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I’ve never understood the logic behind requiring the Seven Daysies ballot to have at least 50 items filled in. I’m pretty opinionated, but I’ve tried to fill out these ballots in the past and found myself struggling hard to even come close to 50 items about which I felt I could give a halfwayinformed vote. All you’re doing is forcing people to fill in opinions on things they don’t really have strong opinions on — for example, “Best eyeglasses.” Trying to reach the 50-item quota, people will just fill in whomever they got their last pair of eyeglasses from two years ago. It doesn’t make the winner in that category the “best.” What’s the point? I think you should make the minimum much lower, allowing people to have their votes counted for things they are actually passionate about. Christine Staffa UNDERHILL
Editor’s note: The 50-vote minimum prevents targeted ballots and makes the voting more fair for all the candidates. Spread the love! Round 2 begins today.
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[Re “Space Race,” “Still on a Roll: A Cyclist at Heart, Spencer Tackles Parking and Potholes” and Work: “Drive-By Guy,” June 4]: As a city “parking employee,” I am cautiously optimistic that under the leadership of Mayor Weinberger and our new director of public works, Chapin Spencer, there’s a new wave of energy will lead not only to better innovative solutions for parking and payment but also to the much-needed, long-term look at infrastructure issues versus the costly “Band-Aid” repairs that have occurred for several years. Where to park and how to find parking are key! We need to start with bold, lighted parking location signs and better coordination of police and neighboring businesses to increase parking-garage security. We also need a traffic-flow pattern that will ease the frustration of getting to and from the parking garages! (A good start: more seasonal weekend pedestrian traffic control during peak hours to help traffic move across Church Street at the cross-street locations at Bank and College streets.) Best of all, I am encouraged that a greater effort is being made to gather more input for positive solutions from those of us “in the trenches,”
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I read [“Emails Reveal Tensions, Doubt as Burlington School Budget Deficit Emerged,” June 11] with great intensity. It just added to the frustration from another mismanaged financial situation we all know about, which started $17 million ago. This $2.5 million fiasco is a drop in the bucket but will probably end up topping the other $17 million one. Which leads me to a conclusion and a suggestion: Every email generated within the school district and the school board must be copied to all school board members, members of the mayoral administration and city councilors. I’d like to be included, too, as should every other Burlington taxpayer. The eyes of the taxpayer must be glued to this. Dale tillotson burlingTOn
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Chapin Spencer doesn’t need to waste his precious time on a study concerning a bike lane on North Avenue [WTF: “Why is there an intermittent bike lane on North Avenue?” June 4]. We already have one — it’s called the bike path! How many times have I almost hit some crazy parent pulling their kid in a bike trailer up North Avenue in the middle
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Burlington may be making progress toward being a more bike-friendly city [WTF: “Why is there an intermittent bike lane on North Avenue?” June 4], but to anyone who spends time on a bike in and around the city, the pace feels glacial. Focusing on biking as transportation — not recreation — underscores the shortcomings. Take the two major transportation corridors into the city: Shelburne and Williston roads. Both are completely untenable for bicyclists. There is no delineated space in the roadway, no bike infrastructure. On Williston Road, a bike lane disappears and bikers are forced to “take the road” as they approach the city. These roads work great for the 50,000 or so cars that use them each day. But unless you are fit and energetic, the signal is: Don’t ride a bicycle. Within Burlington, it’s not a lot better from a transportation perspective. Try going south to north in the city. South Winooski downtown is terrifying — no space for a bike. Battery Street is no better. North Avenue is scary. New plans for key intersections, such as at Pearl and Prospect, have bike lanes in the middle of traffic, leaving bikers to fend off cars, vulnerable to the deadly right hook. Most of the key corridors have absolutely no bike infrastructure. And when they do — e.g., South Winooski, near Maple — it ends. Why not set a vision for a truly bikefriendly city, a place that welcomes the bike as transportation for all ages and shapes, where 8-year-olds mingle with 60-year-olds on key transportation corridors — where clearly delineated bike lanes, bike boulevards without stop signs, bike boxes at intersections and bike lanes that don’t end are the norm. Great cities deserve great bike infrastructure. No halfway measures. Demand better!
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The Bear Essentials For nearly 20 years, wildlife biologist Ben Kilham has studied black bears in northern New Hampshire. Having raised and rehabbed orphaned cubs — including a now 17-year-old female who grants him access to her life in the wild — he’s one of the foremost experts in his field. The renowned lecturer shares his knowledge at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 53
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In Taming the Tiger Within, Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh writes, “Life is available only in the present moment.” The Montpelier Movement Collective (pictured) explores this sacred space in Where We Are. Directed by Willow Wonder, dancers interweave speech and improvisation into this collaborative, evening-length piece that seeks to find beauty in the ordinary.
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Embracing a choose-your-own-adventure philosophy, the Central Vermont Cycling Tour has something for everyone. Offering 13-, 33- or 59mile loops, this pastoral pedal along one of New England’s most scenic dirt roads winds past lakes and through farms and picturesque hamlets. Along the way, athletes refuel with food stops and an allyou-can-eat lunch of local fare. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 58
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Artist Bruce MacDonald loves the periodic table of elements. In homage to the iconic chart that populates chemistry classrooms, his 26 stainless-steel panels interpret the properties of mercury, magnesium and more in “Visible Indivisibles.” On view at Burlington’s Havoc Gallery, these 23-inch-square “light sculptures” are scraped, scratched or slashed to provide visual representations of unique chemical compositions.
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n a typical election year, the recent spate of setbacks at Vermont Health Connect might spell trouble for Gov. PETER SHUMLIN and his fellow Democrats, coming just five months before voters go to the polls. But this is no typical election year. As expected, last Thursday’s filing deadline passed without any top-tier Bobbi Brown Republicans jumping into statewide races. Trish McEvoy And the guy who Laura Mercier did step up to the SkinCeuticals plate to challenge Kiehl’s Since 1851 Shumlin, Pomfret bareMinerals by Bare Escentuals Republican SCOTT ...and many more!! MILNE, is hardly a health care flamethrower. Milne, who runs a family-owned travel agency, calls himself “agnostic” over whether the state should follow through with its plan to adopt a single-payer-like, universal health insurance system. Though Corner of Main & Battery Streets, he criticizes Shumlin for refusing to reveal how he would pay for such an overhaul, Burlington, VT • 802-861-7500 Milne says he agrees with the gov that www.mirrormirrorvt.com Vermonters deserve “quality, affordable, accessible health care.” “I think we should put a price tag on it and let that drive the debate,” he says of 8v-MirrorMirror030514.indd 1 3/3/14 11:58 AMShumlin’s single-payer plan. And unlike most Republican candidates outside Vermont, Milne says he has no beef with the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as “Obamacare,” though he believes Vermont should have signed up for the federal health insurance exchange instead of building its own. “We made a big mistake by going with Vermont Health Connect over a less costly solution,” Milne says, pointing to the system’s $171 million price tag, which is financed by federal grants. “Now that we’re here, it’s not perfect, but in theory it can make [health insurance] more affordable to people and can help provide universal access. So I think we should work with it, not abandon it.” That’s a far cry from the position held by 2012 Republican gubernatorial nominee RANDY BROCK, who announced early last week that he would not seek a rematch. Brock forecast many of Vermont Health Connect’s failings last fall and surely would have made the issue a centerpiece of his campaign. “Clearly, with Randy Brock choosing not to enter the race, I think Republicans lost their best chance to make health care a real issue,” says longtime health care reform proponent PETER STERLING, whose Vermont Leads political group plans to push pro-single-payer candidates this fall. “Randy Brock had real credibility with the work he did to unearth the problems at Vermont Health 21 ESSEX WAY, ESSEX JUNCTION, VT Connect. I don’t think Scott Milne really has WWW.ESSEXOUTLETS.COM | 802.878.2851 the chops to push Shumlin on health care.”
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There’s certainly no shortage of material. Vermont was the only state in the country to require small-business employees to purchase health insurance through the exchange. But when Vermont Health Connect launched last October, technical setbacks kept the website from enrolling such employees. After failing to fix the problem, the Shumlin administration decided in November to allow small businesses to continue buying insurance through carriers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield and MVP. More than half a year later, the problem still ain’t solved. Last week, administration officials said they will continue to rely on carriers through next year’s enrollment period, which runs from November 15 through February 15. “It’s a long way after [the deadline] ,and people were expecting it to be done. I agree
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and share that frustration,” says Department of Vermont Health Access Commissioner MARK LARSON, who oversees the exchange. “As we have continued our work, things certainly have become more complicated, when you are making changes to an environment where people are actively using the service.” More problematic for individuals who actually managed to enroll through Vermont Health Connect is that many find themselves unable to make basic changes to personal information that might affect their coverage. According to Larson, more than 10,000 Vermonters have been stuck in a queue — some for months — as they wait for customer service representatives to manually update their income, number of family members and contact information. The state and its information technology contractor, CGI, recently blew through two more self-imposed deadlines to fix Vermont Health Connect’s so-called “change of circumstances” functionality so that customers can update their own account info online. “It just takes a lot of testing with a lot of different partners and we just simply need to keep working through those until they’re all complete,” Larson says. As a result, the state recently signed a six-month, $5.7 million contract with yet another firm, OptumInsight, to assess the problem and clear the backlog. To Milne, the episode perfectly illustrates
Shumlin’s failure to competently implement the Affordable Care Act. By spending nearly $6 million to clear a backlog of 10,000, he notes, the state is paying nearly $600 per person to fix a problem that never should have happened in the first place. “That speaks volumes as to why we need to have some scrutiny and much greater levels of transparency about what’s going on at Vermont Health Connect, and whether that’s a viable foundation on which you’re going to build a single-payer program,” he says. Will Milne’s performance-based critique find more resonance with Vermont voters — who, at least in concept, tend to support health care reform — than Brock’s antisingle-payer approach would have? Quite possibly, but it might fail to energize voters and donors and it could downright alienate conservatives. On the other side of the spectrum, Progressive lieutenant gubernatorial candidate DEAN CORREN is taking the opposite approach. The former state rep from Burlington is banking on voters wanting a die-hard single-payer supporter to replace Republican Lt. Gov. PHIL SCOTT, who calls himself a “skeptic.” “We’re in this race because what we’re doing right now with health care is too important,” Corren says. “We can’t go backwards.” Corren’s chances improved considerably last week when he qualified for $200,000 in public financing and when the sole Democrat in the race, activist JOHN BAUER, dropped out hours before the filing deadline. “That’s a race that looks interesting to us,” says TESS TAYLOR, a former Democratic House majority whip who resigned in April to take over another pro-single-payer political group, Vermont Cure. “We definitely want to be supportive [of Corren]. It looks like it could be a great way to get the issue out there.” Taylor and Sterling, whose organizations compete for funding but plan to work together this fall, think the final list of legislative candidates looks good for single-payer supporters. In the 150-member House, 123 Democrats, 80 Republicans, six Progressives and 26 independents or minor-party candidates are running. The Democratic totals include nine candidates who are also running as Progressives. In the 30-member Senate, 32 Democrats and Progressives are running, as are 15 Republicans, two Liberty Union party members, and nine independents and minorparty candidates. Taylor and Sterling both say they expect their organizations to focus on
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roughly a dozen House and three Senate races they see as competitive and crucial to passing a single-payer financing plan next legislative session. Both have received five- and six-figure contributions from labor unions. What will they do if problems keep popping up at Vermont Health Connect in the months leading up to Election Day? Taylor says she’s not worried, because she believes Vermonters want to move beyond the Affordable Care Act to a fully universal single-payer system. “What we’re trying to do is not improve Vermont Health Connect,” she says. “I think it just makes it clear that we need to work beyond it.”
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Citing increased competition from Vermont Public Radio, the state’s sole commercial classical music radio station, will sign off the air at the end of the month. Replacing it will be a new “contemporary” music station called “101 — The One,” according to Radio Vermont Group vice president eriC MiChaels. “There’s only so much audience there to begin with,” Michaels says of the classical music market. “We’d like to try something different.” Radio Vermont Group, which is best known for its news and talk station WDEV, has been in the classical biz since 1997, when it started broadcasting WCVT from Mount Mansfield on 101.7 FM. At that time, VPR had been broadcasting a mix of classical and news programming for two decades. In 2007, VPR split its format — creating a new, classical-only service and devoting its major frequencies to news and talk. In recent years, the public radio station has expanded VPR Classical’s reach throughout the state, most recently acquiring a translator in Montpelier last winter. “We’re pretty much surrounded,” Michaels says. “They took over an area that we served pretty well.” In search of something “more commercially viable,” Michaels says his company decided to replace its classical service and a sister station — Rutland’s 101.5 “The Fox” — with a single new offering, which will be aired on both frequencies. Michaels wouldn’t reveal more, except that “The One” will feature live and local talent, not syndicated content. While longtime WCVT host Brian harwood will retire when the classical station goes off-air, Michaels says the format shift will result in net employment gains at the company. Despite the change in direction, he says, “we’ve had a few very, very strong years.” Meanwhile, VPR recently promoted morning host Kari anderson to serve as managing producer of VPR Classical. The new position was created in February when the station laid off afternoon host Joe Goetz. At the time, management said it planned to hire a third staffer to run the service and join Anderson and host walter ParKer on-air. But after conducting a nationwide search, says VPR spokeswoman MiChelle owens, the station determined that Anderson had “the enthusiasm, drive, skills and talent to move VPR Classical forward.” For now, Anderson and Parker will remain the station’s only weekday hosts, Owens says, “but we plan to increase locally hosted music programming in the coming months.” m
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When the legislature voted in April to require the labeling of genetically engineered food, several top lawmakers said they’d changed their mind after hearing from more constituents than ever before. Behind much of that organizing was the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, which sent dozens of canvassers into the field last summer to rally support for the bill. According to VPIRG executive director Paul Burns, the college-age corps knocked on 80,000 doors, conducted 50,000 conversations and gathered 32,000 signatures on postcards supporting GMO labeling. With that victory behind it, VPIRG is turning its attention this summer to reducing the role of money in politics. Two weeks ago, some 55 canvassers began hitting the streets to make their case. “So far, the reaction canvassers have been getting at the door has been very positive,” Burns says. “I think it would be fair to say that nine out of 10 heads nod when you describe [corporate money in politics] as a problem. The question is whether they’re so jaded about the problem that they think nothing can be done.” VPIRG is pitching four specific measures, all of which could be passed at the state level and, Burns argues, withstand judicial scrutiny. The group wants to ban direct corporate contributions to candidates; prevent registered lobbyists from donating to politicians or “bundling” donations from their clients; expand the state’s public-financing system to legislative races and require large super-PAC donors to appear in their ads. Lending his name and ice cream to the effort is Ben & Jerry’s cofounder Ben Cohen, whose Stamp Stampede advocacy group has been traveling the country trying to raise awareness about the role of money in politics. “We’re really happy to see that VPIRG is recognizing that getting money out of politics in Vermont is kind of a gateway issue. It’s the thing we need to do first in order to get decent legislation passed,” he says. “The
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he first railroads that snaked north into the Adirondacks carried iron and lumber. Later, they accommodated tourists. Today, the tracks that follow the western shore of Lake Champlain are ferrying something else: crude oil. Apparently a lot of it. Canadian Pacific, which owns the tracks, isn’t required to release traffic data to the public. But the company revealed that across all Canadian Pacific railways, crude oil transport increased from 53,500 carloads in 2012 to 90,000 carloads last year. The increase is a result of the boom in North American oil production, which is affecting rail lines around the country. The Association of American Railroads said there were just 9,500 carloads of crude oil transported by rail in 2008. In 2013, U.S. railroads moved 407,642 carloads of the stuff. According to Lori Fisher, the executive director of the advocacy-focused Lake Champlain Committee, 20 trains cumulatively carrying 60 million gallons of Bakken crude oil from North Dakota now traverse the tracks on the shore of Lake Champlain every week. Much of that oil is transported in antiquated rail cars, prone to puncturing in the event of an accident. In places, the tracks run just feet from the lake’s edge. John Sheehan, communications director of the Adirondack Council, another environmental group, noted that, while the route ensures “a wonderful scenic trip” for passenger trains, “it makes it a very dangerous location for volatile chemicals to be transported.” Fisher echoes his concerns. “This is flowing through those lovely little hamlet communities, over vulnerable waters,” she said. “A spill on Lake Champlain would be devastating, and very hard to recover from.” Mollie Matteson, a senior scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity based in Richmond, said a spill could threaten wildlife, drinking water and even tourist dollars. As concern grows nationally about the safety of crude oil transport, this coalition of local environmentalists is beating the drum for stricter safety regulations and updated, comprehensive plans to clean up after a spill should one occur.
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In towns along the western shore of the lake, residents are watching the tanker traffic with curiosity and sometimes concern. Plattsburgh resident Mary-Alice Shemo has even recruited senior citizens at a senior center next to the tracks to note the times of passing trains. “The people that direct the emergency services in the towns along the line are hoping it can’t happen here,” said Shemo — “it” being a major derailment or accident. “I think they’re not really prepared.” Town officials don’t contradict that assessment. Tom Scozzafava, the Moriah town supervisor, is a self-described railroad buff who lives a few hundred yards from the tracks and works in an office even closer to them. He said he sees at least one train a day, sometimes with as many as 120 oil tank cars, heading south — a “tremendous” increase over the traffic from just a year ago. Local officials like him are worried about both the safety of residents in the region and the environmental health of Lake Champlain. Scozzafava pointed out that some residents in Moriah live
sandwiched between the rails and the lakeshore. Should a derailment force an evacuation, they’d have to leave by water. Scozzafava said that “all in all,” Canadian Pacific has been a good neighbor, and he credited the company with investing in rail maintenance, repairs and training for local emergency
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responders. The training is helpful, Scozzafava said, but he added that the region just doesn’t have the capacity to deal with a major fire or explosion. Don Jaquish, Essex County emergency services director, said first responders are “as ready as we really can be.” First responders in Clinton and Essex counties trained last year in how to respond to an ethanol fire — and learned techniques that could apply
should a crude oil spill take place. Just this week the county is collaborating with Canadian Pacific on two training classes in Port Henry. But Jaquish, like the environmental advocates, is worried about more than just a fire; he worries about the health of the lake. The Environmental Protection Agency would oversee any cleanup efforts should an oil spill occur. Jaquish said the local U.S. Coast Guard office out of Burlington doesn’t have the “booming” capabilities to respond to a major spill, which would entail setting up a temporary, floating barrier to contain oil floating on the water. His office has some small booms, but ultimately the region would rely on contractors to step up in the event of a major spill. “It’s going to cost a lot of money if it happens,” he said. The scenario isn’t far-fetched. Scozzafava said there are still a few grain cars sitting at the bottom of Lake Champlain after a train left the tracks just north of town in 1996. Jaquish has seen five derailments in his time as an emergency responder in the region. Lake Champlain Committee staff scientist Mike Winslow said that in
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2007, 12 cars derailed near Route 22 in Essex, N.Y., and two tanker cars carrying chemicals overturned. This happened on the same stretch of track used today to carry Bakken crude. Bakken crude oil is what fueled the massive explosion that tore through the Québécois town of Lac-Mégantic last July. A runaway train derailed and caught fire, killing 47 people and incinerating much of the downtown. The accident still weighs heavily on the minds of regional activists, who are organizing a demonstration in downtown Plattsburgh for the July 5 anniversary. The scope of that disaster launched crude-oil transport into the national spotlight, and, in the year since, a series of subsequent derailments and accidents have only strengthened critics’ resolve to reform that mode of transport. In late April, 15 train cars derailed in downtown Lynchburg, Va., spilling 30,000 gallons of oil into the James River and prompting hundreds to evacuate. A derailment of 21 cars in Pennsylvania in February led to an oil spill of between 3,000 and 4,000 gallons, according to the Norfolk Southern railway. The criticism since the Lac-Mégantic disaster has focused primarily on the design of older oil tankers, called DOT111s. The ubiquitous black cars are the workhorses in the transportation of crude oil by rail, and have been on the tracks since the 1960s. Each car can carry an estimated 30,000 gallons of oil. But their steel walls are less than a half inch thick and prone to puncturing or tearing in an accident. The then-chair of the National Transportation Safety Board testified at a Senate hearing in April that the car’s design flaws “create an unacceptable public risk.” “Frankly, switching from a tanker that appears to be made of eggshells to one that has a double hull would be an excellent first step,” said Sheehan of the Adirondack Council. But it’s not just the way oil is being carried that worries environmentalists, both in the Champlain Valley and beyond. It’s also the type of oil. The Bakken crude oil is particularly light and flammable, making it especially dangerous during an accident. Environmentalists are also concerned that the Lake Champlain tracks could be enlisted to ferry oil from the western Canadian tar sands in the future. An Albany oil refinery is seeking permission to install boilers that would heat and process tar-sands oil; if that happens, the Port of Albany would be one of the first places on the east coast
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n unusual thing happened last Thursday night inside a fortresslike church on Cherry Street in Burlington: A retired priest stood before an audience at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul and asked the head of a state agency, seated to her right, whether he was willing to make five improvements to how Vermont helps offenders transition to life after prison. Some questions were straightforward; others, a little more complicated. Will you make sure prisons always use the designated “reentry” checklist when preparing inmates for release? Will you offer better job training in prison and set up a database to direct ex-offenders to housing and jobs? The man in the hot seat — Secretary of Human Services Doug Racine, whose agency oversees the Department of Corrections — answered an unqualified “yes” to all five. That’s because hedging isn’t permitted when Vermont Interfaith Action hosts “actions,” during which participants submit to a public interrogation, answering either “yes” or “no” to a series of questions about a thorny issue. Previous actions have addressed homelessness, health care reform and the state budget, among other topics. The group, a coalition of 12 local congregations, spent a year researching how the Department of Corrections prepares inmates for life beyond bars. Then it recruited three people — Racine, Chittenden County Senator Diane Snelling and Chris Barton, the DOC’s restorative systems administrator — to answer for it. The group’s goal was to get the people in charge to agree to improve the “reentry” services for inmates nearing the end of their sentences. Dozens of congregants came out to hear their answers. Members of the mostly middle-aged and older audience sported both kippahs and Roman collars. Snelling agreed to come but bowed out of the yes-no exercise, explaining, “I’m not accustomed to being told what to do and then told to say yes.” Racine played by the rules. And Barton, who took the microphone after his boss, glanced at Racine before giving his first response: “If Doug said yes, then I can say yes also.” The questions were well crafted: reasonable enough that it was hard to say “no,” but concrete enough to hold officials accountable.
Later, each got three minutes to elaborate. Racine used his time — enforced by white-haired Reverend Catherine Cooke, wielding a red stop sign — to point out that some of his commitments would be contingent on funding. Racine explained afterward that he felt comfortable acquiescing to VIA’s requests because they were, for the most part, “pretty easy.” In addition to the checklist and improved case management, the group is asking for more in-prison mentoring and job skills programs, and the expansion of Circles of Support and Accountability, an Sen. Diane arrangement where up to five volunteers work with an offender after his or her release. Another was a suggestion to change the photo IDs issued to released offenders who don’t have a driver’s license
or any other form of identification. According to VIA, the cards are stamped with “Department of Corrections” — a label that offenders are eager to leave behind. Racine said afterward that he hadn’t been aware that inmates felt stigmatized by the IDs until VIA brought it to his attention. He explained that it would be costly to shuttle inmates to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get normal IDs, but that he would ask the DOC to look into possible solutions. “This seems like one of those little things that we should be able to do,” he remarked. S n ell i n g Before the event started, pastors, congregants and several exoffenders traded stories over free slices of Leonardo’s pizza. Among them was Cochena Davis, 42, who got out last July after 21 months in
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tend to find jobs. In 2012, the most recent year in which data are available, graduates in several of its majors — including marketing, computer information technology and information security — had 100 percent job placement rates. Only 3 percent of students default on student loans, Finney said.
“In some ways the Great Recession was the best thing that could have happened to us … the whole conversation has kind of come our way because we have always been focused on what happens after college.” Champlain has also been out in front of another trend in higher ed: online education. The school offered its first online courses in 1993, at the dawn of the digital age. It now offers 16 bachelor’s and nine master’s degrees online, mostly to nontraditional students who are completing their education while employed elsewhere. Today many other colleges have expanded their online offerings, but Finney said he’s got no worries about the college losing its edge. One advantage for Champlain, he said, is a cadre of faculty already skilled at teaching online. “Our strategic plan calls for fairly dramatic growth in that area between now and 2020, and we think we are now tracking to achieve that growth,” he said. Asked whether he worried about online learning supplanting brick-and-mortar schools, Finney took a sort of Zen-capitalist stance. “I do. Actually, no I don’t. I think the market will work however the market works and Champlain will respond.” Finney has established some boundaries regarding online education. Champlain now prohibits traditional undergrads from taking all their courses online. “A part of college is really a kind of coming-of-age experience,” he explained. “And so much of that happens outside the classroom.” Construction is often a source of discord in the Queen City, but even as new dorms and academic centers have sprouted up, Finney said, he thinks Champlain has improved its relationship with neighboring residents. By drawing up their master development plan in a way that was “radically inclusive” of community members, he said, the administration has been able to allay some of the misgivings of those living nearby. That’s not to say they’ve been exempt from growing pains. In early April, Burlington’s Development Review Board rejected Champlain’s plan to build Eagles Landing, a downtown complex that would house 300 students, on the basis that the building was out of scale with its surroundings and didn’t meet
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after that of the Nobel Prize, Lockwood explains. Nominations were solicited from about two dozen anonymous “arts advisers” throughout the state. Then a committee of five (including one BCA staffer) selected the winner based on three criteria: a high caliber of technical ability and creative talent; an inspirational influence on other artists; and a “beneficent” influence on the community. Small, a Vermont native, worked professionally on Broadway sets and got gigs acting in television shows before moving back to his home state with the intention of shoring up its theater scene. The 57-year-old has worked with A.R.T. for 29 years. The intensive program trains students in acting, set design and other theater vocations; Small says it has a 100 percent placement rate for students who wish to continue on to conservatory or collegiate theater programs. Small is also considered one of the best performers in the state, says Lockwood. “I think a lot of people come away from his shows and his plays thinking, Wow! What’s this guy doing in Vermont?” he says. The Herb Lockwood Prize was born from a conversation between Lockwood and an unidentified “artist friend” last
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fall. Lockwood remembers that the two identified an “issue” they wanted to remedy: Despite Vermont’s rich artistic culture, conventional wisdom still holds that good art just doesn’t happen here. “One idea that came out of that was putting a spotlight on some of the amazing work going on around here, which would help rid us of the question of whether great art or important art can ever happen in Vermont in the first place,” Lockwood says.
That “spotlight,” he decided, would be a prize — not a grant for future work but a recognition of existing and continuing work — and a significant one. The prize’s purse began at $5,000, donated by the Lockwood family; the remainder was raised in private donations. The winner is under no obligation to spend the prize money in any particular way. Though Lockwood says the prize was created to meet a specific need — recognition for significant art — it soon
Hubbard at the Hop A dancer may be considered “old” at 35, but a venerable company can live on and on. That’s the case with the Hubbard Street Dance Company, considered one of the top troupes in the country and known for the high technical caliber of its dancers, the talent of its choreographers and its extensive repertory. The Chicagobased group makes its Hopkins Center for the Arts debut at Dartmouth College next week. “Hubbard Street is one of the strongest contemporary dance companies, and it’s one of the most important,” says Margaret Lawrence, programming director of the Hop. “It has not only a brilliant resident choreographer [Alejandro Cerrudo], but very significant prior works by some of the most important choreographers in modern dance.” Hubbard Street is an incubator, training Chicago-area dancers while working with some of the world’s
top talent. Cerrudo is just the latest resident choreographer in a line of powerhouses who have developed works for the company. Glenn Edgerton, Hubbard Street’s artistic director since 2009, says he’s always on the hunt for choreographers with a “unique voice.” His aim is constantly to
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company,” Edgerton says. “When you find interesting artists that have something of their own to represent, then it creates a variation, and a diverse repertory that is rich and that has substance to it. “I get a little wary when I see a program where everything seems similar,” he adds. Upper Valley audiences are in no danger of experiencing tedium at the Hop’s show. It will showcase four dances from different eras: “PACOPEPEPLUTO” and “The Impossible,” choreographed by Cerrudo; the North African-inspired “Gnawa” by Nacho Duato; and “Falling Angels” by Jiří Kylián. It’s a varied selection. “PACOPEPEPLUTO,” from 2011, is a series of male solos (partial nudity alert!) set to Dean Martin music. “The Impossible” premiered just two weeks ago, and is reportedly more narrative and character driven than Cerrudo’s previous, more abstract works.
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became closely tied in his mind to memories of his late brother, and to Herb’s artistic legacy in the area. Todd and Herb Lockwood moved to Burlington in the early 1980s, at the dawn of an era that Todd considers the Queen City’s golden age. “It was just kind of a magnetic thing,” Lockwood, now 63, remembers of the artists and entrepreneurs drawn to the area in the ’80s and early ’90s. “All these amazing things happened under this umbrella of Burlington culture and its belief system — the belief in doing things for the right reason.” Herb was one of those artists, his brother recalls: a writer, cartoonist, painter, sculptor and musician who arrived in 1982 and quickly found his place in the artistic community. His home became something of a hub for creative types, says Lockwood. (A musician and
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Local dancers, take note: While at the Hop, Hubbard Street will offer two master classes at the intermediate level, in ballet and in repertoire. Most of us, of course, just like to watch. “There’s a lot of dance lovers in the region,” says Lawrence. “And when you have a world-class ensemble, people come to see them.”
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“Falling Angels,” created in 1989, is a female-only piece set to percussion. And “Gnawa,” from 2005, is a dramatic, high-energy dance with a Mediterranean soundtrack. “We usually bring in a varied bill, so there’s always one piece for certain individuals to gravitate to,” explains dancer Jonathan Fredrickson, who will perform in three of the dances at the Hop. Hubbard Street’s repertory is notable not just for its diversity but for its breadth of international influences. The 18 dancers of the core company are contracted to work 52 weeks a year, and the technical and physical dexterity needed to perform such a range of styles is remarkable. “It is very versatile,” agrees Fredrickson. “I enjoy the challenge … To be versatile as a dancer is intriguing and fun, and also hard, while at the same time remaining yourself.”
photographer himself, Todd Lockwood founded the Brautigan Library for unpublished books — based on cult author Richard Brautigan’s 1966 book The Abortion: An Historical Romance — and established White Crow recording studio, now defunct.) At Herb’s memorial service, at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Pearl Street, Lockwood recalls that the number of attendees floored his parents. “It was just packed with people up to their seventies, and we had no idea how these people even knew Herb,” he says. “We quickly realized he had this huge reach in a bunch of different ways.” Lockwood adds that Small, whose students have gone on to work on Broadway shows and behind the scenes on television shows including “The Office,” is a perfect example of a Vermont artist who extends his gifts outward. “We were looking for something more than technically great work,” Lockwood says. “We were looking for someone who just by their actions is inspiring others, causing the water to rise in the harbor, so to speak.” m
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has enjoyed leading kids along the trails, she says; she’s been impressed by their questions and enthusiasm. Her eyes light up when she discusses the exhibit’s educational potential. Perhaps those students’ enthusiasm is rooted in the fact that the exhibit’s educational approach is unlike those of bone-dry science textbooks. “A Walk Through Time” is infused with a sense of wide-eyed awe; its subtitle, “From Stardust to Us,” bespeaks the “we are all connected” ethos that underpins the placards’ text. A panel that details 3-billion-year-old bacterial division asks, for instance, “What would happen if human beings could swap ideas as readily as these bacteria swap genes?” Fitch — whose professional experience is in the field of nonprofits, not science — embraces this approach. She calls the exhibit “a way for someone like me to understand science, be fascinated with it and filled with the wonder of it … What most great scientists feel is really mystical. It’s not all dry equations. They’re motivated by wonder and passion. I’m getting that now.” Mehrtens, who helped install the exhibit, feels much the same way. “Yes, the ‘we are all stardust’ may sound ‘touchyfeely,’” she writes in an email, “but, from a science perspective, it’s very true. You, your dog Spot and your houseplant are really just ‘carbon reservoirs’ waiting to recycle your carbon back to the system. Your carbon has been lots of places within the Earth’s carbon reservoir before it became you.” Fitch and the ILMPT have already started reaching out to school superintendents all over the state and have contacted curriculum developers at the Vermont Agency of Education. “Down the road,” Fitch says, “we will have the capacity to do in-service training, particularly for primary-school teachers. We’re really looking to be a significant educational resource.” The Trust may get the chance to do
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through her efforts, is now a tranquil preserve. Her love of the island’s natural surroundings runs deep. Fitch says she first learned about “A Walk Through Time” in January 2014 through her friend, author Jennifer Morgan, the project’s educational consultant, who is based in Princeton, N.J. Morgan, who has created children’s
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books and a website on the subject of evolutionary history, had herself been contacted by the exhibit’s owners, who were looking for a new location. One call was all it took for Fitch to sign up the Trust as host. The ILMPT charges no admission and depends for its operation on donations, grants and the proceeds from
hosting summertime art events. Fitch stresses that the exhibit could not have been mounted without the contributions of the Lake Champlain Land Trust, with which the ILMPT has collaborated for years. “They’re our big brothers,” says Fitch. “Their name and expertise are really important.” “A Walk Through Time” was made available to the Trust for the cost of transporting it to Vermont from Michigan. “So,” says Fitch, “one of our board members and his son borrowed a truck from a neighbor and drove out to Grand Rapids in May. It was a hero’s journey.” The trailer in which the exhibit was hauled is still parked discreetly on-site. The exhibit is a labor of love. Volunteers mapped out its winding course, mowed and now maintain the path along which observers walk and erected the weatherproof placards. Charming, handmade wooden signs, adorned with spirals derived from the shape of the iconic gastropod fossils, guide visitors along the twisting trail. Though it has already welcomed several groups of field-tripping schoolchildren, “A Walk Through Time”’s official grand opening will take place this Sunday, June 22, complete with ribbon cutting and live music. Even on recent days when raindrops and mosquitoes arrived in equally large numbers, Fitch
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17-year-old son, Jack (Matt pariSi), who’s been kicked out of school in Texas, just happens to meet Monty for the first time when the latter is in costume as “Flora” — or “Florified,” as his boss at the Male Box (ethel GoldStein) puts it. Their relationship is rocky until Monty gets Jack a job at the Male Box, where the kid starts to shed his prejudices and appreciate his dad. (He also appreciates a cameo appearance by the sexy ladies of Burlington’s Green Mountain cabaret; cofounder Jon van lulinG plays the bar’s bouncer.) It all ends on a big cliffhanger, but fear not. Moran tells us in an email that “Queen Dad” will be back for a second season — once again, shot in spots that Burlingtonians will recognize.
