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WED.28 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: Got kilt? This Scottish-style marching band welcomes new members to play bagpipes or percussion. St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7335. VERMONT GAY MEN’S CHORUS: The self-described “vocal minority” welcomes new members to a weekly rehearsal. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 633-3605.
art See exhibitions in Section A.
words JOE CITRO READING: The Vermont author of Cursed in New England: Stories of Damned Yankees tells spooky tales, then invites listeners to share their own. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. TIM JENNINGS & LEANNE PONDER: The local storytelling duo performs Banish Misfortune, a ragsto-riches saga with musical accompaniment on concertina and Celtic harp. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 229-0492.
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‘FUNNY MONEY’: The Stowe Theatre Guild stages this farce by British playwright Ray Cooney. Town Hall Theatre, Stowe, 8 p.m. $17. Info, 253-3961. ‘RESIDENT ALIEN’: In this Obie Award-winning one-man play, British actor Bette Bourne portrays the Big Apple existence of gay London expat Quentin Crisp. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. Playwright Tim Fountain delivers a pre-performance lecture at the Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5966. ‘BEYOND THERAPY’: The UVM Department of Theatre presents this relationship comedy, by Christopher Durang, about a couple whose counselors seem to need more help than their patients. Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $17. Info, 656-2094.
LOCAL MEDIA PANEL: Bloggers, low-power radioheads and producers of local-access TV shows discuss the future of media access in Burlington. Channel 17, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 8623966, ext. 16. LAKE HISTORY: Burlington College professor Matt Davis, Education Coordinator for the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s Schooner Project, dives into Lake Champlain’s past. Community Room, Burlington College, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616. TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION: Teacher Bob O’Keefe describes his religious tradition’s contemplative practice. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ‘BATTERED STATES’: Civil War historian Howard Coffin describes the state of the Vermont homefront in 1864. People’s Academy auditorium, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9677. HELPING CHILDREN & FAMILIES: Children’s mental-health advocate Gary De Carolis discusses A View From the Balcony, his book about changing the health-care system. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. TEACHING WITH PUPPETS: Artist Frank Gonzalez shows parents and educators how to engage kids of all ages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
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‘THE EDUKATORS’: In this German film, a two-man movement to freak out the rich takes a revolutionary-turned-bourgeois-millionaire hostage. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON’: Jimmy Stewart stars in this classic film about a naive scoutmaster who resolves to expose corruption in the Senate. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Tots take in their favorite tales at the Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. ANIMAL FEEDING: Watch critters do dinner with help from the animal-care staff at the ECHO Center, Burlington, noon & 3 p.m. $6-9. Info, 864-1848.
dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: Work on your sensuous nightclub routines at this weekly Latin dance session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, nonmembers 6 p.m., members 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 598-1077.
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BIRD FEEDING: Find out what raptors like for lunch at the VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 4:30 p.m. $6.50-8. Info, 359-5000. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Readings of family faves provide morning fun for toddlers at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: Picture books and puppets engage growing readers aged 3-5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. WATERBURY STORYTIME: Little ones ages 2 and under get hooked on books at the Waterbury Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: Little ones let loose in a fun, friendly, toy-filled atmosphere. Hinesburg Town Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-3038. ‘MOVING & GROOVING’: Two- to 5-year-olds boogie down to rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. FAMILY GYM: Crafts, games and toys keep kids age 6 and under busy at the YMCA, Burlington, 2:303:45 p.m. $5-8. Info, 862-9622. TEA TIME: Miniature railroad engineers ages 3 to 6 make a station stop for stories and snacks. YMCA, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m. $10. Registration and info, 862-9622. HARVEST STORIES: Preschoolers take in Eve Bunting & Eileen Christelow’s picture book The Pumpkin Fair, then visit a prime patch to survey orange orbs. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $5. Info, 457-2355.
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sport SENIOR EXERCISE: The 60-plus set benefits from stretches and strength training. Senior Community Center, The Pines, South Burlington, 2:30 p.m. $2. Info, 658-7477. QUECHEE GORGE TOUR: A naturalist with geological expertise leads hikers into Vermont’s version of the Grand Canyon. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 2 p.m. $8. Info, 359-5000. HASH HOUSE HARRIERS: The local chapter of the international cross-country club meets for fun, beer and, oh yeah, running. Burlington City Hall Park, 6:30 p.m. $5. Info, 845-797-8190.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: Activists stand together in opposition to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Top of Church Street, Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345. INTERNATIONAL SOCIALISTS: Marx-minded activists strategize about the labor, feminist and antiwar movements. Room 102, Lafayette Hall, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Child care and info, 318-3453. 2x6-DDCV092805 9/26/05
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‘PREDATORS OF THE SKY’: Hawks, owls and other live birds of prey are the focus of this nature showcase and talk. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 11 a.m. and 1 & 3:30 p.m. $8. Info, 359-5000. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery see how it’s made at Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591. ESL GROUP: Non-native speakers learn English at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. CHESS GROUP: Beginner- and intermediate-level players strategize ways to put each other’s kings in check. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076. KNITTING POSSE: Needle-wielding crafters convene over good yarns. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076. FARMERS’ MARKET: Browse among open-air booths selling homegrown produce, baked goods and crafts. Route 2, behind Cabot Creamery Offices, Montpelier, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4360. THE GREAT VERMONT CORN MAZE: This 7-acre maze of maize lures labyrinth lovers. Boudreau Farm, Wheelock Road, Danville, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $8. Info, 748-1399. VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS: The local environmental and trail-maintenance organization shows off its new headquarters in a historic farm structure. West Monitor Barn, Richmond, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 917-771-9931. FALL FOLIAGE BOOK SALE: Info seekers and pleasure readers peruse pageturners at the KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ACLU BENEFIT: Rabbi, Vermonter and stand-up comedian Bob Alper delivers sophisticated humor that’s entertained audiences in Hollywood and London. Parima Restaurant, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $25 includes hors d’oeuvres. Info, 223-6304. COLLEGE FINANCIAL WORKSHOP: Families of younger children hear about how to start saving now for higher education. VSAC Resource Center, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 800-642-3177. ADVOCACY 101: Nonprofit and public-sector employees learn how to speak up for a cause. Vermont Association of Realtors, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $50-100. Registration and info, 862-0292.
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