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During Vermont Restaurant Week, 115 participating locations (see opposite page) offer inventive 3-course, prix-fixe menus for $20, $30 or $40 per person. Try breakfast, brunch and lunch specials at select locations. TO BENEFIT
$1 provides 3 meals to Vermonters in need. In 2014, with your help, we raised more than $13,000 for the Vermont Foodbank. This year, The Vermont Community Foundation will once again match our total donation up to $5,000. Help us connect all Vermonters with local healthy food. Donate today at vermontrestaurantweek.com.
Foodies compete against one another in a statewide Instagram scavenger hunt. The challenges will be announced at the start of Restaurant Week and the participants will have one week to complete the tasks. The winner will receive a dinner for six in the butcher room at Hen of the Wood (Burlington) cooked by chef Eric Warnstedt. Sign up to compete at vermontrestaurantweek.com.
The Dish: Git Yer Goat! ☛ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
Goats are the world’s most common meat source, valued for their relatively inexpensive upkeep, resilience and adaptability. Vermont is home to thousands of these cute critters — we make some of our finest cheeses with their milk. But most Vermonters have never eaten chevon, or goat meat, and it rarely appears on restaurant menus. PANEL How come? Why aren’t more farmers TALK introducing meat goats into their fields? Why aren’t chefs putting them on their menus? Join a panel of local experts for a lively discussion on the potential these bleating babies represent for Vermont’s food system and evolving agricultural landscape. Special thanks to City Market and the Intervale. Experts include: • Miles Hooper, Vermont Creamery • Shirley Richardson, Managing Partner, Vermont Chevon, LLC • Karen Freudenberger, Project Manager for Pine Island Community Farm (part of the Vermont Goat Collaborative) • Matt Birong, Chef-owner, 3 Squares Café Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-7 p.m. ArtsRiot, 400 Pine St., Burlington, $5 donation. Info, 540-0406.
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☛ SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Compete for prizes in seven rounds of foodie trivia hosted by Seven Days and Top Hat Entertainment. Limited space. Preregistration at vermontrestaurantweek.com is required. Sunday, April 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia: 6:30-9 p.m. Vermont SportsGrill, 1705 Williston Rd., S. Burlington. Info, 860-2009.
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Find all menus, hours and reservation contact info at vermontrestaurantweek.com 3 Squares Café 51 Main at the Bridge Apple Core Luncheonette Ariel’s Restaurant Armory Grille and Bar ArtsRiot Kitchen Arvads Grill A Single Pebble August First Bakery & Café The Bagel Place Bar Antidote Barkeaters Restaurant Barnard Inn Restaurant and Max’s Tavern The Bearded Frog The Bench Big Picture Café & Theater Bleu Northeast Seafood Bluebird Barbecue Bluebird Coffee Stop Bluebird Tavern Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar Blue Paddle Bistro The Bobcat Café & Brewery Café Mediterano Café Provence Church & Main The Cider House Barbecue and Pub Citizen Cider City Market/Onion River Co-op Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen
Daily Planet E.B. Strong’s Prime Steakhouse El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina El Gato (Burlington, Essex) The Farmhouse Tap & Grill Fire & Ice Restaurant Grazers The Gryphon Guild Tavern Halvorson’s Upstreet Café Healthy Living Café Hen of the Wood (Burlington, Waterbury) Hinesburgh Public House Hunger Mountain Coop Deli and Café Istanbul Kebab House J. Morgan’s Steakhouse Junction at the Essex: Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa Juniper The Kitchen Table Bistro Kismet L’Amante La Villa Bistro & Pizzeria Leunig’s Bistro & Café Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge The Lobby Lucky Next Door Maple City Diner Maxi’s Restaurant Michael’s on the Hill
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The Mounted Cat South End Kitchen at NECI on Main Lake Champlain Chocolates New Moon Café Southside Steakhouse Noonie Deli The Spot One Federal Restaurant & Lounge Starry Night Café Our House Bistro Storm Café The Parker House Inn & Restaurant St. Paul Street Gastrogrub Parkside Kitchen Sweetwaters Pascolo Pauline’s Café Phantom Pizza Barrio Pizzeria Verità MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY! Positive Pie (Barre, Hardwick, Montpelier) Tavern at the Essex: Positive Pie Tap & Grill Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa Prohibition Pig Three Brothers Pizza & Grill Pulcinella’s Three Penny Taproom The Red Clover Inn & Restaurant Tilt Classic Arcade and Ale House The Reservoir Restaurant & Tap Room Toscano Café Bistro Revolution Kitchen Tourterelle Roots the Restaurant Trattoria Delia San Sai Japanese Restaurant The Tuckerbox Sarducci’s Restaurant and Bar Two Brothers Tavern The Scuffer Steak & Ale House Vermont SportsGrill Shanty on the Shore Vermont Tap House Sherpa Kitchen Waterworks Food + Drink Simon Pearce Restaurant The Whiskey Room at Rí Rá Irish Pub The Skinny Pancake (Burlington) The Windjammer Restaurant and Sonoma Station Upper Deck Pub Sotto Enoteca Wooden Spoon Bistro
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Even foodies with kids have no excuse to miss out on Vermont Restaurant Week. Thanks to the expert childcare providers at the Greater Burlington YMCA, parents can enjoy a Friday or Saturday night on the town while their kids have fun at the Y! Childcare is available Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, 6-8:30 p.m. Food CHILD and beverage are included in the $15 (members), CARE or $20 (nonmembers) per child; ages 2 through 12. Preregistration required.
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Finish your Restaurant Week at this rowdy cocktail competition. Come sample five different cocktails featuring Vermont White Vodka from Vermont Spirits. The winning recipe, determined by your votes, will win glassware from Simon Pearce. Come show your support, taste some creative concoctions and celebrate the festival’s finale at Red Square — home of last year’s champion, Ross Meilleur. Contestants include Justin Barrows, Ted Lipson, Margaret Kienzle, Eric Hodet and Noah Derman.
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“Record Time? Checking Vitals on Vermont’s Other Health Exchange,” [April 1] creates an incomplete picture of the important work done by Vermont Information Technology Leaders. In the last three years, VITL has accelerated the development of the Vermont Health Information Exchange, a secure network that delivers patient health information to providers. The VHIE is now connected with Vermont’s 14 hospitals, DartmouthHitchcock medical center and 170 health care organizations. Last fall, Dr. Karen DeSalvo, President Obama’s head of health information technology, told VITL: “You all are a leader in the country, and you are doing some amazing work.” VITLAccess, a secure portal to the VHIE, allows authorized clinicians to see the results of care delivered by other providers. Higher-quality, cost-effective care is realized when tests don’t need to be repeated, a patient’s medication history is known or hospitalization for a procedure is avoided because test results already exist. Vermonters agree: 96 percent of those asked have given their consent for providers to use VITLAccess. Vermont’s major health reform initiatives rely on VITL to capture data for population health management. Dr. Craig Jones, director of the Vermont Blueprint for Health, recently stated, “VITL is poised to move Vermont’s health system to a whole new level. For the first time, doctors
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Finally, an Irish movie that film critic Rick Kisonak enjoys [Movie Review: ’71, April 8]. Fie on Philomena; let’s all go see a dark, gruesome, totally confusing and utterly pointless piece of crap about “IRA thugs,” “a bloodthirsty mob” and “troublemakers” all out to get the sweet, innocent, soccerplaying British soldier, fighting in an army of occupation against people struggling for their independence and dignity. Poor guy can’t catch a break, apparently, even though he manages to live to hug again while everybody else lies dead and bleeding. No good guys in this flick — only murderous Irish villains of every ilk and age doing what they do for no apparent reason, historical context be damned. Sure, let’s leave all that boring “exposition” stuff for the less gifted directors. No loyalties, no conscience — they’re all just out there killing the crap out of each other. I’m from Belfast, I lived through the troubles in one of those “quaint hamlet[s],” and I had no
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Last week’s feature about billiard whiz Van Phan, “Calling the Shots,” gave the wrong impression that she quit college after taking some courses in pursuit of a career in law enforcement; in fact, Phan earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College, where she double majored in sociology and criminal justice.
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In his April 1 Fair Game column, “Big Fish,” Paul Heintz misstated the value of a campaign contribution that Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell received from Mike Messina, a broker for the Dallas-based plaintiffs’ law firm Baron & Budd. Messina gave Sorrell $2,000. The amount was correct in Heintz’s follow-up column on April 15. Due to an editing error, last week’s story “Can Suburban South Burlington Build a Real Downtown?” gave the wrong impression about the current arrangement between the library and South Burlington High School. The South Burlington Community Library shares a building with the high school library, but it is an independent city department. Their respective collections are shelved together.
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[Re “Sacred Cows,” April 1]: If people want dairy farms to implement practices that prevent pollution of our waterways, then we need to make sure that farmers are being paid a fair price for their production of essential wealth — food — so they can upgrade to more ecological practices without going out of business. According to the State of Vermont, wholesale milk prices do not cover production prices, and with subsidies, farms continue to go out of business. I assume people want to eat, and that they like a Vermont with farms not sold to housing developers. Farming is an important part of our state and national economies, representing the production of real wealth. Try not eating if you do not agree. To address this problem, farm prices need to be determined, as they were from 1942 to 1952, under what is known as “parity,” successfully helping the war effort and creating the post-war boom. The National Organization for Raw Materials, of which I am a member, has demonstrated the actuarial reality that a healthy economy requires farmers who can make a profit without subsidies, just a fair price, where that fair price factors in sound ecological practice. Then, with every bite, we all can contribute to keeping the waterways clean.
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Compliments to Paul Heintz on his last three pokes at Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell [Fair Game, April 1, 8 & 15]. Five months investigating Dean Corren? Outrageous! No wonder we have to cut state benefits and lay off state workers. (I’d bet fives months of AG office “investigation” of Corren cost more than $72,000.) There should be an “investigation” of Sorrell and his department by the U.S. Justice Department. A heroin (and perhaps human trafficking) pipeline through the state? Abuses of the elderly and disabled? The injustice done to migrant workers whose bosses withhold their last paychecks as they are being deported? (Sorrell has said in the past that this is federal — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His hands are tied. Right.)
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Is the heroin pipeline federal too, Bill? And what about your own little conflicts of interest in your campaign contributions? I’ve already started making calls to acting U.S. Attorney Eugenia Cowles in Burlington, and I urge others to do the same. Next, I’m calling U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. As Bob Dylan once put it: “Somebody better investigate soon.” Thank you, Heintz. And keep at it. You’re doing a service to Vermonters.
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In the ’Hood With Burlington’s Party Patrol BY ALICIA FREESE
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Watching Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home on the Great White Way
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Northern Stage’s Theater-in-the-Works Moves Closer to Opening Night
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Vermont’s White River Indie Festival Is Talkin’ Revolution
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Judgment Day Looms for Vermont Health Connect
Food: Meet Vermont’s “king of cheese,” Peter Dixon
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Development: Loyal tenants of Burlington’s Howard Space persevere amid “market forces” BY ALICIA FREESE
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Dead Reckoning
Theater: Eurydice, Lost Nation Theater BY ALEX BROWN
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based on Bolton cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir of the same name, opened on Broadway on Sunday to rave reviews; 11-year-old Vermont actor Oscar Williams is part of the all-star cast.
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Point of View Vermont’s ever-changing, dynamic landscape provides inspiration to the four artists featured in “Back to Nature” at the Vermont Metro Gallery. Fiber artist Karen Henderson, mixed-media sculptor Gowri Savoor and painters Jill Madden and Joseph Salerno culminate their field studies of specific locations in a compelling exhibit.
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Tapped In Every year in late April, thousands of folks flock to St. Albans for the Vermont Maple Festival. Now in its 49th year, this family-friendly fest caters to revelers young and old. Highlights include the Sap Run road race and the famous parade down Main Street. Throughout it all, maple flavors take center stage — from cooking demos to creemees to cotton candy. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 57
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Animal lovers get the best of both worlds at Everything Equine & Canine Canine. An ode to ponies and pooches, this interspecies celebration presents vendors, demos and seminars along with live entertainment. Equestrians saddle up with Andrew McLean of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, while dog devotees check out feats of canine agility. Saturday’s “Horsin’ Around” variety show brings the breeds together for an all-ages performance. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 58
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In the 17th century, Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer made his mark in the art world, capturing now-famous intimate domestic scenes on canvas. Heralded for his mastery of light and color, the artist’s portfolio includes the iconic painting “Girl With a Pearl Earring.” Poet Daniel Lusk finds inspiration in these centuries-old works in his forthcoming The Vermeer Suite.
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SATURDAY 25 Singer-songwriter Michael Hurley sometimes refers to himself as Snockman, Doc Snock and other incarnations of the Snock. Quirkiness aside, this seasoned folk star has more than 17 albums under his belt and a flourishing, decades-long career. Keep an eye out for him at East Fairfield’s Meeting House, where he performs as part of Summer Evenings With Vermont Treasures.
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On their own, Anders Hall, Olav Luksengård Mjelva and Kevin Henderson are brilliant bow-and-string masters. Together, the three form the Nordic Fiddlers Bloc and perform the music of Sweden, Norway and the Shetland Islands. Bound by the sounds of the North Atlantic region, the trio brings modern influences to old-time tunes for a toetapping show.
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Ira Glass is best known as the affable host of National Public Radio’s weekly show “This American Life,” not as the witty counterpart to dancers Anna Bass and Monica Bill Barnes. The radio host combines his talents with those of Bass and Barnes in “Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host,” in which dance and storytelling find common ground in an uncommon performance.
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en years after Rep. HELEN HEAD (D-South Burlington) first introduced legislation guaranteeing paid sick leave to workers, the Vermont House is finally poised to vote on the matter Wednesday. It’s gonna be a nail-biter. “The vote count is tight, and we’re having conversations with members to make sure enough people are on board for passage,” in rep with Eurydice says Head, who chairs the House Committee on General Housing and Military Affairs. montpelier city hall Last Friday, Head’s committee voted five to three in favor of a scaled-back version of the bill. Instead of requiring seven days of hopkins center paid leave a year, as earlier drafts would have, 12V-LostNationTheater042215.indd 1 for the arts4/21/15 9:42 AMthe current proposal offers three days for the first two years the law is in place and then Terence Blanchard five days after that. It excludes temporary and seasonal employees and those who’ve featuring the E-Collective spent fewer than 1,400 hours on the job. “Supporters of the bill have been touting The most coolly expressive it as a compromise, but that’s really not the trumpet in jazz.” case,” says Associated Industries of Vermont Vanity Fair vice president BILL DRISCOLL. “These benefits cost money, and they have an impact on the bottom line of a business.” Driscoll and other opponents are peeved that a bill many believed was dead this year suddenly came back to life. “It’s very unusual for a bill to pop out of committee with three-plus weeks left in the session that hasn’t passed either body,” says Vermont Retail & Grocers Association president JIM HARRISON. He’s right. So what gives? Advocates say they purposely waited until after the House addressed the budget and Gov. PETER SHUMLIN’s hefty, payroll taxfueled health care bill. The former passed, while the latter is stuck in purgatory. “I think those debates needed to happen, Ravi Coltrane Quartet and they took up a lot of people’s mental and emotional space,” says Main Street Alliance Emotional warmth state director LINDSAY DESLAURIERS, who has and the fire of invention.” lobbied for paid sick leave for years. “It feels The Boston Globe like the legislature as a whole looked around and said, ‘What are we going to do this year to move Vermont forward?’” In the eyes of progressives, not much. Rather, the legislature has spent the session debating whether to close schools, cut funding for social services, fire state workers and ban teacher strikes. Which probably explains why House Speaker SHAP SMITH (D-Morristown), who is eyeing a run for governor, allowed a vote to go forward after resisting one last year. And why Shumlin, who will almost certainly fri apr 24 8 pm face a challenge from the left if he runs for reelection, reversed course last week and hop.dartmouth.edu • 603.646.2422 embraced the bill. Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH After all, now that it excludes the state’s temporary workers — and, therefore, won’t
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add a penny to the budget — the bill is a relatively painless giveaway to the left. And since the payroll tax and sugar-sweetened beverage tax are going nowhere fast, Shummy and Shap probably figure they can stick the business community with this instead. Mind you, the gov is now claiming that he’s always backed the bill. “Why don’t you go back to the record?” Shumlin said Tuesday on WVMT’s Charlie + Ernie + Lisa Show. “I never opposed paid sick leave.” Um, actually, he refused to endorse the bill for years, repeatedly telling supporters that while he backed the general concept, “The devil’s in the details.” Meanwhile, he winked at business groups and signaled his opposition. “We should be cautious, cautious about adding a burden that only business has to pay at a time when many business folks use this as a benefit,” Shumlin said, when asked about the bill at the Vermont Chamber of Commerce’s February 2014 legislative breakfast. He added, “We don’t want to destroy jobs as we try to correct something that we would like to fix.” Shummy’s switcheroo is reminiscent of last year’s election-year conversion from GMO-labeling skeptic to full-throated supporter. By the time November rolled around, his campaign was running television ads saying he “made it happen,” even though he’d voiced concerns for years that GMO labeling would land Vermont in court. Of course, it’s unlikely the gov will be able to hold a heroic signing ceremony on paid sick leave this year. If the bill clears the House this week, it will land in the Senate Rules Committee, because it missed the legislature’s crossover deadline to leave its committee of origin halfway through the session. Given that four of the Rules Committee’s five members — Sens. JOHN CAMPBELL (D-Windsor), JOE BENNING (R-Caledonia), DICK MAZZA (D-Grand Isle) and PEG FLORY (R-Rutland) — oppose the bill, it’s unlikely to see action on the Senate floor this year. “I can’t imagine there are three votes there to vote it out,” says Sen. PHIL BARUTH (D-Chittenden), the only committee member to support the bill.
Don’t Be Rash Speaking of resurrections, an effort to increase Vermont’s vaccination rate got an unexpected shot in the arm last Wednesday. As the Senate debated a blasé bill concerning disease registries, Sens. Campbell, KEVIN MULLIN (R-Rutland) and DICK SEARS (D-Bennington) introduced an amendment to do away with the state’s so-called
POLITICS philosophical exemption. That, like the state’s religious exemption, allows parents to send their children to school even if they opt out of vaccinating them. A similar measure passed the Senate in 2012 by a vote of 24 to 4, but the House watered it down and the exemption remained in place. Efforts to repeal it found renewed support in February following a measles outbreak in California. “We were one plane ride away from measles hitting Vermont,” Mullin reminded his colleagues last week.
THE GOV IS NOW CLAIMING THAT HE’S ALWAYS BACKED THE BILL. The Rutland Republican found support from those, such as Sears and Sen. JEANETTE WHITE (D-Windham), who vividly recall acquaintances suffering disability or death by polio. But not everyone was convinced. Sen. NORM MCALLISTER (R-Franklin) argued that eliminating the philosophical exemption would restrict parental rights, while Sen. DAVID ZUCKERMAN (P/DChittenden) questioned the science of vaccinations. He said that while conducting his own research on the matter, he came to believe that the pharmaceutical industry is foisting vaccinations on the public to make money, not fight disease. “For me, as long as there’s the extreme financial conflicts of interest out there that are driving much of this debate and discussion, I have to maintain the individual right for someone to do their own research as well and make that decision,” Zuckerman said. Though a majority seemed inclined to ditch the exemption, several supportive senators said they would not do so on the fly — without the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare taking testimony and making a recommendation. Sen. DICK MCCORMACK (D-Windsor) argued that circumventing the committee process would give vaccination skeptics just cause to say the Senate “railroaded it” through. As often happens in the Senate, the formal debate devolved into a recess, during which senators huddled on the floor and hashed it out in heated whispers. At the center of the scrum was Health and Welfare chair CLAIRE AYER (D-Addison), who said her committee was too busy this late in the session to take testimony on the matter. In the end, the amendment’s supporters prevailed on her to take it up this Wednesday for two hours, immediately after which the Senate will resume its debate.
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Media Notes Toensing’s complaint and Seven Days’ recent reporting on Sorrell drew from the work of New York Times investigative reporter eriC lipTon. Last year, he wrote a three-part series exposing the growing influence of corporate lobbying on state attorneys general. On Monday, Lipton won a Pulitzer Prize for the series, called “Courting Favor.” The Philadelphia native knows Vermont well. A 1987 graduate of the University of Vermont, Lipton got his start writing for the student paper, the Vermont Cynic, and eventually became its editor in chief. After graduation, he spent two years at the Valley News, covering White River Junction, before moving on to the Hartford Courant, the Washington Post and the Times. This ain’t Lipton’s first Pulitzer. He won one in 1992 for a story on the Hubble Space Telescope and was a finalist for another in 2002 for reporting on the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks. m
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When Attorney General Bill Sorrell accused former lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Dean Corren of violating campaign finance laws at a press conference last month, VTDigger.org reporter Morgan True asked why he didn’t investigate others. “We had this complaint,” Sorrell responded, referring to an October 2014 email Dorset Republican ralph Colin sent his office requesting an investigation. “This is the one that we looked at. It’s taken a lot of staff time dealing with this complaint. We don’t typically — not just in the campaign finance arena — we don’t typically just go out, sort of trying to find matters to bring enforcement actions in. We usually respond to complaints.” Not always, it seems. On Sunday, Vermont Republican Party vice chair BraDy ToenSing accused the AG himself of “long-term and chronic flouting of Vermont’s campaign finance laws.” In a four-part complaint, based largely on reporting by Seven Days and the New York Times, Toensing called on Sorrell to appoint an independent counsel to investigate whether he’d committed any wrongdoing. The AG quickly declared himself innocent, a luxury Corren would surely have enjoyed. “It’s unfortunate that there are questions about whether there was undue influence,” he told the Associated Press’ Dave graM, referring to an allegation that he hired a firm to sue 29 oil and gas companies only after the firm and its representatives donated $10,000 to his campaign. “I know there was no undue influence.” Though he happily spent “a lot of staff time” dealing with the Corren complaint, Sorell told Gram he was “not about to waste a lot of taxpayer money responding to [Toensing’s] call for an independent counsel.” The AG continued to dig himself deeper. He told Vermont Public Radio’s peTer hirSChfelD that it wasn’t even his decision to sue in the first place. “The reality is it was the Agency of Natural Resources that made the decision … to attack the oil industry for allegedly polluting our groundwater by these additives they put in auto fuels for a long time,” Sorrell told VPR on Monday. That’s not how Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner DaviD MearS remembers it. “The idea did originate with the attorney general’s office, but I thought it was a terrific idea,” Mears told Seven Days last week. Sorrell, who didn’t return a call for comment, clarified by email Tuesday that his office indeed “approached ANR” about the
matter. After Mears and his team signed off on the lawsuit, both offices worked together to decide which firms to hire. “I approved the recommendation made to me to hire these firms,” Sorrell confirmed. Now that the AG has declined to investigate himself, will anyone else step up to the plate? Apparently not Gov. Shumlin, who also has the power to appoint an independent counsel. “I, as you can imagine, am really focused on trying to get my agenda through the legislature,” the gov said at a press conference Tuesday. “I have not had a chance to read the complaint. When the legislature is all done, I suppose I’ll have time to do that.” Both Shumlin and Sorrell noted that state’s attorneys also have the power to investigate an AG. But when then-Vermont GOP chairman JaCk linDley filed a similar complaint against Sorrell with Addison County State’s Attorney DaviD fenSTer in 2012, he declined to take action. “None of our offices are structured in such a way where we have a ready staff to engage in these types of investigations,” Fenster said at the time. Jeezum crow! Even the county sheriff is accountable to the high bailiff! Though Sorrell appears to be responsible to nobody but himself, he still seems rather bummed about it. When a friend posted on his Facebook page Monday that he must “despise politics” sometimes, Sorrell responded, “I’m not going to pretend today is fun. But, give in to Bullies?” If “Bullies” are those who expect public servants to enforce the law, this state could sure use a few more of them.
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rules, the release of every highrisk offender who skipped sexoffender treatment has been publicly announced. Laws is one of a handful to trigger a statewide media blitz. Such offenders do not qualify for parole or early release: They serve every day of their maximum sentence. Once they’re free, they don’t get probation supervision. They are only required to provide their address and comply with registry rules. The DOC says such notifications help keep the public safe from people over whom they have little control. Critics say the public and media attention make it all but impossible for those offenders to successfully reenter society. “They make people homeless; that’s often the endgame,” Vermont prisoner’s rights attorney Seth Lipschutz said. “In every era in humanity, there’s somebody that the public loves to hate. It’s been Jews, Catholics, African Americans … when I was a kid it was communists and homosexuals. Now, in our politically correct society, there is no one we can hate except for terrorists and sex offenders.” Complicating this particular case, Laws says he should never have been labeled as “non-compliant, high risk.” He insists that he tried to get into sex-offender treatment for years but was rejected, and supplied court and DOC documents to Seven Days to support his claims. He even filed a lawsuit — later dismissed on a technicality — that sought admittance to treatment programs. Records also show that Laws had completed the two-day assessment to get into treatment, while DOC officials told the parole board that he had refused. A lawyer from the Vermont Attorney General’s Office acknowledged the error in a 2008 letter, which stated Laws was “eligible to participate in rehabilitative programming.” But Laws maintains the DOC still wouldn’t treat him. “This is a shell game,” Laws said. “They say I refused to do my assessment. They wanted it in writing that I refused to program. I would not.” In an email, Commissioner of
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ne week after completing a 23-year prison sentence for a violent sexual assault, Richard Laws walked through downtown Burlington on a sundrenched afternoon — a “free” man. Major media outlets had covered his release on April 9, and television crews filmed a state van dropping him off in Vermont’s largest city. In anticipation, police in Burlington and Winooski printed up flyers of his mug shot with the accompanying all-caps warning: “NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANT HIGH RISK SEX OFFENDER.” In the ladies’ room at Burlington City Hall, the notices were affixed to the backs of every bathroom stall door. Out on the street, the occasional passerby appeared to recognize the tall and powerfully built 49-year-old. One woman glared at Laws as she walked past, and glanced back twice before ducking into a store. Inside the Burlington Housing Authority headquarters on lower Main Street, Laws seemed to find a sympathetic ear. “I was released from prison 23 years ago … I mean, I was just released,” he stammered nervously to the female receptionist. Laws explained that he had been staying with friends in Barre since he got out of prison, but, fearing that his hosts would encounter backlash, he didn’t think he should stay there for long. “I’m trying to see if there’s any programs I’m eligible for,” he said. In fact, the receptionist said, the housing agency has someone Laws in an acquaintance’s specifically tasked with helping Richard home, where he lives out of a tent recently released inmates. “Why were you incarcerated?” she asked. “Aggravated assault … rape and kidnap“Then we can’t assist you, unfortuping,” Laws answered. nately,” she answered abruptly. “If you She told him he could return the next were on the 10-year, we could.” day to set up an appointment. “Bring your “OK,” Laws said quietly. “OK … OK.” Social Security card,” she told him. She had He shuffled outside and headed up Main one more question. Street with no specific destination in mind. “Are you on the sex offender registry?” There are 1,361 registered sex offenders she asked. He nodded yes. in Vermont, and almost all of them were “Are you on the 10-year registry or the released from custody without fanfare lifetime?” she asked. or public notice. Many are required to be “The lifetime,” he said. on the public sex-offender registry for 10
years. More serious offenders, such as Laws, are on it for life. “I took a plea … to put this behind me,” Laws said on Church Street. “The registry didn’t even exist then. It wasn’t part of the deal. It’s a second, third punishment. They say it’s about public safety,” he said, predicting he would likely end up homeless. “How does that help public safety?” Since 2009, when the Vermont Department of Corrections drafted new
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Corrections Andy Pallito declined to dis- contacting the victim, who lives in the cuss Laws’ treatment status, citing federal Mad River Valley, the towns of Warren, privacy laws. “I can say that Mr. Laws was Waitsfield and Fayston obtained court given the same access to our programs as orders barring Laws from crossing their all people within our custody are given,” borders. Pallito wrote. “Each program that we run, Nearly a dozen businesses in downhowever, has certain requirements that an town Barre, including bars, a candy store individual has to adhere to for successful and a jewelry store, have taken out noparticipation and completion. I will say trespass orders against Laws. If he enters that the overwhelming majority of people any of those establishments, he could be participate and complete these programs arrested. during their custody with the DOC.” Laws initially hoped to take the bus The program, which takes several from Barre to Burlington to access treatmonths to complete, involves both group ment providers and social services. But a and one-on-one counseling designed to few days after his release, University of prevent people from reoffending. Had Vermont officials took out a no-trespass Laws been treated, he order banning him from might have been recampus, where the bus leased early on parole makes a stop. and avoided public Last week in an notification. Addison County court, Laws also said that his former girlfriend the DOC offered him and adult daughter early release if he’d took out restraining abandon his initial plan orders against him. His to move to Washington victim, too, has been in County. “I hope you the news. In Waitsfield, understand the publicSue Russell spoke out at ity that will surround a community forum oryour scheduled release,” ganized to support her. DOC official Darryl “I know the community SET h LIpSC huTz Graham wrote to Laws has my back and has my in June 2013. “Just a family’s back,” she told thought, have you considered relocating WCAX-TV in a news report that blacked in another county in Vermont or possibly out her face. Even after 23 years, she said, to another state?” she still looks over her shoulder. (Seven DOC records portray Laws as having Days does not usually identify sexual a troubled life: abused as a child growing assault victims, but Russell has allowed up in Chittenden County towns, placed other news outlets to use her name.) in foster care, later convicted of crimes Back in Burlington, Police Chief including DUI, marijuana possession and Michael Schirling urged “general vigisimple assault. Although he held jobs spo- lance, not hyper-vigilance” in an email. radically as a dishwasher and builder, he “There are, unfortunately, many violent also had problems related to alcohol. offenders in our communities. Some have Authorities paint a grisly picture of served their time. Others have yet to be what happened on a June night in 1992. identified or caught … Mindfulness about Laws, then 27, came on to a woman inside personal and community safety is the most the Mad Mountain Tavern in Waitsfield, important tool.” but she rebuffed his advances. Later that In addition to public scrutiny and nonight, he punctured her tires. When she trespass orders, Laws faces more mundane tried to drive home, she was forced to pull challenges related to being incarcerated over down the road from the tavern. Laws, since 1992. who had followed her, offered to help. He Laws bought a cellphone with money then raped her in his car and beat her with left over from his prison account, but a tire iron, fracturing her skull to the point he had no idea how to use it. When a reof near death. porter had lunch with him at Panera, he In a plea agreement, Laws was sen- wondered if the notification buzzer was a tenced to what amounted to 23 years. tracking device. Walking through downHe served every day of all 23, the DOC town Burlington made him thirsty. In says, because he refused to undergo sex- front of the Rite Aid, he pondered aloud, offender treatment. “You think they have drinks in there?” He Now on the outside, Laws faces multiple restrictions. To keep him from VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER » p.24
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hen Ann Braden was 18 months old, her father died in a plane crash. She was on the aircraft, strapped into a car seat, but came away uninjured. “Because of that, I’ve always lived in full view of how precious, and brief, life can be and how important it is to use the time you’ve got well,” she said. “If someone is giving you the opportunity to do the right thing, you better take it.” For Braden, that “opportunity” came in the wake of another tragedy: the fatal shootings of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The 2012 incident inspired the 35-year-old mother of two to start a petition via MoveOn.org pushing for universal background checks on firearm purchasers. When she’d collected 12,000 names, MoveOn sent her an automated message asking if she had a plan for delivering the petition. She didn’t. But Braden and a few of her supporters quickly came up with one. They dispatched the petition to Gov. Peter Shumlin in March 2013 and followed up with a Statehouse press conference. In the ornate Cedar Creek Room, Braden stood at the podium holding her infant daughter and called for universal background checks on all gun sales. Looking back, Braden said with a laugh, “I naively thought that one petition was going to do something.” Over the next two years, Braden repeatedly made the two-hour drive from her Brattleboro home to the Statehouse in Montpelier. She also endured being called a liar, an out-of-state interloper and a gun grabber who won’t rest until she has confiscated every last firearm. Despite those accusations, the petite, soft-spoken former middle school teacher has successfully forced a difficult conversation in a state that fiercely protects its gun culture. “If they hadn’t pushed to get legislation in, we wouldn’t be here,” said Tim Meehan, a veteran Montpelier lobbyist who came out of retirement to lobby for the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. Last week, Braden watched as the Vermont House followed the Senate in passing the first new gun restrictions in years. The bill, which will likely head to the governor after the House and Senate reconcile minor differences, falls far short of an earlier version Braden supported that would have mandated universal background checks. Instead, it would make it harder for violent criminals and the severely mentally ill to possess guns by requiring courts to send the names of those they deem dangerous to a federal database.