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that it features “real stone walls, turrets and towers, stained glass and top-notch materials,” and is “built like a fortress, framed with stone blocks, concrete and steel I-beams.” The “castle awaits your designs and finishing touches. Mostly open inside, so [the] possibilities are endless.” Presumably, future options could include a moat, drawbridge and firebreathing dragon to slay. Georgia town records indicate that the castle belongs to Tina and James Bayne, who reportedly live on the property but not within the castle walls. Jim Bayne is a pyrotechnics expert who also owns and operates Celebration Fireworks of Vermont in Milton. A clerk in Georgia’s municipal offices describes him as “a really nice guy” with “arms like tree trunks” who puts on the town’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Town property records also indicate that the house has been under construction since at least 2000, with design sketches from the early aughts showing three towers, 12 rooms, two full bathrooms, one half bath, one kitchen and six fireplaces. Gotta respect a man who digs fire.
Bayne’s real estate agent, Chet Baranski, notes that Bayne is a master stonecutter who built the house himself. “It’s like a real castle. It even has its own cemetery,” Baranski says. “You can’t move that, so whoever buys the property gets the cemetery with it.” However, Baranski isn’t comfortable saying anything about the castle’s origins or why it was never completed. He notes that the house has been on the market for about 10 months and has elicited “sporadic” interest from a few serious buyers (as opposed to nosy neighbors). What might it be used for? Baranski suggests the castle could easily be repurposed as condos, or maybe an inn. (A Bed & Bastion, perhaps?) As he puts it, “It’s very unique, that’s for sure.” One obvious challenge, aside from finding a buyer with a cool million to drop on an unfinished feudal estate in rural Franklin County, is the difficulty of securing financing for a house that’s little more than a shell — even if that shell is thick enough to withstand the onslaught of trebuchets, mangonels and battering rams. Jim Bayne himself was nice enough when Seven Days reached him by phone
last week. We had plenty of questions: What dreams of a citadel on the hill compelled him to erect this stone fortress? A desire to demonstrate his masonic machismo? The primeval calling of Scottish roots? And why was it never finished? Incomplete as it may be, Bayne Castle is in good company with other large, unfinished stone buildings, including Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle and London’s Westminster Cathedral and Palace of Whitehall. While it may look big in Georgia, it’s a mere walk-in closet compared with billionaire David Siegel’s 90,000-square-foot garish monstrosity in Windermere, Fla., known as America’s largest single-family house and made famous in the 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles. Alas, Bayne politely declined to comment. After all, a man’s home is his castle. m Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com
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civilization had almost completely disintegrated. Here’s a famous passage written circa 593 by the man we know as Gregory the Great, pope from 590 to 604: “Cities plundered, camps destroyed, churches burned, male and female monasteries demolished. Houses abandoned by their inhabitants and land left empty by farmers. The owners are nowhere to be seen. Beasts have occupied those places previously populated by multitudes of people. What is happening elsewhere I do not know; I know that, in this region in which we live, the end of the world is not only foreseeable, but by now, evident.” Gregory then was living in Rome, which had reached its post-imperial rock bottom. Disease played a greater role in this than is generally appreciated. Starting in 542, the (bubonic) Plague of Justinian had killed off something like a third
of the population in the former empire, emptying out the countryside and leading to famine. The plague wasn’t brought about by the fall of Rome; it was worse in the east, where the empire remained intact, governed by Constantinople. But the collapse of civil authority made things worse. The great public works that had been Rome’s signature achievement, such as roads and aqueducts, were no longer maintained. Channels used to drain swamps silted up, leading to an expansion of marshland and an increase in malaria. Due largely to epidemics, the population of Italy stagnated or declined. What didn’t decay was destroyed by war. The Ostrogoths, battling with the Byzantines for control of the Italian peninsula, sacked Rome and chased out the residents. After a protracted struggle, the Byzantines succeeded in defeating the Ostrogoths but were
too weakened by plague and battlefield losses to reestablish the western empire; after 568 they were largely, but not entirely, shoved aside by the invading Lombards. Much of Italy was in ruins. Things didn’t improve appreciably over the ensuing couple of centuries. At the empire’s height, the city of Rome probably had a population of more than a million; though it stayed empty only briefly, it had fewer than 50,000 people until the Renaissance. (It didn’t hit a million again till the 1930s.) Setting aside Islamic capitals such as Cordoba, western Europe in general built no cities of consequence until after 1000. So, yeah, the Dark Ages were pretty dark. I don’t mean to suggest the sun never shone. We don’t know much about daily life; few records survive and probably few were made. Analysis of bones in cemeteries and such suggests that for some, say in small hilltop communities away from the swamps,
life wasn’t so bad; the lack of population pressure possibly meant more resources for those remaining. Diet, for one thing, may have been more varied. But those same bones also suggest that not all that many lived past age 50. Women in particular died much younger. Plague last broke out in 750 and thereafter subsided until the 14th century. Perhaps not coincidentally, by 800 Charlemagne had sufficiently expanded Frankish control of Europe that Pope Leo III crowned him emperor of the Romans. From that point forward there was noticeable progress. Production of books rose sharply; technology improved. Crop rotation was introduced in the eighth century; the modern horse collar, the tandem harness and the horseshoe by the ninth or 10th. As for the Catholic Church, no doubt it harbored its share of wicked individuals. But let’s have some perspective. Through its monasteries and schools, it preserved much of what remained of Western culture, and, for that matter, basic literacy, for 300 years.
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on death row in 2013 — 2 percent of the total death-row population. But peruse their convictions, and you’ll be struck by how many have extinguished the lives of not one but three or four of their children. Mothers who kill their newborns appear to do so in fugues of hallucination and mania. Marybeth Christie Redmond, a founder of writing inside VT, a “selfchange” writing program for Vermont’s incarcerated women, says that, almost to a woman, the inmates she meets “live with massive, un-dealt-with trauma.” Women who have killed their children are even more damaged. “They start using [drugs] as a way to numb themselves. Then, when you are an addict and your first love is the next fix… “I don’t justify what they have done,” Redmond says. “But I can understand the conditions that could allow a woman to do the unthinkable.” Mika Dashman, a lawyer who works with the Restorative Justice League of New York City, told me: “The line between victim and perpetrator is not as clear-cut as the traditional justice system paints it to be.” Translation: You don’t have to be a bleeding heart to consider that help, not punishment, is what these perpetrators need. But punishment is what they’re getting — more and more of it. By 2011, according to a report from the National District Attorneys Association, 27 states and the federal government penalized the killing of a child with life in prison without parole or execution. Vermont has no statute specific to children’s deaths, but among the aggravating factors that can result in a life sentence for murder is having a victim who is “particularly weak, vulnerable or helpless.” Such as a 1-year-old baby. Jennifer Poehlmann, executive director of the Vermont Children’s Alliance, which acts as the child victim’s advocate in the criminal justice system, says she thinks Vermont’s law is insufficient to protect children like Dezirae and Peighton, who are in imminent danger of fatal abuse. “Child-cruelty statute is a misdemeanor,” Poehlmann explains. If prosecutors had the discretion to charge it as felony assault, the Department for
Justice for Dezirae the ratty couch — could be seen in the TV footage, limited education in the Facebook comments and testimonials. In fact, people who kill children younger than 5 have many things in common. They’re almost always the kids’ parents or guardians; they are poor, rural whites and poor, urban blacks; they are men slightly more often than women. Research consistently cites teen parenthood, addiction and sexual or physical abuse in the parents’ histories as other correlates. Right now, the U.S. economy is adding to children’s peril. In 2010 the American Academy of Pediatrics reported a study that “directly linked an increased unemployment rate to child maltreatment one year later.” Other studies, such as a new one from Cornell University, show that greater income inequality is associated with more child abuse and maternal infanticide. Mothers who kill suffer from severe psychopathology. Only 60 women were
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Children and Families “would not favor family reunification.” Now, Poehlmann believes, statute “does not appropriately guide our social workers.” She also stresses that, while the current public outcry is about DCF’s handling of the cases, “we absolutely need to be doing much more at the front end. We can often sense that the mother is in way over her head,” she says. “There are proven strategies for support for families before we even get to this stage.” Poehlmann doesn’t favor long mandatory-minimum sentences. She’s not thrilled that the fastest route to social services is through the prosecutor’s office. But she is not against punishment: “I want prevention, but I also want justice for the victim,” Poehlmann says. By which she means punishment of the offender. But what if punishment is antithetical to prevention — or to accountability? “You have to ask: What really is the goal of punishment?” says Dashman, the restorative-justice advocate. If it’s vengeance — to make survivors and the public feel better — that works for only so long. Punishment will not bring back Dezirae or Peighton. In all likelihood, prison will make their killers angrier and more solipsistic. Like most prisoners, they will probably be released
eventually, and prison will have done nothing about what got them there in the first place. If the goal is deterrence, harsh sentences — including the death penalty — have little to no deterrent effect on violent crime. For instance, according to 2011 FBI statistics, the Southern states had the highest murder rates while accounting for 80 percent of the nation’s executions, while the Northeast, with 1 percent of executions, had the lowest murder rates. But if accountability is what you’re after — and accountability is gravely called for here — punishment doesn’t work, either. “We would like to believe that people spend their time behind bars reflecting and feeling deep remorse,” Dashman continues. “Some do. But the system does not promote that.” From the pretrial stage on, the defense’s game is to get the lightest sentence possible, and that usually means not owning up to the whole truth. “There is a real incentive to create a narrative of the crime that minimizes [the offender’s] involvement,” Dashman says. Repeat that story often enough and “it becomes the truth for that person.” Then, in prison, the inmate is “treated with tremendous disrespect and brutality,” which “only reinforces his self-image as a victim” rather than as the perpetrator of harm to another person. “If you are interested in promoting genuine accountability in people who have committed violent crimes,” Dashman concludes, “locking them up is not the way to do it.” What would justice for Dezirae look like? Her biological father, Willis Sheldon, appears to want Dennis Duby locked up. But he is weary of the fury being directed at DCF staff. “I don’t want people to be violent toward anyone, because it’s not going to help anyone,” he told ABC22. “If they’re going to do anything, try to support other kids that are being abused.” And, I would add, support their parents, even if you despise their acts. Because a mother, or anyone, who kills her child is not a murderer. She is someone who has been murdered, little by little, throughout her life.
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Vermont Senator Dick Sears is the man to fix DCF BY MAR K D AV I S
oute 2 runs directly from Montpelier to downtown St. Johnsbury, requiring little in the way of navigation as it passes through small towns and farms. Nonetheless, state Sen. Dick Sears fumbles with a GPS for several minutes before slipping his Ford Fusion into drive and starting the trip on a steamy June morning. Sears, who lives two hours away in North Bennington, played golf in a charity tournament in Montpelier the day before, spent the night at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and squeezed in a breakfast meeting with three drug company representatives eager to brief the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee on their latest plans to treat opiate addicts. But his primary task on this day is to attend three public hearings of a special legislative committee he cochairs that is considering reforms to the Department for Children and Families, an agency under fire following the recent murders of two young children. At forums across Vermont, Sears and seven other lawmakers on the Committee on Child Protection have listened as dozens of people shared stories of broken families and debated whether the state should steer more toward reuniting children with troubled parents or toward placing more children in protective care. Many know that Sears, 71, brings relevant professional experience to the committee: He spent 30 years working with at-risk teenagers running an intensive residential program in Bennington. But only a few in the Statehouse and the public are familiar with Sears’ personal history, which has been plagued by some of the very problems his committee is struggling to solve. Sears was born inside a Massachusetts prison to a mother he never knew. He spent the first nine months of his life in three foster homes before a couple adopted and raised him as their only child. He empathizes, he says, with kids like
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him. “I’m lucky. I’m extremely lucky. Who knows what would have happened to me if the Sears didn’t take me?” He later served as a foster parent to five teenagers. In the years he spent crafting laws governing adoptions, prisons, drug treatment and sex offenses, Sears spent his free time visiting town clerks’ offices and probate courts in a frustrating search for answers to some fundamental questions. Who was his mother? Where was his family?
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Sears grew up with his adoptive family in Ashland, Mass. His father, Richard Sears Jr., worked as a laborer in an electric clock factory for which the town was once known; his mother, Charlotte, stayed at home. Both have long since passed away. Sears describes it as a loving home. He was still quite young when his parents
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abuse and saw bruises on his neck. Prosecutors have charged Peighton’s mother with second-degree murder. Investigations have been launched into both the deaths and DCF’s handling of the cases. A state police inquiry into Dezirae’s death, released last week by the Attorney General’s Office, found that while no DCF workers should be charged criminally, poor communication between various public agencies and lack of a complete picture marred the investigation into her broken legs. If there’s any chance for reform, it is likely to come from Sears’ bipartisan committee, composed of nine senators and representatives armed with subpoena power. After taking testimony all summer, including from officials and experts, the group hopes to draft a bill in time for the next legislative session. Sears said he fears that DCF is perhaps placing too much emphasis on keeping families intact and should be more aggressive about getting children into safer environments. “We have to be
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in Montpelier. Murphy, who runs an ice rink there, hopes to swing by to say hello. “Hope no one gives you too much grief,” he tells Sears. “If they do, I’ll vent to you,” Sears said. “Love you.” The affectionate words are delivered in Sears’ signature deep, gravely voice, which makes an impression even if his words are sometimes muddled. In truth, the St. Johnsbury crowd turns out to be much like those at the other eight hearings the committee held — fairly tame. Surprisingly few mention 2-year-old Dezirae Sheldon of Poultney, who died on February 21, days after DCF returned her home after she had previously suffered broken legs and other injuries. Her stepfather faces second-degree murder charges. Two months later, 15-month old Peighton Geraw of Winooski was found dead an hour after a DCF investigator visited his home to investigate suspected
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Sears has ESPN radio on low when a call comes in en route to St. Johnsbury. “Hey, bud,” Sears says. “Hey, bud,” answers John Murphy, formerly one of the troubled kids at 204 Depot Street, the youth residential center to which Sears dedicated himself for more than 30 years. Sears took a liking to Murphy, and when the boy turned 18 and graduated from the program, he opted to stay in Bennington to be closer to his mentor. The two now consider each other father and son. They vacation and go to ball games together. During the legislative session, they grab dinner once a week near Murphy’s home in Barre. When Murphy landed a job coaching football at Montpelier High School, Sears volunteered as an assistant coach, often making the four-hour round-trip for practice. Murphy and his two kids all have rooms in the home Sears shares with his second wife, Beverly. “If there’s anything else that a father should do, I don’t know what it is,” Murphy, 31, explains later. “I think he always wanted kids and never had any, and me not having a dad ... He wanted to help me. And I helped him. Getting to be a grandfather — I gave him that. He’s everything to me.” Murphy knows Sears’ committee is holding three hearings on this particular day — the last of which will be
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extremely careful when we’re placing kids back into those situations,” he said. Meanwhile, Sears has been shuffling into hearings around the state. Broad and thick, he played defensive tackle in high school because his coach thought he was too slow to be a linebacker. The passage of decades has had the predictable effect — particularly on his hairline and waistline. He often wears black sneakers, or well-worn loafers, with his suit and tie. Sears has a habit of introducing sentimental thoughts with “It’s kind of corny, but,” and has earned a reputation for moments of candor. One example: “I don’t like being told I’m ‘Just one of those politicians, blahblah-blah,’” Sears says. That’s exactly what happens later that day during the committee hearing in Morrisville, when an older man uses his allotted three minutes to rage against lawmakers. “I have a feeling this is nothing but a touchy-feely thing to make Shumlin look good,” the man tells lawmakers. “It’s time you people wake up. I’m so fed up with our government I could scream. I hope you people can sleep at night, because you’re responsible for the deaths of two children.” “I’d like to meet that guy in a dark alley,” Sears says as he lowers himself into his car after the meeting. “Probably shouldn’t have said that.”
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told him he’d been adopted. They shared little else about his family history. He is still unsure of how much they knew. Sears was the first member of the family to go to college when he enrolled at the University of Vermont. As a freshman, he made the football team and studied political science. But then he lost his way: Sears flunked out after his sophomore year — “drinking and partying,” he explains — and was forced to retreat to Massachusetts. He eventually returned to Burlington, took night classes and graduated from UVM in 1969 with very little idea of what he would do next. Like so many flatlanders, he decided to make Vermont his home. An ad for the Vermont Department of Corrections led Sears to a job counseling young offenders in St. Albans — and later, Burlington. But Sears eventually left to open up a nonprofit residential center for troubled teenagers in Bennington. 204 Depot Street offered housing, counseling and support to young criminals and kids who had fallen out with their parents or had nowhere else to go. Most would live at the center for a year or two before moving on. Fights were common. Breakdowns frequent. Some residents went on to have families and careers. Some went on to become murderers. “It was incredibly intense work,” said Scott Johnson, who ran a similar home and has known Sears for decades. “When you run a group home for adolescents, you’re dealing with kids who have fallen out of favor [with] their family and kin supports, and there’s a lot of trauma in that and in their backgrounds. The tolerance level, and empathy level and the sophistication of the interaction was very important. In many cases, the kids were bigger than you. It was intimidating. You have to put up with a lot. You had to have a certain type of temperament, because there were days when it would have been easy to throw in the towel and say, ‘What am I doing with my life?’” For years, Sears worked the noon-9 p.m. shift at 204 Depot. He also led the kids on three-week camping trips in Canada before rising to a more administrative role. “Sometimes I can come off a little gruff. I don’t mean to be,” Sears said. “It’s a part of the firmness. A lot of times, what kids are looking for is structure and consistency.” At the DCF hearings, “That’s what we’re hearing, if you listen to what the parents and grandparents are talking about,” Sears said. “It’s a lack of structure, and that’s what’s frustrating
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them. I can remember them sitting on a Sunday afternoon, waiting for mom to show up, and mom never does. They want to act tough, but they’re like everyone else. There’s nothing worse than watching that.” Sears’ first lessons in politics came from building support for 204 Depot, located in a downtown area that wasn’t necessarily thrilled about its new neighbor. It helped that some of the 204 Depot kids had lent a hand to put out a fire at a neighboring home. So too did Sears’ willingness to have an occasional beer with the selectman who happened to own a bar across the street. “When you run a place like 204 Depot Street in downtown Bennington, on the main drag, you have to know your community, your politicians, your selectboard,” Johnson said. “You have to be good at building relationships. New police chief comes in, the next day you’re there saying, ‘Hello, let me tell
you about my program.’ Dick learned to be a politician because he wanted it to be accepted by the community.” Sears eventually won a seat on the selectboard — after losing in his first attempt — and stayed on until 1993, the year he took his place in the Vermont Senate. In the late 1990s, Sears threw his weight behind a bill that dramatically bolstered the rights of adopted residents. Adoption records had been sealed, even to the adoptee, unless a biological parent expressly gave permission to have his or her identity revealed. Sears led the charge to change that. Now, records are provided unless parents expressly forbid their names from being released. Given his background, it was probably inevitable that Sears would be assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee, which spends much of its time on issues involving police, the court system and prisons. Sears — who has been chair of the
committee since 1996 — has never been in serious jeopardy of losing his seat. In fact, the only time he wasn’t the top vote-getter in his county was after casting a “yes” vote during the contentious battle to legalize civil unions in 2000. Not surprisingly, he’s been at the fore of most of Vermont’s major law-enforcement initiatives in recent years. Sears led the charge to reform Vermont’s sex-offender laws so they’d include tougher sentences and more funding for investigative teams after repeat sex offender Michael Jacques murdered his 14-year-old niece in 2008. Jacques was on probation at the time of the crime. This past session, after Gov. Peter Shumlin warned of the “rising tide of opiate addiction,” Sears helped push a package of reforms through the Senate designed to steer addicts out of the court system and into treatment. “He has dedicated his life to trying to help the kid he could have been,” said Shumlin, who entered the Senate with
anyone I’ve ever known,” Shumlin said. “If he’s trying to get information out of you, and he’s choosing to do it by appearing to be slower than you, watch out.”
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From left: Sears with Irene Machemer, Sears’ wife, Beverly, and Irene’s husband, William
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Irene Machemer had grown up believing she was an only child — her father, who is not Sears’ father, left when she was 2 years old. She and her husband became professors at a community college. They had three children — and grandchildren. Her mother, who is also Sears’ mother, had never mentioned having another child. So Machemer was stunned when the State of Massachusetts notified her that a brother might be looking for her.
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Sears in 1992 and is one of his oldest friends. “He’s someone who had a real difficult start to his life, and it’s made him who he is. He spent his life trying to create opportunity for people who were born with a mountain full of nothing.” As chairman, Sears has a lot to do with which bills get a hearing, not to mention a vote. From years in the Statehouse, he has a big stack of chits to call in. And he recently landed a spot on the Senate Appropriations Committee, giving him another lever to pull. In person, Sears can come across as a bit bumbling, like an endearing, crusty grandfather. But he uses that first impression to his advantage: Recognizing he didn’t have the necessary polish, patience or broad ambition for higher office, Sears has perfected his inside game. Cagey and convincing, he has a reputation for grasping the most minute policy details, and for bulldog negotiating tactics. “Dick Sears has the best dumb act of
As Sears matured, he wondered about medical history — he had a cancerous tumor taken off his lung in 2000 — and became more desperate to learn about his origins. “The older I got, the more important it became to me,” Sears said. Finally, in 2006, through “a friend of a friend of a friend who knows somebody,” Sears managed to pry a short letter out of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. The agency told him the name of his mother, Laura Foster, and noted she had died of lung cancer in 1995. They also told Sears his birth name, Stephen Story, which he now keeps in his cellphone, in case he forgets. (He tried to think of himself as a “Steve,” for a few days, but it didn’t take.) And they told him that, living just a couple of hours from his home, he had a relative: his sister. The agency enclosed a sample letter he could send her, if he wanted to reach out. Sears thought about it for a day or two, then pulled out his clunky old laptop — he worried she wouldn’t be able to decipher his handwriting — glanced at the sample letter one more time, and tried to summon the words. “My name is Richard Sears and I am 63 years old and live in Bennington
Vermont with my wife,” he tapped on the keyboard. “You don’t know me, but as you read this letter, you will realize why I am writing to you, and the special connection we share. “…Please understand that I do not wish to upset you, or intrude on your life in any way. I would love to be in touch with you, either through letters, e-mail, phone, or face-to-face, whatever you feel comfortable with.”
She remembers asking herself: Could it be true? Was it really worth finding out? Her sons urged Machemer to reply to Sears — if they had an uncle, they wanted to meet him. She googled Sears and read about his public life. She figured reaching out was brave on his part; he knew little about her. A few weeks after Sears mailed the letter, he picked up the phone and heard a woman say: “You wrote me a letter.” That conversation was awkward and lasted for about a half hour. They spoke of their own families, of what they knew of Massachusetts, of their jobs. They had grown up about 20 minutes apart, and Machemer and her family often visited a huge mall not too far from Sears’ home in Ashland. Neither was ready to discuss the obvious next step, though they agreed to speak again soon. Eventually, in the summer of 2006, Sears and Machemer agreed to meet at a restaurant off Interstate 91, not far from the Yankee Candle tourist trap. Sears was nervous about what to wear, finally settling on casual pants and a flowery shirt. He was embarrassed when he saw his sister wearing a dress, and her husband Robert in a collared shirt and tie. Machemer took stock of her brother: a big guy, but gentle, and a little shy, especially for a politician. And with a good sense of humor. That first meeting led to more. Sears peppered his sister with questions about their mother, but before long, the talk turned to vacations, grandkids, health and jobs. “I was an only child until I was 60 years old,” Sears said. “Thank God she is still alive … Having a sister who cares about you, that’s nice.” Brother and sister see each other three or four times a year. The Machemers have come to the Statehouse for a few of Sears’ swearing-in ceremonies, and Sears has introduced them to governors and senators. Now they’re like so many families who live in different places — they don’t get together as much as they’d like. Life gets in the way. “I always think I’ve got to see him more often,” Machemer says. Machemer says she’ll think at 2 a.m. that she should call Sears the next day, but the day gets away from her. And Sears, of course, always has a packed schedule. He’s traveling the state, listening to people from fractured families trying to make their lawmakers understand the myriad challenges in their lives. m
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he Vikings fermented honey into mead. Ancient Babylonians and Egyptians were avid brewers of beer. The Incas turned maize and cassava into the powerful drink known as chicha. Apparently human beings everywhere have a strong desire to ferment and drink what’s around them. Vermonters are no exception. Oldtimers long ago found a clever way to make use of locally abundant resources to produce an alcoholic beverage. That beverage, called sap beer, is brewed with fresh, late-season maple sap in place of water, and it’s particular to the sugaring region that includes Vermont and Québec. Fiddlehead Brewing of Shelburne will produce a limited run of sap beer and sell it at The Third Annual Frog Run Sap Beer Festival, a June 21 benefit for the Vermont Folklife Center (VFC). For local beer enthusiasts, it’s a chance to quaff an unusual beverage that fairly bursts with terroir. But for the nonprofit VFC, which turns 30 this year and is cosponsoring and supporting the event, the production of this draught is much more significant: It brings the past alive. In conversation with Seven Days over tea and scones in the kitchen of their Middlebury headquarters, VFC codirectors Andy Kolovos and Gregory Sharrow often return to that idea. The center, says Sharrow, “is not about ‘old stuff.’ Or it’s about old stuff in that there’s much in old stuff that’s relevant as information, models and provocations for challenges in the present, and for reaching into the future.” The VFC website offers a perfect illustration of that unofficial mission statement. On the page devoted to the sap beer fest, visitors can click to hear an audio recording of the late Edgar Dodge discussing the production of this regional
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drink. Dodge was in his seventies when the VFC recorded him discussing the none-tooscientific process of sap-beer brewing. “It was common to put in anything you’d think might add something to it,” he says. Relayed through a heavy Vermont accent, Dodge’s detailed descriptions serve as the foundation for a new sap beer recipe. Fiddlehead’s owner and head brewer, Matt Cohen, learned from Dodge’s recording that sap beer is by nature inconsistent, so he felt no obligation to adhere slavishly to a single recipe. “It varied from year to year,” Cohen says. “In that spirit, we’re always tweaking the recipe a little bit.” Though it’s the third time the VFC and Fiddlehead have collaborated on the fest, sap beer’s ever-changing recipe keeps things fresh. Like its historical predecessors, Cohen’s brew will have a high alcohol content: about 9 percent. But the brewer also took liberties, this time aging the beer for three months in bourbon barrels. “It starts with a real nice bourbon note, and finishes with a maple note,” he says. “There are lots of unique flavors going on.”
Those barrels may have come from a distillery down south, but the sap is strictly a Vermont product. “Any time you can use any type of local ingredient, you feel much more tied to the land and agriculture, and to the rich history of the people of Vermont,” Cohen says, confirming brewing’s status as a genuine folk tradition. The revival of an unusual alcoholic drink may seem an unlikely project for a folklife center — one that serves, as Seven Days observed in a 2007 cover story, as “the state’s de facto oral archive, a repository of more than 4,000 hours of interviews and other audio material.” (That number has since risen to 4,500 hours of electronically indexed material, according to the organization’s website.) But the VFC is ecumenical in its celebration of “old ways.” Indeed, the rosters of past and upcoming VFC events speak to just how inclusive this organization is. In addition to supporting performances of traditional music and recording oral histories, this year the VFC has held an exhibit about one-room schools and an event that featured photographs of and a performance by the drag-queen troupe Ladies of the Rainbow Cattle Co.
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eter Schumann has a hole in his sweater. On a Sunday morning in May, the founder and artistic director of Bread and Puppet Theater ushers a visitor into a house on the Glover farm where his family and the theater have resided since 1974. Schumann’s face is bright and animated, framed by a mane of white hair; when he walks, his weight tilts forward, like he’s peering down from the 10-foot stilts he routinely donned well into his seventies. He lights up and laughs when his wife, Elka, suggests that he change his clothes. “But I want to make a puppet show!” Schumann declares. He tucks his hands through the wide tear in the belly of his wooly sweater, making his fingers dance to a lively tune that he hums. Schumann, who turned 80 on June 11, has spent a lifetime staging shows and creating puppets from clothing scraps, cardboard and other found materials. In the 51 years since he founded Bread and Puppet on New York’s Lower East Side, the company has gained international recognition for its distinctive papier-mâché puppets, massive outdoor performances and unabashedly political content — not to mention Schumann’s practice of doling out homemade bread at every performance. B&P established itself as a fixture at antiwar protests during the Vietnam War era and is widely considered a pioneer of American avant-garde theater. Not that the founder puts much stock in that. “Importance is politics; importance is money; importance is the various forms of war that are being waged,” Schumann says. “Puppetry distinguishes itself from importance by being unimportant. And it doesn’t have the ambition to be important.” Nonetheless, B&P has reach, not least owing to the droves of puppeteers and volunteers who have cycled through it over the years. Many have gone on to create puppet or radical theater companies, events and festivals of their own.
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ntering B&P’s grounds can feel rather like moving backward in time: down unpaved roads, out of cellphone range, back to the communes of the 1960s or the Eastern European vaudeville shows of the 19th century. For the hundreds who flock to Glover each summer — B&P’s season kicked off last T r u d i C o h en YOUR SCAN TH SCAN THIS PAGE weekend, on June TEXT 15 — the farm itself WITH LAY WITH LAYAR has become a cultural HERE institution. SEE PAG SEE PAGE 5 Last year, B&P launched a 50th anPuppet. But for me, who dreamed it up, I know it’s part of Bread and Puppet’s niversary tour, which included revivals of historically noteworthy shows with legacy.” As B&P enters its sixth decade, and original cast members. And Schumann, Schumann, the theater’s undisputed whose painting and sculpture oeuvre creative force, enters his ninth, the extends beyond the props and backSchumann family and the board are drops he makes for the theater, had a faced with the weight of that legacy. It successful first solo museum show at the raises an uncomfortable question, and Queens Museum in New York City. “His a discussion that, in the words of one work is both profound and playful in a way that grabs people at a basic human board member, “Peter’s not into.” What, if anything, will become of level,” says curator Larissa Harris. “The Bread and Puppet Theater when Peter work connects Europe with America, Schumann is no longer able to lead it, or words with images, humor with pathos. “I have never, ever seen an exhibition is gone?
Maybe Bread and Puppet is the thing that happens when Peter Schumann is in the room. One such alumna is Trudi Cohen, a current board member and past puppeteer. Along with husband and fellow alum John Bell, she later helped found the Great Small Works collective in New York City and the HONK! Festival of activist street bands in Boston. “I see Bread and Puppet everywhere, and people don’t realize it,” Cohen says. “The fact that puppets are not kids’ things anymore, and protesting and parading and street theater in our country can be traced back to it … I think the vast majority of people who love HONK! don’t know it comes from Bread and
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member. Food is grown in a large garden on the Glover farm; the shows are created using cheap, recycled or found materials. Revenue comes from ticket sales and the gift shop; B&P’s print shop churns out banners, prints, posters and books. The theater’s most valuable resource, though, is the people who show up to lend a hand. “A huge part of how the theater sustains itself is volunteers,” Max Schumann says, leading a visitor on a tour of buildings with puppets and masks stacked to the ceilings. “The scale and production of Bread and Puppet relies on them. Peter is manically prolific, but he needs all of them.” For volunteers, and especially for the core group of resident puppeteers, life at B&P has always been far more than a performing gig. Puppeteers make masks, pitch in with gardening, cook meals, set up accommodation for visiting groups and generally work to
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work like this,” she adds. “I still don’t have the words, exactly. I don’t know the law that governs how it works.” The anniversary itself netted a fair amount of attention: B&P is among the longest-running nonprofit theater companies in the U.S., despite having rarely fundraised. “It’s really existed and survived using a totally different model than what anyone else does in this country,” notes Clare Dolan, a board member and former puppeteer. “It keeps growing and existing not by having a development office and grant writing and all those things that most normal nonprofit companies do, but just by nature of thrift and intelligent use of resources.” B&P’s ethos of self-sufficiency may be both a cornerstone of its group identity and one of the secrets of its longevity. “The company has always operated on a shoestring budget,” notes Max Schumann, one of Peter and Elka’s five children and a B&P board
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make the collective living and creative environment function. That, for many, is a big part of the attraction. “It’s truly a community and, for the most part, practices what it preaches,” says puppeteer Katherine Nook, 26. A member of the resident company for the past three years, she previously worked with the Living Theatre in New York City. “It’s so rare to find a group that doesn’t just make political theater, it lives it,” she says. That’s been the goal over the decades. “[Bread and Puppet] was also a lifestyle,” adds Cohen. Along with Bell, she was part of a six-person group that, from the early ’70s to the mid-’80s, was B&P’s longest-lasting resident company. “It was the intense work ethic. The pleasure of running around with puppets. Sharing food and home and the outdoors,” Cohen continues. “We share that. We have that.” Aside from the Schumann family, a resident company with up to six members has traditionally lived on the grounds of the “Dopp Farm,” as the property was known before it became home to B&P in 1974. (At the time, the farm belonged to Elka’s father, John Nearing; her grandfather is Scott Nearing, who with his wife, Helen, penned the back-to-the-land classic Living the Good Life and other books.) In the summer, dozens more members of B&P’s extended community arrive to help with the shows. Hundreds stream in on Sundays to watch the performances. That informal structure, with an ebb and flow of people coming to and leaving Glover depending on the theater’s needs and the season, has sustained B&P’s activities for years. But some changes are looming. “We’re currently looking at changing how the internal structure of the theater operates,” says Nook, who assists with administrative responsibilities in addition to performing. “Before, a resident company lived here year-round and went on tour. But now, we’re changing to having a company on a tour-by-tour basis.” Hence, after this summer season, the theater will dissolve its resident company. Nook characterizes the shift as a natural consequence of Schumann’s aging and his recent burst of creative activity. The hope, it seems, is that the change will give staff more time to book and advertise shows in larger venues to accommodate Schumann’s new work, and give him the freedom to create at his own pace without a set group of performers in mind.
