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That’s the number of secessionist candidates on the ballot in Vermont this fall. See Andy Bromage’s story on page 16.

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Sixteen-year-old Justin Bieber inspired shrieks of teenybopper joy at the Champlain Valley Fair.

His own voice isn’t much lower. Wait a year.

in the archives:

“Where the Girls Are” by Margot Harrison, (09/06/06). St. Mike’s prof Sharon Lamb looks at pink culture, and sees red. Find it by searching “Where the Girls Are Sharon Lamb” at sevendaysvt.com.

RECOUNT, RELOAD

There’s no getting around a recount. So the Dems are getting around in a van on a so-called “Unity” Tour. This “band” can’t wait to break up.

Culture Clash A long-simmering feud between David Fairbanks Ford, owner of the Main Street Museum in White River Junction, and his neighbor, used-bike-shop owner Bob Pickering, is the subject of a news story on page 16 of this week’s Seven Days. The tensions between Ford and Pickering escalated last week, when someone spray-painted swastikas on Pickering’s shop.

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Ford isn’t the only one who has a beef with Pickering — Brandon Elston, a graduate of the WRJ-based Center for Cartoon Studies, says he’s also been harassed. Elston drew a comic depicting his experiences with “The Big Bad Bike Man.” We’ve uploaded his cartoon to our website.

Find it linked to the online version of Ken Picard’s story, “White River Junction Neighbors Exchange Hate-Crime Accusations,” at sevendaysvt.com.

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9/2: Democratic auditor candidate Doug Hoffer takes Brian Dubie to task over VT income tax claims.

9/6: The never-ending primary continues as Brian Dubie and all five Democratic gov candidates hit the road.

9/7: Hundreds of very inshape cyclists go racing through downtown BTV for the 2010 Burlington Criterium.

9/7: Intrepid video journalist Elizabeth Rossano posts her footage of the crazed preteen crowd at the Justin Bieber show.

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The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail would be New England’s longest four-season trail — if it passes an environmental review.

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3. “Fair Game: Don’t Shoot the Messenger” by Andy Bromage. Brian Dubie unveils his jobs plan, prompting a blistering response from his three would-be Democratic challengers.

4. “The Strong Lady” by Sarah Tuff.

Powerlifter Ginger Viera helps take the weight off diabetics’ shoulders.

5. “Eyes on the Spies” by Kevin J. Kelley.

Washington Post reporter William Arkin helped blow the whistle on “Top Secret America” from his home in Vermont.

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A traffic-safety “experiment” at Colchester Avenue and South Prospect will reduce four lanes to three. Why not before school started?

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IT’S A COLORFUL WORLD

Thank you for [“The Diversity Test,” August 25]. Working at UVM for the last seven years, the lack of racial and ethnic diversity within our education system is a concern, as our new college students can sometimes have trouble finding role models and mentors who look like them and share similar experiences as people of color. I can only imagine how many more students from underrepresented backgrounds we could have in colleges and universities if they found those role models in the K-12 system.

I find it truly disturbing and disappointing that there doesn’t seem to be a system in place at a variety of state levels to even do the basic tracking of statistics as to how school districts are recruiting, interviewing and retaining teachers of color. I am fortunate enough to work in a department that values diversity, and within my own team of two dozen professionals, more than half of us identify as people of color. Recruitment and the retention of professionals of color is possible, even in places with leaders who identify as white.

As we go into another series of elections for multiple state offices, my hope is that the gubernatorial candidates seriously address this lack of diversity within the school systems. Failing to fix this problem in a country that is getting

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younger and more ethnically and racially diverse threatens to make Vermont out of touch globally, socially and economically. There may be “good people” in these systems, but we need to do better.

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RACIST STORY

I read with disbelief the racist “The Diversity Test” [August 25]. In an age when I’m teaching my children to ignore color, Seven Days would have us highlight it. While I’m teaching my children to judge by the content of character, Seven Days would have the schools judge by the color of skin. Shame on you!

“The Diversity Test” showed clearly that the author has not learned the difference between “diverse cultural background” and color. If I am Jewish, am I not from a diverse cultural background from the majority of Vermont? If I’ve traveled the world, or relocated from another state, might I not have diversity from many native Vermonters? Why does Seven Days only see diversity as being nonwhite?

Perhaps the DOE does not track race, color or religion because they have moved beyond using them as selection criteria, as mandated under law. Hiring based on color is illegal for private firms; that battle was fought 40 years ago.

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The DOE has achieved Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of equality. Seven Days should catch up.

Furthermore, the article seemed to want the state to fund bureaucrats going on far-flung, expensive recruiting missions handing out teaching contracts and signing bonuses like gumballs to try to woo Asian, Latino or nonwhite

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Re: “The Church Street Marketplace Wants to Charge Burlington for Being There,” August 18. It’s simple, folks.

If the rents on Church Street being charged by the buildings’ owners are too high, the spaces will remain empty.

When we have vacancies at Main Street Landing for a period of time, we reassess our rents and lower them. It doesn’t take much time to fill them up when we adjust the rent to meet the economic realities. Our vacancy rate is below 2 percent. Leaving a space empty for months and sometimes years just doesn’t make economic sense, and it hurts the entire downtown. The call for the city to pay a portion of the Marketplace fees isn’t

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teachers to Vermont. Diverting education funds away from the classroom to support more bureaucracy is bad for any Vermont student, of any race.

This blind ambition to hire only nonwhite teachers in Burlington is (1) not the only measure of cultural diversity; (2) choking off the applicant pool of otherwise great teachers; and (3) racist.

It says to those children that they are different, and must have a certain kind of teacher to teach them.

I think Asian, Latino and nonwhite students should be given more credit. I think they can learn from a good teacher, no matter what the teacher’s race may be. Hiring based on race is just plain wrong, including teachers.

It was with great pride that I opened up the Seven Daysies edition of Seven Days [August 4] to find that 21 businesses in downtown Montpelier won Daysie awards this year, and eight businesses were named runners-up. It was gratifying to see our eateries, independent retailers and independent movie theater recognized for their excellence. On behalf of the downtown organization, Montpelier Alive, and the entire downtown community, thank you!

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It’s a big week at Seven Days, and we’ve packed a lot in. Our 15TH ANNIVERSARY inspired the five-page spread about, well, us, including staff photos from this year and our first one. And wherever you see the ‘95 logo scattered around the paper, you’ll learn — or reminisce? — about some happenings here in 1995.

And then there’s the SOUTH END ART HOP, which would be our favorite event even if it wasn’t on our birthday — and in our ’hood! We preview the Hop with features on RICK DAVIS’ newly renovated Maltex Building; metal sculptor JAMES IRVING WESTERMANN; BRADLEY JORDAN, consultant to the “Strut V” fashion show; plus a rundown on the musical accompaniment to the Hop. You’ll find more BACK TO SCHOOL content, too — about Sustainability Academy principal ABI SESSIONS, and YOUDILIGENCE, a company that can eliminate students’ “embarrassing” pasts. Or at least their posts on social-networking sites. Whew.

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White River Junction Neighbors Exchange Hate-Crime Accusations

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Vermont’s Secessionist Movement Debuts Something New: Candidates

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Independent U.S. Senate Candidate Johenry Nunes Wants to Be Your “Hero”

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Birthday: Back in the Day ... ’95

20 A Three-Part International Sculpture Exhibit Champions Biodiversity

32 Maltex Makeover

Architecture: A Pine Street landmark’s “renaissance” kicks off the Art Hop

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Back 2 School: The principal of Burlington’s Sustainability Academy assesses year one

Open season on Vermont politics

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Taking note of visual Vermont

Back 2 School: A Vermont company keeps a vigilant eye on students’ online behavior

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he Mother of All Democratic when the postprimary campaign-finance Anybody who needs a gimmick like Gubernatorial Primaries is filings are reported to the secretary of that to convince people he’s serious midway through its umpteenth state’s office. about “running” for governor has bigger week, but there’s still no sign of “The recount certainly hasn’t made problems than lack of an opponent. a definitive winner. fundraising any easier, but we are moving I’m starting to feel like BILL MURRAY ahead and making progress,” said ALEX Pols on Parade Politicians aren’t allowed to march in in Groundhog Day — forced to relive MACLEAN, Shumlin’s campaign manager. the same 24 hours over and over again.

Many donors may be willing to cut the Northfield Labor Day parade, but You’d think they could have settled all checks, but not until after the recount. that didn’t stop them from working the of this while I was away on vacation, but Hard to hire campaign workers without crowd at the state’s largest such procesnooooo. any cash on hand. Maybe Shumlin will sion on Monday.

Secretary-of-state candidates JIM So, the Great Recount starts have to dip into his own pockets like he CONDOS and JASON GIBBS worked the Wednesday. Depending on who you ask, did during the primary, eh?

So much for the theory that an early sidelines. it could end as soon as Saturday or as Meanwhile, Dubie filled in for Gov. JIM late as next Friday, September 17 — three primary would give one of the five Dems on the viewing stand while the DOUGLAS days after the originally scheduled pri- the necessary few extra weeks to prepare mary date of Tuesday, September 14! for battling Lt. Gov. BRIAN DUBIE. Based on an estimate of 500 ballots per For his part, the lite gov is taking adBack in the Lake & College Streets on the Day... hour, Chittenden County Deputy Clerk vantage of the delay to launch a “marathon” tour of the state — a 26.2-hour, ANNE WILLIAMS predicts it will take at least Burlington Waterfront 26 hours just to recount Burlington’s bal- nonstop political caravan.

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2000 Saturn LW1 2005 Yamaha the result of recording mistakes than misDean made his first national appearance as a political pit bull by wondering 2000 Saturn SL2 Silverado Motorcycle cast ballots. Ditto the state auditor’s race aloud if the GOP-led Congress’ policies were crafted while “smoking opium in the 2000 VW Passat 2004 Buell Speaker’s office.” recount of 2006, which took six weeks to 1999 Dodge Intrepid Motorcycle Zing!

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—a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Symbolic.

Dubie did his meet-and-greet before and after the parade while his campaign “copilots” handed out signs and stickers.

Sen. Peter Shumlin came with a smile, a firm handshake and Treasurer Jeb Spaulding in tow.

Despite the marching ban, a few pols got into the parade legitimately: Sen. ann CummingS (D-Washington) was represented, but skipped the campaign paraphernalia. Her employer, Heney Realtors, had a float in the parade.

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Sen. phil SCott (R-Washington), the GOP hopeful for lite gov, was there, driving a vehicle for Dubois Construction, his firm. What a coincidence!

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Labor. There was only one union float, carrying a dozen or so members of the central Vermont chapter of the Vermont State Employees Association.

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Storyteller and filmmaker malColm “maC” parker missed a key deadline Friday in the ongoing state probe into the multimillion-dollar financing of his film Birth of Innocence.

It’s not the first time he’s failed to provide a complete accounting of how much money he raised, and spent, on his film. Parker allegedly violated state securities laws by trying to pass off the approximately $13 million he raised (as of February 2009) as “loans” rather than “investments.” Of that money, nearly $4 million went to a silent partner named louiS Soteriou, who disappeared earlier this year.

Wanda otero, Parker’s attorney, said the accounting effort is proving to be onerous. She said the state is better equipped to do it because it has copies of all Parker’s files. Asking Parker to do the math is akin to asking the defendant to help the prosecution, she notes.

The state has, once again, asked the court to fine Parker for failing to complete the accounting.

Meanwhile, Parker’s former film editor, horaCe WilliamS, continues to cooperate with a federal probe into Parker’s film fundraising. Williams spent two and a half hours helping counsel at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Burlington by describing the chain of events before a federal grand jury.

Williams is one of few people who has met Soteriou and understands the film’s history and content.

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Fogler replaces brad robertSon, who headed west to Phoenix, Ariz., to run GannettLocal — Gannett’s in-house marketing, design and socialmedia firm.

Prior to being at the Democrat and Chronicle, Fogler served for three years as president and publisher of the Ithaca Journal. During his tenure, Gannett consolidated its printing of the Ithaca, Binghamton and Elmira papers at Binghamton, and outsourced other services to other Gannett outposts, according to Jim bilinSki of the alt-weekly Ithaca Times.

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After Fogler left, Gannett made yet another sweeping round of staff cuts, essentially “gutting the Ithaca Journal and the other papers,” said Bilinski.

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Good work, Rick Kisonak, on your dead-on review of the self-indulgent movie Eat Pray Love [Movies, August 18]. What Elizabeth Gilbert and her followers need is a healthy dose of feminist introspection, and I’m not even thinking of the so-called radical kind. They could also read Vermont writer Jamaica Kincaid’s A Small Place to understand how cultures, especially those less dominant, are used and abused by travelers.

By the way, in my literary theory class at Norwich, where I teach English, class members took umbrage with the classifications “chick flick” and “chick lit.”

They wonder why terms such as “dick flick” and “dick lit” have not been coined by society. I suspect they wouldn’t mind if Seven Days adopted such in their relative book and movie reviews.

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As the manager of Morrisville’s Lamoille Community Food Share, I found the article “Starving for Attention” enlightening [“Fair Game,” August 18]. In July we saw a 33 percent increase in the number of people visiting our pantry when compared to the same time last year. We have been hearing a lot about problems with 3SquaresVT, aka food stamps, and this article clarified the information we have been receiving.

While we agree with the observation about the ripple effect related to the problems with 3SquaresVT, we would like to point out that when people are going hungry because of food-stamp snafus, they visit their local food shelves.

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I appreciated your “Fringe Friday” interview with independent gubernatorial candidate Emily Peyton [August 11].

What is significant is that you have allowed her to bring up both her platform and how she would handle the budget crisis. Peyton’s platform is unique in that it introduces the idea of a state bank, as practiced in North Dakota, to Vermont. This and related economic reforms will help the investment potential for farms, business and community for a positive future.

Regarding the budget deficit, Peyton addresses the fact that speculative trading on Wall Street and other markets Emily Peyton is not taxed, while people pay tax on essentials for their children. A modest 1 percent transfer tax will more than cover the shortfall and perhaps allow for tax cuts! The idea of a State Bank of Vermont and the implementation of a Wall Street Transaction Tax, which New York State has levied for years but not collected, are not fringe ideas but responsible measures commanding mainstream debate. I look forward to Seven Days fostering this needed dialogue and debate.

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I enjoyed your article on the noon whistle [“Whisky Tango Foxtrot,” August 4].

Anyone who has lived in the Midwest for long knows there is another purpose for those whistles — or, more often now, sirens, and maybe only on one or two days a week. They warn of tornadoes.

Anyone who hears the siren at the nontest hour knows to turn on his or her radio and get to shelter. Quickly.

In several small Indiana towns where I worked, some folks kept weather stations or police scanners on at all times.

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ast Friday, the owner of a used bike shop at 52 Bridge Street in White River Junction came to work and found swastikas spray-painted on the side of the building along with the words “We kill cats.” The overnight vandalism is the latest event in a seven-year feud between neighbors that could also be characterized as a classic Vermont culture clash.

To some, Bob Pickering, the shop’s illiterate owner, is a gruff but harmless character who is trying to eke out a modest living by salvaging, repairing and reselling secondhand bicycles.

To others, especially David Fairbanks Ford, owner of the Main Street Museum next door, Pickering is a racist and homophobic bully who’s repeatedly threatened him and his tenants, harassed his patrons, interrupted museum events, and, Ford alleges, killed his cat. Furthermore, Ford now claims his business is suffering.

He’s had to reduce the number of hours the museum is open to protect his patrons from Pickering.

Ford, 48, claims the problems began in 2003, shortly after he bought the threestory brick building at 58 Bridge Street, where he lives and runs his business.

The Main Street Museum features traveling exhibits as well as eclectic permanent collections of unusual items from around the world, such as animal skulls, snake skins, evil-eye charms, good-luck amulets, wreaths of human hair, even a vodka glass purportedly once used by the 18th-century Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin. The museum also hosts special events, such as movie nights and literary readings.

Shortly after he moved in, Ford claims, Pickering began shouting at his friends and patrons, calling them “faggots” and “niggers.” According to Ford, Pickering, who also serves as caretaker and night watchman for several nearby buildings, has threatened to tow his patrons’ cars, even when they’re parked legally. As a result, Ford posted a sign outside his business warning customers not to park near the bike shop.

In an October 2008 incident, Ford alleges, Pickering followed a female patron into his museum and “touched her inappropriately.” In another, he claims, Pickering shouted at members of a band playing a museum event and threatened to slash their tires.

More troublingly, in 2005, Ford claims,

Pickering complained repeatedly about Ford’s cat “ruining” the neighborhood and threatened to “break its neck” with his bare hands. Weeks later, Ford’s cat was found dead in his parking lot with its neck broken.

Ford has since filed a no-trespass order against Pickering and has documented these and other incidents on the museum’s Wiki page.

“It’s just on and on and on,” he says, and notes that the museum is now open by appointment only. “I can’t run a normal organization this way.”

It’s a different story at Bob’s Bike Shop, identified only by a hand-lettered cardboard sign in the window that reads: “I take all used bikes.”

Last Thursday, the day before the graffiti incident, Pickering’s wife, Elizabeth, and older sister, Betty Tatham, sat on folding chairs while Pickering, 63, cleaned some bike gears with grease-stained fingers. About two dozen used bikes lined the unadorned walls.

None of the three was aware of Ford’s Wiki page. Elizabeth Pickering asked me to read Ford’s allegations aloud, explaining, “We can’t read or write, and that’s why it’s so hard for us.”

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s Vermont’s secessionist movement a “green tea party”? A recent Huffington Post article, headlined “Vermont Revolutionaries and the Rise of a Green Tea Party,” drew the parallel between Glenn Beck’s antigovernment minions and the Vermonters who want to break away from the U.S. True, both movements have organized in reaction to what they perceive as runaway federal spending. Both view Washington as “broken.” And both are fielding political candidates for the first time this year — Vermont’s secessionists have a slate of 10 men running for governor, lieutenant governor and state House and Senate seats.

But there’s one gigantic difference, says Thomas Naylor, founder of the Second Vermont Republic movement. While tea partiers think the system’s fixable, the secessionists believe America has become ungovernable — and that Vermont must break away from “the empire” to survive.

Headline aside, Naylor says the HuffPo article captured the movement accurately.

But he wants to make clear: tea partiers are not comparable to secessionists. “They want to fine-tune the Constitution, follow the rules, and everything’s going to be all right. That’s bullshit.”

To drive the distinction home, the Second Vermont Republic last week added Che Guevara’s iconic visage to the greenand-blue flag that is its symbol.

“This is no right-wing secessionist movement,” Naylor says. “We’ve got almost nobody who’s in it because they want to save [on] taxes.”

In fact, the loosely organized secessionist slate doesn’t come with one unified platform but with a range of viewpoints on how Vermont should “go it alone.” The secessionist candidates are running as independents, in part because their politics are all over the map.

Gubernatorial candidate Dennis Steele, a hulking, Paul Bunyanesque web developer from rural Kirby, believes Vermont must abandon ship or be dragged down by the Titanic that is the sinking American economy. Steele’s singular goal is a two-

thirds vote in the legislature to deliver articles of secession to Washington, establishing Vermont as an independent republic, as it was from 1777 to 1791.

“What other choice do we have?” Steele asks.

The candidate for lieutenant governor, 54-year-old car wholesaler Peter Garritano of Shelburne, was a lifelong Democrat until “annoyance with the empire” pushed him into the secessionist camp, he says. Earlier this year, Garritano posted a Craigslist ad under “government jobs” seeking candidates to run for the legislature. Two respondents are now on the ballot: musician Steve Laible, running for Senate in Chittenden County, and Champlain College adjunct professor Todd Pritsky, running for a House seat in Fletcher. Pritsky says he’s “sympathetic to the cause but not 100 percent committed” to the secessionist movement.

“I’m tired of us slaughtering people,” says Garritano, who is fighting to stop the Air Force from basing F-35 jets in Burlington. “The other guys — they don’t

Community Her husband’s reaction was immediate and explosive. “That’s all a pack of lies! I ain’t never killed a cat in my life,” Pickering shouted, asserting that it’s Ford who’s causing trouble in the neighborhood. Then he stormed out the door.

“He gets a little wound up,” Elizabeth Pickering explained. “He takes it the wrong way and gets angry.”

When Bob Pickering returned, he said neither he nor his wife had any further comment.

Pickering’s landlord is Daniel Johnson, an architect who keeps a studio in the same building. Johnson says he “inherited” the conflict between Pickering and Ford when he bought the building three years ago.

Since then, he’s had to hire an attorney to represent him against Ford, who’s threatened to sue for loss of business.

Johnson says Pickering has served as the building’s caretaker for years and does odd jobs for various local businesses. A few years ago, he offered Pickering the use of the vacant storefront as a bike shop.

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Election 2010 want to talk about the military and it breaking our budget.”

Even less convinced is Gaelan Brown, a 34-year-old state Senate candidate in Washington County. Brown, who works for solar panel company groSolar and lives in Fayston, labels himself a secessionist but says his primary goal is making Vermont self-sufficient when it comes to food, energy and finance.

“Vermont doesn’t have to secede to become a more sustainable state,” Brown says.

At least one candidate on the Second Vermont Republic’s list sounds almost antisecession. Terry Jeroloman, a retired lawyer from Burlington running for state Senate in Chittenden County, decided to run after interviewing several secessionists on his local access TV show, “Vermont Today,” on VCAM. “I agree that we should talk about it and talk about the possibility of a vote [to secede] as a way of opposing the war,” he says.

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Other downtown business owners have had run-ins with Pickering. Rob Shatney, general manager of the Polka Dot Restaurant on North Main Street, says Pickering has been permanently banned from the diner for being “abusive to one of our waitresses.

“A lot of people around here have issues with him ... He seems kind of unstable,” Shatney says.

Johnson claims he’s spoken to Pickering several times about respecting Ford’s space, staying away from Ford’s patrons and not bothering them about where they park.

“I’ve told Bob, ‘You can’t call someone “nigger” anymore, because we don’t use that word,’” Johnson says. “It’s not ‘faggot.’

It’s just David.”

According to Johnson, Pickering comes from a “very rough background.” He admits his tenant can come across as “very scary to some people,” but he doesn’t believe Pickering is capable of hurting anyone, nor does he believe Pickering killed Ford’s cat.

Johnson recounts a story from several years ago in which a woman’s dog wandered into the street and got hit by a car.

Johnson claims that Pickering ran into

traffic to give the dog mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. “Does that sound like someone who abuses animals?” he asks.

Johnson, who gets choked up talking about his tenant, explains that he has a soft spot for “what Bob represents … He’s being productive in the only way he knows how to be … and given a hard time and ostracized for who he is.

“To me, Bob is eccentric. David is eccentric,” he adds. “There may be bigotry on both sides.”

But Ford has no sympathy for his neighbor. He says he’s filed complaints repeatedly with the Hartford Police and gotten nowhere.

“The police come down here, have a chat with Bob, they laugh it off and then drive away,” Ford says. “And that’s what happens again and again.”

Ford says he has no idea who did the graffiti next door. “Hateful defacement is antihetical to everything we are trying to do in town.” Ford says about the swastikas.” Capt. Tim Rich of the Hartford Police Department describes the ongoing tensions as “just a couple of neighbors feuding back and forth, as simple as that.

“We’ve been dealing with this for a year,” Rich adds. “They just can’t get along, and call us every time one of them does something the other doesn’t like.”

Ford has also contacted the Vermont Human Rights Commission but was told there’s little it can do.

“If there are criminal acts, it rests with the Hartford Police Department,” explains Robert Appel of the VHRC, “and if there are potential hate crimes, with the Office of the Attorney General.”

Ultimately, Ford recognizes that, short of a costly and time-consuming lawsuit,

could function in a “presecession” legislature, but his desire for independence “would color everything I did.”

Vermont’s ballot access laws make it easy for independent candidates to run for office. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor need only 500 signatures from registered voters. For state Senate and House, the thresholds are 100 and 50 signatures, respectively.

And yet the Second Vermont Republic has never before fielded candidates. Why? “No one would step forward,” says

professor who spent years arguing for Vermont’s secession, says running candidates was always a goal of the movement. But he argues its current approach is wrong.

“One of the problems with all the secessionists is they’re impatient,” says Bryan, who has turned his back on secession.

“They want to go to the top immediately with candidates who really don’t have a lot of experience in governing.”

What candidates like Dennis Steele should do, Bryan argues, is run for school board and city council before seeking statewide office, to establish a record, gain experience and earn the trust of voters.

Naylor calls that argument “totally absurd.

“Dennis Steele has done more for the Vermont independence movement in the last six months than anyone has done in the last seven years,” Naylor says. “The only way you could have that platform is by running for governor.”

Naylor knows his candidates face an uphill battle. Even though one UVM poll suggested 13 percent of Vermonters favor secession, he doesn’t expect that to translate directly into votes. Naylor would be happy if Steele got 10 percent, he says, itself a lofty goal.

Naylor knows the word “secession” carries some very negative connotations.

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“He has a right to call me a faggot, and I have the right to call him a toothless, ignorant hillbilly,” Ford says. “But when he goes after my patrons and interferes with my business, that’s when it becomes a problem.” Not just for Ford, but for White River Junction. m

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“I agreed to run on the basis of what I believe in, but I don’t accept everything they believe in,” Jeroloman says. “ [Naylor] has me listed as a secessionist candidate, but I’m probably not fully on board with that.”

Filling out the slate of Senate candidates, and representing various secessionist stands, are business consultant Robert Wagner in Addison County; bouncer Mikey Van Gulden in Chittenden County; and businessman William Cruikshank and political activist Dennis Morrisseau, both in Rutland County.

The youngest hopeful is House candidate James Merriam of Montpelier, a University of Vermont student and waiter who started attending secessionist meetups at the age of 15. Merriam was valedictorian of Montpelier High School in 2007 and made the case for secession in his graduation speech.

Merriam believes Vermont must prepare for “a world without the United States” and that an independent Vermont presents “the best solution.” Merriam, whom Naylor gives the best odds of actually winning, says he

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Nowhere on the ballot will the word “secession” appear; the term “independent,” which describes all manner of political orientations, serves as the all-purpose identifier. Naylor admits that poses a problem for voters unfamiliar with the secessionist candidates, and for candidates trying to clue in the electorate to their unusual platform.

“The vast majority of people in the state will not be aware,” Naylor acknowledges.

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ast and West come together in a creative collaboration in Vermont this month, with 44 Japanese and Americans exhibiting artworks indoors and outdoors in three locations.

“On the Planet,” a show exploring the theme of biodiversity, is spread among the Flynndog in Burlington’s South End; Millstone Hill, an abandoned quarrying complex in Barre Town; and Studio Place Arts (SPA) in Barre. SPA organized this follow-up to a similar interchange that took place early this year in Nagoya, Japan. The entire undertaking was inspired by the 10th anniversary conference of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, which meets in Nagoya next month.

Plainfield sculptor Emiko Sawaragi Gilbert, a native of Japan represented in the current shows by twisty constructs of branches and vines, made the initial connections with a Nagoya artist/curator that culminated in “On the Planet.”

Gilbert worked with SPA’s executive director Sue Higby and artist Janet Van Fleet in arranging this elaborate but lowbudget trio of multimedia shows, along with concurrent visits to Vermont by five Japanese artists and four students from a fine-arts university near Nagoya.

“We did a lot with very little,” says Van Fleet, who showed her own work in the Nagoya show. “It’s actually quite remarkable what SPA has been able to accomplish.”

The Flynndog portion, easily accessible to Art Hoppers this weekend, features outstanding work by three Japanese artists.

Osaka’s Kita Yoshiaki displays darktoned, close-up pigment prints of animal skin and fur that take on an otherworldly quality. His images of gnarled, mottled or silken textures hang alongside an equally startling series of drawings, collectively entitled “Total Eclipse,” by New York-based Shige Moriya. Without the identifying label, viewers would never guess the delicately crafted allusions to sun storms and supernovas are crafted from soot.

A pair of wood reliefs by Hisanori Morimoto is an elegant introduction to the Flynndog show. In “Volcano,” the 79-year-old Waterbury sculptor has carved craters and blasted blisters on two joined slabs of birdseye maple, one of which is painted black. Morimoto has done something similar but more painstakingly detailed in the adjoining “Wave.”

“On the Planet” isn’t intended to be an international throwdown, but comparisons between the American and Japanese artists are inevitable. Visitors to SPA will most likely conclude that the Vermonters have held their own in this high-quality matchup. Among the local stars is Janet Fredericks. In “A River Has a Right to Its Curves” the Lincoln artist uses watercolors — appropriately enough — to depict the colors of the water in the New Haven River. The nature forms built by Zelma Loseke of East Corinth also command attention, while “Adaptation”

by Montpelier’s Gowri Savoor fills most of a wall with several concentric circles made of threaded-together maple-seed “helicopters.”

“Bed” by Mary Sweeney

The 15 or so pieces installed along a mile-long loop at Millstone Hill make inventive use of a site billed as “central Vermont’s manmade natural wonder.”

Visitors may come away as impressed with the setting as with the artworks, some of which will be left in place to dissolve into their surroundings.

At Millstone, 70 miles of biking, hiking and cross-country skiing trails weave past piles of stone and flooded quarries left behind by small, independent operations that were supplanted in the 20th century by Rock of Ages and other Barre-area granite companies. Near a towering pair of neatly stacked blocks resembling an Incan ruin, new-media artist Jenn Karson of Colchester has installed a “shimmer of sound” inspired by Millstone’s multifaceted environment.

Hardwick sculptor James Teuscher rests tusk-like cedar beams on a pair of wishbone-shaped supports at a high point in a meadow to mark the exhibit’s entry point. Following the trail, visitors soon come upon “Inside Out,” Chris Nelson’s array of four ropes extending from the walls of a quarry and intersecting just below its watery surface.

Laughter may be heard nearby as walkers happen on Mary Sweeney’s Holsteincolored “Bed” perched incongruously on a rise in the forest.

The Japanese artists in “On the Planet” offer generally flattering comments about Vermont. Utterly different, Van Fleet notes, is Nagoya, a large city noted for its Toyota plant. But Mie Matsuyama and Sae Nakano both present less complimentary takes on Western civilization. In “Greeting to the Forest,” Matsuyama crafts a flower out of a crushed Budweiser can. In Nakano’s “EMANON” — which spells “NONAME” backward — bar codes are visible on pieces of painted plastic. m

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Some arts-related happenings from our debut year: • The first issue of Seven Days contains an excerpt of author and UVM professor Philip Baruth’s new novel, The Dream of the White Village.

• Rusty DeWees, aka “The Logger,” stars as Lennie in Of Mice and Men in a production directed

by Bob Ringer at Champlain College.

• The week Seven Days first hits the streets, Belizbeha throws a dance party on a ferry, and the South End Art Hop’s juried show is in a box car at the Maltex Building.

• Burlington choreographer Hannah Dennison creates and produces a new site-specific piece at the Rose Street Bakery. She says it’s about “bread.”

• Montpelier’s Savoy Theater gets a plug in the New York Times for being “the best art theater between Boston and Montréal.”

• Burlington actors Chris Ziter and Jessica Higgins find their performance of Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens is a cult hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

• Local singer-songwriter Rachel Bissex organizes a benefit to help defray medical bills for folk-

coffeehouse entrepreneur Jeff Miller at the original City Market.

• Playwright/poet David Budbill edits a new collection of stories by 19th-century Vermont writer and abolitionist Rowland Robinson: Danvis Tales.

• The Flynn Theatre throws a catered soirée to show off its million-dollar renovations.

• The South Burlington Planning Commission permits the Century Plaza movie house to be razed to make way for a 37,000-square-foot Barnes & Noble.

• Uber-cool design firm Jager Di Paola Kemp buys and renovates a hulking brick building on lower Maple Street in Burlington for its burgeoning business.

• Vermont dancer/choreographer Patty Smith performs a tribute to Isadora Duncan at Burlington’s First Night and does not get strangled by her scarf.

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If fashion never struck you as art before, it will after Saturday’s “Strut V,” this year’s South End Art hop catwalk event.

“Fashion and art go hand in hand,” says fashion-show consultant BrAdlEy JordAn. The 25-year-old Maryland native should know. Even planning a runway exhibition is a fine craft. “Timing is everything in the show,” he explains. “It can make or break what you’re trying to do with the audience.”

Jordan, who studied fashion design and marketing at the Art Institute of York, Pa., is no stranger to running the runway. Though he’s new to “Strut,” he coordinated five fashion shows during college, showed his own designs in last year’s Montpelier Fashion Show, and helped organize and emcee the inaugural Church Street Marketplace Fashion Show, which took place last Saturday.

He’s having a busy week.

“There’s always been one [person] who has taken up the ... wrangling of the designers,” says Art Hop coordinator BoB BolyArd, “and that’s Bradley’s position this year.” Bolyard met Jordan at SAlAAm north in Burlington, where Jordan works as a sales associate. Jordan has also collaborated with Salaam — a Vermont-based manufacturer and retailer of dresses and separates — as a pattern maker in Plainfield, and he currently works on his own threads in the Church Street shop’s basement studio.

Nature and snowboarding are the main influences on his work, says Jordan, who came to Vermont partly for the snow and moved to Burlington from Warren last May. “I’m very in tune with the Earth,” he explains, describing his duds as “edgy and pushing the envelope.” For the women’s collection he’ll show at “Strut,” Jordan collaborated with graphic artist tony WillEttE. Motor oil figures into a line of monochromatic muslin frocks in a reactionary statement to the Gulf oil crisis.

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HOLY SNIT Some say God is dead. But in MARC ESTRIN’s latest book, Tsim-Tsum, He’s alive and well and living in a ’96 Hyundai.

Thing is, the Lord is really upset with His creation, specifically mankind.

His trusty Bose brings him news of bloodshed and brutality spanning the last millennium. So God — the narrator of this 135-page novella — decides to check out.

According to Kabbalah lore, creation could happen only after God performed a tsim-tsum, the Hebrew word for contraction, to give mortals some room. Estrin imagines God “contracting” a second time. He wants people to stop pestering Him with their whiny prayers and start becoming more godlike themselves. “I mean,” God asks, “if I’m all Good and maddeningly ubiquitous, where is there room for Goodness elsewhere?”

There’s nothing mystical or magical about this process. God eats Himself, starting with the tail. Estrin gives the Creator a body that’s very material indeed, and the results are thought provoking, grotesque and just plain funny. Take God’s response to someone who doesn’t recognize Kabbalah doctrine: “Even Madonna gets a better grade than you. No, not Madonna, the BVM ... the Madonna...”

Imagine God performing His own theodicy in the style of postmodern vaudeville and you’re starting to get the idea. To learn more about where Estrin gets his ideas, catch him at the upcoming BURLINGTON BOOK FESTIVAL, where he discusses reworking great literature of the past at a panel called “Piggy-Back on the Shoulders of the Classics.”

The other panelists are SETH STEINZOR, the South Burlington poet who recently updated Dante’s Inferno in To Join the Lost, and Deborah Noyes, author of Angel and Apostle, a 2005 novel that imagines the life of Hester Prynne’s daughter.

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Newly founded, Burlington-based literary mag The Salon: A Journal of Poetry & Fiction is unveiling its second issue, featuring poetry by DAVID BUDBILL and GREG DELANTY. If you miss the release party — September 16 at OFF CENTER FOR THE DRAMATIC ARTS — catch the journal’s editors at the BBF, where they’re hosting an all-day information center on Saturday. Reps from MARC AWODEY’s MINIMAL PRESS and JON TURNER’s SEVEN STAR PRESS will also be there.

All three local outfits have taken innovative — or deliberately low tech — approaches to publishing: The Salon is hand-printed on a letterpress. Seven Star books feature handmade paper and sometimes Combat Paper (made of recycled military uniforms). Awodey, once known to stock vending machines with poems, now uses print-on-demand. Stop by for spirited conversation about the future of books in the Kindle era...

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why.

What’s the point? We’ve already got a proven method of making self-propelled homunculi that realistically simulate a mature human being. It’s called sex. Five minutes of mixing the ingredients, nine months of patient construction, and 10 years parked in front of the TV. Voilà, the cutest little robot you can imagine.

Does it walk? You bet. Does it talk? Like a champ. Does it think?

Let’s not expect miracles. You also have the problem of having to feed it Happy Meals on a regular basis rather than storing it on the recharging stand till next needed.

Nonetheless, it’s hard to imagine why you’d spend 90 jillion dollars replicating what you’ve got a globe full of bipeds churning out at their own expense.

I’m not claiming there’s no need for robots. However, the goal of commercial robotics is to produce machines capable of reliably performing a tiny subset of human functions without needing bathroom breaks or asking for a raise. These special-purpose devices, ranging from assemblyline welders to carpet sweepers, bear little or no resemblance to the living workers they replace.

That’s just as well, because to the extent that they do: It’s creepy. Let’s set aside for the moment whether we’ll ever see general-purpose positronic robots like the ones in Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi novels. An entrepreneur might well see a market for a machine that duplicated the appearance of a human for use as a product demonstrator, say, or — let’s be blunt — a sexbot. But be honest: Would you really want to deal with one?

Here we run into what Japanese robotics engineer Masahiro Mori called the “uncanny valley.” People respond positively when inanimate objects are endowed with human characteristics — up to a point. But if the object begins to approximate humanness too closely without getting all the way there, affection gives way to revulsion. That’s the valley on the emotional-response chart.

