACH, Thursday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., Flynn MainStage. $15-40. Monica Bill Barnes & Co., Happy Hour, Thursday, December 3, 7 and 9 p.m., FlynnSpace. $26-30. Paul Taylor II, Sunday, March 13, 3 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $29.75-34.75. Jessica Lang Dance, Saturday, April 2, 7:30 p.m., KCP Presents at Alumni Auditorium, Lyndon Institute. $15-64. Stomp, Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre. $44.50-54.50.

ometimes, bossa nova plus rumba plus klezmer equals a Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock Album. At least, that equation worked for La Santa Cecilia, who swoop in from the left coast to heat up New England just in time for plummeting autumnal temps. Promising “music and love from LA,” the photogenic foursome addresses themes ranging from immigration reform to baking from scratch in their mix of Pan-American sounds. Front woman Marisol “La Marisoul” Hernandez is a magnetic performer who captivates listeners with her larger-than-life vocals and colorful attire. Born and raised in the City of Angels, she and fellow members Alex Bendaña, Miguel Ramirez and Jose “Pepe” Carlos bring kitsch, old-fashioned fun and a touch of politics to the tunes they croon. “Ice El Hielo” is as layered as a Vermont winter slope with allusions to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The band’s “Strawberry Fields Forever” is a revelatory Beatles cover you never expected to hear. “La Santa Cecilia spreads joy every time its members plug in to do a show,” said a National Public Radio commentator in 2013. “They do it one dance step at a time, with cumbias, corridos, elegant mambos, and plain old rock and roll.”

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Wednesday, October 7, 7 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts. $17-25.

La Santa Cecilia is one of a kind, but you can also get your Spanish on with... Nano Stern, Thursday, October 8, 7:30 p.m., Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall. $10-20. La Voz de Tres (with guest Michael Zsoldos), Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m., Pentangle Arts at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. $20-25.

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hat happens when a white, female, classically trained dancer from an upscale Brazilian suburb teams up with black, mostly male street dancers from the slums? In Rio de Janeiro, the answer is Companhia Urbana de Dança. Since its formation in 2004, the troupe has traveled a long way from the city’s notorious favelas and has achieved international acclaim. Its engaging mix of hip-hop, capoeira and samba hinges on the unique dialogue between founder and choreographer Sonia Destri Lie and her impassioned dancers. Destri, as she is also known, works collaboratively with her crew, exploring personal narratives that develop into socially weighty yet energetic performances. Take the work titled “I, You, We … All Black!” Originally given the more provocative title “Nêgo,” a derivative of the Portuguese “negro,” that piece addresses the nuances of race relations in Brazil. The company members’ socioeconomic backgrounds are unusual in the contemporary dance world, but Destri doesn’t overemphasize the challenges her dancers have hurdled. “For me, [the favelas were] just the place they came from,” the choreographer told Time Out New York in 2013. “I wanted respect because they were good dancers … because the work was good.” For these Brazilian breakers, all that matters is creating exceptional dance. According to critics in the northern hemisphere, they have done just that. The New York Times declared last year after the troupe’s Joyce Theater performance, that “Companhia Urbana de Dança is so wonderful that it seems miraculous.”

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Chandler Center for the Arts Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, chandler-arts.org, 728-6464

Higher Ground Presents Various venues, highergroundmusic.com, 652-0777/tickets: 877-987-6487

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Tina Packer’s Women of Will

y favorite Samuel Beckett play used to be Breath, which consists of a cry, an inhale, an exhale and a final cry while lights rise and fall on a garbage-strewn stage. How better to sum up a life, and language’s part in it? Now that I’ve read Not I, one of three slightly longer Beckett plays coming to the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in March, I may have to reconsider. A woman delivers the nine-minute monologue with such frenetic intensity that the story she insists is about she can only have happened to the speaker herself. Or, rather, to the mouth itself: Throughout the play, the woman’s

spotlighted mouth is the only thing visible on an otherwise black stage, thanks to black makeup and a head immobilizer for the actor. What the mouth describes is a woman at 70, orphaned and formerly mute, who experienced a trauma of some kind and now seems driven to repeat the story in a torrent of sentence fragments. Footfalls and Rockaby follow Not I in this well-traveled, hourlong trilogy performed by Scottish actor Lisa Dwan. Dwan’s range of movement barely increases in the other two plays: In Footfalls, she paces a tiny strip of the stage, and in Rockaby, she’s confined to a rocking chair. Nonetheless, Beckett’s plays are crucially dependent on their actors, and critics are hailing Dwan as heir to the infinitely picky playwright’s muse, Billie Whitelaw. “Breathtaking virtuosity,” raved the Guardian in June. At least she gets to speak.

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othing is simple when it comes to Shakespeare’s women. In a culture that forbade women to appear onstage, the Bard created some of western literature’s most sympathetic and complex heroines — and a few of its icons of womanly weakness (Reviving Ophelia, anyone?). Tina Packer, founding artistic director of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., knows these “women of Will” intimately. The award-winning actor and playwright spent 15 years developing a five-night theatrical series that combines in-depth discussion of the evolution of Shakespeare’s female characters with illustrative excerpts, performed by Packer and Nigel Gore. In one scene, for instance, Packer transforms rapidly from Desdemona (of Othello) to Rosalind (of As You Like It) and back, thereby demonstrating how much power a woman in Shakespeare’s world could gain by the simple act of donning trousers. Since 2010, Packer has performed Women of Will around the world. This February she brings an abbreviated two-night version to Middlebury College as part of a month of special Bard-themed events. The college has been selected to display a copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio — the first printed collection of his plays, of which only 233 copies exist — on the 400th anniversary of his death. Look for other dramatic doings all month on campus and around the state, including lectures on the Elizabethan stage and “Shakespeare in America.”

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Force and Heat: The Early Plays, Saturday, February 20, 8 p.m., and Chaos and Redemption: The Later Plays, Sunday, February 21, 7 p.m., at Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College. $6-20. First Folio is on view February 2 through 28 at Overbrook Gallery, Middlebury College Museum of Art. Find more related lectures and events on the website.

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dgar Allan Poe had an end worthy of his status as a master of mystery and the macabre. In 1849, at age 40, the author disappeared for five days, only to turn up in Baltimore — not his planned destination — where he soon died of unknown causes. In the century and a half since, theories have abounded: Was Poe felled by epilepsy? Delirium tremens? Rabies? The 2012 movie The Raven went so far as to posit that he was murdered by a fan who also happened to be a prolific serial killer. Billed as an “action opera,” Red-Eye to Havre de Grace offers a version of Poe’s final days that isn’t quite as outlandish as Hollywood’s. Instead, it’s poetic, surreal and surprisingly witty. Narrated by a chipper park ranger at a modern-day Poe historic site, the four-character musical drama shows us what might have happened after the writer took the fatal train of the title. This Poe grapples with spectral visions of his dead child bride and fends off admirers who torment him by insisting he recite his greatest hit, “The Raven.” Avant-garde theater company Lucidity Suitcase Intercontinental collaborates on Red-Eye with composing-performing duo Wilhelm Bros. and Co. The project was more than a decade in the making — and the result, writes Charles Isherwood in the New York Times, is “from quirky start to haunting finish a feast of entrancing visual allurements … among the most original musical theater works I’ve seen in years.” In other words, worthy of the strange mind of Poe himself.

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ast year, first violinist Soovin Kim and his Johannes String Quartet performed Beethoven’s opus 135 with National Public Radio classical host Fred Child as the explainer. That was the fourth and last of Child’s turns in Burlington as historical and musical illuminator of a program. Those who enjoyed that approach — and all four performances sold out — will be keen to know that Kim, who is artistic director of the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, will continue it with Beethoven’s other late quartets. As LCCMF executive director Jody Woos notes, those five complex works can be difficult for audiences to absorb, so parsing and sampling them before giving a sustained performance helps. Kim will dedicate two concerts in the 2015-16 season to unpacking op. 132 and 131. Both works were written in the last two years before Beethoven’s death in 1827. For op. 132, which has a hymnlike theme in the third movement, Kim will join a trio from this year’s LCCMF. The Ying Quartet, resident artists at the Eastman School of Music, will play 131 and contribute to Kim’s commentary on the powerful, seven-movement work. Next year, Kim will tackle the other two late quartets, according to Woos. The Beethoven Project will be an education about five monumental works that have had an immeasurable impact on music and listeners alike.

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Part I: Soovin Kim with the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival Trio, Saturday, September 26, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, September 27, 2 p.m., at FlynnSpace. $26-30. Part II: Ying Quartet with Kim, February 27, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, February 28, 2 p.m., at FlynnSpace. $36-40.

IF YOU LIKE THIS, ALSO TRY... TAK TAKÁCS QUARTET, Friday, September 25, 8 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts. $17-50. SHANGHAI QUARTET WITH WU MAN, Thursday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., Middlebury College. $6-25. Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m., Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall. $10-40. BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY AT GREEN MOUNTAIN MAHLER FESTIVAL, Saturday, January 2, 7:30 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. $10-25. HEATH QUARTET QUARTET, Thursdays, January 14 and 21, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Middlebury College. Free. Thursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m. $6-20. MICHAEL ARNOWITT, PIANO: BEETHOVEN VIII, Tuesday, February 2, 7 & ARNOWITT VIII p.m., Casella Theater, Castleton University. $12-18. KAVAFIAN, Friday, HARLEM QUARTET WITH IDA KAVAFIAN February 26, 7:30 p.m., Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall. $10-40. CHIARA STRING QUARTET QUARTET, Saturday, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Chandler Music Hall. $5-40. QUARTET, Wednesday, March JUPITER STRING QUARTET 23, 7:30 p.m., Robison Hall, Middlebury College. $6-25. QUARTET, Friday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., DOVER QUARTET Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall. $10-35.

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decade or so ago, Gregorian chant experienced a swell of popularity, evidenced by the best-selling 1994 album titled simply Chant. Recorded by the Spanish Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos, the collection went double platinum in the U.S. alone. The soothing sounds were marketed — not without basis — as an antidote to stress. Indeed, even atheists can find calm in the hypnotic music, given that its religious messages are couched in Latin. Who cares what those monks are singing? But here’s the thing: Latin was not the native tongue of the medieval monks who originated the chants, and they had to learn it somehow. According to music scholars such as Benjamin Bagby, director of the internationally renowned medieval music ensemble Sequentia, they learned it from pagans. Manuscripts dating from the ninth to the 12th centuries reveal that the texts of some monastic songs were decidedly not Christian. Rather, the monks studied surviving texts by Roman authors, poets, dramatists, teachers, philosophers and historians. Many of those texts found their way into the chants. In this way, explains Sequentia’s website, “the Christian monk gave voice to his pagan ancestors, passing on stories and ideas which resonate to this day.” How monks learned Latin as a second language is not a question most of us have considered. But Bagby and his fellow researchers did, and still do. Their so-called Lost Songs Project informed Sequentia’s current program, intriguingly titled “The Monk Sings the Pagan: Medieval Songs of Heroes, Gods and Strong Women.” It comes to Dartmouth’s Hopkins Center for the Arts and the University of Vermont Lane Series next spring. And don’t worry, Lane director Natalie Neuert says translations will be provided, so 21st-century English speakers can tell sacred from profane.

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n its publicity for Patricia O’Callaghan’s concert, the Lane Series asks, “Where else would you want to be on Valentine’s eve?” It’s a legitimate question — especially if Leonard Cohen and Kurt Weill music is your idea of romantic. O’Callaghan, who last appeared at the Lane in 2013 with the Gryphon Trio, is calling her Valentine program “A Thousand Kisses Deep.” That’s the title of a Cohen song — and, in case you don’t know it, the rest of the lyrics aren’t quite as mushy as the name suggests. For their part, critics have gone gaga for O’Callaghan’s voice, with its “smoky” lower notes and an upper register that “vibrates with passion.” JazzTimes magazine calls her “the stunning Canadian chanteuse with the chilling soprano voice.” Though her name gives away her Irish heritage, O’Callaghan was born in Ontario. As a child, she was torn between becoming a nun and a rock star, she has told interviewers. Perhaps she somehow split the difference by studying opera. Since then, O’Callaghan has developed an international reputation for her performances in contemporary opera and 20th-century cabaret, as well as for interpreting the songs of her Montréal-based countryman. In fact, O’Callaghan’s latest CD is Matador: The Songs of Leonard Cohen. It wasn’t just the singer’s vocal prowess that inspired Lane Series director Natalie Neuert to invite her back. O’Callaghan has “a striking stage presence” and creates a warm intimacy with her audience, says Neuert. In her view, “A Thousand Kisses Deep” is perfect Valentine material — even if you just love Leonard.

IF YOU LIKE THIS, ALSO TRY... FRANCESCA BLANCHARD, Saturday, October 3, 8 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. $20-25. JULIE FOWLIS, "MUSIC OF THE SCOTTISH ISLES," Thursday, October 8, 7 p.m., KCP Presents at Fuller Hall. $15-44. Also Friday, October 9, 7:30 p.m., Lane Series at UVM Recital Hall. $10-30. SUSAN WERNER, Saturday, October 24, 7:30 p.m., Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. $2045. RENÉE FLEMING, Tuesday, October 27, 7 p.m., Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts. $45-100. (Sold out except for tickets held for students.) PATTY GRIFFIN, SARA WATKINS AND ANAÏS MITCHELL, Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m., KCP Presents at Fuller Hall. $15-64. ANA MOURA, Friday, April 29, 8 p.m., Flynn MainStage. $15-40.

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enry Butler is a polyglot in the many musical languages of his native New Orleans, and the same can be said of Steven Bernstein, even if he does live in New York. So when the singer-pianist and trumpeter team up, along with Bernstein’s band the Hot 9, fans of the Crescent City sound can expect a party — not to mention virtuosic performances. Butler, who has been blind since birth, quite literally has a feel for the piano, and watching him play is a jaw-dropping experience. For more than 40 years, he’s been performing — either as a soloist, with his own blues and jazz ensembles, with other musicians such as Bernstein and co., or backing other artists. You may have heard him on the HBO series “Treme.” Butler has toured the world and handily earned the accolade “legendary.” So he’s a great role model at the camp he created for visually impaired teen musicians, which was the subject of a documentary titled The Music’s Gonna Get You Through. That’s exactly what sustained Butler in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which wrecked his house and swallowed his piano, his braille scores and his recording equipment. The beloved ambassador of New Orleans music was left “pretty much homeless,” he told reporters. If it’s true that you have to experience the blues to play it, Butler has that covered. But you wouldn’t know it to hear Viper’s Drag, his 2014 album with Bernstein. One critic called the mix of originals and early hot jazz “vampy, bouncy, playful and saucy.” Sounds like the perfect antidote to stick season in Vermont.

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dance performance and recognized the steps she had learned back in Vermont. “I’d never seen it performed at that professional level by people from the country,” she marveled, adding that she couldn’t stop crying as she watched the dance. Inspired, Zjakic contacted her former instructor upon her return to the U.S. Jusufagic was “proud and happy” to hear from Zjakic. “She was a serious dancer. She was one of the best,” she said of her former student. In the summer of 2014 the pair successfully applied for the Vermont Folklife Center Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. Zjakic has been studying with Jusufagic ever since. Greg Sharrow, the Folklife Center’s codirector, described the dance troupe as a “little jewel” that deserves support. Since 2005, the nonprofit has given the Bosnian Lilies a few thousand dollars to fund rehearsal space, costumes and transportation costs. “We have seen the Lilies as a key institution of the Bosnian community,” he says. “As Mediha and others are quick to point out, the Bosnian community here is as diverse as the Bosnian community in Bosnia. The things that were divisive in Bosnia hold the potential to be divisive here as well. But these art forms, dance,

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enrolled as a student at the Community College of Vermont. During her time at CCV, the mother of two wrote about being part of an amateur dance group in Bosnia. News of her experience spread, and fellow Bosnians urged her to start a dance troupe. She named it after Lilium bosniacum, a flower that’s native to the country. Jusufagic didn’t have any financial support back then, but she resisted charging membership fees. “I would feel bad asking from people, who came as refugees, who want to learn about their culture, to pay,” she explained. “I just couldn’t.” The group had its first practice on March 3, 2001, at CCV — Jusufagic still has the clipping from the Burlington Free Press. In the group’s 14-yearhistory, close to 90 kids performed at least once. Zjakic, a South Burlington resident who came to the U.S. at age 8, was one of them. Her younger sister was also a member of the troupe. “It was awesome to be able to show all my classmates what I grew up with and what my parents grew up with,” Zjakic remembers. She recalls her mother once spent weeks staying up until 4 a.m. sewing costumes. Zjakic danced with the troupe until she went to college in Massachusetts. A visit to Bosnia in the summer of 2013 reignited her interest. While having dinner at a restaurant, Zjakic watched a

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he five dancers rehearsing at the North End Studios last Wednesday weren’t clothed in typical dance wear: They sported T-shirts, jeans, a tennis dress, work pants, sneakers and sandals. Their choreography was also atypical — it came from Bosnia. The dancers — four women and one man — are members of the Bosnian Lilies, a troupe that performs traditional Bosnian folk dances. Most of the multiage group arrived in Vermont following the Bosnian war, which ended 20 years ago. Performing and teaching traditional dances helps preserve their culture in their new home. Standing with straight backs, the dancers held hands to form a circle. They each took two small steps to the right, then bounced on the balls of their feet three times, each time turning their bodies slightly to the right, then left and right again. They took two steps to the left and repeated the set of movements. The dancers were polishing their moves and getting ready to perform at a community event and fundraiser on September 27. A recording of the Bosnian folk song “Moj Dilbere,” or “My Darling,” accompanied them, streamed through YouTube using a Mac laptop. Dance is an important part of Bosnian culture. It’s “something you learn when you’re little,” said Bosnian Lilies

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said, because his ancestors were from the Balkan area, and the group presented just as during Tito’s Yugoslavia, were “an opportunity of self-discovery.” Sustic noted the importance of sharing seen as a unifying thread.” In addition to funding the troupe, Bosnian culture with a broader audience the Folklife Center has helped share “so that folks outside the community its story with Vermonters. In a video come to value it and see it as a fabric of clip on the nonprofit’s website, 12 what they are,” he said. “It’s part of what young Bosnians perform in front of a Vermont is.” In fact, not everyone at the rehearsal multiethnic audience. The girls wear was Bosnian. Zjakic’s long, plain velvet skirts friend, Priya Patel, joined or loose pants with tight her, Jusufagic and the ankles, and long-sleeved instructor’s daughter, Iris, white shirts with vests for the first time. Rijad and cummerbunds. The Kapetanovic, who had come boys are dressed in black to sing for the dancers, trousers and long-sleeved couldn’t resist joining the white shirts. Traditional group when Jusufagic Bosnian costumes are beckoned him over. actually much more Looking back, Jusufagic elaborate and intricately speculated that the Bosnian embroidered, Jusufagic Lilies could have been explained. “much bigger” if she had It hasn’t been easy to known about the Vermont recruit younger Bosnians, Folklife Center earlier. Zjakic admitted. Though she arrived in Traditional dance is Vermont as an immigrant, “so old that it doesn’t Jusufagic faced challenges intrigue people,” she said. similar to those of Bosnian “These days, parents S E l m A Z jA k I c refugees. Learning English choose soccer and karate and rebuilding her life left over Bosnian dance.” little time, or finances, to Jusufagic and Zjakic devote to cultural preservation. are considering recruiting outside the For her part, Zjakic hopes that her Bosnian community. And she’s hoping event will provide the Bosnian Lilies to attract new recruits at the September with enough funds so they can continue performance. The evening will also include a renting rehearsal space and purchasing costumes. “We want to get to a point traditional Bosnian dinner. Pairing performances with food is a where we can do more shows and get to smart strategy, said musician and Young travel,” she said. Regardless, Jusufagic isn’t hanging Tradition Vermont president Mark up her dancing shoes. “Bosnians dance Sustic. “I would recommend having until they die,” she said. “You learn to social opportunities where people come together, wherever that might be, around dance and you dance as much as your a meal or social time or party, and make heart can take it.” m

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ost people who make a dinner-and-a-show date have their minds fixed on the glow of the footlights. But sometimes the meal ends up making the night. Take, for instance, the day my mom took me to see Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. Even as a musical-obsessed 9-year-old, I knew there wasn’t much memorable about slavishly restaged excerpts from High Button Shoes and Miss Liberty. But beforehand we stopped at the Russian Tea Room. The handsome waiters in traditional belted tunics and wide pants, along with the butter-bursting chicken Kiev, remain powerful elements of my personal history. Most of the theater-related meals I’ve had as an adult have been a little less focused on ceremony. Usually they involve either grabbing something beforehand or scrounging for what’s still open after the show. Case in point, the last time I went to the opera, far from dining in gloves and opera glasses, I stopped by Five Guys Burgers and Fries on the way — because, well, I’d spent all my money on opera tickets. My friends are the types to travel around the state and beyond for a good show. Despite my less-than-stellar track record of pre-show dining, they still ask me for recommendations when venturing out of the area. I usually just tell them which restaurants I like in that region. But this time I did the research to bring you a list of restaurants that pair with shows happening in the coming weeks, from Derby Line to White River Junction. Though the summer theater season is over, fall offers a wide range of professional and community productions worth seeing. For each region, I chose a few favorite dining spots for before the theater, then did some digging for places that are open after a show. These are my personal recommendations, not a comprehensive list, but chances are you’ll need look no further for the right meal on your night out. Let’s start with professional theater groups.

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Lucky you — two of the city’s most convenient dining spots are right across from the theater’s location in Montpelier’s City Hall Auditorium. The MAD TACO is tiny and ultra-casual; if you don’t score one of the few standup tables, you’ll be eating at the counter or in the nearby pop-up park. But the

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The late-night menu at the RESERVOIR has saved me many times. If the popcorn machine is still stocked after the show, a bowl of the salty kernels makes a perfect app before your burger. It would just be wrong not to pair that late dinner with one of the 38 beers on tap, all listed on the menu with a didactic specificity that will satisfy any brewing geek. PROHIBITION PIG serves food until 11 p.m. The menu is especially well suited to dining with a group, and later in the evening, scoring a table doesn’t pose the same challenges that it invariably does at dinnertime. Share a bunch of Southern-fried apps with friends, such as panko-crusted pimento cheese, duck-fat fries or pork cracklings. If anyone still has room for an entrée, the House Burger, topped with pimento cheese, bacon and a fried green tomato, is the way to go. AFTER THE CURTAIN:

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Granted, for a special night you may want to steer clear of the downtown pubs and go more formal. How about an early dinner at MICHAEL’S ON THE HILL or HEN OF THE WOOD? Let the person taking your reservation know that you’re trying to make it to a 7:30 p.m. show to ensure you’ll have all the time you need to relax and enjoy. Of the two exquisite options, Michael’s is slightly closer to the theater. Splurge on a tasting menu for as little as $45 — which gets you three courses plus coffee and tea. For a casual bite on the way to the show, sit down or take out at OCHA THAI RESTAURANT. A picnic of spicy som tam could be the best way to prepare for a comedic feast.

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Restaurant lifer ANDrEw ScHAiN and his business partner, Scott BAcoN, took their time finding a space for their new business. The pair searched from Rutland to Woodstock before they chose 5813 Woodstock Road in Quechee, the former home of Shepard’s Pie. Their goal, Schain recalls, was to open not an upscale restaurant or gastropub, but “a classy pub” with fresh food.

(DuENDE). Diners can start with sliders stuffed with Montréal smoked brisket, BoGGY mEADow fArm Swiss cheese and horseradish mayo. Burgers feature BlAck riVEr mEAtS beef. The Smoked Bacon Cheddar Burger is topped with bacon-bourbon chutney and AleHouse Cheddar from VErmoNt fArmStEAD. During the weekend soft opening, Schain notes, particularly popular dishes were chicken schnitzel with lemon-caper butter

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mArY AlicE proffitt didn’t have much of a voice left on Monday morning following the soft opening of her Montpelier restaurant, DowN HomE kitcHEN. “When you cross over the threshold into Down Home, you’re crossing over the Mason-Dixon Line,” she said through a rasp. For Proffitt, southern hospitality translates to making friends with everyone who enters your restaurant. After opening for coffee and pastries on September 10 and for full meals the next day, Proffitt took a few days off to recuperate — as did her voice and her staff. Down Home will officially open on Wednesday, September 16, and serve daily from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. The restaurant’s large “community table” has been a hit, Proffitt said, allowing her to introduce customers to one another and get them talking. Not to worry, shy guys and gals: She also has “an introverts’ counter.” But Proffitt suggested less social folks try the big table, too. “The common denominator between all people is fried chicken,” she reasoned. “If you have fried chicken, everyone gets along.” That fried chicken is available even at breakfast — which is served all day. The plate known as the Southern includes a fried thigh, two eggs, a choice of home fries or cheese grits and a biscuit or toast. Former River Run owner JimmY kENNEDY’s fried catfish comes with the same fixings. Other morning options include biscuits and gravy, with or without sausage; and pancakes in traditional or gluten-free varieties. The coffee is roasted by BoHEmiAN BAkErY. At 11 a.m., lunch meat-and-two plates join the options. Fried chicken or grilled catfish or trout is paired with a choice of sides such as macaroni and cheese and potato salad. Proffitt said that she and chef ArtiE flEiScHEr will soon add more health-conscious and vegetarian options to the bill of fare, which already includes salads at breakfast and lunch. Down Home also welcomes guests for dessert and drinks. Daily sweets so far have included bourbon bread pudding, frozen Key lime pie and carrot cake with a buttermilk soak and a hint of citrus zest. Vintage cocktails, such as an uncommon mint julep, are made from juices squeezed fresh in-house. Perhaps the truest mark of Proffitt’s early success is that “people are coming in with smiles and leaving hugging me,” she said.