Theatre and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Schumann’s early works in New York fused dance, puppetry, music and text, using traditional European vaudeville tactics to stage public political performances. In those days, his works had “modest titles,” as he now jokes, such as “Dance of Death” and “Story of the World.” “I was a real war child,” Schumann says. “And everything was about the aftermath of war, for me.”
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“I feel so blessed and lucky to have worked with Peter,” Nook says. “He’s given such a gift to the world, and now … it’s this community’s duty to make his desires possible.”
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eter Schumann doesn’t remember the first time he made a puppet come to life. When he was growing up in the 1930s in the German town of Silesia (now part of Poland), his family was friendly with a group of traditional, street-performing puppeteers; the kids had a collection of puppets. “Whenever we had a birthday or an occasion for a celebration, we would put a bed sheet between two chairs and do puppet shows for each other,” says Schumann. “To make fun of things.” For him, humor would become a powerful antidote to challenging times.
Before he turned 10, World War II had displaced Schumann’s family to a refugee camp. There, he recalls, conflicts routinely erupted among townspeople, refugees and soldiers stationed there. On a whim one day, as he recalls, Schumann and his brother invited the refugees, the villagers and the army together under one roof for a puppet show. “I have no recollection what that was about, but it was good,” he says. “Total foolishness. So, total puppet show. Total nonsense.” After the war, Schumann turned to painting and dancing. He met Elka, an American on a Fulbright Scholarship in West Germany, in 1955. They moved together to New York in 1961, when Schumann was 27. He quickly fell in with Lower Manhattan’s experimental performing-arts groups, such as the Living
n his property in Glover, Schumann has placed a couple of chairs just outside the newest building: a painting studio that friends recently built in celebration of his 80th birthday. For the first time, he has a heated space to paint in during the winter. The future, from a conceptual as well as a practical standpoint, is not a topic on which Schumann likes to dwell. “I don’t want to be depressing,” he tells his visitor. “You are young … there needs to be nothing depressing about that. Even if the calculations point toward the unlikelihood of any of us surviving these times.” Making plans for the years to come seems, he says, “a slightly ridiculous business.” Nevertheless, squinting into the early summer sun and taking occasional puffs from a cigar, Schumann gestures to the vast expanse of B&P’s property and allows, “It would be nice if some things remained.” From an artistic standpoint, it’s nearly impossible to separate B&P from its founder. But the theater also exists as a nonprofit organization with a 25-person board, several rotating seats and 12 voting members at any given time, according to Dolan. Peter and Elka Schumann are two of those board members; there are two seats for their five children. The siblings take turns serving on the board. The discussion of how to further B&P’s legacy, according to everyone interviewed for this article, began several years ago. Initially, Cohen recalls, Schumann himself approached the board. “He wanted to preserve his work in some way,” she says. “The legacy, the scripts, the materials, whatever it was that he invented — where was that going to go? His ideas and paintings and pieces of art. And I think we still don’t know.” Delving into the nuts and bolts of that transition proved difficult. The board established a sustainability fund to preserve yet-to-be-determined aspects of B&P, which could include the theater company, countless puppets and costumes, the printing press, the museum, and various structures on the property, which is owned by the Schumann family.
for the public. The rest, though, is still up in the air. When it comes to the theater, B&P has never performed a show that Schumann himself did not conceive and direct. “Even with a script and a manual in hand, it would be very hard to reproduce,” Cohen says. “So, is there a future? Maybe not. Maybe Bread and Puppet is the thing that happens when Peter Schumann is in the room. It’s quite possible we’ll come to that conclusion.” Schumann himself is unsure what purpose the continued existence of the theater serves. “The shows, the way we do them, I don’t know if they are transportable to other generations or mean-
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That question, at least, will soon be answered. This summer, a $7,020 conservation assessment grant from the national Heritage Preservation foundation will bring a pair of museum assessors to catalog and appraise B&P’s collection. Dolan, who wrote the grant, comments that it was controversial on the board, given that B&P has generally avoided outside funding. Its antimaterialist philosophy, too, complicates the idea of preserving the art; the first whiff of commodity fetishism seems to set off alarms. “Peter is a big advocate for the impermanence of objects and letting things crumble,” Dolan says. “He jokes a lot about how everything should be recycled in a large sense, just rot and fall into the ground, and I think that, yes, that’s true, and we all believe that, but there’s a bit of a middle ground.” At the moment, it seems, all have concurred that the museum should be catalogued as a first step and preserved
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t’s easy for readers to empathize with a fictional character who wants to find love, solve a mystery or save the world. But a protagonist who yearns to be rich? That can be a harder sell. And yet, for all our egalitarian ideals, the lure of the monied lifestyle is a theme running through American stories from the genteel world of Edith Wharton and F. Scott Fitzgerald to the cash-grubbing free-for-all of The Wolf of Wall Street. Wealth doesn’t just serve our material needs; it appeals to our imaginations, too, which is why we can’t merely dismiss all money-motivated characters as shallow. Part-time Vermont author Miranda Beverly-Whittemore knows this well. Her third novel, Bittersweet: A Novel,
From Bittersweet My memory of the many afternoons I spent at Flat Rocks that summer is long and lingering, bound up with the reassuring sense of things always having been the way they were, and the belief that they would always be that way. As the afternoon wore on, more Winslows descended the steps, calling happily to each other, and I began to see the nonfamilial, simply familiar, connections between them, and understand that simply to sit upon the rocks and watch the world go by was essential to the definition of being a Winslow. They liked to ride in boats: wooden canoes, rowboats, skiffs, dinghies, kayaks. Once the children were awake, someone — an uncle, a cousin — would take a few little ones out on the Sunfish to teach them to sail. Birch owned a Chris-Craft, a wooden motorboat from the thirties, with teak decks. […] Then there was the constant hubbub about the dogs: who had rolled in deer scat, who had disobeyed on the walk, who was a good girl, who could be trusted with the children, who should be taken back up to the cottage. All of Flat Rocks — all of Winloch, for that matter — became permeated, as the summer went on, with the rancid tang of canines living in a constant state of dampness — a smell I never could have imagined I could tolerate, and came to love.
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pulling us deep into its narrator’s haze of youthful illusions. is narrated by a college student named Mabel Dagmar who longs to escape from her lower-middle-class background into the rarified world represented by her freshman roommate, Genevra “Ev” Winslow. Mabel’s parents are dry cleaners; the effortlessly beautiful Ev “had come of age in boarding school and rehab.” And hers is no upstart fortune; the Winslows — who casually donate a Degas to the college — are an American dynasty. Each summer they converge on Winloch, a bucolic compound on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain, where they dwell in cabins and observe traditions that involve dressing in white and performing Shakespeare. Lest you speculate that the Winslows were inspired by the Webbs of Shelburne Farms, Beverly-Whittemore pointedly includes a scene set at that real Gilded
Age estate: “It made Winloch look like the slums.” Local readers may find themselves noting how the real Vermont dynasty has evolved and shared its treasures with the public while BeverlyWhittemore’s fictional one clings to privacy and the past. That adherence to tradition — rather than luxury per se — is precisely what allures Mabel about the Winslows. Invited to spend the summer with Ev at Winloch, she soon finds herself in a cottage called Bittersweet: “a quiet place, a country place, a place of baguettes and fruit and spreadable honeycomb, idyllic and sun drenched in a way I had never known, but of which I had long been dreaming.” It’s inevitable, of course, that Mabel will find trouble in paradise. (To drive the point home, Beverly-Whittemore has her toting a copy of Paradise Lost to the beach.) The fickle Ev lies to her
roommate, toys with her affections and disappears for days at a time, leaving Mabel to handle a forbidding paterfamilias, an ice-queen mom, a fragile younger sister and dotty, boho Aunt Indo. It’s Indo who plays serpent, making Mabel an offer she can’t refuse: If she can find evidence of some unspecified wrongdoing in the Winslow archives, the dowdy hanger-on might just end up inheriting a coveted place at Winloch. If this sounds like a story that might be more at home in Wharton’s America or at midcentury than in the world of cellphones and TSA searches where Bittersweet is ostensibly set, it is. Like Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, with which it shares the outsider-seekingentrance-to-the-elite premise, BeverlyWhittemore’s novel harks back to a world where social prominence was assumed to go hand in hand with intellectual,
moral and aesthetic superiority. It’s an equation Mabel seldom questions, even as escalating evidence suggests that the Winslows are as depraved as they are undeprived. Bittersweet has one foot in the literary realm of The Great Gatsby and the other in the page-turning gothic territory staked out by Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, whose frustratingly clueless narrator Mabel too often resembles. At times it feels like she’s suffering from Stockholm syndrome, making excuses for Ev’s increasingly poisonous behavior even as her supposed friend accurately warns her, “It’s like I’m infected … you should just stay away from me.” Hints of Mabel’s unreliability as a narrator — and of a secret in her own past — never quite suffice to fill this void at the novel’s center, where an active, compelling protagonist should be. The
Books irony of the Paradise Lost references is that Winloch clearly isn’t a prelapsarian world except in Mabel’s head; in what sort of paradise does Eve have locks prominently installed on all her interior doors? The reader soon begins to suspect that Mabel misinterprets evidence and remains willfully blind to danger signs because of her overwhelming (and selfish) desire to “keep Winloch mine.” Yet she herself never quite acknowledges the role she plays in her own deception and subsequent disillusionment.
If Bittersweet falls far short of its literary predecessors, it’s still a highly readable novel full of plot twists and turns, secrets and scandals — a beach book for those who’d rather bask on Vermont sandstone than tropical sand. While at times it approaches the high-life melodrama of ABC’s “Revenge” — without the humor — the novel has a consistent redeeming grace: the skill with which Beverly-Whittemore brings her setting to life. Winloch’s allure is no vulgar matter of
“golden candlesticks and infinity pools,” as Mabel notes scornfully; rather, “it’s rustic in the way only a rich person’s place can be, with money running under it invisibly, so that they get to pretend they’re just like the rest of us.” Long, languorous descriptions of the compound, closer to a classic Vermont camp than a McMansion, help us understand and even share Mabel’s infatuation with the place. In passages such as a montage of days spent on the beach (see sidebar), or the lengthy description of Mabel’s
sexual awakening with Ev’s black-sheep brother, Bittersweet weaves a golden summer idyll around its readers, pulling us deep into its narrator’s haze of youthful illusions. Money alone can’t buy that kind of blissful indifference to harsh realities, but it sure helps. m Contact: margot@sevendaysvt.com
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e’re all familiar with the pasta dish known as carbonara, but not necessarily with its inspiration, an Italian secret society called the Carbonari. Formed early in the 19th century, these “charcoal burners” are credited with a key role in unifying states on the Boot into what we now know as Italy. Carbonara, which first appeared circa World War II, was named in honor of those patriots. But as I dug into the remarkable bucatini carbonara at Burlington’s Pascolo Ristorante, I was reminded of another secret society, contemporaries of the Carbonari: the fictional Pappataci of Rossini’s 1813 opera L’Italiana in Algeri. Their creed is silently eating to excess; their name means “shut up and chow down!” A taste of Pascolo’s carbonara (on bucatini, a thick spaghetti with a thin hole in the center) inspired me to do just that. Carbonara is traditionally a fat bomb, choking with bacon, eggs and cheese. But in the kitchen of executive chef Kevin Sprouse, the pancetta, egg and pecorino are brightened with a garden’s worth of herbs and a shot of lemon. Recognizably carbonara, but smarter and cleaner, the dish will continue to inspire hushed superlatives in my party for years. Luckily, we can all join Pascolo’s notso-secret society. While there are still a few crimps to work out on the menu, service during my visits was uniformly exceptional. More dishes were soaring arias than tuneless recitatives — and several are sure to become Queen City staples. The stairway descending from Church Street to the basement long known as Three Tomatoes Trattoria has its own air of mystery, worthy of the Pappataci. Still recognizable from its most recent incarnation as nika, Pascolo has the unmistakable sheen of a Farmhouse Group restaurant, including a snazzy window that allows guests to watch chefs craft seven different pasta shapes from scratch. Those pastas are paired with a list of carefully selected wines, including bottles grouped by the region in Italy where they
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In February, we announced that chef DouGlAS pAiNE had commissioned a custom parrilla, or Argentine open-fire barbecue, built for asado nights at HotEl VErmoNt. Those special dinners will begin on Thursday, June 26, following this Thursday’s “An American Girl in Bordeaux,” a wine dinner hosted by winemaker Michele D’Aprix as part of the BurliNGtoN WiNE & fooD fEStiVAl. The asado nights will continue weekly, weather permitting. In contrast to D’Aprix’s light jaunt through French wines, each Asado Thursday will be a feast of local meats, vegetables and Argentine vino. The dinner’s $65 price tag includes two glasses of the last — with white, red and rosé options — nonalcoholic beverages, tax and tip. A portion of proceeds from each event goes to the Fundación Rumbos, dedicated to improving wheelchair accessibility in Argentina. Paine says each dinner will begin with family-style salad and bread served with provoleta, a classic Argentine dish of seasoned, grilled provolone cheese. From there, meats will arrive at the table as they’re ready. cAS-cAD-NAc
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quarter-century of seasoning, and red-sauce dishes make several appearances. But the menu tends toward the more refined dishes served at Trattoria Delia and L’Amante. One ingredient both of those older Burlington restaurants lack is a Church Street location with outdoor seating. My first for-review Pascolo experience mimicked a Roman holiday, with my dinner served al fresco for optimal people-watching. I was in a bit of a hurry that night, and my server succeeded in offering my party three courses in little more than an hour. On a warm day, the asparagus salad was more refreshing than a glass of lemonade. Indeed, lemon dressed the shaved asparagus, greens and cherry tomatoes. But it was a dose of mint leaves that really hit the spot. Twin piles of house ricotta were pleasurable bites, but the salad would have shone without them. With three bruschettas on the menu, trying one was a must. The most original version was coated in bone marrow, butter and gremolata. The three teeny crostini smeared with creamy marrow left me wanting more, especially considering their $8.95 price point. I made up for the low carb count with a slice of airy, oil-andherb-topped focaccia, not unlike a lighter version of my mother’s challah. Chicken Parmigiana, a welcome nod to lower-brow Italian fare, was the restaurant’s greatest disappointment. The chicken breast is usually pounded thin, but this one was thick, oversalted and dry. That was a pity, since the chicken’s crust was admirably crisp and its red sauce balanced just right between sweet and sour. The homemade mozzarella on top was only lightly melted, without a hint of the nascent brown I look for. Worst of all, the bed of spinach was insufficiently washed and gritty. The saving grace was a $3 side order of spaghetti I’d added. Wiry and chewy as ramen, it was an unexpected hit. That pasta may even have outshone my main-course plate of pappardelle con funghi. The homemade pasta was cooked more than the satisfyingly al dente spaghetti and bucatini, but what it lacked in fun for my jaw, it made up for on my palate. The paper-thin mushrooms had been cooked in the wood oven, which imbued them with a whiff of smoke. The creamy sauce was all decadent comfort, though it lacked the truffle and rosemary flavors mentioned on the menu. Coffee tends to overwhelm my palate, so I usually avoid tiramisu. But my server was right to steer me
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toward Pascolo’s version. Served in a Mason jar, the parfait of Vermont Creamery mascarpone mousse and espresso-soaked ladyfingers betrayed barely any of the bitterness I expected. It’s the only tiramisu I’ve had that I would order a second time. Later in the week, I ventured below ground for a second meal, which easily topped the first. For more than a decade, I’ve had an annual tradition of splurging on a plate of fried mozzarella. From now on, it will be the one at Pascolo. There, the medallions of homemade, gooey cheese are coated in basil bread crumbs, then served with a squiggle of tangy salsa verde and a bowl of the restaurant’s pitch-perfect red sauce. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the priciest dish on the menu, a $25.95 swordfish filet, was a great alternative for diners trying to “eat clean.” Striped with grill marks, the tender fish was moments of cooking away from
falling apart. The touch of fire lent its mild flesh a strong flavor. On the side, a pile of white beans and tomatoes conjured a lighter, Mediterranean version of cassoulet. A salad of crisp arugula and sunny orange segments reaffirmed the taste of warm-weather, seaside dining. Ten different pizzas can emerge from Pascolo’s oven, though I saw few parties order them during my meals. Each is large enough to serve two reasonable people and has a crisp, chewy crust that suggests a slightly thicker version of the one once served at Three Tomatoes. I chose the thoroughly Sardinian pane frattau as a way to try the basics along with the pie’s toppings. But the real attraction was a pair of fried eggs on top, placed at the center of the pizza like crossed eyes. While the edges of the whites were crisp, the eggs’ yolks ran over the fresh mozzarella like a second sauce. The thin crust was just sturdy enough to stand up to the yellow river, along with a light (almost too light) layer of red sauce and cheese. Crunchy cubes of pancetta added a burst of salty fat, while fresh garlic stuck in my teeth, enabling me to carry reminders of the pizza’s flavors with me throughout the evening. That didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the thoroughly non-European Jimmy Carter sundae. Earlier, on my own time, I had tried and loved Pascolo’s Amalfi sundae with lemon curd and crunchy hazelnut biscotti. Its one flaw was unappealingly grainy homemade vanilla gelato. I ordered the Jimmy Carter — which features both chocolate and vanilla gelati — to find out if the sweet stuff had improved. It had, and then some. The grit had been replaced by the sought-after buttery texture that defines gelato. The chocolate was more intensely flavored than the vanilla, but it didn’t matter when both were drizzled with amply salted caramel. A few pieces of homemade peanut brittle added a pleasant crunch, but were sweeter than necessary when mixed with the other, subtler flavors. Where Pascolo really succeeds, though, little is subtle about it. Big, bold flavors, spot-on service and original dishes would be enough to get even a Papatacci talking. m Contact: alice@sevendaysvt.com
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reports. “There was no information about whether [the FDA was] going to do this, or implement it immediately … People were concerned about how this was going to play out.” In an industry where the final product takes months — sometimes years — to mature, the FDA’s apparent new stance was a sudden and unwelcome surprise, Bivins said, noting, “It caught people off guard and was very disconcerting for everyone.” As one off-the-record cheese maker put
it in an email, “We’re feeling a bit cautious about the pace and scope of this recent development and would prefer to defer [comment] to organizations like the Vermont Cheese Council and … the American Cheese Society [ACS].” On Tuesday, June 10, the Denver-based ACS issued a position statement urging the FDA to “[r]evise its interpretation of the [code … and] to continue to permit properly maintained, cleaned and sanitized wood as an aging surface in cheese making as has
been, and is currently, enforced by state and federal regulators and inspectors.” The ACS also extolled the virtues of safe cheese making and outlined a set of best practices and safety considerations for aging on wood. With the implementation of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) looming, makers of food who rely on age-old wisdom and practice are on edge. The act will rework federal food safety standards with a focus on preventing — rather than handling cases of — food contamination. Production rules are about to be rewritten. Producers have no idea what changes are on the horizon. In off-the-record conversations, members of Vermont’s artisan cheese community wondered if the FDA’s apparent new protocol was one of those changes. Under the law, new regulations will be publicly reviewed and commented on, but this week, cheese makers seemed to fear that the FDA was engaging in top-down rule making sans consultation with them on matters concerning their livelihood. Hoping to fly under the radar, they kept mum to the press and quietly called their congressmen. Before long, lawmakers jumped into the fray. Right now, the House is hammering out next year’s funding for the Department of Agriculture, and with it, the FDA. Via phone last Tuesday evening, Vermont Rep. Peter Welch said he will move to amend the ag funding bill to preclude the FDA from KNOCK ON WOOD
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post on Wisconsin’s Cheese Underground blog on Sunday, June 8, began with these alarming words: “A sense of disbelief and distress is quickly rippling through the U.S. artisan cheese community.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the post continued, had recently forbidden aging cheese on wooden boards — a rule that, if enacted, could wreak havoc on cheese makers’ ancient craft. The press ran with the story, declaring end times for artisanal cheese in America. A no-wood rule could force cheese makers to destroy aging inventory, and the cost of replacing wood shelving with other materials (such as stainless steel) could financially ruin some artisans. At Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, secondary sources reported that the measure could cost $20 million. Seven Days could not independently verify that number, as farm representatives refused repeated requests for comment. In fact, of the 29 Vermont cheese makers contacted for this story, not one who uses wood agreed to speak on the record by press time. The few who were willing to talk said they didn’t age cheese on wooden boards and would be unaffected by the policy. According to Vermont Cheese Council (VCC) executive director Tom Bivins, local cheese makers jointly decided to keep a low profile until more information became available. “I think people wanted to wait until they had something to actually say,” Bivins said, citing inconclusive early
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in response to questions from New York State. The FDA recognizes that this comusing federal funds to keep wood out of munication has prompted concerns in the artisanal cheese making community. cheese making. Welch’s amendment reads: “SEC. ll. The communication was not intended as None of the funds made available by this an official policy statement, but was proAct may be used to establish, implement, vided as background information on the or enforce any prohibition against aging use of wooden shelving for aging cheeses or ripening cheese on wood under sec- and as an analysis of related scientific tion 110.40 of title 21, Code of Federal publications. Further, we recognize that Regulations.” The congressman, citing the language used in this communication broad bipartisan support, said he is confi- may have appeared more definitive than it dent the amendment will pass. If it does, it should have, in light of the agency’s actual practices on this issue.” should quash the issue for good. The statement also said that past But was there ever really a risk that the FDA would ban wooden cheese-aging enforcement actions at facilities using boards? Or was it simply one bureaucrat’s wooden shelving were related to pathogens. “Since 2010, FDA inspections have comment taken out of context? On Tuesday, Welch, who is up for found Listeria monocytogenes in more reelection this fall, acknowledged that it than 20 percent of inspections of artisanal was a good question, but said he wasn’t cheesemakers,” it read. No data link said bacteria to wooden shelvwilling to take any risks. ing, the statement con“We’ve got to stop this in tinued, and “the FDA will its tracks,” he said. “The engage with the artisanal cheese makers are rightly cheesemaking commualarmed, and the FDA has nity” to learn more about issued a statement that … current practices, review creates more ambiguity data and discuss the safety and uncertainty. There’s of aging on wood. “We weljust no reason to ban, or come this open dialogue,” suggest the possibility of the statement concluded. banning, wood boards on Despite this apparent which to age cheese.” backtracking by the FDA, In addition to noting on Thursday, June 12, local cheese makers’ woes, Vermont cheese makers Welch expressed concern responded to more than 15 that the measure could additional calls for comtouch off the “mother of all R Ep. p Et ER WE l c h ment with radio silence or trade wars with Europe” if tepid, off-the-record rethe FDA banned European marks. “I think the FDA thing is over,” one cheeses aged on wooden boards. By 5 p.m. that same Tuesday, the FDA cheese maker from Chittenden County issued a “clarification”: “[The] FDA is said, suggesting Seven Days call another always open to evidence that shows that local farm for comment. “I think it ended wood can be safely used for specific pur- and it’s not happening.” At the VCC, Bivins poses, such as aging cheese … The FDA embraced the manifest peace. “We’ll be will engage with the artisanal cheese- interested in speaking to the FDA and making community to determine whether working with them instead of [being] at certain types of cheeses can safely be odds with each other,” he said. But Rep. Welch still saw cause for made by aging them on wooden shelving.” Three hours later, a Vermont cheese concern, citing agency correspondence maker emailed Seven Days, describing from earlier this year. “Unfortunately, this the issue in seemingly dismissive terms. ‘clarification’ directly contradicts a clear “Looks like the story may have passed you statement of [the] FDA’s position sent to by,” he wrote, citing the FDA statement. my office on March 27,” he wrote via email “This isn’t the end of the saga, but the on June 12. Provided for reference, that statement rhetoric is significantly less antagonistic.” But when we asked the cheese maker condemns the use of wooden boards, in to anonymously contribute an image from line with the January 2014 comments his company’s Facebook page, he replied, that ignited the drama in the first place. “We’d prefer not to draw attention to Using wooden shelves, it reads, “does not ourselves … We don’t want a target on conform to current Good Manufacturing our backs from the FDA. Even if they are Practice (GMP) regulations, which require sounding less antagonistic, FSMA gives that ‘all plant equipment and utensils … them great power to shut down food be so designed and of such material and workmanship as to be adequately cleanproducers.” Twenty-four hours later, on able, and shall be properly maintained.’ Wednesday, June 11, the FDA issued a “constituent update” on its website with more food after the a conciliatory tone: “At issue is a January classifieds section. page 49 2014 communication … which was sent
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1. Best new restaurant (opened in the last year) INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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Hen of the Wood Pascolo Ristorante Pingala Café & Eatery Revolution Kitchen The Vermont Tap House (WILLISTON)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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Phoenix Table and Bar (STOWE) Plate (STOWE) The Lobby (MIDDLEBURY)
2. Best restaurant if you’re paying INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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American Flatbread — Burlington Hearth Pho Hong Pizzeria Verità The Farmhouse Tap & Grill Tiny Thai (WINOOSKI)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Blue Paddle Bistro (SOUTH HERO)
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Piecasso Pizzeria and Lounge (STOWE) Sarducci’s (MONTPELIER) The Mad Taco (MONTPELIER,
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WAITSFIELD, WATERBURY) The Reservoir (WATERBURY)
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3. Best restaurant if they’re paying INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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A Single Pebble Guild Tavern (S. BURLINGTON) Hen of the Wood Leunig’s Bistro & Café Trattoria Delia
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Blue Paddle Bistro (SOUTH HERO) • Kismet (MONTPELIER)
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Michael’s on the Hill (WATERBURY CENTER)
4. Best breakfast/brunch INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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Leunig’s Bistro & Café Magnolia Bistro Mirabelles Penny Cluse Café Sneakers Bistro & Café (WINOOSKI)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Kismet (MONTPELIER)
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McCarthy’s Restaurant (STOWE) The Bagel (STOWE)
5. Best lunch INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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Leunig’s Bistro & Café Misery Loves Company (WINOOSKI)
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Penny Cluse Café Red Onion Zabby & Elf’s Stone Soup
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • 3 Squares Café (VERGENNES) • The Mad Taco (MONTPELIER, WAITSFIELD, WATERBURY)
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Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge (STOWE)
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Prohibition Pig (WATERBURY) Wilaiwan’s Kitchen (MONTPELIER)
6. Best place to get late-night food • • • • •
Ali Baba’s Kabob Shop El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina Kountry Kart Deli Mr. Mike’s Nectar’s
7. Best outdoor dining* • • • • •
Breakwater Café Leunig’s Bistro & Café Splash at the Boathouse Sweetwaters The Skinny Pancake (BURLINGTON)
8. Best chef • • • • •
Aaron Josinsky and Nate Wade of Misery Loves Co. Donnell Collins of Leunig’s Bistro & Café Eric Warnstedt of Hen of the Wood Phoebe Bright of Blue Paddle Bistro Phil Clayton of Guild Tavern
9. Best restaurant service* • •
Blue Paddle Bistro (SOUTH HERO) Hen of the Wood (BURLINGTON, WATERBURY)
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Leunig’s Bistro & Café The Farmhouse Tap & Grill Trattoria Delia
10. Best place to grab a quick meal* • • • • •
Boloco Bueno y Sano City Market New World Tortilla Zabby & Elf’s Stone Soup
11. Best place to eat alone* • • • • •
City Market El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina Leunig’s Bistro & Café New Moon Café Zabby & Elf’s Stone Soup
Below is a list of the finalists in each category from the 2014 Seven Daysies nomination round. More than 90,000 nominations from 2,500+ users were submitted May 28June 11. The finalists below received the most nominations in each category — woo-hoo! * = New category. Nominees listed alphabetically. Town names noted when not located in Burlington.
12. Best Thai • • • • •
Pho Hong Royal Orchid (MONTPELIER) Sukho Thai (ESSEX) Thai House (ST. ALBANS) Tiny Thai (WINOOSKI)
13. Best Chinese • • • • •
A Single Pebble Asian Bistro (WINOOSKI, WILLISTON) China Express Peking Duck House (WINOOSKI) Silver Palace (S. BURLINGTON)
14. Best Mexican • • • • •
El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina El Gato Cantina Madera’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina Mexicali Grill & Cantina
99 Asian Market Eatery Dharshan Namaste Asian Deli M Saigon Pho Dang (ESSEX, WINOOSKI) Pho Hong Bove’s Restaurant Junior’s Italian (COLCHESTER) L’Amante Ristorante Papa Frank’s Sarducci’s (MONTPELIER) Trattoria Delia A Single Pebble Kismet (MONTPELIER) Pingala Café & Eatery Revolution Kitchen Zabby & Elf’s Stone Soup
18. Best comfort food* • • • • • •
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Blue Paddle Bistro (SOUTH HERO) • Kismet (MONTPELIER) • The Gables Inn (STOWE)
20. Best breakfast sandwich* • • • • •
City Market Guild Fine Meats Henry Street Deli Kountry Kart Deli The Bagel Place (S. BURLINGTON)
The Chubby Muffin
WAITSFIELD)
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Leunig’s Bistro & Café Magnolia Bistro Pearl Street Diner Penny Cluse Café Sneakers Bistro & Café
21. Best bagel
The Mad Taco (MONTPELIER,
16. Best Italian* • • • • • •
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23. Best pizza (restaurant)
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15. Best Vietnamese* • •
19. Best eggs Benedict*
Bluebird Barbecue Farmhouse Tap & Grill Misery Loves Co. (WINOOSKI) Our House Bistro (WINOOSKI) Penny Cluse Café Prohibition Pig (WATERBURY)
INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Bruegger’s Bagels (BURLINGTON, SHELBURNE)
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Burlington Bagel Bakery (S. BURLINGTON)
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Feldman’s Bagels Myer’s Bagel Bakery The Bagel Market (ESSEX JUNCTION) The Bagel Place (S. BURLINGTON)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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Bagito’s Bagel & Burrito Café (MONTPELIER) KC’s Bagel Café (WATERBURY) Middlebury Bagel & Delicatessen The Bagel (STOWE)
22. Best cider doughnuts* • • • • •
Champlain Orchards (SHOREHAM) Chittenden Cider Mill
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Blue Stone Pizza (WATERBURY)
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Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge (STOWE)
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Positive Pie (HARDWICK, MONTPELIER, PLAINFIELD)
24. Best pizza (delivery) INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Junior’s (BURLINGTON, COLCHESTER) • Leonardo’s Pizza (BURLINGTON, S. BURLINGTON)
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Panacea Pizza Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza
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Three Brother’s Pizzeria (COLCHESTER)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Jimmz Pizza (WATERBURY CENTER)
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Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge (STOWE)
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Positive Pie (MONTPELIER)
25. Best burger INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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Bluebird Tavern Five Guys Burgers & Fries (S. BURLINGTON)
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Rí Rá Irish Pub The Farmhouse Tap & Grill The Shopping Bag
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Prohibition Pig (WATERBURY) • The Burger Barn (CAMBRIDGE)
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Three Penny Taproom (MONTPELIER)
Worthy Burger (SOUTH ROYALTON)
(S. BURLINGTON)
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26. Best steak*
Cold Hollow Cider Mill Hackett’s Orchard (SOUTH HERO) Sam Mazza’s Farm Market (COLCHESTER)
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American Flatbread — Burlington Hearth Folino’s Pizzeria (SHELBURNE) Junior’s (BURLINGTON, COLCHESTER) Pizzeria Verità
Shelburne Orchard
INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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EB Strong’s Prime Steakhouse Guild Tavern Hen of the Wood Leunig’s Bistro & Café Windjammer Restaurant (S. BURLINGTON)
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OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Blue Paddle Bistro (SOUTH HERO)
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Fire and Ice Restaurant (MIDDLEBURY)
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J. Morgan’s Steakhouse (MONTPELIER)
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27. Best french fries*
35. Best natural foods market
INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Al’s French Frys (S. BURLINGTON)
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Beansie’s Bus Leunig’s Bistro & Café Misery Loves Co. (WINOOSKI) Nectar’s The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Blue Paddle Bistro (SOUTH HERO) • Prohibition Pig (WATERBURY)
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Three Penny Taproom
BURLINGTON)
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Buffalo Wild Wings Nectar’s Ruben James The Reservoir (WATERBURY) Wings Over Burlington (S. BURLINGTON)
29. Best sandwiches* • •
Four Corners of the Earth Martone’s Market & Café (ESSEX JUNCTION)
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Misery Loves Co. (WINOOSKI) Red Onion Café Stacks Sandwiches
30. Best sushi •
Asiana House (BURLINGTON,
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Asiana Noodle Shop Koto Japanese Steakhouse (S.