Movie animators stray into the uncanny valley at their peril. The success of Pixar productions such as the Toy Story series, A Bug’s Life, etc., suggests

Is there something you need to get straight? Cecil Adams can deliver the Straight Dope on any topic. Write Cecil Adams at the Chicago Reader, 11 E. Illinois, Chicago, IL 60611, or cecil@chireader.com.

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nything is possible, Debbie. The question is whether it’s likely.

My guess: no. Here’s

looking for a droid that can do the hokey-pokey, that could be a ways down the road.

But realistic movement is just the start. The bigger challenge is getting the robot to behave like a human. The classic standard here is the Turing test, discussed in this column in the past: whether a machine’s conversational responses can be distinguished from those of a person. Some big heads in the world of artificial intelligence have spent decades arguing whether a machine that passed the Turing test would be truly thinking, but all we need for our purposes is a convincing fake.

Even optimists doubt we’ll reach that modest goal before 2029.

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Despite the difficulties, buffs claim more lifelike robots would be better adapted to the human environment than the primitive devices we have now. I’m not entirely buying this — experience suggests it’s generally simpler to redesign the environment than the machine. (Example: Other than buildings, arguably the most sustained capital investment in history has been in flat, rolling surfaces for wheeled vehicles.)

Still, progress being what it is, maybe someday we really will have mechanical maids like in the old “Jetsons” cartoon show. But androids that can persuade you they’re human, or close to it? I won’t say never. But not soon.

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But many blame the chilly response to Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within and The Polar Express on the fact that the human characters in these films were too lifelike to be endearing but not lifelike enough to seem real.

An android presents the same problem. If you’re going to go to the trouble of creating a humanseeming cable-guy-bot, you don’t want to find you’ve succeeded just enough to freak the customers out.

Finally, let’s not minimize a fundamental problem: Making a good android is really tough. A convincingly human robot needs to do two things.

First, walk the walk, which is to say, closely reproduce not just human appearance but human movement and, second, talk the talk, meaning not just that it sounds like a person but that it interacts with its environment as we do.

The purely mechanical part is plenty difficult. Honda engineers have been working on robots capable of walking since 1986; one early model incorporated a computer, 32 motors, a battery, a radio and numerous sensors and weighed 462 pounds. The current model, called ASIMO, has been slimmed down to 95 pounds and can walk in a circle (no mean feat) and … well, the engineers call it “running,” but top speed is less than 4 miles per hour, which is more like a slow jog. If you’re

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“At least that’s the word on the street,” Marlin interjected with a smile.

“Anyway, it’s a big change,” Bob continued.

“We resided on the Upper East Side for years.”

“East Harlem,” I said, calling up my indigenous NYC memory bank. “Didn’t it used to be known as Spanish Harlem?”

“Yes, it did,” Bob the Younger replied.

“And there are still many Latinos and people from the islands living there.”

“What do you folks do for work down there?” I asked.

Marlin said, “Bob and I are both doctors, and our friend, Bob — he’s an interior-design person.”

The older Bob leaned forward and placed a hand on Marlin’s shoulder. “Well, of sorts,” he amended with a chuckle.

“Thank you, Marlin.”

“That’s St. Michael’s College,” I pointed out, seamlessly moving into tour-guide mode. “It’s a Catholic school, whatever that means these days.”

Bob the Younger asked, “Ethan Allen was from Vermont, is that right?”

“He sure was. He was a hero of the Revolutionary War. To this day, they name gas stations and motels after him.”

“Well, that’s just it, isn’t it?” Bob said.

“Didn’t he own a lot of land? I’ve read historians who posit his motivation may have been more commercial than patriotic.”

“Well, Bob,” I kidded, speaking as if terribly affronted, “I, for one, refuse to succumb to such cynicism. Ethan Allen will always be my hero. Heck, he and Benedict Arnold — before that dude went bad — captured Fort Ticonderoga, the first significant victory for the American side. What’s less recalled is that, soon after his triumph at Ticonderoga, and with his judgment, let’s say, clouded with hubris, old Ethan led his Green Mountain Boys on an ill-fated mission to seize Montréal from the Brits. I believe he spent the rest of the campaign as a prisoner of war.”

“Ah, yes,” Bob said, “that does ring a bell.”

“But the thing is,” I continued, clearly on a roll, “Vermont has so much to be proud of.

For instance, we were the first state to outlaw slavery. And in 2000, I think it was, we were the first to pass civil unions for gay couples. Now, of course, 10 years later, many folks consider civil unions a second-class compromise for full marriage rights. But, back then, it was incredibly controversial and gutsy. And, recently, we did pass gay-marriage legislation.”

Marlin turned to me with a warm smile and said, “Jernigan, don’t we know, and we appreciate it. Bob and I came up here to

Street for a late dinner. Yup, I thought, these cosmopolitan New Yorkers are definitely Leunig’s types. Tasty as they are, the turkeybacon subs at the Kountry Kart Deli would just not cut it for these guys.

When I picked them up the following morning for their tour of Shelburne Farms and day at the Shelburne Museum, Marlin told me about the great kerfuffle on the Marketplace the previous night while they relaxed in Leunig’s’ outdoor seating area enjoying their meal.

“Jernigan, it was like a movie. All of a sudden there were police cars everywhere,

When I pIcked them up the folloWIng mornIng, marlIn told me about

the great kerfuffle on the Marketplace the prevIous nIght.

get married this spring. I can’t begin to tell you how much it meant to us. We’d been together for 28 and a half years!”

“Oh, that’s wonderful!” I said. “Where was the wedding?”

“That’s a story unto itself,” Bob the Husband jumped in. “Apparently, everything closes up that time of year. Our first choice was the Equinox in Manchester, but they were closed, too.”

“Yeah,” I said, nodding my head and chuckling, “that’s what happens when you want to get hitched during mud season.”

Marlin said, “Well, we eventually did find a perfectly lovely B&B outside of Rutland.”

“And it was a picture-perfect wedding,” the older Bob chimed in. “Everyone had the most glorious time.”

I dropped the trio at their B&B, not minutes from downtown, and waited in the driveway while they checked in, dropped their bags and freshened up. Then they took my recommendation of Leunig’s on Church

blue lights blazing. And then a young man came charging down the street, not feet from where we sat, with two policemen in hot pursuit. Lord in heaven — this is not what one associates with Vermont!”

“Oh,” I said, “I can’t believe I forgot to tell you about that. No, those were all actors. It’s a little skit they put on for the tourists during the summer. I think it takes place, like, every two hours.”

“I see,” Marlin said, with a wink.

“Something like the Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney World?”

“Exactly,” I replied, and I knew it was going to be a grand day hanging out with these three guys. m

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hen you arrive in Essex Junction, I’ll be holding up a sign with your name on it.”

I was speaking on my cellphone to a tourist coming in that night on the Amtrak Vermonter. He and two other people would be exploring Burlington over the weekend.

“So, what is your name?”

“OK, I’ll give you my first name. It’s Marlin — with an ‘i’ like the fish.”

The train pulled into the station right on time at 8:45, and so did I. A middle-aged man in white Bermuda shorts and loafers, sans socks, walked up to me with a hand extended, saying, “You must be Jernigan.

Thanks for being here. The other two gentlemen are right behind me.”

As we shook I said, “And you must be Marlin — like the fish, not the Brando.”

The two others joined us, bags in tow.

One was a little older than Marlin and likewise in shorts. The other man was somewhat younger and quite handsome, with a square face and symmetrical features. Unlike his friends, he wore slacks, and his pastel polo shirt had a quarter-sized, embossed logo with which I was unfamiliar. Marlin said, “Jernigan, this is Bob, and this is Bob.” I shook hands with the two Bobs, saying, “Well, this will be easy to remember.”

Marlin took shotgun, the Bobs climbed into the back, and we set sail. As we came upon the Champlain Valley Expo, we could see the carnies abuzz with activity despite the late hour — opening day was fast approaching for the late-summer lollapalooza. “Oh, isn’t this just charming,” said the older Bob. “I just love Vermont.”

And thank goodness for that, I thought semi-cynically. That’s what keeps the tourist pump pumping.

“So, Marlin tells me you all live in New York City.”

Bob the Younger said, “Yes, Marlin and I just moved to the neighborhood they call ‘East Harlem.’ It’s very up-and-coming.”

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Either way, we take it as a compliment that so many Vermonters seem unable to remember a time without Seven Days. We’d like to think we’ve become an integral part of life in this state, for the role we play in reflecting our shared community. We hope you learn something new about this place every time you read the paper, check the website or open one of our e-newsletters.

Today’s technology has allowed Seven Days to grow into a multimedia company. But, in defiance of national trends, the weekly print product is still very much in demand here. We have to restock distribution hot spots such as Burlington’s City Market four times a week and still get calls from businesses around the state that want stacks of papers delivered to them.

There’s nothing more gratifying to us than seeing adults of all ages pore over the pages of a fresh edition on Wednesday afternoons.

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Local media facilitate civic engagement, and Vermont is blessed with numerous weeklies that truly enhance their towns. Publishers who live in the communities they cover know and care about them with an intimacy that eludes national media chains. You can support local media by patronizing their advertisers, who are most likely mom-and-pops themselves.

Your hometown newspaper is the media equivalent of a fresh Vermont veggie: sustainable, job creating, healthy and homemade. So, dig in. We promise to keep providing local color, essential nutrients and a satisfying crunch.

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hen we launched Seven Days on September 6, 1995, we persuaded the following businesses and individuals to advertise in a paper they’d never laid eyes on.

They took a leap of faith for which we are eternally grateful.

We enticed these advertisers with a three-for-two deal, which guaranteed we’d be able to put out at least three substantial issues. When deadlines for the fourth issue rolled around, we realized with horror that we were going to have to do this every week.

And so we have, 762 times.

Today’s paper is the 763rd!

Not all of our inaugural advertisers are still around. But many have endured the test of time, taste and economic vicissitudes. Congratulations to them, with a special shoutout to others who launched in 1995. Huge thanks to you and the hundreds of others who have chosen to market your wares, events, services and classes in Seven Days.

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I so look forward to every issue of Seven Days. I also receive the weekly email [NOW] and, quite frankly, my week is not complete without Seven Days. My favorite part is the Free Will Astrology — it is the thing I turn to first and it is my guide for the week!

I also laugh at the personal ads and study the advice of Mistress Maeve. I peruse the rest of the paper and note events, advertisements, and movie and restaurant reviews. There isn’t a single paper over the last 13 years that I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed.

There is one funny thing though that I do: I use my leftover papers in the spring to mulch my garden, and often my husband will find me sitting down in the garden looking at the paper again, perhaps at something I missed. So, sitting in a garden row, a pile of dirt and straw, reading Seven Days! It’s wonderful.

Thank you for all that you do for the Vermont community.

Jay Strauss, Plainfield and Burlington

I did meet my wife and love of my life several years ago via Seven Days after hundreds of other dates.

My ad mentioned skiing and my wife responded to it. We spoke on the phone many times before meeting.

Tamsen M. Benjamin, East Montpelier

Love your daily newsletter (the Daily 7) and just picked up the paper today. Especially like the info on upcoming events regarding music and theater.

Leslie Merwin, Cheshire, Conn.

While I was in Burlington working for Starr Farm Nursing Center, I found a wonderful second job playing organ at the United Church of Colchester through an ad in Seven Days. The congregation and choir there were very, very special. I’m no longer living in the area, but will always treasure that experience.

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ver the last couple of weeks we asked readers, “How was it for you?” referring to Seven Days’ first 15 years and their own relationship to the paper. But even we were surprised at how many of them said they met their current spousal unit through our personal ads. Awww.

Others told us what they turn to first in the paper, or gushed about a fun experience with videographer Eva Sollberger on “Stuck in Vermont,” or recalled a specific story or column that made an impression. All of it is a swell 15th birthday present, so, thanks! Here, we share the feedback.

But wait! We promised that a random respondent would win a package of gift certificates to local restaurants. And that lucky Seven Days reader is …

Susan Becker of Montpelier!

So, let’s hear her story first:

We first met in Burlington on a bench next to the [ECHO] waterfront science museum. She was dog sitting and, as we walked along the boardwalk I thought, This is all wrong. All she talks about is this darn dog. I thought the trip was a big waste of time. We both had sunglasses on and could not see each other’s eyes.

We met again soon after, with no dogs involved. We started dating on a regular basis and I fell in love with her and I asked her to marry me, many times over. She finally said yes, and we wedded at the top of Mount Mansfield under a canopy, in front of family and friends.

Every day with her is like fireworks and big bands playing. I love her with all my heart. I write her sweet poems, emails, cards, and give her flowers, etc.

We swim, hike, camp, cook, canoe, bicycle and enjoy life to the fullest together. I’m still not a great downhill skier, but try to keep up with her on the slopes.

I guess I owe Seven Days a big thanks.

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John Wilson, Hinesburg

For many years I eagerly picked up Seven Days each week for two primary reasons: Peter Freyne’s column [“Inside Track”] and the crossword puzzle.

If I had time, I’d read further, but those were the incentives to never miss the paper.

Today, I read further into other articles and enjoy the paper each week.

Thanks for a great local publication!

Shannon Trainor, Montpelier

Seven Days is the only local paper I pick up regularly (the price is right). But the paper most impacted my life because that’s how I met my fiancé.

We first met through the “Two 2 Tango” [personals] site back in March 2007. By date number three we were a couple. By date number four we were

April Howard, Burlington

Jerry Hinckley, Williamstown

Since 2002, when I’ve lived outside of Vermont for parts of years in New York, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina, I’ve read Seven Days from afar as a way to continue to feel connected to Burlington, and my former hometown of Richmond. More than any other online publication covering the state, Seven Days encapsulates and records so many of the wonderful things about living in Vermont and in Burlington. Thanks for all the work you do!

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Seven Days began to change my life 10 years ago.

I placed a personal ad and enjoyed many a conversation over coffee with various women I met.

Eventually, I met my current partner and wife as a result of that ad. It’s not always easy to meet others in this rural state of ours, and the Seven Days personals make it possible to meet a wide range of people with similar interests. It sure worked for us!

The next experience I had with Seven Days was in hiring employees for my fledgling dogsledtour business about five years ago. After placing ads in several local papers and not receiving much in the way of quality applicants, I decided to use Seven Days for the next round. What a difference! I had six or seven applicants, any one of whom I could have hired. The two I did end up hiring are still working with me now, four years later.

My latest experience with Seven Days involved a visit from Eva [Sollberger] to film a version of “Stuck in Vermont” featuring our dogsled tours. I’m fairly camera-shy, but Eva made the whole outing very relaxed and I had a great time. I was amazed at how she took around two hours of footage and edited it down to about five minutes of video that really seemed to capture the essence of my business.

I just remembered one more positive interaction I have had with Seven Days, if you can believe it …

It seems like the more I think about it, the more I realize what a great resource Seven Days has been over the past 15 years.

Ken Picard and his dog Nicky came to do a dogscooter outing with me in the fall of 2006. He wrote a very nice article on the visit, titled “Mush Motives” [November 15, 2006].

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David and Sally Conrad made the connection with Eva Sollberger for her video about maple sugaring at Wake Robin, the only life-care community we know with its own sugarbush…

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ehind the Maltex Building on Pine Street is a life-size copper sculpture of a man working a drill press. The figure commemorates Fred Barrett, a well-loved employee of Shelburne Shipyard who, according to local legend, never missed a day of work in his 60-year career.

You might wonder why “Fred Barrett,” created by Vermont sculptor Dennis Sparling, graces the Maltex Building. The former factory has little to do with shipwrights: It was built in 1900 for the Malted Cereal Company (later renamed Maltex) and is now an incubator building for small businesses. The place has a desirable postindustrial look — high ceilings, oversize windows, exposed beams, restored hardwood floors.

The Maltex’s owner, Derrick “Rick” Davis of Stowe, is delighted to explain why he commissioned the sculpture and had it installed in 1985, just a year after he bought the building. For one thing, he meant it as a tribute to Barrett’s “amazing work ethic.”

Davis had worked with Barrett at the shipyards for four years following a post-college stint in the Navy.

But mostly, Davis thought the artwork was apropos for a structure that is a work of art itself.

“It’s just a fantastic building,” Davis enthuses on a recent walk through the brick edifice and its L-shaped, cinder-block wing, a single-story warehouse extension added around 1950. Davis, who looks to be in his mid-sixties but admits only to being 49, says the building was “just a shell” when he bought it from the Vermont Development Credit Union early in his 25year career as a real estate developer. He has since redirected his energies — in 2000 he cofounded the Permanent Fund for the Well-Being of Vermont Children, an outgrowth of which is Mobius, a mentoring program. But Davis kept the Maltex.

Over the years Davis has made sure the aesthetically appealing building shows art year round. The hallways on all four floors typically display two semiannual collections curated by Burlington City Arts’ Art Sales and Leasing staff, and the building hosts artwork submitted to the annual South End Art Hop. At the 2010 Hop, this Friday and Saturday, the Maltex will be the focal point; in addition to the

art inside, the building itself will be an aesthetic destination.

That’s because Davis has invested in large-scale renovations to the structure this year — the first since he bought it.

Changes range from significant energyefficiency measures to subtle use of paint to the installation of a landscaped garden.

“The theme is the whole renaissance of the building,” says Davis. “After 25 years, it’s time to bring it into the 21st century.”

The most visible part of the renovations is the L-shaped wing’s new exterior on Pine Street. Chic corrugated metal and wood-composite panels now hide the forgettable salmon-colored cinder-block structure beneath. Cut into the metal are the building’s logo — the Barrett sculpture in silhouette — and name. The latter wraps around the corner of the L so that an uncapitalized “malt” faces east and “ex” faces north.

Steve Kredell, of TruexCullins in Burlington, was the chief architect on the job. “It’s a rain screen,” he explains of the eye-catching façade. “The [concrete block] is still the exterior skin, so we were able to perforate that metal without worrying

about it.” Perforation was done with a high-precision water jet, according to architect Matthew Bushey, writing on the TruexCullins blog.

The inside corner of the L, accessed from the parking lot on the west side, received a much deeper makeover. The wing itself was converted from warehouse space to five high-ceilinged offices, some with original polished-concrete floors, or bamboo wall paneling. And the loading dock, where trucks once idled next to two huge Dumpsters, is now a garden with gravel swaths, clumped grasses, lawn, benches and a stunning handicap ramp, all designed by landscape architects H. Keith Wagner Partnership of Burlington.

“It’s another world,” Davis declares.

Pointing out the garden’s centerpiece — the curved ramp made of dark fascia board — Davis comments, “It’s pretty unusual; it’s like a piece of sculpture.”

Turns out the businessman is himself a sculptor: In 1995 he took four years off from managing the Davis Company, his real estate venture, to attend the SculptureCenter in New York.

The Maltex wing’s renovations may strike some as incongruous with the elegant brick landmark from which it extends, but the strictly utilitarian space was never meant to blend in. “We were thinking to upgrade the whole building with a look that complemented the nice, old brick building, but didn’t try to be like it,” Davis explains. “Also, we wanted something that was a little more hip and modern.”

Architect Kredell adds that they wanted to honor the changing face of Pine Street, where the concentration of artists and start-up businesses occupying affordable, postindustrial buildings has created a unique vibe.

Renovations to the original brick building are less obvious and intended to highlight its architectural details, many of which seem extravagant given the building’s former use as a factory. Built on a handsome, raised red-stone base, the building is lined with rows of lofty windows. One row — so tall that its windows span two floors — is topped by semicircular arches accented with granite keystones.

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Davis says art has always been part of the Maltex Building’s DNA, and he’s right — the Maltex company once hired the “Mr. Magoo” cartoonists to create ads for its most famous cereal, maple-flavored Maypo. But Davis can also be credited for the Maltex’s mixed art and industry genes, from the Barrett sculpture to the building’s incarnation as a sculptural work unto itself. m

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Asked about the excessive cost of replacing windows — often so high that the return on energy savings never makes up for it — Davis doesn’t hesitate. “Some things are not about cost. Some things just have to be done.” Remarkably, he insists that the Maltex’s relatively low rents will not be raised as a result of the renovations.

Instead, he says, “the idea is to be more competitive” by offering better, more desirable spaces.

Inside the building, TruexCullins encased elevator entrances in wood-veneer panels, and revamped the main southwest entry with new railings, natural stone and more wood veneer on the ceiling to cover up piping. “It was just spaghetti up there hanging everywhere,” recalls Kredell.

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SD: What’s all the construction going on at Barnes?

AS: Well, it’s a very exciting project. We are getting virtually a whole new skin — new walls, new windows, new roof with a few solar panels, a new geothermal heating and cooling system, and new lighting, so that it will be energy efficient. That building is currently the least energy efficient of any building in the whole school district.

SD: It’s sort of ironic that that’s where the Sustainability Academy was.

AS: We want our campus to reflect our curriculum. And when the renovation is finished, we’ll be much closer to that. We have some parents who wrote a $50,000 grant to install an energymonitoring system, which will be installed during the renovation. Students, teachers, parents, anyone in the community will be able to come in and monitor energy usage.

SD: How did the partnership between Barnes and Shelburne Farms come about?

AS: Shelburne Farms has a whole arm of their program called the Sustainable Schools Project, so they were looking to work with schools. They worked a lot with Champlain, but I think they were excited to work with Barnes because of the nature of the population. I think they thought if this is going to be scalable to other schools in other communities, they wanted to do it at Barnes where the population is really challenging. Now, if this could work at Barnes, that would be a good indication that it could work kind of with any population. andy duback

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hen Abi Sessions retired from her half-time principal position at Roxbury Village School in 2008, she was ready to leave her education career behind. She took a job as packing-and-shipping supervisor at Salisbury’s Blue Ledge Farm, a goat dairy and cheese-making farm owned by her daughter and son-in-law. But when Sessions heard about the opening for principal at the new Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes in Burlington, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity. Retirement would have to wait.

After a year on the job, Sessions, 61, has lost none of the enthusiasm that initially brought her out of retirement. She still views the gig as a “dream job” that squares with her personal values. She speaks passionately about the work students are doing to understand social-, economic- and environmental-justice issues. She can be moved to tears when recounting student projects about racism and disparity.

The Sustainability Academy is one of two magnet schools that opened in Burlington in 2009. It is the first elementary school in the country with a sustainability theme, which was conceived in partnership with Shelburne Farms. The other magnet — the Integrated Arts Academy at H.O. Wheeler — features an interdisciplinary curriculum based on visual and performing arts. Intergrated Arts’ first principal, Joyce Williams, was ousted recently after the school failed to meet No Child Left Behind requirements.

Sessions faces similar challenges at the Sustainability Academy, where 25 percent of the 180 students are English language learners and nearly all qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school did not meet Adequate Yearly Progress standards and was identified for improvement by the state Department of Education.

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SD: How do you sell Barnes to parents? What are students getting here?

AS: They’re getting this overarching system of values. We’re learning how to make the world a better place for everyone. That’s how the kids get it. If I had young kids right now, that would be a real selling point for me because it fits with my own values. A lot of parents write on their application forms that this program fits or extends their own family values.

So, it’s about curriculum, but it’s about our campus and our school climate and the service-learning piece and being active in your community.

People come to visit and they can see that there’s something special going on here. One student said at the end of the year last year, “I love my school because when bad things happen to you, people stick up for you.” And that’s kind of the study of social justice — the environmental piece, the economic piece and the social-justice piece, which influences not only how we teach kids how to treat each other, but influences [the] curriculum.

For instance, you have 8- and 9-yearolds learning about highly charged issues like segregation. At the end of the unit, the students had to write on a bulletin board one important thing they learned.

And the bulletin board was so powerful.

But the one that really choked me up, and I’m going to cry when I say it to you, said, “You don’t have to be famous to fight racism, you just have to be courageous.” I think that’s so powerful. And

SD: Is sustainability part of every lesson?

AS: Everyone has project time built into their schedule, which is where they do hands-on science and social studies.

We do more science and social studies here than other schools because it lends itself to sustainability. Then there are the campus practice things, like, in the lunchroom there’s trash and compost and recycling. So the kids learn in the lunchroom what goes where and how to take care of things. It’s such a comprehensive vision.

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AS: Most of our registering parents either live in the neighborhood or very close. But we’re getting the mix that we desire, and we’re getting people who are really committed to the principles and ideals and practice of sustainability.

I don’t know of any other school where 8- and 9-year-olds would be learning that curriculum content.

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AS: Well, kids come to us with a lot of needs. There’s a high rate of poverty.

About 90 percent of the students here receive free or reduced[-price] lunch.

The whole motivation behind magnet schools was to get socioeconomic integration so that every school would come close to reflecting the poverty/middleclass balance across Burlington as a whole, which is about 50 percent. So, in every class we take in, we try to achieve a 50/50 balance between middle class and not middle class.

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And that involves going outside the four walls of the school.

Sustainability is a cause that’s near and dear to my heart, and the whole idea that education is one way of transforming the world, one second grader at a time. So it’s really thrilling to me to be part of this amazing project, which is first in the nation to focus on sustainability. 

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Our fourth and fifth graders were studying soil and geology and they made a connection with the farmers at the Intervale. So they did an integrated unit that started with soils, but then was about how people get to be farmers, what a farmer’s life is like, and what they like about their job, and how they do their work.

So, there you have a bleeding out of subject matter into multidisciplinary areas, which makes for a very rich study.

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ot so long ago, just about the only worries for college coaches and athletic directors were winning games and keeping players free of injuries. Now, in the age of social networking, such concerns seem almost quaint.

Consider the following scenarios: The captain of a university hockey team posts photos on Facebook of himself and other underage players drinking whiskey and smoking pot at an off-campus party.

A racy video appears on YouTube showing the girls’ varsity soccer team hazing new teammates in their underwear.

The quarterback of a college football team posts racial slurs about his school’s archrivals on his MySpace page.

With the ubiquity of social networking and camera phones, the sophomoric antics of college athletes can linger much longer than a weekend hangover. When student athletes or their friends post images online of themselves engaged in lewd, embarrassing or even illegal activities, the consequences for the players and their schools can be devastating. Negative publicity. Lawsuits. Lost endowments and TV revenues. Entire athletic careers and future employment opportunities cut short.

There is an alternative. A Montpelierbased company called YouDiligence is providing a service to colleges and universities around the country that most are ill equipped to handle on their own: UDiligence is a software program that monitors the social-networking activities of student athletes for potentially embarrassing and damaging words and images. When it finds one, UDiligence automatically sends an email alert to coaches and administrators — ideally before the information becomes a source of public humiliation, or worse.

Kevin Long, 39, is the founder and chief executive officer of YouDiligence.

He describes himself as a former “frustrated high school athlete” whose own collegiate baseball career was cut short — not by an embarrassing photo

or Twitter post but by something more mundane: a knee injury.

After graduating from Purdue University, Long started his own consulting firm, MVP Sports Media Training, which teaches student athletes how to protect their reputations and deal more effectively with media outlets. In the process, he made a startling discovery: Often, the most lurid details about student athletes’ behavior were posted by the players themselves on their own social-networking sites.

Simply put, many athletes have no idea that talent scouts and recruiters aren’t just watching footage of players hitting a home run or running

the athletes’ socialnetworking sites and monitors their posts on an hourly basis. Mike Howe, the company’s cofounder and chief technology officer, explains that UDiligence scans social-network-

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And, as Long points out, such concerns aren’t just limited to student athletes who are trying to go pro.

“I guarantee it,” says Long. “Whatever employer [students] go to now, whether it’s the NFL, IBM or some Wall Street firm, they’re going to … ask to see their [social-networking] page.”

Here’s how UDiligence works: A college or university provides the company with a team roster and athletes’ relevant biographical info, such as their ages and hometowns, to ensure that the software is monitoring the right person.

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Additionally, schools and coaches can customize their search parameters to make them more or less stringent.

For example, one coach may not care whether players are writing about their sexual behavior. Another coach from the

same school may not want athletes to use any obscenities whatsoever, either on the court or online.

Currently, UDiligence scans Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, the three most popular social-networking venues among North American college students. However, the company plans to expand its monitoring capabilities to sites such as YouTube and Bebo — a socialnetworking site that’s popular in Europe — as well as Formspring, a site that allows users to make anonymous posts.

UDiligence isn’t cheap: The service starts at $1250 a year for up to 50 athletes, and increases with the number of athletes and teams added. According to Long, some universities are now paying as much as $6000 a year to monitor the online activities of 750 athletes.

To date, more than two dozen colleges and universities around the country have enrolled in UDiligence, and new contracts are being added all the time.

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f the idea of an unblinking eye scanning students’ Facebook posts for naughty words strikes you as a bit Orwellian, you’re not alone.

Two years ago, when YouDiligence first began marketing its services to schools, the company raised eyebrows at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting students’ free speech and other civil rights.

“Does the online student speech monitored by YouDiligence really fall under the purview of collegiate athletic departments?” wrote New York attorney and former FIRE intern William Creeley in a January 14, 2008, post on the FIRE website. “What degree of privacy can a student athlete expect to enjoy? Further, if schools feel comfortable monitoring online speech for athletes, what is to stop them from extending their observations to the general student population?”

But, as Long points out, YouDiligence isn’t violating anyone’s privacy if they’ve already chosen to make something public by posting it online.

“This is not about freedom of speech,” he argues. “We’re not telling people they can’t post something. All we’re doing is reporting when that content is posted.

It’s the school that has the conduct policy, not us.”

Moreover, Long emphasizes that the goal of UDiligence isn’t to punish young people for youthful indiscretions.

Instead, he sees it as a “mentoring tool” that can teach students a valuable lesson about protecting their name and reputation in an era when words and images can live forever online.

“It’s not ‘Big Brother,’” Long says.

“It’s Big Mother. A mother bear does everything she can to protect her cubs.”

He may be onto something. As Google CEO Eric Schmidt told the Wall Street Journal several weeks ago, “I

don’t believe society understands what happens when everything is available, knowable and recorded by everyone all the time.” According to the Journal article, Schmidt theorizes that, one day, all young people will qualify for a new identity upon reaching adulthood, in order to erase the negative images of them compiled on their friends’ socialnetworking sites.

Indeed, Long believes his company does more than just protect young people’s identities and reputations. It can also protect their lives.

Shortly after UDiligence launched in 2008, the company began developing a new product for parents and caregivers of children under the age of 18, which was designed to protect them from web predators and cyber bullies.

YouDiligence — the second service has the same name as the company — alerts parents whenever their child makes an inappropriate or potentially dangerous post on a social-networking site.

Long explains that he got the idea in 2008 while listening to a radio report about Brooke Bennett, the 12-year-old Randolph girl who was allegedly abducted, raped and murdered by her own uncle. At the time, much of the police investigation focused on the girl’s efforts to meet up with someone she’d met through MySpace.

“Right then it struck me that we had a tool we were using that was helping people protect their reputation, and that it might actually be helpful to parents, too,” Long says. “This is completely a mentoring and educational tool and we encourage parents to use it as a way to improve their communication with their child.”

Like UDiligence, the YouDiligence software can be customized to monitor for specific words, names or phrases, such as references to popular teenage hangouts. As Long puts it, “There are unlimited possibilities of things that can be searched for.”

Oddly, while YouDiligence (the company) appears to be growing — Long reports that a “large school” in the Southeastern Conference just signed up this year, as did another in Conference USA — to date no Vermont colleges or universities are on board. But Long hopes that will change eventually, as more schools learn about his product and recognize the value of the service it provides.

“A lot of people say that athletic departments only care about wins and losses,” Long says. “But this is really preparing student athletes for the game of life.” 

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In fact, while UDiligence was initially designed for coaches and athletic departments, interest in the service has since expanded to other aspects of campus life, such as student employees and ROTC programs. Long suggests it might not be long before some colleges offer this service to all their students.

“If I were a college student today, I would want this on my account,” he says. “What may seem innocuous to me may not necessarily be innocuous to a potential employer.”

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glee. “Chuck Norris roundhouse kicked him and said, ‘That’s music to my ears.’”

The jokes are met with startling silence. Apparently, the fans are too perplexed to fake a laugh. Mom and Dad have a few hours yet to explain who the hell the 70-year-old action star is and why their idol cares.

Once inside, fans have more waiting to do. Finally, the show starts promptly at 7 p.m. with strains of “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This.” But it’s not Annie Lennox, or even Marilyn Manson. It is Vita Chambers, a 17-year-old performer with a great hair toss and not much of a voice. It doesn’t matter. The collective screams of the assembled create something akin to a sonic boom. If my head explodes, I will not be surprised.

Chambers performs for just 15 minutes, followed by another teenybopper on the rise, Jessica Jarrell. Just 15, she recorded a duet called “Overboard” with Bieber on his album My World 2.0. Jarrell has no live band and makes no secret of the fact that she’s not actually singing. She raises or lowers the microphone to her mouth at her leisure, mostly to chat into it over her recorded vocal track. She’s distinguishable from her two backup dancers only because she’s less polished than they are, and occasionally stops moving to lip-synch. The motions remind me of Carmen Electra’s “Aerobic Striptease” videos and their relatively innocent use of classic floorshow moves.

Next, Bieber collaborator Sean Kingston takes the stage. The 20-yearold released his first album in 2007, making him the elder statesman of this group. Kingston has a band and several backup singers, one of whom is so heavy I initially mistake him for the portly lead man. When Kingston enters, a couple of songs into his own set, he is unmistakable. In his orange outfit he looks like a pumpkin. His vocal, which appears to be not just prerecorded but Auto-Tuned, is mostly inaudible behind a wall of screams. Kingston instructs

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t’s 3:30 p.m. Justin Bieber may have just hit the stage at the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex. Or maybe not.

Scores of preteen girls are gathered at the fence just outside the grandstand, eager for a peek at their idol. “I think I saw him! He has a white hat!” one exclaims breathlessly.

Other girls, desperate for a look at the 16-year-old singer, have hopped on the Ferris wheel for a bird’s-eye view of sound check. Vendors on each side of the grandstand are already doing a brisk business in posters, glowsticks imprinted with Bieber’s name and $35 T-shirts.

No matter how big the name, teen idols never seem to be above an appearance at a mall or county fair if the money is right.

And the name Justin Bieber is huge. He is the youngest artist to top the Billboard 200 charts since 1963, when Little Stevie Wonder achieved that feat. Bieber Fever seems alive and well in Essex Junction, though it doesn’t measure up to the fervor that’s caused riots at other venues and resulted in canceled shows.

I’m pushing 30, old enough to have seen other idols rise and fall. I remember when Aaron Carter came to the fair a decade ago. According to the title of one of his singles, Carter had “beat Shaq.”

Where is he now? Coming in fifth on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Bieber may well be destined for a similar fate, but at the moment he’s actually beating Shaquille O’Neal (on the “Shaq vs.” TV show) and has developed a strange bromance with the 38-year-old athlete. Reality star Kim Kardashian, 29, has admitted that if the 5-foot-4-inch, 108-pound pop moppet were of legal age, she would hit that.

At the Champlain Valley Expo, fan club VIPs have filed into the arena for a meet-and-greet, which is audible from outside. Listening in, I’m not sure Bieber and Kardashian would have much to talk about. Bieber turns on his version of charm, reciting Chuck Norris jokes in his still-unchanged voice. “An interviewer asked Chuck Norris what his favorite music is,” he says with obvious

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Kingston slowly waddles around the stage, but the fans are out of their seats. If you want a preteen ass in your face, this is the place to be. Trying to watch the concert, I can’t seem to find anywhere for my eyes to land but on jean-shorted bums. One girl, who appears to be about

13, has been busily texting for the duration of the show. Now, she looks primed for an installment of Girls Gone Wild, her passions aflame, wiggling for the pumpkin onstage. I feel like a senior citizen.

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The minutes slowly tick by. In a daze, I forget to cover my ears during the screaming. The volume seems to split frequencies and harmonize with itself, like the strains of a throat singer. It is now 9:45, and the concert seems far from ending.

Just my luck, I’ve wandered into a Springsteenstyle megashow.

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Not to appear too butch, Bieber follows this with some voguing.

There’s not a hint of masculinity in the kid’s presence as he flits, pixie-like, across the stage. Nor does he project flaming homosexuality.

Bieber is wholly asexual, a real-life Peter Pan. Let’s face it: He’s 16, and his voice still shows no trace of maturing. He may never grow up.

Nonetheless, the Bieb is a pro who sticks to the script. “I think there’s a lot of beautiful girls here tonight. How many single ladies are out there?” he intones. The responding wails bore into the bones of my face. “I’d like to dedicate this song to all the single ladies out there,” he says.

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I especially appreciated that texture in contrast to the filling, a mushy mix of beef, beans and cheese. The spice gave it a little kick, which was nice. Adding the pico de gallo salsa that came on the side lent the burrito some much needed lightness (and vegetables). Otherwise, this thing had the potential for gutbusting greasiness.

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egend has it that the taco de harina, now known as the burrito, was first crafted by Juan Mendez in Ciudad Juárez during the Mexican Revolution. Mendez wanted to serve full meals from his donkey cart, so he kept all the elements warm in a flour tortilla. Smart man. Nearly 100 years later, we thank him for his grab ’n’ go culinary contribution and the cute name by which we call it — a reference to the ass that got him to market.

Since coming across the border, the burrito has grown both in size and popularity. How could it not? The only other way to get a whole meal in your hand is to toast up a Hot Pocket. To save you from resorting to such dangerous measures, Seven Days staffers have evaluated the Burlington-area burrito options.

