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[Re “Pipe Dreams,” May 14]: Among the objections cited by opponents of the Vermont Gas pipeline extension are the pollution caused by fracking and the investment in fossil-fuel infrastructure. The first should be solved by strong environmental regulation on the fracking industry, not by restricting gas conduits. With regard to the second, the pipeline should be considered as and built to be a delivery system not only for natural gas, which adds to our carbon dioxide footprint, but for a future nonpolluting fuel: hydrogen. Burning hydrogen produces no greenhouse gases. Hydrogen is renewable and can be produced by electrolysis from solar cells or by windmill generators. Just this week Toyota announced that it was canceling its investment in battery technology and putting its money behind fuel cells. With the proper controls on fracked gas production and a
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benefit from the $13 million in energy savings created by Vermont Gas’ efficiency programs every year. • school administrators that can maintain or add staff or programming thanks to lower energy costs. • people whose towns served by the project will receive tax payments. • Vergennes residents who voted 70 percent in favor of bringing natural gas to the city. • small-business owners who can hire and build their businesses here. • larger business owners that, like Cabot, estimate they could save as much as $3 million every year to reinvest in the business, employees and community. • employees at Vermont companies like ECI, who can provide steady employment building the project. • Vermont residents who work at, and are suppliers to, the International Paper mill. • residents of the Champlain Valley who will breathe cleaner air thanks to reduced greenhouse-gas emissions. • farmers looking for a way to sell renewable methane gas produced by their cows and transported via the pipeline. • maple-syrup producers who can cut their sap-boiling costs in half by using natural gas. While Vermonters are passionate about many issues, the benefits of the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project are clear. Natural gas is safer, cleaner and about half the cost when compared with propane or fuel oil. The reduced energy bills encourage job creation and retention, giving Addison and Rutland counties the economic advantages that Chittenden County has enjoyed for almost half a century. Look beyond the headlines to see the goal of Vermont’s largest infrastructure project: serving the public good. There is clear support for the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project — you just need to look for it.
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Music: An interview with Dawn of Midi’s Aakaash Israni BY ETHAN DE SEIFE
Quick Lit Two Vermont Opera Companies Give Rossini a Midcentury Spin BY AMY LILLY
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Buggin’ Out ’Tis the season for bug bites! Attendees of the Adamant Blackfl y Festivalcombat spring’s small but pesky insects with a lighthearted attitude. Continuous live music keeps the beat at this daylong fête featuring a fashion show, themed trivia and a zany parade complete with eclectic costumes and synchronized bug zappers.
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Piano Man Brilliant on the ivory keys, pianist James Booker was known for his eccentricity and over-the-top showmanship. Offstage, his life was marred by isolation and drug addiction. Lily Keber’s compelling documentary Bayou Maharajah honors New Orleans’ often-overlooked musical genius with interviews, rare photographs and never-before-seen concert footage. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 56
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Leading Lady ˜ e New York Times says Linda Oh is “justifying the role of bassist as bandleader.” With an adventurous and sometimes aggressive playing style, the award-winning talent is turning heads in the world of progressive jazz. ˜ e dynamic performer and her quartet light up the stage as part of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 55
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Tight Trio Acoustic threesomes are as old as jazz itself. But with a sound that Pitchfork calls “bound jazz,” the pianist, bassist and drummer who compose Dawn of Midi turn tradition on its head by breaking away from the genre’s free-form improvisation. ˜ e band brings its tunes to FlynnSpace as part of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.
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Where better to celebrate green leaves and budding blossoms than at the New England Tree Climbing Championship? ˜ is arboreal adventure features the region’s top athletes, who go limb for limb in a competition that tests their mental and physical stamina in categories such as speed climbing and aerial rescue.
Over the past 20 years, the bald eagle has made an incredible recovery in Vermont. Biologist John Buck discusses these remarkable raptors with bird lovers young and old at North Branch Nature Center’s BirdFest. ˜ is family-friendly ode to beaks and feathers pays tribute to nesting and migrant species with nature walks, kids activities and more.
In a world populated by billions of nameless faces, three artists have set out to reclaim individuality with “Impressions.” Fran Bull, Jordan Douglas and Cameron Schmitz examine how human beings are both unique and everlasting in their show at the BCA Center’s Vermont Metro Gallery.
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or all the ink spilled over who may or may not challenge Gov. PETER SHUMLIN this fall, barely a drop has Gluten: Separating the Wheat gone to this year’s other top-of-thefrom the Hype ballot race: for Vermont’s lone seat in the Tuesday, June 3 6:30-8:00pm U.S. House. That’s not terribly surprising. Since IBS, or How I Learned 2006, when then-Senate president pro tem to Stop Bloating and Love my Gut PETER WELCH claimed the open congresThursday July 17 6:30-8:00pm sional perch by defeating former Vermont National Guard adjutant general MARTHA RAINVILLE, the Norwich Democrat has avoided a real challenge. This year looks no different. So far, only 2012 Republican nominee MARK DONKA and perennial independent candidates JERRY TRUDELL and CRIS ERICSON have announced plans to run. Comedian RUSTY DEWEES flirted with the notion last year but told DR. MICHAEL STADTMAUER Seven Days in February he’d take a pass. NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN According to Vermont Republican Party Lectures are free to the public. chairman DAVID SUNDERLAND, “a couple Visit www.vtfunctionalmedicine.com others” are pondering a run, but he doesn’t or call (802) 448-3388 sound optimistic about the GOP’s chances. for more information. “There’s a lot of headwind in that race, obviously,” Sunderland says. “Congressman Welch is well-entrenched in Washington, D.C., politics and has a lot of money and a 8v-michaelstadtnauer052815.indd 1 5/23/14 5:15 PMlot of name recognition.” Sunderland is having a hard enough time drumming up Republican candidates to take on Democratic incumbents with less campaign cash and political experience than Welch. He says it’s only “possible” the party will field candidates for such downballot positions as attorney general and state treasurer. “The Republican Party in Vermont is on the ropes,” says longtime Associated Press bureau chief CHRIS GRAFF, now vice president of communitcations for National Life. Mon 6/2 “They need to pick their fights strategically, George Petit figuring out what’s the best return on the dollar.” Tue 6/3 That may not be on a race for federal Graham Wilkinson office. While Vermonters seem willing to back Republicans for governor, they’re less Wed 6/4 inclined to send them to Washington. Last time it happened was JIM JEFFORDS’ final run Queen City Hot Club for U.S. Senate in 2000 — a year before he with Jim Stout fled the party and became an independent. & Tyler Bolles Republican MIKE SMITH, who served as secretary of administration to former Tue 6/10 governor JIM DOUGLAS, says Welch benefits from a “disconnect” between Vermonters Mike Martin and their congressional delegation. & Jim Stout “They don’t get the press scrutiny that other positions, like the governor, get,” says 126 College St., Burlington Smith, who retired last summer as Vermont president of FairPoint Communications. vinbarvt.com Beyond that, Smith credits Welch with Wine Shop Mon-Sat from 11 “positioning himself so that he has appeal Wine Bar Mon-Sat from 4 to independents, moderate Republicans and Democrats.”
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“He’s likeable, he’s a straight-shooter and he likes to work with you to get what you need or what you want,” Smith says. He’s also got plenty of money in the bank. Welch reported having $1.4 million in his campaign account at the end of March. In the first quarter of the year, he raised 73 percent of his $72,250 in campaign contributions from special interest groups — most based outside of Vermont. Donka, who raised just $4,000 in his first race against Welch in 2012, says he plans to focus on campaign finance this fall. “If you’re a Vermont representative, why aren’t people from Vermont supporting you?” he asks. “Why is your money coming from out of state?”
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Welch defends his fundraising, saying that in a “post-Citizens United world,” special interest groups can “cherry-pick a congressional race and try to flood the airwaves.” “So I raise money to be prepared,” he says. Donka, who lost to Welch 23 to 72 percent last time around, says he learned a lot about “time management” during the 2012 race and plans to rely more on “grassroots” supporters to get out the vote. As a fulltime police officer in Woodstock, the Hartford resident can’t exactly spend the summer and fall traveling the state. But he says he’s got one major advantage. “I will be the only candidate who’s come back a second time,” he says. Welch declines to speculate as to why he hasn’t faced a tough race since 2006. “What I control is how I work, how hard I work and how engaged I am with Vermonters,” he says. “What others decide to do — whether to mount a campaign or not — that’s up to them.” How long does the 67-year-old plan to stay in Congress? He won’t say. “One day at a time,” he says. “One election at a time.” And will he run for the U.S. Senate if Sen. PATRICK LEAHY (D-Vt.) retires in 2016 or if Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.) retires in 2018? “Well, I fully expect both of them to run and I support their running. They do a great job,” he says. “So I hope they run and I expect they both will.”
Right, but what if they do retire? “I just told you my answer,” he says. “I hope they both run and I expect they both will.” Cajoled for failing to give a political columnist any juice, Welch cajoles right back. “You’re asking speculative questions,” he says. “I don’t speculate that much.”
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Burlington Friends of Education was caught off-guard by the city’s Town Meeting Day vote against a $66.9 million school budget, admits the advocacy organization’s treasurer, CHRIS HOOD. That won’t happen again Tuesday, he says, when Burlingtonians go back to the ballot box to choose between a revised $67.4 million budget and a $66.7 million default budget. “I think people are ready to move forward,” he says. “We just strongly believe now’s the time to show support for the great things going on in the Burlington school system.” To make its case, the pro-budget group has raised $3,641 from 57 donors, according to a report filed Tuesday with the secretary of state’s office. That money has largely gone to lawn signs, a full-page ad in the Burlington Free Press and 16,000 pamphlets the organization is distributing to Burlington voters. Only six donors contributed more than $100; two of them, Mayor MIRO WEINBERGER and his wife, STACY, gave $125. Hood says that some 200 volunteers have signed up with BFOE to make phone calls, knock on doors and march down Church Street next Monday in support of the revised budget. Organized opposition has been scarcer. Last Monday, Ward 4 school board member SCOT SHUMSKI held a press conference calling on the city to send another round of absentee ballots to anyone who requested them on Town Meeting Day. Joining in the effort, behind the scenes, were Vermont Republican Party vice chairman BRADY TOENSING and longtime GOP operative TAYT BROOKS — both of whom asked the secretary of state’s office about it. During the 2012 election cycle, Brooks ran Vermonters First, a conservative super PAC that spent more than a million dollars backing Republican candidates. The group was almost entirely funded by Burlington resident LENORE BROUGHTON. Since January, Brooks has served as Vermont executive director of American Majority, a national conservative group dedicated to training candidates for school board and other down-ballot offices.
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Readership of Vermont’s daily newspapers continued to decline over the past year, according to new data from the Alliance for Audited Media, an Illinois-based nonprofit that tracks circulation figures. Among the Vermont papers audited by AAM, slides were steepest at the Burlington Free Press, which lost nearly 21 percent of its total Sunday audience and nearly 17 percent of its weekday audience between March 2013 and March 2014. In that period, combined print and digital circulation went from 36,528 to 28,914 on Sundays and from 29,059 to 24,194 on weekdays — the sharpest one-year declines in years at the Gannett-owned Free Press. Slight growth in the paper’s digital subscriptions failed to make up for precipitous drops in print circulation. On Sundays, the number of papers printed fell by a quarter over the past year, from 36,006 to 27,143,
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and by nearly 23 percent on weekdays, from 26,893 to 20,780. That’s a 44 percent drop in weekday circ from five years ago, when the Free Press printed 37,216 copies, and a 57 percent drop from a decade ago, when it printed 47,984 copies. Print circulation remains critical even as newspapers look to grow their online audiences, because advertisers still pay far more for print ads than for digital ones. Ever-changing standards for reporting digital readership make it difficult to draw conclusions about how Vermont newspapers are growing their online audiences. For instance, the Free Press included in its overall circulation totals some 1,350 online copies it says were accessed by educational institutions. The number of individuals who paid to access the paper’s website or its tablet and mobile apps increased this year from 1,319 to 1,416. Both the Brattleboro Reformer and Bennington Banner, which are owned by New York-based Digital First Media, reported remarkable interest in their “digital editions.” But of the roughly 3,000 people counted as those papers’ online readers, only about 500 paid for access to either. Meanwhile, weekday print circulation at the Reformer decreased by 10 percent over the past year to 5,273 and by 13 percent at the Banner to 4,064. Both papers’ print runs were down 49 percent from a decade ago. Neither the Newport Daily Express nor the St. Albans Messenger report readership numbers to AAM, while the West Lebanon, N.H.-based Valley News belongs to a different auditing organization. According to Valley News publisher Dan Mcclory, weekday readership at the bi-state paper was 14,933 in calendar year 2013 — down slightly from 15,327 the year before. The Rutland Herald and BarreMontpelier Times Argus, which are owned by the Vermont-based Mitchell family, dropped their AAM membership after last September’s reports, according to AAM spokeswoman rachael Battista. At that point, the papers’ total weekday circulation was 11,200 and 5,796, respectively. The Herald’s weekday print circulation of 10,412 was down 28 percent from five years ago and 51 percent since March 2004. The Times Argus printed 5,374 copies last September — 30 percent less than five years ago and 52 percent less than a decade ago. Not every Vermont daily is hemorrhaging readers. The St. Johnsbury-based Caledonian-Record’s total circulation has grown slightly over the past five years to 9,849. And even its print circulation has held relatively steady, dropping just 4 percent over the past five years and 13 percent over the last decade. m
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In March, Brooks wrote on American Majority’s website that “three of four candidates who worked with the organization [at a January training] and ran in Burlington won their races.” The only one mentioned by name was Shumski, who was quoted by Brooks as saying, “I was the top vote-getter in the entire city. Thank you American Majority!” Brooks did not return calls for comment and American Majority’s national executive director, Matt Batzel, declined to identify the group’s other elected trainees, saying, “It would be up to them to tell you.” Shumski, who received a $1,000 donation from Broughton when he ran for office in March, expressed surprise at last week’s press conference that he was quoted on American Majority’s website. He said he thought the “nonpartisan” training had been put on by the Ethan Allen Institute, a conservative think tank. Shumski also said he knew of no organized opposition to the school budget. That changed pretty quickly. Reached this week, Shumski says he decided the day after the press conference to start a new organization dedicated to reining in school spending. “I don’t want this to be a one-time effort,” he says. “I want this to be a voice in the school discussion for years to come.” To that end, Shumski ordered up $500 worth of lawn signs, he says, and quickly distributed them to those who share his view that, “There’s not accountability for the lack of student outcomes. There’s no accountability for the mess.” Shumski says he hasn’t collected “a single penny” for the effort and won’t take more than $100 from any donor, including Broughton. He says the longtime advocate for independent schools is not behind the effort and hasn’t yet contributed. Broughton did not return a call for comment.
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f or most of the past two years. “That’s the huge question — where? And are we going to get harassed there?” The Pine Street encampment, social workers say, had a reputation as the most hospitable in the city, and sometimes held 20 or so people in a cluster of tents and crates about 70 yards into the woods near Burlington Electric. With the help of other campers, one or
describe as the community’s f ounder and leader. Delude told police he hit Bryant once in the f orehead in self -def ense af ter Bryant broke into his tent, according to court documents. “Had to do what I had to do,” Delude told police, according to a police affidavit. No one has been charged in connection with Bryant’s death. Delude
Deborah Ballard lost her apartment a couple months ago while unemployed. “I didn’t know who else to turn to,” Ballard said, adding she has struggled with alcohol addiction. “I didn’t even have a tent. With Marky, I just knew it was safe. He said, ‘Come on down, I got an extra bunk.’” But the campers said that Delude could be volatile, especially when
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sed plastic silverware soaked in water in a Styrof oam cup on a picnic table next to a loaf of white bread. Soggy T-shirts hung f rom a rope strung between two trees. Branches smoldered in a campfire ring. Inside a handf ul of large tents, sleeping bags and cans of Natural Light were visible. It looked like Matt Sweet, his girlf riend, Renee Drew and other members of their “street f amily” had been livingf or weeks in a remote corner of Burlington’s North Beach Campground. But it was just days earlier they were uprootedf rom their tents in one of Burlington’s longest-operating homeless encampments, in the woods off Pine Street, because another resident had been f ound dead under suspicious circumstances. Burlington officials scattered the dozen or so people who had come, over weeks and months, to see themselves as part of a community. “Many are in shock — these were their homes,” said Matt Young, a member of the HowardCenter’s Street Outreach Team. “We thought of this like a tornado has hit an area and many people have been displaced. What happens then? You have FEMA, the Red Cross. But this is not that kind of situation.” Their predicament draws attention to encampments around the city, where homeless residents live hidden f rom view in patches of urban forest — off the Burlington Bike Path, in the Intervale and elsewhere. Authorities typically look the other way unless they are compelled to act, and many of these small, off-thegrid communities have existed for years; some are occupied year-round. A number of the residents suffer from addiction or mental illness and are either unable, or unwilling, to succeed in socialservice programs available to them. Af ter authorities broke up the Pine Street encampment, residents received bus passes and met with officials from the Agency of Human Services to see if they would qualif y f or long-term housing. They were told they could pitch tents for three days at the North Beach Campground. But as the final hours of that arrangement ticked down, none knew where he or she would be living. “Our ref uge no longer exists,” said Sweet, who had lived at the encampment
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two wheelchair-bound people have even lived there in the past. “They have been particularly social,” Young said. “Lot of friends, would meet people at the f ood shelves, Salvation Army, City Hall Park, and if someone seemed lost, they would say, ‘Come down to Pine Street, we’ll take care of you.’” All of that changed on May 17, when a recent arrival was found dead in another man’s tent. Someone called the police — many of the residents have cellphones — and they f ound 40-year-old Forrest Bryant on property that belonged to Mark Delude, the man whom inhabitants
was initially arrested on an outstanding trespassing warrant, and was then charged with obstruction of justice in the Bryant case for, court records allege, trying to dissuade campers from calling police. He was in jail on $10,000 bail. The recent inhabitants say Delude, whom they knew as “Marky,” was largely responsible f or the welcoming atmosphere on Pine Street, inviting people in when they had no place else to go. They say Delude lived at the camp for most of the past five or so years. “It was Marky’s spot,” said Sweet. “You don’t get to come in unless you’re invited in.”
drinking, and sometimes threatened to banish people f or no reason. He was arrested more than 70 times, according to court records, mostly f or misdemeanors. Bryant was less well known, having arrived in the camp only several weeks ago. Police say that he had previously spent time in New York and southern Vermont. Neither Burlington police nor social workers monitor encampments closely. Some pop up in the spring, while others, such as the Pine Street camp, serve as year-round homes. Authorities know the tent campers
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either don’t have a better alternative or refuse help, figuring they are better off with each other. A survey conducted by the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness identified 1,556 homeless people in the state last January, up 9 percent from the year before. A majority of those are thought to be in the Burlington area. “Homeless encampments are the product of limited affordable housing options,” Young said. “We can’t give people keys to an apartment. We don’t have that in the community.” And the demand for temporary shelter outstrips the local supply. For example, Burlington’s largest homeless service provider, the Committee on Temporary Shelter, provides temporary stays for 36 single adults and 15 families, but their shelters are almost always at capacity. COTS
they would have to close it in two weeks. Police and various social service workers tried to plan how they would help each person. Bryant’s death shortcircuited those plans by precipitating an immediate evacuation. The North Beach Campground, sandwiched between Burlington High School and Lake Champlain, allowed the Pine Street crew to stay — but only temporarily; sites had been booked for Memorial Day weekend. As their last day there wound down and a relentless rain soaked their tents, the campers learned that they would not all be staying together. Two of them, Drew and a deaf teenager named Devon Hallstrom, had been accepted into a short-term housing program in Shelburne, where they could bunk for as long as a week. Social workers pulled up in a van and
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a pickup to take the two away. As they were about to leave, Drew jumped out of the van and walked up to Sweet. “At least give me a kiss goodbye,” she said, planting one on his lips. Ballard had vanished some time in the past 12 hours. Rumor around the campground was that she was crashing with a friend in Williston, though no one knew for sure. For the rest of the group, there were no long-term solutions. Sweet and a young couple, Kim Guertin and Ben Sawyer, decided to head back into the woods to a new spot, tucked into a ravine, where they hoped not be noticed. Jack Hendrix kneeled on the ground and methodically rolled his tent into ever-smaller squares, as he has done hundreds of times before. Sweet was urging Hendrix to come back into the woods with them, but Hendrix wasn’t so sure. Maybe he would find a place of his own to sleep, Hendrix mused, on pavement, closer to downtown. He said softly, “I don’t want to go to a bad situation.” m
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also has rules about conduct in the shelters that many homeless people either cannot or won’t follow. It requires participants to save a large chunk of their income, for example, and drinking is not allowed. Some of the campers, such as Sweet, say they simply prefer to be in the woods. “You generally find that the folks in these encampments have either tried these services and been discharged as a result of bad behavior, or are choosing not to engage in those services and camp,” said Burlington Police Chief Michael Schirling. City officials shut down encampments only when a landowner complains. Coincidentally, just days before Bryant died, Environmental Protection Agency workers checking in on the nearby Pine Street Barge Canal Superfund site came across the encampment and complained to the city, forcing the police department’s hand. But the police were determined to give the inhabitants plenty of time to find new homes. The day before Bryant was found dead, police officers and social workers visited the encampment and informed the people there that
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pre-storm calm hung over Gillett Pond as Robert Low pointed out winter wrens and spotted sandpipers f rom the stern of his canoe. Low has lived at the northern tip of the body of water for nearly half a century, but his birding trips may be numbered. The pond’s owner plans to drain it. The mile-long pond spans two towns — Richmond and Huntington — and has provided residents a reservoir of memories, f rom otter spottings to ice-skating parties. Who would want to destroy that? Hint: Think green-sashed girls sell ing Samoas. Despite the protests of Gillett Pond-goers, the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains are poised to pull the plug. The group has owned a 300-acre parcel, including the pond, since 1950, according to Patricia Mellor, chief executive officer of the Vermont and New Hampshire chapter. Gillett Pond wouldn’t exist without the dam at its northern end. The struc ture was already f ragile when heavy rains turned it into a mound of rubble last July. State inspectors recommended the Girl Scouts either repair it or remove the dam in a controlled breach that would slowly turn the pond into a wetland. Leeches and underwater weeds rule out swimming, but plenty of residents come to skate, cross-country ski, canoe and fish in, on and around Gillett Pond. During the last 30 years, they’ve re corded 138 bird species in the secluded area and mammals including mink and moose. Wright Preston of the Richmond Land Trust said his organization pe riodically conducts wildlif e studies in the area to determine what they should protect, and “Gillett Pond always rises to the top.” But for the Girl Scout troops that stay at the nearby Camp Twin Hills, “There’s no benefit to us whatsoever,” Mellor said. They’d actually pref er a bog, she explained. “Our girls primarily use the pond f or environmental study. If we return it to its natural state, it will be a better area f or study, f or our program ming purposes.” Activities at Twin Hills range from archery to glitter art, according to the organization’s website. When residents got word last fall that the Girl Scouts planned to remove the dam — a step that would doom the pond — they organized Friends of Gillett Pond
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and have been meeting almost every other week. Low, a self -described ringleader, walks with a slight limp and is wearing a worn yellow T-shirt, work jeans and duck boots. He rattles off facts about the pond as he wheels his canoe cart over stones and shrubbery on the short walk f rom his house to the water. According to his research, it has existed since the early 1800s.
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That long history is part of the pond’s appeal f or Huntington residents Megs and Duncan Keir, who have lived near the southern end f or 34 years. Duncan Keir said he’s talked to a few old-timers who remember when people used to cut blocks of ice from the pond to keep milk cold at the dairy creamery.
For all of those reasons, the Friends of Gillett Pond want to buy the pond and 88 adjacent acres. In theory, the Girl Scouts are willing to sell. So what’s the problem? The state Agency f o Natural Resources website warns, “The decision to acquire and own even a small dam is a major one that will result in long-term legal and financial obligations. A careful investigation of the costs and benefits is imperative…” Those costs have grown over the years. According to Low’s research, the Girl Scouts were considering making repairs to the dam as early as the 1960s, when the price was estimated at $5,440. Now it could cost as much as half a million. The upf ront costs aren’t the hitch, according to Low. “The hooker,” he said, “is who will take over the long-term responsibility.” Somebody would have to pay f or maintenance and insurance on the dam. Transferring a dam — and the liability for it — from one owner to another isn’t as easy as writing a check. The Girl
Scouts want to be sure the Friends can raise the funds before they agree to sell, according to Mellor — and they don’t want responsibility if the dam washes out in the meantime. The Friends say they need assurance that the Girl Scouts will sell before they can start fundraising. Mellor calls it a Catch-22. Although the state has classified it as a “low-hazard” dam, in part because no houses would be affected by rising water, a sudden flood could result in a fluke accident. Collapse is “imminent,” Mellor said, “so we have real concerns f or what that could mean f or anyone downstream.” Engineers f or the Girl Scouts have recommended breaching the dam as soon as possible to reduce the risk of collapse. The board of directors voted to heed that advice, and the organization is filling out the permitting paperwork to move f orward in late summer or early fall, according to Mellor. That might bring the Girl Scouts Board of Directors peace of mind, but it will also make salvaging the situation “essentially impossible,” according to Low. The state wants fewer artificial
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Friends of Gillett Pond have been doing their homework: deed research, cost analysis, outreach to lawmakers, sit-downs with state officials, requests for proposals to engineers, community potlucks and 67-slide PowerPoint presentations. To show the depth of the community’s support, they sent out a survey about how people use the pond. It generated 200 responses. “There’s just been a real coalescence of energy around finding a solution,” O’Brien said. Front Porch Forum postings have spawned hundreds of emails among concerned neighbors, according to Keir. Low, it turns out, is an acclaimed academic — a professor of physiology at the University of Vermont, who has several times served as interim provost. He approaches the pond with childlike wonder, fawning over the beavers he credits with patching holes in the dam — “They can be a nuisance but we think they are rather precious.” And coaxing birds — “I want the winter wren to sing again!” Rain starts to dapple the water’s surface, but it doesn’t dampen his spirits. He says he’s optimistic Gillett Pond isn’t going anywhere. m
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neighbors objected. Burlington’s zoning administrator ultimately green-lighted the project on the condition that the gate station would “look like a resi dential building” and not “alter the es sential character of the neighborhood.”