BURLINGTON)
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San Sai Japanese Restaurant Sushi Yoshi (STOWE, KILLINGTON)
31. Best creemee INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Al’s French Frys (S. BURLINGTON)
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Bluebird Coffee Stop Burlington Bay Market & Café Rocky’s NY Pizza & Ice Cream
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Sweet Clover Market
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(ESSEX JUNCTION) Trader Joe’s (S. BURLINGTON)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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The Village Scoop (COLCHESTER)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop (EAST MONTPELIER) Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks (MONTPELIER)
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The Dairy Crème (MONTPELIER) Vermont Cookie Love Shack (NORTH FERRISBURGH)
32. Best frozen yogurt* • • • • •
Dakin Farm (FERRISBURGH) Maggie O’s (ST. ALBANS) Orange Leaf SoYo Frozen Yogurt Yogurt City (WILLISTON)
33. Best housemade ice cream INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
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Hen of the Wood Lake Champlain Chocolates Scout & Company
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Chill Gelato (MONTPELIER) • I.C. Scoops (STOWE)
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Island Homemade Ice Cream (GRAND ISLE)
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Lu•lu Ice Cream (MIDDLEBURY)
34. Best cheese • • • • •
Cabot Creamery Grafton Village Cheese Jasper Hill Farm Shelburne Farms Cheddar Vermont Creamery
Hunger Mountain Co-op (MONTPELIER)
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Middlebury Co-op Sunflower Natural Foods (WATERBURY CENTER)
36. Best food truck
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44. Best cidery (non-alcoholic)* • • •
38. Best farmers market vendor • • • • • •
Barrio Bakery Full Moon Farm Half-Pint Farm Jericho Settlers Farm Rookie’s Root Beer Samosa Man
39. Best bread bakery* • • •
August First Bakery & Café Great Harvest Bread Company Klinger’s Bread Company (S. BURLINGTON)
• •
O Bread Bakery (SHELBURNE) Red Hen Bakery (MIDDLESEX)
40. Best sweets bakery* • • •
August First Bakery & Café Barrio Bakery Chef’s Corner Café & Bakery (BURLINGTON, WILLISTON)
• •
Mirabelles Misery Loves Co. Bakeshop (WINOOSKI)
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My Little Cupcake (BURLINGTON,
•
• • • • • •
ArtsRiot Truck Stop Burlington Farmers Market Burlington Wine & Food Festival Stowe Wine & Food Classic Vermont Cheesemakers Festival (SHELBURNE) Vermont Restaurant Week
Drink
42. Best craft brewery •
Fiddlehead Brewing Company (SHELBURNE)
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Hill Farmstead Brewery (GREENSBORO)
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Lost Nation Brewing (MORRISTOWN)
• •
Switchback Brewing Company The Alchemist (WATERBURY CENTER)
Cold Hollow Cider Mill (WATERBURY CENTER)
Hackett’s Orchard (SOUTH HERO) Shelburne Orchards
45. Best hard cidery* •
Boyden Valley Winery
51. Best pick-up bar* • • • • • •
Champlain Orchards (SHOREHAM) Citizen Cider Stowe Cider Woodchuck Hard Cider (MIDDLEBURY)
46. Best spirits distiller • • •
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(MONTPELIER)
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53. Best sports bar* • • • • •
54. Best place to drink alone*
• • • •
55. Best bar (overall)
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Vermont Spirits Distilling Company (QUECHEE) WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey (SHOREHAM)
American Flatbread — Burlington Hearth The Farmhouse Tap & Grill The Mule Bar (WINOOSKI) Vermont Pub & Brewery Vermont Tap House (WILLISTON) Three Penny Taproom (MONTPELIER)
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The Reservoir (WATERBURY)
48. Best brewpub* INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
• • •
Zero Gravity Craft Brewery at American Flatbread — Burlington Hearth Three Needs Taproom & Brewery Vermont Pub & Brewery
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
• • • •
Bobcat Café & Brewery (BRISTOL) Crop Bistro & Brewery (STOWE) Lost Nation Brewing (MORRISVILLE) Prohibition Pig (WATERBURY)
49. Best wine list* •
(MONTPELIER)
• • • • • •
Leunig’s Bistro & Café oak45 (WINOOSKI) Trattoria Delia Vin Bar & Shop
50. Best wine shop • •
Cheese Traders and Wine Sellers (S. BURLINGTON) Cork Wine Bar & Market (WATERBURY)
• •
Dedalus Wine Shop Village Wine and Coffee (SHELBURNE)
•
Vin Bar & Shop
Manhattan Pizza & Pub Nectar’s The Farmhouse Tap & Grill The Mule Bar (WINOOSKI) Three Needs Taproom & Brewery Three Penny Taproom (MONTPELIER)
56. Best bouncers* •
Higher Ground (S. BURLINGTON)
• • • •
Manhattan Pizza & Pub Nectar’s Red Square Three Needs Taproom & Brewery
57. Best bartender • • • • •
Buck Frisch (Church Street Tavern) Chris Maloney (Hen of the Wood, Burlington) Kate Wise (Prohibition Pig, Waterbury) Ross Meilleur (Red Square) Scott Kerner (Three Penny Taproom, Montpelier)
58. Best Bloody Mary* • • • • •
American Flatbread — Burlington Hearth Leunig’s Bistro & Café Magnolia Bistro Penny Cluse Café Sneakers Bistro & Café (WINOOSKI)
Hen of the Wood
(BURLINGTON, WATERBURY)
• • • •
Radio Bean The Mule Bar (WINOOSKI) The Other Place (OP) Three Needs Taproom & Brewery Three Penny Taproom
(STOWE)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Prohibition Pig (WATERBURY)
•
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Church Street Tavern Rí Rá Irish Pub Ruben James Vermont SportsGrill
59. Best cocktails* • • • • • •
Drink Guild Tavern (S. BURLINGTON) Juniper Bar & Restaurant Leunig’s Bistro & Café Pizzeria Verità The Daily Planet
60. Best smoothies/juices* • • • • •
Eco Bean and Juice Healthy Living Market & Café Muddy Waters New Moon Café The Juice Bar
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61. Best teahouse • •
Dobrá Tea Stone Leaf Teahouse
• • •
North Branch Café (MONTPELIER) Tulsi Tea Room (MONTPELIER) Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea
(MIDDLEBURY)
62. Best coffee shop INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
• • • • •
Maglianero Muddy Waters Speeder & Earl’s Coffee Roastery Starbucks Coffee Company Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Birchgrove Baking (MONTPELIER) • Black Cap Coffee (STOWE)
•
Capitol Grounds Café (MONTPELIER)
(S. BURLINGTON)
INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
• • • •
Esox JP’s Pub Olde Northender The Other Place (OP)
•
47. Best draught beer list* •
Charlie-O’s World Famous
Caledonia Spirits (HARDWICK) Green Mountain Distillers (JEFFERSONVILLE)
•
Drink Manhattan Pizza & Pub Nectar’s Red Square Rí Rá Irish Pub Three Needs Taproom & Brewery
52. Best dive bar*
(CAMBRIDGE)
ESSEX JUNCTION)
41. Best food event*
Champlain Orchards (SHOREHAM) Chapin Orchard (ESSEX JUNCTION) Chittenden Cider Mill (S. BURLINGTON)
• • • •
A-Maize-ing Kettle Korn Amir’s Kebab Boo-Kie’s South End Sliders Hong’s Chinese Dumplings The Skinny Pancake
Shelburne Vineyard Snow Farm Vineyard (SOUTH HERO)
37. Best food cart • • • • • •
Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard and Winery (BERLIN) Lincoln Peak Vineyard (NEW HAVEN)
Beansie’s Bus Dolce VT The Hindquarter Lazy Farmer The Burger Barn
• • • • •
Boyden Valley Winery (CAMBRIDGE)
• •
(ESSEX JUNCTION)
•
Natural Provisions Deli & Café (WILLISTON)
(MONTPELIER)
28. Best wings*
City Market Healthy Living Market & Café (S.
43. Best winery
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69. Best trivia night* • • •
Juniper Bar & Restaurant Nectar’s On Tap Bar & Grill (ESSEX JUNCTION)
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Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge (STOWE)
•
Rí Rá Irish Pub
70. Best karaoke* •
Charlie O’s World Famous (MONTPELIER)
• • •
JP’s Pub Manhattan Pizza & Pub The Backstage Pub (ESSEX JUNCTION)
• •
The St. John’s Club Zen Lounge
71. Best stand-up comic • • • • •
Carmen Lagala Chad Peterson Joel Chaves Josie Leavitt Nathan Hartswick
Capitol Grounds Café
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77. Best Americana (folk, country, bluegrass, etc.) artist/group* • • • • •
Brett Hughes Burlington Bread Boys Tallgrass Getdown Rev. Ben Donovan and the Congregation Waylon Speed
78. Best funk/R&B artist/group* • • • • •
Dave Grippo Band Funkwagon Gang of Thieves Grundlefunk Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band
79. Best jazz/blues artist/group* • • • • •
Dwight & Nicole Jenni Johnson Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band Paul Asbell Vorzca
(MONTPELIER)
• • • •
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (WATERBURY) Speeder & Earl’s Coffee Roastery Uncommon Grounds Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea
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(WATERBURY)
•
Vermont Coffee Company (MIDDLEBURY)
64. Best barista • • • • • •
Corey Goldsmith (Maglianero) Paula (Speeder & Earl’s Church Street) Logan Bouchard (Misery Loves Co. Bakeshop) Baristas at Bluebird Coffee Stop Baristas at Uncommon Grounds Kim Blum (Starbucks, Shelburne Road)
Arts + Entertainment 65. Best large live music venue • • • • •
Burlington Waterfront Park Higher Ground (S. BURLINGTON) Nectar’s Shelburne Museum The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
66. Best small local music hot spot • • • • •
Higher Ground (S. BURLINGTON) Nectar’s/Metronome Radio Bean Signal Kitchen The Monkey House (WINOOSKI)
67. Best place to play pool •
Charlie O’s World Famous (MONTPELIER)
• • • •
Manhattan Pizza & Pub Nectar’s Three Needs Taproom & Brewery (MONTPELIER) Van Phan Billiards & Bar (S. BURLINGTON)
68. Best place to dance* • • • • •
Halflounge Speakeasy Club Metronome Higher Ground (S. BURLINGTON) Red Square Nectar’s
72. Best drag performer or group* • • • • •
Kings Local 802 The Ladies of Tucked Major Face Marjorie Mayhem The House of LeMay
80. Best rock artist/group* • • •
73. Best vocalist*
• •
74. Best instrumentalist*
• • • • •
75. Best singer/songwriter*
• • • • •
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Grace Potter Gregory Douglass Josh Panda Kat Wright Myra Flynn Bob Wagner Dave Grippo Jay Ekis Paul Asbell Peter Krag Seth Yacovone
Eric George Grace Potter Gregory Douglass Joshua Panda Kat Wright Maryse Smith
76. Best recording studio/ engineer* • • • • • •
Andre Maquera, West Street Digital Dave DeCristo, Signal Kitchen Colin McCaffrey Rob O’Dea & Chris Collette, The Tank Ryan Cohen, Robot Dog Studio Walter Westinghouse, Higher Ground, Signal Kitchen, NekTones
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Rough Francis Josh Panda and the Hot Damned Vaporizer Waylon Speed
81. Best hip-hop artist/group A2VT Bless the Child The Aztext The Lynguistic Civilians VT Union
82. Best electronic music DJ/ group*
Craig Mitchell DJ Disco Phantom DJ Llu DJ Rekkon DJ A-Dog (honorable mention)
83. Best music festival* • • • • •
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Grand Point North Festival Lake Champlain Maritime Festival The Frendly Gathering Waking Windows
84. Best local theater company • • • •
Lost Nation Theater Lyric Theatre Company Stowe Theatre Guild Vermont Stage Company
85. Best female actor • • • • •
Chris Caswell Lois Trombley Natalie Miller Serena Magnan O’Connell Tracey Girdich
86. Best male actor
94. Best men’s wear
87. Best performing arts venue
95. Best shoe store
• • • • • • • • • • •
Bob Bolyard Mark Cranmer Paul Schnabel Rusty DeWees Seth Jarvis
ArtsRiot Higher Ground (S. BURLINGTON) Off Center for the Dramatic Arts Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center (STOWE) The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Trapp Family Lodge (STOWE)
88. Best visual artist • • • • •
dug Nap Beth Robinson’s Strange Dolls Katharine Montstream Matthew Thorsen Ross Sheehan
89. Best art gallery • • • • •
ArtsRiot BCA Center Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center Shelburne Museum The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery
90. Best movie theater INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
• • • • •
Essex Cinemas Majestic 10 (WILLISTON) Palace 9 (S. BURLINGTON) Sunset Drive-in (COLCHESTER) Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
•
Big Picture Theater & Café (WAITSFIELD)
• •
Stowe Cinema 3-Plex The Savoy Theater (MONTPELIER)
91. Best community event/festival • • • • •
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Burlington Farmers Market Vermont Brewers Festival South End Art Hop KeyBank Vermont City Marathon & Relay
Shopping
92. Best women’s casual clothing store INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
• • • • • •
Bella Boutique ECCO Jess Boutique Liebling Stella Mae Sweet Lady Jane
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Athena’s Boutique (MONTPELIER) • Green Envy Boutique (STOWE) • Salaam Boutique (MONTPELIER)
93. Best women’s eveningwear store • • • • • •
ECCO Jess Boutique Liebling Monelle Old Gold Sweet Lady Jane
* = NEW CATEGORY IN 2014. NOMINEES LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.
• • • • • • • • • •
Banana Republic J.Crew Michael Kehoe Men’s Wearhouse Outdoor Gear Exchange Danform Shoes Dear Lucy Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Stella Mae The Shoe Horn (MONTPELIER)
96. Best second-hand clothing • • • • •
Battery Street Jeans Goodwill (S. BURLINGTON, WILLISTON) Old Gold Plato’s Closet (WILLISTON) Second Time Around
97. Best children’s clothing • • • • • •
Buttered Noodles (WILLISTON) Carter’s Outlet (ESSEX) Gap Kids Once Upon A Child (WILLISTON) Yellow Turtle (STOWE) Zutano (MONTPELIER)
98. Best eyeglasses • • • • •
Costco (COLCHESTER) Eyes of the World EyeCare of Vermont LensCrafters (S. BURLINGTON) The Optical Center
99. Best place to buy jewelry • • • •
Perrywinkle’s Fine Jewelry Tick Tock Jewelers Tradewinds Imports Von Bargen’s Jewelry
104. Best housewares store • • • • • •
105. Best children’s toy store • • • • •
Zinnia Jewelry
100. Best beauty-product purveyor • • • • •
MAC Cosmetics Mirror Mirror Sephora Splash Naturals (MONTPELIER) The Body Shop
101. Best pet supply store • •
Guy’s Farm & Yard (WILLISTON) Pet Food Warehouse (S. BURLINGTON, SHELBURNE)
• • •
•
106. Best furniture store • • •
Burlington Furniture Company Homeport Modern Design Furniture (SHELBURNE)
• •
The SuperStore (WILLISTON) Wendell’s Furniture (COLCHESTER, S. BURLINGTON, PLATTSBURGH)
107. Best lighting store • • • • •
City Lights Conant Metal & Light Barre Electric & Lighting Supply The Lamp Shop The Lighting House (SHELBURNE)
108. Best antique/secondhand store • • • • •
Anjou & the Little Pear Barge Canal Market Junktiques ReSOURCE Vintage Inspired — Lifestyle Marketplace
109. Best place to buy a computer • • • •
Best Buy (WILLISTON) Computers for Change Pine Computers (S. BURLINGTON) Small Dog Electronics
•
(S. BURLINGTON, WAITSFIELD, RUTLAND) Staples (S. BURLINGTON, WILLISTON)
110. Best camera store • • •
Best Buy (WILLISTON) Bob’s Camera and Video (BARRE) Green Mountain Camera (S. BURLINGTON)
(S. BURLINGTON)
111. Best bridal shop
Advance Music Center Guitar Center (WILLISTON) GuitarSam (MONTPELIER) Randolin Music Store and Guitar Repair Vermont Violins
INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Barnes & Noble (S. BURLINGTON)
Crow Bookshop Phoenix Books The Flying Pig (SHELBURNE)
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Bear Pond Books (MONTPELIER) • Bridgeside Books (WATERBURY)
•
Woodbury Mountain Toys
• •
103. Best bookstore • • •
(SHELBURNE) Kid City (S. BURLINGTON) Toys “R” Us (WILLISTON)
Petco PetSmart (WILLISTON) The Pet Advantage
102. Best musical instrument store • • • •
Buttered Noodles (WILLISTON) Jamie Two Coats’ Toy Shop
(MONTPELIER)
(BURLINGTON, SPRINGFIELD, STRATTON)
•
Bed Bath & Beyond (WILLISTON) Capital Kitchen (MONTPELIER) HomeGoods (S. BURLINGTON) Homeport Kiss the Cook Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens
• •
LeZot Camera Shop PhotoGarden (S. BURLINGTON) David’s Bridal Fiori Bridal Boutique (ESSEX JUNCTION)
• •
K’s Bridal and Formal (BARRE) Needleman’s Bridal & Formal (S. BURLINGTON)
•
Sewly Yours Bridal & Once Upon a Bride
112. Best auto dealer • • •
The Automaster (SHELBURNE) Burlington Subaru Freedom Nissan (S. BURLINGTON)
• •
Heritage Ford (S. BURLINGTON) Heritage Toyota (S. BURLINGTON)
The Vermont Bookshop (MIDDLEBURY)
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DAYSIES NOMINEES
SEVEN 113. Best garden center •
Claussen’s Florist & Greenhouse (COLCHESTER)
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Evergreen Gardens of Vermont (WATERBURY CENTER)
•
Gardener’s Supply Company
122. Best veterinarian/animal hospital* •
Horsford Gardens & Nursery (CHARLOTTE)
•
Paquette Full of Posies (WILLISTON)
114. Best place to buy a pipe • • • • •
Bern Gallery Full Tank Garcia’s Tobacco Northern Lights Stash N’ Stowe
115. Best adult toy store • • •
Green Mountain Animal Hospital (BURLINGTON,
• • •
Milton Veterinary Hospital Old North End Veterinary Clinic River Cove Animal Hospital
Aristelle Bella Boutique Bertha Church Old Gold Victoria’s Secret (BURLINGTON, S.
Burton Snowboards Flagship Store Outdoor Gear Exchange Skirack
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • AJ’s Ski and Sports (STOWE) • Darkside Snowboards (STOWE)
Slopestyle Ski & Ride (MONTPELIER)
118. Best bike shop INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
•
Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness (S. BURLINGTON)
• • •
North Star Sports Old Spokes Home Skirack
OUTSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • AJ’s Ski and Sports (STOWE) • iRide (STOWE) • Onion River Sports (MONTPELIER)
119. Best outdoor outfitter • •
AJ’s Ski and Sports (STOWE) Eastern Mountain Sports (S. BURLINGTON)
• • •
Onion River Sports (MONTPELIER) Outdoor Gear Exchange Skirack
Services
120. Best nonprofit organization* • • • • •
Chittenden County Humane Society Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) Lund Family Center Planned Parenthood of Northern New England Vermont Foodbank
121. Best pet daycare •
Gulliver’s Doggie Daycare (WILLISTON)
• • • •
• • • •
Play Dog Play Oh My Dog (S. BURLINGTON) Stowe Kennel Kare The Crate Escape (S. BURLINGTON, RICHMOND)
•
• • •
(HINESBURG)
• •
Boyden Valley Winery
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Shelburne Farms Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa (STOWE) The Inn at Round Barn (WAITSFIELD)
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Trapp Family Lodge (STOWE)
125. Best caterer* • • • • •
Bevo Catering by Dale Cloud 9 Caterers Let’s Pretend Catering Sugarsnap
126. Best florist •
Chappell’s Florist In Full Bloom Florists (SHELBURNE) Kathy & Company Flowers Stray Cat Flower Farm Wildflower Designs (STOWE)
127. Best real estate agency • • • • •
Century 21 Jack Associates Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Realty Keller Williams Vermont Lang McLaughry Real Estate RE/MAX North Professionals
128. Best real estate agent* • • • • •
Brian Boardman Geri Reilly Jessica Bridge Katrina Roberts Yves Bradley
129. Best bank/credit union • • • • •
Merchants Bank New England Federal Credit Union North Country Federal Credit Union TD Bank Vermont Federal Credit Union
130. Best mortgage broker* • • • • •
Kelly Deforge Kim Negron Nick Parent New England Federal Credit Union Spruce Mortgage
131. Best salon (unisex) • •
Indigo Salon O’Brien’s Salon (BURLINGTON,
S. BURLINGTON, ESSEX JUNCTION)
• • • •
O’M Salon Salon Salon (WINOOSKI, STOWE) Stephen & Burns Chop Shop Hair Design
• • • • •
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• • • •
Jennie Nail & Spa Mini Spa VT (formerly Tootsies Mini Spa) Mirror Mirror Phinne Nail Salon (WATERBURY) Tropical Nails and Tan (S. BURLINGTON)
135. Best place to get body art • • • • •
Aartistic Inc. (WINOOSKI) Body Art Tattoo and Piercing Jade Lotus Tattoo and Piercing Magnetic North Tattoo Yankee Tattoo
136. Best health club/fitness studio • •
Greater Burlington YMCA Planet Fitness (S. BURLINGTON,
ESSEX JUNCTION)
• • •
REV Indoor Cycling Synergy Fitness (WILLISTON) The Edge Sports and Fitness (S. BURLINGTON, WILLISTON, ESSEX)
137. Best cab company* • • • • •
Benway’s Dunwright Taxi Green Cab VT Snowflake Taxi Quick Cab
138. Best massage/body worker* • • • • •
Amanda Young, Shanti Mama Wellness Cynthea’s Spa Errol Steele, Commonhealth Massage Karla Henning, All Wellness Rod Cain, Rod Cain Massage Therapy
139. Best yoga teacher* • • • • •
Caitlin Pascucci, Sangha Studio John McConnell, Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga Kathy McNames, Yoga Vermont Malaika DosRemedios, Burlington Yoga Susan Cline Lucey, Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga
140. Best yoga studio* • • • • •
Burlington Yoga Evolution Yoga Laughing River Yoga Sangha Studio Yoga Vermont
Outdoor + Recreation
141. Best public golf course • • • • •
Arrowhead Golf Course (MILTON) Kwiniaska Golf Club (SHELBURNE) Rocky Ridge Golf Club (ST. GEORGE) The Links at Lang Farm (ESSEX) Williston Golf Club
* = NEW CATEGORY IN 2014. NOMINEES LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.
Bolton Valley Resort Jay Peak Resort Smugglers’ Notch Resort Stowe Mountain Resort Sugarbush Resort
143. Best cross-country ski area
•
(S. BURLINGTON)
• • • •
Cynthea’s Day Spa Oasis Day Spa (WILLISTON) Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa (STOWE) Topnotch Resort & Spa (STOWE) The Essex Resort and Spa (ESSEX)
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142. Best ski/ride slope
134. Best manicure/pedicure
(CAMBRIDGE)
• •
Gentlemen’s Top Option (GTO) The Men’s Room
133. Best spa
• •
Pampered Pet Grooming & Supply PetSmart
Bugatti Barbers Chop Shop Hair Design Clay’s Barber Shop (S. BURLINGTON)
A Passion for Pets (COLCHESTER) Doggie Styles (COLCHESTER) Grateful Dog Grooming
124. Best wedding venue
Goodtimes Gallery Imago (COLCHESTER)
INSIDE CHITTENDEN COUNTY • Alpine Shop (S. BURLINGTON)
•
123. Best pet groomer*
WATERBURY CENTER)
BURLINGTON)
• •
(WILLISTON)
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117. Best ski/snowboard shop* •
S. BURLINGTON)
• •
Fitzgerald Veterinary Hospital
Good Stuff (BURLINGTON, ST. ALBANS,
116. Best place to buy lingerie* • • • • •
(COLCHESTER)
• • •
•
(BURLINGTON, WILLISTON)
•
132. Best barber/men’s cut*
Vote before July 1:
Bolton Valley Resort Catamount Outdoor Family Center (WILLISTON) Craftsbury Outdoor Center Sleepy Hollow Inn, Ski and Bike Center (HUNTINGTON) Trapp Family Lodge (STOWE)
144. Best in-state weekend getaway
•
Jay Peak Resort Lake Willoughby Stowe Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa (STOWE) Trapp Family Lodge (STOWE)
145. Best Vermont day trip with the kids • • •
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center Jay Peak Pump House Montshire Museum of Science (NORWICH)
• • •
Shelburne Farms Shelburne Museum Stowe
146. Best foot race* • • • • • •
Craft Brew Races KeyBank Vermont City Marathon Leaf Peepers Half Marathon & 5K Mad Marathon Rí Rá’s Santa 5K Run Vermont Corporate Cup and State Agency Race
147. Best people-watching place* • • • • •
Burlington Farmers Market Burlington waterfront Church Street, Burlington Leunig’s Bistro & Café The Champlain Valley Fair (ESSEX
JUNCTION)
148. Best place to take your parents* • • • • •
Burlington waterfront Church Street Marketplace Shelburne Farms Shelburne Museum Stowe
149. Best state park* • • •
Groton State Park Grand Isle State Park Little River State Park
• •
Mt. Philo State Park (CHARLOTTE) Sand Bar State Park (MILTON)
(WATERBURY)
150. Best day hike* • • • • •
Camel’s Hump State Park Mt. Mansfield Mt. Philo State Park (CHARLOTTE) Snake Mountain (ADDISON) Sterling Pond Trail (JEFFERSONVILLE)
151. Best place to bike* • •
• • •
Burlington Bike Path Catamount Outdoor Family Center (WILLISTON) Colchester Causeway Kingdom Trails (EAST BURKE) Stowe Recreation Path
Media
152. Best print/online journalist • • • • • • •
Alice Levitt, Seven Days Anne Galloway, vtdigger.org Chris Bohjalian, Burlington Free Press Dan Bolles, Seven Days Jeff Baker, Burlington Free Press Ken Picard, Seven Days Paul Heintz, Seven Days
153. Best photojournalist* • • • • •
Emily McManamy, Burlington Free Press Glenn Russell, Burlington Free Press Jeb Wallace-Brodeur, Seven Days, Times Argus Matthew Thorsen, Seven Days Stephen Mease, Champlain College
154. Best local TV journalist • • • • •
Brittney Hibbs, ABC 22/FOX 44 Darren Perron, WCAX Gina Bullard, WCAX Jack Thurston, NECN/WPTZ Kristin Kelly, WCAX
155. Best local radio host* • • • • •
Jane Lindholm, VPR Mark Johnson, WDEV Mike Luoma, The Point Mitch Wertlieb, VPR Zeb Norris, The Point
156. Best local radio DJ • • • • • •
Big Dog, WRUV Craig Mitchell, Planet 96.7 DJ Llu, WRUV Mike Luoma, The Point Pete Powers, 99.9 The Buzz Zeb Norris, The Point
157. Best radio station • • • • • •
95 Triple X 98.9 WOKO 99.9 The Buzz The Point Vermont Public Radio WRUV 90.1
158. Best radio morning show* • • • • •
Charlie + Ernie + Lisa in the Morning!, WVMT AM 620 Jamie & Chantal, 95 Triple X Mike & Mary in the Morning, 92.9 Morning Edition, VPR Morning Roundup, 98.9 WOKO
159. Best college radio station* • • • • •
WGDR — Goddard College WJSC-FM Johnson State College WRMC 91.1 FM Middlebury College Radio WRUV 90.1 FM Burlington (UVM) WWPV 88.7 (Saint Mike’s)
160. Best meteorologist • • • • •
Gary Sadowsky, WCAX Kerrin Jeromin, Fox 44 Mark Breen, VPR Sharon Meyer, WCAX Tom Messner, WPTZ
161. Best social media personality* • • • • •
Amber LeMay @AmberLeMay Eva Sollberger @StuckInVermont Nichole Magoon @nicholemagoon Nicole Ravlin @PMGNicole Rufus James (instagram) @rufusinvt
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Nestled in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom is the Kingdom Trails network. Founded in 1994, the 100-some miles of bike and Nordic trails welcome athletes of all skill levels. Widely regarded as one of the country’s premier riding destinations, this picturesque locale is also home to NEMBAFest. Hundreds of mountain bikers celebrate the sport during a weekend of camping, riding, demos and access to the latest gear from industry vendors. Offsetting adrenalinepumping excursions, folks relax with local eats, wacky contests, appearances by legendary rider Jeff Lenosky and live music from Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band and other groups.
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WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS NETWORK: BURLINGTON CHAPTER MEETING: Realtor Suzanne Johnson imparts her knowledge in "Giving Back: Making Philanthropy Part of Your Business Plan." Holiday Inn, South Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $17-20. Info, 503-0219.
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COMMUNITY DINNER: Diners get to know their neighbors at a low-key, buffet-style meal organized by the Winooski Coalition. O'Brien Community Center, Winooski, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; transportation available for seniors. Info, 655-4565. VERMONT SKI AND SNOWBOARD MUSEUM ANNUAL MEETING: A recap of events, exhibits and programs paves the way for a discussion of future plans. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9911.
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UVM FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT: Influential thinkers exchange ideas and opinions about creating sustainable food systems. See uvm.edu for details. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $25-125. Info, alison.nihart@uvm.edu.
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'FIZZ, BOOM, READ' STITCH-IN: Members of the Green Mountain Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America demonstrate needlework techniques with themed projects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
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SUNSET BELLY DANCE: Dancers tap into ancient traditions in an exploration of modern tribal belly dance. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. $13. Info, 985-3819.
fairs & festivals
VALLEY NIGHT FEATURING CHICKY STOLTZ: Locals gather for this weekly bash of craft ales, movies and live music. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation; $2 drafts. Info, 496-8994.
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CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Baked items, preserves, meats and eggs sustain seekers of local goods. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4122. 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.
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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. 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. WILLISTON FARMERS MARKET: An open-air affair showcases prepared foods and unadorned produce. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, willistonfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.
Friday, June 20, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at Kingdom Trails in East Burke. $39-139. Info, 626-0737. nemba.org
WINE TASTING: SUMMER ON THE COAST: From the Tuscan coastline to the historic island of Corsica, varietals capture the essence of their surroundings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.
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 & fitness
HOME ACUPRESSURE FOR YOUR GUT: Acupuncturist Joshua Singer shares techniques for managing heartburn, stomachaches and other ailments. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. LIVING A CONSCIOUS LIFE: CHOOSING TO REMEMBER AND REALIZE YOUR SOUL: Attendees explore a state of ease, lightness and inner peace found in the present moment. Moonlight Gifts, Milton, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 893-9966. MONTRÉAL-STYLE ACRO YOGA: Using partner and group work, Lori Flower helps participants gain therapeutic benefits 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 define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
kids
'ADOPT A BEANIE PET': Youngsters take home a fuzzy stuffed-animal friend for a week and keep a daily journal of their adventures to share. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. CREATIVE WRITING CLUB: Budding wordsmiths ages 9 and up let their imaginations soar with prompts, games and other exercises. Essex Free Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. WED.18
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Looks can be deceiving when it comes to the New West Guitar Group. The Los Angeles-based trio’s boyish charm belies musical sophistication the Seattle Times calls “sharp and refined.” Perry Smith, Jeff Stein and John Storie met while attending the University of Southern California. There, the three honed a sound rooted in classic jazz that embraces folk, country, rock and pop. This versatile approach to the genre is fully realized in the group’s 2013 release, Big City. Featuring original compositions alongside covers of Tears for Fears, the Police and others, it secures the award-winning musicians’ reputation as innovators in their field.
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NEW WEST GUITAR GROUP Saturday, June 21, 8 p.m., at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe. $20-25. Info, 760-4634. sprucepeakarts.org
JUN.21 & 22 | FAIRS & FESTIVALS History Lesson The past meets the present at the Vermont History Expo, where the bygone days of bonnets, bloomers and horse-drawn buggies come alive. This ode to the state’s dynamic heritage highlights an era in which family farms and rural country stores served as meeting places for neighbors; where homespun clothing and hearthside stories were part of daily life. Nearly 150 historical organizations channel the best of yesteryear, with artisans, musicians and crafters offering visitors a glimpse into their ancestors’ lives. Authors, genealogists and reenactors get in on the fun, providing educational, entertaining activities ranging from fife-and-drum processions to informative displays.
VERMONT HISTORY EXPO Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds. $5-10; $20 family pass. Info, 828-2180. vermonthistory.org
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The Lunchbox Summer meaL Program: youth ages 18 and under fill up on nutritious eats from a funky food truck that doubles as a mobile learning kitchen. st. paul's Catholic school, barton, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. free. Info, 334-2044. 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. Teen WriTerS grouP: budding wordsmiths ages 12 through 18 develop their skills with naturethemed exercises. st. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3:30 p.m. free. Info, 748-8291, mross@stjathenaeum.org.
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LeS FrancoFoLieS de monTréaL: one thousand international artists take the stage in more than 250 shows for the largest music festival in the french-speaking world. see francofolies.com for details. Various montréal locations, noon. prices vary; most events are free. Info, 514-876-8989.
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ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: The world's most offbeat performers convene for live music, theater performances and everything in between. see montrealfringe.ca for details. Various montréal locations, noon-midnight. $28-250 for all-access passes; individual ticket prices vary. Info, 514-849-3378. ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'biTS': Comedian/singer-songwriter patri Kearns melds humor, vulnerability and over-the-top scenarios in a portrayal of an 1870s schoolmaster. Espace 4001 space, montréal, 9:30 p.m. $10. Info, 514-849-3378. ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'cirque Prom': professional circus artists combine acrobatics and contortion with romance and angst in an awe-inspiring show. for ages 18 and up. petit Campus, montréal, 8 p.m. $8-10. Info, 514-849-3378. ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'doubLe haPPineSS: a TaLe oF Love, LoSS and one Forever FamiLy': from fertility woes and Chinese adoption to parental loss and beyond, Kelly haramis takes audience members on her quest to become a mother. scène mini, montréal, 7:45 p.m. $6-8. Info, 514-849-3378. ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'drag queen SToLe my dreSS': mother-in-laws meet casino showgirls and a drag queen with kleptomania in Gillian English's hilarious autobiographical tale. Cabaret du mile End, montréal, 7:45 p.m. $8-10. Info, 514-849-3378. ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'hardcaSTLe & mccormick: SPiceFace': A former race car driver's new career as a thief goes sour upon facing a crime boss out to control montréal's spice racket in this caper from hard mac fuel productions. Théâtre ste-Catherine, montréal, 9 p.m. $5-10. Info, 514-849-3378. ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'high Tea': A cup-and-saucer affair transforms into a fantastical wonderland in Aaron malkin and Alastair Knowles' physical comedy. Cabaret du mile End, montréal, 9:30 p.m. $8-10. Info, 514-849-3378.
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book SaLe: bookworms stock up on gently-used reads at this benefit for the library. Rutland free Library, 4-8 p.m. free. Info, 773-1860. chard deniord & arLene diSTLer: The local poets share stanzas as part of the Readings in the Gallery series. A reception and book signing follow. st. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. free. Info, 748-8291. roWan JacobSen & ginger STrand: The renowned authors excerpt selected works at the Writing in place summer writers workshop. houston house, sterling College, Craftsbury Common, 7 p.m. free. Info, 586-7711, ext. 164.