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and a chopped salad with maple mustard dressing and ditalini. Besides serving those burgers on gluten-free buns by request, the Public House goes above and beyond for sufferers of peanut allergies. Before he opened the restaurant, Schain promised his nephew, who lives with the allergy, that the Public House would be totally nut-free. Now there’s a place in Quechee with fresh food for all.

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Now that dream comes to life as the puBlic HouSE At quEcHEE GorGE, opening officially on Wednesday, September 16. The “guts” of the Shepard’s Pie space appealed to Schain and Bacon, Schain says, but they remade everything else. The place’s new focal point is an 18-seat bar featuring 12 beers on tap, with highbrow and lowbrow options ranging from BurliNGtoN BEEr compANY’s Chasing Rabbits to Bud Light. The same somethingfor-everyone ethos is reflected on the menu, prepared in a kitchen led by colBY SmitH, formerly of Burlington’s ¡DuiNo!

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lack of atmosphere just leaves room for oversize flavor in the form of tacos stuffed with local meat, enchiladas and sandwiches. PHO THAI EXPRESS is so focused on speed that it serves most of its dishes in take-out containers by default. Though owner Sam Thongjanthoug offers Vietnamese dishes, he’s especially assertive about sharing the Thai-style duck noodle soup and duck salad that are his wife’s specialties. For a more formal, but still relaxed, experience, try SARDUCCI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR. The restaurant has survived more than two decades for good reasons, and the pre-Lost Nation crowd is one of them. You can’t go wrong with a pizza or pasta dish fired in the wood-burning oven. Even the capital’s dinner offerings are slim after 9 p.m. THREE PENNY TAPROOM’s kitchen stays open until 10, so hurry in from the theater for fried pig tails or smoked-corn ravioli before settling in for a brew or three at this beer mecca. MCGILLICUDDY’S IRISH PUB may be a less highbrow drinking spot, but it serves more than 20 specialty burgers until 11 p.m. The Utah Burger cribs from the West Coast tradition of topping a patty with pastrami and Thousand Island dressing, while the garlic-androsemary-seasoned lamb burger comes dressed in mint aioli. AFTER THE CURTAIN:

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BEFORE THE SHOW: Downtown Burlington is your oyster when you’re seeing a show at FlynnSpace (where Vermont Stage performs) or on the Flynn MainStage. Still, it can be a fun exercise to find dinner on the same block as your show. If it’s a fancy night, house-made pasta at TRATTORIA DELIA may be just the ticket, followed by profiteroles filled with homemade gelato. Still into Italian, but not the dark romance of the Tratt? The Delia’s wine bar, SOTTO ENOTECA, is right next door, and PIZZERIA VERITÀ serves up Neapolitan pies a few doors down. Feel more like eating Asia than Europe? Tangle with a bowl of coconutty khao soi at THAI DISHES, or climb the stairs to the roof for mezes with puffy, freshly baked lavash at ISTANBUL KEBAB HOUSE.

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Summer Gimlet flavored with cucumber and basil. You’ll have only a few feet to stagger toward the stairs of FlynnSpace when you’re done. AFTER THE CURTAIN: The Queen City isn’t the late-night wasteland that many other Vermont theater hubs are, but there are ways to play it especially smart after a show. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ offers the best deal around with a $17.50 prixfixe that includes choice of soup or salad along with a bistro classic such as steak frites or beef Bourguignon. It’s served after 9 p.m. on weekdays and after 10 on weekend nights. When I’m in the market for a lighter meal, I always seem to find myself at EL CORTIJO TAQUERIA Y CANTINA for a dinner of locally sourced tacos. And there’s no hurry. The restaurant located in a former diner is open until 1 a.m. on weekends. Just around the corner at the DAILY PLANET, the late-evening menu is abbreviated. But the full range of Daysiewinning cocktails is available, along with the classic Maura’s Salad and new standards such as duck-confit poutine and roasted brussels sprouts with maple-braised pork belly.

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so much a meal as an experience: The GoVErNor’S houSE iN hYDE PArk is right across the street from the Hyde Park Opera House. Owner Suzanne Boden only serves dinner at her elegantly appointed inn for special occasions such as Jane Austen weekends, but she pours a mean high tea from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday and Sunday. A pot of steaming liquid with a side of tea etiquette (I’ve been personally chided for my insufficiently stylish pour) comes with homemade baked goods, including warm scones with jam. The dinner-size full tea includes a platter of tea sandwiches and delicate Brit-style pastries. Evening shows at LCP start at 7 p.m., which doesn’t leave much time to venture beyond Hyde Park for dinner. The 2 p.m. Sunday matinées offer a bit more leisure time to try brunch in nearby Morrisville. At the BEE’S kNEES, justly famed Elmore Mountain Bread is drenched in egg custard and walnut-honey butter to make French toast. The same bakery’s focaccia provides the base for traditional eggs Benedict.

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my hip friends who are looking for something new to Doc PoNDS, the casual beer bar recently opened by Hen of the Wood’s owners. The LaPlatte River Angus Farm burger is $7. Need I say more? If my pals don’t want to brave the overcrowded parking lot at Doc’s, I direct them just up the Mountain Road to PhoENix tABlE & BAr for oysters and the same blazingly fresh tacos that the owners used to serve at Frida’s Taqueria. I’m especially fond of the pork-belly variety with guajillo-pineapple sauce. For those who prefer to park near the theater and leave the car there all evening, hArriSoN’S rEStAurANt & BAr and PlAtE stand feet away on either side of the theater’s location inside Stowe Town Hall. Both serve solid food with a Pacific edge. The seared-tuna dishes at subterranean Harrison’s are especially worth a try, while Plate excels at big California-style salads and savory soufflés.

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In the mood for something a bit harder? You’ll enjoy the show more after a gose or a pilsner at Lost Nation Brewing’s tasting room in Morrisville. Smoked chicken or a plate of ribs will keep boozehounds sated well beyond the curtain for Curtains. In Morrisville, moogS serves dinner until 10 p.m. on weekends, about as late as it gets around these parts. On the bright side, your evening of entertainment continues with live music served along with your fried zucchini or frickles. The concise late-night menu also includes mac and cheese, fish and chips and wings. You can continue the chicken party in Johnson at WickED WiNgS. Besides more than 20 wing flavors, this bar has burgers, falafel and hot dogs until midnight.

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calendar Wednesday Night Inspirations: Crafters pick up their needles for a Knitting for Charity Project led by Kim Jacobs. Yarn and Yoga, Bristol, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 453-7799.

Quilt Exhibition: Windsor County artists are on point at the 29th annual display of patchwork prowess complete with activities and demonstrations. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.5 p.m. $4-14; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

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Taylor Mac & Co.: The performance artist joins a group of creatives and historians for a rumination on the topic of “revolution,” illustrated with a nonboring slideshow. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 7 p.m. Free; BYOB. Info, 356-2776.

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Terry Ehrich Award Ceremony & Dinner: Area professionals network with Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility members over gourmet fare while recognizing Duane Peterson of SunCommon. Private residence, Williston, 6-8:30 p.m. $60-85. Info, 862-8347.

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Community Dinner: Diners get to know their neighbors and discuss current issues at a meal hosted by the Winooski School Board and City of Winooski. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-4565. Golf & Barbecue Mixer: Friends and colleagues gather on the green to catch up and learn about current community projects. The mingling continues over a barbecue and cash bar. Golf scramble, 4-5:30 p.m.; barbecue, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Alburg Golf Links, 4-7:30 p.m. $35; $15 for barbecue only; preregister. Info, 796-3586.

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Men’s Group: A supportive environment encourages socializing and involvement in senior center activities. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 1011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.

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Peer Support Circle: Participants converse freely in a confidential space without giving advice or solving problems. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 777-8602. United Way Volunteer Connection: Locals looking to give back to the community learn about a wide range of opportunities. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. Volunteer Information Session: Be a part of history! Community members learn about becoming tour guides at the Vermont History Museum or State House. Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 828-1413.

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Knitters & Needleworkers: Crafters convene for creative fun. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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AfroLatin Party: Dancers ages 18 and up get down to the kizomba, kuduro and kompa with DsantosVT. Zen Lounge, Burlington, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; party, 8-10 p.m. $6-12; free for party. Info, 227-2572.

Dancer Jennifer Monson’s muse exists outside of studio walls. Focused on the relationship between movement and environment, the choreographer has found inspiration for her experimental projects in everything from animal migration to geological formations to repurposed natural sites. Monson now looks to Burlington water systems as motivation. Taking her creative process to the field, she experiences movement sparked by streams and rivers and combines the results with new and existing folk steps for Folk Dances for Necessary Tributaries (With Puddles). As a University of Vermont James Marsh professor-at-large, Monson will adapt the performance piece for a formal presentation at the UVM Recital Hall.

Blues Dancing: Partners shake their tail feathers to the slow drag, fishtail and the grind. Champlain Club, Burlington, class, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; social dance, 9:30 p.m. $8-10. Info, 488-2930. Drop-in Hip-Hop Dance: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $13. Info, 540-8300. Ecstatic Dance Vermont: Jubilant movement with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspires joy, transformation and divine connections. The Open Space, Hardwick Inn Building, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8010.

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Guinean Dance: Sidiki Sylla leads mixed-level lessons in African steps. Burlington Memorial Auditorium Loft, 5:30-7 p.m. $13-15. Info, 859-1802.

Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 7 p.m., at the University of Vermont Recital Hall in Burlington. Free. Info, 656-3040. uvm.edu

Scottish Country Dancing: Jigs, reels and strathspeys for all ability levels exercise the body and the mind. Bring water and soft-soled shoes. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $7.50. Info, 879-7618.

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West African Dance With Live Drumming: Beats fuel authentic Guinean and Malian movement. Bring personal water. Burlington Memorial Auditorium Loft, 5:30-7 p.m. $13-15. Info, 859-1802.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive: Healthy donors give the gift of life. See redcrossblood.org for details. Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, noon-6 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 800-733-2767. Drive Electric Week Celebration: Owners and local car dealers offer test drives and information on fuel-efficient vehicles. Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Shelburne, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ driveelectricvt.com. Tech Help With Clif: Folks develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955. TurnON Burlington: Communication games encourage participants to push past comfort zones and experience deep connections. OneTaste Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 410-474-9250, cj@onetasteburlington.us. WED.16

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Dynamic Duos When you attend a Jessica Roemischer concert, you may end up performing yourself. Roemischer, a pianist and former applied music teacher at Middlebury College, has developed a unique style of duet improvisation, inviting folks of all ages, some with Down syndrome, autism and blindness, to join her on the bench to create original airs that inspire joy and a sense of possibility in players and listeners alike. Not only a maestro at the keyboard, Roemischer is a writer and journalist. She presents a multidisciplinary showcase marrying music and spoken word with passages from her new book In Duet With God: The Story of a Lifelong Friendship.

Jessica Roemischer Sunday, September 20, 4 p.m., at Middlebury Town Hall Theater. $5-10. Info, 3829222. townhalltheater.org

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Man of His Word Rhyme, meter and sound are Major Jackson’s tools of the trade. Look at any of the poet’s four collections to see ruminations on art, literature, music, human interaction and ordinary life hashed out in verse. Through the power of the pen, the University of Vermont professor has earned a Cave Canem Poetry Prize, a Whiting Writers’ Award and a position as poetry editor for the Harvard Review. The Philadelphia native’s latest collection, Roll Deep, released in August, explores war and personMAJOR to-person intimacy with JACKSON Thursday, humor and evocative September 17, 7 language. Lit lovers p.m., at Phoenix lend their ears for a Books Burlington. $3. Info, 448-3350. reading at Phoenix phoenixbooks.biz Books Burlington.

raped in dazzling drag, Taylor Mac crosses the stage, opens his mouth and belts out … a history lesson. Mac’s elaborate stage show, A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: 1776-1806, is a glittering, melodious blast from the past, informed in part by the performance artist’s survey of New England towns. Mac digs below the surface of regional folklore to extract what he calls “the little nuggets that aren’t in the high school history books,” painting a colorful portrait of the United States, from its founding through the rise of democracy. Mac’s show is broad and deep, hence its three-hour running time, spotlighting not only his stunning showmanship but his strong commitment to storytelling. TAYLOR MAC: ‘A 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC: 1776-1806’ Thursday, September 17, 7 p.m., at Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. $10-25. Info, 603-646-2422. hop.dartmouth.edu

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Valley Night: Phineas Gage and Red Admiral provide the soundtrack for a weekly bash with craft ales and movies. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7:30-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 496-8994. WagoN Ride WedNesdays: Giddyap! Visitors explore the working dairy farm via this time-tested method of equine transportation. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $4-14; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

fairs & festivals

PuPPets iN the gReeN MouNtaiNs FestiVal: Strings are attached at a nine-day fest featuring dialogues, workshops and shows for puppetry pundits. See puppetsinthegreenmountains.com for details. Various Brattleboro and Putney locations. Prices vary. Info, info@sandglasstheater.com.

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On September 4 and 5, one hundred and eight intrepid individuals rappelled down the side of the Courtyard Marriott in Burlington, Vermont raising funds for the Flynn Center’s cultural and educational programs including scholarships for FlynnArts students, subsidies for student matinees, and subsidized tickets for our social and human services partners. The Flynn is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.

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‘WiNged MigRatioN’: Attendees get a bird’s-eye view of avian travel through this 2001 documentary featuring stunning photography. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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BaRRe FaRMeRs MaRket: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 505-8437. CoFFee tastiNg: Sips of Counter Culture Coffee prompt side-by-side comparisons of different regional beans. Maglianero Café, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 617-331-1276, corey@maglianero.com. MiddleBuRy FaRMeRs MaRket: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 377-2980. NeWPoRt FaRMeRs MaRket: Pickles, meats, eggs, fruits, veggies, herbs and baked goods are a small sampling of the seasonal bounty. Causeway, Newport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 274-8206. RutlaNd CouNty FaRMeRs MaRket: Downtown strollers find high-quality produce, fresh-cut flowers and artisan crafts within arms’ reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813 or 753-7269. WiNe tastiNg: Samples of Austrian Zweigelt burst with flavor at a casual sipping session complete with cheese and bread. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, 4-6 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 253-5742.

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alexaNdeR teChNique WoRkshoP: Katie Back teaches ways to move correctly so as to prevent injury and better perform daily activities. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

FitNess Boot CaMP: Interval training helps participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Holley Hall, Bristol, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

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‘sisteR heaRt: the stoRy oF aN iNdiaN NuN’: Sister Lucy Kurien, founder and director of Maher, is the special guest at a screening of the 2015 documentary about the interfaith NGO serving three Indian states. Merrill’s Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 598-9257.

dRoP-iN geNtle hatha yoga: Guided by breath, students rest, restore and rejuvenate in a sequence of slow movements. Bring a personal mat. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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iNsight MeditatioN: Attendees deepen their understanding of Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring Mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-6694. Nia With liNda: Drawing from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. South End Studio, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691. outdooR BaCkyaRd Boot CaMP: Ma’am, yes, ma’am! An exercise expert helps folks increase strength, energy and agility. Call for details. Private residence, Middlebury, 7-8 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160.

Push-uPs iN the PaRk: Fitness fanatics get a sweat on at a fast and furious workout that benefits local charities. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 6-7 a.m. $5-15 suggested donation. Info, 658-0949. R.i.P.P.e.d.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. ReCoVeRy CoMMuNity yoga: A stretching session for all ability levels builds physical and mental strength to support healing. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. WedNesday Night souNd MeditatioN: The sacred sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, gong, didgeridoo and drum send participants on a journey exploring body, heart and soul. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-0186. ZuMBa: Lively Latin rhythms fuel this dancefitness phenomenon for all experience levels. Vergennes Opera House, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 349-0026.

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Chess CluB: Players use strategic moves to capture the king. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665. little BooM Vt: Musical minds ages 1 through 5 and their families explore the world of drumming through stories and beats. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. MusiC & MoVeMeNt stoRy tiMe: Wee ones get the wiggles out with songs and narratives. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. PajaMa stoRy tiMe: Little ones cuddle up in PJs for captivating tales, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. stoRy tiMe & PlaygRouP: Engrossing plots unfold into activities for kids up to age 6 and their grown-ups. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 1011:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

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‘gRoWiNg uP tRaNs’: This 2015 installment of “Frontline” paints an intimate portrait of kids and families as the children transition. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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siNgeRs & PlayeRs oF iNstRuMeNts: Musicians of all levels bring voices and gear to meet and mingle with fellow performers. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373. soNg CiRCle: Music lovers congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182.

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MoNaRCh ButteRFly taggiNg: Nets in hand, nature lovers catch, tag and release the migrating winged wonders. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.

politics

BuRliNgtoN liBeRtaRiaN PaRty toWN CauCus: Burlington voters who have not yet participated in a caucus this year elect officers and discuss local issues. Shaw’s, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 735-2149. RePuBliCaN PRiMaRy deBate: Steve Terry and Mike Smith host a Project240 screening of the war of words between presidential candidates. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. Free. Info, info@project240.org.

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adVaNCed diReCtiVe/liViNg Will WoRkshoP: Participants plan for posterity with help from Vermont Ethics Network’s Cindy Bruzzese. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.

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Financial capabilities Workshop: Renters and homeowners get money-management tips from a certified financial coach. NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, West Rutland, 5-9 p.m. $25 refundable deposit; preregister. Info, 438-2303, ext. 210.

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current events conversation: An informal open discussion delves into newsworthy subjects. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. the Dish: a series For inquisitive eaters: Panelists ponder issues of labor and social justice within Vermont’s thriving local food system. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5 p.m. $5 suggested donation; preregister. Info, 540-0406. ‘hyper-archaeology’ lightning lectures: Ready, set, go! Archaeologists present rapid-fire five-minute presentations of their research in a high-energy atmosphere. Queen City Brewery, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 479-1928. tim Watkins: The archaeologist approaches the podium with “A History of the Green Mountain National Forest and Its Heritage Program.” Charlotte Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 479-1928.

theater

la scala classic operas: ‘atilla’: A broadcast screening treats Verdi fans to a performance of the composer’s acclaimed work. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘the normal heart’: Larry Kramer penned this largely autobiographical play about the AIDS crisis in the early 1980s. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1310.

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UVM Medical Center, Burlington, 2:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 847-5823.

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Waterbury Farmers market: Cultivators and their customers swap veggie tales and edible inspirations at a weekly outdoor emporium. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 881-7679.

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Dare to be square Dance: Will Mentor calls the steps at a hoedown propelled by tunes from Pete’s Posse. American Legion Post 03, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 793-4650.

vermont council For giFteD eDucation connections: Parents, professionals and educators with ties to the gifted community share resources, information and support. New Moon Café, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-3212.

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mapping invasives For healthy Forests, part 1: Participants weed out intrusive species at a seminar led by Elizabeth Spinney of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167.

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american reD cross blooD Drive: See WED.16, Heritage Ford, South Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feast & FielD market: Locally grown produce, homemade tacos and live tunes from Harmony Hotel are on the menu at a pastoral party. Clark Farm, Barnard, market, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; concert, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3391. mount mansFielD scale moDelers: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature construction skill swap. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765. taylor valley moonshiner tour & presentation: History buffs don hiking boots for a trek focused on a group of notorious 1880s cider moonshiners in Orange County, led by archaeologist Brennan Gauthier. South Strafford Park and Ride, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 479-1928.

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creative Writing Workshop: Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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Fall book sale: Bookworms take their pick of thousands of titles at this benefit for the library. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7212.

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Franklin county chamber oF commerce mixer: Area professionals nosh on catered eats at a networking event. Bring a nonperishable food item for NorthWest Family Foods. New England Federal Credit Union, St. Albans, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $58; preregister. Info, 524-2444.

Fare thee Well celebration For mark huDson: Community members share memories and accolades to honor the Vermont Historical Society executive director. Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-8503.

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‘Death makes liFe possible’: Mark Krigbaum’s award-winning 2014 documentary aims to shift the collective consciousness surrounding death into an inspiration for living. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

food & drink

bark & breW series: Pups romp around the HSCC play yard while snacks and craft beers tempt pet owners’ taste buds. Humane Society of Chittenden County, South Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 702-985-8980. Friuli: part 1: Oenophiles tip back samples of fresh, flavorful wines. Dedalus Wine, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368. milton Farmers market: Honey, jams and pies alike woo seekers of produce, crafts and maple goodies. Hannaford Supermarket, Milton, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1009. uvm meDical center Farmers market: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Davis Concourse,

the art oF pilates: Instructor Susan Walsh puts students through the paces in a strength-building workout. Vergennes Opera House, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $10. Info, 989-3435. community minDFulness: A 20-minute guided practice led by Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.

September 24-October Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. Matinees each Saturday at 2 p.m. TICKETS: $25 adults • $15 for 18 and under, tax included • 802-253-3961 stowetheatre.com • tickets@stowetheatre.com or at the box office (two hours before showtime)

emboDying relationship: Psychologist Robert Kest examines the biopsychological dynamics that shape interpersonal relations. Community Room, 12v-stowetheater091615.indd 1 Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

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Fitness boot camp: Interval training helps participants improve strength, agility, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Cornwall Town Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. Forza: the samurai sWorD Workout: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.

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pilates With mary regele: Fitness fanatics drop in to fine-tune their flexibility, posture and core strength. River Arts, Morrisville, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 888-1261.

THU 17 MAJOR JACKSON: ROLL DEEP 7PM Jackson, the author of four collections of

tai chi on the Farm: Experts demonstrate the moving meditation passed down through the generations. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, registration, 1:30 p.m.; class, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-0360.

WED 23 BRENDAN KELLY: THE YIN & YANG 7PM OF CLIMATE CRISIS

kids

colchester lego club: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

Examine the current climate crisis through the lens of Chinese medicine at this book launch celebration. Ticketed event.

October THU 1 JENNIFER MCMAHON: 7PM THE NIGHT SISTER

craFternoon: Fairy house: Kids ages 6 and up tap into their imaginations and assemble tiny abodes for mythical pixies. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

Join New York Times best-selling mystery author Jennifer McMahon. Ticketed event.

critter construction: Just as a beaver builds a lodge, kiddos ages 3 through 5 and their adult companions create their own cozy hideaways. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 9-10:30 a.m. $8-10 per adult-child pair; $4 per additional child; preregister. Info, 434-3068. homeschoolers’ Day: science & nature: The museum grounds act as a science lab for students to do experiments and collect data. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular admission, $11-14; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200. lego club: Nicole leads budding builders in archaeology-based projects. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

THU 8 KATIE WEBSTER: MAPLE 7PM Join us for a book launch party featuring maple appetizers, desserts, and a live cooking demo! Ticketed event.

SAT 10 STAR WARS READS DAY 11-2PM Costumes encouraged! All ages. THU 15 HOWARD FRANK MOSHER: 7PM GOD’S KINGDOM

Where does fiction come from? Explore this question with Howard Frank Mosher. Ticketed event.

SAT 17 DEREK “DEEK” DIEDRICKSEN: 2PM MICROSHELTERS

Join us for a talk on creative cabins, tiny houses, and other small structures. Ticketed event.

plainFielD preschool story time: Little ones ages 2 through 5 discover the magic of literature. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 454-8504. preschool story time: Captivating narratives pave the way for crafts and activities for youngsters ages 3 through 6. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. raptors in resiDence: Fans of feathered fliers stretch their wings and experience birds of prey firsthand. Shelburne Farms, 1-1:30 p.m. Regular THU.17

poetry and a UVM professor, will discuss his latest work. Ticketed event.

Ticketed events are $3 per person, and come with a $5 coupon good toward the purchase of a book by the featured author.

CURIOSITY DAY Join us for some monkey business September 19th in Burlington and Essex, when we’ll celebrate with Curious George goodies (while supplies last) and a Curious George story time at 11am in Burlington. 191 Bank Street, Downtown Burlington • 802.448.3350 Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Essex • 802.872.7111

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m.a.g.i.c.: masculinity anD genDer iDentity conversation: Folks of any and all gender identities convene for a casual discussion of topics ranging from inequality to language and media to food. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 370-5369.

tunbriDge WorlD’s Fair: A tradition since 1867, this agricultural fair hosts horse shows, tractor pulls, live music, dance performances and walkaround clowns. Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. $8-35; additional cost for rides. Info, 889-5555.