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every single tree on the property, liter ally to the stumps, in about six hours.” Fueling the conflict is a discovery George made almost two years ago, when he stumbled across long-forgotten city files that suggest Vermont Gas didn’t keep the promises it made before build ing the gate station to supply the Moran Plant. Today the station services most of the city’s old and new north ends. George was applying f or his own zoning permit when he f ound the 1970 zoning variance that granted Vermont Gas permission to build at the f ormer site of two homes. City records show
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onvent Square is a typical Old North End neighborhood: Older homes sit on small lots, and on a sunny af ternoon, a young girl on a bicycle turns circles in the road. The only thing that looks out of place on the L-shaped residential street is a low industrial building behind a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire. Most residents here say they didn’t pay much attention to the Vermont Gas gate station that was erected f our de cades ago to transf er high-pressure gas supplies to local distribution lines. That is, until a large crane and logging trucks showed up. In April, Vermont Gas razed the trees around the gate station. Residents were shocked when 40 years of growth — admittedly, some of it overgrown and untended — suddenly disappeared. Scott Gustin, a senior planner in Burlington’s planning and zoning office, said that while Vermont Gas did receive a permit f or some “rehabilitation” work, the permit application was “misleading,” and didn’t indicate the extent of clear ing that would happen at the property. Vermont Gas counters that their appli cation was accurate. The city is investigating what, if any, action it can take. “It was like our street was under assault,” said Derek George, a clinical social worker who lives next door. “I’m not exaggerating at all. They took down
Vermont Gas offered a suggestion of its own: They’d hang curtains in the win dows to better blend in. The curtains never came. The sta tion’s gray metal siding is uninterrupted by trim or windows, and there’s none of the tidy landscaping indicated in a simple illustration that accompanies the 1970 variance. “The more I’ve gotten into this, the more I’ve f elt like our neighborhood has been taken advantage of since well bef ore I was living there,” said George. Decades ago, Convent Square sported the unflattering nickname “Convict’s
Square.” George said he doubts Vermont Gas could have sited its station in a tonier part of town. Convent Square’s absentee landlords have been replaced by younger families and more responsible property managers, but the neighborhood is still modest. In late 2012, George and his wif e, Esther, circulated a neighborhood peti tion that called for a new fence, a paint job and landscaping that would “[blend] in with the existing trees.” Rather than go to zoning officials, they wanted to work with Vermont Gas. “We’re just hoping to get the property beautified,” said George. About a year later, Vermont Gas submitted an applicationf or a city zoning permit. In the project descrip tion, Vermont Gas mentioned replacing doors, adding a gravel driveway and installing a decorative f ence. The ap plication noted that f ewer than 400 square feet of earth would be exposed or disturbed, which is a standard question on city zoning applications. Neighbors, now eyeballing the expanse of stumps and bare earth, suspect Vermont Gas exceeded that threshold, and according to city standards should have included
a plan for erosion and sediment control. That’s part of what concerns city planner Gustin. Convent Square sits at the top of a steep embankment that slopes down toward Route 127 and the Intervale. “They cut a lot of trees down, and they’ve invited some erosion prob lems,” Gustin said. Last week, Vermont Gas resumed work at the station. The company was installing a wrought-iron f ence neigh bors requested in front of the property. (Neighbors on either side will still f ace a chain-link f ence topped with barbed wire.) Vermont Gas spokesman Steve Wark said that a combination of aesthetics, neighborhood f eedback and sa f ety prompted the project. “Vermont Gas heard f rom a resident that the general appearance of the gate station needed work — and we agreed,” wrote Wark in an email. “When we are done with the station it will be cleaner, have orderly trees that are easy to maintain — and should fit in better with the character of the neigh borhood than the previous situation,” wrote Wark. Wark said that Vermont Gas had not
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heard any complaints from city planners. “Bottom line, we did everything we were told to,” said Wark. “This shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone.” But it was to neighbors, apparently. “It just feels kind of brutalized,” said Stephanie Kaza, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Vermont and author of The Attentive Heart: Conversations With Trees. “There are so many other ways they could have judiciously trimmed, and left it a little more graceful. We were expecting some trimming, but when four trucks show up, it’s kind of an army.” “It’s a real eyesore, more so than it was,” said Ethan Thompson, who lives two doors down. “It just sticks out as an industrial building in the center of an otherwise residential neighborhood.” The clearing exposed overhead utility lines once hidden by the trees. Aaron Stein, a design-build contractor who lives on Convent Square, added that the
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lights from a nearby Shell Station now shine onto the street. “The trees around it provided a sense of scale and enclosure, and that’s gone,” Stein said. Despite their complaints, several neighbors mentioned that they wanted to work with the company to find a
solution. Even George, their de facto leader on this issue, said he’s not “antiVermont Gas.” His greatest frustration is not knowing what he and his neighbors can do to hold Vermont Gas, or the city, accountable. Gustin said his office has consulted
with the city attorney and should have a decision soon about whether it will take any enforcement action. George may be one step ahead of him. He’s asking city officials and a lawyer: Are there grounds for revoking the variance from 1970, given Vermont Gas’s apparent failure to meet some of its conditions? “At this point, I would really like to know, is there any basis for them not being in the neighborhood?” said George. “Look, you can’t just take advantage of a neighborhood because it’s not wealthy.” Meanwhile, George is reaching out to Addison County residents currently embroiled in a debate over a transmission pipeline that would carry natural gas to Middlebury and potentially Ticonderoga, N.Y. As the gas company is making pledges about infrastructure in other communities, he thinks it’s important to look at the promises it’s made in his. m Contact: kathryn@sevendaysvt.com
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Today MIL, headquartered in downtown Middlebury, employs 75 people f ull time. Approximately 170,000 stu dents in 1,200 school districts across the country take MIL courses. In Vermont, roughly 30 schools participate. The col lege still classifies the venture as being in the “investment” stage, said Bill Burger, the school’s vice president f or communications. Aline Germain-Rutherf ord, a long time prof essor in Middlebury’s summer French Language School and the associate vice president of the Language Schools, is
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hen Middlebury College teamed up with the f orprofit online education company K12, Inc. in 2010, the elite liberal arts college had several goals: boost Middlebury’s reputation as a leader in f oreign language education, experiment with new online learning techniques and — perhaps most obvi ously — make money. A few faculty members, skittish about the world of for-profit education, raised concerns at the time. Their ranks have since grown considerably: Earlier this month, Middlebury prof essors voted 95-16 in f avor of a nonbinding motion to sever ties with K12, the corpora tion the college partnered with to start Middlebury Interactive Languages, or MIL. The vote highlights a conundrum facing almost every college and univer sity in the country. For-profit spinoffs, long used by larger research institutions, represent a way to diversif y revenue at a time of rising tuition costs, shrinking education f unding, cheaper online op tions and increasing scrutiny about the practical value of a college education. Such ventures make some nervous about the encroachment of for-profit thinking in the world of academia — and about what online learning will mean f or brick-and-mortar schools. Middlebury French prof essor Paula Schwartz wrote in her justification to sever ties that the partnership with K12 was “at odds with the integrity, reputation and educational mission of the college.” Some faculty members have complained that K12 educational materials don’t in clude same-sex couples or nontraditional families. Mistakes in some of the MIL language programs have sparked still more concerns that the partnership could hurt Middlebury’s reputation. Schwartz said that several recent press reports about K12 are “shock ing.” The National Collegiate Athletic Association earlier this spring an nounced that courses completed by stu dent athletes at two dozen virtual schools operated by K12 would no longer count toward athletic eligibility in Division I or II in the NCAA. According to the New York Times, K12 has faced complaints of “deceptive student-recruiting practices and poor academic performance.” Middlebury’s president, Ronald
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the type of courses that we develop, the content that we put into the courses, the pedagogical approach that we bring into the courses,” she said. “Never.” Concern among faculty spiked when a high school teacher reported mistakes in a MIL Latin course developed before the Middlebury-K12 partnership. In an op-ed in The Campus, Middlebury’s student newspaper, Liebowitz said MIL’s management acted quickly to correct the mistakes. Liebowitz wrote that those who favor severing ties do so with a narrative that he contended was neither accurate nor in context. “Ironically, MIL courses today include greater diversity and are more inclusive of a range of family structures and multicultural perspectives than the course materials used in most, if not all, of the college’s introductory language courses,” wrote Liebowitz. As an example, Germain-Rutherford pointed to the video footage shot around the world for MIL’s upper-level “fluency” courses. In the case of the French lessons, a Senegalese man speaks on video about his four wives and 30 chil-
She added that while colleges may need to explore diverse revenue streams, they need some standards for judging potential corporate partners. Would a college collaborate with a cigarette or pornography company? “To get into bed with the very corporation and the very special interest groups — like ALEC, like the Koch brothers, like K12, Inc. — that are creating this situation seems counterintuitive,” she said. It’s the privatization of education that’s forcing schools to drum up new revenue in the first place, she argued. Liebowitz argued that Bennett was long gone from K12 by the time the MIL was founded. He wrote that MIL makes it possible for public schools to continue — or in some cases add — language courses in an era of budget cuts. MIL is even seeing some districts add teachers to the mix; GermainRutherford said some districts have hired language teachers who split their time between schools. Students in these programs have a mix of in-person and online instruction — a combination Germain-Rutherford says is ideal.
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dren. “In his culture, polygamy is part of his life,” Germain-Rutherford said. “We didn’t censor that.” Faculty members have other worries. Laurie Essig, who teaches in Middlebury’s gender, sexuality and feminist studies program, said she was bothered from the get-go about the college aligning itself with a company cofounded by William Bennett, a political conservative with ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council. The Koch brothers-funded organization has pushed an agenda to replace brick-andmortar schools with virtual classrooms, and supports more public-private partnerships in education. “I certainly have concerns about a for-profit company that makes a huge amount of money from tax dollars that should be going to public education,” said Essig, who said she’s wary of the corporatization of education. “What they’re doing is wrong, and we should be opposed for practical reasons, and because we’re educators, and we should care about public education,” said Essig.
Online learning, she argued, shouldn’t replace classroom instruction. But in schools that lack the resources to hire teachers, particularly in multiple languages, online courses can provide choices. She also pointed out that many language teachers in the United States aren’t native speakers, and online materials can expose students to more authentic instruction. In his op-ed, Liebowitz noted that this isn’t the first time profs at the college have balked at a new idea. Middlebury faculty, he wrote, opposed the establishment of the first summer language school at the college in 1915. Today, the immersive programs are considered among the best language training in the country. Will MIL pay off in the same way? Burger said that the college expects rewards over time both financially and in experience gathered in the emerging online learning world. Said Burger: “Everything we do is long-term.” m Contact: kathryn@sevendaysvt.com
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Prayer services, led by Episcopal clergy but open to all. Some of the 13 concert services will f eature other instruments, but most in volve the organ. Green Mountain coLLeGe music department chair JaMes cassarino will play two of them. Cassarino, of Rutland, is the organist at that city’s Trinity Episcopal Church. He says the organ at St. John’s is “a des tination instrument, one that organists would actually travel to see and play.”
ermont’s most prolific 19thcentury organ builder was Randolph Center native William Nutting Jr. According to Mari Lyn PoLson of Chelsea, planning chair of the Organ Historical Society’s 58th annual convention, held last year in Vermont, four of the organs Nutting built f or churches and other venues around the state remain playable today. These are f ound in Williamstown, Graf ton, Royalton and East Poultney. The East Poultney Nutting is a preCivil War organ in St. John’s Episcopal Church. This summer it will be played in a series of concerts organized by ida Mae Johnson , chair of the church’s newly formed executive committee. “It will be an extraordinary his torical experience,” promises Johnson, a Poultney resident. It will also be a religious one. St. John’s lost its congregation in 1935, Johnson explains, but to continue receiving f unds f rom the Episcopal parish in Burlington, the church has had to offer religious services. It has filled this need by offering one service a year, on East Poultney Day every August. The concerts will expand that reli gious component by doubling as Evening
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played,” he comments, adding that he’s rehearsed on the single-keyboard organ twice. Like all organs built bef ore electric ity, the Nutting requires an assistant to pump the bellows — essentially a lever that’s worked up and down — while the organist plays. (The church still has no electricity.) Cassarino’s wife will fill the job next rehearsal, and his son has been roped in for at least one performance. That will likely be Cassarino’s con cert of traditional Welsh hymns on June
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s one of the best-selling authors in history, James Patterson has little lef t to prove. Say what you will about his chops as a writer, the fact is that his books — and he’s written or cowritten more than 130 of them — are enjoyed by millions of people. Most artists can’t make such a claim. And though Patterson is Amazon. com’s No. 2 author in terms of sales, he is concerned about the little guys: oldf ashioned books, young readers who hold them and small bookstores that sell them. With online booksellers, e-books and the consolidation of publishing houses, the fate of the bound book seems perilous, as does that of the small, inde pendent bookstores that carry them. In an ad on the cover of the April 22, 2013, Publishers Weekly, Patterson asks: “Who will save our books? Our bookstores? Our libraries?” As a big fish in the publishing pond, Patterson caused ripples last year when he announced that he would be giving
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away $1 million. That large sum will be distributed through many small grants to a select group of the country’s inde pendent bookstores, the first round of which was distributed in February. Patterson specifically invited applications f rom independently owned book stores that have children’s departments. Two Vermont bookstores were
among the recipients of Patterson’s generosity: Phoenix Books (which has branches in Burlington and Essex) and norwich Bookstore each received a no-strings-attached $5,000 grant f rom Patterson. The owners of both stores have decided to use that money to fund programs for young readers. Norwich Bookstore has already used
some of the grant money to implement several reading programs f or kids, and will add more in the near f uture. In December, the store launched its Second Saturday program, in which regional authors present their work to the bookloving public. That first event featured Jon chad , cartoonist and faculty member at White River Junction’s center for cartoon studies ; subsequent events have welcomed children’s book authors Mary Lyn r ay and t racey caMPBeLL Pearson . In the fall, says the store’s co-owner, Liza Bernard , Norwich Bookstore will use more of the grant money to start up reading groups for preteens and teenagers. “When the kids come in, our goal is to get them excited about reading,” Bernard says. “It’s nice not to worry about selling X number of books to pay for the staff and the promotion.” “Running a small business is chal lenging,” says Phoenix Books co-owner r enée r einer . “Running a bookstore is more challenging.” Reiner is effusive in her praise f or Patterson and his
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from one of those lists. The $5,000 will provide seed money for the initiative and buy most of the books, with Phoenix supplementing that sum. Reiner intends to make this program a permanent one, she says, and to expand it to include the reading programs of other Chittenden County libraries. A bookmobile would be great, Reiner says, as would investing in the store’s infrastructure, but for now Phoenix is sticking with the library collaboration. “What [bookstore co-owner] MIKE [DESANTO] and I care about is folks reading,” says Reiner. “This seems like the best way to honor Jim Patterson’s intention of getting more books to more kids.”
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“I’ve been hiding out.” That’s what HOWARD FRANK MOSHER reportedly told Purdue University English professor James Robert Saunders in 2010, after Saunders asked him “how he ever avoided being discovered.” While Vermonters may want to keep the drily self-effacing writer their little secret, Saunders wasn’t having it. A fan of the Northeast Kingdom author’s works, the Indiana prof had noted a dearth of Mosher scholarship. He decided to remedy the problem, and the result is Howard Frank Mosher and the Classics: Echoes in the Vermont Writer’s Works,, published in March. In this accessible scholarly work, Saunders traces Mosher’s literary lineage, drawing parallels between his novels and classics such as The Red Badge of Courage, Huckleberry Finn, Moby-Dick and To Kill a Mockingbird. Conversations with Mosher and study of Vermont history also inform his work. In examining the depiction of female exploitation in Mosher’s novel Marie Blythe, for instance, Saunders notes that “Vermont was at one time notorious for its carnival strip shows” and discusses Susan Meiselas’ photographic record of those entertainments. It’s good to be reminded of the grittier side of an author who’s come to be associated with all things oldetyme Vermont — even if it took a Hoosier professor to give Mosher his due in book form.
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ermont’s hills are alive with slowly building Rossini crescendos. As it happens, the state’s two established summer opera destinations — the Opera COmpany Of middlebury and the Waitsfield-based Green mOuntain Opera f esti Val — will both produce comic operas this season by that master of musical hilarity, Gioachino Rossini. OCM artistic director dOuGlas anders On chose the Italian composer’s early romp L’Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers) for the company’s 11th season. The 21-year-old Rossini tossed this one off in about three weeks using a libretto borrowed from another composer’s opera, in the process im mortalizing it with his humorously fast tempos and musical surprises. In the story, an Algerian governor bored with his wif e and harem seizes on the idea of acquiring an exotic Italian girl. When one is shipwrecked off his shore, his fantasy seems ripe for fulfillment. But this is 1813, two decades after Mary Wollstonecraf t’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman , and by the end of the opera, the craf ty Italian woman “has him wrapped around her finger,” Anderson quips gleefully. There’s no need to recap the famous story of the Rossini opera that GMOF artistic director bru Ce stasyna selected f or thef estival’s ninth season, La Cenerentola (Cinderella) — except to say that the composer replaced the f airy godmother with the prince’s tutor, spe cial effects being limited in his time. Rossini again took just three weeks to compose the 1817 work. Its solo and ensemble set pieces are as delightf ul and rif e with Rossini patter as any in Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), which he had written the year before. The composer had little interest in historic specificity; L’Italiana is set merely in “the past.” So Anderson and Stasyna f elt f ree to transplant the operas’ settings — and both chose 1950s America. The story made Anderson think of the era when “Americans all needed to have an Italian woman, and every gas station had a pin-up of Sophia Loren,” he says. Middlebury’s L’Italiana is set in a used-car lot in Kansas; the heroine emerges not from a shipwreck but from an Austin-Healey Bugeye. Stasyna hints that his production of
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La Cenerentola will happen in a diner “maybe called Magnifico’s” — that is, named after the fortune-hunting father of Cinderella and her two stepsisters. He also assures that it won’t have the “flying donkey and exploding umbrellas” f ea tured in the Met’s version this season. “Those two things alone would take care of three quarters of our budget,” he says. Stasyna chose Cenerentola with specific singers in mind, handpicked f rom among his numerous contacts in the music world. (He’s chorus master of Washington Concert Opera and con -
of 21 and 32 real-world experience, in cluding a showcase in their own separate, semistaged opera. This year that will be the gravely serious historical opera The Rape of Lucretia, by Benjamin Britten. As a cover in the main opera — he says Cenerentola is “perhaps my favorite opera” — Dickerson won’t be inLucretia, but he’ll sing in the festival’s Burlington concert and other events. He started his professional studies at the Crane School of Music, where he starred in a different Rossini opera, and is switching to the Manhattan School of Music in the fall.
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cert pianist at Manhattan’s Marcello Giordani Foundation; he was chorus master of the f ormer New York City Opera.) Cinderella, for example, will be sung by mezzo-soprano Megan Marino, who just made her Met debut this season. “She was a great get,” Stasyna declares. “After this, she may be ungettable.” Another Cenerentola cast member is still on his way up: Milton-born baritone benjamin diCkers On , 21, the understudy f or the role of Dandini, the prince’s valet. Dickerson is an essex Children’s ChOir alum whose first voice teacher was University of Vermont prof essor daVid neiweem . He was one of 17 singers selected from an audition pool of hundreds for the GMOF’s Emerging Artists program. It gives promising singers between the ages
The cast of L’Italiana was similarly culled from hundreds of singers during auditions held in New York. Anderson, though, also holds a separate audition at Middlebury. That’s how soprano sarah Cullins got the part of Elvira, the Algerian governor’s neglected wife. Cullins, 40, is a Burlington native who grew up at a time when Vermont had no resident opera companies. With a career launched at age 4 playing a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz on ice at Leddy Park Arena, Cullins studied voice during high school with local teacher j ill l eVis . She earned a dual undergraduate degree in voice and English from the New England Conservatory and Tuf ts University. Af ter completing a prof essional studies certificate at Mannes College the New
School f or Music, Cullins accompanied a fellow student back to his home coun try of Colombia. There she stayed for 10 years. Cullins won Colombia’s national voice competi tion and was soon invited to write the curriculum f or a new voice department at the Central University in Bogotá, with the aim of making young Colombian opera singers competitive internation ally. Cullins ran the program f or six years before returning last year with her husband and son to Burlington. (Her father is tO m Cullins , cofounder of the ar chitectural firm t ruexCullins .) Cullins and her husband, Colombian guitarist daniel GaViria , perform Latin American music in a duo called 8 Cuerdas , and Cullins teaches at UVM and Johnson State College. The soprano landed her comic role in part because she understood the inher ent humor of Rossini’s opera, she says. With Anderson’s comic staging, she advises, audiences should “be prepared to come and laugh out loud. “Opera used to be the pop culture … There used to be comic skits between acts. This piece is really trying to bring that [milieu] back,” Cullins says. If any composer’s work is right f or the job, it’s Rossini’s. m
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The opera company of middlebury presents r ossini’s L’Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers). Friday, may 30, Thursday, June 5, and Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m.,x at Town Hall Theater in middlebury. ocmvermont.org Green mountain opera Festival presents r ossini’s La Cenerentola. Friday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 22, at 3 p.m., at the Barre Opera House. Also Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia, Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Sugarbush Resort in Warren. For other events, see greenmountainoperafestival.com
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“Jernigan,” Pam called out, a giggle in her voice. “Did we ever tell ya how CJ and I got together?” “I don’t believe you have,” I replied. “It was back when you were going to UVM, I seem to recall. Do I got that part right?” “Yeah, that’s right. I’ll tell you the whole story. It’s all about Nectar.” “You mean Nectar’s bar?” “Well, yeah, but I’m talking about the man himself — Nectar Rorris. Back when I was at UVM, the city was trying to get the big, orange neon sign removed. You know, at the front of the bar? Something about the zoning laws. Anyway, Nectar’s was our favorite hangout, and we loved the sign. So I organized a letter-writing campaign to that free weekly paper. What was it back then, before Seven Days?” “I think you’re talking about the Vermont Vanguard, or maybe it had already changed to the Vermont Times.” “Yeah, I think it was the Vermont Times. Anyway, we succeeded, and the sign was saved! After that, Nectar and I became, like, buds. Me and my friends practically lived at that place. This was before they cracked down on underage drinking in Burlington.” Pamela paused, letting out a laugh. “I mean, back then, you could flash a library card and the bouncer would wave you through!” CJ, who had been listening avidly, jumped into the storytelling. Which was appropriate, because this was where he entered the picture.
Picking up the thread, he said, “So now it’s August of 1991, and I was visiting Burlington for a business conference. The keynote speaker was going to be Governor Snelling, but, the day before his talk, he dies of a heart attack. It was kind of tragic, actually. So out of respect, the organizers cancel the whole second day of the conference. And I’m, like, What to do for a free day in Burlington? I figure I’ll call a girl I knew in high school, Pamela Mackenzie. She was a few years behind me.” “Aha,” I said, fully invested in this tale. “Your high school sweetheart?” Pam laughed and threw her arm across her husband, as if to say, I got this one, honey. “No, far from it,” she said, still chuckling. “We actually hated each other in high school. That’s the thing, so it was weird when he called me.” “Well, maybe not really,” I suggested. “People think of hate as the opposite of love, but I believe they’re wrong. Indifference is the opposite of love. There’s a reason for the plot line of every romantic comedy. When you supposedly hate somebody, there’s some strong feeling brewing in there.” “You might be on to something, Jernigan,” CJ said. “Anyway, we spend the whole day together wandering around Burlington and falling out of hate and into love. That night, she took me to Nectar’s with a bunch of her girlfriends. We’re all drinking, and I start to get worried that I won’t have enough
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cash to cover the tab. Remember, this was back in ’91, when bars didn’t take credit cards and your ATM card might not work in every city. My bank, if I remember, was based in Providence, where I was living at the time. “So Nectar was serving us, and I ask him what it’s up to. He goes, ‘You mean the tab?’ I say yeah, and he says, ‘Don’t worry about it; it’s on the house.’ I’m, like, stunned, and Nectar looks right at me with his big, craggy, kind face and says, ‘You’re with Pammy. She’s yours now.’ He could tell I had totally fallen for her. And we’ve been together ever since.” And that was the origin story of Pamela and CJ. Every couple has one, and they find comfort in repeating it on a regular basis, like observant Jews reading from the Torah every Saturday at the synagogue. It helps a couple remember who they are and where they started. And it was telling the way Pamela and CJ shared their story: together and laughing. Because isn’t that how couples stay together season after season, as springtime fades and the years pass? Laughter is the glue. “That’s a great story,” I acknowledged, as we turned off Dorset Street and wended our way toward their home. “Match.com has nothing on Burlington’s own Nectar Rorris!” All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy. m
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here is an inherent f amiliarity about Southern Comfort, the latest record f rom renowned jazz violinist Regina Carter. Sometimes it appears in obvious ways. For example, there’s her funky take on the Hank Williams classic “Honky Tonkin’.” Airing the song’s f amous melody over a strutting drum beat and gently punchy bass line, Carter’s violin — calling it a fi ddle might be more apropos in this rustic setting — rambles woozily, evoking — mimicking, even — the country-music godfather’s playful drawl. That perf ormance will likely draw smiles and knowing nods when Carter and her band appear at the Flynn MainStage this Friday, May 30, as part of the 2014 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. “That one always gets the crowd going,” says Carter in a recent phone interview with Seven Days. “It’s just a fun song to play, and it’s always nice to give the audience something they’ll know.” The f amiliar qualities of Carter’s latest album reveal themselves in subtler and more important ways, too. Southern Comfort is composed of material, both f amous and forgotten, that draws on the rich musical heritage and history of the American South. Yes, you’ll fi nd it under “jazz” in most record stores, be they digital or brick-andmortar. And its players, most notably Carter herself , are much-admired jazz musicians. But Southern Comfort is a jazz record only in the broadest sense of the term. It is, in truth, an American record. Through Carter’s lovingly rendered expositions of Appalachian, old-time and early country music, it becomes a record that exposes the connective tissue linking myriad idioms of American music, jazz included. The fi nal product speaks, however softly at times, to a shared cultural lineage. Southern Comf ort is also representative of Carter’s personal history. Equal parts a musical labor of love and a genealogical research project, it was born out of Carter’s desire to explore her own family’s journey, tracking her ancestors fi rst from Africa and Europe, then to the American South and eventually to her native Detroit, Mich. “I don’t consider it a record of Southern music,” she says. “I consider it a record of my journey of fi nding out about my family.”
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hat Carter, 47 — an award-winning, classically trained jazz violinist acknowledged to be virtually without modern peer — would release an album of Americana music may come as a surprise, even to f ans f amiliar with her musical curiosity. Her willingness and ability to cross the fuzzy borders of jazz are well documented. That eclecticism has taken shape on albums such as her homage to the music of Detroit, Motor City Moments , in 2000; and her tribute to Italian classical violin virtuoso Niccolò Paganini on her 2003 record Paganini: After a Dream. To Carter, though, her latest work isn’t another departure but simply a continuation of a track she says she started on, albeit unconsciously, nearly a decade ago. That’s when she recorded her 2006 album I’ll Be Seeing You: A Sentimental Journey. The album was a tribute to Carter’s late mother, then recently deceased. It contained some of her mother’s favorite music, jazz standards from the 1920s and ’30s by the likes of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. The death of Carter’s mother had a profound impact. In her mother’s fi nal days, Carter cancelled a scheduled concert to be with her, resulting in a breach-of -contract suit. As she dealt with the legal f allout, and became increasingly dissatisfi ed with the machinery of the music business, Carter considered walking away altogether. But at the urging of a friend, bassist John Clayton, she chose to keep playing.
“He said if I gave up music, I would let those powers that be win,” Carter says. “And I couldn’t let that happen.” Shortly thereaf ter, Carter received a MacArthur Fellows Program grant, of ten called the “genius grant.” That award afforded her the time and financial freedom to properly mourn her mother and to take a frank look at her goals, both in music and in life. “It gave me the opportunity to take my time and really think about what I wanted to do in my lif e,” she says. “What kind of legacy do I want to leave behind? What do I want to be to others?” Carter became f ascinated with genealogy, she says, and began researching her own heritage, specifically her mother’s side of the family. A DNA test revealed her ge netic makeup to be 73 percent West African and 13 percent Finnish, with the remainder comprising a hodgepodge of Eastern European origins. The discovery of her genetic roots led Carter to explore the musical traditions of her ancestors, an inquiry that eventually blossomed into her acclaimed 2010 record Reverse Thread.
That theme of connectedness reemerged when Carter began to research her father’s side of the family af ter completing Reverse Thread. She recalled hearing country music during her childhood summers spent in Alabama, she says, and wondered what music her grandfather, an Alabama coal miner born in 1893, might have listened to. Unearthing field recordings from the era, she once again found herself absorbed in the past. “Some of the field recordings I found were so absolutely stunning, I thought, Maybe I should do a record ,” Carter says. That record would be Southern Comfort. Her research led her to the Alan Lomax Collection at the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress, where she delved into recordings, photos and research material related to early American music that Lomax had collected over a span of six decades. Additional insight came from the John W. Work, III Memorial Foundation, a Nashville-based organization that preserves the legacy of composer John W. Work, III and promotes research in black musicology.
Carter adds that she was particularly caref ul not to let her interpretations of Americana get too, well, jazzy. “Our job as players, because most of us are jazz play ers, is not to try and make these jazz tunes,” she says. “You can’t play bebop lines over this stuff. Don’t try and force it. Instead of coming to it as jazz musicians, just come to it as musicians.” That’s not to say Carter’s reimaginings are strictly be holden to their source material. “We approached the songs on this album much like Regina did the last one [ Reverse Thread], which is to say that they don’t have any boundaries,” says Jesse Murphy, the bassist on Southern Comf ort. “There is a traditional root behind a lot of the melodies and a lot of the harmonic stuff. But in a sense they are completely wide open to go into any interpretation. There is so much tradition in the compositions, and that carries a lot of the weight. So it’s a great vehicle for all of us to bring our eclectic elements to the table.”
“It was so intriguing, I just immersed myself in it, and I couldn’t stop,” Carter says of her research. “I just kept going and going. It became more about discovering my f amily and the music that was there [so] that I kind of forgot I was supposed to be working on an album.” Carter says she chose material for the record based on its emotional resonance with her. That basic guideline left her with about 50 tunes from which to choose — which she did based on tapes of band rehearsals. “I went with what sounded the most natural for us,” she explains, and adds that she enlisted the help of her bandmates and close musical f riends to arrange the material. “I would send them each three or four tunes and see if they spoke to them,” Carter says. “And if not, I would send them more, because it was important that whoever was arranging these tunes know me personally, know the band, know how I play. I didn’t want it to be just some stock arrangement that we were trying to fit ourselves into. And they had to maintain a lot of the beauty and rawness that was in the original field recordings and not over-decorate it.”
There is often a playfulness in Carter’s versions of these old songs that offers room for curiosity and improvisation to bloom. For example, listen to her take on the traditional song “See See Rider.” No, not that “See See Rider.” “When I introduce the tune in concert, there’s always a sound of recognition,” Carter says. “And I have to tell them, ‘Nope, wrong “See See Rider.” You’re thinking of the blues that was popular,’” she continues, ref erring to the classic blues song made famous by the likes of Lead Belly. “This came way before that one.” Carter’s song is based on a field recording from an allgirls school in Alabama. “It’s a game, actually,” Carter explains of the song, which was arranged by guitarist Adam Rogers. “Sort of like Double Dutch or Ring Around the Rosie.” In concert, Carter often plays the field recording first, to give the audience perspective on the source material. Then she and her band unleash their version, which is moody and melodic, and f eatures several thrilling
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Reverse Thread is Carter’s interpretation of Af rican folk music, containing 12 globe-trotting tracks that trace the migration of that sound f rom places like Uganda, Madagascar and Mali to its eventual resurfacing in India, the Caribbean and the United States. Like Southern Comfort, Reverse Thread has a strangely f amiliar quality, even to listeners unfamiliar with African music. “What might sound like a jig, a polka or Cajun rug-cutting music might actually come f rom an Af rican f olktale through the inf ectious rhythm of ‘Kanou,’” wrote critic Mark F. Turner in his review of the album for the website allaboutjazz.com. “No music is born out of the Big Bang. It all comes from somewhere,” Carter says. “People will say, ‘That’s not jazz.’ But it’s all part of the same tree. Same roots, same dirt. It’s all connected.”