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ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'reaL dead ghoSTS': shelby Company presents its award-winning drama about a young married couple whose secluded anniversary celebration goes awry. montréal Improv Theatre, 6:15 p.m. $8-10. Info, 514-849-3378.
auThorS aT The aLdrich: humorist and memoirist Ellen stimson delights lit lovers with Mud Season and Good Grief. A concert in Currier park follows. milne Community Room, Aldrich public Library, barre, 6 p.m. free. Info, 476-7550.
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german-engLiSh converSaTion grouP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch in a supportive environment. Local history Room, fletcher free Library, burlington, third Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. free. Info, 865-7211.
ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'Le 2e Sexe': five performers take the stage in this contemporary dance piece about the beauty and strength of women amid the media's hyper-sexualized images and stereotypes. mission santa Cruz, montréal, 6:15 p.m. $8-10. Info, 514-849-3378.
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ST-ambroiSe monTréaL Fringe FeSTivaL: 'JuSque danS LeS oS': Inspired by an actual event, stéphanie pelletier's drama explores a winter night in which a stranger threatens to enter the protagonist's home. Espace 4001 space, montréal, 6:30 p.m. $8-10. Info, 514-849-3378.
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midweek hump. American flatbread burlington hearth, 6-8:30 p.m. free. Info, 920-819-0672. Summer eveningS WiTh vermonT TreaSureS: As part of a concert series benefitting the old meeting house, the Will patton Quartet presents a varied program ranging from bebop to brazilian sambas. old meeting house, East fairfield, 7-9 p.m. $15; free for kids under 12. Info, 827-6626. viLLage harmony aLumni enSembLe: Larry Gordon and tatiana sarbinska direct college-age singers in a program of international choral music. unitarian Church, montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 426-3210.
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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. norTheaST kingdom roLLer derby League oPen recruiTmenT: Roll models welcome skaters of all ability levels for adrenaline-pumping laps around the flat track. Gymnasium, Newport municipal building, 7 p.m. free. Info, 755-6843.
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'The neW hiLTon burLingTon' grand oPening: The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes area professionals, who network while touring the property's new and renovated spaces. hilton hotel, burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $12-20 includes two drinks and appetizers. Info, 863-3489, ext. 220.
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conTra dance: mover and groovers of all skill levels tap into time-tested regional traditions at this New England social dance. pierce hall Community Center, Rochester, 7-10 p.m. $5-10. Info, 342-3529.
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mounT manSFieLd ScaLe modeLerS: hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature construction skill swap. brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. free. Info, 879-0765.
WedneSday roadSPokeS 101 ride: A gentle training ride builds bike-handling skills and increases confidence and comfort on the road. Road bikes recommended. montpelier high school, 5:30 p.m. free. Info, 229-9409.
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.
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Fred WiSeman & meLody WaLker brook: Referencing their research, the lecturers examine the influence of maine's Wabanaki tribe on the Koasek Abanakis' reconnection with their agricultural heritage. Lake Champlain maritime museum, Vergennes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5. Info, 475-2022.
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The meT: Live in hd SerieS: A broadcast production of Verdi’s Rigoletto stars Željko Lucic in the title role opposite Diana Damrau as Gilda. Catamount Arts Center, st. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $10.50-12.50. Info, 748-2600. palace 9 Cinemas, south burlington, 7 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300. 'young FrankenSTein': The st. michael's players interpret mel brooks and Thomas meehan's stage adaptation of the former's 1974 comedic film. mcCarthy Arts Center, st. michael's College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $37-46. Info, 654-2281.
WanderLuST vermonT: four days of yoga and music features mat sessions led by seane Corn, Elena brower and others, and tunes from acts including Nahko and medicine for the people. see calendar spotlight. stratton mountain Resort, 8 a.m.-midnight. prices vary. Info, 855-926-3375.
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burLingTon Wine & Food FeSTivaL: 'an american girL in bordeaux': Winemaker michelle d'Aprix of C&p Imports joins forces with Juniper chef Doug paine for an evening of creative cuisine and fine wine. Juniper, burlington, 6-8 p.m. $50. Info, 685-6771.
burLingTon Wine & Food FeSTivaL: 'SiP and ShoP': Imbibers sip bubbly and sample light bites A while browsing positive-energy bangles oN Co D C uR t Es y mA and mingling with bWff representatives. o f b RI A N Alex and Ani, burlington, 6-8 p.m. free. Info, 497-3609. LD
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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.
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BrAdFord Young mAkers cluB: Kiddos ages 11 through 14 gather for a meeting of the minds. Children's Room, Bradford Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 222-4536. the lunchBox summer meAl ProgrAm: See WED.18, Gardner Memorial Park, Newport, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-2044. 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.
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ru12? senior women's discussion grouP: Female-identified members of the LGBTQ community discuss topics of interest in a safe and comfortable setting. RU12? Community Center, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.
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les FrAncoFolies de montréAl: See WED.18. st-AmBroise montréAl Fringe FestivAl: See WED.18. st-AmBroise montréAl Fringe FestivAl: 'cirque Prom': See WED.18, 4:30 p.m.
st-AmBroise montréAl Fringe FestivAl: 'high teA': See WED.18, 11 p.m.
st-AmBroise montréAl Fringe FestivAl: 'le 2e sexe': See WED.18, 8 p.m.
living with Alzheimer's For middle-stAge cAregivers: Professionals share strategies for safe, effective and comfortable care. Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, Williston, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-272-3900.
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Ben kilhAm: The wildlife biologist imparts his wisdom in "Out On a Limb: A Look Into the Social World of Black Bears." Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 7-8:30 p.m. Free to attend; donations accepted. Info, 359-5000, ext. 223. condoleezzA rice: As part of the Todd Lecture Series, the former United States secretary of state shares her passion for public service with more than 600 international students in the keynote address of Norwich University's Residency Conference. Norwich University, Northfield, 10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 485-2886.
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eco logic All: Val Esposito, Rebecca Schwarz and Ken Howell discuss the overlap of ecology, economics, technology and art. Small group design sessions follow. Generator, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, rebecca@rebeccaschwarz.com. hot toPics in environmentAl lAw lecture series: Randolph L. Hill of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presents "Water Pollution Control in Vietnam: Reality and Policy." Room 007, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1228.
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'durAng BAng': A comedic showcase of short plays by Christopher Durang includes Medea, Wanda's Visit and more. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10-30. Info, 229-0492. green mountAin oPerA FestivAl 'the rAPe oF lucretiA': Members of the GMOF emerging artists program stage Benjamin Britten's explosive and emotionally intense opera. Gate House Base Lodge, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 7:30-10 p.m. $35. Info, 496-7722. 'JosePh And the AmAzing technicolor dreAmcoAt' Auditions: Pentangle Arts holds tryouts for its October production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's pop-opera musical about the biblical story of Joseph. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 5-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 457-3981. nAtionAl theAtre live: Familial ties are tested when a man takes over his father-in-law's company in a broadcast production of Alan Ayckbourn's A Small Family Business. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $16-24. Info, 748-2600. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $10-16. Info, 518-523-2512. roYAl shAkesPeAre comPAnY: 'richArd ii': A broadcast production of the bard's political tale stars David Tennant as a king blinded by his pursuit of power. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $23. Info, 603-646-2422.
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st-AmBroise montréAl Fringe FestivAl: 'me & mY monkeY': Set in 1976 just outside South Central Los Angeles, Bradley Spann's coming-of-age solo show explores the dynamics of a dysfunctional family in which a primate figures prominently. Scène Mini, Montréal, 8:15 p.m. $8-10. Info, 514-849-3378.
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st-AmBroise montréAl Fringe FestivAl: 'iredeA': A sculptor's post-apocalyptic experience comes to life via a blend of music, technology, imagery and humor in this dance rock opera. Studio Multimédia du Conservatoire, Montréal, 2:45 p.m. $8-10. Info, 514-849-3378.
JonAthAn tortolAno: The accomplished cellist interprets Bach's Suite No. 4 and Krzysztof Penderrecki's Per Slava. Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-5208.
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dAwnA hAmmers cd releAse PArtY: The singer-songwriter pays tribute to the 1960s and ’70s with Into the Mystic. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. $10. Info, 922-2395.
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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. John J. Duffy & h. niCholas Muller iii: The local authors consider the man, the myth and the legend in Inventing Ethan Allen. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. veterans Writing proJeCt: Editor and writer Joe Ryan helps veterans capture their military experiences on the page. Community College of Vermont, Winooski, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 828-3024.
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MarshMalloW roast & laWn gaMes: Tasty treats complement bocce, badminton and more at this celebration of summer. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. WoMen's CirCle: Those who identify as women gather for readings, discussion and activities. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 302, rachel@pathwaysvermont. org.
dance
BallrooM & latin DanCing: DisCo/hustle: Samir Elabd leads choreographed steps for singles and couples. No partner or experience required. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, introductory lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance, 8-10 p.m. $6-14. Info, 862-2269. Blues DanCe: Folks find rhythm at this grooving session open to all levels. No partner necessary, but clean-soled shoes are required. Champlain Club, Burlington, beginner lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 pm. $5. Info, 448-2930. 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. SEVENDAYSVt.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.
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Queen City ghostWalk: Darkness falls: Paranormal historian Thea Lewis highlights haunted happenings throughout Burlington. Meet at the steps 10 minutes before start time. Burlington City Hall Park, 8 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 863-5966.
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Wheel of sharp Weapons With khensur rinpoChe: A weekend of mind training focuses on transforming self-grasping thoughts into cherishing others. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6-9 p.m. $225 includes accommodations and vegetarian meals; preregister. Info, 633-4136, milarepa@milarepacenter.org.
fairs & festivals
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hartlanD Jazzfest: 'talking stiCks': Percussionist Arthur Lipner embarks on a musical journey through Europe, Africa, and Central and South America in this visually stunning documentary. A discussion follows. Damon Hall, Hartland, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-667-7138.
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BelloWs falls farMers Market: Music enlivens a fresh-food marketplace with produce, meats, crafts and weekly workshops. Waypoint Center, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 463-2018. Burlington Wine & fooD festival: 'late night in italy!': Cheese and charcuterie creations from Trattoria Delia's Tom Delia complement sips of reds and whites presented by Roberto Damonte of Italy's Malvaria Winery. Sotto Enoteca, Burlington, 9:15-10:30 p.m. $20; preregister; limited space. Info, 864-5253. Burlington Wine & fooD festival: proseCCo tasting: Italian winemaker Cinzia Canzian pours samples from her small-batch boutique winery Le Vigne di Alice. Dedalus Wine Shop, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368. Burlington Wine & fooD festival: Wine Dinner: Chemin des Vins' Jim Elston pairs select varietals from France's Domaine Gerard Metz vineyard with A Single Pebble cuisine. A Single Pebble, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $50; preregister. Info, 865-5200. 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. 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. WonDerful Wing night: A smorgasbord of this favorite finger food features flavor variations that please every palate. Live music follows. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 5:30-7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 878-0700.
games
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health & fitness
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. laughter yoga: 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.
kids
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. fizz, BooM, reaD! kiCkoff party: Budding bookworms celebrate a summer of reading with board games, arts and crafts and popsicles. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. the lunChBox suMMer Meal prograM: See WED.18, Pavilion Park, Island Pond, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-2044. 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.
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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. songs & stories With MattheW: Matthew Witten helps children start the day with tunes and tales of adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
montréal
Les FrancoFoLies De MontréaL: See WED.18. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: See WED.18. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'bits': See WED.18, 5:30 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'cirque ProM': See WED.18, 7 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'crook oF My DreaMs': Anchored by sisters Sophie and Phina Pipia, this Generation Goat Rocket production brings elements of dance and vaudeville to a musical thriller. Espace 4001 Space, Montréal, 10 p.m. $10. Info, 514-849-3378. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'Danger unit': See THU.19, 10:45 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'DoubLe haPPiness: a taLe oF Love, Loss anD one Forever FaMiLy': See WED.18, 5:30 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'Drag queen stoLe My Dress': See WED.18, 2:30 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'harDcastLe & MccorMick: sPiceFace': See WED.18, 5:30 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'high tea': See WED.18, 4:15 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'iDeaL-eyes-Me': Daphne Lorian delivers a multimedia, self-revelatory performance about one woman's sexual and spiritual explorations. Studio Multimédia du Conservatoire, Montréal, 5:15 p.m. $5-10. Info, 514-849-3378. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'ireDea': See THU.19, 8 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'Jusque Dans Les os': See WED.18, 4 p.m. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'Le 2e sexe': See WED.18, 5 p.m.
st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'Me & My Monkey': See THU.19, midnight. st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'reaL DeaD ghosts': See WED.18, 7:45 p.m.
music
city haLL Park LunchtiMe PerForMances: Swale belt out rock and Americana tunes at a midday show. Burlington City Hall Park, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. evan cary: The accomplished flamenco guitarist performs a varied program featuring his own compositions. Norwich Congregational Church, 7-9 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 332-6615.
rock-it science concert: Young musicians culminate a weeklong study with a performance featuring the Grift's Clint Bierman and friends. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free to attend; donations accepted. Info, 382-9222.
sports
neMbaFest: Mountain bikers of all ages and abilities spin their wheels along 110 miles of the Kingdom Trails network. Camping, live music and demos from industry leaders round out the event. See calendar spotlight. Kingdom Trails, East Burke, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $39-139; free for kids 7 and under. Info, 626-0737. teen chaLLenge goLF cLassic: Players take a swing on Basin Harbor Club's 18-hole championship course to raise funds for Teen Challenge Vermont. An awards luncheon follows. Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, registration, 7 a.m.; tee-off, 9 a.m. $125; $450 per foursome. Info, 635-7807.
talks
FreD WiseMan: The Johnson State College professor considers indigenous courtship and marriage practices in "An Abenaki Wedding." Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 868-4781.
theater
burLington burLesque: A nod to the era of rhinestones and feather-fan dances features a dynamic cast, including international burlesque stars Koston Kreme and Kitty Kin-Evil. Venue, South Burlington, 9:30 p.m. $37.50. Info, 863-5966. 'Durang bang': See THU.19, 8 p.m. green Mountain oPera FestivaL 'La cenerentoLa': GMOF performers interpret Gioachino Rossini's version of Cinderella with a mix of comedy, coloratura and masquerade. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $25-70. Info, 476-8188. 'JosePh anD the aMazing technicoLor DreaMcoat' auDitions: See THU.19, 2-6 p.m. 'LittLe shoP oF horrors': BarnArts Center for the Arts stages Frank Oz's 1986 comedic musical about a socially awkward florist and a giant maneating plant. Barnard Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 332-6020. '[titLe oF shoW]': See THU.19. 'young Frankenstein': See WED.18, 8 p.m.
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eLizabeth Warren: The Massachusetts senator details her 20-year journey in Washington in a discussion of her bestselling memoir A Fighting Chance. A Q&A follows. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, 3:30 p.m. $35-45; preregister. Info, 872-7111.
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bLuegrass & barbecue: The Cider House Boys entertain revelers, who feast on Bluebird Barbecue fare and sip wine, sangria and Fiddlehead Brewing Company beer. Shelburne Vineyard, 6-9 p.m. Free; cost of food and drink. Info, 399-8730.
northern bronze hanDbeLL enseMbLe: Ring-a-ling! Community members chime in as part of the Old Round Church Concert Series. Round Church, Richmond, 7-8:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 434-4564.
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betty buckLey: The Tony Award-winning actress lends her powerful pipes to a repertoire of show tunes in "The Vixens of Broadway." Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 8 p.m. $25-65. Info, 518-523-2512.
MicheLe Fay banD: Led by the accomplished vocalist, the local group brings originals and Americana to the stage. Grace Episcopal Church, Sheldon, 7 p.m. $12. Info, 388-6863.
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st-aMbroise MontréaL Fringe FestivaL: 'Living your DreaMs': Stephen Spinola lends a lightheartedness to an examination of why we lose sight of the things that we truly want to do. Spanish Club Español, Montréal, 6:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 514-849-3378.
Magic hat suMMer sessions: Revelers jam out to local acts in the brewery's beer garden while sipping suds and nibbling Skinny Pancake crêpes. Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2739.
'Josey baker breaD' book reLease Party: From wheat to rye, Vermont-raised author and professional baker Josey Baker shares his favorite recipes. The Bee's Knees, Morrisville, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 279-8704.
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CATCh The Buzz: PromoTing PollinATorS in The gArden: Beekeeper Hope Johnson offers tips and techniques for attracting honey bees and other insects to backyard plots. Red Wagon Plants, Hinesburg, 10-11:30 a.m. $10; preregister. Info, julie@redwagonplants.com. orgAniC VAlley FArm diSCoVery: Families tour pastures, make butter and feed baby calves while learning about the United States' largest cooperative of organic farmers. De La Bruere Organic Dairy, Essex, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 207-604-0823.
bazaars
Summer BAzAAr & SolSTiCe CeleBrATion: Bargain shoppers browse furniture, books and more. Good eats and kids activities round out the day. Partial proceeds benefit community outreach efforts. All Saints Episcopal Church, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9750.
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lAndSCAPe SymPoSium: An exploration of the Colonial Revival period's landscape architecture considers the role of Shelburne Museum founder Electra Havemeyer Webb, among others. Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $65-75 includes lunch; preregister. Info, 985-0865, symposia@shelburnemuseum.org.
Queen CiTy ghoSTwAlk: dArkneSS FAllS: See FRI.20.
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.
crafts
wheel oF ShArP weAPonS wiTh khenSur rinPoChe: See FRI.20, 7:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
roCkwell kenT BirThdAy PArTy: Visitors fête the American painter, printmaker, illustrator and writer with kids crafts, storytelling, goodies and more. Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2498.
conferences
SenSATionAl Summer AuCTion: Folks bid on a wide array of items, including household wares and gift certificates from area businesses and restaurants. New Convenant Baptist Church, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-6991.
killdeer CArVing ClASS: Whittlers create eyecatching decorative avians under the guidance of Green Mountain Woodcarvers' David Tuttle. Bring personal tools and gloves if available. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $2535; preregister. Info, 434-2167.
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dance
PoCoCk roCkS! muSiC FeSTiVAl & STreeT FAir: Performances by Waylon Speed, Gang of Thieves and others enliven this celebration of artisanal crafts and specialty food and drink. Various downtown locations, Bristol, 3-8 p.m. Free. Info, 453-7378.
TAg SAle & holidAy BAzAAr: Treasure hunters find new homes for a wide array of collectibles. Lunch and a bake sale complete the day. Heineberg Community & Senior Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3982.
'where we Are': Directed by Willow Wonder, Montpelier Movement Collective performers incorporate improvisation and speech into an examination of being present and finding beauty within the mundane. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $5-20 suggested donation. Info, 229-4676.
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VCAm orienTATion: Video-production hounds learn basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.
milTon FeSTiVAl oF The ArTS: A day of local art, food and live music entertains festival goers of all ages. Bombardier Recreation Park, Milton, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6583.
VermonT hiSTory exPo: Families step back in time and join crafters, reenactors and historical societies from around the state for a weekend that brings the past into the present. See calendar spotlight. Tunbridge World's Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-10; $20 family pass; free for kids 5 and under; half-price for visitors in period dress. Info, 828-2180. wAnderluST VermonT: See THU.19.
BrATTleBoro BrewerS FeSTiVAl: Hops lovers sip their way through a wide array of tasty samples. Vermont Agricultural Business Education Center, Brattleboro, 12:30-4:30 p.m. $30-35; for ages 21 and up. Info, 254-4577.
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. BurlingTon wine & Food FeSTiVAl: Wine lovers and foodies pair palate-pleasing varietals and gourmet fare with seminars by noted international winemakers. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 12 & 5 p.m. $50-60; for ages 21 and up with valid ID. Info, 863-5966. 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: See WED.18, 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.
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monTPelier PArk in The STreeT: Parking spots along State Street transform into mini parks at this showcase of local businesses and culture featuring live music and entertainment. Downtown Montpelier, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Info, 496-6466.
Bike JAm: Gearheads help low-income Vermonters with repairs, while others craft jewelry out of old bicycle parts or help out around the shop. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, dan@bikerecycle.localmotion.org.
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The CookouT: LobsTer boiL: Diners sit down to a casual feast of Maine lobsters and all-you-can-eat sides of baked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and corn on the cob. Live music follows. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5 p.m. $22; $3-8 drinks; preregister. Info, 540-0406.
piTTsForD Farmers markeT: Homegrown produce complements maple products and artisan wares at this outdoor affair. Pittsford Congregational Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 483-2829.
Farm-To-TabLe Dinner: Local, seasonal ingredients accent a three-course meal prepared by Nick Matush of the Mad Pickler. Golden Stage Inn, Proctorsville, 6-9 p.m. $50; preregister; BYOB. Info, 226-7744.
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.
FeasT WiTh The beasTs: Foodies don themed threads and fête the flavors of the Northeast Kingdom at this palate-pleasing party benefitting the museum. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. $50. Info, 748-2372.
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.
Frog run sap beer FesTivaL: Traditional Vermont and Québecois tunes entertain imbibers, who sip bourbon-barrel-aged brews crafted from maple sap. Proceeds benefit the Vermont Folklife Center. Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Shelburne, noon-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 399-2994.
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.
miDDLebury Farmers markeT: See WED.18.
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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.
borDer boarD games: Players of varying experience levels sit down to nontraditional board games, including Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne. Derby Line Village Hall, 5 p.m. Free. Info, trashvacuum@ hotmail.com.
neWporT Farmers markeT: See WED.18.
health & fitness
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.
r.i.p.p.e.D.: See WED.18, 9-10 a.m. saTurDay morning run/WaLk: Amateur athletes make strides at an informal weekly meet-up. Peak Performance, Williston, 8-9 a.m. Free. Info, 658-0949.
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CommuniTy summer CeLebraTion: Games, music, vendors and kid-friendly activities entertain revelers of all ages. Georgia Elementary & Middle School, St. Albans, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 524-6358. DoWn by The river: Kiddos ages 3 through 12 and their adult companions explore the Waterbury River landscape for clues from the past and the water creatures that call it home. Appropriate attire required. Mill Trail Cabin, Stowe, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7221. Fizz, boom, reaD!: neW To you: summer reaDing book sWap: Readers trade titles with fellow lit lovers. Limit five trades per participant. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. manga CLub meeTing year-enD parTy: Fans of Japanese comics ages 11 through 19 bond over shared interests. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. meeT broTher & sisTer berensTain bears: Little ones get acquainted with the beloved characters from Stan and Jan Berenstain's popular children's book series. Themed activities and story times round out the fun. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. peT paraDe & summer reaDing kiCkoFF: Pets or stuffed animals accompany costumed youngsters on a procession through the library. Rocket building and face painting round out the fun. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. saTurDay sTory Time: Youngsters and their caregivers gather for entertaining tales. Phoenix Books Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.
lgbtq
ru12? WaLking group: Locals make strides in a supportive environment. Meet outside the store on Cherry Street. Macy's, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 860-7812, walking@ru12.org.
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Les FranCoFoLies De monTréaL: See WED.18, 5 p.m. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: See WED.18. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'Cirque prom': See WED.18, 1 p.m. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'Crook oF my Dreams': See FRI.20, 2:30 p.m. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'Danger uniT': See THU.19, 3:45 p.m. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'DoubLe happiness: a TaLe oF Love, Loss anD one Forever FamiLy': See WED.18, 7 p.m. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'Drag queen sToLe my Dress': See WED.18. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'Frag/sneak iT up your sLeeve': Pascale Yensen Projects presents a short dance film set in downtown Montréal, followed by an exploration of clichés and taboos surrounding the female body. Montréal Improv Theatre, 11:30 p.m. $7. Info, 514-849-3378. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'harDCasTLe & mCCormiCk: spiCeFaCe': See WED.18, 7:15 p.m. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'iDeaL-eyes-me': See FRI.20, 3:30 p.m. sT-ambroise monTréaL Fringe FesTivaL: 'Le 2e sexe': See WED.18, 10:15 p.m. SAT.21
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St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Living Your Dreams': See FRI.20, 7 p.m. St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Me & My Monkey': See THU.19, 10:30 p.m. St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Real Dead Ghosts': See WED.18, 5:15 p.m.
music
Green Corduroy: Using traditional instruments, the group celebrates the summer solstice with an outdoor concert of Irish American music. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189. Hartland JazzFest: The East Bay Jazz Ensemble kicks off a day of local and international acts, who transform the library lawn into a family-friendly musical festival. Hartland Public Library, noon-8 p.m. $10 suggested donation; free for kids. Info, 603-667-7138. Nashville Songwriters Round: Members of the local Nashville Songwriters Association chapter lend their talents to an informal show. Cabaret, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. New West Guitar Group: Jeff Stein, John Storie and Perry Smith deliver cutting-edge tunes rooted in classic jazz. See calendar spotlight. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8 p.m. $20-25. Info, 760-4634. Northern Third Piano Quartet: The local foursome taps into its emotive musicality in a varied program of works by Brahms, Mozart and Chopin. Brandon Music Café, 7:30 p.m. $15; $35 includes dinner package; preregister; BYOB. Info, 465-4071.
outdoors
Shelburne Bay Paddle: Folks hop into kayaks and canoes for an aquatic adventure around Shelburne Point. Personal life jackets required. Contact trip leader for details. Shelburne Bay Fish and Wildlife Access, 10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 879-6666, russkin34@comcast.net.
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Summer Solstice Stroll: Views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains reward nature lovers on a 2.6-mile woodland walk. Personal water and appropriate attire required. Five Tree Hill Country Park, Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 863-5744. Time Travels Through Nature: A Guided Walk: An interactive exploration tours the remains of a historic sheep farm, an old saw mill and more. Meet at the trailhead. Mill Trail Cabin, Stowe, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 253-7221.
seminars
3-D Printing, Designing & Scanning With Blu-Bin: Instruction in basic programs teaches attendees how to build digital models of their ideas. Blu-Bin, Burlington, noon-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 345-6030.
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Basin Harbor 5K: Athletes lace up their running shoes and pound the pavement on a scenic route. Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, registration, 7:30 a.m.; race, 8:30 a.m. $15. Info, 475-2311. Long Trail Century Ride: Cyclists pedal 20-, 60- and 100-mile routes at this benefit for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports. An after-party featuring live music and tasty fare follows. Long Trail Brewing Co., Bridgewater Corners, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 786-4991, ext. 24. NEMBAFest: See FRI.20, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. No Limits Benefit Golf Tournament: Tee time! Golfers take a swing at this fundraiser for the Bart Center for Adaptive Sports. See bartcenter.com for details. Manchester Country Club, 1 p.m. $125; $500 per foursome. Info, 824-6849 or 362-2233. Saturday Group Runs: Runners break a sweat in a morning workout led by the Montpelier Runners. Bagels and coffee at Onion River Sports follow. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 229-9409.
Switchback Bike for the Lake: Pedal pushers travel distances of 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles at this benefit for Friends of Northern Lake Champlain. A barbecue and prizes follow. Sand Bar State Park, Milton, registration, 6:45 a.m.; ride departures, 7:30-9 a.m. $30-120. Info, 355-0694.
Ice Cream Sundays: Sweets lovers make and taste the summer treat, then learn the history of the "great American dessert." Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 12:15 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. Regular admission, $4-14; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 457-2355.
Women's Road Rides: Casual-to-intermediate pedal pushers team up with Julie Noyes. Road bikes recommended. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 229-9409.
South Burlington Farmers Market: Farmers, food vendors, artists and crafters set up booths in the parking lot. South Burlington High School, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 207-266-8766.
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Winooski Farmers Market: Area growers and bakers offer ethnic eats, assorted produce and agricultural products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 413-446-4684.
'Durang Bang': See THU.19, 8 p.m. Highbrow to Hoedown Variety Show: Darryl Goodwin emcees this 25th annual talent show of local organizations. Enosburg Opera House, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 933-2498. 'Little Shop of Horrors': See FRI.20, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. National Theatre Live: See THU.19, 1 p.m. '[title of show]': See THU.19. 'Young Frankenstein': See WED.18, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
SUN.22 art
'Walk Through Time' Grand Opening Celebration: For nearly a mile, an exhibit of illustrated panels lines a trail at the Goodsell Ridge Fossil Preserve, showcasing 4.6 billion years of evolution of life on Earth. Goodsell Ridge Fossil Preserve, Isle La Motte, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 928-3364.
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Israeli Folk Dancing: All ages and skill levels convene for circle and line dances, which are taught, reviewed and prompted. No partner necessary, but clean, soft-soled shoes are required. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $2; free first session. Info, 864-0218, ext. 21.
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Divas on Deck: Ladies let loose on a Spirit of Ethan Allen cruise with a mini fashion show, belly dancing, cabaret performances and more. Burlington Boathouse, 1:45-3:30 p.m. $20-25; for ages 21 and up; cash bar. Info, divasondeck@gmail. com. Queen City Ghostwalk: Wicked Waterfront: Paranormal authority Thea Lewis leads a spooky stroll along the shores of Lake Champlain. Meet at the fountain at the bottom of Pearl Street 10 minutes before start time. Battery Park, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 863-5966. Wheel of Sharp Weapons With Khensur Rinpoche: See FRI.20, 7:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Community Restorative Yoga: Tisha Shull leads a gentle practice aimed at achieving mindbody balance. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 603-973-4163. Community Vinyasa: Rose Bryant helps students align breath, intention and inner balance. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Donations. Info, 603-973-4163. Hoop Yoga Flow Workshop: Used as an extension of the body, Hula-Hoops become a tool for stretching, meditation and movement. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25. Info, 603-973-4163. Yogic Science: Pranayama and Meditation: Mindfulness techniques focus the senses and support an asana practice. Proceeds benefit the Center for Mindful Learning. Sangha Studio, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Donations. Info, 603-973-4163.
kids
Russian Play Time With Natasha: Youngsters up to age 8 learn new words via rhymes, games, music, dance and a puppet show. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
language
Dimanches French Conversation: French students of varying levels engage in dialogue en français. Panera Bread, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431. French Conversation Group: Dimanches: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Local History Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.
montréal
St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: See WED.18. St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Cirque Prom': See WED.18, 6 p.m. St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Crook of My Dreams': See FRI.20, 6:30 p.m. St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Danger Unit': See THU.19, 8 p.m.
fairs & festivals
St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Double Happiness: A Tale of Love, Loss and One Forever Family': See WED.18, 2 p.m.
Wanderlust Vermont: See THU.19, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'FRAG/sneak it up your sleeve': See SAT.21, 8 p.m.
Vermont History Expo: See SAT.21.
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Dartmouth Film Society: 'Asphalt': A score by Dartmouth College graduate student Carlos Dominguez accompanies the 1929 silent film noir set in the Berlin underworld. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 p.m. $5-8; $20-35 for a DFS pass. Info, 603-646-2422.
food & drink
Floating Bridge Food & Farms Cooperative Farmers Market: Local foods, plants and gifts complement demos and workshops at this pastoral party. Brookfield Old Town Hall, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 276-9787.
St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Hardcastle & McCormick: Spiceface': See WED.18, 1 p.m. St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'High Tea': See WED.18, 6 p.m. St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Ideal-eyes-me': See FRI.20, 8:30 p.m. St-Ambroise Montréal Fringe Festival: 'Jusque dans les os': See WED.18, 8:15 p.m.
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American Flatbread Burlington Hearth 10th Anniversary Celebration: Live music from Barika and Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band enlivens a street party featuring kids activities and plenty of local food and drink. American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 4-9 p.m. Free. Info, 861-2999. South Burlington Community Chorus: Piero Bonamico directs the vocal ensemble in a performance of Glenn McClure's St. Francis in the Americas: A Caribbean Mass, featuring the steel drum band PanAshé. Bandshell, Dorset Park, South Burlington, 4 p.m. $15-20; free for students. Troy MacGillivray: Hailing from a long line of musicians, the award-winning Cape Breton fiddler channels his Scottish roots in an intimate concert alongside pianist Allan Dewar. Private residence, Braintree, 6 p.m. $8-20; bring desserts and beverages to share. Info, 728-6351.
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Early Birder Morning Walk: Avian enthusiasts don binoculars and keep a lookout for winged species. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7-9:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167. Mansfield Loop Hike: Nature lovers make strides on a demanding 9-mile trek along Mount Mansfield's Sunset and Maple Ridges. Contact trip leader for details. Essex Park and Ride, 8:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 355-4135. Waterfront Tootle & Picnic: Ladies convene for a leisurely bicycle ride along Lake Champlain and a picnic brunch. Local Motion, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; bring a brunch dish to share. Info, 864-4834.
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Central Vermont Cycling Tour: A fully supported ride along a country road features 13-, 33-, or 60-mile loops complete with food stops and an all-you-can eat lunch of local fare. Proceeds benefit the Cross-Vermont Trail Association. Morse Farm, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $50; free for kids under 18. Info, 498-0079. NEMBAFest: See FRI.20, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Northeast Kingdom Roller Derby Open Skate Clinic: Hard-hitting gals teach novices basic skating and derby skills. Chester Arena, Lyndon Center, 9 a.m. Free. Info, nekderby@gmail.com. Pedal Power to the People: Cyclists of all ages and abilities spin their wheels on 5-, 22and 47-mile routes at this benefit for Royalton Community Radio. Vermont Law School, South Royalton,registration, 10 a.m.; ride, 11 a.m. $10-35. Info, 431-3433, info@royaltonradio.org. Women's Pickup Soccer: Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while stringing together passes and making runs for the goal. For ages 18 and up. Starr Farm Park, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $3. Info, 864-0123.
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Nicole Navarro: The fellowship member presents "Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Chicken: A Personal Story Based on the Teachings of This Ubiquitous Bird." Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 518-726-6499.
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'Durang Bang': See THU.19. Green Mountain Opera Festival 'La Cenerentola': See FRI.20, 3 p.m. 'Little Shop of Horrors': See FRI.20, 2 p.m.
MON.23 business
Craft Your Bold Business Vision: Attendees learn how to create a strategy conducive to realizing personal and professional goals. North Branch Café, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 225-5960.
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health & fitness
avoiD FallS With improveD Stability: See FRI.20. 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.18.
kids
'beauty anD the beaSt': Backpack Theater entertains little ones entering grades K and up with the classic Broadway musical about what lies beyond physical appearances. Highgate Elementary School, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. Essex Teen Center, Essex Junction, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Fizz, boom, reaD!: StorieS With megan: Captivating tales entertain good listeners ages 3 through 6. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1111:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
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courageouS converSationS through art: 'tranSamerica': RU12?'s Northeast Kingdom LGBTQA Community Advisory Group hosts a screening of the drama about a male-to-female transsexual who discovers that she has fathered a son. A discussion follows. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.