For this survey, we selected only eateries that offer several tasty wrap selections, and ordered from each restaurant the two options that sounded most exciting. All of them can be delivered right to your dorm or apartment by 863-TOGO. We food writers asked music editor Dan Bolles for help in evaluating the eats. He didn’t mind too much, and provided some spicy commentary of his own. Ready, set, tuck in!

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Suzanne: Although I, too, appreciated the crackling crust on the chicken, this was probably my least favorite burrito of the bunch. I generally dislike rice inside a wrap — it often serves as cheap filler rather than as an essential, flavorful component.

ONE PEPPER GRILL 260 North Street, Burlington, 658-8800

Did you know that Sam Lai, owner of the Old North End staple China Express, loves Mexican food? He’s such a fan that he’s created Chinese, Mexican and American fusion at his second restaurant, One Pepper Grill, just a block up North Street from his Chinese take-out joint.

There’s only one burrito size at One Pepper. The wraps are muy grande and come with chips and salsa on the side.

Depending on the filling, all four varieties ring up between $7.50 and $8.50. Not bad for a unique meal, big enough to share. (There are tacos, burgers and steaks, too.)

Crispy Chicken (rice, black beans, cheese) Dan: I would be inclined to eat here after, say, hanging for a few beers down the street at T. Rugg’s. Alice pointed out that the chicken pieces are more breading LISTEN IN ON LOCAL FOODIES...

Alice: Chiles gave the meat — which appeared to be braised carnitas style — a very earthy taste. The burrito reminded me of those at Taco Bell, but I like Taco Bell. Could have used some acidity to balance the meat and cheese, but overall it was pleasant.

Max Saltis at One Pepper Grill

than chicken, but I like that. Salty and crunchy? Sold. Otherwise, I think the generous mix of cheese and black beans added a gooey, if guilt-inspiring, balance to the chicken crunch.

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Suzanne: This time, the rice had soaked up some sauce, so was less of a problem for me. The portion of meat was generous and the sauce was earthy and flavorful but needed some acidity to brighten it up. Thank goodness for the pico de gallo on the side.

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BURLINGTON 2-BR TOWNHOUSE Ethan Allen Parkway, gas heat, parking, DW, W/D hookups, wooded lot, deck, refs./credit check req., avail. Oct. 1. $885/mo. + utils. NS/ pets. 802-862-1109.

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Pet Do you want to ride horseback?

2 well-schooled horses looking for part leasers at full-service barn in Hinesburg. 802-4822083.

Appliances/ Tools/Parts ECHO Trimmer (gas/ oil) Line trimmer, 2 cycle, used, works well, has new starter. $50/OBO. 802-863-1537, lv. msg.

Kitchenaid Standup Mixer Pro 500 white on white w/ all attachments.

Brand new. $150 firm.

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Storm Doors 36”W x 81”L, white, scalloped, excellent condition, locking, no screen. $65/ea. or both for $120. 802-863-1537.

Electronics DELL LAPTOP LIKE NEW! Inspiron 1545/T6400 notebook, black, used less than 5 times, Vista, Office 2007, DVD player, webcam. Paid over $800, asking $450.

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Let us check it out for free. The Vermont Spirit Detective Agency: “The Private Eye For Those Who’ve Died.” Contact: vermontspirits@gmail. com. 802-881-1171.

Furniture

Horse Hay for Sale 400 bales, $3/bale.

You pick up. Rt. 128, Westford. 802-5223826.

STORAGE SHELVING 30” x 15” w/ 4 vertical compartments, perfect for books, shoes or sports accessories, yellow! $35/OBO. 802-863-1537.

Puppies Pug Shih Tzu mix. $250 each. Also, 2 male Morki Dachshund mix. $300 each. All shots, dewormed. 802-5275327, mcgregorgang@ comcast.net.

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By Best Chair. Paid $250, selling for $75.

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Wooden Desk w/ iron legs 49”L, 20”W, 31”H, no drawers, great for home-office use or garage workspace. $50/ OBO. 802-863-1537.

Garage/Estate Sales Heineberg Senior Center Huge garage sale.

Sat., Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 14 Heineberg Rd., Burlington.

Huge Yard & Bake Sale & bottle drive to support local family w/ 4 y.o. child (Lyla) newly diagnosed w/ leukemia.

Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 154 Woodcrest Circle, Milton. Please come & show your support!

Moving Sale Sat., Sept. 11, 9-3. 26 Duval St., S. Burlington.

Ladies Cannondale road bike, china, china cabinet, dining table, 6 chairs, lg. area rug, gowns, garden tools, new snow blower, mowers, tools, household items & much more.

SALE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS Sat., Sept. 18. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 100% profits to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Vintage clothing, collectibles, household goods, appliances, etc.

59 Cumberland Rd., Burlington.

Pets 7-Mo.-Old Cats Need Homes 3, gorgeous, all females, seeking loving forever homes. 2 are long-haired calicos. 1 is a long-haired gray cat.

802-316-2847.

Sports Equipment Exercise Bike Vision-Fitness Model R2000. Semirecumbent w/ magnetic resistance, comfortable seating position, info console. Asking $195.

985-8891. martial arts sparring gear Choi Brothers Inc., Korea, lg. children’s size suitable for 11-15-y.o., & black karate outfit.

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Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid.

Info: 802-859-8966.

Buying Diamonds & Gold Buying fine-quality diamonds of 1-8 carats.

Also purchasing gold.

Fred Little, Jeweler, St. Johnsbury. 802-5355501.

Bands/ Musicians Female Vocalist Versatile jazz/pop/oldies singer wants work w/ fearless piano player or combo. Looking for open-minded musicians who enjoy collaboration. portiaelm@ hotmail.com.

PIANO-TUNING SERVICE $75 new-customer tuning special.

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Vocalist Wanted The Bluegrass Gospel Project seeks an exceptional vocalist, male or female, who plays mandolin.

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Thursday, September 14. Sale open to the public Friday, Sept. 15, 4-8:30pm. Saturday, September 16, 9am-1pm. Info: Friends of Music for Youth 658-3199, 865-7222.

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For Sale Piano Harrington baby grand, dark wood, $500.

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Instruction Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo, more.

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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION AND HEARING #4C0927R4E 10 V.S.A. §§ 60016092 On August 12, 20105, Heike A. Doane Revocable Trust filed application #4C0927R-4E for a project described as the installation of a removable metal stairway on Lot #3 to provide pedestrian access to the

A public hearing is scheduled for September 21, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at the Champlain Room at the Colchester Town Hall, 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 7:30 a.m at the site. Directions to the site: From Route 2 (Severance Corners), west on Blakely Road ~3 miles, continue onto West Lakeshore Road 1 mile, right onto Marble Island Road approximately 1 mile to house on left.

The following people or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project:

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beach. The project is located on Marble Island Road in the Town of Colchester. This project will be evaluated by the District 4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A. § 6086(a).

1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary, and affected state agencies are entitled to party status.

T/ 802.879.5658 E/ peter.keibel@state. vt.us

2. Adjoining property owners and others: May participate as parties to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the ten criteria.

the expansion of the Construction and Demolition Materials storage area with new storage bunkers and a pole barn. The Project is located on Redmond Road in the Town of Williston, Vermont.

3. Non-party participants: The district commission, on its own motion or by petition, may allow others to participate in the hearing without being accorded party status.

If you wish further information regarding participation in this hearing, please contact the District Coordinator at the address below before the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least seven days prior to the above hearing date.

Copies of the application and plans for this project are available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the Colchester Offices, the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office, and the District #4 Environmental Office.

The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board web site: www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup by clicking on “District Commission Cases” and entering the case number above.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 17th day of August, 2010.

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MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 60016092 On July 23, 2010, Chittenden Solid Waste District, filed application #4C0400-10A for a Project generally described as:

The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications.

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

No hearing will be held unless, on or before September 21, 2010, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more informa-

tion. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised.

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

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by September 21, 2010.

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

Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 30th day of August 2010.

By /s/Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state. vt.us ACT 250 NOTICE

MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A., SECTIONS 6001 - 6092 On August 24, 2010, R.E.M. Development Company, LLC and Champlain College, Inc. filed application #4C0515-13 for a project generally described as The demolition of two existing commercial buildings and the construction of a three-story, 13,900 sf commercial building for general office use and instructional space with a maximum of 120 employees and students.

The Project includes the construction of 264 parking spaces and related site improvements and is located at 175 Lakeside Avenue in the City of Burlington, Vermont.

The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications.

Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Burlington Town Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Suite 202, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the case number above.

No hearing will be held unless, on or before Monday, September 20, 2010, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised.

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

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

by Monday, September 20 2010.

sevendaysvt.com/classifieds Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria.

Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 27th day of August, 2010.

By /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5662 E/ stephanie.monaghan@state.vt.us

NOTICE

CITY OF BURLINGTON BOARD OF ABATEMENT OF TAXES The Board of Abatement of Taxes of the City of Burlington will meet in Contois Auditorium at City Hall on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to hear and act upon the requests for abatement of taxes and/or penalties from: Bilmar Team Cleaners Margaret Murray 150 Shelburne Street 054-2-028-000 Howard J. Seaver, PC 95 St. Paul Street, Suite 405 PPP077927 Lindol M. Atkins, Jr. 45 Murray Street 044-1-387-000 Downtown Laundries 241 North Winooski Avenue PPP047164

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After Hours Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. Not in Burlington PPP256462 It’s Yours 138 Church Street PPP256439 Elizabeth Peter Collins 25 Lake Forest Drive 056-3-002-025 A & R Development LLC 189-191 South Champlain Street 049-1-042-000 Vermont Business Magazine 2 Church Street PPP223170

Christopher Whitaker 322 South Winooski Avenue 049-4-136-000 Estate of Silas E. Tracy Near Tracy Drive 027-3-087-000 027-3-088-000

Estate of Wilfred Florence Near Staniford Road 028-1-090-000 028-1-096-000 Alberta Lizotte et al 64 Murray Street 044-1-351-000 Estate of Elmere Davis Near Nash Place 046-1-043-000 046-1-053-000

Estate of William Bashaw Near Maple Street 049-2-006-000

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Shawn & Erika Leblanc 167 Curtis Avenue 027-1-037-000

Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. § 4444(b):

Various uncollectible Bus Pers Prop-see spreadsheet Various Various

(1) The purpose of the proposed amendments is to revise the City’s zoning regulations to:

Lake Champlain Chocolates 444 Pine Street PPP033069 Kalsang GGT 28 Pomeroy Street 045-1-141-000 Marie Aube Smith, Trustee 272 Plattsburgh Avenue 024-1-046-000 Frances E. Politi 10 Crescent Beach Drive 032-1-033-000 Rich Frog Industries 1 Mill Street PPP183034 PUBLIC HEARING

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Estate of Julia Hynes Near Spruce Street 049-4-137-000

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BCV Associates, Inc. Near Pine Street 053-1-011-000

Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4442 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington City Council to hear comments on the following proposed amendment to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO). The public hearing will take place on September 27, 2010 beginning at 7:00p.m. in Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street in Burlington, VT.

Anna L. Farnsworth Alfred Terrace (roadway) 058-1-013-000 Estate of Anna R. Thibault Near Pine Street 060-1-004-000 Intervale Automotive Services 40 Intervale Road PPP256525

a) Modify the Special Flood Hazard Area regulations to conform to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and State required flood regulations. (Modify Section 3.1.2 (c)1, Section 4.5.4 (b)4 & Section 13.1.2 Part I and Part II); (2) The proposed amendments in their entirety affect the City of Burlington as a whole.

(3) The proposed amendments affect the following sections of the Comprehensive Development Ordinance: See references in #1 above.

The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and the proposed amendments are available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www. ci.burlington.vt.us/ planning.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Burlington Municipal Development Plan – 2010 Transportation Plan Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4387 and §4384, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington City Council to hear comments on the following proposed amendment to the City of Burlington’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP). The public hearing will take place on September 27, 2010 beginning at 7:00p.m. in Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street in Burlington, VT. The City of Burlington intends to adopt its 2010 Municipal Development Plan by updating the Transportation Chapter and integrating the 2010 Burlington Transportation Plan.

Statement of Purpose: This document presents the City of Burlington’s vision for transportation planning over the next ten to twenty years. The Plan outlines the City’s goals and objectives for transportation system development and will be adopted as the new Transportation Chapter of the Municipal Development Plan. All City plans and programs which effect transportation and development, including the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Impact Fees and Capital Improvement Plan,

Full text copies are available for public review at the following locations: Department of Planning & Zoning, and the Burlington City Clerk’s Office both in Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www. ci.burlington.vt.us/ planning.

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Housing Vermont and Champlain Housing Trust request Architectural firms to submit proposals for the construction of 40 units of housing to be located in Shelburne. Qualified applicants will have comparable experience as well as knowledge of affordable housing & publicly funded projects. To obtain a proposal response form and specific project information, call Sara Santor at Housing Vermont at 802-8638424 or sara@hvt.org.

Response forms must be submitted by Friday, September 17th at 4:00 p.m. Minority-owned, women-owned and locally-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

STATE OF VERMONT

CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. IN RE: N.C. Vermont Family Court Chittenden County Docket No. 207-7-09 Cnjv NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Jose Gomez, putative father of N.C. The State of Vermont has filed a petition to terminate your residual parental rights to N.C. You are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all residual parental rights to N.C. will be held on September 30, 2010 at 1:30 o’clock P.M., at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Family Division, 32 Cherry Street, Burlington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at this hearing will result in the termination of any rights you may have to N.C. The State is represented by the Attorney General’s Office, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05602-0602.

Other parties include N.C. and Sheneen Curry. /M. Patricia Zimmerman Superior Court Judge Date: 8/20/10

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IN RE THE ESTATE OF ALBERT F. MORASKA LATE OF CHARLOTTE, VERMONT NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Albert F. Moraska late of Charlotte.

I have been appointed as personal representative of the above named estate. All creditors having claims against the estate must present their claims in writing within four months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy filed with the register of the Probate Court. The claim will be forever barred if it is not presented as described within the four month deadline.

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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, Sept. 15, Central Vermont Medical Center, Conference Room #2, 6-7:45 p.m. Central Vermont Man To Man regular monthly meetings are open to the public, especially for recently diagnosed men with prostate cancer, those successfully treated, or men dealing with side effects from cancer treatment.

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ANONYMOUS Meets on Sundays from 12-1 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. This is a fellowship of men and women that meet and review the 12 steps of CODA, read stories from the CODA anonymous big book and share their experiences, strengths and hopes as we support each other.

Open to everyone. Info: Larry, WLTRS@aol.com,

Every fourth Monday, RU12? Community Center, 34 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. This is a social and support group specifically for trans men. This informal, peer-facilitated group welcomes male-identified people at any stage of transition. As this is currently a closed group, please contact the center to sign up: thecenter@ ru12.org or 860-RU12.

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Every third Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. This peerled group is a space where the partners and spouses of trans guys can meet to talk, share thoughts and give each other support. Please let Kara know you’re coming at 860-7812.

TRANS GUYS OVER 35

Every second Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m., Trans Guys over 35 will meet to discuss issues, shared and individual, and get support from other guys. For more info contact Kara at kara@ ru12.org.

TRANS SUPPORT

GROUP Every first and third Wednesday, RU12?

Community Center, 34 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.

This peer-led, informal group is open to all trans people and to any discussion topics raised. It is a respectful and confidential space for socializing, support and discussion. Contact thecenter@ru12.org for more information.

LGBTQ VIOLENCE

SURVIVORS SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support. Please call Ann or Brenda at 863-0003 if you are interested in joining one of these groups or for more information.

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Support groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support. Please contact SafeSpace if you are interested in joining this group, 802-863-0003.

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QUIT SMOKING

GROUPS Are you ready to live a smoke-free lifestyle? Free 4-week Quit Smoking Groups are being offered through the VT Quit Network Fletcher Allen Quit in Person program in your community.

Free Nicotine Replacement products are available for program participants. For more information or to register, call 847-6541 or wellness@vtmednet. org. For ongoing statewide class schedules, contact the VT Quit Network at www.vtquitnetwork.org.

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BEREAVEMENT

SUPPORT GROUP Learn how to cope with grief, with the intention of receiving and offering support to each other.

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

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT

GROUP Join this open support group, hosted

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

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NAMI CONNECTION

NARCOTICS

ANONYMOUS (NA) Drug Problem? We Can Help. If you think you have a problem with drugs, including alcohol, give yourself a break. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for individuals who have a desire to recover from the disease of addiction. NA offers a practical and proven way to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs. To find an NA Meeting near you in Vermont or Northern New York, please go to www.cvana.org/ Meetinglist.pdf or call our 24-hour, toll free, confidential number, (866) 580-8718 or (802) 862-4516. For more information about NA, please go to http:// www.na.org/?ID=ipsindex and click on “>Is NA for Me? CHRONIC FATIGUE

SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at The Bagel Cafe, Ethan Allen Shopping Center, N. Ave., Burlington. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport).

ARE YOU HAVING

Learn about your inner power through meditation, sacred space, healing energy modalities. Connect and attune to empower & enlighten, expand your sense of awareness, network with others your age, find peer support within this ongoing monthly group.

Please bring a notebook journal, writing utensil and a folding chair.

Ages 12-18. First Sat of each month at 4 p.m. at Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Rt. 7, Milton.

To reserve space call Michele, 802-893-9966, moonlightgiftshoppe@ yahoo.com.

CIRCLE OF PARENTS

support group meeting in Rutland Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided.

Meeting is free and confidential. For more info. call Heather at 802498-0608 or 1-800-children. Meetings Tuesday evenings in Barre. For more info. call Cindy at 802-229-5724 or 1-800-children.

ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S

DISEASE) This support group functions as a community and educational group. We provide coffee, soda and snacks and are open to PALS, caregivers, family members and those who are interested in learning more about ALS. Our group meets the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at “Jim’s House”, 1266 Old Creamery Rd., Williston, VT. Hosted

by Pete and Alphonsine Crevier, facilitated by Liza Martel, LICSW, Patient Care Coordinator for the ALS Association here in Vermont.

223-7638 for more information.

SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., S. Burlington, VT. There is no fee. This is open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide. For more info, call 802-4799450, or ljlivendale@ yahoo.com.

BURDENS WEIGHTING

YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-343-2027.

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YMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge). Info: Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meeting in Montpelier occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info: Carol, 223-5793. Meetings in Morrisville occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne, 888-2356 or Debbie Y., 888-5958.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

(SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP,

both suicide survivors.

For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions.

Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. 191 Bank St., Burlington. 802-8613150.

BEREAVED PARENTS

& SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at 277 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Info, 6608797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause.

NEED A HUG?

New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com.

COED SINGLES GROUP

Ages 50-65, forming for friendship and fun.

Chittenden County area.

Activities to include weeknight/weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@ aol.com.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne.

For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802985-8600.

WOMEN’S RAPE CRISIS

CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence.

Please call 864-0555 ext. 20 for information.

LIVING SINGLE

SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church.

If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802-734-0695.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS

SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-4463577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

GLAFF

Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families.

GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register.

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YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 655-9136 or email kgcromey@ aol.com.

SUPPORT FOR THOSE

WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness.

The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief

and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@ pshift.com.

AL-ANON

Family group 12-step.

Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information and to register.

Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick.

BRAIN INJURY

ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St., Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the ground floor boardroom from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-8561772.

FORMING A NEW

GROUP focused on recovery/management of addictions, compulsions and their resulting imbalances on our lives.

Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol?

Work? Sex? Television?

Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-3996575 or recoveryourbalance@gmail.com.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN

MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome, weekly group w/cofacilitators.

Open discussion format.

Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental.

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Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830.

LYME DISEASE

Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713.

HIV SUPPORT GROUP

This is a facilitated HIV/AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self-acceptance and personal growth.

We are a group of survivors and, with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what positive living has to offer.

Friday @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094.

SHOPLIFTERS SUPPORT

GROUP Self-help support group now forming in the capital area for persons who would like to meet regularly for mutual support. This new group would meet biweekly at a time and place to be decided to discuss our issues, struggles and ways of staying out of trouble.

We’ll likely use some of Terry Shulman’s work as a focus for some of our discussions. Please call Tina at 802-763-8800 or email at Tmarie267201968@cs.com STARTING A WOMEN’S

GROUP Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, etc.

Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com.

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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER Support group meets 5 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester.

1-800-ACS-2345.

MITRAL VALVE

PROLAPSE/DYSAUTONOMIA Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153.

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FOR YOU? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life?

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(National Alliance on Mental Illness) Free peer-based recovery support group for people living with or facing the challenges of mental illness. This is a group that focuses on allowing participants to share their experiences and learn from each other in a safe environment. 100% confidentiality. BENNINGTON: Every Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant Street. BURLINGTON: Every Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street. ESSEX JUNCTION: Starting June 2010. 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 39 Main Street. HARTFORD: 2nd and 4th Friday 4-5:30 p.m., Hartford Library. Call Barbara Austin, 802-457-1512.

MONTPELIER: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Kellogg-Hubbard Library, East Montpelier Room (basement).

NEWPORT: Starting June 2010. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Medical Arts Building (attached to North Country Hospital), 2nd floor conference room.

RANDOLPH: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m., United Church, 18 N. Main Street. RUTLAND: Every Monday, 7-8:30 p.m., Wellness Center (Rutland Mental Health), 78 South Main St. ST. JOHNSBURY: Every Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church, 47 Cherry Street. 1-800-639-6480, connection@namivt. org.

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Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier.

Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345 .

BEREAVED PARENT

SUPPORT GROUP Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 9337749.

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PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia.

Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center.

We focus on being a resource and providing

reference points for old and new ED parents.

More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554.

WOMEN HELPING

THERAPY GROUP Come share your experience, get support from those who have been there, learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how to reduce its symptoms. Therapist facilitated. Weekly meetings, 802-343-8114.

BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who have fled, are fleeing, or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community.

Info, 658-1996.

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OCD SUPPORT GROUP/

and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Stefanie Catella, 863-6384.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

SUPPORT GROUP If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you. Info, call Women Helping Battered Women, 6581996.

ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM Info, contact MaryKay Hill, 802-373-0351.

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(Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski.

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7-8 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 655-3317, or Patricia, 658-6904.

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recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516, or visit www.cvana.org.

Held in Burlington.

Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 7676092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds.

SEX AND LOVE

GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify.

453-3612.

ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Call Sandy, 863-5708.

DOES YOUR PARTNER/

SPOUSE HAVE AD/ HD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)?

Support group meets in Burlington to share experiences, challenges, laughs, resources. Want more information? Write addpartner@yahoo. com.

WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE

A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness

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PARENTS TOGETHER

Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings.

Snacks and childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential.

Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information.

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AHOY BREAST CANCER

SURVIVORS Join our support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its health-giving, life-affirming qualities.

Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-434-4423 or email: dragonheartvermont@gmavt.net or go to: www.dragonheartvermont.org.

NAKED IN VERMONT

The premier Nudist/ Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, Yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE.) Visit www.nakedinvermont. com.

SCLERODERMA

FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

HARD-OF-HEARING

support group: I’m starting a support group for adults who have a hearing loss that affects the quality of their work/family/social life. Let’s share personal experiences and knowledge of hearing-aid technology. Marlene, 999-8005.

MENTAL ILLNESSES

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support meetings for the families and friends of the mentally ill at Howard Center, corner of Flynn and Pine. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp. 862-6683 for info.

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BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes.

Free and confidential.

SafeSpace, 863-0003 or 866-869-7341 (tollfree).

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CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place.

Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support.

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GROUP Mondays, 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington.

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St. Joseph’s Level III Residential Care Home is seeking to hire an experienced individual who can perform the role of Activities Coordinator. The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of daily activities composed of recreational, educational, social and religious programs.

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VPIRG is looking for a mission-driven individual with strong fundraising, relationship-building and writing skills to serve on our Development Team at either the Associate or Director level. The right candidate understands member-based advocacy organizations and enjoys strategizing how to garner support for our work. The candidate will coordinate: major donor drives, donor prospecting and cultivation; direct mail, phone and online giving campaigns; and other member communications and cultivation activities.

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Vermont Women’s Wellness provides a unique variety of health, wellness and lifestyle services to women in a convenient and comfortable setting. We offer Vermont Women’s Wellness is a one-of-a-kind wellness center. a rewarding, challenging work environment with For our patients, we provide a variety of health, wellness and competitive salary and benefits. lifestyle services in a convenient and comfortable setting. For our employees, we offer a fulfilling and challenging work environment Requirements with competitive salary andcommunication benefits.

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HR professional! Our HR Specialist is responsible for coordinating the workers’ compensation and payroll maintenance functions for our agency. Other responsibilities include providing support to employees related to benefits, policies and other general HR issues. A bachelor’s degree in business or other appropriate discipline, plus one to two years of relevant experience, is required.

Successful candidates must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, the ability to multitask, commitment to quality customer service, and strong attention to detail. A high level of computer proficiency is necessary, including previous experience with an HRIS system. Interested candidates may submit a resume with cover letter listing salary requirements online at www.vnacares.org.

Loan Officer Join Champlain Housing Trust as a Loan Officer. Serve the affordable housing needs of customers in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. Process loans including correspondence, eligibility determination, underwriting, analysis of credit and debt, disclosures, ordering appraisals/title opinions, creating loan/closing documents, and performing closings. S/he also handles communication with lenders and attorneys, performs post closing loan servicing, portfolio maintenance, and backup support for reporting and monthly requisitions.

Qualified candidates should be organized with attention to detail, take initiative, work independently as well as be a dynamic team member, possess excellent computer, math, and communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to the CHT model of permanent affordability. BA/Associate Degree or equivalent work experience with knowledge of lending practices, state and federal compliance regulations required. Must be a Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator or able to obtain the license. Some evening and weekend hours required.

The Public Works Dept. is Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, life and seeking qualified applicants disability insurance, vacation, holiday, sick leave and 403(b) plan. Submit cover letter for a full-time position within and resume by September 13th to Human Resources, Champlain Housing Trust, 88 King the Water & Sewer Division.

Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or email HR@champlainhousingtrust.org.

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Senior Research & Statistics Analyst POSITION SUMMARY Serves as Senior Research and Statistics Analyst to Building Bright Futures State Advisory Council. Contributes to the development of a comprehensive early childhood data infrastructure on early childhood in Vermont. Collaborates with state departments and other agencies, both public and private, to identify and collect, analyze and report on data to inform policy; prepares reports and helps develop recommendations to present to the BBF State and Regional Councils, the Vermont legislature, and others. Acts as a data resource, interpreting and communicating data and its application to BBF state and regional planning, and to state and federal legislation and regulations, and emerging early care and education policy and practice issues. Salary commensurate with experience.

Applications are available at Williston Public Works Office 7878 Williston Rd. Williston, VT, 05495 or online at http://town.williston.vt.us/.

Application deadline is September 17, 2010, or until filled.

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a positive professional to lead the daily kitchen operations of our high-volume, 150-seat restaurant and bar.

at least five years of executive-chef-level experience required. ideal candidates will also have strong management, culinary, communication, time-management and computer skills. He/she should be personable, enjoy a collaborative creative process and be committed to creating upscale, homemade items from fresh, local ingredients. Competitive pay, benefits and performance incentives.

Send resumes and references to:

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FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR (Burlington) Senior management team position. Responsibilities include development, management and tracking of: family partnership systems including family goal setting; and support and followup around community services and resources; partnerships with community and state agencies providing services relevant to Head Start or its program participants, including services for English Language Learners; child abuse and neglect prevention, identification and reporting systems; volunteer and internship systems; parent involvement in program, and community functions and services; and parent education and family literacy initiatives. Participation in regional and state-based committee work. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field, and 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience. 40 hrs/week, full year. Competitive salary, health plan and excellent benefits. Please send resume and cover letter with three work references by email to: pbehrman@cvoeo.org.

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

Teacher – Richford: 40 hours/week, 42 weeks/year.

Starting wage $15.61–16.94/hour.

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ECA – Burlington: 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.

Starting wage: $12.67–14.36/hour.

Both positions include health plan and excellent benefits, and require bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field, VT educator’s license, classroom experience, and experience in curriculum planning and implementation, child outcome assessment, and working with children with special needs. Teacher position requires license with endorsement in early childhood education or early childhood special education.

Please specify position and location, and send resume and cover letter with three work references by email to pirish@cvoeo.org.

For all positions: Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in documentation and record keeping; proficiency in MS Word, email and Internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply.

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sharing, creative benefit packages and flexible hours. A BSN with Vermont RN licensure is required. The ideal candidate will have excellent computer and demonstrated customer service skills, and ability to multitask. Interested candidates may submit a resume with cover letter listing salary requirements online at www.vnacares.org.

City of South Burlington 575 Dorset St., South Burlington, VT 05403 802-846-4107

Assistant to City Manager or Assistant City Manager Sales & Marketing Assistant We are looking for someone to help us make new FRIENDS and keep our old FRIENDS. This is not an entry-level position; we need an extraordinary administrator who has the skills, personality, and disposition to work with customers, vendors, and staff to make lots of things happen on time and on-budget.

Every one of our employees is a genius. Everyone is super-efficient and productive. Everyone is driven to improve every day. Everyone is respectful and supportive of everyone else. Everyone is a wiz on the computer, good with math, and a great writer. Our world moves very fast and changes constantly. We think this is fun.

No Drama * No Stress Send letter and resume by email to: jobs@vermontcoffeecompany.com

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Salary - $60-82k, DOQ/E, EOE, open until filled.

The City of South Burlington seeks an energetic, team-oriented and experienced individual with the highest ethical standards and integrity to fill a position as Assistant to the City Manager or Assistant City Manager.

The City intends to fill only one of these two positions. The City will make its appointment based solely on the qualifications of the successful applicant and determine the appropriate job to be filled based on those qualifications.

The successful candidate will have a broad range of experience in several (preferably all), of the following areas: budgeting, financial management (including managing audits), economic development, capital planning, human resources, personnel administration, grant management, communications, community relations, management-labor relations and legislative affairs.

At least five years experience at mid- or upper-level management related to the above areas, excellent analytical and written and oral communications skills are required.

This position reports directly to the City Manager.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to:

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Refrigerant/HVAC Technician Central Vermont Medical Center has a full-time opporCentral Vermont Medical Center has a Full time opportunity for a tunity for a skilled and experienced HVAC Technician to skilled and experienced HVAC Technician to join our Plant Facilities join our Plant Facilities team. Qualified candidates must team. Qualified candidates must possess ancertificate EPA approved possess an EPA-approved refrigerant and a refrigerant certificate and a strong knowledge base boiler strong knowledge base in boiler operations.

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Vermont Technical College is seeking two part-time Public Safety Officers for the Williston campus. Both weekend and evening shifts.

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Qualifications: High school plus 2-3 years of relevant experience including one year of directly related security or law enforcement training/experience. Excellent customer service and communications skills; basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. A valid Vermont driver's license is required. A fingerprint supported criminal background check is required for these positions.

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to help co-lead a group of seven enthusiastic preschoolers through their early years. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in early education will be given preference, and the individual with the right set of qualities will be considered as well. Experience working with young children is necessary; an interest in developing nature-based preschool curriculum important. We hope to find an individual with the following qualities: love of Mother Nature; desire to nurture stewardship of the earth; ability to play guitar or other instrument; ability to be active (we regularly hike, swim and take lots of field trips); independence and self direction; gardening skills; love of learning and teaching. Experience working with young children half- to full-time position available, decent hourly wage, paid vacations and sick days. If interested send resume or letter describing yourself to kellyrps@earthlink.net.

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After four years as diningroom manager and resident wine expert at HEn of tHE WooD at tHE GrIst MIll, WIllIaM McnEIl will work his last night at the Waterbury restaurant on September 9.

McNeil’s explanation for his departure leaves little doubt that the restaurant biz is one of the toughest around.

He’s been cramming 80hour workweeks into five days, he says.

McNeil’s new job is at beverage distributor G. HousEn, where he’ll be the fine-wine sales representative for the Burlington region. McNeil brings highlevel credentials to the job.

He’s a Culinary Institute of America-educated chef who worked as sous-chef at nowclosed Christophe’s on the Green in Vergennes. Right now, McNeil is pursuing his certification as a master sommelier, which requires him

to pass four two-day exams; he’s got three to go.

Another longtime Hen of the Wood employee, server scott HIrscHbErG, leaves at the end of this week. Hirschberg plans to open a farm-to-table restaurant in his native Montclair, N.J. His brother, Lauren Hirschberg, chef at Tom Colicchio’s Craftbar in New York City, will serve as consultant.

Luckily, HOTW chef/ owner ErIc WarnstEDt is in it for the long haul. His sister Christina Warnstedt will replace McNeil as front-ofhouse manager, while Eric takes on more of the wine buying himself, he says.

The chef will get a break from the daily grind when he cooks at the James Beard House in NYC on November 1 as part of an assembly of top chefs whose recipes are featured in a new book called Harvest to Heat: Cooking With America’s Best Chefs, Farmers, and Artisans. Warnstedt says he

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In the last month, Burlington café-bar raDIo bEan and its sister restaurant, ¡DuIno! (DuEnDE), have lost a chef and gained a new general manager. First chef rIcHarD WHIttInG left to work full time at DIsH catErInG and was replaced by the restaurant’s owner, lEE anDErson. Now Anderson has hired lIly sIcklEs, who recently moved to Burlington from New York City, where she managed a wide range of restaurants.

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“I just really want to dive in head first,” says Sickles, who plans to introduce a new lunch menu in the next few weeks. Brunch will follow in a month or two. “This is such a great brunch town,” she says. “I’m from New York. I’m all about brunch.”

Though she and Anderson are still in the early menuplanning stages, Sickles promises the morning meal will stay true to the restaurant’s global-street-food concept.

Whitting will return to cook special themed dinners on Sundays and Mondays during the month of October.

Until then, diners can sample Anderson’s Ethiopian dinners every Tuesday. Folks can choose up to five dishes from a list of eight different East African classics. Every meal comes with injera, a fluffy sourdough crêpe Ethiopians

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If you want to get your wraps from a joint that puts its principles where its diners’ mouths are, Boloco — an abbreviation of Boston Local Company — is the place. The small chain (16 locations) is certified green, participates in fundraisers for charities and sells meat from humanely raised animals.

Located in the old Quiznos location on Church Street, Boloco offers smoothies, salads and snacks in addition to its signature wraps.

The reasonably priced burritos — $6.25 for an original, $5.25 for a small, and $3.95 for what they call a “disturbingly small” mini — come tightly wrapped in aluminum foil and fastened with paper labels for easy flavor identification.

of ’em. The beans, too, were kind of sparse. The crisp and creamy coleslaw played well with the tangy BBQ sauce.

Memphis BBQ (sweet barbecue sauce, creamy coleslaw, pinto beans, rice, pork carnitas) Dan: Nice overall favor, albeit hardly evocative of Memphis BBQ. Then again, if you’re looking for authentic ’cue at a burrito joint, you deserve what Boloco you get. I could have used more pork, generally, and felt the tang from the sauce overpowered any natural pork flavor. A better balance among the rice, slaw and pork would help.

Alice: Though the burrito is called Memphis BBQ, it didn’t remind me much of any BBQ I’ve ever had. That said, the sauce was pleasantly spicy, and there was a lot of it: The thing could be called a “sauce burrito.”

The creamy slaw was a great counterpoint to the vinegary, spicy sauce, but the pork flesh was a letdown, more weirdly knotted than meltingly tender. All in all, though, I enjoyed this one and would get it again.

Suzanne: Although the ultra-shredded pork was easy to eat, I would have preferred bigger, juicier chunks, and more

Alice: I’m a sucker for Buffalo sauce, and this one worked its way into every crevice of every grain of rice. Because the grains were tasty, I didn’t mind that the burrito was 50 percent starch.

I loved the novelty of eating chicken wings in burrito form. It was all really well integrated and made a very complete, satisfying dish. Though I prefer corn tortillas, the flour ones at Boloco were pleasantly chewy.

Suzanne: Buffalo wings are a guilty pleasure for me, so I initially appreciated this fusion iteration, particularly because it included crisp celery. However, after eating a “healthier” burrito and going back to this one, I found it a bit It’s a wrap

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has been nominated as one of “America’s Favorite” vending vehicles on the Food Network’s website. Sweet Crunch owner and chef DEBBIE BurrItt has a fully outfitted kitchen in her truck, which she uses at catering gigs and local field days.

According to hEathEr CarDInal, an employee at Sweet Crunch’s nonmobile café, venison grinders are the signature treat on the truck. Cardinal adds that Burritt has served everything from pancakes to stuffed mushrooms to filet mignon from the vehicle. Fans of the fare can vote at www.foodnet work.com/the-great-foodtruck-race until September 10. If Burritt wins, she will receive $10,000 and a

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Jake tran, owner of Firebird café in essex Junction, says his love of food was instilled in him by his mother and grandmother back in his native santa cruz, calif. As the firstborn son in a vietnamese family, tran was spoiled with pots of pho perennially bubbling on the stove just for him. when he grew up, he recreated the comforting feeling of his mother’s kitchen in his own, preparing meals for friends, and now customers at his restaurants — he also owns café Demeter in south Burlington.

Don’t expect vietnamese classics at either of tran’s businesses, though. Firebird opened last year in a spot on Pearl street previously occupied by new world tortilla and shares a specialty with that Burlington business.

Big-flavor, california-style burritos are a menu feature, along with creative breakfasts and panini served until 3 p.m. every day but monday, when busy tran, 47, takes a much-needed day off.

He opened his first biz, café Demeter, in 2001, never having worked in a restaurant before. Following a divorce, tran left his 17-year job as a Federal express driver to become a web designer. when a client mentioned he was selling his sandwich shop, tran jumped on it.