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briDge carD party: Fun is in the cards at an afternoon of friendly competition, tea sandwiches and desserts. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Stern Center Scholarship Fund. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $35. Info, 878-2332.

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ho RT tea & Formal garDens tour: uN OU Dine & Discuss series: Bibliophiles |C Do Explorations of the inn and its grounds ES ’ f th l l i join Ed Cashman for a shared meal and E BASkErV culminate in a traditional cup-and-saucer conversation about a selected literary work. affair. The Inn at Shelburne Farms, 2:30-4 p.m. $18; Call for details. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, preregister. Info, 985-8442. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; bring a dish inspired by the book to share. Info, 878-6955.

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music

Drum Class: Percussion players make rhythmic music in an African-inspired lesson with Ismael Bangoura. Red Cedar School, Bristol, 6-7:15 p.m. $13-15. Info, 859-1802. Dwight Yoakam: The Corvette Cowboy serves up his signature blend of classic country and rock and roll with selections from Second Hand Heart. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-80. Info, 863-5966. Kim Robertson: The harpist plucks out traditional Celtic tunes with a contemporary touch. North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 748-2600.

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Breea C. Willingham: An open Q&A follows “Rewriting the Script Society Has Written for Them: Black Women’s Prison Narratives as Active Black Feminism.” Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 12:30-1:45 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3094. Fletcher Dean: Fungi fans are treated to a slide show and discussion of mushroom varieties. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. Thomas Visser: The University of Vermont professor shares “Historic Preservation at UVM: Conservation and Sustainability of the Historic Environment.” Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166. Victor Guadagno: Eco-conscious listeners get the nitty-gritty details of how permaculture can lead to a better society in “Transition Town Series: Designing Abundance.” Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Major Jackson: The University of Vermont professor shares passages from his new collection of poetry, Roll Deep. See calendar spotlight. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350.

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Women’s Pickup Basketball: Drive to the hoop! Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. See meetup.com for details. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

Fall Book Sale: See WED.16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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bazaars

Fall Rummage Sale: Deal seekers find treasures from an assortment of clothing, household items and toys. Congregational Church, Middlebury, noon5 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7634.

comedy

Foxtrot Lima Victor: Four up-and-coming comics have audience members in stitches. Proceeds benefit local veterans. Burlington VFW Post, 8-10 p.m. $10. Info, 310-8178.

community

Feast Together or Feast to Go: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.

conferences

Politics & Economics Symposium: Panelists engage in dialogue based on the theme “Ill Fares the Land: Inequality in the 21st Century.” Conference Room, Robert A. Jones House, Middlebury College, noon-6:20 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5324.

dance

Valley 9 & Dine: Friendly competition on the green leads to a relaxing meal at Common Man Restaurant. Sugarbush Resort Golf Club, Warren, check-in, 3:45 p.m.; golf, 4 p.m. $30 for meal; $40 to golf; $10 for pass holders; preregister. Info, 583-6725.

Burlington Rugby: New and veteran players train to compete in the fall season. Bring cleats, a mouth guard and water. Fort Ethan Allen Athletic Fields, Colchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonrugbyevents@gmail.com.

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Queen City Ghostwalk: Darkness Falls: Paranormal historian Thea Lewis highlights haunted happenings throughout Burlington. Meet at the steps 10 minutes before start time. Burlington City Hall Park, 8 p.m. $18; preregister. Info, 863-5966.

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Spookyville Vermont Kick-Off Party: Boys and ghouls, mummies and daddies: Step right up for a sneak peek of the Champlain Valley’s Halloween extravaganza to preview skits and learn about opportunities to participate. Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 355-3107.

Montshire Unleashed: An Evening for Adults: Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse brews fuel a night for grown-ups to explore the Science Discovery Lab and view permanent exhibits. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 6-9 p.m. Regular admission, $14; free for members. Info, 649-2200.

NAMI Vermont Family-to-Family Class: The National Alliance on Mental Illness builds understanding between families and friends of individuals struggling with psychological health and their loved ones. Call for details. Various locations statewide, 6-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-639-6480, ext. 102.

‘Run for Your Wife’: A London cabbie confronts complications as he attempts to get away with having two spouses in this knee-slapper by Ray Cooney. Waterbury Festival Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. $17.50-35. Info, 498-3755.

Bluebird Fairy Card Readings: Sessions with artist Emily Anderson offer folks insight into their lives. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. $5. Info, 238-4540.

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‘The Question’: The Green Candle Theater Company presents a wordplay by John Milton Oliver that digs deep into life’s negotiations, both simple and complex. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 863-5966.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: See WED.16, American Legion, Windsor, 12:30-5:30 p.m. UVM Waterman Building, Burlington, 1-7 p.m.

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Taylor Mac: ‘A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: 1776-1806’: The larger-than-life drag performer pulls back the curtain on hidden queer histories through a mix of music, history and art. See calendar spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘The Normal Heart’: See WED.16.

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Mandarin Chinese Class: Language lovers practice the dialect spoken throughout northern and southwestern China. Agape Community Church, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-2037.

‘Swan Lake’: The Russian Grand Ballet interprets good versus evil in this full-scale production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25-60. Info, 863-5966.

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‘The Last Five Years’: A writer and an actress fall in and out of love in Jason Robert Brown’s Tony Award-winning musical, staged by Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966.

Scottish Country Dancing: See WED.16.

The Wiggles Rock & Roll Preschool Tour: Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword and Wags the Dog join the wildly popular children’s band for an evening of singing, dancing and good, clean fun. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 6:30 p.m. $28.50. Info, 775-0903.

‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’: A giant paw print is the key clue in a murder mystery adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle’s most “pup”-ular Sherlock Holmes story. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $10-65. Info, 229-0492.

Friday Night Blues Dancing: Hoofers of all ability levels pick up smooth moves, then stick around for a post-class dance. Partners are not necessary. Champlain Club, Burlington, class, 7-8:30 p.m.; dance, 8:30-11 p.m. $8-10. Info, 488-2930.

Thursday Playtime: Children up to age 5 and their caregivers convene for casual amusement. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘A Christmas Carol: the Musical’ Auditions: Adult and child performers, prepared with 32 bars of song, vie for roles in a stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story, to be performed at the Dickens Christmas Festival. Stowe High School, 6 p.m. Free. Info, nancy@njoyevent.com.

farm admission, $5-8; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 985-8686.

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Tunbridge World’s Fair: See THU.17, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Telluride at Dartmouth: ‘He Named Me Malala’: Davis Guggenheim profiles the young woman who survived being shot in Pakistan for speaking out against a policy forbidding girls to attend school in this 2015 documentary. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 & 7 p.m. $6-12. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘Who’s There?’ Film Series: Cinephiles take in titles exploring the topic of identity. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

food & drink

Bellows Falls Farmers Market: Grass-fed beef meets bicycle-powered smoothies at a foodie fair overflowing with veggies, cheeses, prepared eats and live music. Canal Street, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, bellowsfallsmarket@gmail.com. ‘Check, Please!’: Performing-arts supporters fork it over at an evening of fine dining and dinner theater benefiting the opera house. Enosburg Opera House, 7 p.m. $30; $200 for a table of eight. Info, 933-6171. Five Corners Farmers Market: From local meats to breads and wines, farmers and food producers share the fruits of their labor. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3249. Foodways Fridays: Cooks use heirloom herbs and veggies to revive historic recipes in the farmhouse kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular farm and museum admission, $4-14; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355. The Hungry Hound: An afterparty for the Lost Nation Theater’s production of The Hound of the Baskervilles offers live music, tasty treats and a chance to mingle with the cast. New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier, 10 p.m. $10 plus theater ticket; cash bar. Info, 229-0492.

Plaid Party: Revelers break out the checkered clothing and fête fall with sips of the meadery’s seasonal Autumn Spice Mead. Groennfell Meadery, Colchester, 4-8 p.m. Cost of drinks. Info, 497-2345. Richmond Farmers Market: An open-air marketplace connects farmers and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-9778. Truck Stop: Mobile kitchens dish out mouthwatering fare and local libations. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406.

health & fitness

Community Hatha Yoga: Students move at their own pace in a gentle, reflective practice. South End Studio, Burlington, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $6. Info, 683-4918. Laughter Yoga: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle! Both new and experienced participants reduce stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373. Recovery Community Yoga: See WED.16.

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Early-Bird Math: Books, songs and games put a creative twist on mathematics. Richmond Free Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036. Family Movie: Kiddos and their parents break out the popcorn and get cozy for a screening of an all-ages film. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Fuse Friday: Aspiring artisans bring ideas or borrow patterns to make Fuse Bead creations. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665. Music With Robert: Sing-alongs with Robert Resnik hit all the right notes. Daycare programs welcome with one caregiver for every two children. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; groups must preregister. Info, 865-7216. Musical Story Time: Melody makers of all ages read and rock out with books, songs and instruments. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. Read to Clara: A friendly therapy dog is the perfect companion for little lit lovers. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 223-4665. Songs & Stories With Matthew: Matthew Witten helps children start the day with tunes and tales of adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Yoga Story Time: Mini yogis stretch, move, breathe and practice their “Om”s. Hayes Room, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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Bluegrass & Barbecue: Tunes from the DuPont Brothers liven up a feast of Bluebird Barbecue fare featuring wine, sangria and Fiddlehead Brewing beer. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222. Coracree: Traditional Celtic, old-time and European music meld in a transatlantic mix. WalkOver Gallery and Concert Room, Bristol, 8-10 p.m. $15-20. Info, 453-4613. Matthew Shipp Trio: Bop influences abound when the avant-garde jazz pianist tickles the ivories accompanied by bassist Michael Bisio and drummer Whit Dickey. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $21-25. Info, 863-5966. Summer Music at Grace: Special guests Will Patton and David Gusakov join the Missisquoi River Band for a spirited performance of traditional and original bluegrass. Grace Episcopal Church, Sheldon, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 326-4603. Vermont Virtuosi: A chamber ensemble featuring seven flutists hits all the right notes in the program “Pipe Dreams 2: Same Pipes, Different Dreams.” UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 881-9153.

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outdoors

Fall Migration Bird Walks: Avian enthusiasts explore local hot spots for songbird species. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9 a.m. $10; free for kids and members. Info, 229-6206.

seminars

Consultant training day: Consulting archaeologists and architectural historians hone their skills at a training session hosted by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. National Life Building, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, debra.sayers@vermont.gov.

sports

Vt north to south BiCyCle tour: Pedal pushers with camping gear in tow embark on a three-day tour from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts line. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, $175 includes most meals; preregister. Info, 723-6551, ext. 303.

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eduCation enriChMent oF eVeryone Fall series: Champlain College’s Nancy Nahra spreads her wings in “Amelia Earhart.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

theater

‘a ChristMas Carol: the MusiCal’ auditions: See THU.17. ‘the draWer Boy’: Truth and fiction collide when a young actor from the big city mines two aging farmers for stories about rural life in this Parish Players production. Eclipse Grange Theater, Thetford, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 785-4344. ‘a Fleeting aniMal: an opera FroM JudeVine’: The tragic love story between a recently returned veteran and a struggling single mother plays out through the words and music of David Budbill and Erik Nielsen. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $5-25. Info, 476-8188. ‘the hound oF the BaskerVilles’: See THU.17, 8 p.m. ‘Jesse and the Bandit Queen’: The jury is out — partners in crime Jesse James and Belle Starr make for one heck of a show inspired by both fact and fiction. The Little Theater, Woodstock, 7 p.m. $10-20. Info, 332-6020. ‘nunsense a-Men’: Five nuns played by male performers try to pull off a variety show amid chaos and calamity. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 7:30 p.m. $13-15. Info, 748-2600. ‘the Question’: See THU.17, 8 p.m. ‘run For your WiFe’: See THU.17.

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CreatiVe Writing Workshop: See WED.16, 10:30 a.m.

Fall Book sale: See WED.16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Quilt exhiBition: See WED.16.

bazaars

FaBulous Flea Market: Savvy shoppers snag art, antiques, collectibles and one-of-a-kind jewelry at a benefit for the theater. Middlebury Town Hall Theater, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 382-9222. Fall CraFt FestiVal: Regional artisans give demos and display a wide array of wares ranging from pottery to paintings at this annual creative celebration. Chester Green, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 875-2444.

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COMEDIAN PAUL REISER

Fall ruMMage sale: See FRI.18, 9 a.m.-noon.

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business

Franklin County Business & proFessional WoMen 50th anniVersary CeleBration: President Jackie Hawkins joins in the fun at an evening of presentations, recognitions and dancing to DJ Robert “Scottie” Jameson. St. Albans Knights of Columbus, cocktail hour, 5-6 p.m.; dinner, 6-7 p.m.; program, 8-10 p.m. $20; $35 per couple; preregister. Info, 393-0716.

community

CsWd CustoMer appreCiation day: Chittenden Solid Waste District workers salute citizens who keep the community clean with snacks, prizes and a Q&A session. CSWD Williston Drop-Off Center, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8100. Queen City MeMory CaFé: People with memory loss accompany their caregivers for coffee, conversation and entertainment. Thayer House, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 800-272-3900.

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Comedian, actor, and bestselling author’s only Vermont performance! With opening act Nobby Reed.

SUSAN WERNER

Saturday, October 24, 7:30pm with opening act Wisewater “Susan Werner, a clever songwriter and an engaging performer, brings literacy and wit back to popular song.” - The New Yorker

WoMen’s eConoMiC opportunity ConFerenCe: Ladies convene to explore new careers, forge professional contacts, discover financial resources and hear a keynote address by Vermont Public Radio’s Jane Lindholm. Childcare is available. Vermont Technical College, Randolph, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 728-9101.

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The Stampede featuring Ben Cohen

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adult Coloring: Grown-ups pick up colored pencils for a meditative and creative activity. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

Sunday, November 15, 7:00pm

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Ballets With a tWist: ‘Mint Julep and other spirited danCes’: Charismatic choreography, mesmerizing music and eye-catching costumes enliven pop-infused performing-arts routines. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, 7:30 p.m. $20-59. Info, 760-4634. Blues danCe Workshops: Students can choose from three tutorials or stay for a full day of instruction in the style born of African American and European dance forms. See vermontswings.com for details. Champlain Club, Burlington, noon-6 p.m. $10-15. Info, 488-2930. ‘Folk danCes For neCessary triButaries (With puddles)’: Traditional movement and Burlington water systems inspire a performance piece by University of Vermont professor-at-large Jennifer Monson. See calendar spotlight. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

BETTYE LAVETTE Saturday, December 5 7:30pm

“Some singers sing, then there’s Bettye. She lives in each song.” - Jon Bon Jovi

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sCottish Country danCing: See WED.16. usa danCe Vt CoMMunity BallrooM danCe soCial: Twinkle-toed movers celebrate the art of dance from the foxtrot to the Argentine tango. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-11 p.m. $10-15. Info, usadancevt@ gmail.com.

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perennial plant sWap: Horticulturalists label and trade plants for the garden. No orange daylilies/ditch lilies, please. Courtyard, Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

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Curry kiCkoFF: Lit lovers listen to passages from Salman Rushdie’s Haroun and the Sea of Stories over an Indian curry dinner. Enosburg Public Library, 5:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 933-2328.

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Presenting Artists From Around the World and Right Next Door

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BroWn Bag Book CluB: Readers voice opinions about Jack Mayer’s Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project. Books are available at the front desk. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:301:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

pollinator inForMation & plant eVent: Home growers drop in for an informal information session and shop for dozens of native wildflower varieties. Full Circle Gardens, Essex, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1919.

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environment

Watersheds United Vermont Cleanup Event: Eco-conscious volunteers band together to beautify the banks of the Green Mountain State. Gazebo, Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 738-0456. Southside Steakhouse, Rutland, 9 a.m.noon. Free. Info, nanci.mcguire@vt.nacdnet.net.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive: See WED.16, Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bike Recycle Vermont Shop Workday: Novice and experienced tinkerers volunteer to help with repairs, refurbishing and other projects. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, dan@bikerecyclevt.org. Colors of the Kingdom Train Ride: Leaf peepers climb aboard for a trip down the tracks of the Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad. St. Johnsbury Welcome Center, 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. $7-13. Info, 7480-2600. Independent Community Meeting Place: Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030. Live Caterpillar Zoo: Nature photographer Sam Jaffe presents a traveling show highlighting the region’s most wacky and weird species. Woodbelly pizza completes the picture. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.

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UVM Historic Tour: Professor emeritus William Averyt references architectural gems and notable personalities on a walk through campus. Ira Allen statue, University Green, UVM, Burlington, 10 a.m.noon. Free; preregister. Info, 656-8673.

fairs & festivals

Eat by Northeast: Locavores fill up on gourmet food, beer and cider at this two-day fest featuring more than 20 seminars and live music by Caroline Rose, Josh Panda and Suitcase Junket. See eatxne. com for details. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free; cost of food and drink. Info, 652-0777. Harvest Festival: Families get in on tractor hayrides, grape-stomping contests, live music, wine tastings and offerings from food vendors. Proceeds benefit Camp Ta-Kum-Ta. Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits, Cambridge, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 644-8151. Otter Creek Harvest Fest: Madaila, Lynguistic Civilians and DJ Disco Phantom keep the beat at this fest featuring the official release of Double Dose IPA. Otter Creek Brewing/Wolaver’s Certified Organic Ales/The Shed Brewery, Middlebury, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0727. Plymouth Notch Antique Apple Fest: Revelers toss, sample and peel rare varieties at a fruity fête featuring sheep shearing, a recipe contest and orchard tours. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 828-3211. Puppets in the Green Mountains Festival: See WED.16.

Vermont Comic Con: Comic-book fans get a kick out of artists, vendors and special guests, including actor Nicholas Brendon from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $20-100. Info, 603-339-8855. Vermont Granite Festival: Rock steady! Demonstrations, ethnic music, exhibits and activities round out a celebration of Barre and central Vermont’s stone heritage. Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-10; free for members. Info, 476-4605.

film

Hirschfield International Film Series: ‘Boyhood’: Filmed over 12 years, this 2014 drama follows a boy from childhood through his entry into college with actor Ellar Coltrane growing up in front of the camera. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. ‘Our Man Flint’: James Coburn stars as a man of mystery in this 1966 James Bond spoof, screened on 16mm film. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com.

Oktoberfest: A barbecue kicks off an Austrianinspired fête featuring local lagers and live music by the Inseldudler Band. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, 2:30-8 p.m. $29. Info, 253-5705. Rutland County Farmers Market: See WED.16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shelburne Farmers Market: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables. Shelburne Town Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 482-4279. Swanton Farmers Market: Shoppers get their share of farm-fresh produce, meats and breads. Village Green Park, Swanton, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 868-7200. Waitsfield Farmers Market: A bustling bazaar boasts seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and live entertainment. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 498-4734. Wine Tasting: Vino lovers sip Côtes du Rhône reds at a casual tasting session complete with cheese and bread. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, 4-6 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 253-5742.

health & fitness

Community Yoga: Kali Brgant guides students through breathing and poses. River Arts, Morrisville, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Donations. Info, 888-1261.

Teddy Roosevelt Day: Locals commemorate the then-vice president’s 1901 visit to Isle La Motte with ceremonies, apple picking, music, hayrides and more. Various Isle La Motte locations, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 928-3434.

Tunbridge World’s Fair: See THU.17, 7 a.m.10 p.m.

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Queen City Ghostwalk: Darkness Falls: See FRI.18.

Tibet Festival: The Tibetan Association of Vermont presents a day of traditional food, crafts, songs and dance. Contois Auditorium at City Hall, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 598-1194.

Norwich Farmers Market: Farmers and artisans offer meats, maple syrup and produce alongside baked goods and handcrafted items. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.

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Mountains to Mountains, People to People: Collectors bid on fine-art photography and other mountain-themed items at an auction raising funds for earthquake relief in Nepal through Tara Foundation USA. Andrea Mead Lawrence Lodge, Pico Mountain, Killington, 4-7 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 779-4215.

Spreading Light Music Festival: Doctor Rick and Coquette take to the stage at a family-friendly fest complete with a flow yoga session. Proceeds benefit Active Minds. Battery Park, Burlington, 1-5:30 p.m. $5-15; free for kids 12 and under. Info, help@spreadinglightmusicfestival.com.

Touch a Truck: Vroom, vroom! Kiddos climb aboard service vehicles at this automobile adventure. Bombardier Park West, Milton, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 893-4922.

Going Back to School With Essential Oils: From boosting the immune system to increasing mental focus, Tiffany Buongiorne explores the versatile properties of therapeuticgrade oils. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 12:30-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.

Practice SAT Exam: Students sharpen their pencils for an authentic testing experience where they receive full score reports. Our Lady of Grace Parish, Colchester, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

Northwest Farmers Market: Locavores stock up on produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 827-3157.

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Shelburne Farms Harvest Festival: Autumn adventures abound at this observation of Vermont’s farm and forestry traditions featuring live music, storytelling, craft demos and a hay-bale maze. Shelburne Farms, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-10; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 985-8686.

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duct in Boston’s Catholic Archdiocese. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 & 7 p.m. $6-12. Info, 603-646-2422.

food & drink

Barre Farmers Market: See WED.16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Burlington Farmers Market: More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172. Caledonia Farmers Market: Growers, crafters and entertainers gather weekly at outdoor booths centered on local eats. Parking lot, Anthony’s Diner, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3088. Capital City Farmers Market: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made arts and crafts. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958. Chocolate Tasting: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the flavor profiles of four different confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.

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DIY Smartphone Gloves: Sartorially savvy youngsters use conductive thread to make screenfriendly hand coverings. Fairfax Community Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. Hands-On Glassblowing Projects & Classes: Suncatcher: Aspiring artisans ages 7 and up choose natural and nautical designs to create colorful window hangings. Orwell Glass Workshop, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15-20; preregister for a time slot. Info, 475-2022. Hopstop Family Show: Burlington Taiko: Japanese-style drummers pound out thunderous rhythms. Bring a chair or blanket. Rain location: Alumni Hall. Hop Plaza, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 11 a.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. Raptors in Residence: See THU.17. Saturday Drop-In Story Time: A weekly selection of songs and narratives engages all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

Farm-to-Table Dinner: Locavores dig into a five-course meal featuring produce from the Farm at Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. Live music and a cash bar enliven the evening. Elks Lodge, Montpelier, 6 p.m. $50; $90 per pair; preregister; limited space. Info, 371-4731.

Saturday Stories & Songs: Avid readers kick off the weekend with books and music. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.16.

Time Travels Through Nature: A Guided Walk: All ages are welcome to lace up appropriate outdoor shoes and discover a farm, a mill and an inn through a hike and scavenger hunt. Mill Trail Cabin, Stowe, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7221.

Mount Tom Farmers Market: Purveyors of garden-fresh crops, prepared foods and crafts set up shop for the morning. Parking lot, Mount Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2070. Newport Farmers Market: See WED.16.

Saturday Story Time: Families gather for imaginative tales. Phoenix Books Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

Sizzlin’ Saturdays: Partygoers put on their dancing shoes for a night of revelry topped with a midnight drag show. The Local Bar & Nightclub, Rutland, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 772-7345.

music

The Barre-Tones: The all-female a cappella group presents its 44th annual concert, featuring the barbershop ensemble Foreign Exchange. Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $7-15. Info, 476-8188. Punch Brothers: The theme of digitally fueled isolation threads through the acoustic quintet’s emotive and melodic set featuring songs from The Phosphorescent Blues. Gabriel Kahane opens. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $31.50-51.25. Info, 863-5966. Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca: Afro-Cuban rhythms and pan-African styles ring out at a highenergy world-music concert. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 457-3981. Rupert Wates: Melodic and haunting folk songs are in the British singer-songwriter’s wheelhouse. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $40 includes preshow dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295. The Small Choir: Local vocalists present a cappella arrangements of gospel tunes in the African American tradition. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 748-2600. They Might Be Gypsies: Hothouse swing and Latin-flavored rumba fill the air. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $8; free for kids 18 and under. Info, 453-3803. Vermont Virtuosi: See FRI.18, Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 881-9153.

outdoors

Celebration of Birds: Nature lovers fête feathered friends at a fest complete with wood-carving and taxidermy exhibits, live avian demonstrations, music, and tasty fare. Staige Hill Farm, Charlotte, 4-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink; preregister. Info, 434-3068. Mushroom Walk: Hikers hit the trails in search of local varieties. Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Hollister Hill and Thompson roads. Stranahan Town Forest, Marshfield, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

seminars

Beginning Genealogy: Those looking to climb their family tree get tips from Sheila Morris, who introduces key resources for accessing ancestry information. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5. Info, 310-9285. How to Teach Chair Yoga: A Workshop for Teachers: Instructors learn to adapt poses for students with limited mobility. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 2-5 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, sanghastudiovt@gmail.com. Introduction to Microsoft Windows: Let’s get technical! Students learn to use the mouse, keyboard and operating system components. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217. VCAM Orientation: Video-production hounds master basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

sports

Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship: Take aim! Skilled outdoorsmen channel ancient hunters and hurl spears through the air at this historical affair featuring flint knapping and craft workshops. Chimney Point State Historic Site, Vergennes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6-7 for competitors; $5 for spectators; free for kids under 15. Info, 759-2412.