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He spent 20 years as curator of the Duke Ellington Collection at the Smithsonian Institution. “I appreciate musicians who are willing to change breakdowns, including searing interplay between Carter lanes and still come up with material that’s compelling and guitarist Marvin Sewell. “It’s a great jam-band tune,” she says. “It’s really funky, and rich and moving,” he says of Carter. “And she’s done that.” and Marvin really comes alive.” “I love the soul in her playing,” Jackson continues. “Cornbread Crumbled in Gravy” is another song that “The musicians I’m drawn to are people who happen the audience might remember. to play a specific instrument, but it’s clear that music “It’s one of those tunes that so many people recognize,” Carter says. “No matter if we’re in [the United States] or in is the aim; whether it’s a violin or a zither, it’s just the vehicle. Europe, it’s the kind of song that people say, ‘I recognize that melody. Someone used to sing it to me.’ We all know this tune. But even if you didn’t hear it, we all have that memory of someone singing us to sleep, rocking [us] on their lap.” “It’s almost like a Baroque piece,” she says of the song, which was arranged for violin, bass, accordion and guitar by pianist Xavier Davis. “The arrangements are all very unique,” Carter says. “But they maintain that rawness and beauty that was there in the fi rst place.” “The Southern feeling is so potent in all of the arrangements,” says Murphy. “But there are very di° erent approaches to each song, although we’re able to go through an eclectic musical landscape in the midst of those traditional melodies.” Bob Blumenthal is the critic-in-residence at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. He was f ormerly a R E GINA C AR TE R critic for the Boston Globe and Boston Phoenix, as well as the creative consultant for Branford Marsalis’ record label Marsalis Music. Blumenthal will host host aaMeet Meetthe theArtist Artist session with session with Carter at FlynnSpace FlynnSpaceininBurlington Burlingtononon Friday, May Friday, May 30,30, before MainStageper performance. the critic’s bef ore her MainStage f ormance. ButBut the critic’s own experience with withthe theviolinist violinist goes further. goes backback f urther. Blumenthal fi Cartermany manyyears years ago, he says, first rst saw Carter ago, he says, playing in an anallall-female pop Detroit f emale pop jazzjazz bandband f romfrom Detroit called Straight Ahead. The Thenext nexttime timehe hecaught caughther, her,she she was with an an avant-garde avant-gardegroup, group,the theString StringTrio Trio New of of New York. But when Carter branched out into her own own music, music, Blumenthal says, she began to discover her true voice. “She really showed showedan anincredible incredibleamount amount of range, of range, which I found very very impressive impressiveabout abouther,” her,”he hegoes goeson. on.“She “She has an incredible charisma about about her herthat thatmany manymusicians musicians have — but not all — that lets her get across across to to people people who aren’t hard-core jazz fans.” fans.” Blumenthal says both both Reverse Thread and examplesofofCarter’s Carter’s Southern Comfort are examples boundary-crossing appeal. “Most recently I’ve I’ve been beenstruck struckwith with the way she can create create what what most mostpeople people would call concept albums, looking looking far far afi afield eldto to fifind ndconnections connectionswith with music music that might not not be beobvious obviouschoices choices a jazz ffor or interpretation bybya jazz artist,” he says. “It’s still recognizably her,” he continues. “But “But each eachtime time there’s a slightly slightlydi° diff erent erent and unique sound. sound.And Andshe’s she’s really taken pains painstotoabsorb absorb the music she’s she’sinterpreting. interpreting. Her vision has expanded, expanded, which which is what ought to be happening with music but isn’t always the case.” case.” Reuben Jackson, the thehost hostof of “Friday “Friday Night Jazz” on Vermont Vermont Public PublicRadio, Radio,likewise likewise has high praise praise f for Carter.“She’s “She’sreintroduced reintroduced or Carter. me to the beauty beauty of ofthe theAmerican Americanmusical musicaltratradition,” he says. Jackson knows music history: history:
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“She doesn’t remind me of anyone else,” Jackson adds. He means that as a compliment. “That’s not just because there aren’t a lot of other jazz violinists, but because everything she does is just her; it’s her voice.” Jackson says Carter’s willingness to mix genres and work beyond the spectrum of jazz reminds him of something Ray Charles once told Quincy Jones when they were young men in Seattle, long before they became icons. Jones was frustrated because he had to make a living in wedding bands instead of pursuing more artistically satisfying goals. “[Charles] said, ‘Every music has a soul, and if you just surrender to it, it’s just soulf ul,’” says Jackson. “And I think that soulf ulness is a hallmark of Regina Carter’s music.” Increasingly, another hallmark of Carter’s music is drawing connections among musical traditions that few others recognize. “It’s very common to assume that jazz is a pure Af rican American idiom, but it is an Af rican American idiom,” Blumenthal says. “While the connection to country music isn’t always acknowledged, it’s been there for a long time. Louis Armstrong recorded with [country singer] Jimmie Rodgers in the late 1920s. But in a way, this album is more surprising to me thanReverse Thread, because I don’t necessarily make those connections. “Obviously, the music that was developed in Appalachia — there was a lot of improvisation,” Blumenthal continues. “But the instruments they used were di° erent. So it doesn’t surprise me that fi ddle was New Orleans, Orleans, some some part of it. And then you think that in New of the earliest bands in the 1900s were string bands. But it’sit’s that kind of of gets gets lost lostininthe thehistorical historicalnarrative. narrative.SoSo probably a more more logical logical connection connectionthan thanI Iwould wouldhave have a bunch of of assumed. Because it’s it’s not notlike likeshe shejust justput put a bunch country tunes. tunes.It’s It’saarecording recordingthat that jazz musicians on old country fidelity delityto tothe theoriginals.” originals.” has a certain fi Carter would agree with that sentiment. sentiment. But But for for her, her, Southern Comfort is about more than exploring musical musical styles or indulging historical curiosity. “To see how have howthese thesetunes tunes have traveled, because people have have travtraveled — cultures cultureshave havetraveled traveledand and says. mixed — isisenlightening,” enlightening,”she she says. “When you look at at the theSouth, South,and andespeespecially the Appalachia of of Appalachiaarea, area,because because the Irish, the theScots, Scots,Native NativeAmericans, Americans, African Americans and others others that thatsettled settled there, you have this very unique mix of of ButBut sounds that we wecall callAmericana. Americana. what you really really see seeisishow howwe’re we’re all connected.”
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Murder, She Taught A Norwich University criminologist educates students on the true nature of violence BY K E N P IC AR D
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enny Shtull knows knowsa thing a thing or two or two aboutabout ck-ckmurder and mayhem: mayhem:stalkers, stalkers,sex sextra˜ traffi ers, serial rapists, mass murderers murderers and andother other perpetrators of horrifi horrificc violence. violence. The The momotives and personalities can di˛ differ erstarkly starklyfrom fromone one off o˛ ender enderto to another. another. Yet when Shtull, Shtull,aacriminal criminal prof essor at justice professor at Norwich NorwichUniversity, University,studies studies their crimes, a common theme emerges: Most attackers know their victims, often intimately. intimately. The violent crimes that have made headlines in Vermont in the past year have tended to bear out that theme. They include include the thedeaths deathsof oftwo two toddlers in the the last lastthree threemonths; months;the themurdermurdersuicide in which which Ludwig Ludwig“Sonny” “Sonny”Schumacher Schumacher of Essex killed his his 14-year-old 14-year-old son, son,Gunnar, Gunnar,then then took his own life; life; and andthe the2008 2008rape rapeand andmurder murder of Brooke Bennett by her her uncle, uncle, Michael MichaelJacques. Jacques. thethe hands of of The killing ofofVermont Vermontwomen womenatat hands their partners is so so common commonthat thatthe thestate statehas hasa a specifically callyto toanalyze analyzethose those committee specifi Fatality crimes: the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission. Hence, it’s no surprise surprisethat thatShtull, Shtull, most who teaches one oneof ofNorwich’s Norwich’s most popular classes, “Murder: “Murder: Our OurKilling Killing Culture,” doesn’t doesn’t devote much Culture,” muchtime timetoto discussing “stranger danger” danger” with her students, students,except exceptto to note how it distracts the public from the true nature of of violence violence thethe in society. As Asshe shepoints pointsout, out, Lorraine 2011 double murder murderof of Lorraine and Bill Currier Currier ofofEssex Essexbybyserial serial killer Israel Keyes Keyes was wasaatragic tragicbut but also exceedingly rare event. event. About About the the only thing it had had in incommon commonwith withmost most other violent killings killings in inVermont Vermontwas wasthat that it it began in their home. At fi first rstglance, glance,Shtull Shtullseems seemslike likethe theleast leastlikely likely person to have become becomean anexpert experton onviolent violentbehavior. behavior. Soft-spoken and petite, with with the the innocent innocentgood goodlooks looks of 1960s “That “ThatGirl” Girl”star starMarlo Marlo Thomas, Shtull of the 1960s Thomas, Shtull was raised in aa “very “veryfunctional functionaland andloving lovingfamily.” family.” A fi rst-generation Canadian whose parents were both both Holocaust survivors, she grew grew up upinin a quiet Montréal Montréal suburb where she she never encountered guns, gangs oror drug dealers, she says, or or even even watched many crime crime dramas on television. television.(She (Shestill stillavoids avoids
them, including documentaries documentariessuch suchasasA&E’s A&E’s “The “The Killer Speaks,” on which which she sherecently recentlyappeared appearedasasanan expert criminologist.) In In f act, fact,Shtull Shtulladmits admitsthat that herher fi policeoccurred occurredwhen when first rstencounter encounter with police sheshe got got stopped for a traffi tra˜ c ticket. Shtull’s family assumedshe’d she’dpursue pursue artistic f amily assumed an an artistic career, but in college she she chanced chanced on on aa “police “police technoltechnology” program that that piqued piquedher hercuriosity. curiosity.Though Though she she had no interest interest in inbecoming becomingaacop, cop, at McGill University she she landed landedan an internship in aa f forensic psychiatry orensic psychiatry sheinterviewed interviewedsex sex clinic. There she offenders later, aaman maninin o˛ enders— — and, later, prison who’d stabbed his wife wife and and her her lover loverto todeath. death. Shtull, who recalls thinking thinking that thatthe thekiller killer“seemed “seemed like a nice guy,” guy,” has been beenintrigued intriguedby bythe thestudy studyofof violence ever since. Shtull sat down downwith with Seven Days to discuss criminal patterns, educating young people people about aboutthe the sources of violence, TV versus reality and more.
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SEVEN DAYS: You You described described the the murderer murderer you you interviewed as “a nice guy.” Is it surprising when rapists and murderers seem normal? Well, we wehave havetoto distinPENNY SHTULL: Well, distinserialrapist rapistoror murderer guish between aaserial murderer guy. IIhate hatetotouse usethe the term “crime and this guy. term “crime of because“passion” “passion” implies o f passion,” because implies something positive, but it was an emotional, crime. II remember remember albeit violent and brutal crime. in aa room. room. He He sitting across from him, alone in large guy, guy, and andIIwas wasjust just1919oror20. 20. was a very large patchon onhis hiseye eye and flaming He had aa patch and fl aming redred hairhair stereotypicalpirate. pirate.He Hesaid saidtotome, me, and tattoos, like aa stereotypical people. How How do doyou youknow knowI’m I’mnot notgoing going “I killed two people. said, “Well, “Well, you asked asked to to talk talk to to to kill you?” And I just said, someone.” He He was eventually let out of prison because they assumed he would not repeat [his crime]. SD: Are serial rapists and murderers of a different breed? diff erentdydyPS: There’s aa di˛ erent namic. Many of of those thosepeople people engage in those those crimes crimes while carrying on on very very regular, daily routines. What makes them successf ul, in that they can do these crimes serially, is is that they come come o˛ offasasnice nice people. People are not notf earf fearful ul of Theydon’t don’tlook looklike like of them. They people who would wouldharm harm you.you. We have this stereotypical stereotypicalimage image have this of rapists and andmurderers murderersasas of serial rapists people we can can spot spotin inaacrowd, crowd,and and
they’re going to look like Freddy Krueger [from A Nightmare on Elm Street] or whoever that guy was in [The] Silence of the Lambs. Which they don’t. SD: What’s the actual likelihood of random violent crimes? PS: The vast majority of interpersonal crimes are committed between known affiliates. Very few are committed between strangers. It makes sense that we’re going to see those crimes in Vermont. We’re taught to fear the stranger, whether it’s sexual assault or the person lurking in the bushes. We’re not taught that it’s the person you’re studying with, your friend, the person you live with. SD: How does recognizing that help us educate young people to protect themselves from becoming victims? PS: In terms of my student body, I’m dealing with 18- to 21-year-olds, primarily males. So, looking at that population, they’re more likely to be not only victims but also perpetrators of violence — hopefully not, because most of them are on a good track. It’s very different than if we’re looking at a middle school class. But even when we talk about child abuse, [kids are] still being taught to be leery of strangers and vigilant of their surroundings when, in fact, it’s really your mom, your dad, your coach, your grandparent or your favorite uncle who’s more likely to abuse you.
white woman and not necessarily the poor, undocumented worker.
We have this stereotypical image of serial rapists and murderers
SD: What are the most common predictors of violent crimes? PS: Of course, we can never entirely predict these things, but the most significant factor would be prior domestic violence. That’s what’s missed, and often that’s not what is talked about in the press.
as people we can spot in a crowd, and they’re going to look like Freddy krueger. P E NNY S H tul l
SD: What is the clearance rate for violent offenses? PS: Most people, by watching TV, assume that most murders are cleared, that an arrest was made and the offender put away. But in fact, our clearance rate in 1960 was about 90 percent, but now we’re below 65 percent, and in some states it’s as low as 30 percent. Some communities don’t have the resources — or don’t devote the resources — to solving murders. Often it depends on who the victim is. If we have a victim from a college campus, we’re going to devote more resources than for a prostitute who gets taken off the street. SD: So we don’t devote as many resources to people who are less visible? PS: Exactly. And you see it in all these crime shows and who they’re focused on. It’s often the young, attractive
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SD: Does that mean we should be tougher on domestic violence offenders? PS: Absolutely. I also think it tells us that we need to be more vigilant about domestic violence because they have the potential risk for child abuse, for fatalities, for murder-suicides and for mass murders. But it’s not just domestic violence. In some cases, domestic violence is already known to prosecutors and police, but other times it’s not. Other risk factors are homicidal or suicidal ideation, where people talk about killing their partner. Access to firearms is another big issue. Clearly, we live in a state with easy access to weapons — and with a very low crime rate. So it’s not as simple as “someone has access to firearms, therefore there will be more crime.” But in domestic violence cases, firearms are a very effective tool to threaten someone. Many of these [homicides] are not impulsive crimes; they’re planned. One of the things we see in these murder-suicides is when one partner announces that they’re leaving. These cases all present us with opportunities to talk about domestic violence, but in general, we don’t. m
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SD: Have the recent high-profile killings involving people who are mentally ill done much to improve the public’s general understanding of mental illness? PS: Actually, when we see these high-profile cases, it often increases people’s fear and misconceptions about the mentally ill. One of the things I teach is that mentally ill people are far more likely to harm themselves than they are to hurt other people.
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SD: What are your students’ biggest misconceptions about violent crime? PS: Some of the misconceptions they have are the same misconceptions many of us have about crime in terms of the frequency, the dynamics, the nature. Many [students] come in fascinated with law enforcement, but what they know about law enforcement is just what they learned from television. They’ve been taught that crimes are all solved, that clearance rates are 99.9 percent. But they don’t learn much about victims — who they are or the impact crimes have on them. They’re very focused on investigations and red lights and sirens. They’re somewhat naïve [as] to the true characterization of crimes.
SD: What do you mean by “true characterization”? PS: Whether we talk about child abuse or murder-suicides or serial killings or mass killings, what is the reality of these crimes versus what we hear in the media? So with child abuse, interpersonal violence, substance abuse — a lot of these crimes and social problems are interrelated. If you see one, you see others. If a child has a parent who’s abusing substances, it increases the likelihood that the child will be victimized. It also increases the likelihood that that child will grow up to be a victimizer and/or substance abuser.
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I’ve noticed sometimes colors look different when I alternate eyes. It’s easiest to perceive when looking at something that’s soft white. When I close my right eye, the white has a bluish tint to it; when I close my left eye, it has a reddish tint. Is there a name for this? Is this normal, am I insane, or do I have some special kind of vision? It’s been like this since I was a kid. drewtwo99,via the Straight Dope Message Board
dozens of others chime in to say, “Me, too.” • There are several wellestablished reasons for a difference in color perception between eyes. The first involves defects of the cornea or lens. One of the first symptoms of cataract — an opacity in the lens — is that objects become blurry and have a yellow-brown tint. Typically this affects one eye but not the other, or both eyes but to various degrees. • With age, the lens commonly hardens and becomes denser, causing it to scatter blue and violet light. This will make purple objects appear redder to older people, and blues will appear less vibrant. But the effect is usually the same for both eyes, and you say this is something you’ve noticed since childhood. So that probably isn’t what you’ve got. • Another thing that may contribute to a difference
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ard to say what’s going on — the medical literature is pretty thin. But my guess is there’s a researcher or two who’d love to get a look at your eyes. Here’s what we know: • The closest I can find to a name for what you describe is unilateral color blindness, a condition in which one eye has normal color vision and the other doesn’t. I’m far from certain that’s what you’ve got. Those with UCB tend to think one eye is bad and the other good, not that both eyes skew equally to opposite ends of the spectrum. You might take one of those online color vision exams, testing one eye at a time, and report back. Pending further insight on that score, we’ll call your condition differential color vision. • UCB is generally described as rare. DCV may not be. Whenever someone posts online saying they’ve got it,
instance, one eye lacks all or most of the cones that perceive green, sharply limiting the number of colors that can be distinguished, while the other eye is normal. But the affected eye can be easily identified — it’s the one that can’t see reds and greens (the paler shades anyway). That doesn’t describe you. • Some, my assistant Fierra for one, can induce the effect you describe by lying on their sides for a few minutes and looking at a white field. Fierra reports that from the eye closer to the ground, colors seemed redder; bluer from the other. Others say merely closing one eye for a while gives the same result. • The right/left split of the brain may also play a role. For example, a test of reaction times found subjects responded quicker when they viewed objects displayed on a red background with their left eye than with their right. With objects displayed on a green background, the results were reversed. In sum, we haven’t a clue. Clearly this is a promising field of study for an enterprising grad student. We await further reports.
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in color perception is an artificial lens, or no lens at all. I’m assuming this doesn’t apply to you, Drew; I mention it because it’s interesting. The eye’s lens normally helps filter ultraviolet light; once it’s gone, or replaced with a nonfiltering artificial lens, you can see UV light, which is perceived as whitish blue or violet. A famous example is the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Monet suffered from cataracts late in life and to remedy this had the lens in his right eye removed in 1923. The effect on his vision, it’s claimed, can be seen in the series of paintings he produced from 1922 to 1924 known as The House Seen From the Rose Garden. The first works in the series feature warm colors, such as reds, browns and yellows; those completed after the operation, though depicting the same scene, are dominated by blue and violet.
• Another reason for a difference in color perception is diseasecaused damage to one of the optic nerves. One of the diagnostic rules of thumb taught to medical students is that color vision anomalies affecting just one eye are “acquired color vision defects,” which generally are a sign of disease or some other condition picked up after birth. In contrast, garden-variety color blindness, which affects both eyes equally, is usually congenital. The importance of this distinction is that acquired color vision defects likely indicate a problem requiring treatment, whereas congenital defects don’t. • But there are exceptions, which brings us back to unilateral color blindness. A number of research papers appearing in the 1940s through the 1970s called attention to cases of congenital (that is, inherited) color blindness affecting one eye only. In unilateral deuteranopia, for
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Unf ortunately f or Sam, he isn’t the only one who wants to keep Elizabeth Church alive. Strapped for cash, he has sold the rights to his story to a pomp ous Scandinavian auteur by the name of Peter Istvakson, who’s currently shooting a movie based on the murder
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From Next Life Might Be Ki Nder I first met Elizabeth two years ago almost to the day, on August 30, 1971, at about eight-thirty in the evening, at the small Hartison Gallery on Duke Street in Halifax. […] Anyway, the gallery was crowded, and after moving slowly along the walls from photograph to photograph, I found myself standing next to Elizabeth (of course I didn’t know her name yet) in front of a diptych called Mabou Window, which consisted of two identical views of an expanse of snowy boulders and flat rock outcroppings that led down to the sea. A section of broken wooden fence was in each foreground. The snow’s glare nearly made me wince, yet there was a strangely animate quality to the light, as if I were seeing wind that contained snow moving toward the water. To me, Mabou Window was epigrammatic, if a landscape study can be epigrammatic; it held a lot of muted, even spectral emotion, a kind of photographic pencil sketch of a stretch of the Cape Breton coast coming into focus out of the fog. As I stood there, a touch lost in thought, lightly jostled by other people but hardly minding, I heard Elizabeth read the words Robert Frank had scrawled across the bottom: Next Life Might Be Kinder. I didn’t look at her right away. Then Elizabeth turned to me and said, “You probably noticed that he’s written the same thing on every one of these twenty photographs. They’re unsettling, don’t you think — those words? We’re going to have to think about them for a while.”
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in the Halifax locales where the events occurred. Much of the novel’s minimal action consists of Sam’s efforts to evade Istvakson and his assistant, who are eager to probe his memories for insight. (The film folk pop up to disrupt his solitude with absurdist regularity, like the faceless officials in a Kafka novel.) These chapters alternate with dialogue-driven accounts of Sam’s therapy sessions and recollections of the too-brief time he and Elizabeth spent together. It’s a deceptively simple novel, told in short chapters with an almost snap pish title. Next Lif e Might Be Kinder is an inscription Sam and Elizabeth found scrawled on a series of photographic landscapes (see sidebar), evoking hu manity’s hopes f or the Great Beyond with cynical succinctness. The whole novel is a bit like that inscription: easy to read and hard to forget. Readers of Norman’s 2013 memoir I Hate to Leave This Beautif ul Place will immediately recognize many of Next Life’s motif s. Like Norman in his per sonal account, Sam describes growing up essentially f atherless. Sam mentions his “debilitating confusion” on the first page, while Norman opens his memoir by evoking his “confused soul.” Both find solace in observing birds on the beach. Finally, the memoir includes Norman’s account of losing a strong-minded lover to a sudden accident and conducting nightly “séances” in her apartment in an effort to keep her present. These echoes don’t make Next Lif e f eel like a rehashing of the autobio graphical material — just the opposite. The novel draws us deep into an experience of loss — or ref usal of loss — that the author merely sketched, with tanta lizing delicacy, in his memoir. Just as Sam dares Dr. Nissensen to take his visions seriously, so Norman dares us to dismiss his narrator as one who speaks f rom deranged grief . What happens if we take Sam at his word? Why do we find it so hard to believe that Elizabeth appears to him? Why are we, as readers, so wedded to the therapeutic narrative of “closure”? Is it because our minds won’t accept the possibility of a mourning as long as life? To entice us to contemplate that
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possibility, Norman must do two things. He must make us love Elizabeth, not as an idealized, perfect mate but as a vital, continuing presence; and he must find ways to temper Sam’s pain. The novelist accomplishes the former with wonderfully lively flashbacks and the latter with a constant undercurrent of dry humor. Sam has a peculiarly Canadian way of making quietly devastating observations, as when he calls the pontificating Istvakson a “wonderof-me type.” He sums up the director’s relationship with his cinematographer thus: “Istvakson and Akutagawa had a grudging respect for, yet basically hated, each other.” That description also applies pretty well to the relationship between Sam and his shrink. Therapy sessions can be a pain in fiction: They’re static, and many authors use them as a shortcut to the heavy-handed articulation of big themes. The analysis chapters of Next Life, by contrast, are short-and-sweet sparring matches between two parties whose views, it’s clear early on, will never dovetail. They give the solitary protagonist a chance to process his experiences aloud, but we can trust Norman not to lead Sam to one of those facile fictional epiphanies where a crying fit solves everything. Healing in this author’s work is a far slower and more subterranean affair. It’s what happens as Sam names the birds on the beach, for instance, or meditates on other people’s stories of haunting, displacement and loss. The one story he refuses to tolerate is Istvakson’s fictionalization of his own, the version the director insists “will tell what really happened, only better.” Is Sam himself, by imagining Elizabeth on the beach, giving their story a “better” ending in defiance of reality? Has he, like Norman, begun turning his experience into fiction? Or is he not imagining but seeing? Norman’s fascinating novel leaves us to ponder those questions. Meanwhile, we may find ourselves questioning our own assumptions about the end point of grief. One of Sam’s friends puts it best: “As for Elizabeth — for my money, as long as seeing her lasts, you’re one of the lucky ones.” m
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here’s a rule about cheese and seaf ood, and it doesn’tf avor combining the two. Centuries of culinary lore say spoiled milk overwhelms a fi sh’s delicate fl avor and squanders its potential. And since both ingredients are pricey, pious cooks allow each to shine its own light without interference from the other. But Juniper executive chef Douglas Paine keeps piety at arm’s length. At Bleu Northeast Seaf ood, which he opened in the Marriott Courtyard Burlington Harbor in April, one of his signature dishes is a bubbling crock of cheesy white lasagna studded with hearty chunks of lobster, crab, scallops and fl ounder. There’s uni in the béchamel, squid ink in the pasta and no rules in sight. Paine says his dish is rooted in tradition — he was raised in the Northeast Kingdom, and his f amily celebrated with a similar bake. “For holidays we’d have this kind of lasagna, with cream and cheese and fi sh and scallops,” he says, “and I never really thought about it as wrong.” Later, when he started cooking professionally, Paine says, “People would be like, ‘You can’t serve cheese with fi sh,’ and I was always like, ‘Well, I think you can.’” But bef ore you try the lasagna — it’s a heady, intense dish best eaten one slow bite at a time — you’ll want to start with a cocktail. Bleu’s adult beverages come from Hotel Vermont general manager and cocktailier Jess Andreola, and most of them are dangerously drinkable. Sweeter souls won’t regret a f resh, fl oral lavender lemonade or a fruity Salty Dog. Bitter types will enjoy an herby Garden Tonic, which drinks like a V&T in black tie, or a mysteriously pricey ($15) Lake Breeze, a citrusy gin martini spiked with dry cider. The wine list is brief and skews white — the better to complement the fi sh, m’dear — and a˛ ordable. Just four bottles top $70, and most ring in under $50. My table went with a $24 bottle of Laurent Miquel Père et Fils Cinsault Syrah Rose, which was far better than it should have been for the price, and it drank well with our meal. While the idea of a seafood restaurant may smell a bit fi shy this far inland (would that Lake Champlain were still a saltwater
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all of a sudden have to die? Not really.” Now, the good news: As of last weekend, Burlington has two new places to mix the two most important food groups — beer and pork — when you’re on the go. On Friday, cormac Walsh of souTh EnD slIDErs debuted a second cart, mr. cool’s, which parks in front of Outdoor Gear Exchange on Church Street. Following a busy weekend, Walsh plans to slowly add weekdays, beginning with this Wednesday, if weather cooperates. Offerings include homemade pulled pork, classic mcKEnzIE counTry classIcs hot dogs and beerenhanced sausages from
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The latter company, owned by Bryan BEssEry of BEssEry’s QualITy marKET, celebrated its own food truck’s opening weekend at ArtsRiot’s souTh EnD TrucK sTop last Friday. Bessery has been making his own sausage for a year, and says he’ll have moved 600 pounds in May alone. To sell even more, he’s taking to the road. The name “Beer Brat” doesn’t refer to the cooking method but to the ingredients: Bessery infuses the sausages with hEaDy ToppEr, shED BrEWEry mounTaIn alE and cITIzEn cIDEr. On June 5, another food truck will make its longawaited debut when phanTom proDucTIons parks for lunch at
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forget-me-nots, it’s some of the truest liver I’ve spread in a while, impeccably smooth, creamy and rich. The (local, artisanal) condiments are sweet, but use them sparingly; their strong flavors could easily overpower the delicate musk of the foie if used with abandon. The dish, like many at Bleu, updates classic New England flavors for a sophisticated modern palate. Thus, a generous heap of fat, fried full-belly clams harks to sunny Cape Cod summers, but Paine tosses the breaded bivalves with capers and red onion for a subtle, twangy twist. Likewise, a bowl of Maine mussels, steeped in a tomato-tinged saffron broth, tastes like a fanciful take on my mother’s practical Vermont cooking: inviting and understated. Service is similarly warm and friendly. Waitstaff is pleasant, if young and far from polished, and everyone exudes an earnest desire to please. You’ll never want long for anything, and they may even crumb your table between courses. Either way, you’ll feel safe in Paine’s competent hands from the moment you arrive — even his less successful dishes are forgivable. I’ll be honest: That lasagna was a bit rich for me. (I could handle about three succulent bites before I was creamed out.) When my table opted for a “warm” (read: mayo-free) lobster roll, we found the bun soft and stuffed with tender, bright-red meat, but it was all a bit dry and lonely without mayonnaise to moisten the dish. Granted, the error was ours in ordering; the cool Maine classic is alive and well on the menu, and savvier diners will stick to that and leave satisfied.
I might have expected a more robust shellfish selection at Bleu, especially given the upscale setting. Oysterheads will find just one raw oyster on the menu (then again, why compete with Hen of the Wood’s selection next door?), and steamer clams failed to appear entirely. Small missteps aside, Paine’s Vermonta-do-what-Iwanta spirit is filling a hole in the market. “We thought
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it was time to have a place where people could get good fish in Burlington,” the chef says. Bleu’s fish is invariably good, and the menu is swimming with it, taking center stage in main courses and weaving throughout in smaller details. Shining silver anchovies crown a chopped Caesar salad, adding fishy flavor to a crisp heap of romaine studded with crunchy croutons and sharp, shaved pecorino from Bonnieview Farm in Craftsbury. For an
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Pecor says, and was happy to take the lead at the new enterprise, called PaInE MountaIn brEwIng. “When I was ready to make the jump [to brewing my own beer for the Knotty Shamrock], I reached out to him, and he jumped right up with his hand in the air to do it,” Pecor recalls. They’ve settled on three regular brews: a Bavarian wheat called the knotty blonDE
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entrée-size salad, add a portion of house-cured Atlantic personal salmon, which lacks the assertive, smoky kick I’d expect training from Jews in Brooklyn … but this isn’t Brooklyn, and Paine ain’t Jewish. Still, his cure is solid, steeped with subtle nuance. never an As an entrée, a rotund redfish fillet tastes fresh initiation from the net. Pan-roasted and laid to rest on a blanket fee of wilted spinach, the fish’s mild, flaky flesh falls apart under soft pressure and sings in a bed of zippy, rampy (If Hannah the hamster can do it, so can you!) risotto. The classed-up, semiformal cuisine matches its surroundings; Bleu’s airy dining room is a chic, contempo20 West Canal Street rary space with lots of west-facing glass. Dine here for Winooski • 655-2399 fresh fish and glittering Champlain sunsets. twmhealthclub.com And for dessert, ponder the Doughnut Dilemma — a cakey concoction that seems to wonder, “Am I a doughLike us on facebook! nut soaked in buttery syrup, or am I bread pudding?” Hours: M-F 5:30am-9pm, Sat 7am-5pm • Sun 9am-5pm When it arrived on a plate smeared with bright lemon curd and grainy salted caramel, I couldn’t tell the difference. Our waitress — a genial woman happy to stop and 8v-woolenmill050714.indd 1 5/5/14 11:51 AM chat — said the doughnuts in question came from someone’s mom, or someone’s mom’s neighbor, or someone’s neighbor’s mom, or … at this point, I was too stuffed to care. The dessert was soft and sweet with a touch of home-cooked country goodness, and wherever it came from, it wasn’t far from here. m 05.28.14-06.04.14
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he seven chickens in Luiza Bloomberg’s well-kept backyard cluck and curdle, looking suspiciously at her as she ducks into their hay-lined house. The petite blonde, casual in jeans but glammed up in liquid eyeliner, quickly emerges with seven eggs in various shades of tan and Tiffany blue. Bloomberg may live just blocks from downtown Shelburne, but the chickens aren’t the only trace of her upbringing in the Polish countryside. She makes jams from her cherry and peach trees and grows potatoes in an oversize trashcan. Twenty more chickens, intended for meat, arrived last week. Homegrown beets and the riches of a new currant bush feed Bloomberg’s family — and now, through her business Luiza’s Homemade With Love, an extended family of customers. Last December, Bloomberg began selling pierogi that she makes by hand exactly as her grandmother did in Poland. Since then, her tiny business has expanded to include many more native dishes requested by her growing following. Her intensely beet-flavored barszcz (borscht) can be served dotted with uszka — tiny, ear-shaped mushroom dumplings. Kapusta z grochem, a stew of sauerkraut with white beans and millet, may sound simple, but its slow cooking brings out flavors so rich, it’s hard to believe there’s no cream in the peppercorn-speckled dish. The one unifying factor of Bloomberg’s creations is a surprising one, especially in a culinary tradition where lard dotted with bacon often appears in place of butter at the dinner table: All her dishes are vegetarian. That’s for reasons of pragmatism rather than principle: Bloomberg (née Sienko) hasn’t bothered to upgrade her home kitchen license to get certified for meat handling. She’s doing just fine making cheese, potato-and-cheese and sweet-cabbage pierogi — hold the meat. On a recent Wednesday, Bloomberg mixes a few cups from her economy-size King Arthur Flour bag with lukewarm water and cracks a single egg from her flock. She does this all by feel, not by measurement. “Anything can affect the dough,” she says. “If it’s rainy, if it’s sunny, it’s different.” Bloomberg rolls out the dough by hand, leaving it just thick enough so it doesn’t break when filled and cooked.