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“It’s not like I have some list of legislative priorities,” she said of the compromise. “It’s just that I believe this topic needs to be discussed in a rational way.” Through it all, Braden has stuck to her guns. After she delivered that initial petition at the Statehouse — and realized the enormity of the undertaking — Braden and other gun-control supporters retreated to the cafeteria, sat down at a long table in the back and regrouped. “The only way this was going to work was if we had an organized movement,” she recalled. Her online petition grew into Gun Sense Vermont, a well-organized, wellfinanced advocacy group that describes itself as an “independent, grassroots organization started by Vermonters, run by Vermonters, and focused on closing the gaps in Vermont’s gun laws.” The group claims that about 5,000 members have delivered 1,400 letters to their senators this legislative session. As Gun Sense Vermont grew, Braden took on more responsibility. Near the end of 2013, the organization hired the Necrason Group, one of the most influential lobbying firms in Montpelier. The firm has coached Braden on everything from honing her message to how she carries herself. It
helped her navigate the legislative process and face the opposition. She proved to be unflappable — even when surrounded by gun-rights supporters in very small hearing rooms — and also embraced the analytical side of being an advocate: spreadsheets. “She deserves huge credit for her courage,” said Sen. Phil Baruth (D-Chittenden), who, after Sandy Hook, proposed a ban on assault weapons. He later withdrew it as a result of intense pressure from in- and outside the Senate Democratic caucus. “It’s very hard.” After the initial Statehouse meeting, Braden said, “The bullying really started ratcheting up. There was one point in May, on Facebook, they got a hold of a picture of me and my kids. The comments were really hard to read,” she said. “They’re like, ‘Those aren’t really her kids. They’re props.’ As soon as they talk about my children, it hits at a deeper place.” A posting from Twitter user @PRoseish_2, an account that has since been suspended, reads, “It’s important; kill #gunsense now.” Braden considered quitting. “There was this 12-hour period where I said, ‘What am I doing?’ I said, ‘This isn’t going to get any easier.’” But her 5-year-old son
and 2-year-old daughter kept her going. “It’s so important to me that he sees when it’s hard, I’m not giving up,” she said of her son. “The more they bullied, the more determined I was.” Her opponents in the gun-rights community acknowledge that the debate can get heated. Bob DePino of Westminster West, who oversees the Facebook page for Gun Owners of Vermont, said he explicitly reminds members to be polite with their comments. “We don’t condone bullying of any kind,” he said. “We do have a lot of strong-willed people,” said sportsmen’s lobbyist Meehan. “Our members believe right down to their ankles.” Gun-rights activists have focused some of their fury on the fact that Braden is not a native Vermonter. The 2001 Dartmouth College graduate grew up in Connecticut — she visited Newtown before the shootings — and moved to Vermont in 2006. Her husband, a teacher at Brattleboro Union High School, was born in Vermont, but she argued that it shouldn’t matter. “I think it’s a mistake to judge someone based on where they happen to be born,” Braden said. “To suggest that somehow we
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shouldn’t have a say in our state, that we’re revert to volunteers after the legislative not actually Vermonters because of that, session ends in May. doesn’t seem in keeping with Vermont’s When the House Judiciary Committee nature.” grilled Braden about her group’s funding DePino said it’s not that Braden is in an April 8 hearing, she refused to disunwelcome in Vermont, but that she close its contributors. shouldn’t try to change the state’s culture. “The decisions are made by “I moved here 10 years ago because of the Vermonters,” she said in response to gun laws, the freedom of the state,” he questions from Rep. Tom Burditt (R-West said. “I didn’t come here trying to change Rutland). “It’s regular people who are the state. Don’t try to change the state you speaking up to make their voices heard at move to.” the Statehouse.” Legislators also raised that argument. On the House floor last week, opDuring a floor debate last month over the ponents of the bill pursued a similar gun bill, Sen. John Rodgers (D-Essex/ line of interrogation. Rep. Brian Savage Orleans) called it “an attack on our heri- (R-Swanton) said, “Tens of thousands of tage and our culture. dollars in special interest money from “I, for one, was born here and brought outside of Vermont has poured into up in the gun culture, and I think others advertising campaigns, lobbyists and who moved to Vermont because they in marketing efforts designed to scare liked the culture are welcome,” Rodgers constituents into believing we have a gun said. “Others, who violence problem in have stated that the state” — words they want to change that were repeated our culture here, by other Republican may want to seek legislators. another place that Braden conhas a culture that ceded that she they like.” looks to national Gun Owners of organizations for Vermont president information but said Ed Cutler, who lives she is unwilling to in Westminster, has disclose Gun Sense a different beef. “I Vermont’s donors, have a problem with in order to protect her not admitting them. “Everyone Ann BRAdEn, g un SEnSE VERMOnT where she’s getting who is at all conher money from,” he nected to us has said. been mocked on Facebook,” she said. “We Gun-rights activists argue that out-of- don’t release our donor names to ensure state interests — in particular former New they don’t have to face public bashing.” York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg — Gun Owners of Vermont and the fund Gun Sense. The billionaire business- Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs man started several gun-control organiza- both say they receive no money from nations, including Mayors Against Illegal tional organizations. Gun-rights groups Guns and Everytown for Gun Safety. In have reported spending money on lobbyJanuary, the latter bought online ads ing, but far less than Gun Sense Vermont. from Vermont news organizations sup- Last year, the National Rifle Association porting an earlier version of the gun bill, spent $1,349. The Vermont Federation of but appeared to pull out of Vermont after Sportsmen’s Clubs, which is an NRA affililawmakers dropped the universal back- ate, spent $2,711. Lobbying disclosures for ground provision. the first quarter of this year are due later “I think they’ve been bought and paid this month. for,” Cutler said of Gun Sense. The Vermont Federation of Cutler bases his suspicions on how Sportsmen’s Clubs has backed off its opquickly the group came together — hiring position to the current bill — it’s too weak a lobbying firm, contributing $29,000 to to oppose, according to vice president of legislative candidates last fall and spend- NRA Foundation projects Evan Hughes. ing $78,000 last year on lobbying. Under But, he added, “We’ll strenuously oppose questioning in the House Judiciary any gun-control legislation in the future.” Committee, Braden acknowledged Gun Hughes speaks for gun-rights activSense pays her a salary. She later said the ists who fear that Braden will continue group has one part-time and two full-time LOng ShOT » p.21 staffers, including her, all of whom will
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overtime on night patrol. Blond and muscular, with a tattooed songbird peeking out from under his uniform sleeve, Volp didn’t want his photo taken because it could blow his cover on certain drug cases. The quality-of-life patrols, he emphasized, are mostly about education — they’ll ask en-route revelers to tone it down while on residential streets or tell revelers at a house party to close the windows to cut
Around 12:30 a.m., a dispatcher relayed a complaint about glass bottles being thrown, and Volp was one of two officers to arrive on the scene. The two young men who’d reported the incident were in the parking lot outside their apartment. One, a stocky man in his twenties, wore shorts and hefty boots; his skinny companion stood in his socks among the glass shards.
Moments later, the suspect claimed the guys in the parking lot had been the ones throwing bottles against the wall, noting one of them had also been playing the violin. “Why would they call the police on themselves?” Volp wondered aloud. Then, seeming to tire of the cat-andmouse interrogation, Volp moved to end the game: “We have an intern who’s looking to get some practice fingerprinting. If we got fingerprints on the bottle, would they come back with your prints?” Silence. Upon being issued a $250 ticket for disorderly conduct, the accused vowed to take his case to court. “The fingerprint thing was a bunch of bullshit,” Volp explained afterward. “People who are confrontational aren’t the ones minding their business,” he added. At around 1:20 a.m., after a coffee and energy-bar break at Cumberland Farms, Volp responded to a noise complaint at the Wharf Lane Apartments on Maple Street. Burlington’s ordinance prohibits “unreasonable noise” at any time of day. A higher standard applies between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.; during those hours, making noise that is clearly audible in another dwelling can result in a first-time fine of $300. An agitated, balding man let Volp into Wharf Lane. He urged the police officer to fine his upstairs neighbor, who, he said, made noise at all hours. Then he quickly retreated to his room. The neighbor who answered Volp’s knock was perhaps more distressed than the caller. He said he’d been taking extreme measures to mute his noise, but even the sound of doing the dishes seemed to disturb his downstairs neighbor. Another resident came out into the hall to vouch for him. The alleged noisemaker told Volp that this was the third time his neighbor had called the cops on him. He said he’d waited two years for the Section 8 voucher that landed him the apartment and was worried about losing it because of the complaints. In an anxious, stream-of-consciousness digression, he also brought up his sex life, his Daniel Fishel
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University of Vermont student relieved himself on the side of a house on North Union Street last Thursday night as two friends stood by. Late as it was, his timing was poor. Detective Richard Volp stepped out of his cruiser and approached as the student hastily zipped up. Volp asked the young man how much he’d had to drink, and the latter responded that he’d had “a beer” 10 hours ago. “Oh, what kind of beer?” Volp asked casually. This tripped up the student, who mumbled something about not remembering. He couldn’t produce an ID, either, so Volp asked his name and checked it against the Department of Motor Vehicles database. Arms crossed, Sperry Top-Siders firmly planted on the sidewalk, the young man sighed repeatedly and seemed both defiant and devastated as the officer wrote him a ticket for underage drinking and a warning for public urination. Volp told him he could avoid the $300 fine by attending a diversion class. Earlier in the night, Volp had explained that when posing the inevitable cop question about drinking, he’s learned that asking “How much…” rather than “Have you…” leads to more useful answers. Being a killjoy takes skill. And the Burlington police have developed their urination-busting techniques since the department stepped up its presence in student neighborhoods during party nights — Thursday through Sunday — several years ago. The strategy: Saturate the area with cops, and students will be less inclined to take a leak on the sidewalk or cause a ruckus. Officers respond to noise complaints and often dole out tickets, but they’ll also show up during the early stages of a party, imparting advice about how carousers can avoid further attention. Volp was anticipating a busy night when he agreed to take a reporter on his rounds through the student ghetto on that balmy spring Thursday starting at 11 p.m. A member of the Burlington police’s drug investigation unit, he had already worked a full shift that day, so he was logging
Law Enforcement down on noise. He said officers have no illusions about eradicating underage drinking; they’re simply trying to encourage more intelligent partying. That may still sound like a hopeless cause, but Volp, who’s been a Burlington police officer for eight and a half years, clearly enjoys the challenge. He approaches the patrols with an anthropological interest, analyzing behavior and trends. He said he’s gotten used to encountering the political science major who wants to “educate” him about policing theory and practice. Typically, students tell Volp how he could do his job better, which in their view means paying more attention to rapists and murderers and less attention to them. Volp said people assume police officers are uneducated — a stereotype that, he pointed out, is not borne out in Burlington’s department, in which roughly 20 percent of the 100-person force have a master’s degree. That includes Volp, who has a bachelor’s in fine art and a master’s in criminal theory.
“Did you fear for your safety?” the other cop asked them. “We were worried the glass was going to bounce off the pavement and get in our eyes,” said the guy in socks. The one in boots seemed to hesitate. “He didn’t technically do anything wrong,” he suggested, referring to the man who had dropped bottles from the apartment above. “No,” Volp corrected him. “He did.” The officers snapped a photo of a shattered Glenlivet bottle, then climbed the fire escape to the apartment identified as the source of the projectiles. It took two forceful bouts of knocking to get the suspect to open his door, and, when he did, the fellow made it clear the two cops weren’t invited in. “What’s with the bottles?” asked the other cop. “I don’t know what bottles you’re talking about,” the guy inside responded, with unconvincing bewilderment. “Hmm,” Volp said.
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orchid plants and his recent diagnosis as bipolar. Volp said there wasn’t much he could do, but he’d pass the information along to the police department’s social worker. Later, around 2 a.m., Volp drove by a half dozen students who had congregated around a doorstep. On the sidewalk, a young, brown-haired man was freestyling, loudly and poorly. His friends, noticing that a cruiser had pulled up, started to disperse, but the amateur rapper remained oblivious to his new audience. From inside the vehicle, Volp adjusted the external spotlight on his hood, and flicked it on, illuminating the man just as he concluded an expletiveladen verse. Chastened, the performer walked away, studiously avoiding eye contact with Volp, who continued on his way.
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After parking at a gas station on Pearl Street, Volp set out on foot. Stopping by a backyard party, he suggested that people keep it down. When Volp made it clear he had no plans to issue any tickets, the same group greeted him as if he’d shown up with a keg. “That’s so great! Thanks so much,” said a blond woman. At 2:20 a.m. a red-bearded man in a knit sweater ran up to Volp’s cruiser, which was stopped at the intersection of Pearl and North Winooski. He told Volp that a kid in a black hoodie, who had walked across the intersection moments before, had just stolen from him. The man didn’t know the kid but had invited him into his place, whereupon he had swiped $25 off a table. It was the second time this had happened, he added. But when Volp asked if he wanted him to pursue the kid, the man hesitated, and didn’t answer when Volp asked if he knew his name. “I guess I’m just trying to get advice,” the alleged victim said. “Am I allowed to beat the shit out of him?” he asked. “No,” Volp responded. Heading back to the station, he noted, “I don’t want to be cynical, but I’d bet it’s drug-related.” It was, Volp concluded, an unusually quiet night. m
to attack their rights. In February, when the Senate Judiciary Committee decided against including universal background checks, she admitted she’d continue to fight for them in coming years. “Inch by inch, she will get a complete ban on certain firearms and permits,” Cutler predicted. “You name it, and they’re going to try to get it.” Braden said she has no interest in confiscating guns. “I’m not antigun,” she said. “Our line in the sand is keeping guns out of the wrong hands. Background checks make sense. We have really found a balance of protecting the Second Amendment and protecting people from violence.” At the recent House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Vicki Strong (R-Albany) questioned Braden’s motives. “Have you been a person who’s gone to Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades?” she asked. Braden said she had been. Later, Braden said it seemed as though Strong were questioning her patriotism. “I have a flag on our stoop,” Braden said. “I was a social studies teacher.” Strong, whose Marine son Jesse was killed in Iraq in 2005, said later that she was trying to ask whether Braden understood how much some Americans had sacrificed in defending the Constitution. Rep. Sam Young (D-Glover) brought another perspective to the House floor last week as lawmakers debated the gun bill that finally emerged, two years after Braden brought her petition to Montpelier. Young spoke last before the House voted 80-62 to pass the bill on Friday morning. Choking back tears, he said that his brother had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at age 22. After several hard years, Young’s brother went missing in January 2004. He was found in the woods a year and a half later, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “We’d been down to the local gun store,” Young recounted. “My dad said, ‘Jim, don’t you dare sell my son a gun.’ That worked in Glover, but he only had to go as far as Lyndonville to buy a gun.” Sitting alone at the far end of the visitor’s gallery in the House chamber, Braden wiped away tears as she listened. If his brother’s name was in a database, Young said, he couldn’t have bought a gun. “His name was Timothy James Young. He looked a lot like me. Maybe that was one life you could’ve saved with this bill.” m Contact: terri@sevendaysvt.com
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Drivers who’ve passed the Waterbury exit on Interstate 89 going either north or south in the past couple of weeks have likely noticed it’s quite an obstacle course. So has the Vermont Agency of Transportation. A twoyear, $11 million construction project has thrown such a wrench in the traffic pattern that the agency — for the first time ever — has a tow truck standing by during rush hour. Just in case. “It’s a challenge,” said Kevin Marshia, deputy chief engineer for the agency. “It’s a pretty unique project.” The configuration can look like an accident waiting to happen. One did occur early Friday afternoon. A northbound driver who was fiddling with his oxygen tank and driving faster than the speed limit flipped his car into the median, according to state police. Nobody was hurt. State police said the driver is likely to get a ticket. That’s the only accident reported in the construction zone since the project started two weeks ago, but state officials know of enough close calls to justify some tweaks.
The project is replacing three aging bridges, and the one that carries southbound traffic is already closed. That means cars must cross over to what is normally a northbound lane just as drivers reach the Waterbury exit. It’s led to some fancy maneuvering. As drivers approach the project from either direction, and before traffic narrows to single lanes, signs direct them to choose one. Stay right to get off at Waterbury. Stay left to continue on the interstate. Plenty of drivers have shown they either weren’t paying attention to the signs or didn’t understand. Finding themselves in the wrong lane, many have been darting over to the other lane at the last second. As a result, the white stanchions that serve as lane dividers have been knocked down like ski gates on a downhill racecourse. Relaying the details of what’s ahead via electronic signs to motorists traveling at high speeds is tough, Marshia said, but drivers aren’t doing their part, either. “Part of it is the message. Part of it is people not paying attention,” he said. Friday afternoon, the flattened white poles by the northbound lane were replaced with taller, more visible orange ones. Similar changes were being made this week to the southbound side. Marshia said he hopes to have a more comprehensive solution within a few days, but it’s going to take a balance of better signage and barriers. Simply adding signs might just generate more confusion, he said. Just when motorists get used to the configuration, it’s going to change. Midway through summer, work shifts to the northbound bridge.
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UVM Employees Fall Victim to Tax Scammers Sarah Kleinman came home to an unpleasant surprise Friday: a letter from the Internal Revenue Service informing her that someone had filed a federal income tax return using her Social Security number. Turns out the Burlington resident is one of about three dozen University of Vermont employees whose 2014 tax forms were filed fraudulently by scammers seeking to steal refunds, according to UVM police. It’s creepy to discover someone has hacked into your annual interactions with the IRS. “I’m sort of in disbelief,” said Kleinman, director of the 4H youth development program at UVM. “I feel like it’s an invasion of privacy, but more so I’m just frustrated because you don’t know what else is out there.” Tax refund fraud is a national problem. Hackers steal Social Security numbers and file returns hoping to scoop up refunds. Ironically, Kleinman and her husband, who are filing jointly, aren’t expecting money back this year. They filed an extension last week and expect to owe the IRS money. The odds that the person who filed their paperwork has paid their bill to Uncle Sam? “Somehow I doubt that,” Kleinman said. It’s unclear why faculty and staff at Vermont’s state university have been hit by tax scams, which UVM police reported on the campus police Facebook page on April 15. An investigation over several weeks turned up no evidence of a data breach involving employee Social
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Security numbers, according to Tom Gustafson, vice president for university relations and administration. “Although it is impossible to be certain, there is no evidence that UVM’s systems were hacked,” Gustafson said in an email. “Employees who have heard from the IRS that their tax forms have been compromised are being advised of steps they need to take, which include notifying local police, the Federal Trade Commission, their local bank and credit agencies.” He speculated that the UVM problem might be part of a national epidemic of fraudulently filed returns. Identity theft involving state tax returns is also a significant problem this year. How bad is it? The Vermont Tax Department suspended issuance of personal income tax refunds from February 4 to 12 in response to concern about phony filings.
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Gov. Peter Shumlin has frequently expressed his frustration with the state’s malfunctioning health insurance exchange. On Tuesday, he expressed it in more graphic terms. Asked at a Statehouse press conference what he would do if Vermont Health Connect still can’t automatically process changes in users’ account information by his self-established deadline of May 31, Shumlin responded, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.” Pressed for a more specific answer, he said, “I’m going to find a high building.” There was a smattering of nervous laughter and a few dropped jaws among reporters and Shumlin’s own staff. But the gov kept going. “I’m at the end of my rope. I don’t think the fifth floor is high enough,” he said, referring to the location of his office in the Pavilion State Office Building. Asked later in the press conference about his choice of language, Shumlin reiterated his displeasure with Vermont Health Connect, which has never lived up to expectations since it was launched in October 2013. “It’s incredibly frustrating,” he said, adding the assurance, “I won’t really jump out of a tall building.” Half an hour after the press conference ended, Shumlin spokesman Scott Coriell summoned Seven Days back to the governor’s office. Evidently, his staff members had picked their jaws off the floor and suggested he’d gone too far. “I want to apologize for the terms that I used in the press conference,” Shumlin said as he finished his hot dog lunch. “It was inappropriate. My frustration level is high. I’m frustrated, but I used an example that is offensive.” “I would like to be able to retract it,” he said, perhaps not realizing that words uttered in press conferences aren’t exactly retractable. Did Shumlin’s assertion that he was at the end of his rope mean he was tired of being governor? No, he said. “I love this job, and we’re getting things done, but it doesn’t mean I don’t have moments of extraordinary frustration,” he added. Tuesday wasn’t the first time Shumlin used such language to express his frustration. Asked two years ago how much he disliked a House plan to raise $23 million in broad-based taxes, Shumlin said, “If you told me that I had to jump from a window, I would go for the highest building that I could possibly find to jump to make sure that I wasn’t here to see that tax package become law.”
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its constant restructuring,” Ashe said. “We did not secure our vendors’ A teams. Most critically, people without relevant experience were relied upon to deliver an unprecedented product.” As disenchanted as lawmakers are with the exchange, some of them are still struggling to find alternatives. “We might give you slippage into June, but if you are beyond that…” Senate Appropriations chair Jane Kitchel (D-Caledonia) warned Miller when he stopped by her committee room last Friday afternoon. “If we miss another deadline, my confidence is completely gone,” House Speaker Shap Smith (D-Morristown) said. Senate President Pro Tempore John Campbell (D-Windsor) said he planned to meet with Smith this week “to discuss what our options are if that work isn’t completed.” Miller said that if Vermont Health Connect stumbles again at the end of May, a team would be assigned to develop a contingency plan. “We are looking at what those contingencies could be.” Campbell said the state lacks good choices. “I certainly don’t want to go out and be part of another experiment,” he said. “If I am going to support something, I want assurances it will be functional.” Smith acknowledged the challenges of making a switch but said, “My point about
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with commercial insurance sold on the exchange. According to the audit, Vermont Health Connect has lacked the staff to resolve these inconsistencies. The audit’s long list of deficiencies includes a problematic premium payment process, dozens of year-old security weaknesses and the lack of a contract for automated renewal system implementation. The next six weeks are pivotal in determining whether Shumlin’s legacy includes a botched exchange. The governor is “cautiously optimistic” that Vermont Health Connect is about to turn a corner. But if that is to happen, a fast-approaching deadline must be met. A long-promised automated change-ofcircumstance function is due to be up and running on May 31. The function would allow staff and customers to bypass the current multistep manual process when altering applications. “This really has got to work,” Shumlin said. Last month, he said that if it doesn’t, it would be time for Vermont to consider joining the federal insurance exchange — or create a federalstate hybrid. The May 31 target is a long shot, suggested the state auditor. Miller acknowledges the challenge, and tempered expectations late last week, saying that only staff would use the automated system to start. Customers would get to use it by midsummer. Kevin Goddard, vice president of external affairs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of
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hen the state of Connecticut was building its health insurance exchange, former Vermonter James Wadleigh was under the gun. As chief information officer for Access Health CT, the 1989 University of Vermont grad was largely responsible for the project’s success — or failure. Early in the development phase, Wadleigh made a decision that turned out to be wise: He decided the project was too large to complete in one year. He made a list of critical tasks, and by focusing on those, the technology contractor was able to deliver a system ready for testing by July 2013 — three months ahead of the October 1 launch date imposed upon all health insurance exchanges. Even after being able to test it for three months, on September 30, “We were here all night,” Wadleigh said. At 9 a.m. the next morning, when the exchange went live, “We had our fingers crossed.” Turns out Wadleigh’s team did something right. The first phase, designed to be up and running for small employers and individuals, worked. And as they added more functions — such as an integrated online provider directory and financial reporting — it continued to deliver. By contrast, Vermont Health Connect has disappointed since day one. Just last week an audit revealed dozens of past and present deficiencies. The state auditor reported some progress, but said that many risks remain that could derail plans to add critical functions this spring and next fall. Gov. Peter Shumlin and his chief of health reform, Lawrence Miller, say the audit contained no surprises. But it did provide outside observers with new details about longstanding problems. Take the persistent backlog of customer requests for changes to their enrollment documents, which peaked at 17,734 last October and stood at 7,256 in March despite extra staff hired to address it. The audit explains: “Staff augmentation and process improvements were not as effective in reducing the backlog as they could have been because of high error rates.” Barely half the documents processed by some of the temporary staff passed quality checks. The audit also noted that the lack of an automated renewal function for the fall open-enrollment period created another backlog; as of March 9, 7,360 applications were still waiting to be processed. Last week, state officials said the renewal backlog had been reduced to 4,877. For customers, the report says, waiting in backlog limbo can mean incorrect or late bills for months of payments. More than 54,000 applications have unresolved questions concerning eligibility for Medicaid or financial assistance
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the May deadline is, I think it is really difficult asking Vermonters to continue to have faith we are going to get it right.” What about ditching Vermont Health Connect for the federal option? It “isn’t very attractive, or we would have already pushed that button,” Shumlin said. The federal exchange would be more expensive for Vermonters and wouldn’t offer the extra subsidies the state exchange provides, he said. He also said that a pending decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could “pull the rug from under any state that goes on the federal exchange” by eliminating the federal tax credits that help customers pay their insurance premiums. Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, a critic of the administration’s handling of the exchange, has put some options on the table. A few weeks ago he invited Sens. Kitchel
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1917-2015, COLCHESTER Thelma H. Goddette, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2015, surrounded by her family and close friends. Thelma was born in Burlington on March 26, 1917, the daughter of Rose A. Barlow and Lyle E. Stoddert. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1935 and began working at the old Chase Woolen Mill before moving to General Electric, where she worked for more than 26 years. She married Joseph A. Goddette on April 26, 1937. Thelma was the family matriarch, serving as the cornerstone and moral compass that shaped and guided so many lives. She and Joe raised their family during the Great Depression, and while Joe served in World War II, Thelma stayed behind, instilling a strong work ethic and set of deep Christian values in her children. She was very active in the Daughters of Isabella, holding various leadership positions. Thelma was an incredibly strong and generous person who gave her time and love to all she befriended. Her no-nonsense attitude and faith in Christ sustained her
(Michelle), Jason Goddette (Catherine), Cheryl Hayes (Peter), Ashley and Gabriella; and 14 great-grandchildren. Thelma was predeceased by her husband, her infant son Michael, her parents, her brother, Norman, and her daughter-in law Joyce. A very special thanks to her doctor Candace Fraser and the kind and loving staff on the fourth-floor Baird at the University of Vermont Medical Center for their compassionate care throughout her life and in her final days. A short visitation was held at Holy Cross Church in Colchester on Friday, April 17, 2015, with a Mass of Christian Burial and burial in the Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburg Avenue, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Thelma’s name to the Visiting Nurses Associate of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties or the Vermont Respite House in Williston. Arrangements are under the care and direction of LaVigne Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared with the family online at lavignefuneral home.com.
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Broadway production. (See Sollberger’s [un-]Stuck in Vermont episode featuring those interviews at sevendaysvt.com.) I had seen, and loved, the off-Broadway production of Fun Home at the Public Theater in late 2013, so I knew what to expect. Or so I thought. Turns out the theater-in-the-round staging and the addition of a six-piece chamber orchestra enhanced the show well beyond my expectations. And the cast, with just three changes, was even more polished.
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elcome to our house on Maple Avenue, see how we polish and we shine. That’s just one of the half dozen or so lyrics still swirling in my head after seeing the musical Fun Home at New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre last weekend. My mental tape loop is also running “Ring of Keys” and “Days and Days” and “Telephone Wire” and “Changing My Major” — pretty much nonstop. Ranging from poignant to exuberant, these songs transform the pages of Vermont cartoonist ALISON BECHDEL’s best-selling 2006 graphic memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic into colorful, glorious life. Both the book and the off-Broadway musical version of Fun Home won multiple awards, and the new on-Broadway version will surely do so, too. Judging from the mostly rhapsodic reviews following last Sunday’s opening night in Manhattan, this is not idle speculation. Let me back up. Last Friday I traveled to New York City with Seven Days multimedia producer EVA SOLLBERGER. Our
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I have nothing but raves for the musical created by Lisa Kron (book and lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music) and directed by Sam Gold. Bechdel’s narrative is not the stuff of typical Broadway shows — a lesbian coming-out story? a closeted father? a suicide? Yet it touches on every emotion in the human repertoire, and so reaches everyone who has ever had … a family. Asked in the interview about her reactions to the success of Fun Home, Bechdel,
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building a new venue for a similar-size group he’d founded in rural Minnesota, Commonweal Theatre Company. “I think Eric was trying to avoid the trap of dragging the project out,” says IRENE
GREEN, director of sales and marketing. “People can get fatigued.” To speed things up, Bunge figured out a timeline for planning, building and fundraising that would maximize effort
and minimize cost. Conventional wisdom says to raise all the money before building, but Bunge calculated that waiting just one year would significantly raise the costs of fundraising, consulting and construction.
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now 54, said she’s been amazed at the en- New York Times review, or see the Seven Is no longer on Church Street! thusiasm for the play. “I mean, it’s really Days blog Live Culture. good, but the subject matter is dark and As for Bechdel, the “underground lesIn house repairs by Vinny Lizotte, Master Repair Technician for over 36 yrs! challenging,” she said. “It’s personal, inti- bian cartoonist” (long described that way mate and idiosyncratic.” for her “Dykes to Watch Out For” comic Buying & Selling Used Equipment In my view, that intimacy is precisely strip) still seems a little shell-shocked by Photo Restorations why the story strikes a chord. You needn’t her good fortune — a best-selling book, an Digitizing Photos & Slides have had a gay dad who killed himself to award-winning musical and a MacArthur know sorrow, disappointFellowship. Given that she “aka” Complete Camera Center ment and the terrible pain of spent seven years writing 8016 Williston Road, Williston secrets. and drawing Fun Home, the 802-662-4932 www.lezot.com All that said, Fun Home trajectory doesn’t feel meteis also, well, fun. (Never oric, Bechdel said, but admitmind that the title actually ted, “I’m not fully inhabiting refers to funeral home — the this yet. It’s an amazing16t-Lezotcamerarepair012815.indd 1 1/26/15 9:52 AM Bechdel children’s cheeky experience.” AliSOn BEcHdEl abbreviation for the family What’s it like sharing so quality business.) Kron mined demuch of herself? “I’m not a daily life tails from the book for her often-hilarious super share-y person, but I have this exhituesDAYs > 8:00 pm lyrics, and created show-stopping num- bitionist streak,” Bechdel revealed. “Also, bers that puncture the story’s dark arc. It I was Catholic and I loved confession. I Center for researCh on Vt certainly helps to give three cute, talented don’t normally speak in religious terms, Power from kids some of the prime time. Picture the but it is a kind of grace.” m the north weDnesDAYs > 8:00 pm Young Alison (Sydney Lucas) and her two little brothers (Williams and Zell Steele Contact: pamela@sevendaysvt.com. Morrow) performing a spirited Jackson watCh liVe 5-style song-and-dance routine — their INFo Jacob and Kristin Albee @5:25 weeknights on JacobAlbee.com . 802-540-0401 invented commercial for the mortuary — Fun Home, based on the graphic memoir by tV AnD online on and in a casket. 41 Maple Street, Burlington, VT Alison Bechdel, directed by Sam gold, music get more info or watCh online at Studio Hours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY I haven’t space here to give the rest of by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by lisa vermont cam.org • retn.org Ch17.tV Fun Home’s impeccable players their due. Kron, circle in the Square, new York city. For more, read Ben Brantley’s eloquent circlesquare.org, dykestowatchoutfor.com
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“There was a $700,000 advantage to get- quadruples, at least, the economic impact of what we’re doing here,” Bunge says. ting started sooner,” he says. The company broke ground on the Bread Loaf Corporation of Middlebury new 17,000-square-foot structure — to be and the Connecticut office of international called the Barrette Center for the arts Theatre Projects Consultants developed — on Gates Street last October. Northern designs for the new venue in concert with Stage will launch its 2015 to 2016 season Northern Stage. As the design/build firm, this October, if all goes according to plan. “Bread Loaf listened to us and didn’t try So far, the construction is to impose a theater on on time and under budget. us,” Bunge recalls. “Our patrons asked us to ‘make According to Bunge, the company has raised $7.8 the rows wider, make the million toward its goal. seats wider, but keep it “Our first ask was a little intimate.’” The historic Briggs over a year ago,” he says. “We’re blown away by Opera House has been a the support of our comgood home for Northern munity,” Dunne adds. “We Stage, but the company weren’t sure if we could had long outgrown the physical limitations of the make this dream come true.” aging facility; low ceilings c AROl dunnE, curbed the use of even Within six months, nORT HERn STAgE Dunne says, it was clear 20th-century technology. that locals wanted to supOn a hard-hat walkport the company. Bunge is particularly through of the 240-seat Barrette Center appreciative of support from the Town with Seven Days, Dunne stands on the platof Hartford, through which all the per- form that will be the modified thrust stage mitting has been done. (White River and eyeballs the short distance from the Junction is one of its five unincorporated stage to the audience. All the sightlines will villages.) Showing local support in return, be unobstructed, and there will be more Northern Stage has tried to use subconOpEning nigHT » p.28 tractors within a 40-mile radius, “which
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Vermont documentarian Ed Pincus, who Williams will appear at the fest, along died in 2013. The fest’s short-film showcase with other invited guests. Those include features the work of Vermont and New multimedia artist DJ Spooky, who’s a judge Hampshire media makers, including Rob for the transmedia contest; and a member of the Yes Men, a unique group of activist Koier, Daniel Houghton and animator Jodie rabble rousers whose latest movie, The Yes Mack, a professor at Dartmouth College. Vermont filmmaker Nora Jacobson is Men Are Revolting, screens at WRIF. the coordinator of Freedom & Unity: The The 2014 doc Free to Rock, which investigates how rock-and-roll Vermont Movie, as well as a founding board member music helped bring down of WRIF. This year, she the Iron Curtain, represents programmed the Pincus a different kind of revoluseries and an event designed tion. John McEuen, cofounder of the Nitty Gritty to highlight the region’s youngest media makers. Dirt Band, will be on hand to perform; his was one of The Freedom & Unity TV Youth Filmmakers Awards the first American bands celebrates the work of to tour the Soviet Union, in Vermont filmmakers ages 1977. WRIF board member 14 to 25. Many of them have Thom Wolke curated produced their work with P hi l P o c ho d a help from workshops conthe Free to Rock event, ducted around the state by which will take place at Jacobson’s nonprofit, Upper Valley Arts. the Lebanon Opera House. In an email The theme of “revolution” ties together interview, he writes, “The goals of WRIF all of these programs, which, according to include presenting films that get you, the board president Michael Beahan, emerged public, to think about the world around us. organically from the entries that made the “Music and art will always play a leadcut. Though the festival places a premium ing role in bringing about change,” Wolke on “artistic and social merit,” Beahan says, continues. “It’s why they are always the “our approach is to select really good films first thing dictatorial-led societies try to and then hope that a theme emerges. This suppress and freedom-valuing people rush year, ‘revolutionary activity’ or ‘activism’ to protect.” m seems to run through a lot of the films Contact: ethan@sevendaysvt.com we’re showing.” The film that did the most to inspire that theme, Beahan says, was Wrenched, INFO a new documentary about environmental White River Indie Festival, Friday, April 24, activist Edward Abbey, which was chosen through Monday, April 27, at venues in and for the opening-night gala. Eco-activists around White River Junction. Schedule and Terry Tempest Williams and Brooke ticket info at wrif.org.