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Spartan race: Iron-willed athletes tackle steep slopes and muddy waters on challenging 26-, 12- and 3.5-mile courses. Killington Resort, 8 a.m. $25-200; $20-25 for spectators; preregister; extra cost for parking. Info, 422-6201.

rutLand county humane Society ducK derBy: Adopted waterfowl race to the finish for cash prizes. Stop by the Humane Society or see rchsvt.org to adopt. Giorgetti Park, Rutland, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 483-9171.

WaLKS for chiLdren: Supporters put one foot in front of the other to raise funds for Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. Strollers, wheelchairs and kids on bikes are welcome. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, registration, 8 a.m.; run, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 229-5724. Howe Center, Rutland, registration, 8 a.m.; run, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 229-5724.

fairs & festivals

theater

‘the draWer Boy’: See FRI.18. ‘a fLeeting animaL: an opera from Judevine’: See FRI.18, Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $5-25. Info, 476-8188. ‘the hound of the BaSKerviLLeS’: See THU.17, 2 & 8 p.m. ‘JeSSe and the Bandit Queen’: See FRI.18. magmanuS: Action and reaction propel an experimental performance by the Swedish circus duo. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 518-523-2512. ‘nunSenSe a-men’: See FRI.18. ‘the QueStion’: See THU.17. ‘run for your Wife’: See THU.17. ‘underneath the aBove ShoW no. 1 (inSpired By the forthcoming preSidentiaL eLection campaign in the greateSt country in the WorLd)’: Bread and Puppet Theater performs politically charged new works following a tour of the museum. Paper Mache Cathedral, Bread and Puppet Farm, Glover, tour, 6 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 525-3031.

words

faLL BooK SaLe: See WED.16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. League of vermont WriterS faLL program: Industry professionals including Sara J. Henry, Sydney Lea and Katherine Quimby Johnson consider the theme “What Would You Tell a Room of Writers, if Given the Chance?” College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. $45-50. Info, lvw@leaguevtwriters.org.

Sun.20 QuiLt exhiBition: See WED.16.

bazaars

faLL craft feStivaL: See SAT.19.

community

oK: Like-minded individuals plan for the future, contemplate the past and connect with the present. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:45-6 p.m. Free. Info, 989-9684.

dance

ScottiSh country dancing: See WED.16.

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american red croSS BLood drive: See SAT.19.

vermont comic con: See SAT.19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

film

‘a pLace in the Sun’: Montgomery Clift stars alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Shelley Winters in this 1951 romance about a man torn between two women. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0903.

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‘the ruSSian WoodpecKer’: Ukrainian artist Fedor Alexandrovich turns a critical eye toward the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in this award-winning 2015 documentary. A Q&A with Alexandrovich and director Chad Gracia follows. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981. ‘Some LiKe it hot’: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon get laughs in this genderbending 1959 comedy followed by a Q&A session. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 7 p.m. $6-9. Info, 728-6464.

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teLLuride at dartmouth: ‘Suffragette’: The women’s rights movement catches fire in this 2015 drama starring Carey Mulligan, Helena BonhamCarter and Meryl Streep. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 & 7 p.m. $6-12. Info, 603-646-2422.

food & drink

BLacK Bear BiodieSeL faLL ceLeBration: The clean-burning-energy purveyors present craft beer, local food and music at an end-of-summer bash. Black Bear Biodiesel, Plainfield, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 999-2380. chocoLate taSting: See SAT.19. domingo: Foodies find roasted peppers, seasonal produce, delicious meals, crafted products and good conversation at a weekly market. Kingsbury Market Garden, Warren, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-6815. pancaKe BreaKfaSt: Neighbors rub elbows over plates of flapjacks, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-8071. South BurLington farmerS marKet: Farmers, food vendors, artists and crafters set up booths in the parking lot. University Mall, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 207-266-8766. WinooSKi farmerS marKet: Area growers and bakers offer ethnic fare, assorted produce and agricultural products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, winooskimarket@gmail. com.

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games

gameS parLour: Strategic thinkers bring favorite tabletop competitions to play with others. Champlain Club, Burlington, 2-8 p.m. $5. Info, orsonbradford@gmail.com.

health & fitness

nia With Suzy: Drawing from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691.

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‘LoBBying in america: Behind the puLitzer With eric Lipton’: Journalism professionals enjoy a get-together with the prize-winning reporter as a precursor to his upcoming public talk. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister at eventbrite.com. Info, 864-1848.

puppetS in the green mountainS feStivaL: See WED.16.

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‘foLK danceS for neceSSary triButarieS (With puddLeS)’: See SAT.19.

harveSt feStivaL: See SAT.19.

tunBridge WorLd’S fair: See THU.17, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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eat By northeaSt: See SAT.19, 10 a.m.

Shoreham appLe feSt: Extra Stout entertain families at this ode to Vermont’s signature fruit featuring cider, desserts and a pig kissing contest. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Platt Memorial Library. Village Green, Shoreham, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 897-2747.

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Sunday Sangha: Community aShtanga yoga: Students stretch and breathe through a series of poses. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 10-11:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 224-6183.

waterBury Community Band Benefit ConCert: Proceeds benefit the Waterbury Good Neighbor Fund at a recital featuring works by Mozart, Dennis Báthory-Kitsz and band favorites. Waterbury Congregational Church, 3-4:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 498-8367.

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BaBySitter mingler: University of Vermont students interested in caring for area children convene for a meet-and-greet with local families. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 656-9405. diSCovery SundayS: Inquisitive minds have fun with hands-on explorations of science, technology, engineering and math. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, noon-4 p.m. $11.50-13.50; free for kids 3 and under. Info, 359-5001, ext. 228. handS-on glaSSBlowing ProjeCtS & ClaSSeS: SunCatCher: See SAT.19.

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SundayS for fledglingS: From feathers and flying to art and zoology, junior birders ages 5 through 9 develop research and observation skills. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 2-2:45 p.m. Regular admission, $3.50-7; free for members; preregister. Info, 434-2167. vermont family network family fun day: Parents and kids enjoy a day of plain old fun including skating, VSA Vermont drumming, games and snacks. Leddy Park, Burlington, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 800-800-4005.

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UVM & DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON Readings, signings, panels, workshops, musical performances, demos, book launches, film screenings & special events featuring literary luminaries from around the world — and just around the corner! FRIDAY, 9/25 FESTIVAL DEDICATION Join us at the Davis Center for a tribute to the internationally acclaimed work of David Macaulay presented by James Sturm!

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velo vermont vintage road ride: Dust off your 10-speeds! Pre-1990 bikes take pedalers on a 28-mile paved and dirt route through the hilly Vermont countryside. Downtown Montpelier, 2-6 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, velovermontvrr@gmail.com.

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PikniC eleCtronik: DJ sets and beat-driven music propel a dance party of epic proportions. See piknicelectronik.com for details. Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal, 2 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 514-904-1247.

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tam trek: Runners attack 18-, 6- and 2-mile courses to raise funds for the Trail Around Middlebury. Wright Park, Middlebury, 8 a.m. $30-140; free for kids under 13. Info, 388-1007.

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Stowe trail raCe SerieS: Athletes stretch their legs at the Trapp Cabin 5 & 10K benefiting Friends of Stowe Adaptive Sports. Meadow, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, registration, 8:30 a.m.; race, 10 a.m. $10-20. Info, info@stoweadaptive.org.

dimanCheS frenCh ConverSation: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.

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affiliate artiStS CollaBorative ConCert: An eclectic show bounces among classical, bluegrass and more. Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

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downtown 10k: Runners make strides on a flat, fast course through downtown Burlington. Burlington City Hall, 8:30-10:30 a.m. $30. Info, 881-7725.

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learning to work with CryStalS: Participants learn to use energy tools to help facilitate personal healing and well-being. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, Burlington, 1:30-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 660-8060.

• Women ages 18-44

seminars

who are not currently interested in quitting smoking:

Summer walking tour: Hikers tap into local history on the guided excursion “Lewiston: Norwich’s Ghost Hamlet.” Norwich Historical Society and Community Center, 1-3 p.m. $5; free for members; preregister; limited space. Info, 649-0124.

women’S PiCkuP SoCCer: Quickfooted ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while connecting passes and making runs for the goal. For ages 18 and up. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

talks

jeSSiCa roemiSCher: The former Middlebury College instructor combines piano music and spoken word in a display of multidisciplinary prowess. See calendar spotlight. Middlebury Town Hall Theater, 4 p.m. $5-10. Info, 382-9222.

Paul wood: The retired engineer lays out devices developed in the Green Mountain State in “Inventive Vermonters: A Sampling of Farm Tools and Implements.” Middletown Springs Historical Society, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 235-2376.

organ reCital: Instrumentalists Hyung-Kyu Yi, Ann Rowell and Joan Zeiter perform in celebration of the sixth anniversary of the dedication of the Trillium Masterpiece Pipe Organ. Shelburne United Methodist Church, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3981.

theater

Penny arCade ConCert: The jazz ensemble welcomes autumn with a program of standards. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, Montpelier, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2740. Pure Country Band: Music lovers start with supper, then dance the afternoon away to toe-tapping tunes. VFW Post 309, Peru N.Y., supper, noon; band, 1-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-643-2309. Summer SoundS muSiC feStival: Two stages full of star power draw music lovers to a benefit raising funds to build a band shell in Highgate. Franklin County Field Days Site, Highgate, noon-10 p.m. $10-15; $25 per family. Info, 868-3351. vermont SingS for PeaCe: Members of five local choruses lift their voices in celebration of global harmony and social justice. Proceeds benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-1784. vermont virtuoSi: See FRI.18, Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 881-9153.

‘the drawer Boy’: See FRI.18, 3 p.m. ‘a fleeting animal: an oPera from judevine’: See FRI.18, Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 4 p.m. $5-25. Info, 728-6464. ‘the hound of the BaSkervilleS’: See THU.17, 2 p.m. ‘jeSSe and the Bandit Queen’: See FRI.18, 5:30 p.m. ‘nunSenSe a-men’: See FRI.18, 2 p.m. ‘run for your wife’: See THU.17.

words

fall Book Sale: See WED.16, noon-5 p.m. radio Play workShoP: Wordsmiths explore the art of writing narrative to be broadcast over the airwaves. 22 Church St., Burlington, noon. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. verve in verSe: Poetry readingS: Major Jackson and Julia Shipley, masters of rhyme and meter, share their printed words aloud. Old West Church, Calais, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 223-6613.

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stOrIes WIth MegaN: Budding bookworms ages 2 through 5 open their ears for exciting tales. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

ON-FarM WOrkshOp: IrrIgatION, pasture reNOvatION & COW health: A certified organic farm plays host to a discussion of heifer health and agricultural systems. An oven-fired pizza lunch rounds out the day. Stony Pond Farm, Enosburg Falls, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $20 includes lunch; preregister. Info, 434-4122.

WIllIstON pajaMa stOry tIMe: Kids in PJs bring their favorite stuffed animals for stories, a craft and a bedtime snack. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

agriculture

art

paINtINg the vINtNer’s realM pleIN aIr paINt Out: Artists take inspiration from the lush vineyard to capture the taste of summer on canvas at an outdoor painting session. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 378-4591.

crafts

60-MINute experIeNCe: rOpeWOrk: Nautical nuts ages 8 and up twist and tie strips of twine to make a Turk’s head keychain. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, 2-3 p.m. $15-25 includes museum admission; preregister. Info, 475-2022.

dance

MalI DaNCe: Students practice their moves in an African dance class led by Solo Sana. Burlington Memorial Auditorium Loft, 5:30-7 p.m. $13-15. Info, 859-1802.

music

MaD rIver ChOrale OpeN rehearsal: The community chorus welcomes newcomers in preparation for its upcoming concert featuring works by Antonio Vivaldi, Francis Poulenc, Edward Elgar, Randall Thompson and Irving Berlin. Chorus Room, Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-2048. Mary OCher: The art rocker known as the queen of the Berlin underground takes the stage with an experimental post-punk set. Doomfuck and Lucid open. ROTA Gallery and Studio, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, rotagallery@gmail.com.

politics

verMONt lIBertarIaN party tOWN CauCus: Voters who have not yet participated in a caucus this year convene to discuss local issues. On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 578-5179.

sCOttIsh COuNtry DaNCINg: See WED.16. West aFrICaN DaNCe WIth lIve DruMMINg: See WED.16.

sports

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games

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

health & fitness

NIa WIth suzy: See SUN.20, 7 p.m. OutDOOr BaCkyarD BOOt CaMp: See WED.16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. pIlates WIth Mary regele: See THU.17. r.I.p.p.e.D.: See WED.16. reCOvery COMMuNIty yOga: See WED.16.

kids

art MONDays: Michelle teaches tots about modes of expression through the ages in an exploration of Archaeology Month. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

DrOp-IN stOrytIMe: Reading, rhyming and crafting engage creative kiddos. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. haNDs-ON glassBlOWINg prOjeCts & Classes: suNCatCher: See SAT.19. presChOOl stOry tIMe: See THU.17.

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pICkup pICkleBall: Athletes of all ages get their hands on paddles and plastic balls to play the game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and Ping-Pong. Bombardier Park East, Milton, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4922.

talks

eDuCatION eNrIChMeNt OF everyONe Fall serIes: Martial history is on the menu in “On Burgoyne’s Trail to Saratoga,” delivered by Willard Sterne Randall of Champlain College. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 864-3516.

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erIC lIptON: The pulitzer-prize winning New York Times reporter deconstructs several of his news articles in “Lobbying in America: White Hats, State Troopers, Ski Resorts and Buckets of Money.” Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656–2060.

words

BrIaN eveNsON FICtION reaDINg: A book signing and Q&A session follow passages from the author of The Lords of Salem, cowritten with Rob Zombie. Haybarn Theatre, Goddard College, Plainfield, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 322-1685.

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INteNsIve WrItINg WOrkshOp: Intermediate to experienced wordsmiths flesh out long-form projects with Jay Dubberly. Otter Creek Room, Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 877-2211, ext. 208. pOetry septeMBer WOrkshOp serIes: a stuDy OF a pOet: Burlington Writers Workshop members read between the lines to examine a rhyme-and-meter master’s work. 22 Church St., Burlington, 7 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. shape & share lIFe stOrIes: Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recollections of specific experiences, which participants craft into narratives. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. staNley pluMly & julIa shIpley: Lit lovers line up to hear the wordsmiths share their gifts for verse. Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727. TUE.22

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rOBIN’s Nest Nature playgrOup: Naturalistled activities through fields and forests engage little ones up to age 5 and their parents. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

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CruIsers’ & CraWlers’ play & stay stOry tIMe: Babies and toddlers up to age 2 engage in books, songs and social time with blocks, bubbles and parachute play. Highgate Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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kItCheN MeDICINe: BuIlDINg WINter IMMuNIty: From antimicrobial spices to lactofermented veggies, Lisa Masé of Harmonized Cookery demonstrates ways to promote a healthy respiratory tract and intestinal flora. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 5:308 p.m. $20-22; preregister. Info, 224-7100.

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seminars

INtrODuCtION tO FaCeBOOk FOr seNIOrs: Folks ages 50 and up who are comfortable using the keyboard and mouse and have an email address learn the ABCs of the social-networking tool. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

salsa MONDays: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of the salsa, merengue, bachata and chacha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.

PREGNANT WOMEN

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FEasT TogEThER oR FEasT To go: See FRI.18. homEshaRE VERmonT inFoRmaTion sEssion: Those interested in home-sharing programs meet with staff to learn more. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625. TUEsday VolUnTEER nighTs: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.

lEaRn modERn CoUnTRy-WEsTERn sqUaRE danCE: Let’s boogie! Neophytes get at feel for new steps at an introductory class. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2012. sWing danCing: Quick-footed participants experiment with different styles, including the lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

kids

doRoThy CanFiEld FishER BooK gRoUp: Avid readers in grades 4 through 8 weigh in on Lisa Graff’s Absolutely Almost over pizza. Essex Free Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. Fall sToRy TimE: A wide variety of books and authors jump-starts preschoolers’ earlyliteracy skills. A craft activity follows. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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loBsTER FEsT: Mary Ocher doles out artsy rock music at outdoor feast of Maine-sourced crustaceans. proceeds benefit the purchase of a big-top tent for community events at the campground. Onion River Campground, Marshfield, 7 p.m. $85. Info, 426-3233. old noRTh End FaRmERs maRKET: Locavores snatch up breads, juices, ethnic foods and more from neighborhood vendors. Dewey park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

hands-on glassBloWing pRojECTs & ClassEs: sUnCaTChER: See SAT.19.

mUsiC & moVEmEnT sToRy TimE: See WED.16. pREsChool mUsiC: Melody makers ages 3 through 5 sing and dance the morning away. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 264-5660. pREsChool sToRy hoUR: ‘applEs & pUmpKins’: Themed songs, narratives and activities captivate kiddos ages 3 through 6. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

TasTE oF nEWpoRT: Area restaurants offer signature dishes prepared by celebrated chefs using local products. Gateway Center, Newport, 5-7 p.m. $25. Info, 323-1056.

REad To Van gogh ThE CaT: Budding bookworms share stories with the registered therapy feline. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 878-4918.

games

spanish mUsiCal Kids: Amigos ages 1 to 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinian. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

gaming FoR TEEns & adUlTs: Tabletop games entertain players of all skill levels. Kids 13 and

language

inTERmEdiaTE/adVanCEd English langUagE Class: Language learners sharpen communication skills. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1311. ‘la CaUsERiE’ FREnCh ConVERsaTion: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice for students. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. paUsE-CaFé FREnCh ConVERsaTion: French students of all levels engage in dialogue en français. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 881-0550.

music

shapE noTE sing: Locals lend their voices to fourpart harmonies at this weekly sing-along of early American music in the “fa-sol-la-mi” tradition. Bread and puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 525-6972.

seminars

mEdiCaRE & yoU: an inTRodUCTion To mEdiCaRE: Members of the Central Vermont Council on Aging clear up confusion about the application process and plan options. Central Vermont Council on Aging, Barre, 3-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-0531.

sports

BURlingTon RUgBy: See THU.17.

talks

maRV EllioT: Ornithology enthusiasts sit in for “Texas: Not Just Cactus and Cowboys” in which the Rutland County Audubon Society president describes his experience birding in the Lone Star State. pierson Library, Shelburne, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, gmas@greenmountainaudubon.org. ‘noTEs FRom ThE FiEld: doing TimE in EdUCaTion’: Actress Anna Deavere Smith portrays some of the scores of people she has interviewed about the school-to-prison pipeline, ranging from judges to psychiatrists to students. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

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inTERmEdiaTE & adVanCEd WEsT CoasT sWing: Experienced dancers learn smooth transitions and smart stylings. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

TEllURidE aT daRTmoUTh: ‘ixCanUl VolCano’: As a Mayan teenager’s family prepares for her marriage, she alters her fate. This 2015 drama is in Spanish with English subtitles. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 & 7 p.m. $6-12. Info, 603-646-2422.

oUTdooR BooT Camp: Hop to it! Folks get fit with strength, endurance, agility and coordination exercises. Rain location: Otter Valley North Campus Gym. MarineEngine.com, Brandon, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160.

ECsTaTiC danCE: Free-form movements encourage a union between body, mind and music. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7:15-8:45 p.m. $3-5. Info, 540-8300.

‘ThE sainT TaKEs oVER’: Hands up! Gangsters frame an inspector for a crime in this 1940 mystery movie starring George Sanders and Wendy Barrie. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

midday CommUniTy mindFUlnEss: Nina La Rosa leads an afternoon practice aimed at achieving peace and well-being. Exquisite Mind Studio, Burlington, 12:15-1 p.m. Donations. Info, nina@ninalarosa.com.

BEginnER WEsT CoasT sWing & BlUEs FUsion danCing: Students get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@ gmail.com.

KnighTs oF ThE mysTiC moViE ClUB: Cinema hounds screen campy flicks at this ode to offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776.

BallRoom danCE ClassEs: No partners or experience are required at swing, waltz and tango lessons. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, swing, 6-7 p.m.; waltz and tango, 7-8 p.m. $14 for walk-ins. Info, 225-8699.

BEaT ThE sUgaR BlUEs: Health coach Lindsay Colburn presents alternatives to the crash and burnout associated with sweets. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9700.

film

‘ThE UnToUChaBlEs’: A team of agents won’t quit until they catch notorious criminal Al Capone in this 1987 thriller starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery and Robert De Niro. Film House, Main Street Landing performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018.

ToddlER sToRy TimE: Good listeners up to 3 years old have fun with music, rhymes, snacks and captivating tales. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.

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community

TECh TUEsdays: Tinkerers tackle e-crafts, circuits and programming. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

Colin Ryan: The standup comedian uses laughs to educate listeners on managing money, overcoming fear and bullying, and becoming leaders. Stearns performance Space, Johnson State College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1408.

TEa & FoRmal gaRdEns ToUR: See THU.17.

under require a legal guardian or parental permission to attend. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

comedy

amERiCan REd CRoss Blood dRiVE: See WED.16, Mount Abraham Union High School, Bristol, noon-5:30 p.m. Lyndonville Municipal Building, noon-5:30 p.m.

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Writing Salon: Paula A. Diaco prompts penmen of all abilities to create and share their work in a supportive group setting. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

WED.23 art

PaStEl Painting WorkShoP: Using a favorite photo as inspiration, artists learn the basics of the medium and experiment with different paper and supplies. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

community

PEEr SuPPort CirClE: See WED.16.

crafts

knittErS & nEEDlEWorkErS: See WED.16.

dance

afrolatin Party: See WED.16. DroP-in hiP-hoP DanCE: See WED.16. guinEan DanCE: See WED.16. SCottiSh Country DanCing: See WED.16. WESt afriCan DanCE With livE Drumming: See WED.16.

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amEriCan rED CroSS BlooD DrivE: See WED.16, United Church of Chelsea, noon-5 p.m. Simpson Hall, Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, 12:30-6 p.m. lama ChoPa tSog: Those pursuing a spiritual path access positive energy by honoring the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 633-4136.

film

ChESS CluB: See WED.16. ‘running on E’: The Improbable Players present an emotional play portraying four friends divided by their opinions about drinking and drug use. Gateway Center, Newport, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 334-2725.

food & drink

language

BarrE farmErS markEt: See WED.16. CoffEE taSting: See WED.16. miDDlEBury farmErS markEt: See WED.16. nEWPort farmErS markEt: See WED.16. rutlanD County farmErS markEt: See WED.16. WinE taSting: Samples of California merlot please palates at a sipping session complete with bread and cheese. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, 4-6 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 253-5742.

games

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

health & fitness

DroP-in gEntlE hatha yoga: See WED.16. fitnESS Boot CamP: See WED.16. inSight mEDitation: See WED.16. mEDitation & DiSCuSSion grouP: Teacher Barry Weiss encourages participants to quiet the mind for increased energy and decreased stress and anxiety. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 660-8060. nia With linDa: See WED.16. outDoor BaCkyarD Boot CamP: See WED.16.

tECh hElP With Clif: See WED.16.

PuSh-uPS in thE Park: See WED.16.

turnon Burlington: See WED.16.

r.i.P.P.E.D.: See WED.16.

vallEy night: Matt Schrag provides the soundtrack for a weekly bash with craft ales and movies. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 7:30-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 496-8994.

rECovEry Community yoga: See WED.16.

Wagon riDE WEDnESDayS: See WED.16.

muSiC & movEmEnt Story timE: See WED.16.

tElluriDE at Dartmouth: ‘ramS’: Two brothers locked in an ongoing feud do all they can to avoid communication with each other, to dryly funny results in this subtitled 2015 film. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 & 7 p.m. $6-12. Info, 603-646-2422.

WEDnESDay night SounD mEDitation: See WED.16. ZumBa: See WED.16.

kids

BEginnEr EngliSh languagE ClaSS: Students build a foundation in reading, speaking and writing. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. intErmEDiatE/aDvanCED SPaniSh ConvErSation grouP: Language learners hone their skills en español with instructor Maigualida Gomez. Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

lgbtq

sports

WomEn’S PiCkuP BaSkEtBall: Drive to the hoop! Ladies dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. See meetup. com for details. Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.

talks

JEnnifEr Pharr DaviS: The 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year retraces her steps in “My Ongoing Love Affair with the Appalachian Trail.” Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

gEnDEr PriDE Book CluB: Page-turners evoke lively discussions among readers. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

rutlanD DEath Café: Folks meet for a conversation about death, aimed at accessing a fuller life. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 353-6991.

music

univErSity of vErmont PEtErSEn lECturE, Part 1: Amazonian archaeology scholar Michael Heckenberger takes to the podium at the first installment of the lectures series honoring archaeologist Jim Petersen. University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 479-1928.