The focus at Demeter is on panini and sandwiches, but tran identified a void in the essex dining scene and decided to give a california-style mexican eatery a shot. tran developed his mexican-inspired recipes from years of enthusiastic eating in his hometown, where authentic burritos are plentiful. “There are lots of little mom-and-pop mexican joints out there where you can just walk in and get a home-cooked $4 burrito,” he says. “Those places inspire me and shaped my taste for burritos.”

According to tran, his recipes are fairly standard and get their boldness from ultra-fresh ingredients. This is particularly clear when tasting the pico de gallo that comes with his meals.

The slices of tomato burst with flavor, further brightened by onion and cilantro. And his sauces stand out, as well. “i don’t know if there’s a more creative way of saying it, but it’s the sauce that makes the burrito taste good,” tran says.

All of the $6.95 wraps on his regular menu employ either green-tomatillo or red-chipotle sauce, and no creativity is necessary to enjoy the flavorful wallop of the tomatillo version.

The green, seed-filled concoction explodes with tangy, salty, umami goodness. it’s served over citrus-spiked, long-marinated, then slowcooked carnitas in the pork burrito, which is also stuffed with creamy, slightly sharp monterey Jack. while rice and beans can be merely filler in many mexican wraps, in this version, brown rice and black beans are well seasoned and have personalities of their own.

The rust-colored chipotle sauce on the “beef carnitas” burrito could not be more different from its tomatillo counterpart on the pork. when slathered on tender beef with nary a speck of fat, the sauce’s tomato base and smoky chipotle peppers bring to mind a complex mexican pot roast.

For balance, the pico de gallo is served inside the burrito, along with the meat, cheese and avocado. The fresh flavors conceal a slight burn that builds with each bite. However, tran says he makes sure to keep the heat to a minimum for vermont palates. “Occasionally people come in and ask for it really hot, and we just add [more] chipotle,” he says.

And customers keep coming back to the red-walled dining room, decorated with birdcages and colorful statues of roosters. tran’s gamble apparently has paid off. Though pho is big around chittenden county, Firebird fills up with diners looking for chicken, carnitas or tofu in a tortilla, por favor.

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DIY Beef Chili (rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, mild sauce) Dan: The carrots were a fun surprise, but I like my chili with more heat. OK, actually, any heat. It’s friggin’ chili. But this was about as bland as I’ve ever had. Honestly, the veggie burrito had more flavor.

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Alice: Looks like a beached manatee — in a good way. Cute and round, it’s a substantial meal.

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DIY Vegetarian Red Curry (chickpeas, spinach, garlic, mushrooms, rice, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo) Dan: I actually enjoyed this more than I imagined I might.

I tend to overseason vegetables to mask their veggie flavor. But the light seasoning here allowed the produce to stand on its own, which made this burrito seem like a much healthier option.

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696 Pine Street, Burlington, 865-1058 Founded by a pair of University of Vermont-alum brothers, New World Tortilla has achieved the status of a local classic.

Operated out of a modernized, hip-looking former warehouse on Pine Street, the eatery makes its own flour and corn tortillas. A second location, on the UVM campus, helps keep college kids in Thai chicken wraps, tacos and quesadillas.

The good-sized wraps range from $5.99 for the vegan version to $7.50 for most of the others.

Alice: Where was the curry flavor? I liked the spinach and big, chunky garlic, but the wilted lettuce and tomato and onion salsa were not good combined with the other veggies. Individual veggies were pleasant enough but didn’t have any personality. I tried a piece of onion that literally had no taste. Healthy, but far from delicious.

Suzanne: It didn’t occur to me to request that they not put cheese and salsa in a burrito laced with red curry sauce, so maybe this was my fault: The flavors and textures just don’t go together. My favorite part was the bright

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Suzanne: I know that many Americans are spice-phobic, so I didn’t mind that the chili wasn’t that piquant — a few dashes of fiery, homemade hot sauce did the trick. Also, Bueno had the best guacamole of the bunch. It was bright green and had the proper citrus-avocado balance.

Chicken Club (bacon, tomato, greens, cheddar, garlic mayo, mustard) Dan: The club didn’t do much for me. The ingredients were fine — nice, fresh lettuce and

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“Fermenting Revolution” by Irving Shelby Smith, October 18, 1995 “During the past 15 years, the number of American breweries has jumped from 44 to more than 470. [Ed. note: Now, according to the Brewers Association website, there are 1610] … Four of the finest are right here in Vermont … Long identified with maple, dairy and specialty foods, the word Vermont may soon also say great beer to the rest of the nation … Both Catamount and Otter Creek are producing only first-rate beers — rivaling the best of their kind in the country. The new kid, Magic Hat, has a smaller selection but is also making beers of distinction.”

“Grounds for Renewal: A Hardwick café mixes cappuccino and community” by Cassandra Hemenway, October 18, 1995 “Run entirely by volunteers, the Renaissance Café operates as a coffeehouse — and an art gallery — by day… [Some] nights, poetry and music are offered up along with steaming mugs of java or herbal brews … As far as Drex Wright’s concerned, the café’s success has proven his theory that a new mindset has overtaken his small town.

Maybe it’s something in the French Roast, but there’s no more dissing Hardwick as a cultural backwater. ‘I think there’s a sense of pride in the community,’ he says. ‘People see Hardwick as a valuable place now, not a place to get trapped.’”

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“Vermont à la Carte: The state serves up a farm-to-table plan to please the palate,” by Kevin J. Kelley, July 24, 1996 “Jointly organized by the State Agriculture Department and the Montpelier-based New England Culinary Intitute (NECI), the Vermont Fresh Network is bringing flavorful foods directly to diners’ plates … It’s all part of a nationwide trend toward greater reliance on produce and meats that have been raised nearby rather than hundreds of thousands of miles away. Advocates of the buy-local approach say it offers the advantages of higher quality, better service and greater value — not to mention flavor.”

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Dan: The beef was a little closer to the mark for me. Again, the relative freshness of ingredients was appreciated and, overall, it had a nice balance of flavors.

Not much else to say. Solid all around.

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Alice: This was the balance of earthy and tangy we’ve been looking for. The beef was slightly spicy, with the most authentically Mexican flavor profile we’ve tried. I couldn’t find anything wrong with it, but I still found the whole thing a little … vanilla.

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Suzanne: I loved the occasional bites of jalapeño and the rich, well-seasoned sauce on the beef. And, best of all, no rice! The classic combination may not be weird enough for some (looking at you, Levitt), but this was a well-balanced, delicious burrito. m

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Alice: Holy mayo, I think I’m drowning!

While I liked the flavor of the Dijon and mayo mixture, there was way too much of it. The tortilla, on the other hand, was extraordinarily dry and powdery, like a tortilla cracker. The bacon was soggy, but, that said, the flavors worked for me, and I didn’t even mind the raw tomatoes and lettuce mixing with the hot ingredients.

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11 | FAIRS & FESTS Hop and Go The South End Art Hop ain’t the only thing worth bouncing to this weekend.

Just a hop, skip and a jump away is the second annual Winooski Culture Hop, another jam-packed community exhibition. Instead of the visual arts, this event focuses on ethnic diversity by way of performing arts, music, fashion and food.

Organized by the Winooski Coalition for a Safe and Peaceful Community, the daylong extravaganza is “a place where people can get to know each other,” says executive director Kate Nugent. The Association of Africans Living in Vermont coordinates a spread of international food samples; samosas, African donuts and Middle Eastern fare made last year’s menu. Meanwhile, the community room fills with the Nepali Women Dancers, Spanish guitar playing, storytelling

by Peter Burns, Vietnamese dancing and a screening of Vermonter Mira Niagolova’s short film “A Parallel World.”

WINOOSKI CULTURE HOP Friday, September 10, noon-8 p.m., at O’Brien Community Center in Winooski. Free.

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In Good Standing A lot hangs in the balance at this weekend’s second annual Stand Up for the Lake. The outdoor community party raises funds for Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center’s WAVES initiative, which spreads awareness about Vermonters’ personal impact on the water’s health. But partygoers will also strike a balance ... if they’re joining the ongoing stand-up paddle-boarding races, that is. Athletes of all ability levels and ages get their toes wet while trying out the water sport in “longish distance” races, time trials, a slalomstyle stretch, and freestyle rounds where tricks earn top marks. Burlington surf band Barbacoa crank out fitting beach beats during the barbecue finale.

Stop by to give the lake a standing ovation.

‘STAND UP FOR THE LAKE’ Sunday, September 12, 2-7 p.m., at Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center in Burlington. $35-100 for race participants; $10 barbecue tickets; free to watch. Info, 864-2499. www.communitysailingcenter.org

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BURLINGTON BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN BUSINESS MEETING: Folks rub elbows at a networking social before a meeting and presentation on scholarships for women in transition. Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center, South Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $25 for dinner; reservations required. Info, 238-6110.

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WINOOSKI COALITION FOR A SAFE AND PEACEFUL COMMUNITY: Neighbors and local businesses help create a thriving Onion City by planning community events, sharing resources, networking and more. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Free. Info, 6551392, ext.10.

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KNIT NIGHT: Crafty needleworkers (crocheters, too) share their talents and company as they give yarn a makeover. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT: Folks sharpen their senses through meditation, psychic attunement, conversation and practice sessions.

Preregister. Moonlight Gifts, Milton, 6-8 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 893-9966.

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Thursday, September 9, 7:30 p.m., at UVM Recital Hall in Burlington. Free.

Info, 656-3040. www.tuplemusic.org

‘MADEMOISELLE CHAMBON’: Stéphane Brizé’s romantic French drama peeks into the heart of desire as a family man begins to fall for his son’s teacher. Cinema 1, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

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ENOSBURG FALLS FARMERS MARKET: A morethan-20-year-old summer bazaar offers herbs, jellies, vegetables and just-baked goodies in the heart of the village. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 933-4503 or 933-6623.

LAMOILLE VALLEY YEAR-ROUND FARMERS ARTISAN MARKET: Farmers and food producers fill Vermonters’ totes with local and organic dining options, including eggs, cider, seeds and cow cheeses. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-1261.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads and veggies vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178, middleburyfm@yahoo.com.

SOUTH HERO FARMERS MARKET: Foodies take advantage of fresh-from-the-farm fare and other local goodies. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5912.

SUN TO CHEESE TOURS: Visitors take a behindthe-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking as they observe raw milk turning into farmhouse cheddar. Preregister. Shelburne Farms, 2-4 p.m. $15 includes a block of cheese.

Info, 985-8686.

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‘BONE BUILDERS’: Folks bulk up their bone and muscle strength through guided exercises.

Senior Citizens Center, Brandon, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-3121.

‘NEUROIMAGING AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE’: University of Vermont lecturer Dr. Sarah Greene explores the diagnosis and research of the incurable disease as part of the Environmental and Health Sciences Speaker Series. Room 203, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4-5:15 p.m.

Free. Info, 635-1327.

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‘THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE’: In the thrilling follow-up to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, private investigator Lisbeth Sanders is framed for the murder of two journalists with a huge scoop. Cinema 2, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

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What’s in a name? Bassoon duo Tuple defy their moniker, which signifies a strict sequence in mathematics. Throwing structure to the wind, members Rachael Elliott and Lynn Hileman instead “share ideas and influences freely, swapping parts and behaving more as free radicals than ordered elements,” they write on one concert’s program notes. Music lovers witness that kind of reckless abandon at a free UVM concert this week, where the bassoonists travel through a repertoire leaping from absurdist and minimalist styles to funk-inspired American and electronic tones. Formed in 2006, the pair emphasizes the work of living composers. This week’s program, “Crossroads: From Contemplation to Groove,” includes pieces by Dutch composer Louis Andriessen, Russian modernist Sofia Gubaidulina and American postmodernist Michael Daugherty.

VERMONT STATE FAIR: Crowds converge on the midway for circus acts, horticultural displays, equine events and live music at this annual ag-centric affair. Vermont State Fair Grounds, Rutland, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. $1-12; $25-35 season pass; $1-3 parking; additional prices for grandstand entertainment. Info, 775-5200.

‘THE ANATOMY OF HATE: A DIALOGUE TO HOPE’: Mike Ramsdell’s film presents ideologies of hate, along with methods of overcoming them. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

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BABYTIME: Crawling tots and their parents group up with comrades for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. noon. Free. Info, 658-3659.

LANGUAGE PLAYGROUP: Games, songs and stories expose children and their parents to different languages, including French, Spanish, Japanese and Ukrainian. Health Room, Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 242-9000.

‘PETER THE MUSIC MAN’: Educator Peter Alsen lets preschoolers try out various instruments at a fun intro to music theory. Colchester Meeting House, 12:30-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

outdoors

CORN MAZE: Walkers navigate a labyrinth of 12 acres of organic corn. Boyden Farm, Cambridge, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. $5-7; free for kids 2 and under.

Info, 644-5974.

MONARCH BUTTERFLY TAGGING: In 2007, a black-and-orange flyer identified at the nature center was recovered in Mexico. Folks catch, tag and release the migrating monarchs to help with future connections. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

THE GREAT VERMONT CORN MAZE: Weather permitting, an 8.5-acre maze of maize lures labyrinth lovers outstanding in their field. Last person will be admitted at 3 p.m. Boudreau Farm, Danville, 10 a.m. $9-12; free for ages 4 and under. Info, 748-1399, info@vermontcorn maze.com.

WAGON RIDE WEDNESDAY: Riders lounge in sweet-smelling hay on scenic, horse-drawn routes. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular admission, $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

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LAUREN NISHIKAWA: The Champlain College ‘09 grad and Emergent Media Center staffer introduces the magical “Harry Potter’s World” exhibit. Morgan Room, Aiken Hall. Champlain College, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-6432.

SUSAN MORSE: The naturalist and habitat specialist carries listeners throughout the continent in a talk about “The Deer of North America.” Vergennes Union High School, 7-9 p.m. $3 donation; free for students and seniors. Info, 453-6195, info@ willowell.org.

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AUDITIONS FOR ‘SAM AND LAURA’: Break a leg! Actors try out for roles in Ron Powers’ love story about Sam Clemens, which will be produced by the Middlebury Community Players.

Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 6:30-10 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-3241, richard.v.reed@ comcast.net.

AUDITIONS FOR ‘THREE ONE-ACT COMEDIES’: The Shelburne Players cast roles for David Ives’ “Sure Thing,” Bruce Kane’s “Caught in the Act” and Woody Allen’s “Riverside Drive.” Shelburne Town Center, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 999-6761, rileyvt@comcast.net.

‘DEATH OF A SALESMAN’: Christopher Lloyd stars in Arthur Miller’s heartbreaking tale about achieving the American Dream. Weston Playhouse, 10 a.m. Various prices; visit www. westonplayhouse.org for details. Info, 824-8167.

‘FLOWER DUET’: Green Candle Theatre Company presents local playwright Maura Campbell’s new play about human relationships, focusing on the dynamics of two couples. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-20. Info, 863-5966.

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NAN O’BRIEN & JAMES ‘BUDDY’ EDGERTON: The authors of The Unknown Rockwell provide insight into the life of the celebrated American artist. Space is limited; preregister. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-8790.

NEIL MACFARQUHAR: The New York Times journalist and author of The Media Relations Department of Hizbollah Wishes You a Happy Birthday: Unexpected Encounters in the Changing Middle East sparks a book-group discussion. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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BIG FLICKS AT THE PARAMOUNT: A revived theater works its way through notable films from “the decade that changed the cinema,” 1965 to ‘75. This week’s feature is Easy Rider. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. $4-6. Info, 775-0903.

‘MADEMOISELLE CHAMBON’: See WED.08, 7 p.m.

‘THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE’: See WED.08, 7 p.m.

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HINESBURG FARMERS MARKET: Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. United Church of Hinesburg, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3018, info@hinesburglions farmersmarket.org.

‘PROPHETIC ODYSSEY’: What happened after Moses died? A study group peruses the prophetic writings to quench its thirst for knowledge.

Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5125.

JERICHO FARMERS MARKET: Passersby graze through locally grown veggies, pasture-raised meats, area wines and handmade crafts. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-5455.

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LAKE WILLOUGHBY FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET: Performances by local musicians join produce, eggs, lemonade, gemstone jewelry, sun catchers and more to lure buyers throughout the warm months. Long Pond Road, Westmore, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 525-8842.

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VERMONT CONSULTANTS NETWORK MEETING: Biz kids swap marketing tips and tricks of the trade in a discussion moderated by Markey Read. Network Performance, South Burlington, 8 a.m. Free if it’s your first time, $10-15 otherwise. Info, 862-9488.

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INTERSTATE 89 EXIT 12B PUBLIC MEETING: Want to hop on or off the highway at Hinesburg Road in South Burlington? The Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization holds a meeting to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed interchange. South Burlington City Offices, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-1794.

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SQUARE DANCE CLUB: The Green Mountain Steppers organize allemande lefts, do-si-dos, promenades and other common folkdance moves. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1974 or 893-4784.

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COMMUNITY CIRCUS: Fresh truffles, horse-drawn carriage rides, Starline Rhythm Boys tunes, face painting and other festivities make for a spirited party.

Camp Meade, Middlesex, 5-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 229-2090.

‘GREAT BIG ANNUAL BOOK SALE’: Home bookshelves find new companions as readers peruse thousands of secondhand tomes, DVDs and CDs at this fundraiser for library projects. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

KILLINGTON CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE RALLY: Bikers rev up for a four-day Vermont tour that includes a parade, poker run, pig roast and block party. Various locations, Killington, 5-9 p.m. $10 for standard registration; $25 for premium registration. Info, 800-337-1928.

TRADITIONAL CRAFT SATURDAYS: See WED.08, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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VERMONT STATE FAIR: See WED.08, 8 a.m.9 p.m.

SOUTH ROYALTON FARMERS MARKET: More than a dozen vendors peddle various locally grown agricultural goods and unique crafts.

Town Green, South Royalton, 3-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 763-8087.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home.

Champlain Mill, Winooski, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 734-6175, wfm@winooskidowntown.com.

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‘ADDRESSING ALZHEIMER’S’: Fletcher Allen Health Care geriatric nurse clinician Shelly Barton speaks on “Communicating With Dementia” as part of a series centered on disease research, diagnosis and coping methods.

Pleissner Gallery. Shelburne Museum, 4 p.m.

Free; registration required. Info, 985-3346, ext.

3397, education@shelburnemuseum.org.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL PLANNERS & HELPERS: Lit lovers in grades 6 to 8 help redesign the young adult reading room and plan cool projects for the library.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:40 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

MUSIC WITH PETER: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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‘AN EVENING OF IMPROVISATION AND EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRONIC MUSIC’: Musical exploration is the name of the game as computer musician and music department chair Peter Hamlin jams with Sandy Nordahl, Mario Schambon, Arthur Brooks and Kareem Khalifa.

Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

TUPLE: Bassoonists Rachael Elliott and Lynn Hileman cover works by Dutch composer Louis Andriessen, Russian modernist Sofia Gubaidulina and more in “Crossroads: From Contemplation to Groove.” See calendar spotlight. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-3040.

outdoors

CORN MAZE: See WED.08, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

THE GREAT VERMONT CORN MAZE: See WED.08, 10 a.m.

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‘CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE’: Science and culture collide in a discussion about sustainable energy sources and our existing power grid with UVM assistant professor Paul Hines. Discussion begins at 7 p.m. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 877-324-6386.

MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES: David Schutz, Vermont State Curator and coauthor of Intimate Grandeur: Vermont’s State House at 150, celebrates the history of the capitol building. Chester Arthur Room, Municipal Building, Fairfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 827-3945, bent northrop@gmail.com.

ROBIN WALL KIMMERER: The author of Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses and Green Mountain College scholarin-residence speaks on “Lessons From the Small and Green” in Ackley Hall, 9:30-11 a.m., and “Reciprocity and Restoration: Healing Land and Our Relationships to Place in Withey Hall, 7 p.m.

Green Mountain College, Poultney, 9:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 287-8926.

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AUDITIONS FOR ‘SAM AND LAURA’: See WED.08, 6:30-10 p.m.

‘DEATH OF A SALESMAN’: See WED.08, 10 a.m.

‘FLOWER DUET’: See WED.08, 8 p.m.

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JEFF CONANT: The author-activist considers the public image of the Zapatistas in a discussion of his new book, A Poetics of Resistance: The Revolutionary Public Relations of the Zapatista Insurgency. Channel 17 Studios, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2516.

LUCY JANE BLEDSOE: The author reads selections from her novel The Big Bang Symphony, which charts the friendship of three women working in Antarctica. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.

PHOENIX WRITING GROUP: Penand-paper scribblers of all genres and levels of expertise read and discuss original works. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

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ARGENTINEAN TANGO: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077.

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Casino night & texas holD ‘em tournament: Charitable gamers test their luck to benefit the Colchester-Milton Rotary Club. Hampton Inn, Colchester, 7-11 p.m. $100 buy-in for hold ‘em. Info, 651-1690. eCosew: ‘let’s learn BloCk Printing!’: Old duds get glam when their owners apply eco-friendly designs. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. $25 includes materials. Info, 862-7417. ‘great Big annual Book sale’: See THU.09, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. killington ClassiC motorCyCle rally: See THU.09, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. mathematiCs ColloQuium: Four students reveal the findings of their summer research.

Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3:45 p.m. Info, 654-2536. sunset Cruise & BirthDay Bash: Vermonters join birthday boy Sen. Bernie Sanders in a spin around the lake to tunes by Mango Jam. Meet at the King Street Ferry Dock.

Lake Champlain, 5:45 p.m. $25; $45 per two tickets; cash bar. Info, 862-1505. tertulia latina: Latino Americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-3440. traDitional Craft saturDays: See WED.08, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. winooski Culture hoP: Art displays, dancing, drumming, cooking workshops, crafts and more celebrate the diversity of the community.

See calendar spotlight. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, noon-8 p.m. Free. Info, 6551392, ext. 10.

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fiVe Corners farmers market: Farmers share the bounty of the growing season at an open-air exchange featuring chalk art activities.

Hard Scrabble blend together bluegrass, blues and Western swing harmonies, 6-8 p.m. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-6701 or 355-3143, essexcommunityfarmer smarket@yahoo.com.

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DroP-in story time: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories from picture books accompanied by finger plays and action rhymes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956, brownell_library@yahoo.com.

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suCCess By six PlaygrouP & storytime: Stories, activities and snacks amuse youngsters. Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 827-3945, bentnorthrop@gmail.com.

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‘the kiDs are all right’: Julianne Moore and Annette Bening play partners whose children bring their biological father into their fragile family in Lisa Cholodenko’s 2010 film. Cinema 1, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

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Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $6. Info, 518-523-2512.

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hartlanD farmers market: Everything from freshly grown produce to specialty food abounds at outdoor stands highlighting the local plenitude. Hartland Public Library, 4-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 436-2500, hartlandfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

westforD farmers market: Purveyors of produce and other edibles take a stand at outdoor stalls. Tiffany Pfeiffer and the Discarnate Band supply the sounds. Westford Common, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 370-4077, info@west fordfarmersmarketvt.org.

‘goD grew tireD of us’: Christopher Dillon Quinn and Tommy Walker’s documentary follows four Lost Boys of Sudan on their journey to America. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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harDwiCk farmers market: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Route 15 West, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2337, hardwickfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Vermont state fair: See WED.08, noon9 p.m.

‘CoCo Chanel & igor straVinsky’: More Coco? OK! French director Jan Kounen’s film charts the attraction between the fashion icon (played by Anna Mouglalis) and the radical Russian composer (played by Mads Mikkelsen). Cinema 2, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

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riChmonD farmers market: Live music entertains fresh-food browsers at a melodycentered market connecting farmers and cooks. Singer-songwriter Linda Cullum steals the stage during special Corn Day festivities.

Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 434-5273.

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fair haVen farmers market: Community entertainment adds flair to farm produce. Fair Haven Park, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 518-282-9781.

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marketfest: Toe-tapping tunes from Atlantic Crossing and entertainment by Brent McCoy kick off a street festival. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.

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Chelsea farmers market: A 35-year-old town-green tradition supplies shoppers with meat, cheese, vegetables, fine crafts and weekly entertainment. North Common, Chelsea, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 685-7726, chelseacom munitymarket@gmail.com.

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Dr. Karen Becker: The assistant professor of music tackles Beethoven’s Piano Sonata no.

7 in D Major, op. 10, no. 3 on the ivories and in discussion. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145.

Tom Cleary & Justin Rose: The duo performs a concert on piano and bass, respectively.

Justin Rose — Piano Tuning Service, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 652-0730.

outdoors

Corn Maze: See WED.08, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.08, 10 a.m.

theater

‘Death of a Salesman’: See WED.08, 10 a.m.

‘Flower Duet’: See WED.08, 8 p.m.

‘Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)’: A lit scholar who believes Shakespeare’s Othello and Romeo and Juliet were meant to be comedies becomes part of the plays to discover the truth in this Depot Theatre production. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 8 p.m. $12-22. Info, 518-962-4449.

‘Macbeth’: Shakespeare’s ruthless villain ascends from Scottish nobleman to king in this tragedy presented by England’s Castle Theatre Company. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1247.

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‘Laura’s March: A 5K Walk/Run to End Violence Against Women’: Pace-setters memorialize Laura Kate Winterbottom, a Burlington woman who died in 2005 following a violent assault, with proceeds going to Fletcher Allen Health Care’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program and the Women’s Rape Crisis Center. Registration, 9 a.m. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 10 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 862-8261.

NAMIWalks Vermont 2010: Folks make strides to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness during the course of a 5K awareness walk. Waterfront Park, Burlington, registration, 9:30 a.m.; walk, 11 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 244-1396.

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‘A Day of Transformation and Healing’: Local healers, presenters and speakers guide peaceful and expressive yoga, meditation, chanting, and art journaling activities to mark September 11. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3819.

Annual House Tour: Groundbreaking design, technology and construction figure prominently into a self-guided showcase of houses with a tradition of innovation. Visit www.aiavt.org for details. Various locations statewide, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 425-6162, info@aiavt.org .

Beginning Genealogy: Folks interested in their ancestry glean sleuthing advice from Sheila Morris. Vermont-French Canadian Genealogy Society Library on Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $10 donation. Info, 238-5934.

‘Crafty Second Saturdays’: History buffs mark the 100th anniversary of Vermont’s first flight by Charles Willard by designing and flying paper airplanes. Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. Regular museum admission, $3-5; free for children under 5. Info, 828-2180.

Day of Remembrance: Tranquil mountain views and rolling meadows provide an ideal site for contemplation about heroes past and present. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, Bomoseen, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 273-2282.

Digital Video Editing: Final Cut Pro users learn basic concepts of the editing software.

Preregister. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

French Roundtable: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

‘Great Big Annual Book Sale’: See THU.09, 9 a.m.5:30 p.m.

Historic Tour of UVM: Folks register online, then meet at Ira Allen’s statue to tour the campus’ modest early clapboards and grand Victorians, led by professor emeritus William Averyt. University Green, UVM, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 656-8673.

Homeland Days: A cow-plop contest, farmers market, 4-H goat show and other festivities culminate in a chicken barbecue to Missisquoi River Band tunes at a community celebration.

Various locations, Bakersfield, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 827-6145.

Guest Artist Workshop Series: Kelly Sturgis introduces intermediate and advanced students to street jazz, which melds hip-hop beats with jazz techniques. Space is limited; call to preregister. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. $36; $18 for drop-ins. Info, 229-4676.

Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally: See THU.09, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Norwich Contra Dance: Caller David Millstone organizes feet in soft-soled shoes to live tunes by Northern Spy. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 8-11 p.m. $8; free for under 16; donations accepted for seniors. Info, 785-4607, rbarrows@ cs.dartmouth.edu.

Plainfield Old Home Day: The town lights up with a church yard sale, Main Street parade, chicken barbecue, duck races and more. Various locations, Plainfield, 8:30 a.m. Free; additional cost for barbecue tickets. Info, 454-8404.

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Planetary Wellness Day: Folks stand up for Mother Earth by taking on topics including the Gulf oil spill, fossil fuels, Vermont Yankee and climate justice. Wheelock Mountain Farm, Greensboro Bend, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $5-30 donation; $10 camping available. Info, 533-2296.

La Leche League Sale: A nonprofit organization supporting breastfeeding raises funds through the sale of gently used baby and kid clothing, gear and toys. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 244-7416.

Rabies Clinic: Animals receive vaccinations at this open clinic with free ice cream for all.

Animal Care and Adoption Facility. Humane Society of Chittenden County, South Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $10 per vaccination. Info, 862-0135, ext. 15.

‘Save a Species’ Condoms & Information: To address the growing human population, the Center for Biological Diversity supplies free

“Endangered Species” condoms and Vermonters for a Sustainable Population offers ideas for sustainable living. Burlington City Hall Park, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 883-2313.

‘Strut V’: Creative sewing creations make their way down the runway at this annual Art Hop fashion extravaganza. See “State of the Arts,” this issue. Maltex Building, parking lot under a tent. Burlington, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $12; $5 with Art Hop button. Info, 859-9222.

Tag Sale: Local families contribute a medley of housewares, books, CDs, clothing and collectibles to benefit Bella Voce, a local women’s chorus. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3373.

The Battle for Shelburne Crossroads: Champlain Valley Historical Reenactors present a Civil War living-history weekend including battle reenactments, and cavalry and artillery demonstrations. 2100 Harbor Road, Shelburne, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 656-4079.

‘The Ghosts of Old Bradford Academy’: Nineteenth- and 20th-century students and teachers from the other side wander the building on public walking tours. Bradford Academy, 1-2:30 p.m. $5; free for ages 12 and under. Info, 222-4423.

Traditional Craft Saturdays: See WED.08, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

VCAM Access Orientation: Video production hounds get an overview of facilities, policies and procedures. Preregister. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

Vermont Code Camp: Techies polish their computer prowess in a daylong workshop with software sessions on Java, Python, Ruby and more. Kalkin Hall, UVM, Burlington, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 383-4737, ext. 11.

Vermont Public Radio Listener Picnic: National Public Radio’s David Folkenflik joins VPR voices at an al fresco gathering, complete with tunes by the Dave Keller Band, Twist of the Wrist, Maple Jam and more. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free; bring your own food, or buy lunch to benefit the Teago Fire Department. Info, 655-9451.

Waterfront Walking Tour: Preservation Burlington takes history and architecture buffs on a two-hour tour of the industrial history of the Queen City’s waterfront.

Meet at the visitor’s center at the bottom of College Street. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. Info, 522-8259, info@preserva tionburlington.org.

Wood-Carving Demo: Visitors avid about avians see trees being whittled into models of various bird species. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-2 p.m. Free with regular admission, $3-6. Info, 434-2167.

fairs & festivals

Glory Days Festival: An annual familyoriented fest celebrates the town’s choo-choo history with train excursions, model railroad shows and displays, crafters and vendors, a pancake breakfast, and carnival entertainment.

See calendar spotlight. Main Street, White River Junction, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $3; $10 train ride. Info, 295-5036.

Growing Local Fest: Localvores gorge on a variety of homegrown offerings, including

edibles, a home-brew contest, gardening and composting workshops, and music by Vorcza, the Dave Keller Band and the Starline Rhythm Boys. Campus green, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 2-7 p.m. $5-10; $20 per family.

Info, 223-9506.

Harvest Fair: The White River Valley Players set the stage for a lively bazaar with tunes by They Might Be Gypsies, Naughty Wood and others, alongside a chicken barbecue, craft and book sale, and games. Rochester Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2 suggested donation. Info, 767-9025.

Marketfest: See FRI.10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Vermont State Fair: See WED.08, 10 a.m.9 p.m.

Vermont Story Festival: Facilitated storytelling sessions onstage with an “Over the River and Through the Woods” theme spark audience participation and sharing. Visit www.storyfestival.org for details. Various locations, Middlebury, 1-5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 388-2117.

film

‘Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky’: See FRI.10, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

‘The Ghost Writer’: Ewan McGregor plays an author who discovers volatile secrets as he drafts the memoir of a former British prime minister in Roman Polanski’s latest suspense film. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

‘The Kids Are All Right’: See FRI.10, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

food & drink

Bristol Farmers Market: Weekly music and kids’ activities add to the edible wares of local food and craft vendors. Town Green, Bristol, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 453-7397, sallyb_sallyb@ yahoo.com.

Burlington Farmers Market: Sixty-two vendors sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to ethnic cuisine to pottery to artisan cheese. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172, info@burling tonfarmersmarket.org.

Capital City Farmers Market: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, home-baked foods and handmade crafts lure local buyers throughout the growing season. Black Door Bar & Bistro’s Matthew Bilodeau leads a “Shop With the Chef” and Saltash Serenaders play the melodies. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-2958, manager@montpe lierfarmersmarket.com.

Derby Farmers Market: Chemical-free veggies and other seasonal eats are up for grabs.

Elks Lodge, Derby, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-2580.

Enosburg Falls Farmers Market: See WED.08, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fungi Fest: Foragers learn about wild ‘shrooms on a hike before a feast of fresh specimens at Timbers Restaurant. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 3 p.m. $40 plus tax and tip. Info, 583-6800.

Grand Isle Farmers Market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5912.

Groton Growers Market: Rain or shine, Vermonters relish a potpourri of area edibles, running the gamut from goat cheese to pastries to fruits. Veterans Memorial Park, Groton,

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‘Lacto-Fermentation and Other Quick Ways to Preserve the Garden Abundance’: Instructor Cheryl Herrick shares samples of kimchi while providing tips for making full use of the harvest. Red Wagon Plants, Hinesburg, 9 a.m.-noon. $25. Info, 482-4060.

Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.08, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Milton Farmers Market: Honey, jams and pies alike tempt seekers of produce, crafts and maple goodies. Milton Grange, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-7734.

Mount Tom Farmers Market: Twenty-five purveyors of garden-fresh crops, pasta, herbs and spices set up shop for the morning. Mount Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 763-8617.

Northwest Farmers Market: Stock up on local, seasonal produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Local artists Karen Day-Vath, Paule Gingras, Meta Strick and Clair Dunn display original prints, paintings and mixed-media for Art in the Park. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 373-5821.

Randolph Farmers Market: Open-air stalls boast crops straight from the soil, prepared foods, farm products and tchotchkes. Central Street, Randolph, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 728-9123.

Rutland County Farmers Market: Downtown strollers find high-quality fruits and veggies, mushrooms, fresh-cut flowers, sweet baked goods and artisan crafts within arms’ reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 773-4813.

Shelburne Farmers Market: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses and local novelties grace outdoor tables at a presentation of the season’s best. Shelburne Parade Ground, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472.

music

Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys: The bluegrass band melds fiery instrumentals with gospel and country influences. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 7:30 p.m. $16. Info, 879-3022.

Guitar-Picking Workshop: Guitar whiz Andy Cohen coaches fellow players in old-time blues, ragtime and Americana styles. Summit School, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. $25. Info, 229-4510.

Maiden Vermont: A barbershop chorus breaks into song in “Let There Be Music! Let There Be Love!” Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 388-2609.

Montpelier Downtown Music Festival: An Oktoberfest Beer Garden and Three Penny Taproom fare complements high-energy beats from Township, the Toughcats and the Shanty Rats. The Common Folk Puppets make an appearance from 5-7 p.m. Corner of Elm and State streets. State Street, Montpelier, 5 p.m.-midnight. Donations accepted. Info, 223-8277.

Recorder Jam Session: Woodwind players produce early-folk and baroque melodies with a whistle-like quality. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0030, info@ prestomusic.net.

Rustbucket Brothers: The Americana band cranks out a mix of original and traditional country tunes. Optional potluck, 5:30 p.m.

Adamant Community Club, ß7 p.m. $10-15. Info, 456-7054.

Teresa Storch: A Boston singer-songwriter delivers compositions and stories. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

The Starline Rhythm Boys: Upbeat honky-tonk and rockabilly refrains inspire dancing at a fundraiser for the town hall. Town Hall, Brookfield, 8-11 p.m. $10. Info, 276-3020.

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kids

Music With Peter: See THU.09, 11 a.m.

‘Read to a Dog’: Stories form a bond between young readers and Therapy Dogs of Vermont.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 865-7216.

Fall Migration Bird Walk: Stroll fields and woods at the height of songbird migration to witness warblers, tanagers and thrushes on the move. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9 a.m. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Info, 229-6206.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.08, 10 a.m.

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CHAMP Trail Ride: A midday picnic breaks up this horseback outing to support the Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program. Good Hope Farm, South Hero, registration 9 a.m., ride 10 a.m. $100 per horse and rider; additional donations encouraged. Info, 893-4019.

Vermont Remembers Run IV: A 10K run/ walk/ruck march and one-mile fun run benefits the Vermont National Guard Fallen Soldier Memorial. Camp Johnson, Colchester, 7 a.m.noon. $15-22.50; $10-15 per T-shirt. Info, 338-3477 or 338-3603.

Vermont Roller Derby: ‘Border Patrol Brawl!’: The Green Mountain Derby Dames defend their flat-track turf — and their country — against Suburbia and the Montréal Sexpos in a rowdy doubleheader. Partial proceeds benefit the HowardCenter. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 3:30-9 p.m. $6-15. Info, 863-5966.

theater

‘Flower Duet’: See WED.08, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

‘Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)’: See FRI.10, 8 p.m.

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Book Release Party: Traditional music and selected readings mark the release of Andy Leader’s Vermont-based book of poetry, Back From the Land. Red Hen Bakery & Café, Middlesex, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 793-1722.