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The cabbage is deceptively meaty tasting. Bloomberg’s most popular pierogi, the potato and cheese, is fluffy inside, almost like a soufflé. There may be a surprising air of sophistication about them, but these thin-skinned specialties aren’t just impressing grown-ups. Bloomberg says one customer attributed her increasingly regular orders to her young daughter. When Bloomberg’s customer made the mistake of buying supermarket pierogi, the little girl was scandalized. “She told me she said, ‘Mommy, why would you buy Mrs. T’s [Pierogies]? I can’t have those anymore! Just get Luiza’s,’” Bloomberg recounts. The cook’s own children were the inspiration for her business. When Jacob, Ania and Maksym — now 8, 6 and 4 — were born, Bloomberg quit her job as a forensic psychologist for the Vermont Department of Corrections to be home with them. Raised along the Polish-Ukrainian border, Bloomberg immigrated to a heavily Polish neighborhood in New York in 1988. The now-40-year-old recalls being startled by the behavior of fellow students at her Brooklyn public school: “There were a lot of criminal activities, and I was like, ‘I don’t even speak English, and I know you shouldn’t be doing that,’” she recalls, holding her hands to her face in mock horror. Ski trips with her family fostered a love of the Green Mountains. Bloomberg began her psychology career at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury before moving to the Department of Corrections. What was the appeal of working with the criminally insane? “Psychopaths and criminal behavior and mental illness is so fascinating,” she says with a wistful smile. “At work it’s never a dull moment.” Now Bloomberg is happy to stay home with the support of her husband, Josh Bloomberg, a Shelburne native. When asked if she misses her old lifestyle, she answers with certainty: “Actually, no. I just want to cook. I really enjoy it. My dream would be to have a little 10table restaurant making my own kielbasa and stuff like that,” she says.
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For now, Bloomberg is aiming to grow her business by word of mouth. She has no website and is still working on launching a Facebook page. Most of her orders arrive via text message, email or phone. And there are enough of those orders that Bloomberg finds herself making large batches of pierogi several days a week, which she sells for $7 or $8 a dozen. Her own kids demand them as vociferously as her customers, she says. Her two elder
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with Love — for instance, a drink she makes called kompot. The simple fruit juice is little more than dried apples stewed in water. “My kids love it,” she says. “They call it ‘Mama Juice.’” On busy nights, the Bloomberg family likes nothing more than freshly cooked noodles mixed with farmer’s cheese and butter. Bloomberg calls it “Polish mac and cheese.” Other favorite dishes incorporate meat, so they won’t appear at Luiza’s unless Bloomberg gets her kitchen recertified. For instance, there’s her żurek, a soup that gains its smoky flavor from kielbasa Bloomberg purchases in New Jersey, where her extended family now lives. Its base is soured rye flour. Slices of the family chickens’ hard-boiled eggs bob in the salty, milky broth along with half-moons of kielbasa. The tangy flavor is seductive. Bloomberg’s barszcz shares that appealing zip, but since it’s vegetarian, customers can enjoy it today. The secret of its flavor is a starter similar to a sourdough culture. She ferments the mixture with spices and garlic under a pile of rye bread,
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for a result that could never be confused with typical Russian borscht. And customers can’t get enough. “I have some customers that order on a weekly basis,” Bloomberg says. “There’s one lady who is on my calendar every other week or every two weeks, she’s like, ‘Surprise me.’ And she gets back different foods” with each order. While many of Bloomberg’s customers are from Poland or of Polish descent, she says she realizes that her culinary traditions can pose challenges to Americans unfamiliar with them. When potential customers have doubts, she offers a sample. “I’ll say, ‘How about I bring you, like, four [pierogi] — just try it?’” she says. “Sometimes it’s good to try it out.” Has anyone sampled Bloomberg’s fare without demanding more? “No, they haven’t,” she says with a giggle.
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children enjoy pierogi served with ranch dressing for dipping, while Maksym, the youngest, demands fruity Polish ketchup. Bloomberg also supplies frozen dumplings (including the uszka) to A Taste of Europe in South Burlington. Her next order of business is to reach out to a few other stores and restaurants, such as Healthy Living and ¡Duino! (Duende). By fall or winter, she hopes to sell her wares at a farmers market or two. One innovation is fast approaching with the warm weather. As fresh, local fruits ripen, dessert pierogi will soon appear on Bloomberg’s concise roster of offerings. “I can’t wait to make the blueberry ones,” she says. She looks forward to experimenting with pie-style fillings, including strawberry-rhubarb and her homegrown currants. She may also make paczki, or round Polish doughnuts, and fill them with homemade jams from her own fruit trees. Bloomberg family favorites may soon appear on the menu at Luiza’s Homemade
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A one-of-a-kind composer, singer and guitarist, Hiroya Tsukamoto (pictured) brings melodic elements f rom his native Japan to f olk, jazz and world music. Having honed his fi ngerstyle guitar skills at the Berklee College of Music, he takes an imaginative approach to the instrument that the Boston Herald deems “an impressionistic journey.” Joining Tsukamoto onstage is percussionist Satoshi Takeishi, a fellow Japanese musician and Berklee alum. A former member of Colombia’s Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, he brings a knowledge of international rhythms to the duo’s original acoustic music. The result is a multicultural repertoire that expands the possibilities of each genre explored.
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LUNCH & LEARN: HOW TO FIND, DEVELOP AND RETAIN EMPLOYEE TALENT:Kate McInnis and Nicole Bourassa of Cope & Associates share tips and tools for managing growing businesses and remaining competitive. Community Room 108, Community College of Vermont, Winooski, noon-2 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 735-0840.
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POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS: An in-depth course covers self-care topics relevant to those responsible for the medical needs of their family members. ° e Arbors at Shelburne, 6-7:30 p.m. $25 suggested donation; preregister; limited space. Info, 985-8600.
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NORTH END FUSION: Tunes from Steve Goldberg and friends get folks on the dance fl oor in this "anything goes" approach to partner dancing. North End Studio A, Burlington, 8:30-10:30 p.m. $8; $15 per pair. Info, 863-6713.
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CAREER, COLLEGE & COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR: Bridport and Addison County adults gain access to local opportunities in education, business and beyond. Bridport Central School, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 758-2331.
film
'THE STORY OF THE JEWS' & 'TALES FROM A YIDDISH THEATRE': A screening of Simon Schama's fi ve-part series complements clips from an exploration of Montréal's Yiddish performing arts scene. A panel discussion follows. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. 'THE UNKNOWN KNOWN': In his latest documentary, Errol Morris sits down with former U.S. defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld to discuss sensitive issues, including the Iraq War. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 & 5:30 p.m. $5-8. Info, 748-2600.
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CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Baked items, preserves, meats and eggs sustain shoppers in search of local goods. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4122. HEALTHY GROCERY SHOPPING ON A BUDGET: Lisa Masé of Harmonized Cookery offers advice for stretching dollars while consuming seasonal produce from Vermont vendors. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5-6 p.m. $3-5; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. WEDNESDAY WINE DOWN: Oenophiles get over the midweek hump by pairing four varietals with samples from Lake Champlain Chocolates, Cabot Creamery and more. Drink, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. $12. Info, 860-9463, melissashahady@vtdrink.com.
Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m., at Brandon Music Café. $15. Info, 465-4071. brandonmusicvt.com; Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m., at BCA Center, Burlington. Free. Info, 865-7166.
SCRAG MOUNTAIN MUSIC Friday, May 30, 7 p.m., at First Light Studios in Randolph. Saturday, May 31, 7 p.m., at Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Sunday, June 1, 7 p.m., at Warren United Church of Christ. Donations. Info, 496-7166. scragmountainmusic.org
games
BRIDGE CLUB: Strategic thinkers have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. $6 includes refreshments. Info, 651-0700.
health & fi tness
MONTRÉAL-STYLE ACRO YOGA: Using partner and group work, Lori Flower helps participants gain therapeutic benefi ts from acrobatic poses. Yoga Mountain Center, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 324-1737. R.I.P.P.E.D.:Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet defi ne this high-intensity physical-fi tness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. THE SCIENCE AND ART OF GREAT SLEEP: Melanie Meyer helps participants cope with insomnia and other roadblocks to a good night's rest. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 224-7100.
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HIGHGATE STORY HOUR: Budding bookworms share read-aloud tales and wiggles and giggles with Mrs. Liza. Highgate Public Library, 11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. MEET ROCKIN' RON THE FRIENDLY PIRATE: Aargh, matey! Youngsters channel the hooligans of the sea with music, games and activities. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. MUSIC & MOVEMENT WITH LESLEY GRANT:e° local musician leads little ones ages 3 through 5 in an exploration of song, dance and basic musical elements. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 10 a.m. $5. Info, 888-1261. READ TO A DOG: Lit lovers take advantage of quality time with a friendly, fuzzy therapy pooch. Fairfax Community Library, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 849-2420.
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With roots running back to ancient cultures, belly dance is believed by many to be the world’s oldest form of dance. But where did it begin? Some claim it was a fertility ritual, while other accounts say it spread to the Middle East f rom India courtesy of nomadic gypsy tribes. For the perf ormers in “Carnivale de Daemonia: Dance Sorcery,” it’s the bridge between mortals and divinities. Magicians, aerial acrobats and carnival acts open f or regional dancers, including Di’Ahna Restry, Joie Grandbois and Heather Powers, who explore the theme of the dancer as a channel for the power and inspiration of the divine.
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Story time & PlaygrouP: Engaging narratives pave the way for creative play for children up to age 6. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. Story time for 3- to 5-year-oldS: Preschoolers stretch their reading skills through activities involving puppets and books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Storytelling With linda CoStello: Engaging narratives entertain listeners in grades 1 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Student matinee SerieS: 'laura ingallS Wilder': A covered-wagon tale inspired by the "Little House on the Prairie" series captivates kiddos in grades 2 through 6. Barre Opera House, 9:30 a.m. $7. Info, 476-8188. teen Job SearCh: A panel of local employers outlines the application process from résumé to interview. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ya readS: Lit lovers ages 12 through 18 consider John Steinbeck's The Red Pony. Teen Room, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.
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engliSh aS a SeCond language ClaSS: Those with beginner English work to improve their vocabulary. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. intermediate/advanCed engliSh aS a SeCond language ClaSS: Speakers hone their grammar and conversational skills. Administration Office, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. italian ConverSation grouP: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund's Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.
montréal
go bike montréal feStival: More than 40,000 pedal-pushers spin their wheels at the world's largest cycling festival. See veloquebec.info for details. Various Montréal locations, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 800-567-8356, ext. 504.
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duPont brotherS: The acoustic duo, who call their music "Vermont made folk-rock-Americana," play an hourlong set for Burlington City Arts' Lunchtime Concert Series. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. gruP anWar: Vermont Artists' Space grant recipient Anwar Diab Agha offers a work-in-progress show of 10 compositions reflecting his experience in Vermont. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 863-5966. live muSiC With the Steve goldberg-lar duggan band: Tap your toes to a variety of tunes requested by the audience. Snacks and mixers are provided, so bring your own booze! North End Studios, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8 per person; $15 per couple. Info, curbdiver@aol.com.
seminars
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Career Portfolio WorkShoP: Educational counselor Andrea Gould leads hands-on activities focused on assessing individual skills and creating action plans. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.
sports
green mountain table tenniS Club: PingPong players swing their paddles in singles and doubles matches. Knights of Columbus, Rutland, 6-9:30 p.m. Free for first two sessions; $30 annual membership. Info, 247-5913. WedneSday roadSPokeS 101 ride: Linda Freeman leads a gentle training ride designed to build bikehandling skills and increase confidence and comfort on the road. Road bikes recommended. Montpelier High School, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9409.
talks
ginny lyonS: The Chittenden County senator leads a discussion of campaign finance and voter empowerment at the League of Women Voters of Champlain Valley's meeting. Richmond Free Library, meeting, 4:30 p.m.; potluck, 6 p.m.; presentation, 7 p.m. Free; bring a dish to share. Info, 860-4732. Panel diSCuSSion: "A Look At Bradford's Farming History" inspires a dialogue among presenters. Auditorium, Bradford Academy, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4423. SuiCide Prevention SymPoSium: International suicide authority David A. Jobes joins national experts in the field for a day of presentations and workshops related to local issues. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $75 includes lunch; preregister. Info, 254-6590.
theater
'the dining room' auditionS: The St. Johnsbury Players hold tryouts for a production of A.R. Gurney's comedy of manners, in which a series of families sit around the same table during different time periods. St. Johnsbury School, 6:309 p.m. Free. Info, 535-4896. 'tWelfth night' auditionS: Thespians vie for spots in the Bristol Gateway Players' summer production of Shakespeare's comedy about love, assumed identities and the hilarious intersection of the two. Holley Hall, Bristol, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, gatewayplayersvt@gmail.com.
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big Start-of-Summer book Sale: Bookworms add new titles to their personal libraries. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ContemPlative meeting: Reading material inspires discussion about Gnostic principles relative to "The Path to Cosmic Consciousness." Foot of the Hill Building, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 524-9706. Craig harriS: The musician and author hits all the right notes in The Band: Pioneers of Americana Music. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. megan mayheW bergman: The author of Birds of a Lesser Paradise and the forthcoming Almost Famous Women reads and discusses her work. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 383-8104. vermont humanitieS CounCil book diSCuSSion: 'underStanding PoSt-Colonial afriCa': Bibliophiles converse about Dave Eggers' What is the What. South Burlington Community Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076.
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late SPring CroP Planting: Green thumbs prep Brownell Library's plot for the summer growing season. Personal tools recommended. Summit Street School, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
art
haPPineSS PeCha kuCha 20x20: Artists share their works depicting joy and well-being in an innovative slideshow format. Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 535-8383.
community
ameriCan red CroSS Shelter fundamentalS training: Participants learn valuable emergency preparedness skills. Common Ground Center, Starksboro, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 660-9130, ext. 119.
conferences
haPPineSS & Well-being: building a national movement: Smile, it's good for you! More than 50 esteemed professionals share their knowledge in presentations, workshops and panel discussions. See gnh2014.com for details. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 8:45 a.m.-9 p.m. $50-279. Info, gnh2014@gnhusa.org.
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School open houSe: Parents of preschoolers and kindergarteners learn about options for alternative early-childhood education programs. International Children's School, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-3344.
william TorTolano: St. Michael's College's organist emeritus interprets works by César Franck, Reuven Koasakoff and others. Tenor Patrick Maloney accompanies a performance of Alexandre Guilmant's Magnificat. Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2508.
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Bacon ThurSday: cowBoyS vS. alienS: Big Hat No Cattle entertain costumed attendees, who nosh on bacon and creative dipping sauces at this weekly gathering. Nutty Steph's, Middlesex, 7-10 p.m. Cost of food; cash bar. Info, 229-2090. Tea & Formal GardenS Tour: Folks explore the inn and its cottage-style gardens, then sit down to a cup-and-saucer affair complete with sweets and savories. The Inn at Shelburne Farms, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $18; preregister. Info, 985-8442.
film
'The unknown known': See WED.28, 5:30 p.m.
food & drink
FleTcher allen FarmerS markeT: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. Davis Concourse. Fletcher Allen Hospital, Burlington, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-0797. 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, 343-9778.
health & fitness
Forza: The Samurai Sword workouT: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when performing basic strikes with wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. Guided parTner Thai Bodywork: Lori Flower of Karmic Connection shares basic techniques that create relaxation and personal connection. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6:45-7:45 p.m. $8-10; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.
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Go Bike monTréal FeSTival: See WED.28, 5 p.m. 'hyena SuBpoena' cd/Book launch: Poet Catherine Kidd collaborated with musician Jacky Murda to create this multimedia, multisensory experience. Fellow Montréal artists join the two to celebrate its release. La Vitrola, Montréal, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 514-284-0122.
celTic woman: SOLD OUT. The Global music phenomenon brings the best of Ireland to the stage as part of the Emerald Tour. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $44.50-107. Info, 863-5966. Full circle recorderS aT Full circle GardenS: The quintet plays world music on recorders and more in a peaceful spring garden. Light refreshments will be served. Full Circle Gardens, Essex, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1919.
inSide mySTical mind: As part of a series of discussions on alternative forms of consciousness, participants examine how time isn't always linear. Jeffords Hall, UVM, Burlington, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 922-1665, celebratemind@gmail. com. John Bramley: The microbiologist presents "Feeding the World in the 21st Century" as part of the Ag in Society Speaker Series. William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, N.Y., 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 518-846-7121.
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'BirdcaTcher in hell': Utilizing several original performers, Bread and Puppet Theater adapts its 1971 Vietnam War production to present-day politics. Bellows Falls Opera House, 8 p.m. $7-20. Info, 463-4766. 'The dininG room' audiTionS: See WED.28. naTional TheaTre live: 'The curiouS incidenT oF The doG in The niGhT': A broadcast production of Simon Stephens' award-winning adaptation of Mark Haddon's novel explores a teenage boy's unlikely adventures in detective work. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $16-24. Info, 748-2600. ‘oliver’ audiTionS: Middlebury Community Players hold tryouts for their first fall musical, based on Charles Dickens’ classic story Oliver Twist. Children must be 8 years old by September 1, 2014. Callbacks set for Saturday, May 31. Mary Hogan Elementary School, Middlebury, 5-9 p.m. Free.Info, 989-1901.
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BiG STarT-oF-Summer Book Sale: See WED.28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. craiG harriS: See WED.28. Hayes Room, KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338, ext. 311. creaTive wriTinG workShop: Beginner and advanced wordsmiths polish up their prose in a guided practice led by author Annie Downey and poet Muir Haman. Otter Creek Room, Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 877-2211. diGiTal SToryTellinG workShop: Wordsmiths learn about storytelling platforms, then brainstorm ideas with members of the Burlington Writers Workshop and StoryhackVT. Studio 266, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 383-8104. richard kinG: Kicking off North Branch Nature Center's 2014 BirdFest, the author discusses misunderstood waterfowl in The Devil's Cormorant: A Natural History. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206. veTeranS wriTinG proJecT: Editor and writer Joe Ryan helps veterans develop the skills necessary for capturing their military experiences on the page. Community College of Vermont, Winooski, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 828-3024.
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muSic wiTh derek: Kiddos up to age 8 shake their sillies out to toe-tapping tunes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. muSic wiTh mr. chriS: Singer, storyteller and puppeteer Chris Dorman entertains tykes and parents alike. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. 'oliver!' audiTionS: Middlebury Community Players hold tryouts for their fall musical, based on Charles Dickens’ classic story Oliver Twist. Children must be 8 years old by September 1, 2014. Callbacks set for Saturday, May 31. Mary Hogan Elementary School, Middlebury, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 989-1901.
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Happiness & Well-Being: Building a national MoveMent: See THU.29, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Knit nigHt for adults: Veteran knitter Maggie Loftus facilitates a knitting and crocheting session for crafters. Main Reading Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6curly2@ gmail.com.
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BallrooM & latin dancing: Bolero: Samir Elabd leads choreographed steps for singles and couples. No partner or experience required. Introductory lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance, 8-10 p.m. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7 p.m. $6-14. Info, 862-2269. 'tHe little MerMaid': Adirondack Dance Company adapts Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale about the under-the-sea adventures of Ariel, who longs to live above water. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. $8-10. Info, 518-335-7385. Queen city tango practilonga: Dancers kick off the weekend with improvisation, camaraderie and laughter. No partner necessary, but clean, smooth-soled shoes required. North End Studio B, Burlington, beginner lesson, 7-7:45 p.m.; informal dancing, 7:30-10 p.m. $7. Info, 877-6648. traditional italian village dance: Toe-tappers of all experience levels learn folk footwork from the mountains of Italy. No partner or previous experience necessary. Middlesex Town Hall, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 229-1490, dance@italianvillagedance.com.
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dr. BeauMont's tour of terror: Ghost hunters take a macabre journey through the former stomping grounds of the 19th-century physician known for conducting gruesome experiments. Trinity Park, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7-8:15 p.m. $5-10. Info, 518-645-1577. friday nigHt fix BiKe clinic: Gearheads bond over shared interests. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9409. opera in tHe gallery: Locals join members of Green Mountain Opera Festival's emerging artists program for art, operatic performances and refreshments. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park, Stowe, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 800-8383006, ext. 1. plant & BooK sale: Potted plants, perennials and page turners, oh my! Green thumbs and bookworms get their fill at this benefit for the library. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 454-8306 or 454-1418. Queen city gHostWalK: darKness falls: Paranormal historian Thea Lewis highlights haunted happenings throughout Burlington. Meet at the steps 10 minutes before start time. Burlington City Hall Park, 8 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 863-5966. specters and soldiers WalKing tour: An exploration of Clinton County's oldest Roman Catholic burial ground and the ruins of Fort Brown elicits thrills and chills. Old Roman Catholic Cemetery, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9-10:15 p.m. $5-10. Info, 518-645-1577.
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Burlington discover Jazz festival: Worldclass musicians pack Queen City venues in celebration of the genre. See discoverjazz.com for details. Various downtown locations, Burlington, 5:30, 7:30 & 8 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 863-7992 or 863-5966.
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'Hill farMing in tHe Mad river valley: past, present & future': Drawing on historic photographs, documents and interviews with farmers, Meg Campbell's documentary explore's the state's dynamic agricultural heritage. Calvin Coolidge Room, National Life Building, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7173.
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14tH star Beer dinner: The brand-new brewery teams up with chef Josh Berry to showcase unforgettable pairings of locally made ales with farm-totable food. Stowe Mountain Lodge, 5-9 p.m. $35. Info, 760-4735. BelloWs falls farMers MarKet: Music enlivens a fresh-food marketplace with produce, meats, crafts and ever-changing weekly workshops. Waypoint Center, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 463-2018. cHelsea farMers MarKet: A long-standing town-green tradition supplies shoppers with eggs, cheese, vegetables and fine crafts. North Common, Chelsea, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 685-9987. five corners farMers MarKet: From local meats to breads and wines, farmers share the bounty of the growing season at an open-air exchange. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3249. HardWicK farMers MarKet: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with garden-fresh fare and handcrafted goods. Atkins Field, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 755-6349. lyndon farMers MarKet: More than 20 vendors proffer a rotation of fresh veggies, meats, cheeses and more. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 535-7528. ricHMond farMers MarKet: An open-air emporium connects farmers and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7514. soutH end social: Foodies join chef Sarah Langan, who serves up cooking tips, recipes and samples of simple, seasonal dishes. South End Kitchen at Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0505.
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avoid falls WitH iMproved staBility: A personal trainer demonstrates daily practices for seniors concerned about their balance. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $5-6. Info, 658-7477. introduction to Massage for couples: Massage therapist Laura Manfred demonstrates partner-based techniques for reducing muscular tension. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. irie yoga: Students find focus through breath, mantra and gentle asanas. Jenke Arts, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. $5 minimum donation. Info, 683-4918. laugHter cluB: Breathe, clap, chant and ... giggle! Participants decrease stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373. yoga consult: Yogis looking to refine their practice get helpful tips. Fusion Studio Yoga & Body Therapy, Montpelier, 11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 272-8923. younite: an evening for ladies: Females nosh on tasty eats and relax with massage, chiropractic services and more at this celebration of self-care and well-being. See wellspringcls.com for details. The Gallery at Main Street Landing, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-9850.
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acorn cluB story tiMe: Little ones up to age 6 gather for read-aloud tales. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. drop-in story tiMe: Picture books, finger plays and action rhymes captivate children of all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. eleMentary open gyM & activity tiMe: Supervised kiddos in grades K through 6 burn off energy, then engage their imaginations with art, puzzles and books. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS VERMONT 2014 SUMMER GAMES & YOUTH ATHLETE OPEN HOUSE: Athletes from across the state compete in aquatics, bocce, softball, and track and field. Families with children ages 2 through 8 get in on the fun at the open house. See specialolympicsvermont.org for details. University of Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5222.
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'BIRDCATCHER IN HELL': See THU.29, Barre Opera House, 8 p.m. $7-20. Info, 476-8188. 'L'ITALIANA IN ALGERI (THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS)': The Opera Company of Middlebury stage Rossini's comedic opera about the pitfalls of love, directed by Doug Anderson and Emmanuel Plasson. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8-10:30 p.m. $55-65. Info, 382-9222. 'TWELFTH NIGHT' AUDITIONS: See WED.28.
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THU 19 INVENTING ETHAN ALLEN: JOHN J. DUFFY 7pm & H. NICHOLAS MULLER III Discover how Allen acquired his iconic image.
THU 26 CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: 7pm RECOVERING FROM TRAUMATIC
BRAIN INJURIES Join Melissa Cronin and Pete Daigle for stories of hope, healing, and hard work.
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BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: REGINA words CARTER: The violinist lends her improvisational BIG START-OF-SUMMER BOOK SALE: See WED.28. gifts to an evening of country-bluegrass. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20-40. Info, SUPER SUMMER BOOK SALE: A plethora of 863-5966. paperbacks and hardcovers delights readers of all ages. Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, COLIN MCCAFFREY: As part of the BCA's Free Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. Lunchtime Concert Series, the 2012 recipient of the USA Songwriting Competition's top honors for jazz treats noontime listeners to unforgettable tunes. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. GREENFIELD PIANO ASSOCIATES: Works by agriculture Brahms, Copland, Gershwin and others inform "Into GARDEN PLANTING: HOW, WHEN, WHERE: A the 20th Century." St. Paul's Cathedral, Burlington, hands-on workshop allows veggie lovers to prac7:30 p.m. Donations; free for kids under 15. Info, tice planting, transplanting and thinning produc864-0471. tive plots. Tommy Thompson Community Garden, JAZZ PIANO CABARET: Pianist Joe Utterback Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $10 suggested makes the ivory keys dance in a spirited program. donation; preregister. Info, 861-4769. Shelburne United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Free; first come, first served. Info, 985-3981. art PATTI CASEY & COLIN MCCAFFREY: Two Vermont DROP-IN WATERCOLOR PAINTING: Gabriel singer-songwriters serenade picnickers with sweet Tempesta leads artists through an exploration of folk tunes as part of the vineyard's "Wine Down the medium. Personal supplies required. River Arts Friday" music series. Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Center, Morrisville, 9 a.m. $20. Info, 888-1261. Haven, 6-8 p.m. Free; price of food and drink. REVEALING JOANNE PALMISANO’S RECYCLED PERCUSSION: Keeping a 'SALVAGE SECRETS': The Basin Harbor beat on industrial junk, power tools, Club decorator shares her tips for buckets and more, the New DIY home décor, then signs copies Hampshire-based group delivof her new book, Salvage Secrets, ers a jaw-dropping performance. Design and Décor. Basin Harbor Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 Club, Vergennes, 3-6 p.m. Free; p.m. $25. Info, 603-448-0400. preregister. Info, 475-2311. SCRAG MOUNTAIN MUSIC: RANDOLPH: Upright bassist Evan community Premo and soprano Mary Bonhag F RE CY INDOOR GARAGE & RUMMAGE SALE: lead a chamber music program featurCLE D P ER Penny-pinchers find great deals amid ing Schubert's Trout Quintet and Lembit CUS SIO N gently used knickknacks. Proceeds benefit Beecher's Looking at Spring: Meditations on North End Studios. North End Studios, Burlington, Aging. See calendar spotlight. First Light Studios, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 863-6713, info@vpal-us.org. Randolph, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-7166. SENIOR WEEK DANCE PARTY WITH DJ MAX dance COHEN: Penalty Box, Colchester, 10 p.m. Free. Info, 272-0715. 'CARNIVALE DE DAEMONIA: DANCE SORCERY': Shakti Tribal Dance and the Accaliae welcome regionseminars al performers in an exploration of dance as a bridge between mortals and divinities. Proceeds benefit ICONNECT WORKSHOP: Internet newbies learn Puppets in Education. See calendar spotlight. Soul how to perform specific online tasks and gain reFire Studio, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 860-3349. sources for further learning. Community College of Vermont, Winooski, 9 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. DSANTOSVT SALSA PARTY: Get your groove on Info, 223-6091. to the city's best Latin tunes. Cha-cha, bachata, merengue and more are all featured at this toe-tapping get-together. North End Studio A, sports Burlington, free beginner lessons, 8-9 p.m.; DJ, 9 PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK 100: Souped-up cars p.m.-midnight. $5. Info, 227-2572, dsantosdanczip around the track as part of the Vermont State ersvt@gmail.com. Late Model Championship Series. Vehicles from GREEN MOUNTAIN PERFORMING ARTS SPRING the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and the RECITAL: Dance students demonstrate their yearRenegade division also take a turn. Devil's Bowl end accomplishments in hip-hop, ballet and more. Speedway, West Haven, 7 p.m. $10-12; free for Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 4-6 p.m. children under 12. Info, 265-3112. $10-15; free for children under 3. Info, 244-8600. RUTLAND REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF
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MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Decks of cards determine the arsenal with which participants, or "planeswalkers," fight others for glory, knowledge and conquest. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free; for grades 6 and up. Info, 878-6956. MUSIC WITH DEREK: Movers and groovers up to age 8 shake their sillies out to toe-tapping tunes. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. YOUTH COFFEEHOUSE: Budding performers step up to the mic and have 10 minutes to sing, dance, recite, rap and more. North End Studio A, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6713.