‘BErn DoWn for What?’: a BEnEfit ConCErt for BErniE SanDErS: Five local bands strike up in support of the presidential candidate while politically active attendees register to vote and offer up campaign donations. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

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auDrEy BErnStEin QuartEt: The jazz singer, accompanied by Joe Capps, John Rivers and Geza Carr, stuns with her virtuosic vocal stylings. Juniper, Burlington, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 855-650-0080.

thE BlaCkBErry BuShES & rECklESS BrEakfaSt: Americana, bluegrass and good vibes carry through the museum when the two string bands perform an acoustic concert. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8 p.m. $10; BYOB. Info, 356-2776. SingErS & PlayErS of inStrumEntS: See WED.16.

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BikES for BEginnErS WorkShoP: A lesson in DIY maintenance readies cyclists for on-the-road repairs. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, christine@ bikerecyclevt.org.

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BrEnDan kElly: Western environmentalism meets Chinese medicine in The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. $3; limited space. Info, 448-3350. CrEativE Writing WorkShoP: ChaPtEr foCuS: Folks give feedback on selections of up to 40 pages penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. roBErt BElEnky: There won’t be a dull moment when the psychologist excerpts Capt’n Bob’s Adventures in Child Psychology. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. m

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fallS PrEvEntion WorkShoP: In recognition of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, therapists from the University of Vermont conduct individualized screenings and promote practices for getting around safely. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-2518.

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ART CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Calligraphy; Culinary Arts: One night handson classes where you eat well! Dim Sum, Chicken Tikka, Indian Veggie, Vietnamese Pho, Hot Tamale, Thai, Middle Eastern, Hors D’oeuvres, Chocolate, Argentinian, Pizza, Pasta, Ravioli, Pastries, Chocolate Sponge with Ganache, Italian Cookies, Decorated Cookies. Yum! Full descriptions online. Senior discounts. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. ACCESS COMPUTER CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Computer & Internet Basics, Cloud Control, Improve Your Internet Experience, Windows Security: File and Control Panels, Picassa and iCloud, Web Album, iSync: Pads/iPods/iPhones, Twitter Essentials, Google Sketchup, MS Word Basics and More, Smartphone Use, Google Smarts, MS Excel Basics, Excel Up: The Next Steps, Excel Data Analysis, Website Design Fundamentals, Dreamweaver: Web Essentials, personalized lessons. Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions online. Senior discounts. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. ACCESS CRAFT CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Pottery: 8 choices, Bowl Turning, Woodworking, Welding, Carving a Spoon, Hems, Rug Hooking, Punch Needle 2, Bangle Bracelet, Wool Dyeing, 3-Bag Sewing, Pillows, Needle Felting, Card Making, Embroidery, Quilting, Cake Decorating, Knitting. Full descriptions online or call 482-7194. Senior discounts. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. ACCESS EMPOWERMENT CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Beekeeping, Birding x 3, SAT Bootcamp, Memoir Writing, Flash Fiction, Talks on: Lake

Ice, VT Architecture, Donner Party, Etsy Shop, Paris Under Occupation, Wildlife Rehab. Also, Solar Energy 101, Bridge: 2 levels, Mah Jongg, Flower Arranging, Growing Mushrooms, Sugaring, Tree ID, Scrub Sense, Backyard Astronomy, Motorcycle Awareness, Shoulder Massage, Cat Behavior, Reiki, Herbals, Herbal Delights, Herbal Facial. Guaranteed. Full descriptions online. Senior discounts. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. ACCESS LANGUAGE CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: French: 5 Levels, Spanish: 3 Levels, Italian for Travelers, Beginning Mandarin: 2 Levels, German 1 & 2, Russian in a Nutshell! Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions online. Senior discounts. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. CAMERA CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Photoshop Basics, Digital Camera: Buttons/Menus, DSLR Foundations, Digital Action Photography, Picasa Workshop, Aperture Info, Shutter Speed Skills, Photoshop Basics, Digital Spectrum, Next Layers of Photoshop, Advanced Digital Photography: Blending/Filters, InDesign. Full descriptions online. Senior discount. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194. ACCESS BODY AND MIND CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: Core Strength with Caroline Perkins: Tue. and Thu., Weight Training, Weight Bearing and Resistance Training, Ski and Snowboard Fitness, Tai Chi, Yoga: 3 choices, Swing or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius, Hip-Hop, Jazzercise, Voice-Overs, Guitar: 2 Levels, Banjo, String Band, Ukulele, Songwriting, Musical Improv, Mindful Meditation, Dreams, SelfHypnosis, Emotions/Health, and Juggling. Low cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed. Materials included. Full descriptions online. Senior discount. 200 offerings for all ages. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194.

art FOREST TO FURNITURE: Instructors: Chris Ramos and Marshall Webb. Build a rustic table or bench out of a slab of wood from a tree grown on the farm! Explore the source of your table, the Shelburne Farms forest, then select your piece of wood, and craft it into a table or bench. Prior woodworking experience is helpful but not necessary. Fri.-Sun., Oct. 9-11. Fri., 2-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $475/person; $450/members of Shelburne Farms or Shelburne Craft School; $475 nonmembers; incl. instruction, materials, dinner on Fri. & Sat. & lunch on Sat. & Sun. Location: Shelburne Craft School & Shelburne Farms, Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org.

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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. CLAY: MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL: Mixed Level Wheel supports students across a range of skill and experience levels. Demonstrations and instruction will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students. Class includes your first bag of clay and 30 open studio hours per week to practice. Weekly on Thu., Oct. 1-Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $280/person; $252/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, Burlington. CLAY: WHEEL THROWING: This class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, creating functional pieces like mugs, vases and bowls. No previous experience needed. Includes first bag of clay and 30 open studio hours per week to practice. Weekly on Thu., Oct. 1-Nov. 19, 12:30-3 p.m. Cost: $280/person; $252/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, Burlington. CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING: Intermediate and advanced painters, revitalize your painting practices with a contemporary approach to the figure. Work from live models each week, explore a variety of contemporary techniques with non-toxic water-soluble oils and get supportive feedback in a small group environment. Figure drawing experience recommended. Class includes basic materials. Weekly on Wed., Sep. 23-Nov. 18, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $360/person; $324/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. DIY TERRARIUMS: Join artist Laura Hale and create your own custom-designed terrarium. You’ll learn how to choose the right plants and create the right soil conditions for them to thrive. You’ll leave with your own custom creation and care instructions for keeping it healthy and verdant. All materials provided. Thu., Oct. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35/ person; $31.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. DROP-IN: ADULT WHEEL: Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors learning the basics of wheel throwing with clay. This is a great introduction to our studio for those who don’t have time for an eight-week class. No registration necessary, but space is limited. Ages 16 and up. Weekly on Fri., Oct. 2-Dec. 18, 8-10 p.m. Cost: $12/participant; $11/BCA members; + $5/piece to be fired & glazed. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. DROP-IN: FAMILY WHEEL: Explore BCA’s clay studio while hanging out with the family. Try the pottery wheel, and create amazing clay sculptures in the hand-building room, while our staff gives demonstrations. There is a $5 additional fee per clay piece to be kept, fired and glazed. No registration necessary, but access to wheels is limited. All ages. Weekly on Fri., Oct. 2-Dec. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $8/participant; $7/BCA members; + $5/piece to be fired & glazed. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. DROP-IN: LIFE DRAWING: This drop-in life drawing class is open to all levels and facilitated by local artist Julia Berberan. Spend the evening with other artists, drawing one of our experienced models. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. Weekly on Mon., Sep. 28-Dec. 14, 6:308:30 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/ BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. DROP-IN: PRESCHOOL ART: This popular drop-in program introduces young children to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment. Participants will work with kid-friendly materials like homemade play dough and finger paint and will explore sculpture, drawings and crafts through their own projects, or collaboratively. Parents must accompany children. All materials provided. No registration necessary. Ages 6 months to 5 years. Weekly on Thu., Oct. 1-Dec. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $6/child; $5/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. ETSY: SELLING YOUR WORK: Are you ready to take the leap and open a store on Etsy, the largest handmade online market in the world? Etsy seller Laura Hale,

owner of Found Beauty Studio, will walk you through opening a shop, setting up policies, listing items, filling sold orders and marketing tricks. Mon., Oct. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. ILLUSTRATION AND CARTOONING: Learn a variety of illustration techniques! Whatever your interest, children’s books, news stories, comics, sci-fi or political blogs, there’s a technique for you. Using traditional materials, students will be encouraged to draw the human figure, likenesses, animals, landscapes, interiors and more. Weekly on Wed., Sep. 30-Nov. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $168/person; $151.20/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. PAINTING: OIL: Learn how to paint with nontoxic, watersoluble oils. Using our direct observational skills, we’ll work on still life and using photographs as reference material we’ll explore landscape. This supportive class will have a nice balance of studio time, gentle group discussion and critique. Class includes basic materials. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $280/person; $252/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. PHOTO: MIXED-LEVEL DARKROOM: Take your work to the next level in this eight-week class! Guided sessions to help you improve your printing and film-processing techniques and discussion of the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work will be included. Cost includes a darkroom membership for outside-of-class printing and processing. Prerequisite: Black and White Darkroom or equivalent experience. Thu., Oct. 15-Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $295/ person; $265.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PHOTO: NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: Explore Sand Bar State Park and the Lake Champlain Islands with your camera during the height of foliage season! Students will create beautiful nature photographs with professional photographer and nature enthusiast Dan Lovell. All camera types and levels of knowledge are welcome to participate. No experience required. Thu., Oct. 15 & 22, 6-9 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PRINTMAKING: This introductory class will show you a whole range of printing techniques, introducing students to the studio’s equipment and techniques such as block printing with linoleum, collograph and drypoint etching. No experience necessary. Class includes all basic supplies and equipment and 25 open studio hours per week to practice. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $280/person; $252/BCA

members. Location: BCA Print Studio, Burlington. YOUTH: DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES: Students will create one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes that will blow away those store-bought costumes. Cut, sew and craft your way to the best Halloween ever! Basic materials are provided; please bring two ideas and any material or old clothes to help create your costume. Ages 6-12. Fri., Oct. 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $87.50/person; $78.75/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. YOUTH: POTTERY WHEEL: Come play with clay on the potter’s wheel and learn how to make cups, bowls and more in our BCA clay studio. Price includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. All materials provided. Registration required. Ages 6-12. Sat., Oct. 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. JEWELRY: Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered will include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, basic hollow construction, ring sizing and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. Class includes copper and brass and all basic tools. Silver can be purchased separately. Weekly on Tue., Sep. 29-Nov. 3, 6:308:30 p.m. Cost: $210/person; $189/BCA members. Location: Generator, Memorial Auditorium Annex, Burlington. JEWELRY: STONE SETTING: Want to know how to make different kinds of settings for your gemstones? This class will cover a variety of stone setting techniques for your cabochons and faceted stones. Basic metalsmithing skills are strongly recommended. Limited supply of stones will be available for purchase. Weekly on Thu., Oct. 1-Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $210/person; $189/BCA members. Location: Generator, Memorial Auditorium Annex, Burlington. PHOTO: B&W DARKROOM: Explore the analog darkroom! Learn how to properly expose black and white film with your manual 35mm or medium format camera, process film into negatives, and make prints from those negatives. Cost includes a darkroom membership for the duration of the class and all supplies. No experience necessary. Weekly on Mon., Oct. 19-Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. PHOTOSHOP CRASH COURSE: Learn all of the basics of Adobe Photoshop in this two-night intensive workshop. Uploading and saving images for print and the web, navigating the workspace, adjustment layers and basic editing tools will be BCA

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business CORE BUSINESS SEMINARS: Do you own, or are thinking of starting, your own business? We offer classes geared toward small business owners in Vermont. Local experts and business owners share their knowledge to help you grow your business. Class sizes are small, our space is friendly. Check our website for a complete schedule. Weekdays, noon-1:30 p.m., every 4th Fri. of the mo., 8:30-9:30 a.m. Location: Core Business Seminars, 156 College St., 2nd floor, Burlington. Info: 373-7952, coreseminarsvt@gmail.com, corebusinessseminars.com.

constructing fun projects! Learn how to thread and use a sewing machine and create basic stitches. Ages 9-14. *Just announced: Holiday kids’ craft workshops for December! Sun. Sep. 20, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Cost: $48/1 3-hour class; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 8810068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt. com. WREATH MAKING WITH NECTAR & ROOT: Join Nido Fabric and arn and Nectar & Root for an evening of holiday wreath making! Local floral design and wedding styling company Nectar & Root will guide students to create a seasonal greens wreath with natural inspirations and local materials from the backyards of Vermont. Sun., Dec. 6, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $75/3-hour workshop; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@ nidovt.com, nidovt.com. LEARN TO SEW SERIES: Take our two-part Learn to Sew series beginning Mon., Oct. 19, with Learn to Sew 1. Learn machine basics and fundamental sewing techniques. Follow up with our Learn to Sew II class, Mon., Oct. 26, to continue building your sewing repertoire. Leave with finished projects and inspiration. Register today! Mon., Oct. 19 & 26, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $96/2 3-hour classes; materials incl. Location: Nido Fabric and Yarn, 209 College St., Suite 2E, Burlington. Info: 881-0068, info@nidovt.com, nidovt.com.

craft BEGINNING GLASSBLOWING: This class offers students the opportunity to experience glassblowing at the furnace. First we will cover shop safety and tool basics. After that we will pull a flower, make a paperweight and create a vessel or two. All instruction is one-on-one. Sep. 20 & 27 & Oct. 17, 24 & 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $200/8-hour class. Location: Seasholtz Glass Design, 590 E. Main St., Hyde Park. Info: Matt Seasholtz, 6352731, mattseasholtz@yahoo.com, windsedgestudio.com.

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BEGINNER CLAY: Instructor: Rik Rolla. A great course for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of basic wheel-throwing techniques. You will learn how to center, throw, trim and glaze. After you craft your pottery on the wheel, Rik will guide you to create finished pieces for the electric oxidation kiln. You will leave with several functional pieces. Weekly on Tue., Oct.

13-Dec. 1, 10 a.m-noon. Cost: $260/person; member discount avail. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648.

dance WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES: Come dance to the amazing live music of West Africa while learning the traditional dances of Mali. Join Solo Sana as he teaches you the movements of the dances and rhythms within the cultural context. Classes are accompanied by live drumming from master and community artists. All levels welcome! Weekly on Mon., 5:30-7 p.m., & Tue., 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $15/1.5-hour class. Location: Mon.: Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington; Tue.: Capitol City Grange, Montpelier. Info: Solo Sana, 355-9776, souleymanesa na@hotmail.com, solosana.com. DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 5981077, info@salsalina.com. LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Come alone or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private lessons also available. Cost: $50/4week class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com. DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class. Location: Splash (summertime; weather permitting)/North End Studios, 0 College St./294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com.

design/build BICYCLE MECHANICS 101: Learn to repair and maintain your bike! Bicycle Mechanics 101 is sevensession introduction to bicycle mechanics. Students receive instruction on the systems and parts of the bicycle and bicycle anatomy, practice common repairs and work one-on-one with professional mechanics to

learn all the basics. Every Thu., 6-8 p.m. Sep. 24-Nov. 5, or every Fri., 10 a.m.-noon, Sep. 25-Nov. 6. Cost: $175/14 hours total instruction. Location: Bike Recycle Vermont, 664 Riverside Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Bike Project, Christine Hill, 264-9687, christine@bikerecyclevt.org, bikerecyclevermont.org.

drumming DJEMBE IN BURLINGTON AND MONTPELIER!: Learn drumming technique and music on West African drums! Drums provided! Burlington Beginners Djembe class: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Sep. 16, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 & Dec. 9. $36/3 weeks or $15/dropin. Montpelier Beginners Djembe class: Thu., 7-8:20 p.m., starting Sep. 17, Oct. 8, Nov. 5 & Dec. 10. $54/3 weeks or $22/walk-in (no class Oct. 15). Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington, & Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org. TAIKO DRUMMING IN BURLINGTON!: Study with Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko! Beginner/Recreational Class: Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m., starting Sep. 15 & Nov. 3 (no class Nov. 24). $72/6 weeks. Accelerated Taiko Program for Beginners: Mon. & Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m., starting Sep. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 & Nov. 30. $144/3 weeks. Kids and Parents’ Class: Mon. & Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m., starting Sep. 14, Oct. 5, & Nov. 2. $60/child; $105/ parent-child duo. Five-person minimum required to run most classes; invite friends! Register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org. TAIKO IN MONTPELIER: Kids and Parents’ Taiko: Thu., 4:305:20 p.m., starting Sep. 17 & Nov. 5. $60/person; $114/pair. 5-week class (no class Oct. 15). Montpelier Taiko: Thu., 5:30-6:50 p.m., starting Sep. 17 & Nov. 5 $90/5 weeks; $22/walk-in (no class Oct. 15). Register online or come directly to the first class. Location: Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin. Info: 9994255, burlingtontaiko.org.

empowerment TRANSITIONS: WISDOM JOURNEY: Release the tension of life’s busy-ness. Join us for this eight-session workshop of creatively exploring our life transitions. In keeping with shamanic and mystical traditions, we call up our inner and collective wisdom and journey through our changing landscape by using our dreams, art making, movement, music and the written word. Weekly on Mon., Sep. 21-Nov. 23, 6:30-8:45 p.m. (no class Oct. 5 & 12). Cost: $195/person; $160 with early registration by Sep. 3. Preregistration required; incl. all materials. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St.,

suite 9, Burlington. Info: Topaz Weis, 862-5302, topazweis@ gmx.net.

Feldenkrais AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: Overcome aches and pains, reduce muscle tension and increase your self-knowledge, flexibility and awareness of your body. Upcoming Series: Improved Balance starts Sep. 20 in Middlebury; Unlocking the Jaw and Throat starts Sep. 22 in Charlotte; Oiling the Hip Joints starts Sep. 23 in Richmond. For details and more information (including testimonials) about the Feldenkrais-Method please visit website or give me a call. Tue. & Wed. starting Sep. 1, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 1st class free. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: Vermont Feldenkrais, Uwe Mester, 735-3770, uwemester@ gmx.net, vermontfeldenkrais. com.

healing arts ARVIGO MAYA ABDOMINAL THERAPY: Taught by Dr. Sarah Wylie. This three-day course is an opportunity to learn an ancient Maya massage for the abdomen, bringing relief to many health concerns such as painful periods, infertility, painful intercourse, abdominal/pelvic scar tissue, back pain, indigestion and anxiety. For self-care only. Oct. 2-4. Cost: $450/person; VSAC eligible: inquire for more info! Incl. tuition, educational materials, 30-minute educational session w/ an Arvigo practitioner, & morning & afternoon tea. Location: Natural Family Health Clinic, 14 School St., Bristol. Info: Arvigo Institute, Sarah Wylie, 349-6598, seeds@redblossommedicine.com, arvigotherapy. com.

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fitness INDOOR CYCLING CLASSES: New to Williston, PULSE Cycling/ Studio offers indoor cycling classes that are inspirational, motivational and fun. Dedicated to making every rider, whether a seasoned athlete or a first-timer, feel welcome and a part of the ride experience. It’s Your Ride. It Is Your Pulse. Daily starting at 5:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $16/4555 minute class. Location: PULSE Cycling/ Studio, 600 Blair Park, Suite 120, Williston. Info: Nicole Dyhrman, 879-4000, info@pulsecyclingstudio.com, pulsecyclingstudio.com.

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PASTEL WORKSHOP: EXPRESSIVE AUTUMN LANDSCAPES W/ ROBERT CARSTEN: Focus is on ways to loosen up, create beautiful color, strong design and expressive mark making in your pastel paintings. All levels welcome. Sun., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $75/members; $100/nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@ helenday.com, helenday.com.

herbs SACRED HERBAL APPRENTICESHIP: Unearth your inner Wild Wisdom in this 12-month Sacred Gaia Herbalism Apprenticeship and certificate program. Have you been craving a spirit-centered relationship with the Earth? Do you want to grow your practical, sacred, intuitive skills as an herbalist, healer, Shaman, Wild Woman? Join us in the Green World! Sep. 26-27, Oct. 24-25, Nov. 15, Nov. 25 (Skype circle), Dec. 19-20, Jan. 23-24, Feb 20-21, Mar. 19-20, Apr. 9-10, May 21-22, Jun. 4-5, Jul. 16-17, Aug. 1-2. Cost: $1,200/weekend intensives, Skype & phone calls, & personal assignments. Location: Blackbird’s Daughter Botanicals, Williston. Info: Jessica LaBrie, 578-7931, blackbirdsdaughter@ gmail.com, blackbirds-daughter. blogspot.com.

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SPANISH CLASSES STARTING NOW: Our Spanish classes start this week; call now! Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for young children; they love it! Our ninth year. See our website or contact us for details. Beginning week of Sep. 14; 10 weeks. Cost: $225/10 classes of 90+ mins. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 5851025, spanishparavos@gmail. com, spanishwaterbury center.com. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE: FALL SESSION: 11-week French classes for adults. Evening and morning classes available. Our classes serve the entire range of students, from true beginners to those already comfortable conversing in French. New: a new location in downtown Burlington added to our other two locations in Colchester and Montpelier. New: French classes for 8-to10-year-old children in our Burlington location. Contact us for more information about the schedule, our fees and our other activities. Classes starting Sep. 21. Cost: $245/course; $220.50/ AFLCR members. Location: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Colchester, Montpelier & Burlington locations. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, michelineatremblay@ gmail.com, aflcr.org. FRENCH CLASSES, PRE-KADULT: ACCENTS, School of Foreign Language is gearing up for its second year with a lot of fun, interactive classes for pre-K to adult. Currently enrolling for French classes! It’s new, its exciting, it’s innovative! We focus on speaking! We create a comfortable learning environment for our students! Free-trial class! Sep.-Dec., during the school day, after school, Sat. &

evenings. Cost: $250/12-week sessions: pre-K classes, 45 min; ages 6-18, 1 hour; adult classes, 1.5 hours. Group rates avail. Location: Accents, School of Foreign Language, 1881 Williston Rd., S. Burlington. Info: Brenda Beaudette-Kaim, 860-468-5373, accentssofl@gmail.com, asofl. com. JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES: The Japan-America Society of Vermont (JASV) is offering Beginning Japanese Language Courses, Levels 1 and 2, on the campus of Saint Michael’s College. Classes begin on Wed., Oct. 7 (Level 1) and Tue., Oct. 6 (Level 2), 6:30-8 p.m. Each class continues for 10 weekly sessions. Main textbook: Japanese for Busy People I (AJALT). Level 1 covers the first half of the book and Level 2, the second. This ad is supported by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership. Location: St. Michael’s College, 1 Winooski Pl., Colchester. Info: jasvlanguage@ gmail.com.

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

meditation PEMA CHODRON: SMILE AT FEAR: World-renowned Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron teaches us how fear keeps us trapped in patterns of stress and discontentment. She offers a vision for moving beyond fear to discover

our innate bravery, trust, and joy. This course will include a video stream of Pema’s talks, meditation and discussion. Weekly on Thu., Sep. 24-Oct. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: ekanard@gmail.com , burlington.shambhala.org/ program-details/?id=235811. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.

movement EXPLORING CONNECTIONS: This three-part workshop series uses movement and metaphor to explore the expressive body, incorporating movement fundamentals as well as drawing and writing to explore the relationship between movement and personal expression. Our goal will be to facilitate a lively interplay between inner connectivity and outer expressivity to enrich your movement potential, change ineffective neuromuscular movement patterns, and encourage new ways of moving and embodying your inner self. Instructor: Sara McMahon. Fri., Oct. 2, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Cost: $25/session; $66/all 3 sessions. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

outdoors ROOTS SCHOOL RENDEVOUS: Join instructors and students from around the country for one to four days of this primitive wilderness traditional skills gathering of people. Family friendly, camping available. Enjoy the beauty of September in Vermont while learning new skills! A huge variety of workshops and skills to choose from. A great time! Cost: $45/day; 180/all 4 days. Location: Roots School, 192 Bear Notch Rd., Corinth. Info:

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spirituality INTRO TO SHAMANISM: Learn how to journey into the spirit realms, where you will work with powerfully compassionate and intelligent spirit guides, teachers and healers. The session will include an introduction to the practice of shamanic divination and an overview of shamanic healing. Meet your power animal in a core shamanic introduction. Sun., Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $95/8.5-hour class. Location: Shaman’s Flame Woodbury Healing Center, 644 Log Town Rd., Woodbury. Info: Peter Clark, 456-8735, peterclark13@gmail.com, shamansflame.com.

tai chi ART OF TAI CHI CHUAN Begin learning this supreme art to cultivate and sustain well-being of body, mind and spirit passed traditionally through Tung Family Lineage. Experience the bliss of true nature through practice of teachings: Yang Style Long Form Postures & Sequence; Complementary Exercises & Qigong; Yin/Yang Theory & Guiding Principles; Push Hands Partner Practice; and Mindfulness Meditation. All-level weekly classes, Wed. (ongoing), 5:30-7 p.m. $60/mo. 1st class free. 1st Sat. Seminar Series, Sat., Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $35. Tai Chi for Health, Oct. 8-Dec. 17, Thu., 10-11 a.m. $135. Location: McClure Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Madeleine Piat-Landolt, 4533690, whitecloudarts@gmail. com, whitecloudarts.org. BEGINNER TAI CHI IN BURLINGTON: At Long River Tai Chi, we practice Professor Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course lasts for one year and will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student of Wolfe Lowenthal, founder of Long River and a senior instructor at LR in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts Wed., Oct. 7, 8-9 a.m. Cost: $65/mo. (registration open through Oct. 28). Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org. MINDFUL BREATH TAI CHI: New beginners’ yang-style tai chi classes. Two six-week sessions: Thu., Sep. 10-Oct. 22, or Sat., Sep. 12-Oct. 24. No classes on Oct. 1 or 3. $96. Taught by Janet Makaris. Location: Ascension Lutheran Church, 95 Allen Rd., S. Burlington. Heading south on Rte. 7, turn left a block before Pauline’s Restaurant. 1/4 mile

on your right. Info: 735-5465, mindfulbreathtaichi.com. SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.

well-being MOVING THROUGH THE SEASONS: The changing seasons, with less light and shorter days, can affect mood and energy. Using dance and movement to enhance vitality, we will forge a deeper mind/body connection and explore the interplay of thought, feeling, sensation and action. Ideal for recovery from depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions. No dance experience required. Wed. starting Sep. 30, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Cost: $125/6-week session. Location: Chace Mill, 1 Mill St., Suite 312, Burlington. Info: Luanne Sberna, 863-9775-2, luannesberna@aol. com.

yoga HONEST YOGA, THE ONLY DEDICATED HOT YOGA FLOW CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited; $15/class or $130/10-class card; $12/ class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com. FIND YOURSELF IN SVAROOPA YOGA, AN UNCOMMON YOGA: Svaroopa means “the bliss of your own being,” or your own true form. This style is deceptively easy and amazingly powerful, as it releases the core muscles wrapped around your spine, effecting changes in your body, mind and emotions. Find your strength, inside and outside, with this spinal magic. Weekly classes (Sun., 3 p.m. and Wed., 6:45 p.m.) and three half-day workshops (Sat., 1:30- 4:30 p.m., Sep. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov.