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Burlington Area Scrabble Club: Triple-letter-square seekers spell out winning words. New players welcome. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 12:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7558.

‘Celebrate Burlington Dances’: Modern dance and Pilates hounds get to know the new studio, meet teachers and watch class demonstrations. Burlington Dances, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3369.

Chess Club: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 247-0050.

French Conversation Group: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

‘Great Big Annual Book Sale’: See THU.09, noon-6 p.m.

Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally: See THU.09, 10 a.m.-noon.

‘Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs’: Contests, demos and a dog-and-owner circus parade highlight hounds in a carnival of all things canine benefiting local animal rescue groups and humane societies. Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-10; dogs and

Traditional Craft Saturdays: See WED.08, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

fairs & festivals

Marketfest: See FRI.10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Vermont State Fair: See WED.08, 11 a.m.7 p.m.

film

‘Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky’: See FRI.10, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

‘The Kids Are All Right’: See FRI.10, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

food & drink

Barbecue Fundraiser: An all-you-can-eat affair topped off with Vermont maple creemees, live music and a raffle benefits the Stowe High School Ski Team. The Shack, Stowe, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. $10-20. Info, 253-9911.

Dinner in the Field: Foodies take advantage of the farm’s bounty through tours, a four-course meal of local ingredients, a silent auction, and live music by Patrick Fitzsimmons and Rob Meehan. Kingsbury Farm, Warren, 4-9 p.m. $65; cash bar; reservations required. Info, 477-4121, eshipman@vtfoodbank.org.

‘Ice Cream Sundays’: Who needs the ice cream man? Visitors churn their own flavors while learning about the scientific and historical aspects of the tradition. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, noon & 3 p.m. $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae: Sprinkles and sweets top cold, creamy desserts.

First Baptist Church, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free.

Info, 864-6515.

Plainfield Farmers Market: A “maker’s market” teems with vegetables, fruits, perennials, baked goods, eggs and meat, as well as artists and musicians. Mill Street Park, Plainfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 454-8614. small farms food fest: Vermont farmers and food producers present prepared dishes alongside live music, hayrides, apple picking, face painting and other family-friendly activities. Shelburne Orchards, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5; free for kids under age 12 and seniors; nonperishable-food-item donations accepted.

Info, 985-2753.

‘Storing the Harvest’: Dried eggplant? Why not? Instructor Peter Burke offers high- and low-tech drying methods to transform fruits and veggies into soup mixes, herbal teas, fruit roll-ups and more. Preregister. The Chubby Muffin, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

Stowe Farmers Market: Preserves, produce and other provender attract fans of local food.

Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 472-8027 or 498-4734, info@stowevt farmersmarket.com.

health & fitness

Community Health & Wellness Day: Local healers broach topics of holistic sexuality, aging, herbal first aid, hula hooping and more.

Wheelock Mountain Farm, Greensboro Bend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-30 donation; $10 camping available. Info, 533-2296.

Laughter Yoga for Beginners: Smiling participants split their sides chuckling at this fun and gentle yogic exercise for overall health and happiness. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1525. sun.12

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

Corn Maze: See WED.08, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

USA Luge Slider Search: A nationwide recruitment tour searches for athletes ages 11 to 14 for the USA Luge Junior Development Team.

Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 a.m.-noon. & 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 800-8725843.

The Battle for Shelburne Crossroads: See SAT.11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Family Activity Day: An outdoor investigation on migrating monarchs draws nature lovers of all ages. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10-11:30 a.m. $5 per adult; free for kids. Info, 229-6206.

Buck Mountain Hawk Watch: Binocular enthusiasts carpool to Waltham for some raptor watching at peak migration time. Preregister.

Ferrisburgh-Vergennes Park-and-Ride Lot, Ferrisburgh, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 863-2436, gmas@ greenmountainaudubon.org.

Stowe Trail Race Series: Woodland forests, wildflowers and babbling brooks lend a serene setting to the Trapp Cabin 10K Trail Race, which covers 800 vertical feet through private trails.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; walking division, 9:30 a.m.; race, 10 a.m. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, 8:30 a.m. $25-30; $15 for students. Info, 253-7221, heather@stoweland trust.org.

museum members get in for free. Info, 9853346.

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l Waitsfield Farmers Market: Local bands enliven an outdoor outlet for homegrown herbs, flowers and fruits, and handmade breads, cheeses and syrups. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027.

Bird-Monitoring Walk: Beginning and novice birders finetune their eyes and ears to recognize winged residents as part of a fieldmonitoring project. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068.

Kelly Brush Century Ride: Hand cyclers and bikers take a 28-, 50- or 100-mile loop through the Champlain Valley and raise funds for spinalcord injury research. Middlebury, registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; rides begin at 9 a.m. $150.

Info, 846-5298.

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Taste of the Deerfield Valley: Foodies vote for their favorite bites as dozens of local eateries supply specialty items and signature dishes.

Mount Snow Base Area, West Dover, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-15; free for children 6 and under; additional price for cooking demos. Info, 258-3992.

‘Will fish for fun ‘kids’ derby: Anglers ages 2 to 14 cast their lines under the tutelage of experienced guides. Fill out registration form at willfishforfun.com. Burlington Boathouse, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 272-8103.

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Book Dedication Party: Children’s illustrator Tracey Campbell Pearson introduces young uns to her latest work, shown in Guinea Pigs Add Up, at a reading and book signing, supplemented with games, a book walk and a pig celebration.

Poker Hill School, Underhill, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3716.

‘Read to a Dog’: See SAT.11, 1-2 p.m.

‘Sundays for Fledglings’: Youngsters go avian crazy in hiking, acting, writing or exploring activities. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 2-2:45 p.m. $2.50-6 for kids; free for adults. Info, 434-2167.

music

‘A Grace Coolidge Musicale’: Pianist Abigail Charbeneau and cellist Matt Laughlin perform “The Passion of the Romantic Era” before afternoon tea at the Wilder House Restaurant.

President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth, 3-4:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 672-3773.

Jen Crowell: An acoustic guitarist adds her alto to Americana roots music. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569.

Northeast Fiddlers Association: Stringed-instrument players gather for a monthly jam to brush up on their skills. Moose Club, St. Johnsbury, noon-5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 728-5188.

outdoors

Corn Maze: See WED.08, 8 a.m.7 p.m.

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‘Hike the Military Road’: As part of Vermont Archaeology Month, folks take a vigorous ramble with site interpreter Carl Fuller. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, Bomoseen, 2 p.m. $2; free for children 14 and under.

Info, 273-2282.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.08, 10 a.m.

sport

Bike to Brunch Series: Cyclists earn their meals on a 55-mile pedal to and from Richmond’s On the Rise Bakery. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 10 a.m. Cost of food. Info, 229-9409.

‘Run for the Lake’: Folks make strides for lake health over the course of a 5K. Proceeds support the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain.

Registration, 7:45-8:45 a.m. Town Beach, Georgia, 9 a.m. $20-25. Info, 524-2194, sarahig gins4@comcast.net.

‘Stand Up for the Lake’: Stand-up paddleboarders of all experience levels do a balancing act atop the lake in a competition benefiting WAVES. A barbecue with surf-noir sounds from Barbacoa follows. See calendar spotlight. Races, 2-5 p.m.; barbecue, 4-7 p.m. Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 2-7 p.m. $35-100 for race participants; $10 barbecue tickets; free to watch. Info, 864-2499.

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‘Flower Duet’: See WED.08, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

‘Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)’: See FRI.10, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

words

Reading Series: Writers of regional and national renown present their works in the gallery.

The featured speaker is Cynthia King. BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 767-9670, info@bigtowngallery.com.

MON.13 art

‘The Pipe Classic’: Twelve world-class glass torchers shape functional pipe sculptures in a six-day showdown. The Bern Gallery, Burlington, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Free to watch, Monday through Friday; $75 tickets for judging party at the Green Room on Saturday. Info, 865-0994.

business

Media Maven Luncheon: Speaker Steve Shepard inspires attendees to rethink the way they do business at a networking meal. Channel 17 Studios, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. $5-20. Info, 862-1645, ext. 19 .

etc.

Bingo: Number noters try to fashion a fiveletter find. Senior Citizens Center, Brandon, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 247-3121.

‘Spend Smart’: Vermonters learn savvy skills for stretching bucks and managing money. Preregister. 294 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2567, growingmoney@cvoeo.org.

Traditional Craft Saturdays: See WED.08, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tweet & Stitch: Crafters join a sewing circle with their current projects and their progress on Twitter. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 862-7417.

film

‘Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky’: See FRI.10, 7 p.m.

‘The Kids Are All Right’: See FRI.10, 7 p.m.

food & drink

‘Raw Cheeze and Crackers’: Dairy-free and delicious? Linda Wooliever helps raw fooders put together the traditional, tasty snack.

Preregister. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $8-10. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.com.

health & fitness

‘An Introduction to Pulse and Tongue Assessment of the Constitution’: Guido Masé imparts practical ways for determining quality of health. Preregister. City Market, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

‘Bone Builders’: See WED.08, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Reiki Session: Local Reiki therapist Jennifer Florio guides a workshop in the alternative healing method that helps align life-force energies.

St. Johnsbury Food Co-op, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-9498, info@stjfoodcoop.com.

kids

‘Fall Into Stories’: Preschoolers learn about winged wonders through bird tales, crafts, nature walks and more. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free with regular admission, $3-6. Info, 434-2167.

‘Music With Mia’: Tots form a circle for a special story hour with some sing-along tunes.

Meet in the JCPenney Court. University Mall,

South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 8631066, ext. 11.

and other local services. Milton Elementary School, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1009.

Music With Peter: See THU.09, 10:45 a.m.

Vermont Public Television Community Council Meeting: Programming and services are up for discussion among advisory board members and the public. Vermont Public Television Studio, Colchester, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 800-639-7811.

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

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

Info, 453-2366.

music

Linda Radtke: The musician gives a costumed rundown of major state benchmarks in “Vermont History Through Song” with pianist Arthur Zorn. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 864-3516.

South County Chorus Rehearsals: Interested musicians get in tune with the local ensemble in practice sessions. Room 160, Champlain Valley Union High School, Hinesburg, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3010, rufpat@ yahoo.com.

outdoors

Corn Maze: See WED.08, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.08, 10 a.m.

talks

Vermont Astronomical Society Meeting: Al Boudreau outlines the life and times of French astronomer Charles Messier. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

theater

‘Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)’: See FRI.10, 8 p.m.

words

Marjorie Cady Memorial Writers Group: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through “homework” assignments, creative exercises and sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@comcast.net.

‘Shared Moments’ Open Mic: Green Candle Theatre Company’s Recille Hamrell organizes an evening of spontaneously told tales on the theme of “Finding My Voice.” Cat got your tongue? Just sit and listen. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 863-1754.

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environment

Green Drinks: Activists and professionals for a cleaner environment raise a glass over networking and discussion. The Skinny Pancake, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2253.

etc.

Friends of the Library Meeting: Community members chat about upcoming projects. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

Traditional Craft Saturdays: See WED.08, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Vermont Folklife Center Open House: Fiddling by Mark Sustic, songs from François Clemmons and rug-hooking demonstrations

by Stephanie Ashworth-Kraus spice up a tour of the headquarters. Preregister. Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964.

film

‘Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky’: See FRI.10, 7 p.m.

‘The Kids Are All Right’: See FRI.10, 7 p.m.

food & drink

Derby Farmers Market: See SAT.11, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Johnson Farmers Market: A street emporium bursts with local agricultural products, ranging from produce to herbs to fresh-baked bread. Main Street, Johnson, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 635-1682.

Monthly Dinner: Community members get their fill at a feast with chicken or eggplant parmesan, garlic bread, salad and lemon sherbet on the menu. Senior Citizens Center, Brandon, 6 p.m. $3.50-7. Info, 247-3121.

Old North End Farmers Market: Local farmers sell the fruits of their fields, and their labor. H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073.

Rutland County Farmers Market: See SAT.11, 3-6 p.m.

‘Storing the Harvest’: Lacto-fermentation converts fresh cucumbers, green tomatoes, string beans, okra and other vegetables into unique pickles. Preregister. The Chubby Muffin, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

business

Thetford Hill Community Market: Vendors supply localvores with an array of baked treats, honey, maple syrup and veggies.

Thetford Hill Green, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4404.

community

Community Medical School: Dr. James Hudziak takes a look at “The Family Approach: Addressing Children’s Emotional-Behavioral Health” in a lecture and Q&A session. Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-2886.

art

‘The Pipe Classic’: See MON.13, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

‘World-Class Résumés’: Got skills? Put ‘em on paper in an accomplishment-based format in this handy workshop. Preregister. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hunger mountain.com.

Milton Community Activities Fair: Busy bees organize their schedules by touching base with sports and recreation organizations, clubs,

health & fitness

‘Meditation and Healing Disease’: Teacher and spiritual coach Nancy Records details the restorative powers of meditation techniques.

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Creative tuesdays: Artist-in-residence Frank Gonzalez and “sorcerer’s apprentice” Liz Crawford engage imaginations with recycled crafts. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

‘MusiC With robert’: The host of a weekly folk and world-music show on VPR explores tunes with music lovers of all ages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

PresChool disCovery PrograM: Are animals the apple of your eye? Kids ages 3 to 5 learn about furry friends and, well, apples. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10-11:30 a.m. $5. Info, 229-6206. ‘stroller strolling’: Babies take a ride as families meet and mingle along the recreation path. Community Park, Fairfax, 9:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 527-1941.

music

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

outdoors

Corn Maze: See WED.08, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. the great verMont Corn Maze: See WED.08, 10 a.m.

talks

‘tuesday refleCtions’: Assistant professor of philosophy Kurtis Hagen waxes, well, philosophic. Cardinal Lounge. Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145.

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‘the PiPe ClassiC’: See MON.13, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Kelley MarKeting Meeting: Marketing, advertising, communications, social media and design professionals brainstorm help for local nonprofits over breakfast. Room 217, Ireland Building, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:45-9 a.m. Free. Info, 865-6495.

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film

‘CoCo Chanel & igor stravinsKy’: See FRI.10, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.

Movie night: A front-lawn screening of the classic horror-comedy Young Frankenstein draws movie buffs dressed as their favorite characters. Rain date: September 16. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 8-10 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3338. ‘seasons of Migration’: Khmer Arts Academy’s documentary captures Sophiline Cheam Shapiro’s Cambodian dance about real-life examples of culture shock. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5966. ‘the Kids are all right’: See FRI.10, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. ‘violenCe in latin aMeriCa’ filM series: Hector Babenco’s film Carandiru is based on the real-life experiences of AIDS specialist Dr. Drauzio Varella and his work in a large Brazil prison. Yokum Lecture Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-565-0145.

food & drink

enosburg falls farMers MarKet: See WED.08, 3-6 p.m. laMoille valley year-round farMers artisan MarKet: See WED.08, 3-6:30 p.m.

Middlebury farMers MarKet: See WED.08, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. south hero farMers MarKet: See WED.08, 4-7 p.m.

health & fitness

‘bone builders’: See WED.08, 10:30-11:30 a.m. ‘disCovering your inner stability’: Can’t find your core? Instructor Robert Rex integrates Kundalini yoga, Tai Chi, Rolfing Movement Integration and more in exercises designed to stabilize spines, strengthen muscles and maintain flexibility. Preregister. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1. ‘understanding inflaMMatory boWel diseases’: An interactive presentation by Dr. James Vecchio, Fletcher Allen Health Care’s director of gastroenterology and hepatology, addresses questions about digestive disorders.

North Lounge, Billings Library. University of Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 781-449-0324, ext. 21.

kids

babytiMe: See WED.08, 10:30 a.m.-noon. language PlaygrouP: See WED.08, 1011 a.m.

‘Moving & grooving With Christine’: Young ones jam out to rock ‘n’ roll and world-beat tunes. Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

‘Peter the MusiC Man’: See WED.08, 12:301 p.m.

PresChool disCovery PrograM: See TUE.14, 10-11:30 a.m.

outdoors

Corn Maze: See WED.08, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

talks

beth Kanell: The author speaks about the notable politicians, generals and lecturers who have set foot in the Athenaeum as part of a celebration of Bob Joly’s new photo and book exhibit, “Our Distinguished Guests.” St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

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‘Current issues in eConoMiCs’: Economics professor Patrick Walsh and business administration professor Robert Letovsky expound on the topic of drug legalization. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. dr. stePhen Wright: The UVM department of geology speaker gets into the nitty-gritty of “Glacial Geology of Northern Vermont: Ice Flow, Hydrology and Lake History.” Room 203, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1327. ethel sChuele: The speaker uses photographs and specimens to show what our state is made of in “A Geological History of Vermont.” Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4918. franK gonzalez: In “The Real John Dewey,” this local artist clears up some of the mystery surrounding the Burlington-born philosopher.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

Joan baMberger: The Essex Junction resident introduces her Croatian ancestors’ lives and music through family photographs and original documents. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. norMan Kennedy: The Aberdeen native details the influence of Celtic music on Appalachian and Vermont song in “Ballads, Bagpipes and Fiddles.” Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 1 p.m. $20-40 membership to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute programs, or $5 donation. Info, 454-4675, ataplow@vtlink.net.

Panel disCussion With verMont refugees: Four new Americans tell their stories at the opening of the “We Share Our World: Thirty-Year Anniversary of Living, Learning and Growing Together” exhibit. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1469. ‘the alCheMy of the rosiCruCians: the first day’: A PowerPoint show illuminates the Gnostic perspective on the “Alchemical Wedding of Christian Rosycross.” 6 Fairfield Hill Road, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 524-9706, vermont@ goldenrosycross.org.

theater

‘eurydiCe’: Saranac Lake’s Pendragon Theatre puts a comic spin on the Greek myth of Orpheus.

Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $2-10. Info, 518-565-0145.

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‘on our Way’ launCh & reading: Healing arts organization SafeArt offers readings from its publication of poetry, song lyrics and short prose that represent healing through artistic expression. Student Center, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 685-3138, info@safeart.org.

‘ProPhetiC odyssey’: See WED.08, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. m

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divorCe Care Class: Participants deal with feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt. Preregister. Community Center, Essex Alliance Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25 for 13-week series. Info, 425-7053.

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classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $13.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

art ART CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Full descriptions at www.cvuhs. org. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194. 2 Watercolor classes with Ginny Joyner, Pastel Portraits, Drawing for Beginners, Painting With Water Soluble Oils, Printmaking, Calligraphy, Photography as Art. Darkroom Use. Culinary arts: Onenight, hands-on classes where you eat well! Thai Cuisine, Vietnamese Specialties, Turkish, Colombian Specialties, Indian, Mile-High Pies, Chicken Parm Classico, Risotto Demystified, Pasta Bene, Italian Cookies, Halloween Cookies, Cheese Making-Chevre/Feta From Goat’s Milk, Mozzarella/Ricotta From Cow’s Milk.

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EXPLORING SHAMANISM W/ MAUREEN SHORT: Sep. 15, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $35/person. Location: Moonlight Gifts, 178 Rte. 7, Midtown Plaza, Milton. Info: 802-893-9966, moonlightgiftshoppe@yahoo. com. Explore the most ancient spiritual path on Earth through direct revelation/experience of shamanic

body BODY & MIND CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Full descriptions at www.cvuhs.org. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194.

Core Strength with Caroline Perkins, Tuesday and Thursday; Weight Training with Stuart Offer; Zumba (3 choices); Yoga (4 choices); Swing or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius; Salsa; Hip-Hop; Appalachian Clogging; Jazzercise; Clawhammer Banjo; Voice-Overs; Guitar (3 levels); Beg. Piano; Piano: Return to Keyboard; Creative Dance (4-7-year olds); Herbal Manicure; Herbs: Winter Health; Facial; Mastering Sugar for Life; and Juggling. Low cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed. Materials included.

bodywork ORTHO-BIONOMY: ENERGETICS: Oct. 30-31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $275/class; $250 if paid by Oct. 8 ($50 nonrefundable deposit). 16 CEUs. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts , Burlington.

Info: Dianne Swafford, 802-734-1121, swaffordperson@hotmail.com. This class is designed to help participants access energetic perception in themselves and in their clients; to learn how to make contact without necessarily engaging physically. Techniques will be presented that monitor and acknowledge relationships among energetic, emotional and physical levels and that demonstrate how energetic

burlington city arts CLAY: BEGINNING WHEEL II: Sep. 6-Nov. 4, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $210/nonmembers, $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Loved Beginning Wheel I and looking for more? In this mixed-level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, students will learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel. Students must be proficient in centering and throwing basic cups and bowls. Over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice! Prerequisite: Proficiency in centering and throwing basic cups and bowls.

DESIGN: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: Sep. 23-Oct. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $185/nonmembers, $166.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, including layout, designing posters and more. This class will give you the basics and help you need to become proficient with this powerful layout program. Class is suited for beginners who are interested in furthering their design software skills.

Class will be taught on a Mac with InDesign CS4.

DRAWING: Sep. 27-Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, charcoal, conte crayon, and colored pencil. Comics and illustration projects may be incorporated based on student interest.

ILLUSTRATION: FASHION ILLUSTRATION: Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the basics of fashion illustration! Students will draw and paint using gouache, watercolor and more and will be encouraged to render fabrics, illustrate their own designs, and experiment with a variety of fashion drawing styles as they create a portfolio. This is a mixed-level class open to both beginners and advanced

students. Class will include figure drawing with a live fashion model.

ILLUSTRATION: THE CHILDREN’S BOOK: Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the ABCs of children’s book illustration! Students will draw and develop techniques using art materials appropriate for different stories: pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and watercolors. Drawing subjects will focus on children, animals, interior and exterior environments, and still-life details. Lectures will include the history of great children’s book illustrators and the role they played in turning good stories into classics.

PAINTING: ABSTRACT PAINTING: Oct. 14-Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $166.50/BCA members; $185/nonmembers. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington.

Students will be guided to explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting. Using the paint of their choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor), students will be encouraged to experiment and try adding other media, as well. Students will learn from each other and discuss techniques and ideas in supportive critique.

PAINTING: CONTEMPORARY FIGURE: Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $285/nonmembers, $256.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. For intermediate and advanced painters, this class explores the vitality of nontraditional figure painting, with emphasis on fresh color, dynamic composition and personal expression. Participants use water-soluble oils and work from clothed and nude models each week.

Figure-drawing experience helpful.

BCA provides glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks.

PHOTO: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP BASICS: Sep. 21-Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Gain confidence working in Adobe Photoshop in this six-week class. Uploading images into Adobe Bridge, use Camera Raw and learn how to use image-correction tools such as color and white balance correction, layers, masks, selections, and retouching. Print on our Epson 3880 printer. Limit: 6. Prerequisite: Intro Film/Digital SLR Camera or equivalent experience.

PHOTO: FALL FOLIAGE: Oct. 4-25, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $195/

nonmembers, $177.50/BCA members.

Location: LL Classroom (Digital Media Lab), Burlington. Capture stunning images of the Vermont autumn landscape in this hands-on workshop.

Lecture, field shooting, critique and Photoshop image processing techniques will be included. Participants will also have the opportunity to print archival prints on our Epson 3880 printer. Prerequisite: Intro Film/Digital SLR Camera; basic Photoshop or Lightroom experience.

PHOTO: INTRO FILM/DIGITAL CAMERA: Sep. 22-Oct. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring an empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and its owners manual to class. No experience necessary.

PHOTO: INTRO TO B&W FILM: Oct. 7-Dec. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington.

Discover the mysteries of the darkroom and make your own photographic prints! Learn how to properly expose black and white film, process film into negatives, and make prints from those negatives. Class includes a free, one-month membership for use when the class ends. Bring an empty manual 35mm film camera to the first class. No experience necessary.

PHOTO: MIXED-LEVEL DARKROOM: Oct. 6-Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225 BCA members. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington.

Prerequisite: Intro to Black and White Film and the Darkroom or equivalent experience. Take your work to the next level in this eight-week class! Guided sessions will help you improve your printing and film processing techniques and discussion of the technical and aesthetic aspects of your work will be included. Includes darkroom membership.

Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com.

Teacher bios are also available online.

BCA offers dozens of weeklong summer art camps for ages 3-14 in downtown Burlington from June to August – the largest selection of art camps in the region! Choose full- or halfday camps – scholarships are available. See all the camps and details at www.burlingtoncit yarts.com.

computers COMPUTER CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Full descriptions at www.cvuhs.org. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194. Computer & Internet Basics Tutorial, iWant iPods & iPhones, Google Apps, Improve Your Internet Experience, Windows Security: File and Control Panels, OpenOffice, Google Sketch Up, Skype, PowerPoint, Publisher, MS Word Basics and More, MS Excel Basics, Excel Up: The Next Steps, Excel Data Analysis, Website Design Fundamentals, Dreamweaver: Web Essentials, Social Networking for Families, Personalized Lessons. Low cost, hands on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions.

cooking GIFT GIVING FROM THE GARDEN: SALSA TWO WAYS: Sep. 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $25/class incl. materials.

Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Red Wagon Plants, Julie Rubaud,

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PRINT: WHAT IS PRINTMAKING: Oct. 13-Nov. 17, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This is an introduction class of a whole platter of printing techniques that can be used in combination to create unique prints. Demonstrations of intaglio, mono printing, relief, paper litho and stencils are included. Cost includes

DRAWING & PAINTING: Oct. 12-Nov. 30, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday.

Cost: $245/nonmembers, $220.50/ BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Begin with the basics of drawing and transition to painting with water-soluble oils. Students will learn many drawing and painting techniques and how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to their work. This supportive class will have a nice balance of studio time, group discussion and critique.

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PRINT: SILKSCREENING I: Oct. 7-Nov. 11, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $175/nonmembers, $157.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Learn to design and print posters, T-shirts, fine art prints and more!

Learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use a silkscreen exposure unit, and how to mix and print images with water-based inks. Cost includes use of open studio hours for class work.

CLAY: BEGINNING WHEEL I: Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $210/nonmembers, $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.

Info: Burlington City Arts. New! Due to popular demand, we’ve added another section of Beginning Wheel I! This eight-week class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio.

Students will be working primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques. No previous experience needed! Includes over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice!

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PHOTO: YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY: Oct. 19-Nov. 9, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday.

Cost: $94.50/BCA members; $105/ nonmembers. Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Learn the magic of the black-and-white darkroom in this fun, hands-on, after-school class for kids ages 9 to 12! Kids will go on guided photo shoots and will print their own work in the darkroom. All equipment and supplies are provided.

No experience necessary.

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ASTROLOGY & YOU: Sat., Sept. 11, 4-6:30 p.m. Readings: 6:45-8:30 p.m by appt. Cost: $35/2.5-hr. workshop.

Location: Moonlight Gift Shoppe, 60 River St., Milton. Info: Moonlight Gift Shoppe/Astrology/Tarot For The Soul, Patty MacDonald, 802-8939966, pattyastro@yahoo.com, www. astrologertarot.com. A workshop with astrologer Patty MacDonald. Patty will explain basics of astrology and how it works. Registration required. For registration/info call Michele at 802893-9966 or Patty at 888-772-1395.

Please provide your birth data for a copy of your own natal chart.

journeying. Beginning to intermediate. No experience necessary. We’ll use sacred sound: drumming, rattling, chanting and singing. As we expand our relationships with the Spirit World we are able to cocreate happy, healthy, magical and mystical lives! Please preregister.

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classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $13.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS. COOKING

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802-482-4060, julie@redwagonplants.com. Learn how to prepare and can red salsa and green tomato salsa with Robin Berger. The green tomato salsa is wonderful as a dip as well as a sauce for cooking. There will be a discussion of canning safety and equipment needed, as well as time to ask questions.

HARVEST CANNING: Sep. 11, 9:30-11 a.m. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 472 Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: 802660-3505. We covered berries in June. now join us for a hands-on workshop and learn how to make delicious dilly beans. We’ll cover the basics of pickling techniques, too! The timing couldn’t be better. Your beans, cukes and beets will be ripe and ready for canning. Plus, you’ll get to take home what you make in class! Presenter: Mary Harwood. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.

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craft CRAFT CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Full descriptions at www.cvuhs.org. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194. Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Clay, Platters and Bowls, Tile Making, Woodworking, Welding, Sculpture Welding/Brazing, Flower Arranging, Wood Carving, Bead/Wire Jewelry Making, Metal Bracelet, Spindle and Knobs, Wooden Bowl Turning, Rug Hooking (2 levels), 3 Bag Sewing, Hemming Skills, Cross Stitch, Crochet, Cheap/Dirty Framing, Mosaic Garden Frame, Midnight Mirror, Cake Decorating (3 choices), Knitting (3 choices), Perfumery.

dance BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, kevin@firststepdance. com, www.FirstStepDance.com.

Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary.

Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance!

BURLINGTON DANCES: Burlington now has her very own modern dance studio & a new Natural Bodies Pilates at Chace Mill. Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill St., Suite 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-8633369, Info@BurlingtonDances.com, BurlingtonDances.com. Prepare your body, mind and spirit with Pilates.

Transform yourself through modern and creative dance. Register for upcoming movement workshops with Joe Williams, Rich Marantz and Hanna Satterlee, and take classes with

inspired teachers Ellen Smith Ahern, Lucille Dyer, Annelies McVoy, Julie Peoples-Clark and Elizabeth Sanford.

Open house September 12!

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802-5981077, info@salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style. One-onone, group and private, four levels.

Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

DANCING WITH STYLE: Location: University Mall, S. Burlington. Info: Reinita Arnold, BA Dance, 802-7937524. Private lessons, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Singles Only Saturdays, 8-9 p.m, no partner or experience necessary. Many classes available on Wednesdays 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., beginner through intermediate.

Call for schedule. Free senior class on Wednesdays. Preregistration required for all classes. Call to schedule or for free consultation. Walk-ins welcome.

Call for schedule in Morrisville.

DELSARTE SYSTEM OF EXPRESSION: Sep. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $65/class.

Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill St. (Chace Mill) #372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802863-3369, info@BurlingtonDances. com, BurlingtonDances.com. Join Joe Williams and Burlington Dances for this workshop exploring the map of symbolic meanings of the body and of basic human movement patterns.

Based on the ancient wisdom of yoga, cabala and hermetic traditions, this system of body training will awaken your innate athletic prowess and expressive power.

LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE: Sep. 14-Oct. 19, 7:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Location: Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St., S. Burlington.

Info: Lake Champlain Squares, Mary Leduc, 802-985-2012, www.lakecham plainsquares.org. For fun, friendship and good health learn to square dance with the Lake Champlain Squares.

Couples or singles welcome Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington. Free introductory lessons begin Sept. 14.

LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Cost: $60/6-week series ($50 for students/ seniors). Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: www. lindyvermont.com, 802-860-7501.

Great fun, exercise and socializing, with fabulous music. Learn in a welcoming and lighthearted environment. Classes start every six weeks: Tuesdays for beginners; Wednesdays for upper levels. Instructors: Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl.

NEW! SALSA DANCE CLASSES W/ BURLINGTON’S BEST DAVID LARSON: New 4-wk. Thurs.-night class series starts Sept. 16. Basic Salsa, 7-8 p.m. Salsa Dance Party, 8-8:30 p.m.

Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine

St., near Lake Champlain Chocolates, just behind New World Tortilla, Burlington. Info: Sabrina, 802-5400044, www.southendstudiovt. com. Don’t miss this! Tomorrow, Thursday, September 9, is our second Sunset Salsa Dance Party at Splash, Burlington’s waterfront boat house, 7-9 p.m., with DJ Raul! All are welcome. Free! Coming! Intermediate/advanced salsa classes for fall/October and the new Salsa Exchange Program where Burlington’s salsa all-stars strut their stuff and teach you their newest turn combinations.

LLC, Burlington. Pre-registrations required by Sept. 9. Info: Demeter Resolutions, LLC, Anthe Athas, 802864-0624, empowerment@demeterresolutions.com. Have less stress and feel better about your parenting.

Learn the skills to talk to your kids so they’ll listen and engage their cooperation. Join a group or ask us to bring the workshop to you. Group leader: Anthe Athas, educator, facilitator and conflict management consultant.

WHITE CLOUD DANCE: Sept. 17-19.

Location: White Cloud Arts, Lincoln.

Info: 802-453-3690, whitecloudarts@ gmavt.net, www.whitecloudarts.org.

Awaken pure presence and experience the harmonic resonance of spontaneously arising from dynamic universal movement/sound as elemental rhythmic flow in multidimensional forms. Offered by lifelong movement artist/teacher Madeleine Piat-Landolt and guests.

FELDENKRAIS: Weekly on Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. New class starts on Sept. 15. Cost: $12/class.

Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Uwe Mester, 802-735-3770, uwemester@ gmx.net. First class is free! The Feldenkrais Method is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to increase your range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination. Feldenkrais is beneficial for those experiencing chronic or acute pain as well as for healthy individuals. For further information and complete class schedule please visit our website. www.vermontfeldenkrais.com.

empowerment 2012: WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON?: Sep. 14-Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $60/series. Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. We hear more and more about dire predictions for the future, amid current economic meltdowns, global political and social turmoil, and TV shows about apocalypse and Armageddon. Learn about the many visions and scenarios for our collective future and how you can seize all the opportunities of this time to thrive in the years ahead. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

EMPOWERMENT CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Full descriptions at www.cvuhs.org. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194.

Lose Weight-Feel Great, Perfumery, Genealogy, Beekeeping, Fly Fishing, Writing Quality Fiction, Memoir Writing, Wild Plant ID, Seed Saving, How Thoughts Work, Islam and the Western World with Chris O’Donnell, Donner Party Story, Winter Camping, Solar Energy 101, Bio Fuels 101, Energy=R We?, Cinema Club, The Toddler Years, Fathers & Children Together Group, Bridge-2 levels, Grief Etiquette, Suburban Homesteading 101, Goal Setting and Dreamboarding.

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LEADERSHIP, SOMATICS & HORSES: Friday, Sept. 10, 3-5 p.m. & Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $145/ incl. lunch, beverages and snacks.

Location: Horses & Pathfinders Center for Equine Guided Education, Leadership & Coaching, Moretown.

Info: Lucinda Newman, 802-223-1903, Lucinda@Horsesandpathfinders.com, www.horsesandpathfinders.com. w/ Lucinda Newman, CEGE. This innovative, equine-guided workshop masterfully blends sociobiology, leadership, empowerment and horsemanship into a powerful metaphor for developing personal mastery, leadership savvy and self-excellence. No riding or horse experience is required. The focus of this workshop is developing selfleadership skills and leading the life you want to lead; it is not about learning horsemanship techniques.

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fitness FORZA SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Mondays, 7-8 p.m.; Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.; Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Cost: $10/1-hr. class. Location: North End Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: Tweak Your Physique, Stephanie Shohet, 802-578-9243, Steph@ forzavt.com, forzavt.com. FORZA is an intense group fitness class appropriate for teens and adults of all abilities. Build muscle, burn calories, develop focus, vent frustrations and boost self-esteem while using a sword to practice the skills of the samurai warrior. No martial arts experience necessary. Find forzavt on Facebook for more information.

flynn CLASSES IN ACTING, DANCE & MUSIC: Location: Flynn Center, Burlington.

Info: FlynnArts, 802-652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org. Classes in acting, dance and music, as well as standup comedy, voice, Parent/ Child Music Together and more start September 13. All ages, all experience levels welcome, including rookies. Come lead an expressive life!

Scholarships and payment plans available. Download a FlynnArts classes brochure online.

SHOW CHOIR AUDITIONS: Sep. 11.

Location: Flynn Center, Burlington.

Info: FlynnArts, 802-652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org. Talented singers/actors/movers in grades 7-12 invited to try out for our new show choir. Rehearsal Saturday afternoons and performances in multiple locations including the Flynn.

Claudia’s home, 2319 Longley Bridge Rd., Enosburg. Info: Partners in Healing, Claudia Rose, 802-933-6107, claudiarosevt@gmail.com, claudiarose.abmp.com. Health and disease begin in the body’s energy field. Learn hands-on techniques to facilitate the balance, flow and harmony of energy in the field to enhance health. Class includes demonstrations, meditations, lectures and practice. Esoteric healing works well with other healing modalities and is effective with all ages and animals.

LEARN FRENCH THIS FALL!: Classes Sept. 27-Dec. 9 (10-week sessions).

All classes meet 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $225/10-week session. Location: Alliance-Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, #304 Dupont Building, 123 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Info: Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region, Micheline Tremblay, 802-497-0420, michelineatremblay@gmail.com, http://www. aflcr.org/classes.shtml. French classes. Registration now open for fall session: beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

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PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Burlington, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-4966669, ashley@sevendaysvt.com.

Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Taught by Yves Compere, French native.

FARM WELLNESS RETREAT: Fri. & Sat., 9:30 a.m.-evening; Sun., 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Cost: $300/program tuition & our lunches & dinners together; sliding scale available. Location: Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Farm Wellness Retreats, Grace Jull, 413-442-5477, grace@farmwellnessretreats.org, www.farmwellnessreteats.org. Come be nourished at Shelburne Farms with Grace Jull, senior wellness instructor from Kripalu Center. These three days of simple breathing, moving, cooking and meditative practices like light weeding or harvesting will deepen your connection to self, others and the profound web of life that holds us all.

herbs WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Wild Edible & Medicinal Walk, Fri., Sept. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., $10. Eat on the Wild Side, Mon., Sept. 27, 4:30-6:30 p.m., $20. Dates for our 2011 Wild Edible spring & summer terms, & for the 8-weekend Wisdom of the Herbs 2011, can be found on our website; we are currently interviewing. Plan ahead & apply now for VSAC nondegree grants for 2011 programs while funds are plentiful. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 802-456-8122, annie@wisdomofthe herbsschool.com, www.wisdomofthe herbsschool.com. Earth skills for changing times. Experiential programs embracing local wild edible and medicinal plants, food as first medicine, sustainable living skills, and the inner journey. Annie McCleary, director, and George Lisi, naturalist.

language AMIGOS, LEARN SPANISH WITH US: Beginning week of Sept. 20 for 10 weeks. Cost: $160/10 1-hour classes.

Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802-659-4181, spanishparavos@gmail.com, www. spanishwaterburycenter.com. New fall Spanish class offerings. Learn from a native speaker in a small-class environment. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Also private instruction and tutoring. We specialize in lessons for young children; they love it! Convenient scheduling. See our website for complete info or contact us for details.

LANGUAGE CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Full descriptions at www.cvuhs.org. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194. Beginner French, Conversational Immersion French with Laure Angel, Beginning Spanish levels), Conversational Spanish, 1x1-FlynnPerfArts093009.indd 1 9/28/09 3:32:51 (2 PM Italian for Travelers, Beginning TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN: Mondays, INTRO TO ESOTERIC HEALING: Mandarin (2 levels). Low cost, hands Sept. 13, 20, 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

2-weekend format Sept. 17-19 & Oct. on, excellent instructors, limited class Thursdays, Sept. 16, 23, 30, 9-11 a.m.

16-17. Fri., 6-8:30, Sat. & Sun., 9:30-5. size, guaranteed. Materials included Cost: $45/per person for 3 2-hr. sesCost: $350/30-hour class. Location: with few exceptions. sions. Location: Demeter Resolutions

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martial arts AIKIDO: Classes 7 days a week.

Children’s classes ages 7-12 begin on Wed., Sept. 1. Preschool classes (ages 5-6) begin Oct. 2. Call to preregister.

Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal and Light), Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org.

Aikido is a dynamic Japanese martial art that promotes physical and mental harmony through the use of breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, circular movements, and pinning and throwing techniques. We also teach sword/staff arts and knife defense.

Adult classes seven days a week. The Samurai Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 7-17.

AIKIDO: Tues.-Fri., 6-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.; & Sundays, 10-11:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 802-862-9785, www.vermontaikido. org. Aikido 101: Join us for a free class!

“Introduction to Aikido” begins at 10 a.m., the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Please bring or wear loose-fitting exercise clothing; plan to arrive 15 minutes early to register. This class is a gentle introduction to basic movement and training, open to everyone interested in learning more about Aikido.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m.

1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 802-660-4072, Julio@bjjusa.com, www.bjjusa.com.

Classes for men, women and children.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and self-confidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: Cost: $5,000/500-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-288-8160, elementsofhealing@verizon.net,

class photos + more info online SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES www.elementsofhealing.net. This program teaches two forms of Oriental massage, Amma and Shiatsu. We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, Yin Yang and 5-Element Theory.

Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught. Program starting September 2010. VSAC nondegree grants are available.

meditation Introduction to Meditation: Sep. 15-Oct. 20, 6-7:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $120/6 classes. Location: Same building as Integrated Medicine, 1641 Rte. 7 S, Middlebury. Info: Isabeall Logan, 802377-2852, iloganpractice@gmail.com.

Introductory-level class in the Insight Meditation tradition includes instruction, practice time and discussion/Q & A. Meditation invites us to practice open heartedly allowing whatever is arising in the present moment, supporting a life in which happiness is not dependent on circumstances. Limited to six participants.

Introduction to Zen: Sat., Sept.

11, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25/halfday workshop, limited time price.

Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, ecross@ crosscontext.net, www.vzc.org. The workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher and focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Preregistration required. Call for more info, or register online. vermontzen.org/workshops. html.

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pilates ALL Wellness: Location: 208 Flynn Ave., Studio 3A (across from the antique shops, before Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www. allwellnessvt.com. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, physical therapy, yoga and nutrition. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. Join us for a free introduction to the reformer, every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.: Just call and reserve your spot!

Absolute Pilates: Affordable pricing; friendly atmosphere; quality NYC certified instruction. Location: Absolute Pilates, 3060 Williston Rd., Suite 6, S. Burlington. Info: 802-310-2614, www.absolutepilates. com. Experience the empowering Pilates method of body conditioning and improve muscle tone, strength, stretch, stamina and balance. Offering small-group mat classes; combo Tower/Reformer equipment classes (four participants); private and semiprivate equipment sessions using reformer, Wall Unit; Wunda chair, Spine Corrector and lots of fun props.

pottery POTTERY CLASSES: TWITCHELL HILL POTTERY: Location: Twitchell Hill Pottery, New Haven. Info: 802545-2476. A beautiful studio in New Haven, Vt. Private and group lessons on the potter’s wheel. Classes for children and adults, beginners and advanced students. For more info call or email Shelly Doyle: 802-545-2476, shelbeth@msn.com.

reiki Reiki II Class Okuden: Sep. 25-26, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $150/10hour class. Location: HeartSong Reiki, Stockbridge. Info: HeartSong Reiki, Kelly McDermott-Burns, 802-7468834, kelly@heartsongreiki.com, www.heartsongreiki.com. This class will introduce the first three Reiki symbols. The student will experience

Yoga for Recovery: Sep. 7-Dec. 28, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $14/1.5-hour drop-in class ($12 for 10-class pass). Location: Burlington Yoga, 215 College St., Burlington. Info: Loving River Healing Arts, Katherine A. Kelley. MA, LADC, 802-343-5790, katherinekelley@burlingtontelecom. net, www.lovingriver.com. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and practice coordinating breath and movement with mindful awareness in a playful, safe community for the purpose of healing from the effects of trauma and addiction. Each session ends with a guided relaxation. No prior yoga experience necessary. All levels of yoga experience welcome.

shamanism Warrior Medicine: Oct. 2, noon-5 p.m. Cost: $80/5-hour class. Location: Vermont College of Fine Arts, Noble Hall , Montpelier. Info: Lucid Path Healing Arts, Wendy Halley, 802485-5552, lucidpath@tds.net, www. lucidpath.com. An experiential afternoon of shamanic exercises designed to build inner resources and personal power. No prior experience necessary.

Registration deadline: September 29.

shelburne art center Art for Non-Artists: Sep. 30-Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday.

Cost: $225/members; $310/nonmembers; $25/materials. Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne.

Info: Morgan Powers, 802-985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter.org, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Instructor: Jacquelyn Liebman. Explore a range of art media in a fun and supportive class environment. Haven’t touched a paintbrush in years? Now’s the time to get back in touch with your creative side! You’ll learn basic drawing and painting techniques ranging from pencil sketching to charcoal and watercolor.

Close-up & Macro Photography: Sep. 11-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $165/ members; $195/nonmembers.

Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Info: Morgan Powers, 802985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter. org, www.shelburneartcenter.org.

Instructor: Carl Rubino. This workshop will focus on techniques and equipment needed to take shots ranging from typical close-up of subjects such as flowers, peeling of paint and more, to macro photography that reproduces an abstract, life-size image of something ordinary. Workshop includes lecture, demonstration and execution.

Color & Composition w/ Oils: Sep. 20-Oct. 25, 12-2:30 p.m. Cost: $164/members; $195/nonmembers.

Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Info: 802-985-3648, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Instructor: Robert Huntoon. Beginners or returning painters using oils or water-soluble oils, this class addresses both local plein-air landscape and local photoreferenced subjects with an emphasis on color development. Covers color mixing and matching, color theory, and demos on “rebirthing” a painting.

Lampwork Class for Beg.: Sep. 20-Oct. 18, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Every 2 weeks on Monday. Cost: $50/

Uninstructed Figure Drawing: Sep. 28-Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $80/series. Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne.

Info: Morgan Powers, 802-985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter.org, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Work directly from the human figure. This series of uninstructed life-studies workshops will feature male and female models.

All media are welcome. These classes are coordinated by Charles NorrisBrown.

Wednesday Night Clay Forum: Oct. 13-Nov. 17, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $165/members, $195/nonmembers, $35/materials. Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Info: Morgan Powers, 802985-3648, info@shelburneartcenter. org, www.shelburneartcenter.org.

Instructors: Josh and Kim Quinlan.

This class will be an intensive on two forms over six weeks. Each class will have two parts-a discussion that focuses on the aesthetics of a form, and a hands-on portion that will focus on technique.

Wheel Throwing/Hand Building: Sep. 21-Oct. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $165/members; $195/nonmembers; $35/materials. Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Instructor: Barbara Murphy. This class will accommodate all levels of abilities.

Beginners will be shown fundamentals and guided in developing strong basic skills. More experienced students will have individualized instruction in functional or sculptural techniques while considering elements of form and style.

tai chi ELEMENTS OF TAI CHI CHUAN: Champlain Senior Center, 241 N. Winooski St., Burlington: Demonstration & 12-wk. course, Mondays, Sept. 20-Dec. 6, 5:306:45 p.m.; Elders Tai Chi Chair Class: Fridays, Sept. 24-Dec. 3, 10-11 a.m. UVM (Redstone Campus): Open Practice & Demonstration: Wednesdays, ongoing, 4 p.m. UVM (Patrick Gym #217): 8-wk. course: Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Open to public, staff/faculty, students.

Register at www.uvm.edu/recreation.

Open Sky Studio, 6 Main St., Bristol: Tai Chi Seminar Series: 2 Thursdays, Sept. 16, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Location: Various locations, Vermont. Info: 802453-3690, whitecloudarts@gmavt. net, www.whitecloudarts.org. All welcome to learn the guiding principles, fundamental exercises, Qigong, and long form of this authentic yang style as passed traditionally by master Tung Kai-Ying. Align body, mind and spirit in the natural state with great benefit to well-being. Offered by lifelong movement artist/teacher Madeleine Piat-Landolt.

HWA YU STYLE TAI CHI: Sep. 13-Nov. 29, Weekly on Monday. Cost: $110/11 weeks. Location: 64 Main St., 3rd floor (opposite City Hall), Montpelier. Info: 802-456-1983. Learn this ancient art in a supportive, mixed-level class.

Instructor Ellie Hayes has been teaching since 1974. Sept. 13 class is free for beginning students. Please call to register by Sept. 12.

Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802-864-7902, www. iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles.

Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

Yang-Style Tai Chi: Weekly on Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Starting in Oct. we will be moving to winter hours, 8:30-10 a.m. Cost: $16/single class, $160/3 calendar mos. Location: Vermont Kung Fu Academy, 167 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Info: 802-878-7888, www.vermontkungfu.com. Tai Chi is a slow-moving martial art that combines deep breathing and graceful movements to produce the valuable effects of relaxation, improved concentration, improved balance, a decrease in blood pressure and ease in the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Janet Makaris, instructor.

tai chi chih sports The Art of Mindful Running: Sat., Sept. 18, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $90/series. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, South Burlington. Info: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 802-658-9440, vtcyt.com. With Sue Dodge, PT, and Kim Evans, RD. The workshop will be part instructional and part experiential. We will be doing a combination of instruction, guided meditation and visualization, reflection, and applied skills. We will be doing actual running!

The three-week workshops will be structured as (1) introduction to moving mindfully, (2) practice of mindful

BEGINNER’S TAI CHI CHIH: 10-week class starting Tue., Sep. 14, noon-1 p.m. Cost: $85/10-week session.

Location: UVM’s Ira Allen Chapel, Burlington. Info: Freddy, 802-6559147, taichivt@aol.com. This easy-tolearn, 20-movement practice is gentle, strengthening and centering. Its purpose is to circulate the “chi” or “vital energy,” evoking an increase in health, balance and serenity.

for details and to register. Explore aspects of the Divine Feminine through movement, dance, spontaneous writing, guided meditation and quiet reflection in a natural setting.

Facilitated by Sara Waskuch, Lisa Buell and Sue Mehrtens.

writing Writing & Meditation: Oct. 22-24, 2 p.m. Cost: $350/retreat. Location: Sky Meadow Retreat, Stannard. Info: Michelle Deners, 802-363-9234, demersmichelle@gmail.com. Held in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, this retreat features the integrated practices of writing and meditation. Writer and poet Michelle Demers leads the writing sessions; meditation instructor Miles Sherts leads the sitting and walking meditation sessions. No experienced needed in either practice.

yoga Drop-in Yoga: Every Fri., this fall, 12-1:30 p.m. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, S. Burlington.

Info: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy , 802-658-9440, vtcyt.com.

Move. Breathe. Strengthen. Relax. A Vajra-inspired class with Deb Sherrer, CYT, MA, that focuses on alignment, breath-informed movement, mindfulness and in-depth poses to enhance strength, flexibility and grounding.

Leave class with a greater sense of well-being and relaxation. All levels welcome.

EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels from $5-$14, conveniently located in Burlington. 10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon.Fri. @ 4:30 p.m., class is only $5!.

Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington.

Info: 802-864-9642, yoga@evolution vt.com, www.evolutionvt.com.

Evolution’s certified teachers are skilled with students ranging from beginner-advanced. We offer classes in Vinyasa, Anusara-inspired, Kripalu, and Iyengar yoga. Babies/kids classes also available! Prepare for birth and strengthen postpartum with pre/ postnatal yoga, and check out our thriving massage practice. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt. com/evoblog.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Sep. 23Nov. 11, 6-7:15 p.m. Cost: $120/series.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, South Burlington. Info: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy , 802-658-9440, victoriacasson@ yahoo.com, vtcyt.com. Healing Body, Mind and Spirit. Deb Sherrer, M.A., CYT. Trauma and loss can result in feelings of anxiety, sadness, agitation and reactivity, as well as PTSD symptoms (e.g., flashbacks, hypervigilance and nightmares). Yoga and mindfulness practices can gently shift these patterns, allowing individuals to re-inhabit their bodies with a growing sense of safety, strength and stability.

Yoga for Busy People: Aug. 30Sep. 20, 6-7 p.m. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, S. Burlington. Info: 802-658-9440.

With Sofi Dillof. Explores basic yoga techniques such as breath and body movement to relax and unwind from the daily stressors of life. All levels are welcome, this includes beginners.

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women Get Your Feminine On!: Sep. 11, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $75/class incl. lunch.

Location: Location TBD, Morrisville.

Info: Sue Mehrtens, 802-244-7909.

Saturday, September 11, 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Call Sara (802-888-3802)

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Dog-Training Classes: Weekly on Fridays, Saturdays. Location: The Crate Escape & the Crate Escape Too!, South Burlington & Richmond. Info: The Crate Escape, 802-865-3647, www.crateescapevt.com. Dog-training classes at both Crate Escape locations.

All ages and levels welcome. We now offer our New Zones training program!

Dig. Photography & Photoshop: Oct. 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $125/ day; $200 for weekend. Location: HUHS Digital Imaging Lab, 458 Rt. 100, S. Duxbury. Info: Sam K, 802-8821124, sambovermont@gmail.com. A two-day, comprehensive workshop.

Participate in one day or both. Day 1: digital cameras, exposure tricks and better photography. Day 2: digital workflow: importing, organizing, Photoshop, printing. Contact instructor for more info about this excellent workshop held in a modern, fully equipped digital imaging lab in the Mad River Valley.

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Roots Rendezvous: Sep. 24-26.

Cost: $75/3 days of workshops.

Location: ROOTS School, 20 Blachly Rd. , Marshfiled. Info: ROOTS School, Sarah Corrigan, 802-456-1253, info@ RootsVt.com, www.RootsVT.com.

A Primitive Skills Gathering. The skills that have kept us alive for innumerable generations are still alive.

Join us for three days of workshops, from naturalist studies to primitive technologies, engaging in the skills and understandings that keep us connected to the Earth.

CAMERA CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 165 fall offerings for all ages. Full descriptions at www.cvuhs.org. Look for Access, Community Education link. Senior discount 65+. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194. Photoshop Basics, Digital Camera: Buttons/Menus, Share Photos, Aperture Info, Shutter Speed Skills, Photoshop Basics, Digital Spectrum, Next Layers of Photoshop, Advanced Digital Photography: Blending/Filters.

members; $65/nonmembers.

Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Info: 802-985-3648, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Instructor: Loree. Learn how to make a beautiful set of lampwork beads. During this four-hour class you will learn the basics of the torch, how to make beads and how to work with several tools to make different shapes. Dates: September 20, October 4, October 18.

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the energy of each symbol through the three attunements and use of the jumon and mantras. Meditation techniques will be practiced. Setting up a professional practice will be covered. A manual and certificate will be given.

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LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., or by appointment.

The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org.

Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself.

The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

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What if fans, bloggers, labels and press followed your every move simply because, well, you’re making moves?

Welcome to the charmed life of Kyle Thomas, a Brattleboro-based musician and the creative mastermind behind rising indie sensations, and recent Sub Pop signees, Happy Birthday. Sure, he lives in a tiny studio and is pretty much broke all the time, but Thomas is rocking an extraordinary, fortuitous run. It all began when he and fellow record-store employee Kurt Weisman created the eight-person freakfolk collective Feathers in 2004.

That band caught the ear of Devendra Banhart and contributed to the freak-folk impresario’s 2005 album Cripple Crow.

12v-3Penny081110.indd 1 8/9/10 1:49:55 PM In 2006, Feathers released an eponymous CD on Banhart and Andy Cabic’s Gnomonsong label. Truly, Thomas and company fit in perfectly with the psychfolk movement of the early aughts — in AFTER DARK one pressSeven photo,Days eight lily-white longMUSIC SERIES hairs in acid-head 1/16th ad:face paint peer out from behind tall field grass.

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Asa Irons — also of Feathers — on songs Town Hall Theater for Witch, a mystical metal band with $35 advance, $37 at the door heavyweight J Mascis of Dinosour Jr. West Virginian, Tim O’Brien is the on drums and Dave Sweetapple on bass. bridge between traditional sounds of Thomas also played guitar and sang on hill country and modern bluegrass. that band’s eponymous debut album, reP.O. Box 684 Middlebury, VT 05753 leased in 2006, and the follow-up, Parae-mail: aftdark@sover.net lyzed, in 2008. www.afterdarkmusicseries.com “It’s kinda weird that I’m in all these (802) 388-0216 bands that are fairly different sounding Tickets on sale now at: Main Street Stationery, genre-wise,” Thomas writes recently

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via email. “But it’s really because I have a wide taste in music, and when I write songs, for some reason they are always all over the place … I just get bored easily and my taste changes constantly.”

Case in point: While playing in a punk band in high school, Thomas started writing songs with more of a pop feel.

He decided to record them by himself and play all the instruments. He called this personal project King Tuff. He had a completed record in the can when he put together a live band to go on tour with dance-punk duo Matt & Kim in 2006.

As is often the way with these things, one of the guitarists in the live version of King Tuff happened to be friends with one of the guys who runs The Colonel Records, a record label in Brooklyn. The latter suggested his label should put out the King Tuff record on vinyl. Thomas rerecorded and remastered the songs, and Was Dead was released in 2008.

That record reveals Thomas in a self-

created throwback bubble; his shaggy pop suggests he looked at himself in the mirror and imagined what it was like to be in ’70s glam-rock bands such as T. Rex. A few of the songs, such as “Sun Medallion,” attracted attention across the web from MySpace to the blogosphere, and eventually from the music fanatics at legendary indie label Sub Pop. When King Tuff performed as part of a Colonel showcase at the 2009 South

by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas, Dean Hudson of Sub Pop was in the crowd. Soon afterward, Hudson began texting Thomas to tell him the label wanted to release the next King Tuff album. But Thomas had another idea. He had started a new project with his best friend, ex-Feathers singer and drummer Ruth Garbus, and her boyfriend, guitarist and singer Chris Weisman. It was called Happy Birthday.

Hudson’s texts to Thomas reached a crescendo right as Thomas, Gar-

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FRI, 9/10 | $20 aDv / $23 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30Pm

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vt comedy club colin ryan, kathleen kanz, John lyons, nathan FRI, 9/10 | $8 aDv / $10 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm | 18+

hartswick, brendan Joseph, chad smith

rhythm devils feat. bill kreutzman & mickey SaT, 9/11 | $30 aDv / $35 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30Pm

hart (of the Grateful dead) & davy knowles (of back door slam)

dead winter carpenters members of autumn hollow SaT, 9/11 | $12 aDv, $14 DOS | DOORS 8:30, SHOW 9Pm

thU.09, fri. 10 // fAt mAN AND LittLE BoY: thE Atomic DUo [AmEricANA]

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Nuclear Family Fusion From the live-music hotbed of Austin, Texas, comes the raucous Fat Man anD littlE boy: thE atoMiC Duo. As their name suggests,

the pair present something of a contrast in styles, mining the sonic aesthetic of classic Depression-era Americana brother duos, but infusing the idiom with the wry wit and sensibility of a modern age. The result is a boisterous music expressing a clear reverence for the past, but with an eye — albeit a skeptical one — toward the future. This week, they’ll make two Vermont appearances: Thursday at Burlington’s The Skinny Pancake, and Friday at Montpelier’s Charlie O’s.

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Club MEtronoME: OH-J Fresh presents Homegrown Wednesdays with DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

Franny o’s: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free. lEunig’s bistro & CaFé: Jenni Johnson Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. liFt: DJs P-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. thE MonkEy housE: Beat Vision Vol. 2 tooth ache.

7” release, DJ Disco Phantom (indie), 9 p.m., Free. nECtar’s: Events Are Objects (rock), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. on taP bar & grill: The Growlers (blues), 7 p.m., Free. raDio bEan: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free.

Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free. rED squarE: Japhy Ryder (prog rock), 8 p.m., Free.

DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

grEEn Mountain tavErn: Open Mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free. langDon strEEt CaFé: We Are the Willows (acoustic), 8 p.m., Donations.

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City liMits: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. on thE risE bakEry: Open Bluegrass Session, 7:30 p.m., Free.

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tWo brothErs tavErn: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

WED, 9/15 | $12 aDv / $14 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm

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bEE’s knEEs: Fred Brauer (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

blue scholars THU, 9/16 | $12 aDv / $14 DOS | DOORS 8:30, SHOW 9Pm

thE brEWski: Comedy Night with Andie Bryan (standup), 7:30 p.m., Free.

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thE shED rEstaurant & brEWEry: The Gabe Jarrett Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free.

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bus and Weisman — Kurt Weisman’s older brother — were recording Happy Birthday’s debut in Brattleboro with Burlington audioauteur Ryan Power. Within days, the band went from “recording an album” to recording an album for motherfucking Sub Pop. Thomas admits, with the hint of a smile in his voice, that there was some pressure. The resulting album, Happy Birthday, was released in March 2010.

Though this band has been Thomas’ focus for the past year — the group just finished a West Coast tour and are prepping to go to the UK — the label actually signed Thomas on the strength of the King Tuff record. At the moment, he has enough songs for both projects.

“They kind of choose their own path,” Thomas says of his songs.

“King Tuff is more rock ’n’ roll, sexual rock ’n’ roll. Pop, but harder. Happy Birthday is more sensitive, I feel like.

More pretty. A little more innovative, maybe, more focused on the chords and stuff. I don’t know. It’s so hard for me to talk about what the music is.”

Opportunities for Happy Birthday keep knocking on Thomas’ door. As if the upcoming UK tour weren’t exciting enough, on September 14 — the day after an appearance at Winooski hotspot The Monkey House — the band hits the road with Dirty Projectors, currently one of the hottest indie bands bubbling just under mainstream success.

“I’m a little nervous,” Thomas admits. “I feel like I need to, like, maybe add a little math-rock into my guitar playing,” he says, pausing before breaking out in laughter.

So what’s Thomas’ secret?

“The thing that has helped me have some success is that I’ve met a ton of amazing people over the years,” he says modestly. “And the more people you meet, the more opportunities seem to present themselves.

“I can’t really say that it’s been easy,” Thomas continues. “I’m still scraping by. But it means so much to me to be able to do what I want that it’s OK I’m broke sometimes. The most fun I have is when I make something I really like. That’s a great feeling, truly unlike anything else.” m

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Daaaang! How can it be time for the South End Art Hop already? And how can it be this paper’s 15th birthday, to boot? Where, oh where, does the time go? (Answer: Into the Nothing from The Neverending Story.

True story.)

The Art Hop is, bar none, my favorite local annual music(ish) event. It sounds super cheesy, but there really is something truly unique about the way the Pine Street district — can I call it a district? — comes alive, especially on Friday night. It may lack the marquee value of, say, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, or the Justin Bieber value of the Champlain Valley Fair, or the beer value of the Vermont Brewers Festival.

But for sheer energy and atmosphere, you can’t touch the Art Hop. It’s just special.

However, all of these events do have something in common — schmaltz alert!

They require a willingness to explore and a joy in discovery. Yes, even the fair does, in its own way. There is far more going on at Art Hop than I have room to relate in this tiny column — and we’re only talking music.

So, it is incumbent upon you, dear reader, to do some of the legwork yourself. Use the handful of shows mentioned here as a starting point. Then keep your ears open, because you never know what you’ll find around the next corner.

This first show is a yearly staple and an obvious highlight: the Fridaynight throwdown at Speaking Volumes.

This year’s lineup includes showgazers Maga , acoustic pop songwriter Andrew Parker-Renga and whiskeygrass hotshots Gold Town .

Moving south on Pine, I’d strongly suggest dropping by the Green Door Studio to catch Villanelles and the Vacant Lots.

The former have received plenty of ink lately — including a CD review in this issue

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on page 66. But it’s been a while since we’ve heard from the latter. In a typically cryptic series of emails, lighting engineer/vocalist Jared Artaud hints at some big news on the horizon, and whispers of another recording project have been on the wind around town.

Stay tuned.

I tend to focus on the rock music in Soundbites, but I do love me some jazz and country, too. So, I might find myself hopping over to the Maltex Building to catch rambling Rick Norcross with jazz-country hybrid Blue Gardenias, a local supergroup featuring vocalists Juliet McVicker, Taryn Noelle and Amber deLaurentis.

And last, we have a new entrant, the Art Hop After Party at Signal Kitchen recording studio on Main Street — formerly Strangeways Recording. The lineup features up-and-coming blog sensation tooth ache., My Dearest Darling offshoot Errands, Maga (again), Sai U Drom and the indefatigable DJ Disco Phantom.

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• Following up on last week’s puzzling Neko Case disappearing act, it seems we’ve got an answer as to why she — and Dan Bejar — were no-shows at the New Pornographers’ Higher Ground gig.

Maybe. After some Wikipedia Brownstyle sleuthing — an email to the club — 7D has learned that Ms. Case was stricken with food posioning. Of course, that explanation hasn’t sat well with certain disgruntled concertgoers, who have questioned the veracity of her excuse — mostly with pissy rants and demands for refunds on my blog. Look, I get it. People were upset Neko wasn’t there. And I agree, it sucks. And maybe, just maybe, the food poisoning thing is BS. But maybe it’s not. Regardless, knowing how private she is, if there is some other reason for her absence, we’re not gonna find out

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what it is. But I do know — because I asked her about it when we spoke earlier this year — that she was genuinely excited for the NPs to play in VT for all her new neighbors. I have a hard time believing Case would miss that show unless there were a very, very good reason. (Note to Neko: Call me!)

Moving on, Saturday night, Nectar’s hosts a split bill of neo-soul siren Myra Flynn and indie songwriter Justin Levinson.

That dynamic double team would be pretty noteworthy on its own, as it is whenever the pair appear together. But what’s truly special about this show in particular is that it will be — wait for it — their first together as husband and wife. Congrats, you crazy kids! (FYI: That sound you’re hearing is the collective breaking hearts of men throughout Greater Burlington. Sorry, guys.)

Sadly, the Dum Dum Girls/Blue Button show scheduled for this Thursday at Club Metronome has been canceled. But our rad pals at MSR Presents wouldn’t leave the collective indie-hungry community hanging. They’re teaming up with the equally rad dudes from Angioplasty Media to present School of Seven Bells with Active Child and, of course, DJ Disco Phantom at Metronome this Sunday. Be there.

Welcome to Dev Jana, who plays his first show as a local at The Monkey House this Sunday. The funk-influenced songwriter is a recent transplant from Phoenix and this July released a new album titled The Indeed.

Haven’t heard from column favorite Zack duPont in a while. Word has it dude’s been pretty busy lending his general awesomeness to local songwriter Andrew Parker-Renga’s upcoming release. Well, this Sunday might be a good chance to get reacquainted, as the songwriter shares the Parima Acoustic Lounge’s cozy stage with Philly-based

songwriter/harpist Gillian Grassie.

Grassie will fly solo at Langdon Street Café this Saturday.

• Band Name of the Week: Squid City.

As mentioned in these pages recently, veteran local electro-acoustic outfit That Toga Band are now Squid City. Why? Because I said so. OK, that’s not true.

The band reportedly had grown weary of being misrepresented as a frat-rock band due to their Belushian name … for the last seven years. They’ll be at Burlington’s Manhattan Pizza & Pub this Saturday.

• And, last but not least, from the Department of Corrections: Last week’s riff about the Montpelier Downtown Music Festival contained one minor goof. A quibble, really. I mean, you could hardly even call it a trifle … ahem. I, um, got the date wrong. By a whole week. The fest, which features the drunken-pirate stylings of the Shanty Rats, honorary Vermonters the Toughcats, and rowdy arena-rock revivalists Township is this Saturday in the Farmers Market parking lot. Sincere apologies if you showed up last Saturday based on my sloppy info.

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Listening In (1995 Remix) And finally, a bit of a change from the normal routine here, in honor of 7D’s big one-five. Instead of passing along what was on my iPod, etc., this past week, I’m digging deeply into the vault and offering a choice selection of local music representing what was (most likely) in the tape deck of my 1992 Honda Accord this week in 1995. Enjoy. And tune into my blog, Solid State, for more throwback fun all this week.

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JP’S Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389.

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Villanelles, Villanelles (SELF-RELEASED, CD)

On a frigid late-February evening in 2008, I stumbled into Burlington’s Radio Bean and caught a ragtag Champlain College band called Villanelles. It was an underwhelming performance. The group bore all the telltale signs of the young, inexperienced band they were: derivative songwriting, overtly melodramatic hooks, aimless arrangements 160 College St., 2nd Floor | 865 (ENVY) 3689 | shearenvyvt.com and, likely as a result, noticeable insecurity.

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The aptly titled “Summertime Hit” leads off with Tristan Baribeau’s sun-soaked lead-guitar line ricocheting through the speakers like a pinball in a Coney Island arcade. The front man matches his bright riff with a breezy vocal delivery that belies the song’s brooding lyrics. His high, reedy tenor flits and swoons over splashes of Zane Gundersen’s piano and a light rip current courtesy of bassist Evan Borden.

“Wait It Out” is next, and starts out a little close to aping Clap Your Hands Say Yeah for comfort. But with a clever arrangement that features a number of 16t-Wclx051910.indd 1 5/14/10 3:11:57 PM surprising twists and a healthy dose of carefree vocal harmony, the band elevates the tune beyond mere hero worship.

“Abstinence” is a kaleidoscopic gem, evoking the bright psychedelic pop of late-1960s bands such as the Association or, in darker moments, the Zombies. It is possibly the album’s most ambitious cut, s! ce ri P on! Best and certainly among its most artistically Best Selecti Volcano, developed. A true stunner.

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example. As is the following number, “The Waltz,” which provides a three-minute, mostly instrumental interlude before the record’s final act.

Following the relatively unremarkable “Auto,” the band returns to form on the jaunty, “My Money Keeps Me Warm.” The song has hooks on top of hooks, and resembles early Cold War Kids in both style and tone.

The moody, searching “Our Love Song” sets up the disc’s closing tune, “Sway by Design.” Where the former bristles with a combination of wonder and cautious hesitation, the latter explodes in a triumphant flurry of pop bombast, before yielding, contentedly, on a bed of airy guitar and piano.

Catch Villanelles with the Dirty Watts and Pig Whistle this Friday at Langdon Street Café in Montpelier, and with Happy Birthday and Crinkles on Monday at Winooski’s Monkey House.

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Tiffany Pfeiffer and the Discarnate Band, Amor Frio (SELF-RELEASED, CD)

From established stars Grace Potter and Anaïs Mitchell to rising talents such as Myra Flynn, Maryse Smith and Anna Pardenik, Vermont suffers no shortage of supremely talented, young female vocalists. This collective embarrassment of riches grew even greater when neo-soul songwriter Tiffany Pfeiffer recently relocated to the Green Mountains from Brooklyn. Based on the strength of her debut EP, Amor Frio, recorded with crack backing ensemble the Discarnate Band, Vermonters will welcome her with open arms.

“These Years Later” begins with a melancholy piano progression buoyed by flecks of bright cymbal. That classic, late-night jazz feel then melds with a pulsing drumbeat, introducing the retro-modern aesthetic that defines the EP. Pfeiffer is

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revealing them. Given the tune’s simple but effective lyrical flow, it’s a savvy choice.

“Broken Hearted” is the most overtmashup of the disc’s competing classic and modern idioms. Pfeiffer and MC Yah Supreme play up pop music’s time-honored coy damsel/charming rogue dynamic — think Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan, Otis Redding and Carla Thomas or, more recently, the Amy Winehouse/Ghostface Killah remix of Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good.”

The results are hit or miss, as Pfeiffer largely overshadows her slick rapping counterpart.

But that’s hardly his fault.

“Conquistadora” is a sinewy Latinjazz-inflected tune. Pfeiffer finally indulges some vocal acrobatics amid a shuffling phalanx of horn, flute and grooving upright bass. The payoff is worth the wait. Few singers can match Pfeiffer’s raw talent, locally or otherwise.

Amor Frio comes to a blissful close on “That Moment in the Stars.” The tender, aching ballad is perfectly suited to Pfeiffer’s unique and timeless voice.

Tiffany Pfeiffer and the Discarnate Band play this Thursday at Tosca’s at Trout River Traders in Montgomery Center, and again Friday at the Westford Farmers Market.

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poised for national success. The shaggy quintet blends classic elements of bluegrass, roots and country music with choice influences from throughout rock history, including the Rolling Stones, Neil Young and Townes Van Zandt, that elevate them above your average

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Tuesday, Oct. 5

newgrass hybrid. In support of their recently released debut full-length, the band appears at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge

8:00 p.m. $55

this Saturday. And, as fall precedes winter, Boston alt-country outfit AUTUMN HOLLOW open the show.

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NECTAR’S: Bluegrass Thursdays with Mike & Ruthy CD release, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

NIGHTCRAWLERS: Karaoke with Steve LeClair, 7 p.m., Free.

O’BRIEN’S IRISH PUB: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free.

ONE PEPPER GRILL: Karaoke, 8 p.m., Free.

TROUT RIVER TRADERS: Tiffany Pfeiffer & the Discarnate Band (neo-soul), 7 p.m., Free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: DJ Johnny Utah (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

regional

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Eric George (Americana), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

MONOPOLE: Peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free.

Live Music (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Gary Peacock (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The House Rockers (blues), 7 p.m., Free.

PARIMA ACOUSTIC LOUNGE: Burgundy Thursdays with Joe Adler, Samara Lark, Francis Llewellyn Andreas (singer-songwriters), 8:30 p.m., $3.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: Karaoke Night with Sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Villanelles, The Dirty Watts, Pig Whistle (indie), 10 p.m., Donations.

RADIO BEAN: Jazz Sessions (jazz), 6 p.m., Free.

Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Lissa Scneckenberger, Pete Sutherland (folk), 9 p.m., Free. Anthony Santor Group (jazz), 11 p.m., $3.

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RASPUTIN’S: 101 Thursdays with Pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free.

THE SCUFFER STEAK & ALE HOUSE: PJ Davidian Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Fat Man and Little Boy: The Atomic Duo (old-time), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

CLUB METRONOME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: After the Rodeo (bluegrass), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Ozomatli (funk), 8:30 p.m., $20/23. AA.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Happy Hour with Trinity (Irish), 5 p.m., Free. The Blame (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

JP’S PUB: Dave Harrison’s Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

northern

NIGHTCRAWLERS: High Rollers (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: DJ Jam Man (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

RASPUTIN’S: DJ ZJ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $3.

RED SQUARE: Perry Nunn (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Sophistafunk (funk), 9 p.m., $3. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Stavros (house), 9 p.m., $3.

THE BREWSKI: Sam Solo (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Benjamin Bright (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free.

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BACKSTAGE PUB: The Hitmen (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

BANANA WINDS CAFÉ & PUB: Karaoke, 8 p.m., Free.

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BEE’S KNEES: Barika Ensemble (world music), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

7:00 p.m. $40/$45

MONOPOLE: Cousin It (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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RADIO BEAN: Swale (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

THE DAVID BROMBERG QUARTET Sunday, Nov. 21

THE HUB PIZZERIA & PUB: Jatoba (groove-grass), 9 p.m., Free.

PARIMA ACOUSTIC LOUNGE: MIchael Chorney Sextet (acoustic), 9 p.m., $8.

ON THE RISE BAKERY: Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 11 8:00 p.m. $45

THE BREWSKI: Mud City Ramblers (bluegrass), 9 p.m., Free.

RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJs Rekkon & Frequency (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

51 MAIN: Charlie Hilbert (blues), 8 p.m., Free.

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BEE’S KNEES: Bread & Bones (folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Growlers (blues), 5 p.m., Free. The X-Rays (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Ambush (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

ONE FEDERAL: Tammy Fletcher (gospel), 7 p.m., Free.