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The GhosTs of The old PosT: Locals keep an eye out for the "Lady in White" apparition while exploring Old Post Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 100 unknown soldiers. The Old Post Cemetery, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9-10:15 p.m. $5-10. Info, 518-645-1577. MilarePa CenTer sPrinG Work ParTy: Folks perform household and garden chores to help prepare the Tibetan Buddhist retreat center for its summer programs. Overnight option available. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Preregister; includes meals. Free. Info, 633-4136. PlanT & Book sale: See FRI.30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Queen CiTy GhosTWalk: darkness falls: See FRI.30. The sPiriTs of suny PlaTTsBurGh: From a long-forgotten graveyard to a mournful apparition, thrill seekers delve into spine-tingling mysteries associated with the college campus. Steltzer Road, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7-8:15 p.m. $5-10. Info, 518-645-1577. TeCh Geek Jeannie: Walk-ins get user-friendly tips for their mobile devices. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; first come, first served. Info, 878-6955. TeCh TuTor ProGraM: Laptop users learn how to rid their computers of viruses. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.
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BurlinGTon farMers MarkeT: More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172. BurlinGTon food Tour: Locavores sample the Queen City's finest cuisine on a scrumptious stroll that stops at the Burlington Farmers Market and an area restaurant. East Shore Vineyard Tasting Room, Burlington, 12:30-3 p.m. $45. Info, 277-0180, burlingtonfoodtours@gmail.com. Caledonia farMers MarkeT: Growers, crafters and entertainers gather weekly at outdoor stands centered on local eats. Pearl Street, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3088. CaPiTal CiTy farMers MarkeT: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods and locally made arts and crafts throughout the growing season. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958. ChaMPlain islands farMers MarkeT: Baked items, preserves, meats and eggs sustain shoppers in search of local goods. St. Joseph's Church, Grand Isle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4122. ChoColaTe TasTinG: Sweets lovers tap into the nuances of sour, spicy, earthy and fruity flavors. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 448-5507.
MiddleBury farMers MarkeT: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers' totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 673-4158. MounT ToM farMers MarkeT: Purveyors of garden-fresh crops, prepared foods and crafts set up shop for the morning. Parking lot. Mount Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2070. neWPorT farMers MarkeT: Pickles, meats, eggs, fruits, veggies, herbs and baked goods are a small sampling of the fresh fare supplied by area growers and producers. Causeway, Newport, 9 a.m.2 p.m. Free. Info, 274-8206. norThWesT farMers MarkeT: Foodies stock up on local produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 827-3157. norWiCh farMers MarkeT: Neighbors discover fruits, veggies and other riches of the land, offered alongside baked goods, handmade crafts and live entertainment. Route 5 South, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447. rhuBarB fesTival: The seasonal herbaceous perennial flavors sweet-and-savory dishes. Live music, a tag sale and kids activities round out the benefit for HOPE. Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $48. Info, 388-8080. ruTland CounTy farMers MarkeT: Downtown strollers find high-quality produce, fresh-cut flowers, sweet treats and artisan crafts within arms' reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813 or 353-0893. shelBurne farMers MarkeT: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheese, and local novelties grace outdoor tables at a presentation of the season's best. Shelburne Town Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472. WaiTsfield farMers MarkeT: Local entertainment enlivens a bustling, open-air market boasting extensive seasonal produce, prepared foods and artisan crafts. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027. Wine TasTinG: Sips of new rosé vintages please the palates of vino lovers. Dedalus Wine Shop, Burlington, R TE N 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368. CE RE
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healTh and Wellness fair: Burlington residents from all walks of life find ways to improve their well-being. Free screenings, information sessions and more are available throughout the day. Refreshments provided; childcare available. Community Health Center of Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309. luPus eduCaTional seMinar: Acupuncturist Diana Vachon and physical therapist Sharon Gutwin share their knowledge, as related to the chronic inflammatory disease. A complimentary lunch follows. Smart Suites, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; preregister; includes lunch. Info, 244-5988. r.i.P.P.e.d.: See WED.28, 9-10 a.m.
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Chess CluB: Checkmate! Players put their strategic skills to the test in a meeting of the minds. Adult supervision required for kids 8 and under. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Miss JaCkie's sTudio of danCe: Students of the longtime local teacher perform a spring recital of Disney-themed numbers. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 1 & 7 p.m. $12-22. Info, 775-0903. saTurday sTory TiMe: Youngsters and their caregivers gather for entertaining tales. Phoenix Books Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. WaTer CriTTer fun: Curious kiddos don mud boots and search for pond-dwelling creatures while learning about their seasonal adaptations. Shelburne Farms, 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 12:30-2:30 p.m. $10-12 per adult/child pair; $5-6 per additional child. Info, 985-8686.
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Winooski Family Fun Day: Kiddos 8 and under play games and make crafts while caregivers learn about local resources at this community gettogether. O'Brien Community Center, Winooski, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 655-6410, ext. 20, rscoffey@ winooskivt.org.
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BurlinGton Discover Jazz Festival: GréGoire maret Quartet: The harmonica virtuoso takes the instrument to new heights in a lyrical performance. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 10 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. BurlinGton Discover Jazz Festival: tony Bennett: SOLD OUT. Joined by his daughter Antonia, the Grammy Award-winning vocalist belts out tunes with a style that cements his legendary status. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $62152. Info, 863-5966. Hiroya tsukamoto & satosHi takeisHi: The guitarist and percussionist interweave folk, jazz and world influences into original compositions. See calendar spotlight. Brandon Music Café, 7:30 p.m. $15; $35 includes dinner package; preregister; BYOB. Info, 465-4071. scraG mountain music: See FRI.30. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-7166.
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BirD monitorinG Walk: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for feathered fliers on a woodland trek. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167. explorinG BirD lanGuaGe: Avian enthusiasts ages 16 and up learn to decode the meaning behind various chirps and tweets. Meet at the Education Barn. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8 a.m.-noon. $25-30; preregister. Info, 434-3068. mountain Day: Hikers celebrate health and fitness on a family-friendly trek. Mt. Philo State Park, Charlotte, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, events@ bcbsvt.com. neW enGlanD tree climBinG cHampionsHip: The top regional climbers go out on a limb and ascend some of the tallest and most beautiful trees in town. Oakledge Park, Burlington, preliminary competition, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; master’s challenge, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123.
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Balkan Folk DancinG class: Participants learn how to be light on their feet with centuries-old Slavic styles of movement. No partner necessary; indoor shoes only. North End Studio A, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. $6. Info, 540-1020, dance@together.net. 'HealinG' auDitions: Dancers and actors of all abilities are encouraged to try out for the troupe's new production. Children auditions, 2 p.m.; all others, 3 p.m. Flock Barn, Sharon, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 765-4454. lake placiD scHool oF Ballet: Dancers lace up their toe shoes for a spring recital. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 1 p.m. $5-10. Info, 518-523-2512.
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BurlinGton Discover Jazz Festival BeneFit Dinner: A cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres pave the way for a four-course Italian feast featuring locally sourced ingredients and fine wine. Proceeds benefit BDJF free programs. Pascolo Ristorante, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $125. Info, 863-5966. coacH mcclallen’s BarBeQue cook-oFF: Up to 12 teams compete to create the best pork ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket and chicken wings in town. Proceeds benefit the Andrea Mead Lawrence Lodge at Pico Mountain. Knights of Columbus, Rutland, noon-4:30 p.m. $25; $100 entry fee for teams. Info, 770-0548, taicher@picoskifoundation.org. community BreakFast: The Ladies Auxiliary hosts a hearty start to the day for members and nonmembers alike. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. $3-6. Info, 878-0700. ice cream sunDays: In celebration of National Diary Month, farm-goers indulge their sweet tooth by making and tasting the summer treat, then stay behind for a lesson in the history of the “great American dessert.” Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 12:15 & 2:15 p.m. Price of admission, $414; free for children 2 and under. Info, 457-2355.
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Green mountain caBaret: The sultry Sugar Shakers share classified information for audience members ages 18 and up in A Foreign Affair. Club Metronome, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, greenmountaincabaret@gmail.com. 'private lives': Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor play divorcées whose love is rekindled upon a chance meeting in a broadcast production of the 2012 revival of Noël Coward's 1930 comedy of errors. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 760-4634.
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burLiNgtoN CiviC SymPhoNy famiLy CoNCert: Mayor Miro Weinberger narrates an all-ages show featuring Rossini's William Tell NorShaft LioNS CLub PaNCake breakfaSt: Overture, Smetana's The Moldau and Prokofiev's Neighbors pile their plates with stacks of flapjacks, Peter and the Wolf. Elley-Long Music Center, St. bacon and sausage. Donations of gently used preMichael's College, Colchester, pre-performance scription eyeglasses benefit community members talk, 1:30 p.m.; concert, 2 p.m. $5-15; free for in need. Shaftsbury Elementary School, kids under 3. Info, 839-9067 or 863-5966. 8-11:30 a.m. $6 suggested donation; burLiNgtoN diSCover Jazz free for kids under 8. Info, 447-1077. feStivaL: daWN of midi: The South burLiNgtoN farmerS Brooklyn-based trio melds jazz, market: Farmers, food venindie-rock and classical music dors, artists and crafters set up with acoustic, electronica-inspired booths in the parking lot. South trance grooves. FlynnSpace, Burlington High School, 10 a.m.-2 Burlington, 6 p.m. $25. Info, p.m. Free. Info, 207-266-8766. 863-5966. WiNooSki farmerS market: F burLiNgtoN diSCover Jazz F Area growers and bakers offer ethnic AL KW feStivaL: roN Carter trio/beNNy YN eats, assorted produce and agricultural DE G OY EN EC HE goLSoN Quartet: The upright bassist products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, and saxophonist deliver a one-two punch of 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 413-446-4684, downtownraw talent and artistic vision. Flynn MainStage, winooski.org/farmers-market/. Burlington, 8 p.m. $20-52. Info, 863-5966. hiroya tSukamoto: The guitarist is joined by health & fitness percussionist Satoshi Takeishi for an afternoon of CommuNity reiki CLiNiC: Master teacher Japanese jazz. BCA Center, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Jennifer Kerns and her students introduce this Info, 865-7166. Japanese bodywork technique through brief treatJoe utterbaCk & the SheLburNe uNited ments. VT Center For Acupuncture and Wellness, methodiSt ChurCh Choir: Vocalists lend Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, their voices to compositions by the jazz pianist, 339-222-4753. including "Newtown Requiem." Shelburne United CommuNity reStorative yoga: Tisha Shull Methodist Church, 3 p.m. $10. Info, 985-3981. leads a gentle practice aimed at achieving mindLyNNette CombS: In celebration of the 150th anbody balance. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 5:30-7 niversary of the church's pipe organ, the organist p.m. Donations. Info, 603-973-4163, sanghastupresents a program inspired by Félix-Alexandre diovt@gmail.com. Guilmant, who played 40 consecutive recitals from Saturday morNiNg ruN/WaLk: Amateur athmemory in 1904. First Baptist Church, Burlington, 4 letes make strides at an informal weekly meet-up. p.m. Donations. Info, 864–6515. Peak Performance, Williston, 8-9 a.m. Free. Info, NortheaSt fiddLerS aSSoCiatioN meetiNg: 658-0949. Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up SouL PurPoSe deveLoPmeNt: Light body and jam. Canadian Club, Barre Town, noon-5 p.m. meditatioN: Cynthia Warwick Seiler helps attendDonations of nonperishable food items accepted. ees access their higher selves in a focused pracInfo, 728-5188. tice. Rainbow Institute, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Pizza aNd muSiC Night: The Missisquoi River $15 suggested donation. Info, 671-4569. Band are joined by Cindy and Jim Weed, Pat Murphy, and Will Patton for a night of fun benefitkids ing the Mad River Valley Food Shelf. Fairfield ruSSiaN PLay time With NataSha: Youngsters Community Center, East Fairfield, 5-7 p.m. $7 per up to age 8 learn new words via rhymes, games, person; $20 per family; donations of nonperishmusic, dance and a puppet show. Buttered able food items accepted. Info, 827-3130. Noodles, Williston, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. SCrag mouNtaiN muSiC: See FRI.30, United Summer oPeN houSe famiLy day: The historical Church, Warren, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-7166. society celebrates the start of their summer hours with face-painting, live music and more. Harriet outdoors Farnsworth Powell Museum, Essex, 1-4 p.m. Free. duCk brook hike: Spot lady slippers and lilies Info, 879-0849. on this lightweight 2-mile jaunt around a bubbling SuNdayS for fLedgLiNgS: From feathers and brook. Participants meet near the south end of flying to art and zoology, junior birders ages 5 Hannafords; bring a sack lunch. University Mall, through 9 develop research and observation skills South Burlington, 8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-2433. in a lighthearted environment. Birds of Vermont earLy birder morNiNg WaLk: Avian enthusiMuseum, Huntington, 2-3 p.m. Free with museum asts don binoculars and keep a lookout for winged admission, $3.50-7; free for members; preregister. species on a woodland trek. Birds of Vermont Info, 434-2167. Museum, Huntington, 7-9:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167. language SUN.1
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12th aNNuaL a CaPeLLa ShoWCaSe: Local crooners the Honeymooners take the stage alongside smaller acts — all without instruments, of course — for a fundraiser benefiting the Lebanon Opera House. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 3 p.m. $10 adult; $7 seniors; $5 children. Info, 603-448-0400. baLkaN SiNgiNg CLaSS: Aspiring chanteurs learn the basics of folk singing from southeast Europe. No experience necessary. North End Studio A, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 540-1020, dance@ together.net.
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aN iNtroduCtioN to SimPLe fLy fiShiNg: Former pro Nate Morea instructs amateurs on how to find the perfect spot and how to throw the perfect cast, then informs them about the history of the hobby. Rain location: Burlington Patagonia. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 923-2910. kidiCaL maSS grouP biCyCLe ride: Fit families gather to take a leisurely turn around B-town. Maglianero Café, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 508-246-4315, btvkidicalmass@gmail.com. LadieS diSC goLf League: Join fellow female Frisbeers for some friendly competition. All skills levels welcome. Brewster Ridge Disc Golf, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 488-5231. LuNd'S 6th aNNuaL ride for ChiLdreN: Families cycle a four-mile trail, then expert bikers take on 16-, 30- and 55-mile stretches to benefit young ones and their caretakers. Live music, ice cream, a raffle and more round out the day. Fundraising required. Lund, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $10-50. Info, 864-7467, amyc@lundvt.org.
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Move Your Can Fun run/Walk: Families hit the pavement on a 5K course to raise funds for the Colchester/Milton Rotary Club and local food shelves. Bayside Park, Colchester, registration, 7:30 a.m.; race, 8:30 a.m. $25-30; nonperishable food donations accepted. Info, 923-1159. SpeCial olYMpiCS verMont 2014 SuMMer GaMeS & Youth athlete open houSe: See FRI.30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. WoMen'S piCkup SoCCer: Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while stringing together passes and making runs for the goal. Starr Farm Park, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3; for women ages 18 and up. Info, 864-0123.
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auditionS For 'SpitFire Grill': Hopeful thespians try out for the Essex Community Players' staging of the James Valcq and Fred Alley musical. All materials provided. Memorial Hall, Essex, 6:30 p.m. Info, 876-7434. 'l'italiana in alGeri (the italian Girl in alGierS)': See FRI.30, 2-4:30 p.m.
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Shakti triBal BellY danCe With SuSanne: Students get their groove on with this ancient and spirit-inspired improvisational dance form. Soul Fire Studio, Burlington, 5:30-6:45 p.m. $15. Info, 688-4464.
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BurlinGton diSCover Jazz FeStival: linda oh: Sun piCtureS Quartet: Echoes of rock and classical music thread through progressive jazz arrangements by the award-winning upright bassist. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. SaMBatuCada! open rehearSal: New faces are invited to pitch in as Burlington's samba streetpercussion band sharpens its tunes. Experience and instruments are not required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017. tWiliGht Jazz SerieS: eiGht 02: The local jazz fusion group plays a funky outdoor set as part of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival's Twilight Series. Burlington City Hall, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-7992, info@discoverjazz.com.
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'keYS to Credit' FinanCial eduCation WorkShop: Participants learn how to navigate the often overwhelming world of credit. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303. printMaSter 18 SCrapBookinG WorkShop: User-friendly programs provide high-tech options for creating eye-catching photo memories. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 1-3:20 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 864-1502.
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aliCe in noodleland: Youngsters get acquainted over crafts and play while new parents and expectant mothers chat with maternity nurse and lactation consultant Alice Gonyar. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. MoretoWn plaYGroup: Tykes burn off energy in a constructive environment. Gymnasium. Moretown Elementary School, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, moretownplaygroup@gmail.com.
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BridGe CluB: See WED.28, 7 p.m. trivia niGht: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. Lobby. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 651-5012.
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'the CaSe oF the three Sided dreaM': In this 2014 documentary, Adam Kahan profiles Rahsaan Roland Kirk, a revolutionary jazz multi-instrumentalist who was known as much for his political views as his music. BCA Center, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
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kundalini & oneneSS Meditation With Catherine SCherWenka: Tweens, teens and adults tap into their spiritual side with a workshop that focuses on finding dormant energies within. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations. Info, 383-8583, susiebaldwin108@gmail.com. lauGhter CluB: See FRI.30, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 999-7373. MondaY-niGht Fun run: Runners push past personal limits and make strides at this weekly meet-up. Peak Performance, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0949. r.i.p.p.e.d.: See WED.28. viGorouS hatha YoGa: An energized sequence of postures builds endurance, balance and strength. Personal mats required. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill Building, UVM, Burlington, 12:301:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 683-4918.
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Swing Dance Practice SeSSion: Twinkle-toed dancers learn steps for the lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Indoor shoes required. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.
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'bayou maharaJah: the tragic geniuS oF JameS booker': Described by the legendary Dr. John as "the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced," the elusive musician is profiled in this 2013 documentary. BCA Center, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. knightS oF the myStic moVie club: Cinema hounds screen campy flicks at this celebration of offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776. 'the SeaSon oF miStS': A woman's uneventful village life in England begins anew upon her chance encounter with a touring Russian string quartet in Anna Chernakova's drama. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
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community SuPPer: Locals rub elbows over tasty fare sourced close to home. Partial proceeds benefit Neighbor Helping Neighbor. Hinesburgh Public House, 5-9 p.m. $20. Info, 482-5500. rutlanD county FarmerS market: See SAT.31, 2-6 p.m.
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intro to yoga: Those new to the mat discover the benefits of aligning breath and body. Fusion Studio Yoga & Body Therapy, Montpelier, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 272-8923. Sweet, Short anD SimPle meDitation For beginnerS: Holistic health practitioner Robin Cornell presents brief, stress-reducing exercises that can be implemented into daily routines. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $6-10; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.
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creatiVe tueSDayS: Artists exercise their imaginations with recycled crafts. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. PreSchool Story hour: bugS!: Kiddos embark on creepy-crawly adventures with themed tales and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:3010:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.
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French conVerSation grouP: Beginner-tointermediate speakers brush up on their linguistics. Halvorson's Upstreet Café, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. PauSe-caFé French conVerSation: French students of varying levels engage in dialogue en français. Panera Bread, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.
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burlington DiScoVer Jazz FeStiVal: Julian lage: The prodigious guitarist combines the best of blues, classical, folk and jazz with technical prowess. See calendar spotlight. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. eSSex high School chamber choir: Pianist Shirley Smith and french horn player Alan Parshley accompany graduating seniors in "Hindsight in Song," featuring works by Paul Hindemith and Steven Samitz. St. Paul's Cathedral, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free; bring a bag lunch. Info, 864-0471. Piano maSter claSS: Steven Blier, artistic director of the New York Festival of Song, instructs pupils on his personal playing style. Schoolhouse, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 2-4:45 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7722, gmofadmn@gmail.com.
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roaDSPokeS 201 riDe: Cyclists training for the Onion River Century Ride gradually increase their pace in a training session with Linda Freeman. Montpelier High School, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9409. StanD uP PaDDle boarD Demo Day: north beach: Umiak Outdoor Outfitters hosts a demonstration of the low-impact aquatic activity that's growing in popularity. North Beach, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 651-8760. StanD uP PaDDle boarD Demo Day: waterbury center: Experts of the aquatic activity show newcomers how to glide across the Reservoir's waters. Waterbury Center State Park, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 253- 2542. tueSDay mountain riDeS: Cycling fans of all skill levels cruise local trials to get technique tips and make friends. Mountain bikes suggested; helmets required. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9409.
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Don SteVenS: who are the abenaki PeoPle anyway?: The Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation tells the story of his tribe from pre-history to present. Light refreshments will be served. Charlotte Senior Center, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 425-6345. John atwooD : the Victorian reeD organ in rural Vermont: Live demonstrations complement a discussion on how music was created and shared in a time before radio and television. Grange Hall, Bridgewater, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 672-3745. PhiliP whitman: ciVil war hiStory: After sharing sweet treats with attendants, the lecturer gives his take on America's most brutal battle. Williamstown Historical Society, dessert potluck, 6:30 p.m.; presentation, 7 p.m. Free; bring a dessert to share. Info, 433-5451.
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BusinEss sEminar: Hannah Abrams of AdviCoach presents strategic planning methods for creating a successful foundation. Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Office, 8-9:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 776-8922. WomEn BusinEss oWnErs nEtWork CHaptEr mEEting: Female entrepreneurs discover how to best use their brain in this seminar on brainwave optimization. Participants learn to reduce stress and keep work and family separate. Williston Fire Station, 8:30-10 a.m. $9 members; $12 guests.
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CEntral VErmont CHamBEr of CommErCE mixEr: Area professionals network over refreshments, door prizes and a raffle. Central Vermont Memorial Civic Center, Montpelier, 5-7 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 229-5711. poWErful tools for CarEgiVErs: See WED.28.
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'tHE anonymous pEoplE': From CEOs to celebrities, those living in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction share their stories in this compelling documentary. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.
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Burlington DisCoVEr Jazz fEstiVal: gEoffrEy kEEzEr trio: Known for inventive programming, the virtuosic pianist presents unique compositions featuring complex rhythms and harmonies. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. grEEnfiElD piano assoCiatEs: See FRI.30, proceeds benefit the Richmond Community Senior Center. Richmond Free Library, 7:30-9 a.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 864-9209. roB morsE & parkEr sHpEr: The two jazz men join forces to play an improvised set as part of the BCA's Free Lunchtime Concert Series. BCA Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
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Curt taylor: The love between a Red Cross secretary and an American lieutenant during World War II comes to life in the lecturer's discussion of his parents' correspondence. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. Dan ColE: tHE sHElBurnE musEum anD its CiVil War ConnECtions: The archivist guides attendees through the little-known history of the famed local attraction and its ties to the Union cause. Milton Historical Society, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2598, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com. Dr. aaron WErnHam: HEaltH in all poliCiEs: The director of the Health Impact Project discusses the intersection of politics and public well-being as part of the Vermont Public Health Association's annual meeting. Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, 5:30-8 p.m. $15 for members; $30 for nonmembers; preregister. Info, 847-2278, honey.resto@vtmednet.org. EugEnE uman: Vermont Jazz Center's artistic director pays tribute to American jazz pianist and composer Thelonius Monk. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. HEatHEr kralik: Onion River Exchange's outreach coordinator explains the central Vermont cooperative's use of time-based currency for goods and services. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. katiVa finn: In "The Six Wives of Henry VII," the author and scholar examines the lives of the iconic king's brides. Congregational Church, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184. ranDall BalmEr: The Dartmouth College professor considers the rise of the religious right during the lifetime of president Jimmy Carter. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.
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rosEmary raWlins: When her husband suffers a traumatic brain injury, the memoirist must live and love in the face of unfathomable change in Learning by Accident. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. m
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tHE EnErgEtiCs of traDitional EuropEan HErBalism: French native Julia Graves gives her perspective on natural-healing practices from across the pond. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-9 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, 224-7100, info@vtherbcenter.org. montréal-stylE aCro yoga: See WED.28. r.i.p.p.E.D.: See WED.28.
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EnglisH as a sEConD languagE Class: See WED.28. gErman-EnglisH ConVErsation group: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch in a supportive environment. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. intErmEDiatE/aDVanCED EnglisH as a sEConD languagE Class: See WED.28.
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aftEr sCHool makEr sEriEs: lEgos: Kiddos ages 6 and up snap snazzy structures together. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. mEEt roCkin' ron tHE friEnDly piratE: See WED.28. story timE & playgroup: See WED.28.
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3rD annual VEC WatEr Quality ConfErEnCE: The Vermont Environmental Consortium puts on a daylong discussion series that addresses the Environmental Protection Agency’s impact on the state's rivers and lakes. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $75-85. Info, 747-7900, info@vectogether.org. amEriCan soCiEty of DoWsErs national ConVEntion: Bradley Nelson and Susan Collins keynote this gathering of industry professionals featuring workshops, vendors and more. See dowsers.org for details. Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $30-455; preregister. Info, 684-3417.
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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 BEGINNER ACRYLIC PAINTING I: ˜ is is a two-day introductory painting workshop for beginning students. ˜ e workshop will focus on the foundations of painting, with an emphasis on composition, color mixing and values. Students will apply these skills with the goal to complete a simple still life. Fri., May 30, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $30/person. Location: University of Vermont, Burlington. Info: 656-2085, uvmolli@uvm.edu, learn.uvm. edu/olli. EXPLORING THE CREATIVE PROCESS: Take the time to open the window to your creative side. Explore the creative process in our expressive arts studio. Discover new ways to combine uninhibited art making with thoughtful writing and refl ection. JourneyWorks is a safe space. No prior art or writing experience necessary, just an open mind. Preregistration. Tue., 1-4 p.m. & ˜ u., 9 a.m.-noon. 6 weeks starting May 27. Cost: $40/3hour open studio. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: Jennie Kristel, 860-6203, jkristel61@hotmail. com, journeyworksvt.com.
Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. CLAY: WHEEL THROWING MONDAYS: An introduction to clay, pottery and ceramics studio. Work primarily on a potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, creating functional pieces like mugs, vases and bowls. No experience needed! Includes over 30 hours/ week of open studio time, tools, equipment, glazes, fi ring and a 25-lb. bag of clay. Mondays, Jul. 7-Aug. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $230/person; $207/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. DROP-IN: LIFE DRAWING: ˜ is drop-in life-drawing class is open to all levels and facilitated by local painter Glynnis Fawkes. Spend the evening with other artists, drawing one of our experienced models. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. Mondays, Jul. 7-Aug. 11, 6:308:30 p.m. Cost: $8/person; $7/ BCA members. Purchase a dropin card and get the 6th visit free! Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.
ADV. WOOD: DESIGN PROJECT: For those who have already built projects through our introductory classes, or for those seeking instruction in specifi c areas, this course offers woodworking expertise tailored to the furniture project of your choice. Come with a drawing, a concept, or even a piece that you’ve started but has you stumped, and work with a professional woodworker. 8 Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., Jun. 25-Aug. 13. Cost: $380/person (members $315, nonmembers $350, + $30 shop fee + wood). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. BEGINNER WATERCOLOR: Instructor: Jackie Mangione. Learn how to use this wonderful transparent painting medium to its fullest advantage. Each week we will work from a combination of still life and photos and learn how to use watercolor paint to achieve new effects in your painting. 5 Tue., 5:307:30 p.m., Jun. 17-Jul. 15. Cost: $145/nonmembers; members $130.50; material list. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. BLACKSMITHING: Instructor: Bob Wetzel. Using a forge you will learn basic blacksmith techniques from building and maintaining fi re to hammer control. Students will create hooks, pokers and small leaves during this two-day workshop. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jun. 21 & 22. Cost: $205/person (members $157.50, nonmembers $175, + $30 materials fee). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne.
FURNITURE REFINISHING: Instructor: Gered Williams. Have a piece of furniture in your house that needs to be brought back
LANDSCAPE PAINTING: Instructor: Robert Huntoon. Working on location at Shelburne Farms and other lakeside locations, discover the joy of creating realistic impressions directly from nature. Using traditional or water-soluble oils, practical approaches to palette preparation and color mixing will be addressed as well as opportunities to combine photo references with fi rst-hand observations. 6 Wed., 6-8:30 p.m., Jun. 18-Jul. 23. Cost: $215/person; members $193.50; material list. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd. Shelburne. MIX-LEVEL WHEEL-THROWING: Instructor: Rik Rolla. ˜ is course is for all skill levels! Beginners will be guided through the fundamentals of basic wheelthrowing techniques. More experienced students will consider elements of form and style and receive individual instruction in functional or sculptural techniques. 7 Mon., 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jul. 14-Aug. 25. Cost: $240/ person (members $180, nonmembers $200, + $40 materials fee). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne Craft School. SKETCHBOOK SHENANIGANS!: Instructor: Julianna Brazill. A sketchbook-based exploration and documentation of individual imagination and the world around us, this class stretches the limits of the defi nition of art. While this class will challenge students to think outside the box, it is not a strict, skill-based
WHEEL AND HAND-BUILDING: Instructor: Jules Polk. Breaking away from round. Are you tired of feeling like you are making the same shaped pots over and over again? ˜ is class will take basic shapes thrown on the wheel and give you the hand-building and fi nishing skills to make any shape you can think of! Techniques will include: shaving, darting, faceting, fl uting, cutting and stacking. Prerequisite: Beginning wheel. 8 Sat., 10 a.m.-noon, Jun. 28-Aug. 16. Cost: $270/person (members $207, nonmembers $230, +$40 materials fee). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. WHEEL-THROWING/INT.TO ADV.: Instructor: Rik Rolla. ˜ is class will explore a variety of throwing and altering techniques with hand-built additions to bring your pottery to a new level. Bring sketches and ideas to this class and let Rik individualize a curriculum for you! 8 Wed., 4:30-6:30 p.m., Jun. 25-Aug. 13. Cost: $270/ person (members $207, nonmembers $230, +$40 materials fee). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd. Shelburne. FUNDAMENTALS OF JEWELRY DESIGN: Instructor: Jean Chute. Learn the fundamental techniques used in making jewelry and create your own unique designs. Explore sawing, drilling, fi ling, sanding, texturing and soldering. Create basic pieces such as charms, pendants and simple bracelets. Explore the characteristics of metal and gain the skills necessary to ultimately complete a fi nished, polished piece in fi ne silver.6 Wed., 5-7:30 p.m., Jul. 9-Aug. 13. Cost: $250/ person (members $193.50, nonmembers $215, + $35 materials fee). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne.