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Opening Night « p.27 room between the rows of seats, she observes. “Height is the most profound difference,” Dunne says. “Now we can light. We’ll be able to do projections.” The new building has a ceiling three times higher than that of the Briggs, and a fly system will allow for “flying” stage walls and set pieces on and off stage. “We’ll actually be able to lower someone onstage,” Dunne adds, perhaps hinting at things to come in this fall’s production of Mary Poppins. The large ground-floor lobby will accommodate a concessions area — Northern Stage has applied for a beer and wine license — as well as coatrooms and ample, accessible restrooms. “The sound system and acoustics will be topnotch,” Dunne notes, and will include a hearing-assist system. An elevator will transport audiences to the second-floor lobby. Accessible seating will be available in the first and last rows of the theater. Just steps away, Northern Stage will continue to use the old Miller Auto showroom and storage areas next door for offices and other activities, as it has since it purchased that building in 2008. Theater banners hang in front of the tall showroom windows, announcing productions with a grand swagger. Green and Bunge wax enthusiastic about unsexy but important stuff, such as a convenient drop-off for theatergoers near the entrance and the 169 parking spots in the town lot behind the theater. The building’s Galvalume metal exterior exudes a contemporary industrial aesthetic, which is reinforced inside by exposed sprinkler and conduit systems and structural steel elements. “We’re a theater factory,” Bunge says. “We make theater here.” Other areas behind the stage include a large rehearsal space and classroom, production-support spaces, dressing rooms, a green room, a kitchen and a wardrobe room. The most obvious external change is that now passersby can see Northern Stage. On the second floor of the opera house, it lacked a street presence. “You say 25,000 to 30,000 people come to your place. We don’t see it,” Bunge says, explaining the problem of being virtually hidden. “It’s funny how people begin to take you more seriously,” he says of creating a new theater. Mimicking public response, he jokes: “You mean, you actually put on 144 performances, six plays, ran camps, fundraised and built a building — this year?!” Yes, Northern Stage did just that. And there’s so much more to come. m
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he Vermont Statehouse is filled with portraits of its 80 preShumlin governors, along with other paintings and sculptures. But one that hangs in Room 11 — a caucus room off the Hall of Inscriptions on the first floor — has evoked a “What the…” response from many a viewer. Though it’s neither a prominent painting nor one of a historically prominent governor, the image of James Hartness features a, well, thing in the background that some have suggested is a UFO. “That’s one of many guesses people have made,” acknowledged David Schutz with a chuckle. The state curator, impeccably bow-tied and suited as always, met this reporter at the Statehouse to examine the painting by Olindo Ricci — actually a copy of a painting by renowned portrait artist August Benziger (1867-1955). “Allegedly someone in the [Hartness] family owns the original,” Schutz said. In the painting, the mustachioed Hartness sits with a book, a dark wall and curtain behind him. And that “thing” visible through a window? It’s actually a telescope. No Vermonters alive today are likely to recall Hartness’ single term as governor, from 1921 to 1923. But plenty of historians and astronomers can tell you that he was a highly successful inventor and entrepreneur who was integral to the once-thriving machine-tool industry in Springfield, Vt. Circa 1920, Hartness designed something called a flat-turret lathe that, according to biographical notes about him at hartnesshouse.com, is “one of the most important machine tools ever made.” It apparently was particularly useful in the burgeoning manufacture of automobiles. That was but one of his inventions and innovations, which included international standards for the measurement and sizing of screw threads. The Hartness Screw-Thread Comparator was a lucrative invention for the Jones and Lamson Machine Company, which Hartness joined as superintendent in 1889. He was a mentor to other inventors in his employ, some of whom went on to found their own companies and contribute to the manufacturing prowess of the Springfield area. The town was so critical that it was reportedly seventh on Hitler’s list of American cities to bomb during World War II. Luckily, that didn’t
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happen; Springfield is instead on the National Register of Historic Places. More fun facts: Hartness was an early adopter of aviation who took his first flight, in a hydrogen-filled airship, in 1913. Yep, the contraption created by Herr von Zeppelin. Hartness wisely went on to a Wright Flyer, got his pilot’s license and headed the Aero Club of Vermont. He donated land for what would become the state’s first airfield, in Springfield, which is why it is now called the Hartness State Airport. In 1927, after his transatlantic flight, Charles Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St. Louis there and hung out with Hartness at his home. More germane to our painting, Hartness was also an amateur
astronomer who had a telescope installed in his home and invented improvements to the device. His patent on one of those led to further commissions in the industry. Hartness encouraged J&L inventor and former arctic explorer Russell Porter to form the Springfield Telescope Makers club. To this day, that club continues to meet in Springfield for an amateur telescope-makers’ convention called Stellafane. (The club and annual event are comprehensively documented at stellafane.org.) The Hartness family mansion is now the Hartness House Inn, a 40-room B&B. It is likely the only one that can boast an observatory and astronomy museum. Says the inn’s website: “More
unusual is the secret tunnel system built by Hartness to access the observatory, museum and his secret workshop.” Guided tours are available by appointment, but if you can’t get to Hartness House any time soon, the step-by-step description on the website is plenty evocative. It includes lines such as “The tunnel appears to be closing in but it is only a feeling. The cobwebs are getting thicker, as is the air”; and “Following an unfortunate accident, the door on the right has been permanently closed to the public.” Once you manage to make it to the observatory, though, that telescope looks pretty cool. Porter invented the turret telescope and made one for Hartness. Its innovation is a refracting lens that allows observers to skywatch from the comfort of a warm room, useful during Vermont winters. In her 2010 article about the Stellafane convention, Seven Days publisher and coeditor Paula Routly wrote that the telescope “looks like a whackedout sugar shack on the lawn of the inn.” She described the astronomy museum as “devoted to Porter”; it contains some of his earlier telescopes and even his arctic drawings. As for James Hartness, being Vermont’s 58th governor looks in retrospect like a footnote to his exciting and accomplished life. But for a guy who took to the skies — and looked to the stars — he had a pragmatic approach on the ground. During his gubernatorial campaign, Hartness urged Vermonters to stay in state rather than leaving to find employment. (Sound familiar?) He promised to improve transportation and grow manufacturing to supplement the state’s agrarian economy. He won the election by a wide margin. Today, in the Statehouse, Hartness’ legacy is an image that invites speculation about extraterrestrials. “What’s great about this portrait is that it tells a story,” said Schutz. “I’m always impressed with the number of people who find me to ask what the hell is in that painting.” m Contact: pamela@sevendaysvt.com
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Dear Cecil,
When I interview for a professional job, the company usually has me sign a statement saying drug use is against company policy. Yet when I apply for a low-wage job, they want to test me for drug use. What gives? Does drug testing work? J.P.
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Workplace drug testing, like the war on drugs generally, was and is motivated by a tangled web of impulses — some legitimate, some pretty sketchy. The one few quarrel with is safety. Following the 1981 crash of a U.S. Marine jet on the carrier Nimitz, killing 14 and injuring 47, it came out that six of the dead tested positive for marijuana and that drug use was common on the ship and in the military overall. Although drugs didn’t cause the crash (the plane’s crew, or what could be found of it, tested clean), the Reagan administration established a
— to cite one egregious example, mandatory testing for welfare recipients. One page from the ACLU site features a beef from a 40-year-old mother of three who was humiliated by being forced to produce a urine sample while an attendant watched; they contend such things are intrusive and bad for workplace morale, which gets no argument from me. But let’s be clear: Nobody’s defending your right to be stoned on the job. Still, we want to be fair, right? I wrote PetSmart asking if their CEO had submitted to drug testing. So far, no response. If I hear something, I’ll let you know.
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pee in a cup is subtle? Maybe compared to being chained to an oar. You raise a good point about drug tests, though — there’s definitely a low-grade class war going on here. However, the subset of the proletariat being lashed into submission isn’t minorities or the poor (not for lack of trying). Rather, it’s a demographic so oppressed that even defenders like the ACLU dare not speak its name: stoners. OK, technically store clerks. But big business is seeing lots of overlap.
industry was an exception to the rule that the likelihood of drug testing correlates with the potential for mayhem: wholesale/ retail. The worst that can happen to the average stock clerk is you drop the jumbo Tide off the top shelf. But 54 percent of wholesale and retail worksites test for drugs. Why? Browse around on drug-testing websites and you get a sense of the executive mindset: We don’t trust these thieving peons. One drug-test equipment supplier says flatly, “80 percent of drug abusers steal from their workplace.” (Source for this preposterous claim: a single small study published in 1994.) Others are less blatant, making noises about helping the afflicted get treatment and so on. Reducing workplace accidents is in there, but mostly what you see is stuff like this: “To convince ‘casual users’ that the cost of using is too high” and “establish grounds for discipline or firing.” Translation: Drug testing helps keep the slackers in line. Big Brotherish? Yeah. A violation of your civil rights? Not unless you can make the case that you’re part of a group that’s being unfairly singled out. Civil liberties advocates are happy to whale on knuckleheads who propose drug-testing programs that are too obviously discriminatory
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At what point on the career ladder do most industries stop mandating drug testing? I just picked up cat food at PetSmart, where they proudly display on their doors that they test their employees. Does this include the CEO? Why test nurses, but not doctors? Why bank tellers but not the “masters of the universe”? Testing might serve a public-safety function for airline pilots and selected others, but for the folks that stock the bags of kitty crunchies? It seems like a subtle form of control over people in lower social and economic levels. Ken
zero-tolerance drug policy for U.S. military personnel, to be enforced by testing. Things spread from there. Prodded by the feds, people all over were soon peeing into cups: civilian federal workers in sensitive jobs, federal contractors, employees in federally regulated industries such as transportation. Many private companies started testing on their own. By 1990, surveys by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found, 46 percent of worksites with more than 250 employees were administering drug tests. The prevalence of testing varied widely by industry, the BLS discovered. At the top of the range with 72 percent was communications, transportation and utilities, followed by construction and mining at 70 percent. At the bottom was finance, insurance and real estate, with 23 percent. Aha, you say, the masters of the universe get a pass! I guess, but face it: While financial and other white-collar oopsies can cost you your retirement money, the bluecollar version can get you killed now. And that’s the thing: Drug testing evidently does result in fewer people getting killed or hurt. General Motors reported a 50 percent reduction in workplace injuries after implementing a testing program. Southern Pacific Railroad saw an 86 percent reduction in worker injuries within five years after its program began. A nationwide study of truck drivers found a 24 percent reduction in alcohol-related fatalities. But here’s something else. According to the BLS figures, one
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Of course, the Lewinsky scandal was not the first time Hillary had been called to this particular wifely duty. In 1994, there was the sexual harassment lawsuit against Bill by former Arkansas state worker Paula Jones. And before that, early in the 1992 presidential campaign, Gennifer Flowers revealed her 12-year affair with him. For damage control, the couple gave a joint interview to Steve Kroft on CBS’ “60 Minutes.” The idea was to come clean about the Flowers accusation. But Bill refused to confirm or deny infidelity. After 10 minutes of unsuccessful haranguing, Kroft took a different tack. Most Americans would find it “admirable” that the Clintons had stayed together, he ventured, and “reached some sort of an understanding and an arrangement—” Bill leapt. “Now, wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. You’re looking at two people who love each other. This is not an arrangement or an understanding. This is a marriage. That’s a very different thing.” Which is when Hillary famously said, “I’m not sitting here as some little woman standin’ by my man, like Tammy
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eter Dixon leans over the textbook he wrote, Farmstead Cheesemaking Collection, and peers at his calculations. “How thick are the mycelium?” he asks his student, a Jersey cow farmer. “You look at that chart and see how powerful each of these mold cultures are.” This may sound like white-coat science, but Dixon’s analysis is taking place in his cheese house in Westminster West, not a laboratory. The cheese he’s examining has been aging for a month and a half, and his work will result in several wheels of Brie. Dixon, 57, may not be as recognizable as some of Vermont’s culinary movers and shakers, but he should be: Over a 32-year career, he helped to create many of Vermont’s most important cheeses, from Shelburne Farms cheddar to Vermont Creamery chèvre to Taylor Farm’s Gouda. “We are all so familiar with his cheeses,” says Meghan Sheradin, executive director of the Vermont Fresh Network. She considers Dixon “the king of cheese.” Indeed, his résumé reads like a history of small-scale cheese production in Vermont. The son of a dairy farmer, Dixon began his cheesemaking career in 1983, the same year the American Cheese Society was born. He augmented his knowledge of home-style traditions with European expertise. In time, he became an internationally in-demand consultant and a teacher whose influence has helped put the artisan in the Vermont cheese movement. Of course, Dixon drew upon a long history of local cheesemaking. Hard, English-style cheeses began showing up in New England 20 years after the pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock, according to Jeff Roberts, Montpelier-based author of The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese. Through the ensuing centuries, women crafted farmstead cheese from the milk their husbands provided. Not until the 1850s did cheesemaking outside the home gain a foothold. And then it wasn’t long before cheese became a factory-made commodity. In his research, Roberts was able to identify only 39 small cheesemakers operating in the U.S. in 1950, for example. But in the 1980s, farmers began to return to the tradition, hoping to find customers willing to eschew the Kraft and Velveeta products that had taken over the American table. One of those farmers was John Dixon, Peter Dixon’s father, who was seeking a new income source to replace his raw-milk bottling business. In the 1970s, Vermont farms with special licenses had been able to sell raw milk, but the program ended in 1982 after a related illness made the agriculture department rethink the practice. The senior Dixon looked to cheese production as a way to save the farm and perhaps support the family — while bringing his grown children back into the fold. Peter Dixon’s brother, Sam, had obvious credentials: He was already studying animal science at the University of Vermont. (Today, Sam is the dairy manager at Shelburne Farms.) Peter’s calling was less obvious. “I was playing rock and roll in Portland, Maine, just bumming around,” he recalls. “I realized I didn’t want to be a professional musician. So I thought, I’ll be a cheesemaker.”
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Artisan Pioneers Anne Dixon and Marie-Claude Chaleix were selling cheese in a very different culinary climate from today’s. “There were no farmers markets, and hardly any restaurants were using Brie of any quality,” Peter Dixon recalls. In a 2013 interview with Seven Days, Paul Kindstedt, a UVM cheese scientist and author of Cheese and Culture: A
That countercultural coming of age didn’t come soon enough to save Guilford Cheese Company, which closed in the late 1980s. “We had financial trouble,” Dixon explains. “We were pioneering in this business at a weird time.” The failure didn’t diminish his ardor for creating cheese. Dixon enrolled in the dairy-science program at UVM and became a cheesemaker at Shelburne Farms. There, he focused on the farm’s enduringly popular cheddar, but, he says, “I didn’t just stick with making cheddar.” That’s an understatement. In the mid-1990s, Dixon turned his attention to Websterville’s Vermont Creamery, then called Vermont Butter & Cheese Company, which was looking to grow beyond the chèvre that had made its name. He conceived a fontina for the company, then a white-rinded goat cheese called Chevrier. Neither cheese lasted, but the latter lives on in an evoca-
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If you remember the 1980s, you remember the Brie. Having a wheel of the oozing cheese on the counter at a party was a symbol of sophistication akin to eating sushi or satay. But that Brie, Dixon points out, bore little resemblance to the real French item. “All Americans knew was supermarket Brie,” he says. “American consumers want a mild cheese, and the French knew that, so when they started creating a Brie for Americans, they designed it to be very mild and white.” Not so the Brie the Dixons set out to create under their new brand, Guilford Cheese Company. After mastering a Neufchâtel-style fromage blanc, they set their sights on a piquant, French-style Brie made from pasteurized American milk. Peter Dixon headed to Ontario’s University of Guelph, where he learned
It was the beginning of a loose exchange program that allowed Peter Dixon to study traditional cheesemaking in France. Back in the U.S., he continued to learn French-style production from Marie-Claude Chaleix, a consultant who had partnered with Dixon’s stepmother, Anne. “It was really with [Chaleix] that I got an educational window into French cheesemaking,” he says.
e rm o n t c h e the v ntheon ese Pa If Vermont has prevailed as a cheesemaking David among Goliaths such as Wisconsin and California, many personalities are responsible for turning it into a force to be reckoned with. Peter Dixon has helped steer the state’s artisan cheesemaking since its first stirrings in the 1980s, but he’s far from the sole pioneer of that movement. The following list is not comprehensive and includes only companies still in operation, thus omitting certain key players, such as the scientists behind the Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese. But if Vermont had a cheese pantheon, all these makers would be enshrined there. Mateo and Andy Kehler, Cellars at Jasper Hill
These brothers completed their seven caves in Greensboro Bend in 2008. Now an experienced team uses their setup to age countless awardwinning cheeses. The Cellars are also home to the brothers’ own famous Bayley Hazen Blue, Constant Bliss and Winnimere. Laini Fondiller, Lazy Lady Farm
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This company was founded in 1984 as Vermont Butter & Cheese Company in Hooper’s barn. Since then, the pair’s goat cheeses have won numerous World Cheese Awards golds and gained the favor of chefs nationally and abroad. David and Cindy Major, Vermont Shepherd
Many experts say Vermont Shepherd did for sheep what Vermont Creamery did for goats. In 2000, the company’s sheep’s-milk cheese won best-in-show at the American Cheese Society, kick-starting a vogue for the less common curds. Winfield Crowley, Crowley Cheese
The factory Crowley built in 1882 still operates in Mt. Holly, and his family’s cheesemaking history goes back even farther, to 1824. Crowley’s cheeses were clothbound long before Cabot began borrowing the trick, just one of the debts larger-scale Vermont operations owe to this early pioneer.
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History or Cheese and its Place in Western Civilization, remembered his first impressions of the artisan cheese movement. Back in the 1980s, Kindstedt focused his studies on large-scale mozzarella production and viewed artisan cheese as “a passing fad. It’s hippies,” he recalled thinking. Then, he said, “I watched the hippies grow up, basically.”
tive description from famed chef Judy Rodgers’ The Zuni Café Cookbook: “It has a mellow, round flavor with notes of field mushroom.” In 1997, Dixon became a consultant, making regular stops in such places as Macedonia, Albania and Armenia. In more recent years, he has developed cheeses for Ambrosia Dairy in Shanghai. But Dixon prefers to stick closer to his home in Westminster West. “I can do that [consulting] here because we have a burgeoning artisan cheese movement now,” he says. “It’s not like when I was with my family, and it was just a bunch of pioneers who don’t know an awful lot. Now it’s a lot more people who don’t know an awful lot.” Self-deprecation aside, Dixon has made a career of spreading his own knowledge far and wide. Today, more
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to make Camembert and 10 other types of cheese. His education contributed to two cheeses for Guilford: Mont-Brie and Mont-Bert, pasteurized approximations of the French originals. Vermont-based writer Marialisa Calta chronicled the Dixons’ results in a 1986 New York Times story called “An Experiment in Cheese-Making: Brie From Vermont.” At a University of Vermont tasting, the third-generation owner of France’s award-winning Fromagerie Renard-Gillard “sniffed” the Dixons’ cheese and “squinted at the rind through a magnifying glass. Occasionally, he even tasted,” Calta wrote. At length, Jean-Francois Renard pronounced himself “not totally satisfied” with this upstart American Brie. But, he conceded through an interpreter, the Dixons were “willing to work very hard. The project will continue.”
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Her cheese names — think Barick Obama — match this goat farmer’s reputation for taking on the powers that be. Fondiller made waves with her high-profile 1993 battle with Vermont’s ag department over the need for separate areas to pasteurize milk and manufacture cheese. She lost the case, but alerted state officials to a growing need to work better with small farms. Today, combining those areas is legal.
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than 150 varieties of cheese are made in Vermont — which means many cheesemakers seek help from Dixon as a consultant or teacher. “He was one of those guys who was out there really helping so many cheesemakers come up with their recipes,” says Sheradin of the Vermont Fresh Network. She attests to Dixon’s hands-on educational approach: “He is in the vat, making the cheese and the recipes right on-site.” The results speak for themselves. Take the case of the Taylor Farm in Londonderry. At the turn of this century, sibling owners Jonathan and Mimi Wright had plans to make provolone or Swiss, but that changed when they enlisted Dixon’s help. With his guidance, “We experimented, and we went to visit farms and see what they were doing,” Mimi recalls. The Wrights found “plenty of cheddars,” so they decided to carve out a different niche: “The Gouda worked right from the start,” Mimi says. The farm still makes Vermont’s only version of the Dutch cheese. Without Dixon, Vermont would have a very different cheese landscape — no Taylor Farm Gouda, no Cobb Hill Cheese Ascutney Mountain, no Woodcock Farm goat or cow cheeses. But his greatest success of the new millennium — before he started his Parish Hill Creamery with his wife, Rachel Fritz Schaal, in 2013 — was the creation of Consider Bardwell Farm’s cheeses. Dixon spent six years with the West Pawlet operation, first as a consultant, then as head cheesemaker. In that time, his big wheels, named for nearby towns such as Dorset and Manchester, racked up equally sizable awards.
Cheese Ed Dixon’s greatest legacy may be as an educator. One of his successful pupils is Leslie Goff, Consider Bardwell’s current cheesemaker; she was just 17 when she made her first cheese alongside Dixon while working with the farm’s goats. “I kind of fell into the cheesemaking one winter because Peter needed more help washing the cheese,” she says. “He showed me the ropes.” A decade later, Goff is crafting her own cheeses for the farm. Goff had the advantage of proximity to Dixon, but many fledgling cheesemakers who come to study at Parish Hill’s tiny plant and cave are undaunted by traveling great distances. Under the name Westminster Artisan Cheesemaking, Dixon teaches introductory and advanced courses on every aspect of cheesemaking, from aging the curds to writing up hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) plans. Alissa Shethar came from the West Coast to study with Dixon and later settled in Vermont on Bridport’s Fairy Tale Farm.
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Caciocavallos, hanging and sliced (below)
I realized I didn’t want to be a professional musician. So I thought,
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Peter Dixon in his Westminster West cheese cave
She was hardly the farthest-flung of his students. “We’ve had people from India, Puerto Rico, Mexico,” Dixon says. “We’ve had several queries [from] Africa and the Middle East,” Schaal adds. “And Palestine,” says Dixon. They’re all welcome to come to Westminster West, but Dixon has turned down many opportunities involving travel in order to follow his greatest passion: making his own cheese. Parish Hill Creamery provides a new lease on life for the Italian-style cheeses that Dixon began making under the name Westminster Creamery, a company he ran from 2000 to 2004. “I continue to love the Italian cheese,” says Schaal. “Because of the flavor. I also love that they’re not necessarily as fussy.” Though Parish Hill also trades in the tommes and Gruyères so prevalent in the Green Mountains, its finest cheeses have no parallels in Vermont. The Vermont Herdsman is a sharp, Asiago-style cheese. The Suffolk Punch is a creamy, tangy version of Italian caciocavallo — literally “cheese on horseback” — named for its gourd-like shape that resembles a horse and its rider. Its brother provolone, called Kashar, is made in a more typical drum shape. The cheese derives from cows that graze the fields of Dixon’s alma mater, the Putney School, five miles from the cheese house. Until recently, Parish Hill aged its cheeses at Crown Finish Caves in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, but now he and Schaal endeavor to do all their products’ affinage in Westminster West. The couple’s cheeses are all-Vermont products, but relatively few are available here. Parish Hill sells its cheese through Provisions International in White River Junction, and most of it lands in Boston or New York City. The only Vermont retail outlets are City Market/Onion River Co-op in Burlington, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op and the Grafton Village Cheese store in Brattleboro. Parish Hill cheese also shows up in dishes at the Essex Resort & Spa and American Flatbread in Waitsfield. Though not many Vermonters have sampled cheeses bearing the name of Dixon’s farm, many have tasted the results of his decades of patient study, mentoring and tutelage. Tom Bivins, executive director of the Vermont Cheese Council, often features Parish Hill’s West West Blue, a Gorgonzola dolce-style cheese, at the tastings he hosts. “I think Peter Dixon has definitely been a major component of the growth of cheese in Vermont,” he says. If Dixon is the “king of cheese,” he’s no Ozymandias, erecting self-glorifying monuments. Instead, his subtle power is felt all over his realm. For most cheese lovers, a taste of his handiwork will suffice to demonstrate that the crown is well earned. m Contact: alice@sevendaysvt.com
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n February 1, Liz Segal got a call from a maintenance worker who informed her that an “incident” had occurred at her business, the Lamp Shop. She arrived at the building on Burlington’s Pine Street to discover that a burst pipe overhead had drenched her collection of vintage shades and light fixtures. Light bulbs were floating in rivulets on the floor. “My husband called the insurance company immediately,” Segal recalls. “I just walked around saying, ‘Oh my God, Oh my God.’” Recently she surveyed more than 650 damaged shades in a dusty storeroom above her shop. Mold and water stains have made them unsellable, but Segal still hopes to find an alternative to throwing them out. In addition, 458 fixtures got wet; she hasn’t yet determined how many need repairs. Segal is making the most of the misfortune. “We can just start from scratch,” she cheerily notes, showing a reporter a drawer full of fabric samples and gesturing toward freshly painted walls. She also points out a shower cap tacked to the wall — someone had passed “the hat” around the building so other tenants could pitch in for what the insurance company didn’t cover. They raised nearly $500. The business has limited hours Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Segal hopes to reopen full time in about a month. The Lamp Shop is located on the ground floor of a centenarian structure called the Howard Space Center at the corner of Pine and Howard streets. The abandoned brush factory was converted in the 1970s into a warren of more than 30 artist studios and small businesses. Why the pipe burst is still under dispute, but it’s probably safe to assume that it wouldn’t have happened in a newer building with modern infrastructure. But Segal, who’s been there for 15 years, said she’s never considered moving. Like many of her fellow tenants, she’s fallen in love with the funky old Howard Space. Rent is enviably cheap here — three woodworkers share a spacious workshop for $800 a month. And it’s in the heart of Burlington’s South End Arts District, where, over several decades, entrepreneurs and artists have colonized a former postindustrial wasteland. Tenants range from appliance repairman Jay Richland, who’s worked there for nearly half a century, to Tim Danyliw, who recently moved in to make meditation drums out of propane tanks. The Howard Space exemplifies the neighborhood’s eclectic mix of enterprise — or, as the South End Arts and Business Association puts it, is “fusing art + industry.” Lending a hand — or a table saw — is part of the complex’s collective culture. A graphic artist commissions a bookshelf from a woodworker. A furniture maker
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upstairs snags scrap wood from Sterling Hardwoods downstairs. Segal makes lamps with stained glass from AO Glass Works, across the alley. Steady development over the past few years in the South End has stoked concern that gentrification and rising rents will snuff out the district’s creativity and character. Mayor Miro Weinberger has made addressing the city’s housing crunch a cornerstone of his second-term agenda. Pointing to surface parking lots and vacant buildings in the area, his administration suggests the South End holds promise as a site for new housing. Last summer, the city started a yearlong public-input process called planBTV South End to “proactively prepare for the expected continued growth.” City officials say they hope to come up with a “collective vision” for the district, but some locals are skeptical that their feedback will be heard. The most contentious discussion centers on the Enterprise Zone, an arts and business district along Pine Street that includes the Howard Space. Current zoning law prohibits housing there, and people vigorously resisted when the city began pursuing changes that would lift the restriction. One of their concerns: that housing would be incompatible with the commercial activity because new residents might take issue with bands practicing late at night or metalworkers fabricating in the early morning.
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In response to the outcry, Weinberger agreed to put the change on hold, pending the outcome of planBTV South End. He’s also made assurances that his administration will prevent “over-gentrification.” Precisely how is unclear. As the South End has evolved, manufacturing buildings have undergone major makeovers. The former Maltex cereal factory and another brush factory are now industrial-chic — a stylish office building and Dealer.com’s headquarters, respectively. The Howard Space, however, has stayed unabashedly shabby. And that condition gives its tenants a sense of security that other South End artists and business owners don’t necessarily share. If someone wanted to convert it to condos, they would almost certainly have to start from scratch, and the owners, the Unsworth family, assure tenants they don’t intend to tear their building down.