8:00 p.m. $35

champlain valley

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

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Dave Grippo Funk Band, 9 p.m., $5.

northern

Saturday, Nov. 6

THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: Live DJ, 9:30 p.m., Free.

BREAKWATER CAFÉ: Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 6 p.m., Free.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

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POSITIVE PIE 2: The Devil Makes Three (Americana), 10:30 p.m., $15.

51 MAIN: Dreams of Tomorrow (acoustic), 9 p.m., Free.

THE MONKEY HOUSE: We Are Country Mice (indie), 9 p.m., $5.

NUTTY STEPH’S: Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 5 p.m., Free.

GUSTO’S: The Complaints (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

BANANA WINDS CAFÉ & PUB: Paul Douse (rock), 7:30 p.m., Free.

BLACK DOOR BAR & BISTRO: Andy Cohen, Good Old Wagon (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., $15.

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Dan Liptak’s Casimir Effect (jazz), 9 p.m., Free. Dan Liptak’s Casimir Effect (jazz), 9 p.m., Free.

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (house), 9 p.m., Free.

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CHARLIE O’S: Fat Man and Little Boy: The Atomic Duo (old-time), 10 p.m., Free.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Jonny P (Top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

RED SQUARE: Selector Dubee (reggae), 6 p.m., Free.

A-Dog Presents (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

8:00 p.m. • $25

central

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with Ben Bright and Ashley Kollar, 6 p.m., Free. Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYCE (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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Breakwater Café: Wise Rokobili (reggae), 6 p.m., Free.

CluB MetronoMe: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. franny o’s: Balance DJ & Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

HigHer ground BallrooM: Rhythm Devils featuring Bill Kreutzman and mickey Hart (rock), 8:30 p.m., $30/35. aa.

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HigHer ground sHowCase lounge: autumn Hollow (alt-country), 9 p.m., $12. aa. Dead Winter carpenters.

JP’s PuB: Dave Harrison’s starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

ManHattan Pizza & PuB: squid city (electroacoustic), 10 p.m., Free. tHe Monkey House: The move it move it, cash is King (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

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rasPutin’s: Nastee (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. red square: DJ Raul (salsa), 5 p.m., Free. Jay Burwick (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Free. The Filthy Funk (funk), 9 p.m., $3. DJ a-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

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City liMits: Dance party with DJ earl (top 40), 9 p.m., Free. on tHe rise Bakery: second saturday Blues with the Great Brook Blues Band, 7:30 p.m., $8. two BrotHers tavern: The Horse traders (rock), 9 p.m., $3.

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northern

Bee’s knees: Live music, 7:30 p.m., Donations. tHe Brewski: in Kahootz (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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MonoPole: Threatend (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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tHe Brewski: Dale and Darcy (acoustic), 7 p.m., Free.

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51 Main: Jenni Johnson & Friends (jazz), 9 p.m., Free.

burlington area

1/2 lounge: Heal-in sessions with Reverence (reggae), 10 p.m., Free.

HigHer ground BallrooM: Xavier Rudd & izintaba, Good Old War (singer-songwriter, pop), 7:30 p.m., $18/20. aa.

HigHer ground sHowCase lounge: carolina chocolate Drops (acoustic), 8 p.m., $12/15. aa. leunig’s Bistro & Café: Jenni Johnson trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. tHe Monkey House: Happy Birthday, Villanelles, crinkles (indie), 9 p.m., $10. neCtar’s: moses & the electric company (funk), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

PariMa Main stage: Jazzed up mondays (jazz), 7 p.m., Free (18+). radio Bean: Open mic, 8 p.m., Free. red square: Zack dupont Band (rock), 8 p.m., Free. Hype ‘em (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. rozzi’s lakesHore tavern: trivia Night, 8 p.m., Free. ruBen JaMes: Why Not monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

central

langdon street Café: Open mic, 7 p.m., Free.

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CluB MetronoMe: Bass culture with DJs Jahson & Nickel B (electronica), 9 p.m., Free. leunig’s Bistro & Café: Juliet mcVicker (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

taBu Café & nigHtCluB: all Night Dance party with DJ toxic (top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

lift: Karaoke … with a twist, 9 p.m., Free.

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Monty’s old BriCk tavern: Open mic Night, 6 p.m., Free.

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langdon street Café: Brendan Hogan (singersongwriter), 3 p.m., Donations.

radio Bean: Brett Hughes (cosmo-rural), 6 p.m., Free. Ryan Fauber & Jonah salzman (singersongwriters), 8:15 p.m., Free. Grimis (rock), 10 p.m., Free. 2nd agenda (rebel folk), 11:30 p.m., Free.

tHe reservoir restaurant & taP rooM: cats under the stars (Jerry Garcia Band tribute), 10 p.m., Free.

1/2 lounge: Funhouse with DJs Rob Douglas, moonflower & Friends (house), 7 p.m., Free. tHe BloCk gallery: Open mic, 1:30 p.m., Free.

CluB MetronoMe: angioplasty media and msR presents school of seven Bells, active child, DJ Disco phantom (indie), 8 p.m., $12. 18+.

HigHer ground BallrooM: cake (rock), 9 p.m., $40/43. aa.

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central

olive ridley’s: Hell or High Water (rock), 8 p.m., Donations.

langdon street Café: Gillian Grassie (acoustic), 7 p.m., Donations. Zack dupont (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Donations. Bill Burrell & the sod Busters (soul), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

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red square: side pony with myra Flynn & Gregory Douglass (’80s covers), 8 p.m., Free.

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gusto’s: Bogo Guppy (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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radio Bean: adam Reczek (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free.

PariMa Main stage: sara Grace & the suits (rock), 10 p.m., $6.

CHarlie o’s: Rehab for Quitters, Husbands aKa (ska, punk), 10 p.m., Free.

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PariMa aCoustiC lounge: Zack dupont, Gillian Grassie (singer-songwriters), 7:30 p.m., $3.

nigHtCrawlers: evenkeel (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

central

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neCtar’s: mi Yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., Free.

Bee’s knees: Live music, 7:30 p.m., Donations.

tHe skinny PanCake: Brendan Hogan (acoustic), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

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Monty’s old BriCk tavern: George Voland JaZZ: with sabrina Brown and Fred Haas (jazz), 4:30 p.m., Free.

neCtar’s: Ryan Fauber & Jonah salzman (singersongwriters), 7 p.m., Free. myra Flynn & Justin Levinson (singer-songwriter, neo-soul), 9 p.m., $5. on taP Bar & grill: Gutterpup (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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tHe Monkey House: Dev Jana (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

tHe Monkey House: Hip-Hop Open mic with Dakota, 10 p.m., Free.

neCtar’s: Live music, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. radio Bean: Gua Gua (psychotropical), 6 p.m., Free. carsie Blanton (singer-songwriter), 8:15 p.m., Free.

Honky-tonk sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. red square: upsetta international with super K (reggae), 8 p.m., Free.

central

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Langdon Street Café: Information Overload with Jen Dole (trivia), 7 p.m., Donations. Comedy Open Mic (standup), 9 p.m., Donations.

SLide Brook Lodge & tavern: tattoo tuesdays with Andrea (jam), 5 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

Lift: DJs p-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

Manhattan Pizza & PuB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. neCtar’S: events Are Objects (rock), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. on taP Bar & griLL: paydirt (bluegrass), 7 p.m., Free. radio Bean: ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free.

Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

51 Main: Quizz Night (trivia), 7 p.m., Free.

red Square: Stella (electro-acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. Coba

two BrotherS tavern: Monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

central

northern

CharLie o’S: Brett Hughes (swampy-tonk), 8 p.m., Free.

the BrewSki: Jason Wedlock (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

Parker Pie Co.: DJ two tone (eclectic DJ), 8 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

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two BrotherS tavern: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

51 Main: Blues Jam, 8 p.m., Free.

City LiMitS: Karaoke with Let It Rock entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

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northern

1/2 Lounge: Sirenix: Queen City Songwriter Series with Mia Adams (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free.

Bee’S kneeS: Rachael Rice (country), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

CLuB MetronoMe: Campus Boyz Back to School Jam, 8 p.m., $7. 18+.

the BrewSki: Comedy Night with Andie Bryan (standup), 7:30 p.m., Free.

franny o’S: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

the Shed reStaurant & Brewery: Abby Jenne & the enablers (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

Leunig’S BiStro & Café: paul Asbell & Clyde Stats (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

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MonoPoLe: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free. oLive ridLey’S: Mambo Combo (mambo), 7:30 p.m., Free. m

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higher ground ShowCaSe Lounge: Griffin House, tyler James (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., $12/14. AA.

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green Mountain tavern: Open Mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free.

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Bee’S kneeS: Kris Gruen (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

higher ground BaLLrooM: Cinderfella (auction), 6 p.m., $10/12. AA.

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Main Street griLL & Bar: peter Mayhew (acoustic), 7 p.m., Free.

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To the East and the West

art

Curtis Hale, “Landscapes Near and Far”

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urtis Hale’s current exhibit at the Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery is divided between paintings of South Korea, where he was apprenticed to painter Lee Jae-Hyo, and paintings of his home turf, Vermont. His renderings of both locales present lushly brushed skies billowing over moody landscapes. In his artist’s statement, the Danville-based Hale further categorizes his works as early, looser pieces; travel paintings from Asia; recent compositions that sometimes flatten space and simplify landscape elements into blocks of color; and new paintings of childhood haunts. Despite these disparate-sounding elements, the show is cohesive — the artist’s distinctive hand is clear in each of the works.

Hale was one of 10 artists selected for the Vermont Arts Council’s Art of Action project that concluded its yearlong, statewide tour this summer. His paintings — of steel bridges, crystalline skies and placid waters — revealed his facility with the medium. In the Northeast Kingdom show, Hale considers both familiar and foreign terrain. All of these works seem like dual portraits: the artist painting the landscape, and simultaneously painting his own sense of ease or displacement within it.

In “Intersection,” a volume of dark clouds builds into the upper left corner

ONGOING burlington area

‘ALZHEIMER’S: FORGETTING PIECE BY PIECE’: An exhibit of 52 contemporary quilted works that offer poignant tribute to victims of the disease, organized by the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative; and audio recordings of stories from elders, in conjunction with Vermont Public Radio and The StoryCorps Memory Loss Initiative. Also, ‘CIRCUS DAY IN AMERICA’: A multimedia exhibit celebrating the art and experience of the American circus, circa 1870-1950; ‘JAY HALL CONNAWAY: A RESTLESS NATURE’: A retrospective of the 20th-century New England landscape painter; ‘ALL FIRED UP: SIX CERAMIC ARTISTS FROM VERMONT’: Unique artist-designed installations by a half-dozen of the region’s finest ceramicists; ‘EMBELLISHMENTS: THE ART OF THE CRAZY QUILT’: Extraordinary examples from the permanent collection that have never been publicly exhibited; ‘UPON A PAINTED OCEAN: AMERICAN MARINE PAINTINGS’: Fine works from the permanent collection; ‘TALLY-HO! THE ART AND CULTURE OF THE FOX HUNT’: Artwork, film footage and artifacts from the heyday of the sport in America; ‘THE ART OF

of the painting, pressing down on the scene below.

A gash of white clouds and blue sky occupies the middle third, contrasting with the dark horizon. A pewter-blue street meets a crossroads under the muddled eye of a red stoplight. To the right, low buildings skulk; a two-toned gas station with a peaked roof and a collection of parked cars sits close to a geometric, beige building, perhaps a defunct garage, that hangs back from the road. Its windows are hollow black rectangles.

The composition is strong. A street-

light’s verticality and angular shape connect the darkness of the foreground to the whiteness of the clouds along the horizon, anchoring the former while drawing the eye back to slack power lines along the looming horizon. Painted in a nuanced palette of moody grays and blues, “Intersection” conveys the vacancy of an early morning in rural America. Across the intersection, the dusty yellow high beams of an oncoming car inject “Old Ames” a human presence into the painting. Hale clearly knows this landscape; you can imagine him sitting out there, painting before dawn and attempting to see a well-worn scene anew.

Hale’s South Korea paintings, on the other hand, recall the emotional freight of Robert Frank’s photographs in his book The Americans. Frank immigrated to the United States in the late 1940s and began shooting the pictures for his book in the mid-’50s. The images are simultaneously complex and bare — a clear eye into a layered world that the artist seems to discover anew. Hale’s

ART REVIEW

OGDEN PLEISSNER: A RETROSPECTIVE FROM THE COLLECTION’: More than 30 rarely seen oils, watercolors and drypoints; ‘GOOD FENCES: VERMONT STONE WALLS’: An outdoor exhibit exploring the medium’s history, variety and materials; and ‘WARREN KIMBLE’S AMERICA’: Favorite works from the country’s best-known contemporary folk artist.

Through October 24 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.

‘ANSEL ADAMS AND EDWARD BURTYNSKY: CONSTRUCTED LANDSCAPES’: The centerpiece exhibit of the season features more than 60 images by the renowned photographer of the American wilderness and the contemporary Canadian photographer who focuses on human impact in the natural world. Through October 24 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.

‘ART AFFAIR’: Dimensional watercolors by Shelburne painter Raimond del Noce Senior appears in this ongoing display of works by local artists. Through September 30 at Shearer Chevrolet in South Burlington. Info, 658-1111.

VISUAL ART IN SEVEN DAYS:

CALL TO ARTISTS CALLING ALL INDIE CRAFTERS: Applications are now being accepted for the Holiday Queen City Craft Bazaar. Learn about the event and apply for the show at www.queencitycraft.com.

VON BARGEN’S 1ST ANNUAL FALL ART SHOW: Juried art show open to all college art students and recent graduates of local universities (one or two years). All media accepted. Must have six or more pieces available for immediate showing. Please

ART LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY PAMELA POLSTON. LISTINGS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART SHOWS IN TRULY PUBLIC PLACES; EXCEPTIONS MAY BE MADE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EDITOR.

paintings of South Korea hum with the same kind of excitement.

In “Rainy Season I (building), South Korea,” painterly expanses of color seem stitched together. A periwinkle road sweeps the viewer into the foreground before snaking around a field to the left.

To the right of the road, telephone poles pace methodically into the distance, past a cinder-block house with just one small window. New-looking roads and a wall of cliffs appear in the background.

An angular gray building hunkers low against the cliffs, a contrast to the gestural curves of the wooded terrain.

Hale’s fresh yet muted palette of steely gray, warm greens and subtle sienna echoes the early-morning sensibility of “Intersection,” yet here, each stroke seems like a discovery. With the wideopen eyes of a first-time visitor, he appears to have taken in every subtle shift in the scene and recorded them vividly, without interpretion.

This is Hale’s gift: He sees. His paintings of Vermont and South Korea hang together companionably, each with an artistic honesty that truly is worth a thousand words.

— AMY RAHN Curtis Hale, “Landscapes Near and Far,” Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery, St. Johnsbury. Through September 28.

email for submission requirements. Send submissions to: Jeff Pierce, Von Bargen’s Jewelry, 131 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401, or jeff@ vonbargens.com. Submission deadline: September 23. Show is October 7, 4-7 p.m.

THE TOUCH OF VERMONT HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET is looking for vendors for a Saturday, December 11, juried craft show in Montpelier. Info, www.TouchofVT.org.

CALL FOR ART HOP VOLUNTEERS: The South End’s repurposed factories and warehouses will open their doors on September 10 and

11 to become art galleries and exhibition sites. Dozens of local artists will open their studios.

We need 150 volunteers to make the Art Hop happen!

As a thank-you, volunteers will be admitted free to the “Strut V” Fashion Show and the after-hours party. To volunteer, please visit www.seaba.com and click on “Get Involved.”

“AFTER DARK”: Vermont Photo Space Gallery is seeking photography submissions for its juried “After Dark” exhibit.

Deadline: September 15 at midnight. www.vermontpho tospace.com/ex6.

GET YOUR ART SHOW LISTED HERE!

IF YOU’RE PROMOTING AN ART EXHIBIT, LET US KNOW BY POSTING INFO AND IMAGES BY THURSDAYS AT NOON ON OUR FORM AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTEVENT OR GALLERIES@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

Art ShowS

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Art Hop Group ExHibit: sixteen local artists show two-dimensional works in oil, watercolor and acrylic, as well as wall-hung sculpture, in celebration of the newly expanded, 15,000-square-foot showroom. september 10 through october 15 at burlington Furniture Company. info, 860-4972.

Art Hop JuriEd SHow: Artworks in a variety of media by Vermont artists submitted to the 2010 south end Art hop, and the juror’s choices. outdoor sculptures sited along pine street, Flynn Avenue and other south end locations remain on view for the month as well. september 10 through 30 at soda plant in burlington. info, 859-9222.

CorliSS blAkEly: “Visions of nature,” floral and still-life paintings created on the artist’s iphone and ipad. on view saturdays and during First Friday art walks. Through september 25 at Amy e. Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center in burlington. info, 652-4505. dAvid SmitH: “entrances: new paintings,” works that result from musing on visually entering the natural world as well as the alternative meanings of the word. Through september 21 at Furchgott sourdiffe gallery in shelburne. info, 985-3848. diCk brunEllE: Recent contemporary paintings in watercolor and acrylic. Through september 30 at penny Cluse Café in burlington. info, 864-0989.

EbEn EmStroff: neo-op drawings. Through september 30 at pine street Deli in burlington. info, 859-9222.

Erin inGliS: Abstract and nature-themed paintings. Through september 30 at Red square in burlington. info, 318-2438.

‘froG Hollow: 40 yEArS of vErmont CrAft’: An exhibit showcasing the craft center’s four decades through commentary, organization descriptions, historical photos and a sampling of works by some of the artisan members, including sabra Field, peter Miller, woody Jackson and more. Through september 30 at Frog hollow in burlington. info, 863-6458.

JAy lAnCE SponGbErG: photography and collage.

Through september 30 at uncommon grounds in burlington. info, 865-6227.

kEvyn Cundiff: stained-glass pieces by the burlington artist, in the Main Reading Room.

Through september 30 at Fletcher Free library in burlington. info, 865-7211. lynn rupE: “urban habitat,” paintings depicting wild animals in city environments. Through september 30 at The block gallery in winooski. info, 373-5150.

ElizAbEtH GrAdES: “granite and greens,” acrylic paintings on birch panel that express the transformative nature of stone, water and earth; and 2010 rEGionAl ExHibition: a juried group exhibit of works by artists in the area. september 10 through october 8 at north Country Cultural Center for the Arts in plattsburgh, n.Y. Reception: Friday, september 10, 5-7 p.m. info, 518-563-1604.

ElizAbEtH nElSon: “in between,” new oil and mixed-media paintings that depict intersections in the natural world. Through october 29 at Vermont supreme Court lobby in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, september 10, 5-7 p.m.

Group SHow: greg Mamczak, nakki goranin, Denise Johnson, sam balling and sean Metcalf exhibit new mixed-media paintings, photography and illustrations. Through september 30 at speaking Volumes in burlington. Art hop reception: includes a barbecue and live music by Andrew parker-Renga, Maga and gold Town. Donations.

Friday, september 10, 5-9 p.m. info, 540-0107.

‘on tHE plAnEt’burlinGton: sculptures by artists from Japan and the u.s., part of a three-site exhibit also at spA in barre and at the historic quarries in Millstone hill in barre Town. Through september 22 at Flynndog in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 10, 6-8 p.m., includes two performances by the burlington Taiko Drummers at 6 and 7 p.m. pAt todd: “Art in My lifetime,” boldly colored scenes from the natural world. september 10 through october 16 at The Art house in Middlebury. Reception: Friday, september 10, 5-7 p.m. info, 458-0464. plAinfiEld HiStoriCAl SoCiEty pHoto ExHibit: “images of the past,” 50 photographs of historic plainfield, 1880-1940. september 11 through october 31 at plainfield Community Center.

Reception: Friday, september 10, 6-8 p.m. info, 371-7239. ‘powdErizEd’: snowboardinfluenced artwork, video and photography by Michael Jager and David lane Roby, Adam Moran, lance Violette, Randy gaetano, Chris Copley, shem Roose, Dennis healy, Michael Montanaro and more. september 10 through october 8 at propeller Media works in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 10, 7-10 p.m. info, 401-741-8101. ‘rEprESEnt’: Representative works in a variety of media by more than 30 artists, including members of the collective and others who have worked with the gallery during the past year.september

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SCulptfESt 2010: The annual outdoor exhibit features works in marble by Frank Anjo, Carlos Dorrien, Don Ramey, Rick Rothrock and nora Valdez. september 11 through october 24 at Carving studio and sculpture Center in west Rutland.

Reception: saturday, september 11, 5-7 p.m. info, 438-2097.

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‘ConnECtionS’: A group show in a variety of media that express physical and spiritual connections, in celebration of the gallery’s newly renovated space. september 12 through november 13 at Chandler gallery in Randolph.

Reception: sunday, september 12, 3-5 p.m. info, 431-0204.

JoHn pErry: Recent holographic work by the owner of burlington’s holographics north. september 13 through october 1 at living/learning Center, uVM, in burlington.

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mEAGAn EmiliA: Fine art photography exploring the beauty of Vermont as well as abstracts and people. Through september 30 at Muddy waters in burlington. info, 658-0466.

ClArk ruSSEll: The burlington artist presents new abstract sculptures in aluminum and stainlesssteel industrial cutouts. september 10 through october 15 at Jager Dipaola Kemp Design in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 10, 6-10 p.m. info, 864-5884.

niCHolAS HEiliG: “oil & water,” pen-and-ink drawings that address the impact of water pollution on the environment. Through october 1 at Maltex building in burlington. Reception: Friday, september 10, 7-9 p.m.

‘CrAnk: tHE bikE AS Art’: An exhibition for Art hop that celebrates the two-wheeler and features photography by blotto and John glassie, 9/3/10 11:54:04 AM paintings by stefan bumbeck 16t-nido090810.indd 1 and lydia nichols, customdesigned frames by hunt Manley, and limited-edition Find immediate, long-lasting relief screen-print posters by through short-term hypnotherapy. select Design. opening reception features music by DJs Treatz and luis Calderin.

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JudE bond: “A gathering of skirts,” two- and three-dimensional works in a variety of media that explore the lives of women, as well as digitally altered photographic self-portraits. september 10 through october 3 at 215 College gallery in burlington. info, 863-3662.

AnnuAl full HouSE ExHibit: Artworks by Kathy Domenicucci, sean Dye, Terry hauptman, Cecily herzig, Tally groves, stephen proctor and Joseph Robbason. september 10 through october 2 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Reception: Friday, september 10, 5-8 p.m. info, 775-0356.

niCHolAS HEiliG: “liquid lines,” a collection of paintings and digital images that pay tribute to all that flows. Through september 29 at signal Kitchen in burlington. Reception: Friday, september 10, 5-7 p.m.

‘StuCk, dEvotion, dESirE, dEStruCtion’: installations and 2-D work by wylie sofia garcia and Mary Admasian, as well as a piece by eco-fashion artist sam Talbot-Kelly. september 10 through 25 at The backspace in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 10, 5-midnight

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Gundrun klEiSt-rEynA: whimsical sculptures and embroidered fashions by the german-born artist. Through september 30 at salaam in burlington. info, 658-8822.

AdAm dEvArnEy: Mixedmedia collage paintings that unite the natural and urban worlds and comment on issues of social relevance. Also, the artist offers his first-ever limited-edition print. Through november 30 at speeder & earl’s (pine street) in burlington. Reception: Friday, september 10, 5-9 p.m.

10-25. at s.p.A.C.e. gallery in burlington.Reception: Friday, september 10, 5 - midnight. info, spacegallervt.com.

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fiGurE drAwinG ExHibit: Members of an ongoing life-drawing class show their works: R. steven wienert, Charles w. norris-brown, bennett Johns, Jean Carlson Masseau, lisa Myers, pamela J. betts and Duker bower; and CArl rubino: fine art photography. Through october 1 at shelburne Art Center. info, 578-5763.

vErmont rEAliStS SHow: An exhibit of paintings that celebrate the beauty of the Vermont landscape, featuring Kevin Fahey, Kathleen Kolb, Rett sturman and eric Tobin. september 9 through october 2 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Reception: Thursday, september 9, 5-7 p.m. info, 888-1261.

JonAtHAn HArriS: “inner landscapes,” multimedia work by the shelburne native that exposes human emotion on massive and intimate scales, and blurs the boundaries of anthropology, software development, complex systems analysis, graphic design and storytelling. september 10 through october 23 at Firehouse gallery in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 10, 5-8 p.m. info, 865-7165.

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ames Irving Westermann apologizes that there isn’t much to look at in his Morrisville workshop. He’s just shipped off the last of the steel sculptures he made this summer: three to Burlington for the South End Art Hop’s outdoor juried show, and one to Woodstock for Sculpturefest 2010. What remains — walls covered in tools and bicycle parts, a wonderland of reclaimed steel in the woods out back — is unremarkable to the 26-year-old artist and electrician.

“When I want to make something, I just come out here and look,” he says, heading up a trail into the woods.

If these heaps of metal and junk were in the front yard, it would just look like a trashy lawn. But back here on the trails, they’re organized enough to look intentional, as if arranged by someone who knows what he’s doing — a welder, if not a sorcerer. Walk down one path and you’ll see piles of Barre granite, including a smooth, white grave marker. Turn a corner to find barricades of worn snowmaking pipes from Stowe, stacks of old shovels, bicycle wheels, car tires, glass insulators, springs and hinges.

Westermann, who uses almost entirely reclaimed or reused materials for his sculptures, knows exactly where to find things in these woods. He climbs up on something rusty and, with the toe of his sneaker, rummages through mysterious metal objects. This is where Westermann comes for inspiration.

In one section of the woods, behind a garden bursting with sunflowers, a scarecrow made of coffee cans and a swooping steel sculpture he named “Speculation,” Westermann has a collection of propane tanks, the rounded ends of which he welds together to create models for his spherical pieces. Elsewhere in the woods, he has a stack of mutant bicycles — one with a snowboard in place of its wheels, another with a scooter base where the seat once was.

Bikes are big with Westermann. One of his Art Hop sculptures, called “Trike,” is a massive red chopper parked outside Lawrence Ribbecke Studios on Pine Street. Its spiky back wheels, formerly part of his woodland junkyard, were the inspiration for the piece.

This bike isn’t functional, but it does have a nice big seat, inviting for a kid to climb on.

As a kid himself, growing up in Morrisville, Westermann was always working on something.

“I’ve been building forever,” he says. “It starts with Legos, and the toys just get bigger as you grow up, [and] more expensive.”

I’ve been building forever.

It starts with Legos, and the toys just get bigger as you grow up.

James Irving Westermann, artist He started breaking apart bikes and putting them back together while he was still in high school. That was after he learned some basic welding at his very first job — with a blacksmith — and got a brief tutorial from the guys at the local welding-supply store.

“I liked chopping things up, making them look funny and then ending up with something unique,” Westermann says.

He still does.

Back in his workshop, Westermann rolls out his MIG welder for a demonstration.

After high school, he trained at a welding school in Schenectady and is now certified.

He can only find one mask amid the clutter, so he does a really quick weld, looking away while the sparks fly. The oddly delicious smell of gas and melting steel wafts through the workshop. You can get a terrible “sunburn” from the UV rays if you’re not covered up, he explains. Twice he’s gotten flash burn in his eyes from not wearing a mask.

“It feels like you have sand in your eyes,” Westermann says. “You wake up in the middle of the night and you can’t see. You open your eyes and it just feels like buckets of water are coming out.”

It’s an intense way to make art, but Westermann loves working with steel. And, of course, it’s all about the tools.

“I like gear,” he admits with a grin. “I’m a tool junkie. I can’t stop buying them. So, part of it is just, Ooh, if I build that I’ll have to buy that new tool!”

Westermann fantasizes about someday buying an engine-driven welder, so he can work on site, building his massive structures out in a field, or on the side of the road in Burlington. One of the biggest hurdles he’s encountered, as his sculptures have become bigger and heavier, is moving them. This summer his truck and trailer hit maximum capacity transporting a 2200-pound sculpture. But he’s still thinking bigger.

The last thing Westermann wants is to be pigeonholed, making the same kind of sculpture again and again. He’s found some success with his spheres, which look like something out of a Tim Burton movie: rusted gears, bolts, wrenches, and other bits and bobs welded together like steel lace into a perfect, hollow sphere. But he’s starting to get tired of filling requests for them.

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“If I have to do the same piece over and over, I’m just going to overcharge until people stop wanting them,” he says. “If I keep doing them out of bicycle gears I’ll go crazy.”

Trying to make a sphere out of silverware could be cool, he says, though he’s not sure where he’d dig up a thousand forks, knives and spoons.

No matter. When it comes to creating new sculptures, what excites Westermann most is simple: “The next one,” he says. “Whatever that is.” m

James Irving Westermann’s sculptures appear in Burlington as part of the South End Art Hop outdoor juried show: “Meteor” and “Comet” are at 339 Pine Street; “Trike” appears in front of Lawrence Ribbecke Studios at 377 Pine Street. The works will remain on view through September. www.seaba.com.

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‘PuPils and Foci’: Drawings and paintings by Cecilia Ackerman, Sophie Allen and Estafania Puerta. Through September 30 at Designhaus in Burlington. Info, 310-5019.

RobeRt Waldo bRunelle JR.: Colorful vernacular paintings by the Vermont artist.

Through September 24 at North End Studio in Burlington. Info, 863-6713. stePhen beattie: “Through the Lens: Photographs of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks,” large-format digital prints.

Through September 30 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Info, 865-7211.

talKs & events south end aRt hoP: The biggest art event of the year comprises dozens of open studios and other art exhibits, a juried show in the Soda Plant, an outdoor sculpture display, a dedication of the newly restored Maltex Building (Friday at 7 p.m., with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble), a Kids Hop (Saturday 9 a.m.-noon), “Strut V,” a fashion show (Saturday, 7 and 9 p.m.) followed by an after party, in addition to music, theater and other events at various locations.

See Art Hop program for schedule details, and a site map or visit www.seaba.com.

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bRenda gaRand: “A Subtle Shift,” sculpture and drawing. Through October 10 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670. ivey haRdy: “At the Shadow’s Edge/A Body in Motion,” artworks depicting a diverse spectrum of body language, from quiet to rodeo-grand.

Through October 3 at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield. Info, 496-8994.

Kathy staRK: “Interior Landscapes,” mixed-media paintings by the Craftsbury artist. Through October 1 at Governor’s Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

middlebuRy aRts WalK: Downtown galleries, restaurants and other venues welcome pedestrian art viewers in this monthly visual-art event. Friday, September 10, 5-7 p.m., Middlebury. Info, 388-7951. bca aRt maRKet: Local artists and crafters sell their wares at this Burlington City Arts-sponsored open-air bazaar every weekend, weather permitting.

Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Burlington City Hall Park. Info, 865-7166. ‘on the Planet’buRlington: Sculptures by artists from Japan and the U.S., part of a three-site exhibit also at SPA in

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‘all aboaRd! Riding the Rails’: The gallery’s first juried show includes 38 images of trains from photographers around the region and selected

by Tony Decaneas, former owner of Boston’s Panopticon Gallery; also Shawn Michelle Smith: a portfolio of conceptual work documenting the historical evolution of the train and photography by the professor of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Through September 25 at PHOTOSTOP in White River Junction. Info, 698-0320.

‘on the Planet’: Self-guided tours of outdoor sculptures in the quarries at Millstone Hill in Barre Town. Tuesday, September 14, noon-6 p.m., Studio Place Arts, Barre.

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Katie o’RouRKe: “Layers,” abstract acrylic paintings. Through October 31 at The Shoe Horn at Onion River in Montpelier. Info, 223-5454. linda maney & missy stoRRoW: Works in water media on paper and canvas. Through October 30 at Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. Info, 223-3338. ‘memoRies oF WoRld WaR ii’: Photographs from the archives of the Associated Press, a touring exhibit composed of 126 historic images. Through October 15 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield. Info, 485-2448. mollie WebsteR & hisaya “Paul” ishii: New prints in abstract designs. Through September 30 at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Info, 295-5901. ‘montPelieR to thailand’: Photographs by Montpelier High School students who visited a village in Thailand. Through September 30 at The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. ‘on the Planet’: A three-site exhibit features sculptures by artists from Japan and the U.S.; in addition to all three floors of SPA, the work is on view at the Flynndog in Burlington and the historic quarries at Millstone Hill in Barre Town. Through September 22 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069.

Robin lahue: “Daydreams and Nightscapes,” figurative and landscape oil paintings in an expressionistic style. Through September 30 at Montpelier Village Pizza. Info, 485-7770.

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24th annual Quilt exhibition: Windsor County quilters show their finest works in an exhibition that includes demonstrations, workshops and talks with the artists. Through September 26 at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. Info, 457-2355.

shelbuRne aRtists’ maRKet: Local artists and artisans show and sell their wares, including paintings, photography, handmade clothing, prints, jewelry and more. Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Shelburne Art Center. Info, 985-3648.

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‘Wild on my tongue’: A collaborative exhibition on the subject of lesbian sexuality consisting of 15 haikus by poet Judith Chalmer matted with charcoal nudes by Marie LaPre Grabon that were inspired by the poems. Through November 2 at The Men’s Room in Burlington. Info, 864-2088.

Barre and at the historic quarries in Millstone Hill in Barre Town. Through September 22 at Flynndog in Burlington. Artist talks and performances during the South End Art Hop: Saturday, September 11, 4-6 p.m.

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Info, 859-9222.

‘the coWs come home to buRlington’: More than 30 life-size fiberglass bovines, hand-painted

by Vermont artists and installed on platforms, appear to be grazing around downtown in this public art festival. At the end of the exhibition, the cows will be auctioned to benefit the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger. Through September 30 in Burlington. Info, 863-3489.

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‘The shadow’: The group juried show features works on the theme of the shadow in art. Through October 24 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-8743.

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annie CasweLL & JasCha sonis: “Women at Play,” paintings and ceramics, and jewelry, respectively. Through September 30 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032.

BoB GoLd: “A New Perspective on Common Interiors and Exteriors,” giclée-style altered digital images in a mix of photorealism and surrealism.

Through September 9 at Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury. Info, 377-2579.

Jackson Evans, Chris Huston, Bethany Farrell and Steve Clark interpret the concept following the demolition of the Champlain Bridge. Through September 10 at Studio V in Vergennes. Info, 349-2214.

‘Free ranGe: animaLs in arT’: Artworks befitting the theme by Cynthia Kirkwood, Carolyn Letvin, Linda Reynolds, Hannah Sessions, Brett Simison and others. Also, Janis sanders: The featured artist of the month shows bold, bright sea- and landscapes. September 14 through November 7 at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 458-0098.

JaCK wendeL: A retrospective of some 50 watercolors, oils and drawings by the late, longtime resident, compiled by Sylvia Coffin of the Bristol Historical Society. Through September 13 at WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room in Bristol. Info, 453-3188.

JaneT FrederiCKs: “It’s All About Water,” mixed-media drawings on paper inspired by the 5/24/10 11:25:44 AM rivers and topography of the artist’s native Vermont landscape. Through September 25 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222.

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‘The Land-The arT-The arTisT’: Part of the “State of Craft Showcase Events” honoring the 20th anniversary of the Vermont Craft Council, this exhibit features works by seven of the state’s finest crafters: George Ainley (Windsor chairs); Susan Langley (woven baskets); Chris Sherwin (glass); Truddi Greene (quilts); Susan Leader (pottery); Cheryl Flett (fiber art); and Don Heurerman (woodcarving). Through October 31 at Gallery at the Vault in Springfield. Info, 885-7111.

‘dweLLinGs’: Photographs, paintings, sculpture and glass art on the theme by Victoria Blewer, S. Chandler Kissell, Andy Newman, Jon Olsen, Janis Sanders, Eric Tobin and Jen Violette. Through September 12 at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury.

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CaLeB Kenna: “Water in India,” photographs from the international portfolio of the Brandon-based photographer. Through October 1 at The Storm Café in Middlebury. Info, 388-1063.

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‘LaKe ChampLain ThrouGh The Lens’: The museum’s annual juried photography show features views of the lake in all its glory by both amateur and professional photographers. Visitors are invited to submit their votes for a People’s Choice Award. Through October 18 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Info, 475-2022.

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Liza myers: “Starry Night Sunflower Moonlit Vista,” a 4-by-16-foot mural hanging on the outside of the gallery as part of the Brandon Artists Guild Sunflower Power summer exhibit. Through October 31 at Liza Myers Gallery in Brandon. Info, 247-5229.

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marion GuiLd: “Dusty Drawings and Doodles,” pencil drawings spanning 70 years by the 93-year-old Vermont native. Through September 25 at Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg. Info, 482-2878.

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medana GaBBard & GaBrieLLe mCdermiT: “Country Nostalgia,” figurative folk works, and “Of Earth and Sky: Reflections on a Pastoral Landscape,” paintings, respectively. Through October 31 at Brandon Artists’ Guild. Info, 247-4956.

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Maltex Building — the owner is throwing a dedication party on Friday night with bicycle parking. A shuttle bus originating at Burton Snowboards invites hoppers back. A first-ever Kids Hop, on Saturday morning, offers arty activities to little

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collaborative effort of designer Michael Jager, photographer David Lane Roby and the Iskra Silkscreen Studio, and depicts the late snowboard champion Craig Kelly. The media: snowboard wood cores, stainless steel, acrylic paint and silk-screen ink and gel. The title: “Into the White.” The show: “Powderized,” featuring art, video and photography inspired by snowboarding, at Propeller Media Works, 208 Flynn Avenue. Reception Friday, September 10, 7-10 p.m. On view through October 8.