BEGINNER EAST COAST SWING: Introduction to East Coast swing, a fun social dance which developed in response to the big band music of the 1920s to 1950s. Learn the basic step along with fundamental turns and moves, while enjoying the music and making new friends. Practice session that follows is free with the class. Tue., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Jun. 3-24. Cost: $40/4-week series ($32 for students with ID). Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: Jim Condon, 229-6359, jscondon@ mac.com, vermontswings.com. DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, on-one and on-two, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Every Wed., 6 p.m. $13/person for one-hour class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com. DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance fl oor! ˜ ere is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m. intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $10/1hr. class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com. LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Come alone or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private lessons also available. Cost: $50/4wk. class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@fi rststepdance.com, fi rststepdance.com.
design/build TINY HOUSE WORKSHOP: Learn from tiny house expert Peter King to construct a 12 x 16 ft. tiny house. Class will meet at ReSOURCE’s Waste-Not products wood shop. Expect to learn the basics of framing, insulating, roofi ng, sheathing your tiny house. Vermont Woodworking School to register. Jun. 6-8. Cost: $285/3-day class. DESIGN/BUILD
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DAY IN VERMONT: WATERCOLOR: Join Vermont artist Peter Huntoon for an exciting one-day watercolor workshop. Peter will review watercolor fundamentals and the all-important building blocks that lead to great paintings. After lunch Peter will share his distinctive artistic approach with a demonstration painting, Q&A and individual painting as time allows. Sat., Jul. 26, 9-4 p.m. Cost: $160/ person; members $144; material list. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd. Shelburne.
INTRO TO WOOD: SHAKER TABLE: Instructor: Rachel Brydolf-Horwitz. A comprehensive introduction to woodworking, this course explores the basic principles of lumber selection, hand tool and machinery usage, milling, joinery and fi nishing. Students will build their own Shaker-style hall table, taking the project from blueprint through completion, learning to both organize and conceptualize a furniture project, and gain familiarity with the woodshop environment. 8 Mon., 5:30-8:30 p.m., Jun. 23-Aug. 11. Cost: $435/ person; (members $315, nonmembers $350, + $85 materials fee). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne.
WAX CARVING-METAL: Instructor: Matthew Taylor. Come make a beautiful fi nished piece of jewelry by carving wax! In this wax-carving class you will spend three weeks designing and carving the wax. ˜ e piece will then be cast in sterling silver. After the piece is cast, you will spend two weeks cleaning, fi nishing and polishing your work. Cost of casting is not included. 5 Wed., 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jun. 4-Jul. 2. Cost: $245/person (members $207, nonmembers $230, + $15 material fee & casting cost). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne.
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to life? Come learn the principles of furniture refi nishing. Learn about different types of fi nishes and leave with your beloved piece restored back to its original beauty. Minor repairs can also be looked at and fi xed.Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jul. 19-20. Cost: $245/person (members $207, nonmembers $230, shop fee $15, + wood & fi nishes). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648.
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INTRODUCTORY STONE CARVING: A few of the great classes we offer: Two- to fi ve-day classes (beginner to advanced) in stone carving, slate lettering and relief carving, welding, jewelry-scale metal casting, bronze casting, decoy carving, copper sculpture, fl int knapping, fusing and slumping glass, steel sculpture, mosaics, pulp paper sculpture, cold cast sculpture, carving animals in stone. Check us out on YouTube & Facebook. Location: ˜ e Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, 636 Marble St., West Rutland. Info: ˜ e Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, 438-2097, info@carvingstudio. org, carvingstudio.org.
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BLISSFUL WELLNESS CENTER: May classes: Usui Reiki Level 1, May 18, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.; Usui Reiki Level 2, May 25, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.; Advanced Usui Reiki, May 31, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. blissfulwellnessvt.com to register. Location: Blissful Wellness Center, 48 Laurel Dr., Essex Jct. Info: Linda Rock, 238-9540. REIKI ONE: Reiki is an ancient, gentle and powerful form of healing using a universal life energy for healing of body, mind and soul. Participants will learn about Reiki, become attuned, learn how to do a healing and given lots of time to practice. Certifi cates will be presented upon completion of training. Jun. 13, 7-9 p.m.; Jun. 14, 9:304:30 p.m. Cost: $125/9-hour class. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: Jennie Kristel, 860-6203, jkristel61@hotmail.com, journeyworksvt.com.
herbs HERBAL INTENSIVES AT VCIH: with European herbalist Julia Graves, visiting Vermont from France! “° e Energetics of Traditional European Herbalism:” Wed., Jun. 4, 6-9 p.m., $20. “Opening Your Eyes to Nature: ° e Language of Plants,” Sat., Jun. 7, 1-6 p.m., $60. Visit vtherbcenter.org for detailed class descriptions. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St., Montpelier. Info: 224-7100, info@vtherbcenter.org, vtherbcenter.org. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Currently interviewing applicants for Wisdom of the Herbs 2014 Certifi cation Program, May 24-25, Jun. 28-29, Jul. 26-27, Aug. 23-24, Sep. 27-28, Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 8-9, 2014. Learn to identify wild herbaceous plants and shrubs over three seasons. Prepare local wild edibles and herbal home remedies. Practice homesteading and primitive skills, food as fi rst medicine, and skillful use of intentionality. Experience
profound connection and play with nature. Hands-on curriculum includes herb walks, skillbuilding, sustainable harvesting and communion with the spirits of the plants. Tuition $1750; payment plan $187.50 each month. VSAC nondegree grants available to qualifying applicants; apply early. Annie McCleary, director. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.
jewelry WORKING WITH CARBON STEEL: In this workshop, participants will investigate a spontaneous method for creating fl owing, fl exible neck pieces from carbon steel rod. ° e joy of working with hot carbon steel rod that at the correct heat for a moment is as fl exible as bread dough will be demonstrated and then experienced by the class. We will learn about combining multiple parts for a neck piece, fi nishing carbon steel for wearing and coloring carbon steel. Sat. & Sun. Jun. 14-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $325/2 days. Location: ˜ e Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, 636 Marble St., West Rutland. Info: 438-2097, info@carvingstudio. org, carvingstudio.org. JEWELRY CLASSES: Learn how to make your own jewelry in a fully equipped studio with a German-trained goldsmith in a private and bright atmosphere. All skill levels. For existing students: drop-in hours, Mon., 6-8 p.m. ($8/hour). Also special classes like PMC, sandcasting, make your own wedding bands. 4 classes/mo.: Mon., 9:30-noon, or ˜ u., 6-8 p.m. Cost: $150/10-hour class (+ cost of silver). Location: 26 Spring St., Burlington. Info: Jane Frank Jewellery Design, 999-3242, info@janefrank.de, janefrank.net.
kids CREATIVE SUMMER CAMPS!: Explore! ° rive! Create! University of Possibilities camps ignite your child’s creativity, knowledge, confi dence. Join us in a beautiful studio/ outdoors. Interdisciplinary camps use arts and nature as a springboard to explore topics such as yoga, science, French, cartooning, creative dance, African drumming and more! Sign up today! Let their imaginations soar! See website for details.
7 weeks to choose from. Cost: $300/weeklong camp. Location: wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd fl oor, Burlington. Info: Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@yahoo.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com/ classes.html.
language ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Join us for adult Spanish classes this summer, our eighth year. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for young children; they love it! See our website or contact us for details. Beginning week of Jun. 9; 10 weeks + breaks. Cost: $225/10 classes of 90+ mins. each. Location: Waterbury Center. Info: 5851025, spanishparavos@gmail. com, spanishwaterburycenter. com. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE: SUMMER SESSION: Six-week French classes for adults at our Colchester and Montpelier locations. Jun. 9-Jul. 18. Evening and morning sessions available. Classes this summer include “French through Songs,” “French around Town,” “Beginning French Review” and “Intermediate French Grammar.” New this summer: We offer an intensive four-day session in advanced French in the Montpelier area, Jul. 28-31! We also offer private and small-group tutoring. Location: Alliance Francaise, Colchester & Montpelier. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, afl cr.org.
martial arts AIKIDO: ° is circular, fl owing Japanese martial art is a great method to get in shape, develop core power and reduce stress. Classes for adults, children and beginners 7 days a week. Visitors are always welcome. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal & Light), Burlington. Info: 951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org. AIKIDO CLASSES: Aikido trains body and spirit, promoting fl exibility and strong center within fl owing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate presence, respect for others and confi dence in oneself.Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd fl oor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, vermontaikido.org. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, fl exibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fi tness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and
self- confi dence. 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 certifi ed 6th degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teach- ing in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian JiuJitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, julio@bjjusa. com, vermontbjj.com.
meditation INTRODUCTION TO ZEN: ° is workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher. It focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Preregistration required. Call for more info or register online. May 31, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; please arrive at 8:45 a.m. Cost: $30/half-day workshop; limited-time price. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 ˜ omas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 985-9746, ecross@crosscontext.net, vermontzen.org. LEARN TO MEDITATE: ° rough 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. ° e Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Cafe (meditation and discussions) meets the fi rst Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & ˜ u., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-˜ u., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org. MEDITATIONS ON SIMPLICITY: Affl uenza is the painful, contagious condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more. ° is workshop introduces participants to meditations on simplicity that relieve affl uenza symptoms, offering pointers on how to simplify their lives in discerning and responsible ways. Mon. beginning Jul. 7. $50-$150, sliding scale. Location: Bassett House, 173 North Prospect St., Burlington. Info: Eric Garza,
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FEAST OF SINGING: Choral workshop led by Peter and Mary Alice Amidon, Kim and Reggie Harris. ° e eighth year for this fabulous gathering. Uplifts the spirit! Jun. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $55 Location: Chandler Center for the Arts, 71 Main St., Randolph. Info: jane@maresnest.com, feastofsinging.org.
LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY HANDS ON!: ° is course explores the basic rules of photography along with how to use your digital camera to take stunning pictures. Learn about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the various options you have on your camera while doing hands on work to learn to improve your photographs. Cost: $90/nonmembers; $60/ members. Location: OLLI at UVM, University of Vermont, Burlington. Info: 656-2085, uvmolli@uvm.edu, learn.uvm. edu/olli.
TAIKO, DJEMBE & CONGAS!: Stuart Paton, cofounder and artistic director of Burlington Taiko Group, has devoted the past 25 years to performing and teaching taiko to children and adults here in the Burlington area and throughout New England. He is currently the primary instructor at the Burlington Taiko Space, and his teaching style integrates the best of what he experienced as a child growing up in Tokyo with many successful strategies in American education. Call or email for schedule. Location: Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3-G, Burlington & Lane Shops Community Room, 13 N. Franklin St., Montpelier. Info: Stuart Paton, 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com, burlingtontaiko.org.
outdoors WAY OF THE BOW, TEEN SCOUT: “Way of the Bow”: Students will craft a bow and arrow while also learning wilderness skills like how to track wildlife, camoufl age naturally, and stalk quietly across the landscape. “Teen Scout”: Action-packed lessons of invisible survival, tracking, counter tracking, stealth, camoufl age, self-defense and awesome levels of awareness. Way of the Bow: Jul. 13-18. Teen Scout: Aug. 4-8. Cost: $700/weeklong overnight camp. Location: ROOTS School, 192 Bear Notch Rd. (GPS will fail you), Bradford (really Corinth). Info: Sarah Corrigan, 456-1253, rootsvt@gmail.com, rootsvt.com.
performing arts AUDITION WORKSHOP: Bill Reed Voice Studio proudly presents an audition workshop with Michelle Dawson (BRVS alumna). Attendees may register as a participant or as an auditor. Participants will come prepared with a musical theatre song selection and/or monologue and will have the opportunity to perform for Michelle and then be critiqued by her. Auditors will observe the workshop and participate in group activities. Jun. 8, 3-6 p.m. $50/participants, $25/auditors. Location: Spotlight Vermont, 50 San Remo Drive, South Burlington. Info:
SLR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SPRING CLASSES OR 1-ON-1: Beginner or Intermediate Photography; Digital Workfl ow; Lighting Technique; Adobe Lightroom; Portrait Posing; Setup Your Photo Business. Location: Linda Rock Photography, 48 Laurel Dr., Essex Jct. Info: 238-9540, lindarockphotography.com.
psychic MYSTERIOUS CROP CIRCLES: Since the early 1980s, mysterious but complex and beautiful patterns have been appearing overnight in the wheat fi elds of British farmers. Investigators from many different disciplines visit the fi elds of southern England every summer to ponder the meaning and purpose of these formations. Cost: $90/nonmembers; $60/ members. Location: OLLI at UVM, University of Vermont, Burlington. Info: 656-2085, uvmolli@uvm.edu, learn.uvm. edu/olli.
spirituality POWER ANIMALS/SPIRIT GUIDES: Come for a dynamic exploration with Shamanic Healer Maureen Short as we learn to journey into the spirit worlds to fi nd our spirit allies/ power animals/guides for clarity, support, guidance and wisdom on our paths. No experience necessary. Enjoy an adventure with like-hearted souls! ˜ u., May 29, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $35/2-hour class. Location: Moonlight Giftshoppe, Route 7, Milton. Info: Lightheart Healing Arts, Maureen Short, 453-4433, maureen@lightheart. net, lightheart.net. REIKI 1ST DEGREE: Reiki is a potent yet gentle healing modality that offers deep peace and healing on every level. It is universal healing energy; anyone can learn to offer this hands-on healing gift to self, others, family, friends, pets and clients in
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ysnomia is a brain disorder, either of genetic origin or brought on by traumatic injury, that is characterized by the inability to recall the names of people and objects. Those who su˜ er f rom it are of ten f rustrated by knowing what they’re looking at but being unable to summon the name for it. Dysnomia is also the name of the most recent album by the Brooklyn-based musical trio Dawn of Midi. Inasmuch as that title calls to mind a mentally taxing uncertainty, it is apt. Dawn of Midi’s music is as f amiliar as it is impossible to pigeonhole. Depending on the listener’s f rame of ref erence, the album might evoke traditional music of Morocco, the minimalist experimentations of Steve Reich or the propulsive “motorik” rhythms of such German bands as Neu! and Can. It might even be called jazz, which is the context that local music lovers will be asked to consider, should they attend Dawn of Midi’s upcoming Burlington show. The band’s instrumentation — upright bass, piano and percussion — is identical to that of many a jazz combo, though they play those instruments in some pretty unconventional ways. Pianist Amino Belyamani, for instance, will often play with one arm extended inside his instrument, where he plucks and damps its strings manually. Dawn of Midi’s music is genuinely unclassifi able. You just can’t put a name to it. Nor is it easy to fi gure out how to respond to it. Dance? Nod one’s head rhythmically? Gawk open-mouthed? The music’s trancey groove invites listeners to lose themselves even as they feed their heads.
Currently on a world tour, where they’re stunning critics and audiences alike with their energetic live shows, Dawn of Midi alights in Burlington on June 1 for a performance at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Bassist Aakaash Israni took a break to answer, by email, some questions from Seven Days. SEVEN DAYS: Where are you guys now? How’s the tour going so far? AAKAASH ISRANI: Just woke up in Jena, Germany. There is a bumblebee in my hotel room.
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SD: Your press materials describe your show at one point as “a test of endurSD: Where have you found your biggest ance,” which seems odd to me. I dig fans and admirers so far? your music. Why would it be something AI: We had a good crowd in Ljubljana, Slo- to “endure”? venia, on the fi rst night of the tour, and last AI: I believe the writer was referring to it night here in Jena, as well. I’m curious to as a test of endurance for the performers, see what the response will be like in the not the listeners. People of ten remark on bigger cities like Berlin and London. We the f act that when we play, we start the are a bit better known in places like that. album and play the whole thing until it’s done, 47 minutes later. That can appear SD: What music are you currently listo require a lot of endurance, but actually tening to? Is there any music in particu- we’re hypnotized. lar that helps you cope with the rigors of an international tour? SD: “Playing electronic music with AI: [Acclaimed Ghanaian percussionist] acoustic instruments” is the boilerplate Alfred Ladzekpo. description of what you do, but, personally, I don’t hear it. What exactly is SD: I don’t think I’d call your music “electronic” about your music? What is “jazz,” yet you’re playing several jazz it about electronic music that informs festivals on this tour. Is jazz a comfortyour sound? able “home genre” for you? AI: Most of the rhythmic concepts in DysAI: Dysnomia is most at home perf ormed nomia are inspired by di˜ erent Af rican in clubs alongside DJs, actually, with big musics. On the other hand, the sound palsubwoofers, but any stage will do, as long ette, the muted harmonics on piano and as it is loud and has enough low end. We bass, the lack of cymbals on the drums have no home genre. — these were aesthetic choices that were
probably infl uenced by our interest in electronic music growing up. SD: Which of the following response(s) do you hope your music creates in listeners? 1) dancing, 2) a blissed-out trance state, 3) intellectual gratifi cation, 4) hallucinations. AI: All of the above, in that order. SD: I can hear the prog-rock and “Krautrock” infl uences on your music: Neu!, Can, Guru Guru. Which other infl uences might not be as apparent, and how did you arrive at them? AI: The Western ref erences are much more often cited in the press, but actually the real compositional infl uence behind this album is West African (Ghanaian) and Moroccan (Berber and Gnawa) music. SD: Your music grooves pretty hard. Why is the groove so important to you? What does the groove mean to you? AI: To feel the pull of something invisible together is both what it means and why it is important. SD: Is there anyone among the festival’s artists you’re particularly eager to hear and/or meet? AI: Defi nitely want to party with Tony Bennett.
INFO Dawn of Midi at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, Sunday, June 1, 6 p.m., at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $25. discoverjazz.com
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Longtime readers may recall that for several years, the Soundbites column was designated as a “jazz-free zone” during the annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. I didn’t do that to be a contrarian jerk — well, maybe just a little. But more because the festival was so overwhelming and inescapable that I felt it necessary to provide a musical refuge to jazz-averse readers, as well as an outlet for nonjazzy happenings. That prompted one of the all-time great reader responses from a certain local jazz musician, who shall remain nameless. He wrote: “A jazz-free Soundbites column? How is that any different from the rest of the year?” Touché. In recent years, I’ve softened my stance on writing about the BDJF in the column. Mostly that’s because, well, there just isn’t much happening musically that week in the greater Burlington area that doesn’t now fly under the BDJF banner. When the weekly ’80s dance party Retronome at Club Metronome is listed on the BDJF calendar, you know the takeover is complete. So it is that I humbly bow to our jazz overlords. Even to casual fans, the marquee names at this year’s fest should be familiar. And if you really need me to tell you why you should go see Tony BenneTT or Maceo Parker, I think we should probably start seeing other people. It’s not me, it’s you.
I say this every year, but for me the best part of the Discover Jazz fest is just that: discovery. Most of my favorite memories of jazz fest were made not in a cushy seat at the Flynn MainStage, but at smaller clubs, or in front of outdoor stages, often watching local artists. I expect that to be true again this year. So here are some under-the-radar shows that I’m betting will be festival highlights through the first week. The fun begins on Friday, May 30, with the traditional festival-opening block party on Church Street, Long Trail Live. Several intriguing acts are set to grace the outdoor stages on the Marketplace, including the genrejumping organ trio organissiMo, jazzpop trio Manner effecT and groove-heavy Afro-funk outfit ikeBe shakedown. But I’d personally be most curious to check out the Brian Boyes-led Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band, a local ensemble that fuses Indian Bhangra, New Orleans second line and classic swing. Radio Bean will be a consistent hot spot for local jazz throughout the festival. Friday sees the welcome return of the prodigiously talented prodigal pianist Parker shPer, who blew my mind at a BDJF show in 2011. herBie hancock fans may want to stick around and catch local outfit VinTage fur, who will
perform Hancock’s seminal 1973 album Head Hunters. On Saturday, May 31, the Bean will again be jumpin’, this time thanks to the trio of vocalist MiriaM Bernardo, multiinstrumentalist Michael chorney and bassist roB Morse. Then it’s Brooklynbased drummer and VT expat conor elMes with his outfit c local. And stick around late at night. Some dude named Marco BeneVenTo is playing. I’ve heard he’s pretty good. Saturday is also Big Joe Burrell Day, in honor of the late, great saxophonist and unknown Blues Band front man whose likeness will forever live on in statue form on the top block of Church Street. The official Big Joe celebration takes place during the day at City Hall Park and features the Mike Tucker organ Trio, bossa nova and French pop fusionists Banda Magda and blues guitarist daVid gerald. Other outdoor stage highlights include West African groove sharks Barika on the top block of Church Street, local jazz giant JaMes harVey with his trio on the City Hall Stage and surfrockers the high Breaks on the Church Street Center Stage, all appearing as part of the Twilight Jazz Series of outdoor shows on the Marketplace. If improvisational jazz is more your speed, check out the first of a threenight invitational jam session at Signal Kitchen called Standards. Saturday’s guests include Morse, Shper and Elmes. Sunday’s slate is highlighted by local marimba virtuoso Jane Boxall debuting with her new quartet with Morse pianist randal Pierce and sax player dan liPTak at American Flatbread. I’d also recommend Michael Bellar and The as-is enseMBle at Radio Bean, who will have a special guest, Jesse MurPhy. He’s regina carTer’s bassist — see this week’s cover story on page 30. The Twilight Jazz Series looks pretty hot Sunday, too, with the andrew Moroz Trio, cynThia Braren, george PeTiT’s grok Band, Paul asBell, Mike MarTin and Trio gusTo, and soule Monde scheduled to appear on various Church Street stages throughout the day. And that’s just the first weekend. Happy jazz fest, folks.
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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Live Jazz, 7 p.m., free. Wild Life (EDm), 11 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., free.
FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Trivia mania, 7 p.m., free. Funkwagon, Grundlefunk (funk), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
RADIO BEAN: Spencer Goddard (folk), 7 p.m., free. Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., free. Laugh Smack (standup comedy), 11 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: Cody Sargent & Friends (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. orchid (jazz), 8 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band (soul), 11:30 p.m., $5.
THE MONKEY HOUSE: Winooski Wednesday: Dollar Past Sunset (jam), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno, Young & Cheney (acoustic rock), 7 p.m., free. ON THE RISE BAKERY: open Bluegrass Session, 7:30 p.m., donation.
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, alec Ellsworth and Katie Trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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combined, they’ve performed or recorded with almost every iconic jazz musician of the past 60 years, from Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane to B.B. King and Lena Horne. Carter alone has more than 2,000 albums to his credit. And at 85 years old, Golson is practically a living legend. The RON CARTER TRIO and the BENNY GOLSON QUARTET
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BAGITOS: Clare Byrne (folk), 6 p.m., donation. NORTH BRANCH CAFÉ: Dave Loughran (classic acoustic rock), 7 p.m., free.
NAKED TURTLE: Turtle Thursdays with 95 XXX (top 40), 10 p.m., free.
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LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: James Harvey Trio (jazz), 2 p.m., free. Gabe Jarrett Trio (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free. Jenni Johnson & the Junketeers (jazz), 9 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: John Daly Trio (folk), 5 p.m., free. Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Jazz Fest Kickoff Party: Grippo Funk Band (funk), 9 p.m., $5.
BLEU: The Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: Kid's music with Linda "Tickle Belly" Bassick & Friends, 11 a.m., free. Josh Weinstein's Sun Garbage (improv jazz), 2 p.m., free. Liptak/Evans Duo (gypsy jazz), 4 p.m., free. Tiffany Pfeiffer & Peter Krag (jazz), 6 p.m., free. Parker Shper (jazz), 8 p.m., free. Vintage Fur performs Headhunters by Herbie Hancock, 10 p.m., free. Samara Lark and the outfit (jazz), midnight, free.
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CLUB METRONOME: Saturn People's Sound Collective (global post-rock), 7 p.m., $15. "no Diggity" ’90s night, 9 p.m., free/$5.
RED SQUARE: myra Flynn (neo soul), 5 p.m., free. Bridge City Hustle (soul), 8 p.m., $5. DJ Craig mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5.
CITY LIMITS: Trivia night, 7 p.m., free.
THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Gregory Douglass Duo (pop), 7 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Con Yay (EDm), 9 p.m., $5.
SWEET MELISSA'S: Fred Brauer (folk), 8 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: miles and murphy (jazz guitar), 7 p.m., free.
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TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Trivia night, 7 p.m., free.
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NECTAR'S: VT Comedy Club Presents: What a Joke! Comedy open mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Gang of Thieves, Ripe (funk rock), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
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CLUB METRONOME: The Edd, moXa, Dwajihay (livetronica), 9 p.m., free.
LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: mike martin & Geoff Kim (parisian jazz), 7 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda's acoustic Soul night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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JUNIPER: Jody albright CD Release Party (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.
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AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: andric Severance Xtet (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free. ARTSRIOT: Truckstop Bandstand: mia Dyson, Will Dailey, abbie morin (blues rock), 8 p.m., $10. AA.
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Speaking of cool music in the great outdoors, Burlington City Arts will present free lunchtime concerts every Wednesday and Friday in City Hall Park all summer long — weather permitting, obviously. The series kicks off this week with the DUPONT BROTHERS on Wednesday, May 28, and folk songwriter COLIN MCCAFFREY on Friday, May 30. The series will feature some truly excellent local and regional talent, including ROB MORSE AND PARKER SHPER (June 4), MICHAEL CHORNEY AND MARYSE SMITH (June 13), the STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS (June 25), POSSUMHAW (June 27), DAVE KELLER (July 11), GUSAKOV TRUCKING COMPANY (July 18), WOODEN DINOSAUR’s MICHAEL ROBERTS (July 30), KICK ’EM JENNY (August 8) and the NEW LINE (August 22), to name just a few.
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In other festival news, when I met with Signal Kitchen cofounder ALEX LALLI a few months ago to check out the club’s renovation, he hinted that he and the SK crew were working on a fest of their own. Late last week, the SK folks announced they do indeed have a festival planned for this summer called WYSIWYG, which is an acronym for “what you see is what you get.” The fest will take place on August 23 and 24 in the field behind Burlington College, where the Precipice happened last year. WYSIWYG will focus as much on local food as arts and music — turn to Side Dishes on page 41 for that score. But the music is pretty enticing, too. Headliners include, among others, LEE FIELDS AND THE EXPRESSIONS, PATRICK WATSON, SHAKEY GRAVES, the BARR BROTHERS, MOON HOOCH, and ANAÏS MITCHELL
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Moving on, I always appreciate when readers write in to tell me about a band they’re psyched about who are coming to town and that I might not know. As much as I try to stay on top of knowing every band who’s playing everywhere all the time, sometimes I slack off and watch the Sox game instead. Sorry. Anyway, in the past week three different readers have emailed to extol the virtues of a Nashville-based punk band called DIARRHEA PLANET who are playing the Monkey House this Tuesday, June 3. Here’s the gist of those emails: “Dude, they’re awesome. And yeah, the name is pretty gross.” Dudes, you’re right. DP are indeed awesome. And that name is atrocious. But who cares? Perusing the music available at the band’s Bandcamp page, I’m reminded of a harder version of one of my all-time favorite punk bands, the QUEERS — also an unfortunate name in hindsight — with just the right touch of hair-metal guitar wankery. And I’m told DP put on one of the most raucous shows around. Thanks for the tip, y’all.
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RUBEN JAMES: t wo count (acoustic rock), 6 p.m., free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): The Hello Strangers (indie folk), 9 p.m., $5. THE DAILY PLANET: Peter Krag (jazz), 8 p.m., free. VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: Bessette Quartet (jazz), 10 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Earphunk, Yo mama's Big Fat Booty Band (prog, funk), 9 p.m., $5.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nerbak Brothers (blues), 5 p.m., free. Justice (rock), 9 p.m., free. ON THE RISE BAKERY: miles and murphy (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free. VENUE: Blck t ide, Threat Signal, Affiance (rock), 8 p.m., $16.50/20. 18+.
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BAGITOS: Jason mallery (folk), 6 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: Small change (Tom Waits tribute), 9 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: Hillside Rounders (Americana), 7 p.m., free.
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THE MONKEY HOUSE: Low cut Lonnie (rock), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
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TUPELO MUSIC HALL: The Sullivan Davis Hanscom Band, Brooks Hubbard (rock), 8 p.m., $15.
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ZEN LOUNGE: Salsa Night with Jah Red, 8 p.m., $5. DJ Dakota & the Vt Union (hip-hop, top 40), 11 p.m., $5.
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Kirko Bangz, Paul Wall (hip-hop), 8 p.m., $35/40. AA.
PIZZA BARRIO: Abbie morin (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Ben Weiss (folk jazz), 11:30 a.m., free. Left Ear t rio (jazz), 1:30 p.m., free. Andriana chobot (jazz), 3:30 p.m., free. Ramblin' Dan Stevens (fingerstyle acoustic blues), 5:30 p.m., free. miriam Bernardo, michael chorney, Rob morse t rio (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free. conor Elmes presents c Local (jazz), 9 p.m., free. Walt Whitman Birthday celebration, 10:30 p.m., free. marco Benevento (solo piano), 11 p.m., $15/17/20/22. RED SQUARE: Evolfo Doofent (funk), 7 p.m., $5. mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa), 6 p.m., free. DJ Reign o ne (EDm), 11 p.m., $5. RUBEN JAMES: craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free. SIGNAL KITCHEN: Standards: A 3 Night music Invitational (jazz), 10 p.m., $5. THE DAILY PLANET: Queen city Hot club (gypsy jazz), 8 p.m., free. VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: Straight Ahead Jazz t rio, 10 p.m., free. ZEN LOUNGE: o pen Jazz Jam with matt Davide, 8 p.m., free. Electric t emple with DJ Atak (hip-hop, top 40), 10 p.m., $5.
chittenden county
BACKSTAGE PUB: Boot Leg (rock), 9 p.m., free. THE MONKEY HOUSE: Greg Smith & the Broken English, Joe Gallant & the t ransit (alt-country), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: contois School of music Band (rock), 5 p.m., free. The Party crashers (rock), 9 p.m., free. VENUE: Saturday Night mixdown with DJ Dakota & Jon Demus, 8 p.m., $5. 18+.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Siena Facciolo & Friends (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE O'S: Dance Party (top 40), 10 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: Blue Fox (blues), 5 p.m., free. Sugar Shack (rock), 9 p.m., free.
THE STAGE: Jay Natola (solo guitar), 8 p.m., free.
WHAMMY BAR: Pete's Posse (folk), 7 p.m., free.
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MONOPOLE: North Funktree (funk), 10 p.m., free. MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour t unes & t rivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free. NAKED TURTLE: Bad Kittie (rock), 10 p.m., $3.
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LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Dayve Huckett (jazz), 11:30 a.m., free. Lewis Franco & the missing cats (jazz), 2 p.m., free. t imothy James Blues & Beyond (blues), 5:30 p.m., free. Dan Liptak (jazz), 9 p.m., free.
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middlebury area
CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Hot Neon magic (’80s new wave), 9 p.m., $3.
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THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Shane Hardiman t rio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.
THE PUB OUTBACK: Victory o rchard (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.
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NAKED TURTLE: Bad Kittie (rock), 10 p.m., $3.