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that grease from bristle production has seeped into the floorboards. Visits to the workshops and artist studios inside the Howard Space leave the impression that the tenants are competing for the most creative clutter. Some spaces, such as Radcliffe’s, feel futuristic, with iridescent wall displays and metal sculptures dangling from the ceiling. Others seem anachronistic. Richland’s displays a washing machine manufactured circa 1950. Richland started working at his father’s appliance shop in 1972. He’s the only one of nine siblings who stayed
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with the family business. Working out of a tiny office that’s packed with spare parts and paperwork, Richland has weathered ups and downs. In the electronic age, he says, appliances have become more complex and harder to repair. At the same time, the machines’ quality has declined, he says, meaning that it’s often cheaper for people to buy a new microwave rather than fix the broken one. Richland still has loyal customers, but, he says, “After 43 years, a lot of them have passed away.” Downstairs, Brad Mitchell remembers the exact date he drove with his father to pick up a load of secondhand sheet metal to start their business: December 24, 1974. Now 60, he has been fabricating at Mitchell Sheet Metal in the Howard Space since 1980. Mitchell installs furnaces and ventilation units, too. “Bradley is a dying breed,” says Kevin Chamberlin, a maintenance man who regularly drops in to Mitchell’s workshop for coffee. On a recent afternoon, Sterling Hardwoods and adjunct Sterling Furniture Works co-owners Bruce Schulman and David Wilson linger in the sun after lunch at a picnic table outside their shop. They were in their late twenties when they went into business together in 1979. In 1984, they moved into their current spot, a warehouse grafted onto the Howard Space. Business boomed in the 1980s, then nearly petered out in the following decade. “We just stubbornly have stayed,” says Wilson, who is clad in corduroys and a faded tie-dye T-shirt. Schulman wears Carhartts with suspenders. He and Schulman aren’t too worked up about South End development discussions. “Whatever happens, we’ll just roll with it,” Schulman says. On the surface, the longtime woodworkers have little in common with the abstract painters and graphic artists in their midst. And given the Howard Space tenants’ varied backgrounds, it’s not surprising that they hold different opinions about how the South End should evolve. But the scrappy pioneers who’ve set up shop in the old brush factory do share one thing: affection for their humble accommodations and a determination to remain there. m
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Even so, many Howard Space inhabitants have strong views on the subject of South End development. Some basement walls in the building offer evidence: A large blue canvas banner depicts Weinberger as a malevolent magician, talking out of both sides of his mouth. On one side he proclaims, “The city has no agenda! We want to know what you want!” On the other: “More housing, period!” Another statement coming out of the mayor’s mouth: “Tell us what makes you smile about the South End. We will try not to build a hotel over it.” (This was inspired by a planBTV exercise that asked participants, “What about the South End makes you smile?”) A second canvas, in pink, depicts “Art Land,” a fictional amusement park erected on the “last remaining undeveloped space on Pine Street.” The artist behind these paintings, Genese Grill, has been an outspoken critic of proposals to put housing in the South End’s Enterprise Zone. Amey Radcliffe, co-owner of Gotham City Graphics and a longtime Howard Space occupant, is also opposed. She was one of a handful of artists who received grants through planBTV South End to create works that would invite local artists and other tenants to engage in the process. Radcliffe posted different proposals on a wall and encouraged people to signal their preferences by slapping round, traffic-light-themed stickers — red, yellow or green — next to each statement. The proposal with the most red? “Build more housing,” which garnered 241 such stickers. Radcliffe said she keeps hearing planners talk about “market forces,” as if there’s no choice but to submit to the demand for new housing. She rejects that notion. While the discussion makes her anxious, Radcliffe said it’s also sparked “an appreciation for what we have.” At the turn of the 20th century, Enoch Bangs Whiting and his son moved the factory in which they manufactured bristles for brushes and brooms to this sprawling corner building at Pine and Howard. A fire consumed the place in 1902, but the Whitings rebuilt it. Thomas Unsworth took charge of the company soon afterward, and his son, Ray, managed the plant. Eventually, the bristle operation moved across the street into what is now Dealer.com, and the so-called Howard Space Center was sold out of the family. Ray Unsworth bought back the building in about 1970 and converted it to commercial rental spaces. It’s easy to get lost in the Howard Space’s catacomblike halls, and the layout feels haphazard when you walk through it. Ray Unsworth, who died in 2010, had erected walls wherever his original tenants requested them. Early occupants included a blacksmith, an autobody shop and a bagpipe maker. Unsworth’s children, Karen and Stephen, now manage the Howard Space, along with the rest of the family’s real estate holdings. Stephen’s son James recently joined the business. They also own the other buildings on the east side of Pine Street between Marble Avenue and Howard Street. That includes the Mapleworks building, a former sugar-production facility that now houses Great Harvest Bread Co.; and the long, single-story brick building in which ArtsRiot, the SEABA Center and Speeder & Earl’s Coffee have set up shop. The Howard Space Center — with a slapdash exterior of red corrugated metal, brick and wood — is the quirkiest structure on the block. Inhabitants tolerate — even embrace — the building’s oddities. Rusted contraptions hang from the ceiling, and pigeons roost in the rafters. Radcliffe says she still finds horsehair in the cracks of the warped wood floors. Richland attributes the “burnt toast smell” to those factory days. Erin Hanley, a fine furniture maker who worked in the building in the 1980s and returned in 2007, has observed
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t’s not every day that people get up early to catch a glimpse of a garbage truck, or that kids on a playground leap off their jungle gyms to wave at its drivers. But then, Pat Palmer, Nick Hammond and Amanda Morse are not your standard trash haulers, and theirs is not a normal garbage truck. In its second week of hauling trash and recycling in Middlebury, Draft Trash is already a local sensation, eliciting smiles and greetings from customers and passersby. Most of the attention is directed at Pete and Paul, the two guys who do most of the work: The 1,500pound brothers are both 15-year-old, 16-hand-tall spotted draft horses. Twice a week, they pull a 29-foot trash wagon through the town. This may be the first time in many decades that horses have hauled trash in Middlebury, but the phenomenon is not new to Addison County. Palmer and his wife, Cathy, have used draft horses to pick up trash in Bristol for 18 years; the wagon is theirs. The horses belong to Hammond, 28, who also employs them for farm work and hayrides. Now, one hoof-step at a time, Draft Trash is
expanding, using old ways to meet another town’s needs. Draft Trash’s three partners need two days to collect about 40 bags of trash and another 40 bags of material for recycling. Palmer, 68, estimated that the horses clomp along at about four miles per hour, slowly enough for the crew to hop on and off safely. As Hammond said, “We’re our own advertising.” The very sight of a horse-drawn wagon poking its way through town is enough to attract new clients. The idea of using draft horses for trash pickup came to Palmer years ago when he read an article by a man with a similar business. “He wrote about how economical it was, and I thought, Oh, what a great idea,” Palmer recalled. “Just about the same time, a new town manager moved into Bristol. The town road crew used to pick up trash with trucks there. We did it twice just to see if we could do it; then we put in a bid against three other people and won the bid.” Just a week before Seven Days hopped on board, Palmer had surgery to implant a stent, and his doctors told him to avoid physical labor. For most of the
route, he drove the team from a seated position, but this stubborn Vermonter got up once to toss a bag into the back. Morse, who’s just 20 but has been working with the Palmers’ horses for a decade, hollered her objection. “Pat, don’t! Don’t you dare!” she yelled as she darted around the wagon. She beat Palmer to the trash can and ordered him back to his seat. The company’s pickup follows a simple procedure. Its customers purchase stickers at $5 each and affix them to their bags. Crew members toss trash bags as-is into one compartment in the wagon; recycling bags are slit open and their contents dumped into the other. When the wagon is full, the team proceeds to the transfer station on Route 7, where they get in the offload line with other haulers. Draft Trash pays $123 per ton to unload, which, Palmer said, averages out to a per-bag fee of about $1.23.
Teresa Kuczynski, district manager of the Addison County Solid Waste Management District, said that district officials initially were concerned about the horses’ welfare. Would the horses be OK, they worried, with “sharing our facility with very large trucks that make a lot of noise”? The concerns vanished when ACSWMD reps witnessed Pete and Paul’s laid-back demeanor. “The horses seemed very calm and disciplined,” Kuczynski said. “It wasn’t a problem.” Why haul trash this way at all? Palmer explained his logic: “It’s not really faster with a truck. If there’s a lot of hazards, you have to stop the truck, jump out, pick the trash up and drive ahead. For another thing,” he continued, “this is a lot more fun, and it’s a lot cheaper. A trash truck is around $150,000, and its average lifespan is 10 years. This [wagon] I built for $3,000, and I’ve had it 17 and a half years.” “And you don’t have to pay for fuel,” Hammond added. “Not what you don’t already have to feed them, anyway,” said Morse. In a flier that the Draft Trash owners delivered door-to-door to prospective customers in Middlebury, they tout their method’s environmental friendliness and noiselessness and guarantee not to add a fuel surcharge. While it’s true that the wagon makes less noise than a squealing, beeping truck, these solid-waste haulers produce their own solid waste. The only thing that slows down the wagon is the prodigious pooping of Pete and Paul. The crew is quick on the draw, though. The moment a road apple is released, crew members grab the onboard shovel, broom and bucket to make quick work of the mess. Any remaining debris is less toxic than leaked motor oil. Draft Trash isn’t the only trash-hauling newcomer in Middlebury. According to Kuczynski, eight haulers are licensed to do business there, an unusual situation occasioned by two statutes: one statewide, one local. The state legislature passed Vermont’s Universal Recycling Law (better known as Act 148) in 2012; it will go into effect on July 1 of this year. One of its key stipulations is that every licensed waste hauler must pick up recycling at no additional cost. Act 148’s passage opened the door for small companies to enter the trashhauling business, Kuczynski said. The law also prodded Middlebury to change its trash collection procedure. Beth Dow, assistant to the town manager,
Draft Trash is already a local sensation, eliciting smiles and greetings from customers and passersby.
explained that the town had had a contract since the early 1990s with Rutlandbased Casella Waste Systems, the largest trash hauler in the state. That contract was set to expire around the time of Act 148’s enactment, so town officials formed a committee to discuss options. Local customers, said Dow, “wanted the ability to choose their own recycler. The contract was set up [so] that, if they did that, they still had to pay Casella.” The committee successfully recommended that town officials not renew the Casella contract and, instead, allow hauling to be handled at the consumer level. So, on March 31, Middlebury removed itself from the equation of municipal waste collection. While mega-hauler Casella no longer
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has a municipal contract, its trucks still pick up trash and recycling from about 800 Middlebury customers, according to general manager Randall Dapron. That makes Casella’s local customer base about 20 times larger than that of Draft Trash.
Dapron is unfazed by the hoofed competition. “There are already other companies in Middlebury that we compete with every day,” he said. “This isn’t anything new. It’s just business.” Casella and the other licensed haulers
in Middlebury are “traditional” in that they use trucks. But then, what’s more traditional than using draft horses for heavy labor? That old-timey appeal was a selling point for customer Susan Keniston. Standing on the curb to chat with the team on the wagon, she explained her reasons for going with Draft Trash. “There are no emissions,” Keniston said, “and the price is good. And the horses are beautiful, and I love the sound of them coming down the street.” m Contact: ethan@sevendaysvt.com
INFo Draft Trash hauls municipal waste and recycling in Middlebury on Mondays and Tuesdays. Info, 349-4067
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Dead Reckoning Theater review: Eurydice, Lost Nation Theater B Y A L EX BROW N
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he myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is elemental: love, death, a desperate wish granted, then a simple human mistake that leads to permanent loss. In playwright Sarah Ruhl’s imaginative retelling, the focus is on Eurydice, and the tone is at once dreamy, funny and profound. Love and loss are universal, and Ruhl’s approach beckons audience members to project their own experiences onto the ethereal world she constructs. The playwright’s text is deceptively simple — so open that it invites the interpretation of each director and the reflections of each viewer. At Montpelier’s Lost Nation Theater, director Eric Love gives the production powerful theatrical effects that showcase live performance. A play that moves freely between the underworld
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of the dead and life on Earth needs clever visual conventions, and Love builds his show around movement. Drawing on the physical skills of Kate Kenney (Eurydice) and Christopher Scheer (Orpheus), Love occasionally has the performers climb, spin, balance and slide on aerial silks. Hanging from the ceiling, the silks are two columns of wide fabric, thick as ropes but easy to loop into knots that steady the climber or to spread into billowing arcs. Performing aloft lets the actors do the equivalent of bursting into song — show their feelings with vigor and daring while climbing and entwining with each other or emoting alone. The audience experiences a circus-like thrill, but the aerial work here is not a gimmick; it’s an enhancement of the characters’ experience. Friday’s
spectators couldn’t resist clapping after the first up-in-the-air routine, but they soon learned to refrain. These aren’t stunts begging for applause but visual metaphors. In the myth, Orpheus and Eurydice marry happily, but she soon dies. Orpheus yearns to bring her back and charms the lord of the underworld into releasing her. But there is a condition: Orpheus must walk out without looking back at her. It’s a test of faith and patience, the very qualities he has. Yet he fails. To the central story of two young lovers separated by death, Ruhl adds a new character. Eurydice’s father is dead, but has dodged the typical immersion in the river of forgetfulness. He can watch his daughter and compose heartfelt wishes to her, simultaneously mourning his distance from her and rejoicing in her happiness. When Eurydice dies on her wedding day, she arrives in the underworld without memory, and cannot grasp the tragedy of her separation from Orpheus nor recognize her father. At first, Eurydice cannot speak — when she opens her mouth, we hear radio static. But a chorus of nine beings called Stones teach her to concentrate on speaking “as if the pores of your skin opened up and talked.” Death brings new rules for speech and reason. Ruhl is adept at mixing images such as these into sensations; the play’s power lies in making you realize you can feel without analyzing. The dual focus on Eurydice’s love for Orpheus and for her father sends the myth in a new direction. Ruhl wrote the play after her own father’s death, and what she works out about the nature of grief will be emotionally familiar to anyone who’s lost a parent or a child. Eurydice’s father lovingly helps her reconstruct her memory, story by story, word by word. It’s a stunning parallel to a parent’s gift of life. Meanwhile, Orpheus struggles to find Eurydice, even as she settles into a new connection with her father. The bereft husband’s resolve makes itself manifest in his letters to his beloved — thoughts both deep and shallow with a comic overtone — and in another bout of aerial climbing. While in the air, Orpheus resolves to pursue Eurydice, even as she floats with parallel movement on another aerial silk. When Orpheus descends to the underworld, he not only slides down his silk but spreads its two columns into a heroic cape that masks him — then snaps the sides shut and appears to vanish in a thin column, as if plunging below. It’s a breathtaking moment and an example of Love’s deft use of the theatrical power of acrobatics and the shapes of the silks. In outstanding performances, Kenney and Scheer emphasize the simple clarity in Ruhl’s distinctive language. They play lovers without irony and suffer without artifice, giving equal weight to the play’s humor — it rains in the elevator down to the underworld — and its dreamy lyricism.
Kenney distills the experience of a young lover to its essence: all hope and joy. Her aerial poise is so lovely that it’s easy to forget she’s working as hard as a dancer up there, and achieving similar effects. She crisply finishes each airborne movement, pointing a toe or holding a horizontal suspension with precise awareness of her body in space. When Eurydice reaches the underworld without her memory, Kenney assumes a different energy. Eurydice labors to feel anger at those dull, solid, unfeeling Stones, and works harder still to sift through a feeling of loss so huge she can’t define it. The sight of her, visibly powerless, lingers as the play’s understated expression of grief. Scheer is a charming mix of ardent and offhand. His love never needs its flames fanned — he has simply discovered a powerful truth and doesn’t need to embellish it. Orpheus is a celebrated musician, but Scheer plays him modestly low-key. With endearing charm, Scheer conveys his love of Eurydice while reminding us how he remains preoccupied with the melodies in his head. On the silks, Scheer goes from brisk motion to dead stop, resting his foot on a loop, then shaking the knot loose to climb higher or shift from vertical to horizontal. When he walks out of the underworld, Scheer moves with beautiful calm, eyes focused far away. We want so badly to believe he’s incapable of the mistake of looking back. The nine young actors playing the Stones achieve a polished synchronicity in movement and speech. The script calls for three Stones, but Love’s decision to amplify them allows for more dance movement and more vocal resonance. Robert Nuner, as Eurydice’s father, conveys simple nobility in his heartache, never overdramatizing. Though his figure is slight and he moves gently, he becomes a commanding presence as he methodically reveals Ruhl’s poetics of death. Director Love himself appears in the play’s two quasi-devil roles, and plays the cello onstage to represent Orpheus’ musical passion. The play is a dream world where the biggest human emotions are not clichés. Ruhl’s unconventional language offers us the freedom to feel love and to wonder at the deep mystery of death. It is a stimulating mesh of the real and the unreal, and a rewarding theatrical experience. Contact: alex@sevendaysvt.com
INFO Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Eric Love, produced by Lost Nation Theater. In repertory with Treasure Island through May 16: April 30 and May 14 at 7 p.m.; May 2, 8 and 16 at 8 p.m.; May 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. at City Hall Auditorium in Montpelier. $10-30. lostnationtheater.org
Theater review: O, Caligula!, Saints & Poets Production Company
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INFO O, Caligula! book and lyrics by Kevin Christopher, music by Patricia Julien, directed by Seth Jarvis, produced by Saints & Poets Production Company. Through May 2: Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $20. saintsandpoetsproductions.org.
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accustomed to seeing people Rollerblading and smoking as the musical thunders through Caligula’s short reign. A chorus of sorts, made up of senators and other dignitaries, is handy for filling in the twists and turns of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. In a gag typical of those pitched straight to the audience, the Head of the Senate acknowledges how easy Wikipedia made it to research the story. The plot concerns Caligula’s selection as successor to the reprehensible Tiberius, neatly summarized in a song with the refrain “And that’s how you make a Caesar salad.” Caligula’s incestuous relationships with his three sisters become Exhibit A in the musical’s case for his degeneracy. This story focuses on Drusilla, his “favorite,” according to the who-cares-what-they-think ballad “Sister, Brother (Lover).” The incest isn’t played as disgusting but as an expedient solution to Caligula’s insatiable appetites. His eager, bedazzled expression can
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atching Kevin Christopher’s musical O, Caligula!, you don’t have to be scandalized at the depraved doings of the Roman emperor and his subjects. You just have to laugh. The empire may be collapsing under the weight of gluttony and bad government, but there are no lessons to learn or personalities to probe. The musical’s deepest point is that superficial familiarity with Roman history is all you need to giggle at it. Christopher, the cofounder of Saints & Poets Production Company, wrote the book and lyrics with two bedrock comic principles in mind: caricature and silly anachronisms. The characters are as exaggerated as Christopher could make them, and the actors gleefully accept the challenge to push them over the top. Then the references start raining down, from Capri Sun juice packs to Shakespeare. It’s a loose look at 38 to 41 AD, but you soon grow
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Syndi Zook, as the chorus leader, is a perfect comic anchor with crackerjack timing and a knack for drawing the audience in on every joke. Patrick Clow does a hilarious send-up of the dutiful Roman soldier, then vamps his cross-dressed turn as a whore. As Gemellus, Jessica Bernard masterfully conveys her mute, woeful character with only whimpers and shrugs. Cael Barkman, the adviser, has a marvelous physical presence and exquisitely timed comic takes. Rick Homan is unafraid to make Claudius a disgusting dimwit. Chris Caswell is all in as an earthy whore who barely leaves what looks like a crack-cocaine haze to register that she’s been selected as the new Caesar’s wife. N.M. Lingnum designed the effective masks for the chorus and a terrific fullbody rig to create Incitatus, the horse Caligula considers worthy of a place in the Senate. The notion grows faintly plausible as actor G. Richard Ames whinnies, prances and channels a little Mr. Ed through his horse-puppet mouth. The horse inspires Jarvis to bring back that “Gangnam Style” pony-reins gesture for the chorus, a move that’s even better in a toga. The music by Patricia Julien comes off as pedestrian in this production’s simple electric piano instrumentation. Different arrangements might unleash more musical dynamics in the score. The songs also suffer from frequent failures of scansion. As witty as the lyrics are, when the words miss the stresses of the notes, we lose the effortless soaring of musical comedy and notice the labor of stuffing in the text. Since Caligula ends the play with the same wide-eyed, hungry pursuit of pleasure with which he begins it, this isn’t a story with a trace of character development. In that respect, it’s closer to sketch comedy than a musical. That’s not a criticism, since the piece plainly aspires to such simple delights, but theatergoers should know the production gleefully trades psychological depth for rat-a-tat gags. The cast is so thoroughly committed to the nonsense that it’s sheer fun. m
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often be summarized as “Yum!” when he casts his eyes over something, or someone, he can have. In this show, such unchecked desire comes off as almost laudable self-awareness. Drusilla, the brains of the operation, has cravings just as intense, but hers include politically astute methods to assure an unquenchable flow of power. As syphilis-ridden Tiberius tries to squeeze out one more day of man-boy love (with his own grandson, no less), Drusilla schemes to snare the crown for Caligula. A lot of bodies have to fall, but in this production they topple with riotous ease, and a bright red ribbon to symbolize the blood. Director Seth Jarvis tries some new tricks with the layout of the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts small space, chief among them poaching the entrance hallway for a performance area. With video projections, backlit silhouette pantomime and puppetry, Jarvis deploys the full range of effects that typify a Saints & Poets production. The direction includes some nice ideas for movement, like giving the senators repetitive, mechanical gestures evocative of overblown speechifying. With characters this superficial, physical embellishments are badly needed, and, if anything, Jarvis needs to come up with more of these conceits. Humor like this requires constant activity, and we notice when it’s missing. The overture, for example, is a musical interlude without any action onstage. It just sets our eyes wandering without a point of focus in the wide playing space. Sexual acts are slyly staged to portray all the comedic bathos of people desperate for pleasure. The lustful lunges are giddy enough, but Jarvis points the audience toward laughter, not prurience. It’s not a show for young children, and it includes brief flashes of flesh and the odd priapic manifestation, but the moral decay is no more unsettling than a Halloween “boo.” The comedy lies in the actors’ enthusiastic delivery and the script’s nonstop gags, some of them groaners but most of them refreshingly silly. All the performers demonstrated fine comic craftsmanship, but each had some slips that showed the lack of polish the show had received by opening night. Sean Martin presents Caligula as a childish sybarite so gaga for stimulation that he’s more ludicrous than loathsome. Blythe Usher gives Drusilla all the evil mastermind overtones necessary, while Bob Bolyard, as Tiberius, is gloriously wretched in pockmarked, syphilitic decay.
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Seedling aliums awaiting transplant in the Jericho Settlers Farm greenhouse
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t’s barely 8 a.m. on a Friday and Christa Alexander is already behind. “We’re going to be here until 11 packing,” she says, balancing trays of seedlings on both arms. Normally, the day’s deliveries are packed and on the road by this time, but April means transplanting. Nearly 100,000 tiny beets, radishes, squash,
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Alexander co-owns Jericho Settlers Farm with her husband, Mark Fasching. The operation’s central hub and namesake is also her childhood home and one of the original Jericho homesteads, first settled by the Chapin family in 1783. Though not commercial farmers, Alexander’s parents kept extensive kitchen gardens and still live on the
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the turnover of inventory. “If you stock all the food, like at Chinese restaurants, which have 100 items on the menu, no one can order all that,” Thongjanthoug says. “Then you have to put it into the freezer.” The menu will feature local ingredients and change
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On the 25 acres devoted to vegetables, the Settlers crew cultivates more than 50 crops. They sell that bounty through multiple outlets: their year-round, 150-member CSA; a stand on Barber Farm Road; and the Burlington Farmers Market. They also send meat and produce to more than 25 wholesale accounts, including City Market, Sweet Clover Market, the Bluebird and Farmhouse restaurant groups, and Hen of the Wood. Biologists by trade, Alexander and Fasching met out west. When the couple moved to Jericho in 1998, they planted an ambitious garden and started raising chickens and the occasional pig. Friends began asking if they’d take on extra critters, and offered to buy the excess eggs and meat. Baby basil
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Go Time ÂŤ p.46 By 2002, Jericho Settlers Farm was born. With technical assistance and training from the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program (a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board), the couple transitioned to fulltime farming in 2007. They now employ as many as 15 workers at the height of the season and produce close to 2,000 pounds of salable food per week even in winter. By May, the farm harvests some 10,000 pounds per week. But numbers are deceptive, Alexander says, since weighty winter
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omelettes, inspired by the café’s popular gluten-free lunchtime bowls filled with chickpeas and herbs or chicken. Doggett says there will be fresh-fruit bowls, too. Since the café opened in 2009, lunch sandwiches have been served cold or pressed in a panini grill. But with griddle space newly available, several hot sandwiches will join the regular menu. Most will be familiar to August First regulars as former panini specials, such as the chipotle turkey melt. “We’re not trying to get away from our regular menu; we just have the chance now to expand on it and get people more of what they already like,” Doggett explains. Those same greatest hits grace
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EARTH DAY: JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE & JAZZ COMBO CONCERT: UVM performers take the stage in an environmentally themed concert. UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776. EARTH DAY PLANT WALK: Nature lovers join herbalist Rebecca Dalgin for a seasonal stroll. Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. EARTH DAY: 'WRENCHED': The anarchistic spirit and influential writings of environmentalist Edward Abbey inspire M.L. Lincoln's award-winning documentary. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 359-5001, ext. 229.
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ECHO EARTH WEEK'S MUDFEST: Families celebrate muck in all its glory with themed activities, games and mud flinging. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; free for kids ages 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.
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In 1975, the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released to critical acclaim. The brainchild of the British sketch-comedy group Monty Python, the movie portrays King Arthur and his knights, whose search for the grail is plagued by comedic mishaps. A cult classic, the farcical flick inspired Monty Python’s Spamalot. The Tony Award-winning musical debuted on Broadway in 2005 and went on to gross more than $175 million. The Middlebury Community Players take theatergoers on a wild ride into this medieval mayhem, where anything goes and Camelot is never the same.
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EARTH DAY: EARTH DINNER: Conversations about sustainability thread through an evening of local fare and live music by Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band, hosted by UVM FeelGood. Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $8. Info, 922-7375. EARTH DAY: 'INTO THE GYRE': Scott Elliott's documentary chronicles an expedition aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer to examine the effects of plastic pollution in the North Atlantic Ocean. A discussion follows. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1408.
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'THE FUTURE OF GARDENING: IT'S ALL ABOUT PLANTS': Rodney Eason of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens digs into his horticultural knowledge in an informative session. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10. Info, info@ friendsofthehortfarm.org.
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InsIght MedItatIon: Attendees deepen their understanding of Buddhist principles and practices. Wellspring mental Health and Wellness Center, Hardwick, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. info, 472-6694. Postnatal Core: Babies are welcome at a class for new moms aimed at strengthening glutes, abdominals and the pelvic floor. prenatal method Studio, Burlington, 12:15-1:15 p.m. $15. info, 829-0211. Prenatal Barre: moms-to-be prepare their bodies for labor and delivery. prenatal method Studio, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15. info, 829-0211. 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.
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CeleBrate Poetry wIth Jerry Johnson: musicians Jon Gailmor and pete Sutherland accompany the local poet, who excerpts verse from Noah's Song and Up the Creek Without a Saddle. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. info, 865-7216. 'dInosaur traIn': Learning is fun when little ones view the animated program as part of the "Classic in the Jurassic" pBS series. A themed craft follows. Jaquith public Library, marshfield, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. info, 426-3581.
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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, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15-20; preregister. info, 655-6425. hosPICe & PallIatIVe Care workshoP: Jaina Clough and Nancy Carlson of the visiting Nurse Association outline options for those suffering from serious illnesses. Davis Auditorium, medical Education Center pavilion, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. info, 847-2278. Money sMart week: 'learn the keys to CredIt': An informative session demystifies the often-confusing world of credit. Dorothy Alling memorial Library, Williston, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. info, 878-4918.
sports
PreMIer Floor hoCkey league: Experienced players take shots in a competitive game. The Edge Sports & Fitness, Essex, 7-10 p.m. $80; preregister. info, 355-4588. woMen's PICkuP BasketBall: Drive to the hoop! Ladies hit the court for a weekly game. See meetup.com for details. Hunt middle School, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.
Meet roCkIn' ron the FrIendly PIrate: Aargh, matey! Kiddos channel the hooligans of the sea during music, games and activities. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. info, 764-1810.
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tangoFlow!: Creator Cathy Salmons leads students in a customized blend of Argentine tango, ballet, modern dance and body awareness. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15. info, 345-6687.
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BurlIngton death CaFé: Folks meet for tea, light fare HA T S NN and conversations about death oN ibA FC lb yo urES aimed at accessing a fuller life. Dobrá S | C o U RT E S Tea, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. info, VerMont athletIC aCadeMy oPen house: 985-8984. prospective students learn about opportunities on Fred kIrsChenMann: The award-winning and off the field at the soccer academy. vermont author, farmer and philosopher presents "practical Athletic Academy, Shelburne, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Strategies for Anticipating Future Food and info, 415-290-4332, vermontathletic@gmail.com. Agriculture Challenges" as part of vermont’s Table Speaker Series. Simpson Hall, Sterling College, language Craftsbury Common, 6 p.m. Free. info, 586-7711, englIsh as a seCond language Class: ext. 164. Beginners better their vocabulary. pickering Room, Jason garBarIno: The cardiology nurse gets Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. heart smart in "interventional Cardiology: What are Free. info, 865-7211. Cardiac Cathertization, Coronary Bypass Surgery InterMedIate/adVanCed englIsh as a and pacemakers?" Shelburne Bay Senior Living seCond language Class: Students sharpen Community, noon-1 p.m. Free. info, 923-2513. grammar and conversational skills. Administration MartIn weInsteIn: in "The Argentine pope," the office, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 author and William paterson University professor p.m. Free. info, 865-7211. emeritus examines the rise of social justice within the Roman Catholic Church. Rutland Free Library, montréal 7-8:30 p.m. Free. info, 773-1860. 'traVestIes': vladimir Lenin, James Joyce and 'reVIsItIng waBanakI agrICulture III: the Tristan Tzara unite onstage, where they explore CereMony': Frederick m. Wiseman leads an exploraart, politics and philosophy in Tom Stoppard's tion into the past with a narrated slide show, music World War i-era drama. Segal Centre for and video. A discussion follows. vermont Heritage performing Arts, montréal, 1 & 8 p.m. $24.50-59. Galleries, Barre, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. info, 479-1928. info, 514-739-7944.
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In the MoMent: Charlie messing, Chanon Bernstein, phil Blank and Sam Hughes deliver an evening of avant-garde tunes. BCA Center, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. info, 655-0449.
'the MountaIntoP': A chance meeting between a motel maid and martin Luther King Jr. the evening before his assassination propels the olivier Award-winning drama, presented by vermont Stage Company. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $28.80-37.50. info, 863-5966.
CaPItal CIty Band FIrst rehearsal: montpelier-based musicians of all abilities are invited to join the ensemble in preparation for its summer concert season. A cookie exchange follows. Bethany Church of montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; bring a dozen cookies to share. info, 456-7054.
'grease': Johnson State College students stage Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey's famed musical about the students of Rydell High School. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 1 p.m. Free. info, 635-1476.
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'SongS for a new world': Jason Robert Brown's musical revue travels from a 1492 Spanish ship to New York City when telling the story of people seeking out a new beginning. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $20-55. Info, 296-7000.
words
lunchtime Poetry reading: Bards serve up a literary lunch as part of PoemTown St. Johnsbury festivities. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. Short fiction writing workShoP: Readers give feedback on stories penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. writerS grouP: Wordsmiths bring up to two pages of original material to a workshop with author Linda Bland. Varnum Memorial Library, Jeffersonville, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 644-2117.
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oriental carPet Bazaar: Handmade rugs display colors and patterns unique to the Middle East. The Carpet Bazaar, Waltham, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3863.
comedy
hanniBal BureSS: Bursting with wit and stage presence, the award-winning comedian showcases his gift for sidesplitting material. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $31.50-$39.75. Info, 863-5966.
community
Burlington walk/Bike council meeting: Locals consider ways to promote alternative transportation and improve existing policies and infrastructure. Room 12, Burlington City Hall, 5:307 p.m. Free. Info, 865-5449. Queen city memory café: People with memory loss bond with their caregivers over coffee, conversation and entertainment. Thayer House, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 800-272-3900. Vermont creatiVe network: See WED.22, St. Albans Free Library, 4:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 828-5423.
uVm Student reSearch conference: A daylong event highlights research by medical, graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Vermont. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, uvmsrc@uvm.edu.
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Bacon thurSday: Tunes from Andric Severance entertain costumed attendees, who nosh on cured meat and creative dipping sauces at this weekly gathering. Nutty Steph's, Middlesex, 6-11 p.m. Cost of food; cash bar. Info, 229-2090.
food & drink
BarBecue temPeh & SaVory rice cakeS: Foodies find a tasty substitute for meat with a meal based on marinated and seared fermented soy. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9701. Vermont reStaurant week: Sweet Start Smackdown: SOLD OUT. Dessert lovers prep their palates for Vermont Restaurant Week with samples from local pastry chefs, who compete for the top honor of Signature Sweet. Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $15-20; limited space. Info, 652-0777.
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Beginner tai chi for health & Balance: A weekly yang short-form series winds down with a seated breathing meditation. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:15-8:45 p.m. $25 per series; preregister. Info, 978-424-7968. community mindfulneSS: Folks relieve stress and tension with a 20-minute guided practice led by Andrea O'Connor. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.
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fitneSS Boot camP: See WED.22, Cornwall Town Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160.
music department residency
forza: the Samurai Sword workout: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243. VinyaSa flow: An open-level community class stretches the body, mind and spirit. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 4-5:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 985-0090.
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Be'tween' the claSSicS: read aloud: Lit lovers ages 12 through 15 take advantage of an ageappropriate story time. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
SAT 25 POETRY SOCIETY OF VT READING 2PM Free and open to all.
May
lego cluB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire young minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
SAT 9 HARRY BLISS: GRANDMA IN BLUE 11AM WITH RED HAT
All ages are welcome to this free Children’s Book Week event.
middleBury PreSchool Story time: Little learners master early-literacy skills through tales, rhymes and songs. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.
THU 28 ORGANIC MEDICINAL HERB FARMER 7PM *BOOK LAUNCH*
Calling all herbalists, farmers and plant lovers! Launch into summer with Melanie and Jeff Carpenter, as well as special guest Rosemary Gladstar. Zack Woods Herb Farm, Urban Moonshine and City Market will join us in celebrating with prizes, a bitters tasting, and light fare. Ticketed event.
muSic with derek: Kiddos up to age 8 shake out their sillies to toe-tapping tunes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. PJ Story hour with the traVeling Storyteller: Wee ones dress for bed and wind down with a production of The Ugly Duckling. Fairfax Community Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.
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Plainfield PreSchool Story time: Children ages 2 through 5 discover the magic of literature. Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 454-8504.
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PreSchool Story time: Captivating narratives pave the way for crafts and activities for tykes ages 3 through 6. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.
Natural Horsemanship Clinician Tim Hayes will discuss the power of horses to heal at this free event.
Vermont athletic academy oPen houSe: See WED.22.
Pioneering composer mixes acoustic sound and pure wave oscillators to create shimmering, ethereal soundscapes
weBBy'S art Studio: 'my 'i SPy'': Families assemble themed dioramas inspired by the whimsical work of illustrator Walter Wick. Shelburne Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5-8 regular admission. Info, 985-3346. yoga with danielle: Toddlers and preschoolers strike a pose, then share stories and songs. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
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SPeed dating: A new take on interpersonal connection draws from the principles of orgasmic meditation. 215 College St., Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 410-474-9250, carasjoy@yahoo.com.
echo earth week'S mudfeSt: See WED.22.
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caStleton ScholarS celeBration: Fifty-four students represent 15 different programs with a display of scholarly and creative endeavors. Campus Center, Castleton State College, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, ingrid.johnston-robledo@castleton.edu.
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akoma enSemBle: The St. Michael's College group and special guests celebrate music, dance and song from Guinea, Ghana, Haiti and Cuba. Proceeds benefit a SMC student trip to Ghana, West Africa. Dion Family Student Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 654-2896.