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public Jam SeSSion: Musicians of all skill levels lift each other's spirits through the process of making music. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300. 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.
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DoWntoWn herb Walk: Herbalist Guido Masé leads a stroll through Burlington to identify common medicinal plants that populate sidewalks, parks and lawns. Various downtown locations, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister at citymarket.coop; limited space. Info, 867-9700. meSmerizing mothS: When the sun sets, a woodland trek leads folks to bait stations, where they seek out different species of the nocturnal beauties. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9-11 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.
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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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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.
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Colorful Feast: The Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition provides a stunning backdrop for a four-course meal of gourmet fare and fine wines. Proceeds benefit the Valley Arts Foundation. Big Red Barn Gallery at Lareau Farm, Waitsfield, 6:30 p.m. $100-200; preregister. Info, 496-6682. Old North End Farmers Market: Locavores snatch up breads, juices, ethnic food and more from neighborhood vendors. Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073, oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Rutland County Farmers Market: See SAT.21, 2-6 p.m.
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Gaming for Teens & Adults: Tabletop games entertain players of all skill levels. Kids 13 and under require a legal guardian or parental permission to attend. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
health & fitness
Summer Bug Walks: Insect lovers grab their nets for a stroll in nature aimed at catching, observing and releasing creepy crawlers. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.
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Teen Puppet Workshop: Budding performers entering grades 6 and up create dialogues based on personal experience or those featured in R.J. Palacio's Wonder. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. Toy Hacking: Gently used electronic toys allow tinkerers ages 12 through 18 to experiment with circuit bending and reverse engineering. Craftsbury Public Library, 1-4 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 586-9683. YA Reads: Lit lovers ages 12 through 18 consider John Green's The Fault in Our Stars. Teen Room, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.
North End Fusion: Tunes from the Steve Goldberg-Lar Duggan Group get folks on the dance floor in this "anything goes" approach to partner dancing. North End Studio A, Burlington, 8:30-10:30 p.m. $5; $15 per pair; BYOB. Info, 863-6713. Sunset Belly Dance: See WED.18.
English as a Second Language Class: See WED.18. Intermediate/Advanced English as a Second Language Class: See WED.18. 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.
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City Hall Park Lunchtime Performances: The Starline Rhythm Boys bring toe-tapping honky tonk tunes to an outdoor performance. Burlington City Hall Park, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.
AARP Smart Driver Class: Drivers ages 50 and up learn to safely navigate the road while addressing the physical changes brought on by aging. Winooski Senior Center, 5-9:30 p.m. $15-20; preregister. Info, 655-6425.
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Introduction to Buddhism: Senior student Larry Howe leads an exploration of meditation, karma, reincarnation and other aspects of the religion. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 633-4136.
Lucinda Williams: Melding rock, country, folk and blues, the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter takes Na tal Valley Night Featuring the Gulch: ie S t u l z the stage with the Kenneth Brian Band. Locals gather for this weekly bash of craft Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $35-55. ales, movies and live music. Big Picture Theater Info, 603-448-0400. and Café, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation; $2 drafts. Info, 496-8994. sports
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RoadSpokes 201 Ride: Cyclists training for the Onion River Century Ride gradually increase their pace in a training session. Montpelier High School, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9409.
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Stand Up Paddle Board Demo Day: Waterbury Center: Experts show newcomers how to glide across the Reservoir's waters. Waterbury Center State Park, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 253-2542.
Fresh From the Garden, Good Food for Kids: Adventurous eaters entering first grade and up pull weeds and tend to plants, then help prepare dishes made with freshly harvested veggies. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-6956.
Tuesday Mountain Rides: Bicyclists of all skill levels brush up on their technique while cruising local trails. Mountain bikes suggested; helmets required. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9409.
Lunch at the Library: Children ages 18 and under fill up on nutritious eats courtesy of the Burlington School Food Project. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
Women's Wednesday Mountain Rides: Beginner-to-intermediate pedalers cruise scenic routes. Mountain bikes suggested; helmets required. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9409.
Summer Story Time: Crafts and engaging narratives make for a memorable morning. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
Reading Buddies: Eighth-grade mentors foster a love of the written word in kiddos entering grades K through 5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot; limited space. Info, 878-6956.
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'ANIMAL' Outdoor Rehearsal Experiment 2: Directed by Hanna Satterlee, Avi Waring, Marly Spieser-Schneider and special guests excerpt the two-year dance project that explores intention, authenticity and movement. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 1:30-3 p.m. Donations. Info, hannasatt@gmail.com.
Kingdom Community Wind Tours: Locals learn about alternative energy sources on a visit to the 21-turbine wind farm. Kingdom Community Wind, Lowell, 10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 744-6664.
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WED.25 HomeShare Vermont Information Session: Those interested in homesharing and/or caregiving programs meet with staff to learn more. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.
Stand Up Paddle Board Demo Day: Umiak Outdoor Outfitters hosts a demonstration of the popular low-impact aquatic activity. North Beach, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 651-8760.
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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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Fizz, Boom, Popping: The Science Inside Us!: Youngsters ages 5 and up study the world, each other and all the wonders within through call-and-response, hip-hop and interactive improvisation. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
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Read to a Dog: Lit lovers ages 5 through 10 take advantage of quality time with a friendly, fuzzy therapy pooch. Fairfax Community Library, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 849-2420.
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Nia Class: Drawing from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, a sensory-based movement practice inspires students to explore their potential. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $13. Info, 863-6713.
Hot Topics in Environmental Law Lecture Series: J.B. Ruhl and John Echeverria of Vanderbilt Law School and Vermont Law School, respectively, consider the controversial 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of Florida developer Coy Koontz. Room 007, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1228.
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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.
French Conversation Group: Beginner-tointermediate speakers brush up on their language skills. Halvorson's Upstreet Café, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.
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Create a Vision Board: Life coach Marianne Mullen demonstrates how visual representations of goals can manifest positive change. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:307:30 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.
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Yoga With Danielle: Toddlers and preschoolers strike a pose, then share stories and songs. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. Young Producers Workshop: Kiddos ages 8 and 9 get a hands-on introduction to the world of television with Lake Champlain Access TV. Written permission required. Fairfax Community Library, 1:30-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.
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Mia Scharphie: Referencing the work of her research collaborative Proactive Practices, the landscape architect presents "Public Interest Design as a Catalyst for Environmental and Socioeconomic Change." Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.
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The Met: Live in HD Series: A broadcast production of Puccini's La Rondine stars Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna as star-crossed lovers. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300.
Creative Writing Club: See WED.18.
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Fizz, Boom, READ!: All About Water: What floats and what sinks? Kiddos up to age 7 make a splash with Liza Earle during a morning of scientific exploration. Extra clothes recommended. A lunch follows. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
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Authors at the Aldrich: Mystery writer Sonja Hakala elicits thrills and chills with The Road Unsalted. A concert by the Michele Fay Band follows in Currier Park. Milne Community Room, Aldrich Library, Barre, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550. Writers for Recovery Workshop: See WED.18. m
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art ART & POTTERY IN MIDDLEBURY: Adult: Wed. Wheel, Wed. Int./Adv. Painting, Drawing: Take it Up a Notch, Landscape Painting Workshop, Watercolors, Nature Photography at Dawn. Children: Drawing & Cartooning Workshop, Once Upon a Time, Artists & Their Mediums, Fairy Houses, Young Artists, Bird Brains & Feather Heads, Art Around the World, Crafty Creatures, Art in Nature. Pottery: Multi-age Hand Building & Wheel: Tue., Wed., Thu. Location: Middlebury Studio School, 1 Mill St., lower level, Middlebury. Info: Barbara Nelson, 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org.
Offering over 60 summer camps for ages 3-18 all summer long! Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. CLAY: SILKSCREEN SLIP TRANSFERS: Explore the possibilities of surface decoration using slip transfers on thrown and slab-built forms. Learn basic silkscreening techniques, as well as printing and applying silkscreened slip transfers. Includes over 30 hours per week of open studio time, tools and equipment, glazes, firing and a 25-pound bag of clay. Sun., Jul. 20 & 27 & Aug. 3, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $90/person; $81/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.
SILKSCREENING: Torrey Valyou, local silkscreen legend and owner of New Duds, will show you how to design and print T-shirts, posters, fine art and more! Learn how to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and mix and print images using water-based inks. No experience necessary. Weekly on Thu., Jul. 10-Aug. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $210/person; $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. FILMMAKING ART INSTITUTE: Explore digital filmmaking and create a project with a team of fellow student filmmakers and teacher professional filmmaker Michael Fisher. Explore camera techniques, scripting, sound mixing, editing and more. All equipment provided. Experience in filmmaking is not required. Offered in partnership with VCAM. Ages 15-18. Jul. 21-25, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $350/ person; $315/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Digital Media Lab, Burlington. SUMMER CAMP: ARTVENTURE: BCA and Burlington Parks &
PHOTO: PRINTING BOTANICALS WITH CYANOTYPE: Learn the historic cyanotype photographic process and print beautiful, rich blue botanical images in this fun, hands-on class. Students will print on fabric and various papers and will expose their prints outside in the sunshine. Paper, fabric, chemicals and botanicals will be included, but students are encouraged to bring materials. Instructor: Dan Lovell. Jul. 26, 1-5 p.m. Cost: $65/person; $58.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.
computers INTRO 3-D DRAFTING/ SOLIDWORKS: Learn the fundamental skills needed to make useful engineering drawings. Learn the necessary commands, options and menus in the context of completing a design task. Major topics covered: Sketching, basic part modeling, part symmetry, patterning, revolved features, shelling and ribs, editing: repairs, editing: design changes, using assemblies, engineering drawings. Jul. 18, 19 & 20, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Cost: $285/3-day class. Location: Vermont Woodworking School Computer Lab, 148 Main St., Fairfax. Info: Amanda Lass,
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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. FUNDAMENTALS OF JEWELRY DESIGN: Instructor: Jean Chute. Learn the fundamental techniques used in making jewelry and create your own unique designs. Explore sawing, drilling, filing, 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 finished, polished piece in fine 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. FURNITURE REFINISHING: Instructor: Gered Williams. Have a piece of furniture in your house that needs to be brought back to life? Come learn the principles of furniture refinishing. Learning about different types of finishes and leave with your beloved piece restored back to its original beauty. Minor repairs can also be looked at and fixed. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jul. 19-20 Cost: $245/person (members $207, nonmembers $230, shop fee $15, + wood & finishes). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64
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 finishing. 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. LANDSCAPE PAINTING WEEKEND: 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 firsthand observations. Both impressionist and naturalistic styles of color layering will be covered. No previous experience necessary. 4 weeks, Sat., 9 a.m.-noon, Jul. 19-Aug. 9 Cost: $175/nonmembers; $157.50/members, material list. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. MAKE A TABLE/ GLASS MOSAIC TOP: Teens: Become a woodworker. In this high-skill building camp you will learn and combine craft disciplines in creating a unique, stylized table. You will power up in the wood shop and be guided through the use of various tools and machines to cut, shape and smooth components for a side table. Mon.-Fri., Jul. 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $350/nonmembers; $315/members. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. MIX-LEVEL WHEEL-THROWING: Instructor: Rik Rolla. This 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. 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 definition of art. While this class will challenge students to think outside the box, it is not a strict, skill-based CRAFT
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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,
PHOTO: DIGITAL SLR CAMERA: Explore the basic workings of the digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds, sensitivity ratings and exposure, and learn the basics of composition. Bring your camera and owner’s manual to class. No experience necessary. Weekly on Wed., Jul. 9-Aug. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $160/ person; $144/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.
SUMMER CAMP: DIGITAL FILMMAKING: This camp will explore the basics of digital filmmaking, videography, sound mixing and more! Students will shoot footage in Burlington and will make short projects with professional filmmaker Michael Fisher. Video camera provided. Offered in partnership with VCAM. Check online for a full listing of all our camps. Scholarships available. Ages 12-14. Aug. 11-15, 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Cost: $350/person; $315/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Digital Media Lab, Burlington.
INTRODUCTION TO RUBY: Want to learn computer programming but not sure where to start? Learn a language used for web and iPhone apps, system administration, and security. This oneday workshop includes thorough introduction to programming fundamentals with Ruby, even if this is your first line of code. Advance RSVP required to attend. Sat., Jun. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $90/8-hour class. Location: Community College of Vermont, 1 Abenaki Way, Winooski. Info: Girl Develop It Burlington, Maureen McElaney, 465-1828, burlington@ girldevelopit.com, girldevelopit. com/chapters/burlington.
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MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDIAL: Make your own sundial and synchronize yourself with the predictable constant of time. Participants will make a simple marble and metal gnomen style sundial marked with time indicators. Hand chisels and some power tools will be used. Open to all technical skill levels. Sat. & Sun., Aug. 2 & 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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DROP-IN: LIFE DRAWING: This 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. Weekly on Mon., Jul. 7-Aug. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $8/person; $7/BCA members. Purchase a drop-in card and get the 6th visit free! Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.
SUMMER CAMP: CAMP TADPOLE: Join us for weeklong morning camps in the BCA Clay Studios! Each week explore camp themes: drawing, painting, crafts, clay, collage, and much more. Each camp has two instructors and an assistant with a max of 10 students. Check online for a full listing of all our camps. Scholarships available. Ages 3-5. Jun.-Aug., 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $175/person; $157.50/ BCA members. Location: BCA Clay & Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.
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INTRODUCTORY STONE CARVING: Two days of handcarving technique and stone carving lore introduce the beginner to reductive art-making and three-dimensional thinking. Use of the Studio’s tools and a moderate piece of Vermont marble are included in the fee. Discussions of safe studio practices and stone and tool sourcing help make this two-day course an excellent initiation to the craft of stone sculpture. Sat. & Sun., July. 19 & 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $295/2-day workshop. Location: The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, 636 Marble St., West Rutland. Info: 438-2097, info@carvingstudio.org, carvingstudio.org.
SLATE LETTERING AND CARVING: We will go over basic Roman V-cut and raised lettering, gilding and Celtic knotwork design. The workshop will concentrate on proper tool usage (traditional and pneumatic), a brief tool-making demonstration, sandblast etching and techniques for translating a drawing or calligraphy onto stone. All levels of skill are encouraged; just bring ideas, text samples, sketches and of course, enthusiasm. Sat. & Sun., Jul. 5 & 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $295/2day class, everything incl. Location: The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, 636 Marble St., West Rutland. Info: 438-2097, info@carvingstudio.org, carvingstudio.org.
CLAY: WHEEL THROWING THURSDAYS: 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 and equipment, glazes, firing, and a 25-lb. bag of clay. Weekly on Thu., Jul. 10-Aug. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $230/person; $207/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.
Recreation present Artventure! Spend the morning in BCA’s art studios exploring painting, printmaking, craft and the pottery wheel. In the afternoon, join Parks & Rec for a variety of fun activities and fieldtrips including swimming at North Beach, bowling, berry picking and more. Daily hot lunch included. Ages 6-11. Weeks of Jul. 21 & 28 & Aug. 4 & 11, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $350/ person; $315/BCA members. Location: BCA’s Clay & Print Studio (morning) and Edmunds Elementary School (afternoon), plus field trips, Burlington.
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BRONZE CASTING: Learn about the wonderful world of molten bronze. Participants will produce three bronzes using a different method for each. Techniques demonstrated will be: Lost wax: make your own wax original the first day of class. Each participant will make a 3 x 5 in. plaque, to be cast using cope and drag green sand casting. Jul. 7-11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $625/5-day workshop, incl. materials & evening meals. Location: The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, 636 Marble St., West Rutland. Info: 438-2097, info@ carvingstudio.org, carvingstudio. org.
Cost: $295/2-day class, all materials incl. Location: The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, 636 Marble St., West Rutland. Info: 438-2097, info@carvingstudio. org, carvingstudio.org.
vases and bowls. No experience needed! Includes over 30 hours/ week of open studio time, tools, equipment, glazes, firing 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.
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QI GONG: Qi Gong, which literally means energy work, refers to a group of exercises that help to cultivate and regulate the flow of energy in the body. This vital energy, is essential for good health and longevity. When our vital force is flowing harmoniously, all aspects of our being benefit. Weekly on Sat. starting Jun. 21, 10-11 a.m. Cost: $45/ mo. or 15/class. Location: Sacrd Mountain Studio, 215 College St., Burlington. Info: Carrie Abair, 999-9717, abairacupuncture@ gmail.com, abairacupuncture. com.
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class by any means. The main focus is imaginative play! 6 Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jul. 10-Aug. 14. Cost: $180/person (members $157.50, nonmembers $175, + $5 materials fee). Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. 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? This class will take basic shapes thrown on the wheel and give you the hand-building and finishing skills to make any shape you can think of! Techniques will include: shaving, darting, faceting, fluting, 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.
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@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com.
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healing arts DOCTOR-SUPERVISED JUICE FAST: Celebrate your food independence! Dr. Joshua Green, naturopathic physician, gently guides you through the three stages of an 11-day, 100 percent whole food juice/smoothie fast: 1. Bulking cleanses and detoxifies. 2. Fasting heals with vitamins and minerals. 3. Food reintroduction carefully brings solid foods back in. The fast ends just before the 4th of July. Fri., Jun. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.; Mon., Jun. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Fri., Jun. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Tue., Jul. 1, 6:307:30 p.m. Cost: $120/4.5 hours of guidance, written handouts & supplements. Location: Eco Bean & Juice, 688 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Vermont Natural Family Medicine, Joshua Green, 2388603, thegreendoctor@gmail. com, vermontnaturalfamilymedicine.com.
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YOUNG, FUNNY, & ALL FIRED UP: STANDUP COMEDY FOR TEENS: Get ready to laugh out loud! This crash course in standup comedy is devised just for teens with a funny bone who are ready to send audiences into fits of laughter! Learn about timing, stage presence and other elements of comedy while crafting and practicing your own standup material in every class. Class ends with the ultimate challenge: an optional live performance in in FlynnSpace on Monday, July 7! Ages 14-19. Instructor: Josie Leavitt. 3 Mon., Jun. 23 & 30 & Jul. 7, 5:45-7:45
WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Currently interviewing applicants for Wisdom of the Herbs 2014 Certification Program, Jun. 28-29, Jul. 26-27, Aug. 23-24, Sep. 27-28, Oct. 2526 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 first medicine, and skillful use of intentionality. Experience profound connection and play with Nature. Handson curriculum includes herb walks, skill-building, 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.
language LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high quality affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Our eighth year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private lessons and online instruction. See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com. SPANISH CLASSES: Experienced native tutor offering Spanish classes! Any level. Any age. Interactive lessons to improve comprehension, pronunciation and achieve fluency. Grammar and vocabulary practice plus audio-visual material is used. Affordable prices. “I feel proud to say that my students have significantly improved their Spanish with my teaching approach.” —Maigualida Gomez Rak. Location: N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 276-0747, maigomez@hotmail.com.
martial arts AIKIDO CLASSES: Aikido trains body and spirit, promoting flexibility and strong center within flowing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate presence, respect for others, and confidence in oneself. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, vermontaikido.org. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time
meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Cafe (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org. MEDITATIONS ON SIMPLICITY: Affluenza is the painful, contagious condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more. This workshop introduces participants to meditations on simplicity that relieve affluenza symptoms, offering pointers on how to simplify their lives in discerning and responsible ways. Mon. beginning Jul. 7. By donation. Location: Bassett House, 173 North Prospect St., Burlington. Info: Eric Garza, 881-8675, eric@howericlives. com, howericlives.com/calendar/ simplicity.
movement FELDENKRAIS FOR EVERY BODY: Come and explore the Feldenkrais Method (R) with a guild-certified Feldenkrais Teacher (R). Learn how it can increase flexibility without strain, encourage a mind/body connection, and relax as well as stimulate. First class is free; registration required. Every Thu., 6-7 p.m. Cost: $10/1 hour. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., Burlington. Info: Gillian Franks, 655-0950, gillian@gillianfranks.com, gillianfranks.com.
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DEVELOPING YOUR INTUITION: Learn six proven ways to access your inner wisdom and discover your personal intuitive style. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author, with over 30 years of experience in Jungian analysis, dreamwork and leading adult programs. Limited to 12 students. Jun. 21-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $75/person. Lunch incl. Location: 55 Clover La., Waterbury. Info: 244-7909.
A DAY AT BLEU LAVANDE: Tour the lavender farm and enjoy a cooking demonstration and an OLLI picnic. Transportation provided. Sun., Jul. 27, 8 p.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $120/nonmembers; $90/members. Location: OLLI at UVM, 322 South Prospect Street, Burlington. Info: 656-2085, uvmolli@uvm.edu, learn.uvm. edu/olli.
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 Thu., 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.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.
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DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.: intermediate, 8:159:15 p.m. Cost: $10/1-hr. class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@ hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com.
SITE-SPECIFIC DANCE COMPOSITION AND PERFORMANCE: Level II/III. Use the tools of improvisation and composition and the inspiration provided by the natural and architectural beauty of Shelburne Farms to generate original choreography. Dancers meet at the Flynn and carpool to the Farms, where we learn to develop our creative ideas into performance pieces both as a full ensemble and as smaller groups. Optional performance on location possible, should the group decide on it. Instructor: Lida Winfield. Jun. 27-29. Cost: $75/ person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
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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.
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discuss mastering black and white, color theory, color strategies and drawing with light. Hosted by Vermont Professional Photographers. This is bound to be a fabulous class with a stellar artist! Visit his website, sign up for his free emails, and see his work. Jun. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $99/person, incl. lunch & lecture. Location: Hotel Vermont, 41 Cherry St., Burlington. Info: 238-4213, cbates@carolynbates. com, bit.ly/1iDDR3x.
tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this
YANG-STYLE TAI CHI: The slow movements of tai chi help reduce blood pressure and increase balance and concentration. Come breathe with us and experience the joy of movement while increasing your ability to be inwardly still. Wed., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m. $16/class, $60/mo., $160/3 mo. Location: Mindful Breath Tai Chi (formerly Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center), 180 Flynn Ave.,
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yoga BURLINGTON HOT YOGA: TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT!: Offering creative, vinyasa-style yoga classes featuring practice in the Barkan and Prana Flow Method Hot Yoga in a 95-degree studio accompanied by eclectic music. Ahh, the heat on a cold day, a flowing practice, the cool stone meditation, a chilled orange scented towel to complete your spa yoga experience. Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. Go to hotyogaburlingtonvt.com. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Old North End, Burlington. Info: 999-9963. EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere: Beginner, advanced, kids, babies, post- and pre-natal, community classes and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Therapeutics and Alignment classes. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/class, $130/class card, $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com. HONEST YOGA, THE ONLY DEDICATED HOT YOGA FLOW CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand
new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited, $15/class or $130/10-class card, $12/ class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.
variety of forms suitable for all levels. Beginners welcome! 200and 300-hour teacher training programs begins in September. Om. $5-14/single yoga class; $120/10-class card; $130/monthly unlimited. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com. YOGA ROOTS: Flexible, inflexible, athletic, pregnant, stressed, or recovering from injury or illness? Yoga Roots has something for you! Skillful, dedicated teachers welcome, nurture and inspire you in our calming studio: Anusara, Gentle, Kids, Kundalini, Kripalu, Meditation, Prenatal, Postnatal (Baby & Me), Therapeutic Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, Heated Vinyasa, Yin & more! Thu., 9-10 a.m., Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders w/ Uwe Mester; Little Shamans Camp, weekly on Wed., Jun. 11-Jul. 30 for ages 5-8; Transformation through the Chakras w/ Heidi Bock & Laura Lomas, Jun. 28, 1-5 p.m. Location: Yoga Roots, 6221 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne Business Park. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt.com.
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n the recently released documentary film Talking Sticks: A Musical Journey, world-renowned vibraphone and marimba player Arthur Lipner travels the globe, exploring the roots and evolution of melodic percussion instruments. His journey takes him to places such as Mexico, where he meets a man who builds marimbas from wood; and Brazil, where he speaks with one who crafts them from glass. In Norway, Lipner performs on a xylophone made of ice. His conclusion about melodic percussion after years of travel and exploration, and decades of performing on those instruments himself, may be obvious. But it’s still compelling. “We’re all trying to find ways to express ourselves,” Lipner says of the people who make and perform on the mallet instruments he’s spent a lifetime loving and perfecting. Lipner is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest jazz vibraphone and marimba players and educators. Over a career spanning some three decades, he has performed in every corner of the globe, both solo and with jazz greats, from the up-and-coming Gretchen Parlato to Dave Brubeck. He’s released more than 75 compositions and recorded tracks for radio, television and film. That’s in addition to his solo records, the most recent of which, Brasilian Vibes, was nominated Album of the Year at the Brazilian Press Awards in 2010. In advance of Lipner’s performance at the third annual Hartland JazzFest this weekend, Seven Days spoke with him by phone. (Special thanks to local marimba player Jane Boxall for her input and advice on questions.) SEVEN DAYS: Where did the idea for the documentary [directed by Flavia Fontes and Marcelo Pontes] originate? ARTHUR LIPNER: Someone approached me years ago who was a filmmaker and said, “These instruments you play, vibes and marimba, are pretty unusual. Do you mind if I do some shooting?” And it morphed over the years, over storyline concepts and different continents. SD: Tell me about the ice xylophone. That sounds fascinating. AL: It was. That was done in Norway. Musically, working with ice involves more challenges than I’ve ever had, because I had to play an instrument I’d never actually seen or heard before. But making music from water has deep connections with the environment and history, and the concept of us all being one people on this planet. Because this water has been around for so many thousands of years.
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SD: Does the pitch of the instrument change as it melts? AL: It does! And that deepens the connection to the environment, because you’re not only playing the water; you’re playing the elements as they ascend to water. Different types of water make different types of sounds. If there are air bubbles in the ice, they conduct the sound differently. And as the temperature fluctuated, the sound of the instrument changed. Plus, it was about 20 below and I performed without gloves. It was kinda cold.
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SD: Yikes. You’ve been all over the world talking to percussionists about their craft. Did any consistent themes emerge from those travels? AL: The overriding similarity is something [Hartland JazzFest organizer] Peter Concilio says in the trailer for the film, and that’s that we’re all seeking fulfillment; we’re all looking for wholeness. We all have our own ways and our own means and tools to try and be fulfilled in life. And different people go about that in varying ways. More specifically, I visited a guy in Norway a few weeks ago who is making marimbas out of stone. And that kind of completed the circle for me. I’ve seen glass marimbas in Brazil. I’ve seen them made from stone, ice, wood. It goes back to fulfillment. We’re all trying to find ways to express ourselves. And those of us who hit keyboard instruments, that’s our way. SD: How did you come to play those kinds of instruments? AL: I was a classical pianist when I was young, kind of a prodigy. And when I was 12, I saw a vibraphone at someone’s house, and I immediately fell in love with it and started losing interest in piano. I loved that playing mallet instruments involved having four long fingers instead of 10 short ones. I was captured by the sound
and experience of playing those instruments, the way an instrument can just grab you. It’s a little inexplicable. SD: Do you think it had something to do with the kinds of music you could explore on vibes, versus the rigidity of classical piano? AL: I do. The repertoire I play on mallet instruments always tends to connect to the cultures of the instruments. I’m not really known as a bebop player. On my solo albums, I’ve never recorded any swing music. The spirit of improvisation in those styles is part of my roots. But I’ve always gravitated toward African music, Latin American and Caribbean music. I connect more with the cultural aspects of instruments. SD: Why has the vibraphone found such a home in jazz music when the marimba seemingly hasn’t? AL: Well, the vibraphone was part of the evolution of jazz. It was created in the late 1920s, and it followed the history of jazz right through the fusion era of Steps Ahead and Spyro Gyra. The marimba, on the other hand, was never really part of jazz. Its uses have always been on the edge. Honestly, it’s too big. It’s hard to move around. It’s not loud. That’s definitely a factor. You can’t sit in at a club with a marimba the way you can with, say, a flute. SD: How do you see the future of keyboard-based percussion? AL: I think mallet players need to find new musical settings for the instruments. I think that’s where the future is. Gary Burton has done that with Brazilian music and, when he was a young man, with tango music with Ástor Piazzolla. I’ve done that in my own work. My new album will have music from Iceland and Turkey on it. So I think, in terms of new ground and new sounds for the instruments, that’s where it’s going to be.
Info Arthur Lipner performs at the Hartland JazzFest on Saturday, June 21, 1 p.m., in Foster Meadow Field in Hartland. $10 donation. Lipner will also appear at a screening of Talking Sticks on Friday, June 20, 7:30 p.m., in Damon Hall in Hartland. Free. hartlandcommunityarts.org/jazz-festival
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In many ways, Northampton, Mass., and Burlington are a lot alike. Specifically, they are both smallish college towns with thriving arts and music scenes. This Friday, June 20, the Queen City will get a taste of some of the Meadow City’s up-and-coming talent when a cadre of NoHo bands descend on Radio Bean. They include indie-folk songwriter EljEbEl; jazz-folk chanteuse lEA chiArA — who claims to have been raised by wolves and foxes, and I’m not sure she’s joking; indie-soul band mAmmAl DAp, who have made Red Square a regular tour stop lately; lo-fi folk-punk mAl DEViSA; and seriously danceable indie-pop outfit AND thE KiDS. The other band on the bill may be familiar to local audiences already. bEllA’S bArtoK were a surprise highlight at the Precipice festival last summer. As I wrote in this very column recapping that fest last July, there’s a striking
Did you know that Bristol was originally named Pocock? True story. It was named such in 1762, after a British admiral. It was changed to Bristol about 25 years later — presumably when the town founders realized the name Pocock would put them at the mercy of generations of snickering 13-year-old boys. And music editors. Anyway, I bring it up because this Saturday, June 21, is the annual Pocock Rocks! Music Festival & Street Fair in downtown Pocock, er, Bristol. The daylong event features specialty food vendors, craft vendors, wine and microbrewed beer. Oh, and music. This year the lineup is split between two stages. On the East Stage, you can catch songwriters lYNDA mAlzAc and pAtricK FitzSimmoNS. And also, apparently, karaoke. Over on the West Stage, things get a little louder with funk-rockers GANG oF thiEVES, bANDANA, AbbY jENNE and headliners wAYloN SpEED. Regular readers know I’ve been a devout fan of the Speed for years now. (You should also know that the band’s drummer, juStiN crowthEr, is an occasional contributor to these pages.) But when I’ve seen the band lately, I’ve found myself thinking it’s hit a new gear. WS are tighter and writing the best songs of their career. Their latest record, Kin, which has been out locally for a few months but will see national distribution on June 24, is on my short list for best local albums of the year — and might make my nonlocal list, too.
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similarity between BB’s front man and a certain other gypsy-punk band front man who is beloved in these parts — GoGol borDEllo’s EuGENE hütz, for those who didn’t catch that not-sosubtle hint. The similarity extends, to a degree, to the band’s music and live show, which is bombastic and punky — though Bella’s Bartok play with more ska undertones than do Gogol Bordello. Point is, they put on a hell of a show, and it should end up being one sweaty night at the Bean.
in publications all over the country. But the coolest of his art credentials is undoubtedly drawing the comic book that accompanied Shooter Jennings’ 2013 record, The Other Life. And, yeah, Shooter is Waylon’s son. Which reminds me, music! With the Dirt Daubers, which also includes his wife, jESSicA, Wilkes plays a slightly mellower brand of twangy rock than with the Shack Shakers — but only slightly. Wilkes has a reputation as a fiery live performer — he’s been compared to iGGY pop and jErrY lEE lEwiS — his band’s latest record, Wild Moon, is some seriously swampy, gritty stuff.
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Holy shit, right? The collaboration of AZTEXT cofounder LEARIC (DEVON EWALT) and producer DANTE DAVINCI (JJ DANTE VEZINA) might be my favorite project Learic has done yet — though his work with the PRECEPTS on This Is How It Must Be was pretty gnarly, too. The track has been getting some serious attention in the blogosphere, including from KickKickSnare, DJBooth and Earmilk, where it debuted last week. In short, it seems like the rest of the world is starting to learn what we’ve known for a long time: Learic is one seriously gifted rapper. Look for the release of the Write Brothers’ debut EP, Take Flight, in late July. Congratulations to local roots-soul duo
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Seven Days-sponsored Grand Point North Local Band Contest, narrowly edging out Brattleboro indie-rock outfit 6 26 Myra Flynn the Snaz. By winning, the duo will open this year’s Grand Point North festival on W W W . P O S I T I V E P I E . Saturday, September 13, which is cool. 8 0 2 . 2 2 9 . 0 4 5 3 If you’ve never seen them live, make a point to be there for their set. NICOLE NELSON has one incredible voice — just 8v-positivepie061814.indd 1 ask CEELO GREEN.
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Catch ’em while you can. And if you can’t make it to Pocock, WS are playing Parker Pie Co. in West Glover the previous night, Friday, June 20. (Also, did you know West Glover was originally named Boobytown?)
Last but not least, I’d like to take a minute to thank those of you who nominated yours truly as a finalist for the Best Print/Online Journalist Daysies award this year. That was totally unexpected and I am deeply touched and flattered. So, thanks, guys. Really. Also, I think you should vote for KEN PICARD.
Have you heard “Extraordinary I,” the new track from the WRITE BROTHERS? No? Stop reading this column right now and go to our arts blog, Live Culture, and check it out. I’ll wait…
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Speaking of outdoor summer music, the schedule for the 2014 Battery Park Free Concert Series at Burlington’s Battery Park was announced last week. The series kicks off on Thursday, July 10, with a band called GRIZFOLK, who describe themselves as SwedishAmerican electro-Americana, which I
think means they’re like ABBA with steel guitars. Maybe not. Anyway, the rest of the series will see TWIN FORKS on July 17, which is the new acoustic project of DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL’s CHRIS CARRABBA; JUKEBOX THE GHOST on July 24; and Canadian rockers the SAM ROBERTS BAND on Thursday, July 31.
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51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Blues Jam, 8 p.m., free.
burlington
CITY LIMITS: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
BREAKWATER CAFÉ: mango Jam (zydeco), 6 p.m., free.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Josh Dobbs & Friends (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Wild Life Wednesday (EDm), 9:30 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom
JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., free.