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MONOPOLE: Universal t ransit (rock), 10 p.m., free.
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AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: Jane Boxall (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free. THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Left Ear t rio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. FRANNY O'S: Kyle Stevens Happiest Hour of music (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Vermont's Next Star, 8 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Welcome to my Living Room (eclectic DJ), 7 p.m., free. Building Blox (EDm), 7 p.m., free. myra Flynn (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.
BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke/o pen mic, 8 p.m., free. HINESBURGH PUBLIC HOUSE: Sunday Jazz with George Voland, 4:30 p.m., free. THE MONKEY HOUSE: The Rootless Boots (folk-funk), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. PENALTY BOX: t rivia With a t wist, 4 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS: Dave moore (folk), 11 a.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area
THE BEE'S KNEES: David Langevin (piano), 11 a.m., donation. Savannah King (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation.
mad river valley/waterbury
THE LAUGH BAR AT DRINK: comedy o pen mic (standup comedy), 8 p.m., free.
CORK WINE BAR & MARKET: George Petit t rio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.
LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: The Glass Project (singer-songwriter), noon, free. mike martin & t rio Gusto (jazz), 3:30 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman t rio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom
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burlington
AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: cam Will, t abi & Eric (indie folk), 5:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: metal monday: Forest of t ygers, chalice and castle, 9 p.m., $7. 18+. THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Anthony Santor t rio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: Roosevelt Dime (old-time), 7 p.m., free. DJ Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
FRANNY O'S: Standup comedy cage match, 8 p.m., free.
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Hip-hop, as a genre, can be polarizing. Antagonists readily downplay its musicality and deride its lyrics, writing them off as promotions of chauvinism, crime and violence — and with some reason. Trap music and hip-hop club anthems are often vulgar, full of braggadocio, and can be downright tasteless. But that is not the case with any of the songs on This Is How It Must Be, the new album by Burlington hip-hop group the Precepts. OK, so the spare curse word gets used here and there for emphasis. However, atop beats that are thoughtfully composed and arranged by longtime collaborators Jer Coons and Eric B. Maier, MC Devon “Learic” Ewalt raps with a remarkably informed range of literary, historical and pop-culture allusions. The Aztext cofounder and accomplished battle rapper has an amazing ability to play with language, letting rhythm and the sound of words guide his lyrics without
ever abandoning the song’s message and narrative. These narratives insightfully explore break-ups, the need to stay true to oneself against the demands of society, and broader questions of love and independence — all with the swagger of a hip-hop veteran. The third track, “Dignified,” demonstrates the thumbprint sound of the album. With a quintessentially philosophical lyrical topic, Ewalt rhymes, “Don’t lose sight of the intangibles. / People are much more than what they own. / Of course you want a nice home, that’s understandable. / But that’s your residence. / Don’t let your fear of living in the present tense take precedence over your better sense.” Giving his words life, Coons and Maier lay down a catchy and uplifting beat that sways with pop simplicity as verse begets verse. Mid-album, the MC’s intellectualism and lyrical astuteness thrive on “Blood Into Wine.” Here, Coons and Maier craft a slow-moving beat that sounds like latterday Eminem, alongside which Learic ruminates on the contradictions of our national culture. To him, it is one that is simultaneously idealistic about upward mobility and brutal in the enforcement of
Fri 5.30 tarline hthm os its socioeconomic status quo. He observes, “We ask for music but never turn the jukebox on.” On “Remember,” the Precepts lament, “I remember how it used to be, when everyone sang so truthfully.” In some ways, This Is How It Must Be is a throwback to a more innocent and even wholesome era of hip-hop. The album weaves together universally themed and rhythmically adroit lyrics with wellcrafted beats that often take a shape more similar to a pop tune than a hip-hop song. Blast this album with the windows down, inundating yourself with the carelessness of summer — for, as the Precepts say, “I don’t need the good life, I just want a good ride.” This Is How It Must Be by the Precepts is available at iTunes.
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her foreboding musical surroundings with a pleading vocal style and searching lyrics. “What can we say from society’s tongue? / What can we give them? How can we grow?” she sings as the song reaches toward a desperate emotional and musical crescendo. But then the mood changes. Over suddenly major chords and swooning strings, she sings, almost as if shrugging, “Hey, what do we know?” Then, “Just find your way, you renegade, in the cascade.” Through the remainder of the tune, Chobot navigates a series of musical twists and turns — an exultant instrumental bridge, followed by a well-orchestrated verse, then a second bridge that plays the song out to a gentle finish. It’s impressively constructed and varied, suggesting that Chobot is not content to follow the standard verse-chorus-verse template. Radio-friendly and catchy, “Not I” is perhaps the most straightforward of the
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JP'S PUB: Dance Video Request night with melody, 10 p.m., free. LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Dayve Huckett (jazz), noon, free. James Harvey Trio (jazz), 3:30 p.m., free. myra Flynn (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke with Funkwagon, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: Twiddle album Release (jam), 9 p.m., $20. 18+.
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Funkwagon's Tequila Project (funk), 10 p.m., free. LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul asbell Trio (jazz), noon, free. Will Patton Group (gypsy jazz), 3:30 p.m., free. Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: afinque, DSantos VT (Latin, salsa), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
RADIO BEAN: Dawna Hammers (jazz), 3 p.m., free. Ellen Powell Trio (jazz), 5 p.m., free. mortise (improvisational jazz), 7 p.m., free. The FoHR Sessions (jazz), 9 p.m., free. Synthia Swan (jazz), 11 p.m., free.
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RED SQUARE: Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 7 p.m., free. mashtodon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: The Resonant Rogues (gypsy jazz, folk), 7 p.m., free. Craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Kidz music with Raphael, 11 a.m., $3 donation. alicia Phelps (jazz), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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chittenden county
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chittenden county
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Kurt Vile & the Violators, Steve Gunn (rock), 8:30 p.m., $17/20. AA. THE MONKEY HOUSE: Diarrhea Planet (punk), 9:30 p.m., $10/15. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia night, 7 p.m., free.
CHARLIE O'S: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.
burlington
AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: andrew moroz Trio (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set with Cats Under the Stars (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5. THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: The Youngest Sun (funk), 7 p.m., free.
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ane Frank, a member of Burlington’s Alchemy Jewelry Arts collective, trained f or nearly a decade f or her title of master goldsmith. In her native Germany, a state-run Chamber of Crafts approves apprenticeships, sets curricula and doles out certif ications as students rise through the ranks of their chosen craft. Frank (her name is pronounced yaw-na frahnk) trained f or years with a master, Jan Bierschenk, in Hamburg. “A goldsmith master has to have at least a 10-year apprenticeship,” she explains. “It’s not like here, where you can just work with someone.” Since moving to Vermont in 2007 — nine years af ter she began her f irst apprenticeship — Frank has taken on students of her own. She’s taught popular metalwork and stone-setting classes in Alchemy’s Howard Street studio, which tends to attract repeat students. Frank also recently began a more Europeanstyle apprenticeship program in collaboration with the Vermont Commons School in South Burlington. One VCS senior, Ellis Govoni, is currently exchanging community service — working f or Frank — f or his f ive-week “apprenticeship” with her for his senior project. For Frank, now 40, craf ting jewelry is “a very intimate thing that people do together.” So it’s fitting that, as her Vermont student base expands and demand f or her custom pieces increases, she’s created a unique workspace outside Alchemy to accommodate both: in the single-car garage at her home in the Old North End. She named it Werkstatt, the German word for “workshop.” “I always want to have atmosphere when I work,” says Frank. “When I had my studio in Hamburg, I had this nice space in a courtyard with sunflowers and herbs and trees and f lowers. So it was kind of my standard of a second home.” Her new “second home” is a formerly dilapidated garage, which was customized to accommodate her and her students. Frank and her father, who makes an annual visit f rom Hamburg, did all the renovations, including insulation and drywalling. The project took them a year and a half to complete. Frank says the new studio is ideal for her advanced students. It’s also a more relaxing setting for creating her custom work, such as wedding rings, and f or working with clients. Earlier this month,
she held an open house at Werkstatt for students and clients to introduce them to the new space and the programming, which includes open-studio hours and more class offerings. Frank’s 3-year-old daughter, Ella, is of ten nearby; Werkstatt encourages an easy, familial atmosphere. “My students are young and funny and nice, and they get along so well,” Frank observes. “You always have chit-chat, and everyone can come in any mood. They get this emotional support. Some of them would say it’s like therapy.” On a recent af ternoon, Govoni is at the bench in Werkstatt f inishing of f a ring as Frank shows a reporter around. Ella occasionally darts in to check on the apprentice’s progress.
ALL I HAVE TO DO IS KEEP MY EYES OPEN
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Jane Frank
Frank assembling a chandelier earring
“So f ar I’ve made two rings, three necklaces and a pair of shoelaces,” says the 18-year-old, who’s headed to the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in the f all to study industrial design. His mother, Lisa Lillibridge, is also an artist. Though true apprentice-and-master goldsmithing doesn’t exist in the United States, Frank likes to delve into the craft with her longtime students in a manner that resembles her formal training, rather than, say, an af ternoon-long jewelrymaking class typical in the States. Having an “apprentice” like Govoni around for several weeks gives both student and teacher an opportunity to explore the foundations of the craft. Frank’s journey to goldsmithing began when she was 26. She’d tried a number of vocations, including photography and antique furniture restoration. Though she was always “craftsy,” Frank says, she had dif f iculty settling on just one. As f ate would have it, she f ound her calling in Greece while backpacking with a friend. Frank encountered an ex-
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‘BEyoNd MEaSurE’: A group show curated by Carleen Zimbalatti features more than a dozen artists who explore the role of geometry in their artistic processes. Reception: Friday, June 6, 5-8 p.m. June 1-August 31. info, 859-9222. sEAbA Center in burlington. CarolyN CroTTy: Artwork in a variety of mediums inspired by nature. Curated by sEAbA. June 1-August 31. info, 862-9614. The pine street Deli in burlington. INNovaTIoN CENTEr Group SHoW: works by brian sylvester, James Vogler, Kari Meyer, Kim senior, longina smolinski, lyna lou nordstorm and gabe Tempesta on the first floor; holly hauser, Jacques burke, Jason Durocher, Cindy griffith, Teresa Davis and Tom Merwin on the second floor. Curated by sEAbA. June 1-August 31. info, 859-9222. The innovation Center of Vermont in burlington. JB WoodS: “walking in Vermont,” colorful photographs curated by sEAbA. June 1-August 31. info, 658-6016. speeder & Earl’s: pine street in burlington. MarEva MIllarC: Abstract paintings in oil, acrylic, ink and mixed media. Curated by sEAbA. June 1-August 31. info, 651-9692. VCAM studio in burlington. NyaME NTI aya FaWoHodIE: “Restored to beauty and grace,” paintings by an experimental burlington artist. Reception: Friday, June 6, 5-7 p.m. June 1-30. info, 863-6713. north End studio A in burlington.
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Carol NorToN: “Turning in/Turning out,” multilayered, atmospheric oil paintings depicting natural scenes. Reception: sunday, June 8, 2-4 p.m. June 2-August 30. info, 985-8222. shelburne Vineyard. MarIa SENGlE: illustrations with an aquatic life theme by the industrial designer and winner of Magic hat’s labels for libations contest. Reception: Thursday, June 5, 5-7 p.m. June 1-July 31. info, 6582739. The Artspace at the Magic hat Artifactory in south burlington.
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aMaNda FraNz: “Contours of the space between,” paintings and sculpture by the Vermont artist. Reception: Friday, May 30, 6-9 p.m. May 30-July 9. info, 426-3233. plainfield Community Center. CorrINa THurSToN: Detailed pet portraits in colored pencil, and graphite drawings. Reception: Friday, June 6, 4-8 p.m. June 3-August 3. info, 223-1431. Tulsi Tea Room in Montpelier. lyal MICHEl aNd aBEl FIllIoN: Figurative, narrative oil paintings and woodblock prints, respectively. Reception: sunday, June 1, 2-4 p.m. June 1-July 25. info, 889-9404. Tunbridge public library.
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f 84TH aNNual NorTHErN vErMoNT arTIST aSSoCIaTIoN SHoW: A group show featuring works by members, in a variety of mediums. Reception: sunday, June 1, 3-5 p.m. June 1-30. info, 644-8183. Visions of Vermont in Jeffersonville.
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ToBy FulWIlEr, dEB KIEl & WayNE Tarr: wooden crafts, jewelry, paper art and photography by this month’s featured members. Reception: sunday, June 1, 1-3 p.m. June 1-30. info, 933-6403. Artist in Residence Cooperative gallery in Enosburg Falls.
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ElIzaBETH BElIvEau, ElI BuraKIaN & JaMIE ToWNSENd: paintings, photographs and largescale paintings and sculpture. Reception: saturday, May 31, 4-6 p.m. May 31-July 12. info, 674-9616. nuance gallery in windsor.
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doN SuNSErI: A retrospective of the late west glover artist and founder of gRACE, an art program for handicapped and elderly artists. Reception: sunday, June 1, 4-7 p.m. June 1-July 12. info, 563-2037. white water gallery in East hardwick.
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alExIS KyrIaK, aTHENa TaSIopouloS & MarIaN WIllMoTT: Curated by onE Arts Collective, the Vermont artists present works in various media that are “beautiful, meditative, and at times unsettling.” Through June 8. info, 660-9346. Radio bean in burlington.
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‘arTS CoNNECT’: Artwork made by kindergartners and first- and second-graders at the integrated Arts Academy in burlington. led by bCA teaching artists, the kids took a visual approach to the integration of learning in science, social studies, math and other subjects. Through May 29. info, 846-2523. MIldrEd BElTré: “Dream work,” abstract constructions that are metaphors for human relationships and borrow imagery from west African iconography, political movements, planar geometry, plant growth and sports. info, 865-7166. polly apFElBauM: “Evergreen blueshoes,” an installation of finely woven rugs and wallpaper influenced by minimalism, pop and color field. Through June 7. info, 865-7166. bCA Center in burlington.
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BruCE r. MaCdoNald: “The Visible indivisibles project,” brushed and polished 23-inch squares of stainless steel, each representing an element in the periodic table. on view Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and First Fridays. Reception: Friday, June 6, 5-9 p.m. Through June 30. info, 800-639-1868. The havoc gallery in burlington.
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2013 Tour dE lEad GraFFITI: A letterpress broadside of the 2013 bike tour. June 4-30. info, 388-3300. American Flatbread Middlebury hearth.
THE CarvING STudIo & SCulpTurE CENTEr’S MEMBErS’ SHoW: An eclectic show with works in a variety of wood and stone mediums by the studio’s members. Reception: saturday, May 31, 5-7 p.m. May 31-July 6. info, 438-2097. The Carving studio & sculpture Center gallery in west Rutland.
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SuSaN GaluSHa: Colorful representational paintings in oil, watercolor and encaustics, often featuring household items or female figures in an interior setting. Reception: Thursday, May 29, 7-9 p.m. May 29-June 30. info, 285-6505. haston library in Franklin.
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patriate German couple who made their own jewelry and sold it at markets. They befriended Frank and invited her and her friend to stay with them. “I just disappeared into the [ jewelry] workshop,” she recalls. “They had all of these little drawers, and there was a bunch of little objects. I was fascinated by it.” Upon her return to Germany, Frank saved up for her first tool kit and began applying for apprenticeships. After Bierschenk took her on, she spent weeks laboring over clasps — which many modern jewelers order from a factory — and other details. “I hardly got paid,” Frank says, “but I also didn’t have to think about the business side.” Even with this background, Frank says it took a while to find her style. “At the beginning, I thought I had to invent the wheel new,” she says. “Then I made peace [with the idea that that] was not what I had to do. It’s all been made in some form, at some point.” Nonetheless, a style emerged. Frank tends toward the romantic and whimsical. She’s currently making delicate chandelier earrings with drop hooks and tiny chains; her stackable rings also have been popular with customers. But past series have included strongly hued, sculptural pieces and thick, gemstone-embedded rings that resemble crowns. A breakthrough in process came from an unusual place: While working as a dental aide on the side, Frank discovered a type of resin that she could use to cast found objects to make molds. She made another key discovery after moving to Vermont with her then-husband in 2007, when she encountered a material called Precious Metal Clay in a class with Bethel jewelry designer Celie Fago. The material is moldable and can pick up imprints from two-dimensional designs, including drawings and printed books. “Now all I have to do is keep my eyes open for the things that I think are beautiful,” Frank says. Her new studio seems a fitting place for that. Both cozy and airy, Werkstatt has a hand-cut wooden workbench that seats eight. On sunny afternoons, the garage door can be rolled up to let in a fresh breeze. A neat, fully equipped kitchen is tucked into a back corner, and a fireplace rests atop a brick hearth. Outside in the yard, a hammock, patio chairs, strawberry plants, blueberry bushes and a chicken coop complete the scene. “I wanted to share all this with my students,” Frank reflects. “A very nice community space, in the middle of Burlington. People can really take their time and enjoy.” m
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t erri Se Ver AnCe: “According to Terri,” mixedmedia paintings by the owner of Terri’s Morning Garden, a Waldorf-inspired preschool. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s: Pine Street in Burlington.
Chittenden County Senior Art Show: Artwork by seniors from Burlington, South Burlington, Mt. Mansfield, Colchester, CVU and Essex high schools. Reception and awards ceremony: Wednesday, May 28, 6 p.m. Through May 28. Info, 660-9005. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.
‘unle SS’: “An exhibit of new work and tenuous linkage” includes drawings by Lisa Kippen, sculpture and painting by Ria Blass and mixedmedia wall installation and sculpture by Susan Smereka. Closing reception: Thursday, June 26, 5-8 p.m. Through June 30. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington.
debor Ah holme S: Oil landscapes of the Champlain Valley. Through May 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow in Burlington. deniS Ver Swey Veld: Paintings and sculpture focused on the interplay of shape, composition and texture in common still-life objects. Through July 31. Info, 862-1001. Left Bank Home & Garden in Burlington.
Vermont Arti St S Group Show: Nearly 60 artworks in paintings, sculpture, stained glass, jewelry and functional wood pieces. Private viewings by appointment. Through June 30. Info, 489-4960. Silver Image Studio in Burlington.
Gre GG bl ASdel & Jennifer Ko Ch: An exhibit of found photographs from the Burlington artist couple. Through May 31. Info, 355-5418. Vintage Inspired in Burlington.
‘w h At w ord S CAn’t S Ay’: A group show featuring works by local young artists. Through May 31. Info, 488-7727. ArtsRiot in Burlington.
Group Show: On the first floor, works by Brian Sylvester, James Vogler, Jane Ann Kantor, Kari Meyer, Kim Senior, Longina Smolinski and Lyna Lou Nordstrom; on the second floor, Holly Hauser, Jacques Burke, Jason Durocher, Susan Larkin and Teresa Davis. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington.
yAro Sl AVl City SCApeS: Photos of streets, squares, rivers and buildings in and around Burlington’s Russian sister city, by professional photographers from Yaroslavl and Vermonter David Seaver. Through May 31. Info, 865-7166. City Hall Gallery in Burlington.
‘impre SSion S’: Fran Bull, Jordan Douglas and Cameron Schmitz explore in multiple media the markings of humankind, from the ridge patterns on fingers to trails on the landscape. Through July 20. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center, in Burlington.
Airport exhibit S: Oil paintings reflecting her travels by Donna Bourne, Gates; and paintings by Brooke Monte, Skyway. Through June 30. Info, 865-7166. Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.
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‘beASt S And bot Ani CAl S’: Artist books by members of the Book Arts Guild of Vermont; as well as paintings and sculptures by Kevin Donegan, Rae Harrell, Loy Harrell and Gloria Reynolds. Through June 16. Info, 734-7363. Rae Harrell Gallery in Hinesburg.
J.b. w ood S: Digitally enhanced photographs that depict Vermont life. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. RETN in Burlington. JeAn CArl Son mASSeAu: Large, limited-edition giclée prints of watercolor and gouache paintings inspired by botanical and local landscape subjects. Through May 31. Info, 482-2407. Mirabelles in Burlington.
Ch Arlotte hA rdie: Oil pantings of horses. Through June 30. Info, 803-658-0949. Peak Performance in Williston.
JeSSiCA r emmey: Photographs that capture the beauty in ordinary settings. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. The Pine Street Deli in Burlington.
hA r Ald A KSdAl: Landscapes in watercolor that the artist calls “meditations” on spirit and nature. Through June 1. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.
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KAtherine l uCAS: Abstract paintings by the Burlington artist. Through May 31. Info, 861-3155. Maglianero Café in Burlington. Kyle t homp Son & Steph Anie lA r Sen: “Sibling Rivalry: 2 Views of Our Region,” iconic and pop-art images by the Burlington artist and DJ contrast with the whimsical, Eastern European-inspired folk art of his sister. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. l eAh w ittenber G: “At Witt’s End,” cartoons by the local artist created over 15 years. Through June 12. Info, 343-1956. Nunyuns Bakery & Café in Burlington. mAltex exhibit S: Curated by Burlington City Arts, all four floors are filled with artwork in a variety of media by the following local artists: Terry Ekasala, Jessa Gilbert, Gabrielle Tsounis, Katie Loesel, Sam Talbot-Kelly, Kate Longmaid, Alexis Doshas, Tyler Vendituoli and Elaine Ittleman. Through June 30. Info, 865-7166. Maltex Building in Burlington. mAr CiA hill & Cindy Griffith: Landscape paintings in pastel and oil by the Vermont artists. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. VCAM Studio in Burlington.
Maria Sengle’s artistic talents tend to manif est in
aesthetically pleasing, innovatively designed functional pieces; her creative sensibilities were honed at Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, where she studied industrial design. These days, the Hinesburg native’s product line includes, among other things, a condensation catcher for catching fresh drinking water while camping, a cute pair of shoes whose heel can be adjusted according to the occasion and a collaboration with toy maker Fisher-Price called “Discovery Dex,” which encourages kids to play games from cultures around the world. Sengle is also a talented illustrator, however: She recently designed the winning label in Magic Hat Brewing Company’s Labels for Libations contest, which benefits the South End Arts and Business Association. An exhibit of 15 of Sengle’s illustrations — inspired by
mAr K l or Ah: “Alternate Energy,” vivid, mixed-media abstract paintings on panel and aluminum that explore the relationship between structure and material. Through May 31. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail. com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.
aquatic life — will hang through June and July at the ArtSpace at the Magic Hat Artifactory
‘mAyd Ay: t he w or Ker S Are r eVoltin G’: Artworks in a variety of media by employees of the bar. Through May 31. Info, 318-2438. Red Square in Burlington.
‘t he r oAd l eSS t r AVeled’: The Rock Point School’s 14th annual student show features work from all grade levels. Through May 31. Info, 863-1104. Rose Street Co-op Gallery, in Burlington.
Studio 266 Group exhibition: The 14 working artists who share the space show their works. Through May 31. Info, 578-2512. Studio 266 in Burlington.
SAr A brid GmAn: A retrospective of works by the Vermont artist. Through August 2. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington.
‘t elephone’: Since March 7, artists have invited another to bring in work, who invited another, and so on. The resulting exhibit is a visual conversation about who is making art in Vermont, who they turn to and how their collective work interacts. Through May 31. Info, 578-2512. The Soda Plant in Burlington.
pAtri CiA br Aine: Color and black-and-white images from the Vermont photographer’s series “Port of Vermont” and “Nine Women.” Through May 31. Info, 489-4960. American Red Cross in Burlington. 72 ART
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‘h ue’: A group show exploring the “symbolism and meaning” of color in fine-art photography, juried by Al Satterwhite. Reception: Friday, June 13, 5-7 p.m. Through June 15. Info, 777-3686. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction.
pAul hAGAr: “On the Street and Across the Lake,” black-and-white photographs of cityscapes and architecture. Through June 30. Info, 864-2088. The Men’s Room in Burlington.
in South Burlington. A reception is Thursday, June 5, 5 to 7 p.m. Pictured: “Manta Ray.”
Shelley Vermily A “Up Close,” a new gallery’s first exhibit, features photographs by a University of Vermont professor. Through July 17. Info, 862-8261. Flying Cloud KSV in Burlington.
JASon duro Cher: Five paintings from the Vermont artist’s “12 Months” series exploring the forests of the Northern Hemisphere. Through June 30. Info, 324-2772. Comfort Inn & Suites in South Burlington. KAte l on GmAid: ‘Opening to Grace,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Through May 30. Info, 651-7535. Yoga Roots in Shelburne. ‘l oCK, Sto CK And bArrel’: The Terry Tyler collection of Vermont firearms includes 107 rare examples made between 1790 and 1900. Beach Gallery. ‘pAintin G A nAtion’: A showcase of the museum’s best 19th-century American paintings. Webb Gallery. ‘t r Ail bl Azer S: h or Se-powered Vehi Cle S’: An exhibit of 19th-century carriages from the permanent collection that draws parallels to contemporary automotive culture. Round Barn. nAnCy Crow: “Seeking Beauty: Riffs on Repetition,” quilts by the acclaimed textile artist, who incorporates printmaking into her work. Hat and Fragrance Textile Gallery. pAtty yoder: “The Alphabet of Sheep,” whimsical rugs made with extraordinary, realistic sense of detail. Patty Yoder Gallery. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum. ‘only one: Sin Gul Ar print S Group Show’: Monotypes by Casey Blanchard, Janet Fredericks, Betsey Garand, Catherine Hall and Carol MacDonald. Through June 24. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. ‘perilou S piGeon S’: An exhibit of artworks honoring the now-extinct passenger pigeon. Through August 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.
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‘tangentS: fiBer diverSified’: Innovative textile art in a variety of techniques by 14 members of the surface Design Association. Third Floor gallery. Through may 31. Info, 479-7069. studio place Arts in Barre.
Pete Boardman: paintings and sculptures inspired by the natural world. Through may 31. Info, 658-2739. The Artspace at the magic hat Artifactory in south Burlington. Sally HugHeS: original floral and landscape watercolor paintings by the shelburne artist. Through June 1. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in shelburne.
stowe/smuggs area
carolyn mecKloSKy: “Dreams, memories, portraits,” paintings by the local artist. Through June 30. Info, 644-2991. Copley woodlands in stowe.
SaraH roSedaHl: “31 Days of mary oliver,” paintings inspired by oliver’s poems; the Vermont artist created one piece each day through the month of January. Through may 31. Richmond Free Library.
‘in tHe Studio WitH mary Bryan’: The gallery celebrates its 30th anniversary year with an exhibit of more than 100 paintings in tempera, watercolor, oil and collage by its namesake artist. Through september 7. Info, 644-5100. Bryan memorial gallery in Jeffersonville.
SHanley triggS: “View From within,” watercolors by the Vermont artist. Through June 2. Info, 985-8222. shelburne Vineyard. ‘SuPercool glaSS’: An exhibit that spans two centuries of glassmaking, with items from the museum’s permanent collection and contemporary decorative and sculptural creations by Vermont and national artists. Through June 8. Info, 985-3346. pizzagalli Center for Art and education, shelburne museum. Suzanne HouSton: Traditional representational floral and landscape paintings in oil by the shelburne artist. second floor. Through may 30. Info, 985-3243. shelburne Town offices.
barre/montpelier
‘1864: Some Suffer So mucH’: with objects, photographs and ephemera, the exhibit examines surgeons who treated Civil war soldiers on battlefields and in three Vermont hospitals, and the history of post-tramautic stress disorder. Through December 31. Info, 485-2183. sullivan museum & history Center, Norwich university, in Northfield. ana camPanile: “Lapins Agiles,” studies in charcoal and pastel of feral hares in their element. Through may 31. Info, 223-1431. Tulsi Tea Room in montpelier. ‘tHe art of creative aging’: The fifth annual juried exhibit of recent work by 34 older visual artists in central Vermont, including Anne sarcka, Liz Leseviget, Judy greenwald and mark markowitt. Through may 30. Info, 476-2739. yvonne StrauS: “playful Color,” brightly hued, naive paintings by the local artist. Through June 16. Info, 233-3338. Kellogg-hubbard Library in montpelier.
BarBara leBer: “Birches: Twists and Turns,” otherworldly acrylic paintings on masonite by the montpelier artist. Through June 1. Info, 454-0141. Blinking Light gallery in plainfield. david SmitH: “postcards From the Keys,” an exhibit of paintings of Florida. Through July 12. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith public Library in marshfield.
David Smith Oil painter David Smith is known for his large-scale, vibrantly
hued landscape paintings, created at his home in Peacham. This winter, a two-month trip to Florida inspired him to craft smaller works on 5-by-7-inch pieces of aluminum, a series he calls “Postcards from the Keys” that’s now on display at the Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. “I played with this idea of concise visual missives,” Smith writes in his artist’s statement. “Clarity and directness in design and color with little or no editing.” The series of postcard-sized plein air paintings offers hazy, tropical scenes of palm-tree-lined streets and pink-tinged seascapes. The artist was also taken with the contrast between the postcards’ tropical subject matter and their destination in Vermont. “Now,” Smith writes, “they’ve finally arrived.” Through July 12. Pictured: “Ortega Lane.”
dianne SHullenBerger: “Re-envisioned,” works in fabric collage and colored pencil by the Jericho artist. photo ID required to enter. Through June 27. Info, 828-0749. governor’s gallery in montpelier. JuditH vivell: monumental and arresting oil portraits of wild birds. Through June 27. Info, 828-0749. Vermont supreme Court Lobby in montpelier. KatHrena ravenHorSt-adamS: pastels and watercolors by the Northfield artist. Through June 26. Info, 728-1237. hartness gallery, Vermont Technical College, in Randolph Center. linda maney: “windows, Doors and other portals,” abstract expressionist paintings by the Roxbury
artist. Through June 1. Info, curator@capitol grounds.com. Info, 223-7800. The green Bean Art gallery at Capitol grounds in montpelier. PiPer Strong: Acrylic paintings on recycled metal echo famous paintings throughout art history. meet the artist: Friday, June 6, 4-7 p.m. Through June 30. Info, 828-3291. spotlight gallery in montpelier. ‘SyStematic Paradox’: Curated by the six high school students of the Young Curators of Vermont program, the exhibit features national and international artists that explore concepts of chaos and order using various mediums. Through June 14. Info, 862-4056. College hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in montpelier.