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Mandarin Chinese Class: Linguistics lovers practice the dialect spoken throughout northern and southwestern China. Agape Community Church, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-2037.
montréal
'TravesTies': See WED.22, 8 p.m.
music
CadillaC Moon enseMble: The New York Citybased musicians present works for flute, violin, cello and percussion in "Reworking the Canon." Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3094. laTin Jazz & Jazz GuiTar enseMble ConCerT: Student musicians interpret works by Oliver Nelson, Michel Camilo, Duke Ellington and others. UVM Southwick Ballroom, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776.
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bob irvin: The president of American Rivers discusses a new era of river restoration. Map Room, Debevoise Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1371. don & MarTha rosenThal: The couple of 45 years discusses intimacy as a spiritual path in "Awakening Together: An Introduction to More Harmonious Relationships." Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 439-6769.
roberT KesT: The psychologist moves beyond Western constructs of self, psychotherapy and relationships in "Falling Away." Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6989. WilliaM K. sessions iii: Referencing 20 years on the federal bench, the senior judge presents “Passing Judgement.” Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Info, 388-2117.
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'eMerGenCy 1a': Middlebury College seniors Melissa MacDonald and Hayley Singleton explore themes of contentment and materialism in a work sourced from Martin Crimp's Fewer Emergencies. Hepburn Zoo, Hepburn Hall, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 443-3168. 'Grease': See WED.22, 7 p.m. ‘hair’: Lyndon State College brings the acclaimed classic-rock musical about 1960s counterculture to the stage. Mature language and content. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, 7:30-9:45 p.m. Donations. Info, 626-3663. 'MeMory PalaCe': A family navigates love, loss and legacy over the course of 60 years in Maura Campbell's drama, presented by the Vermont Actors' Repertory Theatre. Brick Box Theater, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $20; limited space. Info, 775-0903. ‘MonTy PyThon's sPaMaloT': The Middlebury Community Players stage the Tony Award-winning musical about the medieval mishaps of King Arthur and his motley crew of knights. See calendar spotlight. Middlebury Town Hall Theater, 8 p.m. $15-23. Info, 382-9222.
naTional TheaTre live: A researcher finds herself at the intersection of biology and psychology in a broadcast production of Tom Stoppard's drama The Hard Problem. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $16-24. Info, 748-2600. 'o, CaliGula!': History comes alive in Saints & Poets Production Company's musical comedy based on the Roman emperor. Adult content; for mature audiences only. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966. 'sonGs for a neW World': See WED.22, 2 & 7:30 p.m. 'Treasure island': Murder and mayhem on the high seas propel Lost Nation Theater's adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10-60. Info, 229-0492.
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TiM hayes: The natural horsemanship clinician takes the reins in Riding Home: The Power of Horses to Heal. See calendar spotlight. Phoenix Books, Essex, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. WriTinG for younG adulTs: Participants swap ideas and opinions about YA stories written by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meet up.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
flea MarKeT: Bargain shoppers browse a wide array of gently used items. Redeemed Thrift Shop, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 238-9611. orienTal CarPeT bazaar: See THU.23.
community
feasT ToGeTher or feasT To Go: Senior citizens and their guests chat over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.
crafts
CenTral verMonT QuilT shoW: An eye-catching display of more than 50 quilts elevates patchwork to an art form. Vendors, demonstrations and exhibits complete the day. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 2-7 p.m. $5. Info, 476-6908.
dance
'danCe, MusiC, liGhT: iMProvisaTion': Middlebury College students culminate a semesterlong study of improvisation as a performance art in an engaging show. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.
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Turnon burlinGTon: Communication games encourage attendees to push past comfort zones and experience deep connections. 215 College St., Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 410-474-9250, carasjoy@yahoo.com.
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inTervale CenTer Tour: A pastoral stroll highlights innovative programs and a rich agricultural history. Intervale Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 660-0440, ext. 113.
fairs & festivals
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Gary younGe: As part of the Will Miller Social Justice Lecture Series, the award-winning columnist recounts the shooting of Michael Brown in "Ferguson: A Nation of Laws and A History of Injustice." Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 489-0964.
M.a.G.i.C.: MasCuliniTy and Gender idenTiTy ConversaTion: Open sharing encourages attendees to find common ground. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218.
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Vermont maple FestiVal: Bring on the syrup! Vermont's liquid gold takes center stage with sugarhouse tours, a Sap Run Road Race, live entertainment, a giant parade and much more. Various locations, St. Albans, 10 a.m. Prices vary. Info, 524-5800.
film
'J'enrage de son absence (maddened by His absence)': A father's grief for his dead son is revived upon returning to France for his father's funeral in Sandrine Bonnaire's 2012 drama. In French with English subtitles. Room 111, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 793-4361. 'on Home ground': Mountain Lake PBS’ documentary follows three veterans as they attempt to rebuild their lives after war. A Q&A and discussion follow. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6 p.m. Free. Info, 518-563-9770, ext. 127. 'police': When a homicide detective learns that he has two months to live, he takes on the mafia and a love interest 40 years his senior. In Turkish with English subtitles. Turkish Cultural Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-0458.
green mountain college & community concert band: James Cassarino directs musicians in a spring program of pieces by Copland, Mozart, Shostakovich and others. Ackley Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 287-8926.
health & fitness
Jane boxall: The marimba player wields her mallets in a solo show of jazz, classical, contemporary and world music. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 863-5966.
community Vinyasa WitH candace: Students of all skill levels deepen the body-mind-breath connection. South End Studio, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $6. Info, 683-4918. laugHter yoga: Breathe, clap, chant and giggle! Participants reduce stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-7373.
kids
early-bird matH: One plus one equals fun! Youngsters and their caregivers gain exposure to mathematics through books, songs and games. Richmond Free Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 434-3036. Vermont atHletic academy open House: See WED.22.
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WHite riVer indie Film FestiVal: A cinematic celebration pairs award-winning features, documentaries and shorts with presentations and discussions. See wrif.org for details. Various locations, White River Junction. Prices vary. Info, 478-0191.
food & drink
Vermont restaurant Week: Foodies, take note! Mouthwatering prix-fixe menus and themed events celebrate local fare. See vermontrestaurantweek. com for details. Various locations statewide. Prices vary. Info, 864-5684.
turkey takeout dinner: Diners snatch up a Thanksgiving feast to enjoy at home. Waterbury Center Community Church, 4-6 p.m. $9; preregister. Info, 244-8089.
axiom brass: The award-winning quintet kicks off the Middlebury Bach Festival with works by Bach, Byrd and others in "Sacred Brass." See calendar spotlight. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 8-9:30 p.m. $6-25. Info, 443-3168. eigHt02 & pine street Jazz: The local groups take the stage as part of Jazz Appreciation Month. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, 6-8 p.m. $12-15; preregister; cash bar. Info, 985-3346.
middlebury bacH FestiVal: Middlebury College hosts performances and informative workshops celebrating the life and work of the German composer. See middlebury.edu for details. Various Middlebury locations. Prices vary. Info, 443-3168. nordic Fiddlers bloc: Traditional tunes get a dose of modern sensibility when the bow-andstring masters perform. Proceeds support the Tom Sustic Fund. UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, preperformance lecture, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $11-26. Info, 863-5966. summer eVenings WitH Vermont treasures: Carol Ann Jones and Will Patton serenade music lovers at an outdoor show. Old Meeting House, East Fairfield, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $15. Info, 827-3275. Vermont Virtuosi: Local chamber musicians interpret Michael Cohen's I Remember alongside compositions by Bach and others. First Baptist Church of Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 881-9153.
outdoors
spring migration bird Walk: Avian enthusiasts keep an eye out for warblers, vireos, thrushes and waterfowl. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 a.m. $10; free for NBNC members. Info, 229-6206. Woodcock Walk: Nature lovers watch the bird's elaborate mating rituals on a sunset stroll through the Stephen Young Marsh area. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-4781.
seminars
liza marcato: The reverend offers insights in "Spiritual Accompaniment for Those Crossing the Threshold: Offerings and Perspectives From the Christian Community, Movement for Religious Renewal." Shelburne Town Hall, 7 p.m. $5-15 suggested donation. Info, 747-8906.
sports
gym-to-crag transitions skills clinic: An indepth class helps rock climbers make the switch from indoor to outdoor climbing. Petra Cliffs, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $15; free for members. Info, 657-3872.
talks
JoHn o'meara: The St. Michael's College professor of physics commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope in a narrated slide show. Sky gazing with telescopes follows, weather permitting. Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2985. 'reVisiting Wabanaki agriculture iii: tHe ceremony': See WED.22, Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 868-4781.
theater
'arsenic and old lace': QNEK Productions presents the classic Broadway comedy about Abby and Martha Brewster, a pair of spinster sisters with an affinity for poison. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 7:30 p.m. $13-15. Info, 334-2216. 'emergency 1a': See THU.23, 8 & 10:30 p.m. 'encHanted april': Frustrated housewives in postWorld War I London find unexpected happiness when vacationing at an Italian castle in Matthew Barber's drama, staged by the Valley Players. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 583-1674. FRI.24
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'tHe MountaIntoP': See WED.22. ‘o, calIGula!’: See THU.23. 'sonGs for a new world': See WED.22. 'treasure Island': See THU.23.
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agriculture
BenefIcIal wIldflowers for dIverse HaBItats: Garden guru Richard Dube details ways to use native plants to attract pollinators to backyard landscapes. Proceeds benefit Our Community Cares Camp. Richmond Free Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Donations. Info, 434-4834.
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GardenInG seMInar: Horticulture whiz Charlie Nardozzi plants a seed with a spring gardening talk, book signing and Q&A session. Shelburne Vineyard, 5-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 985-8222.
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art wItH a sPIce: Students hone their skills while socializing and building community at an open class. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $22. Info, 540-8300.
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woMen's cIrcle: Those who identify as women gather for readings, discussion and activities. The Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 302.
crafts
central verMont QuIlt sHow: See FRI.24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
dance
'anIMal': Abstract compositions explore survival mechanisms, pack behavior and evolution in Hanna Satterlee's athletically driven piece. See calendar spotlight. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $20-25. Info, 760-4634. swInG dance: DJed tunes get movers and groovers on the dance floor at this spirited shindig open to all skill levels. Champlain Club, Burlington, beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; dance, 8:30-11 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.
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coMPostfest 2015: Families fête sustainable soil with gardener-led workshops, kids activities and more. Green Mountain Compost, Williston, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4949.
nortHern verMont scraBBle cluB: Wordsmiths use lettered tiles to spell out winning combinations. Panera Bread, Barre, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 524-1801.
health & fitness
r.I.P.P.e.d.: See WED.22, 9-10 a.m.
st. JoHnsBury world MaPle festIval: A Sap Lap 5K Fun Run kicks off a day dedicated to Vermont's signature sweet, complete with a pancake breakfast, a street fair, live music and a maker showcase. Various St. Johnsbury locations, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.
kids
BurlInGton saturday story tIMe: Tots and their caregivers listen to entertaining tales. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.
HealtHy kIds day: Youngsters get a jump on summer with ic activities, entertainment and tasty O F iD FN Dl snacks. Greater Burlington YMCA, YO verMont MaPle festIval: See ErS B l o c | C O U R TE S Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, FRI.24, 7 a.m. 865-7216. verMont MaPle festIval antIQues sHow: rD
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BenefIt sPaGHettI dInner & concert: A spread of pasta and sauce with salad, rolls and dessert gives way to live music. Proceeds offset healthrelated expenses for the Ravenscroft and Sandlin families. North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, takeout, 5:30-6 p.m.; dinner, 6-8 p.m. $5; $20 per family; preregister. Info, 864-0501.
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verMont MaPle festIval: a.r.c. Pancake Breakfast: Diners pile their plates with pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, fruit and sausage. Proceeds benefit the A.R.C. of Northwestern Vermont. St. Albans City School, 7 a.m.-noon. $4-8; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 524-5197.
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sPrInG tea tastInG: Matthew Frayer hosts a sipping session of green, white and black teas from China, India and beyond. Tulsi Tea Room, Montpelier, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 223-1431.
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sPrInG Plant & Bake sale: Homemade treats sweeten the deal when green thumbs browse garden starters and houseplants. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Saint Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 524-6212. verMont Gear swaP & sale: Outdoor adventurers stock up on apparel and equipment. Partial proceeds benefit the Burlington Sunrise Rotary Club and the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. West Monitor Barn, Richmond, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 238-3972.
bazaars
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owls of verMont: Families have a hoot with an interactive program featuring the nocturnal fliers. The Nature Museum at Grafton, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $8-10; free for kids 18 and under; preregister. Info, 843-2111.
sPrInG Market: A wide array of local produce, cheese, flowers and gardening supplies celebrates the changing seasons. Shelburne Vineyard, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8222.
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rutland wInter farMers Market: More than 50 vendors bring produce, cheese, homemade bread and other made-in-Vermont products to a bustling indoor venue. Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 753-7269.
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creatIve wrItInG worksHoP: Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meet up.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
everytHInG eQuIne & canIne: HorsIn' around: Feats of canine agility and obedience pair with freestyle horseback riding at a familyfriendly show. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $13.50-15. Info, 863-5966.
norwIcH farMers Market: Farmers and artisans offer meats, maple syrup and alongside homemade baked goods and handcrafted items. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.
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‘Monty PytHon’s sPaMalot’: See THU.23.
everytHInG eQuIne & canIne: A weekend dedicated to ponies and puppies interweaves vendors, seminars, demos and live entertainment. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $9-10; free for kids under 5. Info, 863-5966.
MIddleBury wInter farMers Market: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers' totes. Mary Hogan Elementary School, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 989-7223.
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Sap-savvy shoppers browse attic treasures and collectibles. St. Albans Town Educational Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 893-6277.
film
BurlInGton colleGe student fIlM festIval: Emerging filmmakers showcase experimental, documentary and short films. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616. 'caBaret': Liza Minnelli stars in Bob Fosse's 1972 Academy Award-winning musical drama about a vaudeville performer in Berlin amid the rise of the Nazi party. Green Mountain Performing Arts, Waterbury, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 244-8600. 'tHe day after trInIty': Preserved 16mm footage of the 1981 documentary expose of the Manhattan Project brings environmental issues to the big screen. Newman Center, Plattsburgh N.Y., 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, serious_61@ yahoo.com.com. wHIte rIver IndIe fIlM festIval: See FRI.24.
food & drink
caPItal cIty wInter farMers Market: Root veggies, honey, maple syrup and more change hands at an off-season celebration of locally grown food. Cafeteria, Montpelier High School, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958. cHocolate tastInG: Chocoholics sample confections and discover the steps involved in evaluating flavor profiles. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.
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MIddleBury saturday story tIMe: Captivating narratives arrest the attention of young ’uns. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. one-on-one tutorInG: See WED.22, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. ready, set, Go! PIzza & GaMes for dads & kIds: Little ones and their father figures bond over slices of pie and lawn games. Plainfield Recreational Field, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 595-7953. saturday droP-In story tIMe: A weekly selection of music and books engages kids of all ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 264-5664. sPanIsH MusIcal PlayGrouP: Tykes up to age 5 join Constancia Gómez for stories, rhymes and songs en español. Crafts and snacks with Natasha round out the fun. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. weBBy's art studIo: 'My 'I sPy'': See THU.23.
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'52 tuesdays': A teenage girl struggles with her mother's female-to-male transition in Sophie Hyde's award-winning 2013 drama. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3-4:15 & 8-9:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.
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BlackBird: Rachel Clark and Bob DeMarco pair originals with traditional Celtic and Scandinavian tunes. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $15; $35 includes dinner package; preregister. Info, 247-4295.
theater
ephemeral string Band: Three-part harmonies and fiddle-and-banjo instrumentals transport listeners into the heart of old-time American music. Plainfield Town Hall, 8-10 p.m. $7-10 suggested donation. Info, 454-1286.
'enchanted april': See FRI.24.
Bach Festival concert: Led by Jeffrey Buettner, the Middlebury College Choir and Festival Orchestra honor the famed composer in with a spirited program. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 443-3168.
middleBury Bach Festival: See FRI.24. pure country Band: Music lovers dance the afternoon away to toe-tapping tunes. VFW Post 309, Peru, N.Y., 1-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-643-2309. summer evenings With vermont treasures: Folk cult hero Michael Hurley treats concertgoers to an al fresco listening experience. Old Meeting House, East Fairfield, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $15. Info, 827-3275. uvm springFest Featuring the disco Biscuits & alunageorge: Music lovers ring in spring with electronica and pop tunes. Concertgoers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older. University Green, UVM, Burlington, 2 p.m. $11.25-32.25. Info, 863-5966. vermont virtuosi: See FRI.24, Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 881-9153.
outdoors
Bird monitoring Walk: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for feathered fliers. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 8 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167.
seminars
digital photo Basics: Those with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows learn how to import and edit images from phones and cameras. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $3 suggested donation; preregister. Info, 865-7217.
genealogy seminar: Ancestry fans learn how to accelerate their research with extensive newspaper records on genealogybank.com. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5. Info, 310-9285.
scared undertakings Workshop: AnnElizabeth Barnes and Jonitha Hasse present options for alternative after-death care, including body preparation and green burials. Shelburne Town Hall, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $15-50 suggested donation. Info, 747-8906.
green mountain caBaret: The Sugar Shakers channel their inner bookworms when embodying literary characters in "Pasties in the Pages." For ages 18 and up. Club Metronome, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 865-4563. ‘hair’: See THU.23, 2-4:15 & 7:30-9:45 p.m. 'memory palace': See THU.23. the met: live in hd series: Opera fans get two for the price of one when tenor Marcelo Álvarez stars in broadcast productions of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Middlebury Town Hall Theater, 12:30-1:45 p.m. $10-24. Info, 382-9222. ‘monty python’s spamalot’: See THU.23. 'the mountaintop': See WED.22, 2 & 7:30 p.m. ‘o, caligula!’: See THU.23, 2 & 7:30 p.m. 'songs For a neW World': See WED.22. 'three acts, tWo dancers, one radio host': "This American Life" host Ira Glass combines talents with dancers Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass in an evening of dance and storytelling. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-55. Info, 863-5966.
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'treasure island': See THU.23, 2 & 8 p.m.
words
creative Writing Workshop: See FRI.24, 11 a.m. maple poems & stories: The St. Johnsbury World Maple Festival takes a literary turn with a reading of themed works. Boxcar & Caboose, St. Johnsbury, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Info, 751-5432. poetry society oF vermont reading: Local bards honor National Poetry Month with selected verse. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. vermont author program: Local writers including Dan Colton, Ann Duncan and Danny Gilman sign and sell their works. Rutland Free Library, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860. vermont tales oF science-horror: Authors lend their voices to the Vermont Science Fiction Writers Series. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.
sun.26 dance
Beginning israeli dancing: Participants exercise their bodies and minds when learning the basic steps of more than 10 dances set to Israeli music. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, beginner session, 7:30-8:30; advanced practice, 8:30-9:30 p.m. $6 for three-class series. Info, 730-2174.
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everything equine & canine: See SAT.25, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. medicine Buddha puJa: A healing practice helps attendees address illness on personal and interpersonal levels. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 2-3 p.m. Donations. Info, 633-4136.
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echo earth Week's mudFest: See WED.22, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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unlock your creative genius and get paid For it: Rosine Kushnick helps attendees transcend fear and competition and access inner clarity. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 2-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 985-0090.
'grease': See WED.22, 7 p.m.
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touch, caring and cancer Workshop: A hands-on workshop for UVM Medical Center cancer patients and their caregivers outlines techniques that help relieve pain, nausea and anxiety. McClure Conference Room, UVM Medical Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, contact@ empowering-partners.com.
'emergency 1a': See THU.23, 7 p.m.
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introduction to Buddhist philosophy: A viewing of the "Buddhist in America" video series inspires group discussions about the teachings of Daisaku Ikeda and Nichiren Daishonin. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
'arsenic and old lace': See FRI.24.
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digital video editing: Final Cut Pro users get familiar with the most recent version of the editing software. Prerequisite of VCAM Access Orientation or equivalent, or instructor's permission. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692, bill@vermontcam.org.
Jrotc 5k Fun run: Participants join members of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps as part of an international effort to have 350,000 runners competing simultaneously. Shapiro Field House. Norwich University, Northfield, check-in, 10:30 a.m.; race, noon. Free; preregister. Info, 485-2004.
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Vermont maple FestiVal: See FRI.24, 7 a.m. Vermont maple FestiVal antiques show: See SAT.25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
film
white riVer indie Film FestiVal: See FRI.24.
food & drink
agricola dinner club: Locavores break bread at a five-course gourmet meal on the farm. Agricola Farm, Panton, 5:30-10 p.m. $70; preregister. Info, alerellini@gmail.com. strudels: Participants fill phyllo dough with veggies and Vermont cheddar to make a savory pastry ideal for snacks and appetizers. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 12:30-2 p.m. $5-10; preregister; limited space. Info, 861-9701. sunday breakFast: Rise and shine! Pancakes, scrambled eggs, corned-beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits await. Proceeds benefit veterans and their families. VFW Post 309, Peru, N.Y., 9 a.m.noon. $8. Info, 518-643-4580. Vermont maple FestiVal: a.r.c. pancake breakFast: See SAT.25. Vermont restaurant week: See FRI.24.
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Vermont restaurant week: culinary pub quiz: Seven rounds of food trivia stimulate the minds — and appetites — of participants, who vie for various prizes and bragging rights. Vermont SportsGrill, South Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 860-2009.
ms cycle For a cure: a ride For research: Cyclists spin their wheels on stationary bikes to raise funds for the Vermont chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Synergy Fitness, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 plus $250 in funds raised. Info, 800-344-4867. nia with linda: Drawing from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts, sensory-based movements inspire participants to explore their potential. South End Studio, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $14. Info, 522-3691. sunday sangha: community ashtanga yoga: Students of all ages and skill levels hit the mat to breathe through a series of poses. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 5:40-7 p.m. $1-20 suggested donation. Info, 224-6183.
kids
kids cooking class: strudels: Budding foodies ages 8 and up and their adult companions make crispy pockets filled with cheese and fresh vegetables. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 2:30-4 p.m. $5-10; preregister at citymarket.coop; limited space. Info, 861-9700. kids yoga: Strength and balance exercises encourage focus and relaxation in yogis ages 3 through 7. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $12. Info, 224-6183. russian playtime 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: 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
'traVesties': See WED.22, 2 & 7 p.m.
music
castleton collegiate chorale & chamber singers: Led by Sherrill Blodget, vocalists belt out songs by Morten Lauridsen, Ola Gjeilo, Eric Whitacre and others. Casella Theater, Castleton State College, 3 p.m. $3-5. Info, 468-1119. middlebury bach FestiVal: See FRI.24. roland pigeon & Friends: Old-time country, folk and fiddle tunes delight audience members young and old. A reception follows. United Church of Westford, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 879-4028. sound bath: earth gong, didgerioo & singing bowls: Participants tap into the healing properties of intentional soundscapes. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. $10-15 suggested donation; preregister. Info, stevescuderi@gmail.com. spring choral concert: Erin Grainger leads members of UVM's Concert Choir and Catamount Singers in a program of works by Vivaldi and Mozart. UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776.
outdoors
spring wildFlower walk: Wildflower expert Amy Olmsted leads a stroll in search of spring blossoms. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 1-3 p.m. $5; free for kids under 15. Info, 759-2412.
sports
muddy onion spring dirt road classic: Pedal pushers take a 34-mile ride through central Vermont, then unwind at a barbecue. Proceeds benefit the Montpelier Area Mountain Bike Association. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, registration, 8:30 a.m.; ride, 9:30 a.m. $25-30. Info, 229-9409.
tJm run For lung cancer research: Locals walk or run to honor the memory of Tracy Jill McPhail, an avid runner who succumbed to the disease at age 25. Vergennes Union Elementary School, registration, 9-9:30 a.m.; race, 10 a.m.noon. $15-30. Info, 388-0581.
talks
ted sasson: The Middlebury College professor talks politics in "Israeli Elections, American Jewry and the Road Ahead." Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0218.
theater
'arsenic and old lace': See FRI.24, 2 p.m. 'memory palace': See THU.23, 7:30 p.m. the met: liVe in hd series: See SAT.25, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 12:30 p.m. $23. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘monty python’s spamalot’: See THU.23, 2 p.m. 'the mountaintop': See WED.22, 2 p.m. 'songs For a new world': See WED.22, 5 p.m. 'treasure island': See THU.23, 2 p.m.
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new to medicare?: Eligible Vermonters learn how to access local resources and protect themselves against insurance fraud. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. sash inFormation session: Folks get details on Support and Services at Home, a statewide wellness program available to the elderly. Milne Community Room, Aldrich Library, Barre, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 622-0531.
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SalSa MondayS: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of salsa, merengue, bachata and the cha cha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.
film
White RiveR indie FilM FeStival: See FRI.24.
food & drink
Battle oF the CaMpuS CheFS: Sodexo chefs tempt judges' tastebuds with gourmet dishes made with sustainable, Vermont-based ingredients. Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $5-10. Info, campuskitchenuvm@gmail.com. veRMont ReStauRant Week: See FRI.24.
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aFteR-SChool GaMeS: Youngsters in grades 3 and up swap trading cards or challenge each other to one of the library's games. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. tRivia niGht: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. Lobby, Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 651-5012.
pee-Wee pilateS: Moms bond with their babies in a whole-body workout. Prenatal Method Studio, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $15. Info, 829-0211. R.i.p.p.e.d.: See WED.22.
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aliCe in noodleland: Kiddos get acquainted over crafts and play while new and expectant parents chat with maternity nurse and lactation consultant Alice Gonyar. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810. inteRGeneRational deSSeRt Book diSCuSSion: Readers in grades 6 and up consider Frank Portman's King Dork over sweet treats. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. kidS yoGa: A fun-filled class for yogis ages 8 through 12 encourages focus, creativity and teamwork. Grateful Yoga, Montpelier, 4:15-5:15 p.m. $12. Info, 224-6183. MuSiC With peteR: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song-and-dance moves to traditional and original folk tunes. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free; limited to one session per week per family. Info, 878-4918. one-on-one tutoRinG: See WED.22.
health & fitness
open GyM & pizza niGht: Youngsters nosh on slices of pie while partaking in age-appropriate activities. King Street Center, Burlington, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, gabriella@ kingstreetcenter.org.
Body ReBoot CaMp FoR neW MoMS: Using timed intervals, body weight and other tools, an innovative class helps mothers get fit. Middlebury Municipal Gym, 10-11 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. kitChen MediCine: SpRinG Rejuvenation: Lisa Masé of Harmonized Cookery presents time-tested tonics that help renew the liver and gallbladder. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 5:30-8 p.m. $20-22; preregister. Info, 224-7100.
pReSChool StoRy tiMe: See THU.23. StoRieS With MeGan: Engaging narratives enthrall budding bookworms ages 2 through 5. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
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ChaMBeR enSeMBleS ConCeRt: Arrangements for trios and quartets entertain local listeners. UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776. danCe Band tenthS: Castleton State College's jazz combo interprets standards old and new under the direction of Kent Baker. Casella Theater, Castleton State College, 7 p.m. $3-5. Info, 468-1119.
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SaMBatuCada! open ReheaRSal: New faces are invited to pitch in as Burlington's samba street-percussion band sharpens its tunes. Experience and instruments are not required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.
ediBle landSCapinG FoR people & pollinatoRS: John and Nancy Hayden of the Farm Between present ways to boost native populations and increase backyard fruit and berry production. Fairfax Community Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.
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dReaMS & Soul tRavel: 'iS liFe a RandoM Walk?': Members of Vermont Eckankar host an open forum for those interested in sharing spiritual experiences and exploring related questions. Upper Valley Food Co-op, White River Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.
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CoMMunity pizza FundRaiSeR: Partial proceeds of pizza purchases benefit the Hunger Mountain Children's Center, displaced by Tropical Storm Irene. The Blue Stone, Waterbury, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-5544. FeaSt toGetheR oR FeaSt to Go: See FRI.24.
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'anythinG GoeS': Theatergoers hit the open seas with the Broadway National Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical about a motley crew of passengers aboard the S.S. American. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-72. Info, 863-5966.
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paRentinG GRoup: Moms and dads bond over shared experiences and troubleshoot common frustrations. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. tueSday volunteeR niGhtS: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687. TUE.28
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Shape & ShaRe liFe StoRieS: Prompts from Recille Hamrell trigger recollections of specific experiences, which are crafted into narratives and shared with the group. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
Mad RiveR ChoRale open ReheaRSal: The community chorus welcomes newcomers in preparation for its June concert, "I Hear America Singing." Chorus Room, Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 496-4781.
poetRy WoRkShop: Lit lovers read and respond to hand-picked verse. 22 Church St., Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meet up.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
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Ballroom Dance Class: Instructor Samir Elabd helps students break down basic steps. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, swing, 6-7 p.m.; Latin sampler, 7-8 p.m. $12-14.50. Info, 223-2921. Beginner West Coast Swing & Blues Fusion Dancing: Students get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@ gmail.com. Ecstatic Dance: Free-form movements encourage a union between body, mind and music. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7:15-8:45 p.m. $3-5. Info, 540-8300. Intermediate & Advanced West Coast Swing: Experienced dancers learn smooth transitions and smart stylings. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $9-14. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com. Intro to Tribal Belly Dance: Ancient traditions define this moving meditation that celebrates creative energy. Comfortable clothing required. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 6:45 p.m. $13. Info, piper.c.emily@gmail.com. 'Ivan the Terrible': The Bolshoi Ballet brings the tragic love story of Ivan IV to the big screen in a broadcast production. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600.
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Burlington Cocktail Walk: Imbibers mingle with makers of local spirits and bitters while sipping Vermont-inspired libations and sampling light fare. Meet at Bluebird Tavern. Various downtown Burlington locations, 5:15-7:30 p.m. $45; preregister. Info, 922-7346. Vermont Restaurant Week: See FRI.24.
games
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.
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Active Senior Boot Camp: Participants break a sweat while improving strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health. Middlebury Municipal Gym, 10-11 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. Allergies & Chinese Medicine: There's something in the air! Folks learn how to treat seasonal
Preschool Music: Kids ages 3 through 5 sing and dance the morning away. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 264-5660. Read to Van Gogh the Cat: Lit lovers share stories with the registered therapy feline. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30 p.m. Free; preregister for a 10-minute time slot. Info, 878-4918.
Book Discussion: Bibliophiles chat about Deborah Harkness' A Discovery of Witches. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. Creative Nonfiction Workshop: Readers give feedback on essays, poetry and journalism written by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 22 Church St., Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meet up.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
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Men's Group: A supportive environment encourages socializing and involvement in senior center activities. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.
Tech Tuesdays: Tinkerers tackle e-crafts, circuits and programming. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665. Teen Art Studio: A local artist inspires adolescents to pursue their own artistic visions. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 6:308:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 253-8358.
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Community Cinema: 'Homestretch': Kirsten Kelly and Anne de Mare's documentary follows three homeless teens struggling to overcome the odds and graduate from high school. A discussion follows. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
Music With Mr. Chris: Singer, storyteller and puppeteer Chris Dorman entertains wee ones and their parents. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.
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Fairfax Story Hour: 'Sink or Float': Good listeners up to age 6 are rewarded with tales, songs, crafts and activities. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.
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'The Wizard of Oz' Audition: There's no place like home! Thespians ages 8 through 17 journey down the yellow brick road as they vie for spots in St. Michael’s Playhouse Junior Company's summer production. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 3-7 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, smplayhousejunior@gmail.com. Youth Media Lab: Aspiring Spielbergs learn about moviemaking with television experts. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.
language
'La Causerie' French Conversation: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice for students. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. Pause-Café French Conversation: French students of all levels engage in dialogue en français. Sherpa Kitchen, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431.
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Nonet & Post-Bop Concert: Music lovers get their fix with a varied program of works from Thelonius Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Konitz and others. UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776.
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'Going Ape': Performance art takes an educational turn when In Your Face Gorilla Productions tackles issues of binge drinking and prescription drug misuse. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9151. Meet Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate: See WED.22. One-on-One Tutoring: See WED.22.
'Nickel and Dimed' Staged Reading: Green Mountain College students bring the page to stage in an adaptation of Barbara Ehrenreich's eponymous book about poverty in America. Withey Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 287-8926.
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Summer Camp Fair: Representatives from local organizations offer information about summertime programs for kiddos. Interpreters and childcare are available. Sustainability Academy, Lawrence Barnes School, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 316-0731.
Creative Tuesdays: Artists exercise their imaginations with recycled crafts. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time: A Mother Goosebased morning features rhymes, songs and stories. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.
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Bridging Cultures Open Conversation: "What Is a Disability?" inspires a nonjudgmental multicultural dialogue. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 338-4627.
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Gentle Yoga With Jill Lang: Students get their stretch on in a supportive environment. Personal mat required. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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CSI Symposium: Experts in the field of crimescene investigation present workshops and discussions ranging from drones to social media. Norwich University, Northfield, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2455.
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Drop-In Yoga: Yogis hit the mat for a Hatha class led by Betty Molnar. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
Noontime Concert Series: In "Music From Spanish Lands," the all-female ensemble Full Circle travels from medieval tunes to Renaissance love songs. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free; bring a bag lunch. Info, 864-0471.
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Vermont Creative Network: See WED.22, Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 828-5423.