21, $60) are held at the Center for Integrative Health, 45 Lyme Rd., Suite 200, Hanover, N.H. Svaroopa Yoga Weekend Workshop, the Delight of an Open Spine and Quiet Mind, with Leading Teacher Addie Alex, Nov. 7-8, Barrett Hall, South Strafford, Vt., $295. Early registration: $245 paid by Oct. 10. Location: South Strafford, Vt., &, Hanover, N.H. Info: Annie Ross, CSYT, E-RYT 500, 649-3544, annie@truepathyoga.today. EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere: Beginner, advanced, kids, babies, post- and pre-natal, community classes and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Therapeutics and Alignment classes. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/ class; $130/10-class card; $5-10/ community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com. YOGA ROOTS: Yoga Roots strives to provide community experiences that promote healing on all levels with a daily schedule of yoga classes for all ages and abilities. We aim to clarify your mind, strengthen your body and ignite your joyful spirit through classes such as Anusura-inspired, Restorative, Heated Vinyasa Flow, Gentle and Energy Medicine Yoga! New to the schedule this fall: early morning and later evening classes, Nia, and men’s, teen and prenatal yoga. Also check out our new series of Sacred Sound Healing, Feldenkrais, Kundalini and Absolute Beginners. Don’t miss our open house, Sep. 15, 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free classes all day with demonstrations and celebration! Location: Yoga Roots, 120 Graham Way, Shelburne Green Business Park behind Folino’s. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt.com. HOT YOGA BURLINGTON: Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, restless or just bored? Come try something different! Yes, it’s yoga, you know, stretching and stuff. But we make it different. How? Come and see. Hot Yoga Burlington is Vermont’s first Far Infrared heated hot yoga studio, experience it! Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. Go to hotyoga burlingtonvt.com. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 999-9963, hotyogaburlingtonvt. com.

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Despite the plural name, the Fobs are a one-man band. The guy behind the curtain is Ethan Tapper, probably best known for fronting the “kazoo-core” gonzo Americana outfit the Burlington Bread Boys. After dropping two fulllength albums in 2014, that crew is on indefinite hiatus. Tapper’s newest project is about a billion miles away from that high-energy, earthy twang. With Creepin On You, he offers up a bedroom studio production that sounds like Wesley Willis and Daniel Johnston collaborating on a tribute to the Beach Boys. What does that mean, exactly? It boils down to canned beats, layered harmonies, Casio-sounding keyboard presets and a tonal range that doesn’t move much. The lo-fi aesthetic is consistent to a fault through all 12 tracks. The vocals are gently distorted and soaked in reverb, which suits Tapper’s quavering vocal tone perfectly. His future-primitive approach

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RADIO BEAN: friday morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & friends (kids' music), 11 a.m., free. Liz Bills (rock), 5:30 p.m., free. Alexandru Sabau (folk), 7 p.m., free. Bow Thayer (modern mountain soul), 8:30 p.m., free. melissa Plett (folk ass kickery), 10 p.m., free. taka (vintage DJ), 11 p.m., free. Lynguistic civilians (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: open mic, 8 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Lowell & Sabo of Lucid (rock), 10 p.m., free.

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NECTAR'S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Blues for Breakfast (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $6.

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BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: tiffany Pfeiffer (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: carnival with DJ Luis calderin (dance), 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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BACKSTAGE PUB: Acoustic Happy Hour, 5 p.m., free. karaoke with Jenny red, 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Start making Sense, Hmfo (talking heads tribute, hall & Oates tribute), 8:30 p.m., $12/15/20. aa. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Burlington Blackout: reign one, DJ SPAGs (EDm), 9 p.m., $10/12. aa. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Leno, Young & cheney (acoustic), 7 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: xenia Dunford trio (jazz), 9 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: About time (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free. WW Presents: mild High club, Soft Eyes (indie), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Bernardo, chorney, morse trio (jazz), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Shane's Apothecary (rock), 5 p.m., free. Justice (rock), 9 p.m., free.

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BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: matt Valentine, Wren Kitz & Band, Ben Roy & Katie Weller (indie), 8 p.m., NA. AA.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Start making Sense, Hmfo (Talking Heads tribute, Hall & Oates tribute), 8:30 p.m., $12/15/20. AA.

CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Boomslang, Learic, DJ BP (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Atlas Lab (folk, electronic), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

ESPRESSO BUENO: Stroke Yer Joke! comedy open mic, 8 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: two count (acoustic rock), 5 p.m., free. Stone cold Roosters (western swing), 9 p.m., free.

BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Dave Loughran (folk), 6 p.m., donation.

LA PUERTA NEGRA: The Rough and tumble (Americana), 8 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA'S: Honky tonk Happy Hour with mark LeGrand, 5 p.m., free. coquette (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Phil ’n' the Blanks (rock), 9 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

WHAMMY BAR: Audrey Bernstein (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free.

ESPRESSO BUENO: open mic & talent Show, 7:30 p.m., free.

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SWEET MELISSA'S: Penny Arcade (jazz), 5 p.m., free. Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 9 p.m., $5.

MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman (folk), 6 p.m., free. Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 9 p.m., $5. RIMROCK'S MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Rekkon #FridayNightFrequencies (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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WHAMMY BAR: Sara Grace (rock, soul), 7:30 p.m., free.

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MOOGS PLACE: canopy (rock), 9 p.m., free.

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

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CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with top Hat Entertainment (Top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.

51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: The Keating 5 (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Diamond Blues Band, 9 p.m., $3.

CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.

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TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: cocktails curing cancer with Aaron Audet (pop), 6 p.m., $15 donation.

JASPER'S TAVERN: Funk n Roll (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. PHAT KATS TAVERN: The Atlantic Effect (rock), 9:30 p.m., free. THE STAGE: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Soul Junction (rock), 10 p.m., free. MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour tunes & trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

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BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: The trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Karaoke with megan, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: taka (vintage DJ), 11 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: Small change (Tom Waits tribute), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Indaze (rock), 7 p.m., $5. mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.

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MONOPOLE: The Edd (rock), 10 p.m., free.

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FRANNY O'S: Kyle Stevens' Happiest Hour of music (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., $3. THE OLDE NORTHENDER PUB: open mic, 7 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: cooie Sings (blues, jazz), 11 a.m., free. Pete Sutherland & tim Stickle's old time Session, 1 p.m., free. R.c. Evan Alsop (indie folk), 7:30 p.m., free. Alma & the SoulDaggers (soul), 9 p.m., free. Simple Joe (folk), 10:30 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation. Spark open Improv Jam & Standup comedy, 7 p.m., $5-10 donation.

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BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke/open mic, 8 p.m., free.

Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 pm & Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2 pm

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul, 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign one (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Aer, cody Simpson, chef'Special (rock), 8 p.m., $20/25. AA.

RUBEN JAMES: craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: WW Presents: Herbcraft, Wren Kitz (indie), 8:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

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PENALTY BOX: trivia With a twist, 4 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: Jazz Brunch with the Xenia Dunford trio, noon, free. Eliza Roe & Harley Phleger (folk), 7 p.m., free. Swale's 13th Anniversary Party (rock), 8:30 p.m., free.

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SWEET MELISSA'S: ray Davenport (folk), noon, free. Live Band rock & roll karaoke, 8 p.m., free.

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MOOGS PLACE: Salvation Farms Benefit Concert, 3 p.m., $10 donation.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: The Educator, 8:30 p.m., free. Lizrd Women (slacker rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

ZEN LOUNGE: kizomba with Dsantos VT, 7 p.m., free. Loveland with DJ Craig mitchell, 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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NECTAR'S: VT Comedy Club Presents: What a Joke! Comedy open mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Def Ears, Cold river Candy (rock), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda's acoustic Soul night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.

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

RED SQUARE: Jake Whitesell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: irish Sessions, 8 p.m., free. Film night: indie, abstract, avant Garde, 10 p.m., free.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: open mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Jazz Duo, 6 p.m., donation. SWEET MELISSA'S: kelly ravin (country), 8 p.m., free.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Lord Huron, Dave monks (rock), 8:30 p.m., $20/22. AA. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Vieux Farka Touré & Julia Easterlin Present: Touristes (world music), 8 p.m., $18/20. AA. MONKEY HOUSE: Brian marquis, Tyler Daniel Bean (singersongwriters), 6:30 p.m., $7. AA.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia night, 7 p.m., free.

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

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

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CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5. FRANNY O'S: Untapped (rock), 8 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: open mic with kyle, 9 p.m., free.

Superior, Feral Foster (rock), 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+. RADIO BEAN: marc Delgado (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. Latin Sessions with mal maiz (cumbia), 10:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR'S: The Fritz (rock), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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

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MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lotango (tango), 8:30 p.m., free.

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

ZEN LOUNGE: killed it! karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Stephen Callahan Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Bo DePena (Americana), 9 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Brett Hughes & Friends, 10 p.m., $3. RED SQUARE: rick redington & the Luv (rock), 7 p.m., free. Craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: karaoke, 8 p.m., free. SOUTH SIDE TAVERN: open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: Bruce Jones (folk), 5 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs area MOOGS PLACE: Jason Wedlock (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: karaoke with roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.

BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Tim Sullivan (folk), 6 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, alec Ellsworth & katie Trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation. SWEET MELISSA'S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Django Soul-o, 8 p.m., free.

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THE BEE'S KNEES: Heady Topper Happy Hour with David Langevin (piano), 5 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Tim Brick (country), 8 p.m., free. PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: Trivia night, 7 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: open mic, 9:30 p.m., free.

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CITY LIMITS: karaoke, 9 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia night, 7 p.m., free.

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JASPER'S TAVERN: Below Zero Blues Jam, 7 p.m., free. LE BELVEDERE: Fishhead Unplugged (acoustic rock), 6 p.m., free. PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia night, 7 p.m., free. THE STAGE: open mic, 6 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: open mic, 10 p.m., free.

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THE DAILY PLANET: Seth Yacovone (blues), 8 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: audrey Bernstein (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

NAKED TURTLE: Jay Lesage (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY'S: So You Want to Be a DJ?, 10 p.m., free. m

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emory may seem like a puzzling rubric for a sculpture exhibit. Sculpture is generally permanent, whereas memory is ephemeral and unreliable. Yet “Memory Work” is the theme of this year’s annual SculptFest at the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Guest curator DJ Hellerman, chief curator and director of exhibitions at Burlington City Arts, selected eight artists who created site-specific works. “Memory Work” has everything to do with CSSC’s location amid Vermont’s historic, now largely inactive quarries and their former manufacturing facilities. Hellerman called on artists to keep in mind “the labor, traditions and generations of people responsible for the success of the Vermont Marble Company, as well as the history of the CSSC.” Here, Italian immigrants labored alongside those from Sweden, Poland, Germany, Hungary and other countries. In his curatorial statement, Hellerman writes that these immigrants “made a significant impact on the ways we commemorate, remember and memorialize.” Those workers quarried Vermont’s marble and carved it into significant monuments, memorials and buildings around the world, including the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the U.S. Supreme Court building, Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (the tomb base was fabricated in Proctor). The result is an exhibition of artists responding to and rethinking forms of monument making. “The material is going to be here forever,” Hellerman said at the opening last Saturday night, referring to the massive blocks of marble and abandoned equipment on the property. Outside the studio, small chunks of discarded marble have embedded themselves in the soil over decades, while stacks of cut marble seem to be awaiting shipment, and former marble-moving beams tower overhead, adding to the industrial ambiance. Hellerman’s observation takes on a new meaning when one considers the work of Bennington artist Angus McCullough. His “Boat” employs traditional craft-making methods (weaving, carving, hammering and more) to create clothing, tools and objects similar to those made by prehistoric humans — except that he uses

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contemporary, nonbiodegradable materials. McCullough’s full-scale, twoperson handmade boat and its cargo are composed of newly manufactured materials such as polyvinyl chloride, Tyvek, nylon, fluorocarbon and roof patch. The boat resembles a birch-bark canoe; it contains a pair of boots, a sheaf of arrows, a bow and other items. The single-seam boots, made of high-density polyethylene, are based on Neolithic, Paleolithic and otherwise primitive forms that McCullough researched. In place of feathers on the ends of the arrows, he threaded 21st-century plastic ties. The quiver, traditionally made of leather, is Mylar. Today, petrochemicals commonly replace natural materials in everyday objects. And, like marble, those substances will be with us far into the future. Even when the objects decline and lose their usefulness, the plastic will persist. At the opening reception, McCullough lowered his boat into the brilliant green-blue water of the quarry and pushed it off. Lacking a passenger, it suggested a traditional funeral boat. That wasn’t the only work that loosely incorporated a performance at

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the reception. Mary Zompetti’s static images were shown rapid-fire, like a short movie; Burlington artist Stella Marrs inflated her “Big Lady” Mylar figure multiple times during the evening, changing its shape, position and even expression. As if performing, the sculpture appeared exultant, joyful, supplicating and even despondent by turns. Zompetti, of Grand Isle, began her animated projection, “West Rutland Marble Mills,” with a historical photograph taken at that site. She explained how she created her animation by working from a digitized version of that photo. Zompetti removed one random chunk of the image’s computer code at

a time, each time saving the new image. Eventually, she created 146 different images and connected them to make her animation, which she projected inside the former marble-cutting facility. Zompetti’s visuals reflect the way memory often reorders events: with glitches in the “code.” The images are like fragments of memories that can’t be summoned as wholes. As the animation progresses — at about a 10th of a second per image — more and more bits of the original image go missing. By the end, the picture is unrecognizable, but the newly reordered one is beautiful in its abstraction. From its opening photograph showing plumes of black and white smoke streaming from the marbleworks, Zompetti’s work evokes the hard labor involved in quarrying and carving. What is not evident is the hundreds of hours she put into her own work. Hellerman refers to this invisibility of toil as the “time of perceived labor”: Consumers of all kinds of goods underestimate both the quantity of work and the time it takes to perform it. That conundrum is well-known to artists. The show’s connection to work is perhaps most evident in Marrs’ “Big Lady.” The 25-foot-tall inflated sculpture here is one of three she’s created, including a 35-foot version that made a recent appearance at Burlington’s Waterfront Park. Despite the sculptures’ lightweight appearance, Marrs said that creating each one involved tremendous physical labor — and the trio took her all summer. “I had to get on top of the materials. The bolt of Mylar was so heavy I couldn’t lift it,” Marrs told Seven Days. “I had to think of myself as an athlete.” “Big Lady” could be regarded as a modern equivalent to stone monuments — which, Marrs noted, always depict men and seem to populate every park. The artist’s outsize inflatables are a departure from her previous small-scale, two-dimensional pieces. But they are consistent with her interest in environmental issues, feminism and redefining public space. Two separate sculptures of marble and steel make up Samuel Spellman’s “Not Yet Diagnosed; Nervous.” One piece is an elephant with elongated steel legs, the other a marble head caught

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f ‘World Leaders & Global Citizens: Photographs by Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senator’: An exhibit organized on the 40th anniversary of Sen. Patrick Leahy’s first term, featuring his view of historical events over the the past few decades. Reception: Friday, September 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. September 22-December 18. Info, 656-0750. University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art in Burlington.

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f GMCC’s 25th Annual Art in the Round Barn: An annual community-based exhibit with a mix of painting, sculpture and mixed-media work, including fiber, metal and wood. Reception: Sunday, September 20, 4-7 p.m. September 21-October 12. Info, 496-7722. Inn at the Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield.

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‘Form and Movement: Sculpture and Drawings’: Works by students that show the process from drawing to fabrication in steel. September 17-29. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. ‘Naked Truth: The Body in Early 20thCentury German and Austrian Art’: Prints, drawings and watercolors by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Otto Dix, George Grosz, Max Beckmann, Käthe Kollwitz and others whose work addressed the relationship of the nude body and contemporary morality. September 18-December 13. Info, 443-3168. Middlebury College Museum of Art.

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f ‘Memories’: The annual exhibition and sale of work by Vermont Watercolor Society artists is in the Downstairs Gallery. Reception: Friday, September 18, 5-7 p.m. September 18-October 31. Info, 3341966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport. f ‘Prilla Smith Brackett: Fractured Visions II’: Paintings and prints of objects such as chairs, chests of drawers and beds in a woodland setting, juxaposing the homey and familiar with the primal forces of nature. Reception: Friday, October 2, 5-7 p.m. September 16-October 26. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

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f Angela Arkway: “All Things Bright and

Beautiful,” landscapes, still life and portraits in pastels and oil. Reception: Thursday, September 17, 5:30 p.m. September 17-October 9. Info, 362-4061. The Gallery at Equinox Village in Manchester Center.

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Dan Snow: “Rock Clouds,” a mixed-media installation of stones by the site-generated assemblage artist is installed with the assistance of Charlotte School students outside the museum’s Pizzagalli Center, in advance of the upcoming exhibition “Eyes on the Land.” Shelburne Museum, Thursday, September 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Info, 985-3346.

BCA Summer Artist Market: A juried outdoor market featuring handmade original fine art and crafts by Vermont artists and artisans, in conjunction with the Burlington Farmers Market. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166. Nina Dubois: A solo pop-up exhibit featuring new and old work, music, light food and a video installation. Pawlet Town Hall, Saturday, September 19, 2-6 p.m. Info, 235-1542. Sarah Swett: Gallery Talk: A talk by the textile artist in conjunction with her current exhibit. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H., Saturday, September 19, 4:30 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117. Sweet Sips: A cocktail social featuring cold drinks in hand-blown “Tipsy” glasses by Burlington artist Alissa Faber. Glasses are available for purchase. ONE Arts Center, Burlington, Saturday, September 19, 7-9 p.m. $10 includes two cocktails and use of artist’s glass; free for members. Info, onearts collective@gmail.com. Ann McFarren and Christine Holzschuh: A landscape demonstration in oil by McFarren, a painter and teacher, with a lecture on being a daily painter by Holzschuh, teacher and founder of EMMA. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon, Sunday, September 20, 1 p.m. Info, 247-4295. Opening Day Remarks: Museum director Richard Saunders and assistant professor Sarah Laursen speak briefly at a reception celebrating the opening of this season’s exhibitions, including “The Art of Storytelling: Five Tales from Asia, Then and Now” and “Naked Truth: The Body in Early 20th-Century German and Austrian Art.” Middlebury College Museum of Art, Sunday, September 20, 5 p.m. Info, 443-3168. Susan Abbott and Neil Riley: For “Art in the Forest,” the artists and members of the Vermont Land Trust hold a walk, talk and lunch in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition “Eyes on the Land” at Shelburne Museum. Stranahan Town Forest, Marshfield, Sunday, September 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $20; $15 for VLT members; kids 12 and under free. Info, 262-1222. Interpreting the Mahabharata: A Conversation With Laurie Patton and Abhishek Singh: The president of Middlebury College and scholar of Indian religion and the comic-book artist and author of Krishna: A Journey Within, respectively, discuss the sanskrit historical epic about a war of succession. Middlebury College Museum of Art, Monday, September 21, 4:30 p.m. Info, 443-3168. Debbie Tait: American Art Talk: “American Art in the Decade Pre-World War I,” a lecture about the influence of Matisse and Picasso on American artists such as Robert Henri, Marsden Hartley and Georgia O’Keeffe. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, Tuesday, September 22, 1-2:30 p.m. Info, 223-2518.

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‘Abstract Spotlight’: Paintings by Cameron Schmitz and Johanne Yordan, and photography by Douglas Biklen. Through September 19. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington. Anne Massicotte and Gerald K. Stoner: “Beasts and Other Reflections from Quebec + Vermont” by the Québec and Vermont artists, respectively. Through October 31. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington. ‘Excerpts From the West Side’: Sculpture and installation created by artists who have worked and studied at the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland, including Don Ramey, Bart Uchida, Carol Driscoll, Charles Austin, Kevin Donegan, B. Amore, Glen Campbell and Jackie Kirkman Campbell. Through September 25. Info, 617-7807701. RL Photo in Burlington. ‘Found: Portraits in Collective Memory’: Art from found and repurposed objects, photographs and media by Alex Costantino, Anne Cummings, Athena Tasiopoulos and Athena Kafantaris. Through September 29. Info, oneartscollective@ gmail.com. ONE Arts Center in Burlington. Helen Stringfellow and Lars Jerlach: “Looking Back Is a Bad Habit,” a video installation exploring the American Western. Through October 2. Info, 656-4200. Living/Learning Center, UVM, in Burlington.

f ‘In Grain: Contemporary Work in Wood’: Contemporary wood sculpture with examples of hand- and machine-carved figurative, abstract and geometric works and laser-cut biomorphic forms by 10 artists. Reception: Friday, September 25, 5:307:30 p.m. Through December 18. f ‘Sex Objects: Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality’: An exhibition of everyday and ceremonial art and artifacts curated by 40 anthropology and art history students. Reception: Friday, September 25, 5:30-7 p.m. Through May 22, 2016. Info, 656-0750. University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art in Burlington. Jane Ann Kantor: “The Equus Series,” bold textural paintings. Through September 30. Info, 660-9005. Dostie Bros. Frame Shop in Burlington. Jean Luc Dushime: “A Global Connection,” photographs that investigate social and political structures that perpetuate war, violence, misunderstanding and miscommunication. Milton Rosa-Ortiz: “An Ode to Time,” an exploration of the aging process using driftwood taken from Lake Champlain. Rick Norcross: “The Faces of Rock & Roll: 1969 to 1974,” images by the longtime leader of western-swing band Rick & the All-Star Ramblers and former music critic-photographer. Through September 19. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. Jeremy Lee MacKenzie: “Hidden Blueprints,” intricate wood scrollwork by the Champlain College student, who secretly made drawings for his artwork while incarcerated. Through November 28. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington. Jordan Douglas: “Images of Havana,” photography by the local artist. Through October 31. Info, 864-2088. The Men’s Room in Burlington.

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Artist Talk: Carol Prusa: The Chicago artist discusses her work as part of her residency at VSC. Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Thursday, September 17, 8-9 p.m. Info, 635-2727.

Artist Talk: Chuck Webster: The abstract artist discusses his work as part of his residency at VSC. Lowe Lecture Hall, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Friday, September 18, 8-9 p.m. Info, 635-2727.

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Jane Beck Slide Lecture: The founder of the Vermont Folklife Center discusses the process of learning traditional art, why we create folk art, and the bond between the maker and recipient of a folk-art object. Woodbury Community Library, Wednesday, September 16, 7 p.m. Info, 456-1630.

John Whitenight: “At Home with Nature, Natural History and the 19th-Century Interior,” a lecture on the social commentary of the times and an exploration of period art objects, followed by a book signing. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, Thursday, September 17, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Info, 748-2372.

Warren Kimble Talk: The artist discusses his work in conjunction with a current retrospective exhibit. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, Wednesday, September 23, noon. Info, 388-2117.