‘KicK and glide: vermont’S nordic SKi legacy’: An exhibit celebrating all aspects of the sport, including classic and skate skiing, Nordic combined, biathlon, ski jumping, telemark, and back-country skiing. Through october 13. Info, 253-9911. Vermont ski and snowboard museum in stowe. Kinder artS retroSPective: A celebration of group murals, mobiles, paintings and sketchbook drawings by youngsters in the center’s Kinder Arts program, taught by Vermont artist Kelly holt. Through June 20. roBert Hitzig: paintings, and paintings on wood sculpture by the Vermont artist. Through June 29. Info, 888-1261. River Arts Center in morrisville. ‘landScaPe traditionS’: The new wing of the gallery presents contemporary landscape works by nine regional artists. Through January 1, 2015. reBecca KinKead: “Local Color,” a collection of new paintings inspired by Vermont’s flora and fauna. Through June 17. Info, 253-8943. west Branch gallery & sculpture park in stowe. lori HinricHSen: “The places we go,” drawings by the montpelier artist. Reception: wednesday, June 4, 5:30-7 p.m. Through June 12. Info, 635-2727. Vermont studio Center in Johnson. marie laPré graBon: Charcoal drawings by the Vermont artist. Through July 9. Info, 635-7423. The Lovin’ Cup in Johnson. StoWe Student art SHoW: works from students at stowe area schools, Thatcher Brook elementary and harwood union high school. Through June 1. Info, 253-8358. helen Day Art Center in stowe. tom cote: “No Lifeguards, only Life Coaches,” abstract paintings that explore themes of ambition, desire and relationships. Through June 12. Info, 635-2727. Vermont studio Center gallery II in Johnson.
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auguSt BurnS and elliot Burg: The middlesex couple explores the human form through drawing and painting, and photography, respectively. Through June 6. Info, 279-6403. Central Vermont medical Center in Barre.
Kent SHaW: Night photography, featuring long exposure time, by the local artist. Through July 2. Info, 888-1261. morrisville post office.
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Tom Cullins: Recent geometric abstractions by the Burlington architect reflect his yearly trips to Greece with crisp light and intense color. Through June 17. Info, 253-8943. Upstairs at West Branch in Stowe.
mad river valley/waterbury
marCus raTliff: Recent collage by the Norwichbased artist. Through June 30. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.
middlebury area
‘DisCovering CommuniTy’: More than 100 documentary works from film to oral histories by area K-12 students “exploring their own lives and the world around them.” Through July 12. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Jane eDDy, BarBara ekeDahl & ray huDson: Multilayered woodblock prints by three Middlebury-area artists. Reception: Friday, June 13, 5-7 p.m. Through June 29. Info, 388-1436. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. karla van vlieT: “Discovered Poems,” words highlighted on pages of text to create new meaning from a prior existence. Layering and mixed-media methods further develop the poems into artistic statements. Through May 30. Info, 989-9992. ZoneThree Gallery in Middlebury. kaThryn milillo: Eighteen new oil paintings of lakes and barns in Vermont and the Lake George, N.Y., area by the Proctor artist. Through May 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury.
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photography and paintings take their inspiration from landscapes and horticulture. The Hinesburg artist has been illustrating horticulture and gardening
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‘unDer 30’: This juried exhibit features works by young Vermont artists Kristine Chartrand, Nate Mosseau, Kristin Partessi, Steven J. Mestyan II, Sarah Carmarcyzk and Nicole Carpenter. Through June 6. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Downtown Art Center in Rutland.
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marTin Parr: “Life’s a Beach,” images by the U.K.-based photographer and Magnum collective member renowned for capturing people in their comfort zones. Through August 10. Info, 443-3168. Middlebury College Museum of Art.
lowell snowDon kloCk anD Jean Cannon: A photographer and a watercolorist present works inspired by curves in living and inanimate forms. Through June 30. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.
champlain islands/northwest frank Tiralla: A new oil-on-linen series features the ruffed grouse, along with other wildlife creatures, by the Franklin artist. Through June 29. Info, 933-6403. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls.
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ken leslie: “Top of the World,” 360-degree panoramic paintings and an artist’s book of the Arctic by the Johnson State College art professor. Through May 31. Info, 468-1266. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland.
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‘losT garDens of new englanD’: An exhibit of historic drawings, watercolors, photographs and oil paintings that pay homage to the region’s rich gardening history; and contemporary outdoor sculptures by Norton Latourelle and Ethan Bond-Watts. Through August 11. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.
‘faBri-CaTions: faBriC & fiBer arT’: Nine area artists exhibit quilts, fashions, accessories, home décor items, needlework, tapestries and sculpted dolls. Through June 15. ‘waTerColors: The arTisT’s sTory’: Paintins by Maurie Harrington, Lyn DuMoulin, Andrea Varney and Gayl Braisted. Through June 30. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.
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art works for decades. Large, limitededition giclée prints of her watercolor and gouache paintings are currently on display at Mirabelles in Burlington. While some scenes, others playfully juxtapose different images and colors in a single composition. color-saturated pieces feel just right for the season. Through May 31. Pictured: “Summer, the Primary Thing” (Detail).
Park shows work from “Moment,” a handmade artist’s book that documents his environmental sculptures in the park; also drawings, monotypes, prints and previous artist books. Reception: Saturday, June 7, 6-8 p.m. Through June 7. Info, 457-3500. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in Woodstock. Daisy roCkwell: “Girls, Girls, Girls,” paintings of nudes and mugshots based based on women in the news. Through June 15. Info, 356-2776. Main Street Museum in White River Junction. ‘The hale sTreeT gang: PorTraiTs in wriTing’: Jack Rowell’s 12 black-and-white, larger-than-life photographs capture the elderly members of a Randolph writing group led by Sara Tucker. PhiliP goDensChwager: Cartoon imagery and interactive sculpture as social and political commentary. Through October 10. Info, 885-3061. The Great Hall in Springfield. Joan hoffman: Oil and watercolor landscape and bird paintings by the South Royalton artist. Through June 2. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton. Joy raskin, miranDa hammonD & kim rilleau: Jewelry, photography and leather work, respectively, by the new gallery members. Through June 30. Info, 457-1298. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock.
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motion minded kitchen design Judith ViVEll & stacy hopkins: “Never Seen Again,” paintings of gnarled branches that address issues of species extinction; and new jewelry in the designer’s La Specola and Coleoptera collections. Through May 31. Info, 295-0808. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction. patty castEllini and Victoria shalVah hErzbErG: Two artists show new work created individually and collaboratively, including abstract monotypes, figure studies and pieces that combine both genres. Through May 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. ‘siErra club WildErnEss 50 Exhibit’: Photographs of Vermont and New Hampshire wilderness areas and other outdoor scenes. Through July 6. Free. Info, 359-5000. Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee.
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‘bEforE i diE’: For this interactive exhibition, which has been launched in more than 400 venues worldwide, the downstairs gallery has been transformed into chalkboards with the phrase “Before I die I want to...” and community members are invited to fill in the blank. Through June 21. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport. Jay hudson: An exhibit of landscape photographs. Through June 2. Info, 525-3366. The Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. VanEssa coMpton: “Beauty in a Broken World,” collages by the Greensboro artist. Through June 18. Info, 467-3701. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.
brattleboro area
‘flora: a cElEbration of floWErs in contEMporary art’: Vibrant floral works by 13 regional artists. John Gibson: “Opposing
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shaWna arMstronG: “Destinations,” digital and paper collage art. Through June 3. Info, 518-9624449. Depot Theatre in Westport, N.Y. stEVE rosEnthal, WaynE niEld & daVE laro: Photographs of rural New England churches in black-and-white; wood-on-canvas works inspired by historic Baltimore buildings; and 2-D works with found materials, respectively. Through June 6. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. m
winning artist takes home the collective entry money. The work remains on view for the duration of the exhibit. More info at spacegalleryvt.com. ‘land and liGht and WatEr and air’: Landscape painters are invited to submit works to the gallery’s flagship exhibit, September 12 to December 28. Prizes awarded. Deadline: July 11. More info and entry form at bryangallery.org; click on “call to artists.” Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, Through July 11. Info, 644-5100. ‘a photoGraphEr’s ViEW of land and liGht’: Photographers are invited to join the gallery (by July 31) and submit images to a landscape photography exhibition, September 12 to November 2. Deadline: August 29. Specs, entry form and info at bryangallery.org; click on “call to artists.” Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, Through August 29. Info, 644-5100.
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at info@froghollow.org. Frog Hollow, Burlington, Through June 20. Info, 863-6458. QuiMby GallEry: Now seeking proposals from New England-area artists for the 2014-15 school year; wall-mounted 2-D and 3-D works best suit the gallery. Particularly looking for works that address themes of social justice. Selections made by July. Send written proposal along with examples of previous work in slides or electronic format to Barclay Tucker, Quimby Gallery, Lyndon State College, P.O. Box 919, Lyndonville, VT 05851. Quimby Gallery, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, Through June 30. Info, 626-6487.
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‘Wall to canVas 5’: Seeking “street-style” artists that use wheat pasting, stencils, collage, spray painting, markers and the like to create unique pieces of live art. Twelve artists will be chosen to compete for a chance to win a $500 prize, an art show at the Artifactory and to sell their finished pieces in a live art auction. Proceeds will benefit the artists and the educational programming of the Shelburne Craft School. Find more info and submission form at magichat.net/walltocanvas/. Deadline: July 1. Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, Through July 1.
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‘poEtry in Music’: In collaboration with the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, Frog Hollow’s August exhibit will be artwork inspired by music and poetry. Soundtracks and poetry featured in four of the concerts are available for inspiration. Juried exhibit; also displayed at Elley-Long Music Center for the nine days of the festival. Deadline: June 20. Contact Rob Hunter
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crEatiVE coMpEtition: For this monthly artist competition and exhibit, artists may drop off one display-ready piece in any medium and size to Backspace Gallery, 266 Pine Street in Burlington, between noon on Wednesday and noon on Friday. Entry $8. During the First Friday reception, 5-9 p.m., viewers can vote on their favorite work; the
‘EVolVinG pErspEctiVEs: hiGhliGhts froM thE african art collEction’: An exhibition of objects that marks the trajectory of the collection’s development and pays tribute to some of the people who shaped it. Through December 20. ‘in rEsidEncE: contEMporary artists at dartMouth’: This exhibit celebrates the school’s artist-in-residence program, which began in 1931, and presents works by more than 80 international artists who have participated in it since then. Through July 6. ‘thE art of WEapons’: Selections from the permanent African collection represent a variety of overlapping contexts, from combat to ceremony, regions and materials. Through December 21. allan housEr: Five sculptures by one of the best-known Native American artists are installed outside the museum in the Maffei Arts Plaza, representing his 3-D work from 1986-1992. Through May 11, 2015. Info, 603-635-7423. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.
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call to artists for GEMs: Artists are invited to join the gallery and submit pieces to the annual exhibit of artwork in a small format, November 7 to December 28. Deadline: October 26. Specs, entry form and info at bryangallery. org. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, Through October 26. Info, 644-5100.
Forces,” paintings of balls with various patterns. MarEla zacarias: “Cloaked and Revealed,” sculptural paintings in geometric patterns. WaltEr unGErEr: A film created from 10-second, 360-degree segments taken oceanside in Maine by the experimental filmmaker. Through June 22. Info, 490-2470. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
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mediocre, insanely well-paying work. But, to Favreau’s credit, he went a di° erent way. He regrouped and got small again. Not only did he return to his character- and dialogue-driven roots, but he managed to tell the story of a fi ctitious foodie superstar that serves as a metaphor for his own. It’s one of the most remarkable fi lmmaking f eats I’ve witnessed. Early on in Chef, Favreau’s character, Carl, MEALS ON WHEELS Favreau serves up a one-of-a-kind celebration of storms out of the LA restaurant to which he’s family, friendship and fresh starts. devoted years of his life. His hunger for fame YOUR SCAN THIS PAGE SCAN THIS PAGE has cost him his marriage and made him a TEXT WITH LAYAR virtual stranger to his 11-year-old son (Emjay WITH LAYAR Leisurely paced, fi lled great,5 wheels "Cubanos" and decide to test-market Anthony). The catalyst for this life-changing SEE HERE SEEwith PAGE PAGE 5 unf orced dialogue and wall-to-wall with move is a scathing review from an infl uential the concept on the drive home. comic scenes improvised so masterf ully The movie proves an inspired blogger played by Oliver Platt. When Carl they seem polished, Chef is a one-of -acombination of ingredients. The score is a conf ronts the critic and unloads about how kind celebration of f riendship, the bond much his words can hurt a person who cares blend of New Orleans f unk and white-hot between f ather and son, and f resh starts. salsa. At a stop in Austin, Texas, the truck about his art, it’s hard not to hear his rant as It’s a return to f orm deserving of a place winds up across the street from an outdoor more than a plot-propelling device. alongside culinary classics such as Big Night Gary Clark Jr. concert — and not even near Carl realizes he’s got to start over and and Babette’s Feast. I don’t want to give away the city limits. Later, the crew detours into rediscover his gastro-passion. On a trip Food Network territory and pays its respects much more of the story, but I will give a piece to Miami, he f alls in love with Cuban of advice: If you’re planning to do dinner and at Aaron Franklin’s legendary barbecue sandwiches and acquires a beaten-up f ood a movie, do this movie fi rst. You’ll thank me. house of worship. Favreau must’ve shot in truck. Father and son grow close over its Also, bring a hanky. There will be drool. Scrumptio-vision, because, when someone refurbishing, and then as Carl shows the kid savors a strip of f reshly roasted meat or a the f ood-prep ropes. Joined by a line cook RI C K KI S O N AK sandwich sizzles in an oven, you’ll swear you (John Leguizamo) who previously worked can taste it. with Carl, they christen their eatery-on-
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X-Men: Days of Future Past★★★★
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any superhero fi lm f ranchises f rustrate the newcomer with their tangled continuity, but the X-Men series particularly so. X-Men (2000) begat X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand, a moneymaking trilogy that was f ollowed by a prequel ( X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and a standalone adventure ( The Wolverine). 2011’s X-Men: First Class , set in 1962, was a prequel to the entire series with a largely new cast. Now comes X-Men: Days of Future Past, which is both a prequel and a sequel, thanks to a time-travel device. Confused yet? Don’t worry about it. All you really need to know is that Days of Future Past, helmed by Bryan Singer (who directed the fi rst two fi lms), has compelling central characters and makes borderline good sense as a story. Wonder of wonders, it even has what too many blockbusters lack: villains with motivations beyond “world domination.” The fi lm opens in a dystopian f uture where worldwide e° orts to exterminate mutants with the dreaded genesf or superpowers have laid waste to civilization. Mutant leader Prof essor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) has traced this sorry state of a° airs to a single cause: the assassination of an antimutant scientist (Peter Dinklage) in 1973. He sends the unaging Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) back in time to save the nerd and change the future.
When the movie hops from the empty CG sparkle of the f uture to the grubby russets and browns of the Nixon era — Hollywood’s go-to period setting these days — it gets a lot more interesting. James McAvoy brings re f reshing Tony Stark-style brattitude and seediness to the role of the younger Xavier. When Wolverine discovers him, he’s abandoned his dreams of reconciling mankind to mutantkind and retreated into a drug-addled seclusion. First Class introduced us to the dysf unctional triangle of idealistic Xavier; Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender), the f riend who would become his nemesis as Magneto; and Angry Young Shape Shif ter Raven (Jennif er Lawrence), who’s caught between them. One man has a mission of assimilation and harmony, the other one of violent mutant revolution — you know, standard superhero stu° with an allegory about social minorities tossed in. Yet the setup works, because all the parties to this confl ict have plausible reasons for doing what they do. A Holocaust survivor, Erik just wants to forestall a mutant genocide. Fassbender gives an eerie, sad dignity to the character (played at a more advanced age by Ian McKellen): When he waves his arms at bullets or rebar and makes them obey his will, he seems to be putting genuine e° ort into it. (Making superheroics look hard is harder than it looks.) And Magneto isn’t
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that f ar out of line, given that Dinklage’s amusingly arrogant scientist believes Homo sapiens must destroy its mutant strains or else go the way of Homo neanderthalensis. With these juicy characters and performances, Days of Future Past o° ers entertainment even to moviegoers who can’t name the mutants on screen. Those viewers will still be perplexed on occasion. (For instance, the fi lm assumes a knowledge of Wolverine’s lengthy, tiresomely angst-ridden backstory.) But anyone can appreciate a scene like the one where Xavier and friends break Magneto out of a f ederal prison. A scru° y little mutant named Quicksilver (Evan Peters) gets to use his talent f or supersonic
action, and the result is a beautiful and funny set piece in which the world goes slow-mo around him. Even more than that other Marvel series, f or my money, the last two X-Men movies demonstrate that superhero fl icks don’t have to be a barrage of high kicks, highf alutin dialogue, operatic music and explosions. Whether the series can stay watchable f or innumerable additional sequels, prequels, spin-o° s and reboots, however, is a question we probably don’t need time travel to answer. MARGO T HARRI S O N
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tHE gRAND BUDApESt HotElHHHHH director wes anderson recreates — and stylizes — the world of a palatial European hotel between the world wars in this ensemble comedy-drama featuring Ralph fiennes, f. Murray abraham, Mathieu amalric, adrien brody, tilda Swinton and many more. (100 min, R)
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goDZillAH can Godzilla 2014, a second attempt to launch the venerable giant lizard as an american-made blockbuster franchise, stomp on sour memories of Godzilla 1998? director gareth Edwards (the indie film Monsters) undoubtedly hopes so. aaron taylor-Johnson, bryan cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, Ken watanabe and Juliette binoche star this time around. (123 min, Pg-13)
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cHEFHHHH1/2 foodie film alert! Jon favreau wrote, directed and starred in this comedy about a fine-dining chef who reinvents himself — and reconnects with his family — by opening a food truck. with Robert downey Jr., Emjay anthony and Scarlett Johansson. (115 min, R) FADiNg gigoloHH1/2 John turturro as a gigolo with woody allen as his manager? yes and yes in this comedy about a middle-aged fellow who turns to an unusual profession to help a friend — also written and directed by turturro. with Sharon Stone, liev Schreiber and Vanessa Paradis. (90 min, R)
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Police charged Shanwaz Khan, 30, with being the brains behind a car-theft ring in Birmingham, England, after he attracted their attention by driving a $90,000 Audi with the personalized license plate “S2OLUN” (stolen). “This was a clear jibe at the authorities,” Detective Constable Mo Azir said after investigators who noticed his car traced it to a group of high-end thefts and subsequently linked Khan to more than 80 car thefts and car jackings. “The joke is on him now, though, as he starts a long prison term.” (Britain’s Daily Mail)
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Egypt’s Al-Tahrir TV claimed to have proof that the United States conspired to cause the so-called Arab Spring revolutions: a 2001 episode of “The Simpsons.” The news anchor introduced footage that “shows animated figures dancing, flying airplanes and dropping bombs on what must be Syria, because there are other animated figures below in Arab garb.” She then claimed that a flag painted on the side of a jeep was the Syrian opposition flag, proving that the war in Syria is part of a global American conspiracy, because in 2001 “there was no such thing as the flag of the Syrian opposition.” The anchor emphasized, “The flag was created before the events took place.” (Israel’s Arutz Sheva)
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Oil spills aren’t all bad, according to a proposal by Kinder Morgan to triple the capacity of its pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby, British Columbia. “Spill response and cleanup creates business and employment opportunities for affected communities, regions and cleanup-service providers,” the energy company pointed out in its 15,000page submission to Canada’s National Energy Board. Kennedy Stewart, who represents Burnaby in Parliament, said proposing that a spill would actually benefit the local economy “takes the cake.” (Vancouver Sun)
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Chinese authorities set up two giant water cannons to fight air pollution in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. The long-range sprayers shoot a
fine mist of tap water 2,000 feet into the air, where it will “stick to the dust and form larger particles and fall back down to the surface under gravity,” according to Martyn Chipperfield, professor of atmospheric chemistry at the University of Leeds. He explained that although the falling mixture would reduce pollution, it could also cover people with mud. (Britain’s Daily Mail)
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The Chipotle restaurant chain began featuring original stories by Toni Morrison, Michael Lewis, Malcolm Gladwell and Jonathan Safran Foer on its bags and drink cups. Foer, the vegetarian author of Eating Animals, proposed the idea to Chipotle’s CEO, Steve Ellis, who put him in charge of the project. “What interested me is 800,000 Americans of extremely diverse backgrounds having access to good writing,” Foer said, pointing out, “I wouldn’t have done it if it was for another company, like a McDonald’s.” (Vanity Fair)
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Ice cream truck driver April Johnson, 37, told police in Rock Hill, S.C., that a man assaulted her with a Fudgsicle ice cream bar, leaving a red mark on her arm. Johnson said the man accused her of giving his daughter the incorrect change. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Ad agency Ogilvy & Mather apologized for a print ad for an Indian mattress company showing a cartoon image of Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old student activist who was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman on her way to school in 2012. In the ad, Yousafzai is shot in the face and falls backward with blood dripping from her head before landing on one of Kurl-On’s spring mattresses and bouncing back as an inspirational survivor. Patricio Vergara Calderón, head of strategic planning at the studio that created the ad, defended its message, explaining, “It’s about triumphing over violence.” (Yahoo! News)
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Grumpiness officially begins for men around age 70, according to researchers who published their findings in the journal Psychology and Aging. Participants in the 15-year study reported feeling good about life until they reached 70, when their attitude soured for a variety of reasons, including declining health and cognitive functions and the loss of loved ones. The study’s lead author, Oregon State University gerontology professor Carolyn Aldwyn, noted grumpiness isn’t all bad, citing a study showing grumpy men in nursing homes “actually lived a little longer.” (NPR)
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I suspect that some night soon you will have a dream of being naked as you stand on stage in front of a big audience. Or maybe not completely naked. There’s a strong possibility you will be wearing pink-and-green-striped socks and a gold crown. And it gets worse. In your dream, I bet you will forget what you were going to say to the expectant crowd. Your mouth will be moving but no words will come out. So that’s the bad news, Gemini. The good news is that since I have forewarned you, you can now do whatever is necessary to prevent anything resembling this dream from actually occurring in your waking life. So when you are called on to show what you’ve got and make a splashy impression, you will be well-prepared.
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everything that was possible to change has changed these past 12 months. I am not kidding, and I am not exaggerating. Getting just one of my certainties destroyed would have been acceptable; I long ago became accustomed to the gradual chip-chip-chipping away of my secure foundations. but this most recent phase, when even my pretty illusions of stability got smashed, truly set a record. so then why am I still standing strong and proud? Why is it I’m not cowering in the corner muttering to the spiders? Have I somehow found some new source of power that was never available to me until my defenses were totally stripped away? I think I’ll go with that theory.”
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kissed you longer.” I hope you won’t be replaying that thought over and over again in your imagination three weeks from now. I hope you won’t be obsessing on similar mantras, either, like “I should have treated you better” or “I wish I would have listened to you deeper” or “I should have tried harder to be my best self with you.” Please don’t let any of that happen, scorpio. I am begging you to act now to make any necessary changes in yourself so that you will be fully ready to give the important people in your life the care they deserve. If you do so, you will be free of regrets later.
sagittaRius (nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Longing, what is that? Desire, what is that?” Those are questions Louise Gluck asks in her poem “Prism.” Does she really not know? Has she somehow become innocent again, free from all her memories of what longing and desire have meant to her in the past? That’s what I wish for you right now, sagittarius. Can you do it? Can you enter into beginner’s mind and feel your longing and desire as if they were brand new, just born, as fresh and
be an excellent time for you to dream up five new ways to have fun. I’m not suggesting there’s anything wrong with your existing methods. It’s just that in the next few weeks, life will conspire to help you drop some of your inhibitions and play around more than usual and experience greater pleasure. The best way to cooperate with that conspiracy is to be an explorer on the frontiers of amusement and enchantment. What’s the most exciting thing you have always wondered about but never done? What interesting experiment have you denied yourself for no good reason? What excursion or adventure would light up your spontaneity?
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liBRa (sept. 23-oct. 22): for German physicist Arnold sommerfeld, the good news was that he was nominated for the nobel Prize 81 times. The bad news is that he never actually won. Actor richard burton had a similar fate. He was nominated for an Academy Award seven times, but never took home an oscar. If there is anything that even vaguely resembles that pattern in your own life, Libra, the next 12 months will be the most favorable time ever to break the spell. In the next few weeks, you may get a glimpse of how it will unfold.
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It sounds like your head is getting in the way of giving good head. s top thinking so much. s ex isn’t about thinking but doing. What part of fellatio makes you uncomfortable? are you afraid you’re bad at it? You probably just need more practice. It’s time to move past whatever you think oral sex should be and make room for exploration and experimentation. Here are some ideas that might make the south end a more appealing destination. Try taking a shower together. Bathe him, and let him bathe you. It’s important to find excuses to be naked together; it will encourage you to feel more comfortable with each other’s body in a less threatening way. or you might try using honey, whipped cream, chocolate or — hey, you’re a Vermonter — maple syrup on his package to sweeten the deal. The delicious taste might be enough to distract you and help you relax. and, believe me, he’ll enjoy it. (He might even be inspired to reciprocate.) If you don’t want to get into a sticky situation, do this in the shower or bathtub, too. Then you can revisit bathing, see above. performing oral sex can feel like, well, a performance and that can be intimidating. You might worry that if he doesn’t like the show, he’ll never want to see it again. But, like intercourse, oral sex is a twoway street and you both need to get involved to make it good. You’re not alone down there. Invite him to tell you how he likes it. encourage him to be honest and specific. This will also inspire you, I hope, to be forthcoming about how you like your oral. The other important thing is this: If, no matter what you try, you’re still not down with going down, don’t do it. It’s oK. If he can’t handle your choice, then he, and you, can find someone else. sex isn’t about impressing your partner so he’ll like you more. It’s about enjoying each other’s body in an intimate and fulfilling way. You can’t get turned on when you’re turned off. Bottom line: When it comes to sex, don’t do anything you don’t want to do, and make no apologies about it.
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Cute Bank teller in WilliSton I’ve seen you a few times, but yesterday was the first time we chatted. I mentioned the camera I’m saving up for and you told me about your old film camera. You have a warm personality and I think your film camera sounded really interesting. I’d love to grab coffee downtown and talk more about photography with you. When: Thursday, May 22, 2014. Where: Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912201
Mr. poSt Man on Walnut I like your smile. Your shorts are questionable. Maybe one day I won’t be awkward on my porch. When: Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Where: Walnut St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912199
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painting and BurritoS! I was set up to paint some mountains solo, and then you came in and sat next to me, thus greatly distracting me (I think my birch trees could be better). I hoped that I would run into you soon, but no luck until Monday at New World. Waddya say we grab a beverage and some art under the influence again? When: Monday, May 19, 2014. Where: Vin and new World tortilla. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912197
Cute green Mountain CroSSfit BaBe! You are a strong and sexy CrossFit momma. You really impress as you juggle too many hours, a tassel of kids and a full week of WODs with grace, humor and fierce determination. If you need to have your toe taped again, I have more black tape in my bag. Let me know, because I think you’re pretty damn cool. When: tuesday, May 20, 2014. Where: green Mountain Crossfit. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912194 CuMBerland farMS, ColCheSter Hey, you were making coffee. I grabbed two espresso shots. We chatted, then I passed you driving a black Chevy — forgot the make, but it was a 4-door. You beeped, I beeped back. You had on big hoop earrings, a sweatshirt and jean shorts. If you read this, meet me at that Cumberland Farms on Sunday, 6/1, at 10 a.m. When: tuesday, May 20, 2014. Where: Cumberland farms, St. Mike’s. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912193
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Shooting Star Stepping out of my doorway, I see you. The sun was bright in my face, but your smile showed through. We exchanged “his”. I have seen many many beautiful sunrises. This first feeling was the same. I hope to pass by again. Maybe go for a walk. When: Sunday, May 18, 2014. Where: north St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912191 SaturdaY night BookStore goddeSS Church Street, Saturday night, my girlfriend saw something she liked in the window of the bookstore — you, in a heartbreaking brown dress and boots. Two kids from the mountain out on the town, glad we hit the books instead of the bar. We’d like to share you like the last piece of spaghetti in Lady and the Tramp. Available? When: Saturday, May 17, 2014. Where: Crow Bookshop. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912190 CurlY haired Brunette at SpielpalaSt Lady in the black dress, sitting with a friend. I was the black guy on the upper level with the blazer and white shirt. Somewhat dumbfounded, I visited my friends sitting in front of you during the intermission. We made eye contact, but I was at a loss for words. Any possibility for a second act? When: Saturday, May 17, 2014. Where: Burlington City hall. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912189 SneakY Wine, SneakY SMile You were tending to swarms of people Friday night, but still made time to hook me up with a lovely Spanish red. Missed an opportunity for one last eye contact and smile when I left. It was nice to see you, too. I can’t really afford to visit very often, so maybe a tasting somewhere else? When: friday, May 16, 2014. Where: high-end burger joint. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912188
SoCial graCeS in MorriSVille John, you introduced yourself and apologized for your friend’s flirtatious curiosity. I was sitting at the bar eating a burger and listening to the music. You were with a group enjoying some treats. Our eyes met a few other times. I wish I hadn’t been so shy. When: friday, May 16, 2014. Where: Morrisville. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912186 We Shared a look ... tWiCe You: tall, slender brunette crossing the street in Richmond. (I assume after work?) Me: tall fella with tan shorts and T-shirt. We looked at each other, smiled, and then again when I looked back at you. I’m kicking myself for not turning around and introducing myself. When: Thursday, May 15, 2014. Where: richmond. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912185 5/14 nooniSh, WilliSton ShaW’S This is absolutely crazy, but ... You: dirty blonde with black T-shirt (20s male). I saw you at the salad bar and at the self-checkout behind me. You’re cute, but also polite and “well,” which caught my attention. Me: dirty blonde, sunglasses, turquoise shirt (20s female). I was admittedly in my own world, but you stood out. Who are you? :) When: Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Where: Williston Shaw’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912184 Your orange SuSpenderS Shine brigher than the sun, Like OD green paint on your fenders, You know your’e the one. Saw you crossing the street in Montpelier and had to wonder. Been watching you ever since. When: Sunday, May 11, 2014. Where: Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912182 riChMond CoMMunitY Yard Sale You: fit, friendly man. Me: dressed to go for a run. We chatted about Kind Arthur legends and so I bought the books. Would have liked to talk more. When: Saturday, May 10, 2014. Where: richmond. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912181 three iS More fun You were a brunette at City Market on Monday around lunch eating in the café. Both my boyfriend and I thought you were beautiful, but neither of us had the nerve to strike up a conversation. Would you like to join us for coffee soon? When: Monday, May 12, 2014. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912180
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