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Bicycle Maintenance: Anne Miller and friends help cyclists get road ready for spring riding. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. Tech Tutor Program: Teens answer questions about computers and devices during one-on-one sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 878-4918.
food & drink
Coffee Tasting: See WED.22. Vermont Restaurant Week: See FRI.24, Through May 3. Vermont Restaurant Week: The Dish: Git Yer Goat: Industry professionals look beyond cheese and consider the critter as a viable meat source. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $5; preregister. Info, 540-0406.
games
Tabletop Game Night: Players ages 14 and up sit down to friendly bouts of Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and more. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
health & fitness
Fitness Boot Camp: See WED.22. Insight Meditation: See WED.22. Postnatal Core: See WED.22. Prenatal Barre: See WED.22.
Read to a Dog: Lit lovers take advantage of quality time with a friendly, fuzzy therapy pooch. Fairfax Community Library, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 849-2420. Story Time & Playgroup: Engaging narratives pave the way for art, nature and cooking projects. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
language
English as a Second Language Class: See WED.22. Intermediate/Advanced English as a Second Language Class: See WED.22.
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Percussion Ensemble & African Drumming Concert: UVM students culminate the semester in a performance directed by Jeff Salisbury and Steve Ferraris. UVM Southwick Ballroom, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776.
sports
Premier Floor Hockey League: See WED.22. Women's Pickup Basketball: See WED.22.
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Open Discussion: 'Have You Had a Spiritual Experience?': Members of Vermont Eckankar host an open forum for those interested in sharing moments of strong intuitions, déjà vu and more. Rutland Free Library, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390. Waterbury Historical Society Meeting: Brian Lindner travels back in time with a discussion of Vermonters' roles in the creation of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II. Waterbury St. Leo's Hall, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-8089.
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Middlebury African Music & Dance Ensemble: East African instrumentals, vocals and dance power a performance directed by Damascus Kafumbe. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. 'The Mountaintop': See WED.22. 'Songs for a New World': See WED.22.
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Daniel Lusk: The poet shares stanzas from the forthcoming The Vermeer Suite, a collection inspired by the work of 17th-century painter Johannes Vermeer. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 922-7641. Jack Mayer: The author of Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project details the humble Holocaust hero's underground children's rescue network, then discusses his work with the nonprofit Everyone's Child. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, author reception, 4:30 p.m.; program, 6 p.m. Free; donations accepted; $20 for reception; preregister. Info, 496-8994. Lunchtime Poetry Reading: See WED.22. Short Fiction Writing Workshop: See WED.22. m
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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online. CLAY: LIDDED FORMS: Creating jars, teapots and other lidded forms that both function properly and make sense visually can be quite a challenge. In this class, Jeremy will demonstrate the mechanics of throwing several types of lids, discuss choosing the style lid best suited for a particular form, and explore the relationship between a pot and its lid. Instructor: Jeremy Ayer. Sun., May 17, 1:30-3 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay
Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166. DESIGN: DIGITAL ART & DESIGN LAB: Explore the endless possibilities within the realm of digital art and design! Collage and layering techniques, digital painting, data glitching and more will be covered in this three-week exploratory workshop. Come with your own ideas or complete instructorprovided creative prompts. Bring a Mac-compatible flash drive or external hard drive to the first class. No experience necessary. Instructor: Rachel Hooper. Thu., May 7-21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $90/person; $81/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166. EXPLORING LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION: Interested in making a film? Screen the work of local filmmakers and discuss their processes and the resources available to produce films in Vermont with local filmmaker Michael Fisher. Students are welcome to bring their own film ideas to discuss, to meet potential collaborators and to seek advice. Tue., May 5, 6:308:30 p.m. Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Digital Media Lab, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166. JEWELRY: BANGLES: Come check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your own silver, copper or brass bangle. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Rebecca Macomber. Thu., May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35/person; $31.50/BCA members. Location: Generator, 250 Main St. (Memorial Auditorium), Burlington. Info: 865-7166. YOUTH: SILK-SCREENING: Come and silk-screen in BCA’s Print Studio! Learn the basic techniques of silk-screening and create your own artwork to print on paper, T-shirts, bags and more. All materials provided. Registration required. Ages 8-12. Instructor: Kim Desjardins. Sat., May 2, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166.
look for in their potential employees. You will learn to solve real-world problems encountered in product design and leave able to design products and communicate design intent through drawings. May 18-21. Cost: $1,095/4-day class. Location: Vermont Woodworking School, 148 Main St., Fairfax. Info: 849-2013, info@vermont woodworkingschool.com, vermontwoodworkingschool. com.
craft DAYTIME KNITTING CLINICS: Annette Hansen of Make Life Cozy provides expert guidance as you socialize and knit. Bring your current project or problem and learn from what others are doing too! Beginners welcome. Yarn and supplies available for sale. Cash or check only. Weekly on Thu. starting Apr. 23, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. Cost: $12/2-hour session. Location: Green House atrium, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Make Life Cozy, Annette Hansen, 370-6034, makelifecozy@gmail.com, facebook.com/ makelifecozyvermont. EVENING KNITTING CLINIC: Annette Hansen of Make Life Cozy provides expert guidance as you socialize and knit. Bring your current project or problem and learn from what others are doing too! Beginners welcome. Yarn and supplies available for sale. Cash or personal check. Weekly on Tue. starting Apr. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $15/2.5hour session. Location: Green House atrium, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Make Life Cozy, Annette Hansen, 370-6034, beheernow2000@ yahoo.com, facebook.com/ makelifecozyvermont. CERAMIC SCULPTURE: Learning how to use the basic handbuilding methods of coiling, slabs and solid, we will explore making the images you have always dreamed of making. We work from live models, photos and books but mostly from imagination! Weekly on Wed., May 13-Jun. 24. Cost: $210/7 3-hour classes. Location: The Mud Studio, Vt. Rte. 2, Moretown. Info: Sande French-Stockwell, 439-5092, sandestockwell@ gmail.com, sandestockwellsculpture.com.
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INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS: This class focuses on design for manufacturing: designing sheetmetal, machined components, injection moldings and castings — skills companies
TEEN: TABLE WITH MOSAIC TOP: Instructor: Chris Ramos. Ages 14-18. Become a woodworker! In this high-skill building camp
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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. You will learn about pattern selection and creation, different types of glass, cutting and fitting glass pieces, and create a beautiful glass tabletop. Aug. 3-7, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $395/nonmembers; $355.50/ members. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org. WORKSHOP: LANDSCAPE IN OIL: Instructor: Evelyn McFarlane. Drawing correctly from nature is a basic skill and the foundation of good painting. This two-day workshop is designed to develop the student’s visual relationship with nature and translate it onto a canvas in paint. The goal will be an Impressionistic but accurate painting using various comparative methods that will be taught to facilitate drawing, mixing colors and rendering forms. Students will learn basic concepts of applying color, effective painting of light and shadow, and refining of edges and form to create vivid and lively works. We will work step by step progressively through the lessons to learn a variety of concepts and techniques to help the painting process. Aug. 1 & 2, Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $203/ nonmembers; $183/members. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org/ news/projects/workshop-landscape-in-oil-0801-0802. WORKSHOP: MATISSE: Instructor: Jackie Mangione. Matisse said, “Exactitude is not truth.” This one-day workshop is designed to guide you through the process of creating your own imagery through shape and color. Using the luminous paint quality of transparent watercolors, we will use Henri Matisse’s paintings as inspiration to create vibrant colored still-life compositions. Learn to extract shapes and playfully compose them to create dynamic pictures through observation. Materials we will use will combine floral and still life subject matter. We will discuss basic color-wheel theories and follow the color recommendations suggested on the materials list. All levels of painting are welcome! Jul. 18, Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $94.50/ nonmembers; $85/members. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org/news/projects/ workshop-matisse-0718. WORKSHOP: MONOTYPE/ MONOPRINT: Instructor: Lyna Lou Nordstrom. In this two-day workshop, students will paint on a plastic plate surface. The image is then transferred to the paper using the etching press. After it goes through the press, there is usually ink left on the
surface so that a second print can be pulled through. This print will be a different, or it might be the beginning of another monotype. We will be using nontoxic Akua Intaglio printmaking ink which is soy-based and cleans up with soap and water. We will also be using a small professional press. Come ready to have fun with this magical process. This is suitable for all levels of students. Jul. 11 & 12, Sat. & Sun., 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $120/nonmembers; $110/members; incl. $20 materials fee. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org/ news/projects/2-day-monotypemonoprint. WORKSHOP: PASTEL: Instructor: Robert Carsten. This fun and exciting workshop will explore various ways to explore bold color with dramatic light effects in pastel landscapes. Working from your sketches or photos, we will explore concepts of color, design and techniques. Various approaches will be presented and demonstrated. Critique, at-easel assistance and lots of painting time will make this an educational and enjoyable painting experience. All levels are welcome from beginner through advanced. Materials list provided. Aug. 7-8, Fri. & Sat., 10-4:30 p.m. Cost: $188.50/ nonmembers; $170/members. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org. WORKSHOP: STAINED GLASS: Instructor: Chris Jeffrey. In this one-day stained glass workshop, beginners will learn the Louis Comfort Tiffany copper foil method of constructing stained glass. Learn to select glass colors, cut glass, and apply copper foil, solder and finish a small colorful glass piece for
your window. All materials will be supplied for this workshop. Bring a brown-bag lunch. Jun. 6, Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $150/nonmembers; $138.50/members; incl. $35 materials fee. Location: The Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648. WORKSHOP: VENEERING: Instructor: Antoine Schapira. Come learn from renowned furniture designer Antoine Schapira and acquire skills in extraordinary veneering techniques. Topics he will cover include inspection of the bundle of veneer prior to use, flattening and leaves numbering, different ways to cut veneer, layouts and geometrical marquetry, effects created by laminating blocks of various species and resawing, inlays, and methods of applying veneers to a substrate. This workshop is appropriate for professional woodworkers as well as hobbyists. Jun. 20 & 21, Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $575/nonmembers; $520/members $550; incl. $25 materials fee. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, theshelburnecraftschool.org. WORKSHOP: WOOD INTENSIVE: Instructor: Chris Ramos. This five-day intensive course will offer a comprehensive introduction to hardwood furniture design and construction. Students will construct their own Shaker-style hall table, gaining familiarity with wood characteristics, machine and tool use, traditional joinery, and wood finishing through the build. Come devote yourself to a week of hand building and hand learning, and leave with a truly crafted object for life. Aug. 10-14, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $520/nonmember; 476.50/ members; incl. $85 materials fee. Location: The Shelburne
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Dance Studio Salsalina: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, on-one and on-two, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $13/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com.
First Strides Vermont: First Strides is a beginner 12-week program that will help you progress from the couch to walking or running at a pace that’s right for you. Find self-confidence you never imagined possible. Weekly meetings include a self-paced group walk and/or run with supportive, experienced mentors, plus inspirational, informative speakers. Weekly on Wed., May 6-Jul. 22. Cost: $45/12-week program if preregistered online; $50 day of. Location: Community Park & Paths, behind Williston Central School, Williston. Info: First Strides Vermont, Kasie Enman, 238-0820, info@ firststridesvermont.com, firststridesvermont.com.
Dsantos VT Salsa: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $10/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail.com, dsantosvt.com.
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Physical Acting: An essential class for the actor looking to build skills. Learn ways to align, activate and focus the body as a primary storytelling source. Become more responsive to impulse and work on freeing the body of tension or habits
Expressions in Paint with Claire Desjardins: Deepen your understanding of acrylic painting as you learn innovative mark-making techniques, experiment with larger brushes and explore color theory. Sat. & Sun., May 9 & 10, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $175/members; $200/nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@ helenday.com, helenday.com. Spring Watercolor Landscape with Lisa Forster Beach: Examine tips and solutions to making watercolor paintings with stronger composition and better design in this Spring Landscape workshop. Sat. Apr. 25, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $75/person; $100/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday. com, helenday.com. Rustic Log Furniture Class: Mudroom Bench & Coat Rack: This course will cover sustainable harvesting, stock selection, design, layout, joinery and finishing. Students will take home their finished projects. Materials included. Sat., May 16, or Wed., May 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $175/member; $200/ member. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday. com, helenday.com.
herbs Wisdom of the Herbs School: Now interviewing for our eight-month Wisdom of the Herbs 2015, a unique experiential program embracing the local herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs, holistic health, and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Apr. 2526, May 23-24, Jun. 27-28, Jul. 25-26, Aug. 22-23, Sep. 26-27, Oct. 24-25 and Nov. 7-8, 2015. Tuition $1,750. VSAC non-degree grants available, please apply soon. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@ wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com. Vermont School of Herbal Studies: Foundations of Herbalism Apprenticeship 2015 offers plant identification, wildcrafting, herb walks, tea formulation, aromatherapy, tinctures, herbal oils and salves, first aid, materia medica, elixirs
Absolument French Classes!: Oh la la! Adult French classes in inspiring, small-group environment with experienced instructor Madame Maggie will have you speaking in no time! Join fun, interactive, encouraging class this spring in Burlington’s South End Arts District. Private lessons also available to fit your schedule and specific needs. Allons-y! Oui! Oui! Weeeee! Weekly on Mon., Apr. 27-Jun. 8, intermediate: 5-6:30 p.m.; beginner: 6:45-8:15 p.m. Cost: $120/6-week, class; no class Mon., May 25. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com/ classes.html. Experienced Native Professor Offering Spanish Classes: Interactive lessons to improve comprehension, pronunciation and achieve fluency. Grammar and vocabulary practice plus audio-visual material is used. Classes individually and in groups. Children and adults. “I feel proud that my students have significantly improved their Spanish with my teaching approach.” —Maigualida Gomez Rak, MA. Location: College St., Burlington. Info: 276-0747, maigomez1@hotmail.com, burlingtonvt.universitytutor.com/ tutors/116306. 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 ninth 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,
VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.
meditation Learn to Meditate: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions) meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human: Level One introduces the rich Shambhala tradition, which inspires us to explore and celebrate what it is to be human. Level One offers a good introduction for beginners and a fresh inspiration for experienced meditators. The course includes meditation instruction and practice, talks on Shambhala teachings, and group discussions. Sat. & Sun. May, 2 & 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, tracy@cpro. cc, burlington.shambhala.org/ program-details/?id=198492. Taming the Mind: This class presents the Hinayana Buddhist path. It is wonderful for both beginners and experienced meditators. Topics include the Buddhist Path of Transformation, Mindfulness and Awareness: The Practice of Calm Abiding, True Suffering, Motivation and the Four Reminders, Faith and Discipline, and Selflessness and Liberation. Register online: burlington.shambhala.org/programdetails/?id=225829. Weekly on Mon., May 4-Jun. 8, 7:15-9 p.m., & Sat., May 23, 9 a.m.-noon. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795. meditation
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Martha’s Mandala: In the heyday of Jung’s work in Zurich, two Americans, Leonard and Martha Bacon, joined his circle of students/analysands. This two-hour presentation presents a vivid picture of Jung and his environment via poems, letters, journal passages and slides. Led by Martha Oliver-Smith, teacher, professor and writer. Apr. 25, 10 a.m.-noon. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences,
Japanese Language classes: The Japan-America Society of Vermont (JASV) is offering Japanese language lessons for children. Classes meet weekly on Sundays beginning May 3. Japanese Language Classes, Level 1, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This class does not require any Japanese speaking ability. Intermediate Japanese Language Classes, Level 2, 10:4511:45 a.m. The intermediate class requires a certain level of comprehesion for daily conversation. This ad is supported by the Japan Foundation, Central for Global Partnership. For more information, please visit jasv.org. 7 1-hour classes. Location: Japan America Society of Vermont (JASV), 123 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester.
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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.
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Exploring Connections: Intent & Clarity: The Exploring Connections workshop series uses movement and metaphor to explore the expressive body, incorporating movement fundamentals as well as drawing and writing to explore the relationship between movement and personal expression. Our goal will be to facilitate a lively interplay between inner connectivity and outer expressivity to enrich your movement potential, change ineffective neuromuscular movement patterns, and encourage new ways of moving and embodying your inner self. Fri., May 1, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Cost: $22/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
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TAIKO DRUMMING IN BURLINGTON!: Come study Japanese drumming with Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko! Beginner/Recreational Class on Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Accelerated Taiko Program for Beginners on Mon., 7-8:20 p.m. Taiko Training Class for Beginners on Wed., 5:30-6:50 p.m. Kids and Parents Class on Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Sessions start Apr. 20, 21 & 22. Register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, classes@burlingtontaiko.org, burlingtontaiko.org.
Contemporary Dance: Looking Deeper: This intensive is designed to support and strengthen the skills and community of practicing contemporary dancers and dance makers in our region. Using improvisational structures, the aim will be to strengthen our capacity to be fully awake, aware and able to respond to our constantly changing “world,” be it the studio, the stage, a specific site or our community. Instructor: Christal Brown. Sun., Apr. 26, 1-4 p.m. Adults & teens 16+. Cost: $30/ person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
and much more. Space limited. Certificate upon completion. 7 Sun., Apr. to Oct. Cost: $825/person. Location: Vermont School of Herbal Studies, Greensboro. Info: 533-2344.
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DJEMBE IN BURLINGTON!: Learn drumming technique and music on West African drums! Burlington Beginners Djembe class is on Wed., 7-8:20 p.m. Three-week sessions start Apr. 22 & May 3. $53/3 weeks, $22 drop-in. Djembes are provided. Please register online or come directly to the first class! Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org, burlingtontaiko.org.
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that impede flow and creativity. Instructor: Jena Necrason. Weekly on Sat., May 2-Jun. 6, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $115/6week class. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
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INTRODUCTION TO ZEN: This workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher. It focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Preregistration required. Call for more info or register online. Apr. 25, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; please arrive at 8:45 a.m. Cost: $30/half-day workshop; limited-time price. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-9746, ecross@crosscontext. net, vermontzen.org.
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PRENATAL METHOD STUDIO: Prenatal and postnatal yoga and barre classes. Yoga for Fertility Class Series. Childbirth Education Series and weekend intensives. Yoga Alliance Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Program. Empathy circles, infant massage and new mothers groups. Supporting women and their partners in the management and journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Every day: lunchtimes, evenings & weekends. Cost: $15/1-hour prenatal or postnatal yoga class. Location: Prenatal Method Studio, 1 Mill St., suite 236, at the Chace Mill, Burlington. Info: 829-0211, beth@ prenatalmethod.com, prenatalmethod.com.
spirituality CHEROKEE PEACEKEEPER TEACHINGS: Inspired by the Peacemaker and teachings passed down for 27 generations. Suitable for people in these times to remember their direct connection with all of creation. Includes sitting and moving meditations, dance, work with sacred sound and shape, and joyful community practices.
tai chi NEW BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: Long River Tai Chi Circle is the school of Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Professor Cheng Man-ching and author of three classic works on tai chi chuan. Patrick Cavanaugh, a longtime student of Wolfe Lowenthal and a senior instructor at Long River, will be teaching the classes in Burlington. Begins Wed., May 6, 9-10 a.m. Cost: $65/monthly (registration open through May 27). Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org. SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view
STRONG BEINGS: Shamans and Narrative Therapists agree disruptive feelings, addictions, and violence act as powerful forces who appear to be aware and calculating. We will explore the ways these Strong Beings shape our lives, and suggestions shamans and Narrative Therapists make for limiting their influence. Instructor: Michael Watson. Thu., Apr. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. By donation. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: 860-6203, journeyworksvt.com.
writing MOVING THE MANUSCRIPT: Many classes focus on the creative spark: that initial idea or prompt that gets us going. This class will help students take a draft of a story or essay to the finish line. Poets and novelists could also benefit from the concepts, though we will look at shorter prose forms as examples. 4 Mon., May 4-18 & Jun. 1, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $100/person.
yoga HONEST YOGA, THE ONLY DEDICATED HOT YOGA FLOW CENTER: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited, $15/class or $130/10-class card, $12/ class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com. 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.
balanced humidity, accompanied by eclectic music in our newly remodeled studio. Come try this unique heat which has many healing benefits. Classes daily. Ahh, to be warm on a cold day, a flowing practice, a cool stone meditation and 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., Burlington. Info: 999-9963. YOGA ROOTS: Yoga Roots provides a daily schedule of yoga classes for all ages and abilities. We aim to clarify your mind, strengthen your body and ignite your joyful spirit through classes such as Prenatal Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Anusura-inspired all levels, Restorative and Heated Vinyasa Flow! New on our spring schedule: Kripalu Yoga w/ Pam, Sun., 12:30-1:30 p.m. Upcoming series/workshops: Yoga for Gardeners: Sat., May 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free Thai Yoga Clinic: Sun., May 3, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Chakra Intensive: Sat., May 16, noon-5 p.m. Location: Yoga Roots, 120 Graham Way, Shelburne Green Business Park behind Folino’s. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt. com.
BURLINGTON HOT YOGA: TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT!: Really different, hot yoga with far infrared heating panels. We offer creative, vinyasa-style yoga classes featuring Prana Flow Hot Yoga in a 93-degree studio with
Seeking Male and Female Smokers Ages 18-70 (who are not currently interested in quitting smoking) We are conducting a UVM research study to learn about the effects of different levels of nicotine in cigarettes. This 15-visit study involves: • A screening visit and training visit (2-3 hours each) • Three visits per week for 5-7 Weeks (2-4 hours each) • Compensation of up to $900
TRANSFER FASTER Instant Decision Days at Champlain make the transfer process easier and faster. Students will have the opportunity to meet privately with an admissions counselor, immediately receive a decision regarding admittance, have a preliminary transfer credit evaluation and learn about what financial aid is available.
Instant Decision Admission Days Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sign up for your appointment today! 802.860.2727 or admissions@champlain.edu FOR DETAILS VISIT: Champlain.edu/transfer-days
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MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER INTENSIVE: Join us for the the Bill Reed Musical Theatre Summer Intensive 2015. Open to ages 12 and up. Professional musical theater training with worldclass faculty from New York City’s Circle in the Square Theatre School. The week culminates in a cabaret on June 27 where each participant performs a solo song. Jun. 21-27. Cost: $700/person. Location: Spotlight Vermont, 50 San Remo Dr., S. Burlington. Info: Sally Olson, admin@billreedvoicestudio.com, billreedvoicestudio. com.
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the agro-chemical behemoth. Young has recently led boycott of Starbucks for the venti-size coffee company’s involvement in a lawsuit against the State of Vermont over its GMO labeling requirements. That suit was filed by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, of which Starbucks is a member. Also a member: Monsanto. Young has an ax to grind, and I’m not talking about his guitar. “It’s a classic David-and-Goliath fight,” he wrote in a November 9, 2014, post on his website. “There’s much more at stake here than just whether GMO foods will be labeled in a single U.S. state. Vermont is the very first state in the U.S. to require labeling. Dozens of other states have said that they will follow this path — in order to encourage this, we need to ensure that Vermont’s law stands strong.” High five, Neil Young. Also, swing by Muddy Waters when you’re in town. Though he hasn’t come out and said so, the general consensus — admittedly dangerous though it is, as we’ve learned — seems to be that the timing of Young’s Vermont visit likely has a lot to do with
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Vermont. (I’m still suspicious on that last part, dammit.) So that was a bummer. But the revelation that White would not be coming (back) to Vermont was quickly overshadowed when the announcement came that another iconic rock star would be making his first appearance in Vermont: NEil. Fucking. YouNG. (Side note: The notion that Young has never played in Vermont ain’t quite right, either. But we’ll get to that in a second.) If you somehow missed the news, on Monday, April 20, AlEx cRothERS and the crew from Higher Ground Presents announced that the Godfather of Grunge will play the Champlain Valley Expo on Sunday, July 19, with the future Mrs. DAN BollES, er, NoRAh JoNES’ band puSS N BootS. Young will be backed by pRomiSE of thE REAl, which features williE NElSoN’s sons, lukAS and micAh NElSoN. Young and POTR will be touring in support of a new record, the ambiguously titled The Monsanto Years, which is presumably a collection of unreleased tracks from the Harvest Moon sessions. Kidding. It’s almost certainly a collection of eff-you ballads aimed at
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MH: I get this question often, but then I can never think of anyone until the interview is over. Um, Laura Veirs. And, uh … someone contemporary like … er … so and so! [Laughs] SD: oh, I hear they’re good! MH: See what I mean? My memory is blanking out on me. SD: Let’s switch gears. You’re making a new record with a band in oregon. MH: That’s an interesting group. We kind of go in descending steps. I’m the oldest. Dave [Reisch] is the next oldest. I think he’s almost 60. The next-oldest guy is almost 50. And then the nextoldest guy is almost 30. I’m missing a step in there somewhere. So watch out for that step, if you know what I mean. SD: I’m not sure I do… MH: I think I need to hire a drummer that’s almost 40. That’s what I need.
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SD: You move around a lot, but Hu r L EY you seem to have settled in oregon. Will you stay out West for a while? MH: I’ve got a hankering to bug out of there. But it’s going to take a while. I’ve got some living to do yet out there. But I’d like to leave eventually. I’ve spent all my life just going to the next higher area. SD: Do you have a personal favorite among your own records? MH: Parsnip Snips. When I was making the recordings that it consists of, I never dreamed it would be on an album that was pressed up and commercially marketed. They were just recordings for the sake of making recordings, and they were recorded over several years on reel-to-reel. This was done in the ’60s. But then, in 1995, the idea came up to check them out and see if there was an album there. And that’s Parsnip Snips. It wasn’t intended to be an album, which gives it more of a real feel, you know? m
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Speaking of the Flynn, comedian HANNIBAL BURESS will perform on the MainStage this Thursday, April 23. That kinda blows my mind. When he was here last year, he played the Higher Ground Ballroom — and he was hilarious. I interviewed Burress prior to that show and he told me that he was “bar famous,” meaning he’d occasionally get recognized in bars, but not anywhere else. He’s no longer bar famous. He’s just famous. Burress is credited with helping to break the recent BILL COSBY scandal in his act. Maybe you heard about it? He’s become so well known that he was recently part of the “Comedy
Last but not least, MARYSE SMITH releases her new album with MICHAEL CHORNEY this week on Future Fields — that’s the new local label that recently released MADAILA’s The Dance. The album is called The Way It Is. And it’s stunning. We’ll be checking in with Smith in next week’s issue. But you should know that the release show for that record is this Thursday, April 23, at the New City Galerie in Burlington. You should also know that the record is the best damn thing Maryse Smith has recorded, which is really saying something. Her songwriting is as quietly devastating as ever, and her voice has never sounded so expressive. Also, Michael Chorney does Michael Chorney things, which might be the six most exciting words in local music.
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MOOG'S PLACE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., free. SUSHI YOSHI (STOWE): Robinson Morse Trio (jazz), 5 p.m., free.
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MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 10 p.m., free.
CITY LIMITS: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
OLIVE RIDLEY'S: So You Want to Be a DJ?, 10 p.m., free.
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BARRIO BAKERY & PIZZA BARRIO: Hannah Fair (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free. BENTO: Classics Vinyl Clash (eclectic), 10 p.m., free. CHURCH & MAIN: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.
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Ontario. The idea was to capture the cavern’s gorgeous natural acoustics and to foster
FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
awareness of living in harmony with our natural surroundings. The latter is a recurrent
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There’s a revealing song couplet toward the end of Death’s new record, N.E.W.,, the band’s first album of new material since the 1970s. Almost buried on the album’s B-side — if you’re listening to the vinyl version, that is — it begins with “Who Am I?” Over stinging guitar licks and a driving backbeat, vocalist Bobby Hackney Sr. wonders aloud, “Who am I? Where am I? How did I get here?” Later, he admits disillusionment: “Somehow I’ve lost direction. / I can’t make no connection. / I’m living in a movie. / Nothing seems real to me.” For most people, saying you’re living in a movie is a euphemism. Not Hackney. He and his family were catapulted to fame by the 2012 indie documentary A Band Called Death, which chronicled the rediscovery and subsequent rebirth of his 1970s protopunk band, Death. His life, and that of his brothers/Death cofounders Dannis and David Hackney (as well as his sons, who formed the Burlington band Rough Francis in honor of Death), were projected on the big screen for the whole world to see, like the title of the long-lost Death record that raised the curtain on their unlikely story in 2009.
But fame comes with a price. For all the adulation Death received, there was also skepticism. Critics picked apart later archival releases, Spiritual-MentalPhysical (2011) and Death III (2014). The notion that Death were truly “punk before punk was punk,” as asserted by the New York Times in 2009, was debated and questioned. It’s been reported that the late David Hackney, Death’s visionary, always knew the world would come looking for his music. And he was right. But how could he have known the circus would come, too? In 2015, Death stand at a crossroad. You can only revel in the past for so long before the rest of the world moves on. Are Death just a feel-good story in sparkly jackets, or something more? Who are they? Where are they? How did they get here? The answer might come from the track following “Who Am I?,” “You Are
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Funk-rock groovers Gang of Thieves can’t — and won’t — slow down. Save for the time it took to record and release their 2014 full-length debut, Thunderfunk, the Burlington-based band has gigged extensively, logging up to nine months on the road each year since its 2009 formation. Now in the midst of a short Northeast tour, Gang of Thieves recently dropped a new four-song EP, Mantra. Where Thunderfunk drew from heavy rock influences, Mantra is more relaxed, favoring lighter moments of lively ska. The gang’s high-octane blend of funk, punk, ska and rock has drawn fair comparisons to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and other 1990s-era acts. But the vibe on Mantra is more State Radio than Primus. While some fans might crave the rage and party focus of the band’s previous effort, these four tracks are refreshingly
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What You Think.” Centered on a spastic guitar riff and agitated vocals that recall their signature song, “Politicians in My Eyes,” “You Are What You Think” is the most Death-ly of the album’s 10 cuts. But that’s not solely because the song evokes the style of its earliest recordings. It also captures the band’s seminal fire. Perhaps not coincidentally, “You Are” is followed by another statement track, “Resurrection.” Whether or not you think Death were punk progenitors, they were certainly a revelation. Three black kids in a workingclass Detroit neighborhood playing music that black kids in Motown in the 1970s weren’t supposed to play is pretty damn punk. It gave the Hackneys a chip on their shoulders that was evident in their music. It would be unfair to expect Death to possess that same ferocity some 40 years later. But, especially when they set their focus on the present rather than reliving the past, which they do frequently on N.E.W., it’s clear that Death’s righteous fire still burns. N.E.W. by Death is available at deathfromdetroit.com. (Disclaimer: Rough Francis front man Bobby Hackney Jr. is a Seven Days employee.)
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BACKSTAGE PUB: Acoustic Happy Hour, 5 p.m., free. Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: The Wombats, Life in Film, cheerleader (indie rock), 8 p.m., $18/20. AA. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Dale and Darcy cahill (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., free.
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THE MONKEY HOUSE: Landlady, Disco Phantom, osage orange (indie), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: contois School of music Band (rock), 5 p.m., free. Sticks & Stones (rock), 9 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Erin Powers (indie folk), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Red Pennys (rockabilly), 10 p.m., free.
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ESPRESSO BUENO: Bueno comedy Showcase (standup comedy), 8:30 p.m., $6. GUSTO'S: The complaints (rock), 8 p.m., $5. NUTTY STEPH'S: Latin Friday with Rauli Fernandez & Friends, 7 p.m., free. Jazzyaoke!, 7 p.m., $5. SWEET MELISSA'S: Honky tonk Happy Hour with mark LeGrand, 5 p.m., free. Raphael Gualazzi Band (jazz, pop), 9 p.m., $5. WHAMMY BAR: Bob and the trubadors (folk rock), 7:30 p.m., free.
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THE BEE'S KNEES: Papa GreyBeard & cooie (blues), 7:30 p.m., donation. MOOG'S PLACE: chris Robertson and the Socket Rockets (rock), 9 p.m., free. RIMROCK'S MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Rekkon #FridayNightFrequencies (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: Rumblecat, Big ol' Dirty Bucket (rock, funk), 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
51 MAIN AT THE BRIDGE: Dayve Huckett & Friends (jazz), 8 p.m., free. CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with top Hat Entertainment (Top 40), 9:30 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Bill! (rock, country), 9 p.m., $3.
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PHAT KATS TAVERN: monty's Lobster (rock), 9:30 p.m., free. THE STAGE: carol Hausner & Jonathan Kaplan (folk), 6 p.m., free. Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour tunes & trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.
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BENTO: Selah Sounds, 10 p.m., free. BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Gina & Jeff (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CLUB METRONOME: Green mountain cabaret: Pasties in the Pages (burlesque), 7 p.m., $10/15. 18+. Retronome with DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. FRANNY O'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Ebn Ezra (experimental electronica), 8 p.m., free. Flashback with Rob Douglas & Guests (house), 10 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Karaoke with megan, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: cynthia Braren trio (jazz), 9 p.m., free.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Binger (jam), 9 p.m., $3.
northeast kingdom
PARKER PIE CO.: mud Season Groove with Epidemiks (hip-hop), 8 p.m., NA. THE STAGE: Blackbird Storm (acoustic rock), 6 p.m., free. Buzzkill Abby (Americana), 8 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Formula 5 (rock), 10 p.m., free.
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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Donna Thunders and the Storm (country), 9 p.m., free.