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in a scream; they face each other as if in conversation. Elephants have long memories to aid in their survival, and they participate in recognizable rituals around death. Nearby, Katherine Clarke Langlands’ “Field Party” is the antithesis of Spellman’s plaintive work. Her bright, colorful sculpture of reclaimed wood and paint beckons viewers with a jazzy combination of modern shapes. The base of the sculpture is marble, a material that roots Langlands’ work in the tradition and history of carving. On opening night, an indoor gallery showcasing strong work by Robert Bennett Jr. and Mark Lorah gave viewers a chance to get out of the rain. Handwritten notes and signatures of former marble workers on the marble walls underscored the exhibition’s theme. Zoë Marr Hilliard gave a dance performance that drew an enthusiastic crowd. As a teacher of the youngest students at CSSC, she sees education as a way to transfer and create memory, which can include skills, knowledge and emotions, she said. In addition to this year’s SculptFest entries, many works from previous years are on view throughout the grounds; recent work appears in a second gallery at the Carving Studio. If monuments are erected to remind future generations of their history, then the artists in SculptFest2015 have created monuments, whether their work appears for a few weeks or remains onsite for years. Ephemeral or permanent, these sculptures are likely to remain in the memories of viewers for a long time to come. m

From the “Cabinet of Curiosities” to the Modern Museum: An open house and short presentation about collections management and repatriation in small institutions by Kat Raynor, manager of the Museum Room inventory project. A limited glimpse of archaeological collections and exhibits will be on view. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, Thursday, September 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Info, 479-1928.

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f ‘Rock Solid for 15 Years’: This annual exhibit showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by area artists in the Main Floor Gallery. In addition, a variety of sculptures created from granite are on permanent installation around downtown Barre. f Alex Costantino: “Pattern & Signal,” paintings and ceramic sculptures by the Burlington artist, Third Floor Gallery. f Linda Bryan: “Tarpentry,” a visual narrative of landscape and culture, Second Floor Gallery. Reception: Thursday, September 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through October 30. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

joshuA: “Ex Libris,” mixed-media works with found text. Through September 30. Info, oneartscollective@gmail.com. Info, 660-9346. Radio Bean in Burlington. Linda Di Sante: “Birds of a Feather,” watercolors and drawings of birds. Through September 30. Info, 863-6713. North End Studio A in Burlington. ‘Make Moran: The Art of Transformation’: A group exhibit of works by artists who have participated in projects at Burlington’s former power plant: Sarah O Donnell, Katharine Montstream, Mary Lacy, Erika Senft Miller, Monika Rivard, Daniel Cardon and Clark Derbes. Through October 9. Info, 861-3155. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

Art Resource Association New Member Exhibit: Work in a variety of media by central Vermont artists in celebration of ARA’s 40th anniversary. Through September 18. Info, 262-6035. T. W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

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

‘Avian Encounters’: Watercolors and watercolor collages by Nancy Tomczak. Through October 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

Matt Forsyth: “BounD: A World Beyond,” pencil, ink and digital works by the cocreator of the comic book BounD. Through October 10. Info, 802-3990717. Drink in Burlington.

Diane Fitch: “Interior Spaces,” paintings. Through September 26. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.

‘Never Had No One Ever: The Art of Collage’: Artworks that explore “the human experience of discovery through loss” by Carl David Ruttan, Molly Bosley, W. David Powell, Shavon Kenney, Athena Tasiopoulos and Paula Grenon. Through October 27. Info, 735-2542. New City Galerie in Burlington.

‘The Fantastical World of Liz Le Serviget’: A painted menagerie of canvas, furniture, rocks and more. Through September 30. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier. ‘Fleeting Moments: Why We Go On’: Thirteen Vermont artists exhibit photography, sculpture and mixed-media works made from the pulp of recycled combat uniforms, in response to the themes of love, loss, hardship and joy in A Fleeting Animal, an upcoming opera by David Budbill and Erik Nielsen. Through September 27. Info, 922-4127. ‘Sound and Fury’: A group show by 18 artists who attempt to answer life’s unanswerable questions. Through November 8. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

‘Of the Spray Can, by the Spray Can, for the Spray Can’: Artwork by the Anthill Collective. Through September 30. Info, 318-2438. Red Square in Burlington. Renée Savoie & Ginny Joyner: “The Assemblage of My Life,” assemblage and mixed media from Québec artist Savoie; “Inspired by Vintage,” watercolors, giclée prints and cards by Vermont artist Joyner. Through September 30. Info, 488-5766. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington.

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Sam Simon: “Portraits From Burlington’s ONE,” photographs of the artist’s diverse neighbors in the Old North End. Through September 30. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center in Burlington.

f ‘Seven Days Uncovered’: More than 1,000 issues later, Seven Days is celebrating its 20th year with an exhibit of 40 favorite covers from 1995 to 2015. And they’re for sale! All covers include reclaimed barn board frames handcrafted by Dostie Bros. Frame Shop. Silent auction closing party: Thursday, October 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sales benefit SEABA. $5. Through October 1. Info, 864-5684. The Skinny Pancake (Burlington). StaciAnne K. Grove: “No More Hiroshimas,” an interactive exhibition of design, photography, paper sculptures and video that marks the 70th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. Through September 30. Info, 862-9616. Burlington College. ‘Strength in Numbers: Exploring Material and Techniques’: A group of 18 art teachers exhibit ongoing explorations in multiple media. Through December 30. Info, 865-7211. Mezzanine Gallery, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington.

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Annelein Beukenkamp: “Flowers, Figures and Fowl,” watercolors by the Burlington artist. Through October 11. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

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‘Birds of a Fiber’: A community art show. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

f ‘Joined: Inspired Approaches to Vermont Contemporary Furniture and Wood Design’: Inventive fine design by eight Vermont wood and furniture designers, including curator David Hurwitz. Reception: Friday, September 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through October 21. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

Kathrena Ravenhorst-Adams: Watercolors and pastels by the Vermont artist. Through October 2. Info, kathrena@tds.net. City Center in Montpelier.

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

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Mark Lorah: Blocky abstract artworks. Through November 30. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli in Barre.

Eight master woodworkers, most of them members of the Guild of Vermont Furniture woodworker David Hurwitz, guest curator and an exhibitor, is influenced in his own work by the beauty of forms found in nature. That aesthetic is very much present in the show at Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne, which also features artisans David Boynton, Johns Congdon, Chris Ericson, Erin Hanley, Mario Messina, Sam Norris and Tim Peters. A reception is Friday, September 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; the works are on view through October 21. Pictured: an ammonite lamp by Messina. ‘Travel With Ogden Pleissner’: A selection of the artist’s lesser-known American and European landscapes, along with other American paintings from the museum’s permanent collection. Judy B. Dales: “Ahead of the Curve,” an exhibit of contemporary quilts from the last 18 years of the artist’s flowing, abstract style. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum. ‘Juxtaposed Spaces’: Works in a variety of mediums by Shelburne Craft School instructors and staff including Wylie Garcia, Sarah Ahrens and Sage Tucker-Ketcham. Through December 1. Info, 985-3648. Shelburne Craft School. ‘Rich and Tasty: Vermont Furniture to 1850’: A decorative arts showcase of furniture from Shelburne Museum and other collections that helps define the styles, economics and aesthetic in-

novations in 19th-century Vermont design. Through November 1. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum. Robert Vogel: Watercolor sketches by the local artist. Through September 30. Info, 899-3225. Red Mill in Jericho. Robert Vogel Watercolors: Twelve paintings by the local artist. Through October 31. Info, 863-6363. Harper’s Restaurant at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington. Victoria Blewer: “Fall’s Call,” black-and-white hand-colored photographs inspired by “quiet cycling of the Earth in autumn that recurs each year.” Through October 31. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.

f Nadya Beck: “Spirit Brings,” clay sculptures by the local artist. Reception: Saturday, September 19, 4-6 p.m. Through October 11. Info, 454-0141. Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Tom Leytham: “The Other Working Landscape,” 20 giclée prints of industrial sites from forgotten and ignored parts of Vermont’s industrial and pastoral history. Through September 30. Info, 229-0430. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier. ‘VERVE: Art & Energy’: Mixed media, sculpture and other works by a dozen Vermont visual and literary artists that reveal the energetic tension of line and color, and reveal life force. Through October 4. Info, 223-6613. The Kent Tavern Museum in Calais. ‘Women of Norwich: Trailblazers and Torchbearers’: Photographs, documents, uniforms and objects celebrating the women who were “first,” from the first ladies of university presidents to the first women in the Corps of Cadets and so-called nontraditional fields. Through December 31. Info, 485-2183. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.

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call to artists ‘oddity’ Calling for submissions for an exhibition of the strange, eerie and illusive; photographs that lend themselves to an implied narrative or otherworldly perception. Documentary shots, multiple exposures, constructions, staged, anything goes. Juried by Oliver Wasow. Info: darkroomgallery.com/ ex75. Deadline: midnight on October 6. Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction. $24 for four images, $5 each additional. Info, 777-3686. the art of GivinG : the GivinG of art: Compass is accepting work for its second annual holiday show, November 6 to January 9. Seeking fun, functional, decorative, wearable, festive or other works in the form of 2D and 3D artwork, holiday decorations, jewelry, gifts or ornaments. All work must be priced at $250 or less. Commission is 35 percent. Submission deadline: October 7. Delivery by October 31. Forms are available at cmacvt. org or cmacvt.wufoo.com/ forms/mrz29id0kr5pn9. Compass Music and Arts Center, Brandon. $5 per 2D or

3D piece; $5 per 15 ornaments. Info, 247-4295. call to artists for 2016: Submissions sought for 2016 exhibit season and beyond. Interested artists, please submit five digital images, artist’s statement and letter of intent to Visual Arts Committee at twwoodgallery@gmail.com. Deadline: September 16. T. W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier. Info, 262-6035. call to artists: fall open: Open call for artists to submit to Southern Vermont Arts Center. Email an artist statement and 1-3 JpGs or pDFs of the work with title, medium and price to pwallis@svac.org by September 19. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by email on September 30. Accepted works must be dropped off at SVAC campus on October 7. Reception for the Fall Open is October 17. Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester. $40; free for SVAC members. Info, 362-1405. chandler seeks artisans for holiday Market: Now accepting submissions from artists and artisans to exhibit arts, fine crafts and high-quality specialty food items for the 14th Annual Holiday Market. Open Wednesday to Sunday from mid-November

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‘2015 leGacy collection’: landscapes painted by 25 living and 13 now-deceased artists that reflect the legacy of museum namesakes and artists Alden and Mary Bryan. Through December 30. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

f clark derbes: “Self-portrait,” polychromed

f dave kearns: “The Visitors,” paintings and sculptural works. Reception: Saturday, September 19, 6-8 p.m. Through October 3. Info, 347-602-3733. Vermont Studio Center Gallery II in Johnson.

island arts Gallery 2016: Artists are invited to submit an application for the 2016 juried gallery schedule. Submit an artist statement including the medium(s) used and 2-5 digital images of work to the Island Arts South Hero Gallery Committee by October 31. All mediums welcome. Info, maryjomccarthy@gmail. com or 372-6047, or Heidi Chamberlain at 372-3346. Island Arts South Hero Gallery, Through October 31. Info, 372-6047.

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f patricia Martini: “landscape: A Child’s View,” an MFA thesis exhibition. Reception and talk: Thursday, September 17, 3 p.m. Through September 23. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. paul stone: Surreal, dreamlike New England landscape paintings. Through September 30. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. ‘photoGraphinG the floWer’: photographs by seven participants in River Arts’ workshop taught by Kent Shaw. Through November 2. Info, 888-1261. Morrisville post Office.

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raven pfaff: Realistic graphite portraits in the living room. Through October 20. Info, 635-7423. The lovin’ Cup in Johnson. ‘slope style’: Thirty-five fully accessorized vintage ski outfits, with a special section of the exhibit dedicated to Vermont ski brands. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. tod Gunter aviation art: Illustrations currently include the F4u Corsair, a WWII fighter, and the F-4 phantom II, a fighter-bomber active in Vietnam. More drawings and renderings are continually added. Through December 31. Info, 734-9971. plane profiles Gallery in Stowe.

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art therapy association of verMont: MeMber art shoW: A juried show of works by Vermont art therapists representing the clienttherapist relationship and personal insights into healing. Through September 17. Info, 595-3788. Big picture Theater and Café in Waitsfield.

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‘exposed’: The 24th annual outdoor exhibit features 18 sculptures and installations by regional artists, sited at the gallery, downtown and along the recreation path. Through October 14. ‘fractured: Works on paper’: Two- and three-dimensional works by 11 artists including Kiki Smith, leonardo Drew and Olafur Eliasson that deconstruct space as interpreted through architecture, optics and narrative. Through November 22. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

‘hoodoo voodoo ii’: Seeking submissions for an evening of fall/harvest/Halloweeninspired performance and visual art with any Halloween theme of your choice: supernatural, fantasy, costumes, candy, harvest time, gothic, etc. Submission deadline: Oct. 10. Event on Saturday, October 31. Visual artists, contact Jennifer Blair at mother_red_cap@comcast. net. performance artists, contact Jamie Kaplan at jamieanicks@gmail.com. Rose Street Artists’ Cooperative and Gallery, Burlington. Info, 864-7738.

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‘edGe of nature’: Artwork in a variety of media by eight women artists, who explore the joy and variety of nature. Through October 14. Info, 253-2597. Comfort Farm in Stowe.

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sculpture, wall pieces and works on canvas influenced by the graveyard of truck beds in Burlington’s South End. Through September 30. f val rossMan: Abstract works in pastel on paper, and acrylic on aluminum. Reception: Saturday, September 26, 6-8 p.m. Through October 5. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture park in Stowe.

to December 23. Submission form available at chandlerarts.org. Submission deadline: September 30. Info, 431-0204.

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carole rosalind drury: “To Joe,” a selection of paintings from “The Fall” series, dedicated to the artist’s former partner. hal Mayforth: “Two Trains Running,” large abstract paintings, small works on wood panel and sketches by the Vermont illustrator. Through November 2. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

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‘America’s Michelangelo: The Life and Classical Works of Constantino Brumidi’: An exhibit of text and images in honor of the works of Constantino Brumidi, the artist who painted the “Apotheosis of Washington,” in the U.S. Capitol Dome in Washington, D.C., in celebration of its ongoing restoration. Through October 12. $6. Info, 765-4288. Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford.

HiVE Collective Fall Exhibit: Paintings by members Liz Harris, Nancy VanDine and Jessica Churchill-Millard and furniture and decorative objects by Kelly Fekert-McMullen, along with works by 30 local artists. Through November 30. Info, sca66@hotmail.com. The Hive in Middlesex. Karla Van Vliet: “Dream Risen,” paintings inspired by dreams and the unconscious. Through September 26. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frameshop in Waterbury.

‘Birds Are Dinosaurs’: An exhibit tracing the evolution of birds from their ancestors includes skeletons and life-size replicas by paleo-artist Todd Marshall. Hands-on activities include a replica dig site. Through October 31. $11.50-13.50. Info, 359-5000. VINS Nature Center in Hartford.

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‘Local Color’: Paintings, textiles, pottery, glass and other media by 45-plus member artists exploring Vermont’s natural and built environment. Glorious Glass: Fused and blown glass by Alyssa Oxley, Bud Shriner and Micaela Wallace. Sean Dye: Vermont landscapes in oil, acrylic and pastel. Through September 30. Info, 338-0136. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes.

‘Crisis de Octubre; The Cuban Missile Crisis’: The ninth annual Slavo-Vermontia-philic exhibition featuring art, artifacts, memories, music and photographs of the Cold War era from the United States, Russia and Cuba. Through November 1. Info, 356-2776. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

Anna Dibble: “Lest Our Vine End (L.O.V.E.),” figurative and abstract paintings that address the loss of the artist’s spouse, mother and dog. Through September 30. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. ‘The Art of Storytelling: Five Tales From Asia, Then and Now’: Painted and printed interpretations of five stories from the 16th century to the present are accompanied by comics, illustrations and other digital media. Visitors can make a comic of their own. Through October 2. Info, 443-5258. Middlebury College Museum of Art. ‘Black & White’: An exhibition of photographs juried by Tillman Crane. Through September 18. Info, 388-4500. PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. ‘Catching the Moment: The Art of Photographing Live Performance’: Performance photographs taken at the Town Hall Theater over the last 15 years by Trent Campbell, Cindi Duff, Max Kraus and Ernie Longey. Through October 11. Info, 388-8209. 51 Main at the Bridge in Middlebury.

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Dennis Sheehan: “Everyday,” moody landscape paintings influenced by the French Barbizon School and the American Tonalists. Through September 30. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. ‘The Farm: Drawings of Rowland Evans Robinson, 1850-1880’: Drawings from agricultural papers capturing 19th-century Vermont farm life and times by a member of the museum homestead’s family. Through October 25. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh. Jean Cherouny: “OPEN,” new works by the Ripton artist and teacher. Through October 31. Info, 877-2211. Bixby Memorial Library in Vergennes. Peter Fried: “Addison: Land Meets Sky,” an exhibit of Addison County landscapes in the artist’s new gallery. Through October 8. Info, 355-1447. Peter Fried Art in Vergennes. ‘Photo Voice: Nine Residents Share Images of a Troubled and Treasured Neighborhood’: Images that reflect, record and relay what is important about everyday life by nine nonartist residents of Rutland City’s Northwest neighborhood. Through October 3. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Stacey Stanhope Dundon: “Back in the Saddle: 25 Years of Horse Play,” oil paintings, dinnerware and decorative, large-scale horse heads. Through November 30. Info, 388-1639. The National Museum of the Morgan Horse in Middlebury. ‘To Dwell’: Senior Thesis Architecture: A selection of architectural design work by students in the Class of 2015. Through September 30. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

Ivy Leaf: Abstract artwork in a variety of media. Through September 26. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton. Janet Cathey: Mixed-media prints by the local artist, printmaker and educator. Through September 30. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

‘Fractured: Works on Paper’ At the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe, 11 artists — Sarah Amos, Dawn Clements, Leonardo Drew, Olafur

Eliasson, Peter Fried, Beka Goedde, Joan Grubin, Kiki Smith, Jane South, Kazue Taguchi and Etty Yaniv — consider space “through the lens of structure, optics and narrative,” and then create new meanings and realities with their prints, drawings and sculptures on or with paper. The works are on view through November 22. Pictured: “Untitled (Irregular Ellipse)” by South. Tom Fels: “Line and Shadow: Cyanotypes and Drawings,” large prints from the artist’s Arbor and Catalpa Series, 2011-14; smaller minimalist drawings from his Linea Series, 2014; and a large drawing from the recent Classics Series. Through September 20. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

‘Memory Work: SculptFest 2015’: Sculptural works by Robert Bennett Jr., Katherine Langlands, Mark Lorah, Zoë Marr Hilliard, Stella Marrs, Angus McCullough, Samuel Spellman and Mary Zompetti in the annual outdoor exhibit. Through October 25. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

‘Warren Kimble, All-American Artist: An Eclectic Retrospective’: The internationally known Vermont artist exhibits a lifetime of work, including his “Sunshine” series, “Widows of War” paintings and sculpture, and more recent “House of Cards” and “Into the Box” series, which features open-faced boxes filled with found objects and architectural assemblages. Also on view is the Kimbles’ personal collection of folk art. Through October 18. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

Peter Lundberg and Florin Strejac: “Transylvanian Influence,” rice paper paintings, small sculptures and abstract marble works. Through October 2. Info, 800-639-8521. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University.

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Kathryn Wiegers: “The Rutland Muralist,” a variety of mural paintings. Through September 19. Info, 468-1266. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.

f ‘Love of Fantasy’: Two- and three-dimensional paintings and multimedia constructions that explore fantasy and creation by Jim Abatiell, Joan Curtis, Robert Hooker and Mark Horwedel. Reception: Friday, September 25, 5-7 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 775-0062. Chaffee Downtown Art Center in Rutland. ‘Love of Kinship’: Diverse artwork from members and a former director. Through October 17. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

‘What EMMA Loves’: A group exhibit exploring a variety of media by 10 East Mountain Mentoring Artists (EMMA). Through November 1. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.

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Barry & Maureen Genzlinger and Blue Crayon Artist Studio Students: Three- and two-dimensional works, respectively. Through September 30. Info, 933-6403. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery, in Enosburg Falls. David Stromeyer Sculpture: The artist opens his private park to visitors for the summer and early fall. On view are about 50 large-scale sculptures that represent four decades of work inspired by the rhythms, forms and patterns of the Vermont landscape. Through October 12. Info, 512-333-2119. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg Falls.

Jen Violette and Linda Rosenthal: Mixed-media and still-life wall sculptures and handblown glass, and abstract photography, respectively. Through September 30. Info, 4571298. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. Keith Sonnier: A survey of early neon works, 1968-1989, by the American artist. Peter Saul: A retrospective exhibit that spans 1959 to 2012 and includes colorful paintings that incorporate humor, pop-culture imagery, irreverence and, occasionally, politically incorrect subject matter. Open weekends and Wednesdays by appointment. Through November 29. Info, info@ hallartfoundation.org. Hall Art Foundation in Reading, 05062. ‘Lamb With a Plan’: Photographs of nursing-home therapy lambs by sheep-farming photographers Emily Howe and John O’Brien. Through October 3. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library. ‘Local Color’: Annual autumn exhibit of work by local artists, inspired by life within the working landscape. Through October 10. Info, 392-4656. ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret. Tom Schulten: Vivid works by the renowned Dutch painter of consensusism. Through December 31. Info, 457-7199. Artemis Global Art in Woodstock.

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“Art + Computer / Time”: Computer-generated artwork from the Anne and Michael Spalter Digital Art Collection from 1954 to the present. Through September 27. Debra Bermingham: “Threaded Dances,” surreal landscapes in oil. Through October 25. Jim Dine: “People, Places, Things,” a retrospective in multiple media. Through October 25. Ray Ruseckas: “Close to Home,” landscapes in pastels. Through October 25. Rodrigo Nava: “Expanded Forms,” steel sculptures on the museum grounds. Through October 25. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Tim Cowles: Paintings, drawing and sculpture from a lifetime of work. Through September 30. Info, kspchapin@gmail.com. Info, 257-9329. The Brooks House Atrium in Brattleboro.

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‘GrassrooTs arT: inwarD aDorinGs oF The MinD’: Folk, outsider and visionary artists’ works from the museum’s and Gregg Blasdel/ Jennifer Koch collections include textiles, ceramics, weathervanes, drawings, paintings and sculpture. Through November 1. ‘people/place: aMerican social lanDscape phoToGraphy, 1950-1980’: Photographs exploring the human condition within the public sphere and the social landscape by Jonathan Brand, John Hubbard, Neil Rappaport, Garry Winogrand and Lee Friedlander. Through November 8. JenniFer Koch anD GreGG BlasDel: Seven collaborative prints from a series titled “Marriages of Reason” by the Burlington artists. Through October 16. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum. norTh BenninGTon ouTDoor sculpTure show: Outdoor sculptures sited in and around the village by 44 artists. Through October 25. Various locations around North Bennington.

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Annelein Beukenkamp

The Burlington artist and member of the Vermont Watercolor and New England Watercolor societies presents lighthearted works in the exhibit “Flowers, Figures and Fowl,” currently at the Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Beukenkamp says in an artist statement that painting “can surprise, delight, frustrate and intimidate, but mostly it inspires me to dip into my palette of colors and interpret the world in kaleidoscopic hues.” The watercolors are on view through October 11. Pictured:

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Dianne Taylor Moore: “This Side of the River,” vibrant pastel landscape paintings of Vermont and New Hampshire. Through October 3. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artists Guild in St. Johnsbury.

JuDy lowry: “New Landscapes,” paintings of northern Vermont. Through October 26. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. verMonT arTisTs Group show: Fine art and handcrafted goods by 110 Vermont artists exhibited in a former grist mill. Through October 17. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro.

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f ‘collecTinG anD sharinG: Trevor FairBroTher, John T. KirK anD The hooD MuseuM oF arT’: Almost 140 paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and early American furniture from the Fairbrother-Kirk collection and the museum, featuring works by Andy Warhol, Marsden Hartley, Carl Andre, John O’Reilly, John Singer Sargent and others. Art Talk: Friday, September 25, 4:30 p.m. canaleTTo’s veDuTe prinTs: An exhibition honoring collector and donor Adolph Weil Jr. features etchings from the early 1740s of Venetian scenes by Antonio Canaletto. Through December 6. Info, 603-646-2095. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. ‘GeorGe s. ziMBel: a huManisT phoToGrapher’: Images from collection of the documentary photographer covering 1953 to 1955, which includes his shots of Marilyn Monroe standing over the subway grate during the filming of The Seven Year Itch by director Billy Wilder. Through January 3. ‘MeTaMorphoses: in roDin’s sTuDio’: Nearly 300 works by the French sculptor, including masterpieces shown for the first time in North America, in collaboration with the Musée Rodin in Paris. Through October 18. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. siGriD Fisher & louis sT-cyr: Paintings and sculptures, respectively, inspired by the natural world. Through September 27. Info, 819-843-9992. Le Studio de Georgeville, Québec. m

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

‘can you DiG iT?’: A community exhibit celebrating music-album cover art, in the Rotunda Gallery. Through October 11. Info, 518-792-1761. The Hyde Museum in Glens Falls, N.Y.