South End Art Hop, September 10, 5-11 p.m., and Saturday, September 11, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. www.seaba.com

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Summer Group Show: Karla Van Vliet, Karin Gottshall, Paige Ackerson, Kit Donnelly and other local artists present their works in a variety of media. Open Saturdays or by appointment only.

Through October 1 at The Gallery at 85 North Street in Bristol. Info, 453-5813.

‘The hale STreeT GanG’: Large-scale blackand-white photographs of Randolph-area seniors

by Jack Rowell accompany an audio version of memoirs they’ve been writing during a two-year project led by Sara Tucker. September 10 through December 18 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964.

‘The naTure of wood’: An exhibit of locally crafted furniture by Vermont woodworkers, 1790 to the present. Through October 23 at Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. Info, 388-2117. ‘waTerScapeS’: Seven local artists contribute works in a variety of media that feature the “elixir of life” from oceans, lakes and rivers, realistic and abstract. Through September 22 at Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes. Info, 877-3850.

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ann YounG: “People and Places,” oil paintings and sculpture. Through October 15 at White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. Info, 563-2037. ann YounG: Paintings of landscapes, portraits, interior scenes and subways in rich colors and conveying a sense of mystery. Through November 7 at Bee’s Knees in Morrisville. Info, 586-8078. curTiS hale: “Landscapes Near and Far,” oil paintings that cite the effects of civilization on the natural environment. Through September 28 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158. ‘expoSed! 2010’: UVM sculpture professor Meg McDevitt curates the annual outdoor sculpture exhibit featuring the works of 19 local artists, as well as three international artists, on the gallery grounds and sites around town. Through October 31 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358.

Karen dawSon: Twenty-one paintings and drawings of the Vermont landscape, as well as a few figurative pieces. Through September 15 at Martinetti Gallery in Johnson. Info, 730-3114.

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‘arTiST’S choice’: Member artists from the surrounding region pick their favorite works to exhibit in this group show. Through September 14 at Adirondack Art Association Gallery in Essex, N.Y. Info, 518-963-8309. emilY Yen: “Intuition,” sculpture by the Studio Art major that uses bark drawn from red pines.

Through September 9 at Barrows Exhibition Rotunda, Hopkins Center in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-3651. follow The moneY: andY warhol’S american dream’: Paintings, photographs and prints of coins and dollar signs, as well as images of people both famous and unknown, by the iconic pop artist. Through September 19 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-6462426. ‘made in hollYwood: phoToGraphS from The John Kobal foundaTion’: Nearly 100 vintage prints by Tinsel Town studio photographers of legends such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and others. Through September 12 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. m

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peGGY SmiTh: “Contain-Her,” a solo exhibition of ceramic sculptures, each of which began with a ball of clay, created during a two-month artist residency. Through October 9 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358.

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would not have wanted to be the artist assigned the task of conceiving this movie’s poster. The American is everything the Bourne films are not, but, of course, to signal that would be to discourage millions of potential ticket buyers. So the designer played it safe and gave us George Clooney charging generically ahead, gun in hand.

The image is so not this movie. The second feature from Dutch photographerturned-filmmaker Anton (Control) Corbijn is the antithesis of a fast-paced, spectaclefilled Hollywood Eurothriller. Rather, it is a supremely unhurried character study in the course of which we learn few of the central character’s secrets, and the dialogue is almost as spare as the action.

There’s a ’70s Antonioni vibe to the picture, likely to try the patience of viewers with short attention spans but provide a welcome breath of fresh air to anyone who found the summer’s testosterone fests dully interchangeable. Clooney, for example, does not play a member of a special-forces unit who was double-crossed by someone in a powerful government agency and now seeks to clear his name.

We don’t even know his name. One minute it’s Jack. The next it’s Edward. For that matter, we’re not sure for whom he works.

He could be an agent for the CIA or, just as easily, a professional assassin. All the first moments tell us is that he is, for some reason, being pursued by a heavily armed Swede and has no problem shooting not only the attacker but also the beauty he’s just bedded, since she witnessed the incident. Not the most sympathetic character the actor’s taken on.

Clooney makes occasional calls to a mysterious handler played by Johan Leysen, who instructs him to lie low and await orders in a small Italian village. Then, technically speaking, very little happens for a long time. He drinks coffee in cafés. He has elliptical chats with a sociable priest (Paolo Bonacelli), who senses his mounting inner turmoil. He enjoys the company of a prostitute (Violante Placido). Eventually Leysen calls with an assignment: custom building a high-speed rifle for a beautiful hired gun (Thekla Reuten).

Then, believe it or not, even less happens.

Which sounds as though it might be a problem, but it isn’t. We watch the man with no name construct the weapon to detailed

SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED Clooney’s line of work is ambiguous, but handcrafting instruments of death is clearly part of his job description.

specifications, improvising a sound suppressor out of spare auto parts, and the process is almost hypnotic.

Likewise, the scenes in which Clooney and Reuten fake a lakeside picnic to test-fire the device in private. “You chilled the wine?” she asks as he spills it on the grass. “Italian police,” he states matter of factly. “They’d check.” The script, adapted by Rowan Joffe from Martin Booth’s novel A Very Private Gentleman, has no shortage of such marvelous touches.

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which was based on an embedded journalist’s account of the Iraq invasion, Restrepo has no dramatic arc: It’s about constant, grinding stress, which is the antithesis of drama.

In a war zone, tension seems to coexist just fine with boredom. We see both on the face of a soldier who phones his superiors to find out if he can reimburse a village elder for the accidental death of his cow. Like many of these nonactors, he has a face that speaks volumes about frustration and disaffection, but also about the humor that helps relieve the stir-craziness.

As Sgt. Joshua McDonough points out, these men experience a level of stress almost unprecedented in recent warfare: “[The Army hasn’t] had to deal with people like us since World War II and Vietnam,” he says. Another soldier admits there’s something addictive about the adrenaline: The sensation of being shot at is “like crack.” But when a friend dies — Restrepo is an outpost named for Juan “Doc” Restrepo, who was shot in the neck — his loss is not easy for the soldiers process.

Nor are films about our current conflicts, apparently, because hardly anyone sees them: The Hurt Locker was the lowest-grossing Best Picture Academy Award winner ever.

Who can be blamed for wanting to curl up with “Top Chef” instead of paying to see decent-seeming people grapple with a shitty situation? “I need to know better. I need to figure this stuff out better,” says Capt. Dan

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Restrepo ★★★★★ oviemakers like to try to scare us with fake documentaries about demons and spooks, but a real doc coming to the Roxy in the near future is scarier than any of them.

Restrepo follows a U.S. platoon’s yearlong tour of duty in a remote, dangerous part of Afghanistan.

Director-journalists Sebastian Junger (who wrote The Perfect Storm) and Tim Hetherington lived with the soldiers at their outpost in the Korengal Valley, shared their hardships and gained their trust. They came back with footage so intimate you may sometimes feel guilty watching it. The filmmakers present it all without narration or commentary, except for what the soldiers had to say in interviews conducted after their deployment.

Does anyone remember Lions for Lambs?

Just me? At the core of Robert Redford’s 2007 stab at a war movie was the provocative contrast between two earnest young men who were carrying out a deadly mission in Afghanistan and a smart-ass college kid who couldn’t even be bothered to make it to class.

It would have been gripping if the film’s token soldiers hadn’t felt like a scriptwriter’s cardboard cutouts.

Restrepo is the movie Redford wanted to make — or should have wanted to make. Its “lions” aren’t cardboard: They smoke and strum guitars and cuss and horse around.

Like the HBO miniseries “Generation Kill,”

sudden burst of spy-thriller action, which Corbijn choreographs with convincing finesse. Clooney’s performance in this film will be underrated, I expect, because it is so restrained, because he doesn’t call on his patented charm, and because, hey, he plays a cold-blooded killer. It’s a superb bit of acting, though, and one has to admire him for stepping outside his comfort zone. It was a riskier roll of the dice than anything he’ll ever do as Danny Ocean.

DOOM WITH A VIEW U.S. soldiers scout a landscape as deadly as it is beautiful in Hetherington and Junger’s documentary.

Kearney, through gritted teeth, about an incident of civilian casualties. Does he care about the Afghans, or just about the mission objectives? Will he figure stuff out? We don’t know. But it’s hard to watch the film without feeling a deep empathy for these guys, partly because they relate to the camera like it’s a comrade, not an intruder.

Restrepo raises more questions about the war than it answers, and some viewers won’t like that. In a directors’ statement, Junger and Hetherington explain their choice not to give the film a political spin by saying, “Beliefs can be a way to avoid looking at reality. This is re-

ality.” Of course, as the great documentarian Fred Wiseman pointed out, filmmakers’ “reality” takes form in the editing room. There is no pure, belief-free cinema verité.

Still, my guess is that anyone who sees Restrepo with an open mind will come out saying, “I learned something I didn’t know.”

Reminding us how much we don’t know, how much our beliefs are based on assumptions and leaps of faith — isn’t that what docs should do? It may even be worth going to the theater to see some unchoreographed, unfun violence that really happened.  MARGOT HARRISON

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tHE EXpENDABlESHH1/2 Let’s hear it for actionmovie dudes of a certain age. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and Steve Austin team up to play a group of grizzled mercenaries who discover their mission isn’t what it seems in this bare-knuckled thriller. Stallone directed. (103 min, R. Big Picture, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, St. Albans, Sunset)

tHE EXtRA mAN: A dreamer (Paul Dano) moves to New York City to catch his big break as a writer, but forges an unlikely bond with his much older escort roommate (Kevin Kline) instead in this offbeat comedy

by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. With Katie Holmes and John C. Reilly. (105 min, R. Roxy)

tHE FAtHER oF mY cHilDRENHHHH Mia HansenLøve wrote and directed this award-winning French drama whose main character, a struggling indie filmmaker, is loosely based on a real-life maverick producer of films by Lars von Trier and Claire Denis.

With Louis-Do de Lencquesaing and Chiara Caselli.

(110 min, NR. Palace)

cAiRo timE: Yet another film about a middle-aged woman tempted by love in an exotic place. But this one has the great actress Patricia Clarkson and a detailed view of the Egyptian city from writer-director Ruba Nadda. With Alexander Siddig.

(89 min, PG. Palace)

lEGENDARY: The teenage son (Devon Graye) of a college wrestling legend decides to enter the ring to reunite his mom and older brother in Mel Damski’s sports drama. With John Cena and Patricia Clarkson. (107 min, PG-13. Essex) RESiDENt EVil: AFtERliFE: In this fourth entry in the apocalyptic action series based on a video game, Milla Jovovich fights more zombies while searching for survivors of the previous film, Extinction — this time in 3-D. With Ali Larter and Wentworth Miller. Paul W.S. Anderson directs. (97 min, R. Capitol, Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Palace)

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GEt loWHHHH1/2 Robert Duvall plays yet another ornery old coot in this 1930s-set drama about a loner who insists on throwing his funeral party while he’s still alive. With Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray and Lucas Black. Aaron Schneider directs.

(100 min, PG-13. Roxy) tHE GiRl WHo plAYED WitH FiREHH1/2 Yes, the Swedish sequel to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is here. Hacker sleuth Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) finds herself framed for murder in this adaptation of the second Stieg Larsson bestseller.

With Michael Nyqvist and Lena Endre. Daniel Alfredson directed. (129 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

tHE AmERicANHHHH Eat Pray Kill? A solitary assassin stops for a picturesque Italian retreat that may not be as peaceful as it seems in this suspense thriller from Anton (Control) Corbijn.

With George Clooney, Thekla Reuten and Violante Placido. (107 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe)

GoiNG tHE DiStANcEHH1/2 Two young people struggle to make a transcontinental relationship work in this romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. Awww. With Christina Applegate and Ron Livingston. Nanette (American Teen) Burstein directs. (97 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset, Welden)

tHE A-tEAmH1/2 Joe (Smokin’ Aces) Carnahan directs this big-screen version of the ‘80s television series. Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson and Sharlto Copley play former Special Forces soldiers fighting to clear their names after taking the fall for a crime they didn’t commit. Really, Liam Neeson? (117 min, PG-13. St. Albans; ends 9/11)

GRoWN UpSH1/2 Five old friends gather over the July 4 holiday weekend to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach in this comedy from director Dennis (Big Daddy) Dugan. Starring Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Adam Sandler, who cowrote the film’s screenplay. (102 min, PG-13. Sunset)

AVAtAR: SpEciAl EDitioNHHH So, I think we all know what Avatar is. This 3-D-only rerelease of James Cameron’s blockbuster features eight extra minutes of footage, including what the director has called an “alien foreplay scene.” You’ve been warned. (170 min, PG-13. Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D])

i Am loVEHHHH1/2 Tilda Swinton plays a married Italian aristocrat who develops a dangerous taste for a much younger chef in this drama from writerdirector Luca Guadagnino. With Flavio Parenti and Edoardo Gabbriellini. (120 min, R. Savoy)

coUNtDoWN to ZERo: In this documentary, director Lucy (The Devil’s Playground) Walker interviews past and future heads of state to make her case that nuclear weapons menace the human race now more than ever. Gary Oldman narrates.

(90 min, PG. Savoy; ends 9/9)

iNcEptioNHHHH In the latest sci fi thriller from Christopher (The Dark Knight) Nolan, Leonardo DiCaprio plays a thief who infiltrates people’s dream lives. With Ken Watanabe, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard. (148 min, PG-13. Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Sunset)

tHE lASt EXoRciSmHHH In this week’s faux-documentary horror film, a bogus exorcist finds himself facing a real demon on an isolated farm. With Patrick Fabian and Ashley Bell. Daniel (A Necessary Death) Stamm directs. (100 min, PG-13.

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EAt pRAY loVEH Julia Roberts stars in the film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling memoir about a woman who travels to exotic locales to heal wounds of her past and unleash her appetites for food, spirituality and sweet lovin’.

With Javier Bardem, James Franco, Billy Crudup and Richard Jenkins. Ryan Murphy, creator of “Glee” and “Nip/Tuck,” directed. (133 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Welden)

mAcHEtEHHH Remember those “fake” trailers for Grade Z fare that were the best part of Grindhouse?

One of them has become an actual movie. Danny Trejo plays a former Mexican Federale recruited for an assassination plot that could just devolve into a lot of over-the-top ass kicking. With an all-star cast of Robert De Niro, Cheech Marin, Steven Seagal, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba and Lindsay Lohan. Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis direct. (105 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Sunset)

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NANNY mcpHEE REtURNSHH1/2 Emma Thompson reprises her role as the 21st century’s answer to Mary Poppins, who pops in to help a harried mom run her farm in this family adventure.

Starring distinguished thespians Maggie Smith, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rhys Ifans. Susanna (“Generation Kill”) White directs. (100 min, PG. Bijou, Majestic, Paramount, Welden)

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tHE otHER GUYSHHH1/2 Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg try to wring a few last laughs from the clichés of cop shows in this comedy about a pair of not-so-badass detectives who attempt to improve their rep. With Steve Coogan and Samuel NOW PLAYING

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DiNNER FoR ScHmUcKSHH1/2 Paul Rudd invites Steve Carell to a sadistic dinner party where the hosts compete to bring the dorkiest guest in this comedy based on the French satire Le Dîner de Cons. With Zach Galifianakis. Jay (Meet the Parents) Roach directed. (114 min, PG-13. Palace, Sunset)

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tHE KiDS ARE All RiGHtHHHH Lisa (Laurel Canyon) Cholodenko directed this acclaimed study of modern family values in which a pair of teens with two moms (Annette Bening and Julianne Moore) decide they want to get to know their sperm donor. With Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson. (104 min, R. Roxy, Welden)

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Despicable me (3-D) 1:35. toy Story 3 (3-D) 1:10. friday 10 — thursday 16 *Resident Evil: Afterlife (3-D) 1, 3:10, 6:10, 7:10, 8:20, 9:30. Going the Distance 1:30, 4 (open-captioned), 6:50, 9:20. machete 2, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40. The American 1:50, 4:20, 7, 9:35. Avatar: Special Edition (3-D) 1:10, 4:40, 8:10. The Last Exorcism 1:15, 6:40. takers 4:10. The Switch 1:05, 6:25. Nanny

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Elizabeth Allen directs. (104 min, G. Big Picture) SAltH1/2 Phillip (Patriot Games) Noyce directed this thriller about a CIA agent (Angelina Jolie) who has to clear her name after she’s accused of being a sleeper agent. With Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor. (100 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Palace, Sunset) Scott pilGRim VS. tHE WoRlDHHH1/2 Michael Cera playing a sweet li’l underdog? Say it ain’t so!

He’s a young musician who must battle his dream girl’s “seven evil exes” in this adaptation of the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley. Edgar (Shaun of the Dead) Wright directed. With Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin and Anna Kendrick. (113 min, PG-13. Palace) tHE SWitcHHH Jason Bateman sneaks his genetic material into Jennifer Aniston’s turkey baster and becomes the father of her baby in this romantic comedy improbably based on a New Yorker story by Jeffrey Eugenides. With Juliette Lewis, Patrick Wilson and Jeff Goldblum. Josh Gordon and Will Speck, the team behind Blades of Glory, direct. (100 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) tAKERSHH1/2 Ah, late summer. Time for a heist movie. Idris Elba, Paul Walker, Chris Brown, Michael Ealy and Hayden Christensen play the bank robbers who try to pull off One Last Job. Matt Dillon plays the detective on their trail. Zoe Saldana’s

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aries (March 21-april 19): My friend alana

suffered from a mysterious ailment for months. symptoms included vertigo, stomach pains and numbness in her legs. after being treated unsuccessfully by six health care practitioners, both mainstream and alternative, she went to see Dr. ling, a Chinese herbalist recommended by a friend. ling was a dour woman who made no eye contact. Her office was dingy, cramped and windowless. alana felt a bit depressed by the visit. yet when she took Dr. ling’s herbs, she felt better. in three weeks she was cured. The moral of the story, aries: The restorative agent you need may not come in the most inviting form.

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taUrUs (april 20-May 20): a spider spun gorgeous cobwebs on my car’s back window. anchored on the window wiper, they’re artfully woven spiral tunnels decorated with white flower petals sent by the wind. This sculpture is so beguiling that it caught the attention of a stranger who was walking through a parking lot as i was getting in my car, and we struck up a conversation that led to him inviting me to a party where i had maximum fun. so kudos to me for not mindlessly sweeping away the cobwebs. My decision to honor the spider’s small masterpiece proved fortuitous. i encourage you to learn from my example in the coming week. be alert for nature’s subtle gifts. gemiNi (May 21-June 20): The band tinariwen is from the sahara Desert. its members describe themselves as “soul rebels.”

Their influences include traditional West african music, santana, Jimi Hendrix, and the berber music of northern algeria. i listen to them whenever i’m feeling wan and spiritually tired. Their infectious melodies and serpentine rhythms have a medicinal effect; they toughen me up, fueling the rowdy love i need to keep fighting for truth and justice. They’re your featured artist of the week, gemini. as you face down the dangers of apathy, you could use the shot of courage and audacity they might provide. listen here: tinyurl.com/ toughspirit1 and tinyurl.com/toughspirit2. caNcer

(June 21-July 22): afghanistan is a wasteland of desert and rocks, right?

Well, no, actually. it harbors huge deposits of minerals that are critical to the industrialized world. There’s a complication, though. to succeed, the arduous business of mining such

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minerals needs lots of water and electricity as well as political stability and a good infrastructure — all of which are in short supply in afghanistan. in offering this scenario for your consideration, Cancerian, i’m suggesting that you make a comparable reevaluation of a certain situation in your own life. according to my reading of the omens, someone or something you’ve considered barren may in fact harbor resources that are useful to you. Here’s the rub: are you in position to get access to them? if not, what would it take to do so?

have the right to align yourself with only the most potent, life-giving sources; you have an urgent need to do so. so be audaciously discerning as you evaluate each person and situation that comes before you. ask, “Will this feed my vitality or will it not?”

Virgo

leo (July 23-aug. 22): For years i’ve been in

love with a woman who is also in love with me.

Hooray! but when i was younger, i sometimes got embroiled in obsessive adorations for unavailable women. one didn’t want me, another was already in a committed relationship, still another lived 6000 miles away, and a fourth was a lesbian. The pain of those impossible attractions eventually prodded me to retrain myself so as to not keep repeating the pattern.

Can i convince you to learn from my hardship? according to my reading of the omens, the next few months should be a time when you put a strong emphasis on allies who are available, not on the other kind.

libra (sept. 23-oct. 22): as i studied the

astrological configurations for you, i realized i had to leave the bubble of my office. The omens suggested that you would benefit from escaping your usual frames of reference, and i felt i had to do the same if i wanted to get the best oracle. so i hiked out to my favorite boulder, where the creek forks into two streams. i sat down and addressed the spirits: What’s the advice libras need most? soon, a dragonfly landed on my shoulder. For the next 10 minutes i asked it questions about how you should proceed. Here’s the gist of its telepathic message: “i gently shatter illusions. My power is graceful and lilting. i sew up the wounds of snakes. nothing eludes my uninhibited vision. i don’t bite. i am a professional and primeval transformer.”

scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21): of all the noses of all the famous actresses in the world, my favorite is Cate blanchett’s. it’s strong and forceful, yet buoyant and irregular. it’s wider and fleshier than most noses that are considered “feminine,” but sensual and seductive. best of

(aug. 23-sept. 22)

I’ve been playing with a fun hypothesis lately: that absolutely everyone in the world has the power to heal someone else. At one end of the spectrum are the doctors and shamans and therapists who can summon the means to cure lots of people. At the other end are individuals with the power to improve the health or smooth out the distortions in just one other person. Wherever you fit in this range, Virgo, I’m happy to tell you that your healing mojo is now at a peak. Please invoke it in all of its intensity and point it in the direction of whoever can benefit.

capricorN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What happens in your bedroom, Capricorn? What stories swirl around in your mind while you’re there?

What secrets simmer and ferment? What feelings do you gravitate toward? Judging from the astrological omens, i’d say it’s time to expand your notion of what goes on in that sanctuary. How about embarking on a new playtime activity or introducing a pleasurable commotion you’ve never tried? at the very least, unleash your imagination while relaxing there. give yourself permission to have bigger fantasies. tell yourself more epic stories, develop a more active relationship with your secrets and welcome unfamiliar feelings. aQUariUs

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): last May, riots in santa Cruz, Calif., trashed 18 buildings in the downtown area. but for one store owner, the mayhem brought unexpected blessings. she was able to tap into a city fund that not only paid for her broken front window, but also allowed her to make several improvements, like adding fresh paint, a new awning and better lighting. “i never would have thought when i got that call at 1 in the morning that this was going to turn into such a wonderful thing for us,” Diane towns told the Santa Cruz Sentinel. i predict a similar progression for you, aquarius. an event that seemed like bad luck at the time will ultimately lead to good luck.

pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): French painter all, it has so many different aspects, and looks so varied from a variety of angles, that it seems to shift its shape as you watch it. it’s gorgeous!

Please take a cue from me as you evaluate the unacknowledged beauty in your own sphere, scorpio. it’s crucial that you rebel against our culture’s absurdly generic standards.

sagittariUs

(nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The best guide in life is strength,” said swami Vivekananda. “Discard everything that weakens you, have nothing to do with it.” in accordance with the astrological omens, sagittarius, i’m making that your rallying cry. you not only

Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) declared early in his career that he wanted to “conquer Paris with an apple.” He meant that he wanted to become a major force in the art world by revolutionizing the way that still-life paintings were done. He must have been successful, because two prominent modern painters, Picasso and Matisse, referred to Cezanne as “the father of us all.” your assignment in the coming months, Pisces, is to make a splash in your own chosen field with an innovation that’s as simple and basic as Cezanne’s reconfigured apple.

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A Utah judge sentenced Adam Manning, 31, to six months in jail for fondling a maternity nurse while she was wheeling the man’s pregnant girlfriend to the delivery room at an Ogden hospital. Because he was promptly arrested after the nurse reported the incident, Manning missed his child’s birth. (Ogden’s Standard-Examiner)

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Montenegro, population 600,000, began offering citizenship to everyone who invests more than $662,650 in the country. The government said its “economic citizenship program” is designed to encourage businesses to move to the tiny Balkan nation, but opposition leader Nebojsa Medojevic argued it would “only attract tycoons and corrupt politicians on the run.”

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A Dutch zoo invited Olympic gymnast Epke Zonderland to teach its orangutans how to swing through the trees. Ouwehands Dierenpark Rhenen recently renovated its orangutan enclosure so the primates can swing from tree to tree as they do in the wild, but they apparently have been caged so long that they’ve lost the knack. “It is said that we can learn from apes how to climb, but this time they’ve asked me to get the apes back into the trees,” Zonderland, who competed in the high-bar event at the Beijing Olympics, told Dutch radio station BNR. (Reuters)

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Instead of covering baseball diamonds with a tarp to keep them dry, Alberta’s St. Albert Minor Baseball Association dries rain-soaked playing fields by setting them on fire. The tradition could cost the nonprofit association $20,000 after an official poured six liters of diesel fuel on one field and lit it. Within minutes, St. Albert firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze, and a city hazmat team dug up the field to check for contamination. The city also forced the association to dig up one of the pitching mounds found to be contaminated with fuel. Association officials accused the city of overreacting, but city official Chris Jardine insisted the quickdry practice puts both players and the environment at risk. (CBC News)

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After attending a cultural awareness course run by a Muslim community activist in England, managers of a Rochdale shopping mall installed two squat toilets. A familiar sight in parts of the Middle East and Asia, the toilets require users to squat over a hole in the ground and are favored over flush toilets because they don’t need expensive plumbing, and allow users to assume a natural posture that proponents claim offers health benefits. The installation at the Exchange mall followed a class

by Ghulam Rasul Shahzad, who received the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II in June. The change didn’t sit well with Conservative MP Philip Davies, however. “We in Britain are rightly proud of our toilets,” he declared, “and the onus is on people who come to this country to appreciate them for what they are” (Britain’s Daily Mail)

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I need someone there for me in my busy life. Finishing my music education degree in the next year. I enjoy hiking, being outside, Vermont, camping, and playing the piano & flute. Jpt2898, 21, l, #117751

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My drugs are sex/coffee Enjoying my life one day at a time.

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Divorced mother of three years looking for a good time, someone to treat me good, movies, dinner, getting to know each other. Must love dogs and children. boop6969, 40, l, #118447 Submissive, fun, open minded I’m basically tired of the regular guy for dating. I’m seeking a mentor who can teach me the ways of BDSM. I’ve never been spanked but I’d love for a strong man to take me over his knee.

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Long-lasting excitement for grown-up play. dominateu, 46, l, #118867 Hispanic Student Loves American Ladies Foreign student from South America. Love American women.

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Sexy crazy couple 4 fun Happily married couple looking for women, man or couple to play with.

Maybe some dirty emails, then drinks & ... breakfast. THgreen802, 32, #118868 nice trans woman I’ve been a trans woman now for 2 years & live full time looking for someone nice 7 caring who knows how to treat a tgirl. candy1982, 40, #118855 Sexy Couple Professional couple looking for the right woman to bring a little extra spice to our already hot sex life.

Discretion a must. We are fun & playful! ordinarycouple1301, 39, #118687 Couple looking for same!

Early 40s couple looking for same for swinging, swapping, lots of fun!

Kink of the week: Let’s pretend I’m an author And that I’m writing a book titled A Young Man’s Guide to Cunnilingus. You are my research subject. Your orgasms via oral stimulation are what we will need to explore & document thoroughly. I’m safe, clean, attractive, muscular & very respectful. Please be clean, feminine, attractive & trim. 18-24. Feeling underappreciated? This is all about your pleasure. greenbutterflies, 39, l, #118872 FROM HIS ONLINE PROFILE: What is your hottest feature and why? My lips are what I’m told. They apparently are plumpy. stimulating to explore. I love sexy dress, talking dirty, outdoor nudity & being bad together. Tonydv9, 53, #118809 looking to explore Mid-20s, white, athletic, outdoorsy, dog lover, 5’10, good looking, trustworthy & clean, looking for like girl or man/ girl couple to have their way w/ me & teach me some things. Open minded & willing. New to this as well? Learn together? Newatthis27, 24, #118795 Love to give Oral Bored w/ my sex life; want to get out & have some fun. Have a great sex drive & a great imagination.

If you want to play & have fun, let me know. lax34, 46, l, #118788 Looking to have fun Looking for NSA fun. Me: 8.5” cut, not shy about how I am or what I do. If you want to know, just ask & I will tell you all about me. timetoplay, 29, #118785 Love Naked Outdoor Activities Let’s get naked & jump in the pond.

Tall, thin, open-minded WM looking for similar in the opposite sex. Willing to try new things & play role reversals.

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Start with text, meet, then the fun starts. Both of us are attractive, but have a few extra pounds. Email us! Hornycpl, 42, #118604 Freak In The Sheets Sexy, adventurous couple looking for a friend and playmate to join our sex-capades. I’m a 26-y.o. spitfire who likes pleasuring my 40-y.o. man, now all we need is another woman to throw in the mix, to complete our sexual fantasies and hopefully complete hers, too! 3scompany, 26, #117460 Let’s see where this goes Let’s see, I’m just stopping in to take a quick look around. There are so many crappy sites out there that promise everything but deliver nothing. If we stick around, that’ll pretty much get you know where we stand on Hot2Trot. splinter03, 50, #118298 hotmilf We are a couple looking for a lady who is looking for adventure & fun w/ friendship. We have children & prefer to be discreet. If interested contact us & can learn more about each other.

We are respectful & just looking for a little spice. ;). jess, 28, l, #117780

Rainy Day Fun Looking to fill my days w/ a little excitement. The stick season is just around the corner, so what better time to set aside a day for extracurricular activities? rainydayfun, 34, l, #118765 Just A Guy Looking for girls & seeing who’s out there. If you’re game for fun times, let me know. Justaguy2010, 31, #118714

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Let your love shine Smile when you’re sad. Laugh when it’s hard. I love you. Always have, always will. No matter what we go through! When: Saturday, September 4, 2010. Where: everywhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #907967 Verizon Wireless Girl Williston Rd. You were walking down Williston Rd. when I passed you on my bike and caught a glimpse of your Verizon Wireless badge as you smiled & said hi. You: cute blonde, great smile.

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You: Woman. Me: Man. #907954 Blonde Beauty Black SUV You: black 4Runner, white plates, near Staples plaza, amazing smile, beautiful eyes. Me: dark blue truck headed into town, returning the smile. Wanna meet up sometime? When: Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Where: Main St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907953 bike path flower Didn’t mean to spook you on the bike path; I was just coming home from a bike ride & the path is kind of narrow.

I felt bad, so picked a flower, turned around & handed it to you. Hope it was a nice surprise. Let’s go for a run sometime? When: Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Where: UVM bike path.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #907952 Did you notice my septum?

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I have been with my son’s father for roughly three years. In the beginning, the sex was OK, but now it’s nothing. He is not willing to try new things because he says I’m not a slut like that. Hello! I like kinky stuff! When he does decide to have sex, he initiates it after we’re in bed sleeping. Plus, it’s always the same routine.

If I try to take the reins, then I’m doing all the work and the sex still sucks! Yes, I have many times talked to him about this. I know he’s sexually confident; that’s not the issue. But, with strange things happening for some time now, such as him leaving for work at odd times and making excuses that don’t add up, I’m wondering if there may be another woman. I even suggested therapy, but he’s not willing to do that, either.

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As with any other relationship issue, you have to decide whether your breakdown in the bedroom is a “deal breaker.” If an unsatisfying sex life is something you simply can’t live with — and who would want to? — you’ve got some work to do.

You may have talked about your intimacy woes in the past, but have you set up reasonable consequences for further inaction on his part? In a calm yet firm manner, explain to him that a healthy and fulfilling sex life is of utmost importance to you. And, as difficult as it may be for you to say and for him to hear, you must tell him that you are unsatisfied. Assure him that you’re willing to work just as hard to fix these problems, but tell him he needs to meet you halfway.

Request that he start by initiating sex at a time of day that works for you, not once you’ve already fallen asleep. Further, ask that he not use any version of the word “slut” when referring to the sexual acts you’d like to try — it’s demeaning and close-minded. Instead, ask him to consider a few scenarios you suggest and choose one to try. In return, find out what you can do to enhance his sexual experience.

While you’re being honest, ask him about his inconsistencies. The only way you’re going to clear the air about any indiscretions is to be direct and ask the tough questions. See how he reacts, and always trust your gut. If you don’t trust him, you’ve got bigger issues…

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Williston Starbucks, Friday, 7:45 a.m.

The cashier enjoyed your accent: “Grande.” I said you were a good friend to be buying drinks for your office mates. You noticed I had coffee for one. I enjoyed the brief repartee.

We got into our cars. I thought of backing into your white SUV so we would have to exchange information your porch Franklin St. waved (kidding). I wish I had said more. hello When: Friday, September 3, 2010.

Where: Williston Starbucks. You: Bikini-Clad UVM Student I saw you as I was walking up the street Woman. Me: Man. #907965 & we exchanged waves. I wish you On 9/2 I was heading 1x3-cbhb-personals-alt.indd 1 west into 6/14/10 2:39:13 PM were not on the phone; I would have Burlington in a silver/gray Mazda Quadra at Breakwaters loved to stop & say hello. You had a Miata. You were crossing Main St. by Laurie (sp.?): We danced & you said, beautiful smile :) Share a glass of wine the Living/Learning Center. What a “We have to do this again.” I said, sometime? When: Tuesday, August beautiful smile to complement that “OK.” I lost track of you before I could 31, 2010. Where: Franklin St. Essex. gorgeous body. I didn’t hear all what get your phone number. I want to You: Woman. Me: Man. #907949 you yelled, but would like to hear, see get together w/ you because I know & maybe more. Welcome to Vermont. asiana house is my favorite it’d be fun. When: Saturday, August When: Thursday, September 2, 2010.

14, 2010. Where: Breakwaters. You: ...And it’s not just because you have Where: UVM Living & Learning Center.

Woman. Me: Man. #907964 been the hostess there on 2 recent You: Woman. Me: Man. #907959 occasions when I’ve been at dinner w/ Dave makes me sad Brunette, Barefoot & Beautiful female friends (most recently Monday Not true! I was trying to find peace in 8/30), although it doesn’t really hurt.

I saw you from within the glass confines my life through you. That wasn’t fair, I’m Why don’t we sit down together next of Vermont Sandwich Co. We shared sorry. My horoscope said “It is probably time? Somewhere else, of course! Me: a glance, at first. You were wearing a best for you to spend time alone & curly brown hair, red kicks. You: know striped red dress & glowed in contrast come back to your own true center.” I who you are! When: Monday, August to your friends. As you made your way somehow lost me in all this sadness, 30, 2010. Where: Asiana House. You: across the street, your final gaze went so I’m trying to fix that. I love you & Woman. Me: Man. u #907948 right to my veins. I was wearing tie-dye, wish you well. When: Saturday, July and drooling over your delicious eyes & VastGreenOcean on Personals 17, 2010. Where: dancing in my living demeanor. When: Thursday, September room. You: Man. Me: Woman. #907963 I spied you awhile ago in one of my 2, 2010. Where: Vermont Sandwich random browses. Just did again; you Co.. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907958 David D. sound like someone I’d really like to My heart is filled w/ warm fuzzies Cute Smoker at HSRF/UVM get to know. If you want to check out whenever I’m w/ you. It’s nice to laugh my page, go to email me or flirt to You asked me for a cigarette outside of & smile again. Thanks for being you! see my account name :) Hope to hear UVM’s Health Science Research Facility xoxo C When: Friday, September from you somehow! When: Tuesday, & I obliged. I was so taken by your accent 3, 2010. Where: every day. You: August 31, 2010. Where: Two2Tango. (& cool lip piercing) that I forgot to ask Man. Me: Woman. #907962 You: Woman. Me: Man. #907947 your name (& your number) before you walked away. How about a coffee Dazzling dark eyes 106.7 booth Sunday at the fair or a beer sometime? When: Thursday, Our paths crossed at Costco over 4 years You were the only guy in your booth/ September 2, 2010. Where: HSRF at ago. You have dark hair, dark skin & tent when my daughter & I walked by.

UVM. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907957 dark, dazzling eyes. Our eyes met only My daughter had a push airplane that for a second, yet I knew it would be a Early Morning Stop was making noise. You commented moment that I would always remember. that you liked it. I wish I had stopped I was very pleasantly surprised when Will you marry me? When: Wednesday, to say hi. When: Sunday, August 29, you appeared at your door that morning December 13, 2006. Where: Costco.

2010. Where: Champlain Valley Fair.

I stopped by. Your presence made You: Woman. Me: Man. #907961 You: Man. Me: Woman. #907946 my day. When you put on your jacket to sit outside & speak w/ me made Brunette BABE at shaw’s Hootersboy, August 2008 it more. When: Wednesday, August You dropped your watermelon in front That first kiss in the parking lot, 18, 2010. Where: Little Big Town. of me standing in the checkout line.

I fell hard for you. I miss you! I You: Woman. Me: Man. #907956 I offered to lick it up. You said meet wonder if you miss me, too. When: me at your car in 10. I came out of Wednesday, August 27, 2008.

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