FRANNY O'S: Kyle Stevens' Happiest Hour of music (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Vermont's Next Star, 8 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Daphne Lee martin (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Spiritual Rez, Big ol' Dirty Bucket (reggae, funk), 9 p.m., $7.
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: DJ Al Bugbee (top 40, EDM), 10 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Blues Brunch with EmaLou, noon, free. Erin Powers (folk), 7:30 p.m., free. Daniel ouellete and the Shobijin (new wave), 9 p.m., free. The out of towners (funk), 10:30 p.m., free. otter (freaky boogie funk), midnight, free.
THE OLDE NORTHENDER PUB: open mic, 7 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE: The Grape and the Grain (rock), 7 p.m., $5. mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul, 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign one (EDM), 11 p.m., $5. RUBEN JAMES: craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Demus, 9 p.m., $3.
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Acoustic Brunch with Hannah Fair, 11 a.m., free. Downfall country with Andrew Stearns & Shay Gestal, 1 p.m., free. The tenderbellies (bluegrass), 3:30 p.m., free. clare Byrne (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Deja Nous (French jazz pop), 8:30 p.m., free. Sammich (funk), 10:30 p.m., free.
ZEN LOUNGE: The Fabulous comedy Show: Benefit for Vt cares, 8 p.m., $10. DJ Atak & Guests (EDM, top 40), 10 p.m., $5.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch Scramble, noon, $5-10 donation. Spark open Improv Jam & Standup comedy, 7 p.m., $5-10 donation.
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BACKSTAGE PUB: Smokin Gun (rock), 9 p.m., free.
BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke/open mic, 8 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: The Disco Bicuits (trancefusion), 11 p.m., $30/35. AA.
PENALTY BOX: trivia With a twist, 4 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: The Ballroom Thieves, the DuPont Brothers (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., $10/12. AA. JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: King me (acoustic rock), 8:30 p.m., free. THE MONKEY HOUSE: Brian Gatch, Kali (singersongwriters), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
VENUE NIGHTCLUB: Salsa Night with DJ Hector, 10 p.m., $3/5. 18+.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Stefani capizzi (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., donation. CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Victim of metal, Untapped (metal), 10 p.m., free. POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): House Shuffle Dance Party, 10 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA'S: David Langevin (solo piano), 5 p.m., free. mystery Points (rock), 9 p.m., NA. WHAMMY BAR: Broken String (bluegrass), 7:30 p.m., free.
THE BEE'S KNEES: open mic, 7:30 p.m., free. MOOG'S PLACE: Right coast Leftovers (rock), 9 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): molly tuttle & John mailander (folk), 5:30 p.m., NA.
stowe/smuggs area
THE BEE'S KNEES: Howard Ring Guitar Brunch, 11 a.m., donation. christine malcolm, Rudy Dauth, Jess Zehngut (blues, folk), 7:30 p.m., donation.
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THE STAGE: open mic, 5 p.m., free.
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CLUB METRONOME: metal monday: Elder, Gorcrow, my missing Half, 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+. FRANNY O'S: Standup comedy cage match, 8 p.m., free. HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Family Night (rock), 10:30 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Dance Video Request Night with melody, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR'S: PremRock, Billy Woods, curly castro, mo Nikls, Steeze & Burns, Boomslang (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
RUSTY NAIL: Ian Fund Benefit: the Aerolites, Named by Strangers, the Eames Brothers Band (rock), 8 p.m., $10.
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Adam Ferguson (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. milton Busker (suit folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Surf Sessions with Barbacoa, 10 p.m., free.
middlebury area
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Kidz music with Raphael, 11:30 a.m., $3 donation.
CITY LIMITS: city Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.
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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: open mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area northeast kingdom PHAT KATS TAVERN: Jay Natola (solo guitar), 9 p.m., free. THE STAGE: metal monday: Voices in Vain, the Bonnets, 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
OLIVE RIDLEY'S: Karaoke with DJ Dana Barry, 9 p.m., free.
ZEN LOUNGE: Killed It! Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Julian chobot (jazz), 8 p.m., free.
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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: open mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
NECTAR'S: Vt comedy club Presents: What a Joke! comedy open mic (standup comedy), 7 p.m., free. Funkwagon, Spring Street Family Band (funk), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
THE MONKEY HOUSE: Sex trivia Night with Planned Pranethood, 7 p.m., $10.
barre/montpelier BAGITOS BAGEL & BURRITO CAFÉ: The People's café (poetry), 6 p.m., free.
CHARLIE-O'S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free. SOUTH SIDE TAVERN: open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., free.
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SWEET MELISSA'S: curtis Evans Kile (folk), 5 p.m., free.
CLUB METRONOME: Dead Set with cats Under the Stars (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5.
THE BEE'S KNEES: children's Sing-Along with Lesley Grant, 10:30 a.m., free. Papa GreyBeard (blues), 7:30 p.m., donation.
burlington
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: DJ tricky Pat & Guests (D&B), 10 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: open mic with Kyle, 9 p.m., free. LEUNIG'S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Thea Wren (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Pat markley Duo (jazz), 8 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs area
MOOG'S PLACE: Jason Wedlock (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.
middlebury area
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.
MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Jamie Bright (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., free.
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NECTAR'S: WBKm BHS Year-End Studies Fundraiser: Bob Wagner & Friends, Abbie morin, Small change (rock), 7 p.m., $5 donation.
THE DAILY PLANET: Like Hank with Quinny (rockabilly), 8 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Stephen callahan trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Wisewater (folk), 9 p.m., free. Honky tonk tuesday with Brett Hughes & Friends, 10 p.m., $3. RED SQUARE: Ira Friedman trio
burlington
HALFLOUNGE SPEAKEASY: Aquatic Underground (house), 10 p.m., free. JP'S PUB: Pub Quiz with Dave, 7 p.m., free. Karaoke with melody, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: Ray Vega Quintet (jazz), 8 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Art Herttua & Stephen morabito (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Accidental Seabirds (folk rock), 8:30 p.m., free. VH one Storytellers: Atlas Joint, 10 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: Greenbush (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free. DJ Dave Villa (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. SIGNAL KITCHEN: Great Lake Swimmers, michael chorney, taylor Haskins (indie folk), 8 p.m., $15. AA. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Josh Panda's Acoustic Soul Night, 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. SWITCHBACK BREWING COMPANY: music Wednesdays in the tap Room, 5 p.m., free. ZEN LOUNGE: Kizomba with Dsantos Vt, 7 p.m., free. ZensDay (top 40), 10 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
chittenden county GOOD TIMES CAFÉ: Eric taylor (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., $15.
THE MONKEY HOUSE: Savage Hen, mac Swan & Back Holly, Sabrehound (metal), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Woedoggies (blues, country), 7 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): cajun Jam with
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PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. RUSTY NAIL: open mic, 9:30 p.m., free.
middlebury area
stowe/smuggs area THE BEE'S KNEES: Heady topper Happy Hour with David Langevin (piano), 5 p.m., free.
CITY LIMITS: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN LOUNGE & STAGE: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. THE STAGE: open mic, 6 p.m., free.
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n Vermont Metro Gallery’s new exhibit, curator Kerri Macon has once again grouped a handful of talented local artists with varied styles and mediums around a unifying theme. As the title “Back to Nature” suggests, the works celebrate the state’s natural beauty. There’s certainly nothing new or cutting edge about Vermont landscape painting, yet only some of the pieces here depict the pretty pastoral scenes that typify shows of this sort. Jill Madden hews most closely to that tradition in her skillfully composed impressionist paintings of waterways and wetlands. Joseph Salerno takes just as familiar an approach in his two series of small studies of trees. Yet the part-time fine-arts professor at Johnson State College turns toward J.M.W. Turner in a set of wider works that are ostensibly on the subject of ridgelines, but really about the properties of light and paint. As for Karen Henderson’s weavings mounted on wood panels, if it weren’t for the titles, a viewer wouldn’t necessarily associate them with nature at all. These textiles are more abstract than representational, more focused on form than on content. For example, a squall doesn’t automatically come to mind when one looks at the piece Henderson named “Squall.” With stitching, creasing and coloring, she does conjure the ominous swirls of an approaching outburst of rain or snow. But it’s not clear how the beige and purple rectangle at the center of this yarn-and-fabric piece qualifies as part of such a weather event. “Harvest” could be read as rows of tedded hay converging at the vanishing point on a low horizon that merges into an autumnal haze. Take away the title, though, and this becomes an exercise in one-point perspective and tonal variation. Similarly, Henderson’s “Thunder and Loosestrife,” in which purplish streaks and flecks pop out from a gray-and-green background, conforms as tenuously
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“Pinecube” by Gowri Savoor
“Summer’s End 3” by Jill Madden
to its subject matter as do the renditions of water lilies Monet painted late in his career. Gowri Savoor introduces an element of playfulness to the earnest artiness on display on the top floor of Burlington’s BCA Center. The versatile and imaginative Montpelier-based sculptor and painter is represented here by three assemblages fashioned primarily from painted pine needles. Savoor painstakingly deploys this material in much the same way that the Plains Indians of North America used porcupine quills to make aesthetically engaging utilitarian objects. Savoor’s freestanding “Pine Cube” looks as though it could be a toy chest or a laundry hamper. But it’s no more practical an object than is the wall-mounted piece alongside it, which resembles a Southeast Asian conical
hat, size XXXL. “Pine Line” — a thin, six-foot-tall strip with a curl at its bottom — might be mistaken for an elongated party whistle awaiting a toot from some jolly giant. Sure, pine needles are found in nature, not in art-supply stores. But that’s the only connection between Savoor’s droll threesome and the show’s theme. Salerno’s ridgeline series departs in a different way from many of the works in “Back to Nature” — including some of his own. The sunlight in a couple of the ridgeline paintings is alarmingly bright. Such solar storminess produces a sense of unease that actually comes as a relief in a show dominated by tranquil images. Unlike most of the pieces by the three other artists, Salerno’s ridgeline paintings twig to the agita in nature. The vague shapes of cows
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Kathleen Kolb: “Houses,” paintings influenced by American luminism, a 19th-century landscape style emphasizing light, in which the artist illustrates how Vermonters live. April 22-June 22. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.
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‘Eat for Art’: A silent auction of nearly 20 works by area artists and a “benefit bake,” at which a portion of every flatbread purchase will be donated to the 2015 Middlebury Arts Walk season. American Flatbread (Middlebury Hearth), Wednesday, April 22, 5-9 p.m. Info, 388-7951, ext. 100. Thomas Brennan Talk: The artist discusses his work in the current exhibition “Darkness From Light.” BCA Center, Burlington, Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166. ‘Create for a Cause’: A paint party fundraiser on the theme of home, benefiting ANEW Place and Whirled Tree Arts and led by Carolyn Crotty. Part of the “HeART and Home” events supporting Fair Housing Month. New Moon Café, Burlington, Thursday, April 23, 6-8 p.m. Info, $20. Ernest Montenegro Talk: The artist discusses his work in the gallery as well as his public art. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H., Thursday, April 23, 5:30 p.m. Info, 603-448-3117. Roger White Talk: The painter, writer and cofounder of the art journal Paper Monument discusses his work. Twilight Auditorium, Middlebury College, Thursday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. Info, 443-3168. Big Spring Art Party: An eclectic exhibition and reception with a mix of styles and mediums including visual and performing arts by Burlington College students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees. Snacks will be available. Burlington College, Friday, April 24, 4:30-8 p.m. Info, 862-9616. Janet Van Fleet: In honor of 2015 International Sculpture Day, Van Fleet will open her studio to visitors. Works in progress, as well as previous work in wood and mixed media, will be on view. Artist talks every 30 minutes. Studio Place Arts, Barre, Friday, April 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, 272-5956.
Make Life Cozy Reception: The new shop is holding an open studio with a raffle to win a handmade item and discount coupon for a class. Make Life Cozy, Burlington, Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info, 370-6034.
‘Belongings’: Works by sculptor Ruth Shafer, photographer Ted Wimpey and painter Holly Hauser as part of the “HeART and Home” series in support of Fair Housing Month. Through April 30. Info, oneartscollective@gmail.com. ONE Arts Center in Burlington. ‘Book Works’: Artists redefine books using various mediums and techniques to construct or reconstruct a visual narrative. James Vogler: Abstract oil paintings by the Charlotte artist. Through April 24. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. Bruce Conklin: “New Paintings,” Vermont landscapes by the local artist. Through August 15. Info, 862-2470. UVM Medical Center Group Show: Art by Michael Sipe, Cameron Schmitz, David Griggs, Michael Farnsworth, Phil Laughlin and Jane Ann Kantor. Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through April 30. Info, 865-7166. UVM Medical Center in Burlington. ‘Burlington Then and Now: 150 Years a City’: An exhibit of historic black-and-white photographs of Burlington from University of Vermont Special Collections dating back to the 1860s, along with contemporary photos by Paul Reynolds taken from the same viewpoints. Through May 31. Info, 865-7211. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Cara Lai FitzGibbon: “Home,” an exhibition of paintings inspired by Vermont architecture. On view as part of the “HeART and Home” series in support of Fair Housing Month. Through May 26. Info, 735-2542. New City Galerie in Burlington. Chance McNiff: “Geometrically cosmic,” acrylic and oil paintings lined with ink. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s: Pine Street in Burlington. Christine Wichert: The artist’s “Jack in the Pulpit” series includes one-of-a-kind multimedia work on canvas and paper with hand- or machinesewn stitching. Through May 1. Info, 862-9647. The Daily Planet in Burlington. ‘Civil War Objects From the UVM Collections’: Heirloom items donated to the museum from America’s Civil War period include correspondence and ephemera, quilts, medical items, fine and decorative art, and more. Wilbur Room. Through May 17. ‘Staring Back: The Creation and Legacy of Picasso’s Demoiselles d’Avignon’: The exhibit explores the origins and influence of the seminal cubist painting through a selection of American, African and European contemporary art, as well as new
Essex Art League Spring Art Show: League members exhibit works with a spring theme. Through May 2. Info, 849-2172. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington. ‘Function, Fire and Fun’: An exhibit of ceramic works by UVM Pottery Co-op teachers and students. Through April 30. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center in Burlington. Georgia Smith: Photographs of Europe capturing the spontaneous, mysterious moments that keep life interesting. Through May 31. Info, oldie_stuff@ yahoo.com. Speaking Volumes in Burlington. ‘GRACE: Grass Roots Art & Community Effort’: An exhibit showcasing 28 pieces of work from artists living in Chittenden County. Lower level of the mall, at the southwest entrance. Through May 31. Info, 472-6857. Vermont Artisans Craft Gallery, Burlington Town Center. ‘HeART and Home’: Pam Favreau, Janice Walrafen, Rick Castillo, Robin Katrick and James Secor exhibit work in multiple media as part of the Fair Housing Project’s “HeART and Home” series. Through April 30. Info, 863-6713. North End Studio A in Burlington. The Innovation Center Show: Group exhibits of local artists on all three floors. First floor: Ashley Veselis, Casey Blanchard, James Vogler, Jamie Townsend, Liz Cleary, Lori Arner, Robert Green and Scott Nelson; second floor: Elizabeth Nelson, Emily Mitchell, Lyna Lou Nordstorm, Michael Pitts and Tom Merwin; third floor: Jessica Drury, Lynn Cummings, Haley Bishop, Janet Bonneau, Krista Cheney and Wendy James. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington. ‘Interstices’: An interspecies exploration of home and homelessness curated by Aubergine Avilix, as part of “HeART and Home” exhibits in support of Fair Housing Month. Through April 30. Info, oneartscollective@gmail.com. Radio Bean Coffeehouse in Burlington. Jason Boyd, Jordan Douglas & Matt Gang: Wood and mixed-media assemblages by Boyd; photographs on infrared and black-and-white film capturing recent travels by Douglas; and works in cork and wood by Gang. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. VCAM Studio in Burlington. Jessica Cooper & Corey Armpriester: A pop-up exhibition of paintings and photographs in an apartment converted to a gallery as part of the “HeART and Home” series in support of Fair Housing Month. Through April 30. Info, oneartscollective@ gmail.com. APT. Gallery in Winooski. Julie A. Davis: Oil paintings and works on paper by the Burlington artist. Through April 27. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington. Kate Cahill Vansuch: The first solo show of watercolor and mixed-media collage by the hospice nurse. Through April 28. Info, 488-5766. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in Burlington.
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‘Back to Nature’: Textiles, paintings and mixed media by Karen Henderson, Jill Madden, Joe Salerno and Gowri Savoor that celebrate the beauty of the Vermont landscape and reinterpret our connection with place through time. Vermont Metro Gallery. Sumru Tekin: “One Day,” a multimedia installation by the Barbara Smail Award winner, with audio elements meant to orchestrate an encounter between the visitor and the gallery space. Through June 20. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.
‘Double Visions’: Collaborative collages in acrylic on panel by Frysch Dütson and Edsen Lüters (aka Blake Larsen and Alex Costantino). Through April 25. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.
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Amplifying Voices Mural Project: A collaborative mural by Jen Berger and Michelle Sayles based on interviews with local residents about making the South End safe and sustainable. Shown in conjunction with the “HeART and Home” exhibits in support of Fair Housing Month. Through May 1. Info, 540-0406. ArtsRiot Gallery in Burlington.
DJ Barry Art: “Project Stencil,” spray paint on canvas works including a portrait of Lady Gaga. Through April 30. Info, 658-2010. Indigo Salon in Burlington.
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or sheep plodding along a couple of his ridges are likewise unique in a show otherwise devoid of animal life — or buildings, for that matter. The highlight of “Back to Nature” is another creation of Salerno’s: a tight grouping of 12 small oil paintings with the collective heading “Woods.” The titles have dates appended, indicating that all the pieces show either autumn or winter scenes. With this series the artist reveals himself to be a convincing visual trickster. Viewers may think at first that the tree trunk at the center of each “Woods” painting has been carved or scratched into the canvas. In fact, their starkness is a product of thick applications of paint that produce unsettling portraits of tree-as-phantasm. A couple of these pieces look like details of a horror-movie poster. Madden works in a manner similar to Salerno in that she paints essentially the same scene again and again, from an only slightly shifting angle. She introduces variety by depicting the changing of the seasons and the passage of the sun across the sky. Some viewers will likely find Madden’s large-scale, brightly colored renderings of Addison County streams the most appealing pieces in “Back to Nature.” It’s easy to become captivated by the dabs of green, blue, yellow and orange in the alternately cool and warm palette the artist employs in these soft-focus compositions. Madden is the uncontested crowd-pleaser here. She’s also the creator of the show’s outlier. “Orange Tree” has a wall all to itself, adjacent to the gallery’s elevator and stairway. Madden’s close-up view of the tropical tree’s leaves produces a density that’s offset by her blurred treatment of the fruit. It’s a nature scene, all right, but certainly not one to be glimpsed in the Green Mountain State.
10th Annual Northfield Art Show: Paine Mountain Arts Council presents paintings, fiber art, photography, pottery, wood carving, basketry and pen-and-ink drawings by 22 local artists. . Reception: Friday, April 24, 7-9 p.m Brown Public Library, Northfield, Friday, April 24, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, April 26, noon-4 p.m. Info, 485-9650.
‘Abstract All Stars’: A group exhibition of thematically abstract art. By appointment only. Through April 30. Info, 225-614-8037. South Gallery in Burlington.
technologies. Through June 21. ‘Travelers in Postwar Europe’: Black-and-white photographs of Germany, Paris, London and Venice by Burlington doctor H.A. Durfee Jr. between 1951 and 1953. Through June 28. Info, 656-8582. Fleming Museum, UVM in Burlington.
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adam Vindigni: A founder of powe. snowboards exhibits graphic art, ink drawings and photography inspired by life in Vermont. Through May 31. info, 658-2739. Magic hat Artifactory in south burlington. bob arns/mutin: “science Meets Art,” the first solo show of Mutin, a university of Vermont emeritus professor of nuclear physics, who paints at the intersection of science and art. Through April 30. info, 879-1236. Artists’ Mediums in williston. ‘heart and home’: a teen shoW: winooski youth and teens to celebrate the neighborhood with original artwork. part of local “heART and home” exhibitions in support of Fair housing Month. Through April 30. o’brien Community Center in winooski.
maLtex group shoW: Art by steve Diffenderfer, nissa Kauppila, Carol boucher, John snell, Tracy Vartenigian burhans, Krista Cheney, Amy hannum and Kimberly bombard. Curated by burlington City Arts. Through April 30. info, 865-7166. The Maltex building in burlington.
f marK gonyea: “name That game,” posters inspired by popular board games. Reception: Friday, June 5, 5-8 p.m. Through June 30. info, 660-9005. Dostie bros. Frame shop in burlington. neW yorK city photographs: images in color and black and white of the big Apple by Karen guth, Anne Rothwell and brendan Mcinerney. Through April 30. info, 318-2438. Red square in burlington. ‘a pLace caLLed home’: Fiber arts, printmaking and works in paper by Anne Cummings, winnie looby, lyna lou nordstrom and Deborah sharpe-lunstead offer different perspectives on the definition of home. part of the “heART and home” series in support of Fair housing Month. Through April 30. info, 865-7166. City hall gallery in burlington.
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Thomas Brennan’s new exhibit, “Darkness From
sue moWrer adamson: An exhibit of multimedia block prints made from children’s artwork and found objects. Through June 30. info, 658-6400. American Red Cross blood Donor Center in burlington.
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thomas brennan: “Darkness From light,” photogenic or camera-less photographic drawings by the associate professor of art at the university of Vermont that explore mortality and document nature. Through June 20. info, 865-7166. bCA Center in burlington.
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toni Lee sangastiano: “Misguided Adorations,” a photographic series of vacant italian street shrine alcoves repurposed as slyly subversive altars to consumer culture, created during the artist’s sabbatical in Florence, italy. Through June 29. info, 860-2733. Freeman hall 300, Champlain College, in burlington.
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molecular models and specimens (animal and insect) are captured using a cameraless printing process called “photogenic on silver paper via a camera obscura. He juxtaposes the old technique with of mortality and change and create the “most perfect and least perfect records,” as Brennan writes. The exhibition at is part of his latest research into image making as an associate professor of art at the University of Vermont. Brennan will talk about his process and current work on Wednesday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Church Street gallery. Pictured: “chymotripsin model 52x42 Medium.”
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renee Lauzon: Two sound installations, “if we Are Two, They will have to believe us,” and “stripping/Retrieval (women in the woods),” are featured along with “speech Attempt i & ii,” a work composed of vellum, clear wire, D-rings and tape. Through April 30. info, 862-9616. burlington College.
‘the WasKoWmium: Where the art stops’: A selection of works by 45 regional artists represent barre collector Mark waskow’s acquisitions since 1998. Through May 30. info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center in burlington.
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‘the WonderS of Wood’: An exhibition of handmade objects by woodshop manager Chris Ramos, woodworkers-in-residence, members of the woodshop’s community renters’ program and students. Through May 29. Info, 985-3648. Shelburne Craft School.
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‘WaLter WIcK: gaMeS, gIzMoS and toyS In the attIc’: An exhibition of large-scale photographs, models and a video of model building from the photographic illustrator and cocreator of I SPY and creator of the Can You See What I See? children’s books. Through July 5. nathan Benn: “Kodachrome Memory: American Pictures 1972-1990,” featuring evocative color images by the acclaimed National Geographic photographer. Through May 25. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.
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‘1865, out of the aSheS: aSSaSSInatIon, reconStructIon & heaLIng the natIon’: Historical artifacts that commemorate the Civil War’s 150th anniversary. Through July 31. Info, 485-2886. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.
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internationally for more than 30 years. His philosophy is to attempt to understand people and place. Montenegro writes in his artist statement, “I have tried to leverage my sense of perversity into my work. It allows me to look at the world differently and make works that, I believe, require viewer participation.” In his current exhibition at Lebanon’s AVA Gallery and Art Center, titled “Flatmensquared: The Tyranny of Ism,” Montenegro uses negative space and open cubes to show bodies trapped or engulfed “These figures show man’s futile search for the self in a world mistakenly composed of squares and rectangles where none exist.” The stainless steel and bronze sculptures are on view in AVA’s E.N. Wennberg Gallery talk on Thursday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. Pictured: an untitled sculpture.
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‘gone fIShIng’: A group exhibition of multiple media and installations depicting water, fish, watery organisms and fly fishing flies. Main Floor Gallery. MIchaeL heffernan: “Sweet Images,” an exhibition of surrealist abstract paintings. Third Floor Gallery. SILent auctIon exhIBIt: Original artwork and other items will be auctioned to benefit Studio Place Arts programs. Second Floor Gallery. Final bids on May 8. Through May 15. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre. Jonathan vantaSSeL: “So handsome! I know right?,” abstract large-scale paintings and photographs. Through May 1. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. ‘a Legacy of carIng: Kurn hattIn hoMeS for chILdren’: A historical exhibit of Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, founded in 1894 in Westminster to offer a safe home and quality education for disadvantaged children in a nurturing, rural environment. Through September 30. Info, 828-2291. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Lucy KroKenBerger: “The Things I Love,” an exhibition of works in multiple media by the 11-year-old artist. Through April 30. Info, 223-3338. Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. MapLehILL SchooL Student art ShoW: Artwork on canvas and mixed media on paper by students in grades seven through 12. Through April 30. Info, 454-7747. Vermont Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier. Mary adMaSIan: “Boundaries, Balance and Confinement,” sculptures and assemblages that address societal constraints and use found materials including fencing, willow switches, logs, butterflies and rooster feathers. Through July 7. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.
KatIe LoeSeL: “Piles and Passageways,” drawings and prints by the Vermont artist, who explores ideas of pilings, webs and balance. Through June 1. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard.
MIchaeL t. JerMyn: “New American Impressionism,” images by the Montpelier photographer. Through April 30. Info, 223-1570. Chill Gelato in Montpelier.
Lynda reeveS McIntyre: “Natural Forces and Glimpses of Domesticity,” acrylic and watercolor paintings by the University of Vermont art professor that present “a mix of visions, materials, temperaments and images celebrating the textures of living and noting the joy of being alive.” Through April 29. Info, 985-3819. All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne.
nancy caLIcchIo: “Landscape Trilogy,” an exhibition of plein-air oil paintings that explore the balance between earth and sky. Through June 30. Info, 828-5657. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier.
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MatSon Booth voLLerS: “A Spring on Blue,” surrealist paintings by the Vermont artist. Through April 30. Info, curator@capitolgrounds.com. The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier.
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‘InterpretIng the Surface’: Textiles by eight Vermont members of the Surface Design Association, featuring styles from traditional quilting to the abstract. Through May 26. Info, 9853848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.
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fInaL ShoW: Codirectors Abigail Feldman and Shamus Langlois announce the closing of their 2-year-old gallery. The final exhibit shows members’ works. Through April 30. Info, 552-8620. Gallery SIX in Montpelier.
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Muffy Kashkin Grollier: “Felted Flora, Fauna and Fantasy,” mixed media, paint with wool felt. Through May 31. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon.
stowe/smuggs area
Hee Sook Kim & Christopher Shultis: “Encounter,” a multimedia exhibit including projected video images, 12 paintings and 12 glass jars with dried medicinal plants by internationally renowned printmaker Kim, with an audio installation and 12 poems on wood panels by Shultis, a composer and musician who worked with John Cage. Through April 23. Info, 635-1496. Black Box Gallery, Visual Arts Center, in Johnson.
Ruth Hamilton: “Attention/Intention: Nature Scapes and Other Worlds,” evocative and colorful paintings, as well as figurative and abstract threedimensional works. Through May 1. Info, 468-1266. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. ‘What Is Love?’: The gallery’s annual Full House group exhibit offers diverse interpretations of and answers to the titular question. Through May 9. Info, 775-0062. Chaffee Downtown Art Center in Rutland.
Sandra Shenk: Middlesex artist Sandra Shenk’s solo exhibition, “A Celebration of Color, Light and Form in the Southwest,” is a collection of travel and infrared photography, including images of Death Valley, southwestern Colorado and northern Arizona. Sarah-Lee Terrat: “Inside the Nitty Gritty — Commercial Art and the Creative Process” reveals the artist’s procedure, from sketches to final products, including illustrations, paintings, toys and sculpture. Through April 29. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.
Kit Farnsworth: Landscapes and nature paintings by the South Royalton special educator. Through May 9. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.
‘Slope Style’: Thirty-five fully accessorized vintage ski outfits, with a special section of the exhibit dedicated to Vermont ski brands. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.
‘The Light Around Us’: An exhibit that explores the physics of light and color. Through May 10. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.
upper valley
Laurel Vail Tobiason & Patricia Warren: Landscapes and portraits in watercolor and oil. Through May 24. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library in Tunbridge Village.
Tom Schulten: Vivid works by the renowned Dutch painter of consensusism. Through December 31. Info, 457-7199. Artemis Global Art in Woodstock.
“Subtle, Not Subtle: Evocative Nuance”: Delicate and complex paintings by Marc Civitarese, Janis Pozzi-Johnson and Helen Shulman; and sculptures by Jonathan Prince. Through June 3. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.
William Raymond Darling & Prima Cristofalo: Intaglio prints and designer fashions, respectively. Through June 30. Info, 457-1298. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock.
‘Vermont – A Personal Viewpoint’: Eighteen works depicting life in Vermont by six artists in styles from abstract to representational. Through June 3. Info, 472-6857. Grace Gallery at the Old Firehouse in Hardwick.
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‘Children of the Oasis’: Ten tapestries by students of Egypt’s Ramses Wissa Wassef Centre, shown in conjunction with a contemporary fiber-art exhibit. Through June 21. ‘Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld’: Ceramics by Naomi Lindenfeld inspired by and exhibited alongside textiles by her mother, Lore Kadden Lindenfeld. Through May 3. ‘Gathering Threads: Contemporary Fiber Art’: The works of 13 regional textile artists, featuring unconventional materials. Through May 3. Donald Saaf: “Contemporary Folk Tales,” a solo exhibition of figurative paintings by the local artist and musician. Through June 21. Michael Poster: Photography series featuring the residents of the Messianic farming community Twelve Tribes, in Bellows Falls. Through May 3. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
‘Vibrant Colors’: An exhibition of seasonal landscapes and flora by painters David McPhee, Karla Van Vliet and Suzanne Houston; and photographer Amalia Elena Veralli. Through April 25. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frameshop in Waterbury.
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Ben Frank Moss & Varujan Boghosian: “Duet,” collages, drawings and paintings by the abstract and collage artists. Through May 2. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.
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Cathy Stevens Pratt: “Vessels,” a colorful exhibition of work that incorporates recognizable figures with exaggerated or abstracted details. Through May 17. Info, 244-8581. Waterbury Congregational Church. ‘The Gathering’: Thirty-three members of the Valley Arts Foundation exhibit works in a variety of media and styles. Through June 26. Info, 496-6682. Festival Gallery in Waitsfield.
Advanced Drawing Exhibit: Student artworks. Through April 30. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College. ‘Emerging: Celebrations of Spring’: Artwork celebrating spring by local artists working in a variety of media. Through May 24. Info, 877-3850. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes. Kathryn Milillo: “Come What May,” 14 oil-onlinen paintings of Vermont barns and Lake George landscapes. Through April 30. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury.
f Nick Mayer: Illustrations of fish and other marine life with a scientific perspective by a former marine biologist and lifelong fly-fishing addict. Reception: Friday, May 8, 5–7 p.m. Through May 8. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. Peter Fried: The visual artist invites visitors to his new gallery and working studio to observe his process in various media. Works are available for purchase. Through December 31. Info, peterdfried@ gmail.com. Peter Fried Art in Vergennes.
Stevens Pratt writes that it’s “about how the world, my world, has so many layers of
graphic designer and illustrator with 30 years of experience. These days, Pratt writes, she creates “illustrations and design for companies I care about.” Her fine art in acrylic and advertising. She continues: “This art is my freedom — busting out of my more comfortable quiet place. It is me, singing in public. On a pedestal. With a microphone! This art is my most straightforward song.” Pratt’s work is on view at the Waterbury Congregational Church through May 17. Pictured: “Perfect Little House Moment.”
f Steven Jupiter: “Hubbardton Creek,” a
limited-edition series of 10 color 24-by-36-inch photographs of a Vermont waterway. Reception: Friday, May 8, 4-9 p.m. Through July 26. Info, 917-686-1292. Steven Jupiter Gallery in Middlebury. Susan Alancraig: “Unexpected Journeys: Life, Illness and Loss,” photographic portraits, accompanied by audio and written excerpts of interviews given by women with metastatic cancer and their family caregivers. Through May 9. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.
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Castleton Alumni Art Exhibtion: Artworks by 16 graduates from 1982 through 2014. Through August 28. Info, 468-6052. Rutland City Hall. Gene Childers: “Bits and Pieces,” sculptures and assemblages made into bugs, musical creations and mobiles, as well as paintings and drawings. Through April 28. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.
f ‘Love of Imagination’: The 2015 student art exhibit features work from all eligible Vermont K-12 students in public, private or home schools. The theme celebrates the youthful spirit of creativity and imagination. Reception: Friday, April 24, 4-7 p.m. Through May 30. Info, 775-0062. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.