THE STAGE: Aaron carr (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: open mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
outside vermont
THE PARKER PIE CO.: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Vt comedy club Presents: What a Joke! comedy open mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Soft cactus, Juliana Reed Band (rock, r&B), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
MONOPOLE: open mic, 10 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY'S: DJ Skippy All Request Live (top 40), 10 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: Annalise Emmerick (folk), 5:30 p.m., free. Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., free.
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RED SQUARE: Ellen Powell trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. SIGNAL KITCHEN: commune Presents: Star Slinger, Snakefoot (electronic music), 8:30 p.m., free. 18+.
BREAKWATER CAFÉ: In Kahootz (rock), 6 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda's Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation.
FINNIGAN'S PUB: craig mitchell (funk), 10 p.m., free. FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
rooted in twangy staples such as country and bluegrass. But Black branches out beyond
ZEN LOUNGE: DJ craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Half & Half comedy (standup), 8 p.m., free. The Harder They come (EDm), 10:30 p.m., free.
those dusty confines to encompass elements of Southern soul and blues, too, all with a
craig trio, 7 p.m., free.
consumer, 9:30 p.m., $2/5. 18+.
ON THE RISE BAKERY: Dale cavanaugh (donations), 7:30 p.m., donation.
PIZZA BARRIO: David mooney (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.
ON THE RISE BAKERY: Gabe Jarrett & Friends (jazz), 7:30 p.m., donation.
VENUE: 802 Graduation celebration (EDm, hip-hop), 10 p.m., $15.
RADIO BEAN: cody Sargent & Friends (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band (soul), 11:30 p.m., $5.
CLUB METRONOME: Heylady, Elephant (soul, funk), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
chittenden county
YOUR(funk), 9 MANHATTAN SCAN THIS PAGE PIZZA & PUB: Brickdrop THE MONKEY HOUSE: ought, Violette Ultraviolet p.m., free. TEXT WITH LAYAR (rock), 8:30 p.m., $7/9/12/14. 18+. NECTAR'S: trivia mania, 7 p.m., free. Bluegrass HERE SEE PAGEThursday: 5 ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Blues Jam with the collin Upstate Rubdown, Business 2
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BAGITOS: Papa GreyBeard (blues), 6 p.m., donation.
RED SQUARE: The HIgh Breaks (surf), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): cajun Jam with Jay Ekis, Lee Blackwell, Alec Ellsworth and Katie trautz, 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.
RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ cre8 (EDm), 10 p.m., free.
SWEET MELISSA'S: Wine Down with D. Davis (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. open Bluegrass Jam, 7 p.m., free. SEVENDAYSVt.com
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THE BEE'S KNEES: Lesley Grant (country), 7:30 p.m., donation. MOOG'S PLACE: Bobby and me (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., free. PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Annalise Emmerick (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. ZEN LOUNGE: colby Stiltz, the Brain Gang, DJ tJ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.
chittenden county
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middlebury area
PENALTY BOX: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free. VENUE: Another Lost Year, Screaming For Silence, coquette (rock), 8 p.m., $15/20. Noches de Sabor with DJs Jah Red, Rau, Papi Javi, 8 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS: Dale cavanaugh (folk), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE O'S: Sorry mom, cruciferion (metal, punk), 10 p.m., free. NORTH BRANCH CAFÉ: James Secor (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: Seth Eames & miriam Bernardo (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., free. WHAMMY BAR: Dave Keller (blues, soul), 7:30 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Phantogram, the Range (indie rock), 9 p.m., $25/27. AA.
stowe/smuggs area
THE MONKEY HOUSE: Unicycle Loves You, Wild Leaves, Faux Paw (garage rock), 8:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
MOOG'S PLACE: open mic, 8 p.m., free.
51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: cooper & Lavoie (blues), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Improv comedy Night with Autoschediasm, 6 p.m., $3. DJ Dizzle (house), 10 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom
THE PARKER PIE CO.: Lefty Younger (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. THE PUB OUTBACK: milkbone (acoustic), 8:30 p.m., free.
outside vermont
NAKED TURTLE: turtle Thursdays with 95 XXX (top 40), 10 p.m., free.
THE BEE'S KNEES: The make mentions (rock), 7:30 p.m., donation.
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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Jenni Johnson & Friends (blues, jazz), 7 p.m., free.
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REVIEW this Something With Strings, Unfurled (SELF-RELEASED, CD, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)
Something With Strings have been pickin’ and grinnin’ around Burlington for the better part of the past five years. Trading in an agreeable and familiar hybrid of bluegrass, pop and jam rock, the quintet exists, stylistically speaking, somewhere in the space between Old Crow Medicine Show, String Cheese Incident and the Avett Brothers. Their latest album, Unfurled — a follow-up to their self-titled 2011 debut — suggests that while SWS may not yet be in league with those acts, a little seasoning and perhaps a little more daring might just get them there someday. SWS are capable instrumentalists who generally play with taste and admirable restraint. While their music has no shortage of wiggly, jamgrass grooves, the jamming, at least on record, is kept to a bare minimum. Instead, the focus here is on songcraft, which is generally solid. The band members write collectively and have a knack for boot-stomping, sing-along hooks.
Album opener “Keep On Turnin’” features an earworm-y multiharmony chorus that could easily be an OCMS outtake. Ditto “Hold On,” a swaying little cut with a nice solo section featuring mandolinist Matt Francis and an unnamed fiddler trading languid lines. Every member of SWS sings, but no individual lead vocal credits are given. Unfortunately, the record’s main drawback is its inconsistent lead vocal performances. On the aforementioned “Hold On,” for example, the good will built up by all that breezy instrumental work and catchy choruses is quickly squandered as the song builds to a multipart-harmony finish. Both lead and backing vocals are delivered hesitantly, which results in uneven pitch and almost no blend. It’s an issue throughout the record, but is perhaps most egregious here, given how strong the rest of the song is. SWS are clearly capable of better performances. On “Fine Lines,” the intonation and blend issues are mostly solved. The result is one the record’s finest tracks, a rambling, bluesy number that plays to both the group’s instrumental strengths and vocal abilities. “Bus Girl” is a lively barnstormer that succeeds
as much on cheeky charm as picking fireworks. But for every solid cut like “Fine Lines” and “Bus Girl,” there are clunkers like “Control.” Here, dull songwriting and awkward phrasing make for a winceinducing five-and-a-half minutes that no amount of mandolin soloing can fix. Unfurled does reveal promise in Something With Strings. Bassist Luke Fox holds down a solid low end and is always in lockstep with guitarist Adam Howard. Pete Kraus is a sturdy banjo player who favors form over flash. Collin Cope plays a mean harmonica, and Francis is no slouch on the mando. If they put all those pieces together consistently — which they do in moments here — look out. Unfurled by Something With Strings is available at cdbaby.com.
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lyrically speaking. Rather than indulge in heady spiritual metaphors, bandleader Bob Murray and company favor a more direct, literal tack, fleshing out their musings with breezy arrangements that fans of, say, Steely Dan should find quite agreeable. On the opening title track, Murphy wonders aloud, “What if everything I thought was gospel / Proved a mere concoction of absurd? / Would I kick my heels up? / Would I drink from his cup? / Would I let my child inside be heard?” The spiritual awakening that results from questioning what you think you know to be true proves a central theme to the record. Here, that theme is laid over a woozy jumble of accordion and piano that evokes Parisian street music. The
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Is there anything more boring than someone telling you about their weird dreams? We all do it. But we all also know, deep down, that no one else really cares that you dreamt about battling giant lake monsters attacking Battery Park with Louis CK last night. Or maybe that’s just me. Anyway, so it is that we approach Child Inside Be Heard, the new double album from Vermont’s Bob and the Trubadors with some healthy skepticism. (And no, I don’t know why they spell it that way.) The entire record, all 23 songs of it, was written based on dreams that band members had. But rather than a trite exercise in psychological and spiritual navel-gazing, the album is a surprisingly engaging listen in which the band ably distills their nocturnal admissions through a filter of theatrically tinged rock, jazz and zydeco. Interestingly, given the mystical origins of the material, the majority of the songs on Child Inside are fairly straightforward,
following cut, “Mr. Dream Dude,” also bears a certain hot-house flair, as do many of the album’s best tunes. Later, on “From Within Me,” Bob and the Trubadors indulge a more soft-rock vibe, showcasing their stylistic versatility. On the ballad “Smiling Boy,” guitarist Getty Payson gets her Stevie Nicks on. SCAN THIS PAGE WITH LAYAR “One Million Things” is a jaunty little acoustic number with an early rock-and- SEE PAGE 5 roll feel. And “Charlize Theron, Be My Girl” is a lively come-on to the bombshell actress. Thankfully, Murphy doesn’t indulge the details of the particular dream that inspired that song. Ahem. The double album’s only real flaw, if it can be called that, is its length. At more than 100 minutes, it’s almost too much to consume at once. But it’s hard to complain about too much of a good thing. And most of Child Inside Be Heard is very good indeed. Sweet dreams. Child Inside Be Heard by Bob and the Trubadors is available at bobandthetrubadors.bandcamp.com. The band plays Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier this Saturday, June 21. D AN BO L L ES
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ARTSRIOT: Truckstop Bandstand: Star Rover, Henry Jamisonm Lauren Akin (singersongwriters), 8 p.m., free. BREAKWATER CAFÉ: Phila Abair Band (rock), 6 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: "No Diggity" ’90s Night, 9 p.m., free/$5. FRANNY O'S: Indecent Exposure (rock), 9 p.m., free.
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Redesigned. Reimagined. And finally revealed. Nothing was overlooked in the complete redesign of the Volvo XC60, inside or out. Introductions include all-new sport seats, and Adaptive Digital Display, a new body design and innovative safety technologies, just to name a few.
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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Great Western (alt-country), 8 p.m., free. Bonjour Hi (trap), 10 p.m., free. THE LAUGH BAR AT DRINK: Comedy Showcase (standup comedy), 7 p.m., $7. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Gold Cheng (DJ), 9 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Wild Woods Preparty: the Edd, Kloptoscope, Revibe, Dwahjay (livetronica), 9 p.m., $5. RADIO BEAN: Kid's Music with Linda "Tickle Belly" Bassick & Friends, 11 a.m., free. Eljebel (freak folk), 7:15 p.m., free. Lea Chiara SCAN (singer-songwriter), 8:30 THIS PAGE p.m., free. Mammal Dap (rock, soul), 9:45 p.m., free. WITH LAYAR Bella's Bartok (gypsy punk), 11:15 p.m., free. And the Kids (rock), midnight, SEE free. PAGE 5 RED SQUARE: Jounce (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Con Yay (EDM), 9 p.m., $5. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free. RUBEN JAMES: Zach Nugent & Co. (acoustic rock), 6 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Amy Black with Brett Hughes, Maryse Smith (Americana), 9 p.m., $5/8.
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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.
chittenden county
BACKSTAGE PUB: Jaz Entertainment DJ (top 40), 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: All That Remains, Vaporizer, Abbadon (metal), 8 p.m., $20/22. AA.
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THE MONKEY HOUSE: Dale Cavanaugh (folk), 4 p.m., free/$5. 18+. The Mountain Says No, PoolooP (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Cooper & Lavoie (blues), 5 p.m., free. High Rollers (rock), 9 p.m., free. ON THE RISE BAKERY: Annalise Emmerick (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation.
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BAGITOS: Julie James (folk), 6 p.m., free.
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and locals the
MATTERHORN: Stone Cold Sunday (rock), 9 p.m., free. MOOG'S PLACE: Abby Sherman (singersongwriter), 6:30 p.m., free. Willie Edwards Blues Band, 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Crazyhearse (rock), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: City Limits Dance Party with Top Hat Entertainment (Top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.
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THE BEE'S KNEES: Steady Betty (rocksteady), 7:30 p.m., donation.
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UNION, ARGONAUT&WASP and DJ DAKOTA.
POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Yee with the Morse/Davidian Trio (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., $5.
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WHAMMY BAR: Kava Express (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free.
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CHARLIE O'S: Gang of Thieves, Spit Jack (funk, punk), 10 p.m., free.
SWEET MELISSA'S: Granite Junction (rock), 9 p.m., free.
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THE PARKER PIE CO.: Waylon Speed (rock), 8 p.m., $5. PHAT KATS TAVERN: Raized on Radio (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., free. THE STAGE: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Canopy (rock), 9 p.m., $3. Funkwagon (funk), 10 p.m., free.
It is easy to believe we are each waves and forget we are also the ocean.”
MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour tunes & trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free. NAKED TURTLE: catfish & Bodega (rock), 6 p.m., free. Glass onion (rock), 10 p.m., free.
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BREAKWATER CAFÉ: Joe moore Band (rock), 6 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Retronome with DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Questionable company (folk funk), 8 p.m., free. Sin-orgy (house), 10 p.m., free.
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THE RESERVOIR RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM: The FoHR Sessions (rock), 10 p.m., free.
middlebury area
CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: The Spectacular Average Boys (folk), 9 p.m., $3.
THE PARKER PIE CO.: The Kingdom tribute Revue: Black Sabbath (metal), 8 p.m., $5. THE STAGE: Jake machell (singer-songwriter), 5:30 p.m., free. Burnt toast (folk), 8 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Universal transit (rock), 10 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Andy Y Andy (rock), 9 p.m., free.
NAKED TURTLE: Glass onion (rock), 10 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Ryan Fauber (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Waylon Speed, Eastbound Jesus (rock), 9 p.m., $5.
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RADIO BEAN: Acoustic Brunch with milton Busker (singer-songwriter), noon, free. tom Duffy (singersongwriter), 5:30 p.m., free. Ross Robinson (folk), 7 p.m., free. Jimmy Ruin (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free. christopher Paul Stelling (folk), 9 p.m., free. Watts' closet (psychedelic indie rock), 10:30 p.m., free. Gang of Thieves (funk rock), midnight, free. RED SQUARE: Dave Keller Band (blues, soul), 7 p.m., $5. mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa), 6 p.m., free. DJ Reign one (EDM), 11 p.m., $5. RUBEN JAMES: craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): The Black Feathers (folk), 9 p.m., $7.50/10. ZEN LOUNGE: open mic with Steve Hartman, 6 p.m., $10 donation. Electric temple with DJ Atak (hip-hop, top 40), 10 p.m., $5.
BACKSTAGE PUB: Smokin' Gun (rock), 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Ja Rule, Vt Union, argonaut&wasp, JB, 50Grand, Big Rye, DJ Dakota (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $40/45. 18+. THE MONKEY HOUSE: Dungeon Kids, Us & Us only (rock), 5:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+. Abbadon, Hush, Surrounded by teeth, Writhe (metal), 9:30 p.m., $5/8. 18+.
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Welcome to my Living Room (eclectic DJs), 7 p.m., free. Dimanche, Dimanche (house), 10 p.m., free. THE LAUGH BAR AT DRINK: comedy open mic (standup comedy), 8 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: mI YARD Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Demus, 9 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Gypsy Jazz Brunch with Bob Gagnon, 11 a.m., free. Blue-tonk Sessions with Andrew Stearns, 1 p.m., free. matt Davide's Flynn Adult Jazz combo, 5:30 p.m., free. Zach Anderson (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Billy claxton (Americana), 8 p.m., free. meredith Rose (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., free. The Parts (alt-country), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: tallGrass GetDown (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free. Baron Video (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation. Fat Laughs at the Skinny Pancake (improv comedy), 7 p.m., $3.
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BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke/open mic, 8 p.m., free.
THE MONKEY HOUSE: The Roostless Boots (funk, folk), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Little Bus (rock), 9 p.m., free. PENALTY BOX: trivia With a twist, 4 p.m., free.
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Big Hat No cattle (western swing), 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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THE BEE'S KNEES: tony Washburn, Sergio torres, ted Lambert (Americana), 11 a.m., donation. Dale cavanaugh (folk), 7:30 p.m., donation. SUn.22
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FRANNY O'S: Kyle Stevens Happiest Hour of music (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Vermont's Next Star, 8 p.m., free.
HINESBURGH PUBLIC HOUSE: Sunday Jazz with George Voland, 4:30 p.m., free.
SWEET MELISSA'S: Bob and the trubadors (rock, jazz), 5 p.m., free. Blue Fox & the Rockin' Daddies (blues), 9 p.m., free.
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CHARLIE O'S: Duke Aeroplane & the Wrong Numbers (old time, blues), 10 p.m., free.
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JP'S PUB: Karaoke with megan, 10 p.m., free.
PIZZA BARRIO: marcie Hernandez (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.
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HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Funkwagon's tequila Project (funk), 10 p.m., free.
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NECTAR'S: Gubbulidis (jam), 8 p.m., free/$5. 18+. Naughty Professor, Patience (funk), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
RED SQUARE: Shane Hardiman trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
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THE STAGE: Grass Fed Boys (bluegrass), 2 p.m., free. Brian Dunne, 5 p.m., free. open mic, 5 p.m., free. Brian Dunne (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.
MON.23 FRANNY O'S: Standup comedy cage match, 8 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Family Night (rock), 10:30 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nerbak Brothers (blues), 7:30 p.m.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
ON THE RISE BAKERY: open Bluegrass Session, 7:30 p.m., free.
BAGITOS: The People's café (poetry), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE O'S: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: citizen TEXTBare (rock), 7 p.m., free. mashtodon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Kidz music with Raphael, 11 a.m., $3 donation.
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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Houndmouth (Americana), 7:30 p.m., $12/14. AA.
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MOOG'S PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Yo! BtV Raps (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. metal monday: Amadis, comforza, musical manslaughter, 9 p.m., $3.
THE BEE'S KNEES: children's Sing Along with Lesley Grant, 10:30 a.m., donation. Dan Lavoie (solo guitar), 7:30 p.m., donation.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.
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FRANNY O'S: Dawna Hammers (folk, jazz), 9 p.m., free.
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THE BEE'S KNEES: Sun Day Brown (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., donation. MOOG'S PLACE: Seth Eames & miriam Bernardo (singer-songwriters), 7:30 p.m., free. PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
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CITY LIMITS: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
THE STAGE: Ashley miles (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Vt comedy club Presents: What a Joke! comedy open mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. David Pollack, Abbie morin (singersongwriters), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
THE PARKER PIE CO.: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS: myra Flynn (neo-soul), 6 p.m., donation.
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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: open mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set with cats Under the Stars (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5.
barre/montpelier
BREAKWATER CAFÉ: canopy (rock), 6 p.m., free.
JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., free.
burlington
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke with Funkwagon, 9 p.m., free.
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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: open mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., free.
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SWEET MELISSA'S: Andy Plante (folk), 5 p.m., free.
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THE MONKEY HOUSE: Daniel Amedee (singsersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
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HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: mother Falcon, the Family crest (indie rock), 8:30 p.m., $12. AA.
SOUTH SIDE TAVERN: open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., free.
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ZEN LOUNGE: DJ Kyle Proman (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.
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bAgitoS, 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-9212 chArliE o’S, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820 ESprESSo buENo, 248 N. Main St., Barre, 479-0896 grEEN mouNtAiN tAVErN, 10 Keith Ave., Barre, 522-2935 guSto’S, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919 kiSmEt, 52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646 mulligAN’S iriSh pub, 9 Maple Ave., Barre, 479-5545 North brAhN cAfé, 41 State St., Montpelier, 552-8105 NuttY StEph’S, 961C Rt. 2, Middlesex, 229-2090 poSitiVE piE, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453 rED hEN bAkErY + cAfé, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, 2235200 thE SkiNNY pANcAkE, 89 Main St., Montpelier, 262-2253 SwEEt mEliSSA’S, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 225-6012 VErmoNt thruSh rEStAurANt, 107 State St., Montpelier, 225-6166 whAmmY bAr, 31 W. County Rd., Calais, 229-4329
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eproductions seldom do justice to original works of art. No matter how high its resolution, a photograph like that accompanying this review can’t capture the texture, the effects of lighting or, most importantly, the personality that an artist imparts to a painting or sculpture. These limitations are particularly pronounced in regard to the 26 highly original pieces that make up Bruce MacDonald’s show at Havoc Gallery in Burlington’s South End. The eye-popping impact of several of his 23-inch-square “light sculptures” can be fully experienced only up close and in person. Each of the stainless steel panels has been scraped, scratched or slashed with markings that convey MacDonald’s interpretation of the properties of a specific element on the periodic table. He plans to create images of all 118 elements, including a few oddball entities that the wiry, spiky-haired Burlington artist finds especially appealing. And because the entries on the periodic table serve as the essences of everything, MacDonald calls his show “Visible Indivisibles.” Hydrogen, the first element on the table, is depicted as a circle with a choppy, churning interior that looks like the turbulent surface of the sun as seen through astronomers’ telescopes. Hydrogen accounts for about three-quarters of the sun’s mass. Similarly, MacDonald has envisioned cesium, listed as No. 55 on the table, as a series of thin vertical bars positioned at precise intervals because, he explains, this element serves as “the basis of time.” The oscillation frequencies of the cesium atom are used to set atomic clocks, which, in turn, set the standard for the world’s timekeeping, down to the nanosecond. The photo of the cesium piece on the Havoc website gives no indication of its actual psychedelic appearance. MacDonald has invested this and a few other of his elements with a powerfully convincing illusion of threedimensionality. The white bars look as though they’re emerging from or floating above a deep, dark background. The artist’s representation of protactinium, No. 91, is
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equally trippy. Wavy gray-and-white vertical bands appear to sway or pulsate as a viewer’s eyes shift across the surface of the panel. This piece also has a visual depth of the sort perceived in holograms. Because MacDonald won’t necessarily be present when visitors come to see his show, even though he owns the gallery, we asked him during a recent walk-through to explain the reasoning behind only a couple of his compositions. (It’s more appropriate if a reviewer, like an average viewer, approaches a show without insider information. That distancing allows the work to be seen on its own terms, as should be the case.) It’s hence not clear — except maybe to atomic
As another visual fillip, MacDonald has painted the portion of the gallery wall where a particular piece is hung in the same color assigned to that element on the periodic table. Elements are arranged in color-coded groupings on the table in accordance with their chemical composition. Magnesium, for example, belongs to the family of alkaline earth metals, which are colored purple on MacDonald’s version of the periodic table. So the backdrop for his image of magnesium is purple, too. The artist also imbues a couple of his pieces with a visual twist. When viewers come upon a circle that MacDonald has left unworked in the center of a panel, they’ll likely expect to see themselves mirrored in it. But they won’t. The pale gray circles produce no reflections. That’s one way in which MacDonald’s art differs from what might be considered its antecedent: the op-art movement of the 1960s. Most of its adherents relied on recurring patterns and other predictable visual tricks, but with MacDonald’s pieces, you never know what you’ll be seeing next. A few of the items in “Visible Indivisibles” do resemble the black-and-white optical illusions devised by British artist Bridget Riley. But MacDonald objects to the suggestion that his work can be regarded as a subspecies of op art. His motives, he says, are entirely different from those of artists like Riley. “I’m not doing this for the sake of creating visual effects, like they are. Each of my pieces is based on the properties of elements as I see them.” “Visible Indivisibles” is a wonked-out display in some respects, especially coming from an artist with no scientific background apart from being a self-described “sciencefiction fanatic.” But unreconstructed tripsters and those who sat befuddled in chemistry class are still likely to appreciate MacDonald’s work on purely aesthetic grounds.
HYDROGEN, THE FIRST ELEMENT ON THE TABLE, IS DEPICTED AS A CIRCLE WITH A CHOPPY, CHURNING INTERIOR THAT LOOKS LIKE THE TURBULENT SURFACE OF THE SUN AS SEEN THROUGH ASTRONOMERS’ TELESCOPES.
physicists — why he has given protactinium this visual representation. Maybe it’s because the element is highly radioactive and, in its metallic form, has a silvery luster. MacDonald achieves some of his chimerical effects with the aid of a ceiling track of blinking, colored lights. In his rendering of element No. 113, ununtrium, semicircular slashes and carved shapes resembling fish skeletons give off alternating and combined red and blue flashes. The random squiggles and flashes that animate this piece seem consistent with the peculiar properties of ununtrium, an element that can be created in laboratories but isn’t found in nature. Its name, which means “one one three” in Latin, has been affixed to the element as a placeholder until scientists figure out something more suitable.
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David Hurwitz & Joshua Primmer: “Arc,” functional contemporary designs in wood and clay, respectively, by the Vermont fine artisans. Through June 30. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow in Burlington.
f Evan Chismark: Detailed pen-and-ink render-
ings of wildlife and whimsical illustrations of Vermont culture by the Stowe artist. Reception: Wednesday, June 25, 6-8 p.m. June 25-July 31. Info, 223-1151. Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery in Berlin.
Denis Versweyveld: 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.
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Festival of Fine Arts 2014: This annual celebration features a juried show in the gallery as well as artwork in the windows of participating downtown businesses. Through June 30. Info, 660-9005. Art’s Alive Gallery @ Main Street Landing’s Union Station in Burlington.
f ‘The Appearance of Clarity’: Artworks in black and white by Louis Cameron, Sharan Elran, Marietta Hoferer, Jenny Holzer, Sarah Horne, Chelsea Martin, Lynn Newcomb, Andreas Rentsch, Suzy Spence and Nan Tull. Guest-curated by Amy Rahn. Reception: Friday, June 20, 6-8 p.m. June 20-August 31. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.
f ‘From Our Hearts and Minds’: A group exhibit of local artists in a variety of mediums. Reception: Friday, June 20, 5-7:30 p.m. Through August 29. Info, 862-4584. St. Paul’s Cathedral in Burlington.
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‘Impressions’: 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.
f ‘The Roots of Rock and Roll’: Artifacts from
clothing to records to vintage turntables illustrate the early years of rock music, 1955 to 1964. Preview party: Friday, June 20, 5-8 p.m., with rock-and-roll dance demos from Dave Allan and Erica Hemond. June 20-August 31. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.
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. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington.
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Cold Hollow Sculpture Park Opening: Sculptor David Stromeyer opens to the public his property, on which 50 large-scale outdoor metal sculptures are sited. Free, self-guided tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Visit website for directions. June 25-October 11. Info, 512-333-2119. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg Falls.
JB Woods: “Walking in Vermont,” colorful photographs curated by SEABA. Through August 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s: Pine Street in Burlington.
f ‘Walk Through Time’ Grand Opening Celebration: The Isle La Motte Preservation Trust and Lake Champlain Land Trust open a unique, trail-side exhibit consisting of 71 colorfully illustrated panels that showcase 4.6 billion years of evolution. Includes ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music and refreshments. Reception: Sunday, June 22, 1-5 p.m. June 22-October 31. Info, linda@ilmpt. org. Goodsell Ridge Fossil Preserve in Isle La Motte.
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Andy Meyer: The Burlington multimedia artist explores the first decade of rock and roll and its impact on the Far East. Through June 28. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.
blue. Currently featured at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury, the Warren-based artist is also debuting a series of dynamic colored-pencil drawings on paper that she hand-stains and dyes with coffee and tea. While the representational objects in Kirkwood’s paintings are everyday items such as pitchers, flowerpots or lemons in a bowl, her drawings are geometric abstractions. But the two series have something in common: “Beyond the visible subject matter, this work is about color as light,” explains Edgewater’s website. Kirkwood’s subjects and compositions may be simple, but the potent interplay of color in her work catches the eye. Through June 30. Pictured: “Summer Flowers and Blue.” ‘Art + Soul Vermont’: An annual show that celebrates the creative spirit of the Burlington community. Sales are split between the artists and a featured nonprofit — this year, the Champlain Housing Trust. Through June 28. Info, 860-1003. Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand in Burlington. ‘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. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. ‘Emergence2’: A contemporary, multimedia art exhibit featuring students, alumni and staff from the Champlain College Emergent Media Center: Erin Barnaby, Rachel Hooper, Ken Howell, Robin Perlah and Sarah Webb. Björn Schülke: “Traveling Spy,” 3-D sculptures activated by motion sensors, with
video surveillance and sound components, by the German multimedia artist. Through July 19. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. 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. Through June 30. Info, 800-6391868. The Havoc Gallery in Burlington. Cameron Schmitz: Drawings and paintings by the Vermont artist. Through October 31. Info, 865-7166. Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor. Carolyn Crotty: Artwork in a variety of mediums inspired by nature. Curated by SEABA. Through August 31. Info, 862-9614. The Pine Street Deli in Burlington.
matthew thorsen: 50 new photos by the Burlington artist. Through June 30. Info, 318-2438. Red Square in Burlington. Nyame Nti Aya Fawohodie: “Restored to Beauty and Grace,” paintings by an experimental Burlington artist. Through June 30. Info, 863-6713. North End Studio A in Burlington. 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. ‘Play’: One hundred artists exhibit works that variously interpret the word “play.” Through July 15. Info, 651-8834. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.
f Sara Bridgman: A retrospective of works by the Vermont artist. Artist Talk: Saturday, June 21, 2-4 p.m. Through August 2. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, in Burlington. Sara Katz: Abstract, mixed-media paintings by the Vermont artist, inspired by landscapes in transition. Through June 30. Info, 355-5418. Vintage Inspired in Burlington. Shelley Vermilya: “Up Close,” photographs by the University of Vermont professor. Through July 17. Info, 862-8261. Flying Cloud at KSV in Burlington. Studio 266 Group Exhibition: The 14 working artists in this shared space show their work in various media. Through June 28. Info, 266studios@ gmail.com. Info, 578-2512. Studio 266 in Burlington. burlington shows
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Ann Laberge: “Have a Seat,” photographs and sculpture focusing on chairs by the local artist. Through July 31. Info, 861-2340. CarShare Vermont in Burlington.
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Marie Angelache: Expressionist pastel paintings that incorporate collage. Through June 30. Info, 865-7165. City Hall Gallery in Burlington.
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Alexander Alexeieff: Original 1929 signed lithographs by the Russian artist Alexander Alexeieff, exhibited with a looped screening of his 1930s animated pinboard films. Co-curated by Cecile Starr and Susan Smereka. Through August 26. Info, 735-2542. New City Galerie in Burlington.
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Mareva Millarc: Abstract paintings in oil, acrylic, ink and mixed media. Curated by SEABA. Through August 31. Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington. SEVENDAYSvt.com
f ‘Insectopia’: A group show with bugs made of copper, felt, papier-mâché and other materials. Reception: Saturday, July 12, 3-5 p.m. June 23-August 9. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.
Maltex Exhibits: 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.
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‘Telephone’: Like the childhood game, one artist brings a piece of work; then they, in turn, invite another artist to do the same, and so on. This began in February; the result is a visual conversation about who is making work in Vermont, who they look to and how the work interacts. Through June 28. Info, 578-2512. The Soda Plant in Burlington.
f ‘Unless’: “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. VermonT ArTisTs 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.
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CArol norTon: “Turning In/Turning Out,” multilayered, atmospheric oil paintings depicting natural scenes. Through August 30. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard. ChArloTTe hArdie: Oil pantings of horses. Through June 30. Info, 803-658-0949. Peak Performance in Williston. eVelyn mCFArlAne & sTUdenTs: Oil paintings by the craft-school instructor and her students. Through August 28. Info, 985-3648. Shelburne Craft School. ‘in A new liGhT: FrenCh impressionism ArriVes in AmeriCA’: Paintings by Monet, Manet, Degas and other French impressionist masters from the museum’s permanent collection. Through September 1. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum. ‘in oUr elemenT: expressions oF Color And TexTUre’: Fifteen artists from the Vermont chapter of the Surface Design Association exhibit contemporary textile works. Through July 13. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. JAson dUroCher: 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. libby dAVidson: Fifty plein air watercolor paintings the artist completed in a year for her 50th birthday. Through July 31. monoChromATiC exhibiT: A group exhibit of local artists with a one-color focus. Through July 31. Info, 879-1236. Artists’ Mediums in Williston. ‘loCk, sToCk And bArrel’: The Terry Tyler collection of Vermont firearms includes 107 rare examples made between 1790 and 1900. Beach Gallery. ‘pAinTinG A nATion’: A showcase of the museum’s best 19th-century American paintings. Webb Gallery. ‘TrAil blAzers: horse-powered VehiCles’: 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.
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‘The Appearance of Clarity’ Nine contemporary artists tackle themes of obstruction and clarity in a new exhibit at Helen Day Art Center in
Stowe. Hailing from New York, California and New England, they each use a blackand-white palette and a variety of techniques and mediums to explore topics ranging from surveillance to portraiture. These include Jenny Holzer’s stark paintings of handprints and other scaled-up images from redacted government documents relating to military operations; Louis Cameron’s paintings from video surveillance footage at Times Square; Lynn Newcomb’s metal statues of unreadable written script; and Suzy Spence’s portrait in the form of a novel. The opening reception is Friday, June 20, 6-8 p.m., including a talk by guest curator Amy Rahn at 6:30 p.m. Pictured: “Right Hand DOD-053038” by Jenny Holzer. mAriA senGle: Illustrations with an aquatic life theme by the industrial designer and winner of Magic Hat’s Labels for Libations contest. Through July 31. Info, 658-2739. The ArtSpace at the Magic Hat Artifactory in South Burlington. ‘only one: sinGUlAr prinTs GroUp show’: Monotypes by Casey Blanchard, Janet Fredericks, Betsey Garand, Catherine Hall and Carol
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MacDonald. Through June 24. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. ‘periloUs piGeons’: 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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cAll to ArtiStS ArtiStS orgAnize And diSorgAnize Art hAPPening: Call for performers, dancers, writers — people who can present temporal, experimental work in this pop-up party evening of performance events. we’re also looking for a few artists with T-shirt designs for live silk-screening. please submit us images (think stencil shapes) to oneartscollective@gmail.com. ArtsRiot, Burlington, June 18-July 10. Info, oneartscollective@ gmail.com. blue PhotogrAPhy exhibit: For this show we are looking for all types of blue images and meanings, and all variations of the hue, both natural and manmade. Juror: stella Kramer. Deadline: July 9. Details and entry form at darkroom gallery. com/ex59. Darkroom gallery, essex Junction. Info, 877-3686.