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‘Dinosaur Discoveries: ancienT Fossils, new iDeas’: Fossils and models reveal how current thoughts on dinosaur biology have changed since the 1990s. Organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Through December 15. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

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‘a celeBraTion oF upper valley arTisTs’: Paintings, prints and drawings by Barbara Bragg, Patty Castellini, Sheri Hancock-Tomek, Michael Heffernan, Judy Lampe and Richard Wilson. Through September 20. ‘slow liTeraTure: The narraTive TapesTries oF sarah sweTT’: Woven tapestries that combine narrative and playful realism. Through October 9. aMy Morel: “Relationscape,” wood and steel sculptures from several past series. Through October 9. Dianne shullenBerGer: “Outside Influences,” three series of fabric collages inspired by spirituality and the outdoors. Through October 9. Jeanne heiFeTz: “Geometry of Hope,” mixed-media work built from nontraditional, industrial materials including acid-etched glass rods, wire and stainless-steel mesh. Through October 9. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

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movies The Visit ★★

omething in us yearns to see M. Night Shyamalan make a comeback. The writer-director’s early triumphs — especially The Sixth Sense (1999) — were so perfect that we don’t want to believe they were flukes. Surely there’s more where they came from, we tell ourselves, and time after time we come away let down and thinking, Maybe next time. Yet Shyamalan has only gone from bad to worse. Lady in the Water (2006) was bad. The Last Airbender (2010) and After Earth (2013) were worse. Studios used to put his name above the title, as they did with Hitchcock’s. Usually these days you’ll find it in a poster’s small print — if you squint. So, The Visit. The filmmaker’s 11th feature. Its trailers made clear instantly that Shyamalan was throwing us a change-up. I remember thinking, OK, his career has become a joke. How fitting that he’s decided to combine horror with comedy. A grandmother asking a girl to climb into her oven? Was this some sort of fractured fairy tale? Could it finally be what we’d been waiting for? Nope. Unless what you’ve been waiting for is another found-footage film. Seriously. One based on the shakiest of premises and sprinkled with stabs at humor with an unbelievably dull blade. And dumb jump scares.

A 15-year-old aspiring filmmaker named Becca (Olivia DeJonge) and her 13-year-old brother, Tyler (Ed Oxenbould), are packed off for a week in the Pennsylvania sticks with grandparents they’ve never met. Their mom (Kathryn Hahn) wants the time to enjoy a tropical cruise with her new boyfriend — never mind that she left home under acrimonious circumstances and hasn’t spoken to her parents in nearly two decades. (The question of how the trip was arranged is one of many the movie never gets around to answering.) Naturally, Becca films the experience and, naturally, Nana (Deanna Dunagan) and Pop Pop (Peter McRobbie) are off their rockers. Except when they’re in those rockers, doing something odd like staring at the wall and laughing — one of Nana’s favorite pastimes. Pop Pop prefers to keep busy by stacking his soiled adult diapers in the shed. Seriously. The kids are told not to leave their room after 9:30 p.m. (“Bedtime. We’re old.”) — which, of course, they eventually do. A surprising number of days go by before the children begin to fear for their safety, considering what they observe at night. Namely, Nana naked and clawing at walls, casually vomiting, and crawling on all fours up and down hallways at high speed.

SENILE DYSFUNCTION Shyamalan milks the indignities of old age for shocks — and laughs — in his latest failed comeback attempt.

Now, I’m accustomed to being let down by Shyamalan’s films, but this was the first time I was also offended. The kids are initially accepting of the strange behavior they witness because their grandfather attributes it to Nana’s mid-stage Alzheimer’s. As for his own incontinence and habit of dressing as if for a costume party that took place many years in the past, these are chalked up to the effects of old age. I’ve watched loved ones suffer the indignities of dementia and can’t help but find the filmmaker’s decision to use them for comic fodder and cheap shocks in deplorable taste. To my knowledge, no previous movie has ever equated mental and physical deterio-

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Meru ★★★★

hy do people climb mountains? Why do people do anything painful and arduous that they don’t have to do? Meru, a documentary about three climbers’ quest to be the first to conquer a 21,000-foot Himalayan peak, doesn’t answer those questions definitively — just memorably. In interview footage, Jon Krakauer, the journalist and mountaineer who wrote the Everest chronicle Into Thin Air, considers why a climber might persist in the face of injury, danger and loss. Because, he says, “You’ll go fucking crazy if you don’t.” Meru is a portrait of obsession, which makes Krakauer (who also wrote Into the Wild) an appropriate Greek chorus for the piece. It’s a portrait that could only be drawn by the obsessed themselves, though. Mount Meru, we quickly discover, is not a place where one can bring a camera crew. The footage we see of the ascent was captured by two of the climbers, National Geographic photographer Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk. (Chin later brought the footage to filmmaker Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi; now married, the two are credited as codirectors.) There are no dramatic re-creations in the film, just after-the-fact interviews that serve as narration and interpretation. The cameras were among 200 pounds of gear that Chin, Ozturk and Conrad Anker had to lug up 4,000 feet just to reach their

ration with the monstrous, but that’s Shyamalan’s vision in The Visit. What’s next — a thriller set in a nursing home where all the patients are zombies? As so many of his films do, this one has a surprise twist near the end. But it pales in comparison with the surprising level of insensitivity on display in these 94 derivative, implausible, disappointing minutes. And (spoiler alert): The oven bit’s a total tease.

SLIPPERY SLOPE Chin and Vasarhelyi’s adventure documentary is a firsthand chronicle of a seemingly impossible Himalayan ascent.

real challenge: a 1,500-foot sheet of steep, smooth granite called the Shark’s Fin. How do you camp when ascending a “big wall” with no solid footholds, let alone ledges? In a “portaledge” that dangles off the side of the mountain. Supplies, too, hang in midair. The climbers’ ability to cling to this vertiginous surface — which, to make things worse, can be as fragile as a “house of cards,” Chin notes — is a bigger marvel than any special effect. Their successful documentation of the process is a bigger one still. But perhaps the greatest marvel is their refusal to give up. We witness Anker, Chin

and Ozturk’s first attempt at Meru, in 2008; having been snowed in and frostbitten, they turn back 100 meters from the summit. Dramatic logic tells us that their second attempt, in 2011, will triumph. Even so, the filmmakers build suspense with their account of the interval between the two climbs, which turns out to be eventful — so disastrously eventful, in fact, that the second expedition begins to look like a quixotic endeavor. Along the way, the three men emerge as compelling personalities. The film delves into the personal history of Anker, who’s been climbing for decades and lost both his

mentor and his longtime climbing partner to the sport. On the other end of the generational spectrum stands Ozturk, a laid-back artist whom Chin and Anker first encountered through YouTube videos of his deathdefying free climbs. If Meru were a Hollywood drama, Anker would probably be portrayed as the Captain Ahab type, Chin as his steady lieutenant and Ozturk as the reckless young hothead. But it’s not a drama, and the men don’t play those archetypal roles. Instead, what we learn from their interactions is that no one can afford drama on a sheer vertical ascent. The 2011 expedition entailed a new risk factor — one so significant that even the risk-prone Krakauer has just one knee-jerk reaction: “No!” But once that expedition is under way, we see no arguments or second-guessing — who has the energy? The confrontation of human bodies, the altitude and the mountain is conflict enough. Whatever one thinks of such dangerous endeavors, Meru is an instructive reminder of just how far Hollywood heroism, with its CG enhancements, has veered from the real limits and capacities of the human body. Watching these three men fight for every foot of altitude is far more exhausting than seeing a superhero defy gravity — and far more inspiring. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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new in theaters BlAck mAss: Johnny depp plays infamous, wellconnected boston crime boss — and fbI informant — whitey bulger in this bio-drama directed by Scott cooper (Crazy Heart). with Joel Edgerton, benedict cumberbatch and dakota Johnson. (122 min, R. capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, welden) cAptive: a violent fugitive from the law (david Oyelowo) takes a single mother (Kate Mara) hostage in her home in this drama based on ashley Smith’s memoir Unlikely Angel. Jerry Jameson directed. (97 min, Pg-13. Majestic) eveRest: a snowstorm on the world’s highest mountain sends climbers into chaos in this disaster drama based on the events of May 10 and 11, 1996, also chronicled in Jon Krakauer’s book Into Thin Air. Jason clarke, Josh brolin, ang Phula Sherpa and Jake gyllenhaal star. baltasar Kormákur (2 Guns) directed. (121 min, Pg-13. Essex) gRANDmA: a fiercely independent poet (lily tomlin) takes a road trip with her pregnant teenage granddaughter (Julia garner) to seek cash for an abortion in this offbeat indie comedy from writer-director Paul weitz (Admission). with Marcia gay harden, nat wolff and Judy greer. (79 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

tHe eND oF tHe toURHHHH1/2 Jason Segel trades comedy for drama in his role as novelist david foster wallace. (106 min, R. Reviewed by R.K. 8/19.) HitmAN: AgeNt 47H1/2 a genetically engineered killing machine (Rupert friend) must take down a sinister corporation with plans to create an army of assassins just like him — only deadlier. (96 min, R) iNsiDe oUtHHHH1/2 The latest Pixar family animation takes us inside a young girl’s mind to witness her warring emotions. (94 min, Pg; reviewed by M.h. 6/24) tHe mAN FRom U.N.c.l.e.HH1/2 The ’60s spy-fi tV show gets its inevitable adaptation as a big-screen comedy adventure, with director guy Ritchie (Snatch) at the helm. (116 min, Pg-13) meRUHHHH Outdoor adventurers, whet your appetite for the forthcoming Everest with this documentary about three climbers gunning for a daunting, potentially deadly Indian peak. Jimmy chin and Elizabeth chai Vasarhelyi directed. (87 min, R; reviewed by M.h. 9/16) miNioNsHH young viewers of Despicable Me and its sequel liked the supervillain hero but loved his gibberish-spouting minions. So hollywood gave the kids what they craved. (91 min, Pg; reviewed by M.h. 7/15)

JimmY’s HAll: In depression-era Ireland, an emigrant (barry ward) returns from the u.S. and tries to open a forbidden dance hall to give the young people hope, in the latest from director Ken loach (The Angels’ Share). (109 min, Pg-13. Roxy)

missioN: impossiBle RogUe NAtioNHHH1/2 christopher McQuarrie assumes directorial duties for the latest installment of the over-the-top action franchise. (131 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 8/5)

leARNiNg to DRive: a Manhattan writer (Patricia clarkson) takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor (ben Kingsley), and the two discover they have more in common than they expected, in this comedy-drama from director Isabel coixet (My Life Without Me). (90 min, R. capitol, Roxy)

mR. HolmesHHH1/2 what if Sherlock holmes really existed? and he retired and kept bees? This drama from bill condon (Gods and Monsters) explores that scenario, with Ian McKellen as the elderly sleuth. (104 min, Pg)

mAZe RUNNeR: tHe scoRcH tRiAls: The adaptation of James dashner’s young adult action saga continues, as the gladers venture out in search of clues about the organization that stuck them in the titular maze. dylan O’brien and Kaya Scodelario star. wes ball again directed. (131 min, Pg-13. big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, welden)

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mistRess AmeRicAHHHH1/2 noah baumbach and greta gerwig (Frances Ha) teamed up again to write this comedy about a new yorker (gerwig) who pulls her lonely stepsister-to-be (lola Kirke) into her madcap, improvised life in the big city. baumbach directed. (84 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 9/9)

AmYHHHHH asif Kapadia’s acclaimed documentary uses both personal and public footage to chronicle the tragically short life of singer amy winehouse. (128 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 7/29)

piXelsH1/2 Middle-aged geeks are the only ones who can save the Earth in this action comedy starring adam Sandler. (105 min, Pg-13) pHoeNiXHHHH1/2 In postwar berlin, a wounded holocaust survivor (nina hoss) gets facial-reconstruction surgery, which proves to be the perfect disguise to find out if her husband betrayed her to the nazis. (98 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 8/26)

tHe DiARY oF A teeNAge giRlHHHH1/2 Phoebe gloeckner’s graphic novel about her adolescence in the 1970s comes to the screen under the direction of first-timer Marielle heller. (102 min, R; reviewed by M.h. 9/2)

Ricki AND tHe FlAsHHHH1/2 Meryl Streep plays an aging rocker who tries to mend fences with the family she abandoned in this comedy-drama directed by Jonathan demme and scripted by diablo cody (Juno). (102 min, Pg-13) sHAUN tHe sHeep movieHHHH aardman animations (“wallace and gromit”) brings us the comic adventure of a punchy barnyard denizen whose attempt to get a day off leaves his farmer stranded in the big city. (85 min, Pg)

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ANt-mANHH The latest Marvel movie brings us Paul Rudd as a con man recruited to save the world in the guise of … an ant-size superhero. (117 min, Pg-13; reviewed by R.K. 7/22)

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tHe peRFect gUYHH a professional woman (Sanaa lathan) has a rebound relationship that turns from exciting to creepy in this thriller from director david M. Rosenthal (A Single Shot). with Michael Ealy, Morris chestnut and Rutina wesley. (100 min, Pg-13)

H = refund, please HH = could’ve been worse, but not a lot HHH = has its moments; so-so HHHH = smarter than the average bear HHHHH = as good as it gets

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No escApeHHH1/2 lake bell and Owen wilson play parents desperately trying to get their family out of a foreign country after a dangerous coup. (103 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 9/2)

AmeRicAN UltRAHHH Adventureland awkward couple Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart reunite in this action-comedy about a stonerslash-sleeper-government-agent. (95 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/26)

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Past Lives, Dreams, and Soul Travel – Keys to Spiritual Truth

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241 North Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com

wednesday 16 — thursday 17 No Escape The Transporter Refueled friday 18 — thursday 24 *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation

thE SAVoY thEAtEr 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0509, savoytheater.com

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wednesday 16 — thursday 17 The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Straight Outta Compton friday 18 — monday 21 *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Straight Outta Compton

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Rte. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com

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Hitman: Agent 47 No Escape Sinister 2 Straight Outta Compton friday 18 — thursday 24

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friday 18 — thursday 24 *Black Mass *Learning to Drive Phoenix The Visit A Walk in the Woods

ESSEX ciNEmAS & t-rEX thEAtEr 21 Essex Way, #300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

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*Black Mass (Thu only) *Everest (Thu only; 3D) *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (Thu only) Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation No Escape The Perfect Guy Ricki and the Flash Sinister 2 Straight Outta Compton The Transporter Refueled

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The Visit A Walk in the Woods War Room friday 18 — wednesday 23 *Black Mass *Everest (3D) *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation No Escape The Perfect Guy Ricki and the Flash Straight Outta Compton The Visit A Walk in the Woods War Room

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wednesday 16 — thursday 17 Ant-Man *Captive (Thu only) Inside Out The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Minions Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation The Perfect Guy Shaun the Sheep Movie Straight Outta Compton Trainwreck The Transporter Refueled Vacation The Visit A Walk in the Woods friday 18 — thursday 24 Ant-Man *Black Mass *Captive Inside Out *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Minions Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation The Perfect Guy Shaun the Sheep Movie Straight Outta Compton Trainwreck The Visit A Walk in the Woods

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mErrill’S roXY ciNEmA 222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

wednesday 16 — thursday 17 The Diary of a Teenage Girl The End of the Tour Meru Mistress America Mr. Holmes Phoenix friday 18 — thursday 24 *Black Mass *Grandma *Jimmy’s Hall *Learning to Drive Meru Mistress America Phoenix

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10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com

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friday 18 — thursday 24 *Grandma Meru

StowE ciNEmA 3 plEX Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678. stowecinema.com

wednesday 16 — thursday 17 The Diary of a Teenage Girl Southpaw Straight Outta Compton friday 18 — thursday 24 *Black Mass Southpaw Straight Outta Compton

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155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800. sunsetdrivein.com

friday 18 — sunday 20 Retro Double Feature: Jaws & The Rocky Horror Picture Show Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation & Minions Trainwreck & Vacation Inside Out & Ant-Man

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104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com

wednesday 16 — thursday 17 Inside Out Straight Outta Compton A Walk in the Woods friday 18 — thursday 24 *Black Mass Inside Out (Sat & Sun only) *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials A Walk in the Woods

friday 18 — thursday 24 *Black Mass *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Minions Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation Mr. Holmes *National Theatre Live: The Beaux’ Stratagem (Thu only) Shaun the Sheep Movie

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wednesday 16 — thursday 17 **Iris Pixels

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tRAiNWRecKHHH1/2 Amy Schumer plays a commitment-phobe who finds her distaste for monogamy shaken by a new dude in this comedy from Judd Apatow. (125 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 7/22) tHe tRANspoRteR ReFUeleDHH Ed Skrein steps into Jason Statham’s shoes as the freelance courier with a penchant for martial arts and mayhem. (96 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 9/9) vAcAtioNHHH1/2 Ed Helms play Rusty Griswold in this sequel to the 1983 Chevy Chase comedy. (99 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/5) tHe visitH1/2 Writer-director M. Night Shyamalan returns with this found-footage horror-comedy in which a single mom makes a questionable decision to send her kids to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. With Kathryn Hahn and Olivia DeJonge. (94 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 9/16)

A WAlK iN tHe WooDsHH1/2 Robert Redford plays travel writer Bill Bryson in this adaptation of his comic memoir about walking the Appalachian Trail with a friend (Nick Nolte). Ken Kwapis (He’s Just Not That Into You) directed. (104 min, R) WAR RoomH1/2 A seemingly perfect family has problems that only prayer can address in this inspirational drama from director Alex Kendrick (Fireproof). Priscilla C. Shirer and T.C. Stallings star. (120 min, PG)

now on video ciNDeRellAHHH Cate Blanchett gets to step out as the evil stepmother in Disney’s live-action retelling of the tale of a put-upon girl and a glass slipper, directed by Kenneth Branagh. (112 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 3/18)

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moNKeY KiNGDomHHH1/2 This Disney nature documentary follows the lives of a family of monkeys living in Sri Lanka’s temple ruins. Tina Fey narrates. Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill (Earth) directed. (81 min, G)

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Are you weary of movies in which senior citizens are depicted as "feisty" or "sassy" comic relief rather than just as, you know, people? By all reports, Grandma manages to avoid that particular cliché. Perhaps that's because the grandma in question is played by the great Lily Tomlin, and she's helping her teenage granddaughter (Julia Garner) hunt up cash for an abortion. Look for this not-so-typical comedy on Friday at the Savoy Theater. Offbeat Flick of the week: we pick an indie, foreign, cultish or just plain odd movie that hits local theaters, dvd or video on demand this week. if you want an alternative to the blockbusters, try this!

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REAL free will astrology by rob brezsny september 17-23

the power of flight, or a charmed cauldron that brews a healing potion. but there is an important caveat. The heroes rarely receive their boons out of sheer luck. They have previously performed kind deeds or unselfish acts in order to earn the right to be blessed. According to my analysis, taurus, the coming weeks will be prime time for you to make yourself worthy of gifts you will need later on.

Virgo

(Aug.23-SEp. 22) some people express pride in gross ways. When you hear their overbearing brags, you know it’s a sign that they are not really confident in themselves. They overdo the vanity because they’re trying to compensate for their feelings of inadequacy. In the coming weeks, I expect you to express a more lovable kind of self-glorification. It won’t be inflated or arrogant but will instead be measured and reasonable. If you swagger a bit, you will do it with humor and style, not narcissism and superiority. Thank you in advance for your service to humanity. The world needs more of this benign kind of egotism.

aries (March 21-April 19): I won’t go so far as to say that you are surrounded by unhinged maniacs whose incoherence is matched only by their self-delusion. That would probably be too extreme. but I do suspect that at least some of the characters in the game you’re playing are not operating at their full potential. for now, it’s best not to confront them and demand that they act with more grace. The wiser strategy might be to avoid being swept up in their agitation as you take good care of yourself. If you are patient and stay centered, I bet you will eventually get a chance to work your magic. (April 20-May 20): Many of the heroes in fairy tales survive and thrive because of the magical gifts they are given. benefactors show up, often unexpectedly, to provide them with marvels — a spinning wheel that can weave a cloak of invisibility, perhaps, or winged shoes that give them

caNcer

(June 21-July 22): now is an excellent time to close the gap between the real you and the image of yourself that you display to the world. I know of two ways to accomplish this. you can tinker with the real you so that it’s more like the image you display. or else you can change the image you display so that it is a more accurate rendition of the real you. both strategies may be effective. However you go about it, Cancerian, I suggest you make it your goal to shrink the amount of pretending you do.

leo (July 23-Aug. 22): born under the sign

of Leo, Marcel Duchamp was an influential artist whose early work prefigured surrealism. In 1917, he submitted an unusual piece to a group exhibition in new york. It was a plain old porcelain urinal, but he titled it “fountain” and insisted it was a genuine work of art. In that spirit, I am putting my seal of approval on the messy melodrama you are

libra (sept. 23-oct. 22): The rooster is your power animal. be like him. scrutinize the horizon for the metaphorical dawn that is coming, and be ready to herald its appearance with a triumphant wake-up call. on the other hand, the rooster is also your affliction animal. Don’t be like him. I would hate for you to imitate the way he handles himself in a fight, which is to keep fussing and squabbling far beyond the point when he should let it all go. In conclusion, Libra, act like a rooster but also don’t act like a rooster. Give up the protracted struggle so you can devote yourself to the more pertinent task, which is to celebrate the return of the primal heat and light. scorpio

(oct. 23-nov. 21): since you seem to enjoy making life so complicated and intense for yourself, you may be glad to learn that the current astrological omens favor that development. My reading of the astrological omens suggests that you’re about to dive deep into rich mysteries that could drive you halfcrazy. I suspect that you will be agitated and animated by your encounters with ecstatic torment and difficult bliss. bon voyage! Have fun! soon I expect to see miniature violet bonfires gleaming in your bedroom eyes, and unnamable emotions rippling through your unfathomable face, and unprecedented words of wild wisdom spilling from your smart mouth.

sagittariUs (nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Adamites were devotees of an ancient Christian sect that practiced sacred nudism. one of their central premises: How could anyone possibly know God while wearing clothes? I am not necessarily recommending that you make their practice a permanent part of your spiritual repertoire, but I think you might find value in it during the coming weeks. your erotic and transcendent yearnings will

be rising to a crescendo at the same time. you will have the chance to explore states where horniness and holiness overlap. Lusty prayers? reverent sex? ecstatic illumination?

capricorN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): one of your key themes in the coming weeks is “grace.” I suggest that you cultivate it, seek it out, expect it and treasure it. to prepare for this fun work, study all of the meanings of “grace” below. At least two of them, and possibly all, should and can be an active part of your life. 1. elegance or beauty of form, movement, or proportion; seemingly effortless charm or fluidity. 2. favor or goodwill; a disposition to be generous or helpful. 3. Mercy, forgiveness, charity. 4. A temporary exemption or immunity; a reprieve. 5. A sense of fitness or propriety. 6. A prayer of blessing or thanks said before a meal. 7. An unmerited divine gift offered out of love. aQUariUs (Jan. 20-feb. 18): be good, but

not necessarily well-behaved. be extra exuberant and free, but not irresponsible. be lavish and ardent and even rowdy, but not decadent. Why? What’s the occasion? Well, you have more or less finished paying off one of your karmic debts. you have conquered or at least outwitted a twist from your past that had been sapping your mojo. As a reward for doing your duty with such diligence, you have earned a respite from some of the more boring aspects of reality. And so now you have a mandate to gather up the intelligent pleasure you missed when you were acting like a beast of burden.

pisces (feb. 19-March 20): “I am the least

difficult of men. All I want is boundless love.” That’s the mantra that frank o’Hara intoned in his poem “Meditations in an emergency,” and now I’m inviting you to adopt a modified version of it. Here’s how I would change it for your use in the coming months: “I am the least difficult of passion artists. All I want is to give and receive boundless, healthy, interesting love.” to be frank, I don’t think o’Hara’s simple and innocent declaration will work for you. you really do need to add my recommended nuances in order to ripen your soul’s code and be aligned with cosmic rhythms.

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gemiNi (May 21-June 20): We humans need nourishing stories almost as much as we require healthy food, clean air, pure water and authentic love. And yet many of us get far less than our minimum daily requirement of nourishing stories. Instead, we are barraged with nihilistic narratives that wallow in misery and woe. If we want a break from that onslaught, our main other choices are sentimental fantasies and empty-hearted trivia. That’s the bad news. but here’s the good news: now is a favorable time for you to seek remedies for this problem. That’s why I’m urging you to hunt down redemptive chronicles that furnish your soul with gritty delight. find parables and sagas and tales that fire up your creative imagination and embolden your lust for life.

in the process of managing. Henceforth, this melodrama shall also be known as a work of art, and its title will be “Purification.” (or would you prefer “expurgation” or “redemption”?) If you finish the job with the panache you have at your disposal, it will forevermore qualify as a soul-jiggling masterpiece.

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