‘Get Out of This One: Broken Snow Removal Devices of the NEK’: A “brief celebration of futility” in the form of an exhibit about the rigors of snow removal in Vermont winters. Through May 31. Info, claredol@sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. Maggie Neale: Landscape and abstract paintings by the Vermont artist. Through June 1. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. Susan Calza: Sculpture and drawings by the local artist. Third Floor Gallery. Through April 25. Info, 472-9933. Hardwick Inn. ‘Two Views From Hollister Hill’: Recent work in varied genres by Marshfield painters Chuck Bohn and Frederick Rudi. Through April 22. Info, 7480158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.
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‘Water Ways: Tension and Flow’: Landscape and portraiture photography from the permanent collection that explores “water’s impact on human life and humanity’s impact on water.” Through August 23. Allan Houser: Five sculptures by one of the best-known Native American artists are installed outside the museum in the Maffei Arts Plaza, representing his 3D work from 1986 to 1992. Through May 11. f Victor Ekpuk: “Auto-Graphics,” mixed-media works in graphite
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call to artists art on the refuge 2015: Seeking artists to help the refuge create an indoor bird walk. Submit 2D art/photography for an exhibit to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day and the birds of the refuge. $15 hanging fee entitles artists to one year Friends of the Refuge membership. No commission on sales. Exhibit May 16 to July 17, with open house Saturday, May 16. Deadline: May 13. Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton. Info, 868-4781, friendsofmissisquoi. org/artshow. artist ProPosals for a new Building: BCA and Redstone seek artist proposals for a new building at 247 Pearl Street in Burlington. Details and online submission form can be found at burlington cityarts.org/247-pearl-st-rfp. Deadline: April 27. BCA Center, Burlington. Info, 865-7166. chaffee PhotograPhy contest: Amateur photographers are welcome to submit up to three original photos on the theme of “images of love”: people, wildlife or landscapes. Prizes will be awarded; exhibit and sale from June 12 to July 25. Submissions to chaffeeart center.org, in person at either Chaffee location, or mailed to Chaffee Art Center, PO Box 1447, Rutland, VT 05701, Attn: Photo Contest. Deadline: May 30, 6 p.m. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. $10. Info, 775-0062.
dojo grouP exhiBition: Drop off one ready-to-hang small or medium piece (up to 16 by 20) Monday to Friday, 5-8 p.m. But please call ahead: 540-8300. Entry $10. Deadline: April 24. At the reception on May 1, viewers can vote on their favorite work; the winning artist takes home 50 percent. Swan Dojo, Burlington. Info, swandojo studio@gmail.com. downtown Morrisville PuBlic sculPture coMMission: Professional Vermont-based artists who have successfully completed a public art project may apply. Four finalists will be awarded $500 by a jury panel of arts professionals and community representatives and will qualify to submit formal design proposals in round two. Funded through a partnership of Morrisville, River Arts and MACC with a Vermont Arts Council “Animating Infrastructure” grant. Submission deadline: Friday, May 1. River Arts, Morrisville. Info, 802-888-1261. Milton festival of the arts: The Milton Artists’ Guild invites all visual artists to register for the Milton Festival of the Arts, held on June 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Bombardier Park. $40 for a 10-by-10-foot outdoor space. Forms and info: miltonfestivalofthearts. org/2015-festival-registration. Deadline: June 1. Info, 893-1208. ‘natural realM’ call to artists: Calling for photography that investigates the intrinsic magic in the natural world: landscape, flora and fauna, the cosmos. All selected
david learned: Photographs by the retired human services counselor and client of the Third Age Adult Day Center. Through April 30. Info, 518-564-3094. 30 City Place in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
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story illustrators wanted: Artists sought to depict scenes from ballads by Vermont poet George Albert Leddy (1883-1967). The artwork will be compiled/ credited online, and could be displayed/sold at shows or used in book/video publications. Through May 31. Info, 863-4030.
‘froM gainsBorough to Moore: 200 years of British drawings’: An exhibit of 40 drawings and pastels, mid-18th to late 20th century, from the museum’s UK collection. Through August 16. Info, 514-285-2000. Marion wagschal: “Portraits, Memories, Fables,” the first solo museum exhibition of the Montreal artist, featuring close to 30 paintings produced between 1971 and 2014. These include portraiture and allegorical representations painted when abstraction was in style. Through August 9. Info, 515-285-1600, ext. 205. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. the george stePhanoPoulos collection: More than 120 photographs in a range of styles, including works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, among many others. Through May 31. Info, 518-792-1761. The Hyde Museum in Glens Falls, N.Y.
Johannes Vermeer, The Milkmaid, 1658 (detail). Oil on canvas. 45.5 cm × 41 cm. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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senior Bfa exhiBition: A showcase of works by the art department’s graduating class. Through May 16. Info, 518-564-2474. Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y.
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Daniel Lusk’s imaginative and lyrical poetry offers admirers of 17th-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer a unique literary bridge between the insights of art historians and our own experience of these elegant and provocative paintings, images of which will appear in the book and will be projected on screen during the reading. Free Admission
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‘the Barn’: Photographs by Sarah Cox, along with works by a dozen other area artists. Through May 3. Info, 819-843-9992. Le Studio de Georgeville, Québec. m
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ernest Montenegro: “Flatmansquared: The Tyranny of Ism,” stainless steel and bronze sculptures by the New Hampshire artist, E.N. Wennberg Gallery. helen shulMan: “Happy Medium,” abstract, earth-toned landscapes in oil by the Quechee panter, Clifford B. West Gallery. joan Morris: “Imprint of Absence,” featuring metalprinted textiles that investigate the space between objects and surfaces; and “Mill + Cross 1, 2 and 3,” plant-dyed materials with sewn lines across the surface, Elizabeth Rowland Mayor Gallery. jonathan sa’adah: “Seeds of Change: Upper Valley 1968-1975,” photographs from the artist’s book How Many Roads?, Johnson Sisters Library. stePhanie suter: “Invisible,” silverpoint drawings that explore ideas of time, memory and impermanence by the Brownsville artist, Rebecca Lawrence Gallery Entry. All through May 20. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.
‘Passion’ call to artists: What nearly drives you mad? What can you not look away from? The Chaffee Art Center is calling emerging artists of any age to submit artwork exploring the theme for a juried show. Apply at chaffeeartcenter.org or in person at the Chaffee Art Center or Chaffee Downtown Gallery. Deadline: August 15. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, $25. Info, 775-0062.
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annual high school & Middle school exhiBition: The exhibition includes all visual arts media from students at almost a dozen area schools. Through April 24. Info, 518-563-1604. Strand Main Gallery in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
outdoor Muralist: year of love: Sharing art in the community is one way to share love with residents and visitors to Rutland. Five murals will be installed this summer between June 26 and July 10. Sizes from 3 by 3 feet up to 10 by 10 feet. One venue is geared toward recreation and another toward agriculture. This is a juried event: Submit a written and visual statement to info@ chaffeeartcenter.org or by mail to Chaffee Art Center, PO Box 1447, Rutland, VT 05701, Attn: Exhibition Committee. Chaffee Downtown Art Center, Rutland, Deadline: May 6. Info, 775-0062.
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and pastel on paper, influenced by the artist’s Nigerian roots. Artist talk: Friday, April 24, 4:30 p.m. Through August 2. Info, 603-646-2095. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H.
entries will be exhibited in the gallery and in a catalogue. Juror: Dan Burkholder. Send entries to darkroomgallery. com/ex70. Deadline: May 13. Darkroom Gallery, Essex Junction. Info, 777-3686.
movies While We’re Young ★★★★
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hile We’re Young isn’t Noah Baumbach’s greatest film. It’s more like a collection of his greatest hits. It revisits the nostalgia for the freedom and energy of twentysomethings that the director explored in Frances Ha (2012) and its companion piece, Mistress America, due later this year. It offers a portrait of a once-promising young man who’s become a cranky middle-aged man not dissimilar to the one in Greenberg (2010). And, as Baumbach did so memorably in The Squid and the Whale (2005), here he once again zooms in on the fragile ego of a creative personality. Ben Stiller reteams with the writer-director to play a 44-year-old documentary filmmaker named Josh. In a perfect world, by the way, teaming with Baumbach is all Stiller would do. He’s the perfect vessel for the auteur’s angst and his perpetual fascination with youth and where the hell it could have gone. Josh is married to Cornelia (Naomi Watts), who happens to be the daughter of legendary documentary filmmaker Leslie Breitbart (the suddenly ubiquitous Charles Grodin). But Josh and his father-in-law have less in common than it might at first appear. Breitbart is a peer of documentarians Fred-
erick Wiseman and D.A. Pennebaker. As for Josh, after a modest early success, he lost his mojo and has spent 10 years futzing around with a seven-hour-long opus so pretentious and meandering he can’t even provide a coherent synopsis — a problem that becomes a running joke. Enter Jamie (Adam Driver) and Darby (Amanda Seyfried), a couple of Brooklyn hipsters a couple of decades younger than Josh and Cornelia. Jamie endears himself to Josh by attending a lecture the latter gives at the New School and confessing to being a huge fan, claiming to have tracked down a VHS copy of Josh’s first and only release. Jamie, too, is a maker of documentaries — but, unlike Josh, he cranks out product effortlessly and is constantly coming up with catchy new ideas. The two couples quickly become inseparable. The film’s next hour starts out like a comic meditation on the difference between the generations. Jamie fawns over Josh, but it’s the older man who adopts the younger’s affectations — wearing wingtips without socks and rocking a trendy fedora. In one of the film’s funniest scenes, Jamie plays “Eye of the Tiger” to pump Josh up before a pitch session with a hedge-fund guy (Ryan Serhant of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York,”
CATS IN THEIR HATS Baumbach’s latest is filled to the brim with insights into the creative process.
who’s hilarious). Naturally, Josh puts the financier in a coma trying to explain what his film’s about. In the third act, however, it becomes clear that the filmmaker has something heavier on his mind: artistic integrity, and addressing questions such as which corners are OK to cut in search of success and which aren’t. Furthermore, Jamie turns out not to be what he seems. In a neat twist, he and Grodin’s character are revealed to have more in common than it at first appeared — namely, a professional ruthlessness. Movie critic law prohibits me from saying more. But I will say that few filmmakers understand creative frustration as well as Baum-
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JAILHOUSE CON(FESSION) Hill isn’t sure which he’s dealing with when he interviews an accused killer played by Franco.
When the two meet, their first interview is a Malcolm-esque study in mutual exploitation. Longo praises Finkel’s reporting and offers him exclusive access to his own story. All he wants in return is Finkel’s silence until after the trial — plus a writing tutorial. Tantalized by the exclusive, and the fat book advance it brings him, Finkel finds himself increasingly swayed by Longo’s version of the truth. That’s where this film adaptation, directed by theater veteran Rupert Goold, goes off the rails. While the prison interview scenes are riveting — largely because of Franco’s subtly creepy performance — neither the writers nor Hill quite seem to grasp what motivates Finkel when he’s the film’s focus.
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True Story ★★★ veryone wants their side of the story told — even, or especially, people accused of hideous crimes. So it is that the phenomenon of journalists interviewing killers has birthed a literary and cinematic subgenre. Truman Capote’s journey into the heart of darkness to write In Cold Blood inspired two film dramatizations. Janet Malcolm dissected such intimate crime reporting in her 1990 book The Journalist and the Murderer. Listeners thrilled to Sarah Koenig’s phone interviews with a convicted killer on “Serial.” And now, in the film version of Michael Finkel’s 2005 memoir True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, we learn how a fired New York Times reporter found himself shooting the breeze with a man accused of killing his wife and three young children. Jonah Hill plays Finkel, whose meteoric career at the Times ended in 2001 when he was caught creating a composite character for a story. Unemployed and depressed, Finkel gets an unexpected call from Oregon: An alleged killer named Christian Longo (James Franco) has been using the reporter’s name while on the run in Mexico. Far from being chilled by this bizarre identity theft, Finkel is intrigued — and borderline flattered. In a letter, he tells the imprisoned Longo that his recent disgrace has already stripped him of identity. Maybe, he suggests, “you can tell me who I am.”
bach. He’s close friends, after all, with Wes Anderson. Both are 45. One can imagine Baumbach might like to be receiving Oscar nominations at this point in his career, as Anderson has. To be regarded as an important artist. To reach the mainstream while not selling out. It may happen for him one of these days — but, until then, at least he has a sense of humor about his situation. And we have Josh looking at Jamie’s face on the cover of the Hollywood Reporter and asking, “What’s the opposite of ‘The world is your oyster’?”
His character is a bunch of traits — “arrogant,” “empathetic,” “dangerously vulnerable” — that never jell into a convincing protagonist. Outside of a few scenes showcasing his wild past at the Times, Finkel comes off as a generic viewer surrogate, which is a problem when the viewer is ahead of him. Franco’s Longo may be charismatic, but he’s far from credible, as his damning police interrogation tape (which Finkel watches) hammers home. The film’s real mystery is not who done it, but what made this ace reporter so gullible. That’s a mystery that Goold and cowriter David Kajganich barely address, let alone answer. Instead of delving into the reasons for
Finkel’s troubled identification with Longo, they give us scene after scene in which Finkel’s wife, Jill (Felicity Jones), serves as his conscience, drawing the conclusions he refuses to draw. We also get arty, spooky montages of Jill taking baths or playing the piano while Finkel types up Longo’s story — showily evocative bits of filmmaking that don’t evoke anything. In other roles, Hill has shown flair for making us sympathize with hedonistic jerks, yet here, glum and muted, he fails to convey even Finkel’s glee at snagging a juicy story. Franco fills some of that void by wisely opting not to mug like he did in The Interview. His heavy-lidded, slyly grinning Longo may not be believable as an innocent but makes a compelling study in narcissistic self-delusion. With a more imaginative script, Finkel’s story might have made a spellbinding drama, and the interview scenes hint at that potential. But what ended up on-screen is basically a lot of finger shaking at Finkel, a professional tale spinner who got spun. Imagine Capote without its larger-than-life title character — or Philip Seymour Hoffman’s wonderful turn as him — and you have the drabness of True Story. MARGO T HARRI S O N
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now playing ’71HHHH1/2 In this acclaimed historical thriller, Jack O’connell plays a young English soldier who finds himself separated from his unit while trying to quell violence in belfast. with Sam Reid and Sean harris. yann demange makes his feature directorial debut. (99 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 4/8) AmeRicAN sNipeRHHHH bradley cooper plays renowned navy SEal sniper chris Kyle, during and after his tours in Iraq, in this drama from director clint Eastwood. with Sienna Miller and Kyle gallner. (132 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/14) cHilD 44HH Stalin’s Soviet union is the setting for this thriller about a disgraced military policeman investigating a series of child murders. tom hardy, noomi Rapace, gary Oldman and Joel Kinnaman star. daniel Espinosa (Safe House) directed. (137 min, R)
DANNY colliNsHHH an aging rock star who’s long since sold out (al Pacino) changes his tune after receiving 40-year-old fan mail from John lennon in this tale of redemption loosely based on a true story. with Jennifer garner, annette bening and christopher Plummer. dan fogelman wrote and directed. (106 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 4/15)
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HomeHHH Jim Parsons voices an extraterrestrial misfit who escapes to Earth and teams up with a spunky girl (voiced by Rhianna) in this dreamworks family animation. with Steve Martin and Jennifer lopez. tim Johnson (Over the Hedge) directed. (94 min, Pg)
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JUpiteR AsceNDiNgHHH andy and lana wachowski (Cloud Atlas) bring us this sci-fi epic about a drudge (Mila Kunis) who discovers she’s the heir to a mysterious power on another world. with channing tatum and Eddie Redmayne. (127 min, Pg-13) tHe loNgest RiDeH1/2 In yet another tissuegrabber from nicholas Sparks, star-crossed love stories past and present unfold when a former rodeo champion and an art-history grad on their first date rescue an elderly man from a burning car. with Scott Eastwood (yes, that Eastwood family), britt Robertson and alan alda. george tillman Jr. directed. (139 min, Pg-13) moNkeY kiNgDomHHH1/2 This disney nature documentary follows the lives of a family of monkeys living in Sri lanka’s temple ruins. tina fey narrates. Mark linfield and alastair fothergill (Earth) directed. (81 min, g) pAUl BlARt: mAll cop 2 1/2H The would-be officer of the peace (Kevin James) heads to Vegas with his teenage daughter for a trip that might just involve hijinks in this sequel to the hit comedy. with Raini Rodriguez. andy fickman (Parental Guidance) directed. (94 min, Pg) tRUe stoRYHH1/2 a disgraced reporter (Jonah hill) pursues the truth about an accused killer (James franco) who has appropriated his identity in this drama based on true events. Rupert goold makes his feature directorial debut. (100 min, R; reviewed by M.h. 4/22) UNFRieNDeDHHH In this found-cyber-footage horror flick, a Skype message from a dead friend draws six young people into a web of, we can only assume, terror. with heather Sossaman and Matt bohrer. levan gabriadze directed. (82 min, R) WHAt We Do iN tHe sHADoWsHHHH The new Zealand comedy duo of Jemaine clement (“flight of the conchords”) and taika waititi wrote, directed and starred in this mockumentary about three flatmates who happen to be vampires. with Jonathan brugh. (86 min, nR)
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get HARDHH Screenwriter Etan cohen (Tropic Thunder) makes his directorial debut with this comedy about a millionaire (will ferrell) who hires what he thinks is a seasoned tough guy (Kevin hart) to prep him for hard time behind bars. with craig t. nelson and alison brie. (100 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 4/1)
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tHe DiveRgeNt seRies: iNsURgeNtHH tris (Shailene woodley) continues her fight against a social order that allows everyone to have just one dominant character trait in the adaptation of the second novel in Veronica Roth’s dystopian ya series. with ansel Elgort, Theo James and Kate winslet. Robert Schwentke (R.I.P.D.) directed. (119 min, Pg-13)
FURioUs 7HHH1/2 how did the thrill-seeking street racers of this action franchise become, in essence, superheroes? don’t ask Vin diesel’s character, who’s busy fending off a vengeful Jason Statham while tackling a threat to the entire world. The usual crew returns, including the late Paul walker, Michelle Rodriguez, ludacris and dwayne Johnson. (137 min, Pg-13; reviewed by M.h. 4/8)
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FocUsHHH will Smith plays a veteran con artist who finds himself distracted in the middle of a job by a woman from his past (Margot Robbie) in this comedy-drama from the writing team of glenn ficarra and John Requa (Crazy, Stupid, Love). with Rodrigo Santoro and bd wong. (104 min, R; reviewed by M.h. 3/4)
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WHile We’Re YoUNGHHH1/2 Writer-director Noah Baumbach (Greenberg, Frances Ha) once again showcases Ben Stiller as an acerbic middle-aged fellow — only this time he’s half of a couple. Naomi Watts is the other half; Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried play the younger couple the two befriend. (97 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 4/22) WilD tAlesHHHH This Oscar-nominated anthology film from Argentina tells the stories of six people in desperate straits who explore their wild sides. With Darío Grandinetti and María Marull. Damián Szifrón directed. (115 min, R)
cAKeHH1/2 A de-glammed Jennifer Aniston plays a woman struggling with painful memories while attending a chronic-pain support group in this indie from director Daniel Barnz. (102 min, R) tAKeN 3H1/2 Liam Neeson returns once again as the guy with the “particular set of skills.” This time around, he has to use them to beat an unjust murder rap. Olivier Megaton (Taken 2) directed. (109 min, PG-13)
WomAN iN GolDHH1/2 Sixty years after Nazis made off with her family’s priceless Gustav Klimt paintings, a Jewish refugee (Helen Mirren) fights a legal battle for what’s hers in this drama based on real life. With Ryan Reynolds and Daniel Brühl. Simon Curtis (My Week With Marilyn) directed. (109 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 4/15)
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Verlin Sexton, 48, told authorities investigating a fire that destroyed his garage and damaged his house in Fremont, Ohio, that it started while he was using spray paint and a lighter as a torch to kill a mouse. He also said he went to the garage to smoke, noticed black smoke filling the garage and saw flames in the corner, so he ran to get a pan of water; when he returned, the fire was out of control. Then he said he saw flames in boxes and tried to kick the fire out, but it spread. He was charged with intentionally setting the fire. (Fremont’s News-Gazette) Scott Kemery, 44, told authorities investigating a car fire in Eastport, N.Y., that he believed his rental car was filled with bedbugs, so he doused the interior with rubbing alcohol. Confident it worked, he got back in the car and lit a cigarette, igniting the alcohol. He fled the vehicle but suffered firstand second-degree burns. The rental car was destroyed, and intense heat from the fire badly damaged two other cars. (Newsday)
after Chinese tourists were caught drying underwear at a temple, kicking a bell at a sacred shrine and washing their feet in a public restroom. (Reuters)
Orthographical Follies
When the Minnesota Department of Transportation replaced signs marking the town of Lindström, it removed the umlaut, twin dots over the “o.” It subsequently rejected town officials’ request to restore the umlaut, citing a rule that names in road signs contain only standard letters. The town said the umlaut honors its Swedish roots and had been on the signs until 2012, when the state removed them for road construction. Gov. Mark Dayton intervened, calling the rule “nonsensical” and ordering the umlauts restored immediately, “even if I have to drive to Lindström and paint the umlauts on the city limit signs myself.” (New York Times)
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Aaron Anthony Doney, 19, an inmate at Montana’s Cascade County Detention Center, was charged with possession of a deadly weapon after he reportedly sharpened a plastic spork. (Great Falls Tribune)
Vehicular Follies
Investigators concluded that Elizabeth Rachel Dove, 23, was using her phone to record a video of her son in the backseat of her vehicle when she hit and injured three high-school students in a crosswalk in Gresham, Ore. “holding the phone with her left hand and was making gestures with her right hand,” then there is a six-second video of the phone bouncing on the front passenger seat and “a child crying in the background,” Deputy District Attorney Annamarie Shoen wrote in a court document, which added that when the teens entered the crosswalk, Dove “appears to have had no hands on the steering wheel.” A police officer determined that Dove hit the victims 1.42 seconds after the video ended. (Portland’s KATU-TV)
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“Pardon me, but I couldn’t help noticing how well-behaved your children are — do you mind asking me asking which medications they’re on?”
Now that affluent Chinese have become big-spending travelers, the China National Tourist Administration announced it would document “uncivilized” behavior by travelers abroad who have “tarnished” China’s image and need to “learn a lesson.” Inappropriate behavior includes violating customs, destroying public infrastructure and historic sites, causing disturbances on public transport, and participating in gambling and prostitution. The agency said it would compile reports from local tourism bureaus, media reports and the general public and keep records for up to two years. It didn’t specify the nature of any punishment. In February, Thai authorities issued thousands of Chinese-language etiquette manuals
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Mohammed Almarri, 21, illegally entered his neighbor’s apartment in Tampa, Fla., forced the owner to retreat to his 30thfloor balcony, put the owner’s wallet in a microwave oven and turned it on, according to fire officials who responded to a report of a fire and a man trapped on a high-rise balcony. The victim told them Almarri also took the victim’s collection of lighters, piled them on the floor next to a small electric heater and turned the heater on. No fire was found, but Almarri was charged with first-degree arson. (Tampa Bay Times)
The Transportation Security Administration last year collected almost $675,000 in loose change left behind by travelers at security checkpoints. According to TSA figures, that amount is up from $638,000 the year before. Travelers at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport left the most change, $43,000. Overall, the agency has collected $3.5 million in loose change since 2008. (Time)
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REAL free will astrology by rob brezsny april 23-29
stuff you don’t need any more. There might be an earthquake-type phenomenon that only you can feel, and it might demolish one of your rotten obstacles. There could be a lucky accident that will knock you off the wrong course (which you might have thought was the right course). All in all, I suspect it will be a very successful week for benevolent forces beyond your control. How much skill do you have in the holy art of surrender?
CaNCer (June 21-July 22): What is your
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
I usually have no objection to your devoted concern (I won’t use the phrase “manic obsession”) with security and comfort. But there are rare phases in every Taurus’s life cycle when ironclad stability becomes a liability. Cruising along in a smooth groove threatens to devolve into clunking along in a gutless rut. Now is such a phase. As of this moment, it is healthy for you to seek out splashes of unpredictability. Wisdom is most likely to grow from uncertainty. Joy will emerge from an eagerness to treasure the unknown.
geMiNi (May 21-June 20): There may be a flood-like event that will wash away worn-out
leo (July 23-Aug. 22): If you were a sup-
porting character in a popular tV drama, the producers would be cooking up a spin-off show with you in a starring role. If you were in an indie rock band, you’d be ready to move from performing at 300-seat venues to clubs with an audience capacity of 2,000. If you have always been just an average egocentric romantic like the rest of us, you might be on the verge of becoming a legend in your own mind — in which case it would be time to start selling t-shirts, mugs and calendars with your image on them. And even if you are none of the above, Leo, I suspect you’re ready to rise to the next level.
Virgo (Aug. 23-sept. 22): free at last! free at last! Thanks to the Lord of the universe or the flying spaghetti Monster or a burst of crazy good luck, you are free at last! you are free from the burden that made you say things you didn’t mean! you are free from the seductive temptation to rent, lease or even sell your soul! best of all, you are free from the mean little voice in your head
liBra (sept. 23-oct. 22): “to me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first,” says Libra actress and activist Janeane Garofalo. I can think of other ways to measure bravery, but for your immediate future, her definition will serve just fine. your ultimate test will be to freely give your tenderness and compassion and empathy — without any preconditions or expectations. for the sake of your own integrity and mental health, be steadfast in your intention to always strike the first blow for peace, love and understanding. sCorpio
(oct. 23-nov. 21): It will soon be that time when you are halfway between your last birthday and your next birthday. I invite you to make this a special occasion. Maybe you can call it your anti-birthday or unbirthday. How to celebrate? Here are some ideas: 1. Imagine who you would be if you were the opposite of yourself. 2. Write a list of all the qualities you don’t possess and the things you don’t need and the life you don’t want to live. 3. try to see the world through the eyes of people who are unlike you. 4. extend a warm welcome to the shadowy, unripe, marginal parts of your psyche that you have a hard time accepting, let alone loving. 5. Any other ways you can think of to celebrate your anti-birthday?
sagittariUs (nov. 22-Dec. 21): As I climb the first hill along my regular hike, both sides of the path are dominated by a plant with glossy, three-lobed leaves. They’re so exuberant and cheerful, I’m tempted to caress them, even rub my face in their bright greenery. but I refrain, because they are poison oak. one touch would cause my skin to break out in an inflamed rash that would last for days. I encourage you, too, to forgo contact with any influence in your own sphere that is metaphorically equivalent to the alluring leaves of the poison oak.
CapriCorN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): today the french Capricorn painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is regarded as a foremost pioneer of modern art. some critics say his innovative influence on painting nearly matched Picasso’s. but during the first part of the 20th century, his work often provoked controversy. When a few of his paintings appeared at a major exhibition in Chicago, for example, local art students were shocked by what they called its freakishness. They held a mock trial, convicted Matisse of artistic crimes, and burned his painting “blue nude” in effigy. I don’t expect that you will face reactions quite as extreme as that in the coming weeks, Capricorn. but it will make sense to express yourself with such forceful creativity and originality that you risk inciting strong responses. aQUariUs
(Jan. 20-feb. 18): Leonardo da Vinci had skills in many fields, ranging from botany to engineering to cartography, but he is best known as a painter. And yet in his 67 years on the planet, he finished fewer than 40 paintings. He worked at a very gradual pace. The “Mona Lisa” took him 14 years! That’s the kind of deliberate approach I’d like to see you experiment with in the coming weeks, Aquarius. Just for a while, see what it’s like to turn down your levels of speed and intensity. Have you heard of the slow food Movement? Have you read Carl Honoré’s book In Praise of Slowness? Do you know about slow travel, slow Media and slow fashion?
pisCes (feb. 19-March 20): Modern movies
don’t scrimp on the use of the f-bomb. Actors in The Wolf of Wall Street spat it out 569 times. The word-that-rhymes-with-cluck was heard 326 times in End of Watch, while Brooklyn’s Finest racked up 270 and This Is the End erupted with an even 200. but this colorful word hasn’t always been so prominent a feature. before 1967, no actor had ever uttered it on-screen. That year, Marianne faithfull let it fly in the film I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to break a taboo that’s maybe not as monumental as faithfull’s quantum leap but still fabulously fun and energizing. be a liberator! end the repression! release the blocked vitality!
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aries (March 21-April 19): If you’re stumped about what present to give someone for a special occasion, you might buy him or her a gift card. It’s a piece of plastic that can be used as cash to buy stuff at a store. The problem is, a lot of people neglect to redeem their gift cards. They leave them in drawers and forget about them. financial experts say there are currently billions of dollars going to waste on unredeemed gift cards. This is your metaphor of the moment, Aries. Are there any resources you’re not using? Any advantages you’re not capitalizing on? Any assets you’re ignoring? If so, fix the problem.
biggest excuse? or rather, what is your tHICKest, sICKest, Most DebILItAtInG eXCuse? We all have one: a reason we tell ourselves about why it’s difficult to live up to our potential; a presumed barrier that we regard as so deeply rooted that we will never be able to break its spell on us. Maybe it’s a traumatic memory. Maybe it’s a physical imperfection or a chronic fear. In accordance with the current astrological omens, Cancerian, you’d be wise to do an audit and reassessment of your own LAMest eXCuse. I suspect you now have insight about it that you’ve never had before. I also think you have more power than usual to at least partially dismantle it.
— you know, the superstitious perfectionist that whispers weird advice based on fearful delusions! so now what will you do, my dear? you have escaped from the cramped, constricted conditions. Maybe you can escape to wide-open spaces that will unleash the hidden powers of your imagination.
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Dear Not Attracted,
Whoa. Quite frankly, I’m appalled by your statement that your wife is just not “pretty” anymore. Sounds like it’s time for a reality check. Being with someone for decades is bound to test compatibility and attraction. When you first met, everything was so new — and that was part of the allure. As time passes and people age, bodies change. But the love you cultivated should be able to stand the test of time. Let’s look at what’s likely happening and what you can do about it. Our culture is saturated with unrealistic images and ideas of bodies and beauty, particularly for women. It’s hard not to be influenced by media that objectify women, but it’s important that you don’t hold your wife to this impossible standard. For starters, it seems like you need to adjust your expectations — and your attitude. All aspects of who we are evolve and change over time — not just our looks. And attraction is about more than appearances; it’s about intellectual and emotional connection, too. You say you traveled a lot. How much time have you spent getting to know your wife lately? When did you last discuss each other’s interests, passions and dreams? If you’ve lost touch, it’s time to rediscover each other. Listen, she may have stretch marks or laugh lines, but those are signs of life well lived. She has those stretch marks because she birthed your kids! Those lines are from all the happy and stressful and exciting moments in her life. These should be celebrated, not judged. Besides, when was the last time you looked in the mirror? You think you look like you did 20 years ago? Sorry, but you don’t. And maybe she’s noticed, too. Do not tell your wife you don’t think she’s pretty. Unless you want to push her away completely or sleep on the couch for the rest of your life, you can’t possibly get away with a statement like that. I’m even having trouble dealing with it. You say she took such good care of your home and family. You attribute the amazing qualities of your kids to her. Isn’t that beautiful? She deserves some spoiling and romancing after all she has done. If you give her some positive attention, it will help her feel good about herself — and feeling good contributes to looking good. And guess what? It will help her to feel good about you.
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I have been married for more than 20 years, and I’m not attracted to my wife anymore. Quite frankly, I don’t think she is pretty. She has been an amazing wife and mother to our children — going above and beyond, as I traveled a lot in my job and she took care of our home and kids. Everything was always nice, and now we have these amazing kids and it’s really all because of her. But I just don’t think she’s pretty at all anymore. What do I do? How do I approach this with her?
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flIght frOM neWarK tO btV You sat behind me on our flight. You had a skateboard and black T-shirt, and you’re from LA but here to visit your parents (in Lincoln?) for a few weeks. I wanted to ask you to get a drink as we were walking off the plane but didn’t get the chance. Would like to see you again! When: Wednesday, april 1, 2015. Where: flight from newark to burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912875 SKateland guY You were wearing a gray shirt, jeans and a baseball hat. Skating circles around me. I was there with my two girls. I should have said hi when you were standing right next to me, but of course I did not. When: Saturday, March 21, 2015. Where: Skateland. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912874 COffee and ICe CreaM We started emailing online April 1, but when I went to respond your profile disappeared. Not sure what happened but would like to hear more. You know where to find me. Hope it wasn’t an April Fools’ Day joke. When: Wednesday, april 1, 2015. Where: online. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912872 CrOCOdIle Man I spied your I Spy. I emailed; you didn’t. Ah, well … but thank you. Flirting and finding your I Spy brightened a dark “Winsome Smile” time. — Lola (but actually I’m way nicer). When: Saturday, february 28, 2015. Where: Chris Smither concert. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912871 YOur fIrSt ft ... was so hot! Would love to have been in person! When: Monday, March 23, 2015. Where: ft. You: Man. Me: Woman. #912863
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