South end Art hoP: seABA is looking for artists and sites to participate in Burlington’s biggest art event september 5-7. Artists can exhibit up to six pieces of work throughout the south end Arts District. The hop attracts upward of 35,000 visitors. Registration deadline: July 4. more info at seaba.com/art-hop/. south end Art hop, Burlington. $45. Info, 859-9222.
the rAmble cAll to ArtiStS: Artists living in the old North end, are you interested in showing work in neighborhood venues, doing some live art making outside or participating in any other way in this July 26 community event? please let us know! To apply, email us your plans or 1 to 3 images of the work you wish to exhibit and a three-to-five-sentence explanation of your work and yourself to oneartscollective@gmail.com. Deadline: July 2. Various locations, Burlington. Info, onearts collective@gmail.com. Seeking crAfterS, vendorS And ArtiSAnS: handmade and homegrown is the theme for the 10th annual harvest Fair & Craft show, to benefit the Bowen walker Fund. Registration deadline: september 1. For info, email pittsfordharvestfair@comcast. net or call elizabeth, 483-9972. pittsford Village green. Info, 483-9972.
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. Arthur SchAller: “Billboard Buildings,” an exhibit of original collages by the Norwich university architecture professor. Through December 19. Info, 485-2183. sullivan museum & history Center, Norwich university, in Northfield. AmAndA frAnz: “Contours of the space Between,” paintings and sculpture by the Vermont artist. Through July 9. Info, 426-3233. plainfield Community Center.
dAvid Smith: “postcards From the Keys,” an exhibit of paintings of Florida. Through July 12. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith public Library in marshfield.
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.
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stowe/smuggs area
84th AnnuAl northern vermont ArtiSt ASSociAtion Show: A group show featuring works by members in a variety of mediums. Through June 30. Info, 644-8183. Visions of Vermont in Jeffersonville. cArolyn meckloSky: “Dreams, memories, portraits,” paintings by the local artist. Through June 30. Info, 644-2991. Copley woodlands in stowe. ‘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. 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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JoSh turk: “my month with marilyn,” giclée prints of digital illustrations that play with concepts of sexuality. Through June 29. Info,
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‘the drAwing gAme’: Drawings by three generations of central Vermont’s hecht family, which has played a variation of the surrealist exquisite Corpse game for almost 70 years. second Floor gallery. ‘vcfA At SPA’: selected students in the mFA program in graphic design at Vermont College of Fine Arts exhibit recent work. main Floor gallery. mArk lorAh: A mixed-media show exploring the relationship between structure and the need for irrational action. Third Floor gallery. Through July 12. Info, 479-7069. studio place Arts in Barre.
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corrinA thurSton: Detailed pet portraits in colored pencil, and graphite drawings. Through August 3. Info, 223-1431. Tulsi Tea Room in montpelier.
‘wheel’ cAll to ArtiStS: send submissions of your photographic discovery of the wheel to a juried exhibit: automotive images and anything else that rolls. Juror: London-based Darren heath. Deadline: August 6 at midnight. submission details at darkroomgallery. com/ex60. Darkroom gallery, essex Junction. Info, 877-3686.
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‘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. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe. marie lapré Grabon: Charcoal drawings by the Vermont artist. Through July 9. Info, 635-7423. The Lovin’ Cup in Johnson.
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f alternatiVe process pHotoGrapHy Group sHow: Ten Vermont artists explore alternative photography processes including hand coloring and Polaroid transfer in an unconventional show. Curated by Matt Larson. Reception: Friday, July 11, 6-8 p.m. Through July 12. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frameshop in Waterbury. marcus ratliff: Recent collage by the Norwichbased artist. Through June 30. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.
middlebury area
2013 tour de lead Graffiti: A letterpress broadside of the 2013 bike tour. Through June 30. Info, 388-3300. American Flatbread Middlebury Hearth.
‘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. German art exHibit: The college celebrates its German Language School with an exhibit of works by German artists from its permanent collection. 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.
f ‘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. Talk with gallery director Bill Brooks every Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., through August 6. Through August 11. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. m p landis: Subtle, imaginative monoprints inspired by Cape Cod; and an abstract, mixed-media series created in Middlebury. Through July 12. Info, 989-9992. ZoneThree Gallery in Middlebury. racHael robinson elmer: An exhibit of “Art Lovers New York” fine-art postcards, now 100 years old, by the late artist who was born at Rokeby. Through October 26. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.
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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. Through July 6. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center Gallery in West Rutland. 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. ‘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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franK tiralla: A new oil-on-linen series features the ruffed grouse, along with other wildlife creatures, by the Franklin artist. Through June 29. toby fulwiler, deb Kiel & wayne tarr: Wooden crafts, jewelry, paper art and photography by this month’s featured members. Through June 30. Info, 933-6403. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. susan GalusHa: Colorful representational paintings in oil, watercolor and encaustics, often featuring household items or female figures in an interior setting. Through June 30. Info, 285-6505. Haston Library in Franklin. susan larKin: Recent paintings of the Lake Champlain Islands and northern Vermont over four seasons by the local artist. Through June 30. Info, 928-3081. Fisk Farm Art Center in Isle La Motte.
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on the New York/Vermont border, painter Leslie Parke creates works in oil that end up in museums and private collections around the world. She’s a startlingly good representational painter — a past series of china cups resembles giant photographs — but her compositions and subjects reflect more than a rote rendering of the world. In “Everything Is Real,” an exhibit of new works at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Parke zeros in on the interplay of light on reflective surfaces, such as water or windowpanes, and the details of objects including a garage door and a silo. “The subject is completely abstract, and yet has a surface as complex and difficult to paint as one of Ingres’ satin dresses,” writes Parke. Through July 20. Pictured: “Wrapped Blue.”
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elizabetH beliVeau, eli buraKian & Jamie townsend: Paintings, photographs, and large-scale paintings and sculpture, respectively. Through July 12. Info, 674-9616. Nuance Gallery in Windsor. ‘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. Through October 10. Info, 885-3061. pHilip GodenscHwaGer: Cartoon imagery and interactive sculpture as social and political commentary. Through October 10. Info, 885-3061. The Great Hall in Springfield. isabelle o’connor: “Human Nature,” prints that explore the complex relationship between the human body and the natural world, created in a variety of methods ranging from solar plate to
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. ‘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
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Jane eddy, barbara eKedaHl & ray Hudson: Multilayered woodblock prints by three Middleburyarea artists. Through June 29. Info, 388-1436. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.
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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. Don SunSeri: A retrospective of the late West Glover artist and founder of GRACE, an art program for handicapped and elderly artists. Through July 12. Info, 563-2037. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. LoiS eby: Abstract works on panel by the Vermont painter. Through July 7. Info, 525-3366. The Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. ‘TooThbruSh’: From “twig to bristle,” an exhibit of artifacts and images detailing the history of this expedient item. Through December 31. The Museum of Everyday Life in 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.
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‘FLora: a CeLebraTion oF FLowerS in ConTemporary arT’: Vibrant floral works by 13 regional artists. Through June 22. Info, 254-2771. John GibSon: “Opposing Forces,” paintings of balls with various patterns. Through June 22. Info, 490-2470. mareLa ZaCariaS: “Cloaked and Revealed,” sculptural paintings in geometric patterns. Through June 22. Info, 490-2470. 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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anGuS mCCuLLouGh: “Humors,” an installation consisting of two bodies of work by the multidisciplinary artist: “Bushes of Bennington County,” photographs from an ongoing catalog that “search for ideology in contemporary vernacular”; and “Embodied Realities,” short videos. Through July 27. Info, 917-940-9093. Bennington Museum. LeSLie parke: “Everything Is Real,” paintings of real-life objects or scenes composed to accentuate the abstract qualities of reflective surfaces. Through July 20. Info, 362-1405. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.
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22 Jump Street ★★★★★
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ot a minute for a metaphor? Just for fun, let’s think of movie comedy as a universe and consider the ways it’s expanded since 2007. Something really quite remarkable has happened in front of our eyes. That was the year of the Big Bang. Once synonymous with Hollywood humor, Jim Carrey’s star had gone white dwarf. He’d sunk to taking nut jobs like The Number 23. Solo shtick had given way to an ensemblebased model exemplified by Will Ferrell, who’d made Old School (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006). In 2007, however, Ferrell’s world was in turn absorbed by the larger galactic laugh mass of Judd Apatow. That year the writerdirector altered the comic space-time continuum with Knocked Up and Superbad. Suddenly the movie world was not only funnier, raunchier and less predictable, but brightened by a constellation of shining talents around whom funny business henceforth would revolve. Those included newly formed stars like Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Emma Stone, Danny McBride, Jason Segel, Steve Carell, Jane Lynch, Kristen Wiig, Craig
Robinson, Mindy Kaling and Paul Rudd. The form had evolved from a one-person show to a gang activity. Consider last year’s This Is the End: Most of the aforementioned comedians made an appearance there. That’s the way of comedies today. Many of those people also appear in 22 Jump Street, CLASS ACTION Hill and Tatum play undercover drug agents who go back to school in pursuit of a dealer in this sequel YOURto the 2012 surprise hit. SCAN THIS PAGE the year’s second gonzo gutbuster from Phil SCAN THIS PAGE TEXT WITH LAYAR Lord and Christopher Miller (The LEGO WITH LAYAR HERE SEE PAGE 5 Movie), who aren’t so much part of Apatow’s SEE PAGE 5 world as a parallel universe. I could go on about what a laughJonah Hill and Channing Tatum reprise simultaneously repeating and topping their roles as undercover agents Schmidt themselves with gags decrying the forms’ a-minute rabbit hole of self-referential brilliance this is. Blink and you’ll miss Patton (Hill) and Jenko (Tatum) from 21 Jump conventions while deftly defying them. Schmidt and Jenko “do the same thing,” Oswalt as a professor proving he can say Street. “Reprise” is the operative word. The joke in the first movie was that brass were but somehow do it funnier. The bits — Hill’s anything because he has tenure. Or Rob rebooting an old program because they’d run surreal poetry slam, for example — are Riggle with the non plus ultra of prison jokes. out of new ideas — not unlike the producers genius and just keep coming. Tatum taps a But I’ll let you discover its deceptively dumb who recycled an ’80s TV series as a feature new vein of loopy wordplay as he utters one wonders for yourself. One more thing: Stay for the closing comedy. Matters here get decidedly more malapropian masterpiece after another. (He meta. The joke everybody’s in on is that means, “I thought we had carte blanche” but credits sequence. The movie may be over, but some of the best, most bitingly insightful this is that most maligned of traditions — a says, “I thought we had Cate Blanchett.”) And a new star is born. Jillian Bell yuks are yet to come. 22 Jump Street takes sequel. “Do the same thing as last time,” supervisor Nick Offerman winkingly orders slays as a student who calls Schmidt on his Hollywood comedy to a whole new place — a crow’s feet. “I’m 19,” he insists. “Nineteen neat trick for a picture whose business plan the cops, “and everyone will be happy.” So it’s back to school. The characters minutes late to pinochle,” she deadpans. is revisiting the past. And with the secondare in college this time, but again in search “Tell me about the war. Any war.” If this biggest opening ever for an R-rated comedy, of a mysterious dealer and again looking were Bridesmaids, Bell would be Melissa everyone is happy indeed. laughably old. Writers Michael Bacall, McCarthy. Totally bonkers. Totally breakout. RI C K KI S O N AK Oren Uziel and Hill do the impossible, She steals Act Three.
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 ★★★★
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he key factor that lifts DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon series above other cuteanimal kiddie animations is its reluctance to anthropomorphize. Sure, it’s fun when cartoon critters riff in the voices of baggy-pants comedians — and a staple of classic animation. But there’s also something uniquely appealing, especially to kids, about animals acting like animals, complete with all their strange and winning and occasionally alarming differences from us talky primates. The mythical beasties of the 2010 hit How to Train Your Dragon — one of which becomes a lonely Viking boy’s best friend — don’t talk or even act like humans. Granted, they don’t act much like reptiles, either; Toothless, the young dragon of the title, combines a sinuous black body with predatory, feline slinking movements and canine affability. Since he can also fly and breathe fire, he’s basically a child’s dream pet. Again directed and scripted by Dean DeBlois, the sequel opens five years after teenage Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) managed to convince the people of his rough-and-tumble village to live in harmony with the beasts they once hated and feared. Recreational dragon racing has replaced dragon hunting in Berk, and every home has a handy sprinkler system to put out accidental breath-related fires. But there’s trouble on the horizon, and Hiccup and Toothless meet it when they
A BOY AND HIS DRAGON Toothless and Hiccup play explorer and find trouble in this DreamWorks sequel.
explore a remote island and find a dragon trapper (Kit Harington) collecting the beasts for a human tyrant (Djimon Hounsou) who hopes to build an invincible army. The resulting conflict leads the young man to revelations about his own past, and tests his bond with his best friend. Because this sequel is essentially a young adult adventure — Hiccup struggles with the prospect of replacing his impossibly burly chieftain dad, Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler) — it may not appeal as directly to younger kids as the original did. But there’s
still plenty of slapstick involving pastel-hued baby dragons for viewers who don’t cotton to the story’s darker themes. Refreshingly, DeBlois puts Hiccup’s romance with Astrid (America Ferrera) on the back burner to focus instead on his nuanced, nonromantic relationship with a new female character; suffice it to say that she’s voiced by Cate Blanchett and appropriately awesome. The film’s antagonist isn’t particularly imaginative or memorable, but on the comic-relief side, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and
REVIEWS Kristen Wiig — that inescapable Apatow crew — do amusing work as Viking hellions. Perhaps a more important credit belongs to the great cinematographer Roger Deakins, who again served as the film’s visual consultant. Computer animation tends to have a bright shallowness to it — 3-D or not — but DeBlois draws on Deakins’ lighting expertise to give his fantastical world painterly shadings, hazes and depths. When Hiccup flies above the sunlit clouds on Toothless, it’s a beautiful as well as exultant moment, and an island swirling with multicolored, semiferal dragons holds the eye like a beloved children’s-book illustration. Some of my favorite moments in the movie happen wordlessly in the background: While the human characters talk plot, the dragons sniff each other and gambol and cavort. They have their own concerns (and their own rudimentary politics, we learn), and letting them just be dragons is a smart way to bring young and old viewers together. Some animated films offer popculture references for the parents and loud silliness for the kids. This one appeals to both, working on the principle that even the most sophisticated oldsters can’t always stop themselves from forwarding a video of a kitty relentlessly attacking an inkjet printer. MARGO T HARRI S O N
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now playing 22 JUmp stReetHHHH1/2 In the sequel to the hit comedy 21 Jump Street, cops channing tatum and Jonah hill find themselves out of high school and going undercover at college, where conflicting interests pull them apart. with Ice cube. Phil lord and christopher Miller returned as directors. (112 min, R)
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) HoW to tRAiN YoUR DRAgoN 2HHH1/2 five years after the action of the first animated hit, a young Viking and his beloved dragon discover a cave holding a secret that puts them at the center of new conflict. with the voice talents of Jay baruchel, cate blanchett and gerard butler. dean deblois again directed. (102 min, Pg) iDAHHHH1/2 In communist Poland, a sheltered girl about to take vows at a convent (agata trzebokowska) makes a startling discovery about her family’s world war II past, in this black-and-white period drama from director Pawel Pawlikowski (My Summer of Love). (121 min, Pg-13) tHe immigRANtHHHH James gray (Two Lovers) directed this drama set in 1921 about a Polish immigrant (Marion cotillard) who finds herself forced into prostitution on the mean streets of Manhattan. with Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner. (120 min, R)
eDge oF tomoRRoWHH tom cruise plays a soldier battling aliens in a time loop, improving his performance via do-overs that always seem to end in his demise, in this sci-fi adventure from director doug liman (The Bourne Identity). with Emily blunt and brendan gleeson. (113 min, Pg-13)
A millioN WAYs to Die iN tHe WestHHHHH writer-director Seth Macfarlane takes on the western in this comedy in which he plays a cowardly sheep farmer trying to work up the courage to take on a gunslinger. charlize Theron and liam neeson also star. (116 min, R)
tHe FAUlt iN oUR stARsHHHH two snarky teens fall in love at their cancer support group in this adaptation of John green’s best-selling ya novel from director Josh boone (Stuck in Love). Shailene woodley, ansel Elgort and nat wolff star. (125 min, Pg-13)
NeigHBoRsHHHH Seth Rogen and Rose byrne play a settled-down couple with a new baby who find themselves fiercely defending their turf when a hard-partying frat moves next door. Zac Efron is their nemesis. nicholas Stoller (The Five-Year Engagement) directed the raunchy comedy. (96 min, R)
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WoRDs & pictUResHH1/2 So, is a picture really worth a thousand words? Juliette binoche and clive Owen play an art instructor and an English teacher, respectively, who square off to find out in this literate rom com set in a prep school, from director fred Schepisi (Six Degrees of Separation, Roxanne). (111 min, Pg-13)
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BelleHHH1/2 In 18th-century England, the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of an aristocrat (gugu Mbatha-Raw) grows up surrounded by privilege and prejudice and attempts to take on the institution of slavery. amma asante directed the period drama, with Emily watson and tom wilkinson. (104 min, Pg)
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FeD UpHHH1/2 Stephanie Soechtig’s documentary, full of celebrity talking heads such as bill clinton and Michael Pollan, looks at the causes of the obesity epidemic and argues that america is poisoning its children with a diet of sugar-rich processed foods. (90 min, Pg)
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new on video eRNest & celestiNeHHHH1/2 A bear and a mouse become unlikely best friends in this Oscarnominated animation based on the children’s book by Gabrielle Vincent. Featuring the voices of Mackenzie Foy and Forest Whitaker. Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar and Benjamin Renner directed. (80 min, PG)
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Andrew James Joffe, 24, called 911 to report that he was lost and being chased by wild hogs in Pasco County, Fla. Deputies who responded located Joffe and then discovered he had an open warrant for driving with a suspended license. While his backpack was being inventoried for safekeeping at the jail, a deputy found a GPS whose “home address” wasn’t Joffe’s. Joffe admitted to taking it and other items from a car. “We have had people with warrants call us to turn themselves in before,” Sheriff Grady Judd said, “but it’s unusual for someone with an active warrant, who just burglarized a car, to get lost and call us for help.” (Sarasota’s WWSB-TV)
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pulled down his pants and tried to have sex with an automatic teller machine. Authorities charged Riley Allen Mullins, 28, with robbing a woman in Bremerton, Wash., after the victim received a Facebook friend notification from the suspect. She recognized him as the robber by the distinctive neck tattoo on his profile picture. (Kitsap Sun)
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Thailand’s National Council for Peace and Order, the military junta that took charge on May 22, embarked on a campaign to restore happiness by cleaning litter from the site of anti-coup demonstrations, holding free band concerts, and offering free haircuts and dessert. “Thai people, like me, have probably not
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been happy for nine years,” Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, the army chief who led the coup, said in a national address, “but since May 22, there is happiness.” NCPO official Col. Winthai Suwaree added that the military’s continuing crackdown on dissidents is necessary because “they affect the NCPO’s mission to return happiness to the country.” (Thailand’s Samui Times)
Health Programs of America and its parent company, Cost Containment Group, “required employees to engage in practices pursuant to a belief system called ‘Harnessing Happiness,’ or more commonly, ‘Onionhead.’” The suit claims that one of the ex-employees who spoke out against Onionhead was removed from her office and replaced with a large statue of Buddha. (New York Daily News)
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Lonnie Hutton, 49, walked into a bar, pulled down his pants and underwear, and tried to have sex with an automatic teller machine, according to police in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Responding officers found Hutton, still waist-down naked, walking around, thrusting his hips in the air. After they took him outside and ordered him to sit at a picnic table, he “exposed himself again and engaged in sexual intercourse with the wooden picnic table.” (Nashville’s WKRN-TV)
First-Amendment Follies
Seham Jaber told police that a masked man wearing gloves forced his way into her apartment in Albuquerque, N.M., and began punching her in the face while shouting anti-Muslim insults. He then ransacked the home, and when he found the family’s citizenship papers, tore them up in front of her. “The irony is the individual thought the family was Muslim,” Officer Simon Drobik said, “and they’re actually refugees from Iraq who are Catholic” and fled that country because terrorists there attacked them for their religion. (Albuquerque’s KRQE-TV) Three former employers of a business in Syosset, N.Y., complained that they were forced to quit because they refused to take part in religious rites that included praying, thanking God for their jobs and saying “I love you” to management and co-workers. According to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on their behalf, United
Intending to help students relax and de-stress before final exams at St. Louis’s Washington University, a petting zoo brought several animals, including a two-month-old bear cub, to campus for students to cuddle. The cub promptly bit and scratched at least 18 students. University officials then informed the injured students that they would need rabies shots. Ultimately, health officials determined the bear didn’t have rabies, sparing the students the painful shots. (Reuters)
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Testifying against dairy farmers claiming that “stray” electrical currents from a Utah power plant are harming their cattle, expert witness Athanasios Meliopoulos stated that a person couldn’t feel a 1.5volt current. Attorney Don Howarth, representing the farmers, then handed Meliopoulos a child’s gag pen, told him it contained a 1.5-volt AAA battery and challenged him to “push the back of the pen and tell the jury whether you feel it or not.” When he did, he “received a strong electric shock, which caused his body to jerk and to drop the pen,” according to Judge James Brady, because the pen also contained a transformer that boosted the battery to 750 volts. Brady fined Howarth $3,000 for conduct amounting to “battery of a witness.” (Salt Lake Tribune)
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tauRus (April 20-May 20): “My music is
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“Nikhedonia” is an obscure English word that refers to the pleasure that comes from anticipating success or good fortune. There’s nothing wrong with indulging in this emotion as long as it doesn’t interfere with you actually doing the work that will lead to success or good fortune. But the problem is, nikhedonia makes some people lazy. Having experienced the thrill of imagining their victory, they find it hard to buckle down and slog through the gritty details necessary to manifest their victory. Don’t be like that. Enjoy your nikhedonia, then go and complete the accomplishment that will bring a second, even stronger wave of gratification.
best understood by children and animals,” said composer Igor stravinsky. A similar statement could be made about you tauruses in the coming weeks: you will be best understood by children and animals — and by all others who have a capacity for dynamic innocence and a buoyant curiosity rooted in emotional intelligence. In fact, those are the types I advise you to surround yourself with. for now, it’s best to avoid sophisticates who overthink everything and know-it-all cynics whose default mode is criticism. take control of what influences you absorb. you need to be in the presence of those who help activate your vitality and enthusiasm.
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(June 21-July 22): boston’s Museum of fine Arts has a collection of Japanese art that is never on display. It consists of 6,600 wood-block prints created by artists of the ukiyo-e school, also known as “pictures of the floating world.” some are over 300 years old. They are tucked away in drawers and hidden from the light, ensuring that their vibrant colors won’t fade. so they are well-preserved but rarely seen by anyone. Is there anything about you that resembles these pictures of the floating world, Cancerian? Do you keep parts of you secret, protecting them from what might happen if you show them to the world? It may be time to revise that policy. (Thanks to Molly oldfield’s The Secret Museum for the info referred to here.)
leo (July 23-Aug. 22): In the next two weeks,
scoRPio (oct. 23-nov. 21): scorpio novel-
ist Kurt Vonnegut rebelled against literary traditions. His stories were often hybrids of science fiction and autobiography. free-form philosophizing blended with satirical moral commentary. He could be cynical yet playful, and he told a lot of jokes. “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over,” he testified. “out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can’t see from the center.” He’s your role model for the next four weeks, scorpio. your challenge will be to wander as far as you can into the frontier without getting hopelessly lost.
sagittaRius (nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Make a name for the dark parts of you,” writes Lisa Marie basile in her poem “Paz.” I think that’s good advice for you, sagittarius. The imminent future will be an excellent time to fully acknowledge the shadowy aspects of your nature. More than that, it will be a perfect moment to converse with them, get to know
caPRicoRn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pet mice that are kept in cages need to move more than their enclosed space allows, so their owners often provide them with exercise wheels. If the rodents want to exert their natural instinct to run around, they’ve got to do it on this device. but here’s a curious twist: a team of Dutch researchers has discovered that wild mice also enjoy using exercise wheels. The creatures have all the room to roam they need, but when they come upon the wheels in the middle of the forest, they hop on and go for prolonged spins. I suggest you avoid behavior like that, Capricorn. sometime soon you will find yourself rambling through more spacious places. When that happens, don’t act like you do when your freedom is more limited. aQuaRius (Jan. 20-feb. 18): It’s transi-
tion time. We will soon see how skilled you are at following through. The innovations you have launched in recent weeks need to be fleshed out. The creativity you unleashed must get the full backing of your practical action. you will be asked to make good on the promises you made or even implied. I want to urge you not to get your feelings hurt if some pruning and editing are required. In fact, I suggest you relish the opportunity to translate fuzzy ideals into tidy structures. Practicing the art of ingenious limitation will make everything better.
Pisces (feb. 19-March 20): It’s always im-
portant for you to shield yourself against our culture’s superficial and sexist ideas about sex. It’s always important for you to cultivate your own unique and soulful understandings about sex. but right now this is even more crucial than usual. you are headed into a phase when you will have the potential to clarify and deepen your relationship with eros. In ways you have not previously imagined, you can learn to harness your libido to serve both your spiritual aspirations and your quest for greater intimacy.
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I hope you don’t fall prey to the craze that has been sweeping Japan. over 40,000 people have bought books that feature the photos of hamuketsu, or hamster bottoms. even if you do manage to avoid being consumed by that particular madness, I’m afraid you might get caught up in trifles and distractions that are equally irrelevant to your long-term dreams. Here’s what I suggest: to counteract any tendency you might have to neglect what’s truly important, vow to focus intensely on what’s truly important.
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Congratulations! You’ve already been through the hardest part of this transition. Coming out of the closet and owning who you are while developing a new, secure sense of self takes commitment and bravery. You have the added challenge of waiting for your body and outside appearance to catch up with your mind and heart. I wish it were as easy as wearing a sign that explained it all, but if you are still not passing as a woman, it will not be easy to find the kind of partner you are ready for right now. Don’t let that discourage you. All of these changes are still new, and it’s amazing that you’re feeling more secure and, as a result, more lustful already. My recommendation for now is to take it slow. Meet Patience — she’ll be your new best friend for this next portion of your life. Focus on getting to know people as the new you. If you meet a man you like, when you feel ready, tell him about your experience. Be open and upfront and, most importantly, be yourself. Some might look at you funny, or feel self-conscious or uncomfortable, and if so you’ll know he isn’t the right one. So keep trying. Remember, meeting that special person is hard no matter what your circumstances. But the first step is knowing what you want and not being afraid to put yourself out there. Stare down the possibility of rejection with as much confidence as you can muster. And think friendship first. If all this waiting is getting you too hot and bothered, however, then you might try posting an ad on a personals site. Be clear, and don’t leave anything out. Or perhaps you might meet someone at a transgender support group. Make friends with others who are having the same experience. One of them might be looking for someone just like you, or they might have a friend who could be a potential mate. Go forth and conquer, lady.
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I am a transgender woman in my late twenties who just came out last summer. Living as a man, I was so confused about who I was, and this translated to my sex life and other relationships, as well. I have been a closet bisexual ever since I developed sexually, but since starting to transition, my lust for men has greatly increased, which I attribute mostly to me being more open with myself. There is a problem, though: I am not at the point yet where I am passing on a daily basis, though I’ll get there. I am a woman and not interested in gay men. I have been very patient with myself, but feel like I need some type of relationship, and soon!
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Half lounge Saturday Night You were so sexy dancing with your friend. I couldn’t take my eyes off you. I wish I could’ve joined. Felt your body against me. I was the guy sitting in the corner by myself, resting my broken foot. Hit me up if you were interested, too. When: Saturday, June 14, 2014. Where: Half Lounge. You: Man. Me: Man. #912234 Pee in an indoor plant You had an “Eat More Kale” shirt on. I was hungover. It was hot and the snow was melting, we laughed all day. I love you forever friend. Will you marry me if we are 50 and still single? I will make you smoothies if you read me the paper. When: Monday, April 14, 2014. Where: Killington. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912233 Mustachioed Lady to Medicine Man You should be ashamed. We did not have wonderful conversation at Spielpalast. I yelled at you like a bear. This is all. You lie to yourself and all of Berlin-ton. Why do you? If I find you, I put you in gulag. You may contact me for punishment. When: Saturday, May 17, 2014. Where: did not see; he is a liar. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912232 Bike path after rain storm It was just after the rain stopped. I was riding with a friend and we passed you on the bike path on our way to North Beach. You were on your bike as well, dark olive skin and dark hair. We made eye contact and I lost my breath. When: Friday, June 13, 2014. Where: Bike path by North Beach. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912231 Woman walking in St. A I see you walking in St. Albans a lot. You are usually with a coworker. I think you work at Mylan? You are beautiful! You are in great shape. We have never met, but I would like to :). When: Friday, June 13, 2014. Where: St. Albans. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912230
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On The Rise Bakery At OTR bakery, you had jeans on and a jean shirt. Wednesday night, you were with a woman, not sure if she was a friend or if you were on a date. I was with a blond woman and two little girls sitting near you. Single? When: Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Where: Richmond OTR. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912229 Makin’ Hay In the Sunshine I’ve thrown so many hints your way — I don’t know what else to try! If by some miracle you have found yourself here, hop on over to “browse photos” in the personals and you should find me right away. Geesh — at least I hope so! Then we can continue what we have started. I hope ;). When: Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Where: farming in Randolph Center. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912228 Shelburne Road bank Shelburne Road, South Burlington. You came to my teller window to deposit some checks, and then came back again when there was a little lesson happening at the ATM. You had a nice smile and a cheery personality. Meet for coffee sometime? When: Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Where: Shelburne Road. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912227 Contra Guinness Dance Courteousness Plus You were the steward for my group. Later we had a flirty set. Still thinking of you holding it against me (wink). Actually thinking more about that look in your eye. I’m so NOT offended by what you said and hope you’re available to courteously turn me again. Wish I had gotten your name. When: Saturday, June 7, 2014. Where: Rutland Guinness Record Contra Dance. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912226 Endless smiles I saw you at downtown Shaw’s. You had someone in the front seat — a brother, a friend? You parked facing my car. You’re tall and thin with curly, cropped dark hair and a contagious smile. I was walking out with my bag. I’m tall, athletic, pink tank-top and strong shoulders. Your seltzer bubbled over as you were distracted and smiling. When: Sunday, June 8, 2014. Where: Shaw’s in Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912225
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Tom’s Tiki Bar Sat. Night I was sitting with a group of friends, you were with another girl. We made lots of eye contact. Interested? Or was I wrong? This was Sat. 31st. Me: blue eyes, cranberry linen shirt, jeans. You: red hair, black camisole, brown eyes. When: Saturday, May 31, 2014. Where: Tom’s Tiki Bar. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912214 Lilly, Head of the Meadow Lilly from Head of the Meadow beach, would you like to hang out with me and the baby here in Vermont? When: Thursday, May 29, 2014. Where: Head of the Meadow Cape Cod. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912213 Pee in an indoor plant You switched schools and our hearts became forever friends. We’ve shared joys and heartbreaks, laughed hysterically, slept in a single bed, read the paper, gone on adventures, written essays, walked our dogs, spent days on the mountain and on occasion have lost ourselves in a few drinks. No matter who or where you are, I love you! When: Monday, April 14, 2014. Where: Killington. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #912212 Lunching alone at Stone Soup I saw you three (?) weeks ago having lunch at Stone Soup. I was sitting on the bench along the wall with a man. You almost sat down next to me but then sat alone near the front window. You were wearing a T-shirt and a grey/green cap. After, I said to my friend, “How do I meet that guy?” When: Friday, May 9, 2014. Where: Stone Soup. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912210 sunshine and butterflies I miss your light in my life. When: Thursday, May 29, 2014. Where: it’s been too long. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912209 Geek Squad at McGuillicuddy’s I walked into the bar with friends. You caught my eye right away. We locked eyes multiple times across the bar. You wore a Geek Squad shirt and sat between two friends. I feel like I’ve seen or met you before. If we have, I don’t know why I didn’t give you my number. Hopefully we’ll meet again so I can. When: Sunday, May 25, 2014. Where: McGuillicuddy’s Williston. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912208 Windjammer, Upper Deck, Tuesday Night Saw you with your blond friend. I commented on your black dress. We shared lots of eye contact, me with my two guy friends. I was in a blue shirt. Any interest? When: Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Where: Windjammer. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912207 Lucky (Guy) Next Door You served me quinoa and asparagus salad with chicken on top. Room-temperature tomatoes flanking “X”-pertly arranged asparagus were duly pleasing. I sat under the motorcycle with my cycling shoes and on my first visit you were there, both times sporting a cycling cap. I dig your quiet presence. Perhaps next time I’ll be bold enough to say hello. When: Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Where: Lucky Next Door. You: Man. Me: Man. #912206
Synergy yoga with James Hi, you are a tall brunette who likes to run. I’m a petite brunette. We chatted a few times, and then the class was cancelled (Thursdays with James). I’d like to get to know more about you. Let me know if you’d be up for meeting again. When: Thursday, May 15, 2014. Where: Synergy, Thursday yoga class. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912205 Built to Spill/Higher Ground We were picking on the young guy who was passed out on the bar stool by the back bar. I almost pushed him off it! I asked your sister about you and she said you were single. I wish I had gotten your name. You are beautiful and I would like to see you again! When: Saturday, May 24, 2014. Where: Higher Ground. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912204 Blue Bird Coffee Shop I ordered a chai from you this morning and you mentioned something about my shirt and how you were from Austin. Any chance you want to grab a drink or Zelda game sometime? When: Saturday, May 24, 2014. Where: Blue Bird Coffee Shop. You: Woman. Me: Man. #912203 Farmer in a Flannel Last week at the South Royalton Market we locked eyes as you unloaded your produce from your red truck. I love me a long-haired, bespectacled, dirty farmer man. Next time you’re there, I’ll buy you a bottle of Barefoot Moscato. When: Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Where: South Royalton. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912202 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 flattering fletcher allen lab tech One morning this week you “made me breakfast” and quite literally took my breath away while I read and listened to music – you encouraged me to take the day off from work and it was lovely. I wouldn’t be sad if our paths crossed again. When: Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Where: Fletcher Allen. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912200 Mr. PostMan 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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